GSB Alumni Magazine: Winter 2022

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Giving Back

The Magazine of Gill St. Bernard’s School

TABLE OF CONTENTS FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 FEATURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 SERVICE: KIDS GIVING BACK COMMENCEMENT & CLOSING CEREMONIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 ALUMNI REGIONAL EVENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 ALUMNI: GIVING BACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ALUMNI SPOTLIGHTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 SPRING UNIT PROGRAM REIMAGINED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 DEIC ACTION PLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 PARENTS' ASSOCIATION EVENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 ATHLETICS 2021 Fall Sports Recap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 2021-2022 Winter Sports Preview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 THE ARTS The Performing Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Visual Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Music Invokes the Spirit of the Season. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 GIVING HIGHLIGHTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 ALUMNI COUNCIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 ALUMNI NOTES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Board of Trustees 2021-2022

Gill St. Bernard’s School P.O. Box 604, St. Bernard’s Road Gladstone, NJ 07934-0604 908-234-1611 gsbschool.org Produced by Development Office Design by Vision Creative Group

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Lee Amoroso P ’11, ’13, ’19 Keisha Audain-Pressley P ’24, ’26 Laura Brucker P ’22, ’23 Raymond Conger ’03 Marcella Criscola P ’25, ’26, ’29 Rajiv De Silva P ’21, ’25 Tom Fischer P ’16 John Frantz P ’22, ’24, ’27 Andrea Freeman ’95 Elizabeth Fucci P ’17 Matthew Harding ’81 Caroline Jones ’78 Jeff Lager ’86 Brenda Liberti P ’24, ’26 Emily Maillet P ’29 Douglas L. Matthews, Chair P ’16, ’18, ’24

Mark Mazzatta P ’21, ’23 Sandi Niccolai P ’16 James O’Connor P ’21, ’21 Steven Polachi P ’08, ’11, ’14 Reema Puri P ’19, ’21 John Raymonds P ’21 Marianne Saladino P ’14, ’16 Antoinette Segreto P ’32, ’32 Sid Rowell, Ex-Officio HONORARY TRUSTEES Brandon Clark P ’02, ’06 Bill Conger P ’03 Sam Corliss Ann Drzik P ’17 Gia Dunn P ’12, ’14, ’16 Richard Emmit P ’02 Nelson Ferreira P ’12, ’14 Michael Fritzlo P ’19, ’21 Donald Fuentes P ’14, ’16

Michael Golden Robert Hemm ’46 Judy Fulton Higby ’65 John Howard P ’17, ’21 Adrienne Kirby P ’09, ’13 Rose Kirk P ’18 Michael Mandelbaum Richard Markham P ’11, ’12 Mary McNamara Linda Moore Edmond Moriarty III P ’11, ’14, ’16, ’22 Patty Muchmore ’66 Elizabeth Nametz P ’03, ’09 Ellen Nardoni Robert O’Leary P ’11 Mark Paris Preston Pinkett III

Robert Sameth, Jr. ’89 P ’25, ’25, ’27 Vlad Torgovnik P ’16, ’21, ’26 Janine Udoff P ’16, ’17, ’21, ’23 Michael Weinstein ’87 Karen Young P ’21, ’21, ’25 BOARD OF VISITORS Brandon Clark Sam Corliss Michael Golden Robert Hemm The Honorable Thomas H. Kean Edward E. Matthews

FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL Dear Friends, During my tenure at Gill St. Bernard’s, it has been wonderful to watch our school grow and evolve. Upon visiting the campus, many alums comment on how much things have changed, especially the facilities. However, much more has remained constant throughout the years, one of which is our long-standing commitment to service.

Giving back to others, organizations, and agencies outside of the school reflects a profound commitment to those in need that is baked into Gill’s very DNA. After all, compassion is one of our core values. Our willingness to help one another creates many valuable learning opportunities for our students. On this topic, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once noted, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, What are you doing for others?” Stone Soup, Turkey Day, the first-grade canned food drive, and many more student-driven initiatives make a critical difference in the lives of those beyond Gladstone. In this way, our students offer a powerful answer to Dr. King’s question.

We have much to be proud of at GSB. Our students and teachers are engaged in all manner of impressive activities.

While their athletic and artistic achievements often garner the most notice, it is these incredible community service contributions that are truly noteworthy. Further, unlike many schools, community service is not a graduation requirement at Gill St. Bernard’s. Our students and teachers volunteer because they want to, not because they need to check off a box.

I am pleased that this issue of the GSB Magazine shares some of the school’s many traditional efforts and, in doing so, gives them the proper recognition. Finally, please know that there are many more!

Regards,

S.A. Rowell Head of School

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Service

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Kids

Service has long been a part of who we are at Gill St. Bernard’s. Charitable efforts support the school’s service learning program while showing students how good deeds and hard work can have a profound impact on those around them.

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Middle School/Lower School

Stone Soup Day

Started in 1982 (39th year!)

Since 1982, Lower School students, families, and faculty have joined each other in October to celebrate Stone Soup Day. The GSB tradition originated from a folktale of a magic stone with the power to turn an ordinary pot of water into a hearty soup that could feed a large crowd and serves as a moment to show students the importance of working together to help others.

To kick off the event, Kyle Armstrong, Lower and Middle School Director, and Zoe Tuohy, Lower and Middle School Dean of Academics, welcomed parents under the Todd Quad Tent to explain the significance of the day and how students were reading the folktale in class. Mr. Armstrong and Ms. Tuohy then introduced this year's group of 8th Grade Lifers (students who have been at GSB since 1st Grade) who led the full Lower School in the singing of The Stone Soup Song.

“Kids Tackle Ca ncer" Event

The “Magic stone"!

Before the soup can be made, the "magic stone" must first be dropped into the pot. As in previous years, 8th Grade Lifers took turns passing the magic stone to the youngest student at GSB, who then placed it in the soup pot. After the stone was dropped, each class took turns coming down to the pot to drop off their donated items which were then delivered to the Chester Mendham Food Pantry.

Lower School

Kids

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CAN HELP

is an annual Gill tradition that first began over 20 years ago as a way for First Graders to practice their math skills and count by tens. Since then, the project has evolved into a full Lower School initiative that gives students the opportunity to build their math and language skills while raising 756 canned food donations for the Chester Mendham Food Pantry!

“It’s such a simple thing – collecting cans,” said GSB First Grade Teacher, Anne Wilson. “But it is so much deeper than that. It’s great to see how First Graders make everything so big – they truly love every aspect of the project – from unpacking, to building, to the impact that it has on families in need. They’re so attuned to seeing beyond themselves and how their actions can make a real difference in the world.”

Mrs. Wilson’s class once again led this year’s project as they organized the canned food collection across the Lower School and then sorted, counted, and stacked them into pyramids of 10 in the Cox hallway. While students practiced their counting skills and arranged the cans into different geometric shapes, Mrs. Wilson also introduced graphing concepts to show her class how numbers can be visually represented in different ways and how to write those numbers out as words. By the end of the project, the Cox hallway was so colorfully adorned with pyramids and bar graphs that Ms. Adriana Silver’s 3rd Grade Spanish Class asked to get involved and to translate the numbers into Spanish.

2013

19th Annual

Turkey

Day

This year marked Gill St. Bernard’s 19th annual Turkey Day—a time-honored tradition in which the full school community collects and donates turkeys to support the Community Food Bank of New Jersey (CFBNJ), the largest state-wide anti-hunger and anti-poverty organization.

The Turkey Day Tradition first began in 2003 when Randi Schmidt, former GSB Head Librarian, heard a news report that a Food Bank truck loaded with nearly 1,000 turkeys turned over while driving on Route 287. While the driver of the truck was safe, the full load of turkeys was lost. In the true spirit of Gill giving, Mrs. Schmidt rallied the full school community to organize an emergency donation, collecting 500 turkeys in what eventually became our first-ever turkey day.

This year, the Schmidts had the honor of throwing out the ‘first pitch’ before the annual Turkey Trot, in which three Upper School students compete in a foot race to represent GSB’s Lower, Middle, and Upper School divisions. While the Lower School has been victorious eight years in a row, this year’s race ended in a surprising three-way tie, with each division earning a special prize.

Since 2003, Gill St. Bernard’s has collected more than 6,000 turkeys, with a record-breaking 658 turkeys collected this Thanksgiving.

GSB invited Mrs. Schmidt, former Head Librarian, and her husband Peter Schmidt, former Director of the Upper School, back to campus to take part in the 19th anniversary of her original act of kindness.

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Turkey Day is important for GSB because it finds the joy of giving and celebrates that joy.

It teaches children of all ages that each of us has a responsibility to help others.

- MRS. SCHMIDT

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2013

Upper School Service Events Club

Receiving Organization

Hispanic Heritage and Culture Club Fashion Club French Club For the Love of Animals GSB Cross Country GSA Gill for Diversity Environmental/Sustainability Club Global Awareness Club

Collection Toys Jackets Coin Drive Pet Supplies Donations

El Centro Jersey Cares World Kitchen ASPCA Kids Tackle Cancer; Hackensack Meridian Health Children’s Cancer Institute Ali Forney Center Bridges for Books Table of Hope Agape House

Bagel Sales Books Reusable Shopping Bags Gift Collection

middle School Service Events Club

Receiving Organization

Middle School Student Council

Collection

Chester Mendham Food Pantry & MEND NJ

Food

lower School Service Events Club

Receiving Organization

Kids CAN Help Lower School Lower School

Chester Mendham Food Pantry Chester Mendham Food Pantry Chester Area Senior Housing

Collection Cans of Food Thanksgiving Cards Holiday Cards & Door Ornaments

Lower and middle School Service Events Club Stone Soup Day

Receiving Organization Chester Mendham Food Pantry

Collection Food

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Class of 2021

JUNE 6, 2021 After processing into the Athletic Center to moving bagpipe tunes, Gill St. Bernard’s Class of 2021 was enthusiastically welcomed – along with their families – by Head of School Sid Rowell. With 98 graduating students, this marks the largest class in GSB history. Mr. Rowell thanked students, parents, faculty, staff, and trustees for their dedication and perseverance in the completion of a successful academic year despite uncharted challenges.

The Benediction and Invocation were performed by The Reverend Dr. Paul H. Saddler ’69, who presides at the Twelfth Street Christian Church in Washington, D.C.

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Bagpipers of St. Ann’s of Hampton Pipes and Drums led the processional and the recessional.

Commencement

Allison L. Zhao

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Middle School Closing Ceremony

JUNE 8, 2021 Lower and Middle School Director Kyle Armstrong and Head of School Sid Rowell welcomed eighth graders and their parents to the Athletic Center for Closing Exercises and to commemorate an enthusiastic class that handled the year's unprecedented changes with courage, adaptability, perseverance, and enthusiasm.

Lower School Closing Ceremony JUNE 8, 2021 In this week’s Lower School Closing Exercises, Kyle Armstrong, Lower and Middle School Director, and Head of School Sid Rowell welcomed fourth graders and their parents to the Athletic Center and reminisced about an extraordinary school year with a remarkable fourth grade class that shifted to outside lunches and art in homeroom.

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Senior Breakfast Welcomes Newest GSB Alumni

Seniors gathered at the Todd Quad for the Annual Senior Breakfast, hosted by the Advancement Office.

Alumni Council President Sean Johnson ’08 and Jack Riccardo-Wood ’17, a recent Brown graduate, addressed GSB’s newest alumni members and encouraged our graduating class to stay connected with their alma mater.

Sean invited seniors to join the Alumni Council. “We’re a group of alumni who get together a few times a year and find exciting ways to engage with the GSB community.

Our goal is to champion the importance of giving back to our school.”

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Alumni Regional Event - October 14, 2021 Once a

Knight, Knight!

Always a

GSB Alumni gathered in Morristown, NJ, this past October to reconnect, remember old times, and relax with a few laughs.

What was your favorite GSB memory? “ Covering the halls of Lindabury with our writing and art before it was demolished.”

“ Morning announcements in the Chapel, especially during the winter. It was so cold you could see your breath, but it was great to sit with friends from various grades.” “ Meeting my wife and the love of my life (the same person). ” “ Reading the children’s book at Senior Convocation in the fall of 2021!” “ Sledding down by the farm . . . and then getting sledding banned. ”

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Check out our upcoming events at gsbschool.org/alumni

We’d love to see you!

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Alumni

Giving Back GSB Alumni, Trustee, and Veterinarian Dr. Andrea Freeman ’95 Demonstrates Animal Care to US Animal Science Course Students To say our Animal Science Course is a hands-on learning environment would be a hairy understatement! Students in the US Animal Science Course had the unique opportunity to meet with local veterinarian and GSB Alumni and Trustee, Dr. Andrea Freeman '95.

In addition to contextualizing important scientific principles, the course provides students foundational knowledge on animal husbandry, animal management strategies, and ethical considerations. While these lessons are presented in the context of animals, many of these topics have relevance to broader subjects including environmental science, agriculture, public policy, and law.

In GSB’s inimitable science elective, Upper School students use interactive labs and the school’s living classroom at Home Winds Farm to study a broad range of animal health topics such as nutrition, growth, behavior, reproduction, and genetics.

“As an alum and a practicing veterinarian, I enjoy nothing more than sharing my love and appreciation for animals, science, and medicine. When students step out of their comfort zones and out from behind their desks, I get to watch them and celebrate with them as they gain confidence around the animals and do things they never imagined themselves doing before.”

As part of their curriculum, Upper School students recently completed a lesson to learn how to perform a veterinary physical examination and what health information they can derive from it to better treat animals and detect disease prevention. After studying basic anatomy and physiological principles in class, students were paired with domestic and livestock animals, including cats, dogs, guinea pigs, donkeys, and sheep. During the examinations, students learned the proper technique to listen to heart rates, feel pulses, take temperatures, assess hydration status, evaluate animal gaits, observe muscle asymmetry, and feel lymph nodes.

Dr. Freeman believes this type of educational approach provides Upper Schoolers with tremendous value.

“People learn in many different ways, but to have students actively engage in their learning makes lessons more memorable and helps them understand how the work they’re doing relates to the real world,” commented Dr. Freeman. “Performing a physical examination of an animal challenges students to not only learn the anatomy and physiology we discuss in class, but to truly utilize that information to evaluate a live individual, while thinking critically about what that means for that animal’s health.”

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Our Upper School animal science students get to participate in activities that many students would not participate in until veterinary school.

– Dr. Freeman

GSB Alumni and Author Alexis Nedd ’09 Shares Her Wisdom with Upper School Students GSB was thrilled to welcome back to campus award-winning author Alexis Nedd '09!

As the first segment of this year’s Visiting Author Series, Alexis joined 9th and 10th graders in the Matthews Theater of the Performing Arts & Community Center for an intimate assembly where she discussed her career trajectory as a writer, shared reflections on her time as a student at GSB, and offered key pieces of advice for aspiring storytellers.

In her presentation, Alexis stressed to students that the writing process—and life in general—may not always go the way that you planned and how important it is to embrace that discomfort not as an obstacle, but as a source of inspiration.

Alexis published her debut novel, Don’t Hate The Player, last June, which was quickly honored as a Summer/Fall 2021 Indies Introduce young adult selection, July/August 2021 Kids’ Indie Next List pick, and ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults.

Don’t Hate The Player is a fascinating read that follows Emilia, a chronic overachiever by day and a competitive gamer by night.

While Emilia has become a master at keeping her online and IRL worlds separate, her balancing act is thrown into disarray when a major eSports tournament comes to her city and a rival team member recognizes her.

After her presentation, Alexis spent time answering questions from students about her favorite aspects of video games and pop culture, what strategies she uses to overcome writer’s block, and how she balances a full-time job with writing a novel.

We’d like to thank Alexis for taking the time to share her craft with our students and inspiring the next generation of storytellers!

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Mark your calendar for Thursday, March 10 for the second annual GSB Founders’ Day, a day to give back, pay it forward and show your GSB Pride!

Founders’ Day is a celebration of our community and our storied history, promoting a deep sense of pride. It’s a day to celebrate who we are as a school and all that we find here at Gill.

Rev. Conover and Miss Gill believed in the value of the individual, a rich school experience, and preparing every student for a meaningful life beyond the classroom. Their legacy lives on through each member of the GSB community.

Founders’ Day donations support the GSB Fund. To learn more and to be a Founder today, visit gsbschool.org/foundersday Questions about other ways to give, contact Blake Putnam, Associate Director of Development at (908) 234-1611, x361 or bputnam@gsbschool.org.

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Spot light

Alumni

William Feingold ’77 William Feingold ’77 (Willy) had a singular career goal during his years at Gill St. Bernard’s: become a professional athlete.

Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, Winner of the Harold D. Nicholls Memorial Award, which is presented to the outstanding senior male athlete, All-State selection in soccer, basketball, and baseball his junior and senior year, team captain, Varsity Soccer and Varsity Basketball’s Most Valuable Player, County Champion in soccer and State Champion in basketball and baseball—the list of athletic accomplishments was extensive.

If you had told the 18-year-old that he’d end up practicing law for 32 years, running his family’s general practice law firm, and ultimately, receiving a nomination from Governor Murphy to become a judge for New Jersey’s workers’ compensation court system (a nomination which was approved by the NJ Senate), the young man would have, quite swiftly, run the other way.

“I was more interested in sports than academics,” Willy readily admits. He initially fulfilled his athletic dream, playing soccer in college, first for Ithaca College and then for Fairleigh Dickinson.

Somewhere along the line, his priorities shifted. “I realized I wanted to be a lawyer like my father, and uncle, and grandfather,” Willy explains. “I wanted to get into law school, and so I became serious about academics.”

The same determination that made Willy a standout athlete translated into him becoming a standout student. “I was never a math or science person,” Willy says. “But Gill taught me how to read, comprehend, analyze, and write. Once I put my mind to it, I was well prepared for college.”

GSB’s academic curriculum in the 1970’s was dramatically different than it is today. Classes were structured as intensive six-week units, whereby students would exclusively study one topic before moving on to another. Willy recalls the Unit Plan 14

fondly. “In some ways, it was an easier lifestyle. You could concentrate on one thing at a time, and you got to do that one thing very well without distractions.”

Forty-five years later, certain classes and teachers still resonate with him. “Phil Kaufman taught a course about the Holocaust.

It was my first time studying the subject, and I found it very interesting. I also had Rosemary Hartten for English. She was very kind and very patient with me.”

That liberal arts foundation allowed him to graduate Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Fairleigh Dickinson and to relocate to San Diego to pursue law at the California Western School of Law. When he returned to New Jersey, he joined his family’s law firm and handled a full client load until 2014 when he received his first judgeship as a municipal court judge.

He continued practicing law and handling his municipal court duties until 2021 when the nomination came to move into workers' compensation. The new appointment requires a full-time commitment, so Willy has stepped away from client representation and now exclusively sits on the bench.

“It’s a better balance,” Willy says, “and it allows me to slow down after 32 fast-paced years.”

Living locally has allowed Willy to visit GSB from time to time. While the physical setting has changed since the ’70s, consolidating to one campus from two and adding many new buildings, the school’s core attributes remain the same. The college-like setting, the intimate classes, the close relationships: these he remembers nostalgically.

“I have positive memories of going there,” Willy concludes. “I did well there. I appreciate what you’re doing, and I hope to get back to campus soon.”

Jane (Harrington-Noonan) Selitto ’11 Small business owner and founder of Simple Health and Nutrition in Long Valley, NJ, Jane (Harrington-Noonan) Selitto’s ’11 passion for nutrition began her freshman year at Gill St. Bernard’s.

Instead of enjoying milestones such as Convocation, Homecoming, and the Halloween Parade along with her classmates, she was visiting doctors for a series of endless headaches, fatigue, and stomachaches. The medical examinations did not uncover anything life threatening, and she even tested negative for major food allergies. Still, the conditions persisted.

Eventually, Jane made her way to a nutritionist, something no one in her family had ever done before. “I was willing to give anything a try,” Jane said, “in order to alleviate the discomfort.” The dietitian confirmed that a sensitivity to a food, rather than an outright allergy, could cause reactions like what Jane was experiencing. Together, they crafted a specialized diet that eliminated key triggers such as wheat and dairy. In two weeks, Jane’s symptoms were gone, and the young woman knew exactly what she wanted to do with her life—help others like her.

Jane jumpstarted her study in nutrition while still in high school, diving into her chemistry classes, which are the building blocks of diet, and working alongside GSB dining services to understand her lunch options. “I started with a lot of salads topped with turkey or chicken,” Jane said. “But there was always something to eat.” Unfortunately, society’s understanding of food sensitivity was still in its infancy at that time, and she did not always find the same outside of the school walls. “I would explain to people that I couldn’t eat white bread because of the flour, and they would offer me whole wheat instead,” she laughed, “not realizing that whole wheat bread is also made with flour.”

Her senior year, she created her own food-based Spring Unit along with several friends. The students traveled to New York

restaurants, evaluated them like professional food critics, and presented their findings. After high school, she matriculated to Penn State University, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrional Sciences, and then to Cedar Crest College where she earned her Registered Dietician Nutritionist (RDN) certification. During this time, her connection to GSB remained strong. She returned in 2015 to intern with Chef Anthony Abate, providing cross-contact and cross-contamination training to GSB kitchen staff, and again in 2016 to assist chemistry teacher Mr. Taeschler with his Farm-to-Table Spring Unit.

For over five years, Jane worked with organizations around the state, including at the Goryeb Kid-Fit Program at Atlantic Health System as a Lead Clinician for children and young adults. While she loved her time with these incredibly beneficial programs, she realized that her end-goal was to work in a smaller, private practice. “The most rewarding part of my job is when I help patients” Jane said. “Opening a private practice would provide me with the most flexibility to help those who need it.”

In November 2021, that dream became a reality when Jane launched Simple Health and Nutrition in Long Valley, NJ. Her focus is on integrative and functional medicine, and she serves a wide range of clients. “My background is in pediatrics, so I see a lot of children and adolescents,” Jane explained. “But I also help a lot of women, especially older women, who are dealing with hormone changes.”

Jane’s services include not only consultation but education and ongoing assistance as well. She works closely with her clients to determine the foods causing difficulty and then provides a sample plan of what to eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, grocery lists, and new recipes weekly. “I don’t want anyone to get bored with their food,” she said. “It’s too important!”

The journey from patient to small business owner started on the GSB campus over fifteen years ago, and Jane is thankful to have found her passion so young. “The biggest reward is seeing patient success,” she said. “After two weeks, they are beginning to feel better, and after a month, it’s like they are a new person. It’s the best part of my job!”

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Mike Wendell ’84

Mike Wendell ’84, P’23 stared teaching at Gill St. Bernard’s in 1993 . He currently works in the Upper Schoo l as the Assistant Dean of Student Life.

Mike shares this about his

time at GSB:

Working at GSB for th e past thirty years has been rewarding in many ways. While a st udent at the school, Peter Schmidt made an indelible impression on me in terms of what it meant to be not only a mentor, but also a caring and empathetic human being. I entered into educatio n because, through Pete, I witness ed the impact that teachers can have on a young person’s life. Th ere is a profound sense of acco mplishment in helping teens naviga te the turbulent waters of ad olescence, and there is no school that oversees this voyage w ith more care and compassion than Gill St. Bernard’s. It’s at the he art of who we are and have alway s been.

Annual Soccer Game

Alumni Gather for

On Friday, November 26, alumni gathered at the GSB Turf Field for the annual Lee Kasman GSB Alumni Soccer Game.

36 alumni participated in this after Thanksgiving tradition.

The youngest players were from the Class of 2021 with several fresh off their successful fall college seasons.

“ I was excited to see so many former players and students back on the GSB field. It was especially fun to have such a strong turnout of alumnae from the girls’ soccer program - hoping to have even more in the future!”

– Coach Kristen Armstrong

Want to join fellow alumni for the next event?

To stay in touch, update your contact information at gsbschool.org/alumnicontact to be notified of upcoming events.

“ On a personal note, it was fitting that Charlie Kasman ’16 scored a goal in the game honoring his father, Lee.” – Head Coach Tony Bednarksy (Kasman passed away in 2015)

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Spring Unit Program – June 2021

Reimagined!

When Gill St. Bernard’s transitioned to virtual learning in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was the first time in over 50 years that the school was unable to host the Spring Unit Global & Experiential Learning Program—a hallmark tradition where students spend two weeks at the end of the school year participating in experiential learning courses, collaborating with faculty through immersive study, field work, student internships, and cultural travel opportunities.

After GSB reopened its campus for in-person classes in September 2020, faculty immediately began designing the 2021 Spring Unit Program with the understanding that courses had to look different. So, they did what they do best: they got creative.

“To pull from our faculty’s passions and interests to design courses for students that are beyond the classroom is the spirit of Spring Unit and an integral reason why it’s so successful,” said Tracey Goodson Barrett, one of the Spring Unit Program’s three faculty coordinators alongside Margery Schiesswohl and Mike Wendell.

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“Planning [for Spring Unit] in September when we had no idea what June would look like was a challenge, but one thing we knew we didn’t want to do was cancel the Program this year,” said Margery.

Changes to the program included readjusting the schedule to four immersive days, offering more courses with smaller participant sizes, and hosting each course directly on campus. Despite these shifts, the heart of Spring Unit persisted as classmates stepped outside the traditional classroom to partner in one of 16 vibrant micro-courses centered on Environmental Sustainability, Experiential Learning, Cultural Immersion, and Service. As with years past, it was an educational highlight for everyone who participated.

GSB plans to return to a more traditional Spring Unit in 2022, with a full two-week schedule and options for domestic travel.

Senior Experience Service Project.

Baby chicks!

Woodshop Wonders

Scientists become creative in the Chemistry of Color.

Intro to Beekeeping.

Students get their hands (and pants) dirty cultivating crops on Home Winds Farm.

Catch and release!

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We all contribute to the diversity of our community through experiences, perspectives, cultures, heritages, and many varied identities. As we continue to foster a community that embraces difference and values belongingness, we actively engage in intentional community partnerships, programs, curriculum, and initiatives that are affirming and inclusive.

- GSB Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Tracey Goodson Barrett 20

DEIC

Action

Plan Gill St. Bernard’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Community (DEIC) Action Plan continues to use a multifaceted and dynamic approach to foster diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging within our larger community of students, parents, faculty/staff, administration, alumni, and trustees. Collaboration is at the heart of the Action Plan, with a strong focus on working together to enhance our curriculum, programs, policies, and practices. These efforts are geared towards creating long-term comprehensive and sustainable improvements that build capacity for diversity, inclusion, and belonging in its broadest definitions.

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DEIC in action Student Programs: Affinity Groups Affinity Groups began in the Upper School seven years ago with the Gender & Sexuality Alliance and have now grown to include seven total affinity spaces including:

Asian Culture Club Black Student Union Gender & Sexuality Alliance Gender Equality Club Gill for Diversity Hispanic Heritage & Culture Club Middle Eastern Culture Club

As leader of her student mentor group, Mary Jane Granito ’22 listens carefully to what her mentees share.

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Next on the horizon: formalized Middle School Affinity Groups. Upper School Affinity Groups have been connecting with Middle Schoolers in cross-divisional exercises and, under the guidance of Middle School Equity and Inclusion Liaison Dr. Montana Vasquez-Grinnell, are now in the process of developing independent affinity spaces just for Middle Schoolers!

Parent Engagement: Parents of Color Forum Facilitated by GSB parents Diane Anglin P ’22, Esster Maxey P ’24, Caroline Mentis P ’24, and Daphney Mgbako P ’23, ’26, the first Parents of Color Forum (PoCF) for the school year was held in December.

Participants gathered to learn more about the PoCF, to connect with families of Color across divisions, and to welcome new community members. Stay tuned as more meetings will be coming throughout the year!

Professional Development: Transforming the Elite To continue developing and enhancing their skill sets around equity, inclusion, and belonging, GSB Trustees read and discussed Michelle Purdy’s dynamic narrative Transforming the Elite: Black Students and the Desegregation of Private Schools.

Team leader Mackenzie Mgbako ‘23 enjoys a laugh with his mentees Haoxuan "Miller" Qin ’30 and Grace Pages ’30.

Professional Development: NAIS People of Color Conference GSB sent six community members to this year’s NAIS People of Color Conference (PoCC) held from November 30 to December 3, including three faculty/staff members (Camille Bonds, Elizabeth Carney, and Simón Ponce), two administrators (Tracey Goodson Barrett, Kelly Garnes), and one trustee (Lee Amoroso P ’13, ’19). The mission of PoCC is to provide a safe space for leadership, professional development, and networking for people of color and allies of all backgrounds in independent schools. GSB also supported four students who attended the NAIS Student Diversity Leadership Conference, which happens concurrently with the PoCC and focuses on developing cross-cultural communication skills, designing effective strategies for social justice practice, and learning the foundations of allyship and networking principles.

Trustees Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Community (DEIC) Committee The Trustee DEIC committee led by Trustee Lee Amoroso P ’13, ’19 fully incorporates the goals, ideas, and philosophy of the DEIC Action Plan into all of GSB’s policies and practices. The committee upholds the school's mission of which DEIC is a core pillar.

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, GSB’s DEIC office hosted an exciting musical event, A Journey through Latin Percussion, for all three divisions. The artist, Samba to Salsa, took students on a musical journey to explore the origins of classic Latin, Caribbean, and South American rhythms and musical traditions such as rumba, samba, salsa, & more.

heritage month and celebrations The DEIC Committee utilized speakers, assemblies, presentations, and media posts throughout the fall to highlight the many diverse ways we recognize and celebrate our heritage, religion, and cultural experiences.

Hispanic Heritage Month

Disability Awareness Month

Native American Heritage Month

All-school recognition of holidays including Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Indigenous' Peoples Day and Columbus Day, Diwali, Mawlid, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day, and Three King’s Day.

GSB student Sara Rodriguez ’23 models her traditional dress as part of the Hispanic Heritage and Culture Club’s Dia de Muertos celebration. The club is in its second year and looks to increase its presence on campus and in the community through cultural events, discussions, and charitable initiatives.

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gsb celebrates hispanic heritage month In classrooms, hallways, and community spaces across campus, GSB came together to recognize and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

The month-long celebration is dedicated to the histories, achievements, and cultural contributions of Hispanic Americans whose ancestors came from the Hispanic diaspora.

Hispanic Heritage Month begins in the middle of September in order to coincide with the Independence Days of several Latin American countries – Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua’s national Independence Day is September 15, followed by Mexico (September 16), Chile (September 18), and Belize (September 21). It concludes on October 15.

GSB Hosts Second Annual Middle School Equity and Inclusion Summit Gill St. Bernard’s School hosted 17 independent schools and over 160 students and faculty for the second annual Middle School Equity & Inclusion Summit. In this virtual event, themed “Connect.

Share. Amplify!”, Seventh and Eighth Graders engaged in presentations, group activities, and thoughtful discussions to equip each student with the knowledge and resources to be change agents in their school community.

Attendees were captivated by this year’s keynote speaker, Avi Roque, an artist and voice actor who identifies as Latinx, Trans, Nonbinary and Queer. Roque spoke about feeling out of place when younger and how labels are unavoidable in today’s society. They encouraged students to "Find the courage to be yourself. Don’t hide your truth to try to fit in.”

Exciting Book Displays in our Lower, Middle, and Upper School Libraries spotlighted books about Hispanic heritage and amplified the voices of Latinx authors throughout the month.

be true. be you.

- avi roque

Native American Heritage Month; The Way of the Lenape Lower school students enjoyed a fascinating introduction to Lenape Native American cultures and customs. Using authentic artifacts, Rob Aptaker provided students the opportunity to explore the tools, clothing, toys, and music that were part of their daily lives.

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Roque found their own channel of expression through the arts. They explained how different milestones in their life shaped who they are today. "You and your story are unique. Own it all! There is no other you, like you out there. Enjoy the process and the journey. Be open to how things unfold. You will find your way and your place. Just keep going."

The Middle School Equity & Inclusion Summit was founded at Gill St. Bernard’s School and is coordinated by DEIC team members Tracey Goodson Barrett, Cendahl Cornellio-Alter, Candace Pryor Brown, and Montana Vasquez-Grinnell.

student mentor program Upper School leaders met with Fouth and Seventh Graders on the Todd Quad as part of GSB’s Mentor Program.

In the Mentor Program, which is designed to build student connections across all three school divisions, groups spent time getting to know one another through icebreakers, conversations about what they’re thankful for as Thanksgiving approaches, and creating thank you cards for the GSB Food Service and Custodial Staff.

Land Acknowledgement Walk GSB’s DEIC team partnered with the PA Diversity and Inclusion Committee chaired by GSB parents Antoinette Segreto P ’32, ’32 and Kim Donaldson P ’32 to host Land Acknowledgement Walking Tours to educate our parent community about the land history of GSB's 208-acre campus, including the history of the Lenni-Lenape People, the first stewards. The tours came about as a result of the efforts of the Land Acknowledgement Research Team led by Candace Pryor Brown, Edward Lincoln, Lynn Prosen, and Dr. Montana Vasquez-Grinnell.

The event marked the beginning of #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, a time to recognize the significant contributions the first Americans made to the United States.

This was the second such walk around the GSB campus.

The first was hosted by the Land Acknowledgement Research Team for faculty and staff in August as part of their professional development. It was such a resounding success and so well received that it was repeated for the parents.

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Message from the PA President

Sheri Cohen

A piece of the Parents’ Association mission is to build community. How we do that changes year to year, and with a pandemic, it changes even more. We like to build community by bringing people together, and this year we have had a combination of in-person and virtual events. We have brought people together through social events like our Welcome Breakfast and Community Through Conversation and fundraising events like our Annual Pie Sale and Tuition Raffle. While the funds we raise allow us to run events and make allocations back into our classrooms, we also try and reach out to the greater community. This year during our Pie Sale, we gave families the opportunity to purchase pies to be donated to local charities. With the help of our parent volunteers, local food banks and rescues squads received over 150 pies from the Parents’ Association.

As spring approaches, we hope to continue to bring our GSB families together. We are looking forward to our Spring Fashion Event and our Year-End Breakfast.

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GSB Families Gather at the Annual PA Welcome Breakfast

Homecoming & Family Day 2021

Many new and returning parents and guardians kicked off the school year by attending the PA Annual Welcome Breakfast under the tent in the Todd Quad to catch up with each other and to learn about the many signature events/ activities planned for the upcoming school year. Several PA Chairs spoke, sharing highlights and encouraging parents to volunteer, while promising fun, great rewards, and new friends along the way.

A special thanks to our Co-Chairs, Celeste Campos P ’21, ’24 and Brenda Liberti P ’24, ’26, as well as all our parent, student, and faculty volunteers for the work they put in to make the day such a success. We already can’t wait for next year!

A perfect fall day set the backdrop for Homecoming & Family Day 2021. From pumpkin painting and goat petting to a full day of athletic competitions, there was plenty to smile about for all who attended.

GSB Families Come Together for Gill At The Mill Event GSB community members gathered under the stars at the Burnt Mills Cider Company in Bedminster, NJ. The fall fundraiser, Gill at the Mill, raised funds in support of the GSB Fund and unique school programs including the Home Winds Farm’s next initiatives.

Throughout the night, GSB parents, faculty, staff, alumni, and other community members enjoyed a catered raw bar served by Metropolitan Seafood, delicious food and dessert trucks, live music, and an impressive collection of ciders on tap. After guests socialized around picnic benches and firepits, Head of School Sid Rowell gathered the group to thank them for attending, highlighted the success of the event and the impact it has on GSB, and shared his appreciation for the tireless effort from our volunteer team and Parent Co-Chairs— Caroline Campion P ’22, Michelle Lawse P ’32, Emily Maillet P ’29, and Tanya Moeller P ’32.

PA Pie Sale Thanks to the GSB Community, the Parents' Association sold over 550 pies and were able to donate over 200 of them to local charities such as Extra Helpings Delivered-Dover, Market Street Mission-Morristown, Warren Township Rescue Squad, and Gladstone Peapack Pantry.

The fresh homemade delights arrived just in time for Thanksgiving and raised approximately $4000 towards the PA Annual Allocations!

“Our committee was full of amazing and dedicated moms and dads that helped us turn our vision into a magical and successful evening complete with fires roaring, cider flowing, smiles and laughs,” commented Caroline, Michelle, Emily, and Tanya. “A true night to remember!”

GSB would like to graciously acknowledge the kind support from GSB-family-owned companies Burnt Mills Cider Company and Branch Home, the Parent Co-Chairs and committee, our volunteer auctioneer Glenn Lawse P ’32, and the full GSB community for making Gill At The Mill such an incredible success.

The PA Tuition Raffle Returns!

The PA brought back the $10,000 Tuition Raffle this fall with great success. Tickets were priced at $100 each and were sold at the Welcome Breakfast, Homecoming/Family Day, and online. Almost 200 tickets were sold in support of this fundraiser. The drawing was held at the PA Open Steering Committee on January 11, 2022.

Congratulations to the winner who earned a $10,000 Tuition Award for the 2022-23 Academic Year!

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Athletics

2021-2022

FALL SPORTS RECAP GIRLS’ SOCCER

GSB Girls’ Soccer (9-7) finished the season strong with five straight wins in regular conference play. Their journey concluded with a disappointing 1-0 loss to Villa Walsh in the tournament quarter finals, but the Knights moved up in the overall conference ranking to 9th place.

“We have a core group of juniors driving this team, but our seniors demonstrated tremendous leadership with Lea Gnoy '22 and Kellyn Bucceri '22 marshalling our backline.”

Head Coach Michael Williams said. Indeed, goalkeeper Kellyn ended her senior year with 28 saves in eleven games, splitting time with goalkeeper Ankora Sant’Angelo ‘23 who secured 34 saves out of eleven games. Additional standouts included Dana Lotito ‘24 with 16 goals and 5 assists, and Delaney Yates ‘23 with 8 goals and 9 assists.

BOYS’ & GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY Both the Girls’ and the Boy’s Cross Country teams sent runners to the NJSIAA Group Championships in Holmdel, NJ, this year as a decisive finish to the season, and the results were impressive. Will Strong ‘22 claimed his place among the top Non-Public B runners in the state, crossing the finish line 13th out of 105 competitors with an 18:30, and Michaela Kroon ‘22 secured 14th out of 64 competitors with a 22:43.

GSB Boys' Soccer Claims 3rd Straight State Championship Gill St. Bernard’s senior leadership played enormous dividends in this year’s NJSIAA Non-Public B State Finals, as the Knights earned a 3-1 victory over Princeton Day School to take home its third straight state title.

Gill St. Bernard’s (12-7-3) used an unrelenting pace of play, flying all over the field to dominate passing possession and seal the win hosted at Kean University. After defeating Newark Academy in penalty kicks for the sectional championship, the Knights senior class — fullback Blake Bertolini, midfielders Hayden Chan and David Frankel, and forward Gavin Scavino — closed out their careers as the most decorated class in GSB history with three consecutive championships since 2018. There was no Non-Public B championship last season due to the Covid-19 pandemic, although the Knights finished last season ranked #1 in New Jersey with a 13-0-1 record.

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GIRLS’ TENNIS The Girls’ Tennis team (3-9) showed an incredible amount of effort in what turned out to be a challenging season. “We have 14 girls who have been working hard and continue to improve as we move forward,” said Head Coach Ray Knight. “It has been a pleasure seeing their progress.”

Team leadership came from Varsity Captains Callie Dahler `22 and Maysa Johnson `22. “Callie has played varsity since her freshman year,” said Coach Walsh. “Maysa was an outstanding JV player her first two seasons, and this was her second year in the varsity line-up.”

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL The Girls’ Volleyball team stepped onto the varsity court for the first time this year, after completing a three-year probationary period as a junior varsity team. “This was our first year having both a varsity and a JV team,” said Head Coach Christina Temnycky. “We had a lot of new players this year, and they are all growing and improving with every practice.”

The Knights finished 5-12 for the season and are already preparing for next year. “These players have a passion for volleyball and are always willing to step up and help in any way possible,” said Coach Temnycky. “For example, they also volunteered to be the junior coaches during our Summer Knights volleyball camp.”

“This team demonstrated incredible resilience and perseverance,” said head coach Tony Bednarsky. “I can’t say enough about our seniors and how they brought younger underclassmen along this year. That level of experience is what made the difference today.”

Scavino opened up the scoring for the Knights in the 25th minute, finding the back of the net off an assist by junior Charles Taliano and recording his team-leading 14th goal of the season—the 25th of his career.

“We faced a lot of ups and downs this season,” said Scavino. “It was tougher this year with a younger team, but we worked hard both physically and mentally to come together and accomplish what we set out to do.”

Sophomore Johnathan Ferreira continued the scoring 10 minutes into the second half on an assist by fellow sophomore Danny Spitaro, while Frankel added his 11th goal of the season and 71st point of his illustrious career.

"Winning the championship this year definitely means more to me and the senior class than it has in years past," said Frankel. "I think that’s partially because it’s our senior year and we are the leaders of this team, but also because this year posed so many obstacles that we had to overcome as a team. These challenges forced us to band together and contributed to a comradery greater than I’ve felt on any team, which made winning alongside these guys so much more meaningful."

Photo credit to NJ Advance Media for boys’ soccer pictures.

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WINTER SPORTS PREVIEW Gill St. Bernard’s winter sports teams are gearing up for a competitive season this year after an equally successful and complicated season last school year. Training is fully underway with athletes poised for victory in all categories: basketball, swimming, track & field, ice hockey, fencing, and cheerleading.

BOYS BASKETBALL

GIRLS BASKETBALL

The Knights Boys’ Basketball team, who begin the season ranked #14 in the nation by MaxPreps and CBS Sports, are led by senior captain, Denver Anglin. As a four-year starter, the Georgetowncommit has cemented himself as one of the most heralded point guards in the country, averaging over 25 points a game in last year’s COVID-shortened season.

The Girls’ Basketball team seeks to repeat their undefeated regular season record again this year. The team opens its season on December 14th in a home opener against Pope John XXII Regional High School.

“Denver is this program’s leader,” said Coach Sina. “Simply put, his energy and winning attitude is what makes this team run.

He changes the dynamic.”

Senior forward Drew Kania will join Anglin as team cocaptain. The 6’8” forward is attending Brown University next year and is working his way back from an injury, but will add versatility on both ends of the floor once he returns.

Gill St. Bernard’s carries one of the most formidable boys’ basketball schedules in the country, traveling to play in premier tournaments such as the Slam Dunk to the Beach in Delaware, the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame HoopHall Classic in Massachusetts, and the City of Palms Classic in Florida. Gill’s January 16th matchup versus Philadelphia-based Westtown High School was televised on ESPN2.

“Overall, this might be the most talented team in the history of the school,” commented Coach Mergin Sina, who enters his 18th season as GSB Boys’ Basketball head coach.

“And that says a lot.”

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“We are extremely excited about the upcoming season,” said Coach Mark Gnapp, who is entering his 4th year at the helm of the program and 30th year as a coach. The team finished 7-0 in conference play and ended last season ranked #11 in the state.

Aspirations are higher for this year.

“We are looking to break the top 10 ranking in the state this season,” said Coach Gnapp.

“We play extremely hard and will be fun to watch.”

SWIMMING Girls’ Swimming made a splash in their season opener on December 2nd with an impressive win over Rutgers Prep.

Coach Mike Schaefer expected the team to pick up right where they left off, and the girls didn’t disappoint. The Knights were represented 7 times in last season’s Skyland Conference, and if the starting times of Maddie Soultanian’s 50 Free, Ella Ecko’s 100 Free, and Tahlia Kofman’s 200 Free are any indication, they can expect to compete again.

Overall, this might be the most talented team in the history of the school. And that says a lot.

- COACH MERGIN SINA

“What excites me most about this team is the passion and the competitiveness that these girls have” said Coach Schaefer.

“They’re an extremely talented bunch with a whole lot of speed and versatility in the pool. They’ll do whatever it takes to touch wall first every time.”

Boys’ Swimming is in a rebuilding phase coming off last year, but with Ryan Brandl’s first place win in the 50 Free and Nathan Jiang placing first in the 100 Free at the December 2nd season opening, the team won’t have to wait long.

“My aspirations for our boys’ team this season is to consistently drop time,” said Coach Schaefer. “We’re ready to build on our times and improve each and every day.”

TRACK & FIELD Gill St. Bernard’s Indoor Track & Field team has one word on its mind this year – compete. The team is headlined by several standout players including Princeton-commit Joe Licata. He returns to protect his Prep State Championship and earn his 3rd Non-Public B State championship in the shotput.

Last season, Licata threw a personal record of 53'-7.5" in the Adidas Indoor Nationals in Virginia Beach, placing 14th overall in the country.

“We always have a large group of our returning athletes and then we gain additional multi-sport athletes that are looking for a challenge or trying a new sport to ‘stay in shape’,” said Head Coach Shelly LaBarre. “It's a perfect blend of talents that just mesh on the track.”

Other notable athletes poised for big seasons include state-finalist Kellyn Bucceri in Hurdles and Sprints and Distance Runner Will Strong, who will look to best his personal record of 4:45:48 in the 1600 meters, coming off a strong cross-country season.

ICE HOCKEY The Ice Hockey team is ready to hit the ice and take on their rivals from the MCSSIHL conference for what promises to be an intriguing 2021-22 season.

“Our team aspirations for this season are to make the league playoffs and qualify for a state game,” commented co-head coach, Chris Wiggins, who along with co-head coach Greg DaSilva is entered his 6th season leading the program. “What really excites us is our players’ ability to thrive under pressure.”

The Knights Ice Hockey team is led by senior captains Logan and Christian Mote. The forward brothers combined for 17 points in 9 games last year. Senior goalie Alex Steinberg provides a veteran presence between the pipes as he attempts to best his .890% save percentage from last year.

FENCING Coach Stephen Olson returns for his 3rd year at GSB and leads a talented mix of boys and girls in epee, sabre, and foil. Senior captain Jennifer Salemy plans to compete in the women’s epee while co-captains Grace Crimi and Jeremiah Ng have willingly picked up the women’s and men’s sabre.

CHEERLEADING Cheerleading has long been a part of the high school athletic tradition, but when the pandemic sidelined indoor sporting activities last winter, the GSB Varsity Cheerleading Team season was postponed indefinitely.

As this year’s annual fall pep rally approached, Coach Margery Schiesswohl reached out to returning seniors Meghan Cohen, Caroline Davino, Abigayle Hardy, and Grace Rubinstein to gauge their interest in restarting the program. “It’s important to the culture of the school to have cheerleaders at games,” said Coach Schiesswohl, who brings 30+ years of choreography and dance experience at GSB to the routines.

The seniors enthusiastically picked up their pompoms, and when the call was put out to the school community, seven other girls joined them. The team’s goal will be to enhance on-campus spirit and inspire fans to their feet with a combination of sideline cheerleading and aerobatic tumbling.

Congratulations to Our Knights!

Seven Class of 2022 Knights Sign to Division I Schools

During GSB's annual NLI signing ceremony on November 10, 2021, seven senior student-athletes signed National Letters of Intent to compete at the Division I level in college next season. Family, coaches, and GSB faculty accompanied the student-athletes as they took the next step in their respective athletic careers at the following institutions:

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• Connor Albertson, United States Air Force Academy, lacrosse • Denver Anglin, Georgetown University, basketball • Andrew Kania, Brown University, basketball • Joe Licata, Princeton University, track and field • Christian Mote, Iona College, baseball • Logan Mote, Iona College, baseball • Ellis Wilson, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, lacrosse

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Performing Arts The

are Alive at GSB!

R&JX2

An Evening with William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet

First and sixth graders staged an energizing production of Frozen Kids!, based upon the movie Frozen, which featured all of the familiar songs.

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GSB’s Performing Arts and Community Center buzzed throughout the first semester with dramatic productions spanning all divisions.

Early Childhood classes commanded the stage in what is arguably the cutest show of the year. The preschool, prekindergarten, and kindergarten students sparkled on stage as they performed The Nutcracker.

VisualArts

K-12 Students Showcase Their Creativity in Fall and Winter Arts Fests

Fine Arts students across the Lower, Middle, and Upper School re-opened the Parents’ Association Student Art Gallery with a brilliant, interactive display of creativity for family and friends. The art shows featured student work across GSB’s wide range of art courses, such as Studio Art, Photography, Woodworking, Graphic Design, Drawing, Ceramics, AP 2D Art and Design, and Honors Portfolio.

Thanks to last year’s GSB Parents’ Assocation allocation, the ceramics studio received new potter’s wheels and a full-sized kiln.

The GSB Clay Club made and sold holiday-themed ceramic ornaments with proceeds going toward a local food pantry.

Students from the woodworking courses built hand-made pens in a variety of colors to support The Red Cross and Habitat for Humanity while other students painted greeting cards to support the GSB Arts program.

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Music Invokes the

Spirit of the Season

Students take the stage in the Performing Arts & Community Center Matthews Theater to share their passion for music education.

Upper School Singers Take Listeners on a Musical Journey December 16, 2021 The Upper School Winter Choral Concert was an invitation to "travel" musically around the country and planet with pieces performed by the Upper School Concert Choir, the Honors Choir, and the Gillharmonics.

Middle School December 9, 2021 GSB Middle Schoolers sported a vibrant palate of ugly sweaters in what proved to be a delightful night of song, dance—and gameshows—in their annual Middle School Holiday Concert.

Lower School December 10, 2021 Sequins, tulle, velvet, and red plaid were on cheerful display at the Gill St. Bernard’s Lower School Holiday Concert which featured numbers on the recorder, chimes, glockenspiel, cymbals, and recorder.

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Lower & Middle School: GSB Musicians Dazzle in Fall Recital November 16, 2021 Lower and Middle Schoolers graced the stage during our Fall Recital to perform their piano, violin, and guitar pieces for family and friends.

Welcome A Heartfelt

to Our New GSB Families!

GSB enrolled

140 new students, our greatest number ever, with the opening of the 2021-2022 academic year.

GSB is still accepting applications for the 2022-2023 school year!

The admission cycle for entry into the 2022-2023 academic year kicked off on September 1. In addition to accepting the Standard Application Online (SAO), GSB created our own application for families to complete. Our personalized application allows us to ask GSB specific questions which were fun for the admission team to create and which have proven fun for our applicants to answer as well!

What are the questions we ask? Well, take a look below!

How might you respond?

Middle School Student Questions • Write a top five list. Your top five anything, just something you love. Ideas include favorite things to do, books, songs, people, or truly anything you choose!

• Gill St. Bernard’s is guided by five core values: courage, integrity, respect, compassion, and excellence. Discuss these words with your family and choose one to write about why it matters to you!

Upper School Questions • Pick one person from history to spend an hour with.

Who would you choose, and what would you be most eager to discuss?

• Imagine returning to Gill for your tenth high school reunion. Tell us: what are you doing in life and what is your favorite GSB memory?

For the first time since the Fall of 2019, GSB hosted groups of prospective families on campus for four in-person Get to Know Gill events. Families were excited to have the opportunity to be on our beautiful campus, hear from community members, and tour our outdoor facilities with PAN (Parent Admission Network) volunteers. One-on-one tours of indoor spaces have continued throughout the 2021-2022 year but are scheduled with an admission team member.

Parent Questions • What are the three most important things you would like the Gill St. Bernard’s community to know about your child?

• As you think about your family joining the Gill St. Bernard’s community, what excites you most about your child being part of our school?

gsbschool.org/admission Interested in exploring GSB for your own child(ren) and family? Contact Admission today! Allie Brunhouse, Director of Enrollment Management, looks forward to connecting: abrunhouse@gsbschool.org.

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Giving Highlights

The Barbara Willits Evans Memorial Scholarship Allocation: $127,800 The Barbara Willits Evans Scholarship was established by Jack Evans and The Willits Foundation in loving memory of Mrs. Barbara Willits Evans, the devoted wife of Jack, loving mother of Laura ’75 and Board of Trustee member Caroline ’78, and generous and dedicated Lifetime Trustee of Gill St. Bernard's School.

The Barbara Willits Evans Scholarship was established to support need-based financial aid for seventh and eighth grade (Middle School) students whose families have demonstrated need above 50% of annual tuition. The scholarship is renewable if the student(s) remains in good academic and social standing. The ideal recipient(s) demonstrates academic promise, leadership potential, and being an active member of the school community.

Silverman Unit Scholarship Fund Allocation: $13,000 The Silverman Unit Scholarship Fund was established in 2011

by Britany Silverman Nelson ’97, P’31, 34, 34 and her family, the Kenneth & Claudia Silverman Family Foundation, to help students who may be unable to afford a particular Spring Unit being offered. Qualified students are eligible each year to apply for Spring Unit funding and preference is generally given to senior students first. As of the inception of the scholarship until the 2021 Spring Unit, 28 students had been awarded scholarships.

Due to the impact of COVID-19 on the community and to support as many students as possible, the donors increased the funds available for the 2021 Spring Unit and generously sponsored 44 students in one season. Historically, funds had primarily been used for travel units, but given the restrictions on travel due to the pandemic, all 2021 Spring Unit programs were held on campus.

The goal for this scholarship is to honor Barbara and memorialize her enormous impact on Gill St. Bernard's School, in perpetuity.

The scholarship gives seventh and eighth grade students capable of being successful at GSB, but without which they would be otherwise unable to afford an independent school education, the opportunity to benefit from a GSB experience.

Maurice R. Greenberg Scholarship Fund Allocation: $100,000 Established in 2012, the Maurice R. Greenberg Scholarship Fund is administered by Gill St. Bernards to provide scholarship assistance to students of the school’s own selection based on merit and need.

The Greenberg Fund is endowed by The C.V. Starr Foundation, one of the largest private foundations in the United States, established

by Cornelius Vander Starr in 1955. Education has traditionally been one of the largest areas of giving for The Starr Foundation due to Mr. Starr’s personal interest in providing scholarships to deserving students. This allocation continues the longstanding relationship between GSB and The Starr Foundation which began when current Board Chair Doug Matthews P’16, ‘18, ‘24 and his father, Edward E. Matthews, introduced GSB to the Foundation’s mission. Since its inception, six individual scholarships have been awarded to GSB students in the name of Starr Foundation Chairman Maurice R. Greenberg.

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Fred Corona Scholarship for Excellence Established in August 2015 by the Salama family—Albert, Anya, and Olivia ‘15—the Fred Corona Scholarship for Excellence supports need-based financial aid for a middle school 7th grader who has excellent academic credentials and whose family has demonstrated financial need. The scholarship is renewable from year to year through 12th grade if the student remains in good academic and social standing. The inaugural recipient of the scholarship, awarded upon the student’s enrollment as a 7th grader, is graduating in June 2022. This student has proven a strong GSB community member both academically and socially throughout their tenure here at GSB. The school looks forward to selecting the next worthy student(s) and recipient(s) of this award.

MID-YEAR IMPACT REPORT July 1, 2021 - December 15, 2021

Home Winds Farm Enhancements GSB community members gathered under the stars during the fall fundraiser, “Gill at the Mill,” and generously raised funds in support of various school programs including the Home Winds Farm. Home Winds continues to serve as a true outdoor classroom, exposing students across all divisions to the unique experiential learning opportunities that come from agriculture. Monies were immediately allocated to purchase equipment such as the BCS walk-behind tractor, which will aid in garden bed maintenance, and additional livestock such as the diverse breeds of chickens used in the classroom.

We are thrilled to have received these gifts and to provide these one-of-a-kind experiences to our students.

Campus Improvements Our 208-acre campus is always in need of improvements and modifications to ensure we are meeting the needs of our community. Some updates are more eye-catching like the extensive renovation done to the track, tennis courts, and campus-wide landscaping, while some are more functional like the essential upgrades to storm water management and roadway paving. Lastly, some projects are ongoing such as the conversion of Henshaw House to an Admission Office and welcome center for prospective families.

No matter the scope or timeline, all projects are equally important to the entire Gill St. Bernard’s educational experience, and we are thankful for your support!

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Alumni Council The Alumni Council was created to provide a framework for and leadership to The Gill St Bernard’s School’s alumni activities including, but not limited to, graduate and non-graduate alumni support of GSB admissions, development, fundraising, and other endeavors; and building and maintaining an informed and supportive Alumni Association. In so doing, the Council shall promote mutual, beneficial, and enduring relationships between alumni, current and former faculty, staff, students, and parents.

Josh Creter ’94

Josh is a technology executive with a passion for building and leading multidisciplinary teams in solving novel problems. He is currently CTO of Swayed, a machine learning company in the hospitality space.

“ GSB helped me approach challenges from unexpected angles by leveraging the skills of people with diverse viewpoints and backgrounds. I am reminded daily that the world is truly our classroom.”

Sean Johnson ’08

Sean currently works as the Lead Project Manager at his family’s technology consulting firm, KPJ&A, where he oversees the transition of IT assets during corporate office moves. Sean manages a team of moving professionals and serves as the liaison to their clients ranging from mid-size to Fortune 500 companies.

“Gill will always be a special place to me due to the relationships I forged there and my experiences that played a large part in my development and growth as a person. The faculty and staff were exceptionally supportive of my needs and routinely pushed me outside of my comfort zone—it felt more like a family than a school. By the time I graduated in 2008, the school looked, felt, and certainly was a very different place than on my first day as a 3rd grader in 1997; I felt very fortunate that I had the opportunity to be a part of that evolution. While it’s very different as an alumnus and not being on campus every day, I still enjoy playing a small part in the continuous growth of the Gill community as a member of the Alumni Council.”

Fred Engelberger ’71

Fred entered GSB as an 8th grader in the fall of 1966 and was in the 1971 graduating class. From GSB, he spent five years at Lehigh University and graduated with Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and a master’s degree in Business Administration. His career has been and still is in production and supply chain management, mostly in the high-tech industries.

“ I certainly credit GSB for giving me the college prep education that, in turn, gave me a wide range of college and career choices. Equally important has been the host of associations and networks that were opened for me through GSB and continue to grow today. Being on the Alumni Council gives me the opportunity to maintain and expand on GSB memories and networks for myself, existing Alumni like myself, and the future Alumni to come.”

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Court Clayton ’95

As Chief Development Officer, Court is responsible for driving philanthropic revenue across Oceanographic’s corporate, foundation, and individual giving teams.

For two decades, Court has been in the field of philanthropy and fundraising with a focus on developing deep connections between philanthropists and their passion for higher education and non-governmental organizations.

Sonia Kumar ’10

Sonia currently leads a Mergers and Acquisitions team at Media Monks, a digital marketing and advertising firm, in NYC. Prior to that, she graduated from the University of Southern California and started her career in technology consulting at PricewaterhouseCoopers.

“While attending GSB, I loved being an active member of the community through yearbook, student government, and cheer, and I love all the memories I’ve made with lifelong friends. I’m excited to give back to the school by bringing the Alumni Network together to support each other and the current community on campus!”

Adam Aresty ’03

Adam is an award-winning screenwriter and novelist based in New York City. He wrote the screenplay for the horror/comedy “Stung” (2015), which made its world premiere at The Tribeca Film Festival that year. He has published two novellas (Recovery, Kraken Press, 2014; The Communication Room, Strange Fictions Press, 2016), and numerous short stories in both print and e-book. His digital sci-fi series “ALT” premiered on the DUST network in Spring 2021. He currently teaches screenwriting at Fordham University in The Bronx.

Jaime Goodrich ’01

Jaime graduated GSB in 2001, and after college, returned to Gill to serve as the Director of Alumni Relations before leaving the school to work with her husband Kris (class of ’99) on their growing business ventures. Together they have grown their company, Deer Solution, from a New Jersey based service business to being active in five states and to franchising the company nationally. Jaime is still very active at GSB, both on the Alumni Council and as a parent of two students. She is currently the chair of the Parent Admissions Network and has been a member of the Parents’ Association Executive Committee. Locally, she is active in the Lions Club.

“Continuing to be a part of the GSB community is a really special feeling. Watching our school grow and hearing about the accomplishments of the students, faculty, and alumni make me proud to have been a part of it. This place is forever woven into the fabric of who I am.”

Andrea Freeman ’95

Dr. Andrea Freeman is an experienced veterinarian and owner of KIND Veterinary Care Center located in Martinsville, NJ. Since graduating from GSB, she has remained an active member of the GSB community. She is a founding member of the GSB Alumni Council and has remained active with the Council since its inception. She also co-teaches GSB’s Upper School Animal Science course, mentors students interested in veterinary medicine through the GSB Unit Internship Program, provides care for many of the animals at HomeWinds, and serves on the Board of Trustees. Outside of GSB she is founder and co-leader of the only 4H Veterinary Science Club in NJ and serves on the Board of Directors for Hound Hunters of NJ, a non-profit organization that helps reunite lost pets with their owners.

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BECOME PART OF THE ALUMNI WALKWAY

Save Your Seat Celebrate a current student, alumnus/alumna, teacher, staff member, or friend of GSB by naming a seat ($1,000 each seat) in their honor in the Matthews Theater of the Performing Arts & Community Center.

Contact Blake Putnam at (908) 234-1611 ext. 361 or BPutnam@GSBSchool.org

As a member of the Gill St. Bernard’s School community, you have the opportunity to help preserve our past and secure our future. During GSB’s centennial year, the alumni walkway was established to honor members of the school community. The walkway approaches the Chapel, at the center of the GSB campus, and is used by every member of our community day after day. Reserve your place in GSB history by personalizing a piece of this walkway. Bricks may be purchased by or for alumni, students, faculty or friends of the school for $125 each (4” x 8”) and include up to 12 characters/spaces per line. You can order online or contact the Development Office for more information.

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Alumni Notes the SEVENTIES CLASS OF 1977 William Feingold ’77 began work as a Judge for the State of NJ on March 1, 2021. He had been practicing law for the past 32 years and writes, “Nice to see how great the Gill soccer team is doing. As a former player at Gill and college athlete, I appreciate the athletic foundation of High School sports like those available at Gill. I hope everyone in the class of ’77 is doing well and is happy in life.”

William Feingold ’77

the NINETIES CLASS OF 1995 Joe Schmidt ’95 recently received the National High School History teacher of the year award from the American Historical Association.

Jack Green ’95, Andrea Freeman ’95, and Todd Ross ’94 returned to campus to welcome students on the 1st day of school.

the 21st CENTURY CLASS OF 2000

Lauren McCallum ’00 welcomes new baby girl.

Joe Schmidt ’95 received teacher of the year award from the American Historical Association.

Lauren McCallum ’00 reports that Morgan Maria McCallum joined us on May 27, 2021. Big brother Owen is very excited for all of his new duties!

Liz Parsons ’00 shared that “After many years as a commercial video editor, I decided to make a big change in my professional life. I began the process of becoming an educator. For the past few years, I’ve been substitute teaching (I even came back to GSB for a year) and eventually found my way to my new hometown, Philadelphia.

In May of 2021, I graduated from Arcadia University with a master's degree in Secondary Education. This past September, I accepted a job as a 7th grade ELA teacher in a small town in South Jersey called Riverside. Thank you to everyone at GSB who was so supportive and encouraging of my career change!”

Jack Green ’95, Andrea Freeman ’95, and Todd Ross ’94.

CLASS OF 2010 Daina Raiffe ’10 married Benjamin Newman on July 10, 2021, at The Pierre Hotel in New York City. Bianca Noll ’10 was a bridesmaid; Sonia Kumar ’10, Kaitlin Filley ’10, and Alanna Noll ’12 attended the intimate in-person celebration, while other GSB classmates joined the celebration remotely. Daina currently owns and operates a psychotherapy practice in NYC and recently moved to Summit, NJ, with her new husband and their dog.

Sabrina Morton ’10 celebrated her wedding to Samuel Alvarez in Boston, MA on September 18, 2021, with fellow GSB classmates Megan Plevy, Lauren (Rosenblatt) Mathews, Sonia Kumar, Kristen (Bailey) Banks, Bianca Noll, and Daina (Raiffe) Newman.

Liz Parsons ’00 enjoys new career as an 7th grade ELA teacher.

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CLASSES OF 2011, 2012 & 2013 Jake Ball ’12 and Miquel Gabbidon ’12 married on May 8, 2021, almost ten years after meeting in Hockenbury Hall.

The celebration took place at The Ritz Carlton in Sarasota, FL, surrounded by family and friends, many of them GSB alumni. Shortly after the wedding, Dr. and Mrs. Ball moved to Pasadena, CA, where Jake is continuing his Orthopedic Surgery Residency at USC, and Miquel is a Sr. Marketing Strategist for HBO Max. GSB attendees included Ryan Kian ’12, Charles Efthimion ’12, Winston Guest ’12, Jane Harrington-Noonan ’11, Zach Zirpolo ’11, Geoffrey King ’11, Ethan Wajswol ’10, Zack Ball ’10.

Cassie Mireski ’11 & Jaren Sina ’13 welcome their baby boy Brayden Robert Sina on May 26, 2021!

Alex Mitola ’12 married Megan Linn Mitola in June of last year.

Daina Raiffe ’10 married Benjamin Newman in July of last year.

Alex Mitola ’12 married Megan Linn (Mitola) on June 5th, 2021, at Crystal Springs Resort in New Jersey surrounded by friends and family.

For Jaren Sina ’13, life has certainly come full circle. The Gill St. Bernard’s basketball standout – a three-time All-State guard who holds the school’s scoring record of 2,146 points, all while playing for his father, Mergin Sina, the famed coach who put the Knights on the national map – now lives across the street from his beloved alma mater with his wife and high school sweetheart, Cassie Mireski ’11, and their baby boy, Brayden.

What’s more, Jaren is following his dad’s lead as he becomes the boys’ basketball coach at nearby Bernards High in Bernardsville.

“I’m excited; after growing up in Somerset County and now coaching here, it’s an excellent opportunity,” said Jaren. “It’s amazing that I’ll be in the same county where my dad is coaching. I’m going in to help the program get better and win.”

Sabrina Morton ’10 celebrated her wedding to Samuel Alvarez with fellow GSB classmates Megan Plevy, Lauren (Rosenblatt) Mathews, Sonia Kumar, Kristen (Bailey) Banks, Bianca Noll, and Daina (Raiffe) Newman.

Jake Ball ’12 and Miquel Gabbidon ’12 married on May of last year.

GSB Alumni in attendance to Jake Ball and Miquel Gabbidon's wedding included Ryan Kian ’12, Charles Efthimion ’12, Winston Guest ’12, Jane Harrington-Noonan ’11, Zach Zirpolo ’11, Geoffrey King ’11, Ethan Wajswol ’10, Zack Ball ’10.

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CLASS OF 2020 This summer, Miranda “Mars” Braemer ’20 brought her artistic talent to Morristown’s townhall to design a stunning mural for the Shade Tree Commission. Mars spent 20 hours painting a towering tree to bring awareness to the commission and its mission to manage Morristown’s community forest. The mural decorates a high-traffic area of townhall, located on the wall adjacent to the police station.

“We're really proud of what we created; it was a lot of fun,” said Mars. “We painted the trunk first, then used sponges for the leaves to give it texture, and we needed a ladder to reach the highest parts. Our purpose was to draw attention to the Shade Tree Commission. Now when people walk by, they’ll see our tree.”

Cassie Mireski ’11 & Jaren Sina ’13 welcome their baby boy.

Jaren Sina ’13 becomes the boys’ basketball coach at nearby Bernards High in Bernardsville.

Congratulations to Samantha Lowe ’20! Her Scranton Royals soccer team was undefeated in the regular season and captured their second straight Landmark Conference Championship (their eighth overall).

CLASS OF 2021 Ella Baker ’21 is representing Gill St. Bernard’s School well at Trinity College. Her time at Gill prepared her academically and athletically for Trinity, and she is thriving at yet another great institution.

Ella Fajardo ’21 was recently interviewed by News 12 to share her insights on the U.S. women’s three-on-three basketball team’s gold medal in Tokyo. She is quite familiar with the game, having played three-on-three for the Philippine National Team since she was 16 years old. “There's one sub, and there's a 12-second shot clock,” she told News 12. “You really got to get that shot up even if there are hands on your face. But it's very, very exciting and interesting to watch.”

Mianda "Mars" Braemer ’20 painted a stunning mural for the Shade Tree Commission in Morristown's townhall.

Ella, now playing for Fairleigh Dickinson University, brings a formidable track record to her college squad. Last year, she played on the National Women's Gilas Pilipinas team that captured a historic bronze medal in the FIBA Under-18 3x3 World Cup in Mongolia. At GSB, Ella served as co-captain and helped lead the Knights to an 11th place state-ranking.

Ella Baker ’21 is thriving academically and athletically in her first year at Trinity College.

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Ella Fajardo ’21 interviewed by News 12.

Obituaries KATHERINE EANES

GERALD R. FOX JR. ’70

Susie Eanes ’63 lost her mother, Katherine Eanes, at the age of 100. Katherine worked at the Gill School for several years and was the parent of three graduates.

Gerald R. Fox, Jr. 70’ passed away surrounded by family on August 24, 2021. Gerry was a graduate of St. Bernard's School in Gladstone, NJ in 1970 and Glassboro State College in 1974. He later received a Master of Science degree from Eastern Kentucky.

He was a resident of Denville, NJ for 39 years before moving to Ocean Twp., NJ in 2018. In 1980, he was employed by the Savannah Braves AA Professional Baseball Club as assistant general manager and stadium operations director. In 1982-87, he was employed by Tulane University as director of the sport management program, internship coordinator, instructor of physical education, and men's soccer coach. In 1995, he was inducted into Gill St. Bernard's Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame and, later in 2017, into the NJ Scholastic Coaches Association Hall of Fame. He is survived by his wife Meredith of 30 years; his stepdaughter, Alyson L. Collins and her husband Ronald; his sisters Betsy Birch and Patricia A. Gale; and his grandsons Aiden and Brody Collins.

PETER F. KERR ’54 Peter F. Kerr ’54 passed away on April 19, 2021, at the age of 85. Peter had been living in retirement with his wife Lydia (nee Lemperle) in Naples, Florida. After graduating from New York University, Peter completed his graduate studies at Columbia University and served three years in the US Army.

Prior to retirement he was Chief Representative in Russia for Hoffmann-La Roche, the Swiss pharmaceutical manufacturer.

While in Moscow, Peter was an eyewitness of the events that led to the collapse of the Soviet Union. Retiring in 1996, Peter became active in historical and genealogical societies. Besides his wife, Peter leaves four sons: Christopher, Gregory, Nikolas, and Andrew as well as ten grandchildren.

ALAN M. CHURCHILL ‘68 passed away on May 9, 2021, after a six-year battle with prostate cancer.

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