Osprey Outlook Summer 2023

OSPREY OUTLOOK SUMMER 2023

Photo by: Derrika Layne Photography

Board of Trustees 2023-2024

Officers and Executive Committee

President

Megan Owings ‘93, P ‘25, ‘27

Vice President

Kate Gray ‘90, P ‘22, ‘25

Treasurer

Karl Adler

Secretary

Christie Grabis, P ’09, ‘11

Member-at-Large

Christopher D. McClary, Trustee Emeritus, ‘91, P ‘17, ‘19

Head of School

Nancy Mugele

Trustees

Nancy Dick

Harry Duffey, Trustee Emeritus P ‘84, ‘84, ‘86, GP ‘14, ‘17, ‘19, ‘19, ‘21, ‘24

Pamela Duke P ‘03

Thomas Gale, Trustee Emeritus

Todd Gillespie ‘85, P ‘16, ‘18, ‘20

Kathleen Wootton Hurd ‘01, P ‘29, ‘32, ‘34

Michelle Johnson, P ‘12

Patricia Kirby

Jamie Kirkpatrick

Tim Lavery, P ‘22

Erin Bowman Zeirfuss, KSPA President, Ex Officio, ‘93, P ‘25

Judie Willock, Trustee Emeritus P’83, ‘85 GP ‘13, ‘15

Gigi Windley P ‘03, ‘07

Contents

Greeting from Head of School

AIMS Visiting Report

Collaborative Curriculum

Mind, Brain and Education

Employee News

Graduation

Watershed Watch

Play Day

Community Service

Moana 8th Grade Musical

Kathleen Hurd New Trustee

Secondary School Fair

Alumni News

Fundraising Review

Gold Sponsors

Donor Report Editor

Tricia Cammerzell,

From The Head of School

Dear Members of the Kent School Community,

Being a part of the Kent School community has never felt more rewarding, and I am so proud of the work that happened in the 2022-2023 academic year.

In late March, Kent School submitted the Self-Study to the AIMS (Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools) Accreditation Committee. In my cover letter I shared author Simon Sinek’s quote: A community is a group of people who agree to work together. This quote has informed the work of the Kent School community for the past two years as we have reflected together on the unique aspects of the Kent School experience. By thoughtfully crafting a new School Philosophy, an updated Mission Statement, and a Strategic Plan, the entire Kent School community has a shared understanding of our strengths, weaknesses and future actions. Through this process, we have grown tremendously together.

The AIMS self-study report is the culmination of two years of careful self-analysis of every facet of Kent School including teaching and learning, wellness, advancement, health, safety, finance, and facilities. Stakeholders from every segment of the community were involved including employees, parents, Trustees and alumni. The AIMS Visiting Team came to campus in late April and I am pleased to share their report on the facing page.

As I look back upon the year, I have such fond memories of the Class of 2023. At Graduation I shared the following:

Kent School has given you an extraordinary foundation and instilled in you a love of learning - a love, I hope, will last you a lifetime. We have taught you how to think for yourself and how to ask good questions. You have learned many lessons outside of the classroom as well and have grown into empathetic, honorable and responsible citizens.

I hope that the memories you created here at Kent School will always be a part of your story. And, I look forward to hearing every detail of what comes next in your story in the years to come. In turn, you will always belong at Kent School. My door will always be open for you, my comfy couch always available, and my Jolly Rancher and Caramel Cream bowls always full.

I hope that you enjoy reading this issue of the Osprey Outlook. It shares stories about all of the wonderful things happening at Kent School, as well as spotlights New Employees, Alumni News and our Annual Report of Voluntary Support. The future is bright at Kent School and I am so pleased that you are a part of the Kent School community.

My very best, Nancy Mugele Head of School

AIMS Visiting Team Report

At the beginning of each academic year, Kent School’s Head selects a word or theme for the year. This year the word was COMMUNITY, which the Visiting Team found to be the overarching theme of our accreditation visit. The Kent School culture is deeply ingrained in traditions, underscored with steadfast loyalty and extraordinary spirit. We found the mission to be alive and well at the Kent School.

The accreditation work of the past two years was informed by a quote from author Simon Sinek: “A community is a group of people who agree to grow together.” It was evident that the community took the accreditation work seriously using the opportunity to reflect and look forward while growing together. There is a strong sense of alignment of vision with the Board of Trustees, employees, parents and alumni. It is important to note that this inclusive, thorough, and thoughtful work was done during the complex and challenging time of the COVID pandemic.

The School recognizes the importance of creating and fostering a sense of belonging in their community. They seek to create an inclusive community and classrooms where students are known and valued. Their continued work in diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) including in curriculum and pedagogical practice, will need to remain a top priority for the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student and employee population. In addition, the School knows that its community connections will need to be a continued focus to support its strategic vision. Through the Advancement team and Development Committee of the Board, the school will need to find ways to further engage alumni to participate in supporting the school, both financially and with their presence at campus events.

Also important to note is the unparalleled learning environment of Kent School. The natural setting of the campus along the bank of the Chester River is an integral part of their program. The School offers a unique Chesapeake Bay Studies program across all grade levels. Part of the Strategic Plan includes formalizing this signature program by writing and being known for creating a definitive PK- Grade 8 Chesapeake Bay Studies program. The outdoor learning environment is robust, supporting their Maryland Green School certification. But with this bucolic, isolated setting, comes the vulnerability of safety and security. In light of recent incidents on school campuses, the desire to be a welcoming environment must continue to be balanced with safety and security.

As the School looks to the future, a capital campaign is underway to support the endowment and priority capital projects. As a testament to Kent School’s commitment to academic excellence, the campaign includes the creation of an ESTEAM Innovation Center (Environmental Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics), which is critical to their program needs.

Kent School faces the reality of an aging physical plant. It will be important to continue to address facilities issues in a proactive and timely manner while implementing the plan to update the facilities audit in the coming year. The creation of a timeline for potential capital and technology improvements will inform the financial strategic plan.

It is apparent that Kent School believes teaching and learning happens best in a caring and joyful environment supported by a strong program, excellent teaching, and robust professional development. The School’s commitment to academic excellence is manifest in a commitment to research-driven pedagogy, recent curriculum work, and an ongoing partnership with the Center for

Transformative Teaching and Learning. Continued work in these areas will strengthen the School’s teaching and learning and help make a strong program even better.

Lastly, the visiting committee would like to thank the Kent School community for their generosity during our visit. Students, parents, faculty, staff, administrators, and trustees were welcoming, kind, and helpful. We congratulate all involved in the Self-Study for their inclusive, thoughtful, comprehensive, transparent, and thorough participation in the accreditation process.

With gratitude and admiration, Susanne Johnson, Head of School, Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences, Chair, AIMS Accreditation Visiting Team

Driving Acedemic Excellence with Collaborative Curriculum Mapping and Innovative Practices

by Jenny Cernak, Assistant Head of School for Academics

In support of our strong commitment to fostering academic excellence and nurturing the growth of every student, Kent School has completed a two-year collaborative instructional curriculum mapping plan designed to enhance learning from Kindergarten through Eighth Grade. Adopting a collaborative approach to curriculum design using Curriculum Trak software, this powerful tool allowed our teachers, administrators, and educational support personnel to seamlessly work together to improve and enrich the learning experience for our students. This level of cooperation ensured that diverse perspectives were considered, leading to a more comprehensive and well-rounded approach to our instructional design. Thanks to Curriculum Trak, our teachers have successfully completed updating and improving the curriculum for the entire 2023 - 2024 academic year.

Additionally, innovative technology like Curriculum Trak allows us to have the ability to facilitate future necessary realtime reviews, refinements, and reflections on our curricular decisions. It provides ongoing opportunities for improvement, so we are better equipped to adapt our instructional strategies to provide the most effective learning outcomes. Kent School believes in the power of feedback to drive student growth; our shared curriculum allows for a more constructive approach to assessment and fosters a growth mindset to empower students to take ownership of their learning journey.

Kent School’s curriculum integrates Mind, Brain, and Education (MBE) practices with the support of our ongoing partnership with the Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning. Incorporating MBE principles into our teaching methodologies helps to create a more holistic curriculum approach that nurtures creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills that prepare students for future challenges and opportunities.

Kent School takes immense pride in its journey to foster academic excellence and empower student growth. The utilization of Curriculum Trak, MBE practices, and our partnership with the Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning demonstrates our dedication to providing high-quality education. Together, we will continue to evolve, adapt, and shape the future of learning as we nurture our students’ potential for active citizenship in a connected world through academic, artistic, athletic, and moral excellence.

Mind Brain and Education Science - It’s No Secret

by Jess Thompson, Middle School Learning Specialist

Neuroplasticity, epigenetics, amygdala . . . if you had asked me six years ago what these words meant for education I would have told you that you were asking the wrong person. In true form, I would have directed you to the neurosurgeons, neuroscientists, and researchers who could answer those questions. Until one hot summer week in 2017, when I was among hundreds of educators attending the first Science of Teaching and School Leadership Academy held by the Center of Transformative Teaching and Learning (CTTL) at which Kent School was a founding member. I had the amazing opportunity to fully submerge myself in neuroscience, cognitive and behavioral psychology, and education research. I continued to grow my mindset by completing 12 Neuroteach Global micro courses diving deeper into the science and research of Mind Brain Education.

Then the unexpected came, an email from one of the CTTL directors inquiring if I would be interested in being a Translation Group Leader for this summer’s academy. I was so honored and, of course, I accepted. I had the chance to teach teachers and break down the main insights from major educational speakers who are leading the way in MBE. I will work with these teachers a few times this year as they translate research into their classroom strategies.

. Mind, Brain, and Education (MBE) Science has forever transformed the way I think about teaching and learning. It opened my eyes to better understand my students. It is not always about the results. It is more about the process. Now, words such as pruning, prefrontal cortex, metacognition, and cognitive load all have a significant meaning to my teaching pedagogy.

But, how does all this translate into the classroom? It is of utmost importance that you do not play “keep away” with your students regarding these vital vocabulary terms. They need to know and understand how their brains work and develop. It is not a secret! Neuroplasticity gives all of us the power to reshape our thinking. We can rewire our brains and pivot so that we can learn in the most effective way possible. Students should feel comfortable with being submerged and becoming familiar with their own metacognition or understanding of how you learn. Students should possess the skill to use these words as everyday language and translate them into their educational journey.

Did you know that even by Grade 11 or 12, most students have not mastered effective study strategies? Most students often use strategies that are ineffective or inefficient. They rely on and trust rereading notes and highlighting. Here, MBE training comes into play, allowing us to leverage neuroplasticity to help rewire our students’ brain and equip them with more efficient study techniques, building their confidence. In this case of rewiring and redirecting our students, I would alongside the content, instruct spacing, retrieval practice, and self- explanation. There are a litany of strategies, techniques, and brain facts that I can regurgitate on this single sheet of paper. However, our active working memory can only hold 4-5 items for about 20 seconds, and I do not want any of this pertinent information overloading your cognitive load

We have all experienced a time when we felt overwhelmed and “drowning” in our todo lists or schedules. When our brain is full and we feel that “downshift” feeling, our cognitive load has been running over. Cognitive load relates to the amount of information that our working memory can hold at one time. Students should be able to tell us as parents and adults “I am feeling overwhelmed and my cognitive load is too much.” I have trained some of my students to express this to me and it allows me as a teacher to step back and reassess the feedback I am giving. Students should have the opportunity to be co- creators of their learning experience. Believe it or not, there is an incredible amount of learning that I do from my students. I thank them for that everyday.

My biggest take away, and information you need to have in your long term memory, is that teachers are forever students. Thanks to the constant evolution of MBE, the world of research, and our very own students, teachers can continue their educational journey. I hope I filled your hippocampus with just a taste of what I love and use in my classroom!

Comings and Goings in the Employee

by Nancy Mugele

Change is a constant and with that in mind we are sharing news about changes in our Employee group. We are excited to welcome several new community members to Kent School. As well, several colleagues are excited by the challenge of new roles within Kent School while others are beginning new chapters elsewhere.

Kathy Shires will join us on August 15 as the Assistant Head of School for Finance and Operations. I am excited to once again get to work with Kathy, who is coming to us from Roland Park Country School, my former school. Kathy was the Controller at RPCS for fifteen years and I worked with her for eight of those years. She is bright, hard-working, organized, competent and resourceful. Kathy will be working with Tracey Lumpkin later this month to ensure a seamless transition. Kathy holds a BS Summa cum Laude in Accounting from Towson University, and a BA Magna cum Laude in Psychology from the University of Richmond.

Christina Jarvi will join us as the Grades 5/6 Humanities Teacher. Christina is an experienced educator who has created and shared virtual 5th Grade Language Arts lessons and has directed curriculum, instruction, and assessment at Stanton Elementary School in Washington, DC for several years. One of her references praised her as being extremely hardworking and dedicated to her students, and noted that her lessons are engaging while maintaining high standards. Christina has two children who will be attending Kent School. I am looking forward to the collaboration between Christina and Amanda Mickle, Grades 7/8 Humanities, to create a robust Language Arts and History program that will benefit all Middle School students.

Elisa Goldsborough will be teaching Middle School and 4th Grade Spanish. Elisa is a native speaker with a deep and personal connection to Spanish language and culture. She joins us from the Chestertown Christian Academy where she has taught Middle and High School History. She has also worked at Fleetwood Insurance and the Kent Center. Her references noted her kind heart, her work ethic and her passion for teaching. Elisa holds a MS in Cybersecurity Management and a BS in Psychology from Regent University. Elisa also has two children who will be attending Kent School.

Emily Davis is our new Second Grade teacher. Emily came to us very highly recommended from several educators whom we greatly respect, and everyone who met with her at Kent School was impressed. Emily, a product of an independent school in Philadelphia, is a self described enthusiastic educator with a passion for creating engaging and meaningful learning experiences for young children. She has most recently taught 4th Grade at Kennard Elementary School and also has preschool teaching experience. Emily has spent numerous summers working at Echo Hill School. She holds a master’s in Early Childhood Education from Temple University and a bachelor’s in Environmental Studies from Dickinson College.

New Roles

Cheryl Plummer will assume a new administrative role as the Dean of Students. Cheryl came to speak with me recently about needing a new challenge after 25 years of teaching First Grade at Kent School. She is an exemplary teacher and I believe she will seamlessly step into a school-wide administrative role. Cheryl has taught the majority of students at Kent School. In her new position, she will have responsibilities in the K - Grade 8 program primarily focused on community expectations, consistent discipline, and consequences, as well as the related communication with all of you. I have every confidence that Cheryl will be highly successful in creating the framework for, and executing, this new role.

Joanie Rybas is moving next door from Second Grade to First Grade. I am delighted that she will teach reading at the First Grade level. Joanie is trained in the Orton-Gillingham approach to reading, along with our Lower and Middle School Learning Strategists, and this explicit, cognitive, cumulative, and multisensory approach dovetails well with our work in Mind, Brain and Education science, and our longstanding success with our phonics-based program. Joanie is excited for this new challenge, and relieved that she just has to move her personal items a few feet away.

Kathy Shires

Elisa Goldsborough

Christina Jarvi

Emily Davis

Employee Community

Amanda Mickle has spoken with me about teaching Grades 7/8 Humanities - Language Arts and History, in addition to directing the 8th Grade Musical. I am thrilled, and fully confident that Amanda will help our oldest students investigate differences between cultures and communities in the United States and beyond, and across time, through literature and historical accounts.

We are happy to announce that Victoria Corcoran, our talented Director of Development and Alumni Relations, will add the Communications role to her duties.

We said Goodbye to the following employees this summer:

Julia Gross made the difficult decision to leave Kent School for a new challenge after an incredible 22 year career where she has worked as the Director of Library Services, Director of After School Care, Little School Director, and taught Study Skills and Grades 5/6 Language Arts. Julia will be joining the Maryland State Department of Education in the Office of Child Care as the Specialist for the Eastern Shore. This is good news for us because we will continue to see her when she comes to inspect Little School as a part of her new role. We will miss her, and her passion for books, however, she will always be a very important part of our community as a past parent of Jude ‘21, and past faculty member.

Shawna Buckley also made the difficult decision to leave Kent School. Shawna joined us for the second time in the 2018-2019 academic year as the part time Lower School teacher (after teaching here from 1998 - 2000 before becoming the mother of triplets). She moved to the Middle School full time in 20202021. The pandemic significantly impacted Shawna’s three years in the Middle School, and factored into her decision to spend more time with her family. We will miss Shawna’s passion for Spanish language and culture, however, she will always be a very important part of our community as a past parent of Colin ‘22 and Aidan ‘15, aunt of Shawn ‘20, Matthew ‘30 and Gillian ‘ 31, and past faculty member.

In Middle School, after a decade at Kent School, Patrick Pearce left at the end of this academic year. Patrick is looking for a new challenge in the field of education and is exploring several opportunities. Patrick has worn a lot of hats at Kent School, coaching soccer and basketball, teaching boys’ physical education, but most importantly, sharing his knowledge of U.S. History, Government, and Geography with our Middle School students. We are grateful for his 10 years of service and will miss his passionate lectures. Luckily, we can still see him on the stage at the Garfield Center for the Arts.

Faith Gentile left her part-time position of Communications Associate. We credit Faith for creating and maintaining our strong presence across several social media platforms with branded and mission-centered messages and stories. We often heard from other school leaders who admired our social media marketing efforts.

Tracey Lumpkin, Assistant Head of School for Finance and Operations, will be leaving the Kent School community on August 17. I have enjoyed working with Tracey and am deeply grateful for her two years of service, and for her completion of this year’s audit prior to her departure. Tracey will become a member of the Finance Committee of the Board so that we can continue to learn from her expertise.

Julia Gross

Shawna Buckley

Patrick Pearce

Faith Gentile

Tracey Lumpkin

Class of 2023 Honored in 54th Graduation

Wednesday, June 7, marked the Graduation ceremony for Kent School’s Class of 2023. Students, parents, employees, Trustees and community gathered in the M. V. “Mike”

Williams Gymnasium to celebrate the graduating class. The eleven-member class was recognized for their embodiment of academic, artistic, athletic and moral excellence.

In her opening remarks, Head of School Nancy Mugele said, “To our graduates, I hope the memories you created here at Kent School will always be a part of your story. I look forward to hearing every detail of what comes next in your story in the years to come. My door will always be open for you.”

Ruby Cramer, Kent School graduate of 2004, was the 2023 graduation speaker. In the introduction by graduating student Julia Spero, Spero said, “Ruby Cramer is a national political enterprise reporter at The Washington Post, writing long-form narratives about the people shaping politics. She joined The Post in 2022 after covering politics and campaigns at Politico Magazine and BuzzFeed News. Cramer grew up in Chestertown and graduated from Kent School in 2004 before attending St. Andrew’s School (DE) and Vassar College, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in English.”

In her address, Ruby Cramer reflected on her time at Kent School saying, “You are about to go out into a world that needs the very qualities that are fostered here at Kent School: Curiosity, kindness and empathy.” Cramer continued, “I also want to talk to you today about critical thinking. It is the emotional and intellectual super-power that you have already developed here at Kent School. You will take it with you to high school. You will take it with you to whatever college or career you decide to pursue. . . . In matters of study you can do whatever you choose. I urge you to follow what makes you happy, what brings you joy. Your instinct for critical thinking will lead you there.”

At Graduation, several awards are presented. The Brian B. Kane, Jr. Award is given to a 7th Grade student who demonstrates determined effort, quality academic work, and displays a helpful, cooperative and responsible attitude. The award is the only Kent School award with a monetary value. Seventh Grade student Brinley Leech was awarded the 2023 Brian B. Kane, Jr. Award.

Graduation

The Americanism Award is presented in recognition of the student who demonstrates the qualities of courage, honor, leadership, patriotism, scholarship and service. The Americanism award was presented by the Sgt. Preston Ashley American Legion Post 228 in recognition of this student’s outstanding servant leadership, compassion, and, most importantly, her solid friendship. This award was given to Izzy Cordero.

The Joan C. Merriken Award for Excellence in Literature is given in recognition of a student who demonstrates a love of literature, appreciation of and sensitivity to the writer’s art, and ability to use reading as a well-spring for rich self expression. The 2023 recipient, Peri Overton, has been a finalist in the Kudner Leyon Creative Writing contest since the Fifth Grade and was the 2022 and 2023 winner. She is highly creative and is known for her original ideas.

The Osprey Award is given in recognition of the student who best represents the most positive qualities of moral leadership and excellence to the Kent School Community. This year’s winner exemplified these traits. She consistently led by example in the classroom and through her passion for dance. She wowed us as the lead in Moana and placed second in the Kudner Leyon Creative Writing contest. Madeline Ortiz has been an overwhelmingly positive participant in the Kent School community and was the recipient of the 2023 Osprey Award.

Finally, remarks were shared about each graduate as they were awarded their Certificate of Completion. Members of the Kent School’s Class of 2023 will be attending the following secondary schools:

The Gunston School

Kent County High School

Queen Anne’s County High School

Saints Peter and Paul High School

Severn School

Seventh Grade Fishes to Help The Chester

On Wednesday, May 10, Kent School Seventh Grade students held a fishing derby - Catch The Invaders. The purpose of the derby was to catch invasive species in the Chester River. Catch the Invaders was a culminating project that the students developed as part of the Watershed Watch initiative in conjunction with Sultana Education Foundation.

Watershed Watch was started in 2018 by Sultana Education Foundation and works with all Seventh Grade students in Kent County. It is an in-depth citizen science program in which students conduct a long-term investigation of Radcliffe Creek, the tributary of the Chester River closest to Chestertown. The program follows NOAA’s Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE) curriculum model. Throughout the course of their investigation, students participate in a variety of classroom-based lesson plans and field experiences led by Foundation staff members that address current issues facing Radcliffe Creek. Students produce tangible water quality data Watershed Watch culminates in the implementation of student-led action projects to improve water quality and educate the public about local environmental challenges facing their community.

Through Watershed Watch, Kent School students learned about the damage that invasive species can have on habitat and food sources of native species. The students collectively decided that their student-led action would be to reduce the population of invasive Blue Catfish in the Chester River. Catch the Invaders was put into action. Seventh Grade student, Declan Reed said “Blue Catfish are harmful to native catfish species so we are trying to catch as many as we can.” Students were permitted to fish from a private dock on the Chester River.

Over the course of the two-hour derby, students caught Channel Catfish, Brown Bullhead, White Perch, and American Eel. Using a seine net students caught Atlantic Silversides and Bay Anchovies. No invasive species were caught. Middle School Science teacher, Heidi Usilton said, “Even though we did not catch any Blue Catfish these students know what these fish look like and are aware of the negative impact they are having on area tributaries. If they catch a Blue Catfish on their own, they will know they are in fact catching an invader. The students have learned that even though the Channel Catfish is not considered invasive, it is actually a nonnative species to the Chesapeake Bay.”

Chesapeake Bay Studies is an integrated part of Kent School’s Science curriculum from Preschool through Grade Eight. Nancy Mugele, Head of School at Kent School said, “We are so fortunate that our school is situated on the bank of the Chester River. Our location, combined with the relationships that we have cultivated with organizations like the Sultana Education Foundation, Echo Hill Outdoor School, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, and the Center for Environment and Society at Washington College provide our students with unique opportunities to learn from, and about, our immediate environment.” Mugele continued, “Projects like the Watershed Watch Initiative are so meaningful to our students because they are putting their learning to work on behalf of their community. I am proud to see them become advocates for our environment and am hopeful that they will take these lessons into adulthood and become lifelong stewards of our waterways.”

Play Day

Play Day, by all accounts the best day of the year, started with relays and ended with our traditional Tugof-War but for the first time since 2017, the White Team prevailed. Director of Athletics, Erin Kent said, “Play Day is my favorite day of the year. I am always so proud of the teamwork, sportsmanship and school spirit. Today was no different. It is a special part of our community.” Kent continued, “Congratulations to all the students. You gave your all but special congratulations to the White Team and their team captains.”

Student Led Community Service Continues

In addition to our successful Empty Bowls event held in October, The Kent School Student Government Association (SGA) orchestrated two additional community service projects. In the cold months of February and March, the SGA organized a Sock Drive in conjunction with the Kent County Food pantry. Deeann Jones, Executive Director of the Food Pantry said that clients often request items like socks and toiletries. In midMarch, SGA President Peri Overton (second from left) and Izzy Cordero Vice-President (third from left) were able to deliver dozens of pairs of socks in all shapes and sizes. They were accompanied by Head of School Nancy Mugele and met by Deeann Jones and Jim Landskroener, a Trustee of the Kent County Food Pantry.

In May, SGA Vice-President, Izzy Cordero, suggested the idea of celebrating Red Nose Day on May 25. For a donation of two dollars, students had a Jeans Day and were given a red nose to wear. The effort generated $300 for Comic Relief, the organization that hosts Red Nose Day. And since the SGA was able to make that donation on Red Nose Day, their donation was doubled, making a significant positive impact on children in need. From their website, www.rednoseday.org, “Your generous gift to Red Nose Day supports programs that help ensure that all children are able to have a healthy future. Since Red Nose Day began, millions of Americans have come together to wear the Red Nose and do their part to create healthy futures for all children. Since our debut in 2015, we have raised over $324 million and helped over 31 million children in America, and around the world access medical care, food, shelter, education and more through programs that address both urgent and longterm needs. All thanks to generous individuals like you.”

Nancy Mugele, Head of Kent School said, “Our students’ commitment to supporting the greater community is truly the embodiment of our Mission. Their work makes me proud and warms my heart. I am so grateful for their compassion and empathy for others.”

Contributed photo

Spring Musical was Disney’s Moana, Jr.

May marked the traditional 8th Grade Musical. The Class of 2023 performed Disney’s Moana, Jr.

From the Musical Theater International website, “Moana JR. features all the beloved songs from the film, written by Tony®, GRAMMY, Emmy, and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foa’i, and Mark Mancina, including “How Far I’ll Go,” “Shiny,” and “You’re Welcome.”

“This thrilling and heartwarming coming-of-age story follows the strong-willed Moana as she sets sail across the Pacific to save her village and discover the truth about her heritage. Moana and the legendary demigod Maui embark on an epic journey of self-discovery and camaraderie as both learn to harness the power that lies within. With empowering messages of bravery and selflessness, Moana JR. is sure to bring out the hero within each of us. Moana celebrates the beliefs, customs and cultures of the Pacific Islands”

This year’s musical was made even more memorable with the addition of a new sound system and wireless microphones which were given to the School by the Class of 2023 as their class gift.

Congratulations to the cast who brought Moana and her village to life.

Moana: Madeline Ortiz

Chief Ancestor: 1 Peri Overton

Chief Ancestor:2 Tyler Dunlap

Chief Ancestor: 3 Abby Philippon

Chief Tui: Ashton Dean

Sina: Abby Philippon

Gramma Tala: Sarah Porter

Pua: Julia Spero

Hei Hei: Collin Fry

Muai: Izzy Cordero

Tamatoa: Peri Overton

Te Fiti/ Te Ka: Ady Kendall

Villagers and Ancestor Ensemble: Abby Philippon, Ady Kendall, Ashton Dean, Peri Overton, Tyler Dunlap, Julia Spero, Colin Fry, Oliver Morris

Gate Monster: Oliver Morris

Members of our Fourth Grade were also included in the cast performing as Ocean Sprites. They were Rileigh Thompson, Caroline Curran, Bay Pagano, Emma Montgomery, Clover King and Carmen Dean.

Director - Amanda Mickle, Seventh and Eighth Grade Language Arts

Musical Director - Matthew Wirtz, Music Teacher

Vocal Coach and Choreographer - Bonnie Williams, Fifth and Sixth Grade Math Teacher

Art Director - Amy Bower, Art Teacher

Stage Hands - Jess Thompson, Middle School Learning Strategist and Todd Mignosa, Seventh and Eighth Math Teacher

Special thanks to the Class of 2024 for the beautiful sets and thanks to Mr. Landskroener for the stage and flats.

Alumna Kathleen Hurd ‘01 Joins Board of Trustees

Local attorney, Kent School alumna and current parent Kathleen Wootton Hurd was recently elected to the Kent School Board of Trustees. Hurd was a member of Kent School’s Class of ‘01. She graduated from The Gunston School (‘05), James Madison University (’09), cum laude, and the University of Baltimore School of Law (’12) magna cum laude. Hurd was named a partner of Rasin, Wootton and Hurd, LLC in 2015. She joined the firm in 2012. She is currently practicing in the areas of Real Estate, Wills, and Estates and Trusts.

Kathleen is currently serving as a Director of Chesapeake Bank & Trust. She is also a member of the Strategic Planning Committee and the Development Committee for Kent School. Kathleen is a Kent County advisor for the Mid-Shore Community Foundation (MSCF) Board. She is the 2014 recipient of the MSCF Golden Key Society Award for professional services that have made a significant impact on philanthropy in the Mid-Shore region.

She is a member of the American, Maryland, and Kent County Bar Associations.

Kathleen and her husband Casey are the parents of three daughters who will all be at Kent School this year in Little School, Kindergarten, and Third Grade.

Nancy Mugele, Head of School said, “We are delighted and honored that Kathleen will be joining the Board of Trustees. The School will benefit greatly from her wisdom and passion for our School mission.”

Class of 2019 College Selections

Kolby Brice

Frank Cantera

Merritt Connor

Aiden Lafferty

Jake Leaverton

Ella MacGlashan

Noah Macielag

Julia McClary

Lane Parkhurst

Julia Reed

Isabelle Requena

Molly Starkey

Tait Tavolacci

undetermined at time of printing

James Madison University

Washington College

Pennsylvania College of Technology

undetermined at time of printing

High Point Universty

Post Grad Year at Hill School

Bucknell University

Wake Forest University

UNC Wilmington

Washington College

Sewanee, University of the South

Vassar College

Fundraising Year in Review

Dear Members of the Kent School Community:

It is with deep gratitude that I share the Kent School 2022- 2023 Report of Voluntary Support. The donor roll represents a growing list of participants in our fundraising efforts and we greatly appreciate the 100% participation levels achieved by the Board of Trustees, the Kent School employee group, and the KSPA Board in the annual Osprey Fund. We are thrilled that Parent Participation reached 64% overall and grateful for the enthusiastic and loyal support from our Alumni. Our annual fund campaign helps us bridge the gap between a student’s tuition and the true cost of a Kent School education. Without this effort we could not offer the unique and special programming central to the Kent School mission that nurtures our students’ potential for active citizenship in a connected world through academic, artistic, athletic, and moral excellence.

I am deeply humbled to say that in the 2023 - 2024 academic year we broke historical fundraising record and it is all because of your support and belief in Kent School. Together, we raised $335,000 for the annual Osprey Fund. We also received gifts totalling $27,000 designated for our endowment and capital campaign. We netted $90,000 from special events including $51,000 restricted for safety and security. In total, $452,000 was raised, which is so impactful for our School.

Kent School is financially sound and we thank each and every donor listed on the pages to follow. We could not have had such a successful year without you. As an alumna, a current parent, and a business owner, I am grateful that Kent School continues to provide a foundation of academic excellence for our children and remains a strong asset for the greater community.

Sincerely,

Megan B. Owings, ‘93 President Board of Trustees

2022-2023 REPORT OF VOLUNTARY SUPPORT

The Osprey Fund, Kent School’s annual effort is our top fundraising priority. Tuition revenue only covers about 90% of the true cost of a Kent School education. The Osprey Fund bridges that gap by supporting each student, teacher, and program. Every gift to Kent School helps us.

We are grateful to everyone who generously supported Kent School’s 2022-2023 Osprey Fund. The following is a list of individuals, businesses, and other foundations who supported The Osprey Fund or another fund at Kent School.

Together We Soar Capital Campaign

David A. Bramble Foundation, Inc.

Gussie O’Neill Burns ‘02

Mr. and Mrs. Curtis P. Cheyney, III

J. C. Deringer

Jack S. Griswold

Nancy & Jim Mugele

Donations to the Osprey Fund by Giving Level Founders Club – ($5,000 or more)

Mrs. Diane Lafferty

Bayer Fund

Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Gaines

Clifton Foundation IMA

Mr. George Coates, III

David A. Bramble Foundation, Inc.

The Gladwood Foundation

Laura K. Goodall Gray ‘90 & Kenneth Gray

Mr. & Mrs. Harry Duffey, III

The Salmon Foundation

Head of School Circle – ($2,500 or more)

Anonymous

Julie Bedell

Bruce and Mary Ellen Valliant

Fessler Foundation

Christopher & Kathryn Kent

Judie Willock

Trustee Associate – ($1,000 or more)

Danny & Holly Bramble

Susanne Brogan ‘71

Gussie O’Neill Burns ‘02

Jill Willock Caron ‘83 & John Caron

Nancy Dick

Pamela Duke & Timothy Olinick

Richard L. Goodall

James & Erin Gillespie

Krisi Merrill Hyland ‘95 & Kyle Hyland

Patricia Kirby & Peter Thornton

William & Susanne Mason

Christopher McClary ‘91 & Ellen McClary

Nancy & Jim Mugele

North Star Asset Management, Inc.

Megan Owings ‘93 & Mr. Casey Owings

Allie & Gus Pappas

Amos Snead & Whitney Drew

Allison & Johan Trumpy

Kirk A. Wright ‘82 & Kendra Wright

Riverside Club – ($500 or more)

Karl Adler & Danielle Chappell

Cee Cee & Ed Alexander

Mrs. Sheila Barry

Rob & Jen Bedell

Bramble Family

Campbell Foundation, Inc.

Dr. & Mrs. Hill Carter , Jr.

Carey & Curtis Cheyney

Mrs. Priscilla C. Cooper

Ms. Joan R. Crowley

Chuck Fry ‘93 & Kathryn Fry

Todd Gillespie ‘85 & Julie Gillespie

Taylor Goodall ‘95 & Jen Goodall

Christie & Joe Grabis

Mrs. Jane Hukill

JBK True Value Hardware

Molly Brogan Judge ‘74 & James Judge

Kent Cultural Alliance

Ms. Patricia K. McGee ‘72

Lynn McLain

Sid & Sue Merrill

Brad & Kara Morris

Brooke Logan Packard

Gary & Nancy Robson

Prakash & Amanda Shajwani

Starkey Foundation

Mrs. Patty Stetson

Marnie M. Stetson ‘79 & David Futterman

Robert & Lynda Willard

Georgeanna Windley

Osprey Club – ($100 or more)

Paul & Bernadette Bowman

Elaine Mackie Bowman

Gail Brown

Jean Waller Brune

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Burkholder

Tom & Terry Burns

David & Tricia Cammerzell

Tyler & Debby Campbell

Mr. and Mrs. Curtis P. Cheyney, III

Laurent Claisse & Aude Vilain

Donald & Dianne Cooney

Joe Cunningham

Tyler Dean

Breck & Susan Debnam

Ronald Dierker

Domenico & Marina Fevola

Kimberly Finn & Steve Curran

Bill & Sally Fintel

Jamie Fleetwood

Creg Fleetwood

Sammy Fletcher & Judy Fletcher

James Fox & Sretna Ivanov-Fox

Edwin & Marian Fry

Tony & Donna Gibbons-Neff

Barbara & Samuel Heck

Joe Hickman ‘70 & Marianne Hickman

Wendy & David Hubbert

Cheryl & David Hurd

Beverly J. Huxster

L. Michelle Johnson

Andrew & Emily Kaiser

Patrick & Tiffany Kennedy

Bill & A. Kaye Kenney

Sarah King

Regan & Elizabeth King

James Kirkpatrick & Kat Conley

Kate Mason Kraszewski ‘97 & Stephen Kraszewski

Lee & Karen Kraszewski

Zach & Tatyana Larrimore

John & Diane Larrimore

Beth & Tim Lavery

Pat & Judy Lesho

CB & Willis Lovell

Tracey Lumpkin

Jon & Kim McCollum

Mid-Shore Community Foundation

Dr. & Mrs. Anthony J. Moorman

Walter & Elizabeth Morris

Teddy & Meme Obrecht

Gail Owings

Captain & Mrs. Theodore L. Parish ‘78

Philip & Jeannette Parish

Daniel & Sarah Philippon

Karen Pupke

The Rev. & Mrs. E.C. Raffetto

Griff Reed ‘89

Joe & Elizabeth Sabasteanski

Robert & Mary Saner

Dr. Richard A. Snyder & Dr. Deborah L. Santavy

Patrick & Theresa Shanahan

Emily & Jim Shifrin

Andy & Donna Simmons

Dr. Richard A. Snyder ‘71

Erica A. Stetson ‘81 & Kirk Ward

Kay Sweezey

Dr. & Mrs. Steven Tooze

Dr. Gail Torkildsen ‘80 & The Honorable Peter

Torkildsen

U.S. Charitable Gift Trust

John Uzarowski & Sharon Uzarowski

Anne B. Vansant

Vicco & Jacqui von Voss

Diane Watkins

Matt Williams ‘97 & Bonnie Williams

Mike & Debbie Williams

Susan Willock ‘85

Richard & Elsie Winters

Cheryl & Mark Wong

Red and White Club – (Gifts up to $100)

Cheryl Anderson

Karen Bennett

Robert & Yvonne Benson

Marc & Shawna Buckley

Aidan Buckley ‘15

Colin Buckley ‘22

Astrid & Thomas Burns, Jr. ‘98

William Cammerzell ‘15

Ellison Carey

Sharon Carrick

Jennifer & Brent Cernak

Elizabeth Clarke ‘99

Victoria Corcoran

Richard & Lizz Cunningham

Michael & Julie Dunlap

Margaret Q. Fallaw

Meghan & Nathan Ferster

Heather Focht

Marc Gentile

Faith Gentile

Doug Goodall ‘96 & Mariah Goodall

Julia & Jody Gross

Helen Hedberg

Jesse Hicks

Joan Horsey

John C. Huntington Jr.

Kathleen W. Hurd ‘01 & Casey Hurd

Dr. Catharine Clarke Ingersoll ‘95

Erin Jacobson

Erin & Michael Kent

Cristina Landskroener

John Larrimore & Eugenia Auchincloss

Geoff Leech

Tiffany Leech

Andrew & Valerie Mason

Glenn May & Amy Bower

Roy & Molly Mears

Amanda & Josh Mickle

Todd Mignosa

Stephanie Montgomery

Paige & Matthew Moorman

Tiffany Newport

The Honorable & Mrs. John E. Nunn, III

Melissa Oldfield

Meghan Livie & Ray Pagano

Heidi Pearce ‘96

Cheryl & John Plummer

Kyle A. Plummer ‘11

Cassandra Plummer ‘14

Curtis & Nancy Pope

The Honorable & Mrs. J. Frederick Price

Matthew Rostien

Mr. & Mrs. J. Stephen Russell

Joanie Rybas

Albert & Karen Schauber

Danielle Simmons ‘18

Nathaniel Simmons ‘10

Kelly Smith

Mr. John R. Sorge & The Honorable Candi Sorge

Logan Stanley

Brennan Starkey ‘79 & Pat Starkey

Suzie Wright-Taylor ‘84 & Kevin Taylor

Maddie Taylor ‘13

Peyton Taylor ‘16

Jess & Rob Thompson

Mary Treadway

Vivienne & Todd Turner

Heidi Usilton ‘83

Duncan Welsh ‘94 & Emily Welsh

Elizabeth Wilk ‘76 & Thomas Wilk

LaVonte & Angelia Wilson

Matthew Wirtz ‘99 & Kim Rains

Allan & Chris Wright

Marian Walbert Wyble ‘70 & Hugh Wyble

Osprey Fund Gifts by Constituent Group

Alumni

Kendra & Paul Bramble ‘91

Susanne Brogan ‘71

Aidan Buckley ‘15

Colin Buckley ‘22

Astrid Burns & Thomas Burns, Jr. ‘98

Gussie O’Neill Burns ‘02

William Cammerzell ‘15

Jill Willock Caron ‘83 & John Caron

Elizabeth Clarke ‘99

Chuck Fry ‘93 & Kathryn Fry

Todd Gillespie ‘85 & Julie Gillespie

Doug Goodall ‘96 & Mariah Goodall

Taylor Goodall ‘95 & Jen Goodall

Laura K. Goodall Gray ‘90 & Kenneth Gray

Joe Hickman ‘70 & Marianne Hickman

Kathleen W. Hurd ‘01 & Casey Hurd

Krisi Merrill Hyland ‘95 & Kyle Hyland

Dr. Catharine Clarke Ingersoll ‘95

Molly Brogan Judge ‘74 & James Judge

Kate Mason Kraszewski ‘97 & Stephen Kraszewski

Christopher McClary ‘91 & Ellen McClary

Patricia K. McGee ‘72

Megan B. Owings ‘93 & Casey Owings

Captain & Mrs. Theodore L. Parish ‘78

Heidi Pearce ‘96

Kyle A. Plummer ‘11

Cassandra Plummer ‘14

Griff Reed ‘89

Joanie Rybas

Danielle Simmons ‘18

Nathaniel Simmons ‘10

Dr. Richard A. Snyder ‘71

Brennan Starkey ‘79 & Pat Starkey

Erica A. Stetson ‘81 & Kirk Ward

Marnie M. Stetson ‘79 & David Futterman

Suzie Wright-Taylor ‘84 & Kevin Taylor

Maddie Taylor ‘13

Peyton Taylor ‘16

Dr. Gail Torkildsen ‘80 & The Honorable Peter

Torkildsen

Heidi Usilton ‘83

Duncan Welsh ‘94 & Emily Welsh

Elizabeth Wilk ‘76 & Thomas Wilk

Matt Williams ‘97 & Bonnie Williams

Susan Willock ‘85

Matthew Wirtz ‘99 & Kim Rains

Kirk A. Wright ‘82 & Kendra Wright

Marian Walbert Wyble ‘70 & Hugh Wyble

Karl Zierfuss ‘90 & Erin Bowman Zierfuss ‘93

2022-2023 Parents

Rob & Jen Bedell

Kendra & Paul Bramble ‘91

Jennifer & Brent Cernak

Carey & Curtis Cheyney

Laurent Claisse & Aude Vilain

Richard & Lizz Cunningham

Tyler Dean

Meghan & Nathan Ferster

Domenico & Marina Fevola

Kimberly Finn & Steve Curran

Jamie Fleetwood

Creg Fleetwood

Heather Focht

James Fox & Sretna Ivanov-Fox

Kathryn & Chuck Fry ‘93

Marc Gentile

Faith Gentile

Doug Goodall ‘96 & Mariah Goodall

Kenneth & Laura K. Goodall Gray ‘90

Jesse Hicks

Wendy & David Hubbert

Casey & Kathleen W. Hurd ‘01

Kyle & Krisi Merrill Hyland ‘95

Andrew & Emily Kaiser

Patrick & Tiffany Kennedy

Regan & Elizabeth King

Sarah King

Stephen & Kate Mason Kraszewski ‘97

Zach & Tatyana Larrimore

Geoff Leech

Tiffany Leech

Andrew & Valerie Mason

Glenn May & Amy Bower

Stephanie Montgomery

Paige & Matthew Moorman

Brad & Kara Morris

Teddy & Meme Obrecht

Casey & Megan B. Owings ‘93

Meghan Livie & Ray Pagano

Allie & Gus Pappas

Heidi Pearce ‘96

Griff Reed ‘89

Matthew Rostien

Joanie Rybas

Joe & Elizabeth Sabasteanski

Prakash & Amanda Shajwani

Amos Snead & Whitney Drew

Jess & Rob Thompson

Vicco & Jacqui von Voss

Emily & Duncan Welsh ‘94

Bonnie & Matt Williams ‘97

Grandparents

Ms. Cheryl Anderson

Mrs. Sheila Barry

Julie Bedell

Paul & Bernadette Bowman

Elaine Mackie Bowman

Mr. & Mrs. David C. Bramble

Ms. Gail Brown

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Burkholder

Tyler & Debby Campbell

Dr. & Mrs. Hill Carter , Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Curtis P. Cheyney, III

Mr. George Coates, III

Mr. & Mrs. Donald Cooney

Mrs. Priscilla C. Cooper

Mr. Joe Cunningham

Mr. Ronald Dierker

Bill & Sally Fintel

Sammy & Judy Fletcher

Edwin & Marian Fry

Ms. Mary Beatrice Gaines

Richard L. Goodall

Helen Hedberg

Cheryl & David Hurd

James & Molly Brogan Judge ‘74

Bill & A. Kaye Kenney

Lee & Karen Kraszewski

John & Diane Larrimore

Pat & Judy Lesho

CB & Willis Lovell

William & Susanne Mason

Sid & Sue Merrill

Dr. & Mrs. Anthony J. Moorman

Walter* & Elizabeth Morris

Gail Owings

Brooke Logan Packard

Patrick & Theresa Shanahan

Mary Treadway

John Uzarowski & Sharon Uzarowski

Mike & Debbie Williams

Cheryl & Mark Wong

Parents of Alumni

Cee Cee & Ed Alexander

Paul & Bernadette Bowman

Elaine Mackie Bowman

Mr. & Mrs. David C. Bramble

Marc & Shawna Buckley

Mr. & Mrs. Marc Buckley

Tom & Terry Burns

Mr. & Mrs. David Cammerzell

Tyler & Debby Campbell

John & Jill Willock Caron ‘83

Ms. Sharon M. Carrick

Breck & Susan Debnam

Mr. & Mrs. Harry Duffey, III

Ms. Pamela Duke & Mr. Timothy Olinick

Michael & Julie Dunlap

Edwin & Marian Fry

Tony & Donna Gibbons-Neff

James & Erin Gillespie

Julie & Todd Gillespie ‘85

Richard L. Goodall

Christie & Joe Grabis

Julia & Jody Gross

Barbara & Samuel L. Heck

Joan Horsey

Mr. John C. Huntington Jr.

Mrs. Beverly J. Huxster

L. Michelle Johnson

James & Molly Brogan Judge ‘74

Erin & Michael Kent

John Larrimore & Eugenia Auchincloss

Beth & Tim Lavery

Bill & Kay MacIntosh

William & Susanne Mason

Ellen & Christopher McClary ‘91

Jon & Kim McCollum

Roy & Molly Mears

The Honorable & Mrs. John E. Nunn, III

Philip & Jeannette Parish

Captain & Mrs. Theodore L. Parish ‘78

Daniel & Sarah Philippon

Cheryl & John Plummer

Curtis & Nancy Pope

The Honorable & Mrs. J. Frederick Price

The Rev. & Mrs. E.C. Raffetto

Gary & Nancy Robson

Mr. & Mrs. J. Stephen Russell

Robert & Mary Saner

Mr. & Mrs. James Shifrin

Andy & Donna Simmons

Mr. John R. Sorge & The Honorable Candi Sorge

Pat & Brennan Starkey ‘79

Mrs. Patty Stetson

Kay Sweezey

Kevin & Suzie Wright-Taylor ‘84

Dr. & Mrs. Steven Tooze

Mr. & Mrs. Johan Trumpy

Vivienne & Todd Turner

Ms. Diane Watkins

Robert & Lynda Willard

Mike & Debbie Williams

Judie Willock

Georgeanna Windley

Mr. & Mrs. Richard R. Winters

Allan & Chris Wright

Hugh & Marian Walbert Wyble ‘70

Trustees

Karl Adler

Nancy Dick

Harry Duffey, III, Trustee Emeritus P’84, ’84, ’86, GP’14, ’17, ’19, ’19, ‘21

Pamela Duke P’03

Todd Gillespie ‘85, P’16, ’18, ‘20

Christie Grabis P’09, ‘11

Laura K. Goodall Gray ‘90, P’22, ‘25

L. Michelle Johnson P’12

Patricia Kirby

James Kirkpatrick

Tim Lavery P’22

Christopher McClary ‘91 P’17, ‘19

Megan B. Owings ‘93, P’25, ‘27

Judie Willock, Trustee Emeritus P’83, ’85, GP ’13, ‘15

Gigi Windley P’03, ‘07

Former Trustees

Tom Burns

James Gillespie

Mrs. Jane Hukill

Dr. Steven Tooze

Marian Walbert Wyble ‘70

Paul Bowman

David C. Bramble

Ms. Susanne Brogan ‘71

Breck Debnam

Barbara Heck

Joe Hickman ‘70

Elmer E. Horsey

Mr. John C. Huntington Jr.

Susanne Mason

Sue Merrill

The Honorable & Mrs. John E. Nunn, III

Philip Parish

Robert Saner

Brennan Starkey ‘79

Johan Trumpy

Bill MacIntosh

Employees

Robert Benson

Amy Bower

Shawna Buckley

Tricia Cammerzell

Jill Willock Caron ‘83

Jennifer Cernak

Victoria Corcoran

Meghan Ferster

Kathryn Fry

Faith Gentile

Julia Gross

Erin Kent

Genie Auchincloss

Tracey Lumpkin

Amanda Mickle

Todd Mignosa

Paige Moorman

Nancy Mugele

Tiffany Newport

Melissa Oldfield

Cheryl Plummer

Karen Pupke

Joanie Rybas

Karen Schauber

Kelly Smith

Logan Stanley

Suzie Wright-Taylor ‘84

Jess Thompson

Vivienne Turner

Heidi Usilton ‘83

Bonnie Williams

LaVonte Wilson

Matthew Wirtz ‘99

Former Employees

Ms. Karen Bennett

Pamela Duke

The Honorable Carolyn Sorge

Mrs. Patty Stetson

Kay Sweezey

Ms. Anne B. Vansant

Debbie Williams

Mike Williams

Susan Willock ‘85

Chris Wright

Donna Simmons

Foundations

Bayer Fund

David A. Bramble Foundation, Inc.

Campbell Foundation, Inc.

Clifton Foundation IMA

Fessler Foundation

The Gladwood Foundation

Kent Cultural Alliance

Mid-Shore Community Foundation

The Salmon Foundation

Starkey Foundation

Friends

Jean Waller Brune

Ellison Carey

Joan R. Crowley

Margaret Q. Fallaw

Erin Jacobson

Cristina Landskroener

Lynn McLain

Dr. Richard A. Snyder & Dr. Deborah L. Santavy

2023 Golf Donors and Sponsors

Admiral Cleaners

Autobell Car Wash

Bay Area Association of Realtors, Inc.

Biggs Fuel Company

David A. Bramble, Inc.

Brampton Inn Bed & Breakfast

John & Lisa Butler

Chesapeake Bank and Trust

Discovering Serenity Counseling Services

Dixon Valve and Coupling Company

Dogwood Acres Pet Retreat

Duke Law

Eastern Shore Tents & Events

Fit Flock

Jamie Fleetwood

Gillespie & Son, Inc.

Gunther McClary Real Estate

Ben & Ashley Herr

Kyle & Krisi Merrill Hyland ‘95

Kent Island Pediatric Dentistry

Sarah King – Associate Broker GRI, ABR, RSPS

James Kirkpatrick & Kat Conley

Sue & David Landskroener ‘72

Mr. & Mrs. James G. Landskroener

Chris Landskroener

Langford Bay

Living at Home Health Services, LLC

William & Susanne Mason

Modern Stone Age Family

Molly’s

Tricia M. Mooney ‘83

Nancy & Jim Mugele

Abel & Valerie Ortiz

Heidi Pearce ‘96

Radcliffe Creek School, Inc

Rasin, Wootton & Hurd LLC

Jonathan & Jane Reed

Sarah Paige Studio Salon

John Serino

Shine Pro

Shipley Law Firm

Matt & Gillian Spero

The Gunston School

Think Big Network

Liddy Campbell – Realtor, GRI

Volpe Koenig

Mike & Debbie Williams

Judie Willock

2023 Auction Donors and Sponsors

Accounting Strategies Group, LLC

Alta Strada Italian Restaurant

Andrea Alderdice

Sammy Alexander

Autobell Car Wash

Peter Bailey

Baltimore Ravens

Mr. and Mrs. Blackwell

The Bookplate

Kendra & Paul Bramble ‘91

David A. Bramble, Inc.

Ms. Jean Waller Brune

John Butterworth & JP Graham

David & Tricia Cammerzell

Mr. & Mrs. Tyler Campbell

Wil Campbell ‘99

Chester River Keeper

Chester River Packet Cruise

Carey & Curtis Cheyney

Mr. & Mrs. Manson Chisholm

Mr. & Mrs. George Coates

Mr. George Coates, III

William & Mary Coates

Juan & Renee Cordero

Mr. Nevin Dawson & Ms. Anna Ellis

Lee & Geoff Dennis

Nancy Dick

Dogwood Acres Pet Retreat

Double Creek Kennel

Mr. & Mrs. Harry Duffey, III

Pamela Duke & Timothy Olinick

Duke Law

Evergrain

F and L Boutique

The Finishing Touch

Fit Flock

Flow Salon

Friends of Kent School

F/S Firearms, LLC

Kimberly Finn & Steve Curran

Joan H. Flaherty

Creg Fleetwood

Fleetwood, Athey, MacBeth and McCown

David & Robin Frees

Kathryn & Chuck Fry ‘93

Jacqueline Gaines

Andrew Gillespie ‘03

James & Erin Gillespie

Julie & Todd Gillespie ‘85

Patrick Gillespie ‘05 & Maria Cusimano Gillespie ‘06

Gillespie & Son, Inc.

Christie & Joe Grabis

Janine Gray

Kenneth & Laura K. Goodall Gray ‘90

Mr. Erik Gulbrandsen ‘93

Melissa & Lucjan Haber

Mr. & Mrs. Jay Hadaway

Philip Hall

Happy Chicken

Bill Higgins

Kelly Holton

Wendy & David Hubbert

Casey & Kathleen W. Hurd ‘01

Kyle & Krisi Merrill Hyland ‘95

imPRESSive Printing Co., Inc.

Erin & Michael Kent

Regan & Elizabeth King

Sarah King

Patricia Kirby & Peter Thornton

James Kirkpatrick & Kat Conley

Jamestown Hospitality

Kate Mason Kraszewski ‘97 & Stephen Kraszewski

Susan Krex

Langenfelder Pork

Langford Bay

John Larrimore & Genie Auchincloss

Zach & Tatyana Larrimore

Beth & Tim Lavery

John & Laurie Lewis

Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Lord

Bobby & April Loughry

CB & Willis Lovell

Tracey Lumpkin

Luisa’s Cucina

Mason Farms Produce

Glenn May

Ellen & Christopher McClary ‘91

McGlynn Cottage Pies

Dustin Mears ‘94 & Heather Holiday

Gilbert Mears ‘96

Jamie F. Miller

Mimi’s Closet

M.J. Couture

Modern Stone Age Kitchen

Molly’s Place

Nancy & Jim Mugele

Emily Murphy

Music Life

Mr. & Mrs. Albert Nickerson

Occasions Catering

Teddy & Meme Obrecht

Melissa Oldfield

Nicholas Oliver & Faith Strawbridge

Mr. & Mrs. Murphy O’Neill

Owen Excavation, LLC

Mr. & Mrs. Marshall Owings

Casey & Megan B. Owings ‘93

Meghan Livie & Ray Pagano

Mr. & Mrs. Corey Palmen

Allie & Gus Pappas

Mr. & Mrs. Peter Pappas

Park Row Floats

Barbara & James Peace ‘93

Donna Pleczar

Dr. & Mrs. Michael Pelczar

The Peoples Bank

Daniel & Sarah Philippon

Darden Pickall

Cheryl & John Plummer

Prospect Bay Country Club

Bob Ramsey

Rasin, Wootton & Hurd LLC

Griff Reed ‘89

RiverArts

Joe & Elizabeth Sabasteanski

Charles & Carrie Salter

Albert & Karen Schauber

Robert Schauber & Brandy Lowe

Serino Orthodontist

Nick & Katie Shajwani

Rick Silliman

Holden & Megan Smith

Kelly Smith

Shari & Scott O. Smith ‘77

Amos Snead & Whitney Drew

Logan Stanley

Mr. & Mrs. Dustin Strawbridge

Kevin & Sally Strawbridge

Catherine B. Stryker

Kay Sweezey

Steffi Swope

Peter & Francie Thayer

Jess & Rob Thompson

Alexandria Totten

Vivianne Turner

Twigs and Teacups

Uncle Charlie’s Bistro

Valliant & Associates

Liddy Campbell Vandermark ‘98

Volpe Koenig

Vicco vonVoss

Wegman’s

Emily & Duncan Welsh ‘94

Durrie A. Welsh ‘97

White Swan Tavern

Wildly Native Flower Farm

Bonnie & Matt Williams ‘97

Mike & Debbie Williams

Judie Willock

Richard Wirtz

Michael & Genie Wootton

Karl Zierfuss ‘90 & Erin Zierfuss ‘93

Auction Fund-An-Item Safety and Security

Peter Baily

Kendra & Paul Bramble ‘91

Jean Waller Brune

John Butterworth & JP Graham

Mr. & Mrs. Tyler Campbell

Wil Campbell ‘99

Mr. and Mrs. Curtis P. Cheyney, III

Mr. & Mrs. Manson Chisholm

Mr. & Mrs. George Coates

William & Mary Coates

Juan & Renee Cordero

Mr. & Mrs. Geoff Dennis

Nancy Dick

Pamela Duke & Timothy Olinick

Kimberly Finn & Steve Curran

Creg Fleetwood

David & Robin Frees

Jacqueline Gaines

Andrew Gillespie ‘03

James & Erin Gillespie

Julie & Todd Gillespie ‘85

Patrick Gillespie ‘05 & Maria Cusimano Gillespie ‘06

Kenneth & Laura K. Goodall Gray ‘90

Casey & Kathleen W. Hurd ‘01

Kyle & Krisi Merrill Hyland ‘95

Regan & Elizabeth King

Sarah King

James Kirkpatrick & Kat Conley

Stephen & Kate Mason Kraszewski ‘97

John Larrimore & Genie Auchincloss

Beth & Tim Lavery

John & Laurie Lewis

Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Lord

Bobby & April Loughry

Ellen & Christopher McClary ‘91

Gilbert Mears ‘96

Jamie F. Miller

Mr. & Mrs. Albert Nickerson

Teddy & Meme Obrecht

Mr. & Mrs. Marshall Owings

Casey & Megan B. Owings ‘93

Meghan Livie & Ray Pagano

Mr. & Mrs. Gus Pappas

Mr. & Mrs. Peter Pappas

Barbara & James Peace ‘93

Darden Pickall

Cheryl & John Plummer

Griff Reed ‘89

Albert & Karen Schauber

Nick & Katie Shajwani

Holden & Megan Smith

Shari & Scott O. Smith ‘77

Amos Snead & Whitney Drew

Kay Sweezey

Peter & Francie Thayer

Liddy Campbell Vandermark ‘98

Emily & Duncan Welsh ‘94

Durrie A. Welsh ‘97

Mike & Debbie Williams

Judie Willock

Michael & Genie Wootton

Gifts Given in Honor

Judie Willock in Honor of Nancy Dick

Mark & Cheryl Wong in Honor of Lana & Calvin

Cernak

CB & Willis Lovell in Honor of Tyler Dunlap ‘23

Edwin & Marian Fry in Honor of Colin Fry ‘23

Jean Brune in Honor of Nancy Mugele

Bill & A. Kaye Kenney in Honor of Oliver Morris ‘23

Mary V. Treadway in Honor of Abby Philippon ‘23

Patricia Lasho in Honor of Julia Spero ‘23

Julie Dunlap in Honor of Tyler Dunlap ‘23

Gifts Given in Memory

Marianne & Joe Hickman in Honor of Joan Merriken

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