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Upper School Assistant Principal Dave Samson Ryan Hoglund (through June 2015)
Melissa Ann Orford, Lincoln Street Home and School Representative
Alan Sparrow Associate Head of School
Ian ChristopherCumming“Kit” Sumner ’64
Middle School Principal Tyler Fonarow
Jill JohnVivianKurtLangLarsenLeeMcNamara, Chair, Steiner Campus Construction Committee
Bob Steiner, Former Board Chair
John Bird
Alex Bocock, Chair, Nominating and Governance Committee
Chris Von Maack ’97, Chair, Alumni Committee
Middle School Academic Dean Annie Barton
Beginning School Principal Carol Blackwell
Jennifer Blake
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Lower School Principal Jij DeborahdeJesusMohrman (through June 2015)
Lower School Assistant Principal Linda Tatomer
Philip McCarthey, Vice Chair
Luz Maria Escamilla
Wood Moyle ’90
Anna Topham, Chair, Annual Fund
Pastor France Davis
The Right Reverend Scott B. Hayashi, Bishop Episcopal Diocese of Utah
Upper School Principal Lee Thomsen
Brian Barker, Chair, Recruitment, Retention and Marketing Committee
Saba Siddiqui, Chair, Finance Committee
Ex-Officio Alan Sparrow, Head of School Trustee Emeriti
Ira Rubinfeld, Chair, Education Committee
Amy Baker
Sam Goldstein, Historian
Jennifer Price-Wallin, Chair, Development Committee
Michael Weinholtz
Richard Badenhausen, Chair
Adria Swindle ’95, McCarthey Home and School Representative
Peter Billings, Jr. ’63
Joshua Kanter, Chair, Investment Committee
Head of School
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Carol Clawson, Chair, Legal Committee
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I won’t deny that having some terrific people leave was hard. They did a great job, and I miss them. Change is always hard, however change can also be exciting. Every new person we hired was our first-choice candidate, and each came to Rowland Hall energized about the opportunities here. They love our culture and the sense of community.
Many of them have said they have not experienced this same level of camaraderie and team spirit at any former workplace. They also came with new ideas and energy and asked probing questions. They challenged some of my
Thank you for an amazing year. Here’s to making 2015-2016 as exciting and stimulating for your children and our entire community.
assumptions. Sometimes when you are immersed in a school like Rowland Hall, which is complex and operates so well, it can be difficult to see the forest for the trees. Well, they see the forest, and we are already a better school because of their input.
Teachers are participating in collaborative curriculum development at a level we have never achieved previously. We have an outstanding faculty, and they can teach each other a great deal. We had more faculty and administrators visiting each other’s classes this year than in the last three years combined. These visits stimulated productive educational conversations that resulted in differentiated instructional ideas being shared and renewed growth on the part of all involved. This summer, more of our teachers participated in professional development than ever before. We had outside experts come to Rowland Hall to talk about effective teacher collaboration and Dear Families, Alumni, Grandparents, and Friends, Last year was one of the best years of my tenure at Rowland Hall. What is interesting is that many people indicated to me that they thought it was going to be a hard year because many senior faculty and staff have retired over the past few years. They predicted that the new people would need extra time and training to learn our school culture.
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improving math instruction. We hosted a Critical Friends consultant on campus. Teams worked on developing curriculum for all four divisions, and the teachers in attendance will now share this innovative approach to collaboration with their colleagues. Our teachers also attended a conference in St. Louis, The Summit for Transformative Learning, where Director of Curriculum and Instruction Wendell Thomas, a new addition to the team this past year, was one of the speakers.Themajority of this professional development activity happened thanks to the generosity of donors who contributed the needed $60,000 dollars through individual gifts and participation in the auction to help the faculty and staff be better educators.
It is an exciting time to be at Rowland Hall. While retaining the qualities that make this school special, we are examining new ideas, incorporating the latest research, and doing it in a thoughtful and measured manner. We are not just jumping on the latest fads. We are still requiring students to learn material that will enable them to be knowledgeable about the subjects they are studying while, at the same time, helping them think critically and use information effectively. Most importantly, we are finding ways to be the best educators we can be for each individual student.
AlanSincerely,Sparrow Head of School
The timing and synergy when several extraordinarily talented new people join an extremely skilled group of teachers and staff has benefitted our conversations about the Strategic Plan and pushed us to take advantage of all the latest research to inform our educational approach. The key is that both our veteran teachers and our new arrivals are all open to learning from each other. We are, of course, maintaining all that Rowland Hall does so well while at the same time having a keen eye to areas we can improve. We have added some interesting new science classes in the Upper School — medical physiology and aviation science, just to name a couple — while our Lower School science instruction has become even stronger. Most schools don’t even have a science specialist at the elementary level, and ours is exploring fresh ideas while keeping our curriculum in line with the best of the Next Generation Science Standards.
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Two seniors helped lead our jazz band to a first-place finish in the Peaks Jazz Festival this February. Many of our dancers performed with local companies, ranging from Virginia Tanner Dance to Ballet West, and the Utah Dance Education Organization honored one of our dancers for her original choreography.Duringtheir high school years, these students earned national accolades for their contributions to the Upper School literary magazine, Tesserae. Last September, the magazine won a gold medal from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association for the second consecutive year. One of our graduates also took first place in Utah’s Junior Creative Poetry Contest.
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Graduates of the Class of 2015 have matriculated to 43 different colleges and universities across the United States and abroad. The 136 colleges and universities to which they were admitted offered merit scholarships to 73 percent of the class. Twenty-two members of the class have attended Rowland Hall for 12 years or more. We call them “lifers.”This class includes one of the 141 recipients of the highly prestigious 2015 U.S. Presidential Scholarship. It also includes a student who earned “perfect” scores on the SAT, ACT, SAT Subject Tests, and all AP exams taken. Our seniors excelled as debaters, earning distinctions from the National Forensic League and qualifying for multiple national championship tournaments. They led an unprecedented two teams to the 2015 Tournament of Champions Sweet 16, and two students went undefeated to win the first-ever Utah Tournament of Excellence. In athletics, the Class of 2015 competed at a high level throughout their Upper School careers. They won seven state titles and 25 region titles. They also placed in the top five in The Deseret News 2A All-Sports awards for each of their four years. Nine All-Region athletes and eight All-State athletes, a State Female Swimmer of the Year, and a Senior All-Star are members of the Class of 2015. Additionally, nine students were recognized as Academic All-Region or Academic All-State athletes.One of our seniors won the North American Big Mountain Freestyle Championship three years in a row; another broke the 2A state record for the 800m race as a junior and then again as a senior. Others starred in soccer-themed commercials and films, served as an assistant coach to our Middle School athletes, and represented Rowland Hall at the UHSAA Dare to Lead Conference.
This senior class also includes many talented artists who entertained us with drama, dance, and musical performances. They formed vocal groups and recorded CDs. One sang the national anthem at a University of Utah volleyball game, and one is a four-year member of the Utah Youth Symphony.
Our seniors shared their artistic talents with the community, playing cello in the lobby of Primary Children’s Hospital and teaching classes at Bad Dog Arts. One member of the class produced and promoted an art installation to raise awareness for reducing the use of plastic. They volunteered countless hours at local organizations, taking care of shelter animals, fixing bicycles, and working for the Special Olympics. The seniors extended their reach to a camp for homeless youth in Los Angeles and to rural clinics in El Salvador, and they taught children throughout Utah how to read, play piano, and ski freestyle. This group of students worked to organize blood drives, classify cancer cells, and save the environment. Their efforts truly were boundless. This class also completed internships, contributing to the fields of science, media, and graphic design. They worked on DNA sequencing and studied the molecular structure of proteins at the University of Utah. One shadowed a corporate attorney at eBay, and another worked on multimedia projects at MRM McCann. They were part-time employees at businesses such as Nordstrom and rock climbing gyms. One member of the class, with two alumni partners, started a company that designs, builds, and sells custom skis.
Our seniors somehow found the time to pursue other interests, whether training and showing horses, sewing their own clothes, or becoming certified in Indian Ashtanga Yoga. One breeds poison dart frogs. Another is a show supervisor for MakeMind Entertainment. Yet another is a certified scuba diver with a substantial portfolio of underwater photography.Theytraveled widely, representing Rowland Hall at diversity conferences in Oregon and participating in Mandarin Chinese immersion programs in Vermont. They excelled locally, with one student competing with undergraduates throughout the nation to win the Research Association Presentation Award from the University of Utah. This class is diverse, talented, and hard working. Though this article cannot possibly encompass all their achievements and experiences, we hope it gives you a sense of why the faculty and staff are so proud of the Class of 2015.
For many parents, the school’s commitment to excellence combined with a focus on ethical character development is enough to ensure that they will stay part of our community until each of their children graduates. I know my two kids felt nurtured in a safe, encouraging environment that allowed them to develop the many different facets of their personalities. It did not surprise me to learn that in the INDEX survey of our graduating seniors, the personal connection they had with their teachers sets the curve for that measure among our national peers: we are at the top of the scale.
One of the more remarkable statistics associated with this gifted class is that 40 percent of the graduates attended Rowland Hall for a decade or longer. The parents of this group, many of whom I know very well, will mention the serious financial commitment such loyalty represents. More importantly, they will speak to the incredible value Rowland Hall offers. They have kept their children at this fine institution for so long because they feel they are getting an excellent return on their investment.
Our average class sizes (14 students per section in the Upper School, for example) are among the lowest in the state, ensuring students get individual attention. Such figures are one reason our recent parent survey indicated that the school met or exceeded expectations for 95 percent of respondents, a remarkable figure.
The dedication our teachers have to their craft and supporting our children is unrivaled. I experienced that firsthand in June when I spent a week with a dozen Rowland Hall faculty members in a critical thinking workshop. While school was out of session for the year, and most children and their families were on vacation, these gifted faculty from all four divisions of the school were perfecting their craft. In this powerful seminar they drew on each other’s talents guided by an outside expert whose visit was supported by professional development funds from our successful auction. Even though our teachers were not compensated for this training, they were passionate about discovering new ways of experimenting in the classroom to improve the learning environment for ourThatchildren.isthe sort of return on investment that is hard to find anywhere.
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While these accolades represent how national organizations perceive Rowland Hall’s excellence, we can also unearth value through quantitative measures. The school is run incredibly efficiently and is focused on what matters—establishing an outstanding teaching and learning environment. In our national peer group, our teacher pay is right in the middle of the pack even though 75 percent of those peers charge a higher tuition. Our plant expense as a total percentage of our operating budget is the lowest of our peer group, while our instructional expense is near the top.
Richard Badenhausen Board of Trustees Chair
FROm THE CHAiR OF THE BOARd OF TRUsTEEs playing on a national stage is important. We are the only INDEX school in Utah, one of 50 from around the country that includes places such as Sidwell Friends, Princeton Day, and the Blake School. We are the only Malone Scholars School in Utah; only 50 U.S. schools are selected on the basis of academic caliber, quality of teaching, a strong AP program, and a commitment to diversity. Additionally, we have numerous individual programs—like debate and Rowmark, to name two—that appear near the top of national rankings.
On May 30, I had the pleasure of addressing Rowland Hall’s 2015 graduating class at the school’s commencement ceremony. The event was a wonderful celebration of student accomplishment, though I reminded the graduates that many members of our community played a role in their success: friends and siblings, parents and grandparents, staff, coaches, and teachers have supported them in many different ways.
Of course, we all understand value differently. For some, the fact that Rowland Hall is the one Utah school
Dear School Friends, During the year, our focus was on maintaining a sound financial position, strengthening our controls and processes, and maintaining a close eye on making sure tuition dollars are used wisely and effectively to meet the goals of the Strategic Plan. The year was solid and filled with many events, but I want to focus on two.
First, we are excited Gwen Fonarow is joining us as the new CFO, effective May 2015. She brings a depth of experience and fresh perspective to help us concentrate on truly making the business office an integral partner of the school.
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WELCOmE OUR NEW CFO GWEN FONAROW
Second, we remain focused on delivering to the Strategic Plan. Our business model will continue to emphasize funding a top-quality college preparatory education while maintaining the financial strength of the institution. While current operations are paramount, we also remain dedicated to our longerterm task of creating 21st-century facilities and enhancing our financial strength and flexibility through endowment growth. Our success depends on continued strong enrollment. To that end, we will more clearly and aggressively define and communicate the value of a Rowland Hall education to our students, parents, alumni, and the community at large. The finance committee of your Board of Trustees will keep this mission statement front and center as we do our part to help this wonderful institution continue to prosper. Saba Siddiqui Finance Committee Chair We are pleased to welcome Gwen Fonarow to the position of chief financial officer. Gwen has extensive experience in financial management in both the public and private sector, and has held a number of senior leadership positions throughout her career. She comes to us from the CFO post at Creminelli Fine Meats. Prior to that, she held the CFO position at Valley Behavioral Health, and she worked for eight years as senior director of finance for Method Products in San Francisco. Gwen is a strategic thinker with a keen eye for evaluating operations as well as a passion for human resources. Former colleagues have called her a wizard with financial data and say she brings out the best in people. Gwen moved to Salt Lake City three years ago with her husband, Tyler, who is our Middle School principal. She and Tyler have two daughters at Rowland Hall, Tessa in third grade and Josie in first grade.
8 20142014-20152015 FiNANCiAL sTATEmENT INCOME Year to Date % of Budget OPERATING REVENUE Tuition $16,111,120 76.8% Auxiliary Income $3,185,233 15.2% Fees & Miscellaneous Income $351,162 1.7% TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE $19,847,516 93.7% NON-OPERATING REVENUE Donations $768,879 3.7% Interest/Dividends $560,263 2.7% TOTAL NON-OPERATING REVENUE $1,329,142 6.3% TOTAL INCOME $20,976,658 InstructionalEXPENSES/TRANSFERS $10,404,431 50.2% Administrative and General $1,679,683 8.1% Building and Grounds $1,264,443 6.1% Development $425,535 2.1% Marketing and Communications $421,248 2.0% Library $23,270 0.1% Auxiliary Services $2,816,234 13.6% Technology $914,707 4.4% Scholarships and Financial Aid $2,452,187 11.8% Transfer to Plant Account $337,150 1.6% Miscellaneous Expenses $257 0.0% TOTAL EXPENSES $20,739,145 NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) $237,513 These numbers are audited each year in August after the Annual Report press deadline. Historically, very few changes are required as a result of the annual financial audit.
ANNUAL REPORT 9 FOR THE YEAR ENdEd jUNE 30, 2015 REVENUE EXPENsEs COsT OF EdUCATiNG A ROWLANd HALL sTUdENT Average Cost Per Student: $22,609 Average Tuition Per Student: $17,455 Percentage of Cost Paid by Tuition: 77.2%
Melissa Orford served as the Home and School Association representative for the Lincoln Campus for the past three years. She was an active contributor to the education committee and an important voice for a wide range of parent views and concerns. Melissa served as the auction coordinator for the past two auctions, working hard to make it a successful fundraising event for the school. She also played an active role on the Rowmark committee and the strategic planning committee.
Amy Baker
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Thank you, again, to our outgoing trustees for their hard work and dedication. All our students and faculty benefited from your strong efforts.
Amy Baker served on many committees during her two terms on the Board, including education, development, and leadership as well as the committee helping build the Steiner Campus. She chaired the 2014 Golf Tournament and helped secure many valuable, one-of-a-kind items for the past three school auctions. Amy is a great supporter of the school and worked hard and successfully to recruit new families from Park City.
sALUTE TO dEPARTiNG TRUsTEEs
Ira Rubinfeld served nine years on the Board. He was the legal chair for two years, the Annual Fund chair for two years, and most recently, he served as the education chair for two years. Ira worked on both the Steiner Campus construction committee and the steering committee for the Steiner Campus, and played a vital role in the first phase of construction for the future campus.
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Every year the Board of Trustees and school community thanks and bids farewell to several dedicated volunteers who have worked hard for many years on behalf of the school. This year we would like to give special thanks to three trustees who have been exceptional in their service.
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Akemi was born and raised in Los Angeles. She holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of California at Berkeley, a master’s degree in broadcast journalism from Northwestern University, and a second master’s in sports administration from Seattle Pacific University. Some highlights of Akemi’s 20-year sports broadcasting career include coverage of the Super Bowl, the NBA Finals, the Major League Baseball playoffs, and the Final Four. Akemi was most recently the radio sideline reporter for the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks and a sports anchor and reporter for the NBC affiliate in Seattle. She can also be heard as the sideline reporter on the XBOX’s NBA Jam games.
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Akemi
Akemi Takei Louchheim
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Sarah Lehman Sarah is president and CEO of ENVE Composites, one of the fastest growing companies in Utah. ENVE is on the forefront of both the emerging outdoor manufacturing and the composite sectors. ENVE Composites is a three-time honoree of Inc. 5000’s Fastest Growing Private Companies in America, tenth on the Utah 100, and has received multiple awards for their design and manufacturing innovations. In 2014, Sarah was named CEO of the Year by Utah Business Magazine and Entrepreneur of the Year by Earnest and Young. Sarah holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and has over 15 years of sales, marketing, and operational experience. Prior to ENVE, Sarah held various marketing and sales positions at Fortune 500 companies, including serving as team leader for the $1 billion product Zyrtec at Pfizer. Sarah is a Wisconsin native, and she enjoys hiking and biking with her husband and children. She and her husband, Paul, have three Rowland Hall students: Tyler, second grade; Will, fifth grade, and Samantha, sixth grade.
Akemi previously served a three-year term on Rowland Hall’s Board as the McCarthey Home and School Association representative. She chaired several important trustee committees, including the strategic planning committee and the Rowmark committee. Akemi also served on the boards of the YWCA of Seattle and of her children’s preschool in Seattle. She and her husband, David, moved to Park City in 2008 with their two children. Carter will be in eighth grade and Arden in fifth grade at Rowland Hall this fall.
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Outside of Rowland Hall, Theresa is an active volunteer within the Salt Lake Japanese-American community and also enjoys the art of Ikebana (flower arranging). She studied 13 years under a master artist while living in the Bay Area. Over the years she has taught workshops for the Lifelong Learning Program through the University of Utah and participated in several Ikebana exhibitions. She and her husband, Greg, are parents of two Rowland Hall students. Josef is starting ninth grade, and Maxwell, eleventh grade.
Theresa, a Utah native, graduated from the University of Utah with a B.S. in speech communication and a J.D. from the S.J. Quinney College of Law. After law school, Theresa spent 13 years in Menlo Park, CA, and began her career working with two nonprofit community-based mediation programs. Later, she worked with various small law firms and two start-up technology companies, helping them set up and maintain patent and trademark group practices.
As part of the Rowland Hall community, Theresa has helped in many capacities and has held several volunteer positions. While her sons were in the beginning and lower schools, Theresa enjoyed the opportunities to volunteer in the classroom. She has been a classroom and grade representative, chaired the Book Fair, and served on the McCarthy Campus Home and School executive committee as president in 2008-2009. Additionally, Theresa worked on auction solicitations, class projects, catalog, and Treasure Club committees. Most recently, she has served as an Annual Fund liaison and continues to help with new family outreach and the Parent Admission Network (PAN).
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Jij de Jesus, Lower School Principal
Jij de Jesus Dave Samson WELCOmE NEW AdmiNisTRATORs
Dave Samson, Upper School Assistant Principal
Jij impressed those he met at Rowland Hall with his depth of knowledge, ability to connect with others, and intelligence, humility, and vision. Jij said he “fell in love” with the school on his first visit. He continued, “Knowing that I would be looking for a leadership position at the beginning of this school year, I approached the process not as a job search, but as a community search. In Rowland Hall, I found the perfect community for me, a school characterized by support, kindness, and a dedication to continuous and joyful learning.”
The committee reviewed over 40 résumés, interviewed seven semifinalists by phone, and hosted four finalists on campus. Those who met with Dave describe him as open, easy-going, experienced, a good listener with a great sense of humor, thoughtful, and compassionate. His current head of school gave him a sparkling recommendation, describing Dave as “a key member of the leadership team” at Germantown Academy.
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Jij (pronounced “Jay”) comes to Rowland Hall from Town School for Boys in San Francisco, where he held a number of leadership positions, most notably as director of the Exploration of New Ideas program (STEM and innovation) and fourth grade teacher. He also oversaw a faculty evaluation research and revision project, serving as a teacher-leader on the committee on teaching and learning, and as the leader of the school’s Green Team. Jij began his career in experiential education by leading wilderness trips. He has a B.A. from Northwestern University in environmental science and an M.Ed. in private school leadership from the University of Hawaii.
Dave comes to us after 11 years at Germantown Academy in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, where he served as the house head director (a position equivalent to the assistant principal of the Upper School) and as the school counselor. He holds a B.A. from Connecticut College and an M.A. in counseling from Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
We look forward to welcoming Dave and his wife Kate. At press time we learned that Kate is the new Middle School Emotional Support Counselor replacing Amanda Wissler (See page 19). They have a 16-month-old daughter, Beatrice.
Coral Azarian Chaleh Thirkill
Coral comes to Rowland Hall with expertise in advising and counseling in the areas of college admissions, student leadership, and the transition to college. She has served as an admissions counselor at Providence College in Rhode Island and Stonehill College in Massachusetts, and most recently as the coordinator for student leadership, involvement, and orientation at Westminster College—an area of work that fits with her master of education in educational leadership and policy from the University of Utah.
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Coral Azarian, Director of Financial Aid and Associate Director of College Counseling Coral Azarian joined the Rowland Hall community as director of financial aid and associate director of college counseling on July 1. In 2011, Coral served as the Rowland Hall development associate for one year while she prepared for graduate school. In her cover letter she shared her thoughts about her time at Rowland Hall: “I knew that I had found a wonderful school that was not only characterized by the intelligent and caring students who attended, but also by the faculty and staff whose true focus was on the holistic development of each and every child.”
According to Richard Badenhausen, chair of Rowland Hall’s Board of Trustees and director of the Honors Program at Westminster College, Coral is “a great fit for our community because she has experienced success at previous institutions that value academic excellence in an environment of support and encouragement. Rowland Hall’s special culture is its most valuable asset, and Coral understands and appreciates how to help our students thrive within this setting.”
School Nurse Chaleh Thirkill
We are pleased to introduce our new school nurse, Chaleh Thirkill. She is a graduate of Westminster College, where she earned a bachelor of science in nursing along with a minor in Spanish. Chaleh has worked in pediatric health care for 16 years, most recently, at Primary Children’s Medical Center as a registered nurse. She has also worked at Los Angeles Children’s Hospital and Randall Children’s Clinic in Portland, Oregon. Along with working in pediatrics, Chaleh is also a certified diabetes educator. We look forward to having Chaleh take care of Rowland Hall’s children and adults, alike.
Michelle Rasich Annie Barton CHANGiNG POsiTiONs
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Following Bruce Hunter’s departure for a new position in Florida, we are thrilled to announce that Rowland Hall will not miss a beat as former Associate Director of College Counseling and Finanical Aid, Michelle Rasich, assumes the directorship. Michelle is entering her sixth year at Rowland Hall, having arrived here in 2010 following nine years at Juan Diego Catholic High School in Draper, Utah, where she was the junior class counselor, testing coordinator, and the AP coordinator. Prior to joining Juan Diego in 2001, she worked in Claremont, California as the associate dean of students at Scripps College, and as the assistant dean of students/dean of residential life at Harvey Mudd College.
Michelle received her Bachelor’s Degree from Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine, and graduated from the University of Utah College of Law. She is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling, the Rocky Mountain Association for College Admission Counseling, and the Association of College Counselors in Independent Schools. She currently serves as the Immediate Past President of the Rocky Mountain Association for College Admission Counseling. In this role, Michelle was a member of a lobbying team that traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet with members of Congress and advocate for access and equity in higher education. Nationally, within college counseling professional organizations, Michelle is a leader and instructor on the topic of counselor letters of recommendation.
For the past two years, Annie Barton, Rowland Hall Class of 2004, has served as our primary supervisor of academic support in the Middle School. Starting July 1, her new title became Middle School academic dean. With Mary Jo Marker’s return to full-time teaching in 2013 (she was the MS dean of students from 2009-2013), Principal Tyler Fonarow was able to combine the duties and responsibilities of the former MS dean of students role and the position of academic support counselor into the new position. While Annie’s primary role is supporting all students with their academic progress, she will take on the additional responsibility of oversight of the development of the Middle School academic program. Tyler will remain the supervisor of faculty and point person on all disciplinary matters, and Annie will be the primary contact for students and families with questions about our curriculum and instruction.
Annie’s undergraduate degree is in classical studies from Bates College and her Master of Education degree is from the University of Colorado. Upon graduation, Annie joined Teach for America and taught middle school English in Denver. She was most recently an assistant principal of a charter school in Denver.
Michelle Rasich Assumes Directorship of College Counseling
Middle School Academic Dean, Annie Barton
Gita Varner, graduate of the Class of 2005, returned this summer to Rowland Hall in the role of database and office manager for the Advancement Office. After earning her degree at Gustavus Adolphus College in religion, Gita worked as a warehouse manager and as a fundraiser and database manager for a community choral group in Minnesota for the past five years. Gita is glad to be back at home and working for her alma mater. From her high school days, Coach Kathy Howa remembers Gita this way: “She worked for us in the athletic department, and we referred to her as Radar O’Reilly from the TV show M*A*S*H. She knew what needed to be done before we ever needed it done. Gita has an amazing work ethic and was the last one to leave at night, making sure nothing was left undone.” Welcome, Gita! Ryan Hoglund
Building on Rowland Hall’s history of dedication to ethical learning and the programs fostered by Liz Paige, former director of service learning, Ryan Hoglund became the school’s first director of ethical education as of July 1. According to the hiring committee, “Ryan brings a vision and determination to the position that is both thoughtful and passionate. His commitment to involve students, faculty, and staff in all four divisions is impressive and based in experience.”
Director of Ethical Education, Ryan Hoglund
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Ryan has been a positive influence as assistant principal in the Upper School for 15 years, and he served for many of those years on the school’s diversity and ethics committees.
Ryan’s new charter is to enhance our ethical education program, which includes ethics, community engagement, diversity, sustainability, and global understanding. Ryan is married to alumnae Libby Mitchell ‘92. Their daughter, Meg, is in first grade at Rowland Hall.
During Ryan’s decade-and-a-half at Rowland Hall, he has also served as the academic support counselor. He began his career here as the director of debate and as a teacher of political science, health, and world religions. Ryan was already one to whom teachers came for advice as they examined incorporating ethics and service into their classrooms and looked for ways to tackle diversity or sustainability. Ryan’s volunteer work for causes of inclusion in the larger Salt Lake City community will also benefit the school in his new role.
Laura Kiechle took over the duties of administrative assistant in the Beginning School toward the end of the 2014-2015 school year. Laura is an alum of the Class of 2005, and is eager to rejoin the Rowland Hall community. She received her bachelor of arts from Sarah Lawrence College in New York, majoring in literature and Spanish. Most recently she established a successful career in the world of fashion styling in Los Angeles. Laura returned to SLC seeking a new career direction and in that process rediscovered the rewards of working with young children while substituting here. Laura has experience in customer service and creating successful organizational systems in several past employment settings.
FONd FAREWELL TO RETiRiNG ANd REsiGNiNG FRiENds
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Deborah dedicated 41 years of her life to education as a teacher and administrator at five different schools. She first joined Rowland Hall in 2000 as the Lower School assistant principal and then became the principal in the fall of 2002, just before our Beginning School and Lower School moved to the McCarthey Campus.
Head of School Alan Sparrow characterized Deborah’s leadership and vision as “distinguished,” adding, “I know I speak for everyone at Rowland Hall when I say, ‘We will miss her dearly.’”
Deborah Mohrman retired this June after 15 years at Rowland Hall. Her contributions to the school were both tangible and immeasurable. She hired talented new people to join our already outstanding faculty and staff, creating a learning environment that brought students literally running and bouncing into class every morning. She enriched our Lower School curriculum, significantly enhancing the math program and increasing students’ standardized test scores across the board. She approached her job with passion and commitment, ensuring that each child received a well-rounded education, focusing not just on their academic experience but social and developmental progress as well. Deborah made all of us— students, parents, faculty, and staff—feel part of an exceptional community.
“In my 13 years as a classroom teacher and 28 years as an administrator I have learned a great deal from the many children and colleagues I have encountered along the way,” Deborah wrote in her retirement letter. “I have loved being part of this community and have been very fortunate to work with highly committed and passionate colleagues.”
Deborah Mohrman with students
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After 20 years as our business manager and CFO, Kevin Hanson left Rowland Hall to embark on a new journey, accepting the position of CFO at the Children’s School in Atlanta, Georgia. He accomplished a great deal during his tenure at Rowland Hall, significantly improving the school’s financial position and overseeing the budgeting process that took the school from an average faculty salary of 80 percent to 100 percent of the Salt Lake City pay scale. Kevin was responsible in large part for securing the $20 million bond that enabled us to complete the McCarthey Campus, early and under budget. Most recently, he handled the financial oversight of the building of the new soccer fields. Everyone will miss Kevin’s stable and calm demeanor, and his solid work ethic. His friendship, wit, and improbable sense of humor are irreplaceable. We wish him the very best in Atlanta.
Nurse Shirley Stevens retired last spring after serving as our school nurse for 21 years. Shirley gave daily, compassionate care to students, teachers, staff, and parents. She also oversaw our emergency preparation plans, was a strong advocate for school nursing, and served as president in the Utah School Nurse’s Association. Shirley dedicated her personal time advocating for best school nursing practices at the Utah Legislature. Nurse Shirley touched the lives of students, families, and colleagues in many positive ways. It is with gratitude and appreciation we thank her for all she’s done for the Rowland Hall community.
Bruce Hunter Kevin
ShirleyHansonStevens
As many of you know, after 17 years at Rowland Hall as director of college counseling, Bruce Hunter departed to assume the role of interim director of college counseling at Ransom Everglades School in Florida.Rowland Hall is deeply appreciative of Bruce’s significant professional and personal contributions. He passionately and artfully helped students navigate the challenges of finding the next “landing place” in their educational journeys. The world of college counseling has changed dramatically over the past two decades as competition has increased, and the pressures on high school seniors have mounted in the face of ever more daunting odds. Through it all, Bruce lived our shared mission to seek the best match for our seniors—a college at which they will feel challenged and affirmed. We wish him all the best in his new endeavors.
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Marilyn Osborne retired in May 2015 after teaching at Rowland Hall for 26 of the 33 years she has been an educator. She taught kindergarten, first, and fourth grades on the Avenues Campus, and second and fourth grades on the McCarthey Campus. In addition, Marilyn served on numerous school committees and mentored many new teachers. A master teacher who possessed a keen insight for the ways children learn, both life lessons and academics, Marilyn’s desire to be an advocate for children drove her teaching and her relationships with them. Marilyn always brought enthusiasm, humor, expertise, wisdom, and passion to her teaching and her work with colleagues. We thank Marilyn for all she has done for Rowland Hall and for the many students, families, and colleagues whose lives she has touched. Marilyn will be greatly missed.
Amy Homer came to work for Rowland Hall as the director of transportation and assistant to Director of Operations Ann Burnett eight years ago. We will miss Amy’s efficient organizational skills and strength in dealing with the many transportation-related issues.
Josh Leger will move within the operations department to become the new director of transportation as well as Director of Operations Ann Burnett’s administrative assistant. Josh has worked extensively within the department on both campuses over the past eight years. Last year he was trained as a driver, obtaining his commercial drivers license, and he finished the year off helping out on one of the routes. He has done a bit of everything very successfully within the department and we are very excited that he accepted the challenge of putting on yet another hat.
Middle School Counselor Amanda Wissler has decided to return to her roots in the clinical setting and began working for the University of Utah this summer. Amanda joined Rowland Hall 12 years ago and was an anchor in the Rowland Hall Middle School community for students, parents, faculty, staff, and administrators. She spent much of her professional career with us, ensuring that our students navigate their middle school years with perspective for themselves and empathy for others on their way to being socially and emotionally prepared for high school. During her time at Rowland Hall, Amanda advocated for and developed a robust health curriculum as well as a meaningful advisory program (within a variety of schedule iterations—no small feat!); established a parent education series that helped families partner at home regarding issues such as social media, drugs and alcohol, and bullying; and most recently, Amanda guided our student council in their leadership of this year’s Say Less 2B More campaign. On top of all that are the positive differences Amanda made for our individual students. Her work with students, whether simple check-ins or major moments of crisis management, will not soon be forgotten by these students or our school.
Amanda Wissler
Amy Homer Marilyn Osborne
Aaron RebeccaHintonGibson
Rebecca Gibson, the Beginning School administrative assistant, left this June to pursue a graduate degree. Rebecca was a dedicated assistant with a warm, caring, and positive energy. She participated fully in the life of the Beginning School and generously volunteered to support the auction, the Dinner and Dialogue events, and Home and School teacher appreciation dinners.
Lisa Williams has been a devoted and much-loved Beginning School teacher since 2002. Lisa captured the hearts of children and parents while working first as an assistant teacher and then as the co-lead teacher of our Enrichment Program. She supported students, parents, and colleagues with her genuine caring and nurturing spirit. We will miss her contagious smile and great sense of humor. Lisa plans to continue as a substitute teacher with us, so this is not a last goodbye, but more of a “see you around.”
We bid farewell to Steve Mond, Upper School math teacher. After six years, he decided to pursue new adventures. While at Rowland Hall, Steve taught a variety of courses, including the ninth and tenth grade honors courses, and personal finance.
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Lisa Williams
Aaron also dedicated his time and energy to develop the programming for the eighth grade Washington, D.C., trip. He integrated the experience into his American studies curriculum and helped coordinate the culminating photo exhibit at the 15th Street Gallery. Aaron coached the Upper School boys’ basketball team for eight years, and he led the program as head coach for the last three. We wish Aaron the very best as he embarks on a new career.
Steve developed the first Rowland Hall AP Economics class two years ago. We will all fondly remember his incredible Quiz Bowl tournament for the Upper School Battle of the Classes, another activity he introduced to the school, as well as his star turn as the Grinch this past holiday season.
Steve Mond
Aaron Hinton departed Rowland Hall to attend law school. When he came to Rowland Hall eight years ago, Aaron immediately became a valuable part of the eighth grade team. He coordinated and integrated a meaningful service-learning component to his curriculum with Defeat the Street for Homeless Youth in conjunction with the Utah Youth Resource Center. Students spent time researching this relevant social issue, volunteered with the center, created advocacy initiatives, and spent a night on the back lawn to gain an appreciation for sleeping outdoors in the urban environment.
ANNUAL REPORT 21 CLASS OF 2015
Becca maya Glazier University of Redlands Redlands, California madeleine Elizabeth Hansen University of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah mackay sidney Hare
Elissa Nicole Collins Department of Modern Dance University of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah joel Ross Cooper Centre Danville,CollegeKentucky
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Alyssa Brionn Cole Honors Portland,UniversityProgramofPortlandOregon
Christopher Andrew diehl Tulane University New Orleans, Louisiana sophia dorothy diehl Connecticut College New London, Connecticut Christian michael Fedor College of Engineering California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, California max Ray Fisher Washington University in St. Louis St. Louis, Missouri Aaron mark Friedman Columbia College Columbia University New York, New York Beatrice Gatta
Zachary james Carlisle Lewis & Clark College Portland, Oregon megan Elise Chandramouli Occidental College Los Angeles, California
joshua david Cole Emerson College Boston, Massachusetts
Abigail Wittmeyer Hill University of Otago Dunedin, New Zealand
Eileen mcKinley Hopf Colby Waterville,CollegeMaine
Anna Heslop Indiana University at Bloomington Bloomington, Indiana
Sam Fox School of Design/Art Washington University in St. Louis St. Louis, Missouri
Kaitlyn Leanne jenkins Drury Springfield,UniversityMissouri Tianxing jin University of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah
Sophia Diehl, Jenna Reed, Ross Cooper, and Kaitlyn Jenkins
Returning to Italy matthew Edward Glasgow Bates Lewiston,CollegeMaine
Cory james Abdalla Wharton School of Business University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pennsylvania shabir Aminzada Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, Florida Alexandra snider Askew University of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah Elizabeth Badenhausen University of Puget Sound Tacoma, Washington Owen Xavier Balogh College of Engineering University of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah jessica Ladean Barker University of Oregon Eugene, Oregon Caterina Brunelli University of St. Andrews St. Andrews, Scotland
Camila Rosa Reed-Guevara Woodruff Scholar
samuel Gray Larsen Park City Ski Team Park City, Utah Branden Christopher Lawyer University of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah Rea Lee Returning to Korea
Yuna Kim
University of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah Elliot Ellington Kovnick University of California, Berkeley Berkeley, California Georgia Grace Larsen Liberal Studies Program New York University New York, New York
Candice Nicole Nkoy
Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, California Eli Wright Oftedal Colorado State University Fort Collins, Colorado Kelsey Kee Oliver Columbian College of Arts and Sciences
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Zachary dylan Levinthal University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Riley mcGurrin Xabo Nevins University of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah Hannah jane Nichols University of Puget Sound Tacoma, Washington
Andrew Benjamin Lindsay Logue Crown UniversityCollegeofCalifornia, Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, California
Portland State University Portland, Oregon
Luke William mathers Snowbird Sports Education Foundation Ski Snowbird,Team Utah Hannah Grace morris
George Washington University Washington, D.C. madison Rose Ostergren Westminster College Salt Lake City, Utah Zachary Luc Pollatsek College of Engineering California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, California Lauren Kimberly Rasich
Bates Lewiston,CollegeMaine jenna susan Reed Davidson Davidson,CollegeNorthCarolina
Pacific University Forest Grove, Oregon michael Anthony O’Brien
Emory University Atlanta, Georgia Anna Alexandra Reganis Boston ChestnutCollegeHill,Massachusetts
Hannah Riter
Rea is ready to graduate.
The Angier B. Duke Memorial Scholarship Durham,DukeProgramUniversityNorth Carolina
Caitlin Phyllis Walrath College of Literature, Science, and Arts University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MIchigan Claire Reanna Wang
Colby Russo-Hatch
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Christine
University
Bates Lewiston,CollegeMaine jessica mari sterrett College of Engineering California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, California isabel Rika Torres Williams Williamstown,CollegeMassachusetts
Dance Boston,BostonProgramConservatoryMassachusetts Natalya Rañeses Ritter Princeton Princeton,UniversityNewJersey
Lee
Emily Ann Ward University of California, Davis Davis, California Evan Glenn Webber University of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah Kiana Lynne Webster Westminster College Salt Lake City, Utah michael Peter White University of Connecticut Storrs, Connecticut Hao Zheng Bard Annandale-on-Hudson,College New York
Scholars: Entrepreneurship and UniversitySociety of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah Hazel Eleanor staten Honors SaltUniversityCollegeofUtahLakeCity,Utah
Francesca marie steiner
Katherine Grace Veghte Lafayette College Easton, Pennsylvania
Valedictorians Claire Reanna Wang Salutatorian Aaron mark Friedman
A gift of the school in memory of administrator Henrietta Pearson to a student, chosen by the faculty, who has demonstrated loyalty and dedication to the spirit and ideals of our school.
The James Fessenden Award
The Aunt Henri Award Natalya Rañeses Ritter
The Aunt Henri Award
Claire Reanna Wang
In recognition by President Barack Obama of the nation’s most distinguished graduating high school seniors, honoring excellence in education and the promise of greatness in young people.
Zachary dylan Levinthal A gift of the family of James Fessenden, Class of 1969, to the senior selected by the student body who has been most receptive and responsive to the needs of others.
A gift of the Alumni Association in memory of Bishop Daniel Sylvester Tuttle and Bishop Abiel Leonard to the student with the highest academic record of the graduating class.
2015 United States Presidential Scholarship Natalya Rañeses Ritter
Valedictorian Claire Wang
The Bishops’ Award
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The Student Leadership Award jenna susan Reed A gift of the school to an elected member of Student Council who has demonstrated extraordinary leadership to the council and the school.
A gift of the school, in memory of administrator Henrietta Pearson, to a student chosen by the faculty who has demonstrated loyalty and dedication to the spirit and ideals of our school.
CLAss OF 2015 AWARds
George Edward janes
Francesca marie steiner
A gift of the school for outstanding achievement in Thehistory.Michael G. Koetter Mathematics Award
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Alyssa Brionn Cole madeleine Elizabeth Hansen
Zachary Luc Pollatsek
sophia dorothy diehl
A gift of the school for outstanding achievement in science.
A gift of the school for outstanding achievement in Themathematics.Science Award max Ray Fisher
Natalya Rañeses Ritter In recognition of an accomplished student whose exuberance and love of the French language has been Theexemplary.Spanish Award isabel Rika Torres
Owen Xavier Balogh Hannah Grace morris
Abigail Wittmeyer Hill A gift of the school to a senior who has given outstanding community service.
Elliot Ellington Kovnick
Christian michael Fedor A gift of the Levinthal family to a passionate student of science and an advocate who has made Rowland Hall a better place for his peers.
The Community Service Award
The George Fox Art Award
The Tony Larimer Award
A gift of the school in memory of beloved former teacher, George Fox, for outstanding achievement in the visual arts.
Elissa Nicole Collins
A gift of the Chaplain to the student who has best represented the philosophy of Rowland Hall: integration of body, mind, and spirit.
The Humanities Award
A gift of Rowmark Ski Academy in recognition of outstanding achievement.
The Computer Science Award
A gift of the school for outstanding achievement in dance.
The Senior Music Award
The Faculty Award For Service jenna susan Reed
A gift of the school for outstanding achievement in music.
The Senior Debater Of The Year Award
A gift of the school for outstanding achievement in TheSpanish.Mandarin Chinese Award Yuna Kim A gift of the school for outstanding achievement in Mandarin Chinese.
The Chaplain’s Award
Eli Wright Oftedal A gift of the faculty for outstanding achievement in the Thehumanities.English Department Award
Eileen mcKinley Hopf
A gift of the American Psychological Association for excellence in the study of psychology.
The American Psychological Association T.O.P.S.S. Award
Claire Reanna Wang A gift of the school for outstanding achievement in TheEnglish.Latin Award
A gift of the school for outstanding achievement in Latin.
The Senior Dance Award
A gift of the faculty of Rowland Hall to the student who has given outstanding service to the school.
A gift of the school for outstanding achievement in Thedebate.History Department Award
The Senior Rowmark Award matthew Edward Glasgow isabel Rika Torres
The Françoise Bernhard Scholarship
mackay sidney Hare
Caterina Brunelli
A gift of the Salt Lake Acting Company in memory of beloved former teacher, Tony Larimer, for outstanding achievement in theater arts.
Tianxing jin A gift of the school for outstanding achievement in computer science.
The Peter Hayes Science and Advocacy Award
jessica mari sterrett
Eli Wright Oftedal Katherine Grace Veghte
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Riley mcGurrin Xabo Nevins
Kelsey Kee Oliver Zachary Luc Pollatsek
The Rotary Scholarship Awards
The Salt Lake Exchange Club Youth Of The Month Awards
Aaron mark Friedman, Zachary Luc Pollatsek, Natalya Rañeses Ritter, Claire Reanna Wang Class Of 2015 Longevity Awards in recognition of students who have been enrolled for at least 12 years. shabir Aminzada, Elizabeth Badenhausen, jessica Ladean Barker, megan Elise Chandramouli, joshua david Cole, max Ray Fisher, Aaron mark Friedman, matthew Edward Glasgow, Becca maya Glazier, madeleine Elizabeth Hansen, Abigail Wittmeyer Hill, Elliot Ellington Kovnick, Andrew Benjamin, Lindsay Logue, Hannah Grace morris, Riley mcGurrin Xabo Nevins, jenna susan Reed, Anna Alexandra Reganis, Hannah Christine Riter, Natalya Rañeses Ritter, Hazel Eleanor staten, Francesca marie steiner, Emily Ann Ward Prefects Natalya Rañeses Ritter, Christopher Andrew diehl, Georgia Grace Larsen, jenna susan Reed Zach Levinthal, student body president, delivers his graduation speech.
The Lee Athlete-Scholar Award
Lauren Kimberly Rasich
A gift of the S. Whitfield Lee family to seniors who have excelled academically and athletically and demonstrated leadership in competitive team sports.
Zachary james Carlisle jenna susan Reed National Merit Scholarship Program Award Winners
Abigail Wittmeyer Hill Zachary dylan Levinthal
Awarded to outstanding male and female athletes who, during their Rowland Hall athletic careers, competed with the heart of a lion, each and every day.
Alyssa Brionn Cole
sophia dorothy diehl
The Outstanding Athlete Award
Awarded to athletes who competed on multiple sports teams and displayed an outstanding work ethic, dedication, coachability, and support of teammates and Thecoaches.Winged Lion Award
Aaron mark Friedman
Front row (l to r): Hannah Morris, Megan Chandramouli, Emily Ward, Jenna Reed, Anna Reganis, Hazel Staten
Back row: Elliot Kovnick, Andrew Logue, Matt Glasgow, Josh Cole, Max Fisher, Aaron Friedman, Shabir Aminzada
Congratulations to Isabel Torres, Class of 2015, on receiving a $10,000 scholarship from the Comcast Foundation’s Leaders and Achievers program. In addition to this special award, Isabel was one of 36 students to receive a one-time, $1,000 scholarship, and all of the scholars were honored at a ceremony in the Utah State Capitol rotunda. The Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program was launched nationally in 2001, and Comcast has awarded nearly $22.8 million in scholarships to help nearly 23,000 high school students in the country pursue their higher educationAccordinggoals.to Merlin Jensen, area vice president of operations for Comcast, “These students are our future leaders, and we are excited to award them scholarships.”
ROWLANd HALL LiFERs
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COmCAsT sCHOLARsHiP WiNNER
Not pictured: Abigail Hill, Riley Nevins
Middle row: Jessica Barker, Hannah Riter, Francesca Steiner, Ling Ritter, Liza Badenhausen, Becca Glazier, Maddie Hansen
ANNUAL REPORT 29 COLLEGEs ANd UNiVERsiTiEs TO WHiCH GRAdUATEs OF THE CLAss OF 2015 WERE AdmiTTEd TO
University of Edinburgh Emerson College Emory University Florida Institute of Technology George Washington University Georgetown University Gonzaga University Harvard UniversityHaverfordUniversityCollegeofHawaii at Manoa Hawaii Pacific University Indiana University at Bloomington University of Kentucky Kenyon College King’s College London Lafayette College Lewis & Clark College Linfield College Loyola Marymount University Loyola University Chicago Macalester College University of Massachusetts, MiamiAmherstUniversity, Oxford University of Miami University of Michigan Middlebury College University of Missouri Columbia Montana State University, Bozeman University of New England University of New Hampshire University of New Mexico New York University University of North Texas Northeastern University Northern Arizona University Occidental College University of Oklahoma University of Oregon University of Otago Pacific PennsylvaniaUniversityState University, University Park University of Pennsylvania Portland State University University of Portland Princeton University University of Puget Sound University of Redlands Rhode Island School of Design Rochester Institute of Technology Rocky Mountain College Saint Mary’s College of California Saint Michael’s College University of San Diego University of San Francisco Santa Clara University Seattle University Sierra Nevada College Skidmore UniversityCollegeofSouthern California Southwestern University University of St. Andrews St. Edward’s University St. Olaf College Stetson TuftsTrinityTempleUniversitySyracuseSwarthmoreUniversityCollegeUniversityofTampaUniversityCollegeUniversity Tulane UniversitàUniversityCattolica del Sacro Cuore Utah State University University of Utah Vanderbilt University University of Vermont Villanova University Wake Forest University Washington University in St. Louis Wellesley College Wesleyan University Western Washington University Westminster College Wheaton College MA Whitman College Whittier UniversityCollegeWilliamsWillametteCollegeUniversityCollegeofWoosterofYork
Rowland Hall senior Natalya “Ling” Ritter was named a 2015 U.S. Presidential Scholar, one of 141 American high school seniors who have demonstrated “outstanding academic achievement, artistic excellence, leadership, citizenship, service, and contribution to school and community.” The White House Commission on Presidential Scholars, appointed by President Obama, selects one young man and one young woman from each state each year.
CONGRATULATiONs, PREsidENTiAL sCHOLAR
ClaremontCollegeChapmanChamplainCollegeCollegeUniversityofCharlestonMcKenna College Clark UniversityColgateColbyClarksonUniversityUniversityCollegeUniversityofColorado at Boulder Colorado College Colorado School of Mines Colorado State University Columbia University University of Connecticut Davidson EckerdDukeDruryUniversityCollegeofDenverUniversityUniversityCollege
UniversityUniversityUniversityCaliforniaCaliforniaBrynBrownUniversityBowlingBowdoinBostonBostonBostonUniversitaBinghamtonBatesBarnardCollegeCollegeCollegeUniversityBocconiCollegeConservatoryUniversityCollegeGreenStateUniversityofBritishColumbiaUniversityMawrCollegeStatePolytechnicUniversity,PomonaPolytechnicStateUniversity,SanLuisObispoofCalifornia,BerkeleyofCalifornia,DavisofCalifornia,Irvine
The scholars were honored for their accomplishments in Washington D.C., in June. Ling Ritter
“What an honor it was to stand shoulder to shoulder with Ling’s parents and grandparents and watch her take her place among the other 141 Presidential Scholars. Our entire Rowland Hall community would have been as proud as I was,” Upper School French teacher Doug Wortham said. Mr. Wortham is the faculty member who nominated Ling for the recognition and attended the celebration of the scholars in June.
University of Alabama University of Alaska Anchorage University of Arizona Austin College Bard
Of the three million students expected to graduate from high school this year, more than 4,300 candidates qualified for the 2015 awards determined by outstanding performance on the College Board SAT and ACT exams, and through nominations made by chief state school officers or the National YoungArts Foundation’s nationwide YoungArts™“Presidentialcompetition.Scholarsdemonstrate the accomplishments that can be made when students challenge themselves, set the highest standards, and commit themselves to excellence,” U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan said. “These scholars are poised to make their mark on our nation in every field imaginable: the arts and humanities, science and technology, law and medicine, business and finance, education and government—to name a few. Their academic and artistic achievements reflect a sense of purpose that we should seek to instill in all students to prepare them for college, careers, civic responsibilities, and the challenges of today’s job market.”
University of California, Los Angeles University of California, Santa Barbara University of California, Santa Cruz Carnegie Mellon University Centre
Margaret Chapman
The Cary Jones Faculty Mentor Award was established through an anonymous gift to the school in honor of Mr. Jones’ dedication to the faculty when he was a trustee and chair of the board. This year Rowland Hall proudly honors Margaret Chapman, kindergarten lead teacher, with the Cary Jones Faculty Mentor Award for demonstrating excellence in the classroom and service to the entire Rowland Hall community.
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TEACHERs HONOREd
Middle School: Ted Zeitler, Seventh Grade English Teacher
The Sumner Family Faculty Awards are given each year to outstanding faculty members in each division who have demonstrated a love for teaching and excellence in their fields. It is an award given by a family who has shown an unparalleled commitment to the school for three generations. The award symbolizes the Sumner family’s high regard for the faculty. Congratulations to the 2014-2015 recipients of the Sumner Family Faculty Awards:
CindyTedFeinmanZeitler
Beverly Facklam
Congratulations to the following teachers who received awards this June for outstanding service to their profession and to the school.
Beginning School: Cindy Feinman, Kindergarten Teacher
Upper School: Mike Shackelford, Rowland Hall Debate Coach AT 2015 GRAdUATiON CEREmONiEs
Lower School: Beverly Facklam, Second Grade Teacher
Mike Shackelford
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Abby Bacon Congratulations to Lower School Spanish teacher Abby Bacon on receiving the Pat Buckner Award from the Utah Foreign Language Association last April. As the honoree, Señora Abby received a $1,000 award to help defray the expenses of traveling to Spain to further her expertise in the language and culture she teaches to Rowland Hall students.
BELATEd CONGRATs TO sPANisH TEACHER ABBY BACON
In her proposal for the award, Abby wrote: “I am a Spanish teacher at Rowland Hall Lower School, where I teach a FLES (foreign language in the elementary schools) curriculum. The program that we offer in the Lower School provides a meaningful and valuable entry point into the journey of language learning for elementary students. Our program is standards-based and proficiency oriented. Because my students see me twice weekly for 45 minutes each session, it is all the more important to their class experience that I incorporate authentic materials (realia) and create opportunities for them to practice their skills with speakers outside of my classroom’s walls.
Estamos muy orgullosos de ti, Señora Abby!
We look forward to hearing more from Abby about her experience in Spain and future collaborative efforts.
“While in Madrid, I will not only experience the culture of Spain, but I will also meet and collaborate with a local teacher—Esther Hill, who teaches fifth grade English to Spanish elementary students at Colegio Público las Veredas— with the goal of developing curriculum, designing real-world tasks, and gathering authentic resources for my students. Ms. Hill and I have been coordinating a pen pal project in which our students write letters to each other and explore each other’s cultures, interests, and languages.”
The excellence of the Rowland Hall experience is a result of the generous support we receive from our community. We can’t thank you enough! YOU did iT! Thanks to the generosity of the Rowland Hall community, the 2014-2015 Annual Fund was exceedingly successful, raising $848,022. Not only did the school have a banner year with the total amount raised, but also for the first time since 1999 we reached 80 percent parent participation. Together, those numbers paint a striking picture of exactly how invested our donors are in helping the school achieve its mission to provide an extraordinary education for all our students. Collectively, the ever-devoted Rowland Hall community raised funds to support faculty and staff professional development, enhance math and science programming, and advance technology initiatives, the arts, financial aid, and Rowmark, just to name a few.
32 2014 - 2015 Dear Donors and Friends, Rowland Hall is built on a long-standing history of philanthropy, and we are fortunate that so many families make exceptional education a priority in their homes and in their giving. The Rowland Hall community responded enthusiastically this year when asked for support. The Annual Fund saw the highest rate of parent participation in over a decade, a great indicator of belief in the school.
Robyn DirectorPayneofInstitutional Advancement ANNUAL FUNd BY THE NUmBERs ADVANCEMENT Goal $800,000 Total Raised $848,022 Total Donors 901 Current Families who made a contribution 434 Parent Participation 80% Gifts under $1,000 677 ($106,979) Gifts between $1,000 and $9,999 201 ($400,466) Gifts over $10,000 24 ($340,577) Companies that gave matching gifts 32 ANNUAL FUNd:
This year’s auction, Le Cirque Gala, was the most successful one we have had in years, not to mention a fabulous party! In December, Rowmark supporters came together on the slopes for the first-ever Rowmark Invitational and Gala, which helped raise vital scholarship funds for Rowmark Ski Academy. Our community of alumni showed their support by contributing to the Alumni Scholarship Fund, and we are thrilled to be able to award the first-ever Alumni Scholarship for the 2015-2016 school year.
ANNUAL REPORT 33 Board With much gratitude we recognize the generosity of our Board of Trustees who work diligently to ensure that Rowland Hall remains one of the best independent schools in the country. Not only do they give countless hours of their time and expertise, every year they achieve 100 percent participation for the Annual Fund. Thanks, Liaisons Chairs Anna and Reed Topham and all of us at Rowland Hall wish to thank the great crew of enthusiastic parent liaisons. 2PK | Sinead Urwin 3PK | Robert and Mikelle Mansfield 4PK | Jenny Ramos Kindergarten | David and Christina Billings 1st Grade | Mitzi Conover 2nd Grade | Jennifer Gully 3rd Grade | Adria and Geoff Swindle 4th Grade | Bryan Cunningham 5th Grade | Jacky Villar 6th Grade | Kari Jo Reagan 7th Grade | Tracy and Leilani Fowler 8th Grade | Joe and Melanie Borgenicht 9th Grade | Sarah Uram 10th Grade | Missy Greis 11th Grade | Liza and Eric Gilbert 12th Grade | Vince Pecora and Karen McCauley 2014 - 2015 ANNUAL FUNd LiAisONs The Annual Fund and a matching grant from the R. Harold Burton Foundation have made it possible to upgrade the Larimer Center’s sound and lighting systems. The installation of the state-ofthe-art sound system and the new infrastructure for the theatrical lighting system should be complete and ready as we begin this school year. This project is an example of how the school uses unrestricted Annual Fund gifts while also leveraging community support to offset costs of critical projects that benefit our student body and the community partners who rent our facilities. Our sincere appreciation goes out to each and every one of Rowland Hall’s donors—parents, grandparents, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends—for your unwavering support. Special Thanks to Annual Fund Chairs A huge thank you goes to Anna and Reed Topham for their tireless dedication as last year’s Annual Fund chairs. They worked hard to educate our community on the importance of contributing to the Annual Fund and were invaluable to the fund’s incredible success. We are thrilled that they have agreed to chair the Annual Fund again this year. Faculty and Staff Yet again, our amazing faculty and staff hit the 100 percent participation mark for the Annual Fund. Thank you for your support!
2015-2016 Hallmarker Society Giving Levels Contributor | Up to $1,499 Hallmarker Bronze: | $1,500 - $2,999 Hallmarker Silver | $3,000 - $5,499 Hallmarker Gold | $5,500 - $9,999 Headmaster’s Council | $10,000 +
34 2014 - 2015 A NOTE ABOUT THE HALLmARKER sOCiETY GiViNG
We are deeply thankful for all the families and individuals who make Rowland Hall a priority in their annual contributions and make leadership gifts to the school at the Hallmarker Society levels. Your generosity truly helps make Rowland Hall extraordinary. For the first time since 1990 we will increase each Hallmarker giving level by $500, effective the 2015-2016 school year. This change in our leadership giving levels more closely reflects the philanthropic needs of the school. We sincerely hope our Hallmarker donors will continue to support Rowland Hall as generously in the coming year.
WELCOmE AssOCiATE diRECTOR OF ANNUAL GiViNG
Larissa Trout joined the Rowland Hall development team last fall as associate director of annual giving after serving as the development director at Spy Hop for six years. She has a passion for the arts; innovative, high-quality educational experiences; and creating opportunities for all young people to succeed in today’s ever-changing world. Larissa earned her B.F.A. in modern dance in 2002 from the University of Utah. Her early career as a dancer led her to work for many nonprofits where she found her passion for fundraising to support an array of organizations. Under Larissa’s direction last year, the Annual Fund exceeded its goal, and parent participation was higher than it had been in many years. We are fortunate to have Larissa on the advancement team.
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Rowmark Ski Academy was founded in 1982 to offer a rigorous, year-round racing program coupled with an extraordinary academic high school experience for exceptional ski athletes. Each year Rowmark raises money for the Olle Larsson Scholarship Fund to help studentathletes pay their academy tuition. To help with that effort, a group of dedicated families came together this December to plan and host the first-ever Rowmark Invitational and Gala. It was a fabulous day of ski racing, dining, toasting to the success of the program, and of course, fundraising!
2014-2015 ROWmARK sCHOLARsHiP FUNd
Henry and June Takei Charles and Kimberly Thompson
Mark Baer and Chris Sparrer Baer Bob and Merritt Bennett
Tracie and Darren Michael Microsoft Giving Campaign
Marc and Michelle Rasich
Kevin and Simone McInnis
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Thank you to everyone who attended the event and supported the Olle Larsson Scholarship Fund throughout the year. A record $95,477 was raised! Your support helps maintain the program’s stature as the best ski racing program in the country.
Christine and Kevin Schwartz
Mike and Stephanie Orfanakis
George and Jeanine Flint Tyler and Gwen Fonarow Scott and Melody Fontaine
Mike and Karen Noble
Alan Hayes Jeff and Kari Hensien David and Christine Hochhauser Jack and Victoria Hodgkins John Hodgkins
Jerry and Sinead Urwin Jennie VanWagner ’07 Tracy and Bill White
Rick and Lynn Bleil Todd and Monika Brickson Clifford Coury and Stanna Frampton
Josh and Catherine Kanter
Mike and Cathy McCabe
Andrew Hoffman and Emma Worsley
Edward and Jean Dorsey
Scott and Kathleen Nichols
Ski Service
John and Kristi Terzian Cumming ’85 Bill and Jeanne Davison
Brian and Sarah Getzelman
Diana Parke
Curt and Susan Dowd
Akemi and David Louchheim
Melissa and James Orford
Dan and Stephanie Woolley Francis and Angelina Yubero
PodiumPepsiCo
Nick and Marcy Stearns
Thomas Prosek
Todd and Liza Glick Finn and Kathy Gundersen
Anonymous (1) Robert and Alexandra Altman
DST JamesSystemsandKris Dumas
Jim and Lee Payne
Jay and Laura Sawyer
Karen Korfanta
Derek and Janet Mannelin
Bo DavidAndreiniandSandra Askew Richard Badenhausen and Katherine Venti
Renee Durlester Kelly and Ethan Fisher Kirk and Tanya Fleischer
Olle and Andrea Larsson
Dale Berry
Kurt Larsen and Tyrene Christopulos
Tiffany and Rob Glasgow
Chris and Megan Hanrahan Mary W. Harriman Foundation
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If you are interested in playing a part, please contact Director of Institutional Advancement Robyn Payne, 801.924.2961.
WHAT’2015sHAPPENiNG
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Since purchasing the Mount Olivet property adjacent to the McCarthey Campus in 2010, Rowland Hall has had a vision of uniting the entire school on one 23-acre campus.Thisvision came to life with the completion of the first phase of the Richard R. Steiner Campus in March 2014. Our community now has two state-of-the-art synthetic turf playing fields plus stadium seating and landscaping on the site that will one day be the home of the Rowland Hall Middle and Upper schools. Our athletes are excelling on the new fields, with the girls’ varsity soccer team winning both region and state championships. We continue to hear how impressive the new fields are as well as excited questions about the future of the new campus.
So what’s next? This fall we will engage in a feasibility study to determine our community’s level of readiness for the next fundraising efforts. As plans and timelines become clear, we will keep you informed about the exciting future of a new Rowland Hall campus. We are grateful for the generosity of all of those who have already committed to this landmark project.
WiTH THE RiCHARd R. sTEiNER CAmPUs?
Betty Lou Huelskamp
Doug and Erica Keil
Peter and Kirsten Ehrich
Luke and Tristan Smart
Paul Stotts
John and Adrienne McNamara
Sarah Uram
Milt Markewitz
Vivian and Kim McGuire
Kyle and Evelyn Matsumura
Steve and Michelle Lessnick
All gifts to were given between and
ANNUAL REPORT 39 GiFTs TO THE RiCHARd R. sTEiNER CAmPUs BUiLdiNG FUNd
Steve JenniferPricePrice-Wallin and Tony Wallin
Mike Tonneson Anna and Reed Topham Wayne and Linda Tyler
Kris and Phuong Bodeen Glenda and Jim Bradley
The Rt. Rev. Scott Hayashi and Amy O’Donnell
John and Ellie Olwell Roser ’60
the Building Fund
Conor Bentley ’01 and Mary Anne Wetzel ’01
The Campaign for Rowland Hall
Wayne and Kathy Adams
Kelly and Jeanene Patterson
Bob Frey and Sally Ormsby Spencer and Ann Galt Tiffany and Rob Glasgow
Gifts in Honor of Conor Bentley ‘01
or pledged
William and Nancy Shott
July 1, 2014
Jim Eng and Faye Mitsunaga
Kanter Family Foundation
Anonymous (3)
Amy and Barry Baker
Cary Jones and Kristin Hopfenbeck
Jordan Kimball and Rebecca England
June 30, 2015.
Alan and Paige Stotts
Elaine Ling-Fukushima
Ryan and Nora Peterson
Melissa and James Orford
The Jeffrey and Janet Quay Charitable Foundation
The John and Marcia Price Family Foundation
The Ruth Eleanor Bamberger and John Ernest Bamberger Foundation
Scott Hansen and Peggy Norton
Robin and Raj Puri
Diane RichardAndersonBadenhausen and Katherine Venti
Akemi and David Louchheim
Lenox and Fran Baker
Greg and Theresa Sueoka
BUILDING THE FUTURE
Sam and Sherrie Goldstein
Kurt Larsen and Tyrene Christopulos
John and Lee Rech
Allan and Thalia Papanikolas Smart ’63
Tom and Ashley Carlin Madeleine Dugan
John and Marcia Price Family Foundation
Robert Avery and Francis Gillmor* Vicky Gibbons Hoagland, ’67, and John Hoagland
MikeEHDD*Gibbons, ’60, and Jenifer Gibbons
Wayne and Kathy Adams*
Robert Avery and Francis Gillmor
The John and Marcia Price Family Foundation
Ian and Annette Cumming David Deisley Gifts in Memory of George Denton
John and Ellie Olwell Roser, ’60*
Peter and Susan Stevens
Thank you to the following Julie Barrett Teaching and Learning Fellowship Endowment donors through June 30, 2015.
* Peter Billings, Jr., ’63, and Marnie Billings
Bill Gibbons, ’63, and Barbara Gibbons*
ROWLANd HALL’s ENdOWmENT
Jennifer Price-Wallin and Tony Wallin Steve Price
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THANK YOU TO dONORs TO THE ENdOWmENT FUNd
If you are interested in starting a scholarship, please contact Robyn Payne, robynpayne@rowlandhall.org for more details.
Wally and Karen Jarman* Carol Olwell, ’62 * Sally SarahPatrick*Patrick, ’94*
*
The Rowland Hall endowment supports two crucially important school goals: increasing student body diversity through financial aid and scholarships, and enhancing faculty development through salaries and training. A student body that is racially, ethnically, religiously, and socio-economically diverse greatly enhances our school community. The school also benefits from the diverse array of talents these students share. To expand the diversity of the student body, we must increase the availability of scholarships and need-based financial assistance.Inaddition to a diverse student body, an innovative and talented faculty drives the school’s educational and extracurricular program. Rowland Hall takes great pride in its ability to attract and retain exceptional educators and we are committed to fairly compensating our faculty. This endowment also ensures that our teachers stay on top of new information, new concepts, and new technologies, and are exposed to the best minds in education.
All gifts to the Campaign Endowment Fund were given or pledged between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015.
Glenda and Jim Bradley* Ray BethBrimand Michael Chardack* Elizabeth Wright Colton, ’44
UPdATE ON BARRETT TEACHiNG ANd LEARNiNG FELLOWsHiP
In addition to the early childhood STEM consultant’s visit, the Julie Ashton Barrett Fellowship also provided funding for the Critical Friends® workshop in which many of our faculty participated this summer. According to the program’s literature, “A Critical Friends Group community is a particular variety of professional learning community consisting of five to 12 members who commit to improving their teaching practice through collaborative learning and structured interactions.”
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Dr. Van Meeteren is a uniquely talented early childhood professor with a strong background in literacy instruction as well as early childhood STEM education. She provided a day of in-service training on August 22, 2014, with hands-on explorations for teachers that enabled them to explore physics concepts and gain insights into how young children construct knowledge.
Shortly before Associate Head of School Julie Barrett retired last spring, a group of former and current Board leaders established, through their generous donations, the Julie Ashton Barrett Teaching and Learning Fellow Endowment. The fellowship is intended to underwrite an annual visit by a master teacher, and this year we were able to invite Beth Van Meeteren, Ph.D., to share her expertise in early childhood learning with our Beginning School teachers.
During her 32-year Rowland Hall career, Julie Barrett championed professional development for our teachers and raised millions to enhance of our students’ learning experience.
Engineering habits of mind are quite accessible to young children, and with Dr. Van Meeteren’s guidance teachers successfully learned new ways to implement science, math, and engineering activities. Wendell Thomas, our director of curriculum and instruction, joined the faculty for part of the day, and he quickly recognized that many of the concepts Dr. Van Meeteren presented were applicable to a school-wide science curriculum and were consistent with the national Next Generation of Science Standards.
If you would like to donate to the Julie Ashton Barrett Teaching and Learning Fellowship, you can do so online at www.rowlandhall.org/giving.
Dr. Van Meeteren, who is the director for the Center for Early Education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics at the University of Northern Iowa, started her presentation with a quick overview of the newly adopted RH Strategic Plan Goals. After a day with us, she concluded that being the leaders in teaching and learning in the Intermountain West was an achievable goal for our school, and she was eager to continue to collaborate with us in the future.
The following individuals have pledged a future gift of $50,000 or more to the school via the Entrepreneur’s Circle. Anonymous Eric, 89, and Cynthia Baughman Stead and Kendall Burwell, ’96 Ben, ’92, and Erica Dahl Ken
Many individuals within the Rowland Hall community, whether they are associated with the school as alumni, current parents, grandparents, or friends, have made their mark as successful entrepreneurs. To celebrate and share in these individuals’ knowledge and accomplishments, Rowland Hall has created an organization of business professionals and companies, the Rowland Hall Entrepreneur’s Circle. One of our parents, Mike Levinthal, shared this idea with us after he participated in a similar effort with Stanford University.
Geoff,DavidMichaelBlakeJacquinKirbyLevinthalMaryMcIntyreandNancyMcNallyDaveStockham,’91TomStockhamTimandJaneSullivan’94,andAdriaSwindle, ’95 Dan Urmann, ’94
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ENTREPRENEUR’s CiRCLE HEAdmAsTERs
Opportunities: Circle members are committed to providing current students and alumni, as appropriate, opportunities for professional development, internships, idea sharing, and jobs. Lee Thomsen, Upper School principal, worked with numerous Circle members as the school launched “Beyond the Classroom,” to expand students’ understanding of professional job opportunities.
Networking: The Entrepreneur’s Circle provides an avenue for entrepreneurial-minded people to connect with each other to discuss business ventures, brainstorm ideas, and deepen their ties within the entrepreneurial business community.
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Giving Back: Entrepreneurs typically recognize that along the path of their success, a number of people played a role and offered help. Circle members believe in giving back to Rowland Hall, the school and community that offered them so much. In order to join the Circle, individuals/families must pledge a future gift to the school of a minimum of $50,000. All gifts will support the school’s endowment. Their gift is dependent upon the success of their entrepreneurial venture.
The 2015 Rowland Hall auction, Le Cirque Gala, was an enormous success. For the past 35 years, the biennial event has provided crucial financial support to the school. This year, attendees and additional supporters donated over $340,000 to support faculty and staff professional development, to build the Richard R. Steiner Campus, and to financial aid.
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LE CiRqUE GALA BROUGHT FRiENds ANd FUNds TOGETHER
Thank you to Jennifer Price-Wallin and Tony Wallin for their wonderful leadership as they co-chaired the event. It wouldn’t have been possible without the countless volunteers who helped make it a success. Thank you to our solicitations co-chairs, Carter Lowrance and Robin Rollins, and to the entire executive and solicitations committees, parent volunteers, faculty volunteers, the operations and technology departments, and everyone who made the evening run smoothly.
Robin and Raj Puri
Congratulations to all!
44 2014 - 2015 sOLiCiTATiONs COmmiTTEE Carter Lowrance, Co-Chair Robin Rollins, Co-Chair Jennifer Price-Wallin Tara Adondakis Ali MarinaSarahMitziMaryJaneSarahAshleySarahAltmanBoeBoeCampsenChandramouliCiminelliConoverGetzelmanCondasGianoulis, ’88 Hilary Gibbons, ’96 EXECUTiVE COmmiTTEE Jennifer Price-Wallin, Chair Hilary Gibbons, Auction Director Leta MarinaKellyKrisChristopherDeannaMelanieBakerBorgenichtByckCockeDumasFisherCondasGianoulis, ’88 Jessica Guynn Susan Koles Rickman Akemi Louchheim Carter MarianneLisaAndreaAdrienneMargaretLowranceMcGannMcNamaraMillerMirandaMoyle Heather Haley Anne CynthiaSaraAlexandraAllisonFrancesDaniNicoleAndreaGinaAndreaCatherineHoaglandKanterMatlinMillerMillerMouskondisRaperReaganCopingaVarnerVonMaack,’99Warren,’98WrightJen Nakao, ’93 Kathleen Nichols Sylvia ErickaNatashaShariAdriaKittyLeslieEmilyRobinCourtenayAllisonNoraRobynMelissaStephanieNielsenOrfanakisOrfordPayne,’02PetersonParadisePorgesRollinsSmithStoneStoneburnerSwindle,’95VeverkaWallisWeissman
Alex Gardner, ’07 Dee and Colin Gardner
Jim Eng and Faye Mitsunaga
Kristin Gelegotis, ’03 Tony and Marina Condas Gianoulis, ’88 Bill, ’63, and Barbara Gibbons Patrick, ’93, and Hilary Amoss Gibbons, ’96
Dianna Cannon
Lawrence and Isabelle Buhler
Tom and Helen Barkes Bill and Julie Barrett Trip and Melanie Bates
Julie BrianBarberoandKarey Barker
Joe and Melanie Borgenicht
Ken and Ann Burnett Mark and Sarah Button Dann and Deanna Byck Jeff and Sarah Campsen
Michael and Muffy Ferro Michel and Rebecca Filion Kelly and Ethan Fisher
Michele Christiansen Tyson and Becky Cichos
Vasiliki Condas Dan, ’93, and Amanda Conner Thomas and Mitzi Conover Charles and Barbara Conover
Bob Frey and Sally Ormsby David and Carol Frymire
Glenda and Jim Bradley Jenny Bragg Brent and Susan Brague
Tom and Ashley Carlin Annie Cashiola
Christine Bamberger
David and Lexi Eller
Rick and Lynn Bleil Alex Bocock and Amy Sullivan
Mike Furubayashi and Connie Nakahara
Dan and Anna Ernst Luz and Juan Carlos Escamilla Chip and Gayle Everest Beverly Facklam Tamara Fackrell
Eric Gagnon Julie Gainer and Jennifer Busch
David Brathwaite and Stephanie Kaye
Peter and Bonnie Feola Hugh and Kate Ferguson
Kevin Flamm Kirk and Tanya Fleischer
Larry and Rachel Gilbert Tiffany and Robert Glasgow
Thank you to the following for supporting Le Cirque Gala 2015 Your contributions are enabling our teachers to share what they’ve learned at professional development conferences and workshops with our students, infusing funds into our financial aid budget, and supporting the Steiner Campus.
Nick Banyard John Barabino and David Huebner
Leta NateCourtBakerBallardandJacee Ballard
Chris and Katherine Cigarran Mary Ciminelli Carlo and Heather Ciriello
Bruce and Julie Cooper
Eric and Liza Gilbert
Tad and Kate Dugan Dan Duggleby and Amy Geroso James and Kris Dumas Zeke and Analecia Dumke Rusty and Rachael Eckhauser Roger and Karen Edgley
Erik Christiansen and Christina Jepson
Steve and Cindy Burian
Emily Clawson
Rebecca Gibson
Bruce and Coralie Alder
Mark Ferne and Grace Wayman
Chris Von Maack, ’97
Brian Fukushima and Tammy Park
Alfie and Sarah Boe, ’98
Dan and Roxana Dan Wes Davis and Leigh Travis Bill and Jeanne Davison Nathan and Linda Dean
Randhir Gandhi and Manisha Shah
David and Susan Koehn Copeland Jake Copinga and Frances Reagan Copinga Mike JoesephCremenoandZoe Cunniff Bryan Cunningham L. DavidCutlerand Emily Cutt Kib and Sara Dacklin Dru and Amy Damico
Andrea Beckman Conor Bentley, ’01, and Mary Anne Wetzel, ’01 Jason Bergreen and Abigail Bacon Dale David,Berry’98, and Christina Billings, ’98 Michael Billings, ’97, and Mika Robinson
Ken Abdalla and Kitty Stoneburner Nadim and Maggie AbuHaidar Wayne and Kathy Adams Gregory and Tara Adondakis
Krista RichardArthurBadenhausen and Katherine Venti Mark and Chris Sparrer Baer Bryan and Tina Bagley
John Bird and Rin Harris Kim Blackburn
Erich and Celeste Flynn Patrick and Ann Flynn
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Robert and Alexandra Altman Richard and Tanya Andrew Pat KenAmmonandKelly Applegate Joe CarlAricoand Leila Armknecht Marianne Arrigona
John Foley and Dorene Sambado Tyler and Gwen Fonarow
A.J. and Ingeborg Garney
Peter and Kirsten Ehrich
Jacquie Bailey Amy and Barry Baker
Jason and Ashley Boe Rodger and Jeanne Boe Amy Boettger and Cindy Krueger
Conor and Jacquie Boyd
Buzz RobbFarnesandSarah Farr Barry and Cindy Feinman
Amy de la Garza Lee MikeDeverand Sue Diehl Mike and Shar Doolin James and Nicholl Doolin
Janelle ChristopherCobbCocke and Marty Olsen
David and Lisa Browdy Libbie Brown, ’03 Denis Brown and Kathryn Brookshire Brown
Nitin and Jane Chandramouli Beth and Michael Chardack
Brent and Anne Baranko
Tom and Heidi Brickey
Katie GaryProssyMurrayNajjumaNakaoand Stephanie Mori-Nakao
Rhonda and Bill Nicoloff
Billy and Larkyn Mungovan
Prescott and Sharon Muir
Kurt Larsen and Tyrene Christopulos
John and Jessica Guynn Tamra Hall Linda Hampton Kelly Hannah, ’90 Kevin and Amy Hanson
Jenny Jess and Monica Jensen Gerald and Julia Johansson
Mike and Deborah Mohrman
Jerad and Ashley Park
Bill Patterson and Carolyn Leone Robyn Payne, ’02
FinnJenniferGreisGullyandKathy Gundersen
Michael and Gincy Plummer
Dana Pool, ’06
Colin and Katherine Potter
John Maxwell and Larissa Trout Rob Mayer and Carol Blackwell
Tim and Erika McCarthy
Scott and Kathleen Nichols
Heidi Moreton
David and Stephanie Klein
Tara ChrisHareand Tasha Hatton
Peter and Nicole Mouskondis Wood, ’90, and Marianne Moyle
Ken DavidJacquinandElisa
Scott and Veronique Markewitz
John and Adrienne McNamara
Landon Kawabata and Jennifer Nakao, ’93 Doug and Erica Keil Robin and Jane Kim Alex Kim and Catherine Fegan-Kim Katie JordanKimKimball and Rebecca England
Joe and Sylvia Nielsen Robert and Dori Nolan
Alan Okawa and Allison Oki
Carolee Okland
Ted Paisley and Tricia Petzold
Ben and Lisa Logue Akemi and David Louchheim
Kirsten Hepburn Laura Hermance, ’90 Fred and KK Heslop
Kim MargaretMcFarlandandChris McGann Mary DavidMcIntyreandNancy McNally
Joshua and Carolyn Hickman Adam and Andrea Himoff Rise Hirabayashi John and Vicky Hoagland, ’67 Noah, ’97, and Anne Hoagland Marc Wise and Sadie Hoagland, ’99 Ryan Hoglund and Libby Mitchell, ’92 Troy and Ashley Holbrook Matthew Holmes, ’02 Tim and Susan Houden Dawn Houghton and Mary Lawlor Bryan and Karen Howell
Steven and Cindy Panish Allison and Mark Paradise
Dustin and Whitney Miller
Lori Ramirez
John and Lee Rech
Mitch and Marina Lowe Will and Carter Lowrance
Bill and Virginia Gowski
Ragu and Shalini Kasturi
Linda RichardMarcusPaulWhittAdolphLeaverLechtenbergerandChrisLeeandSarahLehmanandDeniseLeleuxLemonsandDiana Banks Bill Patterson and Carolyn Leone
Patrick and Debbie Heagney
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Kyle and Evelyn Matsumura
Bob and Peggy Hunt
Steve JenniferPricePrice-Wallin and Tony Wallin Pierre and Laura Prosper Tiffanie Provost Robin and Raj Puri Allen AlexanderRaaband
Brian and Lori Miller
John Koutrouba and Rachel Hess
Robert and Mikelle Mansfield
Nancy Merrill
Judy Maack Jeff Macfarlane Jim Macintyre and Elizabeth Joy Mac and Ann MacQuoid Chuck and Crystal Maggelet Kostas and Kristi Mallios
Missy
Keiko Mori
Toby and Heather Levitt Ben and Katie Lieberman
Kim Mathews
Kevin and Robin Mayetani Phil and Sandy McCarthey
Matthew and Cassie Medura
Jeff and Heather Lingmann
Mikelle Moore
Florian and Cheryl Nickisch
Timothy and Lisa O’Brien Molly O’Gorman
Steve and Courtenay Porges
Jeff Nichols and Cheryl Henley
Derek and Shannon Peterson
Marc and Michelle Rasich Brady, ’94, and Valerie Rasmussen, ’93
Guy and Carol Kroesche Bobby Kwun and Patty Yun Melissa Ladakis Jesus Lamas Jill and David Lang Peter Larcom and Maryellyn Gilfeather
Cliff Read
Bill and Julia Reagan
Harold Miller
Melissa and James Orford
Mike and Dixie Merback
Ryan and Nora Peterson
Manisha Shah and Randhir Gandhi
Travis Mickelson and Margot Miller
Sean and Mekensy Overholt
Kevin Nelson and Heather Haley
Todd and Noel Rankin Adam and Dani Raper
The John and Marcia Price Family Foundation Bart Johnsen and Jen Horne Molly Jones, ’07 Ceri GeoffDavidJonesJonesandKami Kahler Josh and Catherine Kanter
James Okland Mike and Stephanie Orfanakis
Patrick and Mardee Godfrey
Sam and Kelli Meziani
Myles and Carolyn Greenberg
James Hyde and Angelina Beitia
James and Donna Milavetz
Josh Pollatsek and Alexx Koskella
John Koutrouba and Rachel Hess
Gavin and Jennifer Hunter
Jeff, ’98, and Tatiana Miller, ’02 John, ’96, and Andrea Miller Mark and Gina Miller Mark and Kathie Miller Ricardo and Lisa Miranda
Derek and Janet Mannelin
Paul and Andrea Matlin
Alex, ’98, and Tara Tribe Meade, ’00
Joseph and Cynthia Wright
Cheryl Nickisch Chris
Bob and Gail Sanders
Leslie and Hal Stone
Levi RobertToddand Tami Tokita
Christopher and Renee Utgaard
Dean and Linda Reeder
Greg and Tara Adondakis
Chief
James and Katie Roberts
Don and Shirley Stevens
Charlie Ritchie and Nikki Wood
Ted and Sandra Sweetland Adria Muir Swindle, ’95, and Geoff Swindle, ’94
Chuck and Kim Thompson
Wendell and Teresa Thomas
Lee Thomsen and Julie Checkoway
Saba Siddiqui and Faizi Siddiqi Hilary Silberman
Saul and Ericka Weissman
Age AlamexoPerformanceMexican Kitchen Alchemy Ski Company Alta Ski Area Apt. AuctionArtisticAristo’s202EndeaversExecutive Committee Auction Solicitations Committee Avenues Proper BabkinAxisT Charters
Nick and Marcy Stearns Bob and Wendy Steiner
Anna and Reed Topham
Susan Koles Rickman
Rachel Sweet-Martin, ’88, and Scott Martin
Fred Wuensch and Becky Webster, ’03
Trell Rohovit and Jenny Wilson
CJ and Shari Veverka Venus Villalva Chris Von Maack, ’97, and Alex Lee Von Maack, ’99
Emily Sutherland and Jane Hoffman
Uhle Neili
Coach
Chris Fister CityHome
Jeremy and Camilla Rosenberger
Tony and Marina Condas Gianoulis, ’88
Luke and Tristan Smart Gordon and Emily Smith
Alan and Paige Stotts
Larry and Ellen Toscano Design Group
Skylar
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Adibs Rug Gallery
JerrySarahBruceUlrichEdgarUramandSinead
Barry Baker Margaret Baker - MWB jewelry Georgia Perrin Ball Ballet West Bar Lazy J Guest Ranch The Bar BarbacoaMethodMexican Grill Karey Barley’sBarkerCanine Recreation Center MelanieBastille Baumgartner Beehive Cheese Co. Bennion Jewelers Erin Berrett Best Nails Bill White Restaurant Group Black Diamond Rick and Lynn Bleil AlfieBloomingsalesBloesemBleuBlendtecBistroandSarah Boe, ’98 Jason and Ashley Boe Boondocks Food & Fun Connie Borup Olga Glendabrabar|boutiqueBottandJim Bradley Brio Tuscan Grill/CDG Broadway Across America Brown Floral Kevin Bruder Café Terigo Café Trio and Mikel Trapp Caffe Expresso Caffe Niche Sarah Campsen Carol Cardon Chalk Garden Co-Op Nitin and Jane Chandramouli Charley Hafen Jewelers
Burbank, SLCPD
John Sarbo and Kathryn Czarnecki
Doug Wells
Rowmark Ski Academy
Closet Connection, Inc.
Amy and
David and Natasha Wallis
The
Victor Rickman and
AUCTiON and Kitty Stoneburner
Eduardo Sardina
Kevin and Sara Warren, ’98 Christian Waters and Kelly Henderson
Michael and Robin Rollins
Fred and Corrine Welt Richard and Teri West
B.J. Sandburg and LaVonne Wells
Greg and Theresa Sueoka Kit, ’64, and Molly Sumner
Mitzi Conover Contender Bicycles
Victor Swan
Chateaux Deer Valley
Fred and Margo Silvester
ChristineTaylorand Mark Thomas
Tamara Taylor
iTEm dONORs Anonymous (3) 15th Street Gallery A KenGalleryAbdalla
The
Michael and Donna Weinholtz
AlliDeeTheGameTheFranck’sFourFoothillFoothillTylerJohnFleming’sFinn’sFincaMichelMichaelFaustinaJasonExMachinaScottEPICENVEEllaEldredgeElEggsTadDrumBusJimGeralynDr.TheDirtyDetailsDesertTheDeerMeriDavidKathrynCulinaryCucinaCreminelliEnergiesFineMeatsDeliCraftsCzarneckiCopperfieldDeCariaValleyDepotPearlInnHomeFurnishingsJohnson’sDogWashDodoRestaurantOzDreyfousDreyfousUtahandKateDuganintheCityChubascoFurnitureBellaCakesCompositesBrewingEvansFilmsandDawnFarrellandMuffyFerroFilionCaféPrimeSteakhouseFoleyandDoreneSambadoFonarowBarberFitness&TwentySailorsFrontClimbingGymNightGamesGardenStoreandColinGardnerGardner,’95,HealthandWellness
Creative
John and Melissa Smith
Jason and Allison Varner
The and Collective
Alan and Nancy Sparrow
Greg and Jacki Zehner
John and Elizabeth Whittle
Children’s Hour The Cincinnati Reds
Urwin Brian and Elizabeth Usher
Paula Swaner-Sargetakis and Joe Sargetakis
Coach Mike’s and
Carolyn
Ned White and Jennifer Blake Brent White and Skylar Taylor
Eric Scaife and Caroline Milne Bo MarkSchiersandNancy Selvig Kimble and Dorian Shaw
Peter and Karen Weiss
Jamie Wilhite Kent Winterholler and Roxanne Googin
Tennis Academy Cocoa Metro Color Me Mine Thomas
Jeannine Smith
Pam Stone
Steve and Sonnie Swindle
Ira Rubinfeld and Willamarie Huelskamp
The Copper Onion Restaurant Group Corner Bakery Cafe Frankie Corrigan The Cottonwood Country Club Alyce Covey Mikel Covey Traci O’Very Covey Creative
Jonathan and Tina Ruga
Mark and Gina Miller Mark and Kathie Miller
MadisonMacWilliamLWLumanistSilverworksMacFarlaneandAnnMacQuoidMcCord
Larry and Jan Krystkowiak
Mrs. Baker’s Bakery Jennifer Nakao, ’93 Native Flower Company
GlitretindGlenwild
Got GrandBeautySpaat the Grand America Hotel Great Harvest Bread Company Grow GymnasticsWild Training Center h2blow blowdrybar+makeup salon
Maison confiserie et boutique
The Kura Door Holistic Japanese Spa Kyoto Restaurant
Steve and Brenda Lowe Mitch and Marina Lowe Bill WillLowranceandCarter Lowrance
Lisa Miranda
Natural History Museum of Utah Restaurant, Stein Eriksen Lodge Golf Lab Sofia Gorder
Karen Jarman Java JMRSaraDougJo’sJensenJensenatCity Creek Chalk Garden Jolley’s Gift and Floral Jon D. Williams Cotillions Sharon Jonas Nancy Hillard Joyce Jump Around Utah Jupiter Bowl Just Organic Juice K. Rocke Design Katie Waltman Jewelry Angela Keen, MD Ken Hepworth & Associates Bobby KimisKimballPatriciaKennedyKimballArtCenterChop&Oyster House TheKindermusikKing’sEnglish Bookshop AsherKneadKiNGFLYaMassageKoles,’06, Fly Fisher Eli Koles, ’08, Fly Fisher Korovilas Nederlander Organization, Inc. Kevin Nelson and Heather Haley Louis Nero New Orientation The New Yorker Nicholas & Co. PanachePalettiPagoOrsonOrchidO.C.OasisNordstromCaféTannerDynastyGygiParkCity, LLC Papa Murphy’s The ParkParisCity Mountain Resort/ Canyons Park City Sailing Association Pedal Hopper Salt Lake City Galina Perova Phillip William Salon Melissa Phillips - Rodan + Fields Dermatologists Piece of Mine Javier PioneerPinedoTheatre Company Frederick Pissaro Pizza Studio The Pointe - Acupuncture Express Porcupine Grill Portica Body & Face JenniferPoshPawsPrice-Wallin and Tony Wallin John and Marcia Price Steve Price and Family Price Museum of Speed The Price-Wallin Girls Prime Steak House & Piano Bar Pro TiffanieDo Provost and Family Publik Coffee Roasters Hadley RuthRothRootsMichaelMarahRichardRedRedRedRealReaganRasmussenRamptonLandscapeOutdoorAdvertisingSaltLakeButteCaféButteGardenIguanaPettyDrivingExperienceRohovitandRobinRollinsLandscapingwithBillWhiteChrisSteakHouse Alex, ’07, and Dee Gardner
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The Little Gym Akemi and David Louchheim
The DerekMandarinandJanet Mannelin Bryan Marchant
The KatieLeonardoandBen Lieberman Lifetime Stores
Robert and
HatchHallFamily Chocolates
Kristi and Kostas Mallios
Kim Jeffrey,LisaMealsMcFarlandthatTransformMenninger’98,andTatiana Miller, ’02 John, ’96, and Andrea Miller
Subaru Mathnasium of Sugar House PhilMazzaand Sandy McCarthey
Dave
La MarkTerryCailleLandaLangheinrich, DVM, ’97 Scott Langone Jenny LashesLarsenbyLindsey
Wally
Carolyn Kraft-Grauer Guy and Carol Kroesche
Milo Sport
Dan MomentumMitchellIndoor Climbing Gym Monk Wise Academy Montage Deer Valley Peter and Nicole Mouskondis Wood, ’90, and Marianne Moyle
Ivie Whitt Lee, ’89 Whitt and Chris Lee Paul and Sarah Lehman Leisure Living
Pamela Henderson HigherHi-SushiGround Learning Himalayian Kitchen John Hoagland The Hogle Zoo Holiday River Expeditions Identity Signs Idie Atencio Photography IJ and Jeanné Wagner Jewish Community Center J. Brooks Jewelers
Madsen Cycles
Mark Miller
Janell James and
ANNUAL REPORT 49 Salon MC Salt Lake Bees Baseball Salt Lake City Weekly Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams Salt Lake Swimming and Tennis Club Paula Swaner-Sargetakis and Joe Sargetakis Satory Designs The School of Dance Scott Markewitz Photography Sevier sharpewerksSkirts jewelry Micah Sholes Dave SineadMimiSimplySimonSidlowBicyclesMacSinclairUrwin,My Body, One Life Sizzling Platter Ski SojournSnowbirdSkullUtahCandyBicycling and Active Vacations Sole Fitness Soul Inspired Wellness Soul Poles St. Regis at Deer Valley St. Regis Monarch Beach Stein Eriken Lodge Lynelle Stoddard Leslie and Hal Stone Holly UnderfootTheTuscanyTsunamiTraegerTracyTaraTakashiTheSweetSuperSundanceSundanceSuitterSugatiSugarhouseSugarhouseSugarGregStudioStreamlinedStrasburgSpaceKidsProductionsandTheresaSueokaHouseBBQBikramYogaParlourSpaandWellnessCenterAxland,PLLCCatalogOutletMountainResortSonicCarWashCandyCompanySweetToothFairyDaviesJewelryAviaryGrillsRestaurant&SushiBarTutoringToyFloors United Concerts Urban Retreat Spa & Salon USA Premium Leather Furniture, Inc. Brian Usher , Artist Utah Jazz Utah Museum of Contemporary Art Utah Museum of Fine Arts Utah Olympic Oval Utah Shakespearean Festival Utah Swords Academy Utah Symphony/Utah Opera V DarcyKathyWildWhiteMaryWestminsterWasatchWasatchWasatchKarlWarburtonVisualVineAllisonValter’sChocolatesOsteriaVarnerLore,Inc.ArtinstitutePhotographyWardBrewPubIndoorBikeParkMartialArtsCollegeAnneWetzel,’01PineTouringRoseWilsonWolsey,MD:TheEye Institute of ZaniacXtendX365WynnJulieUtahWrathallLasVegasFitnessBarreSLC
DONORSRowlandHallwishestothank all of the following donors who generously contributed to the school’s 2014-2015 Annual Fund.
This Annual Report lists gifts made from July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. While we make every effort to be accurate, mistakes occur. If you have made a gift to Rowland Hall during the fiscal year and your name has been omitted, misspelled, or incorrectly listed, please accept our sincere apologies and advise us of the error by calling Larissa Trout in the Advancement Office at 801-924-2956. Out of respect and for purposes of consistency, all grandparents’ names are listed formally.
Nate and Jacee Ballard Bamberger Allen Health and Educational Foundation
Robert and Alexandra Altman
Dann and Deanna Byck
Holly Clark Carol Clawson and Steve Hull
Ira Rubinfeld and Willamarie Huelskamp
The John and Marcia Price Family Foundation
Bill and Jeanne Davison
Phil and Gloria Horsley Kanter Family Foundation
The Jaquelyn & Gregory Zehner Foundation
Jack and Darcy Amiel
Richard and Tanya Andrew Richard Badenhausen and Katherine Venti
HALLmARKER siLVER ($2,500-$4,999)
Mary Muir Scott and Kathleen Nichols
Paul Stotts
Ken Abdalla and Kitty Stoneburner
Bruce and Julie Cooper Jacob Copinga and Frances Reagan Copinga
John Bird and Rin Harris Bryan Cunningham
SandyKellyIraJimMadeleineJimMikeDiamandisandSueDiehlDreyfousDuganEngandFayeMitsunagaandLiliFieldandEthanFisherandFlossHainesFrucher, ’59
Wells Fargo Foundation Educational Matching Gift Program
Robert and Sara Anne Williams Spalding, ’87
Ajay Krishnan and Shailaja Akkapeddi
Dell Loy and Lynnette Hansen
Brad Anderson and Maija Holsti David and Rocio Andrews
The Abrams Family
Richard and Margot Badenhausen
Richard Deming
Roxane Googin and Kent Winterholler
James and Christine Riter
James and Gerrie Clayton
Jerry Lanchbury and Margaret Hall
Michele Christiansen
Brian Fukushima and Tammy Park
Alix LarryEsteyand Rachel Gilbert Tiffany and Rob Glasgow
Jim Macintyre and Liz Joy Microsoft Giving Campaign
Mike and Susan Balogh Jeff and Sarah Campsen
Blake and Vicki Christian Erik Christiansen and Christina Jepson
Ken and Kelly Applegate
Glenn and Evelyne Boschetto
Bob and Wendy Steiner Steiner Foundation, Inc. Stuart Uram and Lilly Langotsky Chris, ’97, and Alexandra Lee Von Maack, ’99 HALLmARKER GOLd ($5,000-$9,999) Anonymous (1)
Amy and Barry Baker
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Tami and Jane Marquardt Phil and Sandy McCarthey
Paul and Sarah Lehman Marcus and Denise Leleux
Brian and Janice Ruggles Gordon and Emily Smith
TimothyTomBarclaysBarbanellCapitalandHelenBarkesBealsandMarcella Woizcik
John and Adrienne McNamara
dONOR THANKs Annual Fund donors
Derek and Janet Mannelin Peter and Nicole Mouskondis Wood, ’90, and Marianne Moyle Judith Moyle Clyde Nelson
Zach and Janelle Smith
Timothy and Lisa O’Brien
John Ballard and Karen Miller
Denis and Kathryn Brown
Wes Davis and Leigh Travis
Joan
Target Bank Anna and Reed Topham
eBay RogerInc.and Karen Edgley
The Mark and Kathie Miller Foundation
Rob AkemiLenceand David Louchheim
Robert
David and Karen Dee
Gerald and Janet Carlisle
Dru and Amy Damico
Brent and Anne Baranko
Jack and Victoria Hodgkins
John and Sarah DeMark
Kevin and Linette Baneth
Leo and Harriet Hopf David and Elisa Jenny Jeff and Sharon Jonas
HALLmARKER BRONZE ($1,000-$2,499)
Bryan and Tina Bagley
Joe and Gainor Bennett
Steve JenniferPricePrice-Wallin and Tony Wallin R. Harold Burton Foundation
DST GoldmanLouiseSystemsGaylordSachs & Co
Tom and Mitzi Conover
Jerry and Sinead Urwin
Anonymous (8)
Ruth Eleanor Bamberger & John Ernest Bamberger Memorial Foundation
Dale Berry and the late Raymond Berry
Mark Baer and Chris Sparrer Baer
2014 - 2015 Steve and Michelle Lessnick
Anonymous (1) Gregory and Tara Adondakis
Rick and Lynn Bleil Kevin Bott David and Susan Carlebach Beth and Michael Chardack
Brian and Karey Barker Bob and Merritt Bennett
Peter and Kirsten Ehrich Chip and Gayle Everest Fred and KK Heslop Bobby Kwun and Patty Yun Adolph Lechtenberger
Roger and Susan Arsht
Jill and David Lang Kurt Larsen and Tyrene Christopulos Levinthal Family Fund
Elisabeth and Shamus Carr
Katie Murray Ryan and Nora Peterson
HEAdmAsTER’s COUNCiL ($10,000 +) Anonymous (2)
John, ’96, and Andrea Miller
Julie LawrenceBrownand Isabelle Buhler
Steve and Cindy Burian
Anna and Reed Topham chat with Hallmarker Dinner guests.
Robert Summerfield and Isabel Moreira Adria Muir Swindle, ’95, and Geoff Swindle, ’94
Chris and Jenny Ramos
Peter and Margie Schloesser
Joe and Melanie Borgenicht
Peggy Norton Mary W. Harriman Foundation Rob Hauck and Libby Sunderman
Kristy Blair
Christa StephenBrigdonandShannon
David and Lisa Browdy
John and Ellie Olwell Roser, ’60 Leon and Mary Ann Royer SanDisk Corporation Matching Gift Program
Katie WayneTurnbullandLinda Tyler Sarah WillemUramand Janelle Van der Werf Michael Varner and Kathleen Digre Jason and Allison Varner C. J. and Shari Veverka Russ Wahlen,, ’87, and Heidi Ferguson
Robin and Jane Kim
William and Nancy Shott Saba Siddiqui and Faizi Siddiqi Allan and Thalia Papanikolas Smart, ’63 Luke and Tristan Smart Fraser Smith
Carolyn Lowe Sterrett Leslie and Hal Stone
Paul and Ann Bernstein
Ronald and Holly Jorgensen
Jae Yoon Park and Wha Ja Kim Pfizer Foundation Matching Gift Program Podium Ski Service Steve and Courtenay Porges Robin and Raj Puri Alexander and Lori Ramirez
Nick and Marcy Stearns
Jason Bergreen and Abby Bacon
Brian AdrianBirchlerandJohanna Birkett
Joe Biskupiak and Diana Brixner
Brent and Susan Brague
Pat JackCarlDianeAmmonAndersonandLeilaArmknechtArnold
ConorSarahIvorRobertLoriAndreaTreyTripNathanielLarryAnnieBillBillEdGeoffRobertAbeLetaAmberAusbeckAyersBakerandLisaBakhsheshyBallandSandraNugentBallantyneandMaryJoSweeneyandMelissaBarbanellandJulieBarrettBarronBarton,’04BaruschBarusch,’05andMelanieBatesandErinBeanBeckmanBeckwithandTamaraBellandCarolBenjaminBennettBentley,’01,andMaryAnneWetzel,’01
Michael Billings, ’97, and Mika Robinson
Brink
Alan Hayes
Sam and Sherrie Goldstein
Priya Junnar and Hiram Chodosh Jordan and Krystal Lindsey Kendell Karl and Beata Kieffer
Raytheon Matching Gifts for Education Program Dewey and Kari Jo Reagan Bill and Julia Reagan Michael and Robin Rollins
Eric Scaife and Caroline Milne Scott Schaefer Doug and Deborah Schillinger Gary and Alisha Schlichter
Fred and Corrine Welt Richard and Teri West Youngwook Won and Minjin Jung Hongsuk Yang and Soohyun Park Francis and Angelina Yubero CONTRiBUTORs 2014-2015 Anonymous (41) Bjorn NadimAbladandMaggie AbuHaidar Neeraj and Archana Agarwal Joe and Sam Albano
Joseph ScottJenniferGrahamGullyHansenand
Joe and Stephanie Nash Joe and Sylvia Nielsen Chris Nolan and Angela Keen Mark and Karen Oliver Melissa and James Orford Ted Paisley and Tricia Petzold
Bryan and Michelle Ashby David and Sandra Askew Assistance Audio Holly
Stan Freck and Tina Braun
Tom and Heidi Brickey
Greg and Theresa Sueoka
Jeff and Kari Hensien Bob and Peggy Hunt George and Nancy Janes
Cheryl Birt
David, ’98, and Christina Lau Billings, ’98
Christine and Kevin Schwartz
52 2014 - 2015 Dee and Colin Gardner Bill, ’63, and Barbara Gibbons
Alan and Nancy Sparrow Mark and Peggy Squiers
Jose Almenara and Liliana Unten American Express Foundation
Dave and Nancy McNally Mark and Gina Miller Ricardo and Lisa Miranda David and Gaynelle Mize Mikelle Moore
Todd and Monika Brickson
Zenon and Katrina Bulka
Saul and Ericka Weissman Wells Fargo Community Support WellsCampaignFargo Matching Gifts Program
Larry Bown and Savittrey Nalamlieng
Doug and Donna Booher
Lisa JordanKimballKimball and Rebecca England Siew Hong Lam and Lee Min Lau Stewart and Rebecca Landau Whitt and Chris Lee Dick Lemons and Diana Banks Will and Carter Lowrance Scott and Veronique Markewitz Bob and Suzanne Marquardt Rachel Sweet-Martin, ’88, and Scott Martin Clinton and Phung Matthews
Alan and Paige Stotts
Kris and Phuong Bodeen
Garth Hare and Tara Bowman-Hare
Bert Granberg and Felicia Olivera
Anna Evershed, ’99 Gary and Paula Evershed Beverly Facklam Jeanne Falk and Jason Hone
Chris Hill and Jacqui Wittmeyer
Josh and Carolyn Hickman
Brian and Amy Homer
Ellen Guthrie Cory and Kimberly Hacking
Renee RustyRobertDurlesterDustmanandRachael Eckhauser
Finn and Kathy Gundersen
Brian and Jean Elkington David and Lexi Eller Scott and Mary Ann Empey Epic Brewing Dan and Anna Ernst Luz and Juan Carlos Escamilla Leonardo and Laura Espinosa
Linda Hampton Kelly Hannah, ’90 Dugg and Ann Marie Hannon
Bob and Carolyn Hoffman
Elizabeth Huelskamp
James Goh and Jo-Ann Yuen Sarah Goldberg, ’01
Lauren ShannonCarpenterandJonathan Casson Keith and Yuri Chan Dale and Margaret Chapman
Diane Guido
Lynda Coleman and Alisha Matthews
Pete and Jen Hathaway
Louis Hogge Ryan Hoglund and Libby Mitchell, ’92 Troy and Ashley Holbrook
Larry Hornak Ellen Hotung Tim and Susan Houden Bryan and Karen Howell
Cynthia Kimberlin-Flanders
David and Carol Frymire Dave and Jackie Fuhrman
Patrick and Mardee Godfrey
Peter and Bonnie Feola
Brian and Sarah Getzelman
Mark and Sarah Button
Martin Caravati and Wanda Updike Tom and Ashley Carlin
Jim Carlisle and Kris Kokeny Jeanette Carpenter, ’95
Steve Goorman and Christa Zaro
Sydney Hartsell, ’08 James Harvey and Christine Greenwood
Scott Cowdrey John and Kristi Terzian Cumming, ’85 Joseph and Zoe Cunniff Randy and Stacey Curry Sara and Kib Dacklin Bill and Judy Dalgliesh Mark Davenport
DaveCatherineAndreaEmilyHeatherFrankMaryTysonPaulChristensenandPatChristensenandBeckyCichosCiminelliandSarahCiprianoandCarloCirielloClawsonClaytonClevelandandSusanCole
Kipp Greene and Jeanne Zeigler
Alexa AndreDuBoisDuBois
Bob Frey and Sally Ormsby
George and Jeanine Flint Erich and Celeste Flynn
Kevin and Amy Hanson
Kirsten Hepburn
Matt and Valerie Burnett
Ann Pearson Hutton, ’53 James Hyde and Angelina Beitia Glenn and Evelyn Boschetto
Alex CharlesFullerand Jordan Gaddis Mickey and Sharee Gallivan Randhir Gandhi and Manisha Shah
The Rt. Rev. Scott Hayashi and Amy MitchO’DonnellLindsay and Margee Hayes
Tamra CharlesHalland Fiona Halloran
Mark Harris and Kris Doing-Harris
Laura Hermance, ’90
David and Christine Hochhauser
Robert Hausser
Ben and Susan Chortkoff
Robin and Cynthia Hori Stanley Holmes and Rebecca Horn
Clifford Coury and Stanna Frampton
Tony and Marina Condas Gianoulis, ’88 Patrick, ’93, and Hilary Amoss Gibbons, ’96 Rebecca Gibson Eric and Liza Gilbert
HughFerbracheandKate Ferguson Michel and Rebecca Filion
Aaron Garrett and Ashley Anderson
Wendy Fenton
Pat
Lisa Collins
Michael Deibele and Lee Ellington Ric and Janice DelMar Saundra Diehl Ben and Alexandra Doctorman Grant and Ellen Donovan Dorsey & Whitney L.L.P. Curt and Susan Dowd Jim and Susan Downs
John Foley and Dorene Sambado
Jeff Corey and Brittany Nelson Thomas and Mary Jane Cork John and Marilyn Cottingham Scott and Karen Cottingham
Chris and Megan Hanrahan
Greg Ferbrache and Jennifer Hyde
Gema Guevara and John Reed
Patricia Callahan
David Gortner and Heather Van Deventer, ’90 Bill and Virginia Gowski
Bruce Hunter
Jeremy and Coreen Gililland Greg Glazier Todd and Liza Glick
John and Alesa Davis
Stephen and Wesley Hartsell
Dan Duggleby and Amy Geroso
Carly DonnaFarrWilliams and Kevin Fedor Barry and Cindy Feinman
Phillip and Naomi Holm
Tyler and Gwen Fonarow Scott and Melody Fontaine Tracy and Leilani Fowler
Chris and Tasha Hatton
Aaron Hinton Noah, ’97, and Anne Hoagland
Michael and Jennifer Granger
Cliff Butter and Marilyn Osborne
GE United Way Giving Campaign
Andrew Chase and Lee Molen-Chase
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Larry Framme and Sofia Gorder
Ken and Ann Burnett
Prossy Najjuma
Mary Lawlor and Dawn Houghton Garit Lawson and Erin Bolton
Mitch and Marina Lowe
Laura Johnson
Marc and Michelle Rasich
Alan GrahamMarvaMarumotoMatchMather and Tammy Frisby Scott and Kristina Mathers
Michael and Gincy Plummer
Jerry and Lisa Jenkins
Tim and Nia Reganis Bart and Georgia Reuling
Jae and Yvonne Park
Robyn Payne, ’02
Heather Kasten
Peter and Kitty Northrop Friedman, ’91
Serge and Maura Olszanskyj Oracle Matching Gifts Program
Matthew and Monique Jepsen
Julie GeorgeRoberts-MorrisMulliganand
Geoff and Kami Kahler
JustinNatalieKaliKaplanandPaige Kaptuch Ragu and Shalini Kasturi
Head of School Alan Sparrow and friends.
Jonathan and Paula Naatz
Jamie and Jen Neill
Chip and Fanone Parkinson
Heidi VictorReynaudRickman and Susan Koles
Dan and Joy Mitchell
Matthew and Catherine Lake Cory, ’87, and Sarah Lane Scott and Aimee Langone
Kody Partridge
Terry Kogan and Greg Hatch
Carl AdamAndreRabkeRamjoueandDani Raper
Panish Allison and Mark Paradise
Mike and Deborah Mohrman
Wallace Ring
Kip and Terri Paul
Mark MikeDieterKloseKnechtandDiane Koetter Nate, ’00, and Anna Kogan
Joel Long
Bret Jackson
Mike and Stephanie Orfanakis
John and Jenny MacFarlane
Dave DavarSharonKerwynnKessingerKhoshnevisan and Irina Gushin
Mark Oftedal and Sarah Wright
Jason RichardPickavancePicotand Molly O’Gorman-Picot
Camilla
Tracy Mills and Elizabeth Hruby-Mills
Brian Lunde and Sue Mark-Lunde
Kevin and Robin Mayetani
Florian and Cheryl Nickisch
Josh Leger Bill Patterson and Carolyn Leone
Jan YuanLewisLin and Hongwei Xu Gary Lindemann Peter and Jessica Lindgren
Kelly and Jeanene Patterson
Mike and Cathy McCabe Stuart and Peggy McCandless Tim and Erika McCarthy
Ken Jacquin Bill and Jane Janke Glenn Janke, ’99
Maile
Erika StevenPalssonandCindy
Colin and Kat Potter
Troy PierreThomasPriceProsekandLaura Prosper Tiffanie Provost Brian and Tacy Conard Quinn, ’96
Saidi JoshNancyMeriumMerrillandHillary Mettle
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Roberta Muirhead Jenkins, ’54
John Koutrouba and Rachel Hess
Alan Okawa and Allison Oki
Mark Johnston and Gabrielle Kardon
Allen and Kate Nevins
Derek and Shannon Peterson
Chuck and Crystal Maggelet Charles Mallender and Angela Anderson
Melanie Robbins
Joel and Mary Jo Marker
Paul and Andrea Matlin Kyle and Evelyn Matsumura Scott and Connie Maves
John Maxwell and Larissa Trout Rob Mayer and Carol Blackwell
Brian and Lori Miller
Jeremy and Anne Innis
Mandy Kirkham King Louise Kingston David and Stephanie Klein
Chad and Kristina Obermark
Landon Kawabata and Jennifer Nakao, ’93 Doug and Erica Keil
Jeffrey Kovnick
Brandon and Beth Ott Cheryl Palmer
Karen Korfanta
Larry Parker and Wanda Pillow
Jess and Monica Jensen
Betsy Revenaugh
Timothy and Claire Martin
David and Faith Ritter
Meredith Metzger Travis Mickelson and Margot Miller
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Trell Rohovit and Jenny Wilson
Mike DonElizabethRobertsRodriguezRogersandDiane Nicholson
Billy and Larkyn Mungovan
Kelly and April Nielsen Martie Nightingale
R. Jeffrey and Gretchen Lee
Jen Beck Lair, ’89, and John Lair
JoePepsiCoandHolly Perrin
Brent OlleCharlotteLarsenLarsenandAndrea
Larsson
Linda Reeder
Sara MichaelBudMaryMcCaskeyMcIntyreMcManusMeasom and Rebecca Lucille Rob and Susanna Mellor Heidi Memmott
Joleen Mantas
John and Gina Kiechle
Dave and Rebecca Livermore
Jim and Lee Payne
Ken and Janet Nelson Kevin Nelson and Heather Haley Teresa Nelson
Jenn Oxborrow
Rickman
Charlie Ritchie and Nikki Wood
Erich and Nancy Petersen
Derek and Phyllis Mikuriya James and Donna Milavetz Rod Miles and Connie Dooley
StuartShirleyMichelleRosenbergerRoyerRubinfeldRuckmanand Libby Ellis Gina Russo
Stan and Margaret Oldham
Larry Livsey
Christopher and Kari-Anne Roach
Tom and Bonnie Mitchell
Kristin Takahashi Tyler and Shawni Tanner
Sarah Tobin
Jennie VanWagner, ’07
Thomas Weed and Janet Tulloch
Akram Shaaban and Inji Elkasaby
Joan Thompson
Luke DavidWalkerandNatasha
Kurt Shirkey
John Smith
Allison Spehar
Mark and Christine Thomas
Don and Shirley Stevens
Carolyn Uhle
Cookie Underwood
Emily Sutherland and Jane Hoffman Sankar and Mary Swaminathan
David Vitek and Jessica Arbogast
Pete and Pat Sadoski
John Sarbo and Kathryn Czarnecki
Jeannine Smith
Andy and Tara Wakefield
Florian Solzbacher and Xiao Xin Chen
Wes and Nola Sundquist
Mike and Leslie Tate Bill and Linda Tatomer
Haibo Wang and Jun Lu
Peter and Karen Weiss
Sarah White Tracy and Bill White
Christy Whitman
Aaron and Jacqueline Sadock
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Mike and Carol Shackelford
Lee Thomsen and Julie Checkoway
Mohamed Salama and Nahla Heikal
Dennis Tua’one, ’04
David and Barbara Viskochil
Eileen Hopf, ’15, Cindy Shen, ’17, and Hazel Staten, ’15, performed at the 2015 Hallmarker Dinner.
Salt Lake Acting Company
Alex and Sally Uhle
Richard and Angela Tooze
Ricardo Sanchez and Rosa Ramos
Jim and Missy Tschabrun
Lani RosemaryTua’oneTua’one, ’06
Lincoln Ure and Maureen O’Hara Ure
Todd and Kristin VanOrman
Fred and Linda Strohacker
Charles and Ethanne Waldo
Tom JustinThorneandPerla Thulin
Thomas Rust and Gloria Gonzales
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Derek and Kerry Steward
Christian Waters and Kelly Henderson
Katie PatrickSchwabandJennifer Seagrave
Jay and Lisa Williams
Katie Williams
Brian and Jennifer Valentine
The Call Foundation
Karl Voelkerding and Mia Kenny
Dave
Salvador
Kate Taylor and the late Molly Richardson Anna Teter
Shaun Shakib and Sabine Koepf-Shakib
Lynelle Stoddard Pam Stone
Jodi GarrettSpiroand Sara Stern
Wendell and Terry Thomas Charles and Kimberly Thompson
Robert and Tami Tokita
Jamie Veghte
Ned White and Jennifer Blake
Gray MatthewWhitneyandBireen Whitten
Dustin,HilaryStaciaSidlowSidlowSilberman’93,andJennifer Silvester
Ken Ward and Pam Farrington
Ray Tohinaka and Sallie Warmath
Doug and Mickelle Weber
Lynn and Debbie Skidmore Sam Sleiman Ben, ’89, and Lindsey Oswald Smith, ’92 Hubbert and Vicki Smith
David and Heidi Samuels
The Thomas & William Gilbane Foundation
Yvette Shen and Dongbin Xiu Fuad and Samar Shihab
Jon Snyder and Cindy Hall
Steve and Lisa Towner
Pieter and Leidy van Ispelen
Scott and Suzanne Tilson
K. J. Tua’one, ’12
Mark and Beth Whiting
Jeff Streba and Molly Lewis
Chuck White
Wallis
Christopher and Renee Utgaard
LaVonne Wells
Larry and Ellen Toscano
Roger Wadley
Matt Wachowiak and Ayako Yamaguchi
Kathy Howa and Kendra Tomsic
Bin Lin
Eli Hoffman, Paul Hoffman
Jackson Byck Ms. Debbie Haley
Liza Badenhausen Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bagdasarian Andy Merrill, Louise Rech, Amelia Merrill Drs. Lenox and Frances Baker
Eileen Hopf Mr. and Mrs. Norman Anderson
Zoe Kali Mr. and Mrs. Bill Cole Maddy Lee Ms. Vasiliki Condas Katerina Gianoulis, Giorgio Gianoulis Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Cummisford Isla Cummisford Ms. Antje Curry Liam Bahler Ms. Dorothy Curtis Eileen Hopf Mrs. Joan Diamandis Sasha Diamandis, Skylar Diamandis Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dorsey
Mr. and Mrs. James Clayton Megan Monahan, Sara Swenson Drs. Terry P. and Janice W. Clemmer
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Carlin Maddie Carlin, Lizzie Carlin, Nick Carlin, Emma Carlin Mr. and Mrs. Gerald K. Carlisle
Ani Carlson, Seth Carlson Ms. Virginia Chin William Chin
Mrs. Roberta B. Bocock
Mr. and Mrs. Dell Loy Hansen
Ms. Elizabeth Gibson Cooper Davis Mr. and Mrs. Gerald E. Glasgow Garrett Glasgow, Sommer Glasgow, Matthew Glasgow Ms. Marie Graham Julia Graham, Ian Graham Mr. and Mrs. Don Granberg Macy Olivera Mr. and Mrs. David Grissom
Mr. and Mrs. John Abdalla Jordan Abdalla, Cory Abdalla Mr. and Ms. John Abdalla Jordan Abdalla, Cory Abdalla Dr. Nina Allen
Jake Bleil
Kade Campsen, Baker Campsen, Jack Campsen Ms. Joan Ban Jade Cole, Joshua Cole Mr. Robert Barbanell
Mr. and Mrs. Warren Hayward
2014
Calvin Barbanell, Zach Barbanell Mr. and Mrs. Robert Batal
Halle Peterson, Elliot Peterson
Alex Fort Mr. and Ms. Joe Bennett Blair Alley Mr. and Mrs. David Bennett Frank Stearns
Julie
RobertTedSarahWrathallYoungZeitlerZengand
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Isabelle Bown, Auden Bown Mr. and Mrs. Carl Brague Rachel Brague, Kate Brague, Madeline Brague
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Carlson
Andrea and John Miller, ’96, with Hilary Gibbons, ’96. iN HONOR OF Head of School Alan and Nancy Sparrow iN mEmORY OF George J. Condas Edmund T. Wrenn
Current Rowland Hall grandchildren are listed
2015
Leonie Anderson, Livia Anderson, Josie Anderson Ms. Ilona Anderson
Mr. Duane Duernberger
Eridani van Ispelen, Caelum van Ispelen
Mr. John Hodgkins Ford Hodgkins, Eliza Hodgkins, Pippa Hodgkins Mr. and Mrs. Ken Hoffman
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Burgess Skylie Ramos, Aspen Ramos
Zach Carlisle
Elisabeth Bocock, Mary Bocock, Jimmy Bocock, Scottie Bocock
Rob Wilson and Elizabeth Howard Phillip and Beckie Winston Amanda Wissler
Dan and Stephanie Woolley Doug Wortham and Nick Nero Paul and Charlyne Wozniak
Ms. Dale O. Berry Nick Orfanakis, Emilie Orfanakis
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse C. Bown
Mr. and Mrs. Pierce Browne Lily Ferguson
Rachel Morse Ms. Patricia Hepburn
Ross Cooper Mrs. Madeleine Dugan Alan Dugan Ms. Alexandra Estey Brody Carr, Arianna Carr, Skylar Carr Ms. Gail Flanagan Owen Keil, Maddie Keil Mr. John F. Fort III Alex Fort Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Fowler
Jack Gibbons, Sarah Gibbons
Lila Jackson Mr. and Mrs. John Hoagland
Timothy Elkington
Sam Hoagland, Ella Hoagland
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Badenhausen
Benjamin Fowler, Emily Fowler Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Frech Maddy Frech Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Fuhrman Olivia Fuhrman Ms. Katherine Gianoulis Katerina Gianoulis, Giorgio Gianoulis Mr. and Mrs. Bill Gibbons
GRANdPARENT dONORs
Ethan Williams
Ms. Betty Lou Huelskamp
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Squiers
Michael Vitek
Arden Louchheim, Carter Louchheim
Vivi Klein, Xander Klein, Zachary Klein Mr. and Mrs. Whitt Lee Juliet Von Maack, Charlie Von Maack
Ben Amiel
Alison Puri, Josef Sueoka, Amber Puri, Maxwell Sueoka
Ana Yamaguchi, Alex Yamaguchi
Mei Mei Johnson, Teddy Johnson
Natalie Miller, Owen Miller
Mr. Jeff Keil Owen Keil, Maddie Keil
Ling Ling Ritter
Olivia Prosper
Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Sparrer
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rust Enzo Rust, Isabella Rust
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Stoneburner
Mr. Fred Schwab Zachary Schwab, Alexa Schwab
Ms. Norma W. Matheson Will Matheson Dr. and Mrs. Michael R. McCormick
Mrs. Huong Vu Asher Bodeen, Finley Bodeen, Giselle Bodeen
Dr. and Mrs. Melvin Steinhart
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mellor Ian Mellor, Wynn Mellor Dr. and Mrs. Jon Middleton Samantha Baneth, Madeleine Baneth
Gabriella Miranda, Alessandra Miranda
Josef Sueoka, Maxwell Sueoka Ms. Judith B. Moyle Ocky Moyle Mr. and Mrs. Prescott Muir Luke Swindle, Ella Swindle, Lilly Swindle
Mr. and Mrs. Phil Horsley
Brynn Copinga, Brooke Copinga, Spencer Reagan, Will Reagan Mr. and Mrs. Will Reeves Jake Young Ms. Marcia Richards Greg Olszanskyj Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Rollins
Michael Vitek
Mrs. Dionne Williams
Jordan Abdalla, Cory Abdalla
Mr. and Mrs. William K. Reagan
Mr. and Mrs. David Mize Cooper Porges, Shelby Porges, Davis Porges
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Takei Arden Louchheim, Carter Louchheim
Mr. Stuart Z. Uram and Mrs. Lilly Langotsky
Ms. Barbara Huppe Lucy Mulligan
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Miner Nick Orfanakis, Emilie Orfanakis
Mrs. Catherine O. Stone
Erin Stotts, Hayden Stotts
Mrs. Marilyn Snow
Garrett Glasgow, Sommer Glasgow, Matthew Glasgow
Josie Fonarow, Tessa Fonarow
Ben Espinosa
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Miller
Mr. James Okland Ruby Varner, Madsen Varner Ms. Susan Olszanskyj Greg Olszanskyj Mrs. Ann S. Ormsby Callie Frey
Ms. Jenni Jackson Jake Gilbert, Ryan Gilbert, Kaela Gilbert Dr. and Mrs. Burton Jaffe
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Lesser Grant Dacklin, Madison Dacklin
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Lowe Jess Sterrett Mrs. Doris Lunde Cole Lunde, Ty Lunde Ms. Judy Maack
Max Smart, Leo Smart
Mr. Paul Stotts
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sueoka
Charlie Tate, Marguerite Tate
Mr. and Mrs. Rolando Miranda
Mr. Clyde F. Nelson Rachel Nelson Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Nugent Isaac Ball
Ms. Karen Hyde
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Charlie Huelskamp
Annika Rollins, Olivia Rollins, Tripp Rollins
Luke Swindle, Ella Swindle, Lilly Swindle
Mr. and Mrs. Leon Royer Maya Royer
Liz Baer
Ms. Bea Lehman Tyler Lehman, Will Lehman, Samantha Lehman
Becca Glazier
Ms. Wilma Wachowiak
Ms. Marianne West Elkington Timothy Elkington Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Whitfield
Emily Barron
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thomas
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Turnbull
Rhys Raper
Will Ferbrache
Lucy Wallin
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Shirkey Deja Shirkey, Branden Lawyer
Sasha Diamandis, Skylar Diamandis
Ms. Vicky Vitek
Mr. Jae Yoon Park and Mrs. Wha Ja Kim Andrew Yang Mr. and Mrs. John Price Lucy Wallin, Jackson Price, Savannah Price Mr. and Mrs. Raj K. Puri Alison Puri, Amber Puri Mr. and Mrs. Pedro Raneses
Mr. and Mrs. Allan Smart
William Stone
Mr. Lindsay Logue Sally Logue, Simon Logue, Andrew Logue Mr. and Mrs. Hal Louchheim
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Jay Anna Jiricko
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Mitchell
Dr. and Mrs. Richard D. Wallin
Mrs. Retta L. Keil Owen Keil, Maddie Keil Dr. and Mrs. Sung Wan W. Kim Chiara Kim Dr. and Mrs. Melvyn Klein
Mrs. Keiko O. Mori
Mr. and Mrs. George Whitfield
Juliet Von Maack, Charlie Von Maack Ms. Jane and Ms. Tami Marquardt Briggs Ballard, Boston Ballard Ms. Miyoshi Marumoto Allison Mayetani
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Swindle
Meg Hoglund
Mr. Rej Vitek
ALUmNi sCHOLARsHiP FUNd dONORs 2014-2015 DelAnonymousAnderson, ’97, and Stephanie Robson Paul and Eleanor Goeltz Anderson, ’54 Elliot Anderson, ’94, and Dallis Nordstrom Richard and Ingrid Stalheim Andrews, ’65 Jeffrey Armington, ’97 Ethan Arsht, ’13 Tony, ’97, and Jaeger Agraz Ashton, ’99 Bill, ’63, and Judith Atwood Will Badenhausen, ’12 Jen Beck Lair, ’89, and John Lair Conor Bentley, ’01, and Mary Anne Wetzel, ’01 David, ’98, and Christina Lau Billings, ’98 Bruce, ’64, and Cynthia Barnes Whitney Olch Bishop, ’98 Alfie and Sarah Jones Boe, ’98 Jonathan Bone, ’94, and Clover Sanders, ’97 Nancy Sandack Borgenicht, ’60 Juan and Deborah King Cobo, ’71 Jon and Adrienne Lee Davies, ’86 The Honorable JZ Davis, Sr. Ginnie Hutchinson Dean, ’41 David Dunn, ’97 Valli Gibbons Durham, ’69 David and Bryan Bird Eldredge, ’64 Marisa Eng, ’14 Atle and Emily Barrett Erlingsson, ’97 Emily Everest, ’02 Christopher Felt, ’06 Eric Fish, ’03 Cameron Galt, ’13 Alex Gardner, ’07 Kristin Gelegotis, ’03 Tony and Marina Condas Gianoulis, ’88 We also thank Nancy Sandack Borgenicht, ’60 for her service. Nancy left our board to have more time to pursue her interests, but remains a strong supporter of all things alumni. Would you like to get involved in alumni leadership?
John Pinsonneault and Elisabeth Page Pinsonneault, ’01 Kip and Terri Paul Jorgi Paul, ’08 Rainy Paul, ’12 Robyn Payne, ’02 Russell and Joni Friedman Pratt, ’60 Anthony and Sally Adams Prinster, ’60 Andrew Ralph, ’99 Brady, ’94, and Valerie Floyd Rasmussen, ’93
The Alumni Association had a productive and fun-filled year, thanks to the members of the 2014-2015 Alumni Executive Board: Chris Von Maack, ’97, Chair Christina Lau Billings, ’98, Jennifer Beck Lair, ’89, David Marquardt, ’04, Wood Moyle, ’90, Rachel Sweet-Martin, ’88, and Adria Muir Swindle, ’95 and Alex Gardner, ’07, both new this year. We have enjoyed their insights and ideas. Special thanks to our chair, Chris Von Maack, ‘97, who stepped into his new role and led the alumni program.
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ALUmNi EXECUTiVE BOARd 2014-2015
Contact Mary Anne Wetzel, director of alumni programs, maryannewetzel@rowlandhall.org.Wim, ’64, and Lynnae Ray John Roberson, ’70 Jeremy and Camilla Rosenberger Dylan Rothwell, ’93 Susan Sandack, ’70 Bill Scheef, ’64 Select Equity Group Foundation Ben, ’89, and Lindsey Oswald Smith, ’92 Don Smith, ’61 Ken Smith and Cathleen Zick Doug Snedden ’64 Sam and Jane Little Snider, ’68 Christopher “Kit,” ’64, and Molly Sumner Sweet Candy Company Tony, ’60, and Carol Sweet Rachel Sweet-Martin, ’88, and Scott Martin Ryan and Amy Hoeppner Taylor, ’89 Reagan Tolboe, ’92 Anna and Reed Topham Julia Toscano, ’06 Rosemary Tua’one, ’06 Jay and Kacie Tachiki Turcuato, ’99 Margi Boam Vanover, ’64 AlonsoAlexandraand Brown Velasco, ’01 Andre and Penny Ray Vernet, ’61 Chris, ’97, and Alex Lee Von Maack, ’99 Lauren Whatley, ’99 Cynthia Muirhead Worthington, ’51 Fred Wuensch and Becky Webster, ’03 Nathan Zick-Smith, ’11
Pimco Foundation
Bill, ’63, and Barbara Gibbons Patrick, ’93, and Hilary Amoss Gibbons, ’96 Raymond Gibson, ’64, and Michele Hackett Timbie, ’64 Andy Gilbert, ’12 Griffin Gilbert, ’10 John Gilbert, ’12 Jesse Goldsmith, ’01 Nathan Goodman, ’64 Mohammed, ’96, and Mariclare Hall Kelly Hannah, ’90 Maddie Haslam, ’10 Megan Hillyard, ’01 Dan and Judith Little Hinman, ’64 Vicky Gibbons Hoagland, ’67, and John Hoagland John and Joan Schwartz Hodge, ’59 Owen “Hob,” ’64, and Sheri Hogle Ryan Hoglund and Libby Mitchell, ’92 John and Anne Carter Hopkin, ’50 Drew and Megan Jones Shiotani, ’05 Molly Jones, ’07 Craig, ’64, and Donna Knight Nate, ’00, and Anna Kogan Susan Koles Asher Koles, ’06 Eli Koles, ’08 Grace Kong, ’91 Adria Lam, ’14 Harold “Hank” Lamb, ’64 Whitt Lee, ’89 Bill Yaggy, ’63, and Amy Leveen Karl JenniferLindLivermore, ’10 Mary Lombardi, ’00 Tommy Lombardi, ’97 Bobby Lonergan, ’95 Mark Long, ’97 Judy Maack Don Mabey and Genevieve Atwood, ’64 John Maxwell and Larissa Trout Rob and Becky Markley McAlister, ’64 Miles and Calli Payne McGann, ’99 John McIntosh, ’99 Meredith McManus, ’59 Lowell and Nancy Tisdel Miles, ’47 John, ’96, and Andrea Miller Jeff, ’98, and Tania Kireiev Miller, ’02 Janet Ossman Minden, ’43 Gabe and Megan Williams Morin, ’01 Susan Schettler Mortensen, ’64 Wood, ’90, and Marianne Moyle Connor Nelson, ’14 Preston Nielson, ’01 MatthewKathleenandTundermann Niles, ’96 Paul and Jennie Ralph Oppold, ’97 Mike and Stephanie Orfanakis
“The network of special relationships formed at Rowland Hall is something you can carry with you for the rest of your life,” Andrea said. We thank Andrea for joining us and sharing her advice. The Alumni Association is proud and excited to welcome the 67 graduates of the Class of 2015 to its ranks, and we wish them all the best in college and beyond.
Each year, Rowland Hall’s Alumni Association celebrates graduating seniors by officially welcoming them to the organization at the annual Alumni Association Senior Breakfast. The Class of 2015 was honored last spring at the Little America Hotel with the thoughts and insights of guest speaker Andrea Hoffman, ’05, who told the graduates about the personal and professional benefits to being an active alum. Andrea encouraged members of this class to stay in touch with each other, teachers, and coaches; attend events and reunions; and come back for visits.
FiRsT-EVER ALUmNi sCHOLARsHiP AWARdEd
Andrea Hoffman
It is truly a year to celebrate because you made it possible for Rowland Hall to award its Alumni Scholarship for the very first time! We are thrilled that the inaugural Alumni Scholarships have been given to Sam and Grace Smith, twins who will start seventh grade this fall. Their father is alumnus and Rowland Hall faculty member Ben Smith, ’89, who is married to alumna Lindsey Oswald Smith, ’92. We are so excited to have the next generation of the Smith family join the school community as Alumni Scholars!
Sam and Grace Smith
ALUmNi AssOCiATiON sENiOR BREAKFAsT
Everyone who has made a gift to the Alumni Scholarship Fund since it was established in 2010 has made this scholarship award possible, and we thank you—our alumni—and the other friends of the school for your generosity. Together, in the relatively short period of five years, we have been able to create a legacy that provides the gift of a Rowland Hall education. Sam and Grace are the first of what we hope will be a growing number of Alumni Scholars over the years. Thank you to all our donors, and we hope you will share in our excitement, and continue to give, as we celebrate this milestone and look to the future to continue this legacy.
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Michael Dew, ’97, enjoyed some amazing fishing in Cabo this year. He is pictured here holding a Rooster fish he landed.
Becky Webster, ’03, married Fred Wuensch on July 3, 2015. We wish the couple many happy years together!Marley Bramble, ’95, is happily living in Salt Lake City, entering her eighth year in real estate. She has enjoyed helping some fellow Rowland Hall alums with their home purchases. Besides working with clients, she spends as much time as she can in Escalante, Utah where she purchased an historic pioneer home. She also travels to as many fantastic diving sites as possible and is working toward her dive masters certification with hopes of teaching scuba.
Christine McCarty, ’70, has been playing and living in Italy since 1981. She has four children, a husband, and many cats in an olive grove. She enjoys doing medieval dances with Accedemia Mediovale, Lanuvio (Roma) Italy. Pictured here, second from left with daughter Allison on far right. Rich Eagar, ’03, is pictured with his wife Sarah and son Caleb. The Eagars currently live in Houston, TX.
ALUmNi NOTEs
KC Kent, ’11, has spent the past year on a research exchange at Tohoku University, in Sendai, Japan studying interatomic Coulombic decay routes in non-reactive gas clusters using data collected from synchrotrons around the world including Japan, Italy, and the United States. KC joined the university triathlon team and in her free time, she explored Japan by bicycle. This photo of KC is at Nanakita Dam in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.
Ling Ritter, ‘15, with family and Upper School French teacher Doug Wortham, representing the State of Utah at the 2015 Presidential Scholars Medallion Ceremony in Washington, DC.
Class of 2005 Reunion
Class of 1965 Reunion
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Hakon “Hawk” Bjercke, ’92, sends us greetings all the way from Oslo, Norway. He is pictured here on Easter in Norefjell, Norway, impressing everyone with his skills on the slopes.
Charis Benjamin, ’12, had fun with fellow classmates Kyleene Johnson, ‘12, and Chase Kroesche, ‘12, in Los Angeles this past March.
^^^ Peter Billings, ’63, celebrated his 70th birthday this year. He is pictured here with his wonderful, multi-generational Rowland Hall family! Top row, left to right: Sandeep Khot, Molly Billings Khot, ’93, Josh Khot, David Billings, ’98, Christina Lau Billings, ’98. Bottom row, left to right: Theo Billings (currently at Rowland Hall), Marney Billings, Peter Billings, ’63, and Navya Khot. Nancy Sandack Borgenicht, ’60, got together with fellow alums Tony Sweet, ’60, Ginny Sweet Pringle, ’56, Joni Friedman Pratt, ’60, and her brother Rick Sandack ’62, this April to catch up and sent this great photo of the group.
Amanda Miller Winston, ‘99, was married on March 13, 2015, to James Edward Winston in New Orleans, LA. Other alumni in attendance at the wedding were Jaeger Agraz Ashton, ‘99, Anthony Diumenti Ashton, ‘97, and Simon Trevor Miller, ’95.
From left to right: Amelia Merrill, ’16, Christina Lau Billings, ’98, Simone Williams, ’14, Rainy Paul, ’12, and Peter Shipman, ’10.
It’s a Rowland Hall alumni reunion every day at Contravent, a media/news/publishing company based in Salt Lake City. There are currently four Rowland Hall grads and one current student either working or interning at the company. We love to see all these alums working together!
Barbara Appleby, mother of Susan Koles Rickman, Rowland Hall’s marketing and communication director, and grandmother to alumni Asher, ’06, and Eli, ’08, passed away on May 3, 2015.
Dr. Peter Baginsky, grandfather of current students Sabina and Sasha Lowe passed away November 14, 2014, after a six-year battle with brain cancer.
Dr. E. L. “Buz” Sandberg, husband of Patty and father of David ’01, died on February 20, 2015.
Our condolences go to the families and friends of the following alumni, friends, and relations of the school who have passed away this year. Anyone connected to the Rowland Hall community can be acknowledged in this way. Please feel free to share your news with us. We were shocked by the untimely death of Molly Richardson, wife of Upper School English teacher Kate Taylor, who died on May 8, 2015. Our entire community wishes to lift Kate up with love and share its heartfelt condolences with Molly’s family and friends.
Steve Durham, husband of Valli Gibbons Durham, ’69, died on October 10, 2014. The Gibbons and Durham families are beloved multi-generational Rowland Hall families. Our community is mourning the passing of Pam Farrington on August 15. Pam’s children are Emily Ward, ‘15, Allen Ward, ‘09, and Kathryn Ward. She had been battling lymphoma since January. Our condolences go to her husband, Ken, her children, and everyone who knew and loved Pam.
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Joan Pemberton Cravens ’57, sister of Patricia Pemberton Gates, ’59, died on June 6, 2015. Joan was planning to attend her class reunion the very weekend she passed away. Many classmates had been looking forward to seeing her, and the reunion turned into a wonderful memorial for Joan, sharing memories and good times.
Former Board of Trustees member Michael Hansen, father of Frasier Hansen, ’01, died on January 9, 2015.
Carolyn Gray Howell, ’54, died on September 9, 2014. Carolyn always attended alumni reunions and loved Rowland Hall very much. Margaret Dayton Jackson, ’42, died on August 13, 2014. She was very active in the RH alumni association for years and will be missed. Kathleen Riter Madsen, ’61, passed away. Kathleen was the sister of Rebecca Riter Hotelling, ’59.
Beverly Harries, grandmother of Ben and Blake, ’09, died on May 10, 2015.
We were saddened to learn of the death of Sue Dye Skinner, ’55. She was a dedicated and involved alumna and supporter of Rowland Hall. Our condolences to Sue’s family and friends. We send our heartfelt condolences to the family of Jan Leonard, father of alumna Stephanie Leonard, ‘01, who passed away suddenly on August 26th.
Walter Masuda, father of Brandt and Paige Masuda, ’08, died on June 12, 2015.
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