Princeton Academy 2019 Digital Gala Program

The Soaring 20s Gala and Auction

Saturday, May 11, 2019

PRINCETON ACADEMY of the Sacred Heart Kalkus House (Manor House)

The Board of Trustees would like to recognize all of the wonderful educators who have been a part of the Princeton Academy experience over the course of its 20 year history.

Thank you for providing our boys with a joyful place to be creative, compassionate and courageous.

The Soaring 20s Welcome to The Soaring 20s Gala 2019, Princeton Academy! You are in for a spectacular night.

Twenty years ago, a creative, compassionate and courageous group of leaders set forth to build a school with a mission to develop young men through the Sacred Heart Goals and Criteria. Twenty years later, Princeton Academy is leading a national reinvention of boys education for a new generation of enlightened men.

Princeton Academy has been soaring since paper airplanes were launched on the first day of school in September of 1999.

Guided today by the same mission that guided us then, the Princeton Academy family has grown over the years in a most dynamic way. Each day still begins with a Morning Handshake and each week still ends with a Friday Thank You. Today, our mission is a cause and our shared Epic Vision propels us to soar with heart into the future and develop our young men to be leaders of a just society in a world that needs them now more than ever.

Recognizing that a Princeton Academy education is the greatest gift we can provide a boy, this year’s Fund-a-Need represents the heart of Princeton Academy: providing financial access to a PASH education for as many boys as possible. Thank you all for supporting this vital initiative.

At this year’s Soaring 20s Gala, we are thrilled to welcome home founders, alumni and families, trustees, educators and friends from all throughout our school’s 20 years. Make no doubt about it, the Soaring 20s Gala is an opportunity to come together for the ages. Just as the Dignan Manor (now Kalkus House), in whose courtyard we gather, was built stone by stone in 1929, so can we take pause to honor every member of our community for contributing to the foundation of Princeton Academy.

Infinite gratitude must be extended to this year’s Soaring 20s Gala Chairs and the Gala Committee. Please join me in thanking Jennifer Bednar P ’23, Sandy Scarlatella P ’19 and Diana Sullivan P ’20 for their visionary leadership of this monumental event.

Thank you, Soaring 20s Gala Committee, for bringing our community together through your time, talent and treasure.

The Princeton Academy Gala is our school’s largest fundraising event of the year. One hundred percent of the net proceeds raised tonight will directly benefit our boys. Thank you to our sponsors for your generous contribution to make our Soaring 20s Gala a smashing success.

Now, let’s raise a glass and celebrate 20 years of bringing out the best in boys!

Go Hawks!

Alfred (Rik) F. Dugan III, Headmaster

Board of Trustees 2018-2019 Kenneth Harlan, Chair Judson Henderson, Vice-Chair Tia Bennett Patricia Carragher Dunn Bob Casey Robert Connor Danielle Coppola Alfred (Rik) F. Dugan III, Ex officio Nicole Sheetz Frith Timothy Gardner Heather Hoerle Ann M. Jablonski, RSCJ Olen Kalkus, Emeritus Katherine Leahy Carolyn Roesel, Emeritus Peter Stournaras Chris Sugden Diana Sullivan Lou Tesoro, Emeritus Amrit Walia-Zaidi Forwood (Duke) C. Wiser III, Emeritus Fidelma Woodley, Emeritus Bo Wu

Founding Mission Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart, an independent Catholic lower and middle school for boys, is committed to academic excellence within the context of a faith-based community.

Our mission is to develop young men with active and creative minds, a sense of understanding and compassion for others, and the courage to act on their beliefs. We stress the total development of each child: spiritual, moral, intellectual, social, emotional and physical.

Our philosophy is rooted in the 200-year tradition of the Society of the Sacred Heart, which educates children to become leaders of a just society by adhering to the following five goals: a personal and active faith in God a deep respect for intellectual values a social awareness which impels to action the building of community as a Christian value personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom

Hats off to Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart’s Founding Trustees!

Tom Byrne Steve DeRochi Anne Egberts Jan Egberts Olen Kalkus Joan Kirby, RSCJ Hoddy Klein Leslie Mackinson Matt Mancuso Tom Meagher Rose Neubert Tim O’Neill Pam Podsiadlo Peter Persuitti Michelle Preston Jim Radvany Carolyn Roesel, RSHM Lou Tesoro Gina Volkwein Roni Williams Fidelma Woodley

The Soaring 20s Hats off to our Gala Sponsors and Advertisers! as of May 1, 2019

Putting on the ritz - $5,000 the hawk’s squawk - $500 Katherine L. Adams and Forwood C. Wiser III P ’12 ConnectOne Bank Edison Partners Nicole Sheetz Frith and Brinton Frith P ’14, ’21, ’23 Ms. Katherine Leahy and Mr. Dominique Callan P ’19 Debbie and Chris Sugden P ’17 Vertellus

The Cat’s Meow - $2,500

Monique and Jon Bombardieri P ’27 Kerry and Daniel Caldwell P ’24 Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty Patricia Carragher and William Dunn P ’15, ’19 Lisa and Paul Davis P ’24 Mr. Kenneth Harlan and Ms. Sandra Scarlatella P ’19 The Liebowitz and Plimpton Families P ’20, ’21, ’23 Microbilt Tracy and Scott Sipprelle P ’06, ’08 Fidelma and Bill Woodley P ’09, ’10, ’16

Hot Dawg! - $1,500

Jennifer and Myron Bednar P ’23 Borden Perlman Tom and Barbara Byrne P ’07 Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Casey Joanna and Rik Dugan P ’21, ’27 Finance of America Mortgage LLC Timothy Gardner and Meredith Asplundh P ’17 Rahul and Christi Gautam P ’20 Shengwen Hong and Yumei Li P ’21 Land Rover Princeton Dr. Thomas J. Marino GP ’26 Diana and David Sullivan P ’20 Jaime and Peter Stournaras P ’18, ’20, ’22

Tia and Sean Bennett P ’22 Jim and Mary Callery GP ’09, ’10, ’16 Central Jersey Pathology Consultants, PA Janet and Michael Cerullo P ’19 Danielle Coppola P ’16, ’17 Dr. Alex Ewing and Michele Falcey P ’21 Mr. and Mrs. Bryan J. Luchs P ’15 Mr. and Mrs. Mark I. Massad P ’14 Princeton Academy Parents Association Ryan Lilienthal and Rachel Stark P ’17 Allan and Joan Sullivan GP ’20 Dr. and Mrs. Louis J. Tesoro P ’05, ’08 Amrit Walia-Zaidi and Asim Zaidi P ’17

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Heather Hoerle and Richard Hilpert Hunterdon Hematology Oncology Knight Architects Krovatin & Associates Pinneo Construction Sakura Express Tamara Gillon Photography

The Soaring 20s Gala Committee Gala Co-Chairs Jennifer Bednar Sandy Scarlatella Diana Sullivan

Auction Co-Chairs Monique Bombardieri Christi Gautum

Sponsorships Michelle Burgess

Catering Co-Chairs Lisa Pisano Cynthia Wallace

Decorating Co-chairs Shelly Sbarro Jaime Stournaras

volunteers Lorena Bochenek Kate Bogumil Michele Falcey Kelly Marino

A special thank you to: Jim DiMattia, Joanna Dugan, Rik Dugan, Nikki Frith, Brooke Gadasi, Dave Hewins, Jennifer Hewins, Paul Jeanes, Ryan Lilienthal, Julie Martin, Hillary Nastro, Katharine O’Grady, Raymond Shay, Erich Trautwein, Dolores Hawrylo, Taylor Kenyon, Paris McLean, Denise Quenault, Maggie Rose, Charlotte Taylor, Dave Wall, Ben Woodley, Fidelma Woodley, and Duke Wiser In recognition and appreciation for the Historical Archives Committee: Ellen Dowling Vince Geraci Dave Hewins Suzanne Kazi Lisa Luke Debbie Meagher Gwen Orlowsky-Scherer Judy Springer Terri Tesoro Holly Weise

Rules of the Auction Silent Auction: We are very excited that at this year’s Gala we are once again partnering with OneCause to use their fundraising technology to raise money for our school. This means our parents, staff and wider community will be able to bid on items, sign-up for Party Board events and pledge for the “fund-a-need” before the event.

Live Auction: Please raise your hand to respond to the auctioneer’s bids. The auctioneer will announce minimum bids. Spotters will note acceptable bids during the auction. When an item is won, the auctioneer, and only the auctioneer, will immediately announce the successful bidder and the bid amount.

Checkout: Final checkout will take place on the Monday following the Gala by pre-swiping your credit card upon check in. You can find out the items you won by checking the Silent Auction area after closing. You will receive your receipt in the mail listing all the items you have won. If you did not pre-register your credit card at check-in and need to pay for items you have won you will receive your invoice in the mail. All bids are binding and all sales are final. Full payment is expected.

Taxes and Deductions: Auction winners are urged to consult with their tax advisors to determine deductibility of winning items.

Please Also Note: No exchanges or refunds are permitted unless specified by the donor. All items are sold “as is.” The bidder is solely responsible for reading and understanding the specifications, expirations and limitations, if any, on items on which bids are made. Unless noted otherwise, all auction items and services must be used by May 11, 2020. Dates and times are to be arranged at the mutual convenience of donor and buyer.

By the purchase, the buyer waives the right of any claim against Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart or the donor of the item, and neither Princeton Academy nor the donor is responsible for personal injuries or damages to property that may result from the use of the property or service sold.

Evening Schedule 6:30 Cocktail hour 7:30 Welcome, Blessing and First Course 8:00 Video and Dinner 8:30 Live Auction and Fund-a-Need 9:30 Celebration Surprise 9:45 Dessert and Dancing 10:30 Silent Auction Closes 11:30 Last Dance

Items not claimed at the end of the evening will be offered to the next highest bidder. The winner must remove all items from the premises the night of the auction. Special arrangements for later pickup of large items must be made at the time of payment.

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the soaring 20s Our Gala Donors are the cat’s meow! as of May 1, 2019

4 Elements Wellness All Around Organized Amazing Escape Room Meredith Asplundh Heather Barros Bedens Brook Club Jennifer and Myron Bednar Kate Bogumil Monique and Jon Bombardieri Brick Farm Market Peter Brown Carrie and Bob Casey Dr. Tony Chiurco Cherry Valley Country Club Paul Clewell Marty Crotty Lisa Cunningham Disney Resorts Katya Darenkova Jim DiMattia Ellen Dowling Joanna and Rik Dugan Tara Fanzo Fred Astaire Dance Studio Nikki and Brinton Frith German Language School GymWork Training LLC Jonathan Halcomb Hamilton Jewelers Song Han Dee Harris Hawk’s Nest Rita Hazan NYC Dave Hewins

Historical Society of Princeton Jeffrey and Ellen Hoisington Robert Hummel Kathleen Humora iPlay America Jammin’ Crepes Suzanne Kazi Mercedes and Peter Kelso Taylor Kenyon Mr. and Mrs. Shahid Khan La Chele MedSpa Kathy Lane Lawrenceville Dental Associates Ms. Katherine Leahy and Mr. Dominique Callan Linda Weifeng Li and Richard Wang Lifetime Princeton Ryan Lilienthal Live with Kelly and Ryan Kathleen Mandzij Bill and Geniva Martin Paris McLean McDonough Orthodontics Clare and Chris Millington Nassau Tennis Club Joe and Hillary Nastro Oink and Moo BBQ Pinnacle Parkour Academy Princeton Craig Paslay Jr. Princeton Police Department Princeton Pong PrincetonARTImpressions Princeton Symphony Orchestra Princeton University Rowing

Promising Pups Denise and JJ Quenault Maggie Rose Nicole Ryerson Sakura Express Raymond Shay Tim Stevens Jaime and Peter Stournaras Dave and Diana Sullivan Tamara Gillon Photography Terra Momo Restaurant Group The Thompson Organization Tico’s Juice Bar The Learning Community Cindy Tarchis Greson Torchio Suzanne and Erich Trautwein Trenton Country Club Mary Ng and Sorat Tungakarski Melita Wright Zhong Zheng

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Live Auction Librarian for the Day Calling all bibliophiles! Spend the day as the Librarian on one of the most exciting days of the school year - Visiting Author Day 2020! As Librarian for the Day, your son will meet and greet the Visiting Author and spend time with the author during the day. He will also enjoy a special lunch with Mrs. Dowling and the Visiting Author. To cap off this special day, he will leave with a book carefully chosen for him by Mrs. Dowling.

Princeton Police Chief for the Day Your son can learn what it is like to be a local star by becoming the Police Chief in Princeton. The new Chief will report at 10:00 a.m. and be sworn-in to his new duty. He will address pressing situations at the Chief’s briefing, inspect the officers, equipment and vehicles.

The new Chief will go on patrol with an officer and observe the town. The Chief will then tour the facilities and municipal building and meet the mayor, administrator and clerk (if they are available). There will be photographs and a certificate to document the Chief’s public service.

This experience will last approximately two hours. Duty will be served during the summer of 2019, date to be mutually agreed upon.

Middle School Sleepover in the MACC Be a part of this special PASH tradition, offered every year at gala! Your son and nine friends will have a fantastic time at the sleepover in the MACC under the watchful eyes of Mr. Clewell, Mr. Stevens and Mr. Torchio. Drop off at 6:00 p.m. for movies, games, ghost stories, and flashlight tag. Open to rising and current Middle School students only. Valid for the 2019-20 academic year. Date to be mutually agreed upon. *All Silent Items can be viewed online at https://one.bidpal.net/soaring20s/browse/all.

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Live Auction Cont.’

Mikimoto Pearls and “Breakfast at Hamilton’s” Nothing says 1920s glamour like a classic strand of pearls. Here’s your chance to own a gorgeous Mikimoto 18” Akoya Cultured Pearl Graduated (9x7mm) Strand Necklace With an 18k White Gold Clasp donated by Hamilton Jewelers.

This necklace is valued at $6000.

As if that was not enough, enjoy a once in a lifetime experience with “Breakfast at Hamilton’s.” Spend the morning at Hamilton’s Nassau Street location with up to five of your friends for a champagne breakfast and get “dolled up” in exquisite pieces from a special collection! This incredible experience includes a photographer to capture the moment.

Date to be mutually agreed upon.

1920s Murder Mystery Party at the Kalkus House Speakeasy You and 11 of your guests will join Rik and Joanna Dugan for an evening full of mystery and intrigue. While sipping on fine cocktails, including a special 1998 vintage of Dom Perignon, and enjoying delectable hors d’oeuvres, you will try to solve the case of a recent murder involving flappers and gangsters! Remember to repurpose your gorgeous threads from The Soaring 20s Gala for this night of fun and sleuthing. *All Silent Items can be viewed online at https://one.bidpal.net/soaring20s/ browse/all.

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- Peter Pan

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By providing a unique educational opportunity for boys, PASH makes a very meaningful difference in Princeton.

A big hello to Mac Henderson and Taylor Kenyon from their proud relatives!

Go Hawks!

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SOARING INTO YOUR TWENTIES Congratulations, Princeton Academy!

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“CONGRATULATIONS to Mrs. Mayer and the third grade CYO Basketball Team for the first ever CYO championship at Princeton Academy!”

-The Davis Family

The Dunn Family congratulates Princeton Academy on its 20th Anniversary!

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Presenting the Class of 2019!

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Congratulations to the Class of 2019 on earning admission to the following secondary schools: Blair Academy Choate Rosemary Hall Deerfield Academy Dulwich College (Singapore) George School Germantown Friends School The Hill School The Hotchkiss School The Hun School of Princeton Immaculata High School The Lawrenceville School Montverde Academy Notre Dame High School Peddie School The Pennington School Phillips Academy Andover Phillips Exeter Academy Pomfret School Princeton Day School Rutgers Preparatory School Solebury School The Soaring 20s Gala

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“The seeds were sown, the harvests have been plenty, and may the future be bountiful.�

Congratulations to all on 20 years!

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Tracy and Scott Sipprelle congratulate Princeton Academy on 20 years of great teaching and learning!

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Congratulations on 20 years of bringing out the best in boys!

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Thank you to our Gala Vendors!

Ambient DJs Duncan Schieb Emily’s Catering FramedArt.com Fred Astaire Dance Studio Janet Makrancy’s Weddings and Parties Joe Grinbaum at ShopRite Wines & Spirits L&A Tent Rental OneCause Mark Wyville Photography World Class Valet

“Thank You Princeton Academy!”

-The Liebowitz & Plimpton Families

“Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 2019!”

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“Congratulations to Princeton Academy on 20 years of bringing out the best in boys!”

-Tim Gardner and

“CONGRATULATIONS Princeton Academy on 20 years of educating boys.”

-Tom and Barbara Byrne

Meredith Asplundh

“Congratulations to the Class of 2019 and a big thank you to our amazing tour guides for all of their help this year!

We would also like to thank our wonderful Parent Admission Ambassadors for all of their tireless support!”

Hillary Nastro and Judy Springer

Enrollment Management Office

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Once a HAWK, always a HAWK! Mark your calendar for our next #PASHAlumni event: Alumni Softball Game and Get Together Thursday, June 6 4:00-6:00 p.m.

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Check out our exciting summer offerings online!

REGISTER TODAY For boys and girls entering K-grade 8 www.princetonacademy.org/summer