Gow Life Autumn 2021

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Gow Life

Magazine Autumn 2021

Donor Appreciation Report 2020-21

Celebrating the Class of 2021

Headmaster Rogers Looks Ahead

Share our Vision:

MAIN BUILDING

Gow’s Memorable Year in Review

The Gow Life Magazine Autumn 2021 Gow Life Magazine Editorial Team: Laurie Arnold - Development Assistant Gayle Hutton - Director of Development and Designer Sarah Irwin - Communications Consultant and Editor Meghan Mileham - Assistant Director of Admissions

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Contributing Writers: Rick Ohler Mason Winfield Photography and Graphics: Kari Bjorn Gayle Hutton Meghan Mileham Calvin Nemec The Gow Life Magazine is created by The Gow School Development Office and distributed free to our community. We welcome your comments. Please share and recycle this magazine.

To submit Alumni News or update contact information, please email development@gow.org or call 716.687.2075.

THE GOW SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM M. Bradley Rogers, Jr. - Headmaster Douglas Cotter ‘87, P ‘19, ‘23 - Director of Admissions Gayle E. Hutton - Director of Development Robin Marshman - Head of the Upper School Marty O’Connor - Director of Buildings and Grounds Luke Salerno - Head of the Middle School Katie Tierney - Director of Business Operations, CFO

The Gow School Mission Statement A leader and innovator in dyslexia education with a commitment to the values of kindness, respect, honesty and hard work, since 1926 The Gow School has been helping students with language-based learning differences develop the skills and confidence to succeed in higher education and beyond as creative, compassionate adults and engaged citizens.

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Celebrating Gow’s Class of 2021

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View from the Top: Headmaster’s Message

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Share our Vision: Gow’s Main Building Campaign

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The Wolbach Legacy Society

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Creating a Legacy at Gow: FRED BERNARD ‘60

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Why We Give: BRAD MAZON and TOM COATES

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Gow’s Costa Rica Travel Adventure

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SKIP WILDAY: Chairman, Gow Board of Trustees

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Campus News

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With Gratitude Donor Appreciation Report 2020-21 20 Gifts in Honor and Memory 22 Alumni Giving by Class

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Alumni Spotlight: JENNA ROSSER ‘18

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Alumni News

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Meet New Faculty

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Remembering Special Friends

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Ways to Help Gow

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VIEW FROM THE TOP

Headmaster M. Bradley Rogers, Jr.

Dear Friends, And what a year it has been! This is the ideal opportunity to say thank you. We are grateful for a Gow community that believes in our mission and gives generously; students and families who embrace Gow’s on-campus, in-person learning environment; faculty and staff who creatively inspire and mentor; Development and Admissions Offices that are connecting in new ways; and Gow Trustees who lead with a steady hand and bold vision for our future. How fortunate we are.

With our students back on campus for the 2021-22 academic year, I am inspired to tell you about some professional and personal news. As I recently shared with the Chair of our Board of Trustees, Skip Wilday, I plan to retire as Gow’s sixth Headmaster at the close of the 202223 academic year. For nearly two decades, this opportunity has truly been a professional and Mr. Rogers with Ian Paradis ‘21 personal calling. I am deeply grateful and humbled to teach, lead, and coach Govians. I love this school and all it strives to do for our students and families.

During the next 21 months, the Board, under the leadership of Trustee Mary Ann Coulson, will engage a national firm in a search for a new Head of The Gow School. For me, I plan to finish strong. We have much to accomplish. We are entering the self-study portion of our 10-year accreditation cycle with the New York State Association of Independent Schools, and I am excited about Gow’s ambitious $8 million, 24-month Capital Campaign to build a new Main Building. Originally a barn when Gow was established in 1926, Main has been our utility facility. It has served us well for nearly 100 years, but we know it is time to replace this building. This space, expected to be completed in 2025, will feature 10 larger and more flexible Reconstructive Language classrooms, an elevator to ensure accessibility for all students, a new health clinic, a Little Seniors entrepreneurial class store with an outdoor patio overlooking Cazenovia Creek, a dedicated Speech and Language classroom, and more.

Thanks to the generosity of those donors who are listed in this magazine’s Annual Report, and the fiscal discipline of the School and Trustees, Gow has no debt and a significant $26 million endowment. This enables Gow to hire and retain exceptional faculty, provide scholarships to 43 percent of families, maintain our campus, and purchase academic and athletic equipment. We are so thankful to our families, alumni, and friends for their financial support and belief in the life-changing mission of Gow. Please keep in touch with us. Email the Development Office (development@gow.org) if you have new contact information or updates to share in the next Gow Life magazine. Visit our website to learn more about our programming and campus activities. Photos are updated several times a week. With so many development outreach activities, including class calls, Career Conversations, college programming, and our Parent Power Talk lecture series, there is no better place to be energized by all that is happening at Gow. We hope you enjoy reading this edition of Gow Life and are inspired to become more involved in the School. If you are not yet a donor, please consider giving to Gow and including the School in your estate plan. We are so thankful for your belief in our life-changing mission.

With sincerest thanks,

M. Bradley Rogers, Jr. Headmaster

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Our Bold Vision:

THE GOW MAIN BUILDING

A MESSAGE FROM HEADMASTER M. BRADLEY ROGERS, JR. As Gow’s sixth headmaster, it is my responsibility to prepare our school for the next century. To ensure that Gow remains a leader in education for students with learning differences, I am inspired to share more about our transformational Main Building project. As we launch this $8 million, 24-month Capital Campaign, please consider a gift to support this initiative. Your generosity and every gift will truly make a difference!

What an honor to share our vision for a new Main Building! This will be twice the size of the current building, but have a similar look and feel.

Located on the same site, our new Main Building will remain the home of Gow’s signature Reconstructive Language Program. This center of learning will have 10 larger and more flexible classrooms, a health and counseling suite with triage and infirmary spaces to offer more services and privacy for boys and girls, modernized administrative offices, an elevator, a Little Seniors store run by students in our entrepreneurship program, a picturesque patio and seating area overlooking Cazenovia Creek, a dedicated Speech and Language classroom, and so much more.

Gow students succeed because of a vibrant academic curriculum and small classes taught by highly trained and compassionate faculty. Current classrooms are too small and restrictive to accommodate the multisensory learning that works best for students with learning challenges. Our new Main Building will better support the academic, social, and health and wellness needs of Gow students and faculty.

Originally a barn situated behind the Gow family house, our founder, Peter Gow, Jr., moved Main to its current location when he started the school in 1926. In addition to classrooms, Main has served as a dorm, cafeteria, locker and shower room, study hall, administrative offices, infirmary, lobby study area by the stone fireplace, and home to both the Govian bookstore and Little Seniors. The new Main Building will retain some key historic features and house an archival collection of photos and memorabilia documenting our rich history.

As you read more, please consider a one-time gift, a bequest, or a 3-5 year pledge to help build and endow a new Main Building. Gayle Hutton, Gow’s Director of Development, would love to work with you to help structure a gift that benefits you, your family, and The Gow School. You can reach Gayle at ghutton@gow.org or 716.687.2074. Thank you!

The Evolution of The Gow School Campus

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CAPITAL CAMPAIGN I WANT TO DONATE SO PLEASE TELL ME MORE!

Your generosity will help shape the next hundred years of Gow. Please consider a one-time donation, a multi-year pledge, or a Planned Gift which can be counted toward Gow’s $8 million Capital Campaign goal. Make a gift or pledge, a Planned Gift, a donation from retirement funds, or a combination of all three. Consider making a gift in honor or memory of someone special or join friends to name a classroom together. Gifts of any size will be recognized in publications, and donors giving more than $500 will be included on a donor plaque in the new Main Building.

WAYS TO GIVE

Make a Gift or 3-5 Year Pledge

To donate, find out about the most advantageous way to make your gift, or complete a pledge form, please visit gow.org/support-gow/make-a-gift or call Gow’s Development Office at 716.687.2075.

Donate Appreciated Stock

When you donate appreciated stock, you will avoid paying capital gains tax and receive the full value of the stock for your charitable gift.

Make an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) Gift

If you are age 72 or above and take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), please consider donating it to Gow and receive tax benefits.

Include Gow in Your Will

If you have included Gow in your estate plan, please tell us so we can recognize you as a member of The Wolbach Legacy Society. If you are older than 50 and make a bequest, we can count a portion of your intended estate gift toward this Capital Campaign.

A NAMING OPPORTUNITY just for you!

The following Main Building Naming Opportunities are available to donors making a one-time gift or a multi-year pledge.

NAMING OPPORTUNITY AMOUNT TOTAL

Main Building $1,000,000 1 Main Building Commons $750,000 1 Chapel Renovation $500,000 1 Little Seniors Student Store $350,000 1 Conference Room $250,000 1 Gow Bookstore $250,000 1 Health Office Suite $250,000 1 Counseling Office $100,000 1 Student Classrooms $100,000 10 Nurse’s Office $100,000 1 Infirmary Rooms $75,000 4 Speech Language Class $75,000 1

Thank you for your interest in this transformational Gow project. We hope you will join us in making a gift or pledge toward this ambitious $8 million goal. We are grateful for your belief in Gow!

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THE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE - Engaging our Gow Community Dear Friends, This has been a year of discovery. While challenging, COVID has also offered opportunities to communicate in new ways. With dozens of Zoom class calls, Parent Power Talks, our Inside Look at College series, virtual open houses with our Admissions team, and many hours of inspiring phone conversations with alumni around the world, we are more connected than ever.

With time to reflect on the past year, we realize the importance of friends old and new. Our class calls rekindled friendships and a renewed appreciation for long-ago Gow experiences. There is nothing better than shared stories that have grown more meaningful with time. We are so grateful for our alumni and families and their passion for this life-changing school.

We couldn’t do our work without you. This edition of Gow Life includes our Donor Appreciation Report that recognizes those who have given generously to support our Annual Fund and other giving initiatives. We are most grateful for these gifts and your belief in our programming. Your generosity enables Gow to provide scholarships, innovative programming, and a safe and nurturing campus for Govians to call home. Thanks to prudent fiscal management and an engaged and thoughtful Board of Trustees, Gow has a $26 million endowment and remains debt-free.

As always, I welcome your questions and comments at ghutton@gow.org or 716.687.2074.

Many thanks for all you do for Gow!

Gayle E. Hutton Director of Development

MEMBERSHIP IN THE WOLBACH LEGACY SOCIETY: WHY IT MATTERS Donors sometimes say: “Gow is included in my will. Do I have to share the details?” That’s a great question! A will is confidential, and while you are under no obligation to tell us more, for several reasons, we hope you will.

REASON #1: We can start saying “Thank you!” for a gift we won’t receive for many years. When you share information about your bequest intention, we can welcome you to The Wolbach Legacy Society.

REASON #2: We can make sure that we understand your intentions and will properly allocate your gift.

REASON #3: We can better plan for the future. Knowing about bequests helps Gow set goals and position the school for success. Whether your Planned Gift is unrestricted (for use where needed most) or restricted to scholarship or programs, knowing about your bequest is invaluable for us in meeting our long-term planning goals.

THANK YOU to those donors who have created a Named Fund or included Gow in their Estate Plan!

THANK YOU to these Wolbach Legacy Society members for creating a Named Fund or including Gow in their will Mr. and Mrs. Frederick F. Bernard ‘60 + Mr. and Mrs. Alan Botto ‘57 + Mr. Abbott F. Brownell, Jr. ‘61 + Mrs. Ann Bullock + Mr. Mark Camenzuli ‘14 + The Lynn Chafin Scholarship Fund # Mrs. John C. Charlton ‘40 * Mr. and Mrs. David and Mary Ann Coulson + The Roger Dawson ‘83 Scholarship Fund # The DeGeer Family Athletic Fund # The Denning Family Recognition Award # Mr. and Mrs. Lowell L. Dexter ‘64 + Ms. Lori Easterbrook + Mr. and Mrs. Scott Evans Family Fund # Mrs. Margaret Finn * Mrs. Karen Ganje * Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Goddard + The Gow Student Enrichment Fund + Geoffrey ‘60 and Jeremy ‘90 Grant Scholarship # Mr. and Mrs. James Grenauer ‘55 Scholarship # The Dubin Gutkind Engineering Scholarship # Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gutkind + Mr. and Mrs. Fred Harvey, Jr. * The Hepburn Family Fund # Mr. and Mrs. William E. Hoke ‘58 + Mr. Eugene Holland *

Mr. and Mrs. Jon H. Holt ‘58 + Mr. and Mrs. Ed and Gayle Hutton + The David L. Hyman ‘51 Scholarship Fund # The Ibbotson Family Fund # The Ittmann Family Fund # The Daniel Kelley Scholarship Fund # Miss Suzanne Langworthy * Mr. Jay Mandarino ‘79 and Lorena Urrutia + The Robert Manice ‘71 Sculpture Fund # The McCallum Family Bursary # The McIlvain Family Fund # Mr. and Mrs. Henry H. Minis ‘66 + Welles V. Moot, Jr. ‘39 Scholarship Fund The Murch Family Scholarship Fund # Mrs. David Owen ‘37 * The William Parsons Endowed Chair for the Visual and Performing Arts # Ms. Marianne Pfeil-Schneider # Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pinkerton III ‘70 + Mr. Lowell G. Powers, Jr. ‘59 Fund # The Rathlyn Canadian Scholarship Award # The William Raynard Class of 2011 Fund # Mr. George M. Reid ‘43 * Mr. J. Trumbull Rogers ‘57 * The Rogers-Ivie Family Fund # The Simms Family Robotics Scholarship #

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The Paul A. Stephenson ‘92 Scholarship # The Jeffrey Sweet Mathematics Award # Mr. and Mrs. David Thomas # Mr. and Mrs. David Underdown ‘61 Faculty Enrichment Fund # The Uliana Family Crimson Jacket Fund # Mrs. Katherine Vail * The B. Kent Vaughn ‘07 Headwaiter Fund # The Jordan Walker ‘08 Family Reconstructive Language Endowment # The Walton Family Foundation Scholarship # Mr. and Mrs. Robert Warner, Jr. ‘64 + The Byron Weston Scholarship Fund # Mr. Donald M. Weston, Jr. ‘42 * The Henry C. Wehmeier ‘83 Faculty Enrichment Fund # The Todd A. Wesselmann ‘89 Memorial Scholarship Fund # Mr. and Mrs. Ward Wilday + Mr. Chris Wilk and Ms. Christine Standish # Mr. and Mrs. George S. Wislocki ‘54 + Mr. John G. Wolbach ‘37 * Key:

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Making a Planned Gift today to shape Gow’s future In his own words: FRED BERNARD ‘60 In the words of Fred Bernard ‘60, everybody has his or her own story of The Gow School.

For Fred, his story began after sophomore year at his high school in Cincinnati. He was struggling academically and, after a learning assessment, he was diagnosed with a “reading problem.” The Gow School was recommended and, within days, Fred’s bags were packed for South Wales. At Gow, he met Headmaster Norm Howard, who soon became his mentor.

Fred and Ann Bernard “Mr. Howard tested me for a day and told me that I was a perfect candidate for The Gow School, which was a relief to my father and me,” said Fred. “My story of Gow is that I went into the 11th grade reading at between a 6th and 7th grade level. When I graduated two years later, I was reading at a 12th grade level. It was an amazing turnaround,” he added.

After Gow, Fred attended the University of Colorado. He left after two years and joined the Army, where he worked in Army intelligence. After three years in the service, he returned to school and graduated from Colorado College with honors.

Fred married his wife, Ann, and began his career at Proctor and Gamble. Within a few years, he bought a mom-andpop hardware distributorship and grew it from seven employees to 28. After selling the company, he embarked on a successful 25-year real estate career in Denver and Vail, retiring last year. Ann and Fred have a son, who is a Pediatric Neurologist at Children’s Hospital in Denver, and twin 17-year-old grandchildren. Fred enjoys road biking in the mountains, skiing, and golf.

Throughout the years, Fred has generously supported Gow, but said he wanted to do something more substantial. He worked with Gayle Hutton, Gow’s Director of Development, to establish a Planned Gift. “I hope that my Planned Gift will allow Gow to do something important because, long story short, it enabled me to move forward and to have a good life and successful career. I consider myself a very lucky guy,” said Fred.

To learn more about including Gow in your estate plan, please visit gow.org/support-gow/planned-giving or contact Gow’s Development Office at 716.687.2075. Thank you!

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Buy Something Fun for Gow’s WISHLIST! In their own words: Why We Give to Gow Dr. Brad Mazon and Mr. Tom Coates, Parents of Viktor ‘15 “Our son, Viktor, attended Gow and graduated in 2015. As a family, Gow was a tremendous experience, and we have always wanted to remain involved and to give back. When we received the last Gow Life magazine with the Wishlist and details about giving, it was a no-brainer. The theater program needed a light board, and that appealed to us.

Making a donation comes from the heart. When one is able to give back, it’s important to connect the heart and the pocketbook. We are honored to help Gow and the students who will benefit from our Wishlist gift.”

The Gow Wishlist gives donors like you the opportunity to donate for a specific department, classroom, or athletic team. Consisting of items requested by students, faculty, and staff, your purchase will enhance academic and school life opportunities.

If you wish to make a donation to purchase specific items, can help buy one at a reduced price, or would like to donate to the general Wishlist Fund so we can purchase a more expensive item, please contact the Development Office at 716.687.2075 or email development@gow.org.

ACADEMICS

# NEEDED DESCRIPTION PRICE (1) Rebel camera with lens, tripod, and flash (Applied Technology) $700 (1) Map of Europe with brackets and rollers (History Department) $250 (10) Ti-84 Plus Plus CE EZ-Spot Graphing Calculators (Math Department) $1,400 pack (2) Math class games (BreakoutEDU Kits) $150 (6) Classroom Active Chairs for students who fidget (Middle School) $120 each (7) Kindle high-resolution display E-Reader (Reconstructive Language) $120 each (1) Class set of books (Reconstructive Language) $200 (1) PASCO “Shoot the Target” demonstration $400 (1) MarkForged 3D Printer to make carbon fiber infused parts (Technology) $17,000 (1) Atlas NBK8 Chuck - a CNC Machine part that holds round stock (Technology) $2,000 (1) Vex IQ Superkit - 800 robotics components, motors, and sensors (Technology) $400

ATHLETICS

(3) Tennis Courts $75,000 each (1) Four Person Crew Boat $25,000 (1) Computer and Monitor for Trackman Golf Analyzer $7,000 (1) Smith Machine for weight room $3,000 (1) Board of Champions Plaque for Wrestling Team $500 (1) Pop Up Tent for the Scoring Table $250 (10) 45-pound Weight Plates $50 each (6) 45-pound Bumper Weight Plates $100 each (4) Weight Plate Tree Storage Rack $75 each (2) 6-foot Olympic Barbells $230 each (2) Online Peloton Subscription $1,075 each

HEALTH OFFICE

(1) Automated External Defibrillator (AED) $1450

MUSIC DEPARTMENT

(1) Multi-touch Music Production Console $1,000

THE GOW SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAM (GSSP)

(4) Four pack of Walkie-talkies $200 each (5) Eight person Tents $160 each (4) Viper Robotics Kits $250 each

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GOW ADVENTURES IN COSTA RICA! This past spring, Gow was presented with an intriguing opportunity. To take full advantage of Gow’s two-week Spring Break, accommodate those who were unable to travel home because of COVID restrictions, and provide a memorable adventure for interested students, we planned a trip to Costa Rica. To maintain COVID protocols, the dozen students and two faculty chaperones traveled together, participated in testing before flights, and adhered to local health department guidelines.

Over the years, Gow has partnered with Travel for Teens, a tour company committed to inspiring youth and providing transformative travel experiences. As they had run a previous trip to Costa Rica in January for another school, we asked them to plan a safe, fun, and educational trip for our Gow students. We were thrilled with the result!

Raina G. ‘23 said, “After months of being at Gow, it was a great opportunity to get off campus and see a part of the world I had never visited before.” She added, “The trip highlights were propelling down a waterfall, zip lining through the rain forest canopy, getting to know the local guides that traveled with us, and eating the freshest fruit I have ever had.”

Matt Fisher, Associate Director of Admissions, and Gayle Hutton, Director of Development, served as faculty chaperones. Gayle commented, “This trip provided the chance for us to taste new foods, appreciate unique cultures, and challenge ourselves to try new things like zip lining, tubing, surfing, snorkeling, horseback riding, repelling, and so much more. I am proud of the students for immersing themselves in the people and beauty of Costa Rica, and for appreciating every moment of this amazing trip.”

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Meet Gow’s New Board of Trustees Chair SKIP WILDAY Gow: How did you discover Gow? SW: For many years, I worked with current Trustee, Mary Ann Coulson, whose son, Adam Kendrick, graduated in 2004. When my daughter, Courtney, was diagnosed with dyslexia and was starting to struggle in school, Mary Ann immediately pointed us toward Gow. Thank goodness! My wife, Greta, and I have three children who have distinct learning styles and all three are now Gow graduates. Gow gives students the confidence to work through their learning differences and the courage to find success in the world after Gow. Gow: What would you like to share about your children?

SW: An investment in education is one of the most important investments a family can make. Our daughter, Courtney, attended Gow for grades 10 through 12, and was the first female boarding student. I am proud she was a pioneer in our coeducational initiative. She was at the all too familiar “point of pain” that many families face, and at Gow, she learned how to find her voice and the remediation she needed. Trek is a Gow “lifer,” attending from grades 7 through 12. He benefited greatly from the small class sizes, and teachers who tailored the curriculum to him. Oksana attended Gow for three years and graduated this spring. She has dyslexia, coupled with comprehension challenges, and fully utilized Gow’s technology. For my three children, I recognized that the public school options could not meet their needs. Gow gave them the skills and confidence they needed to succeed.

Gow: With two seniors who graduated in May, could you reflect on their last school year?

SW: Gow had the vision and courage to perservere during COVID, and to overcome challenges. I am proud of the normalcy the school was able to offer the students, especially the seniors. We are so grateful that Gow had the students on campus for in-person learning.

From a parent and family perspective, what does Gow’s current theme of “Success and Belonging” look like to you?

SW: Gow is a place filled with peers who help students become educational advocates and support their mental health. At Gow, students learn tools that prepare them for life.

Gow: The Main Building is Gow’s next big project. Why is this important for the present and future of the School?

SW: The Main Building is the central focus of the school and home of the signature Reconstructive Language program. The current building has served the School well for nearly a century, but it is time to build a new structure that fully meets the needs of our community. This new Main Building will feature 10 classrooms, a modern infirmary for boys and girls, an elevator to make the building accessible for all, and a larger student-run store, Little Seniors. I believe this project is vital to meet the needs of our Gow community for the next hundred years.

Gow: As a Trustee and parent, what does Gow mean to you?

SW: As a Board member, I have gained great respect for the School and the way it is run. I have learned so much from my colleagues on the Board who are passionate about Gow. As a parent, I see how it has completely changed the trajectory of our family and my children’s lives.

THE GOW SCHOOL WELCOMES NEW TRUSTEES

PATRICK BRIGHAM

ADAM KENDRICK ‘04

COLIN KRAFFT ‘09

Home: Toronto, Ontario Home: Home: St. Louis, MO Work: Chairman and Clarence Center, NY Work: Senior Designer Chief Executive Officer Work: VP Strategic Kroger Company of Brigham Holdings Branding and Corporate Family: Wife Kristin, Inc.; founder of Sustainability for daughter Sloane Sunquest Vacations Perry’s Ice Cream Why Gow? The Gow Family: Two children Family: Husband Bob, School gave me the Why Gow? As a four children including tools I needed to dyslexic who never Lindsay ‘20 survive and thrive in a dreamed of a place Why Gow? I believe world that is not built like Gow, I want every in Gow’s mission and for dyslexics. dyslexic child to know want their good work about this amazing to continue for many school. more generations.

Home: Farmington, CT Work: Vice President and Wealth Advisor, Align Wealth Group Family: Wife Haley Why Gow? Gow gave me the skills and confidence to understand and overcome my challenges. Thank goodness for Gow!

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GAYLE DENNING

PAIGE PAYNE

ANDREW THOMPSON ‘85

Home: Charleston, WV Home: Scarsdale, NY Work: Architect and Work: Principal, Principal of A2 in NYC Montessori School Family: Husband Lewis, Family: Daughter Jada children: Cameron and Why Gow? Before my six years at Gow, I Davis ‘21 Why Gow? During his couldn’t have imagined four years at Gow, the how attending the School would school gave my son, Davis ‘21, the tools to change my life. I succeed. I want to help now understand and more students discover appreciate that Gow saved me. I am forever Gow. grateful.”

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Meet the members of

THE GOW SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES!

Tammy Baker

Patrick Brigham

John Bullock II ‘80

Al Chircop

Mary Ann Coulson

Gayle Denning

Steve Ibbotson ‘80

Robert Ittmann ‘62

Carson Jones ‘92

Adam Kendrick ‘04

Ted Knight ‘70

Karen Kopp

Colin Krafft ‘09

Chris Massey ‘01

Creighton Murch ‘64

Paige Payne

Daniel Reininga

Larry Ross

Daphne Uliana

Robert Vail ‘68

Robert Warner, Jr. ‘64

Skip Wilday

Christine Standish Andrew Thompson ‘85

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Ward “Skip” Wilday P ‘17, ‘21, ‘21 Chairman of the Board Cuba, NY Steven Ibbotson ‘80 Vice Chair of the Board Vice Chair, Finance Committee Canmore, Alberta, CANADA Daniel Reininga Treasurer Chair, Finance Committee Dunkirk, NY Christine Standish P ‘11 Secretary Co-Chair, Capital Campaign Steering Committee Buffalo, NY

Mary Ann Coulson P ‘04 Vice Chair, Investment Committee Niagara Falls, NY

Larry Ross Chair, Compensation Committee Williamsville, NY

Gayle Denning P ‘20 Vice Chair, Development Committee Clarence Center, NY

Andrew Thompson ‘85 New York, NY

Robert Ittmann ‘62 Gulf Stream, FL K. Carson Jones ‘92 Dallas, TX Adam Kendrick ‘04 St. Louis, MO Ted Knight ‘70 Vice Chair, Campus Planning Committee Lewisburg, WV

Al Chircop P ‘06 Member-at-Large Northfield, IL

Karen Kopp P ‘22 Vice Chair, Student Life Committee Ft. Myers, FL

Robert Vail ‘68 Member-at-Large Chair, Committee on Trustees Moreland Hills, OH

Colin Krafft ‘09 Farmington, CT

John R. Bullock II ‘80 Immediate Past Chair Vice Chair, Committee on Trustees Ryland Heights, KY MEMBERS: Tammy Baker Chair, Technology Committee San Francisco, CA Patrick Brigham Toronto, Ontario, CANADA

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Christopher Massey ‘01 Vice Chair, Technology Committee Windham, NH Creighton Murch ‘64, P ‘23, ‘23 Chair, Investment Committee Co-Chair, Capital Campaign Steering Committee Kirtland, OH Paige Payne P ‘21 Chair, Development Committee Charleston, WV

Daphne Uliana P ‘14, ‘16 Chair, Student Life Committee Vice Chair, Compensation Committee Bethlehem, PA Robert Warner, Jr. ‘64 Chair, Campus Planning Committee Edwards, CO EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS: M. Bradley Rogers, Jr. Headmaster Donald “Chip” Wilkinson ‘87 Alumni Association President Deerfield Beach, FL EMERITUS TRUSTEES: Andrew W. Evans ‘62 Kentfield, CA Joseph C. Giallanza Elma, NY Dean H. Jewett ‘61 East Aurora, NY K. Peter Knudsen ‘59 Palm Beach, FL J. Gibson McIlvain III ‘66 Lincoln University, PA John A. Pulvermann, Jr. ‘64 San Francisco, CA

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A Year to Remember When New York State closed schools in March last year, Gow transitioned to virtual learning in just two days. Using technology to Tyler ‘24 in study hall unite students in 11 different time zones, Gow came together to meet this historic challenge and expanded the student experience.

Technology Brings Learning Home Each student is issued a laptop, complete with programming designed to assist those with learning differences.

All classrooms are equipped with Dell 75” 4K interactive monitors, mini webcams, and microphones to provide enhanced teaching and learning experiences for faculty and students.

In March, students took their laptops home and seamlessly continued learning together. Using Microsoft Teams, students followed their daily schedule remotely, Mr. Rogers hosted

all-school daily assembly, and advisors conferenced weekly with students and their families.

Gow students are ever resilient. During daily assembly, students joined meetings early to catch up with friends, Student Council coordinated Color War activities, including biking, walking and plank challenges, and students organized a Gaming Club so they could play remotely. We are proud of our Govians for turning challenges into unique opportunities.

ROBOTICS COMPETITION INSPIRES GOW CREATIVITY AND TEAMWORK For the first time, the Gow Robotics Team competed in the Southwestern Pennsylvania BotsIQ program in April.

The team, made up of 12 seniors and led by faculty advisors Joe Gullo, Physics and Robotics faculty, and Jeff Poblocki, Director of Technology and Robotics faculty, took second place on their competition day and earned top ten honors overall.

“Competing in BotsIQ was a great experience and we are thrilled to be part of this dynamic competition. We are already signed up for next year!

This competition brings together robotics, teamwork, and mentorship in a challenging and fun way,” said Joe Gullo.

Organized by the Pittsburgh Chapter of the National Tooling and Machining Foundation, BotsIQ strives to introduce high school students to manufacturing.

More than 10,000 students have participated in this STEM competition where competitors build 15-pound robots that then battle for victory.

Gow has a long and established robotics program. Started in 2001, it was inspired by Trey Roski ‘84, the creator of BattleBots, a nationally syndicated robotics competition program on Discovery. With Gow’s world-class facility and exceptional programming, many Gow graduates have been inspired to pursue careers in robotics,

Michel Conklin, Executive Director of BotsIQ, delivered Gow’s award to Robotics faculty advisor Joe Gullo on campus

manufacturing, and engineering. Thanks to Trey and the BattleBots team for inspiring so many young Govian minds!

Dr. Kirk Rhodes Receives Lowell Lundell Excellence in Teaching Award at Commencement After 19 years at Gow, Kirk Rhodes, Ph.D. has accepted a position as Learning Enhancement and CTE Success Coordinator at Rend Lake College in Ina, IL. Known for his passion for history and motivational modified lacrosse coaching, Kirk was this year’s recipient of the Lowell Lundell Excellence in Teaching Award. This honor, voted on by faculty colleagues, is presented each year to the faculty member who, through dedication, concern, and skill, has demonstrated the highest qualities of a professional teacher.

Kirk joined Gow in 2002 as a history teacher and served as a dorm parent, Culture Committee faculty advisor, and Head Coach of the Modified Lacrosse team. Kirk earned his Ph.D. in Philosophy from Walden University, M.P.A. in Public Administration from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, and B.S. in Political Science and Government at the University of Central Missouri. He is an Army veteran who was stationed for eight years at Ft. Gordon, GA. Dr. Kirk Rhodes with Doug Cotter ‘87, “Gow taught me many lessons that I am taking on to my next chapter,” said Kirk. “The school’s Gow’s Director of Admissions

motto of ‘Bear and Dare’ rings true - to do your best and not to let yourself be intimidated. The families I work with at Rend College are much like our Govian families. They are looking to belong and be recognized. Gow has set me up to be successful and to help more people.”

We wish Kirk all the best in his future endeavors and thank him for serving as a role model and mentor to so many students. As one student commented, “Dr. Rhodes empowered me to succeed when I never thought I would amount to anything because of my learning differences. To the man who inspired me to become the person I am today, it is with deepest, heartfelt gratitude that I say thank you.”

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Summer Fun at Gow

Gow Alumni serve as GSSP Counselors

For five weeks this summer, 107 campers from 21 states and seven countries came to campus for The Gow School Summer Program (GSSP). GSSP offers academic programming for children with learning differences and summer fun for both day and boarding students.

A typical day at GSSP might include a Reconstructive Language class, coding and computing, and study skills in the morning, followed by Zumba, tennis lessons, and mountain biking in the afternoon. Led by Matt Fisher (Director) and Jody Cendrowski (Associate Director), GSSP faculty use Gow’s renowned teaching methods to empower students in the classroom. Traditional camp activities and weekend adventures round Gow Alumni Summer Program Counselors Courtney Wilday ‘17, Jared Wangelin ‘17, Zak out the fun. A highlight of this year’s Summer Program was the weekend trip to Lake Veasy ‘17, Jude Ogilvie ‘19, and Trek Wilday ‘21 George, where students enjoyed the arcade, amusements, and water park. To learn more, visit gow.org/summer-programs.

As Jody commented, “This summer, the faculty and staff really stepped up. They came up with new ideas to keep the students engaged and many classes moved outside to utilize every inch of our campus. It was a delight to have 107 inspired campers learning with new friends. We can’t wait for next summer!”

CYCLISTSORDER YOUR CUSTOM GOW BIKE KIT TODAY!

Gow has designed a bike kit with men’s and women’s short and long jerseys (in racing and relaxed cuts), bib shorts, and a cycling cap. They are custom made to order by Verge and ship in approximately four weeks.

TO ORDER: 1. Visit https://shop.vergesport.com/us-en/account/login 2. Register for an account and log in 3. Enter the team store password: gowschool 4. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and available items are shown in blue 5. Click on your item which will take you to the shopping cart PRICING (plus postage and handling) MEN’S or WOMEN’S RELAXED FIT SHORT-SLEEVE JERSEY - $67.50 MEN’S or WOMEN’S FITTED SHORT-SLEEVE JERSEY - $85.50 MEN´S or WOMEN’S JERSEY FITTED LONG-SLEEVE JERSEY - $99.00 MEN’S CLUB LENGTH BIB SHORTS - $94.50 WOMEN’S CLUB LENGTH BIB SHORTS - $76.50 Page 15

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The Gow School is grateful for the gifts made by the following individuals, corporations, and foundations for their support of the Annual Fund, scholarships, programs, experiential learning opportunities, technology, and other enhancements that benefit Gow’s students and faculty.

This Donor Appreciation Report reflects gifts received and recorded between July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021. Should you notice any errors or omissions, please accept our apologies and notify the Development Office at 716.687.2075 so that we can correct our records.

Gow Giving

FAST FACTS:

Donations made between July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021

TOTAL AMOUNT RAISED: $936,238 TOTAL NUMBER OF GIFTS: 1,780 TOTAL NUMBER OF DONORS: 563 AVERAGE GIFT: $526 GOW SCHOOL ENDOWMENT $26 MILLION Thank you to our many generous donors. Your gifts change lives.

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THE GOW SCHOOL 2020-21 DONOR APPRECIATION REPORT Total Giving (Restricted and Unrestricted Donations) GIFTS OF $50,000+ Anonymous The Education Collaborative of WNY Mr. Christopher Wilk and Ms. Christine Standish GIFTS OF $25,000 -$49,999 Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Tom Heathcott Mrs. Anne L. Hyman Mr. and Mrs. J. Gibson McIlvain III ‘66 The Mary Byrd Wyman Memorial Association GIFTS OF $10,000 - $24,999 Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Steven J. Ibbotson ‘80 Dr. Brad Mazon and Thomas Coates Mr. Creighton B. Murch ‘64 and Ms. Janice Smith Mr. and Mrs. David J. Underdown, Jr. ‘61 GIFTS OF $5,000 - $9,999 Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey J. Bennett Mr. and Mrs. Al R. Chircop Mr. and Mrs. David C. Coulson The Dyslexia Tutoring Program Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Englander Mr. and Mrs. Trevor Foster The Estate of Ms. Karen Ganje Dr. Geoffrey W. Grant ‘60 and Mrs. Sue Grant Dr. and Mrs. Christopher Kopp Little Seniors Student Run Store Mr. Jay Mandarino ‘79 and Ms. Lorena Urrutia Mr. and Mrs. A. Douglas McCallum Mr. and Mrs. Henry H. Minis ‘66 The Murch Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Richard Nice Mr. Lowell G. Powers, Jr. ‘59 Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Reininga Mr. and Mrs. Jay S. Stevens IV ‘90 Mr. John B. Van Meter ‘74 The Van Meter/Barnhart Family Fund, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Warner, Jr. ‘64 Mr. and Mrs. Paul Weinewuth GIFTS OF $2,500 - $4,999 Mr. Christopher Arzoomanian Ms. Lisa Domenico Brooke Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Eakin Mr. Martin Elias Mr. and Mrs. Alan Fisch Mr. Charles Fontana and Ms. Jennifer Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Tim Frawley Mr. and Mrs. Graeme C. Hepburn ‘84 Mr. and Mrs. Warren Hepburn ‘82 Mr. Mark A. Hodder ‘82 and Ms. Xunyu Quin Mr. Robert W. Ittmann ‘62 and Ms. Lila Lohr Mr. and Mrs. Edward D. Knight ‘70 Mr. and Mrs. Chris Kohnen Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Manice ‘71 The Mosey Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Payne Mr. Russell D. Pearlman ‘79

Mr. and Mrs. Alton Schadt Mr. and Mrs. Walton A. Silver ‘67 Mr. Jeffrey D. Spoon ‘65 and Ms. Terri Ginsberg Mr. Andrew C. Thompson ‘85 Mr. and Mrs. Ward Wilday Mr. David R. Woodside ‘64

GIFTS OF $1,000 - $2,499 Bank of America Matching Program Mr. and Mrs. Frederick F. Bernard ‘60 The Blackbaud Giving Fund Mr. and Mrs. Michael M. Boeschenstein Mrs. William F. Brereton Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Brusco Mr. Stephen M. Bryan ‘65 Mr. and Mrs. Gouverneur S. Cadwalader Dr. Patricia Ceperley Mr. Po-Chun Chen and Ms. Yuyi Yang Mr. and Mrs. Douglas B. Cotter ‘87 Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Craig Mr. and Mrs. Robert Denning Mr. Mark Diarbakerly and Mrs. Regina Pusantian Mr. and Mrs. John Elliot Mr. and Mrs. John D. Ellsworth Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Evans ‘62 Mr. and Mrs. Mark Farber Mrs. Lori S. Ferrell Mrs. Lois Fisch Mr. Porter Follett ‘13 Mrs. Rose Marie Fontana Mr. James L. Foorman Dr. Michele Frech The Friends of The Gow School Mr. and Mrs. Matthew B. Gatrell Mr. and Mrs. Berk Gurdogan Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gutkind Mr. Eric C. Halls ‘82 Ms. Rosalie Halls ‘16 Mr. and Mrs. Fred Harvey, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Jon H. Holt ‘58 Mr. and Mrs. Philip Hood Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hunt Mr. and Mrs. Edward and Gayle Hutton Mr. and Mrs. Dean H. Jewett ‘61 Mr. Peter Johnsen and Ms. Janet Firth Mr. and Mrs. Timothy R. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin J. Jordan ‘88 Mr. Peter Kellner and Ms. Tamara C. Baker Mrs. Stephanie Koven Mr. and Mrs. Colin Krafft ‘09

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Mr. and Mrs. Edward Krause, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Kuntz Mr. and Mrs. Adam Kutner ‘99 Dr. and Mrs. William A. Kutner, Jr. Mrs. Alice Lainhart Mr. William D. Lashbrook ‘10 Dr. Laurie Loevner and Alex Berger ‘20 Ms. Kim Lusk Mr. and Mrs. Roy Manno Mr. and Mrs. Christopher R. Massey ‘01 Mr. and Mrs. Todd McKee Mrs. and Mr. Gregg Mercede Morgan Stanley Foundation Network For Good Dr. Scott Nord and Dr. Phyllis Parcella Mr. and Mrs. Michael Openshaw Mr. Arthur Partridge Mr. and Mrs. Michael Patton Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Payne Mrs. Tina Peter Mr. John B. Pomeroy ‘71 Mr. and Mrs. John A. Pulvermann, Jr. ‘64 Mr. and Mrs. Giles G. Puno Mrs. Jane A. Pursell Mr. and Mrs. John B. Remar ‘86 Dr. Sheryl Russell and Ms. Julie Patino Mr. Robert E. Scanlon and Ms. Carol A. Neville Mr. and Mrs. Lowell E. Shaw Mr. and Mrs. William Shea Dr. and Dr. Emmanuel Simantirakis Ms. Gretchen Smith Mr. Eiffel Tedja and Ms. Imelda Dharma Mr. and Mrs. Todd Smith ‘86 Mr. and Mrs. James S. Spitzley ‘63 Mr. Adam Steinberg ‘86 and Mrs. Tracy Beckett Mr. and Mrs. Mark Stoutenberg Mr. and Mrs. Trip Straub and Jack ‘21 Mr. and Mrs. William Strong Mr. Darren Trim and Ms. Kelly Parker Trim Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Uliana Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Vail ‘68 The Vanguard Charitable Trust TOTAL GIFTS OF $500 - $999 Ms. Fara Abramson Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Adams Mr. and Mrs. Samuel B. Adams ‘66 Mr. and Mrs. Laren Addabbo Amazon Smile Mr. and Mrs. William Andrews Mr. and Mrs. John T. Barton ‘75 Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bennett Mr. Peter W. Booth ‘61 Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel R. Bowditch ‘50 Mrs. Elizabeth Brooke Mr. and Mrs. William J. Buckley Mr. and Mrs. John R. Bullock II ‘80 Mr. and Mrs. H. Glen Clarke and Will ‘14 Mr. James A. Corwin ‘57 and Mrs. Ann Baumgartner Mr. and Mrs. L. Clifford Craig Mr. and Mrs. Lowell L. Dexter ‘64 Mr. Timothy S. Doherty ‘85 and Ms. Leslie Eckel Mr. and Mrs. William Dotterer Mr. and Mrs. Paul Drechsler Mr. and Mrs. Pierce Flanigan Mrs. Joan L. Fontana Mr. Chris D. Fontana ‘88 Dr. Karen M. Foti Mr. and Mrs. Alan S. Freemond, Jr. ‘82 Mr. and Mrs. Felix Fudge Mr. Timothy P. Garrison Mr. and Mrs. Mark Gelman Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Giallanza Page 17

Donor Appreciation Report Dr. and Mrs. David W. Gow, Jr. Mr. Peter Gow Mr. and Mrs. James M. Grenauer ‘55 Mr. Robert E. Guyton ‘93 Ms. Amelie Halls Mr. and Mrs. Chris Halls Mr. and Mrs. Masaaki Hara Mr. and Mrs. James S. Harper ‘76 Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Hirsch ‘85 The Estate of Eugene Holland Dr. and Mrs. J. Dale Howe Mrs. Susan Jahnke Mr. Peter Johnsen and Ms. Janet Firth Dr. and Dr. Marc Klementowski Dr. William Klykylo and Dr. Dorothyann Feldis Mr. John C. Kopec ‘90 Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Ladurini Lands’ End Inc. The Lilly Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Ryan Loftin Mr. Weston A. Lorenz ‘90 Mr. and Mrs. David M. MacEllven ‘74 Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. Mahler Mrs. Billie Maier Mr. and Mrs. Campbell C. McLaughlin Dr. Max Miranda and Ms. Laurie Laqualia Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Mohney Ms. Gerry Moss and Erik Madsen Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Nelson Mr. and Dr. Paul Nolan Mr. and Mr. Richard Olson Mr. Kuvaal Patel ‘15 Ms. Margaret L. Payne Mrs. Mary Picken Mr. Tony Plescia and Ms. Maria Rivera Mr. and Mrs. Jack Regan Mr. and Mrs. John Reuter Mr. Ryan Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Rosenthal ‘79 Dr. Beverly Roy Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sabol, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. John Sauk Mr. and Mrs. Henry H. Stebbins ‘60 Mr. and Mrs. George Stockfish Mr. David B. Theobald, Sr. The United Way of Buffalo & Erie County Mr. Kevin E. Watts ‘80 Mr. and Mrs. Lee A. Wesselmann

TOTAL GIFTS OF $250 -$499 Mr. Thomas Alcamo Mr. and Mrs. George W. Arnett, III Dr. Michael Bates and Ms. Lorrie Bowen Ms. Ursula M. Blaskiewicz Mr. and Mrs. Mark Brereton ‘91 Mr. Abbott F. Brownell, Jr. ‘61 Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. Bryant ‘66 Mrs. Ann Bullock Mrs. and Mr. Robert Cain

July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021 Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Capone Rev. and Mrs. John W. Cole II ‘84 Mr. Jonathan W. Cowles ‘87 and Dr. Josefa Apigo-Cowles The Cuddy Law Firm Dr. and Mrs. Justin D’Arienzo Daytime Book Club Mr. Liam A. Devine ‘84 Ms. Jacqueline DeVore Mr. and Mrs. Kevin M. Doyle Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Fisher Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Gommel Mr. Frank Haner ‘87 Mr. and Mrs. James S. Hanley Mr. and Mrs. Carl H. Hirsch Mr. and Mrs. Tom Irwin Mr. and Mrs. Stephen B. Jahnke Mr. Brian Jimenez Mr. and Mrs. Philip A. Junger Mr. and Mrs. Jim Kaufmann Mr. and Mrs. James C. Kearns Mr. Ali Keskin Mr. and Mrs. Aaron M. Krause ‘00 Mr. and Mrs. Charles V. Krogness ‘46 Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas S. Kurten ‘56 Mr. and Mrs. Todd Letourneau Mr. Sebastian A. Licairac ‘21 Mr. and Mrs. Stephen B. Luby ‘00 May Avenue, Inc Ms. Martha Moore Dr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Murphy New York Life Ms. Mary M. Norman Mr. James Perry Mr. and Mrs. Francis Giles Puno Mr. Jacob Pylman Ms. Halila Reisdorf Dr. Mari Jo Renick Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rhine Mr. and Mrs. M. Bradley Rogers, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence M. Ross Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sauk Mr. Edward Sauls and Dr. Shanaysha Sauls Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Schimberg Mr. and Mrs. Peter Scocchi Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Seifert ‘65 Mr. and Mrs. Randy Shifflett Mr. and Mrs. Michael Smolinski Mr. and Mrs. Kody Sprague Mr. and Mrs. Brude D. Stoever ‘86 Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Towne Mr. Samuel H. Uliana ‘16 Dr. Kathleen M. Wahler Mr. and Mrs. William Wangelin Mrs. Anne D. Whitelaw Mr. and Mrs. Paul Whitin Dr. and Dr. Michael M. Wright ‘91 TOTAL GIFTS OF $100 - $249 Mr. Nathan Alexander Mr. and Mrs. T. William Alexander Mr. Bill Allen Mr. John Aragona Mr. Jared Bailey Mr. and Mrs. Garrett Bamann Mrs. Zandy Barrett Ms. Pat Bastian Ms. Laine Berardino Mr. Pablo Rodriguez Bertorello and Ms. Liz Stangle Ms. Karen Bissonnette

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Mr. Lexington T. Bittle ‘06 Mr. and Mrs. E. Daniel Bittle, Jr. Ms. Alyssa Blaker Mr. Mark Blaker Mrs. Donna O. Border Mr. and Mrs. Alan Botto ‘57 Mrs. Kathryn T. Bradley Mr. and Mrs. William J. Bredenberg ‘66 Mr. and Mrs. Lansing G. Brisbin, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Brisbin ‘81 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brown Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Brunner Ms. Jacqueline Campbell Mr. Ronald M. Capone ‘14 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cendrowski Mr. Drew R. Ceperley ‘89 and Ms. Amy Morris Dr. Richard Charles and Dr. Lisa Daye Mrs. Margaret Clifford Ms. Anne Collins Mr. Arthur Cordero Mr. Kevin A. Cotter ‘85 and Ms. Susan Hanifin Mr. Ken Covganka and Ms. Nicole Mayer Mr. and Mrs. William Dachille Mr. Ian Danic Mr. and Mrs. Dana Darling Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Davis Mrs. Judy Deal Mr. Uri Doolittle Mrs. Cary T. Doyle Mr. and Dr. Vince Dufrane Ms. Kathy Faltyn Mr. Michael B. Fannon ‘01 Mr. and Mrs. John Fisher Ms. Rannea Foster Dr. and Mrs. Alan S. Freemond Ms. Sandra Gaetano Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ganje Mr. and Mrs. James Garvey Mr. and Ms. David Gazzard Mr. Howard J. Glassman Mr. and Mrs. John Grantier Ms. Melissa Greeson Mr. and Mrs. Roderick L. Griffis ‘45 Mr. and Ms. Joe Gullo Mr. and Mrs. Russell Gullo Mr. and Mrs. William Hajko Mr. Joseph C. Hallowell ‘66 Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Harris ‘49 Mr. and Mrs. Arthur V. Hartwell ‘48 Mr. Rick Hausauer and Ms. Heidi Baust Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Haydock III ‘80 Ms. Kelly Hedman Mrs. Helen J. Heller Mr. Drew Hendley ‘91 Mr. Daniel Herbowy Ms. Maryse Heroux Dr. Richard Hersh Mr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Higgins Mr. and Mrs. Michael Horan Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence P. Houston, Jr. Ms. Sarah Irwin Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Jadhon Mr. and Mrs. K. Carson Jones ‘92 Ms. and Mr. Taisha Jones Mr. and Mrs. Douglas H. Joyce ‘75 Mr. and Mrs. J. Adam Kendrick ‘04 Ms. Katherine T. Klykylo Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Klykylo ‘05 Mr. Karl Krafft and Dr. Kathleen Stringer Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Kulla Mr. Christopher H. Lawrence ‘73 Ms. Nancy Lederman Ms. Mary Vail Lewis Mr. Vladimir Licairac and Ms. Llilda Solano Page 18

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Mrs. Irene Ernst Mackenroth Mr. Griffin M. Mahan ‘09 Ms. Deebe Mosey Mr. and Mrs. Robert Massey Mr. Craig Matt Ms. Hannelore McElheny Ms. Catharine S. Mehl Mr. Robert C. Merrick ‘08 Mr. and Mrs. Paul Meyer Mr. Robert E. Morgan ‘71 Mr. and Mrs. Edward Morris Mrs. Nancy-Gene W. Morrison Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Muir ‘62 Mr. and Mrs. Walter Murphy Ms. Jennifer Nicholson Mr. Jonathan W. Oakleaf ‘67 Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Obletz Mr. and Mrs. Andy Olis Dr. Theodore Paisley Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. Parker Mr. and Mrs. William F. Patterson Mr. Paris Peet and Ms. Claudia Schuchardt-Peet Dr. and Mrs. Alan C. Peterson Mr. and Mrs. Steve Pleakis Mr. and Mrs. Michael Rafferty Ms. Marci Rapp Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rath Mr. and Mrs. Bradley W. Rausch ‘95 Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Rebmann Mr. and Ms. Timothy Reid Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rhine Dr. Kirk Rhodes Ms. Aracelis Rodriguez Mr. Jose Rodriguez Martinez Mr. and Mrs. Paul Rose Mr. Alan Rosenblum Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Rosser Mr. and Mrs. Luke D. Salerno Mr. and Mrs. Frank Samuels Ms. Carmin Sandoval Mr. and Mrs. Walter L. Sanieski Mrs. Frances Schneider Mr. Lawrence Schnitzer and Dr. Lynn Brunner Mr. and Mrs. Jason Schofield Mr. and Mrs. Michael Sibio Mrs. Barbara Sica Ms. Nina Simon Mr. Carey Smith and Ms. Priscilla Rettman Ms. Arlene W. Sonday Mrs. Irene Stankevics Ms. Lelaina J. R. Sullivan ‘15 Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Sweet Mr. and Mrs. Mark Szafnicki Textron Charitable Trust Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Thompson ‘72 Mr. Harrison R. Thompson ‘74 Ms. Katie Tierney Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Tokasz ‘89 Mrs. Ellen A. Tomasso Dr. and Mrs. Arthur S. Toth Mr. David Vap Mr. and Mrs. William S. Wallace ‘74 Wells Fargo Foundation Mr. and Mrs. John J. Wildrick Mr. and Mrs. Donald M. Wilkinson ‘87 Mrs. Minette Wilkinson Ms. Brandy Wisniewski Mr. and Mrs. Gary Wysocki Mr. and Mrs. David W. Yates ‘71 Mrs. Barbara Young Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Zimmerman

TOTAL GIFTS OF UP TO $99 Mr. Philip E. Addabbo ‘16 Mr. and Mrs. Keith Allen Mr. Zachary Anderson Anonymous Ms. Laurie Arnold AbbVie Employment Engagement Fund Mr. Jonathan Bilodeau and Ms. Serina Pak Mr. Jack Buckley ‘20 Mr. Luc Burris ‘20 Mr. Kevin Buttimer Mr. Henry T. Cadwalader ‘05 Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Campbell Ms. Michelle Castrogiovanni Mr. Stanley Ciapa Mr. John C. Craig ‘21 Mr. Frank Crane Mr. Gordon D. Diamond ‘17 Mr. Robert Diamond and Ms. Joanne Sleigh Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dibble Mr. Daniel Dietz Ms. Maria Dispenza Mr. and Mrs. DaMar Dowell Mr. and Mrs. John Driscoll Mr. and Mrs. Meredyth H. Ewing, Jr. ‘60 Ms. Aliza Fink Ms. Elizabeth Foster Mr. Felix P. Fudge ‘21 Mr. and Mrs. Gregory J. Gebhardt ‘75 Mrs. Elizabeth Giles Ms. Liz Glencorse Google Mrs. Lori Gordon Mr. Donald Gowanlock Ms. Jane Grant Mr. Rick Hausauer and Ms. Heidi Baust Mrs. Caeleigh Heavey Mrs. Debbie Hinman Mr. Kenneth Hochman and Pamela Hutto Mr. and Mrs. George Houck Mr. and Mrs. Neil D. Howe ‘91 Mrs. Karen Hudson Mr. and Mrs. James R. Ives ‘74 Mr. Kevin H. Jasen ‘97 Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Johnson Mr. Tom Jolls JustGive - Great Nonprofits Mr. and Mrs. Daniel F. Kelley Mr. and Mrs. Bern Kelly ‘82 Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Kern Mrs. Ann Klein Mr. Willard Korfhage and Ms. Haruko Shino Ms. Michele Kule-Korgood Mr. and Mrs. Tim and Sally Leach Ms. Eliza Letourneau ‘21 Mr. Jack Lewis ‘21 Mr. John Lindahl Mr. and Mrs. David P. Maier ‘92

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Mr. Bleu Marceaux ‘09 Mr. Peter C. Mark ‘86 Mr. Robin Marshman and Ms. Jennifer Cannon Mr. Izer I. T. Martinez ‘13 Mr. Ryan Matt Ms. Lucille Matt Mr. Michael Matt Ms. Rosemary McCormick Melaleuca, The Wellness Company Dr. Kevin Miller Mr. and Mrs. William C. Mollet ‘56 Mr. Henry Morris ‘21 Ms. Robin Nakajima Mr. Thaddeus Nicholson ‘21 Mr. Robert E. Olson ‘71 Ms. Romana A. Omidian Mr. and Mrs. William Parsons Ms. Kate Piazza Mr. Jeff Poblocki Ms. Celeste Pylman Rakuten Judge and Mrs. John C. Reed Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Renaldo Mr. Thomas J. Romano ‘11 Ms. Jenna Rosser ‘18 Mr. and Mrs. Jason Rothfuss Dr. and Mrs. Joseph V. Ryckman and Eva Mr. Kyle Samuels ‘21 Mr. Ned Sherman III ‘68 Mr. Anthony Sibio ‘15 Ms. Devin Sonne Mr. and Mrs. Brian Spink Ms. Alisha Sternenberger Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Stowe ‘72 Mr. and Mrs. Tony Strong Mr. William L. Strong Ms. Sarah Suriner-Hagadorn Mr. Melvin Tarnofsky & Mrs. Harriet Goodman Mr. Fred J. Vamosy, Jr. ‘93 Ms. Risa Vullo Mr. Benjamin D. Ward ‘09 Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. White ‘85 Mr. Carson Wildrick ‘18 Ms. Megan Young ‘21 Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Zeis Mr. and Mrs. Brian Zolet

FACULTY and STAFF DONORS Mr. Nathan Alexander Mr. Zachary Anderson Ms. Laurie Arnold Mr. Jared Bailey Mrs. Jennifer Bamann Ms. Heidi Baust Mr. Charles Brown Ms. Jennifer Cannon Mr. Joseph Cendrowski Mr. Stanley Ciapa Mr. Douglas B. Cotter ‘87 Mr. Michael Dibble Mr. Daniel Dietz Mr. DaMar Dowell Ms. Kathy Faltyn Mrs. Kelli Fisher Mr. Matthew Fisher Mr. Jay Garvey Mrs. Stephanie Garvey Mr. Donald Gowanlock Ms. Melissa Greeson Mr. Joe Gullo Mr. Rick Hausauer Mrs. Caeleigh Heavey Mrs. Debbie Hinman Page 19

Donor Appreciation Report Mr. Neil D. Howe ‘91 Mrs. Gayle Hutton Mr. Brian Jimenez Mr. Tom Jolls Mr. Jim Kaufmann Mr. John Lindahl Mr. David P. Maier ‘92 Mr. Robin Marshman Ms. Robin Nakajima Mr. William Parsons Mr. Jeff Poblocki Mr. Bradley W. Rausch ‘95 Mrs. Rebecca Rausch Ms. Halila Reisdorf Mrs. Amy Renaldo Dr. Mari Jo Renick Dr. Kirk Rhodes Mr. M. Bradley Rogers, Jr. Mr. Luke D. Salerno Mr. Anthony Sibio ‘15 Mrs. Cindy Spink Ms. Lelaina J. R. Sullivan ‘15 Mr. Mark Szafnicki Ms. Katie Tierney Mrs. Julie Wysocki Mr. Gerald Zeis Mr. Brian Zolet Mrs. Ula Zolet

RESTRICTED TO PROGRAMS

These donations are restricted to a specific program or department at Gow Mr. and Mrs. William J. Buckley Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Capone Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Campbell Ms. Jacqueline Campbell Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cendrowski Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ganje Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Gommel Mr. and Mrs. Graeme C. Hepburn ‘84 Mr. and Mrs. Warren Hepburn ‘82 Mr. and Mrs. Alton Schadt Mr. and Mrs. Peter Scocchi Mr. Andrew C. Thompson ‘85 Mr. and Mrs. David J. Underdown, Jr. ‘61 Mr. Christopher Wilk and Ms. Christine Standish

July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021 Ms. Amelie Halls Mr. Eric C. Halls ‘82 Ms. Rosalie Halls ‘16 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Haydock, III ‘80 Mr. and Mrs. Carl H. Hirsch Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Hirsch ‘85 Mrs. Karen Hudson Mrs. Anne Hyman and Mr. Michael Hyman Ms. Katherine T. Klykylo Mr. Izer I. T. Martinez ‘13 Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. Mahler Mr. Jay Mandarino ‘79 and Ms. Lorena Urrutia Mr. and Mrs. A. Douglas McCallum Mr. and Mrs. John McCallum ‘93 Melaleuca, The Wellness Company Ms. Deebe Mosey The Mosey Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. Parker Mrs. Jane A. Pursell Mr. and Mrs. Bradley W. Rausch ‘95 Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Schimberg Mr. and Mrs. Todd Smith ‘86 Mr. Jeffrey D. Spoon ‘65 and Ms. Terri Ginsberg Mr. Roger W. Warren The Mary Byrd Wyman Memorial Association Mr. and Mrs. Lee A. Wesselmann Mr. and Mrs. Mike Young

RESTRICTED TO CAPITAL

Mr. and Mrs. John R. Bullock II ‘80 Mr. and Mrs. Al R. Chircop Dr. and Mrs. David W. Gow, Jr. Ms. Amelie Halls Mr. and Mrs. Chris Halls Mr. Eric Halls ‘82 Ms. Rosalie Halls ‘16 Mr. and Mrs. Tom Heathcott Mr. and Mrs. Graeme C. Hepburn ‘84 Ms. Maryse Heroux Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Mohney Mr. Christopher Wilk and Ms. Christine Standish

RESTRICTED TO SCHOLARSHIP CLASS OF 2021 SENIOR GIFT These endowed Named Scholarship Funds make it possible for Gow to provide financial aid to deserving families.

Mr. John Aragona Mr. and Mrs. Alan Botto ‘57 Rev. and Mrs. John W. Cole II ‘84 Mr. Liam A. Devine ‘84 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Denning Dyslexia Tutoring Program Inc The Education Collaborative of WNY Dr. Geoffrey W. Grant ‘60 and Mrs. Sue Grant Mr. and Mrs. James M. Grenauer ‘55 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gutkind Mr. Robert E. Guyton ‘93 Mr. and Mrs. William Hajko

These gifts in honor of the Class of 2021 funded water bottle filling stations for all dormitories.

Ms. Fara Abramson Mr. and Mrs. William Andrews Mrs. and Mr. Mark Brereton Mrs. William F. Brereton Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Craig Mr. John C. Craig ‘21 Mr. and Mrs. Dana Darling Mrs. Judy Deal Mr. Charles Fontana and Ms. Jennifer Johnson Mrs. Rose Marie Fontana Dr. Karen M. Foti Mr. and Mrs. Felix Fudge Mr. and Mrs. Mark Gelman

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Mr. and Mrs. Berk Gurdogan Mr. and Mrs. Masaaki Hara Mr. and Mrs. George Houck Ms. Eliza Letourneau ‘21 Ms. Mary Vail Lewis Mr. Jack Lewis ‘21 Mr. Vladimir Licairac and Ms. Llilda Solano Little Seniors Student Run Store Ms. Kim Lusk Mrs. Irene Ernst Mackenroth Mr. and Ms. Edward Morris Mr. Henry Morris ‘21 Ms. Jennifer Nicholson Mr. Thaddeus Nicholson ‘21 Ms. Margaret L. Payne Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Payne Dr. and Mrs. Alan C. Peterson Mr. Tony Plescia and Ms. Maria Rivera Mr. and Mrs. Michael Rafferty Mr. and Mrs. Frank Samuels Mr. Kyle Samuels ‘21 Ms. Gretchen Smith Mr. and Mrs. Trip Straub and Jack ‘21 Ms. Sarah Suriner-Hagadorn Mr. Darren Trim and Ms. Kelly Parker Trim Mr. and Mrs. Ward Wilday Mrs. Barbara Young Ms. Megan Young ‘21 Mr. and Mrs. Mike Young

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GIFTS IN MEMORY

In Memory of John L. B. Brooke Mrs. Elizabeth Brooke In Memory of Buzz Bullock Mr. and Mrs. John R. Bullock II ‘80 In Memory of Santo Diano Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gutkind In Memory of Gregory Elliot Mr. and Mrs. John Elliot In Memory of Charles M. Fontana Mr. Charles Fontana and Ms. Jennifer Johnson Mrs. Rose Marie Fontana

July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021 Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Reininga Mr. Ryan Roberts Mr. Alan Rosenblum Ms. Carmin Sandoval Mr. Carey Smith and Ms. Priscilla Rettman Ms. Devin Sonne Ms. Alisha Sternenberger Mr. Andrew C. Thompson ‘85 Mr. Fred J. Vamosy, Jr. ‘93 Ms. Risa Vullo Mr. and Mrs. Robert Warner, Jr. ‘64 Mr. and Mrs. Ward Wilday Mr. Christopher Wilk and Ms. Christine Standish

In Memory of Jesse M. Frech Dr. Michele Frech

In Memory of Lowell L. Lundell Mr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Higgins Mr. and Mrs. Bern Kelly ‘82 Mr. and Mrs. Paul Rose Mr. and Mrs. David W. Yates ‘71

In Memory of Peter Henrick ‘74 Mr. and Mrs. David MacEllven ‘74

In Memory of Herbert Ross Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence M. Ross

In Memory of Lawrence P. Houston Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence P. Houston, Jr.

In Memory of William Raynard ‘11 Mr. and Mrs. Edward and Gayle Hutton Mr. Thomas Romano ‘11

In Memory of Norman Howard Mr. and Mrs. Samuel B. Adams ‘66 Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Manice ‘71

In Memory of Fred Schadt Ms. Jacqueline Campbell Mr. and Mrs. Daniel F. Kelley

Thanks to gifts from generous donors for the Wishlist, Gow purchased items to enrich classrooms, dormitories, and programming.

Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Adams Ms. Lisa Domenico Brooke Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Cain III Dr. Richard Charles and Dr. Lisa Daye Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Craig Mr. and Mrs. William Dachille Dr. and Mrs. Justin D’Arienzo Mr. and Dr. Vince Dufrane Mr. and Mrs. Pierce Flanigan Mrs. Rose Marie Fontana Mr. and Mrs. Trevor Foster The Fudge Family Mr. and Mrs. Matthew B. Gatrell Mr. and Mrs. Mark Gelman Mr. and Mrs. James S. Hanley Mr. and Mrs. Tom Irwin Mr. and Mrs. Stephen B. Jahnke Mr. and Mrs. Chris Kohnen Dr. and Mrs. Christopher Kopp Mr. and Mrs. Todd Letourneau Dr. and Mrs. Ryan Loftin Dr. Brad Mazon and Mr. Thomas Coates Mr. and Mrs. Campbell C. McLaughlin Dr. Scott Nord and Dr. Phyllis Parcella Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Payne Mr. Tony Plescia and Ms. Maria Rivera Mr. and Mrs. Francis Giles Puno Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Rebmann Mr. and Ms. Timothy Reid Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rhine Dr. Sheryl Russell and Ms. Julie Patino Mr. Edward and Dr. Shanaysha Sauls Mr. and Mrs. Jason Schofield Mr. and Mrs. Michael Smolinski Mr. and Mrs. Kody Sprague Mr. and Mrs. Mark Stoutenberg Dr. and Mrs. Arthur S. Toth Ms. Brandy Wisniewski Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Zimmerman

In Memory of H. W. Ives Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ives ‘74

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In Memory of Ron and Sally Johnson Mr. Charles Fontana and Ms. Jennifer Johnson In Memory of Zechariah Ben Josef Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence M. Ross In Memory of Paul W. Kohan ‘07 Mr. John Aragona Ms. Laine Berardino Mr. Mark Blaker Ms. Alyssa Blaker Ms. Ursula M. Blaskiewicz Mr. Kevin Buttimer Mrs. Margaret Clifford Mr. Arthur Cordero Cuddy Law Firm Daytime Book Club Mr. and Mrs. Robert Denning Ms. Jacqueline DeVore Ms. Maria Dispenza Mr. Uri Doolittle Ms. Aliza Fink Ms. Sandra Gaetano Ms. Jane Grant Ms. Kelly Hedman Mr. Daniel Herbowy Dr. Richard Hersh Mr. and Mrs. Edward and Gayle Hutton Mr. Robert W. Ittmann ‘62 and Ms. Lila Lohr Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Jadhon Mr. and Mrs. Daniel F. Kelley Mr. Ali Keskin Ms. Michele Kule-Korgood Ms. Nancy Lederman Mr. Craig Matt Ms. Lucille Matt Mr. Michael Matt Mr. Ryan Matt Ms. Rosemary McCormick Ms. Romana A. Omidian Ms. Celeste Pylman Mr. Jacob Pylman

In Memory of Paul A. Stephenson Mr. Howard J. Glassman In Memory of Marion J. Vamosy Mr. Fred J. Vamosy, Jr. ‘93 In Memory of Paul Wahler Dr. Kathleen M. Wahler In Memory of Robert Wright DDS Dr. and Dr. Michael M. Wright ‘91 In Memory of Todd A. Wesselmann ‘89 Mr. and Mrs. Carl H. Hirsch

Below: Gow teachers Brian Thompson, Jason Rothfuss, Brad Rausch ‘95, Neil Howe ‘93, visiting alumnus Matthew Kleinberg ‘07, and Dale Hazen. www.gow.org

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GIFTS IN HONOR

In Honor of Zackery Abramson ‘21 Ms. Fara Abramson In Honor of Gabriel Allen ‘25 Mr. and Mrs. Randy Shifflett In Honor of Andrew G. Bennett ‘26 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Patton In Honor of Alexander Berger ‘20 Dr. Laurie Loevner In Honor of Ann Bullock Mr. and Mrs. John R. Bullock II ‘80 In Honor of Luc Burris ‘20 Mrs. Mary Picken Ms. Marci Rapp

In Honor of Gow Faculty Mr. Peter Johnsen and Ms. Janet Firth Mr. Paris Peet and Ms. Claudia Peet Ms. Kate Piazza Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Rosser

In Honor of Thaddeus Nicholson ‘21 Mrs. Irene Ernst Mackenroth

In Honor of The Gow Family Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Manice ‘71

In Honor of M. Bradley Rogers, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Kulla

In Honor of Eric C. Halls ‘82 Ms. Amelie Halls Ms. Rosalie Halls ‘16

In Honor of Jenna Rosser ‘18 Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Rosser

In Honor of Rosalie Halls ‘16 Ms. Amelie Halls Mr. Eric C. Halls ‘82 In Honor of David Houck ‘21 Mrs. Judy Deal In Honor of Jack Hood ‘27 Mr. and Mrs. Philip Hood In Honor of Marc Jacobson Mr. Adam Steinberg ‘86 and Mrs. Tracy Beckett In Honor of Michael U. Jahnke ‘24 Mrs. Susan Jahnke In Honor of Michael A. Johnson ‘07 Mr. and Mrs. Timothy R. Johnson

In Honor of Marc Burris ‘23 Mrs. Mary Picken Ms. Marci Rapp

July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021

In Honor of Daniel F. Kelley Mr. and Mrs. John Driscoll

In Honor of Class of 2009 Mr. Bleu Marceaux ‘09

In Honor of Michael J. Klykylo ‘05 Ms. Katherine T. Klykylo

In Honor of Douglas B. Cotter Mr. Kevin A. Cotter ‘85 and Ms. Susan Hanifin

In Honor of Maxwell Kobren ‘20 Mr. Peter Johnsen and Ms. Janet Firth

In Honor of John C. Craig ‘21 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Rafferty

In Honor of Colin Krafft ‘09 Mr. Karl Krafft and Dr. Kathleen Stringer

In Honor of Bridget Dunn ‘21 Ms. Gretchen Smith

In Honor of Meghan Mileham Mr. Kevin A. Cotter ‘85 and Ms. Susan Hanifin

In Honor of Matthew Fontana ‘21 Mrs. Rose Marie Fontana

In Honor of David Mullins ‘71 Mr. Robert E. Morgan ‘71

In Honor of Robert Garcia Ms. Aracelis Rodriguez

In Honor of Lee C. Nelson ‘03 Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Nelson

In Honor of Marci Rapp Mrs. Mary Picken

In Honor of Andrew G. Sauk ‘25 Dr. and Mrs. John Sauk In Honor of Lorenz Schnitzer ‘17 Mr. Lawrence Schnitzer and Dr. Lynn Brunner In Honor of Shea R. Simon ‘26 Ms. Nina Simon Mr. Melvin Tarnofsky & Mrs. Harriet Goodman In Honor of Jack Straub ‘21 Mr. and Mrs. Trip Straub In Honor of Jeffrey Sweet Ms. Gerry Moss and Erik Madsen In Honor of all who learn differently!

Mr. Peter Rosenthal ‘79 In Honor of Andrew Tomasso ‘11 Mrs. Ellen A. Tomasso In Honor of Robert Warner, Jr. ‘64 Mrs. Nancy-Gene W. Morrison In Honor of Megan Young ‘21 Mr. and Mrs. Mike Young

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ALUMNI GIVING BY CLASS YEAR - Thank you for making a difference!

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CLASS OF 1945 Mr. Roderick L. Griffis ‘45 CLASS OF 1946 Mr. Charles Krogness ‘46 CLASS OF 1948 Mr. Arthur V. Hartwell ‘48 CLASS OF 1949 Mr. Richard A. Harris ‘49 CLASS OF 1950 Mr. Nathaniel R. Bowditch ‘50 CLASS OF 1955 Mr. ames M. Grenauer ‘55 CLASS OF 1956 Mr. Nicholas S. Kurten ‘56 Mr. William C. Mollet ‘56 CLASS OF 1957 Mr. Alan Botto ‘57 Mr. James A. Corwin ‘57 CLASS OF 1958 Mr. Jon H. Holt ‘58 CLASS OF 1959 Mr. K. Peter Knudsen ‘59 Mr. Lowell G. Powers, Jr. ‘59 CLASS OF 1960 Mr. Frederick F. Bernard ‘60 Mr. Meredyth Ewing, Jr. ‘60 Dr. Geoffrey W. Grant ‘60 Mr. Henry H. Stebbins ‘60 CLASS OF 1961 Mr. Peter W. Booth ‘61 Mr. Abbott F. Brownell, Jr. ‘61 Mr. Dean H. Jewett ‘61 Mr. David J. Underdown, Jr. ‘61 CLASS OF 1962 Mr. Andrew W. Evans ‘62 Mr. Robert W. Ittmann ‘62 Mr. Robert M. Muir ‘62 CLASS OF 1963 Mr. James S. Spitzley ‘63 CLASS OF 1964 Mr. Lowell L. Dexter ‘64 Mr. Creighton B. Murch ‘64 Mr. John A. Pulvermann, Jr. ‘64 Mr. Robert Warner, Jr. ‘64 Mr. David R. Woodside ‘64 CLASS OF 1965 Mr. Stephen M. Bryan ‘65 Mr. Frederick Seifert ‘65 Mr. Jeffrey D. Spoon ‘65

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CLASS OF 1966 Mr. Samuel B. Adams ‘66 Mr. William J. Bredenberg ‘66 Mr. Kenneth E. Bryant ‘66 Mr. Joseph C. Hallowell ‘66 Mr. J. Gibson McIlvain III ‘66 Mr. Henry H. Minis ‘66 CLASS OF 1967 Mr. Jonathan W. Oakleaf ‘67 Mr. Walton A. Silver ‘67 CLASS OF 1968 Mr. Ned Sherman III ‘68 Mr. Robert L. Vail ‘68 CLASS OF 1970 Mr. Edward D. Knight ‘70 CLASS OF 1971 Mr. Robert G. Manice ‘71 Mr. Robert E. Morgan ‘71 Mr. Robert E. Olson ‘71 Mr. John B. Pomeroy ‘71 Mr. David W. Yates ‘71

CLASS OF 1984 Rev. John W. Cole II ‘84 Mr. Liam A. Devine ‘84 Mr. Graeme Hepburn ‘84 CLASS OF 1985 Mr. Kevin A. Cotter ‘85 Mr. Timothy S. Doherty ‘85 Mr. Gregory Hirsch ‘85 Mr. Andrew C. Thompson ‘85 Mr. Peter M. White ‘85 CLASS OF 1986 Mr. Peter C. Mark ‘86 Dr. Alan C. Peterson ‘86 Mr. John B. Remar ‘86 Mr. Todd Smith ‘86 Mr. Adam Steinberg ‘86 Mr. Brude D. Stoever ‘86 CLASS OF 1987 Mr. Douglas B. Cotter ‘87 Mr. Jonathan W. Cowles ‘87 Mr. Frank Haner ‘87 Mr. Donald M. Wilkinson ‘87

CLASS OF 1972 Mr. Michael S. Stowe ‘72 Mr. Rick Thompson ‘72

CLASS OF 1988 Mr. Chris D. Fontana ‘88 Mr. Benjamin J. Jordan ‘88

CLASS OF 1973 Mr. Christopher H. Lawrence ‘73

CLASS OF 1989 Mr. Drew R. Ceperley ‘89 Mr. Andrew J. Tokasz ‘89

CLASS OF 1974 Mr. James R. Ives ‘74 Mr. David M. MacEllven ‘74 Mr. Harrison R. Thompson ‘74 Mr. John B. Van Meter ‘74 Mr. William S. Wallace ‘74 CLASS OF 1975 Mr. and Mrs. John T. Barton ‘75 Mr. Gregory J. Gebhardt ‘75 Mr. Douglas H. Joyce ‘75 CLASS OF 1976 Mr. James S. Harper ‘76 CLASS OF 1979 Mr. Jay Mandarino ‘79 Mr. Russell D. Pearlman ‘79 Mr. Peter A. Rosenthal ‘79 CLASS OF 1980 Mr. John R. Bullock II ‘80 Mr. Thomas C. Haydock, III ‘80 Mr. Steven Ibbotson ‘80 Mr. Kevin E. Watts ‘80 CLASS OF 1981 Mr. Richard J. Brisbin ‘81 CLASS OF 1982 Mr. Alan S. Freemond, Jr. ‘82 Mr. Eric C. Halls ‘82 Mr. Warren Hepburn ‘82 Mr. Mark A. Hodder ‘82 Mr. Bern Kelly ‘82

CLASS OF 1990 Mr. Jeremy W. Grant ‘90 Mr. John C. Kopec ‘90 Mr. Weston A. Lorenz ‘90 Mr. Jay S. Stevens IV ‘90 CLASS OF 1991 Mr. Mark W. Brereton ‘91 Mr. Drew Hendley ‘91 Mr. Neil D. Howe ‘91 Dr. Michael M. Wright ‘91 CLASS OF 1992 Mr. K. Carson Jones ‘92 Mr. David P. Maier ‘92 CLASS OF 1993 Mr. Robert E. Guyton ‘93 Mr. Fred J. Vamosy, Jr. ‘93 CLASS OF 1995 Mr. Bradley W. Rausch ‘95 CLASS OF 1997 Mr. Kevin H. Jasen ‘97 CLASS OF 1999 Mr. Adam Kutner ‘99 CLASS OF 2000 Mr. Aaron M. Krause ‘00 Mr. Stephen B. Luby ‘00

CLASS OF 2001 Mr. Christopher R. Massey ‘01 Mr. Michael B. Fannon ‘01 CLASS OF 2004 Mr. J. Adam Kendrick ‘04 CLASS OF 2005 Mr. Michael J. Klykylo ‘05 Mr. Henry T. Cadwalader ‘05 CLASS OF 2006 Mr. Lexington T. Bittle ‘06 CLASS OF 2008 Mr. Robert C. Merrick ‘08 CLASS OF 2009 Mr. Colin Krafft ‘09 Mr. Griffin M. Mahan ‘09 Mr. Bleu Marceaux ‘09 Mr. Benjamin D. Ward ‘09 CLASS OF 2010 Mr. William D. Lashbrook ‘10 CLASS OF 2011 Mr. Thomas J. Romano ‘11 CLASS OF 2013 Mr. Izer I. T. Martinez ‘13 CLASS OF 2014 Mr. Ronald M. Capone ‘14 CLASS OF 2015 Mr. Kuvaal Patel ‘15 Mr. Anthony Sibio ‘15 Ms. Lelaina J. R. Sullivan ‘15 CLASS OF 2016 Mr. Philip E. Addabbo ‘16 Ms. Rosalie Halls ‘16 Mr. Samuel H. Uliana ‘16 CLASS OF 2017 Mr. Gordon D. Diamond ‘17 CLASS OF 2018 Ms. Jenna Rosser ‘18 Mr. Carson Wildrick ‘18 CLASS OF 2020 Mr. Jack Buckley ‘20 Mr. Luc Burris ‘20 CLASS OF 2021 Mr. Jack Craig ‘21 Mr. Jack Lewis ‘21 Mr. Henry Mossi ‘21 Ms. Eliza Letourneau ‘21 Mr. Thaddeus Nicholson ‘21 Mr. Kyle Samuels ‘21 Ms. Megan Young ‘21

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ALUMNI Spotlight JENNA ROSSER ‘18 I was hardly surprised when word came over the transom that Jenna Rosser of Elma, a 2018 graduate of The Gow School and a sophomore at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), had already achieved some notable successes at RIT. She had been a capable, personable, and motivated student of mine at Gow during my tenure there as part of the English faculty, contributing thoughtful articles to the school’s newspaper. What surprised me, however, was that these successes had come as a member of RIT’s Baja SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) off-road vehicle team, nicknamed RIOT RACING, that had just returned from a very successful outing in Louisville. That seemed a stretch for an interior design major.

acceleration, maneuverability, climbing ability, suspension, endurance and overall dynamics.

In the April event in Arizona, RIOT RACING’s R21 finished first with 737 out of a thousand possible points, besting second-place Virginia Tech by 55 points. In May’s Louisville competition, RIT won second place out of 52 entrants, garnering 702 points to the University of Michigan’s 712. Along the way, they took top honors in the Suspension and Overall Dynamics categories. Photos and videos of RIT’s R21 are on Instagram at @ritbaja.

“Most of the team,” Jenna said when I asked about her role, “are mechanical engineers and electrical engineers, designing the structural and power train components of the vehicle. But as an interior design student, I bring a different perspective to the project. In designing the interior of the vehicle like the seats, body panels, steering

by Rick Ohler team’s shop and has to keep up with her other classes as well. No doubt, though, her involvement will be a help when it comes time to search for a job.

This summer, Jenna worked for her family’s business, Lemur Construction, run by her parents Jeff and Dawn Rosser. She’ll continue with RIOT RACING this year as she heads toward her interior design degree. Having grown up in construction and having spent time working in the office of the family business, she finds that she enjoys designing interior spaces, especially hospitality spaces like restaurants.

“I appreciate the psychological impact of interior spaces. It’s so far beyond simply decorating; it’s how people react and can be helped by the design of interior spaces.”

“Not really, Mr. Ohler,” she said when we talked. “I grew up fourwheeling and watching She hopes to continue on for a the roundy-roundies (her master’s degree in architecture after term for NASCAR) with graduating from RIT in 2023. my dad and brother. And my brother was on the As for her time at The Gow School, Baja SAE team at the she echoes the words of so many University of Rochester a alumni: “Dyslexia can be such few years ago, so I knew a limiting factor. Without the RIT had a team. I joined opportunity to go to as part of the design Gow, I would never Elma resident Jenna Rosser, team; it’s been a great have gotten to RIT or sitting on the tire, was part experience.” In her second to college at all. I am of Rochester Institute of year, she became an officer very grateful.”

Technology’s Baja SAE team. of the club, keeping track of the activities of the club’s 70 members as secretary. wheels, we can concentrate The Society of Automotive Engineers not only on The RIT vehicle as it made its way sponsors the Baja SAE series each aesthetics but through a course. The creations are year, attracting teams of universityon ergonomics— judged on a variety of factors. level engineering students from the comfort and across the country, with a few functionality International teams competing as of the driver compartment. The Thank you to Rick Ohler and The East well. These teams design and build aesthetics don’t get us points in the Aurora Advertiser for permission to off-road vehicles that, over two days competition, but they help attract reprint this article. Rick Ohler taught of competition, are tested on dirt sponsors and give us a sense of English at Gow in 2018. tracks, hills and obstacle courses pride in our finished product.” that offer the severest terrain and most extreme challenges any Jenna gets no course credit for her vehicle might encounter. The cars Baja work, even though she spends are judged in several categories: many evenings and weekends in the Page 23

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ALUMNI NEWS 1

A Poem by Bill Hoke ‘58 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

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Peter Frenzel ‘54 writes, “My best memory is of Norm Howard teaching me phonics and learning how to spell. At that time, I was a hopeless dyslexic but all that changed with the help of Mr. Howard. On the athletic fields, hitting a home run and scoring a goal with a soccer ball are memorable feats. Skiing was also a favorite and I’ll never forget the ski hill. Many years have elapsed since ‘54 at The Gow School but I have fond memories of being a part of the student body, and know that South Wales was good for me and my classmates.” Peter and his wife, Alene, live in Morgantown, IN. Bill Mollet ‘56 and his wife, Nancy, live in Massillon, OH. After Gow, Bill graduated from Nichols College and married the week after graduation. He and Nancy have three daughters and for many years, lived in Tennessee where Bill worked in the signage business. Bill and Nancy moved back to OH when they retired. 1 Bill Hoke ‘58 and his wife, Patty, recently took a 38-day, 7,004-mile road trip around the country. Bill’s poem “First Day of School” is shared at left. 2

Beginning as we crossed East Tenth and my brother mocking me ‘You can’t even spell dog,” and this before it turned to God in the first grade

Peter Knudsen ‘59 and David Fuger ‘64 recently had dinner in Harbor Springs, MI. Peter and his wife, Judy, live in Palm Beach, FL in the winter and Harbor Springs, MI in the summer. 3

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Geoffrey Grant ‘60 writes, “Education is never cheap, but it becomes a bargain if we consider the alternative. With Gow's help, I am in a position to make a small contribution to keep the school operating. Dyslexia is a mixed blessing for sure, but it does convey a few advantages that no one ever discusses. Sometimes it provides a unique way of seeing things, of problem-solving, and is often associated with substantial intellectual powers. Of course, language difficulties are always there. I would still be wiped out in the first round of a fifth-grade spelling bee, but then my computer regularly backs me up when I make a typing error, yeah right, typing error. When I was at Gow, I took two years of Spanish and struggled mightily with it. I was the only student in the school taking Spanish, so was privately tutored. For my M.S. degree, I was required to have a foreign language, and of course, I choose Spanish having a slight brush with it.

It took me another year of study before I could pass a reading, translation test which with luck and concentration, I managed to do. I can still read a little of it but never could speak the language. Thank you to Gow for changing my life!” Jeff and his wife, Sue, live in Brookings, SD. Their son, Jeremy Grant ‘90, graduated from Gow and lives in Salida, CO with his family.

way before that What does it mean I can’t spell dog I wondered hoping my shoes did not need tying I was working on that stuck between dog and God and trying to learn to skip foreshadowing my troubles with dancing beyond a mechanically reproduced box step life would be so perfect if I didn’t have to go to school.

Dog. God. God. Dog. First grade, no big difference.

Spell one, get the other.

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Robert Muir ‘62 (pictured left), enjoys living and sailing in Annapolis, MD. He and his wife, Patti, have two daughters, Lisa and Katina, and spend summers in Pointe au Baril, Ontario, Canada. Before retiring, Rob worked in the steel industry for more than 45 years and is proud of the many Habitat for Humanity houses he has helped to build around the world. 4 Tim Hord ‘63 and his wife, Mary, relocated to Cape Coral, FL from Petosky, MI in August 2020.

David Fuger ‘64 and his wife, Vicki, live in Harbor Springs, MI and in the Bahamas where they enjoy boating and fishing. (Pictured at left with Peter Knudsen ‘59).

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Bob Warner ‘64 and his wife, Jill, live in Edwards, CO, where they are avid skiers and hikers. They recently returned from a trip to Mexico, and ten days of hiking in Switzerland and Italy with friends. (Pictured in Chiavenna, Italy). 5 Tad McKay ‘65 and his wife, Wendy, spend their summers in Leland, MI, and winters in Indian Wells, CA. They have three children who live in SC, NH, and MI with their families. 6

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ALUMNI NEWS Jeffrey Spoon ‘65 and his wife, Terri, live in Ann Arbor, MI, and Tucson, AZ. They just returned from a trip to OR and WA, where they biked and hiked before visiting one of their six children in Portland, OR. Terri is a retired school principal who tutors young children with reading differences in the Ypsilanti, MI schools.

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Jim Nowak ‘67 is pictured with Wally the Green Monster, the official mascot of the Boston Red Sox. Jim and his wife, Laura, live in Harwich, MA. 8 Walt Silver ‘67 and his wife, Pat, live in Bath, OH, and Naples, FL. Walt and Pat enjoy traveling in their Corvette and are planning a trip to Philadelphia to visit several historic landmarks and Civil War monuments. 9 Lyman “Tadd” Stuart ‘68 and his wife of 51 years, Darnell, have four children and five grandchildren. He writes that he recently retired for the second time and published his first book. This book idea came from a phone call he received about how he started and grew his own business. According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 20% of U.S. small businesses fail within the first year. By the end of their fifth year, roughly 50% have faltered. “Given that I have been able to keep this business going for over ten years, I felt it would be a good idea to share my approach and learning with others. The book, Sailing Business, is available on Amazon, Kindle and paperback.” 10

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Dan Crear ‘71 and his wife, Mary, had been living in Baltimore near their daughter and her family and moved back to Minneapolis this summer.

Mike Stowe ‘72 and his wife, Lisa, are moving from Hobe Sound, FL to Western NY where they will be close enough for a Gow visit!

John Barton ‘75 plays hockey at the East Aurora Ice Rink. He writes that he played four years of NCAA Division 3 hockey at Nichols College. John says, “I owe my college hockey career to my parents, as well as Coach Andy Rich who suggested I go to The Gow School.” John and his wife, Greta, recently built a home in East Aurora. John is an avid bird watcher. 11 Mike Meyer ‘77 and his wife, Debbie, moved to NC from CT in 2020. They bought a brand new house and retired last year. Mike is doing consulting work for the company he previously worked for. Mike and Debbie have four children: Christopher, Timothy, Jessica, and Daniel. 12

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Jonathan Siegel ‘79 lives in Chagrin Falls, OH, and has two children, a daughter, Carly, who lives in Tampa, and a son, Carson, in high school.

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John Bullock ‘80 recently started a new job as Director of Trade and Distribution at Apellis Pharmaceuticals. 13 Adam Oberkircher ‘83 is a Physicians Assistant in radiology at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo. He and his wife, Sandy, have three children. Pictured: Adam and Sandy with Gayle Hutton, Director of Development, and her husband, Ed, at The Grateful Dead concert in Buffalo. 14

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Brian Talma ‘84 and Paul Allen ‘90 had a great time catching up with each other in Barbados for the first time in 30 years! They are pictured with Brian’s son, Lion. 15 Doug Cotter ‘87, Gow’s Director of Admissions and parent of Andrew ‘19 and Edward ‘23, received the Fazzolari Award at Commencement. This award is named in memory of Gow’s Executive Chef Jeff Fazzolari and recognizes a faculty or staff member who displays a positive attitude. Pictured: Doug with his son, Edward ‘23. 16 Page 25

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ALUMNI NEWS Alan Peterson ‘87 spoke at Commencement to welcome the Class of 2021 to the Alumni Association. Each year, a Gow alum is invited to speak, and as Alan’s son, Charlie, graduated from Gow, it was wonderful to have both of them on stage.

Alan, a graduate of the University of Kansas School of Medicine, is a pathologist and president of an anatomic and clinical laboratory in Lewiston, Idaho. Pictured: Alan ‘87 with his son, Charlie ‘21. 17 Ben Jordan ‘88 is pictured with his wife, Janelle, and two daughters. They live in Minneapolis, MN. 18

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Richard Franklin ‘90 is working at Bartlett Yancey as a Public Safety and Fire Technologies Teacher.

Breck Davis ‘91 and Robert “Chip” Guyton ‘93 live in Perrysburg, OH. Chip has been married for ten years, and he and his wife, Kristina have a three-year-old son, James. Chip is a mental health therapist, and they enjoy hiking in their local parks and are active in their church. Breck recently completed a certification program in substance abuse counseling. 19 Tempe Krieger ‘92 lives in Manitou Springs, CO in a home on a mountain with his own ski hill! He worked in the Halloween costume industry for 14 years before becoming a Realtor. He has four daughters ages 12 to 20 and got married in April.

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Ryan Albert ‘94 lives in Philadelphia where he has been in IT support for a nonprofit for eight years. After Gow, he went to Marshall University with classmate, Greg Forrest, and then to Cabrini College Radnor. He and his wife, Felecia, have been married for ten years.

Derek Marshall ‘94 and his wife, Jennifer, have been married since 2007 and have four children: Keith, David, Baileigh, and Bradie. Derek was a firefighter, worked for US Customs and Border Protection, and now owns a wildland fire management and brush removal business.

Michael Schmidt ‘96 and his wife, Rianne, have a three-year-old son, Blake.

Michael is the owner of Parker and Schmidt Clothiers in Phoenix, AZ. He is pictured with Blake. 20 Jason Bhatti ‘99 is living in Akron, OH, and works as a full-stack software engineer. He recently graduated from Hack Reactor, a software engineering immersion boot camp.

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Zach Harra ‘00 has twin sons. Mark is a dancer with the New York City Ballet, and Alexander, a competitive fencer. Zach is an executive chef at the Mandarin Oriental in New York City.

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Joe Barbera ‘01 visited campus with his two children and former roommate Michael Fannon ‘01. Joe lives in Buffalo, works in retail, and enjoyed the chance to see all the changes on the Gow campus. 21 Michael Fannon ‘01 is living in Alexandria, VA, and works in his family’s HVAC company picking up and delivering parts and getting permits. He studies ancestry in his spare time. When Michael visited campus in April, he had his first Gow peanut butter and jelly sadwich since graduation. Many will remember his PBJ diet. 22

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ALUMNI NEWS Jonathon Gutkind ‘01 and his dad, Michael, (“The Gutkind Team”) were named Real Agents of the Month at Berkshire Hathaway in Haverford, PA for March 2021.

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Brian Slosson ‘02 is a Senior Manager of Cyber Security Incident Response for Lam Research. He and his wife live in San Diego, CA, and have a four-year-old daughter. Brian converted his garage into a high-tech home office (pictured). 24 Doug Alexander ‘03 and his wife, Angie, welcomed a baby boy, Augustus Turner Alexander, on March 26, 2021. 25 Joe Hanafin ‘04 and Kay Castonguay are enjoying their son, Alex. 26 Nick Ceren ‘05 and his wife are moving to Pulaski, PA to live on a farm. Nick enjoys keeping in touch with his classmates from 2005. 27 Jarad Kleinberg ‘05, his wife, Stacey, and son, Harley, welcomed a baby girl, Skyler on April 20, 2021. 28 Matthew Kleinberg ‘07 is living in Miami, FL, and working for MKDA, his family’s architectural firm. He is pictured with his son, Jonny. 29 Peter Thomas ‘07 and his wife, Olivia, welcomed their daughter, Sadie Hope, on January 24, 2021. 30 Ross Hardigan ‘08 married Drennan on June 4, 2021. They are living in Atlanta where Drennan is a Delta flight attendant, Ross is Director of Client Development for the CMR Institute, and they recently earned their real estate licenses. 31 Colin Krafft ‘09 married Haley Bourke on September 19. They live in Farmington, CT where Colin is a financial planner for Cetera Investment Advisers LLC. Colin serves as a Gow Trustee. 32 Dan Rice ‘09 is living and working in Buffalo, NY.

2010s

Cole Perry ‘10 and his wife, Maeleah Parker-Perry, had a daughter on July 16 and live in McMinnville, OR. 33 Ben Scotten ‘10 started his own company in Fort Pierce, FL called BenSon & Hedge’s Lawn Care. He and his wife had a daughter, Hazel, on August 27.

Charlie Silverstein ‘10 works for Carnival Cruise Lines as a Vacation Planner.

Patrick Emerling ‘11 visited Gow in April to speak with students about his career as a professional race car driver. Pictured with Headmaster Brad Rogers. 34 John Kearns ‘11 is living and working in Melbourne, Australia.

Thomas Romano ‘11 is a Sales Giving Consultant for Vanco in Minneapolis, MN. Oudou Kalla ‘12 and his fiancé, Amelia Rose Rivera, welcomed a baby girl on December 6, 2020. 35 Ricardo Barron ‘13 has been living in Mexico and working with his father for the past three years. He owned a food truck but closed it and has started studying business administration last year. Ricardo has a son and daughter. 36 Gary Tippin ‘13 graduated from Southern Illinois University in 2019 with a BA in Industrial Design and a minor in Art History. He works in St. Louis for Performance From Innovation (PFI). He specializes in augmented and virtual reality. 37

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Ron Capone ‘14 graduated with a master’s degree in Special Education from Niagara University with a GPA of 3.95 and just bought his first home in Niagara Falls, NY. 38 Nick DeWindt ‘14 graduated from Kent State this past May with a degree in molecular biology with a math minor. He is a research analyst in the orthopedics institute at the Cleveland Clinic and purchased a house in Mayfield Heights, OH. 39

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Jason Ganje ‘14, a Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) graduate, came back to Gow to speak with robotics students about being an engineer at Moog in East Aurora. So great to have him back on campus. 40 Joe Mooney ‘14 has accepted a new job in Davie, FL with United Rentals. 41 Ian Lashley ‘15 graduated from college in 2019. Pictured with his friend Sora Sekiguchi ‘17. 41 Kuvaal Patel ‘15 is living in Santa Monica, CA where he is managing a CUTCO sales team, was on his first podcast called Creating A Compelling Future, and has written a book called Zero to Ca$hflow: A 22-year-old’s no-BS Guide to Real Estate Investing, available on Amazon. Kuvaal is generously donating proceeds from his book to Gow. 42

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Anthony Sibio ‘15 began working at Gow as an Instructional Assistant in January.

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Lelaina Sullivan ‘15 has been working at Gow for a year, teaching Reconstructive Language and living in Green Cottage. She graduated from Ashland University in Ashland, OH. 44 Philip Addabbo ‘16 graduated from Denver University in May 2021. 45 Tim Bates ‘16 graduated from Baldwin Wallace University in May with a degree in Arts Management and Entrepreneurship. This summer, he had an apprenticeship with Theatre Aspen on its Marketing and Creative Content Creation Team.

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Mark “Penn” Eichorn ‘17 graduated from Abilene Christian University and has entered their Divinity School program. 46 Robert Korfage ‘17 graduated from Ithaca College in May 2021. 47 Elizabeth Raiff ‘17 graduated from Ithaca College in May and has accepted a job in Denver in the Enterprise Management Trainee Program. She recently moved there with the help of her friend, Courtney Wilday ‘17. 48

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Zak Veasy ‘17 is getting a dual degree in physics and aerospace engineering from Morehouse College and Georgia Tech. He was a counselor at The Gow School Summer Program. 49 Jared Wangelin ‘17 graduated from Niagara University with a degree in education and will be teaching English at Gow starting in the fall. He recently completed his second year as a Gow School Summer Program Counselor. 50

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Courtney Wilday ‘17 graduated from St. Bonaventure University and has started her Master’s at Canisius College in Education. She worked as a Counselor at Gow’s Summer Program. 48 Nick Scolaro ‘18 is running a startup media agency in Toronto. He writes, “Although I didn’t realize it at the time, everything I disliked at The Gow School was in place for a reason. Whether it was discipline, structure, or tough love, it was only there to prepare me for the real world. I’m thankful for the lessons I learned while attending Gow.”

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ALUMNI NEWS Jude Ogilvie ‘19 is attending Skidmore College and playing lots of tennis. His sister, Josie, attends Gow (pictured), and Jude was a counselor in Gow’s Summer Program. 51

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Duncan Cady ‘19 is attending Cornell University and has a 4.0 GPA. He is majoring in Industrial and Labor Relations with a minor in government.

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David Brusco ‘20 had a strong year at Merrimack College in North Andover, MA. He made the Dean’s List and was also asked to be a leader on the Transition to Merrimack team.

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Jack Drechsler ‘20 received the Opus Dean’s Award to Outstanding First-Year Students for academic achievement at Marquette University. This was presented at the Engineering Honors Convocation in the spring.

Mario Martinez ‘20 is finishing his first year at SCAD and writes that it has been more difficult than he thought it would be. He is having a good time and enjoying classes. Although he has been quarantined in Mexico, he hopes to move to campus in September. 52 Mark Weinewuth ‘20 enjoyed his freshman year at Bradley University.

He had a summer internship with Avianos, a technology company in downtown Chicago.

FORMER FACULTY NEWS

Tim Bailey (former faculty) and his wife, Katie, welcomed a new baby, Emmerie, on January 11. 53 Patrick Johel (former faculty) lives in Grand Rapids, MI with his wife, Kemi, and baby, Miles, who was born on May 25. 54 Bill and Jan Martin (former faculty) Bill writes, “Jan is the Science Department chair at the Rectory School and is teaching general science with topics in physics, chemistry, and biology. Every spring, she still uses the solar car engineering design project that she created while at Gow because some projects are timeless and just get better with age. I am teaching Honors and Advanced Biology as well as Aquaponics. Most recently, to better incorporate aquaponics into our evolving projectbased science department curriculum, I have worked with students over several years now to create The Helios Project, a passive solar aquaponic greenhouse built and run by Pomfret students as much as possible. It offers collaborative multidisciplinary applied science and engineering projects that embody themes of sustainability and community engagement. Please add the website which, along with the name, was created by students: helios.pomfretschool.org. Chris and Caroline are both married now and building families of their own. We all live within 90 minutes of each other in the Boston area.”

Dave Stone (former faculty) has been teaching at Cushing for 21 years where he is Dean of Faculty and teaches US government and politics.

His daughter is a sophomore at Park University in Worcester and his son is a junior at Cushing.

Liz Vail (former staff) and her husband, Paul, recently wrote, “If alumni are passing through Yellowstone National Park, give us a call!”

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WELCOME NEW FACULTY - Caeleigh Wagner (Speech and Language), Kiersten McQuestion (Librarian), Nate Alexander (Art Teacher), Anthony Sibio ‘17 (Instructional Assistant), and Jared Wangelin ‘17 (English)

Nate Alexander (Art Faculty) married Eleni Gavrielatos in Port Jefferson, NY on August 4.

Joe Cendrowski (Math Faculty and Student Activities Director), his wife, Melissa, and daughter, Siena, welcomed twins, Lucas Arthur and Camryn Henri, on January 7, 2021.

Tom Jolls (Buildings and Grounds) and his wife, Amy, welcomed a son, Thomas Anthony Jolls, on May 27, 2021.

Caeleigh Wagner (Speech and Language), married Alex on September 4, 2021 at the Niagara University Alumni Chapel, followed by a reception at 500 Pearl in Buffalo, NY.

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FONDLY REMEMBERED Peter Shapleigh ‘56 (July 14, 2020), at his home in Cincinnati, OH, at the age of 83. Peter worked for Gibson Greeting Cards for 37 years, starting as a Junior Salesman and ultimately becoming Corporate Vice President of National Accounts before his retirement. Peter was an avid tennis player, winning over fifty local tournaments. After retiring, Peter split his time between Naples, FL, and Cincinnati, OH where he enjoyed time on his boat, on the links, and with his many friends.

Raymond “Ray” Carlton Hauschel ‘63 (October 19, 2020), in Grand Lake, CO, at the age of 73. Ray retired in 2015 from the Z-Axis corporation in Denver, where

he worked for more than 30 years. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Ahrens.

William J. Conners IV ‘65 died on July 25, 2020.

James M. Cronk ‘66, (September 21, 2020), in Surprise, AZ, at the age of 73.

He is survived by his wife, Sally, and two children. He earned a B.A. from Denver University and a Master’s from Colorado State University. He worked in planning for the City of Bowie, Maryland from 1977-2002. He then moved to AZ and worked as a Planning Director for the City of Flagstaff until retirement. He enjoyed running and participating in marathons.

REMEMBERING LINK LUNDELL

The Death of a Schoolmaster

Warren “Peter” Balish ‘85 (August 5, 2021), at his home. Peter was a restaurateur in Washington, DC, and owner of Cleveland Park Bar and Grill, Vida, and Fat Pete’s BBQ. After graduating from Gow, Peter attended Susquehanna University.

Paul Kohan ‘07 (March 23, 2021), at his home in Brooklyn, NY. An attorney, Paul specialized in educational law and served as a Gow School Trustee.

Lowell “Link” Lundell (November 25, 2020), in Orchard Park, NY.

An excerpt by Mason Winfield (faculty 1980-93)

For some people, teaching is a job. For others like Lowell L. Lundell (1931-2020), the unforgettable “Link,” it becomes a mission.

Schools – and the world - need both types. Link would have been the last man on the planet to exalt himself, but he was one of the missionaries, devoted to his work, his family, and his beloved Sally. Link was exactly what he looked like: the model, the walking archetype of the schoolmaster, 20th century style.

Several headmasters have run the operations of the school during Link’s three-decades-plus tenure as the patient master of the youngest students in Green Dorm. Whether or not it was his title, Link ran the Campus. He was a steadying hand on the tiller, one of the true legends of The Gow School.

It’s not easy to get groups of young people to do something they would rather not, like settle down or study, but it’s a vital skill for those who work at Gow. Most manage through simply being appreciated, plus the general support of the system. For just about anyone, it takes some reminding to still a frisky Study Hall. With Link, it was instantaneous. He got that kind of respect. In fact, everywhere on the Campus, better behavior rippled around his presence like the wake from a pebble dropped in a pool. It wasn’t that people were afraid of Link; they were afraid of letting him down.

The old schoolmaster can set his RL cards down. The last of those thousands of classes have been taught. The students in the dorm will be all right tonight, too. It’s time to bid farewell to Lowell “Link” Lundell, surely weary already of this praise. Besides, he heard it all anyway when he landed where he is now. Those who best bear His mild yoke, they serve Him best.

Thank you to former faculty member Mason Winfield for sharing this reflection. This article has been condensed due to space limitations.

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