2020-21 Friends Academy Annual Report

Report of Annual Giving 2020-2021 Excellence in Learning Growth in Knowledge Genuine commitment to service

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Letter from the Head of School Dear Friends, That our school could emerge from such a difficult and challenging year with continued momentum and acceleration in the right areas is a testament to you – our parents, alumni, trustees, colleagues, alumni parents, grandparents, and friends. On behalf of the entire Friends Academy community, I am profoundly grateful to you all.

When we needed you, you were there. With your support, we found so many creative ways to keep our connections strong and our community together. You rose beyond the occasion and demonstrated your appreciation of our incredible faculty and staff when you supported our critical and the most successful fundraising initiatives yet – from the Annual Fund to the Virtual Auction to the largest Giving Day ever. Your gifts support our daily operations, endowment and scholarship funds, and enhance the learning experience of every child here.

The purpose of the Annual Report is to reflect upon the past year and recognize all who gave their time, talent, and financial support to the school.

Your gifts are vital to Friends Academy’s strength, and I am grateful that you made the school one of your philanthropic priorities in 2020-21.

This September, with renewed momentum and purpose, we returned to school prepared to restore as much of our normalcy as possible for every member of our community. Our promise remains the same – to deliver to every child an exceptional and unmatched Friends Academy education.

Our goals, expectations, and standards remain at the highest level and I am confident that you will continue to support Friends Academy with the same passion and energy during this 2021-22 school year. I thank each and every donor and volunteer for your ongoing commitment to Friends and feel privileged to serve such a devoted and generous community.

Sincerely,

Andrea Kelly Head of School

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Board of Trustees OFFICERS Frank Ingrassia President Friends Academy Parent Friends Academy Grandparent David Gelfand Vice President Friends Academy Parent Raj Singh Treasurer Friends Academy Parent Andy Menzin ‘81 Secretary Friends Academy Alumni Parent Member, Matinecock Monthly Meeting MEMBERS Daniel Bystrom Friends Academy Parent

Carolyn Mott Friends Academy Parent

Thomas Gibian Former Head, Sandy Spring Friends School Member, Sandy Spring Monthly Meeting

Joe Podbela Friends Academy Parent Member, Matinecock Monthly Meeting

Rachel Etess Green Friends Academy Parent

David Seeler ‘59

Gregory Jaske ‘04 Member, Matinecock Monthly Meeting

Craig White ‘61 Friends Academy Former Parent Member, Matinecock Monthly Meeting

Jeannine Lostritto Former Friends Academy Parent

Stephen Witthuhn ‘01 Friends Academy Parent

Jed Morey ‘90 Friends Academy Parent

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Student Highlights

Athletic Achievements Despite the challenges and uncertainties that faced student-athletes and coaches across the region this school year, Friends Academy’s athletics program exemplified the determination, work ethic, and teamwork necessary to have one of the most successful years in recent memory. The spring teams were no exception, putting up incredible and record-breaking performances.

BOYS GOLF After a highly successful regular season, the Varsity Boys Golf Team finished as the No. 2 team in Nassau County! Brothers Sean and Zach Shallat finished as the second and third individual golfers in the county, respectively.

GIRLS GOLF The Varsity Girls Golf Team finished the regular season as conference champions, advancing to the Nassau County Tournament. Senior co-captain Mary Droesch, who had been named one of Newsday’s Top 25 Girls Golfers on Long Island, moved on to the second day of competition at the County Tournament, finishing 20th overall.

BOYS LACROSSE The Varsity Boys Lacrosse Team captured their first Long Island Championship title in program history on June 19, following an exciting double-overtime and hard-fought 15-14 win over Port Jefferson Overcoming a 14-10 deficit, senior midfielder Albert Paniccia, who was selected as one of four recipients of the annual James C. Metzger Leadership Award for Nassau County, scored five goals in the championship match.

In post-season play, the Quakers clinched their second county title after their 13-7 win over Oyster Bay. GIRLS LACROSSE One word that best describes the 2021 girls lacrosse team is grit. With only an 18 man roster and

few subs, this team put the Friends Academy girls lacrosse team on the map. The Quakers moved up from conference 3 to 2 for this season, competing against some of the best girls lacrosse teams in Nassau county. The team went 9-6 overall and 7-6 in conference, finishing in 4th place in conference 2 to advance to the Nassau County Class B playoffs. Friends beat Division 12-5 in the first round of playoffs which advanced them to play Wantagh in the quarter finals, where the season unfortunately came to an end.

TRACK AND FIELD The Boys and Girls Varsity Track and Field Teams both earned Division IVB Championships, picking up 10 titles in relays and individual events, before both teams finished second at the Nassau County Class County A Championships. In addition, at the Sectional championships (known as State Qualifier in previous years) four individual athletes in six events and one relay team won championships in their events, with many teammates posting personal bests in jumping, throwing, and running.

BOYS TENNIS Congratulations to the boys Varsity tennis team. With the shortened season of only 7 official matches, and the combined effort of all players contributing, we were able to compete and do well. We had a great season going undefeated until our last match against GNS. In the team county tournament, we beat Jericho 5-2, a conference 1 team, before losing a very close match to Great Neck north 4-3, also a conference 1 team. Our record overall was 9-1 including our 3 pre-season matches. Everyone learned valuable lessons on sportsmanship and tennis strategies, which should enable the team to be extremely competitive in the 2021-22 season.

GIRLS SOFTBALL Congratulations to the entire Girls Softball program.

The girls fought hard and went 3-5 in their conference. Next school year this will move to play a Varsity schedule.

BOYS BASEBALL The Boys baseball team had a great season. Congratulations to all that participated. With a winning record the baseball team did a wonderful job in their conference.

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Student Highlights

Academics In a year that was anything but normal, Friends Academy faculty continued to deliver a robust educational experience that remained grounded in our Quaker mission. Indeed it was our Quaker testimonies that bridged the pandemic-induced physical and emotional distances and made it possible for students to continue meeting high standards of learning.

In Lower School, all students from PlayGroup through 4th Grade returned to campus, five days a week on the first day of school last year. Their year was capped by our annual Learning Celebrations, along with special and educational events throughout the year, such as our two-week Peace Week Celebration and Lunar New Year. During Peace Week, students connected with special speakers in both micro and macro communities. Our Kindergarten through Fourth Grade students “met” with Ms. Helen Turner, Director of Education at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center in Glen Cove. Ms. Turner’s queries and developmentally appropriate literature encouraged us to explore inclusion and the importance of celebrating our differences. Our students were also able to join Pastor Kim, whose service-learning opportunity – a basic necessities drive for migrant/refugee children – united all three divisions. Pastor Kim, based here on Long Island, is an immigrant advocate, and we felt fortunate to learn more about her experience of being in service to others. Changemakers Chander Payne and Ahmed Badr Zoomed across grade levels to engage with our students about how they have taken action to be in service to others. Chander Payne’s realization of creating urban farms to address urban foodinsecurity demonstrated how being a changemaker can come out of one’s passion to actively problemsolve around immediate issues that hit home.

Ahmed Badr’s passion and commitment to creative expression that focuses on migration, identity and self-expression truly embodied this year’s Peace Week theme: Voice.

In Middle School students delved into a variety of academic projects. In 5th grade, students examined oral histories by reading Harbor Me by Jacqueline Woodson, and simultaneously interviewed a close family member for their Family History Project in Social Studies. Sixth graders prepared diligently for their Science Share Experiment. Seventh graders merged science and literacy studies in a storybook project.

Our 8th graders dug into the concepts of voice and agency, and the responsibilities and opportunities that go hand-in-hand with these ideas. They explored these ideas across advisory activities, such as a gallery walk to think about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life, influences, and choices, class reflections on American History movements, reflections on the courage offered in To Kill a Mockingbird, and in a final advisory activity, researched someone they admire who uses their voice to make a positive impact on the world.

Our Upper School academic program responded to the challenges of managing distancing protocols while still working to remain engaged with the real world to retain the essential connections needed for relationship-based learning. Students in the Speech and Debate English elective practiced an “interview skills workshop” where students were given two local job advertisements to choose between and to apply for, and wrote a focused resume and cover letter, in preparation for a ‘real’ interview (Mrs. Kelly and Mr. Schoeffel served as their gauntlets); the Entrepreneurship elective involved students brainstorming solutions to local and regional businesses affected by COVID, giving group presentation pitches on problem-solving with immediate business impact; and AP Bio students worked on a COVID-19 portfolio project, where students wrote updates on their topic through class blog posts, which are published on an AP Bio edublog site, eventually sharing their discoveries with the community to help educate on COVID topics. While the high school opened fully in-person, on-campus, every day in February (even with new

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modular buildings for almost all classes), clubs and activities had to construct new virtual platforms given the challenges of managing in-person meetings for different numbers of students in spaces. Student Faculty Board leaders constructed an entirely virtual platform with links for virtual club meetings during community time each week, and students envisioned new options: Hearing All Voices (a cross-divisional forum to meet wellness needs and promote student voice); Art for Activism (a working group looking at social justice oriented pieces of art as they may impact community); Choose your Charity (sponsored the FreeRice competition with the Whole Food program to combat world hunger); Poetry Society (poetry competitions and discussions of verse); and Political and Civic Discourse (a non-partisan club to empower people to re-evaluate or develop their beliefs on civic and political questions through civil discussion) among them. All of these offerings and the frame were powered by student leadership and student voices.

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Student Highlights

Arts Last year as the Arts Department carefully, and tentatively, returned to campus, they spent months understanding safety regulations and outfitting the campus to keep students and adults safe. They also began exploring how to give students creative outlets after school so that they could engage in the activities they love, and be with their friends, in person, working together. As a result, Friends Academy broke new barriers of presentation and technology.

One of the first things they did was create a series of after-school classes in the arts for our Middle School students. Students had the opportunity to engage in classes in Dance, Music, and Visual Art. Middle School students eagerly participated in the variety of classes we offered, which led the way for parallel offerings in the Upper School, including a medley of Mamma Mia, led by Music Department Convener Laura Backley and Dance teacher Yoaldri Messina, which was filmed as an elaborate music video.

The first major after-school Arts undertaking was a project entitled, “Exploration of Battlefield.”

Wearing masks, six students stepped into the Theater and worked with Director of Arts Tracey Foster and Choreographer Kimo Kepano to explore this text. Battlefield is an excerpt from a section of Peter Brooks’ nine-hour play, The Mahabarahta, which is based on the ancient Sanskrit Epic Poem of the same name. The Original Mahabarahta is one of the world’s greatest texts and is part of a series of ancient texts that form the core traditions of Hinduism.

Battlefield picks up after a great battle in which brother fought brother. It asks the question, “How do I lead after so much has been destroyed?” The cast explored the history of the ancient text and the culture from which it came.

The play was also a vehicle for each studentactor’s thoughts and ideas after researching the text, as each examined how to find a way forward in the midst of isolation, tragedy, and upheaval.

Concurrently, Middle and Upper School

Theater teacher Andrew Geha, confronted by the challenges of the pandemic, decided to film the four-episode web show, “Catastrophe Theory,” instead of staging a play. The challenge of portraying the actors without masks and seemingly right next to each other drove Geha, the production staff, and the students to strategize filming in new and innovative ways.

With an original script written by Geha and workshopped with a writing team of six Upper School students, the four-part series followed the zigzag paths of four central characters, whose lives seemed to intertwine in mysterious and cryptic ways. "In physics and engineering, catastrophe theory explores how systems break down. How a natural state (like a mountainside) can turn into a disaster (like a landslide). There are certain variables at play, and a change in just one variable can shift everything towards it's breaking point," explained Geha, who was inspired by the events of the Summer of 2020.

The production, which involved 21 student performers, four faculty performers, and six students and adults behind the scenes, filmed in various locations around campus, as the student crew managed through COVID interruptions, transforming classrooms and conference rooms into bedrooms and laboratories. "COVID made it a lot harder because we could only film one person at a time. Anytime you see two or more people talking to one another in an episode, it’s fake. It’s a composite shot of two or three separate takes," said Geha. With all four episodes now available to stream, Geha is excited by the promise of a new way of storytelling for the future. "This project was a wonderful and wonderfully challenging learning experience for everyone. It opened up different ways of thinking and storytelling for us. Will we do this again? Who knows. But the reaction was amazing. We're really proud of the work we've done and how that work has gotten to reach a wider audience than before. Catastrophe Theory is streaming now on YouTube! Tune in!!"

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Class of 2021 Harry Afzelius Vimala Alagappan Sajid Aziz Ella Barry Kyle Beaman Marisa Benjamin Julia Bonvino Olivia Bragoli Skylar Brennan Sadie Brett-Chin Emily Brown Jared Broxmeyer Alexander Byers Avery Bystrom Alexandra Cadet Jordyn Cagner Jasmine Carnevale Kelly Chee Mary Classi Adrienne Coleman Demarius Coleman Charlotte Cooper Chelcie Crutch Wilhelm Daal Samantha Damm Christopher Dillmeier Isabella DiMeo Lilah Donnelly John Donohue Alexander Douglas Mary Elizabeth Droesch Julie Fine Meriwether Florence Samantha Flores

Thomas Gelfand Sammay Ghooi Riley Glover Theodore Grace Caroline Green Julia Gulbransen Vikram Gupta Emma Herold Andrew Hoyt Tina Huang Ashleen Hughes William Hunter Elizabeth Ingrassia Timothy Jennings Max Kahane Ariel Kalimian Samantha Kallman Sydney Kang Ian Kim Emma Knopf Alexandra Kramer Spencer Kriegstein William Lawrence Benjamin Lee Lindsay Lee Deremy Leon Spencer Login Madison Mack Zachary Mazur Kyleigh Mitchell Ludovico Monti Ava Morey Skyler Mott Myka Oh

Albert Paniccia Thanasi Pappas Gavin Park Lauren Pasquale Shivani Patel Madison Poll Ezekiel Popoola Mariana Posada Zachary Ragozino Thomas Robin Isabelle Rosen Jack Schamroth Riley Schultz Elizabeth Schwab Eva Scott Simrun Singh Dylan Skolnick Cullen Steel Luke Stellato Lauren Stewart Riya Subbaiah Justin Tong Jack Towse Brianna Vissicchio Gretchen Waechter Michael Walrath Sarah Wang Robert Ward Zara Ward Dominick Williams Jefferson Wu Carleigh Zelman

University of Chicago 2 University of Miami 3 Richmond University 2 University of Southern California 2 Villanova University 2 Wake Forest University 2 Washington University in St. Louis 5 Wesleyan University 3

Carnegie Mellon University Clemson University Colgate University College of Charleston College of the Holy Cross Duke University Fairfield University Hamilton University Harvard University Hobart William Smith College Lafayette College Long Island University Morehouse College Northeastern University

COLLEGE ENROLLMENT Amherst University 2 Bentley University 2 Boston College 4 Boston University 3 Cornell University 4 Dartmouth University 3 George Washington University 2 Georgetown University 3 Lehigh University 3 NYU 4 Rice University 2 Southern Methodist University 2 UT at Austin 2 Tulane University 2

The following have one student attending: American University Barnard College Bucknell University

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COLLEGE ENROLLMENT CONTINUED

Pennsylvania State University Princeton University Providence College Roosevelt University Savannah College of Art & Design Skidmore College Syracuse University Taft University The Julliard School The New School

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The University of Arizona Trinity College Tufts University Union College University of California Santa Barbara University of Colorado Boulder University of Delaware University of Denver Williams College

Faculty Highlights Outstanding years of service to Friends Academy 10 YEARS OF SERVICE: Alex Burt - Upper School math teacher Kristin Minuto - Director of the ECH program Erin Nolan - Upper School math teacher Liz Servino - Kindergarten teacher 15 YEARS OF SERVICE: Christine Botti - Health Teacher and coach Kim Soscie - 4th Grade teacher

20 YEARS OF SERVICE: Polly Duke - Upper School French teacher Andrew Geha - Middle/Upper School Theater teacher Michael Grant - Technical Director of the Dolan Center Theater Marika Knight - Upper School Math teacher 25 YEARS OF SERVICE: Bobby Cappiello - Maintenance staff 30 YEARS OF SERVICE: Allison Doherty - Upper School art

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Retirements MARK ALBER - 20 YEARS Mark joined the FA community in 2001 in our Upper School as a science teacher, department head, and faculty advisor to the Independent Film Club. A dedicated Chemistry teacher, Mark also taught video editing and science project classes. A long-standing member of the senior class advising team, Mark’s calm nature and sense of humor made him a student favorite every year. Outside of his teaching, Mark was an advisor to the Science Olympiads program, a member of the faculty Voice and Head’s Advisory Committees. A supportive colleague to those in the Upper School, Mark could always be counted on to pitch-in when needed, to film, to build a maze, or supervise an advisory service project.

GAIL LUCIDI Gail served as the administrative assistant in Lower School, retiring in December of last year after 14 years at Friends Academy. Gail was always a friendly face greeting our youngest students, and was a warm, compassionate, kind, supportive colleague to all.

JOAN PHILLIPS - 10 YEARS Joan arrived at Friends in 2011 an experienced educator already having taught 38 years in a local public school. A consummate professional, Joan immersed herself completely in the community during her time at Friends. So much so that after her first year one of her colleagues shared “it is hard to believe this was her first year at Friends Academy!” A collaborative colleague, Joan could be counted on to teach an extra course, step in as a class dean, all the while delivering top notch lessons to her students.

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Always an early bird, Joan could often be found down in the math wing at 7:30 am getting organized for the day or meeting with students for extra help. Outside of the classroom, Joan worked on the TLC, the Sustainability committee, and helped ban the use of plastics on the campus. Joan was instrumental in the school installing bottle fill stations. Joan worked tirelessly during the summer (when she was technically off!) in the FA community garden. Joan is a kind, compassionate, wise advisor beloved by her advisees and students for her honesty, and sense of humor.

CAROL VAN AUKEN - 29 YEARS Carol began her tenure at Friends Academy as a part-time assistant librarian in the fall of 1992 and became a full time librarian in 2000. Over the years, Carol, a dedicated library professional, grew to take on a wide range of library responsibilities. Libraries and how they function in school settings have evolved and Carol was no stranger to those changes. Yet she adapted and grew, expanding her professional skills and capabilities by taking advantage of professional development opportunities. Carol stayed current on new technology and digital resources, worked on cataloging projects and every August, worked tirelessly with her library colleagues on textbook distribution! A dedicated Upper School advisor, Carol is also a favorite among our students. Carol is insightful, nurturing, and caring. Her calm demeanor lets the students know that she supports them while still holding them to the highest standards. In recent years, Carol served as an advisor to members of the senior class particularly enjoying the annual overnight trip in the fall.

Faculty Highlights Faculty Honors FRED SMITH MEMORIAL COACHING AWARD

The Fred Smith Memorial Coaching Award was established in the spring of 2013 through the generosity of alumni and former players to honor the achievements and work of beloved coach and mentor, Fred Smith, who touched the lives of many students as a faculty member from 1959-1967. This award recognizes coaching excellence, guidance, and leadership as was Coach Smith’s way. The award provides for annual recognition of a deserving varsity coach in boys or girls sports by paying all or part of the cost to attend coaching seminars, conferences, and similar events designed to promote and enhance coaching skills.

We are presenting the Fred Smith Memorial Coaching Award to a very deserving coach, Rachel Dooley.

THE FAHEY FAMILY MASTER TEACHER AWARD

Eight years ago we were presented with an opportunity by the Faheys, a long-time Friends Academy family, to develop an award to honor teachers who inspire students and create a life-long love of learning. We are deeply grateful to the Faheys for extending this extraordinary opportunity to the faculty.

We are presenting the Fahey Family Master Teacher Award to a member of the Friends Academy faculty who has: • •

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Served the school for more than seven years Demonstrated exceptional talent and commitment in his/her overall contributions to her students, is widely respected by his colleagues and students as a master teacher Has demonstrated over time a depth of character and standard of behavior that serves as a model to the entire school community.

The award goes to: Edgar Posada

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Thank you to every one of our Friends Academy colleagues. Your steadfastness, persistence, creativity, and patience were the keys to this school year.

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Pandemic Playbook Investing in Community This past year was challenging for us all. As fiduciaries of the school, the Board committed to bringing our students back on campus full time in a safe and socially distanced environment. Due to the size of our classrooms and student body, this was no easy task. Our Trustees spared no expense in this endeavor and we are very grateful to all who supported our efforts. A special thanks to our faculty and staff whose dedication and perseverance helped navigate us through the storm of the 2020-2021 school year.

The Board set the school budget a year in advance and no one could have predicted or prepared for the additional costs incurred by the pandemic. This has taken a huge financial investment. To date we have spent over $1.5M to continue our efforts to offer the high quality education Friends Academy. Some examples of the investments that were made to ensure our students continued to thrive are: •

The purchase of PPE equipment and materials

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Increased custodial staff and disinfectant supplies

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Updated technology to enhance virtual learning

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The construction of an academic village of modular classrooms

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Additional personnel to maintain classroom coverage every day

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Increased financial aid for both tuition and non-tuition expenses to keep the community whole.

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Additional nursing staff to coordinate saliva pool testing on our campus community on a weekly basis

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Floor decals and informational signage about health and safety guidelines

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Fully reimagined lunch delivery and packaging

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Inspiring Gifts Honor Roll of Donor July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021

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Leadership in Giving Gifts by Giving Society Levels Leadership in Giving represents cumulative giving by our donors to all areas of school need. Major donor support helps ensure the excellence and uniqueness of a Friends Academy education and inspires the support of so many in the FA family. We are extremely grateful to all who supported the school’s Mission by making gifts at this level.

The following donors made Leadership level gifts to Friends Academy totaling at least $1,000 ($100 for the classes of 2011 through 2021) during the fiscal year.

FOUNDER’S CIRCLE (GIFTS OF $50,000 AND ABOVE)

Jamie Nicholls and Francis Biondi Anne and Russell Byers Isobel and Struan Coleman

Debra and Claudio Del Vecchio Barbara and Thomas Dooley Katherine and David Gelfand Elizabeth and Francis Ingrassia

Jeannine and Glenn Lostritto '84 Carolyn and Bradford Mott Ngaere and David Seeler '59

LEADERSHIP CIRCLE (GIFTS OF $25,000 - $49,999)

Anonymous (2) Gabrielle and Louis Bacon Xiaojing Fang and Desheng Chen

Denise Davis Franciska and Nishat Doshi ‘98 Rachel and Jason Green Curt Kramer

Ashima and Mike Narula Claudia and Gunnar Overstrom Sharon Essner-Podbela and Joseph Podbela Vandita and Rajinder Singh

CIRCLE OF FRIENDS (GIFTS OF $15,000 - $24,999)

Anonymous Lois Juliber ‘67 and Jon Adams Americana Manhasset and Wheately Plaza-Champions for Charity Sandra Liu and Timothy Chen Kristina and Henry Davison Dalith and Todd Edgar

Helen and Peter Fahey Sarah and Kenneth Goldblatt Marc Hudak Andrea and Timothy Kelly Victoria and Michael Kempner Eden and Jed Morey ‘90 Helen and Michael Qiu

Deborah and Scott Rechler Frances and Joseph Sarcona Roberta and Bruce Waller Sara Amani and Timothy Ward Orit and Doron Weissman Elizabeth Ong ‘01 and Stephen Witthuhn ‘01

DUCK POND CLUB (GIFTS OF $10,000 - $14,999)

Puja Sawhney-Basra and Sushil Basra Ingrid and Christopher Bragoli Lisa and Daniel Bystrom Ann Margaret Carrozza and William Duke Adina and Michael Eigen Katherine and Steven Elms Andrea and Brian Ferdinand 20 ANNUAL REPORT

Claire and Tony Florence Michelle Elliott Gokey and Timothy Gokey Elizabeth and Sumeer Kakar Susan Karches Debra and Charles Krypell Serenella De Candia and Pierpaolo Monti Valerie and Wright Ohrstrom Eileen and Jonathan Otto

Irene and Peter J. Pappas Jr. Allison and David Rosen Jennifer and Michael Ross Aimee and Stephen Roti Fatma and Eugene Sayan Alicia and Rick Scanlon Sarah and Robert Trust Ling and Jerry Wang Pamela and William Wicker ‘67

GIDEON FROST SOCIETY (GIFTS OF $5,000 AND $9,999)

Jennifer and Jacob Adoni Lakshmi and Vairam Alagappan Komal and Azam Aziz Rashi and Rishi Bansal Melissa and John Beaman Susan and Timothy Carden Dana Brett and DeWayne Chin Michael Constantino ‘86 Danni Zhong and Wei Dai Janet and Frank DellaFera Ema Yao and Dave Ding Augusta Reese and Mark Donohue Dynamic Air Conditioning Company, Inc. Marlene Sotelo-Dynega and David Dynega Dianna and Marc Esquenet Ashley and Dan Fisher ‘95 Helen and Arthur Geoffrion ‘55 Sandra and Todd Graham ‘97 Allison and Michael Greene ‘77 James Greene ‘74 Randi-Sue and David Hoyt

Julie and Morry Kalimian Dawn Federico Kallman ‘84 and Robert Kallman Pamela Keefer Kristine and Edward Kelly Rebecca and Christopher Lawton Flatters Hyo Kyung and Hi Jong Lee Celina Yang and Eric Li Ikuyo Ohigashi and Bradford Lovette ‘67 Hildegarde Mahoney Carol and Andrew Marcell Roseann and Jeffrey Martin Nilay and Ibrahim Mazman Lauren Putter Menzin ‘81 and Andrew Menzin ‘81 Christina Merrill Jiyoung Lee and Edward Na Xin Li and Tao Ning Junjun Chen and Zhaohui Peng Jaime Fox Posillico ‘98 and Thomas Posillico ‘98 Jeanette and Adam Prestandrea

Allison and Jonathan Pritti Virginia Rynne Richard ‘61 Lyudmyla Kravchuk and Scott Rudolph Bettina Clermont Saad and Andre Saad Amy and Matthew Schamroth Mara and Baron Silverstein Jeeyoung Kim and Peter Song Avni Thakore and Sathish Subbaiah Ameeta Ahuja and Birendra Walia John-Paul Teutonico ‘90 Roger Thomas ‘75 Sandra and Howard Tytel Kathleen Stergiopoulos and George Tsioulias Kathryn George and William Tyree Robin Wilpon Wachtler ‘83 and Philip Wachtler Jennifer Tytel ‘05 and Philip Wolf Zimu Zheng and Wei Zhong Shirley Wu and Ray Zhu

MATINECOCK CLUB (GIFTS OF $2,500 AND $4,999)

Rita White Afzelius ‘80 and Roland Afzelius Elizabeth and Joseph Barry Monika and Anil Bhatia Rebecca Seaman Bonventre ‘93 and Joseph Bonventre ‘93 Janet Rose and Richard Budinich Maureen and Daniel Cahill Yundan Zhao and Jie Cao Jenny and Weixing Chen Jeffery Daniels ‘90 Anne and Patrick Droesch Melissa and Robert Eisbruck Lynn and Michel Fiechter Ruth Fortunoff Cooper ‘84 and Brian Cooper Heather and Mitchell Garfin Leslee and Roger Gilmartin ‘74 Elizabeth and Gregory Grahn

Qian Tao and Yi Ha Ilana and Brian Halberg Li Fang Zheng and Chao Huang Jie Zhou and Nicholas Huang Maria and Roy Kahane Dana and Keith Kazerman Alisha Kumar ‘11 Karen and Jeff Mallin Sara and Peter Maragos Lanie and Christopher Marcus Yuisa and Richard Montanez Amanda and James Notaris Penny Zagalis and James Pappas Falguni and Chintu Patel Marci and Chris Penn Evelyn Rechler Christina Bucci-Rechtweg and Jay Rechtweg Hayley and Coby Rejwan

Marie D’Amato-Rizzi and Art Rizzi Jill and Doug Rorech Meryl and Kenneth Rubin Brooke and Andrew Russakoff Stacey and Jonathan Satovsky Victoria and James Schultz Catherine and Konrad Schwarz Cheryl and Matthew Seidner Bijou and Joseph Seviroli Julia and Rovshan Sharifov Cindy and Steven Shore Diane and Samuel Sugden ‘59 Alissa and David Sukoff Lisa and Thomas Sutherland Allison and Douglas Weight Melissa and Wesley Wright Yijing Wu and Chuanning Zhu Rachel and Franklin Zuckerbrot ‘84

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RED AND BLACK ASSOCIATION (GIFTS OF $1,000 AND $2,499)

Anonymous Jacalyn Feldman Aaron ‘74 and Andrew Aaron Russell Adams Austin & Co., Inc. Xiaomei Lu and Jinneng Bao Sophie Minc Baumgaertner ‘69 and William Baumgaertner Cindy and Scott Benjamin ‘79 Stephanie Kolakowski and Sandeep Bhagat Victoria Baum Bjorklund ‘70 and Hank Bjorklund Siobhan Boes ‘87 Lori Ann and Angelo Bonvino James Boorstein ‘73 Cara and Scott Bornstein Robin and Michael Brielmann ‘90 Susan and Peter Brockway ‘74 Kimberly Fahey Brown ‘88 and Tucker Brown Stephanie Lodati and William Brown Kerri Beth and Matthew Bruderman Capital One Bank Pei Zhang and Jinyu Chang Lauren Chiang ‘01 Christian Dior Elaine and Perry Clark ‘64 Virginia and Gary Constantopes Michele and Laurence Corash ‘61 Trina Smith Coviello ‘92 and Jeffrey Coviello Melinda and Peter Darbee ‘71 Anna and Christopher DeNatale ‘96 Marilyn and Robert Del Rosso Mark Diamond ‘79 Hani and John Diaz Allyson and David Dillmeier Remsen Weir Dooley ‘02 and Timothy Dooley ‘02 Nancy Rauch Douzinas ‘66 and Constantine Douzinas Colleen and Aaron Dupuis Thor Eckert, Jr. ‘67 Rebekah and Sharif El-Gamal Stephanie Graf and Arturo Estrella Vasilianna and Kostas Fakiris Elyse and Adam Ferencz Eva and Baldassare Fodera

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Forchelli, Deegan, Terrana, LLP Helene Fortunoff Andrew Furgatch ‘78 Claudine and Michael Gallo ‘87 Wendy and John Gambling ‘69 Tina Grady and Thomas Gibian Lisa and Steven Goldglit Todd Goldman Kerri and Gary Grasso Leslie and Greg Gulbransen Lisabeth and Derek Harris Wendy and Matthew Hirshfield Aviva Poczter and Jeffrey Jakubiak Ali Mason and Gregory Jaske ‘04 Sonia and Sandeep Jauhar Alice Kaplan Miriah and John Koumpourlis Ora and Alan Kriegstein Cindy Rushmore Kuechle ‘89 and Peter Kuechle Alexis Barr and Andrew Kurita LaMay’s Tree Service, Inc. The Landtek Group Margaret and Eamon Lavin ‘85 Amy and Robert Lawrence ‘85 Jane Kim and Brian Lee Margery Peterson Lee ‘47 Sabrina and Jahn Levin Yan Yin and Jian Li Allison and John Marshall Paulette and Whitner Marshall ‘84 Gabriella Morizio and Robert McLaughlin Ana Flores and Manuel Mendoza Beverly and Stephen Mills ‘77 Diane Williams Murphy ‘67 Mickie and Jeffrey Nagel Amy and Andrew Nevin Catherine and Denis O’Kane ‘04 PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP Kristin and George Poll Natalia and Vladimir Potanin Dena and Mark Prybutok Golnoosh and Ramin Rak Monica and Henry Reusch ‘73 Jessica M. Rizzi Joan and Christopher Roberts

Lara and Peter Rubin ‘77 Lisa and Randy Russell Saks Fifth Avenue Miklos Salgo ‘64 Ilene and Steven Sands Aimee and Charles Santich ‘84 Mona and Raju Sarwal Rudy Scarpa Douglas Schneider ‘79 Jeffrey Schneider ‘78 Julie and Cary Schwartz Erika and Paul Sensale Denise and James Serafino Pamela and Kenneth Sha Michelle and John Shallat Lihui Qi and Xiuming Shi Nicole Tsakanikas Skolnick ‘91 and Glenn Skolnick The SLAM Collaborative, Inc. Anne Wauchope Smith ‘56 and Morley Smith ‘56 Pamela and Scott Sperry Jennifer and Robert Squire Susan Witkoff Stein ‘84 and Peter Stein ‘79 Yang Song and Damin Sun Dequan Wang and Heng Tang Herbie and Dean Tilsley Lora and H. Craig Treiber Carmella and Peter Tully Helen Updike Melissa Quan-Soon-Victor and Jeffrey Victor Melissa and Jack Vissicchio Jacqueline Wachsman ‘89 and Daniel Wachsman Joan Hochstuhl Wallace ‘50 and George Wallace Caroline and Milton Walters Laisha and Mario Washington Arlee and Richard Weiss Susan and Geoffrey Wharton ‘60 Christina March and Nicholas Wilson Marilyn and Wilfried Witthuhn Larissa Hirsch ‘94 and Brent Yanke Shu Bing and Mohsen Yaraghi Mei Cong and Fei Yu Amy Chen and Carl Zhang Jia Wan and Yong Zhang

YOUNG ALUMNI LEADERS (GIFTS OF $100 AND ABOVE FROM ALUMNI WITHIN TEN YEARS OF GRADUATION)

Jonathan Cangemi ‘15 Jake Damm ‘20 William Duke ‘20 Louis Durante ‘17 Charlotte Gelfand ‘14 Thomas Gelfand ‘21 Carina Goebelbecker ‘14 Marielle Goebelbecker ‘13 Caroline Green ‘21 Scott Gulbransen ‘15 Stephan Herard ‘15 Katherine Hom ‘15 Nancy Karches ‘11 Danielle Kelly ‘19 Ryan Kelly ‘16

Jennifer Keogh ‘16 Alisha Kumar ‘11 Morgan Landow ‘12 Marcus Menzin ‘16 Sydney Menzin ‘13 Jonathan Nierenberg ‘14 William Podbela ‘17 Zachary Podbela ‘12 Sabrina Ramkhelawan ‘12 Alexander Roti ‘18 Charlotte Russell ‘20 Lauren Russell ‘17 Anthony Russo ‘11 Grace Sands ‘18 Katherine Sands ‘11

William Sands ‘14 Alexander Schneider ‘14 Nicholas Schneider ‘16 William Schneider ‘16 Peter Scialabba ‘11 Brandon Sealy ‘20 Keyonne Session ‘13 Adam Spector ‘16 Marissa Tidona ‘13 Matthew Tidona ‘16 Quintin Tyree ‘17 Benjamin Wachtler ‘12 Emily Wachtler ‘16

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Financial Statement

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Annual Operating Budget

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Annual Fund The Friends Academy Annual Fund is the most significant yearly fundraiser for the school. The Annual Fund touches the lives of each and every one of our students and positively affects them in many profound ways. Unrestricted gifts to Friends through our Annual Fund are the foundation of our giving program.

Gifts by Parents The support our parents provide to Friends is a key difference maker in defining the financial health of our community. Quite simply, without it, we would not be able to create the unique experiences and foster the relationships that distinguish and define Friends Academy. Grade listings are based on the 2020-2021 Academic Year.

12TH GRADE - CLASS OF 2021 PARTICIPATION: 60% Lakshmi and Vairam Alagappan Komal and Azam Aziz Elizabeth and Joseph Barry Melissa and John Beaman Cindy and Scott Benjamin ‘79 Lori Ann and Angelo Bonvino Ingrid and Christopher Bragoli Kimberly Fahey Brown ‘88 and Tucker Brown Anne and Russell Byers Lisa and Daniel Bystrom Sima Carnevale Dana and DeWayne Chin Isobel and Struan Coleman Ruth Fortunoff Cooper ‘84 and Brian Cooper Stacy Crutch Stacey and Wilhelm Daal Melissa and Michael Damm Allyson and David Dillmeier Augusta Reese and Mark Donohue Anne and Patrick Droesch Gina and Saul Fine Claire and Tony Florence Katherine and David Gelfand Rachel and Jason Green Leslie and Greg Gulbransen Randi-Sue and David Hoyt Li Fang Zheng and Chao Huang Elizabeth and Francis Ingrassia Kimberly Spina Jennings ‘88 and Timothy Jennings

Maria and Roy Kahane Julie and Morry Kalimian Dawn Federica Kallman ‘84 and Robert Kallman Curt Kramer Ora and Alan Kriegstein Amy and Robert Lawrence ‘85 Sonia Navas Leon and Daniel Leon Milly and Steven Login Victoria and Richard Mack Jill and Samuel Mazur Dennis Mitchell Serenella De Candia and Pierpaolo Monti Eden and Jed Morey ‘90 Carolyn and Bradford Mott Kerry and Michael Pasquale Kristin and George Poll Lovelyn and Anthony Popoola Jeane and Edgar Posada Allison and David Rosen Amy and Matthew Schamroth Victoria and James Schultz Vandita and Rajinder Singh Nicole Tsakanikas Skolnick ‘91 and Glenn Skolnick Katrina and John Steel Ling and Bennett Stewart Avni Thakore and Sathish Subbaiah Michelle and John Towse Melissa and Jack Vissicchio Michelle and Robert Ward Sara Amani and Timothy Ward Terri Williams

11 GRADE - CLASS OF 2022 PARTICIPATION: 55% Rashi and Rishi Bansal Melissa and John Beaman Caryn and Michael Beyer Kerri Beth and Matthew Bruderman Sandra Liu and Timothy Chen Jenny and Weixing Chen Roberta and Robert Clinton Virginia and Gary Constantopes Stacey and Wilhelm Daal Marcella and Gianluigi DeGeronimo Vincenza and Guido Derlly Kathryn Dineen Katherine and Steven Elms Vasilianna and Kostas Fakiris Claire and Tony Florence Eva and Baldassare Fodera Sarah and Kenneth Goldblatt Lisa and Steven Goldglit Deana and Robert Grella Wendy and Matthew Hirshfield Sonia and Sandeep Jauhar Tia and Keith Johnson Leslie and George LagoGiannis Heather and Alex Lima Milly and Steven Login Leila Montazemii and Shahram Lotfi Donna Mathewson Gabriella and Robert McLaughlin Ana and Manuel Mendoza Christina Merrill Andrea and Arnold Miller Claudia and Gunnar Overstrom Penny Zagalis and James Pappas Irene and Peter Pappas, Jr.

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Kristin and George Poll Allison and David Rosen Viviana and Gary Russell Amy and Matthew Schamroth Laura and Mark Schoeffel Julie and Cary Schwartz Cheryl and Matthew Seidner Laura Ann and Chris Semlies Michelle and John Shallat Lihui Qi and Xiuming Shi Cindy and Steven Shore Alissa and David Sukoff Ellen and Charles Thomas Dean and Herbie Tilsley Allison and Douglas Weight Orit and Doron Weissman

10TH GRADE - CLASS OF 2023 PARTICIPATION: 66% Gabrielle and Louis Bacon Elizabeth and Joseph Barry Caryn and Michael Beyer Monika and Anil Bhatia Ingrid and Christopher Bragoli Robin and Michael Brielmann ‘90 Kimberly Fahey Brown ‘88 and Tucker Brown Tyesha and Kenneth Byron Lisa and Daniel Bystrom Albert Caiati Susan and Timothy Carden Shu Wang and Antony Chen Elvire Daniels Jeffery Daniels ‘90 Denise Davis Rebecca and Jesse Dougherty Elyse and Adam Ferencz Gwendolyn and James Gillies ‘93 Justine and Brett Golden Lisabeth and Derek Harris Lainie and Michael Herman Jie Zhou and Nicholas Huang Kimberly Spina Jennings ‘88 and Timothy Jennings Julie and Morry Kalimian Kristine and Edward Kelly Alexis Barr and Andrew Kurita Janine and Frank Lizza Lanie and Christopher Marcus Roseann and Jeffrey Martin Nilay and Ibrahim Mazman Jill and Samuel Mazur Carolyn and Bradford Mott Jiyoung Lee and Edward Na Satya Polavarapu Jeanette and Adam Prestandrea

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Jill and Doug Rorech Aimee and Stephen Roti Bettina Clermont Saad and Andre Saad Mona and Raju Sarwal Michelle and Tim Selby Laura Ann and Chris Semlies Denise and James Serafino Pamela and Kenneth Sha Julia and Rovshan Sharifov Vivian Shelton Mara and Baron Silverstein Jeeyoung Kim and Peter Song Kimberly and James Soscie Susan Witkoff Stein ‘84 and Peter Stein ‘79 Dequan Wang and Heng Tang Alexia and Richard Walka Ling and Jerry Wang Annette Jones-Williams and Milton Williams Melissa and Wesley Wright Shirley Wu and Qunyi Zhu Rachel and Franklin Zuckerbrot ‘84

9TH GRADE - CLASS OF 2024 PARTICIPATION: 68% Lisa Langer Asnis and Stanley Asnis Windie Auguste-Volcy Puja and Sushil Basra Kerri Beth and Matthew Bruderman Patricia and Benjamin Catalano Michael Constantino ‘86 Virginia and Gary Constantopes Claudette and Michael Corn Heather and Andrew Davis Kristina and Henry Davison Ann Margaret Carrozza and William Duke Dalith and Todd Edgar Stephanie Graf and Arturo Estrella Lynn and Michel Fiechter Claire and Tony Florence Krystal Forde Heather and Mitchell Garfin Darya and Joseph Gauthier Michelle and Timothy Gokey Todd Goldman Elizabeth and Gregory Grahn Rachel and Jason Green Deana and Robert Grella Sujata and Sandeep Gupta Puneet Hemrajani Aviva and Jeffrey Jakubiak Julie and Morry Kalimian

Amy and Dan Kamensky Dana and Keith Kazerman Victoria and Michael Kempner Marika and Joshua Knight Miriah and John Koumpourlis Curt Kramer Amanda Levy Laserson ‘93 and Jesse Laserson ‘93 Ruth and Antonio Lloves Barbara and Jay Lubliner Deborah and Orlando McKenzie Eden and Jed Morey ‘90 Amy and Alfred Morgan Amanda and James Notaris Valerie and Wright Ohrstrom Eileen and Jonathan Otto Nilma Nanayakkara and Telge Peiris Lovelyn and Anthony Popoola Jaime Fox Posillico ‘98 and Thomas Posillico ‘98 Christina and Jay Rechtweg Lisa and William Russell Fatma and Eugene Sayan Brigitte and David Schore Victoria and James Schultz Catherine and Konrad Schwarz Cheryl and Matthew Seidner Michelle and John Shallat Cindy and Steven Shore Pamela and Scott Sperry Alissa and David Sukoff Yang Song and Damin Sun Lisa and Thomas Sutherland Emily and William Veronese Melissa Quan-Soon Victor and Jeffrey Victor Daniel and Jacqueline Wachsman ‘89 Lana and Rashid Walker ‘87 Mei Cong and Fei Yu Zimu Zheng and Wei Zhong Yijing Wu and Chuanning Zhu

8TH GRADE - CLASS OF 2025 PARTICIPATION: 64% Melissa and John Beaman Robin and Michael Brielmann ‘90 Xiaojing Fang and Desheng Chen Anne and Patrick Droesch Adina and Michael Eigen Rebekah and Sharif El-Gamal Andrea and Brian Ferdinand Eva and Baldassare Fodera Kristin and David Frazer Kerri and Gary Grasso Jen and Chris Halliday Lisabeth and Derek Harris

Wendy and Matthew Hirshfield Lisa and Timothy Hylan Hyo Kyung and Hi Jong Lee Janine and Frank Lizza Milly and Steven Login Sara and Peter Maragos Allison and John Marshall Roseann and Jeffrey Martin Jiyoung Lee and Edward Na Claudia Paris Junjun Chen and Zhaohui Peng Jeanette and Adam Prestandrea Allison and Jonathan Pritti Helen and Michael Qiu Meryl and Kenneth Rubin Stacey and Jonathan Satovsky Erika and Paul Sensale Nicole Tsakanikas Skolnick ‘91 and Glenn Skolnick Nathalie and Jason Vrahatis Michelle and Robert Ward Sara Amani and Timothy Ward Laisha and Mario Washington Jennifer and Ken Weiss

7TH GRADE - CLASS OF 2026 PARTICIPATION: 74% Rashi and Rishi Bansal Kimberly and Peter Bohner ‘89 Ingrid and Christopher Bragoli Racquel and Vasile Breg Pei Zhang and Jinyu Chang Dana Brett and DeWayne Chin Anna and Philip Cicciari Andrea and Anthony Cilmi Michael Constantino ‘86 Heather and Andrew Davis Hani and John Diaz Melissa and Robert Eisbruck Rebekah and Sharif El-Gamal Dianna and Marc Esquenet Carmen and Louis Eustache Kristin and David Frazer Dorian Fuller Gina and Steven Jaklitsch Julie and Morry Kalimian Curt Kramer Rebecca and Christopher Lawton Flatters YiYi Yang and Yi Li Karen and Jeff Mallin Ieshah Mapp Ana and Manuel Mendoza Dennis Mitchell Carolyn and Bradford Mott Ashima and Mike Narula Amy and Andrew Nevin

Jeane and Edgar Posada Joan and Christopher Roberts Laura Ann and Chris Semlies Michelle and John Shallat Bimalpreet and Amanpreet Singh Vandita and Rajinder Singh Sue-Ann and Kevin Stein Sarah and Robert Trust Alexandra and David Vance Ameeta Ahuja and Birendra Walia Larissa Hirsch ‘94 and Brent Yanke Tara and Joseph Zahtila Jia Wan and Yong Zhang Zimu Zheng and Wei Zhong

6TH GRADE - CLASS OF 2027 PARTICIPATION: 83% Jennifer and Jacob Adoni Katia and John Calamusa Yundan Zhao and Jie Cao Sima Carnevale Xiaojing Fang and Desheng Chen Anna and Christopher DeNatale ‘96 Franciska and Nishat Doshi ‘98 Adina and Michael Eigen Krystal Forde Claudine and Michael Gallo ‘87 Ilana and Brian Halberg Marc Hudak Aviva and Jeffrey Jakubiak Pamela Keefer Marika and Joshua Knight Alexis Barr and Andrew Kurita Hyo Kyung and Hi Jong Lee Yan Yin and Jian Li Leanne and Nicholas Loizides Carol and Andrew Marcell Lanie and Christopher Marcus Donna Mathewson Jill and Samuel Mazur Andrea and Arnold Miller Penny Zagalis and James Pappas Nilma Nanayakkara and Telge Peiris Jaime Fox Posillico ‘98 and Thomas Posillico ‘98 Allison and Jonathan Pritti Dena and Mark Prybutok Hayley and Jacob Rejwan Aimee and Stephen Roti Frances and Joseph Sarcona Fatma and Eugene Sayan Denise and James Serafino Yani Zhang and Xu Sheng Alissa and David Sukoff Kathleen Stergiopoulos and George Tsioulias Ling and Jerry Wang

5TH GRADE - CLASS OF 2028 PARTICIPATION: 58% Puja and Sushil Basra Cara and Scott Bornstein Hani and John Diaz Catherine Dorego Claire and Tony Florence Heather and Mitchell Garfin Qian Tao and Yi Ha Pamela Keefer Yuisa and Richard Montanez Xin Li and Tao Ning Lisa and Jonathan Ortiz Jennifer and Michael Ross Christine and Peter Saunders Bijou and Joseph Seviroli Bimalpreet and Amanpreet Singh Dequan Wang and Heng Tang Sarah and Robert Trust Hong Chen and Jinwei Zhang

4TH GRADE - CLASS OF 2029 PARTICIPATION: 66% Cristina Juvier and Jean Daniel Bourgeacq Anna and Philip Cicciari Heather and Andrew Davis Anna and Christopher DeNatale ‘96 Franciska and Nishat Doshi ‘98 Melissa and Robert Eisbruck Dianna and Marc Esquenet Andrea and Brian Ferdinand Marc Hudak Leanne and Nicholas Loizides Roseann and Jeffrey Martin Yuisa and Richard Montanez Carolyn and Bradford Mott Ashima and Mike Narula Marci and Chris Penn Jaime Fox Posillico ‘98 and Thomas Posillico ‘98 Claudia and Ronald Roth Brooke and Andrew Russakoff Tiffany and Frank Saulter Avni Thakore and Sathish Subbaiah Martin Vasilko

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3RD GRADE - CLASS OF 2030 PARTICIPATION: 56% Puja and Sushil Basra Mirthyves Pierre-Chimming and Ricardo Chimming Catherine Dorego Adina and Michael Eigen Rana Martin-Henderson and James Henderson Jinwon Park and Kijune Kim Marika and Joshua Knight Jennifer and Michael Ross John-Paul Teutonico ‘90 Jocelyn and Christian Wenk ‘97

2ND GRADE - CLASS OF 2031 PARTICIPATION: 63% Kenneth and Christine Botti Danni Zhong and Wei Dai Dorian Fuller Ilana and Brian Halberg Elizabeth and Sumeer Kakar Carolyn and Bradford Mott Nilma Nanayakkara and Telge Peiris Peter and Christine Saunders Nathalie and Jason Vrahatis Ameeta Ahuja and Birendra Walia Elizabeth Ong ‘01 and Stephen Witthuhn ‘01 Larissa Hirsch ‘94 and Brent Yanke

1ST GRADE - CLASS OF 2032 PARTICIPATION: 58% Carole Ingrassia Bates ‘01 and Andrew Bates Heather and Andrew Davis Remsen Weir Dooley ‘02 and Timothy Dooley ‘02 Meera Mehta and Ashwin Gobindram ‘03 Stefanie and Andrew Goldenberg Rebecca and Christopher Lawton Flatters Lanie and Christopher Marcus Alicia and Rick Scanlon Denise and James Serafino Andrea and Matthew Walker Afua and Jermaine Wilson

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KINDERGARTEN CLASS OF 2033 PARTICIPATION: 79% Xiaomei Lu and Jinneng Bao Kenneth and Christine Botti Danielle and Andrew Chalson Janet and Kenneth Chiang Franciska and Nishat Doshi ‘98 Marlene Sotelo-Dynega and David Dynega Stacey and Michael Fillas Crystal and Zachariah George Shreni Thakkar and Lance Gobindram ‘04 Kara and James Kelly Alexandra Wasp Loveless ‘01 and Jonathan Loveless Jaime Fox Posillico ‘98 and Thomas Posillico ‘98 Roberta and Bruce Waller Dorothy Woo Tiffany Zheng and Zhengyu Xin

PRE K - CLASS OF 2034 PARTICIPATION: 64% Carole Ingrassia Bates ‘01 and Andrew Bates Stephanie Lodati and William Brown Remsen Weir Dooley ‘02 and Timothy Dooley ‘02 Colleen and Aaron Dupuis Meera Mehta and Ashwin Gobindram ‘03

Stefanie and Andrew Goldenberg Jane Kim and Brian Lee Jenya Semenkova and Benjamin Schwartz ‘87 Carmella and Peter Tully Jennifer Tytel ‘05 and Philip Wolf Andrea and Matthew Walker

PLAY GROUP - CLASS OF 2035 PARTICIPATION: 64% Janet Rose and Richard Budinich Janet and Kenneth Chiang Franciska and Nishat Doshi ‘98 Shreni Thakkar and Lance Gobindram ‘04 Elizabeth and Sumeer Kakar Alexandra Wasp Loveless ‘01 and Jonathan Loveless Jennifer and Robert Squire Elizabeth Ong ‘01 and Stephen Witthuhn ‘01 Dorothy Woo

PARENT PARTICIPATION

Parent Participation by Class Grade

Annual Fund Parent Volunteers The success of the Friends Academy Annual Fund is made possible through the efforts and commitment of our volunteers. Their hard work and endless energy is nothing short of inspirational. With an amazing “can do” spirit, a team of parent volunteers worked diligently to help espouse the many benefits that our students receive through unrestricted gifts to the Annual Fund. We enthusiastically thank our Annual Fund Committee and the chair, Mark Hudak and Vice Chair Aimee Roti for truly leading by example.

Chair – Marc Hudak Vice Chair – Aimee Roti PG PK K 1 2 3

Liz and Sumeer Kakar Jennifer Tytel ‘05 Franciska and Nishat Doshi '98 Heather Davis Carolyn and Brad Mott Rana Martin-Henderson and James Henderson

4 5 6 7 8 9 9

Martin Vasilko Pamela Keefer Jen Adoni Gina and Steven Jaklitsch Isabelle Gardner Rachel and Jason Green Krystal Forde

10 10 11 11 12 12

Aimee Roti Elvire Daniels Donna Mathewson Stacey and Wilhelm Daal Randi-Sue and David Hoyt Ling and Bennett Stewart

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Gifts from Alumni by Class Gifts from our alumni express appreciation for the many ways in which they were positively affected by a Friends Academy education. Alumni support helps ensure that the lifelong benefits of a Quaker education combined with the uniqueness of a Friends Academy education remain accessible to our students. Our alumni play a critical role in our students’ lives by being positive role models, participating in alumni and school events and by the many ways in which they proudly carry the FA banner.

CLASS OF 1940 PARTICIPATION: 33% Joan Tuthill Munhofen

CLASS OF 1953 PARTICIPATION: 28%

Warren Titus

Valerie Greenman Castleman Clare Coss Stephen Fisher Ilona Hornick Sena Gertrude Buck Wiant

CLASS OF 1945 PARTICIPATION: 25%

CLASS OF 1954 PARTICIPATION: 29%

CLASS OF 1944 PARTICIPATION: 20%

Virginia Schafer Dowis

Ward Burian George Hawkins Susanne Por Michaels Susan Webb Porter Barbara Booth Wylie

CLASS OF 1947 PARTICIPATION: 50%

CLASS OF 1955 PARTICIPATION: 16%

Carl Ullrich

CLASS OF 1946 PARTICIPATION: 25%

Patricia McElvany Gile Margery Peterson Lee Louise Dunham Milyko Marion Frahm Tincknell

CLASS OF 1949 PARTICIPATION: 9% Paul Gavin

CLASS OF 1950 PARTICIPATION: 18% John Johnston James Stockton (RIP) Joan Hochstuhl Wallace

CLASS OF 1951 PARTICIPATION: 12% Julian Frey Judith Loucks Stiles

CLASS OF 1952 PARTICIPATION: 42% Lauriston Castleman, Jr. Ann Galbraith Hayward Theresa Larson Scheetz Margaret Whitney Shiels Frances Macy Thayer

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Cornelia Egan Alley Naomi Johnson Dempsey John Galbraith Arthur Geoffrion Joan Konvalinka Hawkins Thomas Jackson

CLASS OF 1956 PARTICIPATION: 22% Peter Galbraith Anne Wauchope Smith Morley Smith Nathan White

CLASS OF 1957 PARTICIPATION: 17% Martha Mellon Donohue John Finn Carol Mawby Hannum

CLASS OF 1958 PARTICIPATION: 13% Norman Byron Owen Omundsen Leslie Wilcox Serenyi

CLASS OF 1959 PARTICIPATION: 63% Michael Altman Bruce Burrows Thomas Carter Carol Fuller Dennison Susan Guerin Dundon Alice Fisher Charles Jameson Robert Pickels Judith Reeve Robert Seaman David Seeler Samuel Sugden Stephen Sundgaard James Sykes Carol Klarberg Tabb Julia Uris Daniel Voorhees John Wenger Gerry Whitehead Karen Willits Zentgraf

CLASS OF 1960 PARTICIPATION: 27% Elizabeth Cocks Cobham Susan Stein Danoff Pamela Pease Harris John Heller Louis Licht John Trauth Geoffrey Wharton

CLASS OF 1961 PARTICIPATION: 29%

Deborah Nelson Aylesworth Laurence Corash Michael Cronbach Alice Ingraham Davies Stephens Fowler Linka Oelsner Lewis Pamela Harris McClure-Johnston Lesley Oelsner Virginia Rynne Richard Craig White

CLASS OF 1962 PARTICIPATION: 25%

Wendy Colyer Fisher Melissa Fox James Malcolm Frederick Schulz Geranne Schwarzenbach Schulz Robert Shapiro Vincent Van Brunt

CLASS OF 1963 PARTICIPATION: 30%

Elisabeth Watt Birmingham Barbara Shoen Brundige Robert Darbee Katherine Laemmle Garren Paula Howe Elin Mainwaring Richards Sarah Parlette Sams Edward Schwiebert

CLASS OF 1964 PARTICIPATION: 22%

Anonymous Ann Sheedy Bradburd Gail Spencer Chase Perry Clark Elizabeth Malcolm Eklof Mary Yawger Horton Eric Melzig Suzanne Notides Melzig Ronalie Clement Peterson Roberta Friend Vaughan

CLASS OF 1965 PARTICIPATION: 21%

William Benjamin Elizabeth Otto Blanchette Richard Hyman Eric Koster Brandt Rising Jay Tucker Angela Van Rynbach

CLASS OF 1966 PARTICIPATION: 10% Elisabeth Dupont Culp Nancy Rauch Douzinas Christopher Lockwood Helen Lotowycz Rising Todd Smith

CLASS OF 1967 PARTICIPATION: 24%

Candace Adelson Phebe Willits Bergenheim John Crenson

Thor Eckert, Jr. Corbin Eissler Lois Juliber Bradford Lovette James March Diane Williams Murphy William Wicker

CLASS OF 1968 PARTICIPATION: 39%

Lucinda Abbe Susan Norton Allen Anne Post Benedict Laurel Brandt Lisa Craig Clifford Dacso Sally Rising Dean James Evans Janice Gatty Duncan Guild Nancy Goldberg Kassop Anne Maher John Malcolm William Merriken, Jr. Robert Piro Stephen Tilden Margaret Springsted Weiner

CLASS OF 1969 PARTICIPATION: 18%

Mary Baird Sophie Minc Baumgaertner John Gambling Spencer Lovette John Merriken Kevin O'Neill Peter Picoli

CLASS OF 1970 PARTICIPATION: 18% Eli Abbe Victoria Baum Bjorklund Charles Bralver Kathy Ann DeLucia Deborah Gianelli James Heus Henry Reeve Charles Trautmann

CLASS OF 1971 PARTICIPATION: 16%

CLASS OF 1972 PARTICIPATION: 21% Patricia Brink Amy Davis Pamela De Toledo Amelia Erickson Kevin Glynn Eugene Hamilton Karen Hohner Maurice Kerins John McGrane

CLASS OF 1973 PARTICIPATION: 9% James Boorstein Jeffery Leach Jan Klocke O'Sullivan Henry Reusch Elizabeth Rose Christine Rising Turner Elizabeth Wieman

CLASS OF 1974 PARTICIPATION: 14%

Jacalyn Feldman Aaron Evette Beckett-Tuggle Peter Brockway Roger Gilmartin Gray Goodman James Greene Leslie Lawrence Josephine Merriken Scupp Paulette Peters Simpson

CLASS OF 1975 PARTICIPATION: 7% Arthur Behal Laurie Block Tilde Mariani Giacche' Douglas Mallory Lisa Kimmel White

CLASS OF 1976 PARTICIPATION: 9%

Nancy Toher Hawkins Joseph Jackson Joseph Macy Bruce Paulsen Joanna Janoska Peterkin Kathleen Sweeney

Holly Bannister David Cressey Peter Darbee Christopher Gatty Cathy Kaufman Iger Craig Kronman Melissa Pflug

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CLASS OF 1977 PARTICIPATION: 10% Charles Cooperstein Joanna Parker Evans Michael Greene Stephanie Apt Kaback Stephen Mills Peter Rubin

CLASS OF 1978 PARTICIPATION: 10% Elisabeth Dillof Dreizen Andrew Furgatch Thomas Hawkins Kenneth Mills Jeffrey Schneider Kathleen Vuillet James Wylie

CLASS OF 1979 PARTICIPATION: 14% Tod Aufiero Alexandra Troy Beattie Scott Benjamin Mark Diamond Gary Futterman Julie Stevenson-Meyer Kimberly Mueller Melia Parchman Douglas Schneider Peter Stein

CLASS OF 1980 PARTICIPATION: 3% Jonathan Bloom Michael Salzhauer

CLASS OF 1981 PARTICIPATION: 11% Jamie Fortunoff Ellen Goodwin Andrew Menzin Lauren Putter Menzin Ingrid Schneider Scott Sokolow David Titus

CLASS OF 1982 PARTICIPATION: 8% John Corcoran Ellen Field Greene Andrew Stein Edward Walpin Nancy Stein Woolf

CLASS OF 1983 PARTICIPATION: 7%

Ulana Lysniak Elizabeth Gambino Pecoraro Richard Pecoraro, Jr. Judith Rubin Robin Wilpon Wachtler

CLASS OF 1984 PARTICIPATION: 10% Ruth Fortunoff Cooper Dawn Federico Kallman Glenn Lostritto Whitner Marshall Brian Statfeld Susan Witkoff Stein Franklin Zuckerbrot

CLASS OF 1985 PARTICIPATION: 11% Judie Lifton Bobman Eamon Lavin Robert Lawrence Laura Match Schaffer Kirsten Valt Alan Weissman Merri Kaye Yacenda

CLASS OF 1986 PARTICIPATION: 3% Michael Constantino Kara Vassel Lewis

CLASS OF 1987 PARTICIPATION: 9% Siobhan Boes Michael Gallo Emily Beiles Kaufman Benjamin Schwartz Robert Sommer Rashid Walker Recardi Wallace

CLASS OF 1988 PARTICIPATION: 8%

Kimberly Fahey Brown Lisa Catapano Kristen Jones Connell Kimberly Spina Jennings Jana O'Brien Timothy Walters

CLASS OF 1989 PARTICIPATION: 17% Peter Bohner Sharon McGee Crary Jennifer Meltzer Geller Ivy Tseng Hatsengate

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Cindy Rushmore Kuechle Kevin McNally JoAn Monaco Emily Prenner Keith Rubinstein Joshua Slater Jennifer Pagett Stricklin Naomi Sullivan Jacqueline Sokolow Wachsman

CLASS OF 1990 PARTICIPATION: 8%

Michael Brielmann Jeffery Daniels Jed Morey John-Paul Teutonico Allison Marshall Whittaker

CLASS OF 1991 PARTICIPATION: 4%

Jennifer Stein Berntsson David Garvey Nicole Tsakanikas Skolnick

CLASS OF 1992 PARTICIPATION: 6% Trina Smith Coviello Glenn Grindlinger Alyson Miller Clayton Siegert

CLASS OF 1993 PARTICIPATION: 6%

Joseph Bonventre Rebecca Seaman Bonventre James Gillies Amanda Levy Laserson Jesse Laserson

CLASS OF 1994 PARTICIPATION: 5% Alana Teutonico Brock Larissa Hirsch Devon Metz

CLASS OF 1995 PARTICIPATION: 5% Thomas Pascarella Douglas Thomas Michelle Yip

CLASS OF 1996 PARTICIPATION: 8%

Catherine Callahan Blanchard Luke Cass Peter DeCurtis Christopher DeNatale Jason Lunsford Heather Adler Schoen

CLASS OF 1997 PARTICIPATION: 5% Laura Drumm Neda Talebian Funk Todd Graham Jesse Watters

CLASS OF 1998 PARTICIPATION: 7% Gregory Baecher Kelly Chin Nishat Doshi Jenna Armon Hendricks Jaime Fox Posillico Thomas Posillico Kevin Reilly

CLASS OF 1999 PARTICIPATION: 7%

Stephanie Sim Allison Millicent Cotto Amanda Fisk Bradley Gambling Dara Broxmeyer Gruenberg John Reid

CLASS OF 2000 PARTICIPATION: 6% Trevor Adler Geoffrey Bernard Ariel Fish Aliza Watters

CLASS OF 2001 PARTICIPATION: 18%

Carole Ingrassia Bates Lauren Chiang Chirag Garg Darren Hirsch Michelle Javian Pamela Karches Keneally Alexandra Wasp Loveless Lauren Natbony Elizabeth Ong Courtney Taylor Lauren Tobia Salwa Touma Daniel Tran Ashleigh Treiber Stephen Witthuhn

CLASS OF 2002 PARTICIPATION: 13% Daphne Desrouleaux Remsen Weir Dooley Timothy Dooley Meghan Farrell Colleen Cook Flannery Eric Goodman Mathew Lemberger Robert Palumbo Joseph Ramkhelawan Michael Weiss

CLASS OF 2003 PARTICIPATION: 12%

Emily Brown Mitaro Kelly Norris Danielle Farrell O'Kane Brian Witthuhn

CLASS OF 2007 PARTICIPATION: 7%

Caitlin Koufakis deSvastich Diana Sher Miller Rebecca Pacchiano William Roland Emily Treiber Smith Harry Zirinsky

Brian Dooley Timothy Fountain William Gambling Ashwin Gobindram George Javian Hayley Kucich Brendan O'Kane Cristina Vitiello Sheldon Elissa Zirinsky

CLASS OF 2008 PARTICIPATION: 6%

CLASS OF 2004 PARTICIPATION: 13%

Bryan Caronia Collin Dreizen Alyssa Ciardullo Fanning Corey Heyman Brett Hochberg Russell Holmes Cristen Koufakis Nell Kucich Jessica Rizzi Lauren Russo

Dominique Adkins Ashley Levien Dooley Lance Gobindram Gregory Jaske Peter Karches Jonathan Koenig Marie MacDougall Denis O'Kane Christopher Petrossian Andrew Tobia Joseph Vogel

CLASS OF 2005 PARTICIPATION: 9% Pamela Bebry Garrett Dooley Andrew Giocondi Nolan Kucich Shayna Farrell Rafter Jennifer Tytel Kelly Alverson Wannop

CLASS OF 2006 PARTICIPATION: 12% Elizabeth Alber David Broxmeyer Christen Picoli Cohen Alison Heyman Alexandra Kelly Jenna McCann Messer

Brendan Dooley Laura Berke Mottel Katherine Scialabba Morgan Taylor Derek Tobia

CLASS OF 2009 PARTICIPATION: 11%

CLASS OF 2010 PARTICIPATION: 11% Stephanie Aaron Jaclyn Bialer Jamara Clark Robert Gelfand Emily Hawkins Caroline Johansen John Koufakis Christopher Maierle Mindy Weiss

CLASS OF 2011 PARTICIPATION: 7% Kira Garry Samuel Hawkins Nancy Karches Alisha Kumar Katherine Sands Peter Scialabba

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CLASS OF 2012 PARTICIPATION: 6% Jalisa Clark Morgan Landow Zachary Podbela Sabrina Ramkhelawan Alana Stein Benjamin Wachtler

CLASS OF 2013 PARTICIPATION: 13% Robert Berke Kyle Dineen Marielle Goebelbecker James Hawkins Zachary Kriesberg Alek Kucich Heather Maierle Sydney Menzin Tyler Newitt Keyonne Session Samantha Statfeld Marissa Tidona

CLASS OF 2014 PARTICIPATION: 8% Katrina Garry Charlotte Gelfand Carina Goebelbecker Jonathan Nierenberg Taylor Quinland William Sands Alexander Schneider

CLASS OF 2015 PARTICIPATION: 7% Jonathan Cangemi Javana Clark Scott Gulbransen Stephan Herard Marianna Cuomo Maier Julia Newitt Jack Statfeld

CLASS OF 2016 PARTICIPATION: 13% Trevor Dineen Andrew Greene Emily Horne Ryan Kelly Jennifer Keogh Scott Kriesberg Marcus Menzin Nicholas Schneider

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William Schneider Adam Spector Matthew Tidona Emily Wachtler

CLASS OF 2017 PARTICIPATION: 8% Louis Durante William Podbela Lauren Russell Eleanor Schoeffel Elizabeth Stein Quintin Tyree Caroline Wilson

CLASS OF 2018 PARTICIPATION: 6% Leila Baadarani Conor Dineen Elizabeth Gambino Vanessa Quinland Alexander Roti Grace Sands

CLASS OF 2019 PARTICIPATION: 2% Joseph Horne Danielle Kelly

CLASS OF 2020 PARTICIPATION: 8% Jake Damm William Duke Charlotte Russell Henry Schoeffel Brandon Sealy Henry Statfeld William Stein

CLASS OF 2021 PARTICIPATION: 2% Thomas Gelfand Caroline Green

Gifts by Parents of Alumni Many families of Friends Academy demonstrate their continued commitment to the school each year. The financial support received from parents of our recent graduates, as well as from families of those who graduated decades ago, is a true testament to the strength of the extended Friends Academy family! Your generosity is gratefully received and continues to improve the overall experience for our students.

Jacalyn Feldman Aaron ‘74 and Andrew Aaron Debbie and Mark Alber Joyce and Robert Bartolomeo Vicki and Robert Bialer Jamie Nicholls and Fran Biondi Bonnie Bowes and Jerry Tate Anne Brown Barbara Shoen Brundige ‘63 and James Brundige Martha and Ward Burian ‘54 Maureen and Daniel Cahill Catherine and Ronald Caronia Victoria and David Christie Tamara and James Clark Elaine Constantino Elizabeth Cooper Doris Cotto Michelle and Bradley Cuddeback Lillian Cupelli Amy and Donald Curran Debra and Claudio Del Vecchio Janet and Frank DellaFera Lynn DeNatale Barbara and Thomas Dooley Nancy Rauch Douzinas ‘66 and Constantine Douzinas Elisabeth Dillof Dreizen ‘78 Herminia Navarro and Mark Eberly Helen and Peter Fahey Arlene and Robert Farrell ChrystiAnn and Duane Foote Helene Fortunoff Janet and J. Jordan Frey ‘51 Wendy and John Gambling ‘69 Patricia and Stephen Garvey Cynthia and William Goebelbecker Ellen Field Greene ‘82 and Marc Greene James Greene ‘74 Susan and James Hancock Gretchen and Jonathan Hargis Dorothy and William Harper Joan Konvalinka Hawkins ‘55 and George Hawkins ‘54 Nancy Toher Hawkins ‘76 and Thomas Hawkins ‘78 Ruth and John Hazzard Adrienne and Donald Hendler

Doreen and William Heyman Jane and Kenneth Hirsch John Holmes Joia and Andrew Horne Debbie Jackson Karen and Thomas Jaske Mary Javian Gail and J. William Johnson Alice Kaplan Susan Karches Joann and Francis Kelly Noelle King Nancy and Neil Koenig Diane Krasnoff Karen and Daniel Kriesberg Virginia and Frederic Kunken Irene and Herbert Lape Judith and Myron Laserson Kam and Ronald Lemberger Jeannine and Glenn Lostritto ‘84 Mary and Joseph Macy ‘76 Betty and Walter Maierle Susan and Ronald Match Ellen and Howard McGee Lauren Putter Menzin ‘81 and Andrew Menzin ‘81 Joanne and Ronald Menzin John and Priscilla Meyers Mickie and Jeffrey Nagel Sheila and William Natbony Clara and Robert Nelson Jennifer and Andrew Newitt Jill and Craig Padover Zoraida and James Pagett Marion Pascarella Kathleen and Peter Picoli ‘69 Sharon Essner-Podbela and Joseph Podbela Jackie and Adam Popper Natalia and Vladimir Potanin Phyllis and Bernard Putter Michael Quinland Denise and Richard Rauff Evelyn Rechler Deborah and Scott Rechler Martha Regelmann Margaret Reilly Helen Lotowycz Rising ‘66 and Brandt Rising ‘65 Marie D’Amato-Rizzi and Arthur Rizzi

Beth and William Roland Jodi and Robert Rosenthal Debra and William Russell Barbara and Lance Sandler Ilene and Steven Sands Rudy Scarpa Doug Schneider ‘79 Jeffrey Schneider ‘78 Deborah and Jeffrey Schoman Carolyn and Robert Seaman ‘59 Candace and Ward Seibert Laura and David Sessions Anne Wauchope Smith ‘56 and Morley Smith ‘56 Rosalie and Richard Smith Abbe and Scott Spector Michelle and Brian Statfeld ‘84 Harry and Sandra Stein Cristofer Sterling Frances Macy Thayer ‘52 Ann Marie and Gary Tidona Valentine and Warren Titus ‘44 Marian Tobia Derek Tolbert Dean Trautmann Lora and H. Craig Treiber Evette Beckett-Tuggle ‘74 and Reginald Tuggle Paul and Angela Twist Kathryn and William Tyree Sandra and Howard Tytel Helen Updike Robin Wilpon Wachtler ‘83 and Philip Wachtler Anne and Stephen Watters Paula and Richard Weir Arlee and Richard Weiss Nancy and Craig White ‘61 Catherine and Harrison Wilson Marilyn and Wilfried Witthuhn Barbara Booth Wylie ‘54 Jamie and James Wylie ‘78 Alena and Watson Yip Robert Zirinsky Virginia and Lawrence Zucker Amy and Mark Zusy

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Gifts by Present & Former Grandparents Friends Academy grandparents play a special role in the lives of their grandchildren. What a testament to our Mission that present and former grandparents recognize the importance of a strong educational foundation. We thank this devoted group for financially supporting all areas of school programming through their Annual Fund gift.

Elaine Constantino Lynn DeNatale Barbara and Thomas Dooley Helen and Peter Fahey Helene Fortunoff Lynne Gleason Joan Konvalinka Hawkins ‘55 and George Hawkins ‘54

Jane and Kenneth Hirsch Elizabeth and Francis Ingrassia Judith and Myron Laserson Hildegarde Mahoney Joanne and Ronald Menzin Phyllis and Bernard Putter Melissa and Peter Smith

Sandra Stein Gwyneth Straker Helen Updike Paula and Richard Weir, III Marilyn and Wilfried Witthuhn Barbara Booth Wylie ‘54

Gifts by Present & Former Trustees We are extremely grateful for the leadership, time and energy that our trustees unselfishly devote to Friends Academy. Their level of school involvement, with the same degree of commitment in past few years by our former trustees, is essential to the school in countless ways. Gifts by our trustees noted below reperesent gifts to the Annual Fund and to other school in countless ways. Gifts by our trustees and former trustees noted below represent gifts to the Annual Fund and to other areas of school need.

Thank you for your continued financial support.

Evette Beckett-Tuggle ‘74 and Reginald Tuggle Lisa and Daniel Bystrom Maureen and Daniel Cahill Isobel and Struan Coleman Jeffery Daniels ‘90 Debra and Claudio Del Vecchio Barbara and Thomas Dooley Helene Fortunoff Wendy and John Gambling ‘69 Katherine and David Gelfand Tina Grady and Thomas Gibian Rachel and Jason Green

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Nancy Toher Hawkins ‘76 and Thomas Hawkins ‘78 Elizabeth and Francis Ingrassia Ali Mason and Gregory Jaske ‘04 Susan Karches Jodi and David Leeser Jeannine and Glenn Lostritto ‘84 Lauren Putter Menzin ‘81 and Andrew Menzin ‘81 Eden and Jed Morey ‘90 Carolyn and Bradford Mott Sharon Essner-Podbela

and Joseph Podbela Deborah and Scott Rechler Ilene and Steven Sands Carolyn and Robert Seaman ‘59 Ngaere and David Seeler ‘59 Vandita and Rajinder Singh Valentine Loring Titus Robin Wilpon Wachtler ‘83 and Philip Wachtler Nancy and Craig White ‘61 Marilyn and Wilfried Witthuhn Elizabeth Ong ‘01 and Stephen Witthuhn ‘01

Gifts by Present and Former Faculty & Staff Friends Academy faculty and staff continually demonstrate their commitment to our students, the campus and the life of the school through various methods of support. Thank you for your tireless commitment to our students’ well-being, and additionally for investing in their future through your financial support.

Debbie and Mark Alber Eileen and Kenneth Ambach Gail Baker Laura and Kevin Barry Diane and Michael Biolsi Christine and Kenneth Botti Joan Bruen Jeff Burt Javier Centeno Anna and Philip Cicciari Madeline Clark Tamara and James Clark Jen Cort Kevin Crespi Melissa and Michael Damm Ashish Dandona Mary Jo Allegra and Nicholas DelGuercio Marilyn and Robert Del Rosso Lynn DeNatale Kathryn Dineen Dorothy Durant Camille Edwards James Evans ‘68 Don Fish Amanda Fisk ‘99 Carline Folkes Tracey Foster Ariana and Timothy Fountain ‘03 Kristin and David Frazer Amanda Ghysel Deana and Robert Grella

Jen and Chris Halliday Melissa and James Heus ‘70 Doreen and William Heyman Stephanie and Karl Hoenzsch Elizabeth and John Holmes Claudia and Martin Jacobson Kimberly Spina Jennings ‘88 and Timothy Jennings Matthew Johnsen Alice Kaplan Andrea and Timothy Kelly Marika and Joshua Knight Karen and Daniel Kriesberg Irene and Herb Lape Cherkira Lashley Kara Vessel Lewis ’86 and Turk Lewis Patricia and Robert Licari Ruth and Antonio Lloves Leanne and Nicholas Loizides Christine and Jason Lunsford ‘96 Gloria Ma Victoria and Richard Mack Jenna and Patrick Maguire Betty and Walter Maierle Shelly and Richard Malone Susan and Ronald Match Pam and Frank Martocci Jaclyn Mazur Ginamarie and Mike Mercante Andrea and Arnold Miller Mark Monahan

Beth and Richard Muller Geoff Nelson Jennifer and Andrew Newitt Jeane and Edgar Posada Mark Preziosi Lu Ann and Alan Quackenbush Michael Quinland Martha Regelmann Maureen and William Rueger Christine and Peter Saunders Katherine and William Schlicht Laura and Mark Schoeffel Deborah and Jeffrey Schoman Victoria and James Schultz Carolyn and Robert Seaman ‘59 Candace and Ward Seibert Kaitlyn Seigneuray Kimberly and James Soscie Taisha Thompson Ann Marie and Gary Tidona Marian Tobia Becky and Carl Ullrich ‘45 Carol VanAuken Alexia and Richard Walka Andrea George and Matthew Walker Jane Dai and Richard Weiss Dorothy Woo

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Gifts Given in Memory GIFTS WERE GIVEN IN MEMORY OF THE FOLLOWING: Mario Capobianco Lu Ann and Alan Quackenbush Alan Craig Joan Konvalinka Hawkins '55 and George Hawkins '54 Leo Filippone Dorothy Durant Lu Ann and Alan Quackenbush Terence Finn '60 Marianne and John Finn '57 Sharon Goldstein Rachel Barrett Laura Biviano Peggy Chong Tamara and James Clark Pamela Foschi Danbusky '97 and Daniel Danbusky Lynn DeNatale Thalia and David Eisenberg James Evans '68 Renee Fabus Helen and Peter Fahey Dana Fazio Sarah Hendler '95 Claudia and Martin Jacobson Christine Koehler Sharon and Carl Lapointe Janel Lasher Amy Millay Lori and Marc Miller Beth O'Brien Catherine and Denis O'Kane '04 Patricia Parmelee Sandy and Bryan Pendrick Patricia Sins Ann Marie and Gary Tidona Judith Upright Caroline and Milton Walters Jane Goldstein '86 and Thomas Welch Lauren Krieger and David Witthuhn '02 Marilyn and Wilfried Witthuhn Patricia Hanley '86 and Tom Wynn Virginia and Lawrence Zucker Lesley Graham '68

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Lucinda Abbe '68 Susan Norton Allen '68 Romney Bathurst Anne Post Benedict '68 and Thomas Benedict Laurel Brandt '68 and Arthur Leavens Lisa Craig '68 Sheryl and Clifford Dacso '68 Sally Rising Dean '68 Anne Maher '68 and Peter Franchot Janice Gatty '68 Duncan Guild '68 Nancy Goldberg Kassop '68 Robert Piro ‘68 Stephen Tilden '68 Margaret Springsted Weiner 68 Ruthmarie and Stephen Willson

Roger Richardson Miriam and Scott Sokolow ‘81 Paul C. Reilly '87 Margaret Reilly Michael Ross ’62 Melissa Fox ‘62 Jack Sandler '98 Barbara and Lance Sandler Jay Schneider ‘12 Ingrid Schneider '81 and David Reiger Jeffrey Schneider ‘78 Bonnie Bowes and Jerry Tate

Joe Gulbin Lu Ann and Alan Quackenbush

Margaret Whitney Shiels '52 Valerie Greenman Castleman ‘53 and Lauriston Castleman, Jr. '52

Joe Macedonia LuAnn and Alan Quackenbush

Herbert Slater Erika and Joshua Slater ‘89

Augusto Mariani '72 Tilde Mariani Giacche' '75

James Stockton ‘50 Karen Tucker

Lois Mawby '61 Carol Mawby Hannum '57

Michael Sutton ‘62 Melissa Fox ‘62

Alexander Milyko '47 Louise Dunham Milyko '47

Millicent and Howard Treiber Lora and H. Craig Treiber

Margo Hicks Newhouse ‘56 Alan Newhouse

Paul Twist, Jr. Angela Twist

James Parsons ‘84 Margaret and James Parsons

Kathryn Zirinsky Elissa Zirinsky '03 Harry Zirinsky '07 Robert Zirinsky

Michele Pauporte '89 Jennifer Meltzer Geller '89 and Richard Geller Ivy Tseng Hatsengate '89 and Davin Hatsengate Cindy Rushmore Kuechle '89 and Peter Kuechle JoAn Monaco '89 and Michael Karellas Emily Prenner '89 and Christopher Steele Diane and Keith Rubinstein '89

Gifts and Grants by Corporations & Matching Funds We offer our sincere gratitude to the numerous Foundations and Corporations that have made direct grants or donations by matching the gifts of their employees. This is a wonderful way to multiply the size of contributions which brings additional resources to Friends Academy.

Ameriprise Financial, Inc. Bank of America Charitable Foundation Benevity Community Impact Fund Capital One Matching Gift Program

Colgate-Palmolive Company Culinary Architect Catering Deloitte Touche Mondelez International Foundation

Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Program Wells Fargo Educational Matching Gift Program

Endowment Funds Gifts to Endowment support a variety of purposes, including student scholarships, programs, facilities and our future financial security. Each year a defined portion of the fund is awarded while the principal investment is held in “perpetuity” so that the vision of the donors will continue to make a difference in our students’ lives at Friends Academy.

We salute the following alumni, parents and friends who have invested in Friends Academy’s scholarship program in 2020-2021.

ALBERTSON SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Established in 1989 by Robert F. Albertson, former trustee and alumnus from 1945, this scholarship provides funds for financial aid to students in need.

Kim Albertson Ruth ‘72 and David Ruth

AUCTION SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND

Established in April 2014 by the Auction Committee and School Administration, the Auction Scholarship Endowment Fund speaks to our core mission and supports children who need financial assistance to attend our school. The Fund is highlighted each year during our Friends Academy Dinner and Auction event.

Racquel and Vasile Breg Lisa and Daniel Bystrom

Michele and Evan Cagner ‘91 Susan and Timothy Carden Mirthyves Pierre-Chimming and Ricardo Chimming Denise Davis Debra and Claudio Del Vecchio Franciska and Nishat Doshi ‘98 Rebekah and Sharif El-Gamal Katherine and David Gelfand Amanda Ghysel Rachel and Jason Green Tara and Josh Greenspan Lisabeth and Derek Harris Lainie and Michael Herman Andrea and Timothy Kelly Kristen and Jeff Kleinman Ora and Alan Kriegstein Leanne and Nicholas Loizides Jeannine and Glenn Lostritto ‘84 Allen Louissaint Suzanne and Benjamin Mandel Carol and Andrew Marcell Roseann and Jeffrey Martin Evelyn Mason Ginamarie and Mike Mercante

Yuisa and Richard Montanez Jeane and Edgar Posada Brooke and Andrew Russakoff Deborah and Jeffrey Schoman Jessica Teutonico Sallie Touma ‘01 Sarah and Robert Trust Ling and Jerry Wang Laisha and Mario Washington Afua and Jermaine Wilson Marilyn and Wilfried Witthuhn Zimu Zheng and Wei Zhong

ROGER ERICKSON SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Established in the spring of 2015 through the generosity of alumni, colleagues and friends, to honor the extraordinary legacy of beloved and revered English teacher, Roger Erickson.

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in the Humanities, to further his/her studies while at Friends Academy.

Victoria Baum Bjorklund ‘70 and Hank Bjorklund Barbara and David Cressey ‘71 Joan Konvalinka Hawkins ‘55 and George Hawkins ‘54

BRIAN JAMES HOM SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Established in the spring of 2011, the Brian James Hom Scholarship honors students who embody Brian’s qualities and live according to his motto, “I am the me I choose to be.”

Brian, Class of 2011, left a lasting impact on all who knew him through his passion for social equity and justice, innate generosity and personal warmth, wonderful sense of humor and smile, and unparalleled commitment to excellence as a runner and scholar.

He genuinely respected all people and sought to restore dignity and hope to the world. He inspired everyone he touched.

Samantha Amritt Sinan Arkonac ‘11 Michelle Babicz ‘11 Diane and Michael Biolsi Christine and Kenneth Botti Susan and Timothy Carden Elaine and Steven Chu Tamara and James Clark Isobel and Struan Coleman Denise Davis Sara DeCicco ‘15 Jonathan DeFrancesch ‘11 Paige Duca ‘15 Don Fish Juliane Florez ‘15 Kristin and David Frazer Drew Friedman ‘11 Student Fundraising Katrina Garry ‘14 Kira Garry ‘11 Louisa and William Garry Nicholas Gavin ‘11 Amanda Ghysel Kyle Grady ‘11 Jessica Granger ‘11 Jennifer Granina ‘07 Rachel and Jason Green Harmony Grodsky ‘14 Rachel Hall Travis Hefele ‘11 Elizabeth and John Holmes Alexandra Hom ‘08 42 ANNUAL REPORT

Ian Hom ‘13 Karen and James Hom Katherine Hom ‘15 Andrea and Timothy Kelly Kayli Kemperle ‘11 Amanda Lamothe-Cadet ‘11 Morgan Landow ‘12 Sharon and Carl Lapointe Celina Yang and Eric Li Alix Liss ‘12 Sunny Lostritto ‘13 Glenn Lostritto, II ‘15 Jeannine and Glenn Lostritto ‘84 Joseph Lostritto ‘20 Christine and Jason Lunsford ‘96 Roseann and Jeffrey Martin Devon McCann ‘15 Gabriella Morizio and Robert McLaughlin Lauren Putter Menzin ‘81 and Andrew Menzin ‘81 Courtney Pozzi ‘13 Patrick Pozzi ‘11 Sara and Carl Pozzi Lu Ann and Alan Quackenbush Carolyn Mastroddi and Anthony Ragozino Catherine Reed Jordan Rouff Anthony Russo ‘11 Deborah and Jeffrey Schoman Candace Taylor ‘14 Jeremy Wee

MARTIN JACOBSON SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Established in 2004 by Melinda and Peter Darbee, class of 1971, this is an endowment to provide funds for a scholarship to one Upper School student each year. It is awarded to a student who possesses the leadership qualities that Marty has sought to instill: “commitment, inner strength, resiliency, vision, intensity, integrity, empathy and the spirit of service.”

Melinda and Peter Darbee ‘71 Claudia and Martin Jacobson

FRED SMITH MEMORIAL COACHING FUND

Established in the spring of 2013 through the generosity of alumni and former players to honor the achievements and work of beloved coach and mentor, Fred Smith, who touched the lives of many students as a faculty member from 1959-1967. This award recognizes coaching excellence, guidance and leadership as was Coach Smith’s way. The fund will provide an award to support the continuing education and training of Friends Academy’s Varsity Coaches.

Todd Smith ‘66 Pamela and William Wicker ‘67 Joseph Williams ‘65

FREDERICK B. WITHINGTON SCHOLARSHIP

Established in 1993 in honor of Ted Withington, Headmaster from 1966 to 1988. The scholarship provides funding for financial aid to students in need.

Claudia and Martin Jacobson

UNRESTRICTED GIFTS TO ENDOWMENT

These gifts ensure the quality of the educational program, the focus on financial aid and the long-term health of the school.

Gifts to Funds for Current Use DIVERSITY GRANT FUND

Started in 2003, the fund provides for expenses and fees that are part of a student’s educational experience but are not covered by financial aid and tuition. Examples include schoolsponsored trips abroad, driver’s education, school photos, sports equipment and musical instruments.

Americana Manhasset-Champions for Charity Carolyn and Robert Seaman ‘59

FACULTY DEVELOPMENT GRANT FUND

Provides funding for professional development for faculty members.

These grants are used for academic purposes, such as conferences and continuing education.

FACULTY ENRICHMENT FUND

Provides grants to faculty and staff for professional development.

LIBRARY TRIBUTES

Donations used to purchase library books.

Elissa Zirinsky ’03 Harry Zirinsky ’07 Robert Zirinsky

RESTRICTED GIFTS

Donations for purposes specified by the donor.

Lucinda Abbe ‘68 Susan Norton Allen ‘68 Romney Bathurst Anne Post Benedict ‘68 and Thomas Benedict Laurel Brandt ‘68 and Arthur Leavens Lisa Craig ‘68 Sheryl and Clifford Dacso ‘68 Sally Rising Dean ‘68 James Evans ‘68 Janice Gatty ‘68 Jennifer Meltzer Geller ‘89 and Richard Geller Helen and Arthur Geoffrion ‘55 Duncan Guild ‘68 Ivy Tseng Hatsengate ‘89 and Davin Hatsengate Nancy Goldberg Kassop ‘68 Cindy Rushmore Kuechle ‘89 and Peter Kuechle Anne Maher ‘68 and Peter Franchot John Malcolm ‘68 JoAn Monaco ‘89 and Michael Karellas Robert Piro ‘68 Emily Prenner ‘89 and Christopher Steele Diane and Keith Rubinstein ‘89 Stephen Tilden ‘68 Margaret Springsted Weiner ‘68 Ruthmarie and Stephen Willson

TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT

Provides funding for equipment such as computers and smart boards.

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Virtual Benefit Auction Scholarship Racquel and Vasile Breg Lisa and Daniel Bystrom Michele and Evan Cagner '91 Susan and Timothy Carden Mirthyves Pierre-Chimming and Ricardo Chimming Denise Davis Debra and Claudio Del Vecchio Franciska and Nishat Doshi '98 Rebekah and Sharif El-Gamal Katherine and David Gelfand Amanda Ghysel Rachel and Jason Green

Tara and Josh Greenspan Lisabeth and Derek Harris Lainie and Michael Herman Andrea and Timothy Kelly Kristen and Jeff Kleinman Ora and Alan Kriegstein Leanne and Nicholas Loizides Jeannine and Glenn Lostritto '84 Allen Louissaint Suzanne and Benjamin Mandel Carol and Andrew Marcell Roseann and Jeffrey Martin Evelyn Mason

Ginamarie and Mike Mercante Yuisa and Richard Montanez Jeane and Edgar Posada Brooke and Andrew Russakoff Deborah and Jeffrey Schoman Jessica Teutonico Sallie Touma '01 Sarah and Robert Trust Ling and Jerry Wang Laisha and Mario Washington Afua and Jermaine Wilson Marilyn and Wilfried Witthuhn Zimu Zheng and Wei Zhong

Auction Donors AUCTION DONORS, SPONSORS AND BUYERS ($10,000 AND ABOVE) Anonymous Denise Davis Debra and Claudio Del Vecchio Francisk and Nishat Doshi '98 Katherine and David Gelfand Marc Hudak Elizabeth and Francis Ingrassia Andrea and Tim Kelly Debra and Charles Krypell Carolyn and Bradford Mott Ashima and Mike Narula Roberta and Bruce Waller Sara Amani and Timothy Ward

AUCTION DONORS, SPONSORS AND BUYERS ($5,000 - $9,999) Americana Manhasset and Wheatley Plaza Anne and Russell Byers

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Sandra Liu and Timothy Chen Danni Zhong and Wei Dai Ema Yao and Dave Ding Dynamic Air Conditioning Company, Inc. Dalith and Todd Edgar Katherine and Steven Elms Ashley and Daniel Fisher '95 Sarah and Kenneth Goldblatt Lisabeth and Derek Harris Elizabeth and Sumeer Kakar Dawn Federico Kallman '84 and Robert Kallman Victoria and Michael Kempner Jeannine and Glenn Lostritto '84 Eileen and Jonathan Otto Irene and Peter Pappas Allison and Jonathan Pritti Jennifer and Michael Ross Frances and Joseph Sarcona Roger Thomas '75 Sandra and Howard Tytel Ling and Jerry Wang Jennifer Tytel '05 and Philip Wolf

AUCTION DONORS, SPONSORS AND BUYERS ($1,000 - $4,999) Anonymous Russell Adams Jennifer and Jacob Adoni Rita White Afzelius '80 and Roland Afzelius Lakshmi and Vairam Alagappan Xiaomei Lu and Jinneng Bao Melissa and John Beaman Stephanie Kolakowski and Sandeep Bhagat Monika and Anil Bhatia Robin and Michael Brielmann '90 Janet Rose and Richard Budinich Lisa and Daniel Bystrom Yundan Zhao and Jie Cao Capital One Bank Susan and Tim Carden Pei Zhang and Jinyu Chang Xiaojing Fang and Desheng Chen Jenny and Weixing Chen Dana Brett and DeWayne Chin Christian Dior

Isobel and Struan Coleman Ruth Fortunoff Cooper '84 and Brian Cooper Jeffery Daniels '90 Marilyn and Robert Del Rosso Janet and Frank Dellafera Hani and John Diaz Augusta Reese and Mark Donohue Marlene Sotelo-Dynega and David Dynega Melissa and Robert Eisbruck Rebekah and Sharif El-Gamal Rebecca and Christopher Lawton Flatters Forchelli, Deegan, Terrana LLP Claudine and Michael Gallo '87 Neera Tewari and Vineet Gambhir Elizabeth and Gregory Grahn Rachel and Jason Green Andrea and Robert Grossman Qian Tao and Yi Ha Lisabeth and Derek Harris Hirshleifers Maria and Roy Kahane Phaedra and Emmanuel Kazanas Dana abd Keith Kazerman Pamela Keefer Ora and Alan Kriegstein LaMay's Tree Service Landtek Group, Inc. Sabrina and Jahn Levin YiYi Yang and Eric Li Sara and Peter Maragos Carol and Andrew Marcell Roseann and Jeffrey Martin Yuisa and Richard Montanez Valerie and Wright Ohrstrom Claudia and Gunnar Overstrom Penny Zagalis and James Pappas Falguni and Chintu Patel Shivangi and Harsh Patel Junjun Chen and Zhaohui Peng Marci and Christopher Penn PKF O'Connor Davies, LLP Jaime Fox Posillico '98 and Thomas Posillico '98 Andrea Puma Helen and Michael Qiu Golnoosh and Ramin Rak Christina Bucci-Rechtweg and Jay Rechtweg Aimee and Stephen Roti Brooke and Andrew Russakoff Bettina Clermont Saad and Andre Saad Safavieh Saks Fifth Avenue Aimee and Charles Santich Stacey and Jonathan Satovsky

Victoria and James Schultz Denise and James Serafino Austin & Company, Inc. Mara and Baron Silverstein SLAM Collaborative Inc. Lisa and Thomas Sutherland Sarah and Robert Trust Kathleen Stergiopoulos and George Tsioulias Ameeta Ahuja and Birendra Walia Christina March and Nicholas Wilson Tammy Windmiller Elizabeth Ong '01 and Stephen Witthuhn '01 Melissa and Wesley Wright Wei Zhong and Zimu Zheng Shirley Wu and Qunyi Zhu Rachel and Franklin Zuckerbrot '84

AUCTION DONORS, SPONSORS AND BUYERS ($999 AND UNDER) Anonymous (2) AD Landscape Design and Irrigation Azadeh Aghajani AJC Designs Construction Inc. Maria and Sal Albanese Alice + Olivia Mary Jo Allegra All-Pro Athletics Angelina's Restaurant Barney's Restaurant Laura and Kevin Barry Basil Leaf Cafe Veronica Beard Beyond Green Building Supplies Edward Billgren Diane and Michael Biolsi Birch - Lifestyle Boutique BodyBrite Roslyn Cristina Juvier and Jean Daniel Bourgeacq Ingrid and Christopher Bragoli Racquel and Vasile Breg Brothers Cleaners Brooklyn Museum Michele and Evan Cagner '91 Patricia and Benjamin Catalano Javier Centeno Jacqueline Pierre-Chimming and Ricardo Chimming Andrea and Anthony Cilmi David Cohen Richard James Cook Culinary Architect Catering Lillian Cupelli Curds & Whey

Daniel Gale Agency, Inc. Elvire Daniels Laura Dilmetin '83 Allyson and David Dillmeier Kathryn Dineen Dodds & Eder Remsen Weir Dooley '02 and Timothy Dooley '02 Cathy Dorego Adina and Michael Eigen Elija Farm Engineers Country Club Iris Eplan Everafter Evolution Pilates Friends Academy Grades PG-12th Vasilianna and Kostas Fakiris Eileen and James Farrell Feme Sole Astrology Fendi Flik Independent School Dining Foodie Card Frank's Steak Paula and Michael Frey Functional Fitness Forever Allison Napoli-Gambella and Daniel Gambella Michelle Garcia Heather and Mitchell Garfin Louisa and Bill Garry Darya and Joseph Gauthier Garvies Point Brewery Gellerman Orthodontics Amanda Ghysel Glen Floors Natalia Porcelli Good '93 and Adam Good '93 Kristen and Joseph Grace Kerri and Gary Grasso Tara and Josh Greenspan Jen Halliday Heritage Farm and Garden Lainie and Michael Herman Hugo Boss Lauren Hunter J. McLaughlin Aviva Poczter and Jeffrey Jakubiak Sonia and Sandeep Jauhar Kimberly Spina Jennings '88 and Timothy Jennings Julie and Morry Kalimian Joanna and Peter Karageorgiou Kasmin Gallery Kaufman, Dolowich, Voluck LLP Kristine and Edward Kelly Kara and James Kelly Jinwon Park and Kijune Kim ANNUAL REPORT 45

Kimera Salon Kristen and Jeff Kleinman Brie Shapiro Kraska '93 and Todd Kraska '92 Alexis Barr and Andrew Kurita La Petite Zebra Land Rover Glen Cove Le Joaillier Andrea Lee '83 Tina and Donald LeoGrande Lester's Yan Yin and Jian Li James Liverani Locust Valley Chemists Locust Valley Bookstore Locust Valley Market Milly and Steven Login Leanne and Nicholas Loizides London Jewelers Loro Piana Leila Montazemii and Shahram Lotfi Allen Louissaint Christine and Jason Lunsford '96 Suzanne and Benjamin Mandel Marlarm Security Systems Evelyn Mason Mansouri Marquis Wine Max Mara Lisa and Joseph McCartan Lauren Putter Menzin '81 and Andrew Menzin '81 Ginamarie and Mike Mercante Mikey's Amusements Marilyn Monter Amy and Alfred Morgan Kathryn and Colin Morse Much Smarter Than You Think National Waste Services LLC Neiman Marcus Nubest Salon and Spa Daniel O'Keefe Ooh La Shoppe Oyster Bay Orthodontics Oyster Bay Watersports Fran and Albert Paniccia Papiro Landscaping Inc. Claudia Paris Jean and Edgar Posada Nicole Pratt Pretty Folk Mark Preziosi Pro Sports Physical Therapy Dena and Mark Prybutok Ralph Lauren Hayley and Coby Rejwan Debbie Reynolds 46 ANNUAL REPORT

Michele Rokhsar Debra and William Russell Viviana and Gary Russell 2 Spring Sallie Math Tutor, LLC Salon Pop Christine Saunders Scarsella's Florist Laura and Mark Schoeffel Deborah and Jeff Schoman Laura and Chris Semlies Scarsella's Florist Scoopy Doo Sherril Sharma Yani Zhang and Xu Sheng Cindy and Steven Shore Emily Ocner Silverstein '05 and Glenn Silverstein '05 Nicole Tsakanikas Skolnick '91 and Glenn Skolnick Carlos Solorzano Sterling Affair Caterers Avni Thakore and Sathish Subbaiah Sugared Beauty Bar The Coder School The Elephant Organics The Little Gym The Mill River Club The Muttontown Club The Pilates Studio, Inc. The Waterfront Center Taylor's Hearth & Leisure Jessica Teutonico Tory Burch Emily and William Veronese Melissa Quan-Soon Victor and Jeffrey Victor Vincent's Clam Bar Nina and Jonathan Waechter Michelle and Michael Walrath Laisha Washington Sara and Robert Weinstein Jennifer and Kenneth Weiss Wild Honey Afua and Jermaine Wilson Dot Woo Stacey Dorf and Mark Wurtzel Larissa Hirsch '94 and Brent Yanke Denise Petersen Yoga Melissa and Joshua Zucker

2020-21 Parent Council Executive Board Parent Council President Rachel Zuckerbrot Executive Vice President Roseann Martin Executive Secretary Bettina Clermont Saad Treasurer Kerri Grasso Assistant Treasurer Meera Mehta

LOWER SCHOOL

MIDDLE SCHOOL

UPPER SCHOOL

Vice President Cathy Dorego

Vice President Krystal Forde

Vice President Carolyn Mott

Asst. Vice President Liz Kakar

Asst. Vice President Franki Doshi

Asst. Vice President Isabelle Gardner

Secretary Martin Vasilko

Secretary Alexis Barr

Secretary Phaedra Kazanas

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PHILOSOPHY AND MISSION Founded in 1876 by Gideon Frost for “the children of Friends and those similarly sentimented,” Friends Academy is a Quaker, coeducational, independent, college preparatory school serving students from age three through the twelfth grade.

The school’s philosophy is based on the Quaker principles of integrity, simplicity, patience, moderation, peaceful resolution of conflict, and a belief that the silence and simple ministry of the “gathered meeting” brings the presence of God into the midst of busy lives. Friends Academy is committed to developing a diverse community whose members value excellence in learning and growth in knowledge and skill, a genuine commitment to service and ethical action, and a realization that every life is to be explored, celebrated, and enjoyed in the spirit of the Religious Society of Friends.

Friends Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities available to students at the school. Friends does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial assistance program, athletics, and other school-administered programs.

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