Harvey Magazine - Commencement 2025

CLASS OF 2025

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Commencement

The 75 members of Harvey’s Class of 2025 gathered in the Fenstermacher Athletic Center June 5 for a joyous commencement ceremony. Once officially declared graduates, Harvey’s newest alumni tossed their caps high above their heads, signifying they are excited and ready to face the new challenges that await them in the years ahead.

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Senior Breakfast

The tradition of the graduating class gathering for their final breakfast has evolved into quite a day of celebration beginning with the sharing of a meal and ending with the yearbook dedication and the handing out of the 2025 issue of the Cavalier.

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Awards & Honors

Many among the graduating class received special recognition for their outstanding achievements in academics, the arts, athletics, and school commitment.

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Commencement Dinner

In their final full-class gathering prior to commencement, the soon-to-be Harvey graduates honored a longtime school tradition and enjoyed a sit-down dinner on an evening filled with a great sense of camaraderie, joy, and anticipation.

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8th Grade Moving Up

Thirty-two eighth graders joined with family, friends, faculty and staff to celebrate the successful completion of their middle school education in a joyous ceremony marked by congratulatory words from the middle school head, encouragement from the head of school, and sage advice from a 2019 alumna.

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Spring Sports Wrap

Excellent performances from many among the ranks of our dedicated student-athletes this spring helped make for another successful season featuring several championships.

Cover photo by Gabe Palacio Photography

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HEAD OF SCHOOL

William J. Knauer

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Karen Grazia

CONTRIBUTING EDITOR

Chris Del Campo

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Sarah Parker

CONTRIBUTORS

Meg Booth, Dr. Brendan Byrne, Benji Cutler ’25, John DePalma ’01, Mary Kate Fitzgerald, David Grann P’22, Virginia Holmes, William Knauer, Ray Lacen, Phil Lazzaro, Joanne Lombardi, Steve Masiello ’96, Daniela Rynott ’25, Sophia Scarsella ’19, Denise Smith

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Gabe Palacio Photography

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Julie Ades Richter Photography

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MISSION STATEMENT

Our purpose is to prepare and inspire students to become independent, adventurous thinkers and engaged, compassionate citizens in courageous pursuit of knowledge and truth.

CORE VALUES

» Passion for learning

» Respect

» Integrity

» Determination

» Excellence

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS

The Harvey School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

The World Is Waiting Class of 2025 Commencement

The 75 members of this year’s senior class, proudly clad in their blue caps and gowns, joined the ranks of the esteemed Harvey alumni Thursday, June 5, at the 2025 Commencement Ceremony held in the Fenstermacher Athletic Center. Family, friends, faculty, and school officials were all on hand to salute the academic milestone of the Class of 2025 in a joyous celebration rich in tradition and meaning.

Keeping to an age-old Harvey commencement tradition, the graduates, their teachers, and the school’s administrators and Board Trustees, filed into the gymnasium to the tune of “Earl of Mansfield” played by Pipe Major Jonathan Henken. With their proud parents and family members standing at their seats, smiling and waving to the graduates as they made their way in, there was an air of excitement and anticipation for the momentous occasion that would mark the end of one journey and the start of another, one filled with great promise.

“Today is a time to celebrate your accomplishments, to reflect on all you’ve achieved, and to savor this moment,” said Head of School Bill Knauer. “But it is also a time to look forward, to imagine what comes next,” he added. Referencing one of his favorite quotes — “Serendipity demands a certain abandon to circumstance” — Mr. Knauer said the words serve as “a small reminder that even the best-laid plans are often interrupted, and sometimes improved, by what we didn’t see coming.” He continued, “The idea of serendipity isn’t just about luck; it’s about staying open to possibilities. It’s about allowing the unexpected to nudge you in a new direction, and being curious enough to follow.”

Commenc ement speaker David Grann P’22, a bestselling author and staff writer for The New Yorker, encouraged the seniors to always be open to the path that is unplanned. “As you imagine your future, it is easy to see it as a journey on a predetermined path. This logical story, with everything building toward its inevitable triumphant end,” said Mr. Grann. “Yet the truth is that these quests, and the quests you are all about to begin today, rarely turn out as expected.”

The Class of 2025 valedictorian Daniela Rynott urged her fellow graduates to “remember that every choice you make is a moral decision, including what you choose to look away from,” said the top scholar of the class. “One of the most powerful ways to grow that kind of perspective is by stepping into someone’s else’s world, quite literally,” said Daniela. She encouraged her classmates to consider studying abroad during their college years as a means to broaden their perspectives. In closing, Daniela said, “As we leave these halls and step into the uncertainty of what’s next, may we do so not with fear, but with curiosity. Let us be relentless with pursuit, bold in our convictions, and always open to learning.”

The Upper School Chorus lent their harmonizing talents to the singing of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and the Chamber Chorus performed “I’ll Always Remember You,” a song so very fitting for the occasion.

After the awarding of prizes in academics, the arts, and athletics by Head of Upper School Phil Lazzaro, the ceremony then moved to the moment when the seniors would receive their diplomas, much to the delight of family and

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friends who welcomed the announcement with a chorus of cheers and applause.

With the final diploma awarded, Mr. Knauer returned to the podium to officially declare that the members of the Class of 2025 were graduates of The Harvey School, prompting cheers and applause from the audience. He then instructed the graduates to rise to their feet and move their tassels right to left, symbolizing they have successfully completed their high school years and are now embarking on their next leg of their life’s journey. As a sign of joy in what they have accomplished and their confidence in meeting the challenges ahead, the graduates then tossed their caps high into the air.

When they processed outside to the Quad from the athletic center and paraded down the sidewalk lined on each side by their teachers, the graduates followed a moving Harvey Commencement Day tradition that signifies their passage as Harvey students to proud alumni who will now make their way in the world.

Congratulations, Harvey Class of 2025! Never stop being your very best in all you do!

and Stefan Volpitta // 2. Martina Nicora, Gabriella Montero, and Sasha Nannizzi // 3. Jonah Kass and Gavin Kothari // 4. Pipe Major Jonathan Henken leads the entire procession. // 5. Senior faculty members Dianne Mahony and Bruce Osborne lead the procession of faculty and staff at Commencement. // Inset Circle. Emily Martin and Owen McElfresh

Top. The Class of 2025 are official graduates of The Harvey School! // 1. Connor Harrington, Isabella Jane Wang, Christina Phipps,

Surprise You! Let Life

By Head of School William J. Knauer

Welcome, families, friends, and faculty. Thank you for being here to celebrate this important milestone in the lives of our seniors.

Go od morning, Class of 2025. Before we begin, I’d like to offer some recognition and thanks:

• To Board acting co-chair Jerri-Lynn Galgano and other members of our board of trustees, including many senior parents, thank you for your support.

• To Barry Fenstermacher, former head of The Harvey School for 30 years and the person for whom this room is named, we’re grateful for your lasting impact.

• To all of you, families, friends, and loved ones, thank you for your trust and partnership.

• And most importantly, to our faculty and staff, thank you for creating a place where students can thrive, take risks, and become their best selves.

Seniors — it is a pleasure to be part of this important day with you. Today is a time to celebrate your accomplishments, to reflect on all you’ve achieved, and to savor this moment. But it is also a time to look forward, to imagine what comes next.

As you think about what lies ahead, I want to share with you a quotation that used to hang on my refrigerator for years: “Serendipity demands a certain abandon to circumstance.”

It’s a small reminder that even the best-laid plans are often interrupted — and sometimes improved — by what we didn’t see coming. The idea of serendipity isn’t just about luck; it’s about staying open to possibilities. It’s about allowing the unexpected to nudge you in a new direction, and being curious enough to follow.

For the past few years, Harvey has been your home — a place to learn, connect, and grow. And while you’ve certainly prepared yourselves well, not everything ahead will be predictable. That’s not a flaw in the plan — that is the plan.

O f course, I encourage you to think ahead, to set goals, and to work hard. But I also hope you’ll be flexible enough to let go of the script sometimes. Leave room for detours. Trust what the path offers you.

I enc ourage you to put aside the need for certainty and embrace the unknown with curiosity and wonder. Explore, take risks, and allow yourself to be surprised by what lies ahead.

Some of the most meaningful parts of your life may begin in moments that feel like interruptions. Some of the most important people you meet may arrive by chance. Stay awake to those moments.

And through all of it, I hope you’ll remember the last words of Harvey’s mission — to be “courageous seekers of knowledge and truth.” Courage doesn’t always mean having a plan. Sometimes it means paying attention, pivoting, showing up even when you’re unsure.

To our families — thank you for the foundation you’ve built and the support you’ve given. That strength carries forward with these seniors.

To our teachers and staff — thank you for seeing each student not just for who they are, but for who they are becoming.

And to you, Class of 2025 — as you write your next chapters, don’t be afraid to leave some space in the margins. Let life surprise you.

We are proud of you. We are excited for you. And we look forward to hearing about all of your future adventures.

1. Eva (Shiwen) Yin, Grace Xue, and Sarah Wolf // 2. Lucien Fried // 3. Head of School Bill Knauer addresses the Class of 2025. // 4. Cade Gilligan with his parents, Lara Casano ’95, Sean Gilligan, and his sisters, Rylan ’27 and Mallon ’27 // 5. Gabriel Meredith and Gabriella Montero // 6. Sienna Fahlgren and Sophie Dunlop // 7. Graduates Jack Amann, William Hargreaves, Sam Schwartz, Director of Athletics Ray Lacen, Luca Marano, Liam Tarpey, and Max Hernandez // 8. Graduates move their tassels from right to left. // Inset Circle. Benji Cutler

Curiosity Is a Necessity

VALEDICTORIAN SPEECH

By Daniela Rynott ’25

Good morning and welcome, Mr. Knauer, board members, faculty, parents, friends, and the Class of 2025. I am so grateful to have a few minutes of your time today, and so, before I get started, I’d just like to thank the Leone family, who has been kind enough to support me with an academic scholarship throughout my time here at Harvey.

Their generosity, given in honor of Maury Leone, a longtime advocate of Harvey, has provided me with the chance to explore my passions, so that’s exactly what I want to speak about today: the importance of pursuit. And not just the pursuit of lunch, but also curiosity.

I urge all of you to never stop questioning. As a society, we will plateau if our generation simply accepts what has been taught to us in the past. For society to keep advancing, curiosity is a necessity.

When each of you steps through the doors of your college this fall, I want you to seize control of your life. You have been given the opportunity of a higher education, which many young people around the world can only dream of. Make it count, because it is a privilege that cannot be overlooked.

When I was growing up, my mom, an immigrant from Honduras, always reminded me that nothing in this world would be handed to me. Then, my dad showed me what it means to have a strong work ethic — to work hard and tirelessly every single day, all while remaining patient and kind. Well, Mom, Dad — I did it — and each of you can do it, too.

The value of hard work speaks to something deeper — that humans are innately creatures of self-determination. We must take advantage of our

free will, and never allow ourselves to be neutral. You must be active in your decisions because you are the only one who gets to make them.

It is imperative that you are never neutral. In moments of conflict, injustice, or uncertainty, neutrality is not safety — it is complicity. It is important to remember that every choice you make is a moral decision, including what you choose to look away from. It is better to act on what you believe is right and risk judgment — or even being wrong — than to do nothing at all.

But conviction must never come at the expense of understanding. It is equally important that you listen, whether that means in the classroom, in the fields, or on the stage. Learn from those who think differently, because by studying the polar opposite viewpoint, you can sharpen your mind. Even if your opinion doesn’t change, you’ll walk away with the ability to think beyond yourself.

One of the most powerful ways to grow that kind of perspective is by stepping into someone else’s world — quite literally. If you get the chance to study abroad during college, take it, because the world has lessons that no canvas assignment could ever teach.

You’ll exp erience how different political systems, traditions, and histories shape people’s lives, and, in turn, you’ll start to see your culture from the outside in. That’s the magic of curiosity: it teaches you that understanding begins where comfort ends.

For example, I grew up in Dublin, and I always thought America was a land of donuts and coffee. But now that I’m here in New York, I see very clearly that it is actually a land of bagels and heart attack-inducing energy drinks.

But growing up in Dublin didn’t just shape my breakfast expectations — it shaped how I see the world. Yes, the Irish brogue “stuck with me for a wee time,” but so did the sense that no one culture, no one way of thinking, is the only way. Curiosity helped me connect dots across countries, across communities, and across my own identity.

And, hey, sure, new environments can be scary. But that’s exactly why you should lean into them. If you’re not genuinely shaking in your boots right now, think that over because growth never comes from comfort, just as pursuit never comes from standing still. So, our task for the upcoming year is to welcome uncertainty. Embrace it and face it head on so that it does not take you by surprise.

Alb ert Camus wrote the “Myth of Sisyphus,” about a man condemned to push a boulder up a mountain for eternity, only for it to roll back

down each time. I’m sure you cross country runners understand that feeling. I’ve seen you doing hill sprints and my heart is with you.

But rather than despair, Camus suggested that we must imagine Sisyphus happy — not because the task is easy or rewarding, but because he accepts the struggle as his own. In that acceptance, he finds freedom and even meaning.

As new adults entering the world, like Sisyphus, learn to find joy in the necessary struggles you are presented with. It may not get easier, but you will build up strength that will aid you in moving forward.

So, as we leave these halls and step into the uncertainty of what’s next, may we do so not with fear, but with curiosity. Let us be relentless with pursuit, bold in our convictions, and always open to learning.

Class of 2025, the world is waiting. There is no time for rest … except maybe today. And tomorrow. I just really need a nap. Anyways, congratulations to all of us. We did it.

1. Valedictorian Daniela Rynott // 2. William Bland celebrating // 3. Karina Mehta and Owen McElfresh // 4. Kailey Smith, María Marcos Muñoz, Emma Lederer, Giselle Grant, Sophie Peters, Jason Dempsey, Assistant Director of Athletics Denis Arnautovic, and Mirosa Gregori Biscaro ’27 // 5. Jackson Saccomanno // 6. Emma Lederer with her parents, trustee Wendy and Jeff Lederer, and brothers Cameron ’27 and Bradley ’23

“If you’re not genuinely shaking in your boots right now, think that over because growth never comes from comfort, just as pursuit never comes from standing still.”

Life’s Unforseen Journeys

COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER

By David Grann, P’22, Bestselling Author, Staff Writer, The New Yorker

Hello, and congratulations to the Harvey graduating Class of 2025. I still remember when I was sitting out there only a few years ago to watch my son receive his diploma. I still recall the pride and excitement.

As you imagine your future, it is easy to see it as a journey on a predetermined path — this logical story, with everything building toward its evitable triumphant end. Yet the truth is that these quests, and the quests you are all about to begin today, rarely turn out exactly envisioned. They have unforeseen twists and wondrous discoveries that you could never imagine. But they also have those episodes that don’t make it onto your LinkedIn page, even though they are, in many ways, the most important: those times when things can go wrong, sometimes even disastrously.

So let me tell you my unofficial story.

It was early in my career and I had just been hired as a reporter at The New Yorker Magazine. I couldn’t find my next story and had fallen so far behind I was terrified I might lose my dream job. And so I was calling everybody I knew, begging, “Do you have a story idea?” Finally, I called a friend of mine who said, “Well, why don’t you look for the giant squid? That would make news.”

Now the only notion I had of a giant squid was from the novel “Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea,” of this monstrous creature with tentacles attacking a submarine. I always figured the whole thing was a myth, like Bigfoot. But I looked up “giant squid” in the encyclopedia — back then, that’s how we used to do research — and sure enough, the creature, known as architeuthis, was not only real; it was considered the largest invertebrate on earth. It

had tentacles sometimes as long as school buses, and eyes about the size of human heads.

At the time, though, no scientists had ever seen one swimming in the ocean or captured one alive. They only knew these creatures existed because occasionally their dead carcasses would wash ashore. Then I discovered that, lo and behold, not only are there giant squid, there are also giant squid hunters.

Now that’s a profession no one at Harvey probably ever told you about.

Thes e hunters had spent decades prowling the high seas, determined to be the first to catch a live giant squid. The most maniacal of all these hunters was a marine biologist in New Zealand named Steve O’Shea. He had come up with a radical idea. Rather than attempt to capture the big calamari, he planned to catch a baby. Now this seems kind of nuts. If you can’t find a 60-foot giant squid, how are you going to capture one the size of a cricket?

1. The hat toss! // 2. Emma Lederer and Erin Lapides // 3. William Hargreaves // 4. We did it! A lasting moment together following graduation. // 5. Shae-Anne Falconer // 6. Daniel Bussey, Jackson Saccomanno, Jonah Kass, Brandon Levine, Cade Gilligan, Rohan Singh, and William Bland // 7. Commencement speaker David Grann P’22 // 8. Jason Dempsey, Benji Cutler, Brady Campos, Ted Clement, and Ryan Byrne // Inset Circle. Isabella Jane Wang

Inset Circle. Sophia Beldotti with teacher Jessica Falcon // 1. Christina Phipps, Ava Pfluger, and Sophie Peters // 2. Marina Barreto and Isabella Alonso Navarro // 3. Jackson Saccomanno, Sam Schwartz, and Arav Shah // 4. Lily Acrish, Savanna Acosta, and Ladidi Abdul-Wahab // 5. Ryan Byrne with his parents, Dr. Brendan Byrne, head of middle school, mom Carly and sister. // 6. Gabi Schneider // 7. The Chamber Chorus performs at Commencement. // 8. Karina Mehta, Savanna Acosta, Elan Coutroulis, Giselle Grant, and Emily Martin // 9. Sasha Nannizzi, Ryan Byrne, and Emma Lederer // 10. Jonah Kass with his parents, trustee Jonathan and Amy, and brother Jayden ’22 // 11. Tinsley Valenti and Meaghan Sullivan // 12. María Marcos Muñoz and Emily Martin // 13. Benji Cutler, Brady Campos, Jason Dempsey // Inset Circle. Isabella Jane Wang and Eva Veneable

Yet there was a certain genius to his plan. The giant squid would hatch many babies, and they wouldn’t be able to dart away as quickly. When I called O’Shea in New Zealand, he said, “Come on down, mate. I’m about to head out on an expedition and we’ll make history.”

I ran to tell my editors, and in my desperation to convince them it made perfect sense to send a reporter halfway around the globe to chase a creature that hadn’t been caught for thousands of years, I may have just a wee bit oversold the story. Let’s just say there may have been a promise of publishing the first photograph of a live giant squid. So they gave me their blessing and off I went to New Zealand.

The moment I arrived the ominous signs began. I had pictured us embarking on a large, high-tech vessel. But O’Shea had virtually bankrupted himself chasing his dream squid, and his vessel turned out to be little more than a 20-foot skiff with an outboard motor. What’s more, his crew, his so-called Squid Squad, consisted of merely a graduate student who got seasick, and me.

Then O’Shea said, “I should warn you, there’s a bit of a cyclone coming our way.” I figured we’ll just wait it out, but O’Shea said, oh, no, no. Giant squid only spawn during this time period, and if he didn’t go now, he would lose his chance. When

he began to launch the boat, the sun was going down and I said, aren’t we going to at least wait for daylight? He said, oh, no, no. It turns out that you can only hunt for giant squid at night because that’s when they rise in the water column to feed.

As we shoved off, O’Shea pointed to a buoy in the ocean and asked, what color is that? I said it’s green. Can’t you see it? He had lost his hearing in one ear from a diving accident, and he said, I’m not just deaf; I’m also color blind.

Out in front of us I could see a channel with enormous rocks on each side. The whole ocean seemed to be funneling through this chute, and O’Shea sped right into it. All I could see in front of us was a mountain of water; behind us, another mountain. O’Shea said, “You won’t find this in New York, will you, mate?” For the first time, I began to wonder if my captain was fully in command of all his faculties.

But O’Shea somehow managed to steer us between those rocks and he got out his trap, which was built partly with an empty plastic Coke bottle — that’s another story. With only three of us, O’Shea put me to work. We would drop the 50-pound trap and then pull it up, drop it again and pull it up again.

This went on futilely all night, and we did this again, night after night, without finding

“And often, the most rewarding moments of our quests are the ones born of seeming setbacks, the ones that opened our eyes to new possibilities and led to triumphant ends we could not imagine.”

anything. Finally, one time at around 3 a.m, we pulled in the trap and the graduate student said to O’Shea, “I think that’s your dream squid.” O’Shea put his eye right against the trap and said it looks like architeuthis. It was just an inch long, but sure enough, I could see its luminescent eye. I could see its tentacles. We had to transfer the baby into a container in order to transport it. By then we were exhausted, and as we started to pour the contents from the trap into the container, something happened. The baby giant vanished.

O’Shea fell back into a chair with a look of total despair. But in that instant, I’m ashamed to admit, all I could think of was: I’m dead. I’m dead. I persuaded my editors that we were going to make history and we had it and then … LOST IT.

After the dismal failure of our expedition, we drove back in his car and it was only on the way when O’Shea vowed that he would never give up, that I realized what had happened on the boat was the story. A story that was far more interesting and revealing than anything I had concocted in my imagination. This was about an obsessive man whose search for the giant squid was less about the outcome than the very quest

itself. But I had been blinded to the truth because it wasn’t what I had planned, what I thought should happen. The article I published helped launch my career. And the experience taught me not only about the nature of my calling but also about life’s unforeseen journeys.

And that is what your education at Harvey has prepared you for. Of course, it has given you the knowledge and the skills to succeed. But it has given you something far more essential: the ability to take risks and yes, at times, even to stumble and fail. It has taught you to learn from those moments and forge onward.

Your journey is not predetermined, which at times can make it unnerving. Surely there will be things out there you won’t find in New York, mates. But that is also what makes it an adventure — a journey of discovery. And often, the most rewarding moments of our quests are the ones born of seeming setbacks, the ones that opened our eyes to new possibilities and led to triumphant ends we could not imagine.

So let me onc e more congratulate the giant graduating Class of 2025. Bon voyage as you venture forth from Harvey and chase whatever your dream giant squid might be.

Awards & Honors

School’s

// Created and endowed by the Board of Trustees, the award is inscribed annually with the name of the student who, in the view of the Head of School, has put forth the greatest effort in any aspect of their life at school: Ladidi Abdul-Wahab

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in memory of Dr. and Mrs. Herbert Swift Carter, founders of The Harvey School, and their son, Herbert Swift Carter, Jr., Class of 1919. Given to the student who is voted by the faculty to have contributed the most to the spirit and aims of the school: Benjamin Cutler

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in memory of her husband, the award is inscribed annually with the name of the student who is voted by the faculty to have shown the greatest loyalty in their school relations during the year: Christina Phipps

John L. Loeb, Jr. ’44 Scholarship Cup // Given and endowed by Mr. Loeb to the school’s leading scholar: Daniela Rynott

Head of

Prize

The Head of Upper School’s Award // Given annually to the student, who, in the view of the Head of Upper School, has supported the aims and mission of The Harvey School: Emma Lederer & Grace Xue

Founders Honor Cup // The Upper School’s highest award

presented

the Carter family

Lindsley Loring Loyalty Award // Created

endowed

Lindsley Loring

Thompson Achievement Award // Given by Mr. and Mrs. Calvin A. Thompson, parents of Alexis ’82 and Thaddeus ’87, and inscribed annually with the name of the student who is voted by the faculty to have made the greatest all-around improvement: Shae-Anne Falconer & Adalay Shalov

Citizenship Award // Endowed by the Harvey Parent Association: Lucien Fried

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Technology Prize // For excellence in technology: Logan Alexander & Meaghan Sullivan

Mathematics Prize // For excellence in mathematics: Gabriel Meredith

Harry A. Dawe History Prize // History Prize for excellence in history is named in honor of Mr. Dawe who served as headmaster of The Harvey School for 15 years: Daniela Rynott, Eva (Shiwen)Yin (History-Macroeconomics), Gabriel Meredith (History-Macroeconomics) & Edward Clement (European History)

Science Prize // Isabella Jane Wang (Physical Sciences) & Eva (Shiwen)Yin (Life Sciences)

English Prize // For excellence in English: Daniela Rynott & Tinsley Valenti

Edward Micola Model United Nations Award // In honor of Edward V. Micola ’92, given to the student who has displayed the most dedication, energy, and expertise at Model UN competitions: Lucien Fried

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Dance Prize // For outstanding contributions in dance: Lily Acrish & Karina Mehta (Choreography)

Art Prize // For excellence in art: Sophia Beldotti & Ryan Byrne

Ronald W. Duncan Music Awards // Given for excellence in the field of music in honor of former piano teacher Ronald W. Duncan: Jordan Feigenbaum (Instrumental) & Gabrielle Schneider (Choral)

Spanish Prize // For excellence in Spanish: Benjamin Cutler & Daniela Rynott

Japanese Prize // For excellence in Japanese: Logan Alexander & Ben Zilberstein

John A. Shea Latin Prize // Endowed by an anonymous donor in honor of Mr. Shea’s 80th birthday in recognition of his 22 years of service to the school: Gianluca Putek & Isabella Jane Wang

Cavalier Award

The Cavalier Award, underwritten by the Harvey Parent Association, is given to the students and faculty who best embody the values code of The Harvey School. They are individuals who demonstrate a passion for learning, respect and treat everyone with dignity and appreciation, have a deep sense of integrity, have a dynamic balance in lifestyle choices, find joy in learning and life, and strive for excellence.

This year’s winners are 2025 graduates Daniel Bussey and María Marcos Muñoz; eighth grader Isolda Corena; and faculty recipients Austin Morgan and Chris Coscio.

The David Muntner Theatre Tech Award // For outstanding contributions in theater: Tinsley Valenti

Scholar-Artist Award // Voted by faculty as outstanding scholar-artist of the senior class: Sophia Beldotti & Ryan Byrne

Keenan Wynn ’31 Prize for Excellence in Drama // Meaghan Sullivan

Boys Athletic Prize // Presented to outstanding senior male athlete: Jonah Kass

Girls Athletic Prize // Presented to outstanding senior female athlete: Lily Acrish

E. Bradley Richardson Scholar-Athlete Award // Named after a former head of school, voted by faculty as outstanding scholar-athlete of the senior class: Jackson Saccomanno

Harvey Survivors

These Class of 2025 seniors attended Harvey all seven years — Grades 6 through 12. We affectionately call them — Harvey Survivors.

Logan Alexander

Lucien Fried

Ryan Byrne

Emma Lederer

Teddy Clement

Emily Sorio

Cade Gilligan

Eva Veneable

Unveiling

the Cavalier 2025

Every year the senior class dedicates the Cavalier yearbook to a member of the Harvey faculty, and as this year’s recipient excitedly proclaimed, “It’s like winning the Oscar!” We can’t think of a more deserving teacher than Upper School English teacher Virginia Holmes. Here is the heartfelt dedication delivered by senior Daniela Rynott on behalf of the Class of 2025:

Anyone who is acquainted with Ms. Holmes in the slightest knows that she is a real-life Disney princess. At the end of 10th grade, our English class sat with open mouths, our eyes popping out of our sockets, as she sang “Part of Your World” with the voice of a Broadway star. Since then, Ms. Holmes has displayed more of her singing skills during her “Dirty Dancing” duet with Mr. Seymour, which we can all agree was an unforgettable performance. Besides her onstage skills, not a lot of people know that Ms. Holmes rocked her high school’s first chair saxophone, or that she was a star basketball player.

Although it seems impossible that her resume could get any better, Ms. Holmes has also been the director of Harvey’s winter play for years, pulling off miracle after miracle in the theater department. No one could have handled the chunky meat soup in “The Crucible” or Dracula’s exploding blood capsules with such patience.

S peaking of “Dracula,” two years ago, my peers and I walked into Ms. Holmes’ classroom groaning over the length of the novel — our summer reading assignment. However, once we experienced Ms. Holmes’ love for English Romanticism, the gothic era, and literature in general, her irresistible joy spread to us. It is impossible not to love every book Ms. Holmes assigns, because she genuinely enjoys teaching

them. With her, learning was fun. No other teacher would let us watch “My Little Pony” and clips from Disney movies to practice analyzing Marxist, Freudian, feminist, and postcolonial lenses.

As the head of The Pulse, Ms. Holmes has transformed small groups of students into real journalists, all while patiently explaining AP format for the hundredth time. But her literary passion doesn’t stop at journalism. In fact, it runs so deep that she named her daughter Juliet — because, let’s be honest, “MacBeth” doesn’t have quite the same ring to it. And if that weren’t proof enough of her devotion to English, her classroom is practically a shrine to literature, complete with cats dressed as Shakespearean characters — Romeow and Julicat being a personal favorite. Beyond the newsroom and the classroom, Ms. Holmes is the reigning queen of the Big Questions Club and the undisputed champion of ghost stories — the kind that leave half of us sleeping with the lights on. Ms. Holmes has given us more than just an education; she’s given us a love for learning, a sense of curiosity, and an endless supply of unforgettable memories. On behalf of the Class of 2025 — thank you for filling our years with stories, songs, and moments we will always cherish. We are so lucky to have been part of your world.

1. Faculty member Virginia Holmes // 2. Daniela Rynott presents Virginia Holmes with the 2025 yearbook dedicated to her. // 3. Daniela gives her dedication speech recognizing Ms. Holmes.

Be Adventurous and Embrace Challenges

By Eva (Shiwen) Yin ’25

1. Gianluca Putek, Jason Dempsey, Brady Campos, and Benji Cutler // 2. Commencement Dinner student speaker Eva (Shiwen) Yin // 3. William Bland, Rohan Singh, Jack Amann, Cade Gilligan, Jonah Kass, Brandon Levine, and Daniel Bussey // 4. Phil Lazzaro with senior class parents, trustee Lara Casano ’95, trustee Ashley Foote, and trustee Wendy Lederer presenting the Senior Class Gift // 5. Giselle Grant, Sophie Peters, and Emily Martin

Thank you, Mr. Lazzaro, for giving me this opportunity. Honestly, when he asked me if I’d be willing to give a speech I was a little freaked out because, let’s be real, some of you are probably still trying to figure out who I am, but, anyways, it is my great honor to speak in front of the amazing Class of 2025, families, and our dear faculty members.

So, in cas e you don’t know me, here’s a little about myself. I joined the Harvey community in my junior year. Before that, I attended a huge public school in Beijing, China. The transition wasn’t easy. My class size dropped from 50 to 10 — or even fewer. I walked into AP Chemistry and thought I was early, but it turned out to be only five of us in total. Back then, not everyone got a chance to speak in class, but at Harvey, I found myself always encouraged to share my thoughts, so I had to learn to speak up, especially

in a completely different language. And yes, the language part was hard. I still remember being caught off guard in the first English class where Mr. Kiessling brought up the word “plagiarism.”

Not only had I never heard it before, but it was also one of the hardest English words I’ve seen. I’m still not sure if I can spell it correctly. Language continues to confuse me sometimes. Just the other day in physics, I was in a low mood, and Mr. Kelly said to me, “Every party has a pooper.” I knew he was making fun of me, but I didn’t really get it. You know, they didn’t teach me that in China. At that moment I just thought, what do you mean? I never poop in your class. At times language barriers make me nervous and afraid to speak, including right now as I stand here, but I’ve learnt to take it easy, and I’ve been working on improving my English — even just through daily conversations with Mr. Kelly — and using it as a

tool to connect with others. Along with language, I’ve gained so much more here. I’ve met wonderful people, made new friends, kept up my grades, started playing one of the coolest sports with a fantastic team, and, after two rugby seasons, I even earned the Most Improved Player trophy. To me, the best part about this close-knit community is how easy it is to access personalized learning and connection building, whether in class, at clubs, or at after-school activities.

I wouldn’t have become who I am today without the people who’ve helped me over the past two years, so I’d like to give some shoutouts. First, Mr. Kiessling, my advisor and English teacher for two years. Thank you for offering insightful advice on my essays and having funny — sometimes weird — conversations that I’ll never forget. You always said you have “spies” everywhere who report back on Harvey students after they graduate. Well, now you’ve got one more. Next, I have to admit that my biggest regret here is not getting to know Mr. Kelly until my senior year. Before that, I used to get 60s on physics exams and I hated this subject. It was you who inspired me to explore Newton’s laws and draw hundreds of free-body diagrams relentlessly. You have also helped me grow to be a better rugby player as you always reminded me to get low during tackles because of that momentum there. One unforgettable memory happened after a tough game against Greenwich.

1. Isabella Alonso Navarro, María Marcos Muñoz, and Marina Barreto // 2. Ted Clement, Brandon Levine, Liam Tarpey, and Jack Amann // 3. Commencement Dinner speaker Virginia Holmes // 4. Sasha Nannizzi, Gabriella Montero, and Emma Lederer

It was 7:30 p.m. I had just returned to the dorm, totally burnt out. I opened Gmail and an email from Mr. Kelly popped up: “Good evening, Eva :) I wanted to tell you how great you played today — great tackling! So much fun to watch!” It really brought tears to my eyes. You don’t know how much comfort that gave me.

Thank you, Ms. Carrozza and Ms. Booth who were always there for me throughout the college application season. I appreciate your warm smiles and the snacks at the college office that helped us survive the senior year.

I’m de eply grateful to every Harvey teacher who taught me, to all the dorm parents who took care of me, to Suchada and her crew who made us excellent food, especially the dumplings on Chinese New Year that reminded me of home.

I’m thankful to my supportive host parents, Karla and Theo, who are here with me tonight, and of course, to my family, who cannot be here but always back me up remotely.

From my personal experience, if I could share one message with you all, it would be this: be adventurous and embrace challenges. For me, studying abroad in the U.S. was one of the bravest decisions I’ve ever made which brought me to some challenging situations, but I’ve never regretted choosing this path. Taking

adventures means to be bold yet considerate and dare to step out of our comfort zone. When we challenge ourselves with hard tasks, there could be uncertainty beyond our control, and therefore, pain and unease, but there’s also a thrill in the unknown — a twist of fear, surprise, and discovery. While we learn lessons from life adventures, we should also find joy and have fun. In addition, we don’t have to face everything alone. There’s always somebody by our side, just like these Harvey people. Keep an open mind, ask for help, and we’ll make it through the hard times. Eventually, what makes adventures meaningful are the new skills we gain, the greater potential we bring out of ourselves, and the precious relationships we build along the way.

D ear Class of 2025, we are all going to do brilliant things, and college is just the beginning. It’s time for a new adventure. We’ll meet new people, pursue whichever major we’re interested in, and do whatever we’re passionate about. Let’s all have the best summer ever and head to our bright future. Lastly, here’s genuine advice from a dormer for all of you who are going to dorm in college: look after your socks ‘cause you never know when you’ll lose them from laundry. After two years here, I’ve had more mismatched socks than I can count. Thank you!

“What makes adventures meaningful are the new skills we gain, the greater potential we bring out of ourselves, and the precious relationships we build along the way.”

COMMENCEMENT

DINNER FACULTY SPEAKER

Integrity Grow with

By Virginia Holmes

Good evening, everyone!

First, let me say what an incredible honor it is to be standing here tonight. Receiving the yearbook dedication from this graduating class, one I admire so deeply, was one of the happiest moments of my entire life.

Thank you all so much.

I als o want to specifically thank Daniela for writing and delivering the yearbook dedication speech. Daniela, your words were beautiful and generous, and I will carry them with me always. Thank you.

Truly, a sincere thank-you to the entire Class of 2025, to your families, and to my colleagues.

Now, all of you know that in the English department, we love structure. We teach you how to write a four-step introduction, how to use the acronym TRIIC for body paragraphs, how to closely read and analyze a text, and how to deliver speeches.

And while those skills are important, and I want you to remember them when you go to college, I believe that every novel we read, every theatrical production we stage, every newspaper we edit (and thank you, Benji and Brandon for editing The Pulse!), and everything, even every athletic game we play is really about one thing: Growing up with integrity.

That’s the theme I teach my ninth graders from day one, and it’s the lesson I hope all of you carry with you long after you’ve left Harvey. Integrity. Let’s define it, because I wouldn’t be me if I didn’t bring in the Oxford English Dictionary. Integrity, according to the OED, is “the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.”

Now, yes … it’s no secret, especially with a daughter named Juliet, that I love Shakespeare. But the work that holds my heart the most is

“The Crucible” by Arthur Miller, a play written during the time of McCarthyism but set in the time of the Salem Witch Trials. For most of my life, I dreamed about directing this play, and I want to thank the seniors who helped bring that dream to reality this year: Ted, Tinsley, Addie Silva, Ryan, Natalie, Connor, and Daniela. What I love most about “The Crucible” is that it is a play about integrity, as it asks the central question: Do you find yourself on the side of John Proctor, who would rather die for the truth than live a lie?

What’s so powerful about Proctor is that he’s a deeply flawed character. He makes mistakes. But he shows us that imperfect people, people who stumble and struggle, can still do great

things. He chooses integrity, even when it costs him everything.

As a teacher, I always try to be the guide on the side, not the sage on the stage. But since you selected me for your yearbook dedication, I take that to mean you want to hear what I think, before you set off into the world.

So here goes. I believe that it can be hard to live with integrity, but literature gives us blueprints.

If, like Juliet, you meet someone who seems perfect on paper, and your family approves, but your heart tells you it’s not love … don’t marry them. Wait for true love. It’s out there. I promise.

If you find yourself in a situation like “Lord of the Flies,” surrounded by loud, aggressive voices like Jack’s, choose Ralph. Choose leadership that values calm reason and compassion.

If, like Gatsby, you become dazzled by reckless people who care more about image than truth, remember what Nick Carraway tried to tell him:

Senior Awards

“They’re a rotten crowd. You’re worth the whole damn bunch put together.” Don’t wait until it’s too late to believe it.

And, most of all, be like John Proctor. Have integrity. Even when you’re afraid. Even when it’s hard.

Be cause here’s the thing: When you go to college, and into your careers, and into this next chapter of your lives, you’ll be told to chase success. You’ll be encouraged to build your résumé, impress your professors, make connections, take risks, seize the day.

And, yes … seize the day! Grab it with both hands. But don’t lose yourself in the grabbing.

Have integrity. In a world that will sometimes reward shortcuts, be honest. In a world that may tempt you to stay silent, speak up. In a world that will pressure you to fit in, stay true to who you are. Remember the lessons that you learned here at Harvey.

The New York State Comptroller’s Student Achievement Award // Ryan Byrne & Lucien Fried

Val’s Pal’s Foundation Scholarship in memory of Stephen Saldutti // Christina Phipps

Bonelli Family Arts Scholarship // Natalie Delessio

1. Benji Cutler, Virginia Holmes, and Daniela Rynott // 2. Addison Silva and Ted Clement // 3. Emily Martin, Karina Mehta, and Giselle Grant

Triple “C” Award from the Office of the New York State Attorney General: In recognition of their Courage, Commitment & Character // Jason Dempsey & Erin Lapides

Be cause you’ll want to be able to look in the mirror and say: I was brave, and I did the right thing.

That’s what integrity looks like.

And now, like any good English teacher, I’ll stick to my own rules about structure. A good conclusion should bring us full circle.

So, I’d like to end with a few lines from the first text I teach all of my ninth graders at the start of each year: lines from the poem “If” by Rudyard Kipling:

If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too; If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Or being lied about, don’t deal in lies, Or being hated, don’t give way to hating, And yet don’t look too good, nor talk too wise…

If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, Or walk with Kings — nor lose the common touch, If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you, If all men count with you, but none too much; If you can fill the unforgiving minute With sixty seconds’ worth of distance run, Yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it, And — which is more — you’ll be a Man, my son!

Matriculations CLASS OF 2025

American University

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University of Tampa

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Washington & Lee University

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Harvey Graduates are Ready To Soar!

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SENIOR BREAKFAST & PRESENTATION

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schools new to the list of schools Harvey grads attend

5% of the Class of 2025 who will be playing collegiate sports

Enjoy the Moment,

Class of 2025!

What a tradition it has become for the offices of College Counseling and Alumni Relations to host the Senior Breakfast & Presentation for each graduating class. Seniors arrived for a special Senior Breakfast and first, signed the pennant of their college destination before sitting down to a delicious breakfast in the Harvey Dining Hall for one last time. Then seniors enthusiastically gathered on the hill near Sylvan Hall to take the traditional college shirt group photo. Wrapping up the morning was the Senior Presentation featuring senior speaker Benji Cutler and guest alumni speaker Steve Masiello ’96, associate head coach of St. John’s University men’s basketball team. On the pages that follow, we share their words to the Class of 2025.

1. Giselle Grant, María Marcos Muñoz, Director of Alumni Relations Greg János ’98, Sophie Peters, and Emily Sorio // 2. Meaghan Sullivan, Director of College Counseling Meg Booth, and Benji Cutler // 3. Following a Harvey tradition, Gabriel Meredith signs his intended college pennant.

Never Take Anything for Granted

SENIOR BREAKFAST SENIOR SPEECH

By Benji Cutler ’25

Good morning, faculty, staff, and The Harvey School Class of 2025. You know, every time I say that number, I think about when we were all in elementary school, seeing Class of 2025 on our graduation T-shirts and thinking, “2025? That’s like, 25 thousand billion years away!” Well, here we are, as an entire class for the second-to-last time EVER on campus for our last-ever school day. Think about that. We will never take another page of notes in Mr. Morse’s class, never walk down to the Middle School and pray for our lives on the icy road, never get back to campus at 10 at night after a sports game two hours away, and never have to wake up early to get to House again! That’s a plus at least, right? Still though, I want you all to think about just how much you have been through over these past four years. We all completed dozens of essays, even if we procrastinated with them, we all

made long-lasting friendships, we all learned at least a tiny percentage of who we are and what we are passionate about, we all rushed to find an actually working printer on campus, we all waited in the lunch line that flew out the door near the overflowing piles of backpacks, and now, we have all reached the end of our unique roller-coaster rides that we called high school and found ourselves here, in this room, being able to say that we are graduating in mere weeks as we take our first steps into adulthood.

But before I give you my inspirational spiel about the future, I want to take some time to shout out to the people who have helped me get to this stage of my life. First off, I have to thank my parents, who are here today, because I cannot describe how grateful I am for everything they taught me and all the opportunities they have given to me. I love you guys so, so much. I’d also

“I want you to remember this: never take anything for granted. I hear it all the time in these kinds of speeches, but Andy Bernard from ‘The Office’ truly was right when he said, ‘I wish there was a way to know you were in the good old days before you’ve actually left them.’”

like to thank my teachers and the entire Harvey administration, who have helped me grow not only as a student, but as a more responsible, open-minded, and resilient person. I want to especially thank Mr. Nate Alexander for helping me discover how much I was truly passionate about journalism and for supporting me throughout my journey as a broadcast journalist. Thank you so much to Ms. Booth for not only selecting me to speak today but for all of your guidance, support, and kindness throughout these past two years. I want to thank Mr. Morse, my advisor, House teacher, Cinema Club advisor, Modern European History teacher, APUSH teacher, and my role model for how I’d want to be if I do become a teacher. Thank you for being there for me every step of the way, and teaching me that no matter how much support I have from my teachers, my success still depends on how much work I put in, how much I hold myself accountable, and the mindset I walk through life with. I’m not even sure if you knew that you did all that for me, but I guess that’s the type of thing Napoleon Bonaparte and Andrew Jackson can do to a man. Lastly, thank you to Ms. Holmes for everything you have done for me, helping me become a better journalist, a better writer, and a more optimistic guy. You continue to inspire and amaze me every day with just how positive you

somehow always are, even when you’re dealing with a theater production, my newspaper class, the speech contest, and scariest of all, freshmen. I honestly don’t know where I’d be without you, and I hope one day I could become a fraction of the teacher you are. Now, I want to thank all of you, my classmates, for welcoming me into Harvey three years ago with open arms and giving me the confidence, support, and companionship that has allowed me to grow into a version of myself that I didn’t even know existed before I got here. I genuinely do not know where I’d be without Harvey, and I continue to point to the community for what makes Harvey so special and so impactful, so I truly thank you all. Alright, I’m tired of talking about myself because this moment is about all of you. So what I want to leave you with is my advice for the future. If you’re gonna take one thing out of this speech, I’d want you to remember this: never take anything for granted. I hear it all the time in these kinds of speeches, but Andy Bernard from “The Office” truly was right when he said, “I wish there was a way to know you were in the good old days before you’ve actually left them.”

I promise you, even if it sounds crazy right now, we will all one day look back on our time at Harvey and wish we thanked one more of our teachers for just how much they impacted

1. Five seniors bound for Syracuse University: Elan Coutroulis, Brandon Levine, Liam Tarpey, Jonah Kass, and Emma Lederer // 2. Shae-Anne Falconer and Ladidi Abdul-Wahab // 3. Benji Cutler, student speaker at Senior Breakfast, addresses his classmates. // 4. Meaghan Sullivan, Benji Cutler, and Jason Dempsey // 5. Daniela Rynott, Lily Hakim, Lily Acrish, Martina Nicora, Tinsley Valenti, and Adalay Shalov // Inset Circle. Felipe Torres bound for St. Bonaventure University

1. Jordan Feigenbaum, Lily Hakim, and Martina Nicora // 2. It’s Lafayette College vs. Lehigh University for Ben Zilberstein, Brady Campos, Logan Alexander, and Lucien Fried. // 3. Dr. Brendan Byrne, head of middle school and father of Ryan Byrne who is bound for Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) // 4. Senior Breakfast speaker, Steve Masiello ’96 // 5. Gabriella Montero and Upper School Dean of Students Ricky Forde // 6. Steve Masiello ’96 poses with fellow alum and trustee Lara Casano ’95 and her son, senior Cade Gilligan. // Inset Circle. Gabriella Montero signs her college pennant.

us, wish we had one more lunch period with our friends, wish we were getting our schedules one more time and checking to see who has the same free slots, wish we could just live one more day without all the stresses of the real world while our biggest problem was memorizing a bare minimum 14-line poem. So, knowing that in a few weeks you will never be with this exact group of people again and you will never be able to make more memories here, I challenge you to live in the moment, as best as you can, because the people around you, the places you’ll be, the experiences you go through, whether you like them or not, they’re all you have. So make the most of what you have, because in the blink of an eye, it will all be gone.

Sure, we’re leaving behind the stresses and pain that come with solving derivatives and explaining mitosis, but we’re also leaving behind the memories, the bonds, the friendships, the joy, the laughter that I know every single one of you has felt at some point over these past four years. And one day, we might just realize how good we truly had it, living out our high school days in such a supportive environment with people we would have never met anywhere else. Your life, my life, and the lives of every single student that has ever graduated from here has Harvey to thank for changing their life, whether you found your lifelong best friend here, met a teacher who helped you discover your passion, got better at something you never thought was possible,

or for me, helping me find my confidence and break out of my shell. I know I can do better at all of this as well, because I often get caught up in the stress, the worry, the frustration, the complaining that are often my first instincts in high school, and I know for a fact I’m not alone on that. So I think from now on, we should all challenge ourselves every now and then, no matter where we are in life to take a step back, look around us, and appreciate everything we have, everything we have been through, and everything we will experience in our future, the best and the worst parts. I always like to come back to this quote from the late, great legend Robin Williams who told us in “Good Will Hunting,” “You will have bad times, but they will always wake you up to the good stuff you weren’t paying attention to.”

I truly wish you all the best in your next chapters, whatever they may be, and I urge you to never take anything or anyone for granted as you continue making lifelong memories. Thank you all so much for your time, and congratulations!!

Slow Down & Remember the Journey

SENIOR BREAKFAST ALUMNI SPEAKER

By Steve Masiello ’96, associate head men’s basketball coach St. John’s University

Good morning. Congratulations, first of all. It’s pretty awesome for me when I get to come back to Harvey. It’s a special place for me. I was here for two years, and I have some really great memories, so when Lara called me last week, I wasn’t sure if it was going to be able to work, and, fortunately, our schedules worked out. It means more to me than it does to you to come back. I want to make this very casual, informal. This is a fun day for you guys. I just want to share a couple thoughts.

Looking back, I was in this room 30 years ago, a long time. And as you embark on these next chapters, whether it’s school, personal, there’s going to be a ton of people who will use the word “goals.” Or, what are you trying to be, what are you majoring in, all these labels put on you. Ton of labels. People love to label stuff. Label it. Diagnose it. And what you’ll find out is, these labels turn into destinations. I’m sure a lot of you right now are saying “I want to graduate in four years, I want to get this job, I want to make this amount of money, I want to do this.” And that’s all great. But those are destinations. What you’ll find out in these destinations is once you get there, when you actually get there, it is extremely anticlimactic. You have all these goals, you want to achieve them, you do achieve them, and then you’re like, “That’s it?” And what you’ll find is — and this is what I want you to take is — what’s going to define you and how you’re really going to get to know yourself is how you conduct yourself on that path, and on that journey.

I’ve been really fortunate to be a part of some really good teams, won some national titles,

won a lot of championships, with some really good people, and I say this, there’s not one time I look back and I remember the night we won the national championship. I don’t remember it. I don’t remember what we did when we won the Big East Championship. I remember the journey to get there, and the stories with people. The things we did, good things, bad things. “Man, remember when we had to go through this?” Those were defining moments. That is where you find out who you really are. If there was one characteristic trait I would love to give you in the demographic of 18-35, it’s how you handle failure. Because you’re going to fail more than you succeed for the rest of your life. That is nonnegotiable. I feel for so many young people today because

1. Owen McElfresh, Jackson Saccomanno, and Gabriel Meredith // 2. Adalay Shalov, Tinsley Valenti, and Daniela Rynott // 3. Marina Barreto is bound for the Berklee College of Music. // 4. William Hargreaves, Jack Amann, Luca Marano, Director of Athletics Ray Lacen, Sam Schwartz, Liam Tarpey, and Max Hernandez // 5. Assistant Director of College Counseling Alexandra Carrozza, Lily Hakim, Gabriella Montero, and Martina Nicora // 6. Jonah Kass, Brandon Levine, Rohan Singh, and Cade Gilligan // Inset Circle. Dan Wood and Sophia Beldotti

they really struggle with failure, paralyzed by it, because they are so consumed with what the next person thinks, whether or not they’re on the path fast enough, or they didn’t get to where they wanted to go quick enough, and they put so much unnecessary pressure on them for no reason. One of my favorite quotes is “Comparison is the thief of joy. ”

Run your race. Stay in your lane. When you get older… I failed at everything. I mess up 20 things a day easily. Just ask my wife, ask my daughter. I don’t do anything right. At work, I’m going to fail more than I’m going to get it right. Your ability as young people to be resilient is going to be the key to your success. That’s it right there. If something doesn’t go right, how are you reacting to it?

I love this: E + R = O

Event + Response = Outcome

Fullproof. And it’s OK to fail, it’s OK to struggle. It’s OK to fail a class . It’s OK not to graduate in four years. (Don’t take 10 years.) As long as you can look yourself in the mirror and be honest with yourself and have real conversations about your commitment to your craft, and your commitment to growth as a person.

How many of you in your mind right now want a certain salary or a certain job or you’re thinking that way? Raise your hands. That’s great, but I can tell you this. When you get that salary, get that job, you’re going to care more about whose lives you impacted and how you made people feel — I know that sounds corny and cliché — but I’ve gotten so much satisfaction out of that than any salary or trophy that I’ve ever gotten. How a former player calls me 20 years later is much more gratifying to me than any accolade I can get. Because what you find out is that no one cares. No one really cares about your title. No one really cares if you got an A or a B. It’s kind of all meaningless noise we get bombarded with. I don’t know how your generation does it with

social media. I couldn’t imagine, because everything is out there, everything is talked about, it’s all right here. Information is everywhere.

The successful ones understand failure literally is just a defining moment in their character and how you’re going to respond to it, what are you going to do now. That’s what it’s all about. All the great ones have failed so many times, they’ve gotten back up, they’ve handled adversity, and they’ve been successful. Hopefully, not many of you have had too much adversity to this point in your life, but there’s only one truth I can definitely tell you — it’s coming. There are going to be some moments that will rock you and come for you, and that’s when you really get to know yourself in those moments.

You want to know your growth rate of success? It’s going to happen right then. You’ll see who your real friends are, you’ll see where the real relationships are, and you’ll really understand what this is all about, this journey. And for me, the day I got fired, I went in to get a contract extension, here I am walking in all proud, chest out, I’m going to get a new fouryear deal for a lot of money, and they’re like, “Yeah, you know what, we’re going to let you go.” I was like “Wow!” I called my wife and said, “We just got fired.” And I wondered, “What do I do?” That was a major moment in my life. I had more fun that year, I went to Iona, I was a volunteer assistant at 44 years old. I was volunteering, I wasn’t getting paid (I was still getting paid from my other job, so I don’t want to mislead you. I was getting paid well, too.)

I was the D irector of Basketball, I didn’t even know the title. It was failure, though, that was the opportunity for me to grow as a person. And that’s the one thing, I encourage you, I beg you, to put yourself in situations to fail as much as you can. Try something new, pick up a new language, pick up a new craft, go meet

new people, fail. Condition yourself to respond to failure, because it’s the best way to grow and be successful as a person. As a person. I’m telling you right now, some of you are going to put out to these destinations and you’re going to achieve them, you’re going to kill it, you’re going to knock it out of the park, you’re going to get there, and you’re going to think, “That’s it?” And you’re going to feel so empty inside. Enjoy your journey, enjoy the path, every curveball that comes at you, every challenge that comes at you. Everyone’s seen that linear model of success, the straight line, and then you see what it’s really like, all curvy. That’s the truth.

Don’t let someone else put a timeline on your success, or your route. Don’t let someone else tell you you have to do this in four years. Who are they? You have to look at yourself in the mirror and be honest with yourself. Am I being the best version of myself every day and how am I going about that? I get to work with our team, age group 22, 23 years old. Our kids now, we pay them to be players. We have guys making $1.7 million. $1.5 million. And they’re freaking out, “Oh, I’m not going to be in the NBA next year.” And I say, “So you’ll be there the following year. Who cares?” And they say, “No, I gotta be there this year.” And I ask, “Why?”

What are we racing to? Get yourself equipped for your future. So if I can just teach you how to connect the dots before they’re connected, slow down, enjoy the journey. The journey is where the fun is. You’re going to get to all these places and then you’re going to be like “Man, that old dude who came to my senior last day was right. It’s overrated.” Have fun along the way.

When the stuff gets the hardest and the most challenging, that’s when you find out who you really are as a person and what you’re all about. I thank you for having me.

“The successful ones understand failure literally is just a defining moment in their character and how you’re going to respond to it, what are you going to do now. That’s what it’s all about. All the great ones have failed so many times, they’ve gotten back up, they’ve handled adversity, and they’ve been successful.”

Our 8th Graders...

Rising Together

HARVEY 8TH GRADE CLASS OF 2029

Jackson Bogardus

Jack Campagna

Isolda Corena

Adam Desrocher

Karen Louise Accardi Dey

O’Launi Ebanks

Marcus Espitia

William Fottrell

Johann Fueting

Hank Gilbert

Jishen Hu

Eli Lamberg

Aoife Lazzaro

Matthew Leand

Scarlett Ledonne

Senna Lieber

Brandon Litofsky

Brendan Lonergan

Jadyn Lurie

Ben McIntosh

Jackson O’Sullivan

Melanie Perez

Leo Rinaldi

Samantha Roberts

Halston Rubin

Emerson Sanchez

Elisabeth Scarfone

Matthew Schenck

Jake Schindler

Ethan Steinberg

Matteus Steins

Ally Zimmerman

8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony

Above. Dr. Brendan Byrne, head of middle school, addresses the eighth grade class. // Inset Circle. Karen Louise Accardi Dey and Drew Scarfone // 1. Head of School Bill Knauer speaks to the eighth graders at the Moving Up Ceremony. // 2. Eighth graders show their excitement following the ceremony. // 3. Ethan Steinberg celebrates with his family. // 4. Middle School Chorus members Drew Scarfone, Senna Lieber, Scarlett Ledonne, O’Launi Ebanks, and Jadyn Lurie perform during the ceremony.

The 2025 Eighth Grade Moving Up Ceremony returned to the intimate setting of Lasdon Theater in The Walker Center for the Arts, officially marking the transition to high school for the Harvey School Class of 2029.

Thirty-two eighth graders attended the evening event May 30, ready to say goodbye to Harvey Middle School while savoring these final moments with their classmates. Processing into the theater to “Pomp and Circumstance,” performed on piano by Harvey music teacher William Norman, the students shared smiles, high-fives, and laughter as they celebrated their achievements in front of Middle School faculty and staff, administration, trustees, and their families and friends.

Head of Middle School Dr. Brendan Byrne opened the ceremony. “Middle School is a fascinating stage in the educational journey. As adults, we’ve all been there. I want to thank our teachers who did their best to help these kids experience remarkable moments — and who were also there to support them through setbacks,” he said. Dr. Byrne also expressed gratitude to Middle School Academic Dean Dr. Stephanie Metz, Assistant Head of Middle

School Jennifer Feighery, and his longtime assistant, “master multitasker” Joanne Lombardi.

While he highlighte d the many ways this class engaged, in the classroom, in the arts, on the athletic fields, and through community service, Dr. Byrne also shared a memorable moment from the year.

“Personally, one of my favorite moments was when we livestreamed Ally Zimmerman’s race from Boston. Students gathered in classrooms to cheer her on. Ally, one of our eighth graders, competes at the varsity level in track and field,” said Dr. Byrne. “It was a very cool moment that brought our student body together. And Ally being Ally, she made it back to campus before the school day ended. Hopefully, each of you has memories like this. Take them with you as you move on,” he said.

Head of School Bill Knauer reminded students of the importance of collaboration and community as they begin their high school journey.

“In Upper School, you’ll be surrounded by peers who are just as eager to learn and grow,” said Mr. Knauer. “Embrace the opportunity to work together, lift each other up, and celebrate each other’s successes. Whether in the

classroom, on the field, or in extracurriculars, collaboration will be key to achieving your goals and enjoying the experience.”

Harvey alumna Sophia Scarsella ’19 delivered the Moving Up Address, playfully framing her speech as a persuasive essay — just like the ones the eighth graders wrote for the Harvey Speech Contest. Her thesis? You’ve got this! (Read Sophia’s speech in its entirety on page 36)

The Middle School Chorus — eighth graders Drew Scarfone, Senna Lieber, Scarlett Ledonne, O’Launi Ebanks, and Jadyn Lurie — performed in perfect harmony, accompanied by Mr. Norman, before Dr. Byrne returned to the stage to present the Middle School awards and diplomas.

Congratulations to the Class of 2029!

“In Upper School, you’ll be surrounded by peers who are just as eager to learn and grow. Embrace the opportunity to work together, lift each other up, and celebrate each other’s successes.”

Thesis Statement: You,ve Got This!

MOVING UP ADDRESS

By Sophia Scarsella ’19

1. Sophia Scarsella ’19 delivers a heartfelt speech to the eighth graders. // 2. Emerson Sanchez with his family // 3. Isolda Corena with family // 4. Brendan Lonergan with his family //

I am so excited to be here today. It is really hard to believe that I was sitting in those same exact seats 10 years ago. You just heard a little bit about me and my time here at Harvey, and I am one of what some of you may call a “Harvey Survivor.” It means that I survived all seven years of all Harvey has to offer. But what that introduction doesn’t show is how I even got to Harvey in the first place. And, in all honesty, it isn’t the most wholesome of stories.

My older brother came to Harvey for the Upper School. So when my parents were very pleased with his experience, they thought why not make me join him. I can tell you as candidly as possible that I was less than pleased, and my friends from home even devised a plan to sabotage my Harvey interview. But we don’t need to get into those details. My parents told me that if I didn’t like it after one year, I could go back to school with my old friends. And as you can see, they were right, again.

Harvey ended up being a place I felt the most comfortable, and most myself, and I genuinely

“Harvey ended up being a place I felt the most comfortable, and most myself, and I genuinely never looked back.”

never looked back. So when Dr. Byrne invited me back for this speech, it was an easy yes. Not only did I love my Harvey experience and feel that it shaped my outlook on myself, but it surely is a unique school with many traditions, both fun and not so fun that I promise will come back and haunt you. For example, that awesome speech contest? I know, there is no other school that will make you write a persuasive speech and present it in front of the entire school. However, never did I imagine I would need those same skills I learned to speak in front of the Harvey community again. Yet here we are. So, in good Harvey fun, here is my persuasive speech. Also, I never made it far in the speech contest, so this feels like redemption.

Inset Circle. Hugs all around!

Thesis Statement

You’ve got this. And there are three fundamental reasons your time in Harvey Middle School has prepared you for life. Sorry, that’s not the best thesis statement; I’m a little bit rusty.

Reason Number 1

You have a whole lot of teachers who have your back and want to see you succeed. And before you cringe and say how cheesy that is, it really is true. Many of you most likely have teachers who have helped you along the way, whether it’s in the classroom, in the arts center, or on the sports field. I personally have to give a huge thank-you to Dr. Metz, my advisor and Latin teacher. I don’t think I would have survived middle school without you. The Middle School teachers take on more than just their curriculum to help you succeed. For example, Mrs. Hajem was teaching me biology by day and doing my hair and makeup for my rendition of the Queen of Hearts in the winter play production of “Alice in Wonderland” by night. And let me just say, that is no easy feat. These are teachers who also want to see you beyond your years at Harvey. When I was living abroad in Copenhagen during my junior year in college, Ms. Lindquist, my eighth grade English teacher, reached out to me when she was also visiting for Harvey’s International Program. We met for coffee and caught up on life. All I could think about was, she didn’t have to reach out, yet she still did. And she took time out of her travels to keep in touch. It is evident that your teachers are here to support

you far beyond the classroom, and as you go off to high school, there will be a few bigger life decisions you’ll have to make. So utilize your teachers, both lower and upper school, because they are here to help you.

Reason Number 2

The smaller class sizes at Harvey have prepared you for the social network needed to thrive in high school. When I joined Harvey in sixth grade, there were 13 of us. I could not believe I had 12 other students who I would be doing

“You’re about to move up to an extremely exciting new chapter and now that I’ve persuaded you that you’ve totally got this, it is really important to remember that this next chapter is entirely up to you. You’ve got the support from your teachers and friends and parents, but it will ultimately be up to you how you want to curate your high school experience.”

everything with. But not only did I have 12 new best friends, it allowed me to open my network and meet so many classmates in the grades above and as time went on, in the grades below me. I am sure that every single one of you has friends in grades above and below through the many activities at Harvey. One of the activities that I was always drawn to was lacrosse. And when I realized that there wasn’t a middle school team, I had to look to the varsity team. I joined in seventh grade and many of my teammates were a lot older than I was. And honestly, it was very intimidating. But I quickly realized, these were girls I can rely on as I moved through middle school and high school. It taught me maturity and the importance of having each other’s back. Without a doubt, that strong social network helped me grow into the person I am today. By the way, one of my best friends to this day from sixth grade, Tillie, came here tonight to support me. And I am still close with the student who gave me a tour at Harvey before I ever even joined. Think about the people sitting next to you, for those you survived middle school with these last three years. Think about the relationships you’ve formed with the students outside of your grade, through the arts, through sports. Those small ways do so much more than just smaller class sizes. They help you gain the confidence and open-mindedness to thrive in your environment. Rely on each other and your older classmates you’ve met so far at Harvey because it will only be instrumental in high school.

Reason Number 3

You know way more than you think from the last three years. I feel like there’s this stereotype that high school provides you with everything you need for college or the next step after your education. And I can tell you, that is very wrong. I myself should have given my middle school experience way more credit. You’ve all learned so much more than just math, or science, or English, or history. First of all, the speech contest, once again, here we are, public speaking really comes in handy and even all of you know how to do it. All the after-school activities that you have to do, making you get home at 5:30 p.m. every day, it can be a lot to juggle in the moment, between homework and relaxing at home after school, but it enabled me to have strong time-management skills by the time I went to college.

The Harvey dress code. Before you roll your eyes, I totally get it. I would have done the exact same thing if some random girl told me this. But I promise that you will appreciate having it in the future. It pushed me to dress up for the day, even after my years at Harvey. I always felt better the days I didn’t wear sweatpants when I was in college, and I still find ways to get creative when dressing nicely for my job. These not so fun traditions at Harvey have a longer lasting impression than you may think, and you should embrace them wholeheartedly.

You’re about to move up to an extremely exciting new chapter and now that I’ve persuaded you that you’ve totally got this, it is really important to remember that this next chapter is entirely up to you. You’ve got the support from your teachers and friends and parents, but it

will ultimately be up to you how you want to curate your high school experience. High school is essentially an extension of middle school but with more opportunities, more independence, and maybe a little bit more homework, but also more moments to try something new and surprise yourself. If there is a club you want to try, do it. If you think singing interests you, add chorus to your schedule. Try robotics and you might leave high school already knowing how to write code. Run for student government if you want to make firsthand change to the Harvey community. Work with your advisor on how to get a higher level honors class in English or math or history if you think that you want to try it out. If you have the slightest curiosity about something, take action and do it. Because you really never know what’s going to stick. Although there are a lot of unknowns coming your way, I can promise you that this is not the only new chapter you’ll face in your life. I am currently undergoing one myself by choosing to go back to school. Don’t be afraid of what comes next in high school. Lean right into it and always keep an open mind because you never know what the future holds. Ten years ago, I never thought I’d be standing up here giving advice to the next group of rising high schoolers, but here I am, and who knows, maybe a decade from now, one of you will be up here telling your version of this story to the Class of 2035.

Thank you for having me and I wish you all the very best in high school.

Sophia Scarsella ’19 graduated from Cornell University in 2023 and will be attending Cornell Law School in the fall 2025.

1. Tillie Glucksman ’19 and Sophia Scarsella ’19 with Harvey faculty Vinny Alexander // 2. Jadyn Lurie, Ally Zimmerman, and O’Launi Ebanks // 3. Matteus Steins, Marcus Espitia, Johann Fueting, and Emerson Sanchez // 4. Karen Accardi Dey with her family, including brother Ryan Dey ’26 // 5. Matteus Steins with his parents

Middle School Prizes

The Almirall Scholarship Cup // Given in 1922 by the late Juan A. Almirall, Esq. inscribes the name of the student having the highest scholastic standing for the year: Aoife Lazzaro

Leverett T. Smith Memorial Award // Named after our former Headmaster Leverett T. Smith, given in recognition for initiative and perseverance in the pursuit of some special interest during the school year: Scarlett Ledonne & Samantha Roberts

Michael Stirling Duncan Memorial Cup // Given in memory of Michael Stirling ’50 inscribed each year with the name of the student who has demonstrated the greatest interest and enthusiasm for literature: Senna Lieber

and Frank Alan Weil, Class

1944, awarded for excellence in science: Drew

The

The Hickrill Science Prize // Endowed in 1953 by Mrs. Robert Halsband

of

Scarfone

The

Faculty Drama Prize // Melanie Perez

Harvey Art Prize // Karen Louise Accardi Dey

Faculty Music Prize // Jadyn Lurie & Matthew Schenck

The Alvah Innes Memorial English Prize // Named for Alvah Innes ’32, awarded to the student who excelled in English composition: O’Launi Ebanks

Faculty Spanish Prize // Aoife Lazzaro

Faculty History Prize // Ben McIntosh

The Alumni Honor Cup // Recognizes the student who has contributed the most to the life and work of the school: Ally Zimmerman

Philip G. Cole Award // Given by Dr. and Mrs. Philip G. Cole in honor of their son Philip G. Cole, Jr. Class of 1934, to the student who has shown the greatest all-around improvement: Emerson Sanchez

The Aspinwall Athletic Cup // Given by Lloyd Aspinwall, Class of 1925, a member of the Board of Trustees, whose two sons attended Harvey, to the student voted best athlete: Brendan Lonergan & Ally Zimmerman

The Jack Hornor Prize // Endowed by Jack’s father, John W. Hornor, Esq. in honor of his son, Jack Hornor, Class of 1929, awarded for excellence in mathematics: Marcus Espitia

Class of 1981 Award // For exemplary sportsmanship on the athletic field: Brandon Litofsky

The Top 10 scholars for the past three semesters, according to weighted grade averages. The Scholarship Cup is awarded to the student with the highest average.

The Wells Speech Award // Given by Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Wells in 1973 to the Middle School winners of the speech contest: Marcus Espitia

The Matthew Preston ’65 Recitation Prize // Given to the Middle School winner of the Michael A. Lopes Annual Poetry Contest: Senna Lieber

Sports Wrap

Harvey Pride Abounds

Harvey athletes this spring gave us another sports season marked by hard work, dedication, and grit, and three varsity teams, golf and boys and girls tennis, capped off the schedule with Housatonic Valley Athletic League (HVAL) championships, and they will soon see their championship banners hanging in the Fenstermacher Athletic Center.

Harvey golfers enjoyed another remarkable spring with two championships, one for the team and one for the squad’s top player, Cade Gilligan — a double feat for the program’s second consecutive year.

Meanwhile, the boys tennis team put last spring’s near-miss championship in the rearview mirror and captured the HVAL crown this year, and for the second straight year a pair of Cavaliers teamed up to win the doubles championship with senior Logan Alexander, the repeat champion, and sophomore Jack Zimmerman taking the top prize. Although the girls tennis team did not repeat as HVAL champions, two of the squad’s star players, sophomores Arabella Serfilippi and Sarah Fisher, notched their second straight doubles championship.

The b oys lacrosse team produced another outstanding season, finishing tied for first place at 7-1 with their arch-rivals Williams who would go on to edge the Cavaliers in the HVAL championship game, once again leaving Harvey as the runner-up in the 2025 spring championship race. Along the way, senior captains

Jackson Saccomanno and Ryan Byrne reached career offensive milestones in total points (goals plus assists) accrued, Saccomanno with 200 and Byrne 100. Two members of the girls lacrosse team etched their names into the record books as well. Senior Emily Sorio reached 100 career goals and junior goalie Tory Janush recorded her 200th career save.

Varsity bas eball enjoyed a winning regular season and earned a bid to play in the New England Small Schools Championship Tournament. The Cavs’ spring, however, ended in an opening round loss.

Finally, the athletes on Harvey’s track and field team contributed their share of highlights as several established new personal bests and set new school records in various events.

Winning a championship is the preseason goal set by every varsity team, but falling short of that objective does not mean a lost season. For every athlete who dons a Harvey jersey and puts their all into doing their best in representing their school, they are all winners — earning our school community’s respect and gratitude for their tireless efforts on behalf of the Harvey athletics program.

We salute all the coaches and the players on all the spring teams — varsity, JV, and Middle School — for their hard work, commitment, and dedication, and for representing the school with fine sportsmanship and class throughout the season.

At the end of the season, the leagues and the coaches named the following as recipients of postseason honors:

Varsity GOLF

(5-1)

MVP

Cade Gilligan

MIP

Marlin Bieber

Cavalier

Rohan Singh

HVAL All-League

Cade Gilligan

Rohan Singh

Boys Varsity TENNIS

(7-7 overall; 6-3 HVAL)

MVP

Cameron Lederer

MIP

Jason Dempsey

Coaches

Stephen Millette

HVAL All-League

Emmett Cahill

Cameron Lederer

Arav Shah

All-NEPSAC

Cameron Lederer

Girls Varsity TENNIS

(3-7 overall: 3-5 HVAL)

MVP

Arabella Serfilippi

Sarah Fisher

MIP

Zoey Berman

Coaches

Daniela Rynott

Sportsmanship

Maya Taub

HVAL All-League

Arabella Serfilippi

Sarah Fisher

Top Student-Athletes

Spring Term

Jackson Saccomanno ’25 & Sarah Fisher ’27

Boys Varsity LACROSSE

(8-5 overall; 7-2 HVAL)

OMVP

Jackson Saccomanno

DMVP

Evan Vasile

MIP

Ryan Dey

Coaches

Ryan Byrne

HVAL All-League

Ryan Byrne

Jonah Kass

Jackson Saccomanno

Evan Vasile

All-NEPSAC

Jackson Saccomanno

All-NEPSAC

Honorable Mention

Evan Vasile

Girls Varsity LACROSSE

(2-7)

Overall MVP

Chloe Eisenberg

Coaches

Maria Marcos Muñoz

Unsung Hero

Emiley Rose Murphy

Players’ Player

Chloe Eisenberg

Albert

Achievement Award

Emily Sorio

Scarsella

Leadership Award

Talya Langer

HVAL All-League

Chloe Eisenberg

Emily Sorio

All-NEPSAC

Honorable Mention

Chloe Eisenberg

Boys Varsity BASEBALL

(6-4)

MVP

Max Hernandez

MIP

Robbie Mejia

Cavalier

Jonathan Cappucci

Pitcher of the Year

Jack Amann

Offensive Player of the Year

Dominick Bonserio

HVAL All-League

Jake Acosta

Dominick Bonserio

Max Hernandez

All-NEPSAC

Max Hernandez

All-NEPSAC

Honorable Mention

Jake Acosta

Coed Varsity TRACK & FIELD

MVP

O’Neil Ellis

Mollie Weisberger

Ally Zimmerman

MIP

Vivienne Stoller

Cavalier

Sarah Wolf

Daniel Wood

All-NEPSAC

Ally Zimmerman

Girls Varsity

RUGBY

(10-4 overall; 6-3 Metro HS Girls Rugby League)

MVP-Offense

Lily Acrish

MVP-Defense

Mirosa Gregori

MIP

Eva Yin

Boys Varsity RUGBY

(0-4 NY Metro League)

Ted O’Connor

Alumni Award

Connor Harrington

William Herman

Jazz

James Gittleman

Ben Lawrence-Comerford

Discipline

Charles Engelhardt

Vishal Thadani

Rayce Volpi

Bravery

Jordan Falk

Armando Flores

Girls JV TENNIS

(0-3)

MVP Morgan Marable

MIP

Victoria Hill

Sportsmanship

Lexi Goldstein

Boys JV TENNIS

(2-3)

MVP

Neel Mistri

MIP

Charles Bradley

Cavalier Spirit

Henry (Jiaxing) He

MS Boys BASEBALL (0-5)

MVP Elia Hajem

MIP

Leo Rinaldi

Sportsmanship

Jasper Pons-Betsyk

Graduates Signing to Play Collegiate Varsity Sports

Jack Amann

State University of New York at New Paltz // Baseball, D3

Ryan Byrne Savannah College of Art and Design // Lacrosse, NAIA

Martina Nicora Ithaca College // Tennis, D3

Not pictured: Max Denner, Boston College, Fencing, D1

2025 Senior Athletic Achievement

Awards

Adalay Shalov // 12 Letters

Logan Alexander // 9 Letters

Ryan Byrne // 8 Letters

William Hargreaves // 7 Letters

Spencer Hanson // 6 Letters

Jonah Kass // 11 Letters

William Bland // 9 Letters

Brady Campos // 8 Letters

Max Hernandez // 7 Letters

Maria Marcos Muñoz // 6 Letters

Sophie Peters // 11 Letters

Benji Cutler // 9 Letters

Jason Dempsey // 8 Letters

Luca Marano // 7 Letters

Isabella Jane Wang // 6 Letters

Jackson Saccomanno // 11 Letters

Daniel Wood // 9 Letters

Addison Silva // 8 Letters

Savanna Acosta // 6 Letters

Sophia Beldotti // 12 Letters

Felipe Torres // 11 Letters

Lily Acrish // 8 Letters

Shae-Anne Falconer // 7 Letters

Giselle Grant // 6 Letters

Emily Sorio // 11 Letters

Ladidi Abdul-Wahab // 8 Letters

Rohan Singh // 8 Letters

Owen Eysymontt // 6 Letters

Create Your Own Path

Grades 6–12 with 5-day boarding for 9–12 in Katonah, NY www.harveyschool.org

A huge “thank you” to the outstanding work of the faculty members who produced our Livestream presentations of both the 8th Grade Moving Up Celebration and the 2025 Commencement Ceremony. Through their efforts, we are able to share these two momentous occasions with the entire Harvey community, far and wide.

Chris Kelly

John Wahlers

Nate Alexander ’13

Austin Morgan

Doug Plaskett

Congratulations Class of 2025!

Ladidi Abdul-Wahab

Savanna Acosta

Lily Acrish

Logan Alexander

Isabella Alonso Navarro

Jack Amann

Marina Barreto

Sophia Beldotti

William Bland

John Brockmann

Daniel Bussey

Ryan Byrne

Brady Campos

Nolan Chester

Ted Clement

Elan Coutroulis

Benjamin Cutler

Natalie Delessio

Jason Dempsey

Max Denner

Sophie Dunlop

Owen Eysymontt

Sienna Fahlgren

Shae-Anne Falconer

Jordan Cole Feigenbaum

Lucien Fried

Cade Gilligan

Giselle Grant

Lily Hakim

Spencer Hanson

William Hargreaves

Connor Harrington

William Herman

Max Hernandez

Anna Hodgson

Jonah Kass

Gavin Kothari

Erin Lapides

Emma Lederer

Brandon Levine

Luca Marano

María Marcos Muñoz

Emily Martin

Owen McElfresh

Karina Mehta

Gabriel Meredith

Gabriella Montero

Sasha Nannizzi

Martina Nicora

Sophie Peters

Ava Pfluger

Christina Phipps

Gianluca Putek

Daniela Rynott

Jackson Saccomanno

Gabrielle Schneider

Samuel Schwartz

Arav Shah

Adalay Shalov

Addison Silva

Rohan Singh

Emily Sorio Meaghan Sullivan

Liam Tarpey

Felipe Torres

Tinsley Valenti

Eva Veneable

Stefan Volpitta

Isabella Jane Wang

Blake Wilkenfeld

Sarah Wolf

Daniel Wood

Grace Xue

Eva (Shiwen) Yin

Ben Zilberstein