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FromtheHeadofSchool

Dear Oakwood Community:

It is a privilege and an honor to serve as the Head of School at The Oakwood School and to write to you as we begin Oakwood’s 29th academic year with increased enrollment in each of our three divisions for the third straight year and a capital campaign that is gaining momentum with each passing day The 20232024 school year was another fantastic one at Oakwood as we added new sections of PK3 and PK4, won another state athletic championship, had fantastic crowds at our performances of Beauty and the Beast, and saw our graduating seniors average over $127,000 per student in merit-based college scholarship offers

The 2023-2024 Annual Report provides a snapshot of the many ways in which the members of our school community gave so graciously of their time, talents, and financial resources to our school and its students during the previous school year Every gift has a direct impact on the lives of our students, faculty, and staff and enhances the broad range of programs offered at Oakwood Without this generosity and commitment, Oakwood truly would not be the special place that it is, and for that I thank all of you on behalf of everyone who works and learns here every day

“ItistrulyagreattimetobeanOakwoodEagleastheenergyon Oakwood’scampusispalpableandthesenseofcommunityisas strongasever.”

One of the most critical initiatives at Oakwood in 2023-2024 was the kickoff of our ALL IN Capital Campaign, a three-year campaign with a $2 5 million goal that is funding new additions to Founders Hall and Agnes Q Monk Hall as well as important upgrades to the gym floor, stage, and sound system in Agnes Q Monk Gym The 2024-2025 school year got off to a terrific start with a ribbon cutting ceremony for those new additions and the announcement of a $250,000 challenge gift to our ALL IN Capital Campaign from an anonymous Oakwood family As of the writing of this report we have raised over $1 4 million toward our $2 5 million goal and can reach $1 9 million when our school community matches the $250,000 challenge gift

Other major areas of support for Oakwood in 2023-2024 include:

Countless volunteer hours from the members of our Oakwood community; Annual Fund contributions of $151,857, including 100% Board, 100% faculty and staff, and over 64% parent participation; The 2024 Blue Jean Ball which grossed over $77 340 and had a successful Fund-A-Need that enabled us to add outdoor play equipment for all three divisions;

Corporate Partner support of over $100,214; and Creation of the new Rita Watson Fund named in memory of one of our most beloved community members

Oakwood has had only one mission throughout its history: to instill in our students the strength of character, the creativity, and the wisdom to make a difference in the world Having graduated our 16th class of seniors this last spring, we are continuing to see the incredible impact that our alumni are having on our world, and that impact will continue to grow with each graduating class We now even have Oakwood alumni making a difference right here on campus with some alumni on our faculty and others becoming Oakwood parents by enrolling their own children here

Your generosity is critical as we continue to deliver on our mission by preparing our students to become the leaders and problem solvers of tomorrow

With warmest regards,

Dan Quesnel Head of School

Dear Oakwood Community,

I wear many hats at Oakwood: Lower and Middle School parent, PSA volunteer, coach, trustee, and Capital Campaign Chair I am beyond excited about the new facilities and upgrades at our school this year and I am hopeful that you have had a chance to tour them My 3rd grader is so pleased that his classroom is across from the new LS/MS Innovation Lab Both he and my 5th grader are excited about the new space and equipment -- "Inno Lab" days are their favorite school days!

Rob and I strongly believe that Oakwood is the premier choice for an independent education in Eastern NC, and I suspect you feel the same way. Our family is deeply grateful to the families who came before us and had the vision for this school. They went out on a limb and stood for something when it required a good deal of courage and investment, both in time and finances. Most good things are not easy, and endeavors like this are worth working for. I’m asking you to join our family in going ALL IN for Oakwood by supporting this Capital Campaign: to honor your student and our forebears, to continue providing these students with the best education possible, and to make dreams a reality.

Our goal for phase one is $2 5 million I am ecstatic that our community has raised $1 4 million to date; if we can meet this match, we’ll reach $1 9 million With your commitment, $2 5 million is achievable, and then we can watch more dreams become reality as we move to phase two The ALL IN campaign is aimed at bringing the best to our students in a fiscally responsible manner We look to our community to sustain our school and ask that you make Oakwood a philanthropic priority

All the best,

Kristel McLawhorn ALL IN Capital Campaign Chair

Oakwoodwillbalancetheadvantagesof strategicgrowthwithourcommitmentto fosterthesenseofbelongingthatsetsour schoolapart

theresourcesthathavebeeninvestedsince 1996andthosethatwillpropeltheschool forward.

Breaking Ground

The entire Oakwood student body gathered with a buzz in the air on Friday, February 2, 2024 No one could keep the smiles off of their faces as Lower School students streamed out of classrooms, proudly wearing their yellow hardhats.

Mr. Quesnel shared important information as he opened the groundbreaking event, explaining how much growth we have seen across every division over the last two years. All of the students and faculty members applauded the need for more space on campus.

Senior Cam Saverino explained to the student body how she built important, invaluable relationships with friends and teachers at Oakwood Cam reminded us that we are building strong roots for tomorrow’s trees to withstand anything 6th grader Neha Sreeram shared her excitement for the new space for the Lower and Middle School Innovation Lab

Ms. Christine will have the pleasure of working out of a new, welcoming Main Entrance. She’s been welcoming students to Oakwood for over 20 years and can’t wait for the new space. She helped PK3 student Ford Davis share his excitement. Finally, we were able to offer everyone an opportunity to shovel the groundbreaking dirt.

We topped off the ground breaking party with cake It was a historic celebration for Oakwood!

Dear Oakwood Community,

I write to you today with a tremendous sense of enthusiasm and anticipation. It is my privilege to share some remarkable news regarding our school's future – an endeavor that calls upon each and every one of us to be "ALL IN. "

Our journey into the future will be guided by our ALL IN Capital Campaign, a transformative effort that embodies the very essence of our school's mission and values. As you already know, we are a community dedicated to growth, excellence, and the well-being of our students. This campaign is a testament to our commitment to these principles

My family has been “ALL IN” at Oakwood since we first visite campus six years ago and felt the warm sense of community that defines the school My wife, Ellyn, and I have watched both our children thrive here despite them being two very different people with unique strengths and interests

A 2023 Oakwood alum, our daughter is now excelling in college thanks to the individualized education and nurturing she received at Oakwood Meanwhile, our son is a Senior at Oakwood who benefits daily from the commitment of Oakwood’s faculty and the opportunities the school gives him. We are so thankful for what Oakwood has provided our children, so it is our pleasure to give back to current and future Oakwood students.

This campaign is about every member of our community coming together and demonstrating our unwavering commitment to the growth and prosperity of Oakwood. You are an essential part of this exciting endeavor, and your involvement is pivotal.

We will share more details about this campaign as it unfolds, and I encourage you to stay connected and engaged as we embark on this adventure together. The success of "ALL IN" is, in every sense, a shared journey, and we are eager to have you join us as champions of this exciting future

Thank you for your ongoing support and for making Oakwood such a remarkable community Together, we are Oakwood Strong, and we are "ALL IN "

Go Eagles!

Dan Quesnel Head of School

TransformativeGifts

($250,000 and above)

Drs. Jim and Rachel Speicher

Challenge Gift, Donated by a Generous Alumni Family

Leadership Gifts

($100,000 - $249,999)

Drs. Rob and Kristel McLawhorn

Jeff and Dr. Shannon Longshore

Drs. Michael and Amanda Bates

Jimmy Hite

Dr. Linda Kuhn and Dr. Tim Clark

Drs. Aaron and Jessica Danison

Cooke & Associatsion, The Cooke Family

Legacy Gifts

($50,000 - $99,000)

Allen and Kimberly Sicley

Carl and Dr. Mary Catherine Turner

Marc and Carly Hustvedt

Dr. David and Krystal Fairbrother

Dr. Danielle Hoo-Fatt

Dr. Jeff Potter and Dr. Anna Imhoff

Eastern Radiologists **Only lists gifts and pledges received by September 25, 2024.

VisionaryGifts

($25,000 - $49,999)

Drs. Ira and Jodi Adler

Christopher and Kathryn George

Dr. Trey and Kristi Sloan

Dr. Grant and Mollie Thaxton

Melanie Tedder

Champion Gifts

($10,000 - $24,999)

Dan and Ellyn Quesnel

Zac and Stacy Bailes

Drs. Reginald and Ogi Obi

Drs. Herb and Lynne Garrison

Dr. Doug and Tamara Shusterman

Dr. Eric and Donna Martin

Drs. Robert and Melissa Duncan

Derrick and Becky Welch

Supporters Gifts

($5,000 - $9,999)

Sue Ann Forrest-Swift

Charles Evans, Jr.

Dr. Larry Hodgkins and Anita Rish-Hodgkins

Dr. Divij Pasrija and Dr. Shilpi Gupta

Dr. Rob and Concetta Oglesby

Marc and Dr. Susan Miller

FriendsGifts

($4,999 and below)

Bradley and Jessica Jones

Linda Roberson

Martin and Dr. Linda Kean

Scott and Monika Barker

Frank and Kelly Harper

Matthew and Sandra Wright

Herman and Raksmey Gaskins

Dr. Taylor and Helene Farland

Dr. Binav Shrestha and Dr. Shivani Thapa

Allan Mitchell and Dr. Joanne Matthews

Angus McKellar and Erica Imbimbo

Danny and Lauren Jahrsdorfer

Emily Prokopowicz

Thomas Taylor

David and Jennifer Smith

Jason and Rita Cone

Dr. Joseph Ferrara and Jessica Schindhelm

Cindy Johnson

Hunt McKinnon

Addie Reedy ‘24

Kenneth Grimes and Nicole Corbett

Tom and Jeannette Painter

Celebration Dinner 2024

On behalf of The Oakwood School community, we want to extend our sincerest gratitude for joining us at theALL IN Celebration Dinner on April 24, 2024. It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces and to connect with new friends who share our passion for providing exceptional educational opportunities for our students Your support and dedication to Oakwood's growth and success are invaluable, and we are deeply appreciative of your ongoing contributions

Most importantly, we had the opportunity to reflect on the remarkable journey of our school and to celebrate the milestones we have achieved together. From the dedication of our founding families to the unwavering support of our current community, each of you plays a vital role in shaping Oakwood's future.

As we look ahead to the future, we are excited about the possibilities that lie ahead for Oakwood. With your continued support, we can build upon our foundation of excellence and ensure that every student has the resources and opportunities they need to thrive

If you were unable to attend the ALL IN Celebration Dinner but would still like to contribute to Oakwood's success, there are several ways you can get involved. Whether through a donation to the ALL IN Capital Campaign or volunteering your time and talents, every contribution makes a difference.

Thank you again for your unwavering support of The Oakwood School. Together, we are building a brighter future for our students and our community!

A Part of History

Our students and staff have left their mark! By signing the beams in the new Founders Hall (Lower School) addition, Oakwood history has been made These aren’t just signatures, they’re the foundation of memories that will last a lifetime Here’s to building a brighter future together!

Sneak Peak

(L)Slabbeing preppedforthe newMain Entrancenextto MonkHall (R)Ms.Christine watchingthe wallsgoupinthe newMain Entrance

Allen is originally from Northern NY and Kimberly is from Havelock, NC Their family has been in Greenville for over 20 years, and they both work in the pharmaceutical industry. They have three children: Allen, Adrianna ’27 and Hampton ‘32. Both Adrianna and Hampton started in PK4 at Oakwood.

Kimberly and Allen are pleased to share their reasons for supporting the Annual Fund:

"We are so grateful for the educational opportunity that Oakwood provides for our children and our community very day we see the engagement of our children, faculty, nd parents. At Oakwood, we know our children are in a safe nd caring environment, with teachers who are genuinely ommitted to their success

Our children are learning how to learn, and not what to learn hey are learning how to be problem solvers and critical hinkers, preparing for their future with STEAM-driven principles and resources We also know that the success of The Oakwood School is dependent on a strong partnership between the faculty, the students, and the parents. We are all aligned and engaged toward the same goal: to provide the best educational opportunity and environment for our children

The Annual Fund is a key source of funds that supports the school’s mission for our children

We know how hard you work for your money and how valuable and limited your time is, so the key objective we had this year was 'Smart, Strategic Giving'. This ensures that we get the most value out of each gift.

Participation in the Annual Fund is critical We had 100% board participation and 100% faculty and staff participation That kind of support from our board members, faculty, and staff really shows the commitment to our children and school We are confident that supporting Oakwood is a solid investment in your child's future "

Kimberly & Allen Sicley (Sicley) Novartis, Pfizer Matching Gifts

Carl & Dr Mary Catherine Turner

Drs. Michael & Amanda Bates

LiveOak($5,000-$7,499) WyeOak($2,500-$4,999)

Jeff & Dr. Shannon Longshore

Drs. Rachel & Jim Speicher

Drs. Kristel & Rob McLawhorn

Zac & Stacey Bailes

Drs. Sujan & Shirley Patel

Drs. Don & Melissa Duncan

Drs. Ira & Jodi Adler

Kevin & Jennifer Youngs

Drs. Mohit Kasibhatla & Bhavana Nagulapally

Drs Jeffrey Potter & Anna Imhoff

Dr. Andy & Sangita Tewari

Michael & Dr. Marie Rowe

EvergreenOak($1,000-$2,499)

Dan&EllynQuesnel

ParentServiceAssociation(PSA)

Dr.Chris&AshleyHoedt,Emmalynn&LiamreallyenjoyOakwood Thankyou!

David&TracyMcLendon

Marina&RobertZampardi,ThankyouOakwood!

Dr.KalyanMuppavarapu&Dr.SravanthiUtpala,AaradhyaMuppavarapu JoseBriones,InhonorofErickaRosero

Dr.Myles&HeatherReedy

Dr.Grant&MollieThaxton

Drs.Concetta&RobertOglesby PaolaMatheus&PrestonAlfred,fromtheAlfredfamily

Sharon&AndyCulpepper

Drs.Reginald&OgiObi

Dr.Daniel&AmandaLaValley, fromDaniel,Amanda,Tyler,andAustinLaValley

Drs.Meredith&BobbyDavis

Benjamin&Dr.CarrieWaller

Bree&DavidMorrison,inhonorofRileyandIndyMorrison

Dr David&KrystalFairbrother

ScottandMonikaBarker

Dr.MichelleBroglio&Dr.JudgeRobinette

Dr.PrashantMudireddy&Dr.DeeptiAnanthula

Drs Timmy&MaggieClifton

Dr.Jamie&MichaelGrubey

Bret&JenniferOliverio

Dr.Trey&KristiSloan

Marc&CarlyHustvedt

SteveThorton

AllanMitchell&Dr.JoanneMatthews

JoseBriones

Dr.ChinnyOkolo&TimothyLanivich

Willow Oak ($500-$999)

LindaRoberson

Drs.Crisianee&MichaelBerry

Marc&SusanMiller

Jonathan&Dr.PatriciaDoerr,BennettandClaraDoerr

Dr.JermaineJoefield&BevilleTimothy

Dr.Taylor&HeleneFarland

Dr.LauraLloyd&Dr.TimothySeavers,InHonorofErinScullyandHuntMcKinnon

Drs.Amanda&JasonHigginson

TimothyHerman&Dr.RebeccaGillespie

Drs.Amy&EricHowell

Delta&EdReedy,InhonorofAddieReedy

Jessica&BradleyJones

Dr.Crystal&TimothyDickson

BobbyWalters,InhonorofClaireWalters

ElizabethFoster

FredaRaffa,InhonorofCadenEllis

Justin&LauraSteigerwalt

Drs.Lixue&LiYang

JessicaSchindhelm&Dr.JosephFerrera

Dr.SharonAMangan

RandellandAnnBall

AshleyEatmon

SterlingEdmonds

Drs.SuzanneandAdamClark,inmemoryofHerbertNelsonBernhardt

Dr.StaceyApplegate

NickandAmandaPantelidis

Dr.RameshMishra&Dr.ManishaTiwari

AcornOak(upto$499)

Amanda&StevenEmory

Matthew&SandraWright

CarlosInsaurralde

Parker&KristyConway

Dr.Russell&AnnaNorris

DavidBoyd,Toalltheexcellentteachersandstaff and,ofcourse,thewonderfulstudentsofOakwood,Imissyou!

Amy&CarlMuenscher,InhonorofColeMuenscher

DallasGrimes

Drs.Paige&DavidHarrington

Amy&WarnerWells

Tamara&Dr.DougShusterman

Stephen&DanielleWalsh

Sherry&JohnCondie

Dr.MelindaKane&Dr.ThomasDoumaux

Lisa&PaulEllis

TheMulliganFamily,Kevin,Lisa,DeclanandCallum

VictoriaCogdon&TrevorHansen,inhonorofJordynandJamesonHansen

TimFerruzzi&Dr.AnnNunez

DJTaylor

ClaudioRecinos

EstherEwool&RichardNyamekeh

EricaMizelle

Dr.TomandKatherinClay

Drs.VarunandDurgaGoswami

Dr.HeidiKenefick

JuanSoriano

John&JennHammond,NoahandLylaloveOakwood!

Paula&MonteWeathington

MeredithJay

Dr MartyRobinson

Dr.MackenzieandColinSmith

Dr BinavShrestha&Dr ShivaniThapa

AcornOak(upto$499)

EvaMariaMueser

SuzanandRickMartin

Michelle&Dr.GregKearney

KandieSmith,InhonorofAlainaSimmons

Linda&JohnQuesnel

ShanCollins,JadaCollinsFamilyDonation

Andrew&SusanWeil

RogerKemp,InHonorofChelseaThorpe

BenWise

Trisha&ChuckEvans

MichelleMiller,InhonorofLanaandLilly Jennifer&DavidSmith,InhonorofCarter,'19,andSadie,'23

Drs.Rachel&KevinTaylor,InHonorofChaseTaylorandHenleyTaylor

LennaJones,InhonorofAmeliaVogt

MaryMulligan,InhonorofDeclanMulligan

KiannaDixon

LaurenTenace

Gayle&JackIrmen

Dr.Chris&OlgaBall

Drs.John&LauraHoward

LiviaBrode

LexieEllis,FromLexie,Adam,andBrysonEllis

Mark&UcondaDunn

A’meSaverino,Oakwoodhasbeenapartofourfamilyformorethan10years.

Thankyou!

LaylaTugwell

GabrielleFreeman

Dan&LuLeonard,InhonorofJosieandBenjaminandRuthLeonard

Justin&ErikaJanak

Madison&MarcDowning

KristiWalters,InhonorofClaireWalters

TerreandTommyJones,InhonorofAmeliaVogt

Bobby & Darlene Jones, In honor of Marshall and Reese Jones

Jean Bailiff, In memory of Darrell Bailiff

SueAnn Forrest Swift

Barry Youngs

Dr. Maja Herco and Dr. Noah Seymore

Erika & William Price

Julie & Dr Brendan Kelley

Brian & Maria O'Laughlin

Kristin McPeters

Dr. Linda & Martin Kean

Libby & Diederik Zwart

Sibongile Randall

Carlos Geigel

Kasi & Matthew Brooks

Dr. Jason Jolliff

Dr Andrea Whitfield & Robert Michaud

Beth Longshore, In honor of Harper and Hank. Love, Grammy

Joanne Roberts

Becky & Derrick Welch, In honor of Wyatt

Cynthia Fruge

WearegratefulforourFacultyandStaff!

JaniceAdams

CatherineAllen

FredAustin

ChristineBarker

AmandaBates

CatherineBiggs

AshleyBlackmer

KeithBlades

GarryBryant

StuCampbell

WandaCarr

RonniaCockrell

MaryKatherineCole

JenniferCorley

MilesCowles

ShonaDaniels

HermelindaDoughtie

TammyEdwards

LexieEllis

RondaFernandez

ElatiseGallagher

MichelleGraziosi

LeslieHawkins

TriciaHurt

EricaImbimbo

AmandaJackson

SallyJacobs

LaurenJahrsdorfer

KimJones

BrianKirby

JamikaKnockett

DianneLaw

TraceyLea

JulieLong

CheritaLytle

AngusMcKellar

HuntMcKinnon

PaulaMitra

AlisonMossey

ChrisNunnally

LauraO’Neal

BlaireNichols

JeannettePainter

HunterPardue

EmilyProkopowicz

DanQuesnel

EllynQuesnel

TaraRichards

AndersonRish

AnitaRish-Hodgkins

LorenaRomero

StacyRuffin

ErinScully

JenellSimpson

JenniferSmith

NatashaSmith

TracyStrickland

ThomasTaylor

MaryTricarico

StephanieWebb

ChrisYoung

The Oakwood School’s Blue Jean Ball is the biggest party of the year for our community. This remarkable annual fundraising event benefitted The Oakwood School and celebrated MARDI GRAS at TowneBank Tower (ECU's Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium). Silent and Live Auction items were up for grabs, creating quite a buzz about who was the next Head of School For the Day.

There were a variety of raffles from which to choose. Thank you to Bailey’s Fine Jewelry who helped with the “bling ring” raffle, including new jewelry and other prizes for the winners. Michelle Kearney and Laura Lloyd took home the prize for the tuition raffle Congrats!

Plus, attendees could get their favorite team of teachers, coaches, parents, and alumni to the "fund" zone by donating towards Oakwood's 2024 Fund-A-Need supporting fun, new outdoor play equipment!

Some of the items on our outdoor upgrades include:

- Sandbox revitalization

- New swings for our 1st-3rd grade playground

- Gaga Ball Pit for our 3rd-7th grade students

- Soccer Goal for our Upper School

The night was spent enjoying Oakwood’s signature Hurricane Oakley cocktail, sitting with friends to sample New Orleans cuisine, and bopping along to the live brass band.

Thank you to our Oakwood community who makes this event a success each year!

Thank you for your support:

The Blue Jean Ball is a success each year becayse of the hard work and dedication of our volunteers!

Chair Carly Hustvedt and Committee Members Bree Morrison, Leanne Anderson, Amanda Bates, Helene Farland, Tracy McLendon, Zac Bailes, Krystal Fairbrother, and Laura O’Neal;

Volunteers Kristi Sloan, Mollie Thaxton, Joanne McGowan, Stacy Swinson, Suzanne Lang, Linda Kuhn, Anna Imhoff, Danielle Hoo-Fatt, Sharon Hoo-Fatt, Jessica Schindhelm, David McLendon, and Michael Bates; Our awesome flag football team s, including Ellyn Quesnel, Chuck Evans, Jamika Knockett, Max Crotts, Marc Hustvedt, Zac Bailes, David Morrison, Jermaine Simmons, Ben Harris, Matthew Wright, Kristel McLawhorn, Tim Lanivich, Rontrelle Knockett, Tim Seavers, Mike Grubey, Tricia Hurt (Quarterback), and Dan Quesnel (Referee); Our generous event sponsors Bailey’s Fine Jewelry and Carolina Children’s Heart Specialists, plus our incredible 2023-24 Corporate Partners; and arents, alumni, and community support!

Thankyouforsupportingoutdoorplayforour2024Fund-A-Need.Fundsraised helpeduspurchaseaGagaBallpit,swings,playgroundballs,alargersandbox,and anewsoccergoal! $7 525

Thankyouforsupportingourremarkableannualfundraisingevent! Allproceedsfromtheprogramarepoureddirectlybackintoopportunitiesfor ourstudents.

$77,340

Thank you for your support:

A Piece of France

AirDoctor

Apt to Learn

Aquaventure

Bagelman

Bailey's Fine Jewelry

BarkBox

Barkyardigans

Beauty Bar Medispa

Bostic Sugg

Buff City Soaps

Extreme Action Park Plant & See Nursery

Farmer and The Dail

First Watch

Fleet Feet

Greenville Civic Ballet

Greenville Plastic Surgery

Publix

Pure Barre

Rose’s Gymnastics

Royal Farms

Rum Runner Dive Shop

Helene Farland Photography Sawyers Fun Park

Ironwood Golf Club

Seahorse Restaurant

Italian Dinner with the Quesnels Sign Gypsies

Jennifer Corley and Carolina Hurricanes

Karsin Landis/ Jenni K

Cafe Duo Kendra Scott

Simply Divine Oil & Wine

Simply Natural Creamery

Stacey Swinson and Ground Up Pottery

Camp Sea Gull/Camp Seafarer Lanoca Coffee Sup Dogs

Carolina Farmstead Laura O'Neal

Carryout by Chrislyn Let's Roam

Charlotte Hornets Basketball Linda Kuhn

Sweet Sue

The Beaufort Hotel

The Farmer’s Daughter

Coffman's Men’s Wear LuxGives Blue Ridge Retreat The Scullery

Colonial Williamsburg LuxGivesVirginia Vineyards The Spa at Merle Norman

Cucinella's Makerspace of Greenville The Standard

Dillon’s Aviation Marc Miller,107 9 The Umstead Resort & Spa

Donna's Animal Adventures Mayor PJ Connolly Tidal Wave Auto Spa

DPAC Tickets/Anna Imhoff Meating Ground Uptown Brewing Co

Eastern Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry

Michele Phillips at Gaskins Hair Studio Warrior Zone

EC Junior Volleyball Club Mission BBQ

Washington Crab Carolina Seafood

ECU - Philip Rogers Natural Riding Academy Well Played Games

ECU College of Fine Arts & Communication NC Arboretum

Winterplace Ski Resort

ECU Honors College Nino's WITN

ECU Soccer Nothing Bundt Cakes

Elite Island Resorts Parker's BBQ

Emerge Gallery & Art Center PGSA

ENC Pirate Realty

Oakwood Adventures

Presented by:

Mrs Painter and Mrs Long

Mrs. Lea

Mrs Keisha

Mrs Quesnel

Mrs Fernandez

Mrs Allen

Mrs. Jones and Brie

Mrs Cockrell

Mrs. Gallagher

PSA

Mrs Scully

Mrs Rish-Hodgkin

Mrs Christine

Ms McTindal

Mr Campbell

Mrs Jackson

Mrs Jacobs

Mrs Johnson

Mrs Corley

Mr Quesnel

Mrs Lytle

Mrs Smith

Mr Pardue

Mrs Law

Mr McKinnon

Coach Kirby

Class projects from grades PK3 through 12th, supported by

room parents and helpful volunteers

Young’s Physical Therapy and Sports Performance

OtherGiftsThatSupportOakwood

The combined philanthropic efforts and the generosity of our school community help provide our students with an exceptional educational experience and opportunities that go far beyond the classroom ensuring that Oakwood graduates are ready to thrive in college and beyond.

PSA Volunteers are essential! PSA helps make the following programs a success: Back to School Kick-off, Big Step Breakfast, Jolly Cart, Parent Social, Bingo and Game nights, Teachers'

Holiday Lunch and Teacher Appreciation, and the International Festival.

Thank you to the donors and volunteers that make PSA events possible. We especially appreciate the hard work and dedication of the executive committee:

Anna Imhoff, President

Jodi Adler, Vice President

Victoria Congdon and Kristy Conway, Treasurer

Suzanne Lang, Room Parent Coordinator

Melissa Gates, Events Chair

Allan Mitchell, Secretary

Stacy Swinson, Volunteer Coordinator

Carly Hustvedt, Communications

Kristi Sloan and Jessica Schindhelm, Marketing

Our Fine Arts Support Team is the best!

F.A.S.T. helps make the following a success: Main Stage usical, Costumes, Sets, Music, Fine Arts Honor Society nductions and miscellaneous needs for Fine Arts faculty and programming support

ThankyoutothededicatedExecutiveBoard: PaulaWeathington,President

HeatherReedy,A’meSaverino,andEllynQuesnel

Thank you to those who donated to Beauty and the Beast. Volunteers invested so much time and talent to making sure the show was successful. Thank you to our community donors for supporting Fine Arts at Oakwood: $2,763

OtherGiftsThatSupportOakwood

EagleBoosterClub

Oakwood is thankful for an Eagle Club that invests back into the school!

Booster helps make the following programs a success:

Eagle Classic Golf and Tennis Tournament, Monk Madness, Concession Sales, Monk Gym banners, Pep Rallies, Homecoming, Athletic Banquets, Athletic Coaches and team support

AhugethankyoutoourEagleBoosterClubforcoveringhalfoftheexpenseto resurfacethecourtsattheTewariTennisComplex.Theylookremarkable!

Thank you to our 2023 Eagle Classic sign sponsors!

Abrams Family

Ali Family

Bauer Family

Conway Family

Evans Family

Gardner Wood Working

Garner Family

Gates Family

Gauquie Family

Grubey Family

Hanger Clinic

Harper Family

Hines Family

Hobbs Insurance

Hustvedt Family

Innerbanks Media

Johnson Law Firm

Kean Family

Lanoca Coffee

Magnolia OBGYN

Martin Family

McClung Family

McLawhorn Family

Mian Family

Miller Family

Moore Family

Norris Family

Obi Family

Osborne Family

Pamlico Podiatry Ass.

Quesnel Family

Rob Hall Realty

Robinette Family

Sicley Family

Sloan Family

Smith Family

Superior Welding

Tewari Family

Thaxton Family

Thorn Family

Valente Painting

World Cat

Youngs PT

Thank You to our Lead Sponsor For the Eagle Classic: The Danison Family

InKindandRestrictedGiving

Reedy Family

Sloan Family

Chris Nunnally

Nancy Winn

Wine and Design Greenville

Booster Club F.A.S.T.

Baysden Family

Rep Express Catering

Jimmy Hite

Monk Family

Youngs PT

Longshore Family

Lanoca Coffee

Farmer and the Dail

Other Gifts That Support Oakwood wment

Report

Ending Market Value (6/30/2024) = $ 1,455,954 18 representing cumulative investment gains or losses, realized and unrealized gains, gifts, and distributions.

Securing Oakwood's Future $ 74,728 Rob & Gini Peterson Faculty Fund $ 104,261 Monk Family Scholarship Fund $1,276,965.11

The Eileen Van Houten Memorial Scholarship

The Eileen Van Houten Memorial Scholarship is being developed to support students of The Oakwood School who show a rich dedication to volunteerism and service to our community

$14,603

The Amy Gardner Fund

This fund was designed to show our appreciation for Coach Amy Gardner and her tireless work and commitment to the student athletes of Oakwood. It will support studentathletes and athletic programs at Oakwood.

$409

The Reita Watson Fund

Reita Watson was not just a beloved kindergarten teacher at Oakwood; she was the embodiment of its heart and soul. This endowment is a testament to her enduring impact, one that will shape the lives of Lower School students for years to come.

$7,635.04

Oakwood’s alumni are examples of our school’s mission in action Join us in congratulating the many successes our our alumni!

December14,2024 AnnualAlumniSocial

Hosted at Pitt Street Brewing Company on December 16, 2023, the annual Oakwood Alumni Social was a blast. Mrs. Smith worked the room, sharing memories and laughter with former students. Mrs. Smith is always a wonderful hostess, making sure to connect with each alum who comes through the doors.

This annual event is always a wonderful time to catch up with classmates. Alum, mark your calendars for next year!