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Celebrate 60!

Celebrate 60! Impact To many historians, the year 1963 was “The Year Everything Happened.” It was the year Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous “I Have a Dream” speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Three months later President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. The Beach Boys’ “Surfin’ USA” was the number one song of the year. Beatlemania was in full swing with the release of “I Want to Hold Your Hand” and “I Saw Her Standing There.” Cassette tapes were introduced in the U.S. and over the next decade would eventually replace eight track cartridges. AT&T introduced the first touch-tone telephone, which only had 10 buttons with the pound sign and asterisk keys not being added until five years later. Zip codes were established by the United States Postal Service. During the same year, the postal service also increased the rate of a first-class stamp from four cents to five cents. Easy Bake Ovens and Troll Dolls were the must-have toys of the year. A loaf of bread cost 22 cents. A gallon of gas was 30 cents. Minimum wage rose from $1.15 to $1.25. The national average for a house was under $13,000.

In late 1963, around a kitchen table at Bob and Libby Wilson’s Little Keswick Farm in Keswick, Virginia, the embers of a legacy were beginning. A summer camp with the neighborhood kids earlier that year turned into a licensed and accredited school. Sixty years later, the Keswick School’s reputation is known throughout the country and abroad. We are a place where families can find hope and boys can make tremendous gains in academics as well as overcoming social and emotional challenges in a nurturing, therapeutic setting surrounded by caring, skilled, and dedicated staff. The legacy created over the past sixty years lives on in the lives of all who have set foot on this small but mighty campus. Over the generations, students, families, and staff alike have felt the impact of the 1963 decision to create a school. For Keswick School, 1963 was indeed “The Year Everything Happened.” —Jody Berkey, Assistant Head of School

Chairman’s Letter

Head of School’s Letter

Mission Statement

Board Profile: Elizabeth “Liz” Adams

Furth Service and Leadership Achievement Awards Stories of Impact:

“In the world of therapeutic programs, 60 years is an extraordinary accomplishment in terms of sustainability and longevity alone. In terms of quality, mission, and outcomes that have affected generations, it is even more impressive. Keswick School has definitely stood the test of time and the reach of the school’s impact is significant. This is especially evident when former students, from even decades ago, come to visit because their time at the school was so meaningful in their lives.”

2023 Transition Ceremony Speaker: Alexander Roger

Student Impact, Maximizing Strengths: Jon Steiger

Celebrating 60 Years!

Featured Article: The Power of Music

Gabriel Hirsch Poetry and Art Award

Our Donors

Honorariums and Memorials Elizabeth “ Libby” Mary Kew Wilson Memorial Glenna MacKenzie Memorial

– JODY BERKEY

Financials

Board Members and Administrative Staff

CHAIRMAN’S LETTER

Dear Keswick School community, In celebrating sixty years of continuous operation, we have an opportunity to reflect upon the journey we are on together. Our school began as just a small tutorial program, which quickly morphed into a specialized boarding school serving young boys with unique challenges. Frank Berry, who has a longstanding relationship with the school, relayed his feeling about the school’s anniversary when he remarked, “I’m so proud to be associated with this school. It has positively grown and changed, just like the boys who attend. This is a wonderful place.” Not all schools of our type, however, have done as well over these past few years. We have learned of other small therapeutic schools closing for financial and leadership reasons. Yet, Keswick School, has enjoyed increased stability during this time. We are so grateful to all of you who entrusted your sons to us in the past and for those who today choose us to educate and help your sons and families. Your support enables us to structure an environment that encourages our students to grow into young men who are able to confidently take the next step in their lives. We especially appreciate those who work here and make this a haven in a sometimes hostile world. Our dedicated professionals daily create a warm and supportive environment while challenging our students to grow and change. They are the reason we continue to enjoy an outstanding reputation among therapeutic schools. In the brief seven years since we became a nonprofit, we have enjoyed the financial generosity of friends and alumni families of the school. During that time, we have raised nearly $8 million, which is being used to improve the physical facilities, expand the program, and offer some need-based tuition assistance to families. You can be proud of the leadership, the stewardship, and the commitment of everyone associated with this school. On behalf of the board, thank you for helping us ensure the foundation for another sixty years of helping young boys become independent young men.

Sincerely,

Thomas Albro, Esq. Chair, Board of Trustees

Dear Keswick School Community, This year, the school is celebrating our 60th year of providing services to families. I remember feeling an array of emotions when I first accepted the Head of School position at what was then Little Keswick School. There were feelings of excitement, exhilaration, and anticipation. I was in a position to help guide and support the mission of a school that had made transformational and generational changes for many families over the thirty years since its founding.

HEAD OF SCHOOL’S LETTER

In 1963, Libby and Bob Wilson, both public school teachers, recognized that education provided in a specialized, therapeutic setting by highly skilled and effective staff provides the critical foundation to shape the next generation for families. Our community began with a dream of two people who wanted to create a school at their Little Keswick Farm. As we commemorate our 60th anniversary, we all should take pride in our founders’ achievements. Many things have changed over the years, but what remains a constant is our history of quality of service and gratitude. Bob and Libby always said they wanted to build a school that grew only in quality and not in size. We have achieved this goal! As another year begins and we embark on this milestone, my thoughts are filled with gratitude as I remember past students, parents, and staff. Every day, I’m proud to serve as the Head of Keswick School. However, on days like this one when I reflect back on the extraordinary impact of our program, I am most honored and grateful to serve with our faculty and staff who have been the essential factor in the school’s success. I have been so fortunate to have surrounded myself with hard-working, selfless, and talented individuals. Together we continue to build a strong school where boys can succeed and families can be transformed. While there is so much for us to reflect upon, our work here is most certainly not done. We are focused on improving our students’ education, and that cannot be more important. I believe this is a time for hope and possibilities, and I believe that together we are poised to support the legacy of the school well into the future. In this annual report, you will read letters of impact and quotes that the school has received from families over the years. We are continuously reminded of many boys’ accomplishments and the impact that Libby and Bob had on so many lives. Please take the time to read this annual report and embrace their stories that convey the heartfelt appreciation of so many who have benefited from their years at Keswick School. Gratefully, Marc J. Columbus, Head of School 5

MISSION STATEMENT 2022–2023 Keswick School’s philosophy of education encompasses both academic and social/ emotional growth for each individual student. We recognize that each child has his own individual capabilities, and we structure a child’s environment so that he may achieve his potential growth through the development of a positive self-concept. We emphasize self-respect and respect for others. A positive attitude toward learning is encouraged, and social skills training is emphasized within the Keswick School program. We encourage family involvement so that a student will carry over positive behavior to his home and community. We remain committed to structure and nurturance, and we encourage the development of responsible, honorable behavior.

BOARD MEMBER PROFILE ELIZABETH “LIZ” ADAMS

“Liz and her husband, Cliff Lasser, believe strongly in supporting those less fortunate without access to resources for their education.”

Elizabeth (Liz) Willard Adams joined the Board of Trustees of Keswick School in January 2023. She and her family have had a connection with Keswick School since 2017. They appreciate the support and selfless commitment that the staff at Keswick School provide to the boys and their families who attend the school. Liz is a graduate of Harvard University and has an MBA from Northwestern University’s J.L. Kellogg School of Management. Until she retired to raise three children, Liz worked in marketing and strategic planning for IBM, BayBanks (now Bank of America), The Boston Company, and Fidelity Investments. Liz has served on a few institutional boards that have included Breakthrough Greater Boston, History Cambridge, and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. Recently, Liz completed a graduate certificate in Museum Studies at the Harvard Extension School and hopes to work part-time in a museum or archive setting. As a hobby, she is a genetic genealogist who has researched her family tree going back four hundred years with the help of Ancestry DNA. Liz also swims with a US Masters Swimming team in Boston. She is a former competitive swimmer and member of her college’s women’s varsity team. We welcome Liz to our Board and look forward to a continued partnership and relationship with her family and the school.

“We are thrilled to have Liz join the board. Liz contributes firsthand knowledge and experience of a family’s transformation at Keswick School. Beyond her contributions as a loving and committed parent while her son attended Keswick School, she has remained connected to the school for years. Liz is kind and generous and has been known for helping support dozens of other parents going through the process of therapeutic placement.” 7

FURTH SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS At the end of the academic year, Keswick School recognizes selected staff members in the areas of service and leadership to the school. These awards are named for the Furth family, who established the first endowment at Keswick School for the purpose of supporting professional development. THE FURTH SERVICE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD at Keswick School is awarded to a staff member who displays a deep commitment to the school’s mission and consistently works above and beyond the call of duty, is a role model for both students and staff, and demonstrates the school’s values of commitment, perseverance, patience, and honor. The 2023 Furth Service Achievement Award was presented to Deb Rexrode, Director of Development.

DEB REXRODE, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

“When I came to Keswick School in November 2021 to serve as the director of development, one of my first impressions was visiting a Community Meeting. I was deeply touched by the strength and courage of the students who gave and received feedback. As I began to know the boys and their stories, I was even more impressed by the work that Keswick School does to serve the emotional and social needs of the boys enrolled here. The early vision of the school has evolved and grown into something that has existed for sixty years! The mission of the school is solid in its outreach to families with specific needs. The staff are committed and well trained to serve the population we serve. The step that Little Keswick Education Corporation took for the school to become a non-profit was a courageous move. Having nearly sixty years of experience means having a good foundation to continue in our mission and the kind of financial support to grow. I am confident in the success of Keswick School for many years to come.”

THE FURTH LEADERSHIP ACHIEVEMENT AWARD from Keswick School is awarded to a staff member who distinguishes himself or herself through deep professional commitment to the mission and students of the school and who have provided leadership, oversight, and engagement within our community. The 2023 Furth Leadership Award was presented to Adam Cieszkiewicz, Residential Shift Supervisor. ADAM CIESZKIEWICZ, RESIDENTIAL SHIFT SUPERVISOR

“The first time I stepped onto the Keswick campus, I sat in on a Community Meeting. Teachers, counselors, therapists, and administrators sat ringed around a circle of thirty or so boys, who stood and spoke candidly about how they and their peers had worked on skills, forged relationships, and supported one another through challenges. The whole thing had an aspect about it that I associated more with religious settings than with schools. Strange, I can remember thinking, to see boys expressing so much public appreciation for each other. I’ve attended many Community Meetings since, and I still feel that there is something special, even exceptional, about a place that can foster that kind of community feeling among late-tween and teenage boys. Now in my seventh year, I’m taking stock of the fact that these meetings—and four-square games, field trips, and hangouts in the dorm—have had an effect on me, too. I’m more attuned to how small changes in thinking and attitude compound over time. I’ve grown to think that our relationship-based approach applies to spheres of life beyond working with adolescents. More than ever, I believe it does indeed take a village, and I’m grateful to be part of Keswick’s.”

STORIES OF IMPACT

2023 TRANSITION CEREMONY SPEAKER

Alexander Roger, a former student of Keswick School in the Class of 2016, addressed the 2023 Transition Ceremony in June. Alexander shared his story, which began at Keswick School in August 2012. He loved playing basketball and riding horses. He was a kitchen helper and enjoyed the extra snacks from Chef Lynn. However, his favorite job was being a horse helper. After Keswick School, Alexander attended The Gow School in Buffalo, New York. The next step was college, and thanks to his time at Keswick and Gow, he was ready to enroll at Elizabethtown College in Pennsylvania and was awarded a Dean’s Scholarship. Alexander is a social work major and plans to work in public policy. With two years at Elizabethtown complete, Alexander took a year off and plans on

finishing his bachelor’s in social work at Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service in New York City. The impact that Keswick School had on Alexander helped him to develop close friendships, including one with a world-famous geologist and one who is a civil rights advocate. He became associated with Horizon Hobby and learned how to fly large-scale, engine-powered radio control planes. He has traveled independently, skydived, developed a love for Broadway, and spent time dating. When Alexander was at Keswick, his shop teacher used to say, “Take the time it takes, so it takes less time.” Alexander believes this maxim is true and encourages others to follow it.

“To this day, nothing relaxes me as much as spending time with horses. My love of horses developed at Keswick School and inspired me to buy my own horse in recent years, Henry, a Dutch Warmblood.” Alexander Roger, Class of 2016

—ALEXANDER ROGER, CLASS OF 2016

STUDENT IMPACT: MAXIMIZING STRENGTHS JON STEIGER, PARENT OF A FORMER STUDENT

Jon Steiger is unmistakably proud of how well his son is faring these days. He earned his undergraduate degree at an elite liberal arts college and has recently been admitted to a highly selective doctoral program. School was not always a happy place for Steiger’s son, who even as a young child was extremely bright with an advanced vocabulary. “When he was only ten, people would tell us that talking with him was like speaking to a college student,” says Steiger, who is a business trial lawyer with a large national law firm. He struggled, however, with information presented visually – too many numbers or too many sentences on a page. And, unfortunately, when he entered fourth grade, he was assigned to a teacher who had no understanding of, or empathy with, his learning difference. “Our son would come home every day anxious and upset and feeling bad about himself,” Steiger recalls. Although Steiger says he is usually skeptical of labels that brand children, a diagnosis of nonverbal learning disorder helped him better understand his son’s challenges. With the help of a counselor and their own research, the Steiger family found Keswick School. “We were impressed with the emphasis on empowering students with tools to capitalize on their own unique ways of learning and to ultimately transition into more mainstream school environments,” Steiger says.

The separation from being away from home at a young age was a challenging experience for everyone, but before long, he was making friends and enjoying many of the school’s recreational activities—fishing in the pond, hiking, riding horses, and woodworking—and the family enjoyed visits to the Charlottesville area. “He also enjoyed working with Dr. Thomson, whom he respected and admired,” Steiger says. His relationship with Dr. Thomson was pivotal in helping his son work with his strengths and feel good about his learning. “It was central to what my son needed.” The approachable and dedicated staff was also key. “ The school is small and close enough that no kid gets overlooked or forgotten about,” he says. “They know every kid’s personal strengths and weaknesses, likes and dislikes, and they maximize that.” By the end of just one year, Steiger’s son had greater confidence, much less anxiety, much better ability to perform in a mainstream large group setting, and more effective personal interactions. A second year readily put him in the endzone, and he was ready to move on. He successfully transitioned next to a middle school with less therapeutic support, then was admitted to a private high school with competitive admissions and high IQ requirements. He has been succeeding academically ever since. Steiger is completely convinced about the school’s impact: “Keswick School is an incredible asset to this country.” 11

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KESWICK SCHOOL OVER THE YEARS 1972

Accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Specialized Education Facilities (VAISEF)

1976–1979

Developed first Individualized Special Education Program for students

1963

Little Keswick School founded by Bob and Libby Wilson Leased the C&O Station for classrooms

Converted one floor of Barn Center into a recreational space

1963–1967

Two residential cottages built

1975

The Great Room was added to the Main House

1994

Purchased the C&O Depot for a dining hall

1984

LKS Annex Program (Yellow House) established

1990

Built the gymnasium

1987

Art Therapy Program established

2006

Jefferson/Madison Dorms and Academic Center built Licensed for 35 students 13

2018

Drama Therapy created

2010

Received first Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) therapy dog

NEED PHOTO

2012

Monroe Dorm built Bob Wilson passed away

2016 2013

Established Gabriel Hirsch Poetry and Art Award 14

Established Little Keswick Education Corporation dba Little Keswick School, LLC a 501(c)3 non-profit

2021

Barn Center destroyed in a fire Consolidated Summer Enrichment Program

2022

Little Keswick School LLC name changed to Keswick School LLC

Depot renovation/ Fitzpatrick Depot

PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT 1. New Gymnasium and Assembly Building 2. New 1800 SF Storage Building 3. Replace Horse Barn with new 3500 SF Barn

2023 2022

Administrative Offices moved to the Main House

Developed Keswick School Campus plan: A Vision for the Future Libby Wilson passed away

Enhanced the Music Program 15

THE POWER OF MUSIC

On evenings and weekends around the Keswick residence halls last spring, a new tune could be heard. It was the sound of collaboration, of boys crossing the boundaries of age and skill, of improvisation, of sharing new techniques and experimenting with chords and riffs. It was the sound of our music program having an impact far surpassing the individual advancement of technical skills. Private music lessons are an optional enrichment activity at Keswick, but the past year saw some new synergies that illustrated the power of this particular art form. Much of the credit goes to our new music instructor, Dr. Kevin Davis, a composer, educator, and multi-instrumentalist who holds a Ph.D. in composition and computer technology from the University of Virginia. With many years of experience teaching music at the college level and private lessons for teenagers, Kevin started here last year by taking on our cello and guitar students. He built from there, adding students who play violin and piano and, later, a bit of instruction in composition and songwriting. “Music presents so many opportunities for building confidence and creativity through collaboration,” Kevin says, so he added some group classes. The culmination of the program last year was a songwriting experience that included spending two days in the recording studio of Charlottesville’s Music Resource Center. “The boys were very comfortable in the studio 16

environment,” he said. “I saw a lot of focus and support for each other, and I saw a very different side of some students as they worked together to bring their musical ideas to life together.” Even during private lessons, he taught multiple students the same music on different instruments so they could play together on their own later. And he shares improvisational techniques with students that they often try out in their informal weekend music meet-up. Over the year, the group grew as more boys caught the music bug. Some of the staff who play instruments show the musicians new songs and techniques during free time on evenings and weekends. A couple of them even participated in student ensembles at the spring concert. “It’s really exciting to see the enthusiasm and interest in music grow over the year and the impact it’s had,” says Kevin, who is also currently a visiting assistant professor of fine arts at Hampden-Sydney College. “It’s a performance art they get to participate in, and I think it’s a very welcome means of expression for the students.” Kevin is looking forward to building on last year’s successes!

“Music presents so many opportunities for building confidence and creativity through collaboration.” —DR. KEVIN DAVIS

GABRIEL HIRSCH POETRY AND ART AWARD

“For the first time since the Pandemic, I was able to attend this year’s Transition Ceremony at Keswick School. I have treasured this remarkable community since my son Gabriel was a student at the school. Ten years ago, with the help of the school, I created an annual poetry and art prize in Gabriel’s memory. It continues to gratify me to see the impact the program has on the students, whose lives have been enriched, as Gabriel’s was, by discovering the power of art to express their deepest feelings.” —JANET LANDAY, GABRIEL HIRSCH’S MOTHER

The Gabriel Hirsch poetry and art projects are highly anticipated annual events at Keswick School. This year’s theme was “Growing Together,” reflecting the theme chosen for the 2022–2023 school year. The school is marking 60 years since its founding, and this phrase invites us not only to celebrate the cultivation of students sitting here today but to consider our connection to the roots of this place--the iterations of Keswick communities who came before. It’s tempting to say that change itself is what defines the time we live in and the circumstances of our lives; it is grounding, then, to contemplate the constants. For staff, students, and families alike, the unshakeable trunk of the Keswick tree—our lasting identity—has always been based on the relationships that are formed and fostered. The very idea of this was the original seed planted here 60 years ago. Throughout National Poetry Month this spring, students engaged with a variety of poetic forms and voices in their language arts curricula. Students learned poetic techniques and applied them to their own writing; by the end of the unit, dozens of excellent poems aligning with the “Growing Together” theme were submitted to the contest.

Gabriel Hirsch, like many students who attend Keswick School, worked to learn how to communicate the feelings he experienced. He embraced the power of the written word and artistic expression as vessels through which to share himself with the community, and eventually the world. Through this award and grant, students have the opportunity to find and use their unique voices, express themselves through the poetry and art they create, and have further opportunities to learn about, experience, and develop their own love of poetry and art. Gabriel’s legacy continues to impact current and future Keswick School students. The winning poem for the 2022–2023 poetry contest was “Brotherhood,” by Simon Gujral. Janet Landay said that this poem “combined playfulness and deep feeling beautifully.” Simon’s teacher, Jimmy Green, said, “I hope Simon takes this appraisal to heart and thinks about the incredible effect he can have on people when he shares himself.” In addition, there were three excellent poems recognized as honorable mentions. They were: “Progress” by James Todd, “Reminiscence” by Wyatt Cassan, and “Clock Work” by Oscar Winborn. Congratulations to all of our students for their work in the arts last spring! Article written by Jimmy Green and Jennifer Payne

Janet Landay, Founder of the Gabriel Hirsch Award/Mother of Gabriel Simon Gujral, 2023 Gabriel Hirsch Award Recipient Jimmy Green, Curriculum Specialist/Instructor Jennifer Payne, Director of Academic Services

OUR DONORS (Donations received July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023)

Being a 501(c)3 non-profit organization for the past seven years has enabled Keswick School to offer the opportunity for those who believe in the mission of the school to support it financially and for the parents and grandparents of former students to donate as an expression of gratitude for what Keswick School did for their families and their sons. “Keswick School has been the answer to our decade-long prayer to find help for our son. We exhausted every possible resource available to us before we discovered Keswick. Finally, our son is understood, valued, and perceived as the amazing child that he is—complete with complex challenges. His tenure at Keswick has given him and our entire family HOPE for the future.” –Parents of a Current Student We are grateful to those listed here who have made a difference in the lives of many boys. Your generosity supports the students, the staff, the programs, and the overall mission of Keswick School. Thank you!

TRANSFORMATIVE

We are pleased to recognize the following donors for their extraordinary generosity, and acknowledge their transformational investment in Keswick School. Their gifts have supported financial aid, renovations to the Depot, professional development, and the overall mission of Keswick School. Andy Eichfeld and Nancy Crowe Neil and Gaillee Fitzpatrick John and Hope Furth Bob and Liz Hayward

LEADERSHIP ($100,000)

We are deeply grateful to these donors for their leadership gifts that have an exceptional impact on our students, our staff, and our school. Juan and Gela Gallardo Lisa and Drew Guevara David and Leigh Neil Chris and Christine Orthwein David and Stephanie Wolkoff

VISIONARY ($25,000 –$99,999) Marc and Terry Columbus Dan and Cheri Fata Marc Loev and Toni Hawley Earle and Glenna MacKenzie Bill and Marion Margulis Guy and Val Wassertzug

SUSTAINING ($10,000 –$24,999)

Eric and Barbara Elowitz Sarah Hormel Everett and Tommy Everett Mike and Pat Inselmann Paul and Valerie Presburger Valerie Rockefeller Virginia National Bank

PARTNERS ($5,000 –$9,999)

Larry and Shelley Grove Joan and Joshua Lewis Chris and Susan Touchette

FRIENDS ($1,000 –$4,999)

Thomas and Betsy Albro Bob Caulk and Anne O’Callaghan George and Deborah Conway Corning Inc. Foundation Peter and Marybeth Greene Peyton and Ann Humphrey Ed Irby and Carol Dalton Jim and May Kelly Janet Landay Cliff Lasser and Liz Adams Tim and Gail McDonnell Ed and Kate McKay Norm and Karyn Nabhan Michael O’Bar Quaker City Foundation/Collin McNeil Deb Rexrode Richards Family Foundation/Liz

Hayward Valerie Schalk Dan Schneider and Julie Kniznik Scot Somers Jon Steiger Marty C. Thomson Brian and Heather Thonn Bob and Deanie Unfried

DONORS (up to $999)

Abrahamse & Company Builders, Inc. Amazon Smile Foundation Chip and Jane Andreae Jennifer Bailey Bankers Insurance Jeanne Betancourt Jody L. Berkey Diane Bognich Bob and Carolyn Brammer Kerrie, Ken Brayman and family Phillip Brockway Tracy and Kevin Carter Ken Cavanagh and Debbie Hamlin Lorna Christenson Mary Clare Bob and Liane Clasen Joelene Contrucci Alex and Melissa Dagitz Joe and Polly DeCrease Marie-Jose Derdeyn Jeanne Derry Ed and Anne Dixon Linda Downs Keith and Regina Dunnavant

Keren Eisenberg Craig and Robin Ellis Ellen Elowitz Jake Elowitz Kit and Skip Fry Mark Gaston Michael and Lori Glasser Marie Grant John Greenbaum and Virginia King Andrew Greenberg Grelen Nursery, Inc. / Dan Gregg and Zeke Galvin Jacqueline Guevara Dan and Nancy Haisenleder Pete and Andy Hallock Greg Hambrick Karin and Tom Hammond Cheryl Hannant Caryn Hathaway David and Doreen Hendley Stephen and Debbie Hicks Claudia Hildebrand John and Mary Hoskins Richard Kilberg and Barbara Margolis Joe and Yevette Kirkpatrick Keswick Equine Clinic / Dr. Rebecca Kramer Elaine Koss Linda Kramer Sherri Leghorn Gene Lemarr Susie and Robbie Lyons Faye Male Sally-Ruth May

Steve and Caroline McLean Edward Miller Sandra Moore Rich and Karen Morrison Allison Moskow JB and Laura Napier Melissa Norder Fred and Janet Ohlde Celia Orgel John Outland James Payne Jennifer Payne Presbytery of the James Lloyd and Sue Raupp Jeff and Theresa Rebman Tom Rigg Trish Rintels Beth and Michael Schneider Art and Sue Scotland Andrew Shields John and Jean Shields Steven and Robin Siesser Jim and Irene Soderquist Donna Stewart Linda Sweet Mark and Patty Tavill Thomas Wheel Alignment Patrick Turner Barbara Vosk and Howard Shareff Nan Wallace Gerald Wein and Valerie Bogart Trey and Stephanie Weiss Phillip Weiss and Naomi Davidson Mary Alice Wright

GIFTS IN KIND

Shamin Abas Marc and Terry Columbus Crutchfield Store Barrett Dietz Caroline Grassi Grelen Nursery, Inc. Hedge Fine Blooms James Limousine Service Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company Cheryl Schultheis South Plains Presbyterian Church Marty Thomson Jeff and Jill Venjohn Guy and Val Wassertzug

“The impact Keswick School and its staff has had on our son and our family will never be fully comprehended. The school has changed the trajectory of our son’s life and by extension the dynamic of our family. We will be forever grateful to the staff of Keswick School for the structure, love, dedication, and stability they have provided our son, and we are in constant awe of the grace and confidence with which they have done so.” —PARENT OF A CURRENT STUDENT 21

“TKS provided our son with a place to find acceptance, feel safe, and learn. Our boy entered as a despondent, sad, broken child and left feeling confident and positive about himself and his future.”

HONORARIUMS AND MEMORIALS

—PARENT OF A FORMER STUDENT

HONORARIUMS In honor of: Eragon by Mary Clare Nick Schlegel by Joelene Contrucci Marc and Terry and the staff by Regina and Keith Dunnavant Reily Ewald by Craig and Robin Ellis Jake Elowitz by Ellen Elowitz Libby Wilson by Kit and Skip Fry Michaux Grant by Marie Grant Tucker Greene by Peter and Marybeth Greene Keswick School for services to Matthew (Matt) David Hendley by David and Doreen Hendley Libby Wilson by Peyton and Ann Humphrey Janet Landay by Elaine Koss David Kramer-Fried by Linda Kramer All the teachers and staff that make the Gabriel Hirsch project possible each year by Janet Landay Brian Lewis by Joan and Joshua Lewis Tommy McKay by Ed and Kate McKay Janet Landay (Gabriel’s mother), and Susan Kimmel (Gabriel’s aunt) by Sandra Moore Jake Moskow by Allison Moskow 22

Marty Thomson by Norm and Karyn Nabhan Ben Napier by JB and Laura Napier Marc and Terry Columbus by Fred and Janet Ohlde Deb Rexrode by Presbytery of the James Chris Raupp by Lloyd and Sue Raupp Jay Rebman by Jeff and Theresa Rebman Keswick School in gratitude for services to Davis Wayne by Valerie Rockefeller Janet Landay by Beth and Michael Schneider Grant Wolcott by Art and Sue Scotland Marc Columbus, who gives his all to the school by Donna Stewart Carter Thonn by Brian and Heather Thonn Willliam by Chris and Susan Touchette Anonymous

MEMORIALS In memory of: Brian Schlegel by Joelene Contrucci Bob Wilson and Ginny Smith by Kit and Skip Fry Bob Wilson by Peyton and Ann Humphrey Ryan’s grandparents by Tim and Gail McDonnell Robert and Mary Steiger by Jon Steiger

NICHOLAS HANNANT MEMORIAL FUND Diane Bognich Phillip Brockway Joe and Polly DeCrease Larry and Shelley Grove Karin and Tom Hammond Cheryl Hannant Caryn Hathaway Joe and Yevette Kirkpatrick

GABRIEL HIRSCH POETRY AND ART MEMORIAL FUND

Sherri Leghorn

Jeanne Betancourt

JOANN MCKELLAR MEMORIAL FUND

Linda Downs

Gaillee and Neil Fitzpatrick

Keren Eisenberg Richard Kilberg and Barbara Margolis Elaine Koss Janet Landay (Gabriel’s mother) Sally-Ruth May Edward Miller Sandra Moore Celia Orgel Beth and Michael Schneider Linda Sweet Nan Wallace Gerald Wein and Valerie Bogart

“We’re so appreciative for what Keswick has provided our son, but none of it would have been possible without the generous support of Keswick’s donors. We exhausted our financial resources to send our son to Keswick, and knew that we could not afford a second year of the program that he needed so very much. Thankfully, our family was awarded generous financial aid for this academic year that allowed our son to continue in the program.” — PARENT OF A FORMER STUDENT

Phillip Weiss and Naomi Davidson

ELIZABETH “LIBBY” MARY KEW WILSON MEMORIAL (1931–2023)

We remember Elizabeth “Libby” Wilson and the impact that she and her husband, Bob, made at Keswick School. Libby was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Robert Alan “Bob” Wilson. Both Libby and Bob were public school teachers and in 1963 founded Little Keswick School. Now named The Keswick School, the small school they started on their farm has grown into a prominent therapeutic boarding school for boys. Libby fulfilled the roles of teacher and administrator all while raising a family of three children. Together Bob and Libby worked as a team, and their efforts changed many young boys’ lives. From a young age, Libby loved school, which would later influence her life as an educator. She attended The Friends School in Baltimore, where she first met Bob. She later attended Bradford College and is a graduate of The University of Virginia. Anyone who knew Libby and Bob would have difficulty saying one name without the other. They were an exceptional team. Libby had many dear canine companions in her time. Some of her other passions included her flower garden, planted by her late mother Bessie at Libby and Bob’s home (now our Administrative Building). Libby will be remembered as a beautifully smart, strong, and insightful woman who wore an infectious smile matched only by that of her husband Bob. We are grateful for the legacy that Bob and Libby left at Keswick School. 24

“The legacy that my parents created 60 years ago, has proven to be immensely life-changing for many students and their families over the years. It could not have happened without the tremendous efforts from the many staff, advisors, support from the local community as well as the many alumni families. I have great appreciation for the administration and staff that continue to work towards making Keswick School a place for growth in a safe, positive environment. The legacy my parents created brings myself and my family great joy, and we are so proud of them as we remember all they did to meet a huge need and impact so many lives.” —SUSIE WILSON LYONS, DAUGHTER OF BOB AND LIBBY WILSON

GLENNA MACKENZIE MEMORIAL (1952–2023)

Glenna MacKenzie is survived by her husband, Earle MacKenzie, a member of the board of trustees of the Little Keswick Education Corporation. Earle and Glenna have two children, Heather and Alex (and wife Nichole) and five grandchildren. We will miss Glenna’s sweet and endearing smile.

“To my wife Glenna and me, Keswick School was the lifeline we needed over 25 years ago when we had run out of options for our son Alex. He was on a dangerous path. At first, he was not a willing or compliant participant, but the Keswick staff never gave up. The tough love, support, and life lessons he obtained at Keswick School were the foundation of him becoming the son, husband, and father of two he is today. For all that the staff of Keswick did for our son, my wife Glenna and I will always be grateful.” – EARL MACKENZIE, BOARD TRUSTEE

REVENUE SOURCES Tuition

FINANCIALS The financials listed represent the time period from July 1, 2022–June 30, 2023.

Therapy Services

Contribution Revenue Sources Tuition Therapy Services Contributions Investment Income

$3,667,382.00 $1,193,469.00 $997,036.00 $59,626.00

Total Revenue

$5,917,513.00

Expenses Salaries: Executive Salaries: Therapeutic Professionals Salaries: Instructional and Residential Staff Salaries: Support Staff and Maintenance Employee Benefits Professional Fees General Operating Expenses Capital Expenditures Total Expenses

$336,098.00 $579,864.00 $1,937,934.00 $946,981.00 $730,301.00 $141,746.00 $1,028,548.00 $216,041.00 $5,917,513.00

Investment Income

EXPENSES Salaries: Support Staff and Maintenance Salaries: Instructional and Residential Staff

Employee Benefits

Salaries: Therapeutic Professionals

Professional Fees

Salaries: Executive Capital Expenditures

General Operating Expenses

BOARD MEMBERS AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF LITTLE KESWICK EDUCATION CORPORATION BOARD MEMBERS

Thomas Albro, Chairman Steven Siesser, Treasurer Sarah Hormel Everett, Secretary Elizabeth “Liz” Adams, Trustee Frank Berry, Trustee Andy Eichfeld, Trustee Lisa Guevara, Trustee Bob Hayward, Trustee Earle MacKenzie, Trustee David Wolkoff, Trustee Robert Stockhausen, Trustee Emeritus Marc Columbus, Head of School, ex officio George Conway, Advisor

KESWICK SCHOOL

“Keswick School was developed out of the need for children to receive intensive and personalized help with learning. It grew to support the overall wellbeing and growth of a special group of promising young men experiencing complex obstacles to success. When I arrived 21 years ago, it was a fixture among nationally acclaimed supportive boarding schools. It now stands among a very few enduring places where these young men get the quality care, support, and education they need. After my first few weeks here, I knew that I wanted to serve this community for the duration of my career. I am extremely proud to have participated in this special community as we mark our 60th year.” —DR. MARTY THOMSON, CLINICAL DIRECTOR

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Marc Columbus, Head of School Jody Berkey, Assistant Head of School Dr. Marty Thomson, Clinical Director Dr. Deb Rexrode, Director of Development Patrick Bull, Business Manager/Comptroller Melissa Dagitz, Director of Admissions Gene Lemarr, Director of Staff Development John Outland, Director of Residential Life Jennifer Payne, Director of Academic Services Tom Rigg, Associate Admissions Director Alex Dagitz, Academic Shift Supervisor Terry Columbus, Associate Director of Development

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