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2014-2015 Annual Report Issue Alumni Profiles

Edward Luckmann ‘06 Rosa Gonzalez-Guarda ‘98 Lee Sterling ‘81

Perspectives

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Inspired to Serve: Palmer Trinity VisionAeries

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PRESIDENT OF PARENTS ASSOCIATION

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

PRESIDENT OF BOOSTERS

MANAGING EDITOR

BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2015–2016

Amy de la Cruz-Muñoz

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Michael Haggard ‘88

Suzanne Gottlieb Calleja

Daniel Mutter

EDITORIAL ADVISORS

Paisley Papineau, Everett Clay Associates, Lois Chumbley SPECIAL THANKS

Kathy Vale

The Aerie is published twice a year by Palmer Trinity School for alumni, parents, grandparents, students and friends. The e-newsletter informs the community of campus events and student and faculty accomplishments. Send story ideas or comments to mpena@palmertrinity.org or dmutter@palmertrinity.org.

Palmer Trinity School offers a full-service website – www.palmertrinity.org – where you can look up friends in a searchable directory, find out about the latest news and events, and connect with our Alumni office. We also post back issues of our PTS e-newsletter and Aerie magazines online.

Special thanks to RMC (www.rmcollaborative.com), a strategic design and brand innovation company, who continues to take the image of Palmer Trinity School to the next level.

Finally, we would like to thank Original Impressions, especially our Account Representative Lori Casner, for their continued dedication to Palmer Trinity School.

PHOTO CONTRIBUTORS

Anais Ganouna Photography DESIGN

Robertson Martin Collaborative ADMINISTRATION

Head of School Patrick Roberts Head of Upper School Ashley Chapman Head of Middle School Peter Tolmach Chaplain Mary Ellen Cassini Associate Head for External Relations Danny Reynolds Associate Head for Academic Affairs Manjula Salomon Associate Head for Communications and Strategic Partnerships Suzanne Gottlieb Calleja Associate Head for Real Estate Paul Zamek Chief Financial Officer Jose Chao Academic Dean Adrianna Truby Director of Athletics Ernest Robertson Director of Student Activities Susana Cetta Director of Parent Relations Denise Gallardo Director of Technology Gus Sabogal Diversity Coordinator Koreé Hood Registrar Vivian Cerione Executive Assistant to Head of School Susie Loiacono DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

Alumni Profiles

Edward Luckmann ‘06 Rosa Gonzalez ‘98 Lee Sterling ‘81

Director of Development Juan Gomez Director of Annual Giving Rachele Huelsman Director of Alumni Relations Lauren Dowlen Development Assistant Terri Agress Development Assistant Marilyn Klenk

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Michael Baiamonte Chairman Bronwen Rutter Vice-Chair Ricardo Albarran Secretary Charles Klenk Treasurer Jeffrey S. Bass Susan Benenati (Executive Committee) Rev. Frank J. Corbishley (Bishop’s Designate) Rt. Rev. Leo Frade John D. Fumagalli Lynne Keller Tina Lane Hugo Mantilla Camilo Montaña Sonia O’Donnell Tina Portuondo Alejandro Rodriguez Isabel Rodriguez Beth (Brockway) Serrate ‘85 Harvey B. Sperling Jack Brumbaugh (Trustee Emeritus) William Morrison (Trustee Emeritus)

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M E S S AG E F RO M T H E E D I T O R

It is interesting to read an ancient text and marvel at its immediacy, its modernity.

This happened to me recently when I was researching texts about parenting and came across William Martin’s reinterpretation of the Tao Te Ching. The original was written by Lao Tzu more than 2,500 years ago, and Martin uses the early writing as a guide for parenting today. In the second verse, “Take Care with Labels,” he shares these thoughts: “Call difficult things, ‘difficult,’ and easy things, ‘easy,’ without avoiding one and seeking the other and your children will learn self-confidence.”

This passage helped clarify something I know to be true and know to be difficult: it is okay to be uncomfortable. It is okay for our children to be uncomfortable and sad and lonely and wistful. It is okay to experience a full range of human emotions, without seeking some and avoiding others.

Karen Vincent, a licensed therapist, states that our desire for our children to always be comfortable is natural and it’s also not doing them any favors. If it’s self-confident children we’re aiming to raise, we need to take a step back from the comfort path.

This summer, my husband and I learned this firsthand. In July, our family went to Spain and traveled together before leaving our 12-year-old son to stay with my husband’s aunt, uncle, and cousins in Madrid for a month. My husband and I continued our trip together for another ten days, while our son spent time at the beach with his Spanish family. Within two days, we received calls from our son telling us he was homesick, that he was lonely, and although he spoke fluent Spanish, he was frustrated when trying to communicate easily with his younger cousins.

“Please pick me up now,” he asked. Although these conversations broke our hearts, we reminded ourselves what we were like at that age. Both of us went somewhere at the age of 12, either to camp or to stay with a family member for a few weeks, and both of us remember having the exact same feelings as our son. Did our parents come save us from our discomfort? Mine actually did, one summer, and I still regret the feeling of failure I had for quitting the music camp.

What would we be “rescuing” our son from, we asked ourselves? A chance to sort out his own problems? An attempt to build tenacity? Wouldn’t this set a troubling precedent for new adventures and experiences?

It’s so easy to dismiss “helicopter parents” or “overindulgent parents” as being the root of all that is lazy in our society. But, when we see our children are uncomfortable or fearful, shouldn’t we try to remedy the problem? Like so much in parenting, knowing when to step in and when to back away is tricky.

When we talk about our children’s discomfort, sometimes it seems that it’s connected to our own. It’s not easy for us to be uncomfortable, either, whether it’s at work, or with someone with whom it’s challenging to communicate, or within our own bodies and expectations for ourselves. Mr. Roberts spoke about failure in our Opening Chapel, and again in his article in this issue. Fear of failure is a constant negotiation. By “solving” our children’s discomfort, perhaps it seems that we’re alleviating our own.

So, our son stayed. He looks back on his relatives fondly and actually had fun on his trip. He also, we hope, learned that he is capable of navigating unfamiliar waters on his own, and we trust his ability to do so.

To all of the new and returning Palmer Trinity families this year, thank you for trusting our school to teach your children to face new experiences with confidence.

SUZ ANNE GOT TLIEB CALLE JA A S S OCIAT E HE A D FOR COMMUNICATIONS A ND ST R AT EGIC PA RT NERSHIP S

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Contents | A E RIE , FA L L 2015 BIRD ’S E Y E VIE W 06

An Extremely Constructive Summer

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New On Campus

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Track and Field // Behind the Falcon

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Building A United Front // Falcon Football

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For the Love of Music

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Meet Juan Gomez

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The Power of Possibility

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Introducing Our New Board Members

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#lovemylibrary

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What Makes Your Heart Sing?

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Cultivating Curiosity

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Learning By Working Together

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PTS Vestry

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The Importance of Language in a Digital World

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The Million Orchid Project

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Inspired to Serve: Palmer Trinity VisionAeries

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International Festival

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Class of 2015: Reflections

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Book Fair

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Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast

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2014-2015 Annual Report

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Class Notes

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Alumni Schedule of Events

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Alumni College and Career Day

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Alumni Reunion Weekend

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Legacy Family Breakfast

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Reunion Pictures

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Rosa Gonzalez-Guarda ‘98

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Edward Luckmann ‘06

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Lee Sterling ‘81

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Message from the Editor

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Message from the Head of School

M E S S AG E F RO M T H E H E A D O F S C H O O L

The Power of Failure Summer has come and gone, but certainly not without incredibly exciting and, if I may be so bold, “historic” activity on our beautiful Palmer Trinity campus. Over the course of the last few months, we have worked diligently to create new learning spaces, build a new STEM Lab, renovate the Matheson Library, establish new Faculty work areas, upgrade our bathrooms, and resurface the Gymnasium.

Digging on the South Campus has also officially begun, and 15 new Faculty and Staff members have joined the Falcon Family.

Most importantly, we have welcomed 740 mission-appropriate students, the highest number ever enrolled at Palmer Trinity. For 170 of those Falcons (also a recordsetting number of newly enrolled students), everything is literally “new”, as they make their way onto campus for the first time.

With the advent of the 2015-16 school year, optimism and hopes are expectantly most high. We begin “fresh”, rested and ready to launch forward. In our Opening Chapel, I shared with our students our recently created Statement of Commitment, in which we ask all community members to partner with our School, and we encourage our students to strive for academic excellence, continued personal growth, and to work together to build spirit and pride, while always remembering the importance of good “ambassadorship”.

In that same Chapel service, I assured our students that they would be supported, cared for, and, ultimately, challenged this year. And while I certainly wish each student the joy of victory and great success, I also shared with them my hope for each student, most ironically, to fail. Let me elaborate.

What I am really asking from our students is not to be afraid to fail, for it is through such trial and error that we truly learn. Failure is a powerful teacher, assuming that we are open and willing to grasp its full effects. Moments “in the crucible”, if you will. Such moments are real blessings; gifts presented to us in a form not necessarily of our choosing, but, true gifts nonetheless. For, as we all know, it’s how we respond to defeat that truly defines us; that is, how we rise after falling — how we “get up and go”, taking the first step forward and ultimately seizing the opportunity that lies before us. As the Ancient Chinese Proverb so simply states, “Fall down seven times. Stand up eight.”

We will all face challenges in our lives, and we all have the unique power to choose our attitude each day. How we move forward is up to us. This is where the Power of Failure exists.

In my own life, I would certainly attribute any of my so-called “success” to previous failures. Without listing all of my failures (and, I can assure you, the list is very long!), I must admit that once I moved past the sting of defeat and accepted the simple fact that I could not control the outcome, but rather, only my own attitude and effort, then the criticism and the “agony of defeat” weren’t so bad. And while it may be a tough reality to accept that in every competition there will be a result in which a winner and a loser are declared, such is life. As a result, I am hopeful that our students will push themselves to the limit and test themselves while attempting greatness, all the while recognizing that such risk taking may, or, most likely, will lead to a short term failure.

It is in this quest, however, where the Power of Failure can also be found, for, as legendary Basketball Coach John Wooden so clearly states: “Failure is not the crime. Low aim is...”

Look up any great historical figure, and I am certain you will find even better lessons regarding the Power of Failure. In his own life, the great President Abraham Lincoln suffered a slew of defeats, including a failure at business, multiple losses in elections for both Congress and State Legislature, and he was soundly defeated for the Vice-Presidency in 1856. Professionally, however, Lincoln’s aspirations seemed only to grow. Consider that in 1860 this gentleman was finally elected to the Presidency, and, well, the rest is history, as you already know.

Samuel Beckett’s wise advice seems to reflect the example of Lincoln’s life as he addresses each of us: “Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again.

Fail better.”

For, as noted Author J. M. Barrie adds: “We are all failures — at least the best of us.”

As always, thank you for your support of Palmer Trinity School.

We are engaged in most noble work, and I truly look forward to sharing in what lies ahead in these exciting months. Our sights are high, and we will continue to strive for greatness. And while we will certainly find those moments “in the crucible”, we will savor those times, for they are the precious moments in which we as a School become stronger, better and even more prepared to take the next leap forward.

PATRICK ROBERTS HE AD OF SCHOOL

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AN EXTREMELY CONSTRUCTIVE SUMMER

BY PAUL ZAMEK , ASSOCIATE HE AD FOR RE AL ESTATE

IT IS NO EXAGGERATION WHEN I SAY THAT WE ACCOMPLISHED EIGHT MONTHS OF WORK IN EIGHT WEEKS THIS SUMMER! AS WE LOOK TO THE FUTURE OF OUR SCHOOL ON THE SOUTH CAMPUS WITH EXCITEMENT, WE MUST CONTINUE TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS ON THE NORTH CAMPUS TO MEET THE EXPECTATIONS OF OUR PALMER TRINITY SCHOOL COMMUNITY.

Built in 1972, the Middle School Building is the original Palmer School.

Over the coming years, the Middle School Building will see major renovations. This summer we began with the restrooms on the first and second floors. Extensive plumbing work needed to be performed to modernize the facilities. The end result is functional, environmentally aware, and aesthetically contemporary. These facilities will be the model for future restroom renovations throughout campus.

One of the main goals on the North Campus is to maximize every inch of facilities to provide the best experience possible for our students. Through creative reconfiguration, three new classrooms were created on campus this summer. In the Middle School Building, the former Campus Store in room 123 was renovated to create one of the new classrooms. The Tech Zone (below) was remodeled as a result of creating this classroom to create a better service experience for students.

On the first floor of the Middle School Building, the Faculty Office in room 112 was renovated to accommodate the growing needs of our faculty. Our Development Office was also reorganized and renovated to create a more welcoming experience for our parents, guests, and alumni. The new Campus Store (middle, right) was relocated to room 115A, right next door to the Development Office, better serving our students and guests with its central location on the ground floor.

The Library building underwent renovations last year on the second floor to create a new reading room for students as well as a large meeting room for special classes and events. The renovations continued this summer on the first floor with a new, enlarged reading room downstairs to accommodate more books as well as more student study areas. The central floor area of the library was reimagined to create reconfigurable study areas and to encourage collaboration between our students and our faculty. New technology has been deployed throughout the library along with energy efficient LED light fixtures. Similar to the Middle School restrooms, the library restrooms were renovated to match the new function and aesthetic.

The PTS Gymnasium floor (top) underwent a major facelift this summer.

The floor was sanded down and refinished to make the surface safer and updated with new, contemporary graphics. The striping of the courts for various sports was improved and a new falcon was added to center court, providing a more exciting athletic experience for our students.

The Math/Science Building saw one of the more exciting and adventurous projects this summer. Through the efforts of the Annual Fund, we were able to

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create a new, state of the art STEM Lab (middle, left, and bottom) in room 329. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

Art is incorporated into each one of these disciplines, thereby creating a truly comprehensive laboratory. PTS, in collaboration with Alienware and Dell, has outfitted the STEM Lab with the latest powerhouse and forward thinking Dell computers and 3D printers. The interior environment of the STEM Lab is furnished with equally creative and progressive tables, chairs and energy efficient LED lights. A robotics arena sits at the heart of the STEM Lab, encouraging reconfiguration and collaboration. We didn’t stop on the inside of the classroom though; we brought the STEM concept outside as well! Immediately outside room 329, we created an immersion environment for technology, capturing a former locker alcove and outfitting it with flat screens, LED lighting, and enhanced audio. The students themselves program the outdoor space. It can be used for computer collaboration, robotics, and programming or simply just to plug in and recharge.

Finally, after a decade of anticipation, work on the South Campus (middle, center) began in August. Over the next twelve months, civil engineering work will be performed off campus and on campus to prepare the land for building construction in the future. There are three components to the scope of work being performed. First, a right hand turning lane on Old Cutler Road at SW 184th Street will be built to accommodate traffic. Second, right hand and left hand turning lanes will be built on SW 184th Street at the entrance to the Palmer Trinity School campus, also to accommodate traffic.

The on site civil engineering work of our South Campus will complete the scope for this phase. This includes all the underground utilities necessary for our future build out: power, water, sewer, drainage, rough grading, landscaping, and roadways. Over the next year, the framework for our future campus will take shape.

I encourage you to visit our Campus Planning page on the PTS Website for regular updates on renovations and construction. It is truly a historic time for Palmer Trinity School as we build our future together.

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ANDREA FRESCO

MICHAEL IGLESIAS

TAMMY KING ‘94

Mr. Iglesias holds a degree in Exercise and Sports Science from Florida International University. He is entering his 10th year as a Physical Education teacher. Mr. Iglesias also holds a certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.

An alumna of Palmer Trinity, Coach King received her master’s in track and field for long sprints and graduated from Florida International University with a B.S. in Psychology. In 2008, she was head of track and field operations at Palmer Trinity (the best season in the history of the school).

BRITTNEY McCABE ‘99

CRISTINA MONTEPEQUE

LAURA MORIN

Mrs. McCabe, a PTS alumna and valedictorian of her class, graduated from Smith College with a B.A. in Political Science and then went on to George Washington University, obtaining an M.A. in Gender Studies and Public Policy. She has appeared on Fox News and in the Chicago Tribune and is known to be creative and innovative.

A Florida International University graduate with a B.S. in Secondary Mathematics Education, Ms. Montepeque graduated in the top 5% of her class. This is her 16th school year teaching Math. During her time as a Math instructor, Cristina has taught Algebra 1 and 2, Precalculus, Analysis of Functions, AP Statistics, SAT Math, and Discrete Math.

Mrs. Morin, a teacher for almost 15 years, obtained a B.S. in Mathematics from University of Miami and her M.A. in Mathematics Education from University of South Florida. She currently serves on the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and has hosted math competitions with a 1,000 students in attendance. She is also National Board Certified.

MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS

Mrs. Fresco received her B.S. in Early Childhood Education at University of Georgia before obtaining an M.S. in Reading Education from Barry University. She also holds a Gifted Endorsement from University of South Florida. She has been teaching for over 20 years and in 1996 was awarded teacher of the year from the school she taught at.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION

MATHEMATICS

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

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BIRD’S EYE VIEW

ERIC PERRI

ROSELYNE PIRSON

JOSEPH RIVERA

A master trainer and certified sports nutritionist with over 10 years of experience, Mr. Perri graduated from Jackson State University with a B.S. in Criminal Justice. He was previously a head wrestling coach and played professional football for the New Orleans Saints. His wife Stephanie and his two sons Vincent and Gianni were excited to move back to Miami for this opportunity.

Ms. Pirson, who speaks French, English, Spanish, and Italian, graduated from Université Catholique de Louvain with a B.S. in Political and Social Sciences, University of Miami with a B.S. in Communication and Modern Languages and obtained her Ph.D. in Romance Languages and Visual Arts from the University of Miami. She can also read Latin.

A Florida International University Honors College graduate with both a B.S. and M.S. in Computer Science, Mr. Rivera was awarded Outstanding Tutor while at FIU. During his time at FIU, he worked with two different research groups as a programmer and research assistant.

ELVIRA VERA

DANESH SINGH

EMILY WILKEN

Ms. Vera is a University of Central Florida graduate with a B.A. in English. She also received an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University where she also served as a writing tutor. Ms. Vera is the 2014 winner of the Emily Morrison Prize for Fiction.

Mr. Singh is a graduate of the University of Houston with a B.A. in Philosophy. He also holds both an M.A. in Philosophy and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from Binghamton University.

Last year, Danesh served as a Coach for the Binghamton University Debate Team.

A Southern Illinois University Edwardsville graduate with a B.A. in Spanish and Math, Ms. Wilken was awarded Outstanding Student Teacher while in college. She taught abroad in Mexico and enjoys running, biking, and kayaking.

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COORDINATOR

ENGLISH

FRENCH

RELIGION, ETHICS, AND PHILOSOPHY

COMPUTER SCIENCE

MATHEMATICS

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BEHIND THE FALCON

ART BEGUIRISTAIN THE CAMPUS TRULY IS A WORK OF “ART”

The Palmer Trinity Track and Field Team is proof that even without the perfect tools, greatness can still be achieved. The team really came together this past spring season to rise through the ranks at districts, performing the best in school history, all without having their own home track to practice on.

Head Coach Tammy King, Palmer Trinity alumna and recent 27th place world winner in the 400m dash and 800m race, says Falcon Fans have a lot to look forward to for the 2016 spring season as the team continues to stay committed. “I was so proud as a coach this past season to have the consistency of both the male and female teams to constantly show up and be attentive at practice.”

THANKS TO PALMER TRINIT Y’S NEWEST FACILITIES MANAGER.

Art Beguiristain grew up in Miami and joined the Miami Police Department in 1982. After 21 years on the force, he retired to begin a career in construction and private security, joining the Palmer Trinity family in 2014.

Art’s sense of respect, assertiveness and, not to mention caring, qualities that he learned while being a police officer, make him a perfect leader of the Palmer Trinity Facilities Team.

In addition to facilities maintenance, Art is in charge of organizing the maintenance staff for all campus events including convocations, chapels, award ceremonies, Book Fair, International Festival, and Graduation. He takes pride in keeping up with the amount of action the campus sees throughout the day. “You can only plan to a certain point. With each new day you never know what to expect.”

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cares about To Art, the students are just as each other, important as his hardworking and you maintenance staff. “Everybody can tell that cares about each other, and you everyone is can tell that everyone is here to here to help help each other out. One day I each other was setting up chairs, and a couple out...” of students walking by stopped and helped me with the set up. It was just amazing.”

As the school raises the money to have the track completed, the team plans to keep up the synergy of coordinating the meets and the practices with the support of the school and the wonderful Palmer Trinity parents.

“Track meets are long, and without the parents there to make sure the kids are kept fed to perform their best on the field, we can’t continue to be as successful. The parents really make a huge difference.”

Along with the students, he says the new renovations on campus will help make his job easier in maintaining the high standards of the School. “I love this school, and I love the students and faculty. It’s like a hidden paradise.”

Head Coach of the Varsity Football Team, Rudy Fernandez, also showed support by encouraging his football players to join the Track and Field Team to stay in shape, which made a major impact on the men’s program.

“If we can continue those types of relationships throughout our sports that link to each other, Palmer Trinity will be a very strong student athletic force,” Coach King said. “Although academics are very important, Ivy League schools aren’t just looking at grades. Athletic involvement makes student candidates more competitive in the college admissions process. It’s great to see Palmer Trinity’s athletic programs strive to make this happen for students.”

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Art Beguiristain (center) and members of the Palmer Trinity Facilities Team.

BIRD’S EYE VIEW

BUILDING A UNITED FRONT

BREAKTHROUGH MIAMI Breakthrough Miami, a not-for-profit program that focuses on students-teaching-students, recruits the brightest, most motivated under-resourced fifth graders to be taught by qualified peers at one of five sites in Miami.

Palmer Trinity’s new Senior Site Director Jonah Stevens says he has received such a warm welcome from the School and is excited about the wonderful resources Palmer Trinity offers to make the program successful.

Stevens, who comes from South Bronx with a 6-year teaching history, says that he has always had a passion for education. “Now, instead of being responsible for Jonah Stevens, Senior Site Director the educational welfare of a class of just 30 students, I’m responsible for 130 students. It feels fantastic to have such a powerful and positive impact on these children’s lives.”

One of my goals is to see how we can connect Breakthrough with Palmer Trinity and utilize all the amazing resources that we are so blessed to have here.

The program, which has scholars (grades 5-12), volunteers (peer teachers), and instructional coaches, provides a pre-developed curriculum in which volunteers instruct a class of up to 20 students in four core subjects (Math, Science, Social Studies, and English) while also offering academic and physical electives.

Breakthrough Miami runs yearlong with the summer section being more academically intensive (five days a week) and the school-year section focusing more on soft skills while only meeting two Saturdays a month so that scholars aren’t overwhelmed with their regular school curriculum. Some of the soft skills include team building, overcoming peer pressure, becoming community leaders, and communication.

A lot of the volunteers are Palmer Trinity students and Stevens encourages more members of the Palmer Trinity family to get involved, faculty included.

“One of my goals is to see how we can connect Breakthrough with Palmer Trinity and utilize all the amazing resources that we are so blessed to have here.” Stevens said. “I am hopeful that we can create a united front where everyone benefits from each other.”

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FALCON FOOTBALL SEASON The 2014 season was one for the books and especially sad to see end as the Palmer Trinity Varsity Football team tackled through a game-changing season. Head Coach Rudy Fernandez says he got involved in athletics because he wanted to make a difference in the lives of student-athletes. With a more than impressive season of five wins and four losses, a winning record, Fernandez is confident that the team will keep up their success going into the 2015 season.

“The biggest thing is that we’ve been building a family bond within the football team,” said Coach Fernandez. “We’ve been making our players want to play harder for each other which makes them fight harder for each other on the field.”

The team has worked extremely hard all summer conditioning and staying engaged. According to Fernandez, fans can expect an “electrifying” performance from the hard-hitting Falcons this season.

Homecoming this year is against Everglades Preparatory Academy, a 3A school. This will be a challenge for the Falcons, but the coaches think the players are ready to take on the challenge and dominate.

Fernandez added: “The coaching staff and I have a simple quote we always say to the players: ‘Perfection is not obtainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.’ We hope to see every faculty member and student at the games to support their bid for excellence this season.”

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MUSIC MUSIC PLAYS AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN MAINTAINING A BALANCE OF MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT, ONE OF PALMER TRINITY’S GUIDING PRINCIPLES. When students enter the school in 6th grade, they are required to participate in band, orchestra, guitar, or chorus. For some students, music is just a school requirement. But for two PTS sophomores, music is more than an elective; it’s the most exciting part of the school day.

Isabella Swift began playing flute at Pinewood Acres in 5th grade. As a 6th grader at PTS, she continued to play the flute and eventually picked up the piccolo as well. In 8th grade, Isabella participated in her first All-State Music Competition and after that she was “hooked”. “I just love how music creates a whole new world,” said Isabella, “like if you’re listening to an orchestra or a concert, you can be taken to another world, and it’s really awesome.”

Isabella continued on in 9th grade to receive Superiors at both the District and State levels for her solo performances. While attending All-State last year, the conductor encouraged students to audition for the Macy’s Great American Marching Band. Isabella was chosen to join the band for the upcoming 2015 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Isabella is excited to spend a week in New York City, practicing with student musicians from all over the country. “It has always been on my bucket list to see the parade, and now I’m going to be in it!”

PTS sophomore Wynne Owre first picked up the violin at the age of 5.

She studied according to the Suzuki Method, which emphasizes learning

through listening. When Wynne arrived at Palmer Trinity as a 6th grader, she faced the challenge of learning to read music for the first time. “I had to learn to read music for orchestra,” said Wynne. “It was tough because I had no idea how, so I would jot in the fingering over the notes.”

Despite the challenge, Wynne quickly excelled, working hard to hone her craft. “I wasn’t as dedicated to violin before coming to Palmer Trinity, but once I started playing with the orchestra I became more interested, and now I’ve started practicing 3 to 4 hours a day.” Wynne was selected for the 9/10 All-State Concert Orchestra and participated in the New World Symphony Side-By-Side Ensemble Concert. She also participates with Isabella in the Greater Miami Youth Symphony Orchestra. This past summer, Wynne was accepted by the Indiana Jacobs School of Music Summer String Academy.

Now, more than ever, Wynne sees herself pursuing a career in music. “One of the things I love about music is that it lets you really live in the moment.

I love the energy of everyone playing around you and everyone really loves what they do.”

LEGAC Y GI V ING The best way to ensure the gift of education for generations of students is through a legacy gift. This type of gift keeps on giving, providing funds to prolong our mission to inspire students to lead lives of honor, integrity and social responsibility.

How does a gift keep on giving? By making a legacy gift to our school’s Endowment fund, the interest earned on your gift may be reinvested in the school. Anyone can make a legacy gift.

No matter the amount, each gift builds our Endowment and provides a lasting source of funding for our students and faculty.

We often refer to charitable gifts made through a will or trust as “planned gifts,” as opposed to outright gifts for building and renovation or Annual Fund gifts for ongoing operations. Through a planned gift, you are leaving a legacy for the life of your School beyond your own time.

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“The greatest gift we can give Palmer Trinity School and our students is the gift of education.”

— JACK BRUMBAUGH, Trustee Emeritus

Contact Lauren Dowlen at ldowlen@palmertrinity.org or (305) 969-4282 for more information about leaving a legacy for Palmer Trinity students.

BIRD’S EYE VIEW

—INTRODUCING—

JUAN GOMEZ Why did you decide to come to Palmer Trinity School? What do you like about PTS?

JUAN GOMEZ JOINED PALMER TRINITY SCHOOL AS THE NEW DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT ON JULY 1, 2015. THE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL FUNDRAISING EFFORTS FOR THE SCHOOL AS WELL AS THE ALUMNI OFFICE. JUAN TOOK A FEW MOMENTS TO SHARE HIS BACKGROUND AS WELL AS HIS VISION FOR THE FUTURE OF PALMER TRINITY SCHOOL.

Where were you born? How long have you lived in Miami?

I was born in Mercy Hospital in Miami, Florida and have lived here my entire life other than the 6 years that I attended the University of Florida in Gainesville for my graduate and undergraduate degrees.

Tell me about your education and career history before Palmer Trinity.

I have a BSCE and a ME from UF. I started as a math teacher at Christopher Columbus High School in 1991. I then transitioned to Assistant Principal (Disciplinarian). I served in that capacity for 7 years. I then transitioned again to Development Director where I served until June 2015.

I was drawn professionally to the potential of developing 33 acres of land (South Campus) and creating the largest contiguous campus south of Boca Raton. I was also drawn personally to the vision that Patrick Roberts and the Board of Trustees have for the School. I like that PTS has such a great reputation in the Miami community and that I will have the opportunity to help the School grow.

Tell us a bit about The Power of Possibility.

The Power of Possibility is the theme for this year’s Annual Fund. A single gift (small or large) combined with other gifts have the power to make a big difference and create endless possibilities for our school.

Why are the “unrestricted dollars” that are donated to the Annual Fund so important?

All donations are appreciated, but unrestricted dollars allow the School to use those funds where they deem the greatest need exists.

We all understand that the Development Office’s main mission is to raise Annual Fund dollars, but what else does this office provide?

The Annual Fund is a constant, but soon we will be going into a capital campaign to develop the South Campus. The Director of Alumni Relations is also under the Development Office. Therefore, a major effort of this office is to re-engage alumni with PTS and build a sense of community among all of our stakeholders.

Is there anything new for us to look forward to this year from the Development Office?

I plan to meet with each new family face-to-face to better educate them on the need for their help with the Annual Fund and try and build a greater culture of philanthropy in the PTS community. That will be beneficial as we prepare for a capital campaign.

With the addition of our new campus, what do you see for the future of Palmer Trinity School?

Even though the School will be expanding, I hope that we can maintain our “small school” feel that makes us so special. I have no doubt that Palmer Trinity is on a path to becoming a premier school on a national level.

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THE POWER OF POSSIBILIT Y

HOW YOU R DOLLARS M AK E A DIFFERENCE For Palmer Trinity School, it might be hard to find another time in our school’s history in which progress can be measured on so many fronts.

Annual gifts from alumni, parents, grandparents, faculty, staff, and friends have provided a vital source of revenue for our school to make such large strides.

The Palmer Trinity Annual Fund serves our entire community, empowering the next generation of thinkers and dreamers, innovators and doers. The Power of Possibility: The Palmer Trinity School Annual Fund supports four essential areas: faculty development and research, facilities, student scholarships, and athletics.

Stellar faculty, diverse students, and innovative interdisciplinary programs have made Palmer Trinity School a rising star. Our diverse campus life and our location in a vibrant, international city deliver a world of possibilities to our students through clubs, causes, athletics, and community life. Everything a student needs to find and fuel his or her life’s focus is here.

Your annual support makes it all possible.

Work of this importance requires substantial and ongoing support. Gifts to the Palmer Trinity Annual Fund empower us to hire the finest teachers, build and maintain the most up-todate facilities, and offer a range of other educational advantages that give the Palmer Trinity experience its distinguished edge. Ultimately, gifts to PTS represent not only faith in the work of the school, but also belief in our collective future—one in which our talented students and alumni continue contributing to the world’s well-being.

A high family participation rate sends a strong message to prospective students and faculty that Palmer Trinity has a vibrant and committed parent and donor network. To attract the very best, we need to demonstrate how Palmer Trinity excels.

There is strength in numbers – many gifts add up to a large sum each year. High participation rates are also a symbol of pride and credibility. Some of the most seasoned and prestigious private institutions nationwide and in our area achieve 100% participation for their Annual Fund. Furthermore, when funding is sought from outside sources for capital campaigns, 100% participation displays strength of financial position and community loyalty.

FLEXIBLE-USE FUNDS ARE CRITICAL TO SUSTAINING THE HALLMARKS OF A PALMER TRINITY SCHOOL EDUCATION » Expanded offerings in academics, arts, and athletics » Equipping students, faculty, and coaches with the resources they need » Enhanced professional development opportunities for faculty and staff » Funding technological innovations » Attracting and enrolling the best students regardless of their financial means » Outdoor Education Programs » Global Classroom Education Initiative

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When you donate to the Annual Fund, you are also giving us your vote of confidence in the school and our plans for the future. The impact of your gift is amplified through the lives that you help to improve through education, providing a margin of excellence on our campus.

This year, Palmer Trinity School is committed to reaching 100% class participation. Simply making a donation of any size will help Palmer Trinity in achieving this ambitious goal.

Alumni giving is at the heart of the financial health of any independent school. Alumni gifts are a powerful way to be involved in the life of our school and guarantee that students of today and tomorrow will enjoy the same transformative Palmer Trinity experience that has added to your life.

Be our partner in giving. The current campaign, under the banner of “The Power of Possibility,” kicked off on July 1, 2015. Make a difference. Transform lives. Create possibility.

Participate today.

To learn more, please visit www.palmertrinity.org/annual_fund or contact Rachele Huelsman, Director of Annual Giving, at (305) 969-4210 or rhuelsman@palmertrinity.org.

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Palmer Trinity School is pleased to announce new appointments to its Board of Trustees, Jeffrey S. Bass, Esq., Sonia Escobio O’Donnell, Esq., and Harvey B. Sperling. In addition, Jack Brumbaugh has been named Trustee Emeritus.

“WE ARE PRIVILEGED TO BE GAINING THESE DISTINGUISHED NEW TRUSTEES. EACH HAS DEMONSTRATED AN UNSWERVING COMMITMENT TO CONTINUING OUR MISSION OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILIT Y. THEIR EXCEPTIONAL RECORDS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES, AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO THEIR COMBINED EXPERIENCE BRINGING MUCH BENEFIT TO OUR SCHOOL’S DIVERSE COMMUNIT Y.” MICHAEL BAIAMONTE, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

JEFFRE Y S. BASS is a founding member of Shubin & Bass, P.A. which represents individuals, businesses, governmental entities, and universities in all manner of commercial trial court litigation, administrative proceedings, and appellate matters. Bass serves as a Commissioner for the Third District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission. He was first appointed by Governor Jeb Bush in 2006, re-appointed

by Governor Charlie Crist, and given the honor of continuing his service through a re-appointment

by Governor Rick Scott. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Duke University, and his law degree from the University of Miami.

SONIA ESCOBIO O’DONNELL is an attorney at Carlton Fields Jorden Burt, and represents corporations in civil litigation at both the trial and appellate levels.

She advises clients on issues of grand jury subpoenas and white collar defense. Previously, she was the Executive Assistant U.S. Attorney and Special Counsel to the U.S. Attorney. O’Donnell earned both her bachelor’s degree and a law degree from the University of Florida.

HARVE Y B. SPERLING is a noted educational consultant, author, and former Head of School at the University of Nashville, and the University School of Milwaukee. Sperling has served on numerous education boards, including the Independent Schools Association of the Central States. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado, his master’s degree from Washington University in St. Louis, and an honorary doctorate from the Milwaukee Institute of Arts and Design.

JACK BRUMBAUGH, Trustee Emeritus, is a board certified civil trial attorney with the Miami/West Palm Beach firm of Richman Greer, P.A., where he serves as chairman of the firm’s Executive Committee.

He served on Palmer Trinity School’s Board of Trustees from 1996 through 2006, including five years as chairman of the board, and in 2003 led a successful effort to purchase land for the 33-acre South Campus. Mr. Brumbaugh is a former chair of the American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Specialization, as well as having served as chair of the Board of Legal Specialization and Education of the Florida Bar.

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#LOVEMYLIBRARY

BY ERIC BALLESTEROS, LIBRARIAN Change was going on everywhere around the PTS Campus this summer, and the Matheson Library was again at the top of the to-do list!

As you may recall, earlier in the 2014–2015 school year, the second floor of the library underwent a drastic renovation and repurposing to reclaim much needed space. Where once old dusty shelves and an outdated library collection stood now stands a new Administrative Board Room and adjacent Quiet Study Area, accessible to the Upper School students. Equipped with a mobile state-of-the-art WillBoard and ample seating for 24 with 6 tables, the Quiet Study Area now also stores the library’s Reference Collection, which allows the room to also double as a library skills and training lab where classes can meet for library reference instruction and to perform library research.

Now that doesn’t mean we swapped much needed space at the expense of access to resources needed by students and teachers alike. Earlier this year, the library purchased additional online electronic databases including the online eBook database, Questia, which alone instantly provided all our Upper School students with simultaneous access to over 83,000 eBooks and other research materials. These electronic resources complemented a bountiful collection of online electronic resources to which the library subscribes annually, and which provide our students access to the best quality academic resources available – 24 hours a day, seven days a week. However, print materials still are and will continue to be an essential resource for research for the foreseeable future and therefore, the library staff took the lead in the process to conserve the best resources by a process known amongst librarians as “weeding” by moving those books onto the existing shelving space downstairs. It made for a tighter fit on the shelves, but we made it through the end of the year, and now the second and final phase of the library renovation is completed.

The obvious changes throughout the first floor included a

Students can gather in small groups, and light conversation is encouraged as they work collaboratively on projects and homework.

fresh new coat of paint and new carpeting, new functional seating in the central part of the library around the stairs, and a slight remodeling in the rear room, which allows for the reclaiming of additional shelving space. The smaller room at the east end of the library will continue to house the Fiction Collection. This room, commonly referred to as “The Fishbowl”, will also double as a Collaborative Workroom with multiple table/seating configurations that can be rearranged as needed. Students can gather in small groups, and light conversation is encouraged as they work collaboratively on projects and homework.

The library’s Non-Fiction Collection will now be housed under one roof in the rear of the library. The three small offices that once took up space in the back northwest quarter were carved out to mirror the other side of the room and now provide the space needed to add 4 additional double-sided double shelves. Not only will this avail a comfortable space for our existing Non-Fiction print books, but will provide room for future growth of the collection as well. The roof of this room was also raised to open up the east view toward the athletic field and lighting above was readjusted in order to provide better visibility between the existing bookshelves. The nine tables that were previously available to students for collaborative work/study still remain, but now with the added benefit of in-ground electrical sockets for easy access to charge tablets and other electronic devices.

Finally, the reception area and existing space around the stairwell will have a fresh breath of life, now repurposed as a Library Commons area where students will be able to gather as they quietly discuss school work, perform research, and print assignments in a newly updated and comfortable setting. Where you once saw students sprawled out on the floor using bookshelves for backrests, you will now find them sitting along the north and south walls on comfortable sofas, equipped with builtin electrical outputs, providing our students access to recharge their electronic devices. Adjacent to these sofas will be moveable small tables and modular seating that can easily be rearranged to serve multiple purposes as library use changes throughout the school day. A new wall mounted WillBoard takes advantage of the available seating and further expands the use of this area for library instruction as well! Change is often considered scary to many and may sometimes be difficult to accept, but these improvements are so exciting and beneficial for the library and the overall goal of PTS that it’s hard not to welcome it with open arms!

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BY SUSANA CET TA , DIRECTOR OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES

This fall, I am thrilled to be leading the new Office of Student Activities at Palmer Trinity School. My goal this year is to challenge every student, faculty, and staff member to become actively engaged in at least one aspect of our school life. Lady Bird Johnson once said, “Become so wrapped up in something that you forget to be afraid.” I say, become so wrapped up in something that it transforms you and makes you so happy your heart sings. Challenge yourself to do something new, to meet new people, and learn about new things. To build gratitude, tolerance, patience, and a dedication to service.

We are so lucky to be a part of Palmer Trinity School. It is an exceptional independent school community, filled with incredibly talented, dynamic,

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and accomplished individuals who are changing the world each and every day. Many of our faculty and staff are involved with clubs and projects that are impacting the lives of people in the local and international community.

Service is one of the guiding principles of Palmer Trinity School. We encourage vision, initiative, and leadership in serving each other, local nonprofit organizations, and the global world.

In today’s world of smart phones, 24/7 connectedness, instant gratification and Googling every topic known to man, I am challenging our students to put down their phones, get out of their comfort zones, and step up to serve people in need in our local communities to help change the world.

The intangible feelings of connectedness to a community service activity or

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“ I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.”

MOTHER TERESA

project that changes people’s lives will bring about transformational changes in our students. Helping others is actually a bit selfish, because it brings about very positive feelings in the one who serves. Also, it helps our students grow and will bring incredible benefits such as developing better time management skills, earning better grades, and learning how to make and keep a long term commitment with an organization that is depending on them. They will also learn to develop leadership skills and gain an increased level of self-esteem.

Palmer Trinity is a phenomenal institution where opportunities abound to make a difference. My hope is that every student will get involved and find what makes their heart sing. Students are encouraged to contact me and make an appointment to discuss their interests and ideas for getting involved with our service clubs or organizations.

FOR MORE INFORMATION Mrs. Susana Cetta, Director of Student Activities scetta@palmer trinity.org 305-969-4243 The Student Activities Office oversees all aspects of Community Service, Clubs, Organizations, Internships, and Student Government Association.

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CULTIVATING CURIOSITY

BY ADRIANNA TRUBY, ACADEMIC DE AN

Educators, in my opinion, enter the profession in large part because we enjoy the process of learning, and the most inspired among us always try to learn more in order to improve our practice. I have attended more educational conferences than I can count and genuinely learned something of value from each one. I have learned about mindfulness, All Kinds of Minds, Backward Design, inquiry-based learning, service learning, technology in the classroom, flipping the classroom, the outdoor classroom, character building education, values-based education, STEM, STEAM, and more.

The longer I work in education, the more I wonder if after all the research, sharing, and exposure to new methodologies, at the core of learning rests something so very simple, something we often overlook: the importance of cultivating students’ curiosity.

The way we learn today is much like the way we learned as children and as students. Learning is habitforming. Therefore, as educators we want to consider the habits we are helping our students develop. I find that when students at any age and in any discipline express curiosity, they engage and learn. Once engaged,

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the act of learning becomes personal because the learner is invested in the process. It stands to reason then that if we place cultivating curiosity in students at the foundation of any teaching methodology we employ, we will also help students develop habits of deeply personal, lifelong learning.

When I think back to my own most memorable learning experiences, I think of a family friend named Cauna. When I was a middle school student she kindly drove me to and from basketball practice and other activities to lend my mother a hand. During those rides, Cauna

would ask me what I was studying in a particular class. She never asked me what grade I earned or even if there was an upcoming test or assignment; she simply asked a direct question: For example, What are you learning about in your history class? Once I shared the topic, she usually answered something like, “I am sure I studied the topic when I was in school, but I don’t remember it well.

Remind me.”

Our conversation began that simply.

I would share what I learned, Cauna would share what she recalled, ask a question, or raise a new idea. None of her questions or observations

tested my mastery; rather, they reflected her own understanding and interest. Together, we engaged in authentic conversation about the topic, and each person’s question or response naturally delved deeper and ignited further questioning and consideration. In discussing the topic with her, I found relevance.

As a result of the dialogue I grew personally invested, formed an opinion, and expressed it. By engaging in a rich conversation about the topic, I had thought critically about it.

I’ll share that Cauna was not a teacher by profession, and yet

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When we model such behaviors of curiosity, we will help students adopt the same practice and consequently become personally invested, lifelong learners.

unknowingly she modeled an instructional methodology that has shaped the way I see and value myself and my colleagues as educators. During those car rides with Cauna I developed a firm grasp of the various concepts she and I discussed. I also learned how to listen, articulate my ideas logically, justify my opinions, and concede to mistakes or biases. Above all, I learned how to ask authentic questions and actively engage in my own learning.

I am aware that as a society, and most certainly as a school community, we are results driven.

We place a good deal of importance on the tangible results of education and schooling such as test scores and grade point averages. We can be tempted to forego seemingly abstract results such as the cultivation of interests in favor of mastery of content. The results in the latter case are so much more immediate, yet they are only one facet of students’ education.

We should strive to educate students who lead lives propelled by curiosity to be better men, women, parents, and citizens; to enjoy interests, hobbies, and passions. We might achieve this goal by following

Cauna’s example: Ask questions to which we truly do not know the answer. Invite opinion and genuinely listen with an open mind.

Take the risk of revealing that we do not have the answers. Draw connections between concepts. Play the devil’s advocate. Consider an opposing view.

When we model such behaviors of curiosity, we will help students adopt the same practice and consequently become personally invested, life-long learners.

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THE CHEYENNE RIVER S I O U X R E S E R VAT I O N

LEARNING BY WORKING TOGETHER

BY DANNY RE YNOLDS, ASSOCIATE HE AD FOR E X TERNAL REL ATIONS

The Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation Service Learning Experience is offered to Palmer Trinity Upper School students.

This year, eight students and three school leaders traveled to South Dakota to assist in building two homes, complete work projects in the town of La Plant, run a summer camp for children, and participate in community events. Coordinated by the not-for-profit: Simply Smiles, the program focuses on learning the culture and history of America’s First People while building relationships with the Lakota Tribe. Group leader Danny Reynolds kept a travel log of the group’s 2015 experience.

Our students met at MIA at 4:45 a.m. to fly to Rapid City via Houston. Everyone arrived on time and was excited to be part of the first domestic service learning travel program at our school. The Simply Smiles Big Red Bus picked up our group at 2 p.m. On the old school bus we rode five hours to the Reservation, but made a couple of stops to visit one of the oldest drug stores in the Wild, Wild West of Central South Dakota and view historic photographs and art of the region. The prairie was a beautiful contrast to Miami (above). We arrived at the Reservation at 9 p.m., were fed dinner, met the staff, and participated in an information session.

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chores for the week, which included keeping the Community Center clean (mopping and sweeping every night) as we would be sleeping on the floor, washing the dishes, sweeping and hosing off the floor of the open-sided pole barn, and cleaning the latrines (the most fun).

We started the morning after breakfast with a tour of La Plant. Our volunteer leader Samantha gave us a history of the town and the Tribe. The explanation of the relocation to this area was quite emotional for some of our students. Seeing the reality of American history is very different from a lecture. During the day, our students began working on a variety of work projects: building a cedar fence around the Community Center (left, second from top), pouring a concrete path to the playground, building a greenhouse, planting and weeding a garden, and working on the interior of an already constructed house. After lunch, we were in charge of running a summer camp for kids ages 5-15. Our students played games outside: soccer, basketball, card games, and crafts to interact with the children of the reservation. In the evening, we hosted a town-wide dinner and were able to have conversations with the elders of the Tribe. Before bedtime we reflected on our day and wrote in our journals. The first day was a real shock to some of our students. How could there be so much poverty here in our own country?

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We started the day with a morning mile walk – a fitness initiative to help fight diabetes, which is rampant on the Reservation. We took the bus through the village picking up folks to head to the track at the high school.

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After the walk, breakfast was held at the Center. We continued with our morning work projects and summer camp in the afternoon. In the evening, we hosted a town-wide Bingo night. We were in charge of the Bingo, calling the numbers (Delaney and Sofia), verifying (Lauren), and helping the younger students with their numbers and letters (all the boys).

Chris Montoya and I were helping several young kids. We were almost as excited as they were when they got a “Bingo”.

Rainstorms prevented us from our morning walk and some of our work projects. We started the day with a town-wide breakfast, serving omelets to over 50 people. Our students were gracious, and I could see them starting to build relationships with the elders. After breakfast, some of our students were able to spend more time with the elders. The elders of the Tribe were very open about their life on the reservation and many had been taken away from their parents and placed in government boarding schools when they were young. In the boarding schools they were forbidden to speak their own language or practice any of the Lakota traditions. Lauren and Delaney both commented that this is a piece that is left out of many history text books.

We were still able to work on the inside of the house and build flower boxes to go in front of the fence that was almost completed. The temperature was in the 50s, and we were all cold as it felt like winter to us.

The students painted three large wooden buffaloes to go into the playground on the prairie (left, second from bottom). In the evening we set up our sleeping bags as usual on the floor of the Community Center and spoke about the day. It was our fourth day using baby wipes and no-rinse shampoo as there are no shower facilities onsite.

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Book club was held in the morning and summer camp went on as planned. For dinner, we rode the Big Red Bus to the Dairy Queen in Eagle Butte. Eagle Butte is considered the big city for the residents of La Plant. Group leader Manjula had her first Blizzard! The residents of La Plant travel to Eagle Butte for everything, as there are no stores in La Plant.

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The ground was drier today, which was great for the work projects. The students were able to go out to another house to help raise the outside walls on the foundation (left, top).

It was a great feeling to be able to put up outside walls on a house for a family we had gotten to know this week. The summer camp kids showed their growing comfort with our group and ran to our students at the start of camp. That evening, we were able to witness the drum ceremony of the Lakota people and participate in their traditional dance.

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also been told of Oliver Strong’s passing. We were all quite emotional and decided to do something in his memory for the trip so we dedicated one of the buffaloes we painted in his honor.

During breakfast on our last full day, Bryan Nurnberger, the founder of Simply Smiles, spoke to us about his vision going forward with the La Plant Center. He answered questions from our kids. The students invited him to PTS to meet our Head of School and speak in chapel about the Reservation and Simply Smiles. This was an important conversation because American Indian reservations are intrinsic to the study of American history and our national responsibility.

The students finished the fencing around the property, put up the buffaloes in the playground prairie, stained the flower boxes, and finished the cement path. We were also able to visit Steve, who lives in the first house built by Simply Smiles. He spoke to us about how grateful he was to have the house, but also about the suicide of his 12-year-old son.

Suicide is an epidemic on the reservation because these children do not see a future. We held our final day of summer camp and hosted a town-wide dinner. It was tough for us to say goodbye to our new friends in La Plant.

Our students rode the bus to drop off the Lakota students at their home to say a final goodbye. On our last night, we were able to shower for the first time in seven days. It was a welcomed treat as we were beginning to grow tired of each other’s unique “smells”. Our extra baby wipes and no rinse shampoo were donated to the staff.

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Manjula and Brian arranged for a bus to come to the Community Center at 4:45 a.m. to take us back to Rapid City.

We wanted to give students the chance to see Mt. Rushmore before we headed home (left, bottom). This was a deviation from our original itinerary, but all of the trip leaders felt this was an important part of American history that we needed to show our students.

The parents were notified via text of the change and were excited that the students would be able to see this historic monument. Our guide Anne gave us a tour and a history lesson. All of us were impressed with this monument that we had seen photos of all of our lives.

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Our flight left Rapid City on time and arrived in Miami at 12:45 a.m.

This was a very special week for me and our students. We pushed ourselves to do new things outside of our comfort level and I think we all underwent significant growth as a result. Our students saw first-hand a piece of American history through the unique perspective of the Lakota.

I believed they returned with a deeper understanding of our First Nation Peoples and became advocates for the Lakota Tribe. I know that many of them are hoping to return to the reservation next summer with many more of their classmates.

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T H E I NAUG U R A L

PA L M E R T R I N I T Y S C H O O L

B Y R E V E R E N D D R . M A RY E L L E N C A S S I N I , C H A P L A I N

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THE CHAPLAINCY IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT PALMER TRINITY SCHOOL WILL HAVE A STUDENT VESTRY BEGINNING WITH THE 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR. In the Episcopal tradition, the vestry functions as a strong

and meaningful voice for God’s people.

Following the tradition of the Episcopal Schools such as St. Paul’s School, New Hampshire (1856), and St. Alban’s School, Washington D.C. (1909), our school is committed to inclusion, meaningful student leadership, and participation in the spiritual life of the school.

Working with the mentorship of the School Chaplain, the Student Vestry strives to live into the Episcopal Baptismal Covenant question: “Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being?” (Book of Common Prayer, 1979) The vestry will be facilitated by the Senior Warden – Emily Himes, Class of 2016, who will be the leader, moderator, and convener of the meetings. She works closely with the Chaplain. The Junior Warden, who will be chosen during the year, supports and shadows the Senior Warden and will move into the position of Senior Warden the following year.

Representatives from each class, including 6–12 grade, will participate in the Vestry. Additionally, representatives from the Administration, Upper and Middle School Faculty, and Staff will also engage in the process.

Palmer Trinity Parents will also be involved in two ways: 1. Parent Altar Guild Representatives: Boo Zamek, Amy Zambrano, and Kelly Guma will assist the Chaplain and Senior Warden in setting up for the five all-school Holy Eucharist Services.

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Parent Interfaith Representatives will be invited to participate as well.

(left) Students share the peace during the Opening Holy Eucharist Chapel. (above) St. Stephen’s Episcopal School Chaplain Rev’d Jorge Sayago-Gonzalez assists with the Holy Eucharist ceremony.

Ex Officio Members of the Vestry include the Head of School, Mr. Patrick Roberts, the Student Council President, Jonathan Valles, and Student Council Vice Presidents, LiDong Wang and Sophia Sardinas.

The Student Vestry offers our school the chance to focus on relationships that include process based inquiry and innovation. Please contact Senior Warden, Emily Himes, or Chaplain Cassini with any questions regarding this exciting opportunity.

T H E S T U D E N T V E S T RY I S C A L L E D T O : Safeguard right relationship among members of the school community.

Ensure that the Chapels and Convocations are meaningful, appropriate, diverse, and reflect the mission of Palmer Trinity School.

Contribute to the Mosaic program by participating actively in monthly gatherings, which foster an appreciation for social justice and inclusion.

Prepare physically and spiritually for the service of Holy Eucharist during the school year, helping to explain the meaning of the Christian practice.

Engender an atmosphere of inclusion for the diversity and values of the student body, including various religious and spiritual traditions.

Respect and learn about the diverse and vibrant interfaith PTS community.

Support Palmer Trinity School’s community service and global curriculum programs which encourage the development of service leadership among our students, faculty, and staff, and promote positive relationships with local, regional, national, and international service organizations.

Participate with the local Episcopal Schools in the Episcopal Diocese of Southeast Florida and as an active member of the National Association of Episcopal Schools.

Maintain honor as our core value at Palmer Trinity School, and commit to the essential ethic of leading moral lives through good choices.

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TODAY I LE ARNED OF A NEW CONDITION CALLED ‘TEX T NECK’, APPARENTLY CONNECTED TO THE REPE TITIVE DOWNWARD PULL CAUSED BY FREQUENT TEX TING. It’s no real surprise, as I expect one can barely go 10 minutes without seeing some craned neck attached to a mobile device.

While the digital age has brought wonderful changes to our lives, what impact has this had on the English Language?

Undoubtedly, one of the changes is speed; masses of information can be accessed quickly, which in turn has increased demand for information. While we once spent time laboring through encyclopedias to research topics, now everything seems to be a click away. For a while I resisted and took my students to this magical place called the library full of books with real pages. Searching for a concept and gaining new understanding was always more rewarding when it didn’t come so easily. Thanks, Google. Now I feel no one bothers to retain information. How many telephone numbers do we know by heart? Has this ease and speed made us use our brains less? Or just in a different way? I’m still impressed with the toddlers that know how to operate a tablet but am still concerned by their lack of verbal communication when mesmerized by the pretty colors and shapes that dance across the screen.

It seems teens are the most at ease with changing times; perhaps because they’ve seen less of the roller coaster called life and are not as fearful of change. My students cringe if I mention Facebook (now that’s for old people). Preferring to communicate using Snapchat, Twitter, Vine and Instagram, it seems words and full sentences are becoming this mode that is only turned on for use in an academic setting. Two of the aforementioned social media platforms don’t require words at all; just emoji away and your friends will get it. That’s something else the digital age has brought us: emojis – something I find quite useful when in a hurry. If it gets the same message across as 14 words, why not use one? However, when I see ‘idk’ and ‘b/c’ in essays, I presume the kids forgot to turn on their ‘essay setting’ when they entered the classroom.

It seems teens are the most at ease with changing times; perhaps because they’ve seen less of the roller coaster called life and are not as fearful of change.

It’s a shame. Language is so rich and extremely handy; careful selection of words enables one to express feelings accurately and in turn build relationships through clear communication. As tech savvy as we have become, what have we lost? The ability to express ourselves orally? The carefully written thank you note? The lost art of letter writing? One of the most common excuses I hear in class is ‘I know what it is but I don’t know how to explain it’. Sometimes this is due to a lack of words. The student does indeed know it, but what good is knowing without doing something with it and using that knowledge for your own, or others’, benefit? I’ve seen firsthand the cogs turning as a word is searched for but the brain is too busy processing the ever present images fluttering through our minds. The digital age has certainly sped things up but now the brain is so full, it is often hard to sit and fully process. It’s as if we’re running out of room, and creative verbal expression is being squeezed to the side.

Language is juicy and delicious. Many a time it’s helped me in life, be it through showing someone I feel their pain, talking someone into doing the right thing, even campaigning for a cause, or resolving conflict. My students get used to the figurative examples I give in class.

(Often those connected to food stick.) Sometimes a dreary old school day needs a little sparkle, and words can do just that.

This summer, I worked for the College Board, serving as a reader for the poetry section of the AP English Literature exam. The Derek Walcott poem IXV was analyzed by thousands of students, and it reminded me how we all see the same words but the riches of our interpretations are vast. Poetry often hits the nail on the head (just like clichés do) and we are grateful for our resident poet here at Palmer Trinity. So think about your words, stir them up and add some spice when needed, enjoy the fruits of your mind, and then click “share”. Then again, you could just share the old school way .

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BY DR. BRIAN ME ALE Y, SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

Last fall, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens launched the Million Orchid Project, an unprecedented communitywide initiative to help reestablish rare, endangered, native orchids to public spaces throughout South Florida.

Palmer Trinity School was honored to join the project, giving students a unique opportunity to learn how to grow these orchids and to recognize their importance to the local Florida environment.

Native orchids were once common throughout South Florida. Masses of orchids blanketed branches of oak and mahogany trees in the seaside hardwood hammocks of Biscayne Bay. Early South Florida settlers marveled at the intense beauty and fragrance during Miami’s springtime orchid flowering season. In the late 1800s, as the Florida East Coast Railroad extended southward, orchids were among the first natural resources to be exploited.

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Millions of flowering orchids were ripped from the trees and packed into railroad cars, destined to be sold as disposable potted plants in northern flower shops. Orchid populations dwindled rapidly to catastrophically low levels, with urban development and agriculture nearly eliminating the remaining orchid habitat. (FTBG publication).

Last year, Palmer Trinity students began cultivating the Cowhorn or Bee Swarm orchid (Cyrtopodium punctatum). Once a numerous species found in Big Cypress and in the hammocks of South Florida, this orchid was nearly brought to extinction by collectors and land development. The locations of the few specimens that remain in the wild are kept secret so that they may help establish other new specimens through natural propagation.

At the start of the school year, the PTS Science Department participated in a daylong workshop at Fairchild, where faculty members were provided with guidance on maintaining and growing these precious orchids in a

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Orchids were among the first natural resources to be exploited [from the South Florida area].

(left) Fairchild Graduate Researcher Jason Downing shows students how to deflask the orchids and move them into a more traditional growing tray. (above) Fiona Torrese ‘18 counts the germinating orchid seedlings in order to keep a running survival rate record. PTS Freshmen Jacqueline Perez-Rubio, Paloma Suarez Biglieri, and Gabriella Eriksen find the perfect tree to install a young Cowhorn orchid.

classroom environment. Fairchild provided the orchid seeds and lighting equipment, comprised of shelves with a wide spectrum fluorescent bulb system. The lights were set to a timer correlated with natural daylight hours.

Students placed the seeds in a special medium and moved them into jars to germinate under the lights. Students kept a count of the germinating seedlings, recording the survival counts weekly (no easy task for these tiny seeds). A small grid was developed and placed over the flask to help facilitate the counting process.

At the end of spring semester, students learned how to identify suitable host trees for the young orchids, along with the best techniques for attaching them, resulting in eight new Cowhorn orchids in the PTS Courtyard.

Despite a severe Miami drought this summer, 25% (2 of 8) of the seedling orchids survived, which is quite amazing. This data will be added to the other participating school project data, to determine the best strategy for propagating the orchid seeds in cultivation and thus to establish the best technique for reintroducing these precious plants back to South Florida.

Once the seedling orchids outgrew the flasks, conservation scientists, volunteers, and the education staff of Fairchild came back to Palmer Trinity to show students how to properly deflask and replant the orchids in a more traditional tray of orchid mix. The students were in charge of watering the orchids and collecting survival data on a weekly basis. Each month, the students would compile their data and submit it to Fairchild for analysis.

After last year’s success, the PTS Science Department will once again grow orchids for this year’s Fairchild Challenge. Inspired by last year’s work, several students have eagerly committed to participate once again in this ambitious project. This year, students will be growing the endangered Cockle-shell or Butterfly orchids, and they are excited about the challenge!

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1 5 TH A N N U A L

S AT U R DAY, M A RC H 7, 2015 The International Festival celebrates Palmer Trinity School’s vibrant multicultural community and highlights an ongoing commitment to global sustainability and environmental initiatives. Visitors enjoyed savory food choices and worldwide handicrafts from more than 60 unique booths. Many of our community service organizations were also on display, giving students the opportunity to sign up for a variety of community service opportunities.

For entertainment, guests enjoyed live music, dance, and theatrical performances on the main stage in our school courtyard. The carnival rides were a big hit again this year as well as the 3rd annual Indoor World Cup Soccer Tournament! The main event of the day, our International Parade of Flags—featuring flags from more than 50 countries—was led by both Middle and Upper School students as it wound its way through the PTS courtyard.

All money raised at the International Festival goes to support Palmer Trinity School’s multicultural and diversity initiatives, student community service clubs, as well as our longstanding relationship with the Colombian children’s organization Fundación Nutrinfantil.

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CL AS S OF 2015

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CLASS OF 2015

RE F L EC T IONS A L L EG R A H I L L VA L E D IC TO RI A N

“The falls we shall take from here on out may have more significant consequences than lowered grades or hurt feelings, and the doubts we will experience may be far harder to conquer.

But no matter how things go, we shall all be able to return home, once again stronger, wealthier in spirit, and wiser than when we set out.”

L I A N G WA N G S A LU TATO RI A N

“We have not just identified some of our passions, but also made the best of them.

We have traveled past state and country borders to deliver the gift of music, participated in regionals and state for theater and sports like baseball, tennis and volleyball, supported children and families from right inside our community to Nicaragua, Nepal, Cambodia, China, Haiti, and Peru, and logged a total of almost 10,000 service hours.”

M A I A S UA ZO - M A L E R S E NIO R RE F L E C T IO N S P E A K E R

“Many of us have strolled through Lurie Lane, sun-bathed in the courtyard, bolted through the rain from the library, dodged peacocks and their “leftovers,” and basked in the beauty of our stunning campus for seven years. Some of us have only had these opportunities for one year.

But no matter how long or short our stay has been, it has been truly memorable and has allowed us to begin, develop, and refine the beautiful tapestry that represents our class.”

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INSPIRED TO SERVE: PALMER TRINITY VISIONAERIES

BY SUZANNE GOT TLIEB CALLEJA, ASSOCIATE HE AD FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

IN EVERY AERIE MAGAZINE FOR THE PAST TEN YEARS WE HAVE TURNED THE SPOTLIGHT ON A SINGLE VISIONAERIE— AN INDIVIDUAL WHO UNDERLINES THE BEST OF PALMER TRINITY. FOR THIS EDITION, AT THIS MOMENTOUS TIME IN OUR SCHOOL’S HISTORY, WE HAVE DECIDED TO HONOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AS A WHOLE.

Our Board comprises a diverse body of inspiring individuals: lawyers, bankers, doctors, philanthropists, priests, educators, and businesspeople. Each person brings a unique perspective to Palmer Trinity School. However, they all share their business acumen, world wisdom, and generosity of spirit with each other and our School community, and they volunteer their time and give their support behind the scenes.

The Board of Trustees of Palmer Trinity School operates as a self-perpetuating board, which governs itself according to its stated bylaws.

As such, new board members are selected by existing board members through the governance subcommittee. This system, which is used at many independent schools, allows the board to maintain a list of parents, alumni, community leaders and friends of the school from which new

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board members are identified and selected on an annual basis.

According to the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Principles of Good Practice, the board is the guardian of the school’s mission. It is the board’s responsibility to ensure that the mission is relevant and vital to the community it serves. The board is obliged to ensure the fiduciary responsibility of the school and to see that the school is well-positioned for current and future needs. It is also the board’s duty to “employ and evaluate the Head of School, to establish policies consistent with the School’s mission.”

This year, our Board and School Community had much to celebrate. Under the leadership of our Chairman, Michael Baiamonte, the School ended the litigation regarding the south campus.

The School, now more than ever, is committed to the development of good neighbor relations that Palmer Trinity has been building for over a decade. The Board now has the mission to fulfill the Vision of the School, following the priorities laid out in Strategic Plan 2020.

At the end of August, eighteen of the Board members along with the Head of School, the CFO, the Director of Development and the Associate Heads of School spent two days on a board retreat. The purpose of this retreat was to

work together on the future of the south campus.

The group also spent one morning with members of the staff of Saint Andrews Episcopal School in Boca Raton. There were a few tours as well as specific meetings to allow the group to learn how schools comparable to PTS function. Our Head of School has instilled the belief that continuously looking outside our gates is very important to the growth and functionality of the best independent schools in the country.

All boards of independent schools subscribe to the Principles of Good Practice established by the National Association of Independent Schools for its member schools. These principles define the high standards and ethical behavior that are expected of member schools in key areas of school operations. When we’re talking about the growth of the south campus, the board is mindful of the principles and standards of PTS: service, environment, faith, and community.

These high standards are not simply a coincidence—members don’t reach the top of their professions by wavering. If you look up any of these board members, you’ll find a dizzying list of accomplishments, professional and personal.

Since each is truly inspiring to others in their profession, I asked them, “What inspires you about Palmer Trinity? What drives you to serve?”

VISIONAERIE THE FOLLOWING IS A SAMPLE OF GENUINE WHOLE-HEARTED RESPONSES FROM SOME OF OUR TRUSTEES. I KNOW YOU WILL AGREE THAT WE ARE BLESSED TO HAVE THEM AS OUR VISIONAERIE LEADERS: DR. SUSAN BENENATI It is incredibly

REV. FRANK J. CORBISHLEY I love the

inspiring to see class after class of students thrive, blossom, and achieve great things, and most notably, to witness their ability to integrate all these aspects into those successes. This clearly speaks volumes about the faculty, administration and programs that nurture such potential. To be involved, even indirectly, in supporting such efforts by guarding, guiding, and providing for the mission of Palmer Trinity is an honor.

fact that Palmer Trinity is an Episcopal School that is welcoming to families of all faiths (and no faith) while at the same time not being apologetic about our own faith. I’m also proud of Palmer Trinity’s culture: PTS is an outstanding school academically, yet a happy place, without the hyper-competitiveness or the hard edge that characterizes so many schools of this caliber.

“Ships at a distance have every man’s wish on board.”

ZORA NE ALE HURSTON

MICHAEL BAIAMONTE It is extremely fulfilling to see how students develop as they progress through PTS, and then watch them walk across the stage at graduation, as young men and women, knowing that we are sending tomorrow’s leaders into the world. To me, that makes all of our work as Trustees so worthwhile.

LYNNE KELLER I love the emphasis that the school places on the development of the whole child and how they find a way to bring out the best in each individual. The school also fosters a great appreciation for the diverse cultures that are represented in our school community and beyond, which has given our kids an appreciation of people and cultures that they have not been exposed to before. In addition, the beautiful, tranquil campus is a wonderful environment for the students to learn, explore, play and create in. All of these things contribute to producing highly educated, well-rounded and committed young adults who are well prepared for college life and beyond.

Truly, the end product is what inspires me most.

HUGO MANTILLA Our children are our legacy,

(top) Members of the PTS BOT with a staff member from St. Andrews Episcopal Day School in their new gymnasium. (opposite page) Board of Trustees 2015–2016 pictured left to right: Alejandro Rodriguez, Jack Brumbaugh, Rev. Frank J. Corbishley, Jeffrey S. Bass, Bronwen Rutter, Tina Portuondo, Patrick Roberts (Head of School), Michael Baiamonte Chairman, Charles Klenk, Sonia O’Donnell, Camilo Montaña, Lynne Keller, John D. Fumagalli, Beth (Brockway) Serrate ‘85, Hugo Mantilla, Ricardo Albarran. Not Pictured: Dr. Susan Benenati, Rt. Rev. Leo Frade, Tina Lane, Isabel Rodriguez, Harvey B. Sperling, William Morrison

and their legacy starts with their education and then their individual achievements. Honoring and strengthening the institutions that educate our children helps them in building their legacy.

WILLIAM L. MORRISON Each student is

viewed as an individual. When they graduate, they have an understanding of the world and their place in it.

philanthropic boards previously, the Palmer Trinity School Board was different. Instead of thinking “what’s in it for me,” the board members were there for essentially one purpose – how to improve the School so we can serve our students better. It was all “student – centric.” I had the sense it had been that way for a long time, and I am very proud to say that it most certainly is still that way today. I truly believe that unity around our Board’s mission, on some level, translates to the faculty and the classroom, and I am very proud to be a small part of that.

TINA LANE One of the most compelling things about Palmer Trinity is the Soul of the place.

The values that the school embraces help young people keep centered as they navigate their way in a complex world. The support they receive from teachers, administrators, and clergy is very important. We are also, now, fortunate to have a student body that reflects the new world (global) that they will live in...no matter where they end up.

TINA PORTUONDO I am inspired by the spirit of Palmer Trinity. There is a true sense of community that embraces individual diversity and differences, resulting in an open and honest environment in which the members support and respect each other. The focus is not only on providing an excellent educational experience, but on developing individual character, citizenship and a sense of belonging within the community. The result is a positive and energized spirit that you can sense the moment you step on to the campus.

BRONWEN RUTTER When my kids were here, I wasn’t sure why we invested so much money into their education. However, since graduating, I realize that what they have received is quite clear…and it is not only from the things they learned, but more importantly what they received from being a part of the Palmer Trinity community. Not only are they successful in their careers, but also in life. The Palmer Trinity experience will never leave them.

CAMILO MONTAÑA Palmer Trinity’s

commitment to good values and respect for individuals, on top of the emphasis on academics, is so important to me.

CHUCK KLENK The first time I came to a Palmer Trinity Board meeting, I remember thinking that although I had sat on several

The following words kept appearing in their responses: character development, community, confidence, culture, faith, honor, inclusive, legacy, nurture, potential, service, spirituality, and wellbeing. So, no, the board is not a single person, but they do have a single purpose: to foster greatness for each Palmer Trinity student.

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PR E SENTS

24 Annual Book Fair Week th

On Monday, April 20, 2015, Palmer Trinity School hosted its 24th Annual Book Fair. Over 200 guests filled the PTS Gymnasium to enjoy a delicious Disneythemed brunch, view table decorations, participate in the raffle, and meet distinguished guest, author Ridley Pearson.

Ridley Pearson has written over 48 novels, many featured on the New York Times bestseller lists. His work has been published in two dozen languages and has been adapted into film, television, and for the Broadway stage. Mr. Pearson writes for readers of all ages. His Kingdom Keepers adventure series for young readers take the classic good vs. evil narrative to Disney World.

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Money raised at the Book Fair supports Palmer Trinity Matheson Library with funding for books, library automation software, furniture, shelving, and special projects. In the past four years, proceeds from the event greatly enhanced online research databases, which provide an invaluable resource for student research.

The immense success of the this year’s Book Fair could not have been achieved without the help of our PTS parents, staff, Books & Books, and our 2015 Book Fair Co-Chairs: Amy de la Cruz Munoz, Kitty Koch Espinosa, Karina Rojas, and Honorary Co-Chair Rachelle Kaplan.

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VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION BREAKFAST ON THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2015, PALMER TRINITY SCHOOL HOSTED ITS 4TH ANNUAL VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION BREAKFAST. This event celebrated the School

community’s volunteers, which included the Board of Trustees, PTPA, PTS Boosters, Special Events committees, Alumni Association leaders, Annual Fund ambassadors, and more. Guests enjoyed a delicious sit-down breakfast in the MDR courtesy of SAGE Dining Services and relaxed to the music of pianist Osmel Alvarez ‘16. Chairman of the Board Michael Baiamonte, Head of School Patrick Roberts, Director of Development Susana Cetta, and Director of Parent Relations Denise Gallardo shared words of gratitude with the volunteers and presented volunteer leaders with gifts of appreciation. Palmer Trinity thanks all our volunteers; you inspire us with your dedication, commitment, and service to our school.

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2014 –15 ANNUAL REPORT

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Dear Friends, When my wife and I stepped onto the Palmer Trinity School campus, ten years ago, I knew we had found the right place for our three daughters Arissa, Ilana, and Janae. Each of our girls has had different, but wonderful experiences here. Two of our daughters are now alumnae, our youngest will graduate this year, and they have each taken different paths. However, their paths have all been shaped by the values and sense of community at Palmer Trinity School.

As a parent, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the past two years, I believe there is no other place as special and unique as Palmer Trinity School. I want to thank each and every one of you for your philanthropic support during the 2014–2015 academic year. Last year, the Annual Fund set a new and impressive record in parent and alumni participation with gifts reaching over $690,000 and 76% participation.

More than just giving, volunteers joined in far greater numbers, whether as PTPA members, Boosters, Alumni, or through our special events. Setting these records is a reflection of the Palmer Trinity community’s commitment to a premier educational experience. Fundraising and volunteer efforts are essential to the School’s ability to provide for the students of today and tomorrow. Now more than ever, it is important that we all give what we can to fulfill the School’s vision to be one of the best Episcopal schools in the nation.

As we remain true to our mission of inspiring students to seek enlightenment and lead lives of honor, integrity, and social responsibility, we know that it is through your support that we continue to excel. Your generosity enables Palmer Trinity School to offer more students the exceptional education that your children enjoy, and that my daughters have enjoyed — an education that distinguishes our children as independent and critical thinkers and leaders in our society.

On behalf of Palmer Trinity School and the Board of Trustees, thank you for choosing PTS and thank you for your financial support for our school. I look forward to celebrating many accomplishments together as we continue on this important path.

The future is bright as our students are transformed into leaders and citizens of the world.

Sincerely,

MICH A EL BA I A MON T E , Chairman, Board of Trustees

SUMMARY OF GIV ING

OUR MISSION A ND VALUES

From the Development Office

Mission and Philosophy

Dear Friends of Palmer Trinity School,

Palmer Trinity is an Episcopal school dedicated to promoting academic excellence and inspiring students to lead lives of virtue, humanity and spirit.

Under the leadership of our new Head of School, Patrick Roberts, the 2014-2015 fiscal year was one of significant growth and transformation for Palmer Trinity School. His energy is contagious and his mantra of following the three P’s – Professionalism, Passion, and Positivity greatly impacted our students, faculty, and staff.

Palmer Trinity has gone from good to great!!

This publication reports on the School’s financial health and its continued appeal to generous donors like you in the year 2014-2015. More than just fiscal reporting, however, it is also an opportunity for us to simply say “thank you.”

This report highlights Annual Giving, Capital and Endowment Giving, as well as unique mission driven fundraising events such as the Book Fair, International Festival, and Sandy Golf and Tennis Tournament. Palmer Trinity celebrates exceptional levels of volunteerism and the highest level of parent participation in our school’s events. This year, we officially launched our Alumni Association and they raised the highest level of alumni giving dollars in the history of the School. Also, parent participation levels were at an all-time high at 76%, which evokes strong confidence in our school’s brand.

The educational opportunities, both in and out of the classroom, would not be a reality without the support of parents, past and present, and alumni. It is heart-warming to witness new generations of parents and alumni who continue the work for which others have laid the foundation. Your gifts have enabled the School to attract and reward outstanding faculty, provide professional development for all teachers, fund curriculum innovation, build our endowment, and improve our facilities.

We are grateful for each and every donor and every gift made to our school. Thank you for your generous support of our school, our students, and our teachers.

Sincerely,

Susana R. Gonzalez-Cetta, LMHC Director of Development

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Providing a supportive, inclusive environment for students, we emphasize academic distinction, ethical global citizenship, and character. As members of the greater community, we educate students to lead lives of honor and social responsibility.

Palmer Trinity School is committed to diversity and includes students with a range of academic interests, as well as students from diverse ethnic, religious and socio-economic backgrounds.

Palmer Trinity School’s Guiding Principles Our school community reflects the pride of shared purpose and love of learning in a values-based environment, where each child is respected for his or her uniqueness: Spirituality — We respect the sacred and honor each individual as created in the image of God. Learning — We cultivate curiosity, creativity, innovation, and scholarship as the foundation of intellectual growth.

Dedication — We maintain excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts.

Community — We promote collegial relationships between students, faculty, staff, and parents.

Service — We encourage vision, initiative, and leadership in serving each other, the greater community, and the world.

Honor — We recognize the importance of leading lives of conscience and integrity.

Respect — We practice compassion, understanding, and respect the dignity of each human being.

Diversity — We embrace differences among individuals while celebrating our common humanity.

Balance — We honor the unity of mind, body and spirit.

2014 – 2015 BOARD OF TRUSTEES At Palmer Trinity School, the Board of Trustees is charged with leadership, mission enhancement, and framing the long-term financial stability of the School. For this reason, we are deeply grateful for your volunteerism and generous financial leadership.

Michael Baiamonte, Chairman Bronwen Rutter, Vice-Chair Ricardo Albarran, Secretary Charles Klenk, Treasurer Donna Abood Susan Benenati Rev. Frank J. Corbishley (Bishop’s Designate)

Rt. Rev. Leo Frade John Fumagalli Lynne Keller Tina Lane Hugo Mantilla Camilo Montaña Tina Portuondo Rev. Jennie Lou Reid Alejandro Rodriguez Isabel Rodriguez Rt. Rev. Calvin Schofield Beth (Brockway) Serrate ‘85 Riva Steinman Jack Brumbaugh, Trustee Emeritus William Morrison, Trustee Emeritus 2014 – 2015 ADMINISTR ATION Patrick Roberts, Head of School Rev. Dr. Mary Ellen Cassini, Chaplain Vivian Cerione, Registrar Susana Cetta, Director of Development Jose Chao, Director of Finance and Operations Ashley Chapman, Head of Upper School Suzanne Gottlieb Calleja, Director of Strategic Communications and Community Relations Koree Hood, Diversity Coordinator and Hiring Director Susie Loiacono, Executive Assistant to the Head of School Danny Reynolds, Director of Admission, College Counseling and Study Away Ernest Robertson, Director of Athletics Gus Sabogal, Director of Technology Peter Tolmach, Head of Middle School Adrianna Truby, Academic Dean Paul Zamek, Associate Head of School/ Director of Real Estate 2014-2015 DEV ELOPMENT OFFICE Susana Cetta, Director of Development Lauren Dowlen, Associate Director of Development and Director of Alumni Relations Rachele Huelsman, Director of Annual Giving Terri Agress, Development Assistant Marilyn Klenk, Development Assistant/Database Research PLEASE NOTE Palmer Trinity School has made every attempt to recognize all who have contributed between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015.

We apologize if we inadvertently omitted or incorrectly acknowledged your gift. Please advise us of any corrections by contacting Rachele Huelsman, Director of Annual Giving, at (305) 969-4210 or rhuelsman@palmertrinity.org.

ANNUAL REPORT

FINA NCIAL R EPORT SCHOOL Y EAR END SUMMARY JUNE 30, 2015 Since its establishment in 1972, nearly all of the School’s resources have been employed to its mission of educating students. Today, of the School’s annual expenditures of $21 million, approximately 77% supports the student’s education in the form of faculty and staff compensation, programs and need-based financial aid. The remaining 23% of the School’s expenditures include campus improvements, facilities and grounds maintenance, debt service and its cutting edge technology platform.

In 2007, the School embarked on an ambitious campaign to raise $10 million and establish an endowment fund to ensure its long term viability in delivering a premium education to a diverse and vibrant community. In 2015, the existing Miami-Dade Industrial Development Authority Tax-Free bond was refinanced along with additional monies to finance campus wide infrastructure improvements along with kicking off a capital campaign. The School contracts Commonfund to manage its investment, said funds used in part as collateral towards the School’s Miami-Dade County Industrial Development Bonds. But in the near future, returns will be used to supplement the School’s growing needs, enhance educational programs and faculty development.

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in any single asset class or investment category. Through reinvestment of earnings, sound investment policies and the receipt of new gifts, the endowment has steadily grown from $200,000 to over $8 million in just 10 years to the benefit of future generations of Palmer Trinity School scholars and leaders contributing to business and our community.

Charitable giving has a tremendous impact on the financial stability of the School, greatly increasing its ability to offer enhanced educational opportunities for all students. Continued philanthropic giving is necessary for the School to decrease its reliance on tuition and fees as a primary source of income.

Due in part to compliance with Miami-Dade County Industrial Development Authority Bond requirements, the School contracts Verdeja, De Armas & Trujillo CPA firm to perform an annual audit of the financials and operations along with a review of our internal controls and preparation of tax returns. For over 40 years, the firm has specialized in the education market with over 150 clients in South Florida, including many of our peers—providing a resource for benchmarks and best practices.

EXPENSES SA L ARY & BENEFITS (55%) OPER ATIONS & ADDITIONS TO R ESERV ES (20%)

TUITION & FEES (91%) CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS (4%)

FINA NCIA L AID & R EMISSION (11%)

AUX ILL ARY PROGR A MS (3%)

EDUCATIONA L PROGR A MS (9%)

OTHER INCOME (2%)

DEBT SERV ICE (3%) AUX ILL ARY PROGR A MS (2%)

Commonfund.org is one of the leading investment firms for colleges, universities and secondary schools, foundations, hospitals and other philanthropic and tax-exempt organizations. It was founded in 1969 as a nonprofit membership organization with a grant from the Ford Foundation and today manages over $24 billion for more than 1,500 institutions. As of 06-30-2015, the School has over $8 million in its endowment managed by Commonfund. The School relies on the generous donations of alumni, parents, grandparents, trustees and other friends of the School—contributing to the Annual Fund and endowment benefit all who attend Palmer Trinity School. In order to maintain the highest educational standards, the School invests in recruiting and retaining highly qualified motivated faculty and on-going professional development, small class sizes and an excellent 1:15 ratio of teachers to students. These practices are not only highly effective; they are also fundamental to the success of the School.

The role of the endowment fund is to relieve in part the pressure placed on tuition/fees and is critical in maintaining the School’s position as a leader in higher education and providing a safe and nurturing environment. The investment strategy for the School’s endowment is designed to protect each gift’s long-term value against inflation or downturns in the economy via diversification among a variety of asset classes so as to provide a balance that will enhance total real return while avoiding undue risk concentration

The Finance and Operations Committee is made up of a group of dedicated parents, alumni, and community leaders with a vested interest in the continued success of the School. With varied nationalities and backgrounds that include banking, investment, communication, education, legal and business entrepreneurs—all contribute their expertise, time and passion for the School and its Mission. The committee is chaired by Charles Klenk and includes Ricardo Albarran, Michael Baiamonte, Reverend Frank Corbishley, John Fumagalli, Lynne Keller, Tina Lane, Hugo Mantilla, Camilo Montaña, Alejandro Rodriguez, and Beth Serrate.

Sincerely,

José Chao, CFO/ CPA at Palmer Trinity School

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Annual Fund Gifts As one of the top private independent schools in Florida, our students have the necessary tools to excel in their choices for academic discovery, personal growth, and community service. Gifts to the Annual Fund provide immediate budgetary support for: standardized testing assistance on all grade levels, the latest technology on campus, the best teaching tools and classroom equipment, across-theboard support for our athletic and arts programs, safety and security provisions for everyone on campus, maintenance and upkeep that make the campus so safe and attractive, ensured tuition assistance for talented and deserving students and increased professional development opportunities for teachers. Every gift makes a difference! Thank you for your generous support!

GOLDEN FALCON CIRCLE $25,000 and above Mrs. Pat Brockway Mr. and Mrs. Camilo Montaña Mr. Harold Patricoff Mr. and Mrs. Randall Whitman R. HARDY MATHESON CIRCLE $10,000 to $24,999 Mr. and Mrs. Ricardo Albarran Mr. and Mrs. Edward Chiappara Mr. and Mrs. Mauro Libi Mr. and Mrs. Paolo Longo Mr. and Mrs. William L. Morrison Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Perez Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reynolds Dr. and Mrs. Alejandro Rodriguez Mr. Philip and Mrs. Beth (Brockway) Serrate ‘85 Mr. and Mrs. David Topping Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Vale OLD CUTLER CIRCLE $5,000 to $9,999 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cornish Mr. and Mrs. Mateo de Sola Mr. and Mrs. Gary Fox Mr. and Mrs. Michael Haggard ‘88

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Mr. and Mrs. John Keller Mr. and Mrs. Oswaldo Lairet Mr. Arthur Lewis and Ms. Paula Lewis Mr. Facundo and Mrs. Elizabeth (Lane) Bacardi ‘93 Mr. and Mrs. Pedro Lopez Mr. and Mrs. Paul Malueg Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Mantilla Mr. Brian May Mr. and Mrs. Felipe Medina Mr. and Mrs. Rafael Olloqui Mr. Rolando Mora and Ms. Maria Teresa Solares Ms. Caroline Owre Mr. and Mrs. Bernardo A. Portuondo Mr. Benjamine Reid and Rev. Jennie Lou Reid Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Samas Mr. Marcelo Suarez and Ms. Marcela Biglieri SCHOLARS CIRCLE $2,500 to $4,999 Ms. Donna Abood Mr. and Mrs. Jared Azcuy Mr. and Mrs. Michael Baiamonte Mr. and Mrs. Phil Bakes Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Bass Mr. and Mrs. Alberto Beeck Mr. Jack Brumbaugh Rev. and Mrs. Frank Corbishley Mr. and Mrs. Luis Cordero Mr. and Mrs. Enrique Cortinas Mr. and Mrs. Americo D’Agostini Mr. and Mrs. Paul DiMare, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Sergio Estefano Mr. and Mrs. James Evans Mr. and Mrs. Gary Freedman Mr. and Mrs. John Fumagalli Mr. and Mrs. Esteban Gerbasi Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Hebb Mr. and Mrs. Charles Klenk Mr. Alan Kyle Mr. and Mrs. William Lane Mr. and Mrs. Juan Munilla Mr. and Mrs. Albert Philion Mr. and Mrs. Alex C. Rodriguez Mrs. Bronwen Rutter Dr. and Mrs. James Slaman Mr. and Mrs. Luis Soto Mr. and Mrs. Jay Steinman Mr. and Mrs. Juan Carlos Velasquez

Mr. and Mrs. Miguel Viyella ROSE PALMER O’NEIL CIRCLE $1,972 to $2,499 Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Anel Dr. and Mrs. Hank Barreto Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Bell Drs. Susan and James Benenati Mr. and Mrs. Steve Elson Mr. and Mrs. Javier Guerra Mr. Hans M. Hickler Mr. and Mrs. Todd Lary Mr. and Mrs. Christian Marchandise Mr. and Mrs. Alejandro Messmacher Mr. and Mrs. Nigel Myers Mr. and Mrs. Pedro Negron Mr. and Mrs. Darius Nevin Mr. and Mrs. Gary Nicolas-Nader Mr. and Mrs. Niklas Peterstam Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Colin Veater Mr. and Mrs. Arturo Xiques HEAD OF SCHOOL CIRCLE $1,250 to $1,971 Mrs. Beatriz Amaro Mr. and Mrs. Simon Baker Dr. and Mrs Julio Calderon Mr. and Mrs. Jose Calleja Mrs. Ximena Caminos Mr. Andre Carbonell ‘05 Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Castellon Mr. and Mrs. Karl Cetta Mr. and Mrs. Jose Chao Mr. and Mrs. Enrique Colmenares Mr. and Mrs. Javier Cruz Mr. and Mrs. Leoncio de la Pena Mr. and Mrs. Alberto Fernandez Mr. and Mrs. Emilio Fernandez Mr. and Mrs. Ted Fernandez Mr. and Mrs. Omar Montesinos Ferrer Mr. and Mrs. Peter Galan Dr. and Mrs. John Paul Gallardo Mr. Virgilio Guma ‘90 and Mrs. Kelly (Kimmel) Guma ‘89 Mr. Javier Hernandez-Lichtl Mr. and Mrs. Genaro Iglesias Mr. and Mrs. Pedro Jimenez Mr. and Mrs. Jad Lahoud Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Lebowitz

Dr. and Mrs. Diego Medone Mr. and Mrs. Ziyad Mneimneh Mr. and Mrs. Sean Murphy ‘89 Mr. and Mrs. Alvaro Ortega Mr. and Mrs. Kirran Panjabi Mr. and Mrs. Robert Robledo Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Ruga Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Saade Mr. and Mrs. Steven Sanko Rt. Rev and Mrs. Calvin O. Schofield Mr. and Ms. Carlos Singer Mr. and Mrs. Jesus Socorro Mr. and Mrs. Brian Tannebaum Ms. Lorelei Van Wey Mr. Edwin Verdezoto Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Vicente Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Zalles V IRGINIA A ND WARFIELD HESTER CIRCLE $500 to $1,249 Dr. and Mrs. Pablo Acebal Mr. and Mrs. Juan Alduncin Mr. and Mrs. L. Sebastian Alegrett Mr. William H. Allen, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Yuri Alvarez Mr. and Mrs. Juan Andreu Mr. and Mrs. Roberto Añez Mr. and Mrs. Paul Arango Mr. and Mrs. Francisco Aristeguieta Dr. Erin Bauer and Mr. Kurt Bauer Ms. Jeanne Becker Mr. and Mrs. Moises Benchlouch Mr. and Mrs. Mario Benedetti Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bennett ‘95 Drs. Jose Birriel and Maria Pilar Gutierrez Dr. James Block and Dr. Janet Nesbitt Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cannon Mr. and Mrs. Guillermo Carrillo Mr. and Mrs. Rafael Casas Mr. Charles and Rev. Dr. Mary Ellen Cassini Mr. Joseph Chao ‘14 Mr. and Mrs. Farid Chehab Mr. and Mrs. Emmanuel Cherubin Mr. and Mrs. David Cimo Class of 2014 Mr. and Mrs. Jose Cueva Dr. and Mrs. Alvaro Dangond Mr. and Mrs. Donald Dass Mr. and Mrs. Ted D. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Gus Deribeaux

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Mr. and Mrs. John Diez Mr. and Mrs. James Dorsy ‘83 The Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Edward Dougherty Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Dowlen Dr. and Mrs. Mark Dylewski Mr. and Mrs. Juan Elwaw Mr. and Mrs. Jorge Espinosa Mr. and Mrs. Alexis Falero Mr. and Mrs. Cristo Farias Mr. and Mrs. Roger Fernandez Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Foreman Mr. and Mrs. Tony Forte Mr. and Mrs. Luis Fortou Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Friedland Mr. and Mrs. Alex Gonzalez Mr. Alvaro Gonzalez Mr. Adam Gray Mr. and Mrs. James Greenfield Ms. Kathy Harshberger Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hebble Mr. and Mrs. Julio Hernandez Mr. Andrew Hessen ‘76 and Ms. Mary (McMath) Hessen ‘73 Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hibshman Mr. and Mrs. William Hill Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Hinke Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Jassir Mr. and Mrs. Michael Joseph Drs. Beth and Daniel Kalbac Mr. Ron and Dr. Jan (Sokol) Katz ‘81 Dr. and Mrs. Ziad Khatib Mr. Arthur Kuiper and Mrs. Kathleen Lamiell-Kuiper Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lane Mr. and Mrs. Ramon Leira Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Loiacono Mr. and Mrs. Roberto Lombardo Mr. and Mrs. Edward P. Ludovici Mr. and Mrs. Steve Marcus Mr. and Mrs. Francisco Martinez Mr. and Mrs. James A. McCarthy Mr. and Mrs. Richard McMichael Mr. and Mrs. George Mencia, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Fernando Mercenari Mr. and Mrs. John Randolph Millian Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Molinari Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Morales Mr. Scott and Mrs. Beth (Moskowitz) Lazar ‘84 Mr. and Mrs. Colin Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Jose Navarro Mr. and Mrs. Marcel Navarro

Mr. and Mrs. Todd O’Donald ‘91 Mr. and Mrs. Luis Palazzi Mr. and Mrs. Rafael Pecchio Mr. and Mrs. Joaquin Perez Mr. and Mrs. Fernando Perez-Hickman Mr. and Mrs. Karim Pirani Mr. and Mrs. Jorge Pliego Mr. and Mrs. Hugues Posschelle Mr. & Mrs. Robert Quero Mr. and Mrs. Jaime Ramirez Mr. and Mrs. Evan Reed Mr. Danny Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. Orlando Rivas Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Roberts, Sr. Mr. Kenneth R. Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Jaime Ronis Mr. and Mrs. Klever Rosales Mr. Alfredo and Dr. Silvia Rotemberg Mr. and Mrs. Marc Rothfeldt Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Saade Mr. and Mrs. Akahiro Saito Mr. and Mrs. Orlando Saldivia Mr. and Mrs. Alejandro Salvidea Ms. Regina Sandilands Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Sannia Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Sanz Mr. and Mrs. Raul Segredo Drs. David and Pearl Seo Mr. and Mrs. Keith St. Germain Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stacks Mr. and Mrs. Lee D. Sterling ‘81 Mr. and Mrs. Simon Strong Mr. and Mrs. Silvio Sztokfisz Mr. and Mrs. Bernardo Telles da Silva Mr. W. James Tillett and Ms. Mary Burke Mr. and Mrs. Eric Torrese Mr. and Mrs. Jean-Pierre Trouillot Dr. Stefania Vernace Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Waldman Mr. and Mrs. Rob White Ms. Christina Xiques-Gravier Dr. and Mrs. Jaime Zambrano Mr. and Mrs. Paul Zamek ROBERT M. YARBROUGH CIRCLE $499 or less Anonymous (2) Mr. Shawn Adderly ‘06 Mr. Greg Affleck Mr. and Dr. Armando Agostino

Mr. and Mrs. Keith Agress Mr. and Mrs. Audwin Alexander Mrs. Catherine (Alger) Chung ‘79 Mr. and Mrs. Luis Almeida Mr. Andres Alonso ‘14 Drs. Dania and Anthony Alonso, Jr. ‘94 Dr. and Mrs. Wilfredo Alvarez Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Aman Mr. and Mrs. Miguel Amo Mr. and Ms. Graham Andrew Mrs. Judy Andrews Mr. Carlos Anllo ‘98, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Anta Mr. George Antoniades ‘04 Mr. Larry Apple and Ms. Esther Perez Apple Mr. and Mrs. David Appleby Mr. and Mrs. Niorge Aragon Ms. Ashley Armato Ms. Lisa (Arnold) Franklin ‘74 Mr. and Mrs. John Arrien Mr. and Mrs. Luis Arritola Mr. and Mrs. Sergio Artigues Ms. Heidi Aspinwall Dr. Michael Bagnell ‘81 Ms. Arissa N. Baiamonte ‘13 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bailey Mr. Adam Baitsell Mr. Scott Benesch and Mrs. Michele (Baker) Benesch ‘89 Mr. and Mrs. Victor Balestra ‘90 Mr. Eric Ballesteros Dr. and Mrs. Victor Barredo Mr. and Mrs. Alejandro Barrios Mr. Robert Barry Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Barthet Mr. and Mrs. Charles Baumberger, Jr. ‘94 Mr. Peter Baumberger ‘90 Mr. and Mrs. Hart Baur ‘82 Dr. and Mrs. Gilbert Beauperthuy Mr. Alberto Beeck ‘07 Mr. and Mrs. George Befeler Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Belaval ‘89 Mrs. Perseverania Berger Ms. Rosanna Bermejo-Espaillat Mr. and Mrs. Mandy Bertematti Dr. Melissa Beske and Mr. Scott Erdmann Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bilella Mr. and Mrs. Orlando Birbragher Mr. Jokari Birdsong ‘12 Mr. and Mrs. Cathy Blackburn

Mr. and Mrs. David Blary Ms. Brook Bodie Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Boese Mr. and Mrs. Fernando Bolinaga Mr. and Mrs. Fernando Bonet Mr. and Mrs. Jordi Botifoll Mr. and Mrs.Romero F Britto Mr. and Mrs. Gary Brown Mr. and Mrs. Gitano Bryant Ms. Danielle N. Burke ‘14 Ms. Felicia C. Burke ‘11 Mr. Ariel Cabrera Mr. and Mrs. Victor Calderon Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Calvo Mr. and Mrs. Patricio Campiani Ms. Teresa Campos Ms. Caroline Camus ‘93 Mr. and Mrs. Francisco Carbajales Mr. Hiram Carlo and Dr. Zulma Berrios Mr. and Mrs. Philip Carroll Mr. and Mrs. Luis Carvajal Mr. Tim and Dr. Tricia Cassel Mr. and Mrs. Enrique Castillo Mr. and Mrs. Felix Castillo Mr. and Mrs. Giacomo Catalfo Mr. and Mrs. Fernando Cepeda Ms. Jennifer Cerda Ms. Vivian G. Cerione Mr. Nicklaus and Mrs. Monica Cervera-Sijan ‘96 Ms. Marta F Cervera-Jackson Mrs. Sharon Cetta Mr. and Mrs. Ashley Chapman Mr. and Mrs. Richard Chee-A-Tow Dr. and Mrs. Alfred G Childers ‘76 Mr. Jonathan and Mrs. Amanda (Chrycy) Thompson ‘96 Mr. Eric and Mrs. Panee (Chuechunklin) Cili ‘99 Mr. and Mrs. Sunil Chugani Mr. and Mrs. Douglas J. Chumbley Mr. and Mrs. Martin Claure Mr. Aldo Colli and Ms. Claudine Claus Ms. Ivonne Cobelo-Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. Juan Cobo ‘85 Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cohen Ms. Lisa Colandrea Mrs. Julie (Coleman) Mansfield ‘74 Mr. Manuel Contreras ‘06 Mr. Michael Contreras ‘04 Mr. Pierre and Mrs. Jessica (Corry) Sierralta ‘96

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Mr. and Mrs. Javier Font Ms. Nicole Font ‘13 Mr. and Mrs. Carl Fornaris Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Forristall Mr. and Mrs. Ricardo Fortis Mr. and Mrs. Alberto Franceschi Ms. Celida Freire Mr. and Mrs. Brett French ‘97 Mr. and Mrs. Gene Friedlander Mrs. Christine (Frigo) Carter ‘88 Ms. Jenna E Fusfield ‘14 Mr. Bryan G Fusfield ‘12 Mr. Carlos N Garces Mr. and Mrs. Gustavo Garcia Mr. and Mrs. Mauricio Garcia Mr. and Mrs. Brian Gershen ‘98 Ms. Kristina Gershen ‘03 Mr. Marco Giberti and Ms. Paola Racana Mr. and Mrs. Marcello Glass Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Godley Mrs. Amber (Goethel) Seidlin ‘96 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gomez Mr. and Mrs. Juan Gomez Mr. Sergio Pena and Mrs. Michelle Gomez Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Gonzalez Mr. Luis and Mrs. Rosa (Gonzalez) Guarda ‘98 Mr. and Mrs. Miguel Gonzalez Mr. and Mrs. Raul Gonzalez Mrs. Maria Teresa Gonzales Mr. and Mrs. William Gonzalez Mr. and Mrs. Jack Goodrich Ms. Caroline R. Goodwin Dr. and Mrs. John Griffin Mr. Richard Grillo ‘97 and Mrs. Lara O’Donnell ‘98 Mr. and Mrs. Gerardo Guarino Mr. Francisco Antonio Guerra, Jr. Mr. Marcelo E. Guerra ‘12 Mrs. Helen Guo Drs. Neil and Caroline Hammerschlag Ms. Sarah Hanners ‘00 Mr. and Mrs. Mason Harris ‘89 Dr. and Mrs. Corey Harvin Mr. Marty and Mrs. Kristin (Hayden) Hebert ‘01 Mrs. DeAnna (Hayden) Pledger ‘85 Mr. Mark Hayes and Ms. Pamela Roza Hayes Mr. James Heatley ‘98 Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Hellmund

Ms. Adriana Henriquez ‘07 Mr. and Mrs. Fred Herling Mr. Frank Hernandez Ms. Gina M. Hernandez Mr. and Mrs. Christopher O. Hew Ms. Kristina Hew ‘09 Ms. Melissa Hew ‘07 Mr. Jason Hew ‘12 Mr. Christina Hew ‘13 Mr. and Mrs. Juan Hidalgo Mr. and Mrs. Dan Himes Mr. and Mrs. Jason Hingerton ‘00 Ms. Kara and Mrs. Brittney (Hoffman) McCabe ‘99 Mrs. Traci Holstein Mr. Koree Hood Ms. Rachele Huelsman Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Huerta ‘01 Ms. Elizabeth Hutson Mr. Daniel Ibarra-Scurr ‘04 Mr. and Mrs. Jose Iglesia Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Irigoyen Mr. and Mrs. Lee Irvin Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Isom Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Jablonski Mr. Mark and Mrs. Stacey (Jacobson) Overton ‘85 Dr. Zahra Jamal Ms. Judi Jennings Mr. Martin Jensen ‘05 Ms. Ann Jensen ‘08 Mr. and Mrs. Trond S. Jensen Mr. and Mrs. Gary Johnson Dr. Neil Johnson and Mrs. Elvira Restrepo Mr. Clint Jones Mr. and Mrs. James A. Jones, III Mr. Ryan Jurney ‘04 Mr. and Mrs. David Kelley Ms. Sarah Kemeness Ms. Andrea Kirkpatrick ‘04 Ms. Melinda L. Klenk ‘14 Ms. Soozie Klock ‘00 Ms. Cindy Kohn-Cybulkiewicz ‘05 Dr. Jason Kosove ‘90 and Mrs. Julia (Arango) Kosove ‘90 Mr. Rene and Mrs. Corey (Krissel) Gonzalez ‘95 Mr. and Mrs. Justin Kross Ms. Laura Kujawa Mr. Matthew Kujawa and Ms. Jill Penman Mr. and Mrs. Jean-Marc Lageyre Dr. Lauren Lane

Mr. and Mrs. Rudolf Lang Mrs. Stacie (Larco) Cooper ‘96 Mr. Jon Lawrence ‘98 Mr. Sean and Mrs. Holly (Lee) Zawyer ‘97 Mr. Tim Lester Ms. Nicole Letren Dr. Steven Lipshultz and Dr. Tracie Miller Dr. and Mrs. Leopoldo Llinas Mr. and Mrs. Michael Loffredo Ms. Betty Lopez Mr. and Mrs. Ignacio Lopez Mr. and Mrs. Jorge Lopez Mr. Philip A. Lopez ‘85 Mr. Daniel Loria ‘04 Mr. Stephen Ludovici ‘08 Mr. and Mrs. Philipp Ludwig Ms. Jennifer B. Lumish ‘14 Mr. and Ms. Robert Macaulay Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Magenheimer ‘78 Mr. John Malloy ‘85 Mr. and Mrs. Luis Martinez Mr. Manuel Martinez Mr. and Mrs. Richard Martinez Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Martino Mrs. Margaret (Mason) Jones ‘82 Ms. Laura Massa and Mr. Horacio Alfano Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Mathelier Ms. Grimsley Matkov ‘97 Mrs. Betty Matz ‘85 Mr. James McCarthy Mr. and Mrs. Christopher McDonough Mr. Anthony McFarlane Mr. Miles McGrath ‘87 Mr. and Mrs. Daniel McLaughlin Mr. Garrett McNamara ‘96 Dr. and Mrs. Donald McNeill Ms. Helen M McNutt ‘83 Dr. and Mrs. Brian Mealey Mr. and Mrs. Pedro Mejias Mr. and Mrs. Max Menendez Mr. Landon Michelson ‘10 Mr. Preston R. Michelson ‘13 Mrs. Lisa (Migliaccio) Haynes ‘04 and Mr. Alex Haynes ‘04 Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Migliaccio Mr. Grant and Dr. Joyce Miller Mr. and Mrs. Robert Miller Mr. and Mrs. Miguel Miranda Mr. and Mrs. Milen Mishkovsky

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Drs. Anjana and Vivek Mishra Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mock Ms. Ariel Moger ‘08 Mr. and Mrs. Aziz Momin Mr. and Mrs. Jose Montalvo Mr. and Mrs. Edward Montoya Mr. Kamal Moo ‘98 Mr. Robert Moore ‘05 and Mrs. Samantha (Evans) Moore ‘06 Mr. Robert Moorhouse Mr. and Mrs. Soren Morales Mr. and Mrs. Ricardo Morean Mr. Roberto Morean ‘13 Ms. Carlely Moreira Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Morse ‘98 Mr. Andrea Moscetti and Ms. Linda Larrea Mr. Laurence Moser ‘80 The Honorable Patrick E. Murphy ‘01 Mr. Daniel Mutter Dr. Julianne Nagel Mr. Christopher Narchet ‘07 Ms. Anne Neyra Mr. and Dr. Mauricio Nicholls Mr. David and Mrs. Anne Beaumont (Nichols) Neithardt ‘95 Mr. Sean and Mrs. Hadley (Nichols) Foreman ‘93 Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Nichols ‘91 Mr. Joakim Nordqvist ‘79 Mr. Jonas Nordqvist ‘87 Mr. and Mrs. H. Todd Norman ‘90 Mr. and Mrs. James Nosich Mr. and Mrs. Carlos M Nunez Mr. Daniel K. Omachonu ‘12 Dr. and Mrs. Vincent K. Omachonu Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Ortiz Mr. and Mrs. David Pacewicz Mr. Louis and Dr. Gayle Pagnoni Mr. and Mrs. Rafael Palacios Mr. Basant Pangeni Ms. Gina Papineau Mr. and Mrs. Victor Parada Ms. Gabriela Paris Mr. and Mrs. Luis Carlos Parody Dr. and Mrs. Juan Pastor Mr. Nicholas A. Paz ‘14 Mr. and Mrs. Alfredo Pedroso Mr. Michael Pena Mr. and Mrs. Pablo Perez Mr. and Mrs. Leyan Phillips Ms. Deysi Piña Mr. and Mrs. Alain Pino

Mr. Andrew Pittinos ‘95 and Mrs. Winsy (Dunwody) Pittinos ‘97 Dr. Joseph Pizzolato Mr. Jack Plunkett and Ms. Elsie Romero Mr. William and Mrs. Bobbi (Pohlman) Rogers ‘81 Mr. Andres Policastro ‘10 Ms. Maggie Porto Mr. Andrew Portuondo ‘08 Ms. Laura Portuondo ‘10 Mr. Nicholas M Portuondo ‘15 Mr. and Mrs. Orlando Quant Mrs. April Queen Mr. James and Mrs. Adrianna (Quinonez) Sheenan ‘00 Mr. and Mrs. Jose Quintana Mr. Carl and Dr. Anouchka Rachelson Ms. Rebecca Ray ‘02 Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Real Dr. and Mrs. Aldo Regalado Dr. and Mrs. Luis Rey Mr. and Mrs. Michael Rhodes Mr. and Mrs. Robert Richard Mr. Ryan and Ms. Blair (Rieder) Steffey ‘01 Mrs. Maria Trinidad Rittenhouse Mr. James Robertson ‘83 Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Robertson Ms. Ayana Rodriguez Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Rodriguez Mr. and Mrs. Pablo Rodriguez Ms. Melissa Rogers Mr. and Mrs Roberto Rojas Mr. Santiago Rojas ‘10 Ms. Emily Rolling Mr. and Mrs. Xavier Rosales Mr. Jason and Mrs. Christina (Rosas-Guyon) Hart ‘97 Ms. Margaret Rosas-Guyon ‘93 Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey A. Rose Mr. Collin Ross ‘96 and Mrs. Tracy (Reiter) Ross Dr. and Mrs. Eugenio Rothe Ms. Danielle Rothfeldt ‘13 Mr. Doug Rothfeldt ‘10 Mr. and Mrs. George Rouge Mr. Rodney Royal and Mrs. Angela White Royal Mr. and Mrs. Mario Ruiz Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Russo ‘85 Mr. and Mrs. Herman Russomanno Mr. and Mrs. Gus Sabogal Ms. Catherine Sajous

Mr. Guillermo Pelegrin Salazar ‘10 Mr. Stewart and Dr. Manjula Salomon Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Sanchez Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sanchez Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Saphier Mr. and Mrs. Brian Schachter Mr. and Mrs. Rainer Schael Ms. Liz Scholer Mr. and Mrs. Chris Schollmeyer Mr. and Mrs. Martin Schrier Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Schwartzbard Mr. and Mrs. James Scullin Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Seide Ms. Margaret Shanti Mr. and Mrs. Scott Shelfer ‘89 Mr. Matt Shodell and Dr. Ellen Schwartzbard Mr. and Mrs. Ajay Sidhu Ms. Anne Sierra ‘00 Dr. and Mrs. Danny Sleeman Mr. and Mrs. David Smyth ‘92 Mr. and Mrs. David Z. Sokol Mr. and Mrs. Raul Sondon Mr. and Mrs. Dean Sourber Dr. and Mrs. Alan R. Spies Mr. William Stanard Mr. and Mrs. David Steinfeld Mr. Gregg Steinman ‘08 Mr. Craig Sterling ‘82 and Mrs. Jane (Maguire) Sterling ‘83 Mr. Anderson Stewart Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stoner Mrs. Tok Stoner Ms. Tilly Strauss Mr. and Mrs. Pedro Suarez Mr. Mauricio Suazo and Ms. Sandra Maler Dr. Richard Sulkes Mr. and Mrs. Zachary Sulkes Ms. Julie Suris Ms. Lynne Swift Mr. Joseph G. Tarbe ‘12 Mr. Jordan and Mrs. Lesley (Taylor) Kline ‘96 Mr. Dax Tejera ‘03 Ms. Mercedes Terranova Ms. Caroline Thomes Mr. and Mrs. Marc Thomes ‘98 Mr. Samuel and Mrs. Kirsten (Thompson) Stephenson ‘85 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Timpone Ms. Kristen Titley ‘10 Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Tobin ‘01

Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Tobin ‘97 The Rev. and Mrs. Roger Tobin Drs. Ron Tolchin and Susan Yahia Mr. and Mrs. Peter Tolmach Mr. Luis Torres and Mrs. Nathalia Quirós Mr. and Mrs. Fred Truby Mrs. Joan Trujillo Mr. and Mrs. AJ Undorfer ‘04 Mr. and Mrs. Alfredo Vadillo Mr. James Valle Mr. Christopher Van Grieken ‘90 Ms. Maria Vanegas Mrs. Jaclyn (Varela) Gil ‘99 Ms. Victoria Varela ‘05 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Vassilaros Ms. Sejal Vaywala Dr. Nivia Vazquez Mr. and Mrs. Danny Vega Mr. Jaime Velasquez Dr. and Mrs. Luis Velis Mr. and Mrs. Hendrik Verwaay Ms. Lynn Vigar Mr. and Mrs. Jorge Villacampa Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey D. Vogel Mr. and Mrs. Brad Wagshul ‘87 Mr. and Mrs. Marcelo Waisberg Mr. and Mrs. Masahiro Waki Mr. and Mrs. Barry Waldman Ms. Sheri (Waldo) Andino-Straka ‘75 Mr. Ben Walker, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell Walker ‘94 Mr. Christopher Walker ‘90 Mr. George and Mrs. Lynley (Walker) Ciorobea ‘96 Drs. Jianhua Wang and Hong Jiang Mrs. Laura R. Weinfeld ‘‘88 Mrs. Winter Wheeler-Young ‘99 and Mr. Thomas Wheeler-Young Mr. Micah R Whitley Mr. and Mrs. Alan Whitney Ms. Rebecca T. Williams ‘00 Mr. David List and Mrs. Sharon Williams Mr. Ward Wilson ‘78 Mr. and Mrs. Alejandro Wiltz Mr. and Mrs. Brendan Winkler ‘98 Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wolofsky ‘81 Mr. and Mrs. David E. Wood Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Wood Mr. and Mrs. Serafin Yanes Mr. and Mrs. Jay Younger ‘90 Mr. John Zavitsianos ‘99

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GRADE LEVEL PARENT DONORS Overall Parent Participation = 76% CLASS OF 2021 – 6TH GRADE 82% Participation Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Miguel Amo Mr. and Mrs. David Appleby Mr. Eric Ballesteros Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Barthet Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Bell Mr. and Mrs. Orlando Birbragher Drs. Jose Birriel and Maria Pilar Gutierrez Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Boese Mr. and Mrs. Jose Calleja Mrs. Ximena Caminos Mr. and Mrs. Francisco Carbajales Mr. and Mrs. Guillermo Carrillo Mr. and Mrs. Enrique Castillo Mr. and Mrs. Edward Chiappara Mr. and Mrs. Luis Cordero Mr. and Mrs. Angel Cortinas Mr. and Mrs. Jose Cueva Mr. and Mrs. Humberto De Armas Mr. Shawn and Mrs. Evans (Dunwody) Crews ‘91 Mr. and Mrs. Leoncio de la Pena Mr. and Mrs. John Diez Mr. and Mrs. Pedro Domit Dr. and Mrs. Mark Dylewski Mr. and Mrs. Alexis Falero Mr. and Mrs. Carl Fornaris Mr. and Mrs. Alberto Franceschi Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Friedland Mr. and Mrs. John Fumagalli Mr. and Mrs. Gustavo Garcia Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gomez Mr. Francisco Antonio Guerra, Jr. Mr. Virgilio Guma ‘90 and Mrs. Kelly (Kimmel) Guma ‘89 Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Hellmund Mr. and Mrs. Lee Irvin Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Jablonski Mr. and Mrs. Pedro Jimenez

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CLASS OF 2020 – 7 TH GRADE 80% Participation Mr. and Mrs. Ricardo Albarran Mr. and Mrs. Juan Alduncin Mr. and Mrs. Luis Almeida Mr. and Mrs. Miguel Amo Mr. and Mrs. Roberto Añez Dr. and Mrs. Hank Barreto Mr. and Mrs. Alejandro Barrios Ms. Rosanna Bermejo-Espaillat Mr. and Mrs. Fernando Bolinaga Mr. Hiram Carlo and Dr. Zulma Berrios Dr. and Mrs Julio Calderon Mr. and Mrs. Edward Chiappara Rev. and Mrs. Frank Corbishley Mr. and Mrs. Enrique Cortinas Mr. and Mrs. Javier Cruz Mr. and Mrs. Dario Cutin Mr. and Mrs. Americo D’Agostini Mr. and Mrs. Pedro Domit Mr. and Mrs. Rodolfo Eguilior Mr. and Mrs. Sergio Estefano Mr. and Mrs. Porpoise Evans Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Fernandez, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Fernandez Mr. and Mrs. Luis Fortou Mr. and Mrs. Gary Freedman Mr. and Mrs. Alex Gonzalez Mr. Alvaro Gonzalez Mr. and Mrs. Gerardo Guarino Mr. and Mrs. Javier Guerra Mr. and Mrs. Michael Haggard ‘88 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hebble Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Hinke Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Isom Mr. and Mrs. Michael Joseph Mr. and Mrs. David Kelley Mr. and Mrs. Jad Lahoud Mr. and Mrs. Oswaldo Lairet Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lane Ms. Nicole Letren Mr. and Mrs. Mauro Libi Mr. and Mrs. Paolo Longo Mr. and Mrs. Richard Martinez Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Martino Dr. and Mrs. Diego Medone Mr. and Mrs. Alejandro Messmacher Mr. and Mrs. Miguel Miranda Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Molinari Mr. and Mrs. Camilo Montaña Mr. Rolando Mora and

Mrs. Maria Teresa Solares Mr. and Mrs. Juan Munilla Mr. and Mrs. Sean Murphy ‘89 Mr. and Mrs. Gary Nicolas-Nader Mr. and Mrs. Victor Parada Mr. and Mrs. Albert Philion Dr. Joseph Pizzolato Dr. and Mrs. Luis Rey Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reynolds Ms. Ayana Rodriguez Mr. and Mrs. Xavier Rosales Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Saade Mr. and Mrs. Brian Schachter Ms. Margaret Shanti Mr. and Mrs. David Steinfeld Mr. and Mrs. Pedro Suarez Mr. and Mrs. Zachary Sulkes Mr. Jean-Pierre Trouillot Mr. Edwin Verdezoto Dr. Stefania Vernace Mr. and Mrs. Barry Waldman Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Zalles CLASS OF 2019 – 8TH GRADE 87% Participation Dr. and Mrs. Pablo Acebal Mr. Greg Affleck Mr. and Mrs. L. Sebastian Alegrett Dr. and Mrs. Wilfredo Alvarez Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Aman Mr. and Mrs. Francisco Aristeguieta Mr. and Mrs. John Arrien Mr. and Mrs. Simon Baker Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Bass Mr. Kurt Bauer and Dr. Erin Bauer Mr. and Mrs. George Befeler Drs. Jose Birriel and Maria Pilar Gutierrez Mr. and Mrs. Gitano Bryant Mr. and Mrs. Patricio Campiani Mr. and Mrs. Luis Carvajal Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Castellon Mr. and Mrs. Richard Chee-A-Tow Mr. and Mrs. Emmanuel Cherubin Mr. and Mrs. David Cimo Mr. and Mrs. Martin Claure Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cohen Mr. and Mrs. Jose Cueva Dr. and Mrs. Mark Dylewski Mr. and Mrs. Steve Elson Mr. and Mrs. John Erixon Mr. and Mrs. Emilio Fernandez

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Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Foreman Mr. and Mrs. Alberto Franceschi Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Friedland Mr. and Mrs. Peter Galan Dr. and Mrs. John Paul Gallardo Mr. Sergio Pena and Mrs. Michelle Gomez Mr. and Mrs. Jack Goodrich Ms. Gina M. Hernandez Mr. Javier Hernandez-Lichtl Mr. and Mrs. Juan Hidalgo Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Hinke Mr. and Mrs. Lee Irvin Mr. and Mrs. Rudolf Lang Mr. and Mrs. Todd Lary Mr. and Mrs. Ignacio Lopez Mr. and Mrs. Philipp Ludwig Mr. John Malloy ‘85 Mr. and Mrs. Christian Marchandise Mr. and Mrs. Francisco Martinez Mr. and Mrs. Luis Martinez Mr. Brian May Mr. James McCarthy Mr. and Mrs. Richard McMichael Mr. and Mrs. Felipe Medina Mr. and Mrs. Pedro Mejias Mr. and Mrs. Fernando Mercenari Mr. and Mrs. Alejandro Messmacher Mr. and Mrs. Milen Mishkovsky Mr. and Mrs. Aziz Momin Mr. and Mrs. Jose Montalvo Mr. and Mrs. Nigel Myers Mr. and Mrs. Jose Navarro Mr. and Mrs. Rafael Palacios Mr. and Mrs. Luis Palazzi Dr. and Mrs. Juan Pastor Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Perez Mr. and Mrs. Karim Pirani Ms. Maggie Porto Dr. and Mrs. Luis Rey Mr. and Mrs Roberto Rojas Mr. and Mrs. Klever Rosales Mr. Rodney Royal and Mrs. Angela White Royal Mr. and Mrs. Akihiro Saito Mr. and Mrs. Orlando Saldivia Mr. and Mrs. Alejandro Salvidea Ms. Regina Sandilands Mr. and Mrs. James Scullin Mr. Philip and Mrs. Beth (Brockway) Serrate ‘85 Mr. Matt Shodell and Dr. Ellen Schwartzbard

Dr. and Mrs. James Slaman Mr. and Mrs. Dean Sourber Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stoner Mr. Luis Torres and Mrs. Nathalia Quirós Dr. Nivia Vazquez Mr. and Mrs. Juan Carlos Velasquez Mr. and Mrs. Rob White Mr. and Mrs. Serafin Yanes CLASS OF 2018 – 9TH GRADE 67% Participation Mr. and Mrs. Ricardo Albarran Mr. and Mrs. Luis Almeida Mrs. Beatriz Amaro Mr. and Ms. Graham Andrew Mr. and Mrs. Peter Anta Mr. and Mrs. Luis Arritola Ms. Heidi Aspinwall Mr. and Mrs. Jared Azcuy Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bailey Mr. and Mrs. Mario Benedetti Drs. Jose Birriel and Maria Pilar Gutierrez Mr. and Mrs. Jordi Botifoll Mrs. Ximena Caminos Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cannon Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Castellon Mr. and Mrs. Enrique Castillo Mr. and Mrs. Karl Cetta Mr. and Mrs. Farid Chehab Mr. Efrain Cuellar Mr. and Mrs. Donald Dass Mr. and Mrs. Mateo de Sola Mr. and Mrs. Gus Deribeaux Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Diaz-Solis Mr. and Mrs. Paul DiMare, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Juan Elwaw Mr. James and Dr. Ana Eriksen Mr. and Mrs. Cristo Farias Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Fernandez Mr. and Mrs. Mauricio Ferro Mr. and Mrs. Tony Forte Mr. and Mrs. John Fumagalli Mr. and Mrs. Fred Herling Mr. and Mrs. Julio Hernandez Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hibshman Mr. and Mrs. Juan Hidalgo Mr. and Mrs. Jose Iglesia Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Jassir Mr. Ron and Dr. Jan (Sokol) Katz ‘81 Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Lebowitz Mr. Arthur Lewis and

Ms. Paula Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Philipp Ludwig Mr. and Ms. Robert Macaulay Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Martino Mr. and Mrs. Christopher McDonough Mr. and Mrs. George Mencia Drs. Anjana and Vivek Mishra Mr. Rolando Mora and Ms. Maria Teresa Solares Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Morales Mr. and Mrs. Sean Murphy ‘89 Mr. and Mrs. Marcel Navarro Mr. and Mrs. Pedro Negron Ms. Caroline Owre Mr. Harold Patricoff Mr. and Mrs. Niklas Peterstam Mr. and Mrs. Hugues Posschelle Dr. and Mrs. Eugenio Rothe Ms. Catherine Sajous Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Samas Ms. Liz Scholer Mr. and Mrs. Martin Schrier Mr. and Mrs. James Scullin Mr. and Mrs. Raul Segredo Ms. Margaret Shanti Dr. and Mrs. Danny Sleeman Mr. and Mrs. Raul Sondon Mr. and Mrs. Luis Soto Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stoner Mr. Marcelo Suarez and Ms. Marcela Biglieri Ms. Lynne Swift Mr. and Mrs. Silvio Sztokfisz Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Timpone Mr. and Mrs. Eric Torrese Mr. and Mrs. Colin Veater Mr. and Mrs. Jorge Villacampa Mr. and Mrs. Alan Whitney Ms. Christina Xiques-Gravier Mr. and Mrs. Serafin Yanes Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Zalles Dr. and Mrs. Jaime Zambrano CLASS OF 2017 – 10TH GRADE 76% Participation Mr. and Mrs. Niorge Aragon Mr. and Mrs. Paul Arango Mr. and Mrs. Francisco Aristeguieta Mr. and Mrs. Sergio Artigues Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bailey Mr. and Mrs. Mandy Bertematti Mr. and Mrs. Fernando Bolinaga

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Brown Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Calvo Mr. and Mrs. Patricio Campiani Mr. and Mrs. Luis Carvajal Mr. and Mrs. Giacomo Catalfo Mr. and Mrs. Fernando Cepeda Mr. and Mrs. Jose Chao Mr. Aldo Colli and Ms. Claudine Claus Ms. Ivonne Cobelo-Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. Enrique Colmenares Dr. and Mrs. Nestor de la Cruz-Munoz Mr. and Mrs. Juan Diaz Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Dobrinsky Mr. and Mrs. James Dorsy ‘83 Mr. Benjamin Esco Mr. and Mrs. Alberto Fernandez Mr. and Mrs. Roger Fernandez Mr. and Mrs. Ricardo Fortis Mr. and Mrs. Peter Galan Dr. and Mrs. John Paul Gallardo Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gomez Mr. Alvaro Gonzalez Mr. and Mrs. James Greenfield Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hebble Mr. and Mrs. William Hill Ms. Elizabeth Hutson Mr. and Mrs. Genaro Iglesias Mr. and Mrs. John Keller Dr. and Mrs. Ziad Khatib Mr. and Mrs. Jean-Marc Lageyre Mr. and Mrs. Todd Lary Mr. Arthur Lewis and Ms. Paula Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Roberto Lombardo Mr. John Malloy ‘85 Mr. and Mrs. Paul Malueg Dr. and Mrs. Donald McNeill Mr. and Mrs. Robert Miller Mr. and Mrs. Camilo Montaña Mr. and Mrs. Edward Montoya Mr. and Mrs. Soren Morales Mr. and Dr. Mauricio Nicholls Mr. and Mrs. Carlos M Nunez Mr. and Mrs. Kirran Panjabi Dr. and Mrs. Juan Pastor Mr. and Mrs. Rafael Pecchio Ms. Deysi Piña Mr. and Mrs. Robert Quero Mr. Carl and Dr. Anouchka Rachelson Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Real

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Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. Michael Rhodes Mr. and Mrs. Orlando Rivas Dr. and Mrs. Alejandro Rodriguez Mr. and Mrs. Klever Rosales Mr. and Mrs. Mario Ruiz Mr. and Mrs. Alejandro Salvidea Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Seide Mr. Philip and Mrs. Beth (Brockway) Serrate ‘85 Mr. and Mrs. Brian Tannebaum Mr. and Mrs. Hendrik Verwaay Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Waldman CLASS OF 2016 – 11TH GRADE 67% Participation Ms. Donna Abood Dr. and Mrs. Yuri Alvarez Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Anel Ms. Heidi Aspinwall Mr. and Mrs. Michael Baiamonte Dr. and Mrs. Victor Barredo Mr. and Mrs. Moises Benchlouch Mrs. Perseverania Berger Mr. and Mrs. David Blary Dr. James Block and Dr. Janet Nesbitt Mr. and Mrs. Fernando Bonet Mr. Hiram Carlo and Dr. Zulma Berrios Mr. and Mrs. Jose Chao Rev. and Mrs. Frank Corbishley Dr. and Mrs. Alvaro Dangond Mr. and Mrs. Donald Dass Mr. and Mrs. Mateo de Sola Mr. and Mrs. Frank Devine Mr. and Mrs. Paul DiMare, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Juan Elwaw Mr. and Mrs. John Erixon Ms. Ania Fernandez and Mr. Ricardo Gil Mr. and Mrs. Ted Fernandez Mr. and Mrs. Omar Montesinos Ferrer Mr. and Mrs. John Fumagalli Mr. and Mrs. Esteban Gerbasi Mr. Marco Giberti and Ms. Paola Racana Mr. and Mrs. Marcello Glass Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hibshman Mr. and Mrs. Dan Himes Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Irigoyen Drs. Beth and Daniel Kalbac Mr. and Mrs. Justin Kross

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Mr. Alan Kyle Mr. and Mrs. Ramon Leira Dr. Steven Lipshultz and Dr. Tracie Miller Mr. and Mrs. Paolo Longo Mr. and Mrs. Pedro Lopez Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Mantilla Mr. and Mrs. Francisco Martinez Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Mathelier Mr. and Mrs. Richard McMichael Mr. Grant and Dr. Joyce Miller Ms. Carlely Moreira Mr. and Mrs. Rafael Pecchio Mr. and Mrs. Alfredo Pedroso Mr. and Mrs. Fernando Perez-Hickman Mr. and Mrs. Alain Pino Mr. and Mrs. Jorge Pliego Mr. Jack Plunkett and Ms. Elsie Romero Mr. and Mrs. Jaime Ramirez Mr. and Mrs. Evan Reed Ms. Liz Scholer Dr. and Mrs. James Slaman Mr. and Mrs. Luis Soto Mr. and Mrs. Dean Sourber Dr. and Mrs. Alan R. Spies Mr. and Mrs. Keith St. Germain Mr. and Mrs. Silvio Sztokfisz Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Timpone Drs. Ron Tolchin and Susan Yahia Ms. Lorelei Van Wey Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Vicente Mr. and Mrs. Masahiro Waki Mr. and Mrs. Randall Whitman Ms. Christina Xiques-Gravier CLASS OF 2015 – 12TH GRADE 73% Participation Mr. and Dr. Armando Agostino Mr. and Mrs. Ricardo Albarran Dr. and Mrs. Wilfredo Alvarez Mr. and Ms. Graham Andrew Mr. and Mrs. Niorge Aragon Mr. and Mrs. Michael Baiamonte Mr. and Ms. Phil Bakes Dr. and Mrs. Hank Barreto Dr. and Mrs. Gilbert Beauperthuy Ms. Jeanne Becker Mr. and Mrs. George Befeler Mr. and Mrs. Mario Benedetti Mr. and Mrs. Sunil Chugani Mr. and Mrs. Douglas J. Chumbley

Mr. Efrain Cuellar Dr. and Mrs. Nestor de la Cruz-Munoz Mr. David DeWitt Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Diaz-Solis Mr. and Mrs. Pedro Domit Mr. James and Dr. Ana Eriksen Mr. and Mrs. Jorge Espinosa Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Fernandez Mr. and Mrs. Mauricio Ferro Mr. and Mrs. Javier Font Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Forristall Mr. and Mrs. Gary Fox Mr. and Mrs. Gene Friedlander Mr. and Mrs. Mauricio Garcia Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Gonzalez Mr. and Mrs. Miguel Gonzalez Mr. and Mrs. Raul Gonzalez Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Hebb Mr. and Mrs. William Hill Mr. and Mrs. Jorge Lopez Mr. and Ms. Robert Macaulay Mr. John Malloy ‘85 Mr. and Mrs. Francisco Martinez Mr. Manuel Martinez Mr. and Mrs. John Randolph Millian Mr. and Mrs. Miguel Miranda Drs. Anjana and Vivek Mishra Mr. and Mrs. Ziyad Mneimneh Mr. and Mrs. Edward Montoya Mr. and Mrs. Ricardo Morean Mr. and Mrs. Nigel Myers Mr. and Mrs. James Nosich Mr. and Mrs. Bernardo A. Portuondo Mr. and Mrs. Jose Quintana Mr. and Mrs. Robert Robledo Mr. and Mrs. Pablo Rodriguez Mr. and Mrs. Mario Ruiz Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Saade Mr. and Mrs. Gus Sabogal Mr. and Mrs. Raul Segredo Mr. and Mrs. Dean Sourber Mr. and Mrs. Jay Steinman Mr. Marcelo Suarez and Ms. Marcela Biglieri Mr. Mauricio Suazo and Ms. Sandra Maler Ms. Lynn Vigar Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Waldman Mr. Ben Walker, Jr. Drs. Jianhua Wang and Hong Jiang Mr. and Mrs. Randall Whitman Mr. and Mrs. Serafin Yanes

FACULT Y A ND STAFF GIFTS 100% Participation Mrs. Terri Agress Mrs. Mary Andreu Mr. Graham Andrew Ms. Ashley Armato Mrs. Giovanna Arrien Mr. Adam Baitsell Mr. Eric Ballesteros Mr. Robert Barry Dr. Melissa Beske Mrs. Cathy Blackburn Ms. Brook Bodie Mr. Ariel Cabrera Mr. Victor Calderon Mrs. Suzanne Gottlieb Calleja Ms. Teresa Campos Mrs. Janie Casas Mr. Tim Cassel Rev. Dr. Mary Ellen Cassini Ms. Jennifer Cerda Mrs. Vivian Cerione Mrs. Susana Cetta Mr. Jose Chao Mr. Ashley Chapman Mrs. Lois Chumbley Ms. Lisa Colandrea Ms. Catie Cunning Mrs. Lucia de Sola Ms. Elena De Villiers Mr. Brian Diaz Mrs. Lauren Dowlen Mr. Scott du Feu Mrs. Amy Duarte Mr. Charlie Duffy Mr. Jeremy Evans Ms. Rita Feild Ms. Ania Fernandez Mrs. Denise Gallardo Mr. Carlos N. Garces Mr. Andrew Godley Mr. Raul Gonzalez Mr. William Gonzalez Mrs. Caroline R Goodwin Mr. Adam Gray Dr. John Griffin Mrs. Helen Guo Dr. Caroline Hammerschlag Dr. Corey Harvin Mr. Mark Hayes Mr. Frank Hernandez Mrs. Beverly Hew

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Mrs. Phebe Hibshman Mrs. Traci Holstein Mr. Koree Hood Ms. Rachele Huelsman Dr. Zahra Jamal Ms. Judi Jennings Mrs. Lourdes Johnson Mr. Clint Jones Mrs. Marilyn Klenk Ms. Laura Kujawa Mrs. Katie Lamiell Dr. Lauren Lane Mr. Tim Lester Dr. Leo Llinas Mrs. Charlotte Loffredo Mrs. Susie Loiacano Mrs. Laura Massa Mrs. Fabiola Mathelier Mr. Anthony McFarlane Dr. Brian Mealey Mrs. Marty Migliaccio Mrs. Harriet Mock Mr. Robert Moore ‘05 Mr. Robert Moorhouse Mr. Daniel Mutter Dr. Julianne Nagel Ms. Anne Neyra Dr. Gayle Pagnoni Mr. Basant Pangeni Ms. Gina Papineau Ms. Gabriela Paris Mr. Michael Pena Mrs. Maria Quant Mrs. April Queen Mr. Carl Rachelson Dr. Aldo Regalado Mr. Danny Reynolds Ms. Trinidad Rittenhouse Mr. Patrick Roberts Mr. Ernest Robertson Mrs. Iraida Robledo Ms. Melissa Rogers Ms. Emily Rolling Mr. Jeff Rose Mr. George Rouge Mr. Gus Sabogal Dr. Manjula Salomon Mrs. Monica Sanchez Mrs. Noel Schael Mrs. Gisella Schollmeyer Ms. Deepjyot Sidhu Mr. William Stanard

Mr. Anderson Stewart Ms. Tilly Strauss Ms. Julie Suris Ms. Mercedes Terranova Mrs. Jan Tobin Mr. Peter Tolmach Mrs. Adrianna Truby Mr. Fred Truby Mrs. Joan Trujillo Mr. James Valle Ms. Maria Vanegas Mrs. Cristie Vassilaros Ms. Sejal Vaywala Mr. Danny Vega Mr. Jaime Velasquez Mrs. Ruthanne Vogel Mr. Marcelo Waisberg Mr. Micah Whitley Mrs. Sharon Williams Mrs. Sandi Wood Mrs. Rosana Yanes Mr. Paul Zamek ALUMNI GIFTS Anonymous Mr. Shawn Adderly ‘06 Mrs. Catherine (Alger) Chung ‘79 Mr. Andres Alonso ‘14 Dr. Anthony Alonso, Jr. ‘94 Mr. Carlos Anllo ‘98, Jr. Mr. George Antoniades ‘04 Mrs. Julia (Arango) Kosove ‘90 Mrs. Lisa (Arnold) Franklin ‘74 Dr. Michael Bagnell ‘81 Ms. Arissa N Baiamonte ‘13 Mrs. Michele (Baker) Benesch ‘89 Mr. Victor Balestra ‘90 Mr. Charles Baumberger, Jr. ‘94 Mr. Peter Baumberger ‘90 Mr. Hart Baur ‘82 Mr. Alberto Beeck ‘07 Mr. Edgar Belaval ‘89 Mr. Andrew Bennett ‘95 Mr. Jokari Birdsong ‘12 Mrs. Beth (Brockway) Serrate ‘85 Ms. Danielle Burke ‘14 Ms. Felicia Burke ‘11 Ms. Caroline Camus ‘93 Mr. Andre Carbonell ‘05 Mrs. Monica Cervera-Sijan ‘96 Mr. Joseph Chao ‘14 Dr. and Mrs. Alfred G. Childers ‘76

Mrs. Amanda (Chrycy) Thompson ‘96 Mrs. Panee (Chuechunklin) Cili ‘99 Mr. Juan Cobo ‘85 Mrs. Julie (Coleman) Mansfield ‘74 Mr. Manuel Contreras ‘06 Mr. Michael Contreras ‘04 Mrs. Jessica (Corry) Sierralta ‘96 Ms. Heather (Curtis) Land ‘96 Ms. Anabel J. Danon ‘14 Ms. Dipika Daryanani ‘11 Mrs. Joanna R. de Velasco ‘98 Mr. David Diaz ‘87 Mr. Daniel Diaz Leyva ‘98 Mrs. Lily (Dickerson) Maddock ‘95 Mr. Preston Dickerson ‘98 Mr. Cameron DiFede ‘08 Ms. Katherine R. Difede ‘11 Mrs. Mary Anne (Dooley) O’Dea ‘81 Mr. James Dorsy ‘83 Mr. Daniel J. du Feu ‘14 Mrs. Alden (Dunwody) Pimentel ‘90 Mrs. Evans (Dunwody) Crews ‘91 Mrs. Winsy (Dunwody) Pittinos ‘97 Ms. Roberta Ehlers ‘00 Mrs. Samantha (Evans) Moore ‘06 Mr. Wes Farrell ‘01 Mr. Adrian Foley ‘02 Ms. Nicole Font ‘13 Mr. Brett French ‘97 Mrs. Christine (Frigo) Carter ‘88 Ms. Jenna E Fusfield ‘14 Mr. Bryan G Fusfield ‘12 Mr. Brian Gershen ‘98 Ms. Kristina Gershen ‘03 Mrs. Rosa (Gonzalez) Guarda ‘98 Mrs. Amber (Goethel) Seidlin ‘96 Mr. Richard Grillo ‘97 Mr. Marcelo E. Guerra ‘12 Mr. Virgilio Guma ‘90 Mr. Michael Haggard ‘88 Ms. Sarah Hanners ‘00 Mr. Mason Harris ‘89 Mrs. Kristin (Hayden) Hebert ‘01 Mrs. DeAnna (Hayden) Pledger ‘85 Mr. James Heatley ‘98 Ms. Adriana Henriquez ‘07 Mr. Andrew Hessen ‘76 Ms. Kristina Hew ‘09 Ms. Melissa Hew ‘07 Mr. Jason Hew ‘12 Mr. Christian Hew ‘13 Mr. Jason Hingerton ‘00

Mrs. Brittney (Hoffman) McCabe ‘99 Mr. Carlos Huerta ‘01 Mr. Daniel Ibarra-Scurr ‘04 Mrs. Stacey (Jacobson) Overton ‘85 Mr. Martin Jensen ‘05 Ms. Annie Jensen ‘08 Mr. Ryan Jurney ‘04 Mrs. Kelly (Kimmel) Guma ‘89 Mr. Alex Haynes ‘04 Ms. Andrea Kirkpatrick ‘04 Ms. Melinda L. Klenk ‘14 Ms. Soozie Klock ‘00 Ms. Cindy Kohn-Cybulkiewicz ‘05 Mrs. Corey (Krissel) Gonzalez ‘95 Dr. Jason Kosove ‘90 Mrs. Elizabeth (Lane) Bacardi ‘93 Mrs. Stacie (Larco) Cooper ‘96 Mr. Jon Lawrence ‘98 Mrs. Holly (Lee) Zawyer ‘97 Mr. Philip A. Lopez ‘85 Mr. Daniel Loria ‘04 Mr. Stephen Ludovici ‘08 Ms. Jennifer B. Lumish ‘14 Mr. Thomas Magenheimer ‘78 Mrs. Jane (Maguire) Sterling ‘83 Mr. John Malloy ‘85 Mrs. Margaret (Mason) Jones ‘82 Ms. Grimsley Matkov ‘97 Mrs. Betty Matz ‘85 Mr. Miles McGrath ‘87 Mr. Garrett McNamara ‘96 Mrs. Mary (McMath) Hessen ‘73 Ms. Helen M. McNutt ‘83 Mr. Landon Michelson ‘10 Mr. Preston R. Michelson ‘13 Lisa (Migliaccio) Haynes ‘04 Ms. Ariel Moger ‘08 Mr. Kamal Moo ‘98 Mr. Robert Moore ‘05 Mr. Roberto Morean ‘13 Mr. Benjamin Morse ‘98 Mr. Laurence Moser ‘80 Mrs. Beth (Moskowitz) Lazar ‘84 The Honorable Patrick E. Murphy ‘01 Mr. Sean Murphy ‘89 Mr. Christopher Narchet ‘07 Mrs. Anne Beaumont (Nichols) Neithardt ‘95 Mrs. Hadley (Nichols) Foreman ‘93 Mr. Matthew Nichols ‘91 Mr. Joakim Nordqvist ‘79 Mr. Jonas Nordqvist ‘87 Mr. H. Todd Norman ‘90

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Mrs. Lara O’Donnell ‘98 Mr. Todd O’Donald ‘91 Mr. Daniel K. Omachonu ‘12 Mr. Nicholas Paz ‘14 Mr. Andrew Pittinos ‘95 Mrs. Bobbi (Pohlman) Rogers ‘81 Mr. Andres Policastro ‘10 Mr. Andrew Portuondo ‘08 Ms. Laura Portuondo ‘10 Mr. Nicholas M Portuondo ‘15 Ms. Adrianna (Quinonez) Sheenan ‘00 Ms. Rebecca Ray ‘02 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Rhodes Ms. Blair (Rieder) Steffey ‘01 Mr. James Robertson ‘83 Mr. Santiago Rojas ‘10 Mrs. Christina (Rosas-Guyon) Hart ‘97 Ms. Margaret Rosas-Guyon ‘93 Mr. Collin Ross ‘96 Ms. Danielle Rothfeldt ‘13 Mr. Doug Rothfeldt ‘10 Mr. Kevin Russo ‘85 Mr. Guillermo Pelegrin Salazar ‘10 Mr. Scott Shelfer ‘89 Ms. Anne Sierra ‘00 Mr. David Smyth ‘92 Mr. Gregg Steinman ‘08 Mr. Craig Sterling ‘82 Mr. Lee D Sterling ‘81 Mr. Joseph Tarbe ‘12 Mrs. Lesley (Taylor) Kline ‘96 Mr. Dax Tejera ‘03 Mr. Marc Thomes ‘98 Mrs. Kirsten (Thompson) Stephenson ‘85 Ms. Kristen Titley ‘10 Mr. Jonathan Tobin ‘01 Mr. Nathaniel Tobin ‘97 Mr. AJ Undorfer ‘04 Mr. Christopher Van Grieken ‘90 Mrs. Jaclyn (Varela) Gil ‘99 Ms. Victoria Varela ‘05 Mr. Brad Wagshul ‘87 Ms. Sheri (Waldo) Andino-Straka ‘75 Mr. Campbell Walker ‘94 Mr. Christopher Walker ‘90 Mrs. Lynley (Walker) Ciorobea ‘96 Mrs. Laura Weinfeld ‘88 Mrs. Winter Wheeler-Young ‘99 Ms. Rebecca T. Williams ‘00 Mr. Ward Wilson ‘78 Mr. Brendan Winkler ‘98 Mr. Howard Wolofsky ‘81

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Mr. Jay Younger ‘90 Mr. John Zavitsianos ‘99 Mr. Evan Zeder ‘01 Mr. Nathan Zeder ‘98 Mr. Craig Zimmett ‘77 CLASS OF 1973 Mary (McMath) Hessen CLASS OF 1974 Lisa (Arnold) Franklin Julie (Coleman) Mansfield CLASS OF 1975 Sheri (Waldo) Andino-Straka CLASS OF 1976 Alfred Childers Andrew Hessen CLASS OF 1977 Craig Zimmett CLASS OF 1978 Thomas Magenheimer Ward Wilson CLASS OF 1979 Catherine (Alger) Chung Joakim Nordqvist CLASS OF 1980 Laurence Moser CLASS OF 1981 Michael Bagnell Mary Anne (Dooley) O’Dea Bobbi (Pohlman) Rogers Lee Sterling Howard Wolofsky CLASS OF 1982 Hart Baur Margaret (Mason) Jones Craig Sterling CLASS OF 1983 James Dorsy Helen McNutt James Robertson Jane (Maguire) Sterling CLASS OF 1984 Beth (Moskowitz) Lazar

CLASS OF 1985 Beth (Brockway) Serrate Juan Cobo DeAnna (Hayden) Pledger Stacey (Jacobson) Overton Philip Lopez John Malloy Betty Matz Kevin Russo Kirsten (Thompson) Stephenson CLASS OF 1987 David Diaz Miles McGrath Jonas Nordqvist Brad Wagshul CLASS OF 1988 Christine (Frigo) Carter Michael Haggard Laura Weinfeld CLASS OF 1989 Michele (Baker) Benesch Edgar Belaval Mason Harris Kelly (Kimmel) Guma Sean Murphy Scott Shelfer CLASS OF 1990 Julia (Arango) Kosove Victor Balestra Peter Baumberger Alden (Dunwody) Pimentel Virgilio Guma Jason Kosove Todd Norman Christopher Van Grieken Christopher Walker Jay Younger CLASS OF 1991 Evans (Dunwody) Crews Matthew Nichols Todd O’Donald CLASS OF 1992 David Smyth CLASS OF 1993 Caroline Camus Elizabeth (Lane) Bacardi Hadley (Nichols) Foreman

Margaret Rosas-Guyon CLASS OF 1994 Anthony Alonso, Jr. Charles Baumberger, Jr. Campbell Walker CLASS OF 1995 Andrew Bennett Lily (Dickerson) Maddock Corey (Krissel) Gonzalez Anne Beaumont (Nichols) Neithardt Andrew Pittinos CLASS OF 1996 Monica Cervera-Sijan Amanda (Chrycy) Thompson Jessica (Corry) Sierralta Heather (Curtis) Land Amber (Goethel) Seidlin Stacie (Larco) Cooper Garrett McNamara Collin Ross Lesley (Taylor) Kline Lynley (Walker) Ciorobea CLASS OF 1997 Winsy (Dunwody) Pittinos Brett French Richard Grillo Grimsley Matkov Christina (Rosas-Guyon) Hart Nathaniel Tobin CLASS OF 1998 Carlos Anllo, Jr. Joanna de Velasco Daniel Diaz Leyva Preston Dickerson Brian Gershen Rosa (Gonzalez) Guarda James Heatley Jon Lawrence Kamal Moo Benjamin Morse Lara O’Donnell Marc Thomes Brendan Winkler Nathan Zeder CLASS OF 1999 Panee (Chuechunklin) Cili Brittney (Hoffman) McCabe

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Jaclyn (Varela) Gil Winter Wheeler-Young John Zavitsianos CLASS OF 2000 Roberta Ehlers Sarah Hanners Jason Hingerton Soozie Klock Adrianna (Quinonez) Sheenan Anne Sierra Rebecca Williams CLASS OF 2001 Wes Farrell Kristin (Hayden) Hebert Carlos Huerta Patrick Murphy Blair (Rieder) Steffey Jonathan Tobin Evan Zeder CLASS OF 2002 Adrian Foley Rebecca Ray CLASS OF 2003 Kristina Gershen Dax Tejera CLASS OF 2004 George Antoniades Michael Contreras Alex Haynes Daniel Ibarra-Scurr Ryan Jurney Andrea Kirkpatrick Daniel Loria Lisa (Migliaccio) Haynes ‘04 AJ Undorfer CLASS OF 2005 Andre Carbonell Martin Jensen Cindy Kohn-Cybulkiewicz Robert Moore Victoria Varela CLASS OF 2006 Shawn Adderly Manuel Contreras Samantha (Evans) Moore

CLASS OF 2007 Alberto Beeck Adriana Henriquez Melissa Hew Christopher Narchet CLASS OF 2008 Cameron DiFede Annie Jensen Stephen Ludovici Ariel Moger Andrew Portuondo Gregg Steinman CLASS OF 2009 Kristina Hew CLASS OF 2010 Landon Michelson Andres Policastro Laura Portuondo Santiago Rojas Doug Rothfeldt Guillermo Pelegrin Salazar Kristen Titley CLASS OF 2011 Felicia Burke Dipika Daryanani Katherine Difede CLASS OF 2012 Jokari Birdsong Bryan Fusfield Marcelo Guerra ‘12 Jason Hew Daniel Omachonu Joseph Tarbe CLASS OF 2013 Arissa Baiamonte Nicole Font Christian Hew Preston Michelson Roberto Morean Danielle Rothfeldt ‘13 CLASS OF 2014 Andres Alonso Danielle Burke Joseph Chao Anabel Danon Daniel du Feu

Jenna Fusfield Melinda Klenk Jennifer Lumish Nicholas Paz CLASS OF 2015 Nicholas Portuondo BOARD OF TRUSTEES GIFTS 100% Participation Michael Baiamonte, Chairman Bronwen Rutter, Vice-Chairman Ricardo Albarran, Secretary Charles Klenk, Treasurer Donna Abood Susan Benenati Rev. Frank J. Corbishley (Bishop’s Designate) John Fumagalli Lynne Keller Tina Lane Hugo Mantilla Camilo Montaña Tina Portuondo Rev. Jennie Lou Reid Alejandro Rodriguez Isabel Rodriguez Rt. Rev. Calvin Schofield Beth (Brockway) Serrate ‘85 Riva Steinman Jack Brumbaugh, Trustee Emeritus William Morrison, Trustee Emeritus PAST BOARD OF TRUSTEE GIFTS Mrs. Judy Andrews Mrs. Pat Brockway The Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Edward Dougherty Mr. and Mrs. James Evans Mr. and Mrs. Brett French ‘97 Mr. and Mrs. James A. Jones, III Mr. and Mrs. Edward P. Ludovici Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Magenheimer ‘78 Mr. and Mrs. David Pacewicz Mr. and Mrs. Herman Russomanno DEV ELOPMENT COMMITTEE GIFTS Donna Abood, Co-Chair Alejandro Rodriguez, Co-Chair Ricardo Albarran

Michael Baiamonte Ann Elson Emilio Fernandez Bekki Haggard Paolo Longo Hugo Mantilla Camilo Montana Silvia Montana Tina Portuondo Beth (Brockway) Serrate ‘85 Riva Steinman GR A NDPAR ENTS GIFTS Mrs. Pat Brockway Mrs. Sharon Cetta Ms. Georgia Cotero Mrs. Maria Teresa Gonzales Ms. Celida Freire Ms. Kathy Harshberger Ms. Betty Lopez Mr. and Mrs. Steve Marcus Mr. and Mrs. James A. McCarthy Mr. and Mrs. Robert Richard Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Schwartzbard Mr. and Mrs. David Z. Sokol Mrs. Tok Stoner Dr. Richard Sulkes Mr. and Mrs. Arturo Xiques ALUMNI PAR ENTS GIFTS Dr. and Mrs. Pablo Acebal Mr. and Mrs. Juan Alduncin Mr. and Mrs. Audwin Alexander Mr. and Mrs. Juan Andreu Mr. and Mrs. Roberto Añez Mr. Larry Apple and Ms. Esther Perez Apple Mr. and Mrs. Paul Arango Mr. and Mrs. Michael Baiamonte Dr. and Mrs. Gilbert Beauperthuy Mr. and Mrs. Alberto Beeck Mr. and Mrs. George Befeler Mr. and Mrs. Moises Benchlouch Drs. Susan and James Benenati Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bilella Mr. and Mrs. Fernando Bonet Mr. and Mrs.Romero F Britto Mrs. Pat Brockway Mr. and Mrs. Gitano Bryant Mr. and Mrs. Philip Carroll Mr. and Mrs. Rafael Casas Mr. and Mrs. Felix Castillo Ms. Vivian G. Cerione

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Ms. Marta F Cervera-Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Jose Chao Mr. and Mrs. Douglas J. Chumbley Dr. and Mrs. Alvaro Dangond Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Danon Mr. and Mrs. Ted D Davis Ms. Elena De Villiers Mr. David DeWitt Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Dobrinsky Mr. and Mrs. Pedro Domit Mr. and Mrs. James Dorsy ‘83 The Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Edward Dougherty Mr. and Mrs. Scott du Feu Mr. and Mrs. James Evans Mr. and Mrs. Alberto Fernandez Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Fernandez Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Javier Font Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Forristall Mr. and Mrs. Tony Forte Mr. and Mrs. Gary Fox Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Godley Mr. and Mrs. Raul Gonzalez Mrs. Caroline R Goodwin Mr. and Mrs. Julio Hernandez Mr. and Mrs. Christopher O. Hew Ms. Elizabeth Hutson Mr. and Mrs. Trond S. Jensen Mr. and Mrs. James A. Jones, III Drs. Beth and Daniel Kalbac Mr. Ron and Dr. Jan (Sokol) Katz ‘81 Dr. and Mrs. Ziad Khatib Mr. and Mrs. Charles Klenk Mr. Arthur Kuiper and Mrs. Kathleen Lamiell-Kuiper Mr. and Mrs. William Lane Mr. and Mrs. Victor Loiacono Mr. and Mrs. Edward P. Ludovici Mr. and Ms. Robert Macaulay Mr. and Mrs. Christopher McDonough Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Migliaccio Mr. Grant and Dr. Joyce Miller Mr. and Mrs. Robert Miller Mr. and Mrs. Ricardo Morean Mr. and Mrs. William Morrison Dr. Julianne Nagel Mr. and Mrs. Darius Nevin Mr. and Dr. Mauricio Nicholls Mr. and Mrs. James Nosich Dr. and Mrs. Vincent K. Omachonu Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Ortiz Mr. and Mrs. David Pacewicz

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Mr. and Mrs. Luis Carlos Parody Mr. and Mrs. Alfredo Pedroso Mr. and Mrs. Joaquin Perez Mr. and Mrs. Pablo Perez Ms. Deysi Piña Mr. and Mrs. Alain Pino Mr. Jack Plunkett and Ms. Elsie Romero Mr. and Mrs. Bernardo A. Portuondo Mr. and Mrs. Orlando Quant Mr. Carl and Dr. Anouchka Rachelson Mr. Benjamine Reid and Rev. Jennie Lou Reid Dr. and Mrs. Luis Rey Mr. and Mrs. Orlando Rivas Dr. and Mrs. Alejandro Rodriguez Mr. and Mrs. Alex C. Rodriguez Mr. and Mrs. Pablo Rodriguez Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey A. Rose Dr. and Mrs. Eugenio Rothe Mr. and Mrs. Marc Rothfeldt Mr. and Mrs. Herman Russomanno Mrs. Bronwen Rutter Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Saade Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Sanz Mr. and Ms. Carlos Singer Mr. and Mrs. David Z. Sokol Mr. and Mrs. Keith St. Germain Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stacks Mr. and Mrs. Jay Steinman Mr. Mauricio Suazo and Ms. Sandra Maler Mr. W. James Tillett and Ms. Mary Burke The Rev. and Mrs. Roger Tobin Drs. Ron Tolchin and Susan Yahia Mr. and Mrs. Eric Torrese Mr. and Mrs. Hendrik Verwaay Mr. and Mrs. Miguel Viyella Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Vogel Mrs. Sharon Williams and Mr. David List Mr. and Mrs. Alejandro Wiltz FRIENDS OF PALMER TRINIT Y GIFTS Mr. William H. Allen, Jr. Class of 2014 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cornish Mr. and Mrs. Juan Gomez Mr. Hans M. Hickler Ms. Sarah Kemeness Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Roberts, Sr.

Mr. Kenneth R. Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Jesus Socorro Mr. and Mrs. David E. Wood CORPOR ATE A ND FOUNDATION GIFTS Alfred and Marybeth Childers Foundation AmazonSmile Foundation Assurant Foundation Matching Gifts Program Bank of America Charitable Foundation, Inc. Barclays Capital, Barclays Wealth Becker Public Relations Business Telecommunication Services, Inc. Castillo & Company, CPA PA CLC Trading, Inc Coco Grove Acquisitions Coastal Construction Group DCC Acquisitions Inc. Dougherty Family Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation Eye Care Optical Center, Inc. The Frist Foundation Herbert & Gertrude Halverstadt Foundation JP Morgan Chase Law Offices of Erwin Diaz-Solis, P.A. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney National Christian Foundation of South Florida Nunez Construction Inc. Regency Trading USA Inc. Ruby R. Vale Foundation Schwab Charitable Fund Silicon Valley Community Foundation (Chevron Humankind Employee Engagement Fund) Strategic Edge Inc. Target Corporation Thomas and Patricia Cornish Family Foundation The Vailon Group Inc Visa Inc. Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign Y & T Plumbing GIFTS-IN-KIND Bacardi Global Travel Retail Bacardi Grey Goose Bill Ussery Motors, Inc. Bistro Foly

Constellation Brands Mr. and Mrs. Mateo de Sola Downstairs French Gershen Lawrence Zeder Partnership Foundation Trust Mr. and Ms. Mitchell Kaplan Mr. and Mrs. John Keller Mr. and Mrs. Charles Klenk Mr. and Mrs. William L. Morrison Mr. and Mrs. Fernando Quinonez Sports Grill of South Florida LLC TRIBUTE GIFTS During the year, occasions arise in which donors want to acknowledge a family member, student, faculty member or friend. Palmer Trinity School is grateful for your thoughtfulness in making gifts in memory and in honor of your loved ones.

IN HONOR OF Mr. William H. Allen, Jr. in honor of Mr. and Mrs. John Fumagalli Dr. and Mrs. Hank Barreto in honor of Eric N Barreto Mr. Manuel Contreras ‘06 in honor of Michael Contreras ‘04 Ms. Adriana Henriquez ‘07 in honor of Alumni Association Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Johnson in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Tolmach Mr. and Mrs. David Kelley in honor of Benjamin P. Kelley Mr. Craig Likness in honor of Ruthanne Vogel Drs. Vivek and Anjana Mishra in honor of Elena De Villiers Mr. Dax Tejera ‘03 in honor of Danny Reynolds Ms. Lynn Vigar in honor of Jenna A Martinez Ms. Laura R. Weinfeld ‘88 in honor of Elena De Villers Mr. and Mrs. Rob White in honor of PTS Faculty Mr. and Mrs. David E. Wood in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick H. Roberts IN MEMORY OF Parker Booth from Ms. Joy McIntosh Anthony J O’Donnell from Mr. Richard Grillo ‘97 and Mrs. Lara O’Donnell ‘98

ANNUAL REPORT

David Martinez from Mr. and Mrs. Mason Harris Julie Waldo from Col. Sheri (Waldo) Andino-Straka ‘75 CAPITAL GIFTS For many years to come, Palmer Trinity School will be developing the 33-acre South Campus, and as a result, donors will be asked to support capital gifts for specific projects.

Special thanks to our donors.

SOUTH CA MPUS CAPITAL FUND DONORS Mr. and Mrs. Karl Cetta The Dunspaugh-Dalton Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Johnson Mr. Mauricio Nicholls and Dr. Ines Nicholls GENER AL ENDOW MENT GIFTS Investing in Palmer Trinity School’s General Endowment demonstrates a long-term commitment to ensuring the future of our school. It is also an opportunity for donors to create a lasting legacy. Those who contribute to Palmer Trinity School’s general endowment can take great satisfaction in knowing that their gifts are benefiting the School and its students, both now and in the future.

GENER AL ENDOW MENT DONORS Mr. Jack Brumbaugh Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Contreras Mr. and Mrs. Gary Fox Mr. and Mrs. Esteban Gerbasi Mr. and Mrs. David McCain Ms. Vicki A. O’Meara and Mr. Dale Gassaway Mr. Charles Scurr and Mrs. Barbara Ibarra-Scurr Mr. and Mrs. Gary P. Tarbe Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Torbert

SPECIAL EVENT GIFTS Special event gifts listed below represent cash donations, including underwriting and sponsorships.

BOOK FAIR Every year, the Book Fair features dynamic author presentations, creative theme-based table decorations and the opportunity to support the School’s Matheson Library through book sales. Beyond just the proceeds, the Book Fair strengthens the intellectual mission of the Palmer Trinity School and the Library through the love of books, of reading, and the attainment of academic excellence.

Special thanks to Books & Books and Rachelle and Mitchell Kaplan, Eric Ballesteros, Ruthanne Vogel and the Book Fair Committee, and 2015 featured author Ridley Pearson.

2015 Book Fair = $9,830.00 DONORS TO THE 2015 BOOK FAIR Mr. and Mrs. Ricardo Albarran Mr. and Mrs. Fernando Alonso Dr. and Mrs. Yuri Alvarez Mr. and Mrs. Simon Baker Mr. Jim Barfield Dr. and Mrs. Hank Barreto Drs. Jose Birriel and Maria Pilar Gutierrez Mrs. Pat Brockway Ms. Ellen Bulkley Ms. Toya Cook Rev. and Mrs. Frank Corbishley Ms. Karen A. Davis Dr. and Mrs. Nestor de la Cruz-Munoz Mr. and Mrs. Steve Elson Mr. and Mrs. Jorge Espinosa Mr. and Mrs. Alberto Fernandez Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Foreman Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Forristall Mr. and Mrs. Ricardo Fortis Mr. and Mrs. Eric Haas Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Johnson Mr. Clint Jones Mr. and Mrs. John Keller Mr. and Mrs. David Kelley Mr. and Mrs. Alan Kleber Mr. Alan Kyle Mrs. Brud Lary Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Lebowitz Mr. Craig Likness Ms. Sandie Lobue Mr. and Mrs. David McCain

Ms. Joy McIntosh Ms. Marivi Nevin Ms. Caroline Owre Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. Klever Rosales Mr. and Mrs. Luis Soto Mr. and Mrs. David Topping Ms. Lynn Vigar Mr. and Mrs. Rob White

EV ENT R ECEPTION SPONSOR Weathermakers Air Conditioning & Electric

INTER NATIONAL FESTIVAL 2015 Palmer Trinity School’s signature community event, the International Festival, celebrates our vibrant multicultural community. The Festival showcases all that makes our school a dynamic international crossroads. Savory food choices at unique booths, an array of worldwide handicrafts, musical and dance performances, creative arts activities, and our rich service programs are all on display for over 1,000 attendees.

Proceeds from the event support Palmer Trinity’s commitment to multicultural initiatives and diversity.

HAT SPONSOR Morris & Reynolds Insurance

2015 International Festival = $16,780.00 SA NDY GOLF A ND TENNIS TOUR NA MENT Sandy Block was a former Palmer Trinity School parent and an active Board member. Aspiring to honor his father’s memory, Chris Block ‘96 founded the golf tournament after Sandy passed away. Now including a tennis tournament, proceeds from the event are allocated to the Sandy Block Financial Aid Award, which allows outstanding students to attend Palmer Trinity School on a need-based scholarship.

2015 Sandy Golf and Tennis Tournament = $68,000.00 PR ESENTING SPONSOR Northern Trust ACE SPONSOR Whitman Family Development AUCTION SPONSOR The Topping Family

GOLF CART SPONSOR The Zeder Team at EWM GOLF BALL SPONSOR BankUnited

SHOE BAG & TERV IS TUMBLER SPONSOR Baker Consulting GOODY BAG / COOLER SPONSOR Tropicars EAGLE SPONSORS BBVA Compass Bank Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod LLP Coastal Building Maintenance Coastal Construction Overholt Construction Corporation The Serrate Family Stewart Tilghman Fox Bianchi & Cain, P.A. Trial Lawyers The Weiss Family Foundation BIRDIE SPONSORS Camp Lenny Foundation Geomantic Designs, Inc. M.C. Harry & Associates Architects COURT SPONSORS Kaufman Rossin The Mantilla Family Melody, Inc. TENNIS NET SPONSORS The Cetta Family The Sanz Family The Slaman Family FOOD A ND DRINK UNDERW RITERS Bacardi Constellation Brands Downstairs Grey Goose/Bacardi USA

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Sports Grill UNDERW RITERS A & T Installations, Inc. Mrs. Judy Andrews Bay Plumbing Breakwater Construction and Development Mr. and Mrs. Jack Goodrich LRG Construction and Mr. Brian Gershen ‘98 Ingelmo and Associates iCore Construction Mr. and Mr. John Keller Landera Associates, PA Ms. Joy McIntosh in Memory of Parker Booth Mr. Ivan Morales Ms. Mary Petit Ramon Carpet Services, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Marc Rothfeldt Smart Air Systems The French Gershen Lawrence Zeder Foundation TTH Construction VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP 2014-2015 Leading by example, volunteers at Palmer Trinity School encourage and exemplify service to others and help maintain a strong school community. The following individuals gave time and talent in 2014-2015 and Palmer Trinity School thanks these dedicated volunteers for their incredible leadership and service.

2014-2015 A NNUAL FUND A MBASSADORS CO- CHAIRS Riva and Jay Steinman GR ADE LEV EL A MBASSADORS 12 TH GR ADE – CLASS OF 2015 Gigi and Randy Whitman Claudia Morean 11TH GR ADE – CLASS OF 2016 Alan Kyle Paolo and Carolina Longo

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10 TH GR ADE – CLASS OF 2017 Juli and Bob Reynolds Silvia and Camilo Montana 9 TH GR ADE – CLASS OF 2018 Lisa and Rocky McDonough LeAnn and Luis Soto 8 TH GR ADE – CLASS OF 2019 Angelica and Rudy Lang Pilar and Jose Birrel 7 TH GR ADE – CLASS OF 2020 Daphne and Jeff Martino Lilia and Bill Bailey 6 TH GR ADE – CLASS OF 2021 Sandy and Rodney Bell Rachel and Paul Malueg FACULT Y A ND STAFF CHAIRS Raul Gonzalez Micah Whitley GR A NDPAR ENT CHAIRS Pat Brockway ALUMNI PAR ENT Jan Morrison ‘07, ‘09, ‘10

Soozie Klock ‘00 Corey (Krissel) Gonzalez ‘95 John Malloy ‘85 Layda Morales ‘00 Annie Morrison ‘10 Anne Beaumont (Nichols) Neithardt ‘95 Katey O’Regan ‘05 Brandon Rose ‘05 Lauren Santa Cruz-Yepes ‘05 Rebecca Williams ‘00 ALUMNI CLASS AGENTS

1973 David Wood

1974 Julie (Coleman) Mansfield 1976 Andy Hessen 1977 Craig Zimmett 1978 Tom Magenheimer 1979 Lori (Fogel) La Forgia 1980 Dawn Hoyt Kidd 1981 Lee Sterling 1982 Tracy Tabor Shelowitz 1983 Mary (Joyce) Wilburn 1984 Peter Cutter 1985 Dale Bennett

John Malloy

1986 Joelle (Wagshul) Steinburg 1987 Alyse (Fogarty) Ferrer 1988 Elena (Essen) Endara 1989 Scott Shelfer 1990 Peter Baumberger

ALUMNI A MBASSADORS Andrew Miller ‘13 Juan Policastro ‘08 Dax Tejera ‘03 Monica Cervera-Sijan ‘96 Brad Wagshul ‘87 Craig Zimmett ‘77 ALUMNI CHAIRS A ND R EUNION CHAIRS Bridges Aderhold ‘95 Michele (Baker) Benesch ‘89 Peter Baumberger ‘90 Andrew Bennett ‘95 Beth (Brockway) Serrate ‘85 Felix Castillo ‘10 Martina Faillace ‘10 Ozelia Fowler ‘05 Virgilio Guma ‘90 Mason Harris ‘89 Kelly (Kimmel) Guma ‘89 Martin Jensen ‘05

Alden (Dunwody) Pimentel 1991 Derek Fisher 1992 Joy (Berg) Johnson 1993 Amanda Matalon 1994 Charles Baumberger Campbell Walker 1995 Kaitlin Blazejack 1996 Lynley Walker-Ciorobea 1997 Brett French 1998 Preston Dickerson Brian Gershen Jon Lawrence 1999 Belinda Frieri 2000 Soozie Klock 2002 Adria (Jenkins) Young 2003 Ms. Laura Ateca 2004 Michael Contreras Corina (Lopez) Minera Alex Haynes Lisa (Migliaccio) Haynes 2005 Katey O’Regan 2006 Ed Luckmann Brandon McNary 2007 Brittany Alyssa Kalbac

2008 Megan Cunningham

Ariel Moger

2009 Marcel Contreras

Natalia Matallana Jessica Mazon 2010 Victoria Fernandez ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIR ECTORS Charles Baumberger, Jr. ‘94 Andrew Bennett ‘95 Michael Contreras ‘04 Daniel Diaz Leyva ‘98 Evans (Dunwody) Crews ‘91 Adrian Foley ‘02 Brian Gershen ‘98 Michael Haggard ‘88 Mason Harris ‘89 Brittney (Hoffman) McCabe ‘99 Holly (Lee) Zawyer ‘97 Thomas Magenheimer ‘78 John Malloy ‘85 Ariel Moger ‘08 Gordon O’Neil ‘84 Margaret Rosas-Guyon ‘93 Beth (Brockway) Serrate ‘85 Lee Sterling ‘81 Lynley (Walker) Ciorobea ‘96 Nathan Zeder ‘98 ATHLETIC HALL OF FA ME COMMITTEE Jim Beverley, Former Coach Deb Friedman ‘88 Hart Baur ‘82 Andy Hessen ‘76 Tom Magenheimer ‘78 Marty Migliaccio, PTS Faculty and Former Coach Gordon O’Neil ‘84 Chris Sanz ‘04 Lee Sterling ‘81 Steve Veingrad ‘79 Ernest Robertson, Director of Athletics Lauren Dowlen, Director of Alumni Relations

PALMER TRINITY PARENTS ASSOCIATION EX ECUTIV E COMMITTEE Ann Elson, President Denise Gallardo, VP

ANNUAL REPORT

Heather Bass, VP Inez Nicholos, Treasurer Vivian Cortinas, Secretary COMMUNIT Y SERV ICE Ines Nicholls

Mimi Fernandez GR ADE COORDINATORS Denise Gallardo, Grade Coordination Chair

HELPING HA NDS Maggie Porto

6 TH GR ADE Jane Morales Ortega Priya Panjabi

PAR ENT MENTOR Ines Nicholls Belkis Freedman

7 GR ADE Gisel Cruz Belkis Freedman

MIDDLE SCHOOL PAR ENTS Lisa Tannebaum Mercy Acosta Marcia Pirani

8 TH GR ADE Claudia Alegrett Raquel Fernandez

SENIOR PAR ENTS Chirine Mneimneh Tina Rodriguez FINE ARTS Laurie Hill – Chair and Orchestra Denise Gallardo – Guitar Claudia Souber – Chorus Diane Lary – Visual Arts Monique Befeler – Drama PAR ENT EDUCATION Sandra Maler Becky Haggard SOCIAL/HOLIDAY Heather Bass Nikki Suarez Carla Albarran STAFF A ND TEACHER APPR ECIATION Silvia Messmacher Angelica Lang BOOK CLUB Ana Martin Amy De La Cruz Munoz PAR ENT DISCUSSION WORKSHOP Ana Martin BR EAK THROUGH MIA MI Belkis Freedman Marcia Pirani

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9 TH GR ADE Sara Fumagalli Daphne Martino Lisa McDonough 10 TH GR ADE Amy De La Cruz Munoz Beth (Brockway) Serrate ‘85 11TH GR ADE Janet McMichael Cindy Slaman 12 TH GR ADE Michelle Font Heidi Nosich

PALMER TRINITY BOOSTERS EX ECUTIV E COMMITTEE Michael Haggard ‘88, President Heidi Nosich, 1st Vice President Bekki Haggard, 2nd Vice President Regina Sandilands, 2nd Vice President Michelle Font, Secretary Tracey Waldman and Happy Forristall, Treasurer FALCON’S NEST Happy Forristall

SPECIAL EVENTS SA NDY GOLF TOUR NA MENT CO-CHAIRS Brian Gershen ‘98 Lynne Keller Chuck Klenk Nathan Zeder ‘98 HONOR ARY CHAIR Christopher Block ‘96 COMMITTEE Michael Baiamonte Simon Baker Jim Block Bob Booth Shawn Crews Kelly Foreman Brett French ‘97 Sara Fumagalli Bekki Haggard Jon Lawrence ‘98 Jan Morison Will Morrison ‘07 Maggie Porto Regina Sandilands Beth (Brockway) Serrate ‘85 Margie Shanti Zachary Sulkes VOLUNTEERS Veronica Arcaute Natalie Baiamonte Heather Bass Rev. Dr. Mary Ellen Cassini Vivian Cerione Lois Chumbley Kimberly Deribeaux Ann Elson Mimi Fernandez Kelly Foreman Jackson Fox ‘15 Jack Fumagalli ‘16 Sara Fumagalli Susan Fusfield Denise Gallardo Beverly Hew Lynne Keller Angelica Lang Susie Loiacono Ana Martin Daphne Martino Nancy Michelson

Chirine Mneimneh Annie Morrison Jan Morrison Daniel Mutter Mercedes Pliego Sophie Policastro Maggie Porto Keenan Rodriguez ‘15 Tina Rodriguez Nick Rojas ‘19 Beth (Brockway) Serrate ‘85 Patrick Roberts Gisella Schollmeyer Lauren Sondon Riva Steinman Lisa Tannenbaum Sharon Williams INTER NATIONAL FESTIVAL CO-CHAIRS Claudia Rey Vivian Cortinas Kitty Koch-Espinosa Ines Nicholls Maggie Porto FOOD BOOTHS Argentina

Marcela Biglieri Guillermo Valenzuela China

Helen Guo Liang Wang (Chinese Honor Society) Columbia

Pilar Dangond Costa Rica

Caridad (Cary) Falero Cuba

Estela Irigoyen France

Caroline Goodwin Germany

Angelica Lang Haiti

Nathalie Kanzki-Rouzier Ireland

Astrid Isom Vivian Cortinas Israel

Ron Katz Jan Sokol Katz ‘81

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Italy

Simonetta Cittadini Maria Lombardo Jamaica

Dennise Haughton Lebanon

Josette Lahoud Randa Khatib Mexico

Carla Albarran Panama

BOOK FAIR CO-CHAIRS Amy de la Cruz Munoz Kitty Koch Espinosa Karina Rojas Rachelle Kaplan, Honorary TABLE HOSTS A ND HOSTESSES Al Fresco French Country

Marcia Soto Pirani A Disney Graduation

Maria del Pillar Illueca

Kitty Espinosa Chirine Mneimneh

Peru

A Tale for Time Being

Carolina Garcia-Velis Luis Velis Portugal

Manuel Schiappa Pietra Sophia Malina Margarida Telles de Silva Puerto Rico

Iraida Robledo Spain

Maria Eugenia Ballester Thailand

Amy de la Cruz Munoz Disney Dream

Jan Tobin Into the Woods

Lois Chumbley Class of 2015

Michelle Font Heidi Nosich Happy Forristall Ridley Pearson’s “The Kingdom Keepers”

Victorian Social Media

When Pig’s Fly

Idalia Mencia Parent Ed Committee

Lee Ann Soto

The World of Dr. Seuss

Maria Rosales Maria Galan

Diane Perera Maria Lombardo

Cynthia Slaman

Henriette Mantilla Janet Block

American Sniper

Simply Succulent

Diane Lary

“Cinderella Story”: My Life in Golf by Bill Murray

Literary Soup

Karina Rojas The Armchair Travelor

PTS Spirit

Boxcars

Bekki Haggard

Jenna Sleeman

The World of Eric Carle

Marie Antoinette

Lynne Keller

Gisella Cruz Laura Munilla

The Perfume Collector

Vivian Cortinas Heather Bass Hunter Crispian and the Little Brother of War

Kerri Topping

USA

Beth (Brockway) Serrate ‘85

Aloha

Venezuela

Tina Portuondo

Mercy Acosta Lisa Tannebaum Pilar Illueca

Happy Birthday

Beth (Brockway) Serrate ‘85 The Candy Makers

Sara Fumagalli

Amy Zambrano

Ana Martin PTA Book Club

The Lady in Gold

Maria Rosales Lucy Benedetti Fernanda Salge

Breakfast at Tiffany’s

A Walk Across the Sun

Kitty Espinosa Amy de a Cruz Munoz Karina Rojas

Namoy Stoner Rose Dass

The Book Thief

Carla Ortiz Martinez The Godfather

Mademoiselle Chanel

Ruthanne Vogel

BOOK SALES A ND SET-UP VOLUNTEERS Hope Fortis Kelly Fullerton Christine Capo Hernandez Ruth Jimenez Silvia Messmacher Nadia Mishkosky Maribel Morales Claudia Morean Diane Perera Maggie Villasana

Vivian Cortinas Heather Bass

WAY S T O G I V E

All gifts are tax-deductible and support a broad range of current use operations.

CASH GIFTS

CORPOR ATE MATCHING GIFTS

The School gratefully accepts checks and major credit cards including VISA, MasterCard, and American Express.

As an employee benefit, more than 550 American corporations match their staffs’ philanthropic contributions, allowing employees to double or triple their dollars. To see if your gift qualifies for a match, please visit www.palmertrinity.org/match and/or contact your company’s human resources department.

To donate online, please visit www.palmertrinity.org/onlinegiving SECURITIES

Appreciated securities are a form of assets used to make charitable gifts.

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ALUMNEWS

CLASS NOTES Everyone has a story after they leave Palmer Trinity School – share yours by contacting our Director of Alumni Relations, Lauren Dowlen at ldowlen@palmertrinity.org or (305) 969-4282. The Aerie magazine editorial staff also welcomes submissions and suggestions. If you have an idea for a feature story, please contact our Editor-in-Chief at scalleja@palmertrinity.org.

Also, remember to keep in touch with your class agent by sending your class notes for the Spring issue.

Members of the Inaugural 2014-2015 Alumni Association Board

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD 2015–2016 Lynley (Walker) Ciorobea ‘96 President Tom Magenheimer ‘78 Vice President Mason Harris ‘89 Secretary Charles Baumberger ‘94 Andrew Bennett ‘95 Michael Contreras ‘04

Evans (Dunwody) Crews ‘91 Danny Diaz Leyva ‘98 Adrian Foley ‘02 Brian Gershen ‘98 Michael Haggard ‘88 John Malloy ‘85 Ariel Moger ‘08

Gordy O’Neil ‘84 Maggie Rosas-Guyon ‘93 Beth (Brockway) Serrate ‘85 Lee Sterling ‘81 Holly (Lee) Zawyer ‘97 Nathan Zeder ‘98

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CL ASS NOTES

1973

1979

1982

1988

David Wood mdavidwood@comcast.net

Lori (Fogel) La Forgia ljlaforgia@gmail.com

Tracy (Tabor) Shelowitz

Elena (Essen) Endara partyuv5@bellsouth.net

1974

1980

Julie (Coleman) Mansfield juliemansfield@comcast.net

Dawn (Hoyt) Kidd dhoytkidd@gmail.com

CLASS AGENT

CLASS AGENT

1975

CLASS AGENT NEEDED

CLASS AGENT

CLASS AGENT

CLASS AGENT

1983

1989

CLASS AGENT NEEDED

CLASS AGENT

CLASS AGENT

Scott Shelfer scott@exactaland.com

1984

CLASS AGENT

1981

Beth (Moskowitz) Lazar bethm1428@aol.com

Lee D. Sterling psports@bellsouth.net

BETH (MOSKOWITZ) LAZAR is proud to announce that her daughter Jordyn joined the Palmer Trinity School Class of ‘22 this fall!

1990

CLASS AGENT

1976

CLASS AGENT

Andrew Hessen hesstang@aol.com HELENE HOLLUB recently celebrated the 60th Anniversary of the residential real estate company, Hollub Homes.

1977

CLASS AGENT

Craig Zimmett cazfla@aol.com

1978

CLASS AGENT

Thomas Magenheimer tmagmai@aol.com

BOBBI (POHLMAN) ROGERS writes, “I was recently promoted to the position of Senior Director of JJDPA/PREA Compliance with G4S Youth Services, LLC. It is my duty to supervise a staff of four in compliance auditing, as well as to conduct compliance audits. Additionally, I still audit law enforcement and juvenile detention/residential programs under the JJDPA (Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention Act). My tasks consist of a policy/procedure review, on-site visits to appropriately classify the areas where youth are held to ensure separation from adults, and a review of current records. I have been tasked with Florida since 2002, Rhode Island since 2005, and we recently obtained a contract with Arkansas (2015).”

Ricky Jofre ‘90 welcomes Aliette Renee Jofre

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CLASS AGENT

1985

CLASS AGENT

Beth (Brockway) Serrate bethserrate@mac.com John Malloy jcmalloy@malloylaw.com

1986

CLASS AGENT

Joelle (Wagshul) Steinberg jwagshul@aol.com

Peter Baumberger psb@kubickidraper.com RICKY JOFRE and his wife, Dana, welcomed a baby girl this spring. Aliette Renee Jofre was born on May 14, 2015 at 8 pounds, 8 ounces and is little sister to big brother, Julian.

1991

CLASS AGENT NEEDED

In July, 2015 JESSE DOUGHERTY became the Head of Green Vale School in Long Island, New York.

1987

CLASS AGENT

Miles McGrath miles.mcgrath@gmail.com

Richard Rosen visits with Kristin (Hayden) Hebert ‘01 and Edna (Sturge) Furst ‘86

Palmer Trinity Alumni and Faculty members Bobby Moore ‘05 and Tammy King-Foster ‘94

ALUMNEWS

1992

CLASS AGENT

Nickaros Sanchoo nickaros.sanchoo@gmail.com

1993

CLASS AGENT

Amanda R. Matalon amandamatalon@gmail.com TIM KIMMEL won an Emmy award for Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series for his work as a supervising sound editor on HBO’s “Game of Thrones.”

LORI (LAZENBY) FAISON and her company, Bolt House Textiles, were recently featured on a number of designing blogs, including Eclectic Charleston.

Lori founded Bolt House Textiles in the wake of the Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. “Lori began to draw at first just as a way to pay tribute to the delicate nature of this ecosystem in danger, and as she continued to draw, she began to imagine all of the drawings she had created as patterns. She further imagined a custom line of textiles and products that could be designed by the client and printed and manufactured on demand, right here in the South.” (Eclectic Charleston May 2015)

1994

CLASS AGENT

Campbell Walker cwalker@lincolnharris.com Charles H. Baumberger, Jr. baumberger16@gmail.com

1995

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Andrew P. Bennett andrewpbennett@gmail.com KAREN AZARNIA visited Palmer Trinity last spring as an alumna judge to the Student Art Showcase held at school. She and her family live in Chicago where she creates and exhibits art, curates exhibitions, and teaches at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

1996

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Lynley (Walker) Ciorobea lynley3@gmail.com Amanda (Chrycy) Thompson aecswild@aol.com

1998

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Brian Gershen briangershen@gmail.com Nathan Zeder nathan@allmiamirealestate.com

1999

Tammy King-Foster ‘94, Tara King ‘95, Tracey King ‘00 and their parents

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Belinda Frieri belifrieri@yahoo.com Brittney (Hoffman) McCabe bmccabe@palmertrinity.org

2000

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Soozie Klock seklock@gmail.com

Gil Lang ‘97 visits PTS

2001

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1997

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Brett French brettfrench@yahoo.com JESSICA (CORRY) SIERRALTA celebrated the 15th anniversary of her store Mermaids in South Miami.

HOLLY (LEE) ZAWYER joined Schwartz Media Strategies as an executive vice president.

She will lead campaigns for the firm’s growing roster of real estate, hospitality, and lifestyle clients and will also be involved in developing clients’ digital media strategies, as well as assisting in new business development.

CHRISTINA (ROSAS-GUYON) HART and her husband Jason welcomed a baby boy, Theodore “Teddy” Hart as little brother to their daughter, Bea.

Wes Farrell wesfarrell@floridaattorney.com KEVIN SANZ married his longtime girlfriend Holly Warren On August 1, 2015, in front of family and friends in beautiful Sedona, California.

Danny Reynolds and Laura (Chacon) Londono ‘99

2002

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Adria (Jenkins) Young mz.adria@gmail.com

Kevin Sanz ‘01 Wedding

WILL PITTINOS writes, “I’ll be heading to Peru for an exchange program at the Peruvian Diplomatic Academy in Lima to finish up my master’s degree in international affairs from American University.”

2003

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Dax Tejera dax.tejera@gmail.com BRIAN FERNANDEZ joined Publicis Worldwide as a

US Congressman Patrick Murphy ‘01 wearing a PTS Alumni hat. The photo on the wall above his head is of the Class of 2001 as 8th Graders visiting Washington, DC.

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ROSA GONZALEZ-GUARDA CLASS OF 1998

DR. GONZALEZ-GUARDA IS AN ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF NURSING, WITH TENURE, AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI. SHE HAS WORKED ON COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAMS AND RESEARCH TARGETING HISPANICS AND OTHER HEALTH DISPARITY POPULATIONS IN THE U.S., LATIN AMERICA, THE CARIBBEAN, AND EUROPE. HER RESEARCH HAS FOCUSED ON THE INTERSECTION OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE, INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE, AND RISKY SEXUAL BEHAVIORS AMONG HISPANICS, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF CULTURALLY TAILORED INTERVENTIONS. SHE IS ALSO THE PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR OF A COMMUNITY-BASED PARTICIPATORY RESEARCH STUDY AIMING TO DEVELOP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAMS FOR HISPANICS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY.

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As she was about to board an airplane to join several University of Miami nursing students studying at the Universidad de Alicante in Spain, Rosa shared some details about her career path and motivations.

Rosa came to Palmer Trinity as a junior, and though she spent only the last two years of high school at PTS, “it was a very important part of my development,” she remarks. “I grew up in Miami and attended Catholic school from 3rd grade onward. When I was a teenager, I realized

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“I think it’s important to know the type of person you want to be.

Don’t be so rigid about your path in life – be open to opportunities, examining them, and taking advantage. Don’t stress so much in the moment. But instead, enjoy those moments.”

I wanted to leave that environment because I felt everyone was exactly like me. I wanted to expose myself to people from different parts of the world, with different backgrounds and perspectives. I wanted to expand my mind.”

Rosa remembers one experience in her junior year Religion class at Palmer Trinity. During one class discussion, “one of my friends mentioned that they didn’t believe in God – It was shocking to me,” she says. But Rosa also appreciated the fact “that we were in a safe environment, where students could share what they really believed.”

Another important memory from Palmer Trinity was seeing how the school supported all students to try, in whichever area they wanted to try. “It is not a cookie cutter school,” Rosa remarks. “Not everyone has to be a strong athlete to do well, or have strong grades. Palmer Trinity has a place for everyone. I became a more well-rounded individual myself thanks to this environment.”

Besides her studies, Rosa played volleyball, lacrosse, softball, and basketball during her time at Palmer Trinity. These experiences gave her lessons that she still appreciates today. “One thing I really miss about being younger is playing on a team sport. Team sports teach you time management, teamwork, and real-world skills.

One of the important lessons of team sports is that you try hard, give it your all and you win – sometimes you try hard, and you don’t win. Often when we’re trying to communicate behaviors to children, I wish we would say, ‘put your mind to it and you’ll achieve it – but there will always be

people who perform better than you or mistakes that you make. Continue to enjoy the game’.”

Rosa also participated in PTS Student Government, and outside of school she was dedicated to service and mission trips to the Dominican Republic. “We volunteered in both rural and urban areas, and I was really touched by the inequalities I witnessed. It was a surprise to me that no matter how hard the people tried to get ahead, based on where they were born, they were unable to move from their situations.” Rosa worked with a group of Catholic nuns who were public health nurses while in the Dominican Republic. These experiences, combined with her exposure to many different cultures and perspectives she discovered at Palmer Trinity, became the seeds for her future career.

College Counselor Danny Reynolds encouraged Rosa to look beyond the familiar colleges closer to home, and Rosa applied to Georgetown University where she was accepted into a unique program in the school of nursing that concentrated on international health.

“Georgetown was crucial in my development,” Rosa remembers. While in Washington, D.C., Rosa worked on a research project involving cancer among Hispanics. She realized the work that was most interesting to her was on a local level, studying inequalities, how wealth and resources and the lack thereof for minorities and the impoverished affected public health.

“I had a mentor at Georgetown that motivated me and turned me on to the idea to go to Johns Hopkins University for their dual-master’s program in nursing and public health.” However, she deferred her acceptance for a year to travel to Spain, and also work as a nurse in Miami. “As my experience in the community working with the Hispanic population grew, I identified the need for more research from Spanish-speaking health professionals. During a particular outbreak of syphilis in Spain, I tried to seek out the evidencebased research and best practices for treatments, and there was none. I realized I wanted to provide service and care, and that I had to be a part of developing the research myself.”

After Johns Hopkins University, Rosa pursued an interdepartmental Ph.D. in Nursing, Epidemiology and Psychology from the University of Miami, and joined the faculty of the School of Nursing and Health Studies.

Today, Rosa spends approximately 60% of her time on research activities, 40% on education.

She also remains active in community service, especially in Spain where her students spend time during their studies. She appreciates working with students across all levels, from undergraduate to Masters and Ph.D. programs. “I really love community-based research, and hearing real-life experiences of people,” Rosa remarks as she considers what she enjoys most about her work.

“Research and service keep me connected to more than just myself – to my university community, and the local and national nursing communities.”

Rosa has received several honors and awards, including a scholarship with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and an appointment to an Institute of Medicine committee on the future of nursing. She is currently the principal investigator of a community-based participatory research study aiming to develop a teen dating violence prevention program for Hispanic youth.

At home, Rosa is mother to three active boys.

“Being a mom helps me, I think I connect with even more people,” she says. Balancing work and home life comes naturally because of the nature of an active household: “When I get home I am so focused on my family that I’m pretty disconnected from anything else!”

To current Palmer Trinity students, Rosa recommends keeping an open mind. “You go through a door that’s open, and several other doors open to you. I think it’s important to know the type of person you want to be. Don’t be so rigid about your path in life – be open to opportunities, examining them, and taking advantage. Don’t stress so much in the moment.

But instead, enjoy those moments.” (opposite page) Rosa engaging in teaching at the University of Miami (bottom) Rosa, her husband Luis, and three “future Falcons” visiting the PTS campus last fall.

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Celebrating Jenna Pimentel ‘04 and her upcoming wedding: Lisa (Migliaccio) Haynes ‘04, Claudia Lopez, Jenna Pimentel ‘04, Corina (Lopez) Minera ‘04, Jen Jacobs ‘04

senior vice president, group director, leading the Cadillac account. When he’s not busy driving fast cars and shooting commercials, Brian enjoys spending time with the growing PTS alumni community in NYC and looks forward to visiting campus soon.

EMILY HILL recently joined VITAS Healthcare as a director of billing & collections.

2004

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Corina (Lopez) Minera cminera@ymail.com Lisa (Migliaccio) Haynes lisanmig@gmail.com AMANDA APRARPOUR writes, “I currently work at IMS Corporate, a company that has built out a digital advertising business in Latin America.

We work as the exclusive partner to sell ads from large advertisers for platforms like Apple’s iAd, Twitter, Spotify, LinkedIn, Crackle, and more in the region. We have offices in Miami, Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo, Bogota, Montevideo, and all over Latin America. I started in 2008 based out of Miami, and then moved to Buenos Aires in 2011 to work on a special project for the company. I am currently on maternity leave (first baby!),

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Lema Ghafir ‘04 is expecting Luis Suarez ‘04 will be marrying a baby girl this fall longtime girlfriend Lauren this fall in Central Florida

but before that I was managing direct clients for the agency as director for that business unit.

I married an Argentine and we currently have a 13-day baby named Thomas Grant.”

When MICHAEL CONTRERAS returned from a medical mission trip to Mindo, Ecuador, he had the following to say about his trip: “The mission is over and it was a complete success as we saw thousands of patients. It was a truly amazing experience! All of this thanks to your generosity with the online donations, checks, cash, Kickball Teams, and Wine and Tapas tickets I sold, we raised well over $6,000! Thank you all from the bottom of my heart!

You’ve earned a break – I won’t bug you guys again until next year. God bless you all always!”

RYAN JURNEY has opened his own law firm called Jurney & De La Grana, P.A. The boutique firm focuses on civil and criminal litigation.

2005

CLASS AGENT

Katey O’Regan katey.oregan@cbs.com JOELLE GOODWIN accepted a job as the area manager of Disney’s Aulani Resort in Ko Olina, Hawaii.

ALEJANDRO MELEAN, who played four years on the boys’ varsity soccer team under coach Scott du Feu, was awarded the Victoria Alada for 2014. The award is given to athletes who compete in different sports in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. Alejandro was chosen as the best soccer player from the Liga de Futbol Profesional Boliviano. Alejandro also continues to represent the Bolivian national team.

KATHERINE WOOD recently joined the Victory Dance Project at the Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theatre as a social media manager and event coordinator.

2006

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Amanda Omachonu amandaom22@gmail.com MANNY CONTRERAS has joined Ernst & Young in New York.

Earlier this spring he visited Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, Argentina, and Puerto Rico.

In May, 2015 BRITTNEY (FYFFE) HERNANDEZ and WILSON HERNANDEZ welcomed a baby boy named Gabriel Alexander.

On a recent visit NICOLE MOURINO saw her artwork installed in Miami at the IconBay Park. The park features past winners of the National

Michael Contreras ‘04 in Mindo, Ecuador

YoungArts Foundation’s Sculpture Competition. Nicole is a 2006 YoungArts Winner in visual arts and based in New York where she is currently pursuing her MFA in Social Practice at Queens College.

LIZZIE PARSLEY is currently doing a residency at Tufts Veterinary hospital in Grafton, MA. Dr. Parsley is specializing in neurology and neurological surgery. She received one of only 20 residencies available in the country.

2007

CLASS AGENT

Will Morrison willmorrisonfl@gmail.com DIEGO ANDREWS URIBE recently got a new job as public relations manager at Mad Cave Studios.

ANTHONY WILL writes, “Over the last year, I have worked towards receiving a Certificate in Digital Marketing from New York University (which has been a long-time goal of mine).

I am happy to say I completed the certification with a 4.0 GPA. This experience gave me the opportunity to learn from world-class professors and even bring on a new business partner. Furthermore, I recently launched a new company,

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OCTOBER 6

Alumni Networking: Falcon Forum, 6:30 p.m. featuring Head of School Patrick Roberts at Books & Books Coral Gables

OCTOBER 8

Local Collegiate Night, 6:00 p.m.

OCTOBER 13

Alumni Coffee with Alumni Director, 8:00 a.m. at PTS

OCTOBER 17

Alumni Reunion in Atlanta, 7:00 p.m.

OCTOBER 23

Homecoming BBQ, 3:00 p.m. at PTS Homecoming Football Game, PTS Falcons vs. Everglades Preparatory Academy

OCTOBER 24

Alumni Soccer and Basketball Games, 10:00 a.m. at PTS

NOVEMBER 11

Alumni Reunion in San Francisco, 6:30 p.m.

NOVEMBER 12

Alumni Networking Program: Coffee & Conversation, 7:30 – 9:00 a.m., Casa Cuba South Miami

NOVEMBER 17

Alumni Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

DECEMBER 8

Alumni Coffee with Alumni Director, 8:00 a.m. at PTS

DECEMBER 15

Alumni Holiday Party, 7:00 p.m.

JANUARY 25

Sandy Golf & Tennis Tournament at Deering Bay Yacht & Country Club

JANUARY 31

Alumni in NYC Reception, 7:00 p.m.

MARCH 11 & 12

Alumni Reunion Weekend

MARCH 11

All Alumni Reception, Athletic Hall of Fame Induction, Annual Alumni Awards, 7:00 p.m.

MARCH 12

Class Reunion Dinners, 7:00 p.m.

APRIL 2

International Festival, 11:00 a.m. at PTS

JUNE 2

Alumni Association Annual Meeting, 6:00 p.m. followed by Alumni Summer Social, 6:30 p.m.

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“Keep being curious and try new things.

It’s easy to get really overwhelmed and stuck in one thing... keep learning!”

EDWARD LUCKMANN CLASS OF 2006

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Edward at his PTS graduation with his father, Laurens Luckmann

AS A CHILD, PALMER TRINITY SCHOOL ALUMNUS EDWARD LUCKMANN ALREADY KNEW THAT HE WANTED TO BE AN ARCHITECT. “I CAN REMEMBER DRAWING REALLY COOL HOUSES, A POOL WITH A GARAGE UNDERNEATH, OR SECRET SPY HOUSES.” TODAY, EDWARD’S DREAM HAS BEEN REALIZED. WORKING AS AN ARCHITECT IN LONDON, ENGLAND, HE CREATES CUTTING EDGE DESIGNS FOR COMPANIES WORLDWIDE.

Edward entered Palmer Trinity in 8th grade, having grown up in Curacao, then part of the Dutch Antilles Islands in the Caribbean. Coming to a school with an internationally diverse student body was still an adjustment: “Moving between classes was new, and even a school with 600 students was really big for me,” said Edward. “8th grade was about getting adjusted.”

Entering high school the next year “got exciting”. Edward decided to take advantage of the open environment at Palmer Trinity and tried his hand at many different sports including football, lacrosse, tennis, and baseball.

He also studied music, art, and drama, and even played the role of Vince Fontaine in the production of Grease in 2006.

Some of Edward’s most memorable teachers included English teacher Mark Hayes. “Edward always proved to be quick-witted and articulate, thoughtful about the world and always kind and gentle teasing with his classmates,” said Hayes. “In many ways, even in grade nine, he was sophisticated beyond his years. It’s no surprise to me that he’s become successful as a global citizen.”

Of course, ceramics and architecture teacher Robert Moorhouse was also one of Edward’s mentors at Palmer Trinity. “In high school, I learned about form, and aesthetics,” remembers Edward. His dream of designing homes and buildings became more of a reality as he studied with Mr. Moorhouse.

“He was consistently funny, warm, and upbeat,” said Moorhouse. “He worked hard, but I never saw him struggle. While he was mostly jovial and even comedic in the studio, he also showed signs of deep contemplation and creative intuition.”

Edward earned his bachelor’s degree in architecture from Northeastern University. His studies “laid a foundation to understanding what the real profession is like, and what the job was like in relation to what we were studying.” From Boston, Edward moved to London and was accepted into the prestigious Architectural Association School of Architecture, where he earned his Master’s degree. “My studies were the polar opposite of undergrad. For the

Design conceived by team ThinkTank (Edward Luckmann, Armando Bussey, Maggie Wang and Vichayuth Meenaphant)

first time, I went into a digital dreamworld to learn how to design.”

Edward landed a job as a design assistant at Zaha Hadid Architects and began working the long hours and fast pace that many young architects experience. The famed and award-winning Hadid has come to be known for futuristic design, building unique and recognizable projects all over the world. Edward describes it as “avant-garde” and as an architect he enjoyed the “freedom to think of crazy and bold design.”

He learned a lot from his colleagues at Zaha Hadid Architects. “ I learned how to model correctly, making the transition from digital design. How the projects actually come together, they are so technically difficult, it’s actually amazing.” Most notably, Edward got the chance to work on the Bee’ah Company headquarters, which will be completed in the United Arab Emirates in 2017.

“I am deeply, ineffably proud of Edward’s rapid ascent in the bustling, complex world of architecture,” said Mr. Moorhouse. “Knowing that one of my students has worked for the architect I admire above all others, Zaha Hadid, gives me immense personal and professional satisfaction.”

Last fall, Edward came back to PTS to speak with students in Mr. Moorhouse’s 3D Architectural Design class. He gave an overview of the team approach to design in Ms. Hadid’s office, and shared a bit about their cutting-edge computer programs. “It was good to re-evaluate where I’m going with my work as an architect, back in the room where it all began.”

Today, Edward’s work is “completely local,” he explains about working with the firm Sheppard Robson. Working in a smaller firm, he most enjoys living and working in London. “Now I have more time to enjoy my work and make friends outside of my field.”

As for advice for current Palmer Trinity School students, Edward says, “I was really goal-oriented. Though not every high schooler knows what career path they’d like to take, the most important thing is to surround yourself with people who think like you. Dump the whole idea you can do everything by yourself. The world we live in is a lot more complex. Today you have to work as a team and you’re not going to know some things, but that’s ok. Keep being curious and try new things. It’s easy to get really overwhelmed and stuck in one thing. The way that professions are going, if you only know one thing you’ll be a fish out of water. So keep learning!”

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brandresurrection.com – an online reputation management firm that specializes in helping companies and individuals remove or repair negative reviews online.”

Wilson Hernandez ‘06 and Brittney (Fyffe) Hernandez ‘06 welcome baby Gabriel

2008

CLASS AGENT

Megan Cunningham megancunningham215@gmail.com Ariel Moger aem2178@columbia.edu MEGAN CUNNINGHAM was accepted to Boston University Law School.

Alberto Beeck ‘07 and Vasco CostasMarquez ‘07 visiting PTS

Caiti Pomerance ‘07 visits PTS last Fall

MICHAEL DAUD recently joined Cervera Real Estate in Miami as a Digital Marketing Coordinator.

On the first weekend in April, four PTS alumni, ANGEL DIAZ ‘08, ERIK QUISENBERRYDIAZ ‘10, NICOLAS PAZ ‘14, and DANIEL DU FEU ‘14 played for FIU’s varsity lacrosse team in their 19-2 win over Morehouse.

All four either scored a goal or got an assist and a goal. All four are also coaching lacrosse this season at PTS. NATALIE IMRAN has joined Miami-based Architectonica as an architectural intern.

Gregg Steinman ‘08 and Joro Forman ‘08 visit PTS Varsity Baseball

STEPHEN LUDOVICI and Lauren Franklin recently got engaged.

Lauren is working as a training manager for the J. Crew Men’s Shop in Coral Gables. She is training for her first 10K and half-marathon later this year.

Stephen practices as a creditors’ rights attorney for Jones Walker LLP in downtown Miami.

RICHARD “RICKY” MORGAN was elected president of the American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine chapter at Nova Southeastern College of Medicine.

Stephen Ludovici ‘08 and Lauren Franklin ‘08

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MATTHEW TILLETT earned his MFA from East 15, a prestigious theater conservatory in London, England. During two years at East 15, Matthew had the opportunity to study and perform under many notable directors in interesting venues, which included Shakespeare’s Globe Theater in London and The Russian University of Theater Arts in Moscow. He capped his two years with a final performance in May in a contemporary drama, “Three Birds Alighting on a Field” at the Tristan Bates Theater in Covent Garden. In August he performed in an original play with his acting troupe, The Barrington Collective, at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

of Western Ontario. Through her work, she has become involved with the Catalyst Foundation (a non-profit aiming to help build stronger communities in Vietnam to fight human trafficking). Over the past eight months, she has been mentoring a group of undergraduate students with the goal of creating a water filtration system that has the potential to provide clean drinking water to one of the communities in Vietnam. Within the next year, Laura will be traveling to Vietnam to build the filtration system. This spring, the PTS Eco Club under the leadership of Lauren Keller ‘17 raised funds from the student body to help support Laura’s project.

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Natalia Matallana natismata@gmail.com

Victoria Fernandez vfmarante@gmail.com

Jessica A. Mazon jessica.mazon@gmail.com

Annie Morrison annie.morrison2@gmail.com

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MARK ALLEN is back home and now training for the Pan American games in July in Toronto. He was helping the track coach at Palmer earlier this year.

KRISTEN FERREIRA writes, “After graduating from Elon University with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology in 2013, I moved to Washington D.C. to obtain my master’s in organizational sciences from George Washington University.

Once in D.C., I started working for a boutique leadership consulting firm started by General Stanley McChrystal. In August, I will be completing my master’s degree and continuing my work in leadership development and consulting at the McChrystal Group.”

LAURA VOGEL is working on her doctorate in environmental engineering at the University

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Martina Faillace mafaillace@gmail.com ANNIE MORRISON recently moved to San Francisco to work for Zenefits as a sales development representative.

LAURA PORTUONDO has begun her legal studies at Yale Law School in the class of 2018.

BROOKE SONENREICH writes, “I graduated early from Florida State after writing and defending a thesis about Stanley Kubrick and the art of adaptation. I moved to Nashville and founded Esteric, the only feminist publication in the city.

We wrote up a consignment deal with a small press called Brainfreeze Comics. They sell all of our issues at The Groove, a record store in East Nashville.

I recently accepted a research assistantship for a full ride to Georgia State. I’ll start pursuing a doctorate in film there this fall.

ALUMNEWS I also just found out a monthly film magazine in Seattle called Bright Wall/Dark Room will be publishing one of my film essays this August.”

May with a bachelor’s in criminal justice (Magna Cum Laude).

She is working at Rothwell, Figg, Ernst, & Manbeck as a litigation paralegal.

2011

SARA STRICKROOT writes, “I am with CP+B Headquarters in Boulder, CO as the agency communication intern.”

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Alexa Cajiga acajiga93@me.com Katherine R. Difede 91difede@cardinalmail.cua.edu SAVANNAH DOMINGUEZ recently graduated from Bentley University and is working outside of Boston for ISlide Inc. as an intern in the Marketing Department.

ALEXIS FERRARO joined the Boston Celtics as an inside sales representative, a sixmonth sales program for recent college graduates.

ASHLEY RAMKISHUN graduated from George Washington University this past

ERIKA VAZQUEZ-BACARDI recently joined Miami-based PR firm TURKEL Brands as a social media intern.

2012

CLASS AGENT

Giancarlo S. Falconi g.falconi@umiami.edu Biraaj M. Mahajan bmahajan@bu.edu SAM BERK, studying at Macalester College, has been named first-team AllMinnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. According to Macalester Athletics. “Berk

had a breakout season as a junior, ranking 11th nationally in doubles per game (0.51) while leading the Scots with a .384 average. He also led Macalester in hits (43), doubles (17) and multiple-hit games (13), which included five three-hit games and one four-hit outing. Berk’s batting average this season was 121 points higher than his career average over his first two season and, after collecting 33 hits, three doubles and 19 RBIs in 122 at bats over the previous two seasons, he had 43 hits, 17 doubles and 26 RBI in 112 at bats this season. He earned Macalester’s most valuable offensive player and most improved player awards and has been selected by teammates to serve as one of Macalester’s two co-captains for the 2016 season.”

ASHLEY DU FEU graduated from UCF in just three years with a 3.75 GPA. According to her father, Scott du Feu, “Wow! She worked so hard, ending her time there with a 4.0 final semester.”

CANDACE MOO is currently interning with Christopher Kelly Design in New York.

SEBASTIAN NICHOLLS is working as the chief of staff and programming director of the Georgetown Sustainable Oceans Alliance.

NATHALIA PENTON spent this past spring interning at the World of Chinese Magazine in Beijing, China, where she wrote weekly for the magazine’s website on China’s environment, politics, and culture. Nathalia planned on spending her late summer as China program director of summer 2015 for Learning Enterprises International, to help lead 17 volunteers into rural China to teach English to underprivileged students. Nathalia is currently a senior at American University.

SEAN RAMRAS writes, “I’ve spent this summer as a research assistant in a Cancer Metabolism Laboratory in New York, where I have been working

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A L U M N I C O L L E G E A N D C A R E E R D AY

On May 15, 2015, Palmer Trinity School was proud to host its seventh annual Alumni College and Career Day. The Class of 2016 met with 11 returning Alumni who talked about their careers in areas such as nursing, law, education, banking, retail, film production, and aviation. They also shared their impressions of college and life after college and reflected on fond memories of Palmer School and Palmer Trinity School. Alumni visitors were divided into four classrooms where they hosted round-table discussions with different groups of juniors. After their presentations, the Alumni gathered in the Private Dining Room (PDR) to catch up with a few of their favorite Palmer Trinity School teachers.

SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING ALUMNI WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE EVENT: Jan Sokol-Katz ‘81 Fernando Bonet ‘03 Lauren Adamo ‘08 Hart Baur ‘82 Ian Wogan ‘04 Lauren Franklin ‘08 Daniel Diaz-Leyva ‘98 Olee Fowler ‘05 Stephen Ludovici ‘08 Carlos Huerta ‘01 Martin Jensen ‘05

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LEE STERLING CLASS OF 1981

A FIXTURE ON THE SIDELINES AT PALMER TRINITY FOOTBALL GAMES, A MEMBER OF OUR ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD, AN ALUMNI CLASS AGENT FOR THE CLASS OF 1981, AND INDUCTEE INTO OUR SCHOOL’S ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME, LEE’S LOYALTY TO OUR SCHOOL IS CLEAR. HIS UNIQUE PROFESSION AS A TRUE ENTREPRENEUR IS A SUCCESS STORY IN HOW TO COMBINE THE LOVE AND PASSION FOR FOOTBALL AND AN ACUTE BUSINESS ACUMEN. AND AS AN ACTIVE FATHER, HE PROUDLY SHARES THAT HIS TWO DAUGHTERS ARE WELL ON THEIR WAY TO THEIR OWN AMAZING ACHIEVEMENTS. WE RECENTLY SPENT TIME WITH LEE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HIS EXPERIENCES AT PALMER, AND BEYOND.

Lee’s family is strongly rooted in the Miami community, so you may recognize the name Sterling. His father, Dr. Robert Sterling, “Dr. Bob” was a renowned and popular dentist in Miami. His brother, Craig, a graduate of Palmer Class of 1982 and married to Palmer Trinity Athletic Hall of Famer Jane (Maguire) Sterling ‘82, runs his own successful dentistry practice in Palm Beach Gardens. Lee’s sister, Lauren (Sterling) Perlman, attended Palmer as well and was an active mother and volunteer in South Florida.

His wife Kim (Levin) Sterling graduated from Palmetto High School with the class of 1983. It’s Lee’s daughters Sidney and Brooke, however, who may become the most famous Sterlings of all. Sidney attends the University of Miami, cheers on the all-girls cheerleading squad, and works as an advocate in the multiple sclerosis awareness community. Brooke is an accomplished actress, already a member of the Actor’s Equity Association as a junior in high school.

Lee’s roots in the Palmer Trinity School community began in middle school. He came to Palmer School in eighth grade, with the intention of playing football for the revered Palmer Pirates. He joined the Varsity team as the youngest player under Coach Jeff Capparelli. “The older boys didn’t exactly look up to him as an 8th grader on the Varsity team,” remembers Coach Capparelli, “but as he grew older in the program, the players began to really look up to him as a natural leader.”

Lee wanted to be a starter in every sport that he played. “He had a deep desire to win and be a champion,” said Coach Capparelli. “Lee would not accept failure. He worked his tail off, he was never out-trained, and studied hard in the film room. In my era, he was the best quarterback at Palmer.”

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While at Palmer, Lee also played baseball under Coach Jim Higgins. Both Coach Capparelli and Coach Higgins greatly influenced Lee. “The lessons they taught me weren’t ones that I picked up on right away, but by the time I got to college and was in my mid-20’s, they made sense,” Lee explains. “These lessons included being held accountable for your actions and learning to be a leader. It wasn’t about just winning games; it was about being a better person. Both coaches showed us by leading by example.”

“The thing that stood out to me the most about Lee was his enthusiasm and true commitment to want to be what he turned out to be, which was a student-athlete,” Coach Higgins remembers.

“When you see respect in a young person and a willingness to learn, you know it’s these qualities that will serve them throughout their life. Lee was able to absorb lessons from his coaches and older players on the team. I’m sure the source of his inspiration was his listening.”

As Palmer approached its 10th anniversary in the early 80s, the young school had come to be known as an institution with a strong academic and athletic presence. The school gave Lee the environment to succeed and grow with the inherent qualities of a champion. He recalls, “the teacher-to-student ratio, the fact they were always willing to stay after class, and the coaching oneon-one were some of the reasons why Palmer was a perfect match for me.”

Lee worked extremely hard on the fields and in the classrooms, and the class of 1981 seemed like a special one. “Our class was unique. We had really smart kids—five merit scholars out of 54 students!

We had athletes and kids with different interests, but I was able to intermingle with all different groups. In a big school you are stuck with one group, but at a small school you can make good friends across the board.”

Lee, number 12 for the Palmer Pirates, was a powerful quarterback who led the Pirates to many victories. (above) Lee consulting with “Coach Capp” on the sidelines.

Upon graduation, Lee went to play football at Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State University) and was a member of the 1981 NCAA Division II National Championship Team. It was an incredible experience for Lee, but after one year, he realized there was more in his future than football. “I was not going into the NFL,” he remembers. “When you play college football, it’s a job and they ‘own’ you. I wanted a better atmosphere for myself.” He transferred to

the University of Texas and graduated from the University of Miami with a degree in Finance.

Lee joined the business world in Miami by managing and leasing shopping centers. However, he wondered if there was a way to make a living from the things he loved best: “I loved numbers, finance, and sports. I decided to give the handicapping service a try. No one was doing it on radio shows across the country. I felt there were people who didn’t know how to talk about college and NFL games on the radio.” Lee reached out to some fraternity brothers who were starting to analyze football on the radio in Houston and St. Louis. “I did well,” Lee casually remarks. “I was able to break it down and give reasonable feedback.”

Thus launched the company Paramount Sports.

Today, Lee speaks to 40 radio stations across the country every Thursday and Friday during the football season, including ESPN and FOX. In the Miami Herald newspaper, Lee is the “pro” in the popular sports column “David vs. Goliath”. His preparation for such analysis includes watching hundreds of weekly college and NFL games, either live or taped, writing extensive outlines of each game, and making predictions based on his experience and knowledge.

“Today there are thousands of entrepreneurs like me. Once the Internet boomed, there was a wave, and then another with Twitter. Everyone thinks they’re great. You have to run a business, serve your clients, and market your business all at the same time,” he shares. But it takes hard work to ensure continued success, which Lee attributes to the lessons from his coaches at Palmer. “The greatest thing that Coach Jeff and Jim taught me: You have to lie down and bleed a while and [experience] pure failure. But get up. They inspired me to work hard.”

Lee shared his advice to fellow Palmer Trinity Alumni and future graduates for finding a successful career: “I would say to find something you like, and something that you’re good at and try to make it work. If you can’t find both – go with one of the two. So many people do stuff that make them miserable. It’s unfortunate that some people don’t have parents who allowed them to be themselves. I didn’t want to be a dentist – I wasn’t that good with my hands or good at math and science but I was good with history and numbers.

Happiness is what’s most important.”

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ALUMNI REUNION WEEKEND MAY 29-30, 2015

A LU M N I C O C K TA I L R E C E P T ION On Friday, May 29th, alumni, family, and faculty members joined together to kick off 2015 Alumni Reunion Weekend with the Alumni Cocktail Reception. Alumni had the opportunity to tour the beautiful Palmer Trinity campus and catch up with old friends and former teachers. The evening also included the presentation of our Distinguished Alumni Awards to Beth (Brockway) Serrate ‘85 (Founders’ Alumni Award) and Brian Alonso ‘97 (Head of School’s Alumni Award).

The Founders’ Alumni Award recognizes Alumni who have demonstrated honor, courage and leadership and helped to fulfill the vision of our school’s founders. Beth (Brockway) Serrate ‘85 captained the cheerleading squad as a student at Palmer and her spirit continues to inspire our entire school community. Beth has been President of the

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Boosters, an Annual Fund Ambassador, Alumni Class Agent, and a Reunion Chair. She currently serves as a member of both the Alumni Association Board and the Board of Trustees. Beth remains true to serving our school with a sense of loyalty, pride, spirit, and grace.

The Head of School’s Alumni Award recognizes distinguished service to the community, which exemplifies Palmer Trinity School’s mission — commitment to the moral, spiritual, intellectual, physical, and creative growth of all members of our community. Dedicated to helping revitalize and build community in the Miami Downtown area, Brian Alonso ‘97 volunteers for numerous organizations. He Chairs both the Flagler Street Downtown Development Authority and Dade Heritage Trust, and serves as a member of the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust. Representing the

values of both the Alonso family and Palmer Trinity, Brian successfully helps run his family’s businesses La Época department store and Lost Boys Dry Goods.

After the Distinguished Alumni Award presentation, members of the Palmer Trinity School Alumni Association presented a special gift to Ms. Elena “RG” “DV” De Villiers for her 31 years of service to Palmer

and Palmer Trinity School. Among the many ways that Elena enriched our school over the years, she served as Math Department Chair, New Teacher Mentor, Director of Student Activities and Community Service, and perhaps most special of all, Past Parent to her three children. Palmer Trinity is thrilled that Elena will remain actively involved in our school as an official Alumni Ambassador through the Alumni Office.

A LU M N I AT H L E T IC H A L L OF FA M E I N DUC T ION A N D FA M I LY PIC N IC Saturday morning, May 30th, family and friends gathered in the PTS Gym to celebrate the two newest inductees into the Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame, Jamaal Douglas ‘03 and Jay Nordqvist ‘79. As a state competitor in basketball, Jamaal helped the PTS Falcons compete for a state title. Later he played at Eastern Kentucky University and now plays professional basketball overseas. As a three-sport athlete for the Palmer

Pirates, Jay was a leader on the tennis court, football field, and most notably the soccer team. He played for the University of Florida and each year joins the Palmer Trinity Alumni Soccer Game led by Scott du Feu. Following the induction ceremony, alumni families enjoyed a delicious picnic and fun games on Brockway Field.

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with oncogene expression and regulation in Colorectal Cancer Cells. I’m a rising senior at Washington University in St. Louis and am majoring in biology and biological sciences.”

STEFAN STAERTZEL writes, “I was shortlisted two years in a row in Dubai and Shanghai for the Nobel Prize based on our innovative model. Last year, we were also the only undergraduate team to compete and ended up in the top 4 most innovative ideas. I am currently studying finance in Madrid at IE University and will be studying abroad in China next semester as well and expected to graduate in June 2016. Prior to this year, I lived in Brazil (for an internship), Russia, Florida, and Germany (as I was born there).”

CAMILA VICTORIANO writes, “This summer I’m working as an associate in the publisher’s office at The Los Angeles Times.

My projects range from digital marketing plans to helping plan coverage for the 2016 election.

Overall it has been a really great experience getting to see how, in an era of many changes, a traditional newspaper is still

Alejandro Melean ‘05

managing to keep up with fast-paced and always evolving digital trends. As an English major, it definitely gives me a lot of hope for the future of high quality journalism.”

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Preston R. Michelson michelsonpr@gmail.com DREW DORSY continues his studies at Bentley University and his work as founder and managing member of Bindor Capital Investments LLC. BEN ROBERTS writes, “This summer I interned at Hale Partnership in Charlotte, North Carolina as an analyst. This internship has furthered my love for the field of finance and has given me the tools to succeed as an investment banker in the near future.” Ben continues his studies at the Kelley Business School at the University of Indiana.

CARLOS SINGER writes, “I am a cofounder at UPSTATE.

Dexter Carr ‘09 and his fan club of PTS faculty members

Elena De Villiers with Shirin Razdan ‘11 and Felicia Burke ‘11

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UPSTATE is a clothing company focused on providing a different look and style of clothing for millennial men. From a more personal standpoint, I was bored with the mundane, unoriginal, and mass-produced clothing made available for high school and college kids. UPSTATE offers very limited runs of distinct and unique articles of clothing. We launched our first line of shorts via Kickstarter in March 2015, and we are currently focused on fulfilling these orders while working on future lines of clothing.”

SARA TILLETT is a rising junior at Dickinson College majoring in vocal performance.

This summer, Sara furthered her operatic training at the OC Ars Vocalis Academy in Rome. The academy was under the direction of three world-renowned vocalists and professors, Dubravka Zubovic, Milena Kitic, and Mark Goodrich.

Sara gave three performances at St. Paul’s Within the Walls, an Episcopal Church located in the center of Rome. Her concerts featured arias by Handel, Mozart, Donizetti, and Puccini.

Nicole Mourino ‘09

Katrina Escobio ‘09, Ruthanne Vogel and Jasmine Glick ‘09

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Sara Abbassi sabbassi96@gmail.com Sabrina J. Rodriguez sjr430@nyu.edu MARINA BRYANT interned this summer at Massachusetts General Hospital for women’s health and psychiatry in Boston.

MICHELLE GONZALEZ recently interned with Miami-based residential home building company Lennar as a property management intern. She is currently pursuing a degree in legal studies (or business law) at the University of Miami School of Business Administration.

ELLIOTT HARRIS writes, “I have been working at Shake-A-Leg for the past three summers. It is one of the best places for teens and young adults to volunteer and work in all of Miami. This fall I head back to Drexel in Philadelphia.”

SYDNEY MERRITT interned as an archivist at HistoryMiami and

Kristen Kotowski, Sam Lachterman ‘10, Elena De Villiers, Joey Santilli ‘10

Tyler Kalbac ‘10 and Raul Gonzalez

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L E G A C Y FA M I LY B R E A K FA S T SEPTEMBER 16, 2015 Earlier in September, Palmer Trinity hosted its first-ever Legacy Family Breakfast to honor Alumni who have returned to our school as parents, along with their students. Legacy families this year include: Dina (Ashemimry) Aronfeld ‘86 and Sara ‘17

Laura (Chacon) Londono ‘99 and Felipe ‘22

Evans (Dunwody) Crews ‘91 and Attie ‘21

Andrew Magenheimer and Kyle’16

Juan Cobo ‘85 and Blake ‘22

John Malloy ‘85, John ‘19 and Katelyn ‘17

James Dorsy ‘83 and Christopher ‘17

Sean Murphy ‘89, Stephanie ‘20 and Taylor ‘18

Virgil Guma ‘90, Kelly (Kimmel) Guma ‘89, Katalina ‘22 and Nicholas ‘21

Jack Plunkett and Cassie ‘16

Michael Haggard ‘88, Carson ‘22 and Madison ‘20

Beth (Brockway) Serrate ‘85, Brock ‘17, Chad ‘17, Hunter ‘17 and Mackenzie ‘19

Jan Sokol-Katz ‘81 and Samantha ‘18

Brad Wagshul ‘87 and Madison ‘22

Beth (Moskowitz) Lazar ‘84 and Jordyn ‘22

Province “Boo” (Park) Zamek and Caroline Zamek ‘22

WELCOME BACK, ALUMNI!

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REUNIONS

Alumni celebrating their Reunions this spring had a great time visiting Miami and with each other.

Thanks to our many Reunion volunteers and Class Agents!

Class of 1985

Class of 2000

Class of 1989/90

Class of 2005

Class of 1995

Class of 2010

30 YEAR REUNION

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15 YEAR REUNION

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5 YEAR REUNION

ALUMNEWS is taking a class abroad at the London School of Economics this summer.

ISA SIGNORET recently visited PTS with the University of Michigan’s a cappella group Gimble A Cappella.

Daniel Omachonu ‘12 and Victoria Alvarez-Arango ‘12

Preston Michelson ‘13 and Danny McCain ‘12

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Keenan Rodriguez keenanrodriguez10@gmail.com Isa Ruiz isabellaruiz1029@gmail.com

Matthew Tillet ‘08 performs in an East 15 production of Cat Among the Pigeons

KELLY ERIKSEN was highlighted on the front cover of the Miami Herald Neighbors section this summer for her work with the Locust Art Builders and Locust Projects, a local exhibition space dedicated to providing contemporary visual artists the freedom to experiment with new ideas without the pressures of gallery sales or limitations of conventional exhibition spaces.

IN MEMORIAM

Our deepest condolences and prayers for these members of our Palmer Trinity School family: Sara Tillett ‘13 with Opera Star Milena Kitic

Gerardo Chavez ‘15 and sister Dani Chavez

ALVARO CASTILLO, son of Claudia and Alvaro Castillo, brother of FERNANDO CASTILLO ‘12 and Santiago Castillo, passed away this past July.

OLIVER STRONG ‘21, son of Vilma and Simon Strong, brother of EDWARD STRONG ‘22, passed away this past June.

David Kelley, husband to Julie and father of student BENJAMIN KELLEY ‘20, passed away this past July.

Renee Dobrinsky ‘14, Adriana Truby, Sara Abassi ‘14

Betty Sutton Lawton, mother of JENNY LAWTON ‘85, passed away this past July.

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