Montgomery School Annual Report (2021-2022)

Report of Annual Giving 2021-2022

Montgomery School is a shining example of the spirit of giving and of the culture of philanthropy. As an independent school, we, along with our peers across the nation, rely on the support and generosity of our community. Our community, composed of parents, present and past, alumni, grandparents, friends, and business partners, stands together in philanthropy to make our school the most exceptional version of itself.

The Montgomery Fund, our school’s annual fund, is at the heart of our philanthropic efforts.

The unrestricted funds received through the Montgomery Fund allow us to give financial support in the areas most necessary from the arts to athletics to technology and facility maintenance. The Montgomery Fund is truly how we provide our students with the unparalleled experience and education at Montgomery.

The Montgomery Fund also helps us cultivate our school’s most important resource – our teachers. By providing resources for professional development, classroom necessities, and competitive salaries we are able to attract and retain the most talented teachers.

In addition to the Montgomery Fund, our community supports our students by giving at the golf outing and annual benefit and through restricted funds from Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC). These additional gifts showcase our community’s incredible power of giving.

This Annual Report is a tangible example of our gratitude to every member of our community who has given generously of their time, talents, and treasure this past fiscal year. Thank you for making Montgomery School a priority in your philanthropic giving and we look forward to many successful years ahead!

FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL

Dear Parents and Friends of Montgomery School

As I reflect on the 2021-2022 school year there is so much to be thankful for and so many of those reasons are contained in the pages of this report. Last year’s theme was one of connection – reconnecting after time apart, connecting with new families and friends, and remembering that the connections that pulse through the heart of the Montgomery School community are lifelong connections we will always treasure.

I am pleased to share the 2021-2022 Report of Annual Giving with you. As you read through this report you will see the many ways that our community strengthened connections through gifts, attendance at special events and outings, volunteer time, and more. My connection with each of you comes from a place of deep gratitude. It is through the many ways that you give to Montgomery, our students, and our faculty and staff that we are able to fully deliver on our mission to ignite each child’s love of learning and foster their individual talents during the most formative years in order to prepare them for future success.

In the following pages you will see the many members of our community who impact our school. You will also hear personal stories of connection to Montgomery School. From board members, to alumni, to past parents and current students, the connections are undeniable and the power of giving in all of its forms is transformational. I am thrilled to share our successes from this past fiscal year and look forward to imagining the limitless possibilities as we move forward.

Thank you so much for all that you do for our community!

With deepest gratitude,

Tom McManus Head of School

Reflections from Dylan Bond ’23

When you first came to Montgomery School, what were some of the day-to-day things you experienced that were different?

I came to Montgomery School in the fourth grade, after attending public school where the classes were pretty big. The smaller environment at Montgomery made for a much more interactive and positive experience. I began to talk more, I found I could open up more easily, and I became much more outgoing. Hands-on learning is also very important here, which had a very helpful effect on my overall educational experience. I was able to really become involved in the topics we were studying.

What types of activities have you been involved in throughout your time at Montgomery and how have these experiences helped you learn more about yourself?

I have played on the baseball and soccer teams and was also involved in the school musical. The sports community at Montgomery is extremely close-knit. The coaches care about each member of the team, whether it’s their first time playing the sport or if they have been playing for years. They are super-helpful and always willing to go the extra mile to work on skills or provide additional support. Traveling to different schools and spending time on the bus with teammates also fostered a sense of togetherness.

Tell me about your relationship with the teachers and staff at Montgomery.

The teachers here are very supportive and always willing to reach out personally to see if you need help. Everyone here is so kind and extremely helpful. During the pandemic, virtual learning didn’t work well for me. I wasn’t doing as well as I wanted to do, and my grades were not as good as they usually were. When we returned to school, my teachers were all super-helpful. They supported me throughout the year and things turned around – my grades came up and I was much happier.

In sixth grade, I decided I really wanted to be Head of School for the day. I wanted to learn what went on inside the Farmhouse and how things work behind the scenes here at Montgomery. When I was finally able to do this, it was a great experience. I really enjoyed that day.

How has your time at Montgomery shaped your life views?

Attending Montgomery has made me think and view things in a much more positive way. I find I now look at most things with a positive perspective. I don’t think “I have to go to soccer practice today.” Instead, I think, “I get to go to soccer today at this amazing school.”

If one of your friends or relatives were thinking about coming to Montgomery School, what advice would you give to them?

I would encourage them to put themselves out there from the very beginning and get involved with everything that interests them. There is so much to do here. I would tell them to appreciate everything while they’re here. The time goes by fast but there’s so much to enjoy along the way.

Leadership Donors

Montgomery School would like to recognize those individuals and families who have given a cumulative monetary gift of $1,000 or more to the Annual Fund, Benefit, Golf Classic, and EITC. We thank them for their leadership in supporting the School’s mission and initiatives.

Founder’s Society ($10,000+)

Mr. and Mrs. Chad Byers

Mr. and Mrs. Alexander F. Cabot

Mr. and Mrs. Niall Doherty

Mr. and Mrs. William Fenner

Mr. Paul Gilbert and Ms. Susan Braithwaite-Gilbert

Mr. and Mrs. Perry C. Gresh c/o Madeira Oil Company Mrs. W. Perry Gresh

Estate of Mr. Lawrence M. O’Donnell, Esq.

Almy Society

($5,000 - $9,999)

Mr. Hartley S. Connett ’48

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Dahm Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Diaz

Mr. and Mrs. G. Grant Geiger ’02 Mr. and Mrs. Doug Gessl

Mr. and Mrs. Mohammad Haghkar c/o Benevity Fund

Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Hankin c/o The Hankin Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Jon Harmelin

Mr. Michael Heasley and Ms. Jessica Pullano

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Mazza c/o The Mutual Fire Foundation, Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Collin McNeill c/o Quaker City Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Naresh Ramdas

Mr. and Mrs. Joshua B. Stewart ’92

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher M. Veno

Martin Society

($3,500 - $4,999)

Mr. and Mrs. K. Eric Bullivant Mr. J. William Hornsey and Dr. Laura L. Szymanski Hornsey Montgomery School Community Association

Mr. and Mrs. Gregory J. Rogers Mr. Christopher Seeley and Ms. Staci Williams Seeley W. Percy Simpson Trust under Will #6 Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Whaley

1915 Society

($1,915 - $3,499)

Dr. Catherine F. Cabot Mr. and Mrs. James Dale Mr. and Mrs. Ed Graf Mr. and Mrs. William J. Kley Mr. and Mrs. David Lange Mr. and Mrs. Marlon Long Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McManus Mr. and Mrs. Steve Miceli Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin R. Neilson Mr. and Mrs. Alan Pape Mr. William Pyne and Ms. Brianna Cronan Ms. Morreen Rukin Mr. Jonathan Summers and Ms. Audrey Stackhouse

Chester Springs Society

($1,000 - $1,914)

Catherwood Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Conlin Mr. Mark G. Cornish Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. DiFrancesco, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Christopher W. Edwards Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Ferraro Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Goldsmith Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Heathcote Mr. and Mrs. Jason Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Philip C. Keidel III Mr. Stephen King and Ms. Mindy Aldridge Dr. Jerry Lee and Dr. Amy Chang Ms. Carolyn Lloyd and Dr. Rebecca Wolf Mr. Matthew Manning and Ms. Nicole Boscia Mr. and Mrs. James M. Markee Mr. and Mrs. C. Dean McGowan Mr. and Mrs. David Miller Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Oeschger Mr. Jose M. Orozco and Mr. Jeff M. Denton Mr. and Mrs. Gary Ott, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Eric Porter Mr. Michael Pullano Mr. and Mrs. Gerald B. Rorer Mr. James Ruggieri and Ms. Nancy Hornback Mr. and Mrs. Chad M. Shandler Mr. Mike Shive Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Syernick III Ms. Patti A. Willis

Reflection from Christine Whaley

Alumni Parent ’21 and Member, Board of Trustees

teacher. Some of Harry’s favorite experiences were competing in Greek & Roman games, taking creek walks in science class, writing a book in fifth grade and participating in chapel presentations. When he reached Middle School, he was well-prepared for academic challenges and learned how to advocate for himself.

Montgomery fostered his love of learning by encouraging him to think critically and solve problems creatively. Montgomery teachers educate students on how to think, not what to think. They actively encourage discussion and respectful debate. To this day, Harry credits these teachers for making the transition to high school seamless.

My husband Harry and I began looking at independent schools when our son Harry was in pre-school. We wanted to find a school with small class sizes that valued the importance of helping each child reach their potential. When we first visited Montgomery School, we quickly realized the benefits of a pre-kindergarten through eighth grade program. During our visit, we saw happy and engaged children, dedicated teachers, rain boots lined up outside of the science classroom and involved parents on campus. The focus on developing each child in mind and body while also supporting strong character development was evident. We loved the chapel program and could see the strength of the community. Harry thrived at Montgomery. The school became his home away from home. He had a remarkable academic experience due to the extraordinary teachers he had along the way. The Lower School does an amazing job matching each student with the most suitable

Throughout our nine years at Montgomery, the teachers had a singular goal - to support each student to be their best academically, socially and emotionally. Whether through a call from a teacher or advisor, a quick conversation after chapel, or parent-teacher conferences, it was apparent that educating him was a true partnership. It wasn’t surprising to receive a weekly update on class activities from a teacher or an email with an attached photo capturing students in a fun activity during that day. The faculty and staff were just as excited as we were to see Harry succeed.

Montgomery’s community embraced Harry and gave him the confidence to try new activities and investigate different interests. Early on, he took piano lessons after school and was provided the opportunity to play in a band with his classmates during chapel. In Middle School, he decided to try out for the school musical. He was excited to have lead roles in Bye Bye Birdie in sixth grade and Footloose in seventh grade. This fueled his ongoing love of musical theatre, which Harry continues to enjoy

at The Hill School. He was also active in sports at Montgomery and surprised us by deciding to join the cross country team, a sport he had never tried before. The older students were great mentors, and in seventh and eighth grade, he became a captain of the team. Harry also continued to play lacrosse, a sport he loved since first grade. He now runs cross country and plays on the lacrosse team in high school. One of his favorite aspects of Montgomery sports was mentoring younger students. Harry felt he had such great role-models and wanted to pay it forward.

In addition to preparing students academically for high school, character development is woven into the fabric of a Montgomery education. Students become prepared to be leaders in both the classroom and on the athletic fields. A Montgomery education is so much more than academics. The goal of all faculty and staff is to develop the whole child in mind and body, while also teaching and modeling Veritas, Pietas, Caritas – truth, loyalty and compassion. Social and emotional development occur through relationships built around the shared lunch tables during family-style meals, activities with buddies throughout each grade level, and presenting class chapels from a young age. These experiences develop children who are confident in who they are, supportive and thoughtful toward others and articulate in expressing their views.

Within the Montgomery culture there is a clear expectation of respect for oneself and those around you. This is emphasized in chapel as well as in the classroom. Academic excellence means nothing if you don’t have integrity in all that you do. This is such an important lesson. Service to others is equally important and the students

learn this at an early age by coordinating Thanksgiving food drives, dressing in pink for breast cancer awareness, collecting Halloween candy for military troops and participating in hands-on service projects that support various organizations.

One of the aspects I loved about Montgomery was the ability for parents to be involved within the classroom as well as throughout the school. Whenever there was an event at Montgomery, I signed up to help. I felt blessed to have the opportunity to have that special lens into Harry’s day. I started out helping with classroom activities and attending MSCA meetings, and got to know other parents across the community by volunteering for Fall Fun Day and the Annual Benefit. Early on, I also served on the Enrollment Committee as a nontrustee member. I loved the strategic nature of the committee as we looked for ways to further the mission of the school and showcase Montgomery to the broader community. In 2014, I had the privilege of joining the Board of Trustees and am currently serving my ninth and final year on the Board.

Montgomery has given our family so much that Harry and I are honored to help the school in whatever way we are able. We want every child to have access to a Montgomery education. In order to accomplish this goal, it’s important to provide financial support as well as the gifts of time and talent. Tuition dollars alone do not cover all the unique offerings and opportunities that make Montgomery the special place that it is. It is our honor to do what we can to make sure that Montgomery continues to positively impact the lives of countless more children and families into the future.

Parent Annual Giving Donors

Class of 2022

58% Participation

Mr. and Mrs. William Y. Beckey Mr. and Mrs. Niall Doherty Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Ferraro Mr. and Mrs. David Lange Mr. and Mrs. David Miller Mr. and Mrs. Christian Nolte Mr. and Mrs. Alan Pape Dr. and Mrs. Sunil Rege Mr. and Mrs. Gregory J. Rogers Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Syernick III Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Ziegler

Class of 2023

60% Participation

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Bala Mr. and Mrs. Damien Blair Mr. and Mrs. Justin Bond Mr. and Mrs. Alexander F. Cabot Mr. and Mrs. James Dale Dr. and Mrs. Christopher W. Edwards

Mr. and Mrs. Hector Escobar Mr. and Mrs. William Fenner Mr. and Mrs. Mark Friz Mr. Paul Gilbert and Ms. Susan Braithwaite-Gilbert Mr. J. William Hornsey and Dr. Laura L. Szymanski Hornsey Mr. DJ Benarieb and Ms. Nebila Ighemat Mr. and Mrs. Sean Keegan Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lamb Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Lundmark Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Moore Mr. and Mrs. Michael Rose Mr. James Ruggieri and Ms. Nancy Hornback Mr. and Mrs. Chad M. Shandler Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Williams Mr. and Ms. Daniel Willis

Class of 2024

62% Participation Anonymous

Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Bergeman Mr. and Mrs. K. Eric Bullivant Mr. and Mrs. James Dale Mr. and Mrs. Seth Eilberg Mr. Kenneth Gilyard and Dr. Chanelle Bishop-Gilyard Mr. Gary Gounaris and Dr. Kathleen Gounaris Mr. and Mrs. Marlon Long Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Proctor Dr. and Mrs. Sunil Rege Mr. and Mrs. Adam Schraegle Ms. Audrey Stackhouse and Mr. Jonathan Summers Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Ziegler

Class of 2025

29% Participation Anonymous

Mr. and Mrs. Johan Andersen Dr. Blaine Connor and Dr. April Ladavac Mr. and Mrs. Brian Hersh Mr. and Mrs. David Lange Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Lundmark Mr. and Mrs. Christian Nolte Mr. and Mrs. Joshua B. Stewart ’92

Class of 2026

66% Participation

Anonymous (3)

Mr. and Mrs. James Clay Mr. Michael Conroy and Dr. Taryn Conroy Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Diaz Mr. and Mrs. Rory Glenn Mr. and Mrs. Ed Graf Mr. and Mrs. Jason Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Sean Keegan Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Kunsch Mr. and Mrs. Marlon Long Mr. Mark Maxwell and Ms. Lauren Sperber Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Moore Mr. and Mrs. David Nyman Mr. and Mrs. Joshua B. Stewart ’92 Mr. Maclain Todd and Ms. Laurel Sato Mr. and Mrs. Leon Woolford Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Ziegler

Class of 2027

65% Participation

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Bala

Mr. and Mrs. Chad Byers Mr. and Mrs. Alexander F. Cabot Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Ettorre Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Feierman Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Ferris Mr. Kenneth Gilyard and Dr. Chanelle Bishop-Gilyard Mr. and Mrs. Ed Graf Mr. and Mrs. James Halpin Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Hankin Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Heathcote Ms. Jessie Kasiguran Mr. Kai Kasiguran Ms. Kim Knauer

Mr. and Mrs. Marty Matika Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Mazza Mr. and Mrs. Andrew C. Rook Dr. Vipul Saini and Dr. Sweta Shah-Saini Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Sillup Mr. and Mrs. Justin Szabo Mr. and Mrs. Leon Woolford

Class of 2028

59% Participation Anonymous

Mr. and Mrs. James Dale Mr. and Mrs. Rory Glenn Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Goas Mr. and Mrs. Jason Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Dana Larose Dr. Jerry Lee and Dr. Amy Chang Ms. Carolyn Lloyd and Dr. Rebecca Wolf Mr. and Mrs. Zack Luminella Mr. and Mrs. Steve Miceli Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Molinelli Mr. and Mrs. Gary Ott, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. William Roeger Mr. and Mrs. Troy D. Sisum Mr. and Mrs. Justin Szabo Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Tudor

Class of 2029 60% Participation

Mr. and Mrs. Chad Byers Mr. and Mrs. Frank D’Angelo Mr. and Mrs. Mohammad Haghkar Ms. Jessie Kasiguran Mr. Kai Kasiguran Mr. and Mrs. Oleg Levin Mr. Ryan Maley and Ms. Iris Cavanaugh Mr. Matthew Manning and Ms. Nicole Boscia Mr. Mark Maxwell and Ms. Lauren Sperber

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Molinelli Mr. and Mrs. Alan Pape Mr. William Pyne and Ms. Brianna Cronan Mr. and Ms. Brian Serbin Mr. and Mrs. Peter Sikora Mr. and Mrs. Troy D. Sisum Mr. Maclain Todd and Ms. Laurel Sato

Class of 2030 50% Participation Anonymous

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Beechan Mr. and Mrs. James Clay Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Ettorre Mr. Kenneth Gilyard and Dr. Chanelle Bishop-Gilyard Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Heathcote Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas W. Miller Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Murray Mr. and Mrs. Owen Occhetti Mr. and Mrs. Gary Ott, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew C. Rook Dr. Vipul Saini and Dr. Sweta Shah-Saini

Class of 2031 29% Participation

Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Hankin Mr. Michael Heasley and Ms. Jessica Pullano Mr. Ryan Maley and Ms. Iris Cavanaugh Mr. Matthew Manning and Ms. Nicole Boscia Mr. and Mrs. Brian Serbin

Annual giving includes monetary gifts received through the Annual Fund, Annual Benefit, Golf Classic, and Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program.

Reflection from Victoria Tracy Faculty & Staff, PreK Teacher

foundation, all while making learning enriching and fun. A love of learning is instilled in our students right from the start and continues throughout their years here. When students leave Montgomery, they are prepared to take on anything their future holds.

Ihave worked in several schools throughout my 26-year career as an educator and I am the mother of three children. This is my fifth year of teaching at Montgomery School, and my experience here is like nothing else I’ve ever encountered. I can honestly say that I love my job and am happy to be here each day. I have never taught anywhere where I feel so appreciated by my superiors, colleagues, parents and of course, my sweet PreK students! I felt a connection with the Montgomery community since the day I set foot on campus, and I feel fortunate to be a part of such a special place.

Montgomery’s philosophy is a huge part of why I am so happy and fulfilled in my position as a PreK teacher. The experiences we can provide to our students allow them to begin their early childhood years building a strong educational

I believe that my PreK students and their parents are a valuable part of Montgomery’s future. Starting them out with a positive experience is extremely important to me. My hope is that each year the new children and their families fall in love with the school in the same way I have. I have enjoyed watching students who began their time here with me flourish as the years go by. It is a beautiful thing – something I look forward to year after year!

Giving to the annual fund has been important to me since the time I arrived. As an educator here, I believe contributing is essential to being a part of this community and allowing for the school to continue to be a success. Both personally and professionally, I wish to see Montgomery continue to grow and thrive. The school provides an incredible and lasting educational experience from PreK through eighth grade, and I am confident all members of our community are vital in making that happen. Every little bit makes a difference. The Montgomery experience is truly amazing. This is what makes me feel really good, as well as proud, to contribute what I can each year.

Other Annual Giving Donors

Alumni Donors

Miss Sydnie C. Bayles ’18

Miss Autumn Blair ’21

Miss Courtney A. Castagna ’12

Miss Hannah M. W. Ciarrochi ’18 Mr. Timothy R. Clement ’94

Ms. Katherine G. Cornish ’04 Miss Alexandra K. Edwards ’19 Mr. Kyle R. Evans ’02 Miss Madeline Ferraro ’20

Mr. & Mrs. G. Grant Geiger ’02 Miss Cara L. Guernsey ’14

Ms. Ann Bevan Hollos ’88

Mr. J. William Hornsey ’83 and Dr. Laura L. Szymanski Hornsey

Ms. Chase T. Markee ’05

Miss Keeleigh C. McGowan ’08 Mr. Jonathan C. Odike ’21 Miss Olivia N. Odike ’19

Miss Kelly J. O’Donnell ’16 Dr. David W. Oxtoby ’64 Dr. Margaret J. Oxtoby ’68 Mrs. Susannah W. Perkinson ’61 Mr. Edward E. Pollard ’59

Mr. Ryan J. Poorman ’15 Mr. Eric Porter and Mrs. Audrey Porter ’88

Mr. Richard Rewalt Rakestraw ’64

Mr. Jonathan B. Rorer ’91 Mr. and Mrs. Langhorne B. Smith ’50 Mr. and Mrs. Joshua B. Stewart ’92

Miss Alyson Turley ’18 Mr. Andrew Lerman and Ms. Julia M. van Roden ’74

Past Parents

Mr. Steven E. Bayles Ms. Pamela R. Bennett Mr. and Mrs. William J. Brassington

Mr. Stanley Brown and Mrs. Esther Ndegwa-Brown Mr. and Mrs. Frank Chirillo Mr. John K. Clement Mr. and Mrs. Peter Classon Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Conlin Mr. Mark G. Cornish Dr. and Mrs. Vipul Devas Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. DiFrancesco, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. D. Barrie Duffield Dr. and Mrs. Christopher W. Edwards

Mr. and Mrs. James R. Fendrick Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Geary Mr. and Mrs. Doug Gessl Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Goldsmith Mr. and Mrs. Christopher A. Gorycki

Mr. and Mrs. Perry C. Gresh Mrs. W. Perry Gresh Dr. and Mrs. Louis H. Guernsey, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John W. Hornsey Mrs. Theresa L. Jobson Mr. and Mrs. Philip C. Keidel III Mr. and Mrs. William J. Kley Mr. and Mrs. Paul M. Krieger Mr. and Mrs. James M. Markee Mr. and Mrs. C. Dean McGowan

Ms. Sandra M. McKinney Price

Mr. and Mrs. R. Kirk Morgan The Reverend Elsa H. Mintz Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Neafcy, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin R. Neilson

Ms. Michele F. Oakes Mr. Jose M. Orozco and Mr. Jeff M. Denton Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Paulus Mr. Edward E. Pollard ’59 Mr. and Mrs. Eric Porter Mr. and Mrs. Naresh Ramdas Mr. and Mrs. Gerald B. Rorer Ms. Morreen Rukin Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Sammis Mr. Christopher Seeley and Ms. Staci Williams Seeley Dr. and Mrs. Jay W. Siegfried Mr. and Mrs. Langhorne B. Smith ’50 Mr. and Mrs. Michael G. Trachtman Mr. and Mrs. Brian Turley Mr. and Mrs. Christopher M. Veno

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce A. Vessey Mr. Alan C. Walter and Ms. Joan E. Bevans Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Whaley Ms. Wendy Woolley

Reflection from Cara Guernsey ’14

my creativity and outside-of-the-box thinking. From taking creek walks with Mrs. Dattilo to building leprechaun traps with Mrs. Rex, we were constantly taught to be curious and creative. These skills are constantly tested and applied in my everyday life as an engineer. Field trips also provided me with a broader perspective of the world, opening my eyes to different time periods, like at the Renaissance fair, and new cultures in Canada. This is how I learned to think of the broader impact I could have in the world and the people in it.

After graduating from Montgomery School, I attended The Baldwin School in Bryn Mawr. In high school, I further developed my interests in math, science, and art, which led me to discover engineering as a potential career path. Combining my strengths in engineering disciplines with my family’s background in medicine, I decided to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering at the Rochester Institute of Technology. I am currently finishing this degree along with my Master’s in Science, Technology, and Public Policy. My interests lie in Biopharmaceutical Research & Development, specifically Oncology Drug Discovery. I am seeking a PhD position in Experimental Cancer Therapeutics postgraduation from RIT.

My time at Montgomery set the foundation for my academic and professional skills utilized throughout high school and college. When I arrived in high school, I was more than prepared to tackle the increasingly difficult subjects and assignments, not only because of Montgomery’s academic preparation but also the resilience and determination I learned at Montgomery. No challenge was too tough for me to handle, and I was always capable of accomplishing any goal I put my mind to. Montgomery encouraged

Ultimately, my successes until now would not have been possible without the support network I gained at Montgomery and have carried with me throughout the years. My closest friends from Montgomery’s Lower School are still my best friends. I will never forget the many memories we have shared over the years; from playing makebelieve games together in Afternoons with Mrs. Walton to celebrating our high school graduations together at a joint party, even though we all graduated from different schools. These friends are my rocks in life, constant and reassuring. We have supported each other during all of life’s transitions, twists, and turns, celebrating each other’s wins and consoling each other during the losses. We walk together every step of the way. For them, I will always be grateful to Montgomery.

As such, I am a proud alumnus of Montgomery School, and I want to ensure that future generations are given the same opportunities for connection, learning, and growth that I was able to experience. Over the past eight years, I have tried to make the most of every opportunity to give back to Montgomery because of all of the possibilities it has given me. My teachers and friends will forever hold a piece of my heart, and I will always think of Montgomery as home.

Grandparents

Anonymous (2)

Ms. Linda C. Bryan

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bullivant Ms. Barbara Burke Dr. Catherine F. Cabot Mr. and Mrs. Paul Conroy Ms. Susan Duffy

Mr. and Mrs. Barry Feierman Dr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Flanagan Mr. and Mrs. Dan Glenn Mr. and Mrs. Christopher M. Gubanich

Mr. and Mrs. Jon Harmelin Mr. and Mrs. Myrl Hersh Mr. and Mrs. Tony Herzog Dr. Agnes Hewitt

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Hickethier Mr. and Mrs. Stan Jackson Mr. Thomas Julian Mr. and Mrs. William Kittleman Ms. Elaine Locascio

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Malter Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Manning Mrs. Jean Romanowski Mr. Karl Schraegle Ms. Regina Schraegle Mr. and Mrs. George Sillup Ms. Sandra Sisum Ms. Mary Kat Sundahl Mrs. Jean M. Wassel Mr. and Mrs. Philip Webb Ms. Patti A. Willis Ms. JoAnn Winchester Mrs. Barnia Young

Current and Former Faculty and Staff

Anonymous (2)

Ms. Kimberly Baggio Ms. Catherine Bala Ms. Rosemarie C. Batson

Ms. Maria Berger Ms. Carolyn Blair Ms. Kristin Canan Ms. Pamela Clay Mr. Andrew Cocco Mr. Kevin R. Conklin Dr. Taryn Conroy Ms. Lauren Coy Ms. Julie A. Dattilo Mr. Timothy L. Eisenhauer Ms. Victoria Filllippo Ms. Carol Forbes Ms. Wendy Friz Ms. Patricia G. Gardiner Mr. Christopher A. Gorycki Ms. Ann Bevan Hollos Mr. Joseph Hutcheson Ms. Kathleen A. Janney Ms. Marianne Kaplan Ms. Sally Keidel Ms. Denise A. Kelly Mr. Stephen King Ms. Patricia Kirkner Ms. Kim Knauer Ms. Jennifer Knauss-Hauck Mr. Jacob Kratz Mr. Jay H. Kulkarni Ms. Kelly Kunsch Ms. Susanna Macciocca Ms. Susan M. Marotta

Mr. James McConnel Mr. Thomas McManus Ms. Emily Messer Ms. Katharine M. Mulzet Mr. Mark W. Murray Ms. Marisa Narog Ms. Michele F. Oakes Ms. Samantha Occhetti Ms. Janis Oeschger

Ms. Marlene Pajot-Pavlak Ms. Stephanie Ponte Mr. Paulsson J. Rajarigam Mr. Christopher Ruck Ms. Heather Schelhorn Ms. Meaghan Q. Serbin Ms. Wendy Sheldrick Ms. Robin E. Shellhamer Ms. Katie Sillup Mr. Sydney Thayer Ms. Victoria Tracy Ms. Lynn G. Vessey Ms. Wendy Walton Mr. William Weinstein Ms. In Young Yu

Friends

Mr. Michael B. Pullano Mr. Mike Shive Mr. and Mrs. Christopher R.

Tompkins

Foundations and Corporate Giving

Benevity Fund

Bentley Systems

Catherwood Foundation

Chester County Beekeepers Association

GlaxoSmithKline Foundation

Hankin Foundation

Kathy Gagnon Real Estate Group

Merck Partnership for Giving

The Mutual Fire Foundation, Inc. Quaker City Foundation

The Vanguard Group, Inc.

Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC)

Participation in the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program, administered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, provides significant tax credits to eligible individuals and businesses who redirect a portion of their Pennsylvania tax dollars to Montgomery School.

Thank you to the following individuals and organizations for their contributions in support of scholarships to make a Montgomery School education accessible to highly-qualified and talented students.

For more information on how you or your business can benefit by participating in this program, please contact Montgomery School’s Development Office at 610.827.7222 or development@montgomeryschool.org.

Henkels Foundation

J.P. Mascaro & Sons

Bridge Educational Foundation

Symmetrical Investment Group c/o Mr. and Mrs. Chad Byers

Central Pennsylvania Scholarship Foundation

Mr. Paul Gilbert

Mr. Naresh Ramdas & Ms. Saroj Ramdas

KeyBank

National Bank of Malvern

Giving & Growth

Every student and faculty and staff member benefits from the incredible generosity of our donors. Your gifts have made an impact in the classroom, across our campus, in our science and technology labs, in the art and music studios, and on the playing fields. A stroll across campus presents endless opportunities to see your gifts in action. These are just a few ways that your gifts have enhanced the lives of our students!

New Smartboard Technology

Over the summer our classrooms received a huge upgrade with new smartboard installations. A focal point for classroom learning and collaboration, the new smartboard technology is transforming the ways that our teachers can share information and that our students can gain knowledge and work with others across the globe!

New Scoreboard for the Gym

One of the most central, visible, and well-used spaces on campus is our gym! It’s home for our athletic teams and a gathering place for families and students within the Montgomery community and beyond. At the beginning of the school year we were fortunate enough to have a new scoreboard installed that will show that we are here to win!

Completion and Naming of the Outdoor Classroom

Our educators believe children should be outside often and with purpose. The natural world is our toolbox and boots are our required classroom attire. Many of our science programs focus on environmental sustainability and use Pickering Creek as a lab. Recent gifts have allowed us to install a permanent outdoor classroom at Pickering Creek. Named Tir na Nog, this classroom continually proves to be a favorite learning spot for all of our students and connects our curriculum to the beauty of nature surrounding us.

iPads for the Arts and Music Programs

Our technology department and computer lab received a necessary update with the addition of new Chromebooks and new iPads. These new laptops replaced outdated equipment and allowed us to remove fixed workstations to create a more fluid and effective maker space in the tech lab. The new iPads replaced current outdated models and additional new iPads are being used in expanding the Lower School and Middle School music curriculum to include music composition and video creation and editing.

Beekeeping Program

Montgomery School recently launched a beekeeping program designed to encourage our students to become involved in beekeeping and to educate and promulgate information to our students and their families about beekeeping and the valuable role of honeybees and other pollinators in nature and in agriculture. During the summer of 2021 two beehives were installed in the meadow of our campus. Since then our science department has worked closely to develop a rich curriculum focused on the role of bees in our ecosystem, the bee life cycle, body structure, environmental dangers, and more and to actively engage students through a beekeeping club. The Middle School will be offering an Environmental Club elective that will center around bees, beekeeping, and the pollination process around bees. A school-wide rollout of bees and beekeeping topics will be built into the K-8 science curriculum.

34th Annual Benefit & Auction

April 23, 2022 at Philander Chase

Top Gun Presenting Sponsor ($10,000) Kinetic Physical Therapy

Cocktail Reception Sponsor ($7,500)

The Gilbert Family, P’17 ’20 ’23

Planes, Trains & Automobiles Valet Parking Sponsor ($3,000)

Carefree Coach Rentals c/o The Miceli Family, P’28

Tron Online Auction Sponsors ($1,500) Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc. i720media Lang’s Tree Care & Pest Control

Knox Estate

Goonies Family Sponsors ($500)

Live Free! Money Coach c/o Nancy Hornback

The Beckey Family, P’22, P’19 The Diaz Family, P’26

EM Interiors c/o The Miller Family, P’22 The Heasley Family., P’31

The Lange Family, P’22, P’25

The Stewart Family, P’25, P’26 Will Hornsey and Laura Szymanski, P’23

The Nyman Family, P’23, P’26

Symmetrical Investment Group c/o The Byers Family, P’27, P’29 Staci Williams Seeley and Chris Seeley, P’18

The Syernick Family, P’22 The Woolford Family, P’26 ’27

Paddle Raise

2021 Gresh Memorial Golf Classic

October 18, 2021 at Applecross Country

Presenting Sponsor ($10,000)

Madeira Oil c/o Mr. Perry Gresh

19th Hole Sponsor ($5,000)

The Gilbert Family, P’17 ’20 ’23

Golf Ball Sponsor ($2,000)

EIR Healthcare c/o Mr. G. Gunter Geiger ’02

Driving Range Sponsor ($600)

Club

Symmetrical Investment Group c/o Mr. Chad Byers

Hole Sponsors ($350)

Gettysburg Campground c/o Mr. Gary Ott, Jr. WC3 c/o Mr. Leon Woolford

Mr. and Mrs. Evan Brantner Mr. and Mrs. K. Eric Bullivant Mr. and Mrs. Alexander F. Cabot Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Conlin Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Diaz Mr. and Mrs. Niall Doherty Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Ferraro Mr. and Mrs. Doug Gessl Mr. Paul Gilbert and Ms. Susan Braithwaite-Gilbert Mr. and Mrs. James Halpin Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Hankin c/o The Hankin Foundation Mr. Michael Heasley and Ms. Jessica Pullano Mr. J. William Hornsey and Dr. Laura L. Szymanski Hornsey Mr. Stephen King and Ms. Mindy Aldridge Dr. Jerry Lee and Dr. Amy Chang Mr. and Mrs. Marlon Long Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Lundmark Mr. Matthew Manning and Ms. Nicole Boscia Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McManus Montgomery School Community Association

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Ott, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Alan Pape Mr. William Pyne and Ms. Brianna Cronan Ms. Morreen Rukin Mr. and Ms. Brian Serbin Mr. and Mrs. Chad M. Shandler Mr. and Mrs. Troy D. Sisum Ms. Audrey Stackhouse Mr. and Mrs. Joshua B. Stewart ’92 Mr. and Mrs. Justin Szabo Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Williams Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Ziegler

Class of 2022

Lauren Ayers

The Agnes Irwin School

Addison Beckey

The Hill School

Lani Doherty

Bishop Shanahan High School

Ahilya Dugar

Downingtown STEM Academy

Casey Everson

Lower Merion High School

Benjamin (Ben) Ferraro

Pope John Paul II High School

Alexandro Juarez

Great Valley High School

Irene Klapper

Phoenixville Area High School

Shreyas Korithiwada

The Hill School

Simon Lange

Phoenixville Area High School

Arthur Miller

The Hill School

Emerson Nolte

The Hill School

Ellery Pape

The Shipley School

Lara Portner

The Shipley School

Ayaan Rege

The Hill School

Ashley Rogers

Bishop Shanahan High School

Anna Syernick

Bishop Shanahan High School

Kiran Wisneski

Lake Highland (Florida)

Grady Ziegler

The Hill School

Board of Trustees

2021-2022

Chair

Ms. Staci Williams Seeley P’18 Vice Chair

Ms. Morreen Rukin P’18

Secretary

Ms. Christine Whaley P’21

Treasurer

Mr. Doug Gessl P’15 ’17

Head of School

Mr. Tom McManus

Mr. Alexander Cabot P’23 ’27 Ms. Patricia Dahm P’15 Mr. Niall Doherty P’16 ’22 Mr. Anthony Ferraro P’20 ’22 Ms. Lauren Geary P’19 ’20

Mr. G. Grant Geiger ’02 Mr. Paul Gilbert P’17 ’20 ’23

Mr. Ed Graf P’26 ’27

Mr. Steven Lisk Ms. Michele Long P’24 ’26

Ms. Audrey Porter ’88 P’20 Ms. Saroj Ramdas P’19 Mr. Joshua Stewart ’92 P’25 ’26

MSCA Officers 2021-2022

President

Ms. Julie Diaz P’18 ’27

Vice President

Mr. Walter Blanks P’28

Secretary

Ms. Annemarie Lange P’20 ’22 ’25

Treasurer

Ms. Brianne Johnson P’26 ’28

Communications

Ms. Carolyn Lloyd P’28 Ms. Lindsay Moreira P’26 ’29

Homeroom and Class Parents 2021-2022

Pre-Kindergarten

Ms. Nikki Schilling

Kindergarten

Ms. Nicole Short Ms. Robin Winchester and Mr. Roger Lauer

1st Grade Kristin and Chad Byers Ms. Nicole Boscia

2nd Grade

Ms. Kara Goas Ms. Diana Sisum

3rd Grade Ms. Jane Ferris Ms. Danielle Szabo

4th Grade Bekah and Ben Capps Ms. Jen Diaz

5th Grade Ms. Christine O’Boyle Ms. Tracey Walker

6th Grade Ms. Amy Bullivant

7th Grade Ms. Dawn Shandler

8th Grade Ms. Janine Portner Ms. Kelly Syernick

Thank You

We would like to express deep gratitude to the many parents, grandparents, and friends who give of their time and of their talents throughout the school year. From volunteering to beautify our campus, to creating lifelong memories for our students through Fall Fun Day or Trick or Trunk, or to

recognizing and celebrating the tireless work of our teachers through Teacher Appreciation Week, our army of volunteers make the Montgomery experience magical. Thank you for giving of yourselves for our students, our faculty and staff, our community, and our school.

You embody the spirit of Montgomery School and we are deeply grateful.

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