Giving Impact Report 2022–23
A Letter from the Head of School Each year, we are so proud of the number of people who give their time, financial support, and talent to build up all that is Rippowam Cisqua School. The impact of giving to RCS is felt every day by every member of our community. It empowers us to reach beyond the ordinary to create vibrant, innovative programs geared towards excellence. I hope you will see how your gifts help sustain our commitment to excellence in the areas of student and academic support, tuition assistance, arts, athletics, campus improvements, faculty and staff professional development, and so much more. Your participation is valued greatly. On behalf of all our students, present and future, and the teachers and staff at RCS, we thank you for your generosity. In partnership and with gratitude,
Colm MacMahon P ’24, ’27 Head of School
Colm MacMahon P ’24, ’27 greeting students on the first day of school this September. 1 | RIPPOWAM CISQUA SCHOOL
Financial Overview In the fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2023, you and 558 parents, alumni, grandparents, and friends contributed $4,100,000. These contributions stand as a resounding endorsement of the school's mission to enrich the lives of its students, faculty, staff, and the wider community. Through your unwavering support, we have created innovative programs and transformative experiences that empower our students with the essential tools and confidence to flourish, thrive, and succeed.
Your dedication to our shared vision is inspiring and invaluable, and we are profoundly grateful for your generosity and the timeless legacy it provides.
Revenue $15.81M
Expenses $14.53M
Donors 559
Gifts
$4.08M
� Tuition: $11.60M
� Salaries & Benefits: $10.10M
� Parents: 36%
� Unrestricted Giving: $2.43M
� Unrestricted Giving: $2.40M
� Facilities: $1.31M
� Alumni: 19%
� Annual Fund 2022–23: $1.05M
� Annual Fund: $1.05M
� Support: $1.15M
� Parents of Alumni: 16.7%
� Campaign Receivables: $643K
� Endowment: $100K
� Instructional: $1.10M
� Faculty & Staff: 16.7%
� Other: $700K
� Administrative: $870K
� Grandparents: 12%
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Your Impact Inspires Us Thanks to your unwavering generosity to the 2022–23 Annual Fund, we successfully surpassed all our financial goals.
PACESETTERS $50,000 & above
BENEFACTORS $25,000 – $49,999
LEADERS $15,000 – $24,999
SPONSORS $10,000 – $14,999
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Current family participation is 96%
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Alumni participation is over 130 individuals and families
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Countless parents of alumni, faculty, staff, grandparents, and friends joined us this school year
Your gifts fuel our mission and serve as a direct investment in: •
Purposeful recruitment and retention of exceptional faculty and staff
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Academic excellence and innovation
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Vibrant visual and performing arts programs
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Competitive athletics programs
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State-of-the-art technology
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Intentional professional development
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Enduring commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
Thank you for...
PATRONS $5,000 – $9,999
PARTNERS $2,500 – $4,999
MEMBERS $1,000 – $2,499
FRIENDS up to $999
TOTAL
$4.08M
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...your enthusiasm, perseverance, and kindness, which you demonstrate in so many ways. ...your time and dedication. ...helping us achieve these outstanding results. Your gifts to the Annual Fund, endowed and designated gifts, and capital contributions make greatness possible at RCS.
A Letter from the Co-Founder and Chair of Able Athletics Dear Ms. Viders, When we began Able Athletics in 2020 with an initiative to enable inclusion within athletics, we started off with five participants at our first-ever lacrosse clinic in Scarsdale. Flash forward three years to our most recent highly successful sessions at Rippowam Cisqua School, where we hosted 36 students for lacrosse and field hockey, respectively, on many Saturdays throughout last year. Students, parents, volunteers, and community members began joining our programs for adaptive sports by the dozens — inspiring a great deal of inclusion — and we couldn’t be more proud. We are growing bigger and faster than we could have imagined, and it is in large part thanks to the generosity of institutions like yours. Our organization, focused on inclusive athletics for all learning and physical abilities, will unveil chair basketball and volleyball seasons this 2023–24 school year, now that RCS has offered even greater use of your gym facilities. We are hopeful that chair sports will continue on a regular basis and that our ability to access even more equipment will help make it all possible. The ongoing use of RCS’ donated gym space has supported our programs in providing us a needed location. You’ve opened up your home, providing unlimited access to your space, along with provisions from your kind, caring maintenance staff, which prepared the space beforehand and after we finished our events — ensuring that we continually feel comfortable and at home. This has been invaluable to us. Perhaps even greater than the space itself is having RCS middle school athletes donate their time to this effort, which makes the greatest impact here. Seeing RCS students come out to welcome and understand kids with different abilities is nothing short of incredible. All our volunteers participate in an onboarding course that delves deeper into the understanding of inclusion. Your students’ leadership embodies the spirit of giving back to the community, and together we feel so fortunate to make a difference in creating a world where everyone is able to pursue their passions and thrive. With gratitude for your growing partnership with us,
Vanessa Dias Co-Founder, Chair, Able Athletics
Rippowam Cisqua School and Able Athletics are both proud recipients of generous grants from the Andrew K. Dwyer Foundation. We are collectively grateful for their support, which enhances programming for deserving children and families.
SPECIAL THANKS Andrew K. Dwyer ’98, brother to trustee and parent Nancy Dwyer Eaves ’92 and parent Elly Dwyer Rice ’94, and son of Cindy and Andy, had an enthusiasm for life and concern for others by consistently finding ways to support children who had less of an advantage than he had. The Andrew K. Dwyer Foundation (AKDF), created in his honor, provides opportunities to deserving young people across a broad spectrum of needs. Whether the grant is for tuition assistance or community athletic programs, the foundation impacts each child’s life.
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A Letter from an Associate Teacher Dear Ms. Callaghan, I am so grateful to you and the RCS community, which has been a tremendously welcoming environment over the last four years. I chose to work at RCS because of the close community and the support. I see it with the students, my head teachers, the administration, and the parents. After graduating from Binghamton University in 2020, I have spent the last two years falling in love with teaching at RCS. The Associate Teacher Program offered me an opportunity to work in a classroom while gaining hands-on experience and learning from teachers who are all passionate about what they do. I continue to learn so much from collaborating with grade level teams and gain knowledge on a daily basis. My head teachers have been remarkable mentors while navigating new experiences within the classroom. Nicole Levy, Nora Zahner, and Lindsay Zaremba work to create an inclusive and nurturing environment for the associate teachers to feel supported and understood, ultimately creating a positive atmosphere within the building. Since joining RCS, I decided to further my education at Bank Street College of Education to complete a degree in Early Childhood General and Special Education. Once I complete my Masters degree, my goal is to become a head teacher. I owe the RCS Associate Teacher Program so much for giving me the tools to one day achieve this goal.
First Grade Associate Teacher Juliette Dellorusso reading to her students.
Juliette Dellorusso Associate Teacher
SPECIAL THANKS The Barbara M. Vincent P ’79, ’81, ’84, GP ’07, ’08, ’14, ’16, ’16, ’18 Memorial Fund, founded by her family in honor of her, was a former RCS alumni parent and the first female Board chair serving between 1982–1985. The fund was created to provide graduate study grants to our faculty and associate teachers. Barbara, a former principal of Educator’s Ally, who counseled many teachers and administrators about their jobs and careers, was particularly instrumental in developing intern teaching programs in a number of independent schools. The fund supports beginning teachers and awards scholarship grants annually to intern teachers who wish to begin their graduate study. Barbara was described by the late Dick Wade in the fall of 1993 as “an extraordinary leader who held a clear vision.”
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The Associate Teacher Program, funded by The Barbara M. Vincent Memorial Fund, is vital for our Lower School. It ensures two teachers per classroom, low student ratios, and top early-stage educators. RCS offers associate teachers a $2,000– $3,000 annual stipend for graduate education. Many have excelled in education, and we’re proud to contribute to their achievements.
A Letter from a New Teacher Dear Ms. Eleck, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for the invaluable guidance and support you have provided me and my fellow cohort of new faculty members as we embarked on our journey at RCS. I’ve been fortunate enough to pursue my passion and teach middle school science for the past 13 years, including at The Stanwich School in Greenwich, Connecticut, and New Canaan Country School in New Canaan, Connecticut. While I’ve had incredible experiences in both public and private school systems, there’s something truly unique about RCS that sets it apart. At the heart of the RCS community, there’s a palpable pulse of joy, love, and interconnectedness. It’s a place where everyone who walks through the doors each morning feels an undeniable sense of belonging and purpose. This familial and supportive atmosphere resonates with the passion and talents that each member contributes, creating an environment where everyone is genuinely valued. Students eagerly rush through the doors, excited to learn, while faculty and staff radiate energy, positivity, and a genuine love for their work. Thanks to you, Ms. Eleck, I felt this incredible energy from the moment we first met. Your warmth and openness created an environment where my cohort and I felt comfortable asking questions and seeking advice. Your willingness to share your experiences, insights, and even personal anecdotes not only helped us navigate the challenges of our new roles but also gave us a sense of belonging within the school community. Your deep knowledge of the school’s culture, values, and processes was instrumental in easing our transition, and your patience and encouragement inspired us to strive for excellence. Thank you for balancing your own responsibilities with your commitment to mentoring us throughout the year. Your generosity in giving your time and expertise, even amidst your busy schedule, was truly commendable and reflective of your dedication to our growth and success. Reflecting upon the past year at RCS, I am reminded of the immense value of your guidance and support. Your successful implementation of the New Teacher Mentor Program was a welcoming and enriching experience for my cohort of new faculty members, myself, and my family. Thank you for your dedication, your passion, and your unwavering commitment to helping new faculty members thrive within the RCS community.
Ms. Corcoran is in her second year of teaching eighth grade physics at RCS and this year, we were thrilled to welcome her daughter Grace to the community as well — joining us in Kindergarten.
The RCS Mentorship and Growth Program uses a cohort model led by Director Brooks Eleck to ensure that new faculty and staff feel supported during their first year. Mentoring is the first part of the engagement process. New staff and faculty are then folded into the Professional Development and Growth Program, which continues to foster development, leadership, and belonging on a school-wide and individual basis.
With heartfelt thanks and warm regards,
Jen Corcoran P ’33 Upper School Science Teacher GIVING IMPACT REPORT | 6
Alumni Stories Thousands of students have graduated from Rippowam Cisqua School. After leaving RCS, alumni often return to our Bedford campus, a true testament to the impact Ripp continues to have on their lives. We love hearing from our former students, and are grateful to share a few of their stories with you.
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Brandon Peterson ’18 The Frederick Gunn School ’21 Howard University ’25
After graduating from RCS in 2018, I attended The Gunnery, which is now called The Frederick Gunn School. I had a wonderful experience there and I believe going to Ripp thoroughly prepared me to participate in such a unique high school experience. The high educational standards and amazing faculty are two of the many reasons why attending RCS prepared me best for the next steps in my life. However, I think more often than not, I find myself reflecting on the amazing friendships I made. Ripp’s small class sizes and family-oriented environment made it the perfect place to establish lifelong relationships. Ripp gave all my friends and me the opportunity to form bonds built off of so many memorable experiences that came about through the different activities, programs, and traditions we all had to go through together. The ninth grade Capstone project was an invaluable learning experience that further solidified my public speaking, presentation, and project management skills. These skillsets have set me apart from my peers as I’ve moved on beyond RCS. I am currently in the Howard University School of Business majoring in Finance and I recently finished my second summer interning at a private equity firm in New York City. In fact, this opportunity came through my RCS network. It wasn’t until my freshman year at Howard that I really started to gain an interest in finance. Right now I am working on applying to be a Business Columnist for my school newspaper and preparing for my internship next summer.
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Christine Colley ’06 Executive Managing Director Jones Lang LaSalle Alumni Association Board Member Groton School ’09 Trinity College ’13
I was at Rippowam Cisqua School for 12 years, from JPK through Grade 9. I was a member of the Blue Team. Go Blue! Today, I oversee a team that partners with companies in the acquisition, disposition, renewal, relocation, or consolidation of real estate nationally and globally. It is an exciting and challenging time for our industry and filled with opportunity. RCS taught me many valuable lessons, both inside and outside of the classroom, the most notable being leadership. There were so many opportunities to enter into leadership roles, culminating in ninth grade. It truly set the foundation for high school, college, and now my professional career. If someone asked me whether I would be in commercial real estate, my answer definitely would have been no. I stumbled into the industry with an internship at Cushman & Wakefield, and now I’ve spent 11 years in real estate. I wasn’t trained in the traditional sense but rather given responsibilities that self-motivated me to figure things out and build my strengths professionally. The best advice I received early on in my career that always stays with me was, “If someone thinks you can do it and you can’t — YOU CAN. If no one thinks you can do it, but you think you can — YOU CAN.”
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Jenifer Rajkumar ’97 State Assemblywoman, District 38 Lawyer and Professor Hackley School ’00 University of Pennsylvania ’04 Stanford Law School
In 2020, I became the first South Asian woman to be elected in New York State. I practiced law and directed immigration here and now I am proud to serve in South Queens and be a part of law making for our state. My greatest claim to fame, however, is that I am a two-time winner of the RCS Hyperbole. My mom still brags about it to this day! I credit RCS with giving me an edge in everything that I do. I never expected to run for office. Creativity and democracy were always fostered in middle school and we were taught to think critically and to speak confidently. I look back to my humanities class in eighth grade when I raised my hand and asked “why aren't there more women in our history book?” This set me on a path to find women’s voices in our history. It inspired and interested me in bringing diverse voices to our leadership. Family and RCS were a big part of why I chose public service. It gives me hope to see a whole new generation of women starting their careers in public service very early. I continually look forward to seeing glass ceilings smashed.
Thank you for your generosity! It is with great appreciation that we thank our donors. Every gift received, regardless of the size, helps to sustain us, and your philanthropy will be felt not only today but for years to come.
PACESETTERS $50,000 and above Anonymous Anonymous Kristy and James Clark Shirar and Richard Mugler III Allyson and Chris Pachios The Richardson Foundation Frank Richardson The Selz Foundation, Inc. Lisa Pagliaro Selz ’66 and Bernard Selz Annica van Starrenburg Daniel van Starrenburg BENEFACTORS $25,000 – $49,999 The Andrew K. Dwyer Foundation Cindy and Andy Dwyer Peter Freund ’91 Abby and Lloyd Gerry Amy and Brett Harsch Chaim and Jennifer Indig Nicole and Stuart Kovensky Eleanor Jones Panasevich ’56 The Pittman Family Foundation Veronique and Robert Pittman Lynnette Sodha Brooke and Jordan Vogel LEADERS $15,000 – $24,999 Caitlin and John Bourne Kirtley and Seth Cameron ’88 Nancy Dwyer Eaves ’92 and Blue Eaves Jessica and Christopher Gavigan Randy Wilson Hall ’94 and Timothy Hall Laura and Benjamin Harris Lyndsay Caleo Karol and Fitzhugh Karol Lauren and Robert Minear Charlene and Daniel Ryan ’93 Sara and Joshua Slocum Heidi and Richard Sontag Christina Bresani and Michael Struble SPONSORS $10,000 – $14,999 Sonja and Jim Bartlett Emily and Oliver Bushnell Kelly and Richard Coles Cecily Fowler Grand ’65 and Gordon Grand Janelle and A.J. Lika Angelina and Monte Lipman Five years of giving
Elisabeth and Matthew Mitchell Payson and Grant Murray Samantha and Bryce O’Brien Tyler and Schuyler Perry Elizabeth and Lawrence Phillips Marie and Timothy Walsh PATRONS $5,000 – $9,999 BlackRock, Inc. Cristi Andrews and David Oliver Cohen Jessica and David Crescenzi Elizabeth and Alexander Eysymontt Jocelyn and George Eysymontt Lauren and Todd Feinman The Marshall and Jamee Field Family Fund Marshall Field Sandriel and Kevin Gentzel Marisha Pessl and David Gordon Stefani Scamardo-Haynes and Warren Haynes Macy Johnson ’65 Yulia Pak and Samuel Kopolovich Jesse Libby ’98 Kara and Colm MacMahon Golda Fleishman and Barry Markman Katie and Tyler Miller Gucci and David Neville Jaime and Jeffrey Overman Kimberly and Evan Page Andrea Scamardo Melissa and Robert Schyberg The C.F. Roe Slade Foundation Daphne and Zachary Viders PARTNERS $2,500 – $4,999 Heather Williams-Avior and Tal Avior Catherine Derby-Bishop and Matt Bishop Alice You and Thomas Foley Alexandra Fribourg and Robert Brady Shannon and Wayne Cohen Ariel and Douglas Frankel Beth and Ross Freedman Lizzie and Will Gahagan Jean and Ken Kearney Deena and Benjamin Kur Courtney Hallock McGinnis ’88 and Michael McGinnis Annette and Peter McGuinness Melissa and Gerardo Mendez Isabel and Chris Murphy
SPECIAL THANKS Advancement Committee 2022–23 Kelly Coles, Chair Harry Grand ’93, Chair Amy Harsch, Chair Sonja Bartlett Christina Bresani Micki Buchanan James Fayed Will Reeve ’07 Page Vincent Gosnell ’79 Finance and Audit Committee 2022–23 Charlene Ryan, Chair Ben Harris Amy Harsch Rich Mugler Daniel van Starrenburg Investment Committee 2022–23 Bryce O’Brien Christina Bresani Harry Grand ’93 Ben Harris Charlene Ryan
Kristle and Travis O’Brien Patricia and Maury Pagés Wenche and Harold Reinstein Meredith and Peter Scala ’98 Jack Sinnott Kellie and Michael Sirignano Jr. ’97 Addie Lane and Jeremy Sisto Monica and Benjamin Stolbach Nancy and Roger Strong Sarah Strong ’09 Alison and Andrew Todd William Blair and Company MEMBERS $1,000 – $2,499 Ashley and Vincent Andrews Susie and Sam Aybar Jessica Behm GIVING IMPACT REPORT | 10
Michaela and Skip Beitzel Barbara Bluestone Cormac Bluestone ’93 Kim and Tom Bumbolow Betsy and Dort Cameron III Claudine and Jonathan Childs Carolyn and Whylen Cooper Julie and Brett Cooper Mallorie and Daniel Corcoran Mary and Robert Cordero Frederic R. Coudert Foundation Cynthia Coudert ’81 Mary and Jeff Cox ’80 Kierstin Nagle Crane ’01 and Court Crane Tatjana and Mihailo Darmanovic Linda Dare Cortney and Brian Davies Catherine and Andrew de Montille Sharon and Ricky Dhall Geoff Duncombe Dare and Tom Elliott Tracy and Scott Fauver Jennifer Tedesco-Fayed and James Fayed Elizabeth Cowan and Anil Fernando Linda and Roger Fisher Alice and Jon Flint U.S. Bank Foundation Kelly Koyama-Garcia and Dalmau Garcia Jaclene and Benjamin Ginnel ’95 Sandra Saiger and Roger Goldman Victoria Graboys Sandra Coudert Graham ’83 Emily and Harry Grand ’93 Hilary and Bryant Gumbel The Halstatt Charitable Foundation Erin Tedesco-Hoffman and Aaron Hoffman Sara and William Haydock ’98 Anne Hill Johnson and Johnson Foundation Judy and Walter Kirkland Suzanne and Robert Kirkpatrick Kellie and Brian Lakamp Alix Johnston LaMotte ’92 and Gardner LaMotte Dorothy and Cliff Lanier Jill and Philip Lawrence ’80 Veronica and Eugene Leeds Natasha Moore and Brian Lombardi Lauren and Evan Machowsky Deanna and Ian MacLean Gina and James Magill Rima and Brett Marschke Aaron McDaniel and Yolanda Carter-McDaniel Claire and Justin McEvily Meek Foundation Nina Meek ’71 Despina and Craig Molson Pretium Partners, LLC Tamara and Jonathan Newell James Newhouse and Stephanie Kelly-Newhouse Danielle DeMaio and Michael Paskin 11 | RIPPOWAM CISQUA SCHOOL
Min and Evangelos Pefanis RBC Capital Markets Corp. Liz Langel and James Rini Tracey and Robert Rizzo Deborah Robbins Bonnie Robins Jillian Gumbel and William Robins E. Burke Ross Jr. Trust Burke Ross Jr. Natasha and Gregory Rutherford Ward Sader Kim and Andrew Sagor Melissa and Brendan Scollans Jennifer and Michael Sicard Sloan and Wick Simmons Sharon Slocum Patricia M. and H. William Smith Jr., Foundation Patricia M. Smith Julie A. Sproul Teal Pond Foundation Jessica Fisher and Andrew Urkowitz Jennifer and James Vellano Melissa and Roger Vincent Jr. ’88 Nancy and Roger Vincent Sr. ’59 Lauren and McLain Ward Shirley and Samuel Wells Carolina and Thomas White Pam and Thomas White Kendrick Wilson ’04 Katie and Corey Wrinn Joane and Mitchell Zuckerman FRIENDS up to $999 Sarah and Jonathan Abraham Judy and Rich Abraham Lori and Marc Adelsberg Fatema Albader Jamie Schenk-Allyn and Anani Allyn Angie Angier Anonymous
Peg Arents ’56 Caroline Aronowitz Thomas Artabane Lynne and Glenn Autorino Lili Azima ’19 Simone Azima ’22 Anne Meier and Dax Baker Alexandra and Carson Baker Tricia and James Baker ’87 Reginald Baxter Diane Belkevich Caitlyn and Kevin Bertoncin Jennifer Montgomery Bethlenfalvay ’65 Andrew Bianco ’11 Kristina Bianco ’05 Marcia and Lawrence Biondo Amy Parsons ’76 and Paul Bird Jennifer and Michael Block Joshua Bookin Luisa and Steven Bosson Tina Boudreau Emily Keiter Bowler ’96 Michael Bowman Katie and Robert Boyd ’75 Kristina Ruotolo and Jesse Braddock Carrie Brandt Frances Denny and Joshua Brau John Broderick Sengdaian Rasichanh and Ryan Brodeur Jessica Williams and David Brown Boden Bubb ’22 Victoria Lins and Brian Bubb Micki and Howard Buchanan Brinley Burdick ’16 Colby O. Burdick ’10 Hannah D. Burdick ’14 Kendall W. Burdick ’14 Sarah C. Burdick ’08 Catherine and Thomas Butkiewicz Suzanne and Mark Callaghan Brett and Miles Cameron ’93 Bev and Mike Cappeto
Ariel Flores and Colin Carlton Mai and Chris Carlucci Mary and Frank Carnabuci Alice Carter ’68 Melissa Cavaliere Katie Chambers Annette Chappelle Brooke Baxter and Wood Chatham Lissa and Robert Cherubini Donna Cirocco Paige MacDonald Clarke ’01 and Garrett Clarke John Cobb ’58 Yvonne Cognac Maria Cohen Ellen Sluder Cohen ’92 and Stephen Cohen Theodore Coles ’21 Andrew Coletti Louisa Polos Condon ’01 and Logan Condon James Scott Cook ’54 Jason Coppersmith ’05 Jennifer Corcoran Kristen Minor and Nathan Corser ’76 Storrs Lamb Coté ’79 Cheryl and Gerald Coyle Patreece Williams Creegan and Patrick Creegan Jim Crescenzi Belle Crowell ’21 Wilson Crowell ’23 Beth and Wyatt Crowell Sara Crabtree-Crowley and Christopher Crowley Seth Cunningham ’69 Lucas Curran Olivia and Bernard Cylich Stephanie Gentile and John D’Amico Rebecca and Paul D’Elia Jennifer Grossman and Daniel Fuchs Susie and Bob Danziger Susannah Davies ’11 Juliette Dellorusso Valerie Dellorusso Carolina and Neil Desai Ron DeVito Akua Dixon Sidne Koenigsberg and Robert Dumitrescu ’96 Peter Ehrlich Jr. ’70 Jessica Franchino-Elder and Josh Elder Brooks and Donald Eleck Jr. Mary Ann and Benedict Emanuele Susan and Thomas Eng Envestnet Jacqueline and Glenn Ettere Jane and Ken Faller Caroline and Tim Falzone Ryan and Ernie Fargnoli Jenna Farr Daisy Fauver ’16 George Fauver ’18 Lily Fauver ’14
Kim Baranowski and Paul Feuer Nancy Finch Kendall and Jason Fischer ’00 Emily and Murray Fisher Deborah and Patrick Fisher Rebecca O’Brien and Isaac Flattau April Foley Katherine and Gifford Foley ’95 Lisa and Bill Fornara Tina and Herbert Foster III Lucius Fowler ’71 Cathryn Franchino Diane and Tony Frasca Madeline Galbraith ’16 Jill Slansky and Tim Galbraith Regina Gallary Christian Garnett Jane and Antreas Ghazarossian Emily Gifford Todd Gilbert ’09 Carolyn and Parker Gilbert Jr. Evemarie Giorgi Christy and Michael Glynn Goldman Sachs Gives Page Vincent Gosnell ’79 and Arthur Gosnell Amy Young and Nick Gossen Jeffrey Grandy ’81 Tracy Grant Lakeya Graves Newton ’04 Joan Wyeth Greer ’49 and Peter Greer ’50 P. Benjamin Grosscup III Patricia and George Grunebaum Annabel Grunebaum ’12 Charlotte Grunebaum ’14 Sebastian Grunebaum ’11 Karina and Dave Guiteau Julia and Jose Gutierrez Sefita and Kerby Halaifonua Jessica and James Ashlin Halfnight Liz and Peter Hallock ’92 John M. Ham II Vaughn Hamlet Anne Davidson Hardy ’70 and David Hardy Treat Hardy ’10 Ashley and Teddy Harrington Natalie Harrington ’13 Adelaide Herkert Harris ’72 and William Harris Jr. Edward Haskell ’87 Liesl Hennig ’12 Martha Hennig Joanna Hepworth Allyson Montana and Nathaniel Hill Michelle and Roger Hodge Heather Clark and Nathan Holcomb Megan Honey Verna and Robert Hopkins Bonnie and Geoff Horn Bobby Horrace ’81 Sunitha and Geoffrey Howard Emily and John Hyland Laura and James Jaffe
Renee and Jamarr Jones Andrea and Stephen Jones Emily Lucas and Kenneth Jordan Jordan Kanegis ’11 Elizabeth Kast Lisa and Adam Kaufmann Kristy and Brian Kearney Amy Kaprelian and Patrick Kelleher Maggie and Stephen Kennedy Danielle Cylich and Kevin Kennedy Michelle and Peter Kenny Sadia Ahmed and Ali Khan Diana and Loring Knoblauch Jr. Jessica Knopke Karen and Gerald Koeppl Susanne and Kenneth Kotowski Lindsay Kroll Deon and Vincent Kwarula Veronica Segall and Miguel Kychenthal Alexandra White Lawrence ’97 and William Lawrence Adele Lawrence ’10 Daisy Lawrence ’17 George Lawrence ’16 Philip Lawrence Jr. ’14 Elana Leichter Frederick Leonhardt ’71 Ellen and James Levenson Nicole and Josh Levy Alexandra Libby ’96
ANNUAL FUND
$1.05M Funds raised in support of the operating budget
UNRESTRICTED GIVING
$2.43M Gifts that directly support people and programs throughout the year
CAMPAIGN FOR RCS
$643K Gifts and pledge payments that transform our campus
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Hope Lika Shirley Lindefjeld Polly Linden ’83 Lois and Kenneth Lippmann Jennipher and Joseph Lombardo Dahiana Salazar and Carlos Londono Julie and Sean Lonergan Amanda Lopez Kiki and Crispin Love Alexa Madrid ’18 Isabella Madrid ’22 Nico Madrid ’17 Sara Malekzadeh Laurie Brush Matson ’72 and Michael Matson Melissa and Michael Mayer Leslie Mayo-Smith and William Mayo-Smith ’71 Sarah McCay Karen McFarlane Wendy and Frederick McGaffey Michelle Anne Cruz and Timothy McLaughlin Annette and Christopher McLoughlin Merck Foundation Diana and AJ Merlucci Elizabeth Meyer Microsoft Matching Gifts Program Hope Mihailovich Jocelyn Low Miller ’73 Rachel Cooke Mills ’84 Melissa Mirkin Kirtley Mitchell Andrew Mitchell ’08 Caroline Vincent Mockridge ’81 and Oscar Mockridge IV Brewster Mockridge ’16 Chase Mockridge ’18 Henry Mockridge ’14 Mondelez International John Montgomery ’72 Laura Lee Eifert Montross ’73 and Franklin Montross IV ’70 13 | RIPPOWAM CISQUA SCHOOL
Sarah and Scott Moody Morgan Stanley Co. Sophia Morton Lauren Moskovitz Donald P. Mossman Elizabeth Mossman Cindy and Jermaine Moure ’96 MSCI, INC. Erin Callaghan and Michael Nachbar Sydney Naftolin Ruth and William Neary Holly O’Neill-Melville Keri and Eugene O’Shea Francoise M. O’Brien ’18 Lila L. O’Brien ’20 John Oliver Cassandra Sperry Ordway ’77 Anela Djukic and Iran Ortiz Anne Todd Osborn ’63 Katharine Smith Overlock ’64 Luanne Pachios Cindy and Maury Pagés Marlene Paltrow ’78 Carolyn and George Papanicolaou Parkway Exterminating Co. Magda and Peter Pauley Karen Paulson Julie Bacon and Luther Peacock Peter Pell Jr. ’92 Lea Pence ’86 Leslie and Tristan Perich ’97 Kathy and Christopher Perry Pfizer Incorporated Jean and Craig Pincus Ellen and David Port William Post ’63 Seymour Preston Jr. ’58 Jennifer and Robin Prince Lolly Prince Alden Finch Prouty ’57 Nicole and Scott Putorti Merck Foundation Natalie and Whit Rawlinson Lisa Reda Barbara and Brian Rees Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Ellen and Eric Reimer ’73 Laura Remsen Elizabeth Dwyer Rice ’94 and Ethan Rice James Righter ’50 Rachel Rind-Siegel Jane and George Rives Jean Robertson, Ph.D. ’65 Gavin Robinson Natasha Morrison and Derick Robinson Jr. Colette and Andrew Rodgers Eva Rodgers ’21 Nora Rodgers ’20 Christie Densen Root ’81 Rebecca and Alexander Rose Katherine and Joshua Rosen Leah Rosenbaum ’02
$3.15M
was donated from current parents of the Annual Giving total, with 96% parent participation.
Jaclyn and Richard Ross Goldman Sachs Gives Susan and Elliot Sagor Kristin and Pranay Sammeta David Sanders Maureen Sanders Emily Sanyshyn Samantha Sanyshyn Susannah Sard ’58 Sandra and Will Sargisson Suzanne Zuckerman-Schulster and Michael Schulster C. Penn Sednaoui ’07 Jennifer and Kent Sednaoui Megan and Kevin Sheehan Chris Shepard ’84 Angela Ringo and Daniel Sherman Melanie and Anthony Sindaco Amanda Seibert Skinner ’03 and Jacob Skinner Liane and James Slocum Beth and Ryan Smith Karin Smith Daniel Snydacker Beth and Joshua Snyder Kimberly and Douglas Speegle Edwina Van Winkle Sperling ’61 Ridley W. Sperling ’93 Martha McKown Spofford ’52 and C. Nicholas Spofford Olivia St. Germain Susan and Lawrence Sterne Virginia McIntyre and John Stevens Adam Stockman Tess Finnigan-Allen and Owen Strock Alexandra and Jason Stull Creisa Llodrat-Subin and Joshua Subin Missy Swan Happy Menocal ’95 and John Swansburg Rachel Sztul Ana and Thiago Takahashi Lisa Pao and Seth Tardiff Serbesina Thaci Chris Theriot ’82 Isabel Thornton Marilen Grosjean Tilt ’57 Andrew Toporoff ’07 Katerina Trantzas ’20 Sonia and William Valentine Lauren and Christian Vigeland Jade and Derek Vincent Susan Lynn and Frederick Volp
Whitney and Thomas Voûte Jaclyn Vroman Bizzie Welch Annie and Bob Whelan Talene and Julian White Phyllis Williams Emma Wilson Gloria and Gary Wisemiller Anne Becker and Randy Wolfe Michael Wyman ’73 Zan and Matt Young Pennie and Richard Young John Yu Marina and Rus Yusupov Lainie Zades Nora Zahner Kvetoslava Mizerova and Juraj Zahorjan Lindsay Zaremba Jennifer and Gordon Ziegler III Carrie Coffee-Ziemer and Joseph Ziemer Mary Brendler and Slim Zouaoui CORPORATE MATCHING & FOUNDATION GIFTS Many gifts are doubled through corporate matching gift programs. RCS appreciates the effort of those contributors who secured matching gifts for our school this year. If you work for a company that matches gifts or have access to a matching gift through a spouse, boardmember, or retiree, please obtain a matching gift form from your company and fill out our online form when you make your gift. Matching gifts are credited toward your personal gift to RCS. Have Questions? Call (914) 244-1293 Does your company match gifts? Check www.rcsny.org/matchinggifts American Securities Foundation Baird Foundation BlackRock The Frederic R. Coudert Foundation The Andrew K. Dwyer Foundation Envestnet The Marshall and Jamee Field Family Fund Goldman Sachs Gives Johnson & Johnson The Halstatt Charitable Foundation Mastercard The Meek Foundation Merck Microsoft Morgan Stanley Pfizer The Pittman Family Foundation Pretium Partners LLC RBC Capital Markets Corporation
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals The Selz Foundation, Inc. The C.F. Roe Slade Foundation Patricia M. and H. William Smith Jr. Foundation US Bank Foundation William Blair and Company GIFTS IN KIND We deeply appreciate those who went above and beyond in hosting events that fostered an ongoing sense of community within our school by generating warmth and good will. Alexandria Stewart and Michael Altman Jessica Behm Emily and Oliver Bushnell Brett and Miles Cameron ’93 Ariel Flores and Colin Carlton Natalie and Jason Charles Kristy and Jim Clark Jessica and David Crescenzi Tatjana Darmanovic Lauren and Todd Feinman Peter B. Freund ’91 Lizzie and William Gahagan Jessica Capshaw Gavigan and Christopher Gavigan Abby and Lloyd Gerry Laura and Ben Harris Sara and Wes Haydock ’98 Suzanne and Robert Kirkpatrick Courtney Hallock McGinnis ’88 and Michael McGinnis Melissa and Gerardo Mendez Elisabeth and Matt Mitchell Payson and Grant Murray Tamara and Jonathan Newell Tyler and Schuyler Perry Charlene and Daniel Ryan ’93 Jennifer and Michael Sicard Daniel van Starrenburg Carolina and Tom White Zan and Matt Young CURRENT PARENTS We are so fortunate to have an active and engaged parent body that rises to every challenge, recognizing the vital importance of annual giving. Rippowam Cisqua School triumphed this year and the success of our Annual Fund was a testament to the incredible strength and generosity of our community. The Annual Fund is a cornerstone in support of our mission. We are grateful and proud to share a participation rate of an impressive 96% and extend a sincere thank you to each and every family who supported our school, playing a critical role in maintaining so many aspects of the RCS experience.
Chairs Kelly Coles Harry Grand ’93 Amy Harsch Early Childhood Leaders Liz Rini Mike Struble Lower School Leaders Micki Buchanan Sam Kopolovich Janelle Lika Tom White Upper School Leaders Grant Murray Heidi Sontag Faculty and Staff Leaders Alexandra Baker Brooks Eleck Tony Frasca Sara Malekzadeh Hope Mihailovich Jay Oliver ANNUAL FUND AMBASSADORS Anne Becker Will Gahagan Peter Kenny Alexandra White Lawrence ’97 Melissa Roth Mendez Natasha Moore Schuyler Perry Peter Scala Suzanne Zuckerman-Schulster Alison Todd Roger Vincent ’88 Whitney Voûte
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PARTICIPATION BY GRADE
GRADE 9 (89%) Class of 2023 Luisa and Steven Bosson Jessica Capshaw Gavigan and Christopher Gavigan Christy and Michael Glynn Liz and Peter Hallock ’92 Amy Kaprelian and Patrick Kelleher Nicole and Josh Levy Jennipher and Joseph Lombardo Sarah and Scott Moody Payson and Grant Murray Elizabeth and Lawrence Phillips Melissa and Brendan Scollans Annica van Starrenburg Daniel van Starrenburg GRADE 8 (97%) Class of 2024 Angie Angier Susan and Sam Aybar Anne Meier and Dax Baker Marcia and Lawrence Biondo Kim and Tom Bumbolow Catherine and Thomas Butkiewicz Claudine and Jonathan Childs Shannon and Wayne Cohen Julie and Brett Cooper Brooks and Donald Eleck Jr. Jacqueline and Glenn Ettere Ryan and Ernie Fargnoli Jane Hall ’94 and Timothy Hall Vaughn Hamlet Kristy and Brian Kearney Maggie and Stephen Kennedy Deena and Benjamin Kur Deon and Vincent Kwarula Julie and Sean Lonergan Kara and Colm MacMahon Elisabeth and Matthew Mitchell 15 | RIPPOWAM CISQUA SCHOOL
Payson and Grant Murray Erin Callaghan and Michael Nachbar Gucci and David Neville Tamara and Jonathan Newell Cindy and Maury Pagés Magda and Peter Pauley Jaclyn and Richard Ross Jennifer and Michael Sicard Addie Lane and Jeremy Sisto Heidi and Richard Sontag Julie Sproul Daphne and Zachary Viders GRADE 7 (87%) Class of 2025 Alexandra and Carson Baker Ellen Sluder Cohen ’92 and Stephen Cohen Sara Crabtree-Crowley and Christopher Crowley Cortney and Brian Davies Brooks and Donald Eleck Jr. Jacqueline and Glenn Ettere Christy and Michael Glynn Sefita and Kerby Halaifonua Kellie and Brian Lakamp Alix Johnston LaMotte ’92 and Gardner LaMotte Julie and Sean Lonergan Sarah and Scott Moody Ruth and William Neary Tamara and Jonathan Newell Kristle and Travis O’Brien Tyler and Schuyler Perry Elizabeth Dwyer Rice ’94 and Ethan Rice Natasha Morrison and Derick Robinson Jr. Rebecca and Alexander Rose Katherine and Joshua Rosen Liane and James Slocum Beth and Ryan Smith Daniel van Starrenburg Brooke and Jordan Vogel
GRADE 6 (89%) Class of 2026 Kristina Ruotolo and Jesse Braddock Catherine and Thomas Butkiewicz Brett and Miles Cameron ’93 Cristi Andrews and David Oliver Cohen Julie and Brett Cooper Tatjana and Mihailo Darmanovic Nancy Dwyer Eaves ’92 and Blue Eaves Jessica Capshaw Gavigan and Christopher Gavigan Sandriel and Kevin Gentzel Emily and Harry Grand ’93 Jane Hall ’94 and Timothy Hall Liz and Peter Hallock ’92 Sunitha and Geoffrey Howard Chaim and Jennifer Indig Lindsay Kroll Dorothy and Cliff Lanier Jennipher and Joseph Lombardo Gina and James Magill Yolanda Carter-McDaniel and Aaron McDaniel Courtney Hallock McGinnis ’88 and Michael McGinnis Annette and Peter McGuinness Annette and Christopher McLoughlin Kathleen and Tyler Miller Natasha and Gregory Rutherford Melanie and Anthony Sindaco Alexandra and Jason Stull Ana and Thiago Takahashi Jennifer and James Vellano Daphne and Zachary Viders Mary Brendler and Slim Zouaoui GRADE 5 (92%) Class of 2027 Jamie Schenk-Allyn and Anani Allyn Alexandra and Carson Baker Brooke Baxter and Wood Chatham
Kristy and James Clark Cristi Andrews and David Oliver Cohen Mary and Robert Cordero Nancy Dwyer Eaves ’92 and Blue Eaves Emily and Murray Fisher Abby and Lloyd Gerry Amy Young and Nick Gossen Karina and Dave Guiteau Stefani Scamardo-Haynes and Warren Haynes Allyson Montana and Nathaniel Hill Sunitha and Geoffrey Howard Amy Kaprelian and Patrick Kelleher Suzanne and Robert Kirkpatrick Kellie and Brian Lakamp Kara and Colm MacMahon Elisabeth and Matthew Mitchell Erin Callaghan and Michael Nachbar Samantha and Bryce O’Brien Anela Djukic and Iran Ortiz Carolyn and George Papanicolaou Jennifer and Robin Prince Tracey Zaccone and Robert Rizzo Jillian Gumbel and William Robins Charlene and Daniel Ryan ’93 Sandra and Will Sargisson Suzanne Zuckerman-Schulster and Michael Schulster Addie Lane and Jeremy Sisto Beth and Joshua Snyder Christina Bresani and Michael Struble Lauren and Christian Vigeland Marie and Timothy Walsh GRADE 4 (97%) Class of 2028 Anne Meier and Dax Baker Sengdaian Rasichanh and Ryan Brodeur Kim and Tom Bumbolow Brett and Miles Cameron ’93 Mai and Chris Carlucci Jessica Franchino-Elder and Josh Elder Brooks and Donald Eleck Jr. Elizabeth and Alexander Eysymontt Deborah and Patrick Fisher Beth and Ross Freedman Jessica Capshaw Gavigan and Christopher Gavigan Emily and Harry Grand ’93 Jessica and James Ashlin Halfnight Amy and Brett Harsch Allyson Montana and Nathaniel Hill Heather Clark and Nathan Holcomb Emily and John Hyland Renee and Jamarr Jones Michelle and Peter Kenny Natasha Moore and Brian Lombardi Sarah and Scott Moody Cindy and Jermaine Moure ’96 Jaime and Jeffrey Overman Tyler and Schuyler Perry Natasha and Gregory Rutherford Sandra and Will Sargisson
Melissa and Robert Schyberg Liane and James Slocum Carolina and Thomas White GRADE 3 (100%) Class of 2029 Jamie Schenk-Allyn and Anani Allyn Heather Williams-Avior and Tal Avior Caitlyn and Kevin Bertoncin Kristy and James Clark Ellen Sluder Cohen ’92 and Stephen Cohen Catherine and Andrew de Montille Jennifer Tedesco-Fayed and James Fayed Katherine and Gifford Foley ’95 Jaclene and Benjamin Ginnel ’95 Jennifer and Chaim Indig Renee and Jamarr Jones Kristy and Brian Kearney Lauren and Evan Machowsky Gina and James Magill Yolanda Carter-McDaniel and Aaron McDaniel Isabel and Chris Murphy Allyson and Chris Pachios Carolyn and George Papanicolaou Jean and Craig Pincus Tracey Zaccone and Robert Rizzo Jillian Gumbel and William Robins Charlene and Daniel Ryan ’93 Suzanne Zuckerman-Schulster and Michael Schulster Angela Ringo and Daniel Sherman Christina Bresani and Michael Struble Alexandra and Jason Stull Creisa Llodrat-Subin and Joshua Subin Happy Menocal ’95 and John Swansburg GRADE 2 (97%) Class of 2030 Sarah and Jonathan Abraham Brett and Miles Cameron ’93 Kirtley and Seth Cameron ’88
Brooke Baxter and Wood Chatham Rebecca and Paul D’Elia Jessica Franchino-Elder and Josh Elder Lauren and Todd Feinman Beth and Ross Freedman Lizzie and Will Gahagan Abby and Lloyd Gerry Marisha Pessl and David Gordon Emily and Harry Grand ’93 Laura and Benjamin Harris Erin Tedesco Hoffman and Aaron Hoffman Emily Lucas and Kenneth Jordan Michelle and Peter Kenny Sadia Ahmed and Ali Khan Veronica and Eugene Leeds Janelle and A.J. Lika Angelina and Monte Lipman Deanna and Ian MacLean Despina and Craig Molson Carolyn and George Papanicolaou Wenche and Harold Reinstein Tracey Zaccone and Robert Rizzo Kristin and Pranay Sammeta Megan and Kevin Sheehan Alison and Andrew Todd Jessica Fisher and Andrew Urkowitz Brooke and Jordan Vogel Lauren and McLain Ward Carolina and Thomas White Anne Becker and Randy Wolfe Zan and Matt Young Marina and Rus Yusupov GRADE 1 (97%) Class of 2031 Catherine Derby-Bishop and Matt Bishop Howard and Micki Buchanan Ariel Flores and Colin Carlton Mallorie and Daniel Corcoran Jessica and David Crescenzi Sharon and Ricky Dhall Kim Baranowski and Paul Feuer
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Katherine and Gifford Foley ’95 Kelly Koyama-Garcia and Dalmau Garcia Christian Garnett Jessica Capshaw Gavigan and Christopher Gavigan Sara and William Haydock ’98 Emily and John Hyland Natasha Moore and Brian Lombardi Lauren and Evan Machowsky Melissa and Michael Mayer Melissa and Gerardo Mendez Cindy and Jermaine Moure ’96 Isabel and Chris Murphy Kimberly and Evan Page Jennifer and Robin Prince Liz Langel and James Rini Kim and Andrew Sagor Megan and Kevin Sheehan Tess Finnigan-Allen and Owen Strock Lisa Pao and Seth Tardiff Lauren and Christian Vigeland Marie and Timothy Walsh KINDERGARTEN (100%) Class of 2032 Jamie Schenk-Allyn and Anani Allyn Jessica Behm Caitlyn and Kevin Bertoncin Catherine Derby-Bishop and Matt Bishop Alexandra Fribourg and Robert Brady Emily and Oliver Bushnell Mallorie and Daniel Corcoran Carolina and Neil Desai Sidne Koenigsberg and Robert Dumitrescu ’96 Lauren and Todd Feinman Elizabeth Cowan and Anil Fernando Deborah and Patrick Fisher Ariel and Douglas Frankel Marisha Pessl and David Gordon Tracy Grant Jessica and James Ashlin Halfnight Lauren and Evan Johnson Sadia Ahmed and Ali Khan Yulia Pak and Samuel Kopolovich Alexandra White Lawrence ’97 and William Lawrence Janelle and A.J. Lika Golda Fleishman and Barry Markman Happy Menocal ’95 and John Swansburg Gucci and David Neville Nicole and Scott Putorti Kim and Andrew Sagor Meredith and Peter Scala ’98 Monica and Benjamin Stolbach Jessica Fisher and Andrew Urkowitz Melissa and Roger Vincent Jr. ’88 Anne Becker and Randy Wolfe SENIOR PREKINDERGARTEN (95%) Class of 2033 Caitlin and John Bourne Alexandra Fribourg and Robert Brady 17 | RIPPOWAM CISQUA SCHOOL
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Frances Denny and Joshua Brau Emily and Oliver Bushnell Kim Baranowski and Paul Feuer Rebecca O’Brien and Isaac Flattau Karina and Dave Guiteau Lyndsay Caleo Karol and Fitzhugh Karol Michelle and Peter Kenny Melissa and Michael Mayer Melissa and Gerardo Mendez Lauren and Robert Minear Carolyn and George Papanicolaou Christina Bresani and Michael Struble Shirley and Samuel Wells Zan and Matt Young PREKINDERGARTEN (100%) Class of 2034 Sarah and Jonathan Abraham Rebecca and Paul D’Elia Caroline and Tim Falzone Alice You and Thomas Foley Emily and John Hyland Suzanne and Robert Kirkpatrick Kristy and Brian Kearney Claire and Justin McEvily Michelle Anne Cruz and Timothy McLaughlin Isabel and Chris Murphy Liz Langel and James Rini Amanda Seibert Skinner ’03 and Jacob Skinner Whitney and Thomas Voûte Katie and Corey Wrinn JUNIOR PREKINDERGARTEN (100%) Class of 2035 Jessica Behm Mai and Chris Carlucci Kierstin and George Crane Stephanie Gentile and John D’Amico Sidne Koenigsberg and Robert Dumitrescu ’96
Elizabeth Cowan and Anil Fernando Jennifer Grossman and Daniel Fuchs Jessica and James Ashlin Halfnight Sara and William Haydock ’98 Emily Lucas and Kenneth Jordan Lyndsay Caleo Karol and Fitzhugh Karol Gina and James Magill Golda Fleishman and Barry Markman Min and Evangelos Pefanis Megan and Kevin Sheehan Jade and Derek Vincent Carrie Coffee-Ziemer and Joseph Ziemer BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2022–23 Rippowam Cisqua School honors its board members and their commitment to our institution. The Board is comprised of highly qualified individuals who help govern our school by virtue of their legal, financial, professional, medical, and educational expertise, or such other abilities and qualifications as the Board determines. The primary function of the Board is to articulate a vision for the school and propel us forward all the while remaining mission-consistent. Abby Gerry, Chair Ben Harris, Vice Chair Charlene Sy Ryan, Treasurer Rich C. Mugler III, Secretary Sonja Bartlett Christina Bresani Micki Buchanan Oliver Bushnell Jonathan Childs Kelly Coles Nancy Dwyer Eaves ’92 James Fayed David Gordon Page Vincent Gosnell ’79 Harry Grand ’93, RCSAA Chair Amy Harsch
Jennifer Buntman Indig D. Bryce O’Brien Will Reeve ’07 Daniel van Starrenburg Jordan Vogel Ex Officio: Colm MacMahon, Head of School David Brown, Director of Finance Julie Cooper, Parents Association Chair Daphne Viders, Director of Development FACULTY AND STAFF (100%) Sarah Abraham Lori Adelsberg Fatema Albader Caroline Aronowitz Alexandra Baker Reggie Baxter Diane Belkevich Caitlyn Bertoncin Caroline Bond Josh Bookin Tina Boudreau Michael Bowman Jonathan Boyd Carrie Brandt John Broderick David Brown Erin Callaghan Miles Cameron ’93 Melissa Cavaliere Katie Chambers Bob Cherubini Donna Cirocco Yvonne Cognac Andrew Coletti Alexandra Conti Jennifer Corcoran Storrs Lamb Coté ’79
Cheryl Coyle Lucas Curran Juliette Dellorusso Ron DeVito Brooks Eleck Susan Eng Jenna Farr Nancy Finch Tess Finnigan-Allen Bill Fornara Tony Frasca Regina Gallary Emily Gifford Carolyn Gilbert Rusty Giorgi Christy Glynn Liz Hallock Natalie Harrington ’13 Joanna Hepworth Megan Honey Emily Hyland Kenneth Jordan Lily Kast Jessica Knopke Lindsay Kroll Vincent Kwarula Elana Leichter Nicole Levy Carlos Londono Amanda Lopez Kiki Love Colm MacMahon Sara Malekzadeh Sarah McCay Jamie Mendelsohn Diana Merlucci Hope Mihailovich Melissa Mirkin Caroline Vincent Mockridge ’81
Max Moise Sophia Morton Lauren Moskovitz Sydney Naftolin Jay Oliver Holly O’Neill-Melville Karen Paulson Marie Pena Chris Perry Kathy Perry Jean Pincus Jennifer Prince Nicole Putorti Lisa Reda Rachel Rind-Siegel Gavin Robinson Ward Sader Kristin Sammeta Emily Sanyshyn Samantha Sanyshyn Sandra Sargisson Jennifer Sednaoui Karin Smith Ridley Sperling ’93 Olivia St. Germain Adam Stockman Rachel Sztul Serbesina Thaci Isabel Thornton Daphne Viders Jade Vincent Jaclyn Vroman Bizzie Welch Emma Wilson Katie Wrinn John Yu Lainie Zades Nora Zahner Lindsay Zaremba
Endowed and Designated Gifts Endowed funds are established through major gifts to provide long-term resources for students, faculty, and programming. When a gift is made to the endowment, the principal gift is never spent and is instead invested, enabling the gift to generate income in perpetuity. Donors have created restricted endowment funds at RCS to support some of the following priorities.
NINTH GRADE PARENTS GIFT FUND This fund was established by the Class of 2005 to support new learning opportunities for ninth graders while fostering an appreciation and continued love of learning at RCS. MASTER TEACHING FUND This fund is an initiative created by the Alumni Association Board to recognize faculty and staff at their milestone years of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and beyond for their service to the community. This grant was set up to encourage the pursuit of interests and invite fresh insights back into our school. THE STARR FOUNDATION This designated gift was established in 1998 to help ensure that RCS is more accessible to families with financial needs — especially children who otherwise would not be able to afford an RCS education. THE STEPHEN SANGER MEMORIAL LECTURE FUND This fund was established by the family in honor of Stephen Sanger ’60, who died at the age of 19 serving his country in the Vietnam War. In his honor, his brother Alexander ’61 worked together with his family and RCS in the fall of 2012 to establish a lecture program. Through the generosity of the Sanger family, one of the school’s Foundations of Education Series (FES) lectures bears the Stephen Sanger name each year. The purpose of the FES lectures is to invite outside experts to speak with members of our community about parenting, child development, and lifelong learning.
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Lower School Psychologist Emily Gifford, Vanessa Kroll Bennett, Upper School Counselor Holly O’Neill-Melville, and Alexander Sanger ’60 at our spring FES discussion on conversations around puberty.
Thank You 2022–23 Volunteers! Volunteers are vital to the Rippowam Cisqua School mission and our ultimate value in bringing together students, parents, alumni and friends, annually, to share in the warmth and the spirit of RCS. We thank all those who allowed us to build on our great sense of community this past year.
PARENTS ASSOCIATION The Parents Association is an inclusive community dedicated to supporting the Rippowam Cisqua School administration, faculty, and students. It plays a vital role in the life of our school by creating a vibrant RCS family community, and its success depends on our volunteers. We wish to thank all those who gave so generously of their time and talent throughout the year, especially recognizing those who accepted leadership roles for our community events. EXECUTIVE TEAM Parents Association Chair: Julie Cooper Early Childhood Chair: Lizzie Gahagan Lower School Chair: Erin Tedesco Hoffman Upper School Chair: Jennifer Steffen Treasurer: Michelle Kenny CLASS CONNECTORS Rounding out the Parents Association roster are our Class Connectors, whose primary role is to strengthen our community and organize events and opportunities for the children and parents of each grade. This year, we celebrated the ability to once again gather often at school, at local venues, and at parents’ homes. JPK: Sara Haydock PK: Suzanne Kirkpatrick SPK: Zan Young Kindergarten: Ariel Frankel Grade 1: Jessica Crescenzi Grade 2: Despina Molson Grade 3: Kristy Kearney Grade 4: Liane Slocum Grade 5: Kellie Lakamp Grade 6: Natasha Rutherford Grade 7: Sarah Moody Grade 8: Tamara Newell Grade 9: Payson Murray Lost and Found Program: Sarah Moody with support from Katherine Rosen and Annica van Starrenburg SCHOOL PHOTOS Chair: Erin Tedesco Hoffman Trish Baum Catherine Bishop Jessica Crescenzi Lauren Feinman
Ariel Flores Christian Garnett Abby Gerry Lauren Johnson Kristy Kearney Sidne Koenigsberg Natasha Moore Heidi Sontag Ana Takahashi Annica van Starrenburg Alice You Joe Ziemer PUMPKIN PATCH Last fall, we were blessed with beautiful weather, delicious food, and fabulous company. It was wonderful to see how a simple gathering on Meyers Fields generated so much joy and happiness among both children and their grown-ups. Our pumpkins went home and came back to campus with character, creativity, and flair as they decorated the front of the school for the Blaze in celebration of Halloween. Thank you to all those who contributed to its success. Jonathan Abraham Kim Baranowski Jessica Behm Colin Carlton Jessica Crescenzi Jessica Fisher Ariel Flores Will Gahagan Tracy Grant Jennifer Indig Kristy Kearney Kelly Koyama-Garcia Alexandra White Lawrence ’97 Justin McEvily Kristina Ruotolo Heidi Sontag Jennifer Steffen Suzanne Zuckerman-Schulster CANDY HOUSES This beloved tradition always warms the hearts of our students and faculty while delivering sweet memories that last forever. Jennifer Tedesco-Fayed Erin Tedesco Hoffman
“I am impressed with the continued growth of RCS and remain appreciative for the positive impact the school had on my kids. It’s an honor to participate in all that Ripp is doing.” — BOB PITTMAN Parent to Andrew ’14, Lucy ’16
BOOK FAIR We proudly partnered with local and independently owned Scattered Books of Chappaqua to ensure an incredible assortment of titles for our students, faculty, and families. Thank you to our volunteers for encouraging our RippReaders to attend the Book Fair and cultivate their love of reading. Event Chair: Natasha Robinson Jamie Schenk-Allyn Brett Cameron Yolanda Carter-McDaniel Julie Cooper Abby Gerry Tracy Grant Lauren Johnson GIVING IMPACT REPORT | 20
Kristy Kearney Kara MacMahon Despina Molson Marisol Sanchez Liane Slocum Heidi Sontag Jennifer Steffen GRANDPARENTS AND SPECIAL FRIENDS DAYS It was wonderful to finally welcome our grandparents and special friends back to campus, where they joined us for a morning of breakfast and time in the classrooms with our students and faculty. How special to be together once again. Event Chairs Julie Cooper Lizzie Gahagan Payson Murray Jennifer Steffen Carolina White Event Committee Sadia Ahmed Anne Becker Brett Cameron Jessica Crescenzi Michelle Cruz Rebecca D’Elia Jessica Franchino-Elder Jacqueline Ettere Deborah Fisher Katy Foley Beth Freedman Jessica Capshaw Gavigan Christopher Gavigan Abby Gerry Emily Grand Jocelyne Gray Jennifer Grossman Jessica Halfnight Sara Haydock Lauren Johnson Kristy Kearney Suzanne Kirkpatrick Liz Langel Alex White Lawrence ’97 Emily Lucas Lauren Minear Sarah Moody Michael Nachbar Natasha Rutherford Jennifer Sicard Liane Slocum Beth Snyder Heidi Sontag Alexandra Stull Annica van Starrenburg Marie Walsh Shirley Wells Zan Young Suzanne Zuckerman-Schulster 21 | RIPPOWAM CISQUA SCHOOL
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS So many parents, faculty, staff, and students contributed to making this past year’s Friday Night Lights possibly the best fall celebration on Meyers Fields ever on a clear, cold evening with fabulous friends, great food, games, and family cheer. Our gratitude goes out to the FNL co-chairs and committee members for bringing the fun, festivities, and lights to this September kick-off tradition. Event Chairs Sara Haydock Liz Langel Zan Young Event Committee Micki Buchanan Emily Bushnell Katy Foley Lindsey Friedel Lizzie Gahagan Jessica Capshaw Gavigan Jaclene Ginnel Laura Harris Maggie Kennedy Michelle Kenny Suzanne Kirkpatrick Deena Kur Alexandra Lawrence ’97 Kara MacMahon Melissa Mayer Lisa Mazzella Elisabeth Mitchell Sarah Moody Isabel Murphy Payson Murray Tamara Newell Allyson Pachios Tyler Perry Julie Pollock Meredith Scala Heidi Sontag Alison Todd Brooke Vogel Carolina White Cornhole Captains Seth Cameron ’88 Peter Hallock ’92 Will Haydock ’98 Forrest Mas ’04 Brian O’Callaghan ’83 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD We are grateful for our Alumni Association Board members who serve as advocates for RCS. Acting as alumni ambassadors, these volunteers foster meaningful connections between students past and present. Thank you for your unwavering support and engagement in our events, programming, and community.
Chair: Harry Grand ’93 Treasurer: Jay Fischer ’00 Dana Johnston Brooks ’89 Richard Cahill ’92 Ellen Sluder Cohen ’92 Christine Colley ’06 Storrs Lamb Coté ’79 Cecily Fowler Grand ’65 Jenny Heath ’91 Gus Levy ’98 Forrest Mas ’04 Sydney Mas ’07 Lakeya Graves Newton ’04 Vanessa Seide ’93 Annie Stickney ’96 Marilen Grosjean Tilt ’57 Alexandria van Starrenburg ’07 PARENTS OF ALUMNI COMMITTEE Many thanks to our parents of alumni who are vital in passing on the story of our traditions, our commitment to excellence, and, ultimately, our success. Long after their years as parents at Rippowam Cisqua School, their ongoing commitment to sustaining our community is admirable. Alexandria Altman Cyndi Azima Tracy Fauver Stefanie Feidelson Melissa Fleming Susanna Giordano Patricia Grunebaum Michelle Hodge Lisa Kaufmann Anna Lee Karen McFarlane Melissa Morley Suzanne O’Callaghan Felicia Peterson Cassie Robbins Kim Speegle GRANDPARENTS COMMITTEE We are grateful for the commitment and devotion of the grandparents who continue to support RCS in so many ways. Betsy and Dort Cameron Cindy and Andy Dwyer Tracy and Ali Fayed Marshall Field IV Susie and John Freund Cecily Fowler Grand ’65 and Gordon Grand Jean and Ken Kearney Frank Richardson Debby Robbins Lynnette Sodha Nancy and Roger Vincent ’59
ADVANCEMENT TEAM Our Advancement team is a key pillar in advancing our school. From ongoing communication to engaging the families and the community that supports you — there is always a great deal of work happening behind the scenes with our volunteers and generous donors. Always know our team is here to work with you in many ways. Please never hesitate to reach out to us, as your time, energy, and commitment here mean everything to us.
Ways to Give GIVE ONLINE Web: rcsny.org/annualfund Venmo and PayPal: Find us at @Rippowam-Cisqua
GIFTS BY CHECK Make checks payable to Rippowam Cisqua School. Gary Lawson Associate Director of Communications
Melissa Mirkin Associate Director of Advancement
MATCHING GIFTS Enter your company name in our form to see if your employer has a matching gift program. Visit us at rcsny.org/giving.
GIFTS OF STOCK Caroline Vincent Mockridge ’81 Director of Special Projects
Karin Smith Director of Communications
By contributing appreciated stock held for more than one year, you receive tax benefits. Contact the Advancement Office at (914) 244 -1293 for stock instructions.
PLANNED GIVING By making a planned gift, donors can leave a legacy, whether through a tax-advantaged life income gift or through a bequest. Daphne Viders Director of Development
IRA CHARITABLE ROLLOVER
Please make your gift to Rippowam Cisqua School by June 30, 2024. All contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
Individuals who are 70.5 and older can make a tax-free gift (up to $100K) from their individual retirement account directly to RCS without paying taxes on the distribution. GIVING IMPACT REPORT | 22
“We support the school because it provided an incredible foundation for lifelong learning for our kids. We saw how the school fostered a love of learning and responsibility, alongside a focus on having our kids find their path outside the classroom through sports, community service, and other extracurricular activities.” — STUART KOVENSKY Parent to Ryan ’13, Jack ’16, and Luke ’19
Rippowam Cisqua School Advancement Office 439 Cantitoe Street Bedford, NY 10506
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