2025-26 FVS Bulletin

LEADERSHIP & LEGACY

Congratulations to the Class of 2025

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Wellesley College

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Whitman College

William & Mary

Dear Friends,

I am filled with gratitude for the honor to lead Fountain Valley School. Our theme this year, Leadership & Legacy, highlights the ways our students, faculty, and alumni are shaping their communities, both here on campus and around the world. Each year, our community shows what’s possible when young people are encouraged to lead with purpose, confidence, and compassion, and this edition of the Bulletin celebrates that spirit.

Leadership at FVS means showing up with curiosity, taking responsibility, listening deeply, and looking beyond oneself. Over the past year, our classrooms, advisory programs, and experiential learning opportunities have all centered on helping students understand that leadership grows through everyday choices and the small moments that build character.

Our students continue to rise to the challenge. Whether they’re tackling tough questions, guiding peers on the field and stage, or stepping into new cultures during Interim, they are learning to lead.

This year also marks important growth across our community. Faculty have expanded coursework that encourages collaborative problem-solving and real-world application. Initiatives from the student-led Junior Retreat to service partnerships across Colorado showcase the power of young people who see themselves as capable of making meaningful change. And our alumni, as always, continue to lead in industries and communities worldwide, carrying the values of FVS with them.

As we look ahead to the next chapter of our Strategic Plan, we remain committed to creating an environment where leadership is not just taught but lived. Our mission calls us to prepare students to thrive in a complex world, and we do that best by giving them space to explore, to question, and to step forward with intention.

Finally, I am always impressed with our alumni who lead in important and meaningful ways across our country and across the globe. We are thrilled to highlight the leadership of W. Jerome Frautschi in this issue. Having recently attended his memorial service, was struck by the deep love and affection of his family and the incredible impact that Jerry had on education, the arts, and the places he loved. We are fortunate that Fountain Valley School was one of those places, and his servant leadership will impact future students for years to come.

I invite you to dive into the stories in this issue, stories of students displaying leadership in action, faculty who model integrity and curiosity, and alumni who demonstrate what it means to live a life of impact. Their journeys remind us that leadership is a lifelong practice and one of the most powerful gifts we can foster in young people.

Sincerely,

Megan Harlan Head of School

Fountain Valley School 2025-26

PRESIDENT J. Gregory Osborne ’81 Englewood, Colo.

VICE PRESIDENT

Cori J. Galles Faricy ’92 Colorado Springs, Colo.

SECRETARY

Dawn L. Judd ’82 Mill Valley, Calif.

TREASURER

Andrew T. Watson Albuquerque, N.M. Life Trustees

James R. Scott ’68, P ’95, ’99, ’05 Billings, Mont.

Current Trustees

Kristine Dozier P ’28 Colorado Springs, Colo.

Haley M. Griffis ’13 Larkspur, Colo.

Megan Harlan (Ex-Officio)

Head of School Colorado Springs, Colo.

Benjamin R. Howe ’89 (Ex-Officio) New York

Emilie A. Hoyt ’93, P ’25 Pasadena, Calif.

Darrell R. Johnson ’79 Gardena, Calif.

Douglas A. Nathan ’95 Edwards, Colo.

Paul R. Nemschoff ’92, P ’26, ’29 Holland, Mich.

Arthur M. Ortegon ’00 Castle Rock, Colo.

Douglas S. Patterson ’88, P ’21 Belvedere, Calif.

John J. Peterson ’91 East Hampton, N.Y.

Veronique Richardson ’02 Albuquerque, N.M.

Mark D. Sather ’88, P ’23, ’25 Colorado Springs, Colo.

Theresa N. Sheh ’88 Belvedere, Calif.

Davis M. Tutt ’11 Colorado Springs, Colo.

Fei Ye P ’27 Sweden

Contributors

John “Jake” Emery Jr. ’71, Archivist

Lauren Ferrara, Director of Marketing and Communications

Charles L. Greene II, Assistant Head of School for Strategic Marketing and Communications

Megan Harlan, Head of School Ben Howe ’89

Dominique Juliano, Director of Development Operations

Jillian Lawrence, Marketing and Communications Coordinator

He Led Through Philanthropy orever a Dane, F

The Enduring Legacy of W. Jerome Frautschi ’49 [1931-2026]

Soft-spoken and humble, Jerry Frautschi boldly impacted communities and institutions. Together with his wife, Pleasant Rowland Frautschi, their shared passions for education and the arts — along with their mutual commitment to philanthropy — built vital connections between community and culture.

At heart, Jerry was a builder of opportunity and futures. He trusted the institutions he supported to do good work, giving them the tools and resources to do it well.

“Jerry was a quiet and thoughtful presence in board meetings and cared deeply for Fountain Valley. As a former college president, I knew that the health and vibrancy of a private educational institution depended profoundly on the depth of commitment of its trustees, and I was thrilled to meet a lifetime trustee, who was so generous, imaginative, and constant in his service. Generosity and imagination are truly gifts. Constancy is more rare. Over the years, Jerry Frautschi persevered in his support of Fountain Valley School.”

– Former Trustee Sherry Manning P ’01

Transforming Fountain Valley School

Jerry Frautschi Gives $10 Million Gift – Largest in

School History

Jerry often shared how his time as a student at Fountain Valley shaped him.

“Some of my most defining moments came on the Prairie,” Jerry once said. “Those wide-open spaces taught me responsibility, confidence, and a sense of possibility that stayed with me my entire life.”

One of Fountain Valley’s most devoted sons, his relationship with the School spanned more than 70 years as alumnus, trustee, benefactor, and steward.

Just weeks before his death, Jerry made the largest philanthropic contribution in Fountain Valley School’s history: a transformational $10 million commitment designed to support two things he knew mattered most, people and place. This gift ensures long-term care for the campus he loved and sustained investment in the faculty.

“My hope is that this gift helps future generations feel that same spark to explore, to learn, and to discover who they are,” Jerry said. “If the next generation can share in the same deep experience that shaped my life, then this investment will have truly mattered.”

Board Chair Greg Osborne ’81 says, “Jerry gave because he believed in sustainability, because he knew that excellence doesn’t happen by accident. It must be supported, protected, and renewed. His stalwart commitment to our financial wellbeing put this school on the path for sustainability for the next 100 years.”

Jerry and friend on Campus

Jerry and Pleasant at Frautschi Campus Center Construction

Photo by Francis Zhou ’22

Born into a family whose roots in Madison, Wisc., date back to 1867, Jerry Frautschi carried forward a tradition of service and stewardship begun by his great-grandfather, Christian Frautschi, a Swiss immigrant and cabinetmaker, and then carried on by Jerry’s father, Walter Frautschi. After attending Fountain Valley School, Jerry graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1956 and served in the Navy during the Korean War. He joined the family’s printing business, Webcrafters, which he ran alongside his brother, John Frautschi ’47, for 42 years.

Jerry married Pleasant Rowland in 1977, and the two forged a life of entrepreneurship, civic leadership, and philanthropy.

Jerry is survived by, Rowland, his beloved wife of 49 years, whose partnership and companionship were the greatest joys of his life; his three sons—Paul, Lance (Susan), and Grant (Sarah)—with whom he shared a bond marked by pride, encouragement, and enduring love; and his first wife, Ellen Johnson (Peter), who remained an important part of his life story. Jerry was also a devoted brother to the late John Frautschi (Mary) and a deeply cherished grandfather to Parker, Grace, Hope, and Amelia, each of whom brought immense joy and light into his later years. Above all, Jerry treasured the moments—big and small—that he shared with his sons throughout their lives, finding profound happiness in watching them grow into men he deeply admired.

For decades before his landmark gift, Jerry’s leadership shaped nearly every aspect of the FVS experience through:

• Major capital investments that strengthened student life and academic spaces

• Endowed annual scholarships expanding access for students from a wide range of backgrounds

• Programmatic gifts advancing academic innovation, the arts and experiential learning

• Strategic leadership support during pivotal moments of institutional growth

Together, Jerry and Pleasant also contributed to campus facilities that daily enhance school camaraderie and spirit, including:

• Building the Frautschi Campus Center, a bustling hub for students to gather and meet

• Preserving and beautifying the historic Hacienda

• Renovating, modernizing, and expanding the dining room and kitchen

Jerry’s generosity touched nearly every corner of the FVS experience: academic spaces, student life, scholarships, the arts, experiential learning, and moments of institutional growth when steady leadership mattered most.

“There is no individual who has done more for Fountain Valley School than Jerry,” says Head of School Megan Harlan. “We are where we are because of him. And we will be here in the future because of him.”

Transforming the city of Madison, Wisconsin

Madison historian Stu Levitan writes, “No family has had a greater positive impact on Madison than the Frautschi family, and no Frautschi has had a greater positive impact on Madison than Jerry. His selfless philanthropy has transformed the city in ways that will enrich the cultural, intellectual, and social lives of Madisonians for generations to come.”

Jerry Frautschi set the gold standard for civic leadership and giving, supporting the arts, education, history, and community development with extraordinary depth and care.

Across his decades of leadership and service, Jerry gave more than support—he gave trust. He believed in the mission of Fountain Valley, in its faculty and students, and in the idea that great schools endure when they are cared for with intention, humility, and vision.

The Overture Center in downtown Madison soars as a declaration of Jerry’s commitment to celebrate the arts and to make them accessible to the community. His gift of $205 million to build the arts and performance venue remains the single largest contribution to the arts in U.S. history.

“It would be very difficult to go anywhere in this community and not find a neighborhood positively impacted by the Frautschis,” says Bob Sorge, Madison Community Foundation CEO.

This particularly applies to education. Jerry recently made a $4.5 million gift to Madison College for scholarships. Last year, he donated $14.3 million to the University of Wisconsin-Madison to build a new visitor and education center at the Lakeshore Nature Preserve. He also recently gave two $10 million gifts in support of the Wisconsin Historical Society’s new center.

Jerry’s generosity reshaped Madison’s cultural landscape and continues to enrich the city he loved.

“Jerry Frautschi knew how to raise the bar without drawing attention to himself. He challenged Fountain Valley School to take a risk in order to become better. Jerry’s philanthropy was key in the strategic implementation of that strategy. The Frautschi Center was an early commitment to establish an oncampus culture shared evenly between day and boarding students. With Walt Harrison and Jack Creeden , he led the School in a commitment to remain a boarding school while other western residential programs were closing; a dramatic campaign to renew and build faculty and student residences on campus followed.”

– Former Headmaster and Board President Craig Larimer ’69

Jerry and Classmates (Far LEFT)

Photo by Warren LeMay

HIGH FLYER

Ed Eppler ’82

Looking back on his 30-year career as an investment banker and CFO, Ed Eppler ’82, P ’10 smiles when he thinks it all started with an internship during his senior year at Fountain Valley.

“I wanted to have a car on campus my senior spring,” he says, “so I designed an Independent Senior Project (ISP) in downtown Colorado Springs, interning at the local EF Hutton office,” then one of the nation’s largest brokerage firms. That internship became a springboard to a career in investment banking.

Eppler, a three-year boarding student who grew up in San Diego, played tennis, ice hockey, and lacrosse at FVS. He recalls, “I was a pretty undistinguished athlete at FVS, but I loved rock climbing at Garden of the Gods with Tim Smith ’82, Tim Riley ’82 and former faculty Bob Parker I fell in love with Colorado.”

He also served on the Community Council and performed in John Guare’s “The House of Blue Leaves.” An early memory at FVS was when seniors invaded his dorm room in Penrose

searching for the graffiti signature of a former student in his closet. “I had no idea who Bob Weir was, and had never heard of the Grateful Dead,” he says.

Eppler went on to Middlebury College, where he studied history and economics. At Middlebury, he captained the golf team while spending summers on Wall Street. “I was always interested in the financial markets,” he says. After graduation, he went to work for EF Hutton full-time while getting his MBA at night at New York University.

Over the next 20 years, while working at a series of middlemarket investment banks, he developed an expertise advising companies in the aerospace and defense industries. In 2007, he became one of the earliest partners at a newly formed investment bank, Moelis & Company.

“We built Moelis from two offices and around thirty people to more than 20 offices around the world,” Eppler says. In 2014, Moelis & Company went public on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Shortly after that, Eppler was recruited to lead the Global Aerospace and Defense Group in investment banking at Goldman Sachs.

What leadership skills have you found most useful in your career?

“I’d say the most valuable skills I’ve learned about leadership are really about the importance of effective communication, goal setting and thoughtful feedback. People have a natural desire to do well and succeed. Effective leaders communicate clear goals to their teams, listen to feedback and track progress against the goals that have been set. This allows leaders to reward outstanding progress and provide effective coaching when goals are not achieved.”

—Ed Eppler

In 2021, Eppler left Goldman Sachs to become chief financial officer for one of his clients, BETA Technologies (beta.team). Based in Burlington, Vt., BETA was seeking to transform the aerospace industry through electric aviation.

“I was drawn to BETA’s vision and mission to make aviation cheaper, greener and safer, and I believed BETA was developing the core technologies to make electric aviation real,” he says. During his time at BETA, the company grew eightfold, and Eppler has been instrumental in helping BETA raise more than $3 billion. Today, BETA has contracts with UPS, Air New Zealand, the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Army. The company has aircraft flying on three continents as it works to achieve Federal Aviation Administration certification for its commercial aircraft. Earlier this year, Eppler moved from his role as CFO to a board advisor where he was instrumental in BETA’s successful initial public offering (IPO) on the NYSE.

Eppler has been married to his wife, Alicia, for 35 years, and they have three children: Cassie ’10, Bea, and Preston. Cassie followed in her father’s footsteps as a three-year boarding student at Fountain Valley and then matriculating to Middlebury College.

All the Epplers have a deep love of Colorado, where his parents and most of his siblings have lived since the mid-80s. He spends part of the year at his home in Steamboat Springs when he’s not in Connecticut, Vt. or flying around the East Coast in his Cirrus SR22. Eppler was inspired to earn his pilot’s license while at BETA. Eppler served on Fountain Valley’s Board of Trustees for six years, including a term as vice president. Fountain Valley’s ninth Head of School, Megan Harlan, shared that he was, “known for asking the questions that moved the board in new directions.”

Note: Ed Eppler was recently nominated to become the chief financial officer of the Department of Transportation. This appointment is subject to a Senate confirmation hearing, which has yet to be scheduled at the time of publication.

Eppler receiving his FAA Private Pilot Certificate

Maggie

Her mission is conservation, stewardship and sustainability, both as a rancher and a leader in organizations that work to protect the land. “It’s a lot,” she admits, saying the interconnectedness makes it well worth it to show up in many roles and in many places.

“I

am very moved by showing up, working hard, bringing a little bit of joy and sort of leaving it all on the table.”

—Maggie Hanna

Back to Hanna Ranch

In the fall of 2022, Maggie was living and working in Denver as director of external relations for the Colorado Cattlemen’s Agricultural Land Trust.

“I had to look in the mirror at my lovely place in Denver and tell myself, if I want our ranch to continue to exist, I need to show up for it,” Maggie says, and she moved back home to Hanna Ranch, where she was born and raised. At just 35 years old, she is the fourth owner-operator of the cow/calf operation, which she runs with help from her mother, FVS Director of English Riding Ann Hanna P ’07, ’09

Located on 35,000 acres in Hanover, Colo., Hanna Ranch has historically been recognized as progressive and pioneering. Maggie’s father, Kirk Hanna ’73, was an early adopter and fierce advocate for holistic resource management, a natural grazing practice that leads to conservation of grasslands and streams, and a more productive ranch. He fought to put part of the ranch under a conservation easement, permanently protecting the land from development.

Maggie has been fueled by her legacy of family, land, and conservation, “since I can remember,” she says, and is dedicated to perpetuating the environmental ranching movement and committing to a Colorado with ranching in its future.

“Neighbor is a Verb”

“When I think about good examples of leadership, this comes to mind. In our community of ranchers, we are all relatively small operations, so we don’t have enough labor to do big days of work. The way we do that is through neighboring. So, let’s say on June 10th, I need a crew, so I ask all my neighbors to come help me (neighbors include Jay Frost ’78 and Charley LeCompte ’73). Then on June 11th, my neighbor to the south needs help, and so I give him a day of my labor in exchange for his. And if you have ever been to a branding, the person whose cattle you are branding is the leader, and everyone falls into a work task and responds to the leadership. And it is just a really beautiful way to watch people step in and out of these roles. There’s so much value in knowing when to step forward and when to step back.”

—Maggie Hanna

Broader Strokes for a Bigger Impact

In addition to running the ranch, Maggie has worked in high-profile organizations dedicated to land conservation.

The Colorado Cattlemen’s Agricultural Land Trust (CCALT)

For more than eight years, Maggie worked for the CCALT, ultimately as Director of External Relations. Her connection to the organization runs deep, as her father helped establish CCALT in 1995. The organization partners with landowners across Colorado to conserve productive agricultural land and the state’s natural resources. To date, it has protected 500,000 acres of working land as the largest land trust in Colorado and the fifth-largest in the country.

In Maggie’s tenure alone, the CCALT partnered with more than 100 ranching and farming families to conserve 234,600 acres of productive agricultural land, open space and habitat. As director of external relations, she led a team that increased donor fundraising by 170 percent and managed nine conservation easement transactions, conserving 44,963 acres.

In a tribute to Maggie’s leadership, the CCALT wrote: “Have you ever worked with someone who truly represents the essence and spirit of an organization, personifying conservation, working lands, land stewardship, excellence and innovation? For the CCALT, that person is Maggie Hanna.”

Maggie now directs her passion for land as Director of the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. The organization focuses on more than 700 million acres of grasslands across Sovereign Indigenous Nation Lands, Canada, the United States, and Mexico.

Their mission is to conserve birds and their habitats through an integrated approach of science, education, and land stewardship. Healthy grasslands depend on ranchers employing grazing practices that increase plant diversity, and healthy bird populations rely on resilient grasslands.

Hanna'’s ’07 First Tenet of Leadership

“Maggie Hanna,” by William Matthews. From The Benson Hotel Project collection

Maggie and her mother, Ann Hanna, FVS Director of English Riding

“I

think the visibility of conservation in Colorado is an access point for people to form their ethos around land and natural systems. Fountain Valley, with its immersive experiences like the Mountain Campus and Interim, helped form mine, for which I’m deeply grateful.”

—Maggie Hanna

“I was presented with this opportunity to look at conservation on a larger scale,” Maggie says. “In North America, the grasslands are the most imperiled ecosystem. We lose around four million acres a year to landuse conversion and woody plant encroachment. We’ve lost many millions of acres to development because grasslands are so easy to convert. Since 1970, grassland bird species have declined by almost 60 percent. The biodiversity of grasslands and the natural climate solutions they provide are vital to the health of the planet.”

Maggie believes that grasslands have a chance of surviving. “It might just be that I’m a bit of a romantic. If we can correct some of these economic levers so people can make a living grazing animals and managing wildlife, what a beautiful thing it would be if we could leave these landscapes alone. We know we’re losing right now, but I love an underdog, so here’s to grasslands!”

Land Management and Leadership

“Working in land management is an interesting approach to leadership because you are empowered to make decisions every moment,” Maggie says. “People who do it well make the same decisions in the privacy of their own operation that they would publicly. They take ‘showing up’ to the next level—they show up for their ranch, for their families, for their neighbors— and they become part of the fabric of their community. You gain a lot of momentum to lead from when you feel part of something bigger.”

EDUCATION

• Trinity University B.A History and Urban Studies; Urban Environment

• Texas Christian University Certificate of Ranch Management

• Marshall Memorial Fellowship

• Class 13 Colorado Agricultural Leadership Program

• El Pomar Fellowship Program

BOARDS AND VOLUNTEER WORK

• AmeriCorps, Eastern Washington

• Central Colorado Soil Conservation District Board president, January 2017-present

• Pikes Peak Cattlemen’s Association Board president, April 2017-present

• Nature Conservancy Advisory Council Board member

• Board Member, Future Board of Mental Health Colorado

ESSONS IN EADERSHIP

Lessons in Leadership: 11th Grade Curriculum

On the Prairie, leadership grows from experience and reflection, not titles. The Class of 2027 is setting the standard as the first to journey through Fountain Valley’s four-year leadership curriculum under the guidance of Danielle Llewelyn, Director of Leadership Development & Science Department Chair.

At FVS, leadership begins with a simple yet powerful idea: “Striving to be the best version of yourself and encouraging others to do the same.”

Leadership at FVS starts in ninth grade, when students explore self-awareness and curiosity through Chapter 1 lessons. By sophomore year, the focus expands to empathy and perspective, cultivated during their Interim trips, where experiences across the globe invite them to see the world, and themselves, in new ways.

“They understand their own place in their community and the global community,” Llewelyn said. “They are much more aware and empathetic kids than they may have been because of their global curriculum.”

Now, as juniors, students are stepping into the theme of influence and action, and putting those ideas to the test during their Leadership Retreat at the Class of 1969 Mountain Campus.

The FVS 11th Grade Experience

Annabelle Cabaniss ’27

Student-led leadership workshop

“Striving to be the best version of yourself and encouraging others to do the same.”

Building Toward the Capstone

Beyond the ropes and reflection, the retreat marked the beginning of each junior’s precapstone project, a small-group community assessment where students identify a need or challenge within FVS or the broader community and take steps to address it.

Llewelyn said the program intentionally challenges traditional views of leadership, reminding us of the place for “quiet leadership.”

Retreat Overview: Leadership in Action

The two-day retreat kicked off on a crisp earlyNovember Sunday morning as students left campus for Captain Zipline in Salida and a ropes course challenge. From balancing on beams to navigating suspended obstacles, students quickly found themselves relying on teamwork, communication, and trust. After lunch, they headed up to the Mountain Campus, shifting from physical challenges to working and learning together.

Once settled in, juniors took the lead—literally. They designed and ran six leadership stations, each centered on a different skill: Connection, Communication, Teamwork, Adaptability, Inclusivity, and Play. Faculty stepped to the sidelines, observing as students guided their peers through activities, set expectations, and modeled what authentic leadership looks like in action. For many, it was a powerful role reversal, one where teachers became learners, and students showed just how capable they are when given the chance to lead.

Mauricio Valenzuela ’27

As Mauricio Valenzuela ’27 put it, “You have to listen to different perspectives and put others before yourself. The leader isn’t supposed to always be in the front. They’re supposed to be pushing everyone else ahead.”

Classmate Annabelle Cabaniss ’27 agreed, adding, “We’re learning how to communicate with each other in a democratic and respectful manner. Each student has their own voice, and we’re learning how to access that voice.”

The retreat’s final evening gathered everyone around the campfire for marshmallows and stories beneath a sky full of stars. By morning, students took on one last challenge… a geocaching adventure that tested teamwork and problemsolving before wrapping up with a spirited game of Capture the Flag, the perfect finish to a weekend built on connection and collaboration.

Meet Your Fountain Valley School Community Council

At Fountain Valley School, leadership is about taking initiative, building community, and making a difference. That belief is at the heart of the Community Council, a group of student leaders dedicated to representing their peers, organizing events, and strengthening the sense of belonging that defines life on the Prairie.

cheer each other on, and celebrate shared wins.

“They’re growing up in a world of uncertainty— politically, environmentally, socially,” Llewelyn said. “If we can teach kids to lead with empathy and awareness, we can limit some of the chaos in the future.”

From their first day on campus to their senior Capstone presentations, every student is encouraged to explore what leadership means to them. As Llewelyn put it, “Here at FVS, we’re showing that leadership can be taught, learned, practiced, developed, and gained.”

Scan to listen to a podcast with Danielle Llewelyn, Science Department Chair and Director of Leadership Development, on the importance of teaching leadership skills.

“To me, leadership isn’t just a role,” said Tejin Monroe ’26. “We’re trying to get something accomplished, make something better, get activities off the ground. The role is a way to get things done.”

For Katie Benavides ’26, leadership wasn’t something she sought out at first… it found her. During her freshman year, classmates often came to her with ideas, questions, and plans they wanted to bring to life. Realizing that her peers trusted her perspective sparked something, motivating her to run for Community Council her sophomore year.

Running for the first time as a senior, Ryan Douchane ’26 said he’s seen how important it is for students to show up—for events and for each other. “I just wanted to be in a position to help make that change.” Ryan noted that authenticity is everything, and that bringing yourself into this role is essential.

This year, the Council’s focus is on student engagement, from planning dances and social events to putting new energy into longstanding traditions like Silly Night Out (SNO). The group is also reviving the House Cup, a Harry Potter–style competition first introduced during their sophomore year.

The goal, however, is bigger than bragging rights. The House Cup is really about building belonging.

Each dorm now earns points through a mix of spirited competitions that give everyone a reason to show up,

Dorms design their own coats of arms, get their hands dirty in food rescue projects, and collaborate during Fall Family Weekend sign contests and the legendary Opening Olympics (featuring crowd favorites like the Frozen Shirt Challenge). Students also earn points for participating in cultural celebrations such as Diwali, recognizing that leadership and community spirit extend beyond games and into learning from one another.

Community Council members meet multiple times each week to plan, collaborate, and share ideas.

“Community Council is a team project, no doubt about it,” said Katie. “Our Council is different from those before us, and the one that follows will be different, too—and that’s kind of the beauty of it.”

When asked whether leaders are born or made, all three students answered without hesitation: “They’re made.”

Fountain Valley gives students space to practice from the very start, showing them that real leadership starts with how you show up for others. As Tejin said, “The most important thing is that leaders care about people.”

From left to right: Ryan Douchane, Secretary, Tejin Monroe, President, Katie Benavides, Vice President

2025 ALUMNI 2025 ALUMNI Weekend Weekend

Reunion Weekend 2025 welcomed alumni, faculty, families, and friends back to the Prairie for a heartfelt three days of connection and celebration. The weekend opened with a Celebration of Life for Jon Patten and continued with meaningful gatherings, including the 50th Reunion Dinner at Howe Residence and the unveiling of the 8th Head of School’s portrait. A special ceremony for the Class of 2020 added a poignant highlight, honoring a class whose milestone was shaped by extraordinary circumstances. Across campus and the Mountain Campus, alumni reconnected, shared memories, and celebrated the enduring community and spirit that define Fountain Valley School.

Alumni Awards

Athletic Hall of Fame

Dominic Carrese ’15 earned varsity letters in cross country, track and field, and climbing, distinguishing himself with state qualifications in all three sports. He won state titles in the 800m and 1600m in 2015, set school records, and was named CHSAA Co-Track and Field Athlete of the Year. Dominic also earned top finishes in cross country—including a USA Track & Field High School 4K Championship—and helped lead FVS to a team state title in climbing. He later competed in cross country and track at Dartmouth College and remains an active runner and climber today.

Laura Luckett ’80 made an immediate impact at FVS, winning the Colorado AA State Diving Championship during her first year on the Prairie. She trained under Capt. McCallister at the U.S. Air Force Academy and later placed 3rd in Colorado in 3-meter diving through AAU competition. Laura continued her success at Colorado College, becoming a two-time NCAA Division III All-American and the school’s first female diver to earn All-America honors on the 3-meter board. She went on to coach diving at Colorado College, Doherty High School, and later returned to FVS as head diving coach, earning recognition as the 1988 NCAA Division III Diving Coach of the Year. Her athletic achievements, leadership, and long-standing commitment to mentoring young athletes reflect the spirit and values of FVS. We are proud to honor Laura with induction into the Athletic Hall of Fame.

Arts Guild

David Beumée ’70 is recognized by the Fountain Valley School Arts Guild for his lifelong dedication to the ceramic arts and his significant contributions to the field of pottery. His journey began at the Montana State University School of Art in 1974 and has since grown into a career spanning more than five decades. A master potter and expert in clay bodies and glazes, David has become a trusted resource for potters and manufacturers across North America. Through extensive research, consulting work—including his contributions to Mile Hi Ceramics in Denver—and his studio practice in Lafayette, Colo., he has continually advanced ceramic craftsmanship. His published work, including “Porcelain Bodies for Potters” in Ceramics Monthly, reflects both his expertise and his commitment to sharing knowledge within the ceramics community. David embodies the spirit of the Arts Guild through excellence, innovation, and a deep commitment to artistic growth. We are honored to welcome him into the Fountain Valley School Arts Guild.

Eamon Ore-Giron ’92 is inducted into the Fountain Valley School Arts Guild in recognition of his exceptional career as an artist, educator, and collaborator.

A “creative omnivore,” his work spans painting, performance, and public art, drawing from Latin American abstraction, Indigenous craft traditions, and contemporary culture. After earning his BFA from the San Francisco Art Institute and MFA from UCLA, Eamon’s work has appeared in major venues including the Whitney Biennial, the Hammer Museum’s Made in L.A., SFMOMA, and LACMA. His solo exhibitions—Darién Gap, Morococha, and Ziggurat/Zigurat—explore themes of identity, migration, and transcultural aesthetics. His art is held in significant museum collections, and his public commissions include projects for the NYC MTA and LA Metro. Eamon also brings his expertise to the classroom as an educator and visiting artist.

A Celebration Worth the Wait: Honoring the Class of 2020

It may have taken a few extra years, but the Class of 2020 finally got the moment they deserved during Reunion Weekend 2025.

Back when the world shut down because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Class of 2020 missed prom, senior prank day, grad night, senior retreat… and had their graduation prerecorded and played for them on YouTube.

Even as they moved on to new adventures, their last chapter at FVS remained unwritten. So during Reunion Weekend, about 15 members of the class made their way back to the Prairie to be celebrated properly, in true FVS fashion.

Afterward, everyone gathered on the chapel steps for a group photo. It looked just like any other graduation picture, except with a few more years of life experience tucked into those smiles. And to top it all off, the celebration ended with a champagne toast, bubbly glasses lifted in honor of their resilience and their journeys. Some things really are worth the wait.

The Class of 2020 didn’t get the ending they expected. But they sure got one they’ll never forget. Cheers to them—again!

As they walked up the sidewalk to the chapel, they were greeted by a line of their senior-year yard signs. Inside the chapel, each student got their longoverdue moment. Their names were called, cheers filled the room, and Head of School Megan Harlan finally placed those diplomas in their hands! Class President Savian Czerny gave a speech noting that 2020 was the class that, “got knocked off course, but never stopped moving—the one that turned a YouTube video into a sentimental graduation, and the one that, no matter what, will always be connected by what we shared during our time here at Fountain Valley.”

Distinguished Alumni

The Young Alumni Award honors graduates who exemplify FVS’s core values through leadership, service, and meaningful impact in their communities. This year’s recipient, Michael Maloof ’10, brings those values to life through his professional accomplishments and his commitment to advocacy and connection. As Vice President of Growth and Marketing at Earnest Research, Michael has demonstrated vision, collaboration, and adaptability in a rapidly evolving field. Beyond his career, he has shown deep dedication to community through his longstanding involvement with the LGBTQ Foundation’s Cycle for the Cause and his work as a class agent, helping keep alumni connected. FVS is proud to recognize Michael for his leadership, service, and generosity of spirit with the 2025 Young Alumni Award.

Fountain Valley School is proud to recognize James “Jamie” Bachant ’75 with the Robert S. Thompson ’44 Memorial Class Agent of the Year Award A former trustee and devoted ambassador for the Class of 1975, Jamie has demonstrated exceptional dedication to strengthening class connections and supporting the mission of FVS. His leadership was especially impactful as his class approached its 50th Reunion, where he encouraged classmates to reconnect with one another, return to the Prairie, and support the Annual Fund. Jamie’s enthusiasm, generosity, and enduring commitment to community embody the spirit of service and loyalty this award honors.

Philip Burling ’60 has earned the Distinguished Casa Serena Society Member Award, recognizing his extraordinary 61 consecutive years of loyal and generous support.

Phil has consistently strengthened the FVS community through his philanthropy, hospitality, and willingness to give his time in service to the School. A graduate of Harvard College, Harvard Law School, and University College, Oxford, Phil built a distinguished career at Foley Hoag & Eliot, specializing in counsel for private educational institutions, including Boston College. He later joined the Harvard Law School faculty, teaching Advanced Legal Writing and shaping future leaders in the legal profession. Phil’s lifelong commitment to education, ethical leadership, and service embodies the values at the heart of FVS.

Fountain Valley School is proud to honor Chris Sanchez ’90, P ’22 with the Lewis Perry Jr. Alumni Award, recognizing his exceptional leadership and unwavering support of FVS over the past year. A dedicated alumnus, trustee, and former parent, Chris embodies the spirit of service and stewardship at the heart of this award. Whether volunteering at events, calling newly admitted families, or meeting fellow alumni, Chris consistently steps forward with enthusiasm and generosity. His deep expertise in Colorado water rights has been invaluable to FVS, guiding the School through critical irrigation matters and enriching students’ learning through his guest presentations. Chris’s commitment, engagement, and belief in the mission of FVS strengthen our community in meaningful and lasting ways.

Fountain Valley School is honored to recognize

Sarah Cannady P ’18 with the Elizabeth Froelicher Smith Distinguished Service Award for her exceptional dedication and service to the School. A proud parent of Lloyd Chinn ’18 Sarah has been a committed member of the FVS community for more than a decade, bringing thoughtful leadership and steadfast advocacy to every role she has held. During her nine years on the Board of Trustees, Sarah contributed meaningfully to key search committees—including Head of School, Assistant Head, CFO, and Director of Admission—and played an instrumental role in launching and guiding the Parents Association. Her calm presence, insight, and belief in the FVS mission have significantly strengthened the School. We are deeply grateful for Sarah’s enduring service and leadership.

Will Webb Portrait Unveiling

The community gathered during Reunion 2025 to mark a meaningful moment in the school’s history, the unveiling of the official portrait of William V. Webb, who served as the eighth Head of School from 2013-22.

The room included both the current Head of School and several former heads, creating a rare moment where decades of leadership stood together. Megan Harlan (2022-present), Craig Larimer (2007-13), Jack Creeden (1995-07), and Eric Waples (1987-95) joined the celebration, each representing an important chapter in the School’s story and carrying forward the work of the leaders who came before them.

Webb’s portrait now joins the gallery of leaders dating back to the school’s first Head of School, Francis Mitchell Froelicher

Stephanie Carter ’85, P ’13, ’16, ’19 has earned the Distinguished Alumni Award in recognition of her exceptional leadership, entrepreneurial innovation, and meaningful global impact. As CEO and Co-founder of Wallaroo Hat Company, Stephanie has built an internationally recognized brand grounded in social and environmental responsibility, guiding the company to become a Certified B Corporation dedicated to skin-cancer prevention and community well-being. Beyond her business achievements, Stephanie is deeply committed to service. She serves on multiple nonprofit boards in Boulder and founded Pride Pads Africa, an NGO producing biodegradable sanitary pads to help keep girls in school. A graduate of NYU and the University of Denver College of Law, Stephanie embodies the principles of leadership, integrity, and compassion that define FVS alumni.

Alumni in the Classroom

Students in Advanced Modern World History had the opportunity to hear a firsthand account of the Cold War and its lasting influence on Latin America from Colonel John McKay ’62, a Marine Corps veteran who served during both the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Vietnam War. Speaking from his extensive experience in Cuba, Central America, and El Salvador, Col. McKay offered insight into how U.S. foreign policy shaped political and social conditions across the region, connections that continue to resonate in global affairs today. His real-world perspective deepened students’ understanding of the Cold War’s complexity and provided a meaningful complement to their classroom study of modern history.

Fountain Valley School welcomed alumnus Chris Sanchez ’90, P ’22 back to campus as a guest speaker in the 9th-grade course The West. A hydrogeologist and principal with BBA Water Consultants, Inc. for more than 30 years, Chris met with freshmen in the Lewis Perry Jr. Chapel to share his expertise on Colorado’s complex water systems. He discussed state watersheds, the history of water scarcity and water rights, transmountain diversions, and the role of irrigation on the FVS campus. Chris’s visit offered students a firsthand perspective on the very topics they explore in their curriculum, such as sustainability, water rights, and land use, highlighting the meaningful impact alumni continue to have on learning at Fountain Valley School.

To launch Earth Day celebrations during the 2024-25 school year, Fountain Valley School welcomed Andrew Finanger ’08, a renewable energy professional working in the solar industry, back to campus. Andrew spoke at All-School, introducing the Earth Day theme Our Power, Our Planet and energizing students around the impact of alternative energy solutions. He then met with Advanced Environmental Science students and members of the Environmental Protection Club to discuss current developments in solar technology. His visit offered students an inspiring look at the real-world applications of environmental science and sustainability leadership.

Students in the Financial Math class welcomed Doug Patterson ’88, P ’21 for a conversation about his career in investments and the financial decision-making skills young adults need today. Speaking to a class designed to help students navigate real-world money management, from budgeting and loans to retirement planning and the stock market, Doug shared insights from his own professional path and offered practical advice about financial responsibility. Students asked thoughtful questions, explored career possibilities in finance, and even connected with Doug on LinkedIn. His visit provided an engaging, real-world perspective that enriched the course’s hands-on approach to financial literacy.

Celebrating Excellence with Year-end Awards for the Class of 2025

Faculty, staff, students, and families gathered in the big white tent on Friday, May 23, for Fountain Valley School’s annual Year-end Awards Ceremony. Members of the Class of 2025 were recognized for their academic, artistic, and athletic accomplishments, as well as their leadership and contributions to the FVS community. The ceremony featured remarks from student-appointed faculty speaker Elizabeth Monroe, History Department Chair, who reflected on the seniors’ growth, curiosity, and spirit over their years at FVS.

Year-End Awards

Leadership Awards

The Fisher Howe Leadership Award

Recognizes students who demonstrate outstanding, innovative leadership and a commitment to strengthening the FVS community.

Recipients: L Ma ’25 & Arturo Quinonez ’25

The Samuel Colgate Memorial Award

Honors a student who exemplifies excellence in sportsmanship, loyalty, integrity, and character, qualities long cherished at FVS.

Recipient: Eva Muciño ’25

Academic Awards

The Creative Writing Award

Presented to a student whose work displays exceptional creativity, craftsmanship, and dedication to the written word.

Recipient: Brynn Jensen ’25

Cum Laude Society

Recognizes juniors and seniors who have achieved distinguished academic excellence and uphold the Society’s ideals of scholarship and integrity.

Class of 2025 Members (elected in 2024):

Raine Borys • Lily Christofferson • Alex Haberl • Fabian Kaltenbach • Ruby Riecken • Adelaide Wise

Class of 2025 Members (2025 inductees):

Sophia Carson • Tracy Chen • Yosi Hardie • L Ma

Class of 2026 Members (2025 inductees): Ryan Douchane • Kelly Feng • Tejin Monroe • Wayne Osso

Arts Awards

The Breene Baggett Award Honors significant achievement or improvement in the dramatic arts, celebrating dedication, growth, and artistic commitment.

Recipient: Briona Robinson ’25

The Rumbough Award

Recognizes excellence in the performing arts, both onstage and behind the scenes, and celebrates contributions that elevate the arts at FVS.

Recipient: Sonam Mira ’25

The Photography Award

Presented to a student who demonstrates creativity, technical skill, and a distinctive artistic voice through photography.

Recipient: Daniel Xu ’25

The Kitson Music Award Honors a musician who shows exceptional discipline, effort, and devotion in practice, rehearsal, and performance.

Recipient: Lucas Fassman ’25

The John W. Emery Music Award

Recognizes a student whose passion and creative potential in music have been meaningfully awakened through the FVS music program.

Recipient: Madeleine Soteres ’25

Athletic Awards

The Western Riding Director’s Award Presented to the rider who has shown the greatest overall growth, enthusiasm, and skill development within the Western program.

Recipient: Adelaide Wise ’25

The English Riding Director’s Award Recognizes outstanding improvement, skill, and dedication in the English riding program.

Recipient: Varisara “Wawa” Vachirajindakul ’25

The Anderson Outdoor Award Honors a student who embodies humility, tenacity, compassion, and a deep appreciation for outdoor experiences.

Recipient: Ella “Bo” Darrah ’25

Varsity Awards Awarded to the male and female athletes who demonstrate exceptional all-around athletic achievement, leadership, and sportsmanship.

Female Recipient: Lily Christofferson ’25

Male Recipient: Alexander Haberl ’25

The Don Kardok Coach’s Award Presented to a coach who demonstrates unwavering optimism, dedication, and commitment to guiding and uplifting student-athletes.

Recipient: Elizabeth Bjorklund

Commencement ’25

Recognizing the Class of 2025 at Fountain Valley School’s 95th Commencement

Fountain Valley School celebrated the Class of 2025 with a vibrant Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 24. Surrounded by family, faculty, and friends, seniors processed into the tent for a morning filled with music, reflection, and recognition. Student speakers Brynn Jensen ’25 and Kent Seto ’25 shared heartfelt memories from their years on the Prairie, followed by keynote speaker and journalist Ben Ryder Howe ’89, whose remarks encouraged graduates to embrace surprise, curiosity, and connection as they embark on new journeys. The ceremony concluded with the presentation of major academic, arts, athletic, and character awards before the Class of 2025 recessed to the Hacienda to celebrate with loved ones.

Megan Harlan on stage with Keynote Speaker, Ben Howe

All smiles from Alex Haberl and Lucas Fassman heading up to Graduation Lawn

Lily Christofferson, Asha Monroe Missie Alley, Tim Russell, Isabel Garza, and Bo Darrah pose at the Campus Frautschi Center

Asa Almgren high-fiving Yosi Hardie during Commencement

Anisa Quddus taking in the last few moments with her classmates

A few Class of 2025 Graduates posing after Commencement. Top row: Raine Borys, Alex Haberl, Tyler Schaller Nisbet, Yosi Hardie Bottom row: L Ma Brynn Jensen, Bo Darrah, Adelaide Wise

Family celebrating during Commencement

Commencement 2025 Awards

Highest Honors

BUNTING AWARD

Established in memory of former faculty member Sidney S. Bunting, the Bunting Award honors a student who exemplifies scholarship, intellectual curiosity, and cultural awareness of the highest order. This award recognizes a senior who demonstrates extraordinary academic commitment across disciplines, contributes meaningfully to the intellectual life of the School, and enriches the community through thoughtful engagement. The recipient embodies the values of rigor, reflection, and a genuine love of learning.

2025 Recipient: Braulio Valenzuela

Created in honor of Cyrus R. Lewis ’23, this award recognizes a student whose journey reflects uncommon courage, resilience, and perseverance in the face of adversity. It celebrates personal strength, quiet determination, and an unwavering ability to grow through challenge. The recipient of this award models compassion, creativity, and authenticity—reminding us that courage often reveals itself in the way a student chooses to rise, rebuild, and give back to their community.

2025 Recipient: Joseph “Yosi” Hardie

Named for longtime teacher and Fountain Valley icon

Eleanor W. Emery, this award honors a student whose contributions to the School exemplify integrity, empathy, good humor, and a deep commitment to the well-being of others. The Emery Award recognizes a senior who strengthens the spirit of the community through everyday kindness, leadership through service, and a joyful presence that uplifts peers and faculty alike. This student’s warmth and character leave an enduring imprint on campus life.

2025 Recipient: Ysabella Coker

The School’s highest honor, the Froelicher Award memorializes founding headmaster Francis M. Froelicher and is presented to the senior who best represents the ideals to which Fountain Valley aspires. Recipients demonstrate remarkable talent, intellectual ambition, humility, and a steadfast commitment to

the School’s core values: Courage, Compassion, Curiosity, Self-Reliance, and Open-Mindedness. The Froelicher Award recognizes a student whose achievements, character, and leadership reflect both the promise of an extraordinary future and the very best of the Fountain Valley School tradition.

2025 Recipient: Alex Haberl

J. PHILO NELSON AWARD

GLOBAL SCHOLAR DIPLOMA

Created through the generosity of Kit and Peter Bedford P ’89, CP ’16, this award honors the highest levels of teaching commitment among Fountain Valley School faculty.

2025 Recipient: Missie Alley

The Global Scholar Diploma recognizes students who pursue advanced, interdisciplinary research on pressing global issues. Each scholar completes a multi-year course of study that includes independent inquiry, fieldwork, and a culminating capstone presentation. The Class of 2025 features eleven Global Scholars whose projects reflect both intellectual rigor and a commitment to understanding the world beyond the Prairie.

2025 Global Scholars: Victoria Arroyo, Sofia Bedoya-Correa, Sophia Carson, Lily Christofferson, Lucas Fassman Alex Haberl, Axelle Mengin, Madeleine Soteres, Braulio Valenzuela, Adelaide Wise Angelina Zhang

LANGDON MATHEMATICS AWARD

Given in honor of founding math instructor Robert C. Langdon, this award recognizes exceptional aptitude and achievement in mathematics.

2025 Recipient: Epheh “Tracy” Chen

F. MARTIN BROWN SCIENCE AWARD

Established in honor of “Brownie,” the School’s founding science chair, the award recognizes curiosity, creativity, and excellence in scientific study.

2025 Recipient: Lily Christofferson

CAMPBELL ENGLISH AWARD

Presented in honor of founding English teacher Alexander Sloan Campbell to a student who excels in reading, writing, and literary analysis.

2025 Recipient: Fabian Zoe Kaltenbach

LANGUAGES AWARD

Awarded for outstanding achievement in world languages and a demonstrated commitment to cultural understanding.

2025 Recipient: Isabel Garza

PENROSE HISTORY AWARD

Presented in honor of benefactor Spencer Penrose to a student who shows deep curiosity, historical insight, and thoughtful connection between past and present.

2025 Recipient: Madeleine Sotieres

HUNTER FROST DRAMA AWARD

Named for former theater director Hunter Frost the award honors excellence in acting and dedication to the dramatic arts.

2025 Recipient: Brynn Jensen

ROBINSON ART AWARD

Given by the Fine Arts Department in honor of founding arts faculty Boardman Robinson, recognizing exceptional creativity and artistic achievement.

2025 Recipient: Sonam Mira

HENRY “HEB” NEWMAN AWARD

Honoring long-time athletic director Heb Newman, this award recognizes competitive spirit, confidence, and sportsmanship.

2025 Recipient: Phoebe Bain

TOP HORSEMAN AWARD

Presented only when a senior demonstrates exceptional horsemanship, leadership, and commitment to the equine program.

2025 Recipient: Ella “Bo” Darrah

ELEANOR W. EMERY AWARD

CYRUS R. LEWIS AWARD

FROELICHER AWARD

Alumni at Commencement

The Class of 2025 Community Council members, Braulio Valenzuela, Leo Lu, and Eva Muciño, share one last moment together

Several Class of 2024 alumni, including (from left) Tanner Mason, Oto Wang Samantha Marris Naomi Edwards, Riho Kuroda, Ja’zell Pease, Brady Lebo Frank “Grizz” Morin and Joshua Wei gather outside the tent after Commencement

(From left) Analí Muciño ’23, former Assistant Head of School Rafael Muciño P ’23, ’25 and Coach Amy Albright P ’23, ’25 cheer for their 2025 graduate, Eva Muciño

Following Commencement, alumni (from left) Stephen Ridgway ’94, Chris Sanchez ’90, P ’22, and Vandy Johnson ’94, P ’24, ’26 catch up over lunch in the Hacienda Courtyard

Young alumni (from left) Jessie Prantl ’23, Zia Oellig ’23 and Annie Wrubel ’24

Lauren Chappell ’24 (left) poses for a picture with Director of Student Affairs Erica Walker

Chris Bellios ’89 (left) chats with former Faculty Sue Lowell P ’87 while waiting for FVS’s 95th Commencement Exercises to start

Board of Trustees President J. Greg Osborne ’81 (right) leads the ceremony’s processional alongside Head of School Megan Harlan (left)

(From right) Alumnus Malachi Miller ’23 stops by to congratulate Quin Lewis ’25

(From right) Emilie (Davidson) Hoyt ’93 proudly looks on as her son, Lewis Hoyt ’25, receives his diploma

History Faculty and Round Square Director Simon Walker is shocked to see Satoka Sotome ’15 all the way from Tokyo

SportsWrap

Fall ’24

FVS hosted the IEA Hunt Seat Regionals, where the team earned Regional High Point Champion honors with strong rides from all eight competitors. The team advanced to the IEA Zone 8 Finals, finishing as Reserve Champions with performances by Kammie Lombardozzi ’28, Fammy Essmeyer ’26

Iva Nedeljkovic ’27, Gus Conder ’27, Isla Curtis ’26 (pictured), Paxton Best ’28, and Wawa Vachirajindakul ’25

Five FVS riders qualified for the Colorado High School Cycling League State Championships in Glenwood Springs. Adeline Butler ’26 led the girls’ squad with a 29th-place finish in JV Girls, while Gunnar Mason ’26 (pictured) placed 46th in JV Boys. Additional state competitors included Mateo Lopez Alvarez ’28, Sophie Gessler ’26, and Yifei “Tracy” Chen ’25

The varsity boys’ soccer team earned the Black Forest League Championship and advanced to the CHSAA 2A Quarterfinals. FVS posted decisive playoff wins over Grand Valley (6–0) and Dawson School (3–2) before falling to top-seeded Denver Christian. Six Danes – Luke Marcus ’25, Carson Shum ’25, Grady Lewis ’26, Sea Thanakornjuk ’27, Wayne Osso ’26, and Ryan Douchane ’26 – received All-League honors. Marcus was named Second Team All-State, and Lewis, Shum, and Thanakornjuk earned Honorable Mention All-State recognition.

Girls’ varsity volleyball advanced to the CHSAA Region 8 Tournament, entering as the No. 29 seed and competing against Del Norte and Caprock Academy. Five players – Phoebe Bain ’25 (pictured), Eva Muciño ’25 Evelyn Brown ’27 Choedon Tenzin ’27, and Ainsley Joseph ’28 – earned BFL All-League honors, with Muciño also receiving 2A Honorable Mention All-State.

winter ’24--’25

Both the boys’ and girls’ climbing teams finished 2nd overall at the Southern Colorado Regional hosted at FVS. Standout finishes included 6th for Alex Haberl ’25, 8th for Arturo Quiñonez ’25, and 2nd for Fabian Kaltenbach ’25. At the Colorado State Championships, Quinonez placed 19th, Kaltenbach finished 20th, and additional state qualifiers represented FVS across varsity and JV categories.

The boys’ tennis program delivered a strong fall season, highlighted by multiple podium finishes at the Region 7 Championships. Asa Almgren ’25 captured the No. 3 Singles title, while Junseo Cho ’26 and Baron Cabaniss ’28 earned 1st place for No. 4 doubles. Additional top results included 2nd place at No. 1 Doubles and third-place finishes at No. 2 and No. 3 Doubles. Leo Nemschoff ’26 and Matt Olezeski ’28 (pictured) advanced to the CHSAA 4A Boys’ Tennis State Championships, representing FVS at Pueblo City Park.

The girls’ basketball program continued to build momentum with a competitive JV season marked by growth, grit, and consistency. With a roster of just eight athletes, many either new to the sport or returning after time away, the team quickly found its rhythm, committing to fundamentals and supporting each other on and off the court. Their progress was evident throughout the winter, culminating in an impressive 9–4 record. What defined the season most was the players’ resilience, steady improvement, and infectious energy that made every practice and game a highlight.

FVS earned the No. 31 seed in the CHSAA 3A Boys’ Basketball State Tournament but was unable to compete due to Interim travel. Three Danes – Jaden Lopez-Hardy ’26, Nick Prantl ’26, and Tenzin Tinley ’25 – were named to the Black Forest League All-League First Team, with Lopez-Hardy and Prantl also receiving Honorable Mention All-State.

The girls’ swimming and diving team finished 5th in the Tri-Peaks League and 14th at the CHSAA 3A State Championships. Eight athletes qualified for the state meet, and Stella Rhee ’26 (pictured) set a new FVS record in the 100 Butterfly (:58.21). Rhee also earned 2nd Team All-State honors in the 100 Butterfly and 50 Freestyle.

Arturo Quiñonez Guerra ’25, Alex Haberl ’25, Ryan Douchane ’26, Mateo Lopez Alvarez ’28, L Ma ’25

Brianna McLucas ’26, Logan Kraines ’25, and Asha Monroe ’25

Asa Almgren ’25

spring

’25

The boys’ swimming and diving team placed 2nd in the Southern Colorado League and advanced multiple athletes to the CHSAA 4A State Championships. FVS competed in all three relays, the 200 Individual Medley, and the 100 Butterfly with swimmers Daniel Xu ’25 (pictured), Yosi Hardie ’25, Sam Mahan ’27, Santi Bedoya-Correa ’27 Lluc Deocon Day ’27, Karl Li ’27, and Mateo Lopez Alvarez ’28

Two members of the boys’ volleyball

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were selected to the

Peak Boys Volleyball All-League Team, marking a strong season for the developing program.

The varsity girls’ tennis team won the 2025 3A Region 7 Championship, earning six first-place finishes and securing the regional title. The Danes also captured the Tri-Peaks League championship and made program history by qualifying for the CHSAA 3A Team Championships for the first time. All eleven varsity players competed at the CHSAA 3A Individual State Championships.

Three Western riders represented FVS at IEA Western Regionals – Rowan Darrah ’27, Everett June ’27 (pictured), and Kylin McKessy ’28 Congratulations to June, who won his class and qualified for Nationals, with McKessy and Darrah both placing in the top five.

For the third consecutive season, the girls’ varsity soccer team advanced to the CHSAA 2A State Championships, entering as the No. 20 seed. Four players – Lily Christofferson ’25 (pictured), Phoebe Bain ’25, Isabel Garza ’25, and Jordan Casavecchia ’25 – were named Black Forest League All-League. Christofferson also received second team All-State honors for the 2A division.

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The FVS lacrosse season was defined by resilience, growth, and a genuine commitment from every player. Despite challenges, including a small roster and limited competition, the team created a positive and meaningful experience that every athlete expressed pride in. The Danes performances late in the season, especially the overtime battle with Smoky Hill, showed how far the team had come since the opening game against Vanguard and built a foundation that will strengthen the program moving forward.

of FVS’s competitive sports programs (12/16) advanced to postseason championships this year. Four boys’ teams, four girls’ teams, and four coed teams reached postseason competition, marking one of the strongest collective athletic years in recent memory.

CLASS NOTES

’50s

MORGAN SMITH ’56

“In February, was honored by the El Paso Community Foundation for my humanitarian work on the Mexican border, mainly in Ciudad Juárez and Palomas. For the past 14 years, I’ve been visiting at least once a month to document conditions there and to assist several humanitarian organizations, including migrant shelters.”

LEW WATTERS ’57

“On July 26, 2025 my extended family celebrated the love of my life, Nora E. “Bonnie” Watters who peacefully passed away in the early morning hours on April 7, 2025. Bonnie had struggled with a spinal injury that was unfortunately never treated adequately during the COVID crisis. Nevertheless, she and enjoyed a quality end of life in a retirement community near my middle daughter Kara Lake and family who live in Brookfield, Vt. With two older daughters away in college, now am blessed to be living in a household filled with the love and achievements that was so much a legacy and joy for Bonnie in her last years. can cheer for the Norwich University Cadets Women’s Varsity Soccer team where my oldest granddaughter Beatrice is a “stopper fullback.”

’60s

ROBERT DURKIN ’62

“I adopted twins, Marcus and Daniela, from the Philippines 12 years ago and they have turned me into a soccer mom here in Costa Rica. Emily and I have a wonderful life and the surfing is great.”

JACK LANE ’62

“I visited Carolynn and Bill (now known as Willy) Vietor ’62 at their Rocking Chair Ranch in Philipsburg, Mont., in late Sept. 2024 on my way from Sun Valley to Banff and Lake Louise. Classmate pals, roommates for our third and fourth form years, and fellow Dane football players and ski team members, we’d stayed in touch but hadn’t seen one another since graduation day 62 years ago. The Vietors’ expansive cattle ranch, set in a beautiful Rocky Mountains valley, is their family’s livelihood, but their passions are equestrian. Carolynn is a top barrel racer who served as Miss Rodeo America, and Willy is a champion rodeo team roper. He remains the ‘Top Horseman’ he was at FVS in every way.”

PETER PACKARD ’66

Members of the Class of 1966 gathered for lunch at Ted’s in Denver in July 2025.

In attendance were Linda Omdahl, Paul Franshawe ’66, Donnie Seibel, Bill Anceney ’66 Susan Sloan, Mac Buckingham ’66 and Peter Packard ’66

’70s

MIKE CURRIER ’70

“Being at FVS in the middle of the prairie with Pikes Peak in the background planted seeds leading to my interest in land protection and conservation biology. I am now the chair of the Land Conservation Committee of the Ozark Land Trust. We work with private landowners to develop conservation easements to dissuade development and manage our own nature preserves. While there is an established land trust community on the East Coast, it is more recent in the Ozark Highlands. The Ozark Land Trust has earned accreditation through the Land Trust Alliance, a rigorous audit of our business practices; we are in compliance with the best standards.”

HOUSTON HARTE ’70

Houston visited campus on Oct. 17, 2024. Unable to attend the Lazy B Ranch mountain bike race, he made a trip to campus later to ride the new mountain bike course and joined a practice with the mountain bike team.

KELLEY PACE ’71

Dr. Pace is one of six faculty members unanimously named Louisiana State University’s newest cohort of Boyd Professors, the university’s highest academic rank. The distinction honors scholars whose national and international achievements bring exceptional prestige to LSU. A leading voice in spatial econometrics and real estate dynamics, Dr. Pace’s groundbreaking research, widely cited publications, and dedicated mentorship have made a lasting impact on his field and strengthened LSU’s reputation for research excellence.

team – Jaden Lopez-Hardy

Yusei Asai ’26 –

4A Pikes

Maelys Gibson ’28

William Li ’26

Tyler Schaller Nisbet ’25

DOUG EBERHART ’76

Doug Eberhart officially retired at the end of 2024 after 44 years in the transportation and environmental planning industry. His work in Colorado Springs since 1997 facilitated the widening of Interstate 25 and improvements on Powers Boulevard, and C-470 in Denver, among others, and projects benefitting Native American tribes in New Mexico. He also wrote federal grant applications beginning in 2021, securing $49 million for state and local government agencies in Arizona. In December, he self-published Horse Manure: The True Adventures of an H.O.A. President, available on Amazon.com, with advice from author and classmate Tom LeCompte ’76. He enjoyed getting together in the past year for baseball discussions with Sid Browning ’76 and Derek Premac ’76. He looks forward to his 50th Reunion celebration at FVS in May.

PETER BLATCHFORD ’79

“Last spring, appeared in On The Spot Theatre Company’s production of ’The Cuckoo Clock.’ Last weekend, gave a talk on Hull House and the Rise of Modern Chicago Theatre. also wrote a play, ’Murder at Midnight,’ that is part of this year’s UWW (Unnatural Weird Wonder) Festival, the fourth year in a row a play of mine has been in the festival. This year, I will also be acting in my play, ‘No Pressure There! Ha!’ My favorite memories of FVS are of the plays was lucky enough to be in. The school played an important role in making me the actor I am today! Thanks, Fountain Valley School!”

SAMUEL

MARQUIS JR. ’79

Samuel’s latest book, Captain Kidd: A True Tale of Treasure and Betrayal was released on May 13, 2025, by Diversion Books/ Simon & Schuster.

The swashbuckling non-fiction historical adventure about his ninth greatgrandfather, privateer Captain William Kidd, has received a Publishers Weekly starred review and high praise from leading American history scholars in the U.S. and U.K. Former FVS board member Link Nicoll ’79 and alumnus John Welch ’79 contributed to the cover and promotional blurbs, adding a Fountain Valley connection to the project.

’80s

GREG OSBORNE ’81

The Class of 1981 will celebrate our 45th Reunion Weekend this spring. Celebration co-chairs Mary (Brenton) Howe ’81 and Greg Osborne connected at the St. Louis County Club this month to begin rallying our classmates. We hope to see classmates on campus in a few months!

MARK TUCKER ’81

Mark and his wife, Karen, surprised the FVS community with a campus visit to see the new athletic center. Mark has fond memories of playing soccer and basketball at Fountain Valley and of Greg Osborne ’81, his classmate and class agent. Mark and Karen, from the Chicago area, recently purchased a house in Bailey, Colo., for vacationing.

TONY MATTIVI ’82

In Sept. 2024, Kansas Bureau of Investigation Director Tony Mattivi welcomed Elizabeth Valentine Thomeczek ’09 as one of the bureau’s newest special agents. During the swearing-in ceremony, Tony learned that Elizabeth was a 2009 graduate of The Colorado Springs School, sparking fond memories of his own time at Fountain Valley when it was an all-boys school, and of the dances hosted at CSS when it was an all-girls school. Elizabeth, who attended UCCS after graduation, shared that she also tutored FVS students during her senior year. A former sheriff’s deputy and school counselor, she brings a wealth of experience and perspective to the KBI. “It was a wonderful, small-world moment,” Tony said of the occasion.

JULIE FROST ’83

“I am heading to Washington state tomorrow to hang out with Donna Schou (Bugs) ’83. am teaching freshmen English at FVS, and love it! Being back is so fun and nostalgic; I can’t imagine having a better place to work! Come visit!”

BUGS SCHOU ’83

“Hi all, I’m in my 19th year of teaching high school photography in the Seattle area. just renewed my National Board teaching cert, and retirement is a faint glow on the horizon. celebrated my 60th on the most amazing trip throughout the Society Islands in French Polynesia. Words can’t describe how perfect it was, especially the snorkeling. I love keeping in touch with my classmates from FVS (and those in surrounding grad years) on ‘old people Facebook’ (my students laugh at me for this).

I’m lucky to be able to spend time with Julie Frost ’83 who has remained one of my dearest friends since we met on the very first day of sophomore year at FVS. often run into Ginny Brown Foos ’83 as she moved down the street from me.”

CHARLES EASTWOOD ’84 & INDIA WOOD ’84

India Wood and Charles completed some hikes in September of 2024: “This past summer hiked what called my Colorado islands project, backpacking across five distinct places: the Denver basin from Parker to Boulder, Great Sand Dunes, Buffalo Peaks, the Flat Tops Mountains, and the San Luis Valley from Monte Vista to San Luis. My great friend Charles Eastwood, an English barrister and FVS exchange student honorary ’84, joined me for the San Luis Valley expedition.”

ELIZABETH WARSON ’84

Served as the keynote speaker for the 3rd Annual Trauma Conference: Beyond Survival: Grit, Growth, and Meaning After Trauma on Nov. 14, 2025, in Naperville, Ill. “This event was an incredible opportunity to gather with colleagues, practitioners, and community members dedicated to advancing healing and resilience. Together, we explored how embodied practices through movement, art making, and creative expression can support growth, reconnection, and meaning after trauma.”

STANLEY LOVELY ’85

BEN BREWER ’86

“My wife and went to my 40th reunion and we enjoyed it. My wife took this picture and wrote the following: Here’s a photo of Stan’s retired jersey! It’s now proudly displayed in the new athletic center.”

“I’m living in Colorado Springs and loving life here with my wife, Keely Knoche. We’ve got three kids and a dog keeping us busy. I still sell real estate up in Summit County, and Keely runs her own optometry practice, Rockrimmon Vision Source. stay in touch with a lot of FVS friends—Dave R. and Jon P. among them—and recently caught up with Erik Randerson ’86, Lance Wilson ’86, and Jose Trujillo ’87 out in Los Angeles. I’m also in touch with Marni Pelz ’86 and Mark Wong ’86. On a different note, I’m planning to release an album of original music in 2025 under my own name. That’s been a long-held dream of mine, and I’m excited to finally bring it to life. So, please look it up and stream it on repeat.”

MARGARET R. LITTMAN ’86

the Nashville Scene (nashvillescene.com).

AMY SMITH MARASCO ’88, JOHN MARASCO ’86, AND SCOTT

had some

Chuck Ridgway’s essay, “What Imperial Germany Teaches About China’s Naval Basing Ambitions,” earned first prize in the Rising Historian category of the 2024 Chief of Naval Operations Naval History Essay Contest. Commander Ridgway, U.S. Navy (retired), received the award in Annapolis from Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Lisa Franchetti,

’90s

CHRIS SANCHEZ ’90

Chris returned to campus in the spring of 2025 to speak with FVS freshmen as part of their interdisciplinary course, “The West.”

Chris has been a hydrogeologist and principal with BBA Water Consultants, Inc. for more than 30 years, and he offered insights on Colorado’s watersheds, the history of water rights, transmountain diversions, and irrigation practices at FVS. Chris and other alumni helped inspire the creation of “The West,” which includes the study of sustainability, water rights, and soil erosion in the American West.

Reflecting on his time as a student, Chris shared that his love for the outdoors began at FVS and expressed gratitude for the teachers who shaped his path.

joined at the ceremony by his FVS advisor and English faculty Karen Corsey Published in the May 2025 issue of “Proceedings,” the essay draws on the experience of Imperial Germany’s East Asia Squadron to shed light on China’s current naval ambitions in West Africa. Ridgway’s piece argues that the challenges faced by Germany’s overseas naval force, including limited resupply, distant support, and geopolitical vulnerability, offer a cautionary parallel for China’s potential base on Africa’s Atlantic coast. The essay explores both the operational difficulties and the diplomatic aims of forward-deployed navies, using historical precedent to examine the sustainability and strategic risk of far-flung naval outposts. Praised as “well written and highly relevant,” the essay blends historical analysis with contemporary maritime strategy, offering insight into how naval power projects not just military might, but also influences diplomacy, resource access and global stability.

JAY PETERSON ’91

Incoming trustee Jay celebrated a milestone in his career as the executive producer of Nonnas, a film that hit No. 1 on Netflix in May 2025. The movie stars Vince Vaughn, who, after the loss of his mother, risks everything to honor her by opening an Italian restaurant with a group of local grandmothers as chefs.

Margaret recently connected with fellow FVS grad Ian Munsick ’11 to profile his rising country music career in a feature for

WOODWARD ’87

Three Fountain Valley alumni, Amy Smith Marasco, John Marasco, and Scott Woodward, connected and

fun at the Broadmoor!

CHUCK RIDGWAY ’89

FVS alumni gathered together at the Christkindl market in Denver this holiday season. Left to right: Mark Chilson ’88 Christy Sanchez P ’22, Steve Milstrey ’89 John Gallagher ’91

EAMON ORE-GIRON ’92

The 2024 Biennial Exhibition at the Whitney Museum of American Art displayed pieces by Eamon Ore-Giron ’92 The paintings exhibited are part of a series that reimagine deities from ancient Peruvian and Mexican cultures, as well as Andean folklore.

SARAH ENGS ’93 AND KATIE BENAVIDES ’26

In March, Sarah Engs ’93 joined her daughter Katie at the state Poetry Out Loud competition in Denver, where Katie placed fourth out of 16 teams.

DAVE PHILIPPS ’96

“My wife, Amanda recently became a Colorado district court judge and our two boys, Whitman and Frost are enjoying the Colorado lifestyle. We still regularly run into Fountain Valley Outings at Monarch and on the trail. I’ve been writing for The New York Times from my home office for more than 10 years, traveling extensively for reporting trips, and sneaking out to the mountains whenever can.”

HUNTER MORTENSEN ’97

“After 10 years as an elected official, 6 as a town council member and 4 years as Mayor of the Town of Frisco, have stepped away from politics for a bit. But rest assured am still skiing everyday for work as the Ski Patrol Director at Breckenridge Ski Resort, where also work everyday with my avalanche rescue dog Huckleberry! When I am not out at the resort am still active with our local search and rescue team. When not saving people from themselves in the mountains, my wife Laurie and are out skiing, rafting, or walking the dogs in the woods.”

CHARLES “C.J.” RILEY ’97

C.J. was recently named the 2025 recipient of the George K. Wadlin Distinguished Service Award, the highest honor from the American Society for Engineering Education’s Civil Engineering Division. A professor of Civil Engineering at Oregon Tech, C.J. has long been recognized for his outstanding service and innovative contributions to civil engineering education. He earned his B.S. from Swarthmore College and his M.S. and Ph.D. from Colorado State University and has been a member of the Oregon Tech faculty since 2008. He says, “This award is a wonderful affirmation of my favorite aspect of professorship: teaching enthusiastically for all students and supporting other faculty in doing the same.”

In February 2025, Minnie shared an update with FVS: “Life as an amputee has been a challenge to say the least. This picture was taken at the El Pomar Foundation induction ceremony several months ago. Also at this event, I had the honor and pleasure to meet up with fellow alumna Danielle Summerville ’96 for the first time post-grad FVS!”

SCOTT VAN HARTESVELT ’98

In 2024, Scott was named the new director for leadership, Park City, a revered leadership and civic training program serving residents of Park City and Summit County, Utah. The program was created 30 years ago and the year-long program has trained 900 people, many of whom continued on to city, state and national leadership positions. In this position, Scott is excited to contribute to Park City’s bright future.

’00s

JESS MEIRIS ’00

“Greetings everyone! I’m currently living in Colorado Springs while working a helicopter air ambulance job in Alamosa Colo., commuting once a week. It’s been great to serve the underserved communities of southern Colorado and northern New Mexico and gain new aviation skills. We also have one of the only all-female crews (nurse, paramedic, pilot) in the country! still enjoy rock climbing and time in the outdoors and occasionally link up with former faculty Stephanie Kimlicko and Rob Gilbert at the local climbing gym! It’s also always fun to connect with fellow classmates Lauren Ciborowski ’00 and Virginia McClain ’00. The Colorado Springs Reception back in September also offered opportunities to catch up with many members of the FVS community! Definitely not looking forward to the cold temperatures of winter but a trip to New Zealand in November should bring some respite. Cheers to all!”

LILLY CAMERON ’02

“I recently started a new position as a Medical Science Liaison for a company called Belay Diagnostics that performs genetic characterization in brain cancer to help oncologists understand the disease in their patients. It’s a really remarkable technology and I’ve been traveling all over the U.S. speaking with providers. It’s been extremely rewarding, too, because there’s such a profound need for precision diagnostics in the field. On the personal side, my partner Blair and are engaged, which is also very exciting! We share our condo in the Uptown area of Chicago with our 45 lb. brindle mutt, Lyall, who routinely gets mistaken for a puppy despite being 13 due to his energy. It’s been a heck of a journey getting here, but life is good!”

On a ski trip to Japan, Sam Clark ’03 and Travis Titus ’03 met up with Kota Kobayashi ’02 in Tokyo. Sam and Travis traveled with another friend from Colorado to ski the famous Japan powder and sightsee in Tokyo. Travis remained in contact with Kota since their time at FVS and was excited at the chance to see each other. After living in New York and London, Kota recently moved back to Japan and lives outside of Tokyo. Travis says, “Kota took us around the city for a night, treating us to amazing food we never would have found (or been brave enough to order!).”

JAMES DES COGNETS ’06

“Living in Atlanta, GA, with my amazing wife and two kids (and too many pets!). Life is chaotic and great!”

ALLI QUBAIN ’06

“I can’t believe it’s been 20 years! Hope life is treating each of you well. just had a second baby at the end of September, so life has been busy. I’m in year 10 teaching middle school science in Seattle.”

’10s

DAVIS TUTT ’11

Colorado College’s The Peak alumni magazine highlighted Davis Tutt ’11 and his work for the Colorado Springs sports community. He works for the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation with the goal of revitalizing Colorado Springs’ sports event culture. Davis is the director of sports tourism and Olympic engagement, working to bring more national/international sporting events and organizations to the city. Davis is also a member of the FVS board of trustees, the Peak Education board of directors, the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum board, and the FAC Museum subcommittee. He is also the board president of the Colorado Springs Youth Sports/ El Pomar Youth Sports Park.

In the most recent CCI Lunch & Learn event, Jon Colarelli, MSW (Master of Social Work), Catalytic Project Specialist for the Department of Housing Stability - City and County of Denver, presented on the topic of “Theories of Housing Affordability.” CCI employees learned much from Jon, not only about broad theories behind this wider U.S. issue, but also about local statistics and policies being enacted within the DenverColorado Springs metropolitan areas.

“I’m currently living in San Francisco and lead the marketing team at a clean/luxury skincare brand. It’s been such a rewarding experience being part of a company that blends wellness, beauty, and sustainability. Earlier this year, I had a work trip to New York City and was lucky enough to meet up with my dear friend and classmate, Kate Connaughton ’12. We spent a few wonderful days catching up (taking long walks, grabbing coffees, and even watching the U.S. Open’s women’s semi-finals live at the Arthur Ashe stadium!). On our way back, we got caught in a downpour and ended up riding the subway completely soaked. It brought back memories of our adventurous high school days at FVS. The highlight of my summer was reconnecting with Kate and I’m so grateful for the lifelong friendships that began at FVS!

at the U.S. Open)

In November 2024, Rina returned to campus for the first time since graduation and reconnected with classmate and Admissions Director of International Recruitment Kiira Walsh ’14

During her visit, she caught up with Ms. Strehl, Ms. Prantl, and Ms. Dedrick while enjoying a stroll down memory lane. Rina attended UC Davis for her undergraduate studies and earned her master’s degree in aerospace engineering from Stanford University. She is a spacecraft systems engineer at The Aerospace Corporation.

MINNIE PESHLAKAI GOODBLANKET ’98

JON COLARELLI ’12

JANA KLEEMEIER ’13

Kate and enjoying our Honey Deuce drinks (the signature cocktail famously served

RINA ONISHI ’13

TRAVIS TITUS ’03

MADDIE SMITH ’13

In July, Maddie was reunited with a beloved Fountain Valley School companion when Lacey—the horse she rode throughout her time as an FVS student—moved to Sedona, Ariz., to enjoy her senior years under her care. The reunion came about after she and Ms. Hanna reconnected and discussed the possibility of Lacey relocating. During her student years, the equestrian program was central to Maddie’s FVS experience, shaping her as a rider and deepening her connection with Lacey, a horse who challenged her, taught humility, and grew alongside her under Ms. Hanna’s guidance. After graduating, she continued working with horses and now serves as the Director of the Equestrian Program at Verde Valley School in Sedona. Welcoming Lacey into her life again brings back everything she learned at Fountain Valley and the path it set in motion.

MARA WHITEHEAD ’13

In June 2025, Mara’s documentary film “Kiss My Grass” had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival. She co-directed the film, which was executive-produced by actress and activist Rosario Dawson, former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick and others.

DELIA BREKKEN ’14

“Been working with food for the past 10 years, from private sous-chefing to goods and distribution both local and globally. I’m currently catering for Modern Market, a Colorado-based company.”

“I had been living in Belgium for the past 7 years and so lost a bit of contact with FVS. However, have been back in the U.S. for a year now and am living in Austin with my fiancé. graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Liège and recently finished my master’s degree in clinical psychology there as well. am currently getting all of my paperwork to work as a licensed Marriage and Family therapist here in Austin!”

CASEY LANE ’14

“2025 has been a busy year! In June graduated with my MBA from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. A few months later in August, my (now!) husband Louis Tambellini and were married at the Broadmoor. It was a beautiful ceremony - even when a classic Colorado thunderstorm rolled in for a few minutes. Luckily, it left a beautiful rainbow in its wake! was so grateful to be surrounded by so many FVS friends from the class of 2014: Maile McCann, Jessie Schmitt, Douglas Adams Megan Rash, and Jiwon Park; my favorite 2016 grads Sydney Lane and Sam Bermingham; and my amazing FVS advisor Kate Maiurro ’00!”

SAGE MARSHALL ’14

In October 2024, Sage released his debut poetry collection, “Echolocation,” which he describes as a work “that intricately weaves the landscapes and ecologies of the American West against themes of violence, adolescence, and beauty.” A copy of the collection is now available in the FVS Library.

GRIFFINE SCHELOR ’14

Griffine just completed his Doctor of Philosophy PhD at Oklahoma State University.

BEN COLE ’15

Benny married Katy Beth, now Katy Beth Cole, on Sept. 7, 2024.

PERRY MADISON ’15

“I started pursuing stunts when was getting my Acting BFA. have also been very involved in Parkour and Ninja Training, which has been the backbone of my career up to this point.

I am now living in Los Angeles. Lastly, I’d like to thank FVS! Even though spent only a year at FVS, gained quite a few tools from my English teacher that still use when I’m analyzing scripts to this day.”

Marshall McCann ’15 married Isabela Hernandez Lopez in Mexico City, MX on Nov. 8, 2025. In attendance was fellow FVS alumnus, Rowan Felt ’15 and his wife Rebecca.

Satoka, a full-stack developer (one who can develop both client and server software) and published author, recently released her latest book, “Behind the Uniform Skirt: Ikigai-less Frontlines.” Available in both Kindle and paperback formats across 15 countries, the book explores the hidden struggles of modern Japan, touching on purpose, identity, marriage, and cultural expectations. With more than 45 million views on Quora, Satoka continues to share stories that spark reflection and conversation.

HARRISON WILLIAMS ’16

“I work as a commercial diver (underwater welder) all up and down the East Coast.”

“Since graduating from FVS, I have moved to Montana and built a career as an electrician. Although FVS is known as a college-prep school, higher academics were never going to be for me. Still, the education received at FVS has had a tremendous impact on my success in the trades. One of the most valuable skills gained at FVS was learning Spanish, thanks to the incredible teachers and the opportunity to connect with international classmates. Whenever travel, speaking Spanish allows me to immerse myself more deeply in local cultures and build meaningful connections with people, something find incredibly rewarding. Another life-changing gift from FVS is that it’s where met my fiancée and future wife, Marlee Brooks ’19 We are getting married next August, and feel grateful every day to have a partner who has walked beside me through so many stages of life. Sharing the highs and lows with someone who truly understands you is an incredible blessing and source of strength. When we can, Marlee and love to travel and make the most of life’s adventures. In my free time, I spend as much time outdoors as possible—hiking, hunting, and fishing throughout the beautiful state of Montana. Looking back, FVS shaped my life in ways never expected, and I’m grateful for the experiences, lessons, and relationships that continue to enrich my life today.”

MORGEN REDD ’18

Started in a new position at UC Riverside.

ZANE REYNOLDS ’18

“I am finishing up my final year at the University of Colorado Law School, where serve as the President of the Transaction & Negotiation Team, a fellow at the Getches-Wilkinson Center for Natural Resources, Energy, and the Environment, and an Associate Editor for the Colorado Law Review. After graduation in May and the bar exam in July, I will be joining Davis Graham in Denver as an associate in the Transactions Department.”

PETER SCHANE ’18

Peter is finishing his graduate work in Latin American Studies. He recently connected with Col. John MacKay ’62 to chat about his experience in the military and work in Latin America.

JT WINSTON ’18

The majority of my time lately is spent in the startup world, which has been both incredibly rewarding and quite challenging. Over the last few years, Aypex could have been three completely separate companies, but each phase and pivot provided invaluable lessons for where we are now. Our North Star of improving human health by integrating how we think with how we move has remained the core of everything despite the many painful lessons along the way.

Over the last few months though, we’ve made a major breakthrough. We took a step back to conduct a root principles analysis of the history of healthcare and how different models of human health are used today, with the goal of finding a better answer to the question, “Why are diseases of dysregulation on the rise despite massive progress in health technology and our understanding of health?”

The deeper we got into the research, the clearer it became that so many wellintentioned health and performance tools fall short because they treat contributors to health as siloed domains rather than a unified system, which is how the human body actually works. This led to what we’re calling the Performance Health Model, which is a novel scientific framework that not only explains health more accurately on both individual and group levels, but can be thought of as a map + navigation for people to make positive changes. While still quite early, we’ve been garnering interest across the military, sports teams, corporations, and other markets.

We’re now making rapid progress transforming the scientific framework into a practical system for users and adjusting the software we already have to run on the new model. I’d be lying if said building this out wasn’t brutal at times, requiring decisions about what to build first and why, how to communicate a complex idea simply, and how to balance research, product development, and fundraising, but genuinely love what we do and the potential it holds to make a difference in the health scene.

To stay semi-sane, my girlfriend and I regularly explore the Austin food scene, are avid runners, and go to as many events as we can throughout the city.

LAILA AL GHAMDI ’19

“Going to grad school to get my MSc in Philosophy at the University of Edinburgh this fall. Graduated from Smith College with a dual degree in Philosophy and Religion in 2024.”

MADISON SCHUBERT ’19

“After Fountain Valley, started managing a landscaping crew and became a freelance newspaper reporter for the Westcliffe Tribune. I’ve been waitressing on the side for 8 years. Now primarily focus on selling my acrylic landscape paintings, and work with TikTok, where they pay me per view to talk about mental health, advocate for victims of sexual assault, and promote holistic healing alternatives to modern medicine.”

FAITH YOUNG ’19

Faith started a new position at the ProRodeo Hall of Fame & Museum of American Cowboys as a Museum assistant.

’20s

CHLOE MASON ’20

“In January, wrapped up my last semester of college while studying abroad in Florence, Italy, earning my Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Media Communications with a minor in Anthropology in 3.5 years from Colorado State University. This May, I’ll be walking across the stage to receive my diploma in Fort Collins, Colo. I’m so grateful for everyone I met along the way and the guidance they gave me. appreciate the friends made in Fort Collins and Italy, as well as the support from my family and professors. I’m especially thankful for my time at Penrose Taphouse Brewery, where worked as a server during college and found a community that felt like family. I just accepted a job at Synaptics Inc., a marketing agency for AT&T and Apple, where will be learning marketing skills! On the side, I help small local businesses with web design, coding, social media management, and marketing. If you need help marketing your business—whether it’s building a website, managing social media, or capturing professional photos to represent your brand, reach out!”

MARIANNA DELGADO DEL VALLE ’14

MARSHALL McCANN ’15

SATOKA SOTOME ’15

WILLIAM EUSTACE ’17

JO OTA ’20

“Since graduating from FVS in 2020, completed my BBA in Finance at Southern Methodist University in Dallas and am currently pursuing a one-year Master of Science in Management at SMU’s Cox School of Business. After completing the program, I plan to return to Tokyo to start a role in corporate banking. Over the past year, I’ve also interned at a venture capital firm in Tokyo, and stay active playing tennis, pickleball, and golf. I’m grateful for the foundation FVS gave me and would love to connect with any alumni passing through Dallas or Tokyo.”

MADELINE DUNN ’21

Still in school at UCCS and working in a restaurant for the time being.

REILLY KACZMAREK ’21

Reilly’s first major film project, “The Colorado 14ers Project,” premiered in December 2024 at the Rivian showroom in Denver. The film chronicles Reilly’s personal journey to discover what it truly means to ski sustainably. He completely dedicated himself to the project, from pitching sponsors and route planning to forecasting avalanches, enduring 2 a.m. alpine starts, and consuming enough Clif Bars to “fuel a small army.” “Through the challenge of skiing some of Colorado’s highest peaks, the film explores the environmental impact, the privilege of access, and the responsibility to protect the places we love,” he says. “This isn’t about breaking records or summiting every 14er. It’s about reimagining ski sustainability.”

KELLYN PATTEE ’21, MORNE VAN ZYL ’21, AND JACQUES VAN ZYL ’19

Penny Immel

the new year in Colorado Springs.

BLAINE SENDEN ’21

“I am in nursing school!”

AILER THOMAS ’21

“After graduating from Fountain Valley, I moved to New York to pursue a finance degree at Long Island University. Starting my freshman year, was elected into the student government, and

that became my life while was at college. had the pleasure of serving as the vice president of the SGA for two years and president my senior year. While, in student government, helped to found and lead a coalition of other student governments working with state legislature to modify and enact the student suicide prevention act. (Passed in the assembly, pending in the senate.) This mandated schools and universities to have mental health resources and mental health crisis plans in place to deal with students either considering or attempting suicide. I also helped to protect the arts programs at my university because university leadership did not find the arts valuable and tried to eliminate all arts and fine arts programs. worked with the accreditation agency, middle states to hold administrators accountable and keep a diverse range of programs at the university. While at university, also tried out for and joined the division one rowing team, where, as the stroke seat of the men’s varsity four led our boat to compete in the petite final in the New York State collegiate rowing championship. Following my graduation from university moved back to Colorado and I’m now working as a wholesale specialty insurance broker in Denver.”

AIDEN AGUILER ’22

“Since graduating from FVS in 2022, I’ve had my foot on the accelerator pedal, and I don’t see myself easing up for a while. am entering my senior year at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, where majored in game design and development. The craziest thing about this major is that worked as a producer, leading a team of 15 other students to make a game during class periods over the course of a year and a half. The game released on Steam on May 7th, and it’s called “The Red Shift,” You can purchase it right now. never expected to be in a leadership position from the age of 20 to 21. I just ended up there, and when it was all over, couldn’t believe what had been accomplished.

It doesn’t stop there for me. dedicated my summer of 2025 to studying for the LSAT. took my first exam on August 6th, and will receive my results for it on August 27th. plan to combine my technical expertise, gained as a Game Design and Development Major, with the Intellectual Property will learn in law school.

I’m really excited, and I am considering a lot of different schools both in-state and out-of-state. Strangely, I’m not really nervous about law school. am sure I’ll thrive there.

I’ve also been feeding my inner child for a while.

I finally decided to fulfill 16-year-old Aiden’s wish and get a mohawk and start skateboarding. I am terrible at skating, but every time slam on the concrete or asphalt, get back up. It’s a philosophy I’m living by in these strange, uncertain, and quite frankly absurd times.

Life has been busy, but as reflect on everything, I’d not change a single thing.”

After completing her first year at Reed College, Rene transferred to CU Boulder, where she joined an accelerated bachelor’s program in biology and alpine plant ecology. She currently works as a field technician during the summer and a lab research assistant during the academic year. Rene also remains active in the climbing community along with fellow FVS alumni Albert Burkle ’20, Reilly Kaczmarek ’21, and Makar Shpilenok ’22, and continues to find joy in the sport that helped her feel at home in the U.S. She also coaches JV and varsity teams at the Boulder Rock Club, sharing lessons in patience and perseverance she learned from English Faculty Josh Alford and former faculty Dr. Gilbert. Rene says that she’s enjoying life back in Colorado and all that the state has to offer.

NICOLE O’KEEFE ’22

After graduating from FVS, Nicole spent her first semester at Northeastern University studying abroad in Greece. She is currently majoring in economics and finance with a concentration in sustainability. She recently completed a co-op with SLM Partners in Manhattan, where she works with the U.S. team to help transition conventional farmland to organic through regenerative practices. “I am incredibly happy and grateful to work at a firm that is so aligned with my values,” Nicole shares. Nicole expressed appreciation for her GSD project at FVS, crediting it, along with Fountain Valley’s encouragement to be curious and prioritize ecological thinking, as key to shaping her path.

CLAIRE ROSENBERGER ’22

Dean of Academics

Dorothy Strehl P ’13 had lunch with Claire in Chinatown while chaperoning the FVS Interim “ChineseAmerican Cuisine, Culture and History in San Francisco” this past spring. Claire is currently attending Santa Clara University and anticipates graduating in 2026.

FLETCHER SOTERES ’23

Fletcher is currently studying bioengineering at Santa Clara University with a concentration in pre-medicine. After graduation, he plans to take a gap year before applying to medical school within the next few years.

ELLA BURKLE ’24

Ella is attending Oregon State University, where she is majoring in computer science with a minor in theatre.

WILLOUGHBY DELISLE ’24

Before heading home to California from Colorado State University-Pueblo, Willoughby and her service dog Bender stopped by the Prairie to catch up with faculty over lunch. The rush of memories hit her as she made her way up the driveway, making her realize how much she missed Fountain Valley.

AVA JACKSON ’24

Ava released Wear Aphrodite, a mental health–inspired clothing line designed to uplift and empower teens and young adults through meaningful messages and intentional design. More than just apparel, Ava describes each piece as “a gentle nudge when you’re doubting yourself” and “a reminder that you’re never alone.” Aphrodite’s mission is rooted in compassion and connection: to offer courage in the form of cozy hoodies and tees, and to

remind others—especially those fighting silent battles—that they belong. Ava writes on her website, “The world feels heavy lately, doesn’t it? I’m not here to just sell hoodies. I’m here to wrap you in reminders of your light… exactly when you need them most.”

EMILY

MACDONALD ’24

Following graduation, Emily spent the summer working at a remote fishing lodge in Alaska— accessible only by small plane— where she was originally hired to clean cabins and assist around the lodge. When the French chef and sous chef were unexpectedly let go, Emily stepped into the role of sous chef. Emily currently attends Whitman College in Walla Walla, Wash. In January of 2025, she traveled to Costa Rica to continue her Spanish studies and volunteer at a local farm and animal restoration center. Emily fondly remembers her time at FVS, especially her friendships with classmates and teachers, her love of rock climbing and soccer, and the joy of Prairie walks.

SAM MARRIS ’24, ANNIE

AND

Sam, Annie, and Malachi stopped by Fountain Valley during their Winter Break and caught up with their peers on campus.

Faculty

JOHN BLOSSOM

John began his teaching career at Fountain Valley School in 1979, serving as a ninth-grade English teacher, soccer coach, Sage Dorm parent, and dining hall supervisor. After 30 years in education, John turned his focus to writing the kinds of novels he once wished he could teach in his classroom. His most recent young adult novel, “Mahina Rises,” is a coming-of-age magical realism adventure set in Hawai‘i. It has garnered acclaim, receiving both the Nautilus Award for Small Press Fiction, the IndieReader Discovery Award for Inspirational/Spiritual Fiction, and the American Writing Award Silver Medal for Best Young Adult Fiction. John shares, “My goal in retirement has been to write books that can make a difference in teenagers’ lives, especially to impact their love of creativity, reading, and the environment.”

DR. JACK CREEDEN

Former Headmaster Jack Creeden P ’03, ’06 met up with former board president Walt Harrison and former assistant headmaster and history faculty Peter Thorp for their annual tradition attending a Red Sox game at Fenway Park. Peter, Walt, and Jack are lifelong Red Sox fans. “There is no greater baseball historian and true devotee of the game than Walt Harrison,” Jack shares of their ongoing tradition.

Kellyn, Morne, Jacques, and former Associate Director of Development

celebrated

RENE ARONSON CAJAS ’22

WRUBEL ’24,

MALACHI MILLER ’23

IN MEMORIAM ’40s

LUCIUS COLMAN THOMPSON ’42

April 19, 1922–January 8, 2025

Lucius “Lute” Thompson passed away at the age of 102. Born in Milwaukee and raised in New York, Lute was well-traveled from an early age. He attended The Harvey School in N.Y., Punahou School in Hawaii, and finished his preparatory school years at Fountain Valley School. Lute went on to serve as a P-38 pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII, flying missions with the 82nd Fighter Group in Italy. After the war, he married Jackie McFaddin and adopted her daughter, Deanna. Lute built a career in aerospace engineering with Garrett AiResearch Corporation. In 2001, after 55 years of marriage, Lute lost Jackie, and in his later years, he was fortunate to share companionship with Majie Failey of Indianapolis and Patty Simmons of Phoenix. Known for his sharp wit, quiet strength, and generous spirit, Lute was deeply loved by his family and friends. He is survived by his daughters Deanna Callan and Becky Thompson (Mark Smeaton); three granddaughters and two great-granddaughters.

WALLACE “WALLY” ROWE ’49

August 7, 1931–September 21, 2024

Wallace “Wally” Rowe passed away at the age of 90. Born in Pittsburgh and raised in Pasadena, Wally chose a new and unfamiliar Fountain Valley School over a traditional East Coast prep school. His four years at FVS set the course for a lifelong career in education. After graduating from Princeton and serving in the Army, Wally earned a master’s degree from the Harvard School of Education, where he met his wife, Carol. He spent the next 41 years teaching English and coaching numerous sports at The Gunnery, Gov. Dummer Academy, and abroad in

Lebanon, England, and Singapore. A beloved and passionate educator, Wally inspired students with his booming laugh, colorful style, and infectious passion for life while bringing joy, rigor, and humor to the classroom. His love for Fountain Valley was evidenced by the years he devoted to the School as a passionate board member. In retirement, Wally remained active, reading voraciously, sailing, volunteering, and traveling with Carol. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Carol Rowe, Wallace Rowe IV (Melissa), Heidi Rowe (Will Speers), Marshall K. Rowe (Suellen), three granddaughters, three step-grandsons, and two great-grandsons.

’50s

RODNEY “ROD” OWEN McWHINNEY ’51

November 5, 1933–March 5, 2024

Rodney “Rod” McWhinney passed away at the age of 90 in Los Gatos, Calif. A graduate of Fountain Valley School, Rod earned a degree in political science from Williams College and a law degree from Stanford University. He built a long and respected legal career in California. Rod was the younger brother of Leroy McWhinney Jr. ’44

HARRY LITTLE BETTIS ’52, P ’94

October 21, 1934–June 4, 2025

Harry Little Bettis ’52 passed away at his home on the Aikman Ranch in Idaho. Born in Boise, Harry came from a long line of influential Idaho ranchers and bankers. He spent his early years on the family ranch near Bellevue before attending the California Preparatory School and Fountain Valley School. He went on to study accounting at Stanford University and serve in the U.S. Army Reserve. At 24, Harry returned to Idaho to run the family ranch. A true outdoorsman, he favored Levi jeans, Pendleton shirts, and long

days in the saddle, often with a cow dog trailing behind. Over the course of his life, Harry also managed oil operations, owned and operated multiple ranches across southern Idaho and eastern Oregon, and remained deeply involved in banking and philanthropy. He served for decades on the board of Idaho First National Bank and its successors and was the longestserving director of the Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation, an organization that is dedicated to advancing the state of Idaho. Harry expanded the foundation’s reach into rural communities. A dedicated conservationist, he supported wildlife research through The Peregrine Fund and was a key backer of big cat studies led by Maurice Hornocker. He traveled widely to support these efforts, visiting research projects in Greenland, Dubai, Siberia, and Argentina. Harry was known for his strong opinions, quick mind, dry humor, and deep commitment to community. He loved horse racing, made legendary sourdough pancakes, and taught his children the values of hard work, thrift, and resilience. He is survived by his daughters Laura Bettis, Catherine Bettis ’94 and Janelle Bettis Wise (Tyson), his stepson, J.G. Schwarz, and six grandchildren.

LAURENCE MATTHEWS LASATER ’59 October 21, 1941–July 2, 2025

Laurence “Laurie” Matthews Lasater, a fourth-generation rancher and internationally recognized leader in cattle breeding, passed away in San Angelo, Texas. Laurie attended Fountain Valley School and graduated from the Lawrenceville School in New Jersey. He earned his degree with honors from Princeton University. After serving in the military, he married Annette Nixon, and the couple moved to Coahuila, Mexico, where they raised their two children and introduced the Beefmaster cattle breed. They relocated to San Angelo and founded Isa Cattle Co., Inc., a business that expanded the reach of Beefmaster cattle worldwide. Laurie wrote four books on cattle philosophy and industry history, including “The Lasater Philosophy of

Cattle Raising.” He served in leadership roles with numerous industry organizations and was honored as Beefmaster Breeders United’s Breeder of the Year in 2000. He was subsequently inducted into both the BBU Hall of Fame and the Texas Heritage Hall of Honor. Beyond his professional achievements, Laurie was active in the San Angelo community, serving as an elder at First Presbyterian Church. Laurie is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Annette. He is survived by their two children, Lorenzo and Isabel, five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and his siblings Lane and Sally Lasater.

’60s

PETER B. REGNERY ’61

February 9, 1943–August 7, 2024

Peter Regnery passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. A native of Hinsdale, Ill., Peter attended Avery Coonley School before graduating from Fountain Valley School. He went on to study at George Washington University and later joined Joanna Western, Inc., the family textile business. In 1977, Peter moved to his beloved farm in southwestern Wisconsin, where he spent his days raising livestock and a long succession of Labrador Retrievers. He found joy in managing the land, hosting friends and family, and flying his helicopter over the Driftless Area. Known for his generous spirit, warm hospitality, and signature greeting—“You look terrific!”—Peter left a lasting mark on all who knew him. He is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Barbara Regnery, his brother Patrick Regnery (Deborah), his sisters-in-law Deborah K. Regnery, Judith T. Regnery, and Linda S. Regnery, and six nephews and a niece.

EDWARD “TED” W. MORSE, IV ’64

September 18, 1944–February 11, 2025

Ted was born in Bridgeport, Conn., and at age 2, his family relocated to Aspen, Colo., which led him to enroll at Fountain Valley School in his junior year. After graduation, he attended St. Lawrence College in upstate New York, where he studied to be an architect. He married Eleanor Fletcher and had two children, Forbes and Ann Bryant. After losing his wife to cancer, Ted moved to California and continued his architectural career. It was there that he met and married the love of his life, Cynthia, bringing her children into their blended family. Ted is survived by his wife, Cynthia, and four children, Forbes, Ann, Daniel, and Jennifer.

WILLIAM “BILL” J. FRASER ’66

May 3, 1948–February 4, 2025

A proud fourthgeneration Idahoan, Bill touched the lives of many with his kindness and quiet generosity. His deep love of sports and the outdoors was cultivated at Fountain Valley School, and it was there that he formed lifelong friendships. He went on to study at Dartmouth College, and after graduating, he returned to Boise, building a successful career as a contractor. Bill found both joy and camaraderie on the slopes skiing in Sun Valley. In retirement, Bill’s passion for wine led him to found Fraser Vineyard, crafting award-winning wines that reflected his passion and artistry. He is survived by his loving partner, Terry Stoltz, his sister, Anne Brown (Steve), his nephews, Chris Brown (Shaina Kennedy) and Mike Brown, and his grand-nephew.

’70s

MARK CHARLES SEELYE ’70

December 13, 1951–October 6, 2024

Mark Charles Seelye passed away at the age of 72. Born in Pueblo, Colo., and raised in Manitou Springs, he graduated from Fountain Valley School, where he captained the track team and set records that stood for decades. A lifelong athlete, Mark had a deep passion for endurance sports and the outdoors. He completed 36 consecutive Pikes Peak Ascent races and earned top finishes in the masters’ division during the late 90s. He also served on the board of Barr Camp, volunteered with the Pikes Peak Marathon, and remained active in the local hockey scene, skating several times a week with his “geezer hockey league.” Mark graduated from the University of Denver with a degree in business management and founded Seelye Financial Services in 1987, spending decades serving the Front Range community alongside his father. He was known for his sharp wit, joyful spirit, and commitment to those around him. Mark is survived by his mother, Joanne Seelye, sister, Janice Penman, children Jocelyn Phipers (Nick) and Trevor Seelye (Liz), former spouse, Kathleen Seelye, and seven grandchildren who lovingly called him “Opa.”

MAHDI S. CHAMBERS ’77 April 6, 1959–January 5, 2025

Mahdi was known for his sharp intellect, deep commitment to community, and lasting impact on those around him. He studied electrical engineering at Howard University and built a career defined by purpose and service. He went on to co-found and serve as Executive Director of the Hack & Hustle Social Entrepreneurship Academy. The nonprofit empowers underserved youth by integrating STEM education, entrepreneurship, and mentorship rooted in Hip Hop culture and mindfulness.

’80s

THOMAS J. HENLEY ’80

June 13, 1962–December 2024

Tom passed away in his Tampa, Fla., home. After graduating from Fountain Valley, he attended Swarthmore College and worked a long career in the hospitality industry. He will be missed dearly by his friends and family.

’90s

PATRICIA “TRISH” PASCO ELLISON ’97

June 6, 1979–December 2023

Trish passed away at her home in Abilene, Texas. Born in Denver and raised in Littleton, Colo., Trish later moved with her family to Indonesia. She returned to Colorado to complete her high school education, graduating from Fountain Valley School. An accomplished equestrian, Trish was named FVS Horseman of the Year and later worked with the Coors Draft Horse Team. Trish pursued a career in caregiving, first as a massage therapist and later as a certified nursing assistant. She was devoted to her elderly patients. Known for her gentle heart, bright smile, and love of animals, Trish especially adored her dogs, Sugar and Zeppelin, and her constant companion, Pearl. She is survived by her mother, Linda Pasco Ellison, sister, Paula Gill (Ryan), niece and nephew Tegan and Rowan, and many extended family members and friends.

FACULTY & FRIENDS OF FVS

OSTEAL STRICKLAND

October 6, 1959–December 6, 2024

Rosteal was born in Philadelphia, Pa., and began working at Fountain Valley in 1986, retiring in 2021. During his 35 years of service, he was known for his steady presence, dedication, and the care he showed for the campus and community. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl, and children, Kilee and Iesha.

INA SUSSMAN MILLER

August 3, 1932–September 12, 2024

Ina Sussman Miller passed away at the age of 92. For nearly two decades, she supported Fountain Valley School students in their SAT and ACT preparation, forging meaningful connections within the community. Ina was a fierce advocate for equity in college admissions and maintained an independent counseling practice through 2022, helping more than 10,000 students.

If you know of the passing of Fountain Valley School alumni or faculty members, please email Director of Alumni Engagement David Racine at dracine@fvs.edu.

Remembering Andrew Hogarth: A Classical Mind and Generous Spirit

ANDREW CECIL

“CEC”

HOGARTH

Former Fountain Valley School Latin Faculty

June 27, 1936–November 24, 2024

Andrew Cecil “Cec” Hogarth, a beloved teacher, musician, and member of the Fountain Valley School community, passed away after a life devoted to learning, music, and the joy of sharing both with others. Born in Scotland, Cec studied at St. John’s College, Cambridge, earning his BA, MA, and teaching certificate in Classics. He later served as an educational officer in the Royal Army Education Corps before beginning his teaching career.

Cec moved to the United States in 1979, teaching first at Western Reserve Academy before joining Fountain Valley School in 1982 as a Latin teacher. At FVS, he became a memorable presence, known for his sharp wit, deep knowledge of the ancient world, and a teaching style that sparked curiosity and inspired countless students, several of whom went on to careers in archaeology and classical studies.

Music was central to Cec’s life from childhood, and his piano playing became a cherished tradition during FVS Alumni Weekend at the piano bar. After moving to Buena Vista in 1989, he continued to share his music in local venues, at open-mic nights, and with friends across the community.

Cec embraced life in Buena Vista, pursuing work as a technical writer, teaching piano students, writing music, and enjoying books, crosswords, and golf, pursuits he said helped to “keep my body and brain alive.”

He is fondly remembered by his students, colleagues, and the many who were touched by his music, humor, and generous spirit.

In Loving Memory of Ben McKinley: Teacher, Adventurer, and Champion of the Outdoors

BENJAMIN F. McKINLEY

July 1, 1962–March 30, 2025

Ben McKinley, a beloved educator, outdoorsman, husband, and father, passed away peacefully at his Seattle home on March 30, 2025, after a courageous two-and-a-half-year battle with lymphoma.

A Princeton and Stanford graduate, Ben dedicated his life to teaching and mentoring students at Fountain Valley School, Colorado Rocky Mountain School, and Lakeside School. He was a gifted math teacher, a trusted mentor, and a steady, compassionate presence who inspired generations of students and colleagues.

As a teacher, coach, and mentor, Ben formed lasting connections that shaped generations of students. His uncompromising compassion could be felt by new and lifelong friends alike. Ben’s warmth, adventurous spirit, and appreciation for the natural world will be deeply missed.

Ben was deeply connected to the outdoors, summiting all 54 of Colorado’s 14ers and exploring mountains and rivers across the world. He found joy in sharing these adventures with family and friends. He was equally at home trail running, rock climbing, mountain biking, ski touring, paddling, or photographing the landscapes he loved. More than anything, he loved sharing these adventures with family and friends. He met his wife, Jackie, on a Grand Canyon river expedition, and together they built a life rooted in love, adventure, and devotion to their children, Bryce and Keira.

Left to right: Marie Del Toro, Charlie DeWolf, David Brudzinski, Jono McKinney, Rob Gustke, Bradley Boyden, and Moey Burchenal.

Honoring Jon Patten: Lifelong Teacher, Mentor, and Friend to Fountain Valley School

JON PATTEN

September 19, 1942–February 16, 2025

Jonathan T. Patten ’60, P ’85, ’87 ’89 passed away peacefully in his sleep on Feb. 16, 2025.

Jon, one of four siblings, grew up in Bloomfield Hills, a Detroit suburb. His connection to Fountain Valley School began in 1958, where he quickly distinguished himself as a student through his strong interest in math and science. He earned the Langdon Math Award at Commencement and went on to complete a B.S. in mechanical engineering at Union College and an M.S. in mathematics at Montana State University.

Following a period of doctoral coursework at the University of Wisconsin, Jon contacted Fountain Valley’s third Headmaster, Lewis Perry Jr., to ask if he was aware of any schools seeking a math teacher. Hiring Jon would prove to be among Lew’s finest decisions. As he later remarked, “Jon was a person who makes the difference between an ordinary school and a school where there are people like a C. Dwight Perry or a Jon Patten.”

Jon’s exceptional character was immediately clear to prospective student Chris Bellios ’89 as he explored boarding schools in the mid-1980s. Although he toured four East Coast schools, one visit to Fountain Valley convinced him it was the right choice. When Chris and his family entered classroom 13, where Jon was teaching, he paused his work to speak with them at length. Chris remembers thinking, “If this teacher cares this much about a potential student he doesn’t know, he must really care about the people he knows.”

Jon’s students described him as a dynamic, expressive teacher who brought math to life not just through numbers, but through words. “Jon Patten made math interesting; he made it fun. And, if you started to fall asleep, you’d get the chalk right in the middle of the forehead,” laughed Valerie Flint Durant ’79.

“He asked tough questions and assigned tough problems, but he had faith in us, and we knew it, and that made us rise to the challenge,” Michelle Gonzales ’92 says.

Unafraid to question traditional educational norms, Jon recognized early in his career the importance of moving beyond one-dimensional teaching and adapting instruction to meet the needs of those with different learning styles. As he often said, “We don’t teach math, we teach kids.”

Tim Smith ’82 , a mathematics instructor at the Cate School since 1995, said, “I teach like Jon Patten because I learned from Jon Patten. My FVS teachers made me into the teacher I am today, and they were also mentors to me as a young teacher at Fountain Valley [from 1986-89].”

Jon served as a member of the FVS faculty from 1970 until 2001, stating, “I love teaching. As long as can continue to impact the lives of my students, I will stay in teaching.”

His more than 30-year career included several notable accomplishments, ranging from the inaugural Culpeper Grant for faculty development to the Excellence in Teaching Award the year he retired. His responsibilities included math department chair, computer coordinator, academic dean, dean of students, coach, advisor, and weekend-duty team leader.

“I brought the School into my life,” he once said, adding, “You can’t give the School the time it needs and have an entirely separate family life.”

So, Jon and his wife Carol built their family home on the Fountain Valley School prairie, where they raised their three children, Joelle ’85 Dan ’87 and Jim ’89. Embracing Jon’s “all-in” motto, the Pattens were renowned for their community-wide dinner parties and the alumni feasts they hosted for over a decade during Reunion Weekend. An avid cook, Jon regularly prepared cakes for his advisees and sponsored a week-long cooking interim for more than 15 years.

Jon’s generous spirit and deep love for Fountain Valley guided him throughout his life, as he consistently gave his time, talents, and treasure to the School. A true trailblazer, Jon made the lead gift to a 1970 campaign, which raised $1.5M in endowment funds for FVS. He funded a computer classroom in memory of his parents, and both he and Carol joined the Elizabeth Sage Hare Society, recognizing those who include the School in their estate planning. Jon served on the Board of Trustees from 2006-15, acted as a Reunion class agent and Annual Fund chair, and volunteered on the Athletic Hall of Fame selection committee.

A celebrated student athlete, Jon helped lead the FVS boys’ soccer team to an Association of Colorado Independent Schools 1959 championship, playing left wing. In the late ’60s and ’70s, he joined John Raushenbush P ’80 Tim Boddington ’68, Peter Fairchild ’70 and others in forming a team in the Colorado Springs men’s league. Originally called the Cleats and later renamed the Pioneers, the team became the one to beat.

In a farewell address honoring Jon’s retirement in 2001, Dr. Sue Porter ’81 beautifully captured the impact he had on family, friends, faculty, and students:

“Being a teacher means creating a container in which magic and love happen, and this is exactly what Jon did throughout the decades. He created spaces in which all of us could set about creating and discovering ourselves. Jon has shown us how to love and let go, how to be bold and strong and open in the face of parting and farewells… he has shown us by example that grief can be our prima materia, the main stuff of the alchemical process of life.”

—Dr. Sue Porter ’81

REPORT ON GIVING

2024/2025

2024/2025 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Sarah K. Cannady P ’29 Nederland, Colo.

Edward C. Eppler ’82, P ’10 New Canaan, Conn.

Cori J. Galles Faricy ’92 Colorado Springs, Colo.

Haley M. Griffis ’13 Larkspur, Colo.

Benjamin R. Howe ’89 New York

Emilie A. Hoyt ’93, P ’25 Pasadena, Calif.

Darrell R. Johnson ’79 Gardena, Calif.

Dawn L. Judd ’82 Mill Valley, Calif.

Stephen Kaczmarek P ’21, ’23 Colorado Springs, Colo.

Douglas Nathan ’95 Edwards, Colo.

J. Gregory Osborne ’81 Englewood, Colo.

Douglas S. Patterson ’88, P ’21 Belvedere, Calif.

John J. Peterson ’91 New York

Veronique Richardson ’02 Albuquerque, N.M.

Christopher J. Sanchez ’90, P ’22 Denver

Mark D. Sather ’88, P ’23, ’25 Colorado Springs, Colo.

Theresa N. Sheh ’88 Belvedere, Calif.

Davis M. Tutt ’11 Colorado Springs, Colo.

Andrew T. Watson Albuquerque, N.M. Fei Ye P ’27 Vallentuna, Sweden

LIFE TRUSTEES

W. Jerome Frautschi ’49 † Middleton, Wis.

James R. Scott ’68, P ’95, ’99, ’05 Billings, Mont.

BUDGET

CASA SERENA SOCIETY

Casa Serena Society members generously contribute gifts of $1,930 or more to support our School, making a significant difference in our community.

Acorn Foundation

Anne Adams Green ’81 and Howard Green

P ’04, ’06

Warren Anderson P ’08

Libby Anschutz P ’21 and Jeffrey Allen

The Anschutz Foundation

Dan and Mary Armour, P ’94, ’99

Jamie ’75 and Chris Bachant

Hoyt Bacon ’69 and Vern Joens

Jeff Bain ’67 and Anat Moskowitz

Richard ’64 and Mary Lyn Ballantine

Christopher Bancroft ’69

Kit Bedford P ’89, GP ’16

Kerrigan ’83 and Mima Bennett

Sally Best Bailey and Alan Bailey P ’88, ’91, ’93, GP ’21

Sanjay Bhatnagar and Andrea Miller P ’28

Whitney Blunt ’05

Kailey Blunt ’09

Mary Brenton Howe ’81

Barry ’69 and Barbara Brown

Phil ’60 and Hilary Burling

William and Allison Cabaniss P ’27, ’28, ’29

Mike ’71 and Kathleen Calder

James and Laurie Carney P ’92

Stephanie ’85 and Michael Carter

P ’13, ’16, ’19

Haiyan Zhang and Linchun Chi P ’25

Alison ’99 and Colin Christofferson P ’25, ’28

Steve Cochran ’60

Taylor Cohen ’98

Hope and Gary Colen P ’26

Tony ’58 and Martha Combs

Community Foundation Boulder County

Rory Cross ’54

Ross and Caitlin Curtis P ’26

Stewart Dahlberg ’74

David and Erin Dean P ’26

Dennis Dort ’67 and Nancy Pierson

Michael and Kristine Dozier P ’28

Janet Dulin ’77, P ’11 and Jim Dulin ’76, P ’07, ’09, ’11

Ken ’80 and Sally Dulin

El Pomar Foundation

Buck ’69 and Holly Elliott P ’04

Jake Emery ’71 and Lisa Davis-Emery

Ed ’82 and Alicia Eppler P ’10

Xiaojun Feng and Yuling Han P ’28

Jennifer and Thomas Figge P ’99

Prina and Dan Fitzgerald P ’25

Jim ’69 and Allison Fleming

Fred Ford ’69

Jerry Frautschi ’49 † and Pleasant Rowland Frautschi

Peter Frautschi ’79

Julie Frost ’83

Geir Gabrielson ’99

Edward ’70 and Maria Gale

Gale Family Foundation

Cori Galles Faricy ’92 and Luke Faricy ’92

Ken ’62 and Kathleen Gamblin P ’91, ’93, GP ’24

Bin Ge and Hongliang Cui P ’28

Putter Goodwin P ’08

Diana Gray ’84

Ian and Susie Griffis, P ’13, ’14

Haley Griffis ’13

Rick Gydesen ’77

Van ’61 and Clara Ann Hackett

Megan and Geoff Harlan

Walt and Dianne Harrison

Houston Harte ’70

Peter ’67 and Jackie Holsten

Frank Buck Honnold ’69

Bob ’68 and Laurie Horner

Robert and Sara Howsam P ’06, ’09

Zi Liu and Xiangqun Huang P ’25

David and Susie Jenkins GP ’17

Flora Jewell-Stern ’90 and Eric Stern P ’23

Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford

John J. Frautschi Family Foundation Inc.

Sylvester ’67 and Barbara Johnson

Darrell Johnson ’79

Dawn Judd ’82 and Mark Donaldson

Stephen and Christy Kaczmarek P ’21, ’23

Jay Kenney ’73 and Emily Sinclair

Kathy Kline ’87, P ’20, ’23

Richard Klingler ’79

Dr. John R. Lane ’62

Craig ’69 and Irene Larimer P ’04, ’07, ’09, ’12

Qiang Li and Li Wang P ’26

Changsheng Liu and Na Mei P ’27

Hong Lu and Yan Yin P ’28

Gary ’75 and Deidre Mahler

William and Christine Marcum P ’99, GP ’25

Carole Martin and Jack Creeden P ’03, ’06

Jacob and Sarah McClintock P ’28

Jon and Becky Medved P ’05, ’08

Laddy ’68 and Dede Merck

Kathy Moody ’79 and Tom Osgood

Mike ’61 and Barbara Moore

Henry ’69 and Terry Morse

Jim Munoz ’57

Ali and Barbara Murad P ’27

Rick ’77 and Diana Nash P’18

Doug Nathan ’95

Norwood Foundation

Amy Ochs

Oklahoma City Community Foundation

Jon ’57 and Jan Ormes

Greg ’81 and Madelaine Osborne

Joyce Pabst

Peter Packard ’66

Joelle Patten ’85 and Chris Wood

Doug ’88 and Jami Patterson P ’21

Peter ’75 and Kit Paulin P ’03, ’05

Paulin Foundation

Pikes Peak Community Foundation

James Prentice ’93

Gwendolyn and Tom Price ’61

Price Family Foundation

Chad Rao Yarlagadda ’00

Jill Tiefenthaler and Kevin Rask P ’16, ’19

Roberts Family Foundation

Albert ’76 and Jacqueline Rogers P ’13

Dave ’69 and Dee Sample

The Sample Foundation, Inc.

Chris ’90 and Christy Sanchez P ’22

Mark ’88 and Cindi Sather P ’23, ’25

Shelley ’80 and Cole Sawyer

Jim ’68 and Chris Scott P ’95, ’99, ’05

Carolyn ’81 and Harley Stimmel

Jenny Storms ’90

David ’61 and Betty Street

Bob ’57 and Pamela Street

Bill ’68 and Nancy Stroh

Keita and Atsuko Suzuki P ’26

Nancy Swart GP ’27, ’28

Swart Family Foundation

Connie and Dan Thompson ’76

Jane Titus P ’99, ’03

Dan Tyler ’51, P ’96, GP ’11, ’12

Walter A. & Dorothy J. Frautschi

Charitable Unitrust

Jim and Valerie Webster P ’14

Hong Wei and Ningning Wen P ’28

Velda Wyche P ’92, GP ’14

Qing Xu and Aizhen Li P ’25

Kun Yao and Zan Jianli P ’28

Jiong Yu and Xiping Weng P ’27

Jinzhang Gao and Shuyan Zhou P ’28

THE RUTH HANNA MCCORMICK SIMMS LIFETIME GIVING SOCIETY

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the following donors who have generously contributed $1 million+ to the School throughout their lifetime.

The Anschutz Foundation

Christopher Bancroft ’69

Morley Ballantine P ’64, ’68, GP ’05, ’05 †

Harry Bettis ’52, P ’94 †

El Pomar Foundation

Jennifer and Thomas Figge P ’99

The Figge Foundation Foundation for Community Vitality

William Fraser ’66 †

Jerry Frautschi ’49 † and Pleasant Rowland Frautschi

Bob ’44 and Mary Henderson P ’72 †

John ’57 and Ute Gannett

James W. Laird Revocable Living Trust

Laddy ’68 and Dede Merck

Bill ’57 and Mary Lou Mullin ’22, P ’93

Rick ’77 and Diana Nash P’ 18

Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation, Inc.

Jim ’68 and Chris Scott P ’95, ’99, ’05

THE LEWIS PERRY JR. SOCIETY

Esther and Morgan Sinclaire ’35 †

David ’61 and Betty Street

Dan Tyler ’51, P ’96, GP ’11, ’12 Tyler Family Fund of the Community Foundation

Walter A. & Dorothy J. Frautschi

Charitable Unitrust

Tom Weatherly ’59 † Anonymous

We are deeply grateful to our donors who have contributed $20,000+ to the School this year.

Christopher Bancroft ’69

Barry ’69 and Barbara Brown

El Pomar Foundation

William Fraser ’66 †

Jerry Frautschi ’49 † and Pleasant Rowland Frautschi

Diana Gray ’84

Flora Jewell-Stern ’90 and Eric Stern P ’23

Laddy ’68 and Dede Merck

Henry ’69 and Terry Morse

Doug Nathan ’95

Greg ’81 and Madelaine Osborne

Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation, Inc.

Jim ’68 and Chris Scott P ’95, ’99, ’05

Nancy Swart GP ’27, ’28

Swart Family Foundation

Dan Tyler ’51, P ’96, GP ’11, ’12

Tyler Family Fund of the Community Foundation

Qing Xu and Aizhen Li P ’25

Deceased indicated with †

ANNUAL FUND LEADERSHIP LEVELS

All gifts to the Annual Fund enrich the Fountain Valley School experience for every student, every teacher, every day. Your support covers immediate needs that funding from other sources, including tuition revenue and endowment earnings, are not always sufficient to meet. Every gift matters. All gifts, regardless of the size, play an important role in helping Fountain Valley School deliver on our promise to provide a transformative education for students.

THE FROELICHER CIRCLE

($50,000+)

Jerry Frautschi ’49 † and Pleasant Rowland Frautschi

Jim ’68 and Chris Scott P ’95, ’99, ’05

Nancy Swart GP ’27, ’28

Swart Family Foundation

Dan Tyler ’51, P ’96, GP ’11, ’12

THE PENROSE SOCIETY

($20,000+)

Christopher Bancroft ’69

El Pomar Foundation

Diana Gray ’84

Qing Xu and Aizhen Li P ’25

OLD 82 SOCIETY

($10,000+)

Acorn Foundation

Jeff Bain ’67 and Anat Moskowitz

Barry ’69 and Barbara Brown

Steve Cochran ’60

Hope and Gary Colen P ’26

Janet Dulin ’77, P ’11 and Jim Dulin ’76, P ’07, ’09, ’11

Jake Emery ’71 and Lisa Davis-Emery

Peter ’67 and Jackie Holsten

David and Susie Jenkins GP ’17

Flora Jewell-Stern ’90 and Eric Stern P ’23

Laddy ’68 and Dede Merck

Henry ’69 and Terry Morse

Ali and Barbara Murad P ’27

Norwood Foundation

Greg ’81 and Madelaine Osborne

David ’61 and Betty Street

Keita and Atsuko Suzuki P ’26

Jane Titus P ’99, ’03

Walter A. & Dorothy J. Frautschi

Charitable Unitrust

THE HACIENDA SOCIETY

($5,000+)

Libby Anschutz P ’21 and Jeffrey Allen

Anschutz Foundation

Dan and Mary Armour, P ’94, ’99

Hoyt Bacon ’69 and Vern Joens

Whitney Blunt ’05

Kailey Blunt ’09

Phil ’60 and Hilary Burling

Taylor Cohen ’98

David and Erin Dean P ’26

Michael and Kristine Dozier P ’28

Ed ’82 and Alicia Eppler P ’10

Peter Frautschi ’79

Edward ’70 and Maria Gale

Gale Family Foundation

Ken ’62 and Kathleen Gamblin P ’91, ’93, GP ’24

John J. Frautschi Family Foundation Inc.

Changsheng Liu and Na Mei P ’27

Hong Lu and Yan Yin P ’28

Gary ’75 and Deidre Mahler

Jim Munoz ’57

Rick ’77 and Diana Nash P’18

Doug Nathan ’95

Joyce Pabst

Doug ’88 and Jami Patterson P ’21

Pikes Peak Community Foundation

Chad Rao Yarlagadda ’00

Roberts Family Foundation

Chris ’90 and Christy Sanchez P ’22

Hong Wei and Ningning Wen P ’28

Jinzhang Gao and Shuyan Zhou P ’28

DANE SOCIETY

($2,500+)

Anne Adams Green ’81 and Howard Green P ’04, ’06

Kit Bedford P ’89, GP ’16

Kerrigan ’83 and Mima Bennett

Mary Brenton Howe ’81

Mike ’71 and Kathleen Calder

Haiyan Zhang and Linchun Chi P ’25

Tony ’58 and Martha Combs

Ken ’80 and Sally Dulin

Buck ’69 and Holly Elliott P ’04

Cori Galles Faricy ’92 and Luke Faricy ’92

Putter Goodwin P ’08

Ian and Susie Griffis, P ’13, ’14

Rick Gydesen ’77

Van ’61 and Clara Ann Hackett

Megan and Geoff Harlan

Walt and Dianne Harrison

Houston Harte ’70

Frank Buck Honnold ’69

Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford

Sylvester ’67 and Barbara Johnson

Darrell Johnson ’79

Qiang Li and Li Wang P ’26

Carole Martin and Jack Creeden P ’03, ’06

Jacob and Sarah McClintock P ’28

Oklahoma City Community Foundation

Peter Packard ’66

Peter ’75 and Kit Paulin P ’03, ’05

Paulin Foundation

Jill Tiefenthaler and Kevin Rask P ’16, ’19

Albert ’76 and Jacqueline Rogers P ’13

Dave ’69 and Dee Sample

The Sample Foundation, Inc.

Mark ’88 and Cindi Sather P ’23, ’25

Shelley ’80 and Cole Sawyer

Carolyn ’81 and Harley Stimmel

Jenny Storms ’90

Bob ’57 and Pamela Street

Bill ’68 and Nancy Stroh

Connie and Dan Thompson ’76

Jim and Valerie Webster P ’14

Kun Yao and Zan Jianli P ’28

1930 SOCIETY

($1,930+)

Warren Anderson P ’08

Jamie ’75 and Chris Bachant

Richard ’64 and Mary Lyn Ballantine

Sally Best Bailey and Alan Bailey P ’88, ’91, ’93, GP ’21

Sanjay Bhatnagar and Andrea Miller P ’28

William and Allison Cabaniss P ’27, ’28, ’29

James and Laurie Carney P ’92

Stephanie ’85 and Michael Carter P ’13, ’16, ’19

Alison ’99 and Colin Christofferson P ’25, ’28

Community Foundation Boulder County

Rory Cross ’54

Ross and Caitlin Curtis P ’26

Stewart Dahlberg ’74

Dennis Dort ’67 and Nancy Pierson

Xiaojun Feng and Yuling Han P ’28

Jennifer and Thomas Figge P ’99

Prina and Dan Fitzgerald P ’25

Jim ’69 and Allison Fleming

Fred Ford ’69

Julie Frost ’83

Geir Gabrielson ’99

Bin Ge and Hongliang Cui P ’28

Haley Griffis ’13

Bob ’68 and Laurie Horner

Robert and Sara Howsam P ’06, ’09 Zi Liu and Xiangqun Huang P ’25

Dawn Judd ’82 and Mark Donaldson

Stephen and Christy Kaczmarek P ’21, ’23

Jay Kenney ’73 and Emily Sinclair

Kathy Kline ’87, P ’20, ’23

Richard Klingler ’79

Dr. John R. Lane ’62

Craig ’69 and Irene Larimer P ’04, ’07, ’09, ’12

William and Christine Marcum P ’99, GP ’25

Jon and Becky Medved P ’05, ’08

Kathy Moody ’79 and Tom Osgood

Mike ’61 and Barbara Moore

Amy Ochs

Jon ’57 and Jan Ormes

Joelle Patten ’85 and Chris Wood

James Prentice ’93

Gwendolyn and Tom Price ’61

Price Family Foundation

Velda Wyche P ’92, GP ’14

Jiong Yu and Xiping Weng P ’27

RED & GREY

($1,000+)

Tim ’75 and Mary Ammons

Edward Bartlett ’68

Benevity

Catherine and William Boddington ’68, P ’03

Morgan and Kimberly Brown P ’27

Bob Cadogan

Ken Chow ’85 and Arlene Wong

Jeff and Dawn Clark

Community Foundation of Jackson Hole

John ’65 and Candice Cox, P ’95

The Denver Foundation

Roe ’67 and Bonnie Emery

Ben and Kate Faricy P ’28

Arthur Gallagher ’74

Dr. George Gibson P ’28

Bob ’68 and Jan Griffiths

Phelps Hawkins ’66 and Sandra Earley

Jerry and Karen Jeschke P ’14

Richard and Alice Johnson P ’91, ’94, GP ’24

David Klingensmith ’68 and Daven Wu

Chris Kozlik ’10

Mary Ann and William Lewis GP ’23

Jean ’94 and Jason Lewis P ’28

Xiaotong Liu and Ana Shen P ’28

Yuming Lu and Yanhong Zhai P ’25

Mike Maccini ’71 and Barbara Koenig

John ’62 and Margo McKay

Dave Mesko

Mark Minthorn ’65

Smokey Nelms ’65

Bill ’61 and Katherine Norman

Joey Parr ’84

Michael Patterson ’75 and Susan Griggs P ’07

Andy ’75 and Jill Pickering

Russell ’70 and Shirley Pomeroy

Tom Poor ’61 and Jessie Chai

David Potts P ’19

Marcia Raushenbush

Renaissance Charitable Foundation, Inc.

Haizhen Shen and Lanfang Li P ’25

Dempsey Simonis ’11

Malcolm Smith ’70

Bob ’69 and Saskia Stanley

Mary Beazley and John Street P ’15

Dorothy Strehl P ’13

Duncan and Virginia Tenney P ’11

Blaise Treeson ’03 †

Thayer ’73 and Melani Tutt P ’11

Mark ’77 and Tonja Van Wagner

Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program

Andy and Carol Watson

Bob and Jan Winkler P ’04

ANNUAL FUND LEADERSHIP LEVELS CONTINUED

PEAK

($500+)

John Adams and Nancy Ory P ’23

Austin Community Foundation

Baird Foundation Inc.

Blackbaud Giving Fund

Tony Brown ’78

Mike ’56 and Carol Collins

Tod ’75 and Jan Crouter

Mary Crouter ’79 and David Weiser

Rudy ’65 and Andie Davison

Megan ’09 and Vin DeCenzo ’08

José Deocon Mir and Jackie Day P ’26, ’27

Andrew Dudley ’01

Arnaud ’87 and Lisa Dumont P ’22

Chase Dyer ’07

Charles Eastwood ’84

Equifax

Khin Thein and Kevin Erickson P ’05, ’12, ’15

Peter ’70 and Jan Fairchild

Henry Fricke and Erin Sokol P ’19, ’22

Cass ’10 and Alex Giammarco

Chris ’69 and Martha Griffith P ’03

Bill ’61 and Shari Griffiths

Kela and Charlie Henderson ’72

Paul Heroux

Frazier ’67 and Jacqueline Hollingsworth

Traci ’82 and Richard Hoops

Bill ’68 and Beverly Kellough

JoAnne Kim ’95

Jean LeSourd ’83 and Chris Boardman

Brooke ’97 and Chris Mallin

Rob Maurer ’67

Bruce and Marietta McLaughlin

Brett ’92 and Jennifer Nathan

Jim ’62 and Karen Neel

The Neel Foundation

Paul ’92 and Anne Nemschoff P ’26, ’29

The New York Community Trust

Arthur Ortegon ’00

Martha Miller and Fred Reynolds P ’18, ’21

Veronique Richardson ’02

Julia Rogers ’13

Lynn and John Rowsey ’75, P ’00, ’02

Don ’56 and Linda Rydstrom

Security Fire Protection District

Whitney ’46 and Clasina Shane

Owen Shepherd ’14

Jo Ann and Sam Silverstein ’54

Tim ’82 and Peggy Smith

Morgan Smith ’56

Dan Spencer ’75 and Pat Burke

Mike Stone ’70 and Ann Daniel

Hal ’70 and Lynn Tearse

Pam Terry Power ’83 and David Power

Richard ’88 and Shelley Wallner

Paula and Matt Walter

George Warrington ’72 and Henrietta Gores

Greg ’74 and Juliet Webb

Wei Wei and Xuemei Zhang P’ 28

Gib Weiskopf P ’18

Ned ’75 and Lili Wheeler

John and Betty Wilson P ’96

Alex and Megan Winnicker

Lara Witter ’88 and Curt Sigfstead

Missy Wittwer ’96

Luke and Douniazed Wong P ’27, ’28

Tao Xu and Qing Zhang P ’27

PRAIRIE

($250+)

Bob Anderson ’64 and Susan Nelson

Concepcion Benavides P ’26, ’28

Bill Bishop ’64

Phil Icke ’65 and Katerina Chalova P ’15

Bob ’88 and Stephanie Chandler

Shiying Cheng

Keith Clayton ’03

Chris ’82 and Marilyn Colgan

Gary ’67 and Sally Conover

Linda Crow

Tiffany and James des Cognets ’06

Chris ’80 and Kyra Detmer

Nathan Eberhart and Drew Staples

Doug Eberhart ’76 and Veronica

Serna-Eberhart P ’13

Aaron and April Elkins P ’27

Laura Evans ’05

Ed ’63 and Jane Foster

Annaliese Fricke ’22

Eli Fricke ’19

Brad ’66 and Terrye Frisselle

Jay Frost ’78, P ’05, ’12

Gary and Karen Gabrielson P ’96, ’99

Guy Gaskill ’83

Google Matching Gift Program

Mr. Charles Greene and Mrs. Jamelle Greene

Dionne ’88 and Wade Greif

Jim ’75 and Mary Grizzard

Dominique Juliano

Hope and Matt Kapsner P ’17, ’20

Sara Kishner ’85

Jolene Lane ’79 and King Lewis

Randy Lawrence ’69

Jesse ’80 and Julie Low

Laura Luckett ’80

Colin ’90 and Candice MacWilliam

Joe Mahan ’86, P ’27

Paul Mariner ’82 and Jean Miller-Mariner

Tony ’82 and Mary Mattivi

Marshall McCann ’15

Haley McCann Leyendecker ’10

Jerry McCauley II and Amy McCauley

National Charitable Foundation

Tegan ’95 and Josh Owen

Chris ’63 and Susan Pantaleoni

Laura ’82 and Jeff Partridge

Paso Del Norte Community Foundation

Steve Pinckney ’68 and Deborah Ericson

Wes Posvar ’68

Deb and Chris Prantl P ’20, ’22, ’23, ’26

Tim Ramsey ’67

Olivia Rask ’16

Owen Rask ’19

Pascal Riederer ’08

Peter ’71 and Kay Robinson

Bob Rosenstock ’82

Tony Sanchez ’80

Michael ’82 and Martha Shernick

Paula Shober ’82 and Stephen Swan

Andy ’78 and Julie Smith

Clay Stauffer ’72 and Barbara Griffin

Mary ’78 and Sam Stokes

Hiroomi ’81 and Kim Tada

Beth Thebaud ’82 and Jon Patterson

Jacob Thomassen ’20

Suzanne and Daniel Tibbits P ’24, ’27

Jon and Allisa Tiefenthaler P ’23

Travis Titus ’03 and Victoria Pane

Marin and Sandy Turner ’72

Melinda and Barry Twomey P ’14, ’15

Alicia H. Vogel ’89

Ron Wauls ’75

Lucia ’80 and Brent Wauterlek

Brittny Wheeler and Latoya Maben P ’25

Jonathan Williams ’95

Matt ’00 and Barbara Zay

Deceased indicated with †

GREAT DANES

Great Danes are those alumni, current and past parents, friends, and current and former faculty who have supported Fountain Valley School for at least 10 consecutive years. Many have supported much longer than a decade. This is our opportunity to say thank you to our stalwarts and loyalists.

Anne Adams Green ’81 and Howard Green

P ’04, ’06

David ’78 and Anne Ammons

Jamie ’75 and Chris Bachant

Hoyt Bacon ’69 and Vern Joens

Marybeth and Doug Badger P ’17

Keith Arthur Balinger ’65

Richard ’64 and Mary Lyn Ballantine

Christopher Bancroft ’69

David Banks

Chris Bellios ’89

Kerrigan ’83 and Mima Bennett

Jeff ’71 and Carol Berns

Bonnie Bertram ’82 and Graham Messick

Sally Best Bailey and Alan Bailey

P ’88, ’91, ’93, GP ’21

Sam Bissell ’70

Carolyn Blinn P ’01

Boddington Lumber

Morgan Bowman ’99

Barry ’69 and Barbara Brown

Virginia and Frederick Brutschy

Mac ’66 and Carol Buckingham

Garth Budd P ’02, ’07

Phil ’60 and Hilary Burling

Mike ’71 and Kathleen Calder

Sue Cassidy and John Emanuel

Dan ’74 and Jan Cathcart

Bob ’88 and Stephanie Chandler

Michele Chandler P ’88, ’95

Alison ’99 and Colin Christofferson P ’25, ’28

Chris ’82 and Marilyn Colgan

Duke H. Colket ’52

Mike ’56 and Carol Collins

Colorado Gives Day -

Community First Foundation

Tony ’58 and Martha Combs

Homer Coonly ’70

Carole Martin and Jack Creeden P ’03, ’06

Crissey Fowler Lumber Company

Rudy ’65 and Andie Davison

Amanda and Jerimiah Deerr

Bob deJong ’54

Jim ’59 and Mary Dooney

Dennis Dort ’67 and Nancy Pierson

Janet Dulin ’77, P ’11 and Jim Dulin ’76, P ’07, ’09, ’11

Nathan Eberhart and Drew Staples

Eileen Edwards ’80 and Lars Rosenblad

Mary Eitel

El Pomar Foundation

Jud ’78 and Sheila Ely

Jake Emery ’71 and Lisa Davis-Emery

Susan Enfield ’83, P ’21

Ed ’82 and Alicia Eppler P ’10

Kelly and Bill Eustace P ’14, ’17

George Evans ’65 and Pauline Andrews

Peter ’70 and Jan Fairchild

Laura Fawcett

Kestrel Felt ’12

Frank ’67 and Suzanne Felton

Peter Frautschi ’79

Gail and Lawrence Fugate P ’02

John Fuller and Peggy McCarroll

Arthur Gallagher ’74

John ’57 and Ute Gannett

Guy Gaskill ’83

Dave ’96 and Pam Gilford

Addie Green ’06

Dionne ’88 and Wade Greif

Bill ’61 and Shari Griffiths

Bob ’68 and Jan Griffiths

Rick Gydesen ’77

Sam ’67 and Kathy Hallett

Ann Hanna P ’07, ’09

Maggie Hanna ’07

Joan and Charles Hansen

Michael Harrah ’59

Walt and Dianne Harrison

Houston Harte ’70

Larry A. Hecox ’49

Walt ’66 and Katherine Hieronymus

P.J. Hollenbeck ’96 and Karen Walldorf

Frazier ’67 and Jacqueline Hollingsworth

Peter ’67 and Jackie Holsten

Frank Buck Honnold ’69

Richard ’68 and Peggy Horner

Bob ’68 and Laurie Horner

Jamie and Lucy Hutchinson P ’01

Darrell Johnson ’79

Norman ’62 and Susan Jones P ’89, GP ’18, ’20

Dawn Judd ’82 and Mark Donaldson

Stephen and Christy Kaczmarek P ’21, ’23

Hope and Matt Kapsner P ’17, ’20

Jay Kenney ’73 and Emily Sinclair

David Klingensmith ’68 and Daven Wu

Richard Klingler ’79

Emy Koontz ’09

Richard Lane ’67

Craig ’69 and Irene Larimer P ’04, ’07, ’09, ’12

Wendy and John Lawrence P ’16

Scott and Jennifer Lebo P ’22, ’24, ’27

Jean LeSourd ’83 and Chris Boardman

Samuel Li ’84 and Pauline Ung

Skip and Harlane Lindeman

Ed Loo ’80

Dave Low ’65

Jeff Lovelace P ’06, ’09

Mike Maccini ’71 and Barbara Koenig

Brooke ’97 and Chris Mallin

Tony Mansur ’69

John ’86 and Amy Marasco ’88

Paul Mariner ’82 and Jean Miller-Mariner

Sarah Mariner ’83 and Chuck Pratt P ’14, ’16

Tony ’82 and Mary Mattivi

Rob Maurer ’67

Nancy McComb P ’82, ’87, ’90, ’92

Burton McLucas ’87, P ’26

Peter ’74 and Gina Milliken

Mark Minthorn ’65

Scott Mitchel ’71

Kathy Moody ’79 and Tom Osgood

Mike ’61 and Barbara Moore

Wells Morse ’45

Hunter ’97 and Laura Mortensen

David ’73 and Catherine Mount

Jim Munoz ’57

Brett ’92 and Jennifer Nathan

Doug Nathan ’95

Bob Nesselhauf ’67

Page ’82 and Susan Nicol

Link Nicoll ’79

Bill ’61 and Katherine Norman

Jim ’59 and Pat Orban

Jon ’57 and Jan Ormes

Greg ’81 and Madelaine Osborne

Tegan ’95 and Josh Owen

Peter Packard ’66

Chris ’63 and Susan Pantaleoni

Joey Parr ’84

Terry Parr ’82

Brigitte and John Parra P ’06

Laura ’82 and Jeff Partridge

Joelle Patten ’85 and Chris Wood

Mike and Brenna Payne

Dave Peltier ’79

Zoe ’04 and Tyson Phillips

Wes Posvar ’68

Deb and Chris Prantl P ’20, ’22, ’23, ’26

Katrina and Blair Presti P ’13, ’15

Tim ’82 and Janette Riley

Alex Rinker ’99

Albert ’76 and Jacqueline Rogers P ’13

Mitch ’79 and Christina Ross

Angela Rousseau ’82

Steve ’82 and Amelia Sanchez

Tony Sanchez ’80

Chris ’90 and Christy Sanchez P ’22

Mark ’88 and Cindi Sather P ’23, ’25

Shelley ’80 and Cole Sawyer

Col. (Ret.) and Mrs. O. P. Scharth

Jim ’68 and Chris Scott P ’95, ’99, ’05

Theresa Sheh ’88 and Matthew Stephen-Hassard

Michael ’82 and Martha Shernick

Anne and John Sills ’63

Mary Ann and Roger Silverstein P ’04

Dempsey Simonis ’11

Ronald P. Singer

Tim ’82 and Peggy Smith

SmithKline Beckman

Tom Southall ’69

Dan Spencer ’75 and Pat Burke

Carolyn ’81 and Harley Stimmel

John Storb and Liz Biesiot P ’04

Bob ’57 and Pamela Street

David ’61 and Betty Street

Dorothy Strehl P ’13

Bill ’68 and Nancy Stroh

Casey Tambellini ’14

Duncan and Virginia Tenney P ’11

Pam Terry Power ’83 and David Power

John Thackara ’75

Gregg ’84 and Pam Thatcher P ’17

Beth Thebaud ’82 and Jon Patterson

Travis Titus ’03 and Victoria Pane

Sara and Bob Tonsing P ’06, ’09, ’11

Mark ’81 and Karen Tucker

O’Neal Turner and Anne Faricy

Melinda and Barry Twomey P ’14, ’15

Dan Tyler ’51, P ’96, GP ’11, ’12

Mark ’77 and Tonja Van Wagner

Ed ’64 and Eve Velie

Simon and Laurie Walker

Richard ’88 and Shelley Wallner

George Warrington ’72 and Henrietta Gores

Lew ’57 and Bonnie Watters

Will and Sarah Webb

Paul Wehrle ’72

Jennifer and Joseph Wheeling P ’10, ’13

Tristan White ’14

Tammy and Lucien Willocks

Meg and Don Wilson P ’04

Bob and Jan Winkler P ’04

Lara Witter ’88 and Curt Sigfstead

Jennifer Woodward ’79

Velda Wyche P ’92, GP ’14

Matt ’00 and Barbara Zay

ALUMNI GIVING BY CLASS

Alumni giving by class includes all gifts to the Annual Fund made by alumni and non-graduates.

CLASS OF ’46

Whitney Shane

CLASS OF ’49

Jerry Frautschi †

CLASS OF ’51

Dan Tyler

CLASS OF ’52

Peter Balding

CLASS OF ’54

Rory Cross

Bob deJong

Sam Silverstein

CLASS OF ’56

Mike Collins

Don Rydstrom

Morgan Smith

CLASS OF ’57

Jim Munoz

Jon Ormes

Bill Pierpoint

Bob Street

Bob Woodward

CLASS OF ’58

Tony Combs

John Haney

CLASS OF ’59

Rich Cross

CLASS OF ’60

Phil Burling

Steven Cochran

Nick Pabst †

CLASS OF ’61

Bill Griffiths

Van Hackett

Mike Moore

Robert Nicholson

Bill Norman

Cormac O’Malley

Tom Poor

Tom Price

David Street

CLASS OF ’62

Rob Durkin

Ken Gamblin

Norm Jones

Jack Lane

John McKay

Jim Neel

Tom Parker

CLASS OF ’63

Ed Foster

Chris Pantaleoni

CLASS OF ’64

Bob Anderson

Richard Ballantine

Bill Bishop

Ed Velie

CLASS OF ’65

Arthur Balinger

David Chandler

John Cox

Rudy Davison

George Evans

Phil Icke

Dave Low

Mark Minthorn

Smokey Nelms

Peter Slothower

Flip Weed

CLASS OF ’66

Porter Davis

Bill Fraser †

Brad Frisselle

Phelps Hawkins

Clarke Omdahl

Peter Packard

CLASS OF ’67

Jeff Bain

Gary Conover

Dennis Dort

Roe Emery

Frank Felton

Frazier Hollingsworth

Peter Holsten

Sylvester Johnson

Rob Maurer

Bob Nesselhauf

Tim Ramsey

CLASS OF ’68

Edward Bartlett

Tim Boddington

Bob Griffiths

Richard Horner

Bob Horner

Wink Jordan

Bill Kellough

David Klingensmith

Laddy Merck

Steve Pinckney

Wes Posvar

Jim Scott

Bill Stroh

CLASS OF ’69

Hoyt Bacon

Chris Bancroft

Bradley Boyden

Barry Brown

Gerry Brown

Dan Citron

Jack Culver

Buck Elliott

Jim Fleming

Fred Ford

Chris Griffith

Buck Honnold

Craig Larimer

Randy Lawrence

Henry Morse

Andrew Previtali

Dave Sample

Dick Simpson

Bob Stanley

CLASS OF ’70

Sam Bissell

Sloan Colt

Peter Fairchild

Ed Gale

Houston Harte

Girvin Peters

Russell Pomeroy

TH Reynolds

Malcolm Smith

Mike Stone

Hal Tearse

CLASS OF ’71

Jeff Berns

Mike Calder

Jake Emery

Mike Maccini

Peter Robinsonn

CLASS OF ’72

Charlie Henderson

Clay Stauffer

Sandy Turner

George Warrington

CLASS OF ’73

Jim Bensberg

Jay Kenney

Thayer Tutt

CLASS OF ’74

Stewart Dahlberg

Dan Frost

Arthur Gallagher

Peter Milliken

Chip Morgan

Langdon Morris

Greg Webb

CLASS OF ’75

Tim Ammons

Jamie Bachant

Tod Crouter

Jim Grizzard

Gary Mahler

Vince Orange

Mike Patterson

Peter Paulin

Andy Pickering

John Pryor

John Rowsey

Nick Schill

Dan Spencer

John Thackara

Scott Van Wagner

Ron Wauls

Ned Wheeler

CLASS OF ’76

Matt Drake

Jim Dulin

Doug Eberhart

Mike Moody

Albert Rogers

Dan Thompson

CLASS OF ’77

Bob Bean

Lee Coleman

Trey Cottrell

Janet Dulin

Billy Edwards

Rick Gydesen

David Kenny

Richard McClintock

Rick Nash

Mark Van Wagner

CLASS OF ’78

David Ammons

Tony Brown

Jay Frost

Mary Olson

Andy Smith

Mary Stokes

Blake Wilson

Fred Winston

CLASS OF ’79

Pete Blatchford

Mary Crouter

Ann Dietrich

Valerie Durant

Peter Frautschi

Darrell Johnson

ALUMNI GIVING BY CLASS

Richard Klingler

Jolene Lane

Kathy Moody

Link Nicoll

Dave Peltier

Kat Strickland

John Welch

CLASS OF ’80

Jen Ahlgrim

Joe Chan

Chris Detmer

Ken Dulin

Bob Kayser

Ed Loo

Jesse Low

Laura Luckett

Katie Prosek

Tony Sanchez

Shelley Sawyer

Lucia Wauterlek

CLASS OF ’81

Anne Adams Green

Mary Brenton Howe

Greg Osborne

Sue Porter

Phil Sanchez

Carolyn Stimmel

Hiroomi Tada

Mark Tucker

CLASS OF ’82

Bonnie Bertram

Chris Colgan

Ed Eppler

Traci Hoops

Shehaunessy Jenkinson

Dawn Judd

Paul Mariner

Tony Mattivi

Terry Parr

Laura Partridge

Bob Rosenstock

Michael Shernick

Paula Shober

Tim Smith

Beth Thebaud

Lincoln Wilson

CLASS OF ’83

Kerrigan Bennett

Julie Frost

Guy Gaskill

David Gould

Chad Henderson

Jean LeSourd

Sarah Mariner

Bugs Schou

Pam Terry Power

CLASS OF ’84

Charles Eastwood

Diana Gray

Joey Parr

Elizabeth Warson

CLASS OF ’85

Brandon Breaux

Stephanie Carter

Ken Chow

Jay Grimm

Sara Kishner

Kim Mallas

Joelle Patten

Wendy Rubin

Danielle Walsh

CLASS OF ’86

Ben Brewer

Joe Mahan

CLASS OF ’87

Arnaud Dumont

Kathy Kline

Annie Longley

Burton McLucas

Dawn Owen

Annabel Richmond

CLASS OF ’88

Karen Barcklay

Bob Chandler

Mark Chilson

Alison Coffey

David Colodny

Dionne Greif

Darin Hart

Doug Patterson

Andy Ray

Mark Sather

Theresa Sheh

Richard Wallner

Lara Witter

CLASS OF ’89

Ben Howe

Bobbi Sanchez

Alicia Vogel

CLASS OF ’90

Flora Jewell-Stern

Colin MacWilliam

Chris Sanchez

Jenny Storms

Andy Urban

CLASS OF ’91

Jake Waples

CLASS OF ’92

April Douchane

Luke Faricy

Cori Galles Faricy

Brett Nathan

Paul Nemschoff

Hannah Schwartz

Shane Viccinelli

CLASS OF ’93

Amelia Dorn

James Prentice

CLASS OF ’94

Jean Lewis

CLASS OF ’95

JoAnne Kim

Doug Nathan

Tegan Owen

Muhammad Rahman

Joaquin Ramos

Jonathan Williams

CLASS OF ’96

Jimmy Fontenot

Dave Gilford

P.J. Hollenbeck

Dave Philipps

Missy Wittwer

CLASS OF ’97

Brooke Mallin

Hunter Mortensen

CLASS OF ’98

Taylor Cohen

Ali French

Heather Hall

Jasmine Jones Hook

Shiloh Schauer

CLASS OF ’99

Morgan Bowman

Alison Christofferson

Geir Gabrielson

Carisia Santos

CLASS OF ’00

Sam Gilford

Lee Olney

Arthur Ortegon

Chad Rao Yarlagadda

Matt Zay

CLASS OF ’01

Andy Sparks

CLASS OF ’02

Kate Brooke Aboul-Hosn

Lindley Cotton

Sam Knowlton

Veronique Richardson

CLASS OF ’03

Rich Bush

Keith Clayton

Haley Riordan

Travis Titus

Blaise Treeson †

Colby Walker

K. T. Weber

CLASS OF ’04

Zoe Phillips

CLASS OF ’05

Whitney Blunt

Laura Evans

Colin Fanning

Marisa Hamm-Malanowski

Char Lee

Chrissy Mullenniex

Cadee Oakleaf

Ramona Richards

Hans Schweitzer

Carol Simonson

Charlie Strode

CLASS OF ’06

James des Cognets

Hannah Duff

Stephanie Gardner

Tzu-San Hung

CLASS OF ’07

Chase Dyer

Maggie Hanna

CLASS OF ’08

Vin DeCenzo

Andrew Finanger

Jeannie Finanger

Jeannie Folan

Minjae Kim

Iona Musgnung

Pascal Riederer

CLASS OF ’09

Kailey Blunt

Megan DeCenzo

Becky Howsam

Emy Koontz

CLASS OF ’10

Cass Giammarco

Natalie Hernandez

Chris Kozlik

Maxine Luckett

Michael Maloof

Haley McCann Leyendecker

CLASS OF ’11

Mike Sandoval

Dempsey Simonis

Davis Tutt

CLASS OF ’12

Derek Baliczek

Josie Curci

Pia Dinsmore

Kestrel Felt

CLASS OF ’13

Haley Griffis

Rina Onishi

Julia Rogers

Mara Whitehead

CLASS OF ’14

Jeff Brabec

Chris Peel

Alex Ririe

Owen Shepherd

Casey Tambellini

Margot Twomey

Kiira Walsh

CLASS OF ’15

Ashia Lee

Marshall McCann

Laura Twomey

CLASS OF ’16

Greer Hill

Olivia Rask

CLASS OF ’18

Lloyd Chinn

Marguerite Pankey

JT Winston

CLASS OF ’19

Kate Baum

Eli Fricke

Jamie Johnson

Evelyn Li

Kelly Lynch

Owen Rask

CLASS OF ’20

Jacob Thomassen

Morgan Tran

Simon Wang

CLASS OF ’21

Ann Chen

Reilly Kaczmarek

CLASS OF ’22

Mason Burdett

Annaliese Fricke

CLASS OF ’23

Natalie Haase

Sarah Kaczmarek

Malachi Miller

William Stern

Raymond Tiefenthaler

CLASS OF ’24

Will Garza

CLASS OF ’27

Amelia Simpfendorfer

PARENT GIVING BY CLASS

CLASS OF 2025

Missie Alley and Francisco Nunez P ’23, ’25, ’29

Leonardo Bedoya-Valencia and Yaneth Correa-Martinez P ’25, ’27

Haiyan Zhang and Linchun Chi P ’25

Alison ’99 and Colin Christofferson P ’25, ’28

Prina and Dan Fitzgerald P ’25

Zi Liu and Xiangqun Huang P ’25

Yuming Lu and Yanhong Zhai P ’25

Azfar Quddus and Carolyn Rodriguez P ’25

Mark ’88 and Cindi Sather P ’23, ’25

Haizhen Shen and Lanfang Li P ’25

Mrs. Erin Snow P ’25

Brittny Wheeler and Latoya Maben P ’25

Michael Wise and Elizabeth Monroe P ’25, ’29

Qing Xu and Aizhen Li P ’25

Anonymous

CLASS OF 2026

Concepcion Benavides P ’26, ’28

Hope and Gary Colen P ’26

Ross and Caitlin Curtis P ’26

David and Erin Dean P ’26

Jose Deocon Mir and Jackie Day P ’26, ’27

April ’92 and Andre Douchane P ’26

Qiang Li and Li Wang P ’26

Chris and Susan Lynch P ’19, ’26

Burton McLucas ’87, P ’26

James McNeal and Lisa Wilson P ’26

Paul ’92 and Anne Nemschoff P ’26, ’29

Deb and Chris Prantl P ’20, ’22, ’23, ’26

Paul Rhee and Monica Miller P ’19, ’23, ’26

Brian Safyan and Katherine Czukas P ’26

Keita and Atsuko Suzuki P ’26

Mike Welch P ’26

CLASS OF 2027

David and Helen Blish P ’27

Leonardo Bedoya-Valencia and Yaneth

Correa-Martinez P ’25, ’27

Alexander Blum P ’27

Morgan and Kimberly Brown P ’27

William and Allison Cabaniss P ’27, ’28, ’29

Joe and Heather Conder P ’27

Jose Deocon Mir and Jackie Day P ’26, ’27

Aaron and April Elkins P ’27

Ronald and Jamie June P ’27

Anthony and Abby Lane P ’27

Scott and Jennifer Lebo P ’22, ’24, ’27

Changsheng Liu and Na Mei P ’27

Joe Mahan ’86, P ’27

Ali and Barbara Murad P ’27

Todd and Jessica Smith P ’27

Xiuying Tan P ’27, ’29

Suzanne and Daniel Tibbits P ’24, ’27

Luke and Douniazed Wong P ’27, ’28

Kirk and Cara Woundy P ’27

Tao Xu and Qing Zhang P ’27

Jiong Yu and Xiping Weng P ’27

Anonymous

CLASS OF 2028

Steve Best and Ashley Pendergast P ’28

Concepcion Benavides P ’26, ’28

Sanjay Bhatnagar and Andrea Miller P ’28

William and Allison Cabaniss P ’27, ’28, ’29

Michael and Kristine Dozier P ’28

Dr. Kristen and Henning Essmeyer P ’28

Ben and Kate Faricy P ’28

Xiaojun Feng and Yuling Han P ’28

Declan Galvin and Amy Beatie P ’28

Bekki and Jason Garrison P ’28

Bin Ge and Hongliang Cui P ’28

Dr. George Gibson P ’28

Jean ’94 and Jason Lewis P ’28

Xiaotong Liu and Ana Shen P ’28

Danielle and Morgan Llewelyn P ’24, ’28

Hong Lu and Yan Yin P ’28

Jacob and Sarah McClintock P ’28

Thomas and Stephanie Olezeski P ’28

Hong Wei and Ningning Wen P ’28

Wei Wei and Xuemei Zhang P ’28

Luke and Douniazed Wong P ’27, ’28

Kun Yao and Zan Jianli P ’28

Jinzhang Gao and Shuyan Zhou P ’28

Annaliese Fricke ’22

Eli Fricke ’19

Marshall McCann ’15

Olivia Rask ’16

Owen Rask ’19

Jacob Thomassen ’20

YOUNG ALUMNI CASA SERENA SOCIETY

Young Alumni Casa Serena Society members contribute gifts of $250 or more within 10 years of graduating.

Deceased indicated with †

FORMER PARENT GIVING

John Adams and Nancy Ory P ’23

Anne Adams Green ’81 and Howard Green

P ’04, ’06

Warren Anderson P ’08

Libby Anschutz P ’21 and Jeffrey Allen

Dan and Mary Armour, P ’94, ’99

Malcolm Baker P ’98

Iris and Monty Baldwin P ’04

Kit Bedford P ’89, GP ’16

Sally Best Bailey and Alan Bailey

P ’88, ’91, ’93, GP ’21

Sanjay Bhatnagar and Andrea Miller P ’28

Catherine and William Boddington ’68, P ’03

James and Laurie Carney P ’92

Stephanie ’85 and Michael Carter P ’13, ’16, ’19

Phil Icke ’65 and Katerina Chalova P ’15

Michele Chandler P ’88, ’95

Haiyan Zhang and Linchun Chi P ’25

Vivian Cobb P ’06

Gunnel Cole P ’86

John ’65 and Candice Cox, P ’95

Amanda and John Dedrick P ’14, ’16, ’17

Laurie Dows P ’14

David and Clara Duff P ’06, ’08

Janet Dulin ’77, P ’11 and Jim Dulin ’76, P ’07, ’09, ’11

Arnaud ’87 and Lisa Dumont P ’22

Daniel and Catherine Dyer P ’07

Doug Eberhart ’76 and Veronica SernaEberhart P ’13

Buck ’69 and Holly Elliott P ’04

Ed ’82 and Alicia Eppler P ’10

Khin Thein and Kevin Erickson P ’05, ’12, ’15

Dr. Kristen and Henning Essmeyer P ’28

Jennifer and Thomas Figge P ’99

Prina and Dan Fitzgerald P ’25

Vicki Foster P ’06, ’11

Henry Fricke and Erin Sokol P ’19, ’22

Jay Frost ’78, P ’05, ’12

Gary and Karen Gabrielson P ’96, ’99

Ken ’62 and Kathleen Gamblin P ’91, ’93, GP ’24

Francine Garnett P ’04

Barbara Corrigan and Rob Gilbert P ’11, ’13

Putter Goodwin P ’08

Ian and Susie Griffis, P ’13, ’14

Chris ’69 and Martha Griffith P ’03

Wendy Hageman P ’06

Ann Hanna P ’07, ’09

Robert and Sara Howsam P ’06, ’09

Zi Liu and Xiangqun Huang P ’25

Felix Huber and Anette Ulmer Huber P ’18

Jerry and Karen Jeschke P ’14

Flora Jewell-Stern ’90 and Eric Stern P ’23

Richard and Alice Johnson P ’91, ’94, GP ’24

Norman ’62 and Susan Jones P ’89, GP ’18, ’20

Stephen and Christy Kaczmarek P ’21, ’23

Hope and Matt Kapsner P ’17, ’20

Kathy Kline ’87, P ’20, ’23

Craig ’69 and Irene Larimer P ’04, ’07, ’09, ’12

Marie and John Larkin P ’94

Jean ’94 and Jason Lewis P ’28

John and Jen Litchenberg P ’24

Hong Lu and Yan Yin P ’28

Yuming Lu and Yanhong Zhai P ’25

Mark Maloney and Christiane Relph P ’19

William and Christine Marcum P ’99, GP ’25

Jim Mariner P ’82, ’83, ’88, GP ’14, ’16

Sarah Mariner ’83 and Chuck Pratt P ’14, ’16

Carole Martin and Jack Creeden P ’03, ’06

Jane and Howard Matz P ’98

Nancy McComb P ’82, ’87, ’90, ’92

Jon and Becky Medved P ’05, ’08

Rick ’77 and Diana Nash P ’18

Richard Neff and Lenore Platt P ’18

Jeanne Olive P ’08

Kristine Pyeatt and John Parker ’62, P ’88

Doug ’88 and Jami Patterson P ’21

Michael Patterson ’75 and Susan Griggs P ’07

Peter ’75 and Kit Paulin P ’03, ’05

Blake Pelton P ’15, ’16

Jane and Orestes Pino P ’89

David Potts P ’19

Azfar Quddus and Carolyn Rodriguez P ’25

Jill Tiefenthaler and Kevin Rask P ’16, ’19

Kaja and David Reynolds P ’13, ’18

Martha Miller and Fred Reynolds P ’18, ’21

Albert ’76 and Jacqueline Rogers P ’13

Lynn and John Rowsey ’75, P ’00, ’02

Chris ’90 and Christy Sanchez P ’22

Mark ’88 and Cindi Sather P ’23, ’25

Jim ’68 and Chris Scott P ’95, ’99, ’05

Haizhen Shen and Lanfang Li P ’25

Cris and Margie Sherer P ’22, ’24

Fran and Keith Smith P ’97

Nancy Smith P ’02, P ’04

Mrs. Erin Snow P ’25

Mary Beazley and John Street P ’15

Dorothy Strehl P ’13

Duncan and Virginia Tenney P ’11

Michael Thompson P ’01

Jon and Allisa Tiefenthaler P ’23

Jane Titus P ’99, ’03

John Tredennick P ’10

Sarah and David Treeson P ’03

Marin and Sandy Turner ’72

Thayer ’73 and Melani Tutt P ’11

Melinda and Barry Twomey P ’14, ’15

Dan Tyler ’51, P ’96, GP ’11, ’12

Danielle ’85 and Timothy Walsh P ’14, ’14

Jim and Valerie Webster P ’14

Wei Wei and Xuemei Zhang P ’28

Gib Weiskopf P ’18

Mike Welch P ’26

Brittny Wheeler and Latoya Maben P ’25

Jeffrey White P ’14

John and Betty Wilson P ’96

Kathleen and Blake Wilson ’78, P ’05, ’08

Bob and Jan Winkler P ’04

Shelly and Fred Winston ’78, P ’18

Virginia Wofford P ’78, ’82

Velda Wyche P ’92, GP ’14

Darlene Wylie P ’02

Qing Xu and Aizhen Li P ’25

GRANDPARENT GIVING

Kit Bedford P ’89, GP ’16

Ken ’62 and Kathleen Gamblin P ’91, ’93, GP ’24

David and Susie Jenkins GP ’17

Richard and Alice Johnson P ’91, ’94, GP ’24

Norman ’62 and Susan Jones P ’89, GP ’18, ’20

Charlotte Kuh GP ’08, ’012

Mary Ann and William Lewis GP ’23

William and Christine Marcum P ’99, GP ’25

Jim Mariner P ’82, ’83, ’88, GP ’14, ’16

Richard Shepherd GP ’14

Nancy Swart GP ’27, ’28

Dan Tyler ’51, P ’96, GP ’11, ’12

FACULTY AND STAFF GIVING

Josh Alford

Missie Alley P ’23, ’25, ’29

Lupe Anchondo

Guillermina Anchondo de Robles

Iris Baldwin P ’04

Jaden Biron

Elizabeth Bjorklund

Joshua Bloom

John and Sheri Camarata

Jason Cox P ’29

Torey Davie

James Davis

Amanda Deerr

Nicole Echales

Kimberly Eyl

John Febus

Liana Fernez

Vicki Foster P ’06, ’11

Arturo Garcia

Bekki Garrison P ’28

Jennifer Grubb

Ann Hanna P ’07, ’09

Jed Haupt

Claire Hawkins

Samantha Howell

Chris Hutchinson

Ronnie Keel

Jeff Kurtzman

Matthew Langford

Jillian Lawrence

Scott and Jennifer Lebo P ’22, ’24, ’27

Danielle and Morgan Llewelyn P ’24, ’28

Haiyun Lu and Joseph Gorman

Hollie Marine

Carissa Misch

Ruth Oglesby

FACULTY AND STAFF LEADERSHIP GIVING

Faculty and staff members who generously contribute gifts of $250 or more.

Concepcion Benavides P ’26, ’28

Jeff and Dawn Clark

Linda Crow

Amanda and John Dedrick P ’14, ’16, ’17

Nathan Eberhart

Jake Emery ’71

Julie Frost ’83

Charles and Jamelle Greene

Megan and Geoff Harlan

Dominique Juliano

John Litchenberg P ’24

Jerry McCauley II

Grant Pahl

Zoe ’04 and Tyson Phillips

Steven Pierce

David Racine

Jarin Rice

Tracy Ruble

Christopher Ruybal

Nicolas Santucci

Matt Schmidt

David Smith

Xiuying Tan P ’27, ’29

Eddie Vialpando

Simon and Laurie Walker

Erica Walker Kiira Walsh ’14

Barbara and Bob White

Michael Wise and Elizabeth Monroe P ’25, ’29

Dave Mesko

Deb and Chris Prantl P ’20, ’22, ’23, ’26

Dorothy Strehl P ’13

Suzanne Tibbits P ’24, ’27

Brittny Wheeler P ’25

FRIENDS AND FORMER FACULTY GIVING

David Banks

Sally Best Bailey P ’88, ’91, ’93, GP ’21

Dr. Inès Blackburn

Alexander Blum P ’27

Bradley Boyden ’69 and Marie Del Toro

David Brudzinski

Patricia Bush

Chris and Justine Button

Bob Cadogan

Alison Christofferson ’99, P ’25, ’28

Patti Collins

Carole Martin and Jack Creeden P ’03, ’06

Clara Duff P ’06, ’08

Cathy and Patrick Emery

John Fuller

Gary Gabrielson P ’96, ’99

Kathleen Gamblin P ’91, ’93, GP ’24

Barbara Corrigan and Rob Gilbert P ’11, ’13

Audrey Girton

Jack Harlan

Grace Harlan

Jennifer Harlan

Merritt Harlan

Walt and Dianne Harrison

Paul Heroux

Christopher Hogan

Penny Immel

Randy Jones

Anthony and Jennifer Karibian

Paul Kim and Tami Goodlette

Pat Kule

Craig Larimer ’69, P ’04, ’07, ’09, ’12

Skip Lindeman

Laura Luckett ’80

Jim Mariner P ’82, ’83, ’88, GP ’14, ’16

Cian McGillicuddy

Jean Miller-Mariner

Laura and Hunter Mortensen ’97

Lindsey Murphy

Amy Ochs

CORPORATE AND FOUNDATION GIVING

Acorn Foundation

The Anschutz Foundation

Austin Community Foundation

Baird Foundation Inc.

Blackbaud Giving Fund

Colorado Gives Day - Community

First Foundation

Community Foundation

Boulder County

Community Foundation of Jackson Hole

The Denver Foundation

El Pomar Foundation

Equifax

Gale Family Foundation

Google Matching Gift Program

Jewish Community Foundation

of Greater Hartford

John J. Frautschi Family Foundation Inc.

Microsoft Giving Campaign

National Charitable Foundation

The Neel Foundation

The New York Community Trust

Nordstrom

Norwood Foundation

Oklahoma City Community Foundation

Palmer Land Conservancy

Paso Del Norte Community Foundation

Paulin Foundation

Pikes Peak Community Foundation

Price Family Foundation

Renaissance Charitable Foundation, Inc.

Roberts Family Foundation

The Sample Foundation, Inc.

Jeanne Olive P ’08

Blake Pelton P ’15, ’16

Jon Perry

Jane and Orestes Pino P ’89

Marcia Raushenbush

David Reynolds P ’13, ’18

Alex Ririe ’14

Henry Ruybal

Margie Sherer P ’22, ’24

Suzanne Sloan

Tim Smith ’82

Penny Teague

Peter Thorp

Sophie Thunberg

Paula Walter

Andy Watson

Barbara White

Fred Williams

Alex and Megan Winnicker

GIFTS IN KIND

Kit Bedford P ’89, GP ’16

Ken ’62 and Kathleen Gamblin P ’91, ’93, GP ’24

David and Susie Jenkins GP ’17

Richard and Alice Johnson P ’91, ’94, GP ’24

Norman ’62 and Susan Jones P ’89, GP ’18, ’20

Charlotte Kuh GP ’08, ’012

Mary Ann and William Lewis GP ’23

William and Christine Marcum P ’99, GP ’25

Jim Mariner P ’82, ’83, ’88, GP ’14, ’16

Richard Shepherd GP ’14

Nancy Swart GP ’27, ’28

Dan Tyler ’51, P ’96, GP ’11, ’12

ELIZABETH SAGE HARE SOCIETY

The Elizabeth Sage Hare Society honors individuals who have included Fountain Valley School in their estate plans. If you have included FVS in your estate plans, please let us know so that Fountain Valley School can recognize your important commitment to securing the future of this wonderful school.

Ronnie Anderson ’81, P ’10

Morley Ballantine P ’64, ’68, GP ’05, ’05 †

Bryant ’54 and Doris Barnard †

Jonathan Bayer ’53 † and Miranda

Townsend

Kit † and Peter Bedford P ’89, GP ’16

Joe Bicknell ’71 †

Wiley ’37 and Susie Blair †

Jane and Lew Borden ’60, P ’87, ’89 †

Mary Brenton Howe ’81

Joe A. Broido ’48 †

Schwab Charitable Fund

Security Fire Protection District

Swart Family Foundation

Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program

Walter A. & Dorothy J. Frautschi

Charitable Unitrust

Peter ’42 and Jean Brown †

Alia and Sid Browning ’76

Charlie ’41 and Ellen Brush †

Ed Bryant †

Bob Cadogan

Alexander S. Campbell †

Sarah Cannady P ’18

Pete ’41 and Barbara Chappell †

Dan ’69 and Van Ha Citron

Vivian Cobb P ’06

Alison Coffey ’88

Mike ’56 and Carol Collins

Genevieve Coonly P ’70 †

Dean ’91 and Mandy Dowson P ’17

Janet Dulin ’77, P ’11 and Jim Dulin ’76, P ’07, ’09, ’11

Chuck ’38 and Jane Emery †

Jake Emery ’71 and Lisa Davis-Emery

Chuck ’56 and Elizabeth Farnsworth

William Fraser ’66 †

Jerry Frautschi ’49 † and Pleasant Rowland Frautschi

Walter A. and Dorothy Frautschi

Charitable Unitrust

Bob Furman ’69 and Mary Hart-Furman †

Mame Gale P ’06

Ken ’62 and Kathleen Gamblin P ’91, ’93, GP ’24

John ’57 and Ute Gannett

Jim Gerard ’34 †

Bill ’61 and Shari Griffiths

Rick Gydesen ’77

Prentice ’42 and Mary Hapgood †

Walt and Dianne Harrison

Nelson P. Hart †

Elizabeth Hawkins P ’66 †

Joe Holloway ’70 †

Fisher and Debby Howe ’38 †

Thomas D. Howson †

Port Humes ’68 †

Winona B. Hunt †

Sean Hunt ’57 †

Buzz ’49 and Lainie Jackson GP ’09 †

Shane Johnson ’89

Celine Karraker †

Peter Kaufman’46 † and Sandra Brodie P ’70

Sara Kishner ’85

Pat Kule and Paul Malek

Dr. John R. Lane ’62

Antoni Laque Roca ’85

David and Val Lavender †

Oliver LeCompte †

Robert Berwick Lennox †

Michelle ’84 and Steve Lewis

Terry ’51 and Elizabeth Lilly †

Norton Lyman ’44 †

Joe Massie ’36 †

Beatrice and Robert McCune † Sumner McKnight ’64

Will ’47 and Bonnie McWhinney † Laddy ’68 and Dede Merck

Peter ’74 and Gina Milliken

Rick Moeser ’83

Louise D. Morse P ’69 †

Bill ’57 and Mary Lou Mullin ’22, P ’93

Bruce Murphy ’77 †

Stephen ’65 and Arlene Naumburg Cruz †

Mark ’51 † and Deborah Nesbit

Link Nicoll ’79

Greg ’81 and Madelaine Osborne

Bob Parker †

Laura ’82 and Jeff Partridge

Jon ’60 † and Carol Patten P ’85, ’87, ’89

Ted Perkins ’85

Lewis Perry Jr. †

Mike ’42 and Patty Phelps †

ELIZABETH SAGE HARE SOCIETY

Patricia Pishny

Tom Poor ’61 and Jessie Chai

Lu Quinney ’59 †

Wally ’49 and Carol Rowe †

Herbert C. Ryding Jr. †

Mark ’88 and Cindi Sather P ’23, ’25

Dorothy Schoonmaker P ’76 †

Jim ’68 and Chris Scott P ’95, ’99, ’05

Jane Alexander and Edwin Sherin ’48, P ’81 †

Barbara and Al Simms ’37, P ’70, GP ’99 †

MEMORIAL GIFTS

GIFTS IN MEMORY OF:

Chris Bacon ’75

Scott ’75 and Tess Van Wagner

Mahdi Chambers ’77

Lee ’77 and Carol Coleman

Cale Crowley ’61

Van ’61 and Clara Ann Hackett

Sandy Duffy ’65

Judy and Flip Weed ’65

Dave ’65 and Candy Low

John ’65 and Candice Cox P ’95

Mark Minthorn ’65

Phil Icke ’65 and Katerina Chalova P ’15

Dominique Dunne ’77

Mark ’77 and Tonja Van Wagner

Annie Goodwin ’08

Skip and Harlane Lindeman

Charles Knight Greening Jr.

David Klingensmith ’68 and Daven Wu

Andy Hanley ’76

David Kenny ’77

Chris Lowell P ’87

Joe Mahan ’86, P ’27

Pam Terry Power ’83 and David Power

Morgan ’35 and Esther Sinclaire †

Tamblin C. Smith †

Bob ’69 and Saskia Stanley

Marka Stewart P ’45, GP ’73, ’76, ’78, ’79 †

David ’61 and Betty Street

Gregg ’84 and Pam Thatcher P ’17

Peter ’49 and Anne Tidmarsh †

Paul Timolat ’65 †

William Tinker P ’59 †

Paul ’83 and Kristen Touw P ’29

Thayer ’73 and Melani Tutt P ’11

Melinda and Barry Twomey P ’14, ’15

Andy and Carol Watson

Tom Weatherly ’59 †

Bixby Willis ’59 †

Roger ’32 and Jeannette Willis † Tom ’61 and Holly Wilson †

Chip Wood ’65

HONOR GIFTS

GIFTS IN HONOR OF:

Jordan Bailey ’27

Alexander Blum P ’27

Leah Barlow ’00

Lee ’00 and Austin Olney

Nicolas Bhatnagar ’28

Sanjay Bhatnagar and Andrea Miller P ’28

Houpu Chen ’27

Shiying Cheng

Deceased indicated with †

Wayne MacVeagh ’53

Arthur Gallagher ’74

Clarke Omdahl ’66

Linda W. Omdahl

Jon Patten ’60, P ’85, ’87, ’89

Andy ’78 and Julie Smith

Blake ’78 and Kathleen Wilson P ’05, ’08

Chuck and Carol Warren

Craig ’69 and Irene Larimer P ’04, ’07, ’09, ’12

Dan Spencer ’75 and Pat Burke

Gary and Karen Gabrielson P ’96, ’99

Jake Emery ’71 and Lisa Davis-Emery

Joelle Patten ’85 and Chris Wood

Kathleen and Blake Wilson ’78, P ’05, ’08

Patricia and Rich Bush ’03

Valerie ’79 and Payson Durant

Col. George E. Patterson USAF Ret. P ’73, ’75, GP ’07

Michael Patterson ’75 and Susan Griggs P ’07

Lewis Perry Jr.

Arthur Gallagher ’74

Jon and Joan Perry

Skip and Harlane Lindeman

Glenn A. Philipps P ’94, ’96

Tim ’82 and Peggy Smith

Henry B. Poor P ’61

Tom Poor ’61 and Jessie Chai

Mick Ramsey ’61

Bill ’61 and Shari Griffiths

John Raushenbush

Marcia Raushenbush

Wally Rowe ’49

Penny Teague

Annwin Sather P ’88

Bruce and Marietta McLaughlin

John Slothower ’64

Peter ’65 and Ellie Slothower

Charlie Stauffer ’73

Clay Stauffer ’72 and Barbara Griffin

Joel Webb ’32

Webb Family Fund of Pikes Peak Community Foundation

Muran Chi ’25

Haiyan Zhang and Linchun Chi P ’25

James des Cognets ’06

Wendy Hageman P ’06

Michael Douglas ’73

Jim Bensberg ’73

Anna Dozier ’28

Michael and Kristine Dozier P ’28

David Gould ’83

Beth Gould

Charles Knight Greening Jr.

David Klingensmith ’68 and Daven Wu

Sheila Griffith

Hannah Duff ’06

Megan and Geoff Harlan

Jack Harlan

Paige Jeschke ’14

Jerry and Karen Jeschke P ’14

Jolene Lane ’79 and King Lewis

Dempsey Simonis ’11

Scott Lebo P ’22, ’24, ’27

Minjae Kim ’08

Jim Mariner P ’82, ’83, ’88, GP ’14, ’16

Bradley Boyden ’69 and Marie Del Toro

Jonathan Matz ’98

Jane and Howard Matz P ’98

Jerry McCauley II

Amelia Simpfendorfer ’27

Braedon Nunez-Alley ’23

Francisco Nunez and Missie Alley P ’23, ’25, ’29

Link Nicoll ’79

John R. Welch ’79 and Jami Macarty

Peter Packard ’66

Suzanne Sloan

Anisa Quddus ’25

Azfar Quddus and Carolyn Rodriguez P ’25

David Racine

Chris and Justine Button

Ke Shen ’25

Haizhen Shen and Lanfang Li P ’25

Amanda Sims, MD

Charles and Jamelle Greene

Ric Waples P ’91, ’93

Peter Thorp

Kendall Weiskopf ’18

Gib Weiskopf P ’18

Esabella Yu ’27

Jiong Yu and Xiping Weng P ’27

Class of 1975

Peter ’75 and Kit Paulin P ’03, ’05

Class of 1977

Rick Gydesen ’77

Class of 1979

Link Nicoll ’79

Class of 1981

Phil ’81 and Gloria Sanchez

Class of 2000

Chad Rao Yarlagadda ’00

Class of 2002

Kate Brooke Aboul-Hosn ’02

Class of 2007

Joe and Heather Conder P ’27

Class of 2012

Josie Curci ’12

Class of 2014

Casey Tambellini ’14

Class of 2019

Evelyn Li ’19

Class of 2021

Ann Chen ’21

Class of 2027

Joe and Heather Conder P ’27

ENDOWMENT GIVING

Thank you to our community for supporting Fountain Valley School with gifts to our endowment. Endowment donors in the 2024/2025 fiscal year are recognized below.

CAMPUS MAINTENANCE

Class of 1969 Mountain Campus

Endowment*

In honor of the Class of 1969’s 50th reunion year, many lifelong friends and dedicated alumni from the class joined to endow one of the School’s most important assets, the Mountain Campus in Nathrop, Colo. Through this gift, the School is able to ensure that this facility remains a keystone of its academic and extracurricular program.

Dan ’69 and Van Ha Citron Hoyt Bacon ’69 and Vern Joens

*The Bacon Family Endowment, The Cabot Fund and The William and Ethel Elliott Memorial Foundation Fund have been combined into the Class of 1969 Mountain Campus Endowment.

The Edward E. Ford Foundation Endowment

Provides annual support of the Mountain Campus.

The Frautschi Endowments

Established by W. Jerome Frautschi ’49 to support annual maintenance of the Campus Center and Howe house, and income for faculty salaries.

The John Gale ’71 Memorial Endowment Fund for Campus Beautification

Established in 2006 in memory of John Gale ’71 by his classmates, family and friends. Annual income supports campus preservation and beautification.

Gale Family Foundation

Jeff ’71 and Carol Berns

Edward ’70 and Maria Gale

The Henderson Facilities Maintenance Endowment

Established in 2001 by Robert E. Henderson ’44, father of Charles ’72, to support plant maintenance.

The Plant Maintenance Trust Supports campus maintenance.

The Street Playground Endowment

Established by David Street ’61 in 2000 to maintain the faculty children’s playground.

The Timolat Endowment

Created by Paul S. Timolat ’65 to provide funds for maintenance of the physical plant.

The Hunter and Lynn Frost Fund

Established in their memory, dedicated to the building of a future performing arts center.

Dan ’74 and Kathy Frost

FACULTY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/CONTINUING EDUCATION/AWARDS

The Ballantine Family Endowment

Created by Arthur and Morley Ballantine P ’64, ’68, GP ’05, ’05, and continued by their sons Richard ’64 and William ’68. Provides annual grants for faculty study and research.

The Robert D. Cole Endowment for Faculty Development

Established by the family of the late Robert D. Cole, who was a Trustee and parent of David Cole ’86. Through their funding of faculty travel, the Cole family seeks to enrich experiences that faculty can bring to the classroom. Gunnel Cole P ’86

The Gates/FVS Teacher Education Fund

Created by the Gates Family Foundation of Denver. Provides annual funding of faculty research and independent study.

The J. Philo Nelson Endowment

Established by Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bedford, parents to Erik ’89 and grandparents of Owen ’16, in honor of Mrs. Bedford’s father. Annual income is used to provide an award for outstanding teaching to a member of the FVS faculty as selected by the head of school.

FACULTY SUPPORT

The F. Martin Brown Fund for the Teaching of Science Honors one of Fountain Valley School’s founding faculty members who served with distinction from 1930 through 1973. Income from the fund provides annual support of teaching salaries in the sciences. The fund was established in 1992 by a gift from Esther and Morgan Sinclaire ’35. David Greeley

The Lane Faculty Family Endowment

Established by Nelson and Neecee Lane, parents of Phelps ’98 and Tennessee ’00, to support the educational fund for children of Fountain Valley School faculty.

The Lewis Perry Endowment

Established by numerous friends of Fountain Valley’s third headmaster. Annual income is used to support the humanities and endows a teaching chair for a member of the humanities faculty selected by the head of school.

OPERATIONS

The Armour Family Fund

Established by Mr. and Mrs. A. Watson Armour, parents of Jean ’94 and Molly ’99. Annual earnings support the School’s arts program.

The Faculty Fund Supports the School’s operations.

The General Trust Supports the School’s operations.

Board Designated Endowment Mike Moody ’76 and Jennifer Hinman

PROGRAMS

The Gardner Lynch Gordon Carney Restricted Endowment Fund

Established by Mr. and Mrs. James H. Carney II in memory of their son, Gardner ’92. The fund supports the Gardner Carney Leadership Institute at Fountain Valley School, which provides training, research and literature on the pedagogy of leadership. The Institute’s annual Leadership Lab takes place each summer at Fountain Valley School, and many FVS faculty have participated in this training.

Brian Scott Chandler ’95 Memorial Fund

Established by Scott’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Chandler ’65, and his brother, Bob Chandler ’88, to support the performing arts and other programs.

Bob ’88 and Stephanie Chandler

Michele Chandler P ’88, ’95

David Chandler ’65

The Creeden Endowment Fund for Experiential Learning

Honors Fountain Valley’s sixth headmaster, Dr. Jack Creeden, and his wife, Dr. Carole Martin P ’03, ’06. Income supports students who need assistance to take part in the Interim program.

The Deck Cheney Endowment

Established in 2007 to sustain the excellence of the riding program in perpetuity. Named in tribute to the legendary riding master who served from 1944 to 1975, the fund’s income supports the riding program, facilities, and equipment.

The Dominique Dunne Memorial Fund

Supports Fountain Valley School’s annual film competition. It was established by family and friends of Dominique Dunne ’77.

The John W. Emery ’44 Music Endowment Fund

Established by Jean Jackson Emery in honor of her late husband and the father of John W. “Jake” Emery Jr. ’71, in recognition of his lifelong appreciation of music. Annual income supports the promotion of creativity in the School’s Music Department and benefits one or more students in music.

Henry B. Poor Endowment Fund

Created to honor the commitment of Headmaster Poor in supporting students of diversity, spirituality and character in order that they have the opportunity to experience a unique, college preparatory education at Fountain Valley School. This endowment contributes to the financing of qualified students’ tuition and other expenses incurred at FVS that are not covered by existing programs.

Cormac O’Malley ’61

The Charles Kurchinski Annual Music Competition Endowment Fund

Established by Michael Dively to sponsor a student music competition that awards cash prizes to the top three musicians in the vocal and instrumental categories.

The Lane Horse Program Endowment

Established by Nelson and Neecee Lane P ’98, ’00 in support of the School’s riding program.

The Nicholas McCumber ’71 Visiting Artist Program Endowment Supports the Artist-In-Residence Program.

The Round Square Endowment Established in 2016 by former Trustee Jim and Valerie Webster, parents of Danny ’14. The endowment supports the Round Square program at Fountain Valley School. Income from the fund underwrites the operating expenses of the program and supports the cost of educational exchanges at independent schools across the world.

The Rumbough Music Fund

Given by Stanley M. Rumbough Jr. in memory of his son, David ’68, supporting the general activities of the Music Department.

The Frederick von Stade ’42 Music Endowment

Created in 2007 by Frederick’s four daughters in celebration of his 85th birthday, income from the fund provides support for the music program.

ENDOWMENT GIVING CONTINUED

SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID

Bancroft Scholarship Endowment

Funded by Christopher Bancroft ’69 to provide annual scholarship awards for deserving students.

Coach Kardok Scholarship Fund

Donald “Coach” Kardok P ’73, ’75, ’77 arrived as a faculty member in the fall of 1969 and from then on made Fountain Valley School his home. The Kardok Scholarship Fund was established in 2014 with an initial leadership gift from an alumnus/former trustee along with matched funds from the School’s endowment to ensure that FVS is within reach for bright and dedicated students who desire to expand their intellectual horizons.

David Greeley

Elizabeth Sage Hare Trustee

Scholarship Endowment

Established by current and former trustees, the scholarship provides a Fountain Valley School education to a qualified and deserving student who demonstrates need. The intent is to transform the recipient’s life through the FVS experience. This scholarship honors the extraordinary vision of the School’s founder, Elizabeth Sage Hare, who was determined to establish a great progressive school in the West.

General Scholarships Endowment

Learning Center Scholarship Endowment Fund

The Learning Center Scholarship Endowment Fund was established by an FVS parent to support deserving students

who benefit from the Learning Center at Fountain Valley School. This scholarship provides opportunities for qualified students to receive study assistance, learning and academic assessment, individualized academic support, tutoring and educational skill development.

The Jane and Charles F. Emery ’38 Scholarship Endowment

Established by Jane and Chuck Emery, the fund provides financial support to a student who could not otherwise attend Fountain Valley School.

David Greeley

The Scott Family Scholarship

Established by Mr. and Mrs. James R. Scott ’68, parents of James ’95, Courtney ’99 and Dana ’05, to provide scholarship opportunities for Native American students on the Crow and Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservations in Montana, and Native American students who are residents of Montana or the Sheridan, Wyo. area. The goal of the scholarship is to strengthen ties between Fountain Valley School and the Native American communities whose children would benefit from the transformative education that Fountain Valley provides.

The Sinclaire Endowment

Established by Reginald Sinclaire, father of Morgan ’35, income from the fund provides support for master teachers and for students of exceptional promise who require financial aid to attend FVS.

The Henderson Scholarship Endowment Fund

Established by Robert E. Henderson ’44 to provide annual scholarship income.

The Joseph B. Holloway ’70 Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established by his friends from the proceeds of a 2000 benefit performance of George Gershwin’s “American Rhapsody” at the Triad Theatre in New York City.

The Pauline C. Li and Samuel C. Li ’84 Student Opportunity Fund

Established by Samuel Li ’84 to provide financial aid to students and help with additional expenses.

The Claire Emma McGregor ’06 Endowed Scholarship Fund

Created in 2006 by Joan and Clyde McGregor in honor of their daughter. Annual earnings provide merit scholarship support for a Fountain Valley student.

The Theda Clark Smith Endowment

Established in 1990 by Tamblin C. Smith ’45. Fund income provides scholarship assistance to students from Wisconsin’s Fox River Valley.

STUDENT RECOGNITION

The Hunter Frost Theatre Award Fund

Established in 1999 by former Headmaster Lewis Perry Jr. and Hoyt Bacon ’69 in honor of Mr. Hunter Frost, Fountain Valley School’s performing arts director from 1969-1982 (also faculty 1949-1952 and 1966-1982). The award is given each year to an outstanding senior actor.

The Barker Wardrop ’72 Memorial Fund

Established through an anonymous gift in 1983 in memory of Barker, to be awarded to an FVS tennis player who combines skill with good nature and persistence, qualities for which Barker’s classmates especially remember him.

GARDNER CARNEY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE GIVING

Karen Buhl

Ms. Jean N. Calhoun

Carney, Sandoe and Associates

Edmund and Mary Carpenter

Don and Mary Jo Chapoton

Alice E. Cole

David ’88 and Stacy Colodny

Commonwealth Academy

Ms. Heidi Cox

Peter and Emily Crisp

Mrs. Clinton R. Wyckoff

Amanda and John Dedrick P ’14, ’16, ’17

John Dedrick P ’14, ’16, ’17

Mason and Lisa Delafield

Louis and Farrelly

John Faubert and Elizabeth Pratt

Ms. Ella M. Foshay

Robert Fricker and Charlotte Rea Gondelman Foundation

Jorge Gonzalez and Leonor

Lobo de Gonzalez

Anthony and Marjorie Helfet

Morrison Huston and Danielle

Dewey-Huston

Ms. Kathleen Johnson

John Kean

The Kean Foundation, Inc.

Ms. Albina Kuperman

Peter and Susan Lawrence

Leonor Lobo de Gonzalez and Jorge Gonzalez

Mr. John W. Mettler III

Sally B. Ogden

Prudence D. Osborn

Sarah Pont and Brad Laybourne

Barbara Riegel

Chris and Roddy Roosevelt

James and Christine Secor

The Snowden Foundation

Bill and Lorna Stengel

Gordon and Laurie Strayhorn

Hillary Thomas

Agnes Underwood

D.K. Welles, Jr.

Jim Wickenden

CREDITS

FOUNTAIN VALLEY SCHOOL

Contributors

Ruthie Cerda, Gift Processor and Database Coordinator

John “Jake” Emery Jr. ’71, Archivist

Geoff Harlan, Major and Planned Gifts Officer

Megan Kaptain, Major Gifts Officer

Dominique Juliano, Director of Development Operations

David Racine, Director of Alumni and Parent Engagement

David Smith, Director of Annual Giving

Jillian Lawrence, Marketing & Communications Coordinator

The Fountain Valley School “Report on Giving” is published annually. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of names and details in this report, we apologize for any errors or omissions that may have occurred. If you do find an error, please contact Dominique Juliano, Director of Development Operations at (719) 391-5301 or djuliano@fvs.edu.

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