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Harvey Celebrates 2018 Commencement

Commencement Dinner

Awards and Prizes

The journey for 65 graduates continues.

Highlighted by student awards and a fond farewell from Mr. Wyland.

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Tributes

Middle School Prize Night

Spring Sports

A grateful school community says good-bye to two esteemed faculty members.

31 eighth-graders step up.

Students honored for their achievements at every level.

A remarkable season highlighted by two championships and history-making milestones.

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MISSION STATEMENT The Harvey School provides a college-preparatory program that fosters lifelong learning and inspires students to develop the confidence and leadership qualities necessary to succeed in a diverse, competitive, and changing world. With our commitment to small class size, our community cultivates the strengths of each student through academic excellence, artistic exploration, athletic achievement, community service, and global understanding.

CORE VALUES » Passion for learning » Respect » Integrity » Dynamic balance » Excellence

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“Everyone has power.

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You have power.

—Sonia Manzano

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Commencement joy abounded

when Harvey celebrated Commencement Day 2018 in the Fenstermacher Athletic Center on a mostly cloudy but mild midmorning of June 7. With the junior class and esteemed faculty already at their seats, family and friends turned their attention to the front lobby upon hearing the first strains of Pipe Major Jonathan Henken’s bagpipe playing the traditional “Earl of Mansfield,” signaling the entrance of the 65 members of the Class of 2018.

Around the back row and then down the center aisle they made their way, the graduates in blue caps and gowns. With parents, friends and faculty applauding throughout the procession, the Class of 2018 filed to their seats to await the ceremony that would mark the end of their days at Harvey but celebrate the beginning of the rest of their lives.

Head of School Bill Knauer, offering welcoming remarks at his second Harvey commencement, saluted the graduates for their hard work and for the support they gave each other along the “journey to get here.” He said, “Enjoy this moment and be proud of yourselves for all you have accomplished.” Mr. Knauer, citing the words of poet Maya Angelou, told the graduates their “mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.”

Delivering the commencement address, acclaimed author, lecturer and Emmy

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1. Class of 2018 “Top Scholar” Connor Phillips delivers his valedictorian address. // 2. Sadie Albert is all smiles at her seat in commencement. // 3. Head of School Bill Knauer welcomes the graduates and their guests to the commencement ceremony. // 4.

International student Chris Liu poses with Harvey’s most senior faculty member, science teacher Bruce Osborne. // 5. Dantè Crowe and Jordan Raimey enjoy this milestone. // 6. Julia Mallon returns to her seat with diploma in hand. // 7. Harvey’s “survivors” (left to right) Jared Peraglia, John Sullivan, Kylene Groff, Jacinth Francis, Connor Phillips, Heidi Lee, Zachary Leff, Courtney Alexander, Andrew DeRose, and Hana Cornell. // 8.

Heidi Lee and Zachary Leff smile on their way to the commencement ceremony from the quad. // 9.

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1. The Cornell family gather for a pose out on the quad following Hana’s graduation, including younger sister, Mia ’21. // 2. Coy Treat celebrates his graduation with his family, including younger brother, Cooper ’22. // 3. Class of 2018 Student Council President Ben Kabakow with his parents out on the quad. // 4. Sydney Penn, Lia Barning, and Courtney Alexander are ready for the big day. // 5. “Sesame Street” star Sonia Manzano salutes the Class of 2018 in her commencement speech. // 6. Jacinth Francis can barely contain her excitement. // 7. Some of the grads are playful while staging the photo shoot of the Class of 2018. // 8. The family and friends of Kasim Cisse gather for a photo with the graduate.

Connor Phillips, the top scholar in the Class of 2018, delivered a touching and sometimes humorous valedictory speech, recalling that his parents won the argument over whether he could avoid having to make the speech. On a serious note, Connor called upon his classmates to acknowledge and applaud their parents.

“Without the encouragement, guidance, and love that we as students have received from our parents, we most likely would not be at this graduation today,” he said. Connor also thanked Harvey’s faculty and staff for all they have done to prepare them for their future. “I cannot say that my classmates and I are going to change the world,” Connor said, adding, “I can say that we have been given the tools necessary to meet future challenges in school and in employment opportunities. If we continue to take advantage of what we have been given, we will make a positive difference in our homes and communities.”

In concluding his speech, Connor called upon his classmates to value integrity, saying, “Doing the right thing when people are not watching is not always easy.” He added, “I ask you all as my fellow graduates to continue to do the right thing, and to make a positive change in your community.”

When Mr. Knauer addressed the Class of 2018 for the final time to announce they were officially graduated, he directed them to shift their tassels from right to left. With the head of school’s final congratulations, the graduates let out a huge cheer and threw their caps in the air in jubilant celebration of the new-found status as high school graduates. When this year’s student council president Ben Kabakow handed over the Leadership Cup to juniors Mya Turner and Reynise Walker, the symbolic gesture sealed it: The Class of 2018 joined the ranks as Harvey School alumni.

Family and friends awaited the grads out on the quad for hugs and high-fives, handshakes and kisses, and lots of photo ops. Lauri Cisse, mother of Kasim, beamed with joy, saying, “I’m just so very, very happy, and so very thankful to Maureen

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Hays of the Fresh Air Fund for helping us see this day come true.” Jim Kabakow, father of Ben, has seen two of his boys graduate Harvey. He said, “I’m happy and proud of Ben and for all his friends and classmates for all they have accomplished.” For Ann Albert it was her second commencement, first her boys, 2016 Harvey alums Charlie and Harry, and now her daughter, Sadie. “This day is bittersweet,” she said, adding, “It’s like leaving a family. We had six great years at Harvey with three of our kids graduating.” Dominick Peraglia, father of Jared and 2014 Harvey alum, Julia, said, “Words just can’t describe how excited we are today.” Amie Phillips, chair of the math department and mother of the class valedictorian, enjoyed seeing the first of her two children graduate Harvey. “This is just a wonderful day to have the whole class recognized and see them move on to the rest of their lives,” she said.

Perhaps the largest number of family members to turn out for the big day was Jordan Raimey’s family whose members had created large stick-held blow-up photos of the graduate’s face and raised them up and cheered when she was announced to come up to the stage to receive her diploma. When asked how she felt on this special day, Jordan’s mother, Adriane Carnan, responded, “Over the moon!” She added, “Jordan had a phenomenal experience here at Harvey and we feel blessed that she’s ready to go out into the world.”

Jordan and her classmates are indeed ready for the next part of the journey, ready, as Sonia Manzano said, to “maneuver through the next door.”

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Sonia Manzano’s “Sesame Street” lessons for the day:

Remember who you are.

Remember your background.

Maneuver by first getting your foot in the door and assume you will figure the rest out.

Exercise your power wisely.”

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Know that the next part of your lives is not a script, and you shouldn’t want it to be so. You don’t know how things are going to turn out.

I would encourage you to enjoy the challenges of figuring things out for yourself and maneuvering when you have to.

Become comfortable with maneuvering.”

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—Sonia Manzano

Address

Valedictory Before I start my speech I would like to take a moment of silence for 31 students who will never be able to attend their high school graduation due to the senseless acts of school shooters this year. Thank you.

My parents informed me that, because of my academic success at The Harvey School, I would have the honor of addressing the head of school, administration, faculty, board, parents, and students at this graduation ceremony.

I informed my parents that my success did not include the art of public speaking and that I had absolutely NO intention of addressing anyone at graduation.

I explained that my classmates and I are no longer students, but are now “young adults” and are fully capable of making this type of decision on our own.

• My parents just looked at me.

• They continued looking at me.

• My little sister laughed and then left the room!!!!

BY CONNOR PHILLIPS

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proudly stand here today to address the head of school, administration, faculty, board, parents, and my fellow graduates of Harvey’s Class of 2018!!

It should be mentioned that this last parent conflict was only one of several I have experienced this year …

I complained when my AP Calc teacher became totally unreasonable with homework assignments and tests. She yelled at me and called me names. I told my mother. This made things worse.

My mother was also my AP Calc teacher.

When I questioned the sanity of the plays being called by one of my football coaches, he also yelled at me and called me horrible names.

I told my father. This made things worse. My father happened to be that coach.

As I look out at the parents here today, I recognize many of you from your efforts in supporting the many activities existing on our campus. You have helped us and the school in so many ways, including fundraising, donations, and just being there for us. Without the encouragement, guidance, and love that we as students have received from our parents, we most likely would not be at this graduation today.

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I want to take this opportunity to thank my parents just as I know my classmates want to thank theirs…

The Harvey School has been my home since I was 5 years old. The changes to the school during that time have been incredible…

• We have a new athletic building which houses the girls and Middle School locker rooms, the athletic trainer’s room, and a brand-new fitness center with two basketball courts and all the training equipment we could ever need or want.

• We have improvements to all our athletic fields, including a new baseball field and a new softball field along with the six new tennis courts on our campus.

• And most importantly our biggest addition to The Harvey School community, our new Head of School, Mr. Knauer. Mr. Knauer has been faced with many difficult situations and obstacles in the past two years; however, Mr. Knauer has persevered through it all and helped our community for the better.

1. Cian Keohane enthusiastically walks toward Commencement. // 2. Jordan Raimey’s family members celebrate their graduate’s commencement in a big way. // 3. Sadie Albert poses with her brothers, Charlie ’16 (left) and Harry ’16 (right), and her parents. // 4. Sydney Penn and Danielle Oddo are ready to become new Harvey alums. // 5. Jared Peraglia is joined by his sister, Julia ’14 and parents for a family photo on the quad after commencement. // 6. Isaac Cullity Vieux and Emmanuel Soto Ruiz await Commencement in The Walker Center for the Arts. // 7. Class valedictorian Connor Phillips with his sister, Erin ’22, and proud parents.

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Promise yourself

that you will try to see the whole picture of something before you make a decision to do something about it.”

—Sonia Manzano

Below. Outgoing Student Council President Ben Kabakow passes the Leadership Cup to the leaders of the Class of 2019, Reynise Walker and Mya Turner. // Opposite Top. The Class of 2018// Opposite Middle. Ian Macari, with diploma in hand, takes a moment to pose with Upper School Head Phil Lazzaro. // Opposite Bottom.

Sasha Fox enjoys a memorable moment out on the quad with her family following the commencement ceremony.

What has NOT changed are: • Small class sizes that allow individualized instruction and extra help.

• The support Harvey students give one another in the classroom and during extracurricular activities.

• The enthusiasm displayed by many of our teachers when interacting in the classroom, on the athletic fields, and while supervising the drama, art and music programs outside the classroom setting.

I want to especially thank Dr. Gignesi, Mr. Hill, Mr. Griffin, and Mr. Delaney for helping me through my high school years.

As a member of the Class of 2018, I would also like to bid farewell to Mr. Wyland, who has spent 25 years at Harvey, in many different positions, and is retiring this year.

Many of my friends are members of The Harvey School student body. Most of them are sitting in front of me today. I value their friendship just as I value the years that I have spent on this campus. One person I want to thank for

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always being by my side is Michael Spadafora, also known as “The Director” by many of you.

I value my teammates and can personally say that our teams went from winning very few games in several sports, to winning bowl games and competing for divisional championships.

Our girls lacrosse team and our boys rugby club are to be congratulated for an outstanding year winning the HVAL for girls lacrosse and winning the Division 1 Tier 2 championship for rugby.

I CANNOT say that my classmates and I are going to change the world. I CAN say that we have been given the tools necessary to meet future challenges in school and in employment opportunities. If we continue to take advantage of what we have been given, we WILL make a positive difference in our homes and communities.

Juniors, you have some big shoes to fill.

However, I am certain you will be able to hold your own moving forward. I am entrusting many of you, including Hunter and the football team, to watch over my sister next year, who will be a freshman. Erin, I will miss seeing you next year in the halls and I know you will take advantage of all the opportunities Harvey will provide you.

As I conclude my speech I want to touch on a very important characteristic that we as graduates must continue to follow — integrity. Doing the right thing when people are not watching is not always easy. Everyone sitting in this room has had the opportunity to take the easy way out. Some of us may have even taken that path.

However, moving forward into the real world, doing the wrong thing will almost always make it harder for you. So I ask you all as my fellow graduates to continue to do the right thing, and to make a positive change in your community.

As former United States Senator Arlen Specter said: “There is no higher value in our society than integrity.”

Thank you and congratulations, Class of 2018.

2018 College Matriculations Boston University Brandeis University California Polytechnic St. University Chapman University (2) Clark University College of Charleston Concordia University—Montreal Connecticut College Elon University Emerson College Emmanuel College Endicott College Fordham University (2) Franklin & Marshall College Full Sail University Howard University International Christian Univ.—Japan

Iona College (2) Ithaca College (3) Lafayette College Lehigh University Loyola University Maryland Nazareth College New York University (5) Nichols College Northeastern University (2) Ohio Wesleyan University Pennsylvania State University Providence College Quinnipiac University (2) Reed College Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rochester Institute of Technology Sacred Heart University Salve Regina University

Skidmore College St. John's University SUNY Oswego Syracuse University (3) Temple University (2) The Catholic University of America The New School Union College University of Bridgeport University of Denver University of Maryland, College Park University of Southern California Virginia Military Institute Wesleyan University

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Commencement Dinner: SPEECH BY NIKKITA JOHNSON

We Made It! high school.

You never know how fast it goes by until it’s over.

Before I reminisce about a few things, I just want to recognize the fact that, WE MADE IT... almost! In less than 48 hours we will be graduates of The Harvey School and every time someone asks me what college I will be attending I will have to over-pronounce HOWARD so they don’t get overly excited thinking I said HARVARD instead.

A little over a week ago Mr. Lazzaro approached me and said, “Listen, I want you to give a speech at the Commencement Dinner. I’m not going to force you, but I could not think of anyone else better to do it. So, here I am in front of you all facing a fear that we all have faced at some point in our Harvey careers. I was given no specific direction as to what I should talk about or how long my speech should be, but here I go.

First, I want to thank Mr. Lazzaro for everything he has done for me this year. To be honest, I was always a little scared of him, and when I saw that I had him for AP European History I practically begged Ms. Bean to switch me out. But looking back at it now, I am glad I stayed. Class with him was hard at times, but everything he did and said was for a reason that I had not yet known.

He genuinely showed a passion toward my development that I have only experienced once or twice as a student. Mr. Lazzaro, you put everyone before yourself, knowing you don’t have to, and, because of that, I will be forever grateful and somehow in the future make it up to you.

Along with Mr. Lazzaro, Ms. Gambino and Mr. Wall, even though he is not here, have left an impact on me. They may not know it but they have all been a major key to my growth over the past few years. Being able to have a personal relationship with you all is what drove my want to succeed even more while having a positive role model for guidance.

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“Look around at each other.

Each person in this room is talented and capable of so much more than I cannot speak for everyone, but I am sure most of you can relate in some way.

I remember the first day of my freshman year like it was yesterday. I had no clue how to navigate from one class to another, I was still extremely shy, but I was so excited that I prepared all of my outfits for the weeks ahead. Yes, I said weeks. Every once in a while I will look at my “Freshman Year” album on Facebook and be so confused as to why I wore what I wore and what I was thinking.

After all of that outfit preparation somehow I still looked, how do you say it? Hideous! As we enter a new chapter in our lives, we will be those same freshmen again but in a new unfamiliar and larger setting around new faces and hopefully with better outfit choices.

Picture this. You’re on a boat and you have to get from one strip of land which represents the first day of freshman year to another strip of land which holds your diploma. Your only way to get to the diploma is by making all of the right decisions for the next four years.

Obviously, this is nowhere near possible, so every time you make the wrong decision an anchor is added to your boat. You see, don’t ask me how but about halfway through my freshman year my boat had about 20… MAYBE 30 anchors on it already, and when I tell you it was ready to sink, it was sinking fast!

The people I was friends with freshman year are almost completely different from the lifelong friends I have now. And that is OK! With time and growth comes change, so, although we may not be as close as we were before, I still care about each and every one of you. We each hold at least one good memory with one another.

From laughs on the ride to a championship game, chilling in the Commons with people we normally wouldn’t sit with, or all of the parties that were thrown, there is no more time to hold on to any bad memories we have. LITERALLY, we are graduating! The distance that separates us at Harvey nowhere near compares to the distance that will separate us when we all go off to our colleges in the fall, or, in my case, summer.

I do not know about you, but I am ready to be free and make my mark on the world. Look around at each other. Each person in this room is talented and capable of so much more than they may believe. I know for a fact that in the future I will see some of you in places you and

they may believe.

—Nikkita Johnson

I never imagined we would be. Truthfully, I kind of feel bad for Harvey once we graduate because, in my opinion, our class is the best, most talented, most unique, and most gifted class they will have encountered for years to come.

Everyone has been influenced by one or multiple faculty members in some way, and I think I speak for us all when I say thank you for believing in us, pushing us to our full potential and inspiring us with your loving spirits.

Tonight we celebrate our struggles and our triumphs! You will succeed in whatever path you decide to take whether that is furthering your education, chasing your passion, or sitting at home playing Fortnite. I’M JUST KIDDING! But seriously, I wish you all the greatest success in life.

And I leave you with this: “I believe that we are who we choose to be. Nobody’s going to come and save you. You’ve got to save yourself.

Nobody’s going to give you anything. You’ve got to go out and fight for it. Nobody knows what you want except for you. And nobody will be as sorry as you if you don’t get it. So don’t give up on your dreams.” (Barry Manilow) Thank you.

Opposite Top. Class of 2018 Class Agents Yulanda Huang, John Sullivan, Marissa Annechiarico, and Ian Macari pose with Alumni Association President Dan Chapman ’73. // Opposite Bottom. Sadie Albert, Julia Mallon, Marissa Annechiarico, Chloe Savitch, Sasha Fox, and Elizabeth Kavounas share a moment before Commencement dinner. // Above Right. Nikkita Johnson delivers her Commencement dinner speech. // Above Left. Kasim Cisse and Nikkita Johnson meet Commencement day with smiles.

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Be Patient

SPEECH BY DICK WYLAND

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“From that graduation philosopher, Dr. Seuss, ‘It’s opener there in the wide open air.

Out there things can happen and frequently do to people as brainy and footsy as you.

And when things start to happen, don’t worry. Don’t stew.

Just go right along.

You’ll start happening too.’

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Oh! The Places You’ll Go! Thank you for everything!”

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one of my tasks at school is to proofread. That includes the yearbook, so each year I’ve known to whom the book would be dedicated and I could keep an eye on the recipient as the dedication was read. That way I got to enjoy the look on their face when they realized what was being said. This year I didn’t see the book in advance and didn’t think much about it until Kevin and Cian got up to read the dedication.

These two spend a fair amount of time, OK, a lot of time, hanging out in my office, and so I had a suspicion that something was up. At that same moment it flashed through my mind that I would need to make this speech. I do sincerely thank the boys and the entire senior class for this honor. I’ve been in schools for 45 years and this is a first.

After a moment of reflection I asked Mr. Hill and Ms. Cahill for their speeches of the last two years as I figured that no one would notice if I used them and just changed a few things. Then I realized that the students would expect humor and I have been known for that. I wondered what parents would look for and, besides brevity, I thought perhaps some hints on what next year might be like for them and for you. So this is not a valedictory of what the last 25 years at Harvey have been like, as the school grew from 140 students to 355, but rather what this last year has been for me as a parent who has a son who just finished his first year of college away from home in Maryland.

Our former headmaster, Mr. Fenstermacher, was known for a talk he gave to seniors titled “College is Not the 13th Year,” and from my experience this year I can attest to that. Some of you who have not boarded before will have to adjust to roommates. Undoubtedly, you’ll have connected through social media in advance, so you’ll know something about that person before you arrive. But there will be things that have to get worked out. Will your roommate FaceTime all night with his girlfriend or boyfriend? Hard to get to sleep in a small room. My son’s roommate dropped out after a month and a half as the work was too hard and so my son had the room to himself for the remainder of the semester. Plenty of room for the refrigerator, microwave, Keurig, and Xbox. There are no parents to enforce bedtimes, so when I checked his credit card and found orders at food stores at 2 a.m., I knew it didn’t bode

4 well for an 8:30 a.m. class. There are no parental alarm clocks, so, students, get up, get going, get to class on time, don’t be late. Maybe you’ll be in slippers and pj’s. Teachers may or may not take attendance, but they count participation.

It’s not Harvey. Professors will not call your parents if you miss an assignment. I know some of you are thinking or saying “thank goodness.”

And there probably won’t be any little daily assignments. Your classes won’t even meet every day. Keep track of what’s expected and when.

Start your papers early and use some kind of planner, hard copy or electronic. Be sure you know the expected mechanics for that department, whether you need to use scientific-citing or English or history for your footnotes.

If you’re planning on playing sports or taking a large role in the arts, expect a huge commitment of time and effort. Practice both early and late. And just because you starred at Harvey you may be playing or acting behind a senior with years of experience. You’ve got to earn your place. Be patient.

And please keep in touch with your parents.

Don’t let them be surprised when the grades arrive home. At most colleges, you’ll have to give them permission to see your grades online and to look at your assignments. Make sure there are no surprises. It’s so much easier today than back in the last millennium when we waited in line to use the dormitory pay phone.

Parents, don’t continually bug your children.

Let them tell you things before you have to ask.

This was hard for my wife and me as we’re both schoolteachers and school came easily to us. Let them make their own mistakes and be there to offer suggestions, not directions, when that happens. And it will. At some point you’ve got to know that you’ve done your best and it’s up to them.

You are a class of achievement. (1) You’ve made your mark in so many ways at Harvey. You won’t be forgotten. (2) Come back and visit. View this place as home base for your growing-up years.

I’ll hope to see you at homecomings in the future.

And now it’s time to thank all of those who have helped you get to this evening. Students, please stand and give a round of applause to thank your parents and teachers for their roles in this great enterprise called “high school.”

5 6 1. Faculty Speaker and 2018 Cavalier Yearbook Dedication Recipient Dick Wyland warmly jokes with the seniors and their families. // 2. Jacinth Francis, Heidi Lee, and Lily Koenig strike a beautiful pose. // 3. Senior Class Parents Cyndi Mallon, Jennifer Powell-Lunder, and Laura Dahm present the senior class gift to Head of School Bill Knauer. // 4. Isaac Cullity Vieux poses with his mother (left) and faculty member Melanie Gambino. // 5. The International Student Program seniors and their families gather for a special reception before Commencement Dinner. // 6. Sydney Lunder, Justin Tebbutt, and Noah Bailey share last moments as Harvey seniors. // 7.

Lizzie Kavounas and Dean of Ninth Grade Susan Harris are beaming on this special evening. // 8. James Jackson enjoys the dinner with Dean of Academics Dianne Mahony.

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Awards + Honors ACADEMIC PRIZES

The Founders Honor Cup // The Upper School’s highest award is presented by the Carter family 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: Jared Peraglia

The Spanish Prize // Elliot de Parscau du Plessix

The John L. Loeb, Jr. ’44 Scholarship Cup // Given and endowed by Mr. Loeb to the School’s leading scholar: Connor Phillips

The 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: Chloe Savitch

The Citizenship Award // Endowed by the Harvey Parent Association: Pierce Steinberg

The 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: Sydney Penn & James Jackson

The Harry A. Dawe History Prize // Given this year for excellence in European History, the award honors Mr. Dawe who served as headmaster of The Harvey School for 15 years: Anna Buchmueller & Isabella Iannone

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The English Prize // Jared Peraglia

The Japanese Prize // Owen Li

Awards + Honors

The Head of School Prize // 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 his or her life at school: Yulanda Huang, Benjamin Kabakow, John Sullivan

The Wells Speech Cup // Given to the school in 1973 by Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Wells, awarded to the winner of the annual Wells Speech Contest: Jared Peraglia

The 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: Mya Turner & Connor Phillips

The Lindsley Loring Loyalty Award // Created and endowed by Mrs. Lindsley Loring 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 his or her school relations during the year: Julianne Quinn

The Technology Prize // Noah Bailey & Justin Tebbutt

The Mathematics Prize // Chris Liu

The Science Prize // Benjamin Kaufman

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The Girls Athletic Prize // Julia Mallon

The Boys Athletic Prize // Cian Keohane

The Art Prize // Lia Barning

The Design Prize // Victor Mizzaro

The E. Bradley Richardson Scholar-Athlete Award // Named after a former head of school: Connor Phillips

Scholar-Artist Award // Hana Cornell

The Keenan Wynn â&#x20AC;&#x2122;31 Prize for Excellence in Drama // Jared Peraglia & Julianne Quinn

The Ronald W. Duncan Music Award // Given for excellence in the field of music in two categories, vocal and instrumental, the award honors former piano teacher Ronald W. Duncan: Andrew DeRose (vocal) & James Jackson (instrumental )

The Dance Prize // Jacinth Francis, Nikkita Johnson, Sarah McLean

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David Muntner Theatre Tech Award // Elizabeth Kavounas & Chloe Savitch

The Photography Prize // Marissa Annechiarico

Awards + Honors

COMMENCEMENT DINNER AWARDS

President’s Education Awards Program Outstanding Academic Excellence Award (Gold Award) // Sadie Albert, Noah Bailey, Anna Buchmueller, Jacky Chen, Hana Cornell, Lara Dimick, Yulanda Huang, Sabrina Huang, Isabella Iannone, Benjamin Kabakow, Benjamin Kaufman, Lily Koenig, Heidi Lee, Owen Li, Chris Liu, Julia Mallon, Adam Margolis, Sarah McLean, Kelly McMorrow, Jared Peraglia, Connor Phillips, Julianne Quinn, Jordan Raimey, Sam Roschelle, Chloe Savitch, Michael Spadafora, Pierce Steinberg, John Sullivan, Lily Tarshis, Lucas Taylor, Nathan Ward

Office of the New York State Comptroller Student Achievement Award // Connor Phillips, Jared Peraglia, Hana Cornell

Citizenship Award // Lawrence Waterhouse, Sasha Fox, Kylene Groff, Nikkita Johnson

State of New York Office of the Attorney General Triple “C” Award // Connor Phillips Department of the United States Army // Connor Phillips

The New York State Board of Regents Scholarship for Academic Excellence // Nathan Ward, Chloe Savitch, Sarah McLean

President’s Education Awards Program Outstanding Academic Achievement Award (Silver Award) // Pictured with Ms. Meadows: Emmanuel Soto-Ruiz, Sydney Penn, Elizabeth Kavounas, Kasim Cisse, Victor Mizzaro, Cian Keohane, Marissa Annechiarico harveyschool.org 17

S E N I O R AT H L E T I C A C H I E V E M E N T A W A R D S Sydney Lunder........................... 12 Letters Julia Mallon................................. 12 Letters Kelly McMorrow....................... 12 Letters Sadie Albert.................................. 10 Letters Nikkita Johnson...........................8 Letters Lawrence Waterhouse �������������8 Letters Katharine D’Avanzo �������������������7 Letters Kylene Groff....................................7 Letters Victor Mizzaro...............................7 Letters Sydney Penn...................................7 Letters Connor Phillips..............................7 Letters Sean Puente....................................7 Letters Justin Tebbutt................................7 Letters Yulanda Huang.............................6 Letters Pierce Steinberg............................6 Letters John Sullivan.................................6 Letters

C AVA L I E R A W A R D S The Cavalier Award is underwritten by the Harvey Parent Association, and is given to the students and faculty who best embody the values code of The Harvey School. This is an individual who demonstrates a passion for learning, respects and treats everyone with dignity and appreciation, has a deep sense of integrity, has a dynamic balance in lifestyle choices, finds joy in learning and life, and strives for excellence.

This year’s winners are 2018 graduates Michael Spadafora, Jordan Raimey, and Nathan Ward (below); eighth-grader Joshua Sestito (far left); faculty recipient Effie Afentoulides (left).

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Awards + Honors

UPPER SCHOOL AWARDS

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

1. Sanath Kumar 2. Coraline Chu 3. Connor Phillips 4. Alexander Breitenbach 5. Mya Turner 6. Chris Liu 7. Noah Bailey 8. Owen Li 9. Maya Mehrara 10. Frank Fan

Top Scholar 9th // Joseph DiGrandi

Top Scholar 10th // Richard Zhao

Top Scholar 11th // Sanath Kumar

Top Scholar 12th // Connor Phillips (awarded at Commencement)

Spanish Honor Society // Finley Shepard, Isabella Iannone, Giselle Garcia, Elliot de Pascau du Plessix, Brian Fridie, Maya Mehrara, Mya Turner, Nathan Ward

Japanese National Honors Society // Mia Cornell, Vicki Gerry, Andrew DeRose, Anna Gill, Jacky Chen, Marina Man, William Jaffee, Owen Li, Lily Wong (not pictured Ben Kaufman, Annabelle Kavounas)

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American Mathematics Competition 10 // 1st place: Katherine McLean, Kelly Lin; 2nd Place: Lauren Siegel; American Mathematics Competition 10 // 1st place: Sanath Kumar; 2nd Place: Jacky Chen; 3rd Place: Owen Li

2018 National Latin Exam // Latin I Cum Laude: Garrett Quinn & Sadie Radzin; Latin IV Magna Cum Laude: Sanath Kumar

Changing the World Essay Contest // Endowed in memory of Nina J. Chin, presented by the family: Ben Kabakow (US Winner), Daniel Galgano (US Honorable Mention); Annissa Khanna (MS Winner)

Matthew Preston â&#x20AC;&#x2122;65 Poetry Recitation Contest // Giselle Garcia

English // Elizabeth Mahony

Language // Victoria Gerry & William Jaffee

History // Shaun Morelock

Performing Arts // Elizabeth Mahony & Maya Mehrara

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Mathematics & Science // Sanath Kumar

Fine Arts // Zoe Lewis, Sara Hoffman, Luisa Waldstein-McCabe

Awards + Honors Junior Awards

Barnard Book Prize // Maya Mehrara

The Faculty Citizenship Award // Giselle Garcia

The Dean’s Scholar-Athlete Awards // Sophia Scarsella & Benjamin Avila

The Timothy Stark Achievement Award // Finley Shepard

The Dean’s Scholar-Artist Awards // Katie Ketner, Brooke Dodderidge, Sanath Kumar

Sophomore Awards

The Most Outstanding // Michael Martirano

The Dean’s Scholar-Athlete Awards // Alessandra Walsh & Luke Baumgartner

The Dean’s Scholar-Artist Awards // Anna Gill & William Jaffee

The Maggie Hooton Achievement Award // Daniel Galgano

The Dean’s Scholar-Artist Award // Mia Cornell & Joseph DiGrandi

The John L. Miner Award // Sophia August

Freshman Awards

The Frank M. Perrine Award // For outstanding scholarship, leadership and contributions to the school: Kathryn Ogg

The Dean’s Scholar-Athlete Award // Keegan Glucksman & Everton Browne

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Tribute to

Kathy Kibbey Cushman

BY LAURA PRICHARD, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

master teacher: “I will always remember two phrases that you used often — the first is from Hamilton, ‘Talk less, smile more,’ and the second from chorus,

Sing smarter, not louder.

—Melanie Gambino, director of dance, performing arts educator

1. Kathy shares a humorous moment with her Upper School Choral Singers. // 2. Kathy is honored at her final Chorus Concert in May, pictured with Harvey arts faculty Joseph Brewer, Zachary Wright, and Melanie Gambino. // 3. In the spirit during the December Candlelight Concert several years ago. // 4. Kathy embraces Lily Alexander ’16. // 5. Kathy poses with the 2018 senior arts students and arts faculty at the end of the school year. // 6. With Chloe Delaitre ’10. // 7. Sharing a laugh with Joanna Smith ’08. // 8. Kathy in the chorus room doing what she does best.

someone who possesses a deep understanding of how students learn and develop, and who strives to create positive learning environments for all students, regardless of their current level of skills or ability.

Kathy Kibbey Cushman has been at Harvey for more than 15 years and has left an indelible mark on our community. Those who know her well agree that she defines the term “master teacher.”

Having taught music for more than 20 years at various independent schools, Kathy was asked to build the Upper School choral program including the Chamber Singers when she began at Harvey in 2002. This program has grown in countless ways and now includes a Middle School Chorus.

These choral students can be heard in creative and lively performances twice a year at the Candlelight Concert and the Spring Concert.

Kathy instinctively knows how to get the best from each of her students by understanding their strengths and encouraging them to take risks. This was certainly the case with Andy Stark, Class of 2003, who credits Kathy with his current success as a professional drummer. Before Harvey, Andy remembers being at a public school where the continual drumming of the rhythms in his head on his desk was not received well by teachers. When he arrived at Harvey, Kathy recognized the burgeoning drummer in him and gave him invaluable opportunities to play the drums in groups and perform for his peers. This was a turning point for Andy who so fondly remembers the encouragement that he received and the confidence that these experiences gave him.

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There are countless stories like this. We hear time and again from parents who are so grateful to Kathy for helping their children develop the confidence to sing that solo or encouraging them to try out for chorus even though they didn’t consider themselves singers. Many students have also participated in community outreach singing at places like the Somers Manor Nursing Home and My Second Home in Mt. Kisco, much to the delight of the residents.

Kathy has also gone above and beyond to create memorable moments for her students.

One year, she partnered with a colleague who conducted a choir at the Lighthouse for the Blind in New York City. She invited them to join forces and perform with our chorus at Harvey.

The musical collaboration and the resulting friendships that were made were magical for all involved. The event even garnered an article in the education section of The New York Times. In 2010, she entered the Upper School Chorus and Chamber Singers in a national competition, the Heritage Festival in Annapolis, Maryland. The Harvey singers earned a Silver Commendation from Naval Academy faculty judges for the choral selections they performed. Needless to say, the students involved, now alumni, still talk about that experience.

The Harvey community has been blessed by the presence of this master teacher! On behalf of countless parents and students, thank you, Kathy Kibbey Cushman, for your passion, professionalism, and commitment to excellence.

We will miss you and we wish you all good things in the future. As she likes to say — “This is not goodbye but just see you later!”

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“When Kathy came to Harvey 15 years ago, I remember being wowed by the Choir’s first performance, both by the program and its execution.

I remember saying to myself, “She’ll never top that!”

It’s happened 14 more times since then.

—Robert Cook, director of international student program

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Honoring Pat Normandeau

BY PHIL LAZZARO, HEAD OF UPPER SCHOOL

The words will not do justice to describe the impact Pat Normandeau has had on our school community over the past 12 years.

Since her arrival, Pat has worked tirelessly to provide greater opportunities for her students.

In her more recent role as the Dean of Upper School Students, Pat has positively impacted the lives of our students.

Early mornings and late nights were the norm for Pat. Whether working with her advisees and student government leaders or speaking with parents or faculty, she worked to resolve issues and create positive and empowering opportunities for our students. Her colleague Amy Gignesi noted, “Pat was a passionate advocate for our students, ready to support them in

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whatever ways they needed. From communicating with parents to chaperoning trips to baking for fundraisers, she worked around the clock to help our kids and our community. I can’t thank her enough for all she’s done for me — and I know there are countless other members of our community who feel the same way.” Faculty member Luigi Loiola added, “I’ve come to admire her both professionally and personally. She has been a tremendous help to me in my own professional and personal growth. I will miss her.”

Our Harvey Builds initiative is just one example of Pat’s impact. She led in the organization, planning, and creation of this wonderful opportunity to engage more than 300 people in our community in service. Pat did this with patience, positivity, and perseverance — three traits all of us would be better served possessing.

Pat became a school administrator to make a difference in the lives of children. Through hard work, support, and care, Pat helped make that difference. We deeply appreciate all that she has done, and we wish her continued success in her next endeavors.

Class of 2022:

Next Stop Upper School

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One of the key values we talk about at Harvey is risk taking ...

Wayne Gretzky once said something that for me captures the essence of life in one simple sentence. He said, ‘You miss 100 percent of the shots you never take.’”

—Head of School Bill Knauer

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late spring evening June 6 in The Walker Center for the Arts, Harvey Middle School recognized and honored 31 eighth-grade students who successfully faced the challenge of their middle education years and have now set their sights on a new path as high school freshmen.

Middle School Prize Night offers time to reflect on the wonderful accomplishments of the students during their time in Harvey Middle School and to celebrate the confident, creative, and passionate learners they have become. The students wore their confidence well as they proceeded into Lasdon Theater to the accompaniment of “Pomp and Circumstance” performed by Harvey music teacher Zachary Wright.

Head of Middle School Dr. Brendan Byrne opened the evening touching on a year marked by the unexpected, from trying winter weather to power outages that forced the Middle School classes to relocate to the Upper School campus, filling nontraditional teaching space and requiring students to adapt to their circumstances. “I was nervous about how that would unfold,” said Dr. Byrne. “But I was remarkably pleased at how smoothly things went. It was a real collective effort and ended up being my favorite days of the year.” He remarked that it set the tone for a very successful spring term. “The students far more than just survived,” he said. “They thrived.”

Head of School Bill Knauer encouraged the students to follow their hearts and their interests as they continue their educational journey. “No matter your goal, achieving it will require dedication and considerable energy,” said Mr. Knauer.

He urged the soon-to-be ninth-graders to challenge themselves, cultivate their passions, take chances, make mistakes, and learn from them.

“Dream big,” he said. “Have faith in yourselves and trust in your abilities to fulfill those dreams.”

Dr. Stephanie Metz, dean of the Middle School, was given the honor of delivering the Prize Night Address in light of her own recent academic accomplishment of earning her doctorate in instructional leadership. Dr. Metz noted that her academic path closely resembled the journey of her students throughout their middle school years. “Like you, I made the most of every opportunity to learn as much as I could along the way,” she said. “Like you, I had the opportunity to collaborate with a group of friends who challenged and brought out the best in me,” she added.

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After the awards and honors were bestowed upon the students, the Middle School Chorus touched the spirit of the night performing “A Million Dreams” from the musical “The Greatest Show on Earth,” led by music teacher Kathy Kibbey Cushman. Next came the moment the students and their families had been waiting for, the awarding of the diplomas officially recognizing their completion of middle school. The evening concluded with hugs and laughter, along with excitement for all the opportunities that Harvey Upper School holds for them this fall.

“Through perseverance and continuous growth, who knows what doors will open or what

the future will hold for you.

—Dean of Middle School Dr. Stephanie Metz

Previous page bottom left. Clyde Press with his family at Prize Night. // Previous page bottom right Kevon Patterson enjoys the evening with his parents. // 1. The Hellinger family with Jacob ’22, Iliana ’24, and Spencer ’21. // 2. Eighth Grade Class Parents Lynn Siegel and Francesca D’Onofrio present the class gift to Middle School Head Dr. Brendan Byrne. // 3. Gabriella Feldmuth and Erin Phillips are ready to “step up” to Upper School. // 4. Dean of Middle School Dr. Stephanie Metz gives the Prize Night Address. // 5.

Robert Ogg poses with his family, Kathryn ’21, Alexander ’20, and his parents. // 6. Cody Siegel has a lot to grin about, as does his family. // 7. Elianna Kalman shares the evening with her family. // 8. They already look like freshmen: Jacob Hellinger, Dominic D’Onofrio, Samuel Alexander, Joseph Jacobson, Joshua Sestito, Devon Alpern, and Ryan Spiro. // 9. Halimatou Konteh surrounded by her family.

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Middle School Prizes

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: Robert Ogg & Kevon Patterson

The 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: Erin Phillips (equestrian) & Dominic D’Onofrio (baseball)

The Wells Speech Award // Given by Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Wells in 1973 to the Middle School winner of the speech contest: Wendy Lichtenberg

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

The Baoth Wiborg Memorial Prize // Given in honor of Baoth Wiborg ’34, presented each year for excellence in Latin: Cody Siegel & Joseph Jacobson

The Aspinwall Athletic Cup // Given to the students voted as the best male and female athletes by Lloyd Aspinwall, Class of 1925, a member of the Board of Trustees, whose two sons attended Harvey: Elianna Kalman & Jacob Hellinger

Class of 1981 Award // For exemplary sportsmanship on the athletic field: Devon Alpern

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

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The 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: Gabriella Feldmeth

Decemviri // 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.

1. Samuel Alexander 2. Jacob Hellinger 3. Gabriella Feldmeth 4. Joseph Jacobson 5. Robert Ogg 6. Cody Siegel 7. Erin Phillips 8. Mason McComb 9. Devon Alpern 10. Armaan Bhaskar

Class of 2022

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: Jacob Hellinger & Samuel Alexander

Hickrill Science Prize // Endowed in 1953 by Mrs. Robert Halsband and Frank Alan Weil, Class of 1944, awarded for excellence in science: Wendy Lichtenberg

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: Samantha Verdeschi & Teddy Abt

The Alumni Honor Cup // Recognizes the student who has contributed the most to the life and work of the school: Wendy Lichtenberg & Samuel Alexander

The Harvey Art Prize // Mason McComb

Faculty Drama Prize // Joseph Jacobson

The Faculty Music Prize // Jacob Weisberger

Faculty Spanish Prize // Ryan Spiro

William Abt Samuel Alexander Tyler Alexander Devon Alpern Asher Berni Armaan Bhaskar Dominic Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Onofrio Gabrielle Feldmeth Jacob Hellinger Henry Howe Joseph Jacobson Justin Jaques Elianna Kalman Abigail Kay Halimatou Konteh Wendy Lichtenberg Mason McComb Robert Ogg Kevon Patterson Matthew Peck Erin Phillips Clyde Press Joshua Sestito Cody Siegel Layne Siegel Ryan Spiro Cooper Treat Cristian Triay Samantha Verdeschi Rachel Ward Mitchell Yurko

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Sports spring highlights

It was a terrific spring season this year as two varsity teams won championships, two more made it to the finals, and four players reached career milestones … on the same team!

The girls on Harvey’s lacrosse team, stunned by a 10–9 loss in the Housatonic Valley Athletic League (HVAL) championship game the year before, came into the 2018 season determined to get back to the league final and come away with a first-place trophy.

After starting the season just 2–2, the Harvey girls caught fire and reeled off 14 straight victories to go undefeated in the HVAL regular season for the second straight year. They went on to beat Wooster 16–7 in the title game to capture the Harvey girls lacrosse program’s second HVAL crown in four years.

This year’s team also made history in being the first Harvey girls lacrosse squad to get a bid to play in a Class C Invitational against upper-tier schools.

Four girls hit major career-goal milestones this season. Senior captain Sadie Albert scored her 200th, seniors Julia Mallon and Dani Oddo recorded their 100th while eighth-grader Ellie Kalman hit the century mark in just two years of varsity action. With junior captain Sophia Scarsella looking to reach the 200th career goal early next season, the powerhouse 2018 Harvey girls lacrosse team featured a remarkable five players with 100 or more career goals.

Meanwhile, the boys lacrosse team was having its own measure of success. While the boys fell short of their goal of winning an HVAL championship this year, losing to South Kent 18–8 in a semifinal matchup, they did earn a bid to play for a Division 3 New England Prep School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) championship.

Riding high after knocking off the reigning champion Hoosac School in the opening round of the NEPSAC tourney, the Cavs were upset-minded as they took on Wooster for the NEPSAC championship. Harvey gave the favored Generals a battle before falling 13–6.

Another team of Cavaliers had upset on their mind when the Harvey boys rugby team faced off against Play Rugby USA (PRUSA) in the New

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York Rugby Tier 2 championship match. Harvey was looking to avenge a 42-point loss to PRUSA earlier in the season when the two teams battled in Binghamton on Memorial Day. The Harvey boys pulled off their upset victory, defeating PRUSA 31–24 to capture the NYS Tier 2 rugby championship, the second title in four years.

The girls on the varsity tennis team made the school record book for being the first squad in program history to advance to an HVAL championship game. They finished at 8–5, second to Christian Heritage. The boys team, featuring only two seniors and stocked with up-and-coming underclassmen, found it tough to get wins but the boys showed signs of very good things to come.

Another varsity making it to a league championship game was the softball team, who returned to the HVAL this year after several years away from league affiliation. The girls enjoyed a solid season in making it to the HVAL championship game against Forman, the No. 1 seed who beat Harvey all three times the two teams met. Meanwhile, the baseball team came very close to making it to the league championship game.

The Cavs’ season ended in a heartbreaking semifinal loss, dropping a 4–3 decision in 10 innings to South Kent.

At season’s end, the following athletes earned recognition from the leagues and from their respective coaches:

Boys Varsity TENNIS (1–13; 1–11 HVAL) HVAL All-Star: Ryan Villano HVAL Honorable Mention: Patrick Murphy MVP: Ryan Villano Coaches Award: Patrick Murphy Jack Perkins Most Improved: Pierson Husted Sportsmanship: Ben Howard John G. Davis ’50 Tennis Award: Ryan Villano

Boys Varsity LACROSSE

Girls Varsity TENNIS (9–5, 8–2 HVAL) HVAL All-League: Charlotte Levy Zoe Anastas HVAL All-League Honorable Mention: Alyssa Lombardi MVP: Charlotte Levy Most Improved: Alyssa Lombardi

(8–5; 6–4 HVAL) HVAL All-League: Cian Keohane Connor Phillips Joey Barocas HVAL All-League Honorable Mention: Treshawn Felder NEPSAC Division 3 All-Stars: Cian Keohane Connor Phillips Treshawn Felder Joseph Barocas Tate Falta NEPSAC Division 3 All-American: Cian Keohane

Girls Varsity LACROSSE (16–3; 12–0 HVAL) HVAL All-Stars: Sadie Albert Julia Mallon Dani Oddo Sophia Scarsella Ellie Kalman HVAL All-League Honorable Mention: Kelly McMorrow WNEPSWLA All-Star: Sadie Albert Keegan Glucksman MVP Offense: Sadie Albert

Coaches Award: Zoe Anastas

NEPSAC Division 3 Academic All-American: Connor Phillips

MVP Defense: Cameron Thomas

John G. Davis ’50 Tennis Award: Charlotte Levy

MVP Offense: Cian Keohane

MIP: Lucy Durkin Juliet Jaques

Coed JV TENNIS

Ironman: Connor Phillips

(0–3) Most Valuable Player: Eva Zhao

Most Improved: Brandon Marshall

Most Improved: Densley Blake

Sportsmanship: Harrison Galloway-Kahn

Coaches Award: Rick/Kai Zhao

Coaches: John Sullivan

Sportsmanship: Frank Fan

MVP Defense: Joseph Barocas

Coaches Award: Heidi Lee Unsung Hero: Kelly McMorrow Players’ Player: Keegan Glucksman

Student-Athletes Spring Award Sadie Albert & Connor Phillips // To see up-to-the-date sports news, check out our website.

Varsity SOFTBALL (5–5) WNEPSSA All-League: Anna Buchmueller Chloe Pinto HVAL All-Stars: Anna Buchmueller Chloe Pinto MVP: Anna Buchmueller MIP: Yulanda Huang

Rookie of the Year: Will Shelden

Gold Glove: Sydney Penn

Cy Young: Ryan Horowitz

Sportsmanship: Lia Barning

Coaches: Alex Ogg Pierce Steinberg

(7–3; 0–3 Metro League, 2–0 Playoffs, NYS Tier 2 Champs) Varsity Players of the Year: Ian Macari Matt Rade

Gold Glove: Victor Mizzaro

JV Player of the Year: Quinn Quinones

Silver Slugger: Kathryn Ogg

Varsity BASEBALL (11–7; 7–5 HVAL) HVAL All-League: Benji Avila Victor Mizzaro Alex Ogg HVAL All-League Honorable Mention: Ryan Horowitz Ethan Sarmiento Pierce Steinberg

JV BASEBALL (1–4) MVP: Aidan Cammisa Gold Glove: Spencer Hellinger Most Improved: Jackson Schulte

MVP: Benji Avila Silver Slugger: Ethan Sarmiento MIP: Ben Kabakow

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RUGBY

Ted O’Connor: Ian Macari Liam McDermott Discipline: Sean Puente Mark Dokaj Jazz: Hudson Insolia Bravery: Chris Brennan Nielsen Dry

Middle School LACROSSE (1–6) Most Improved Player: Peter Sorio Coaches Award: Sam Alexander MVP Offense: Jared Effinger MVP Defense: Charlie Hill MVP: Mason McComb

Middle School BASEBALL (4–5) Most Improved Player: Kevon Patterson Coaches Award: Asher Berni MVP: Jake Hellinger

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