Perkiomen School Report to Donors 2024-2025 by Perkiomen School

Photography

Tim Miller / Art of Dance Photography

Casey Pagets / Art of Dance Photography

Manny Ariza ’20

Editor

The 2024-2025 Report to Donors includes gifts received between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. Perkiomen School strives to recognize all who thoughtfully contributed to the school, and we apologize if we inadvertently omitted or misspelled any name. If an error has been made, please contact the Office of Alumni and Development and we will correct our record.

Office of Alumni and Development

Perkiomen School

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Abigail Rose-Craver ’14

Gift Reporting

Christina Stromberg

Design

Tony DeOliveira

Aiden Daniels ’25, Rheeya Rammohan ’26, Oleksii Sokolov ’26, and Adaora Pius-Nwagwu ’30. Read about them beginning on page 4.

Clough ’27, Jack Greaves ’26, Danial Bolatov ’26, Asher Bradley ’26, and Jordan Gabriel ’25.

LETTER OF THANKS FROM THE BOARD CHAIR

Dear Perkiomen School Community,

When I am on campus for Board Meetings and alumni events, I am always struck by the incredible opportunities available to Perkiomen students— cadaver labs, business ventures, leadership roles— experiences that simply did not exist for middle and high schoolers in my era. Students are eager to highlight their involvement, and their enthusiasm is a powerful driver of why I give back to my alma mater.

Thinking about my time as a student, I remember the excitement that surrounded new construction in the early 1960s, including a dining hall and dorms. Roberts Hall, fondly known as Robbie’s, opened just five years before I entered Perkiomen in 1962 and was the first new building since Carnegie Library’s completion in 1913. Built to serve the student population at that time, Robbie’s was an energetic social hub, and we felt fortunate that the school invested in our experience even beyond the classroom.

When Head of School Mark A. Devey began his tenure in 2015, he shared a vision for a space centered around our students, reflecting the growth of our school today. A decade later, we have completed the new Student Center, and I am grateful knowing that this generation of Perkiomenites will enjoy their own meaningful experiences in modern, purposeful facilities— memories that will last long after graduation.

Your collective support drives this growth. For the second year in a row, the Perkiomen Fund surpassed $1 million, a remarkable increase from a modest goal of $620,000 in 2018. On Day of Giving this March, we celebrated a record number of gifts. In a climate where donors are stretched, this immense support showed that people still feel connected and want to be part of Perkiomen. This spirit of philanthropy is the lifeblood of independent schools, fueling the unique experiences that set Perkiomen at the forefront of education.

As we continue to imagine what comes next for Perkiomen, I invite you to stay engaged in this exciting journey. Your support makes all the difference, ensuring that the opportunities we dream of today become the realities our students will thrive in tomorrow.

Sincerely,

Philip A. Lloyd, Esq. ’65; GP ’24, ’26

Board Chair

It is tradition for the Prep Baseball team to attend the Carmel M. “Midge” & Chaplain George E. Thomas Vespers Service together.

Hayden Johns ’25

Lorena Sanchez ’25 was awarded the Perk G Legacy Award at the 2025 Varsity Awards.

LETTER OF THANKS FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL

Dear Perkiomen Community,

It’s great to see everyone return to campus for another year at Perkiomen School. When I look at our student body, I see a group of kids who are engaged, joyful, and eager to learn — a living reminder of what makes this school so special.

This fall feels particularly meaningful as we settle into the new Student Center. I am deeply grateful to the donors whose generosity throughout the six-year Our Moment to Lead campaign brought this vision to life. While we are still learning the rhythms and features of this building, its impact is already clear: it supports a culture that celebrates the arts, innovative learning experiences, and, above all, human connection. And, the food, opening Lloyd’s and the Teaching Kitchen are going to be welcome additions to student life.

And we are just getting started. Very soon, we will continue capital projects like the renovation of Kehs and Roberts Halls along with the construction of the Outdoor Living and Recreation Terrace. On the horizon, we will make way for the outdoor track and turf fields.

These facilities are more than just beautiful additions as we develop a campus that will remain vibrant, relevant, and sustainable for

generations to come. Each addition builds opportunities to grow our institution and has been designed with our mission at its core— to create spaces where students are centered, inspired, and empowered as they risk becoming their best selves.

All of this is possible because of you. From everyday operations to transformative projects, your generosity helps Perkiomen to thrive. On behalf of our faculty, staff, and especially our students, thank you for believing in this community and helping us shape an even brighter future.

With gratitude,

Mark A. Devey P ’21, ’24

Head of School

Dr.

Mark A. Devey celebrated milestone years of service this past spring.

Chloe Warrenfeltz ’30, Jade Loomis ’30, and Leonor Garcia ’30 at Fall Family Weekend.

Benjamin Roig, Barbara Nace, Michael Romasco, and Head of School

AIDAN DANIELS

“Ever since I was a little kid, I’ve loved building things,” says Aidan Daniels ’25. One of his earliest memories of tinkering is disassembling his family’s vacuum cleaner just to understand how it worked. That same curiosity has shaped his academic path and projects throughout his four years at Perkiomen.

Aidan’s passion found focus in Perkiomen’s STEM curriculum, particularly during his senior year. He took Engineering and Applied Science, a hands-on elective that complements the more quantitative claim-evidence-reasoning (CER) framework in Perkiomen’s AP Physics classes.

Throughout the year, students constructed bridges, towers, catapults, and rockets. They even built mousetrap cars and had a cardboard boat race in the pool. While many projects used simple materials like popsicle sticks, cardboard, and hot glue, students applied physics concepts to visualize how the world works.

“In this class, I hope students will grasp the nature of the engineering design process to either gain a new appreciation or bolster their love for applied science,” physics faculty Casey Perlstein says. “I enjoy seeing the students have fun competing against each other with projects that they have never done before within this unique classroom setting.”

Having a senior year schedule packed with AP courses, engineering provided an enjoyable outlet that allowed Aidan to explore his passion for tinkering but not worry about test scores. “Mr. Perlstein’s engineering class was the most fun learning experience I’ve ever had,” he says. “It also helped me to understand the importance of research. Normally, I like to go with the flow, however I had to become more intentional with my design thought processes and think four steps ahead to reach the outcome that I wanted.”

As Aidan continues his studies at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, he feels well-prepared. The rigor of his Perkiomen coursework, especially in math and science, gave him a strong foundation for college-level engineering. He also valued Perkiomen’s schedule, where longer class periods meeting fewer times each week allowed him and his peers to dive deeper into assignments.

Additionally, he feels that this project-based curriculum of the engineering course encouraged him to take greater ownership of the learning process as he and his classmates worked together to generate solutions to the assignment at hand.

“This collaborative environment at Perkiomen sets this experience apart from other schools,” says Aidan. “The culture is very inviting, and it’s easy to get involved and connect with others, whether it’s the soccer team, rock band, or in your classes.”

DANIELS ’25

Beyond Perkiomen’s standard liberal arts studies, Aidan was involved in the Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies Institute, more commonly known as the AI Institute. For his capstone project, he combined his love of engineering and music by building a split pickup guitar.

A pickup is a small device made of magnets wrapped in wire attached to an electric guitar, and all electric guitars have them. When you pluck a string, it vibrates. Because the string is metal and it’s near a magnet in the pickup, this vibration disturbs the magnetic field, creating a tiny electrical signal in the wire around the magnet. That signal travels through the guitar cable to an amplifier, which boosts the sound that you can hear.

The type of pickup affects how the guitar sounds, and Aidan wanted to build an electric guitar where its user could alter the instrument’s sound through various pickup settings on the same device— essentially creating the effect of multiple guitars in one.

“Guitar pickups have been available for nearly 100 years,” he says, “So my capstone wasn’t a groundbreaking new topic, but I think it’s cool, I learned a lot through several iterations, and I had fun doing it. That’s what matters to me.”

He sees his work as part of the “emerging technologies” side of the Institute, explaining, “It’s important that we focus on more than one area of technology, like just AI, because there’s a million other things in our world that can be tweaked and improved upon. A major part of the Institutes is to get a good foundation in your area of interest to create something original and discover new things about the world.”

Director of the Artificial Intelligence Institute Allison Rodgers echoes Aidan’s perspective, “While a split pickup guitar is an idea that has existed in the world before Aidan’s project,” she says. “Aidan used his comfort with engineering and technology, as well as his focus and passion to make this project his own. Listening to him play his split pickup guitar during his capstone project presentation was a particularly rewarding full circle moment for me as a teacher.”

When Aidan arrived at Perkiomen for his ninth-grade year in 2021, the AI Institute was only two years old. In these four years, he has watched it grow. “Some of my classmates’ projects would have been unattainable or nonexistent just five years ago, but now, opportunities for complex, hands-on learning are everywhere.”

Aidan’s journey at Perkiomen reflects the school’s spirit of curiosity, collaboration, and innovation. What began as a childhood fascination with how things work has grown into a foundation for future discovery. As a freshman at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Aidan carries with him not only technical skills but also the confidence to experiment, take risks, and create.

Student Center brings new spaces and flexibility to the Perkiomen Institutes

The new Student Center has added 1,968 ft2 to support the four Institutes, including a classroom, breakout areas, and a prototyping lab. While the Innovation Center remains a mainstay for the Entrepreneur and AI Institutes, these additional spaces are open for student use beyond the academic day, including during study hall and weekends, allowing for more efficient staffing of on-duty faculty.

Aidan worked on his project on nights and weekends, taking over his family’s dining room table and garage workshop for months at a time— his second version took 40 hours over many weeks. As a day student, he says, “Since I spent most of my free time at home, it made sense to complete my capstone there. However, boarders will now have their own spaces besides their shared dorm room to store their materials and work on their projects.”

Guitarist Aidan Daniels ’25 performs in the fall Rock Concert. At Commencement, he earned Distinction in the Artificial Intelligence Institute for his work building a split pickup guitar.

RHEEYA RAMMOHAN

“When I toured Perkiomen, I knew it was the right place,” says Rheeya ’26. “I’ve always thrived in smaller, close-knit communities, and here it felt like a school where I could grow. The campus and its programs also reminded me of a small college, which I knew would prepare me well for the future.”

That sense of preparation is one of the things Rheeya values most about her Perkiomen experience. “The Institutes set this school apart,” she says. “They give you a head start, and you can explore fields you might want to pursue before you even get to college. Being in the Entrepreneur Institute has taught me not only about business, but also leadership and collaboration.”

In Rheeya’s sophomore year, she attended a pitch competition, mainly in support of her older sister, Saloni ’24, however this became an opportunity to network and learn more about entrepreneurship. Years later, she remains in contact with several of the students from peer schools she met within her breakout group, and they have followed each other’s ventures since then.

RAMMOHAN ’26

Now a senior, Rheeya is taking Honors Advanced Entrepreneurship through the University of Delaware’s Entre-X program. In this dual enrollment course taught by Eric Frey, Director of the Entrepreneur Institute, Perkiomen students are eligible to receive three college credits. She says, “This class is providing a sneak peek into my future, and I’m learning how to manage money, work with a team, and bounce back from failure. It will help me with the business aspect of my major, providing a great foundation for my college classes to help me feel more prepared for my future career.”

Another resource which Rheeya has found helpful is her college counselor, Co-Director of College Counseling, John Solewin. She says, “Mr. Solewin has helped me to become more confident about the college process and to believe in myself. Anytime I’m stressed or don’t know what to do, he’s always really supportive, and I know that I can look to him for guidance throughout the year. “

With plans to major in music business in college, she is applying to universities like Syracuse, Pace, and Drexel. Throughout her three years at Perkiomen, she has balanced academics with a wide range of passions from athletics to the arts. She’s a proud Panther on the tennis court and has grown as a performer on stage.

Last year, Rheeya was cast as Cosette in Les Misérables, her first lead role as an upper school student. “This was a huge step for me!” she exclaims. “Les Mis is such an iconic show, and we successfully pulled off a major production four nights in a row. All of my castmates are so talented, and it was so nice to receive such amazing feedback from our teachers, friends, and family who attended.”

Rheeya feels happiest when she is performing, and she is eager to share this passion with her younger castmates. Les Mis was an especially meaningful experience as she had the opportunity to work alongside two of the middle school students who played Young Cosette. She says, “It’s nice having middle schoolers participate in theater productions, and I try to set a good example. One day, they’ll be in my place, and I hope everyone feels welcome and comfortable from their very first shows.”

Last year, she also channeled her creativity into jewelry design, a hands-on art form. In January, her work was selected to be featured in the Winter Art Exhibition in the Schumo Gallery.

“I love jewelry,” Rheeya says. “It’s a big part of how I express myself as well as being a part of my culture. Each time my family travels to India, my sister, my mom, and I buy new pieces.” Rheeya participates in the India Festival Committee (IFC) pageant circuit

and has competed in Miss Teen India PA and Miss Teen India USA. While she typically wears American jewelry styles on an everyday basis, she would love to design a set to wear with her formal gown in competitions.

Whether she is designing earrings in the studio, singing on stage, or competing on the tennis courts, she sees Perkiomen as a place that gives her the freedom to explore all sides of her identity. “I’ve been able to find balance within the arts, athletics, and academics as they’ve taught me patience, resilience, and confidence. And when people come to see your show or your work in the gallery and say, ‘Wow, you’re really talented,’ it reminds you that what you do matters.”

As Rheeya looks ahead to the remainder of her senior year and eventually to a career in the music industry, she feels confident that Perkiomen has given her a nurturing community, a stage to grow, and the skills to lead.

Rheeya Rammohan ’26 models a set of earrings she designed in her Jewelry class.

BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE ARTS

Hue Ree Lim ’26

AP 2-D Art and Design

AP 3-D Art and Design Theater Music

Recipient of the Edward M. Friedman ’08 and Carole J. Friedman Perkiomen School Scholarship at Maine College of Art and Design (MECAD) Pre-College Program

“At Perkiomen, we see art education differently than in many Korean schools. I was so surprised and happy when I learned that Kehs Hall is an entire building dedicated to the arts, and now we have more spaces in the Student Center. I’ve had so many unique opportunities to build my portfolio, including the Pre-College Program at MECAD, and I feel more prepared to pursue architecture in college.

“I’ve become a better problem solver from creating art. A lot of times, I have to be creative in how I use 3-D materials or how to create a certain effect when painting. While it’s hard and I make a lot of mistakes, these challenges make me want to work even harder for my art because it brings me joy.

“Because of my experiences in theater, I’m learning how to become more empathetic and understanding towards others. When I played Éponine in Les Misérables, I really had to think like her and understand her situation in order to become the character on stage.”

Danny Yaralov ’30

“I really enjoy playing the piano at performances because I feel supported and welcomed. It feels great when I can tell that the audience is enjoying the music and when they clap and cheer for me at the end of a performance.

I’m excited to continue playing when I reach Upper School, and I’m grateful for my experiences in the Middle School which have prepared me for the future.

“Understanding rhythm in music helps me in many areas, even in sports, as it helps my timing in soccer. Overall, music is beneficial for me in the classroom, on the soccer field, and generally in life.”

Brynn Musselman ’26

Jewelry

“The opportunity to have my jewelry displayed in the Winter Art Gallery shows how much Perkiomen cares about its students’ successes and wants to showcase our growth. My classmates and I see each other’s pieces every day in the studio, but it’s a really great experience to share my designs with everyone that I love and care about. This jewelry set took many months of work and determination, and I take a lot of pride in it.”

Piano and Violin Jazz Band

Middle School Rock Band

The Student Center has introduced numerous areas for the fine and performing arts to grow at the heart of campus. There are gallery walls and art classrooms, as well as performance spaces to host one-act plays, open mic nights, poetry readings, and jam sessions— the opportunities are endless. Kehs Hall will remain a fine arts space, and Robbie’s will soon be renovated into a choral and band ensemble room with individual practice rooms.

OPPORTUNITIES ARTS

Ryan Bennis ’25

Ceramics

“The arts enrich Perkiomen’s culture by fostering creativity, self-expression, and student collaboration. Through various forms of artistic expression, students can explore their identities and connect with their peers on a deeper level. This shared experience strengthens community bonds and cultivates an inclusive environment where diverse student and faculty perspectives are celebrated.

“Ceramics has taught me about determination, patience, and resilience. While it was challenging to make a bowl on the wheel, I am proud of my work, and this determination to never give up will make me successful in other areas of my life.”

Oleksii Sokolov ’26

Dance

“When I won the Reid Award for Best Dance Performance, I felt proud of myself and thankful to all teachers for recognizing my talents. The Fine and Performing Arts department is an integral part of our campus’ culture, as it recognizes the importance of self-expression and gives value to all kinds of perspectives. They encourage us to support and to listen to one another, helping to build a stronger, more connected school community.”

Carmen Romero Pinera ’26

AP 2-D Art and Design

AP 3-D Art and Design

Design Institute Candidate

Rheeya Rammohan ’26

Theater Music

Jewelry

“Mrs. Sacks (Director of Music, Visual & Performing Arts Chair) is not just my music teacher and advisor but one of my greatest mentors at Perkiomen. She has been by my side since freshman year, and she has given me so many opportunities to grow as a vocalist and a person. She’s always helped me to challenge myself, and it has proven to be very helpful in the long run. Our entire performing arts faculty is incredible because they believe in us from the very beginning, even when we might not believe in ourselves.”

Recipient of the Edward M. Friedman ’08 and Carole J. Friedman Perkiomen School Scholarship at Maine College of Art and Design (MECAD) Pre-College Program

“Art is all around Perkiomen’s campus, starting with the architecture, like Carnegie Library and Kriebel Hall— it’s amazing. When I first came here last fall, the trees were so green, and it was so beautiful. And when you go around the school, you see photographs and sculptures everywhere. It feels so peaceful.

“The theme of my 3-D Art portfolio was travel. While England is my home, I’ve spent time in Turkey, Senegal, and Niger, and I’ve lived in Iran and Spain. People often hold stereotypes and misconceptions about these countries, so, I wanted to share my love for these beautiful, vibrant places and their people with my school community through my art.”

ADAORA NWAGWU

“At Perkiomen, I like being able to have a lot of options for sports and classes because previously, I didn’t have these new opportunities,” says Adaora ’30.

ADAORA PIUSNWAGWU ’30

As Adaora prepared to join the seventh-grade class last summer, she was excited to take electives, something new to her. In addition to her four core classes, she decided to take Explorations in Art and a photography term course, Through the Lens. Since the Allison Middle School at Perkiomen is significantly smaller than her public school, Adaora likes that everyone gets to know each other by taking many of the same classes. Another benefit, she adds, is that her teachers can provide individual attention to all of the students— all they need to do is ask.

In her math and Spanish classes, her classmates were a mix between upper and middle schoolers. She says, “The way students interact doesn’t feel different, as if the Upper School students were better than us. The main difference is that the classes are more rigorous with a faster pace and a little bit more work, but it helps me prepare for high school. A lot of things about the Middle School schedule and class structure aren’t much different than the Upper School.”

She also was able to play volleyball, opening new doors within a sport she already loved before coming to Perkiomen.

“Practicing with the varsity team and playing on JV was a really good experience for me because before, I had only played alongside other 12-year-olds,” says Adaora. She continues, “By playing with high schoolers who are more experienced and very driven, I improved a lot because I wanted to get to their skill level. The older girls are really supportive and nice, and I liked being part of this team.”

In her years of playing team sports, Adaora has learned to appreciate the life lessons that she can take beyond the court.

“In volleyball, there are a lot of things you have to communicate, like when you’re going to attack the ball or coordinating with the setter before a play,” she says. “This has been helpful in real life, and I am better at expressing myself to others to describe how I’m feeling or anything else I want to tell them.”

While Adaora spends several hours a week among Upper School students, she still gets to enjoy the fun parts of being a middle schooler like Middle School Senate events and visits to Mrs. Heimbach’s candy jar.

This year, Adaora is excited to have greater options for elective courses and after school sports. As she considers a future career in the medical field, she’s taking Foundations of the Institutes, a class to introduce Middle School students to Perkiomen’s signature Institutes.

Explorations in Art, a middle school class, provided students with the opportunity to develop their skills in 2-D and 3-D art. Adaora ’30 challenged herself to create a ceramic elephant which was featured in the Winter Art Gallery alongside some of her other work.

OLEKSII SOKOLOV

“When my sister came home during breaks and shared her experiences at Perkiomen, she spoke of it as her home; a place where she thrived both academically and athletically; a place where she felt valued and appreciated; a place where faculty were her mentors and supporters, and to this day continue to be her friends. Her positive experiences made me want to be a part of this amazing community, filled with diversity of cultures and opportunities, where she could truly realize her dreams and potential to the full extent.”

Oleksii Sokolov ’26

When Oleksii Sokolov ’26 arrived at Perkiomen from Kyiv, Ukraine, he knew that he would be welcomed as someone with a voice, a story, and a culture worth celebrating. Grateful to continue his education in the United States, he was eager to begin his own journey in an environment full of opportunities for learning and global connections.

Before coming to Perkiomen, Oleksii had never given thought to his own culture or his place in the world, but when he became immersed in the community, he soon came to appreciate his value. “At Perkiomen, I’m seen as an individual who’s appreciated for my differences and unique perspectives,” he says.

While some might expect cultural differences in such a diverse community to create barriers, Oleksii has found the opposite to be true. He believes they strengthen bonds and lead to lasting friendships. When he first arrived at Perkiomen, he was nervous about talking to new people, but today he is proud of the confidence and independence he has gained through his involvement on campus and the relationships he has built with peers and faculty. Over the past three years, he has thrived socially, serving multiple terms as a Student Senate class representative and performing selfchoreographed dances on stage.

To prepare for a possible college major in biomedical engineering or math, he has taken classes within the Medical Institute and its cross-listed courses. “The Institutes allow students to explore different disciplines and discover their passions,” he says. “From here, I can build upon these skills in college.”

SOKOLOV ’26

At the annual Cultural Festival, Oleksii Sokolov ’26 serves Borscht, a soup that’s recognized as Ukraine’s national dish.

“At Perkiomen, my culture, and those of others, are cherished. We celebrate with small holiday traditions and shared meals that let people experience and appreciate different backgrounds. Faculty and students are always mindful of the differences that come with being from another country, and I’ve never felt judged for who I am. I certainly enjoy being an international student on campus, as I’m able to learn from others, while also sharing own culture and traditions.”

One of the highlights of his studies came this spring, when he attended a cadaver lab at the Venel Institute. There, he practiced suturing on a pig foot, dissected a human wrist, and even held a heart and lung as students had the opportunity to explore the cadaver’s chest cavity. “It was a truly amazing and fascinating experience I could never have dreamed of having at this stage of my education,” he recalls.

A scholar and a student leader, athletics have been a defining part of Oleksii’s Perkiomen experience. As captain of both the cross country and track teams, he has been recognized as MVP in both the winter and spring seasons. He says practice is often the best part of his day: “Even though cross country and track are primarily individual sports, our team feels like a little family, and I enjoy every moment with them. The warm, supportive atmosphere makes all of us want to become our best for each other.”

Alongside his teammates, Oleksii credits his coaches, advisor, and faculty mentors for shaping his growth. Their dedication to students’ academic and personal success, he says, is what makes Perkiomen’s community so unique—and why, like his sister before him, he now calls it home.

Oleksii Sokolov ’26 joined his sister Vika Sokolova ’22 to celebrate her college graduation from UC Irvine in May.

“At Perkiomen, being exposed to so many people with different cultural and social backgrounds opened my eyes to a global perspective. Learning to value diversity and be socially adaptable served me greatly in college as I was being exposed to even more people in a new environment.

“Perkiomen taught me about the importance of community and belonging. The people truly make the place, and I felt safe stepping out of my comfort zone. From them, I learned to ask for help when needed, as there were always people around you to support you, and in return, to be there when someone needs a hand.

“This school has helped both of us to establish our identities and find our strengths, professionally and personally. I’m very happy my brother is experiencing that same environment and beautiful faculty friends who have made my educational journey so unique and special.”

-Vika Sokolova ’22

Vika Sokolova ’22

Construction of the new Student Center, underway for the past year, was finished in October. In its completed stage, all are eager to get inside to see and use this remarkable facility. Soon, the Outdoor Living and Recreation Terrace will take shape between the new building and the Arrival Circle, providing a venue for students to gather in the fair-weather months.

Plans are also underway to begin renovations on Roberts Hall (Robbie’s) to transform it into a music space, providing individual, choral and ensemble practice rooms. Construction to add turf and grass playing fields as well as a new school entrance will begin on the west side of campus in 2026.

Images provided by Flansburgh Architects

The Outdoor Living and Recreation Terrace will include a ping pong pavilion, swings, a four-square court, a truncated basketball court, a fire pit, and seating areas for Perkiomen students. Integrating play, relaxation, and social time will allow students to find balance within and outside the rigor of the academic day.

PROJECT FUND TRUSTEE

Each year, Board members support a specific area of need on campus through the Trustee Project Fund. This May, members voted for the Fund to be allocated towards renovating the entrance to Hollenbach Athletic Center. Enhancements will include a new concrete walkway and updates to the Bates Lobby highlighting Perkiomen athletic achievements.

This much-needed endeavor will upgrade the appearance of this space with heavy guest traffic and provide a daily opportunity to showcase our school pride.

Thank you, Board members!

Ava Reybitz ’25 signs her letter of intent to play soccer at The College of William & Mary.

Members of the fall 2024 Cross Country team: Payton Dotson ’26, Ryan Delp ’27, Kayla Smith ’26, Atti Moes ’27, Jana Covin-Jones ’25, Alex Kelly ’25

BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES

$54,230

There were many firsts to celebrate, including our first ever Cash Cab and G.O.A.T. Challenge.

The Perkiomen Community showed their true spirit of giving for Day of Giving 2025! We are tremendously grateful to all our families, friends, alumni, and students who supported Perkiomen School throughout our Day of Giving event.

9 DONORS 350 STATES 20 COUNTRIES 7

Cash Cab

To celebrate both this special day and our 150th anniversary, we hosted a Cash Cab filled with Perkiomen trivia about our school and faculty. Cameron Crye ’25 and Zack Chevalier ’26 from our Design Institute helped create the décor, music, and giveaways, making the day even more special and personal for our students.

Students had the chance to win all kinds of prizes— from school spirit gear, gift cards to local restaurants, and DoorDash credits to Wawa, ice cream runs, a prom ticket, and a “get out of Monday dress” pass. Our generous faculty joined in, offering their own gifts and experiences that brought excitement to the event.

Cash Cab was such a hit on campus, it’s been requested again for next year!

G.O.A.T.

Perkiomen Baseball is named the

Throughout Day of Giving, we held a challenge for Perkiomen athletics to be named the Greatest of All Teams . The program with the most donors received an additional $1,000 towards their budget during the 2025-26 season. Congratulations to our 2025 winners, the baseball team, and thank you to each of you who rallied behind all of our Panthers!

Carnival Day 2025

Once again, the 252 young alumni challenge sponsored Carnival Day in May. Here are some of our favorite shots from this year’s event.

Our senior baseball players accepted the G.O.A.T. Award at Morning Meeting. Their team swept the competition during the last hour of the event!

REVENUE AND EXPENSES

Unrestricted Gifts

Restricted Gifts Gifts-In-Kind

Sophia Marks ’25 performs at the Reid Awards.

TOTAL 2024-25 DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY

The Development Fundraising Activity chart to the right offers a results snapshot of all fundraising programs undertaken by the school in the fiscal year. Included are not only dollars raised and received, but also bequest intentions and pledge commitments signed (to be fulfilled in the future) during the past fiscal year. Pledges and bequests provide a promise of future funding for Perkiomen School and are essential to our sustainability.

BEQUEST INTENTIONS

SIGNED PLEDGES

GIFTS & PAYMENTS RECEIVED

$1,130,000

$1,390,702

$5,681,693

TOTAL $8,202,395

2024-2025 NUMBER OF DONORS & AVERAGE DONATION TO THE PERKIOMEN FUND

At the core of a Perkiomen School education is a commitment to students and a recognition that only through collaboration, teamwork, and strong, productive relationships can we find lasting solutions. That works for donors, too.

While individual gifts to Perkiomen range from just a few to tens of thousands of dollars, each gift expands opportunity. No matter its size, a gift represents affirmation of Perkiomen. And working together, even the smallest of gifts empower and inspire our students.