2015–2016 Annual Report

2015 - 2016 ANNUAL REPORT

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2015-2016 ADMINISTRATION Head of School Alan Sparrow Associate Head of School Jennifer Blake Beginning School Principal Carol Blackwell Lower School Principal Jij de Jesus Lower School Assistant Principal Linda Tatomer Middle School Principal Tyler Fonarow Middle School Academic Dean Annie Barton Upper School Principal Lee Thomsen Upper School Assistant Principal Dave Samson

2015-2016 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Richard Badenhausen, Chair, Board of Trustees Philip McCarthey, Vice Chair, Board of Trustees Brian Barker John Bird Alex Bocock, Chair, Nominating and Governance Committee Carol Clawson, Chair, Legal Committee Pastor France Davis Luz Escamilla Sam Goldstein, Historian The Rt. Rev. Scott B. Hayashi, Episcopal Diocese of Utah Joshua Kanter, Chair, Investment Committee Jill Lang Kurt Larsen Vivian Lee Sarah Lehman Akemi Louchheim, Chair, Education Committee John McNamara, Chair, Steiner Campus Construction Committee Wood Moyle ’90 Jennifer Price-Wallin, Chair, Development Committee Saba Siddiqui, Chair, Finance Committee Bob Steiner, Former Board Chair Theresa Sueoka, Lincoln Street Home and School Rep Adria Swindle, McCarthey Home and School Rep Anna Topham, Chair, Annual Fund Chris Von Maack, Chair, Alumni Committee Michael Weinholtz Ex-Officio Alan Sparrow, Head of School Trustee Emeriti Peter Billings, Jr. ’63 Ian Cumming Christopher “Kit” Sumner ’64

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ADVANCEMENT

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EDITOR Kathy Adams EDITOR IN CHIEF Kelly Hermans MANAGING EDITOR Stephanie Orfanakis LAYOUT/PRODUCTION Mason Fetzer FEATURE PHOTOGRAPHY Kirsten Hepburn, Kelly Hermans, Stuart Ruckman, Kenn Sullivan

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FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL Dear Families, Alumni, Grandparents, and Friends, What a year! The school’s learning culture is rich and vibrant, our enrollment is up, and we are in a strong financial position. We’ve concluded the second year of our fiveyear Strategic Plan. We’ve measured growth in professional development and implemented new strategies into the classroom. We reached out to you through Fine Print, the online magazine of Rowland Hall, to detail our adoption of formative assessment and growth mindset and explain how and why we encourage students to strive, take risks, and learn through experience—even failure—to create better, long-lasting learning. Most impressive has been the mindset of a faculty engrossed in a culture of learning. Faculty members are taking what they have learned in their professional development opportunities and implementing these ideas in the classroom, benefitting all of our students.

Financially, we continue to be on a strong footing. With increased enrollment and improved operational efficiencies, we remain debt free.

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We are one of five schools in our peer school group of 50 who are in this position. Additionally, thanks to the generosity of our donors, our endowment has almost doubled in the last five years. A robust endowment allows us to increase our financial aid offerings and welcome more students to join our diverse community.

The learning culture at Rowland Hall expands across divisions and includes faculty, staff, and administration. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, 77 educators and 332 professional days have been dedicated to professional growth since the summer of 2014. Enthusiasm for building a professional learning community has never been higher, and it all leads back to the classroom.

I am extremely proud of our signature programs, and I want to share a few highlights from last year with you. Rowmark Ski Academy gathered more national titles than any other ski academy in the country. As part of Project 11, juniors dedicated 1,000 hours of time toward building a long-lasting

cultural exchange on the Navajo Reservation in southern Utah. The college counseling office guided 73 seniors and their parents through the highly competitive, complex college admission process. I know of no Utah public school or neighboring independent school that gives more attention and resources to student-centered college counseling than Rowland Hall. Our nationally recognized debate team continued to excel in competitions around the country. Last year, 46 debaters participated in 22 tournaments and won nine championships. Three teams qualified for Nationals, including the most successful policy duo in Rowland Hall history—Emily Gordon and Jaden Lessnick. Later in this issue of the annual report, you will read more about the character, community, and leadership skills developed in each member of our debate team.

We have an exciting year ahead of us. I am thrilled to welcome Jennifer Price-Wallin as the new chair of the Board of Trustees. Jennifer has served on the Board of Trustees since 2006 in many leadership positions. Her experiences in both business and philanthropy have proved a successful formula for leadership and inspiring excellence in those around her. I would like to thank Richard Badenhausen for his three years of service as board chair and his dedication to enhancing the student-learning experience inside and outside our classrooms.

On the Capital Campaign front, I am pleased to announce we are beginning the planning phase of a campaign to raise money for a new Middle School and gymnasium on the Richard R. Steiner Campus. Based on the feasibility study conducted last year, it became clear that our community was most interested in building academic facilities in conjunction with athletic facilities. We have worked with the architects to adjust the Master Plan to make this a feasible next phase.

I hope you enjoy reading about all that we as a community have accomplished. Thank you for your generous support and commitment to making Rowland Hall extraordinary.

Sincerely, Alan Sparrow Head of School

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FROM THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES I feel privileged to have been invited by Rowland Hall’s faculty and staff to participate in a year-long professional development opportunity called Critical Friends Group. After receiving training during a week-long, intensive facilitated workshop last summer, participants met monthly during the school year to talk about teaching and learning issues. Throughout those conversations, I was struck by teachers’ commitment to their craft, their deep devotion to their students, and their love for the school.

After all, these conversations took place at the end of busy weekdays when other matters— personal and professional—were pressing. And yet these employees gathered to share their expertise and try to make Rowland Hall an even better place. I left each of those meetings inspired and thankful that my family is part of such a special community.

One meeting, in particular, stood out. The group watched digitally recorded five-minute excerpts from four classes, one from each division: Natalie Kaplan’s 4PreK class on problem solving, Jeanne Zeigler’s third-grade exercise on scientific collaboration, Mary Lawlor’s sixth-grade class in which she modeled how to understand characterization, and Kate Taylor’s tenth-grade Shakespeare class. The point of the exercise was to see how different teachers negotiated varied learning challenges and then solicit insights from colleagues. But what stood out more for me was both the bravery of faculty willing to offer themselves up for evaluation by peers and the manner in which the class sessions cohered, even though they spanned the course of 11 grades.

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It’s rare that you get to see the trajectory of learning at Rowland Hall—with my own children I watched that slowly develop over the course of a dozen years but frankly, by the time my kids were in the Upper School, what had happened in the three previous divisions seemed fairly hazy. These four classroom excerpts captured the entire magical tapestry of what we offer at Rowland Hall and, most amazingly, how it all connected. No matter the level, students and teachers in all four classrooms were working on the same skills and challenges, whether it be trying to understand shapes through trial and error or enjoying Shakespeare’s fondness for off-color humor in Othello.

In each setting, students were learning how to think critically, how to listen to others, how to reflect on a point or make an argument, how to self-regulate, and how to engage the world intellectually. And doing so in an environment where they were guided by talented, nurturing, engaged teachers. If someone asks you what your kids are doing at Rowland Hall, this is what you tell them, no matter the grade: they are practicing habits of mind, body, and spirit on the way to becoming independent learners who move through the world with sensitivity and passion. What could be more important?

Richard Badenhausen Board of Trustees Chair

2015 - 2016 FINANCE REPORT Dear School Friends, As in past years, the Finance Committee this year focused on maintaining a sound financial position, strengthening controls and processes, and ensuring Rowland Hall uses tuition dollars wisely in realizing the five-year Strategic Plan. We had an excellent year. Enrollment grew and helped to drive strong finances. The Business Office took steps to centralize and coordinate key processes thereby adding further rigor and oversight and providing efficiencies for the school as a whole.

We continued to focus on the Strategic Plan, and prioritized funding an exceptional college-preparatory education where all members of the community embrace a culture of learning while maintaining the financial strength of the institution. Current operations are paramount, but we’re also actively planning for the future. As the Capital Campaign enters its next phase—the creation of a new Middle School and gymnasium on the Steiner Campus—we’re prepared to take on the long-term task of creating facilities to carry Rowland Hall into the next century. We continue to enhance our financial strength and flexibility through endowment growth. Through our actions, the Finance Committee remains focused on demonstrating to students, parents, alumni, and the greater community the value of a Rowland Hall education.

Saba Siddiqui Finance Committee Chair

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STATEMENT OF ACTIVITES INCOME

Amount

% of Total

OPERATING REVENUE Tuition $17,332,380 Auxiliary Services $2,780,129 Fees and Miscellaneous Income $541,223

79.6% 12.8% 2.5%

TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE $20,653,732

94.8%

NON-OPERATING INCOME Donations Interest and Dividends

$1,026,688 $100,023

4.7% 0.5%

TOTAL NON-OPERATING REVENUE

$1,126,711

5.2%

TOTAL REVENUE/INCOME

$21,780,443

EXPENSES & TRANSFERS Instructional General and Administrative

Building and Grounds Promotional and Development Marketing and Communications Library Auxiliary Services

Technology Scholarships and Financial Aid

Transfer to/from Endowment and Plant Miscellaneous Expenses

$10,592,970 $2,054,960 $1,420,459 $435,765 $360,847 $22,048 $2,866,770 $934,665 $2,373,840 $686,309 $32,207

48.6% 9.4% 6.5% 2.0% 1.7% 0.1% 13.2% 4.3% 10.9% 3.2% 0.1%

TOTAL EXPENSES $21,780,840 NET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT)

$(397)

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.

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79.6% TUITION

$23,146

94.8%

AVERAGE COST PER STUDENT

$18,419

OPERATING REVENUE

5.2% NON-OPERATING INCOME

12.8% AUXILIARY 4.7% DONATIONS

AVERAGE TUITION PER STUDENT

REVENUE

$21,780,443 EXPENSES

$21,780,840

2015 - 2016 ACADEMIC YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2016

INSTRUCTIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING & GROUNDS DEVELOPMENT MARKETING LIBRARY AUXILIARY TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIPS TRANSFERS MISCELLANEOUS R E P O RT S .

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T H E S TRATEGIC PLAN

Where Are We Now?

One great idea builds on another; this is the mindset of a faculty engrossed in a culture of learning. When Director of Curriculum and Instruction Wendell Thomas had the idea to create a video library for teachers to watch other teachers in their craft, a group of peers built on the idea by suggesting viewing parties. Viewing parties allow teachers to sit side-by-side to observe, discuss, and learn from a colleague’s practices.

Now entering the third year of Rowland Hall’s five-year Strategic Plan, observable results abound in professional development, idea generation, and growth mindset. The 2014 Strategic Plan, Our Extraordinary Future, set out the following three ambitious goals for teaching, learning, and funding to best serve Rowland Hall students: Goal 1: Enhance the student learning experience We will build on Rowland Hall’s exceptional program by fostering a culture that enables educators to explore and incorporate the most salient research into their teaching practices and student learning.

We will continue to evolve to offer the best possible education and opportunities for our students.

Goal 2: Provide the Intermountain West’s most outstanding math and science program While remaining committed to educating the whole child and offering an incomparable learning experience in the humanities, arts, and athletics, we will develop new opportunities for students in mathematics and science.

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Goal 3: Develop the enrollment and business model for our future As Rowland Hall’s business model continues to focus on funding a top quality college preparatory education, it will also remain dedicated to the longer-term tasks of creating 21st-century facilities, growing the school’s endowment, and generating strong enrollment.

Strategic Plan: The Process Rowland Hall, like all independent schools, takes the opportunity every few years to engage in deep conversations about its mission, vision, and direction. Toward the end of each of these yearlong strategic planning processes, stakeholders from each school constituency—faculty, administrators, trustees, parents, students, and alumni—unite around goals for the future of the school. In the spring of 2014, Rowland Hall shared its vision for navigating the most pressing issues the school will face in the next few years.

Strategic Plan: The Progress Rowland Hall is a community of learners. Goal 1 focuses on enhancing the school’s learning culture and encourages and supports educators and students to be the best they can be. During the first 18 months of Strategic Plan implementation, key concepts of our learning culture quickly became part of our vernacular. Walk through the halls of the school, and you will likely hear faculty talking about ProGro (professional growth), the growth mindset of their students, and how formative assessment is improving student learning.

Traditionally, the term “professional development” has garnered mixed reviews from teachers. In many schools, professional development translates to an outside expert coming to lecture faculty and staff for a day, without the opportunity to practice the relevant knowledge. But when professional development is done well, it offers teachers the opportunity to learn, collaborate, and discuss strategies to make the learning meaningful. Research has shown that teaching quality is the most important factor in raising student engagement and achievement.

“It is well established that teachers are the most potent force for enhancing student learning,” Mr. Thomas said. “Historically, professional development for teachers has been ineffective. We now know that encouraging collaboration and supporting teachers throughout the implantation phase of improvement efforts is essential.

Rowland Hall is focused on providing the resources and ongoing support teachers need to turn great ideas into effective practices.”

Last spring, faculty and administration embraced the idea of growth mindset when they participated in a professional book group aimed at discussing Stanford researcher Carol Dweck’s book Mindset. Ms. Dweck categorizes two types of learning mindsets: a fixed mindset, and a growth mindset. She defines a “fixed mindset” as a learner who believes that talent, skill, and intelligence are fixed traits: “I’m no good at math” or “I can’t write.” Ms. Dweck’s research has found that such learners tend to limit their own learning, absorb material at a slower pace, and shy away from challenges. Learners with a “growth mindset” believe that ability is dynamic and can be improved through dedication and hard work. These students tend to possess a love of learning, are resilient, and persevere in spite of

challenges. Ms. Dweck observed that students with a “growth mindset” eagerly accept challenges and achieve greater progress toward learning goals.

One way to encourage students’ adoption of a growth mindset is through the use of formative assessment. This initiative shifts the focus from results to process. By definition, formative assessment is the act of informally assessing student learning along the way and making adjustments to activities based on student understanding of the material. Past Upper School Principal Lee Thomsen explained that effective use of formative assessment “places responsibility on both student and teacher for a more accurate reflection of the results of those assessments and to adapt subsequent practices.”

Teachers at Rowland Hall have embraced this idea and are using various types of formative assessment in their classes.

This summer, teachers worked with Jan Chappuis, a national expert on best uses of formative assessment. Leading up to her visit, Rowland Hall offered monthly professional growth sessions, with at least one formative assessment option.

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Rowland Hall commits to the faculty’s ongoing professional growth by continuing the conversations and encouraging teachers to be advocates for their growth and learning. In the past 24 months, opportunities for faculty and staff have doubled with the addition of one ProGro meeting per month and longer in-service sessions planned and run by our own in-house experts. These cross-divisional conversations have been rich and deep and the enthusiasm palpable.

Providing support, resources, and time to help teachers accomplish these goals is critical to the success of the first goal of the Strategic Plan.

Goal 1 and Goal 2 of the plan are very much connected. By enhancing the student-learning experience and giving teachers time to understand the latest research, we make strides toward providing the most outstanding math and science programs. In the past 24 months, teachers and administrators have worked together to: • • • • • •

better align the science curriculum in the Middle School; explore Next Generation Science Standards in the Lower School and Middle School; support six Lower School teachers’ attendance at the National Science Teachers Association conference; add more science courses in the Upper School; explore approaches to early childhood education in mathematics with Doug Clements; and send a group of Lower School teachers and a sixth grade teacher to the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meeting to determine the best math program for grades one through six.

In addition to the Upper School’s math and science departments’ adoption of formative assessment as a tool to enhance student learning, a task force of teachers and administrators has been charged with addressing the implementation of Goal 2 of Rowland

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Hall’s Strategic Plan: to provide the most outstanding math and science program in the Intermountain West. Last spring, the task force worked together to create a set of recommendations to pass along to the Strategic Plan Implementation Committee and school leadership. They plan to meet four to five times over the next six months, and will begin by considering measurable goals.

The committee includes: Katie Williams, Beginning School; Jodi Spiro and Sara Dacklin, Lower School; Molly Lewis, Middle School; Adella Croft and Alisa Poppen, Upper School; as well as administrators Jij de Jesus, Lower School principal; Tyler Fonarow, Middle School principal; Christian Waters, director of technology integration; and Wendell Thomas, director of curriculum and instruction.

The Board of Trustees, in conjunction with Chief Financial Officer Gwen Fonarow, has begun discussions about Goal 3: develop the enrollment and business model for our future.

They plan to provide the community with deliverables in the coming year.

Strategic Plan: The Future The Strategic Planning and Implementation Committee continues to collaborate with faculty about the best way to implement the Strategic Plan. The committee meets once a month to discuss and evaluate the initiatives that bring us closer to our goals. While there is more work to be done, we are thrilled with the progress and look forward to continuing to implement the goals that strengthen our position as the first and finest independent school in the Intermountain West.

For more details about the measurable goals and action taken on the Strategic Plan, please visit rowlandhall.org/strategicplanprogress.

TRAN S IT IO N S SALUTE TO DEPARTING TRUSTEES

Alex Bocock

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 five trustees who have been exceptional in their service.

Alex Bocock served nine years on the Board of Trustees. During his service, he chaired the Nominating and Governance Committee, the Development Committee, and the Major Gifts Committee. Mr. Bocock was crucial to the school’s development efforts and helped raise the necessary funds to complete Phase 1 of the Steiner Campus.

Sam Goldstein

Sam Goldstein steps down after completing his third term on the board. Combined with his previous service on the board during the ’90s, Mr. Goldstein served as a trustee for a total of 16 years. He has served as chair of the Education Committee, the board historian, and chair of the Diversity Committee, and he was a frequent speaker at Home and School meetings, where he shared his expertise on educational psychology.

Jill Lang was fundamental to the school’s development efforts during her two terms as a board member.

She was the Annual Fund chair for two years, during which she worked tirelessly to reach the Annual Fund goal and increase parent participation. During her service, Ms. Lang organized a golf tournament to raise much-appreciated funds for the school.

Jill Lang

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Kurt Larsen served on the board for six years. During this time, he served as chair of the Leadership Gifts Committee. Mr. Larsen has always been a great supporter of Rowland Hall, and he has been especially generous in his contributions to the auction. In addition, he has hosted the Rowmark Gala in support of the Rowmark Scholarship Fund for the past two years.

Kurt Larsen

John McNamara steps down from the board after two terms of service. Mr. McNamara chaired the Steiner Campus Construction Committee for four years. He oversaw the construction of the first phase of building on the Steiner Campus. Under his leadership, the project came in on time and under budget.

Thank you, again, to our outgoing trustees for their hard work and dedication. All our students and faculty benefited from your strong efforts.

John McNamara

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WELCOME NEW TRUSTEES Alexander Benjamin Gardner ’07 Alex Gardner was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, and attended Rowland Hall from preschool through graduation. Mr. Gardner has been serving on the Rowland Hall Alumni Committee since 2014.

After graduating from the University of Puget Sound in 2011, Mr. Gardner moved back to Utah. In 2014, he began working for the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah, where he has managed relationships with alumni and donors in Salt Lake City, Seattle, Los Angeles, Orange County, and Atlanta. Prior to joining the David Eccles School of Business, Alex worked for three years at Beta Theta Pi Fraternity’s International Headquarters in a variety of roles pertaining to student leadership development, change management, and campus recruiting. Alex is currently on the University of Puget Sound’s Alumni Admissions Committee, where he interviews and evaluates prospective students. In addition, he serves as a chapter advisor for Beta Theta Pi at the University of Utah and the University of Puget Sound.

Alex loves to be outside skiing, trail running, biking, and more. He is also an avid Utah Utes football and basketball fan.

Alex Gardner

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Katie Barrett Lieberman

Katie Barrett Lieberman

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Katie Barrett Lieberman is a Salt Lake City native who works as a psychotherapist in private practice. She graduated with honors in psychology from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1999. After working with youth in residential treatment in Seattle and Washington, Ms. Lieberman earned her master’s degree in social work (MSW) from the University of Denver in 2002.

She then completed post-master’s training at the Family Therapy Training Center in Denver, Colorado, receiving her clinical license (LCSW) in 2004.

Ms. Lieberman has worked as a clinician with children and families in various outpatient settings in Denver, Seattle, Pittsburgh, and Salt Lake City.

She specializes in several practice areas, including high-risk youth, trauma, grief and loss, family therapy, chronic illness, and substance abuse treatment. Ms. Lieberman received extensive post-graduate training certification in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to treat anxiety, depression, attachment issues and trauma. Ms. Lieberman facilitates a variety of therapy groups and regularly teaches parenting classes throughout the community, including Rowland Hall parent forums.

Ms. Lieberman and her husband Ben are proud parents of three daughters: Emery (second grade at a Spanish immersion school), Ashlyn (fourth grade at Rowland Hall), and Vivian (kindergarten at Rowland Hall). In her spare time, she loves to travel, ski, and hike in the Wasatch Mountains.

John C. Miller ’96 John C. Miller is a partner and assistant general manager at Mark Miller Toyota.

Since 1999, he has worked in nearly every position the company offers, gaining experience and understanding of those who work for his company. Mr. Miller is also active in the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce, is a member of the Board of Directors of the New Car Dealers of Utah, is the digital chairman of the Utah Toyota Dealers Association, and is the state representative for the Denver Region Toyota Dealer Council.

While cultivating a career as an auto dealer, his real passion has always been serving his community. He currently sits on the boards of the Salt Lake Police Foundation and the Utah Debate Commission. Mr. Miller served as chairman of the board for the Kostopulos Dream Foundation and is the incoming chairman for Ballet West.

Mr. Miller lives in Salt Lake City with his spouse, Andrea, and their two sons, Owen (3PreK) and Declan (kindergarten). Mr. and Mrs. Miller have been Annual Fund class liaisons for Rowland Hall for three years. In his spare time, John enjoys playing golf and running marathons.

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Martin (“Marty”) Olsen Marty Olsen has been a partner at Olsen and Olsen Law since 1995, specializing in family law and private guardian ad litem work. He received his undergraduate degree in finance from the University of Utah in 1988 and his Juris Doctor from the University of Utah Law School in 1991. Following graduation from law school, Mr. Olsen clerked for Leonard H. Russon at the Utah Court of Appeals for two years. After that, he went to work for the Utah State Office of Guardian Ad Litem, representing abused and neglected children in permanency proceedings and children in high-conflict divorce cases. During his professional career, Mr. Olsen has been active in the American Bar Association (ABA) and Utah State Bar, holding various leadership positions within each organization.

He also served as chair of the ABA’s National Steering Committee on the Unmet Legal Needs of Children from August 2004 to July 2006, during which time he traversed the country as he presented the committee’s work for America’s Children Still at Risk.

Mr. Olsen has received local and national accolades for his work with children and the law, including Utah State Bar Young Lawyer of the Year and ABA’s National Child Advocate of the Year Award. He was named in Utah Business magazine as one of Utah’s top 25 lawyers in family law, which he has practiced for the past 10 years.

Mr. Olsen volunteered at Primary Children’s Hospital Life Unit for 18 years, served as a wish granter with the Make-a-Wish Foundation, was a mentor with the Village Project, and volunteered with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. Mr. Olsen lives in Salt Lake City with his spouse, Christopher Cocke, and their two sons, Davis (second grade) and Henry (third grade).

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Marty Olsen

WELCOME NEW TRUSTEES EMERITI This spring, Rowland Hall’s Board of Trustees voted to invite two former trustees to become Trustees Emeriti. They were both recognized with this honor at the 2016 Hallmarker Dinner.

They join current Trustees Emeriti Peter Billings Jr. ’63, Ian Cumming, and Christopher “Kit” Sumner ’64.

Bob Marquardt was board chair from 2007-2010 and is the second-longest serving trustee in school history, totaling 18 years. His insightfulness, willingness to ask tough questions, and commitment to academic excellence were instrumental in making Rowland Hall a top-tier independent school. Mr. Marquardt was chair of the Development Committee during the planning and building phase of the McCarthey Campus. It is safe to say that there would be no McCarthey Campus without him. Mr. Marquardt’s respect and appreciation for Rowland Hall’s faculty and staff culminated in his gift to establish an endowment for faculty professional development. The Marquardt Award is presented each year to faculty members who apply to participate in an in-depth professional development opportunity. These opportunities support our faculty’s growth as educators, enhancing the student learning experience.

Kevin Steiner served two separate six-year terms on the Board of Trustees. Mr. Steiner was the finance chair during his first term, coinciding with a crucial period in the school’s growth as it transitioned from a small institution to the leading independent school in the Intermountain West. His financial expertise was essential to implementing the financial controls necessary for a financially stable organization of Rowland Hall’s size. During his tenure, Mr. Steiner transformed our business office from a minor operation to a professional office led by a CFO. The Middle School was built on time and on budget, thanks to Mr. Steiner’s determination and financial acumen.

From 1998-2001, Mr. Steiner was the board chair during the campaign to build the McCarthey Campus. Under his watch, the campus was built within our budget, and he was instrumental in raising money for the Capital Campaign. Mr. Steiner has always been a generous supporter of the school, and his family’s generous gift made possible the purchase of the Richard R. Steiner Campus.

Bob Marquardt

Kevin Steiner

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WELCOME NEW ADMINISTRATION

Ingrid Gustavson

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Welcome: Ingrid Gustavson, Upper School Principal Rowland Hall is happy to introduce Ingrid Gustavson as the new Upper School principal. Ingrid comes to Rowland Hall from the Darrow School in Lebanon, New York, where she served as director of studies and oversaw all aspects of the academic program.

Prior to her position at Darrow, Ms. Gustavson helped to found Sage Hill School in California, and worked at the Webb Schools and Idyllwild Arts Academy in California. Ms. Gustavson earned a Master of Arts from Williams College and is a graduate of Bowdoin College, where she majored in French and art history and played on the school’s volleyball team.

Ms. Gustavson’s former head of school described her as a “transformative educator.” The Rowland Hall search committee was enthusiastic in its decision to offer her the position. Her extensive background and varied interests—arts, sports, history, languages, travel, and community service— offer an immediate connection with students and parents alike. A number of upcoming school events will offer opportunities to meet Ms. Gustavson, her husband, Kurt Dowdle, and their two sons, Kai (sixth grade) and Luc (fourth grade).

“It is a pleasure to finally be here,” Ms. Gustavson said. “I am enjoying meeting everyone as I become immersed in this wonderful community of supportive learners.”

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CLASS OF 2016 Of the 73 graduates in the class of 2016, 30 attended Rowland Hall for 12 or more years, earning the nickname “lifers.” Whether “lifers” or relative newcomers, these graduates are poised to enter 46 different universities across the United States and abroad, pursuing studies in engineering, dance, and business, among other fields. Nine of the 73 were honored by the National Merit program, and two of those were selected as National Merit Scholars.

Over half of our graduates received merit-based aid to attend college.

Two of our seniors had unprecedented success in debate, earning the highest number of bids in the country to the Tournament of Champions, finishing second at the National Debate Coaches Association National Championship, and winning the College Prep Round Robin. One was recently honored with the Julia Burke Award for her achievements as a policy debater. Another senior excelled at chess and won the Utah State High School Chess Championship twice during his Upper School career.

The talents of our gifted visual and performing artists were showcased at school and throughout the community.

Four seniors led our jazz band to a first place finish at the 2015 Peaks Jazz Festival and one received a superior ranking for her performance on piano at the Utah Federation of Music Clubs Festival eight years in a row.

Students dedicated to training in the arts participated in summer intensives and special programs at Ballet West and the University of Utah Youth Theatre Conservatory. One visual artist’s work is currently exhibiting throughout the state with the Utah Arts and Museums travel show.

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Our seniors excelled as athletes, leading their teams to 21 Region titles and eight State titles, and placed in the top five in the Deseret News All-Sports Awards for 2A Schools each year of their Upper School careers. Individually, they earned five State titles and received multiple honors as All-Region and All-State athletes. One was named the 2A State Female Swimmer of the Year, and one of our Rowmark skiers earned a national championship in the U19 Downhill race.

Outside of school, they competed and earned top finishes in equestrian events, figure skating, and rowing. Several of our seniors will play sports such as soccer, volleyball, golf, and baseball at the collegiate level.

These graduates consistently displayed a passion for serving others, with many of them far exceeding the school’s requirements for community engagement. They volunteered at Cottonwood Canyons Foundation, Red Butte Gardens, Sunnyvale Neighborhood Center, University Neighborhood Partners Hartland Partnership Center, local churches and temples, hospitals, and animal shelters. Many of them served as coaches to our Middle School softball, basketball, or volleyball teams. Our seniors are devoted to causes such as LGBTQ rights, increased access to medical care, and preventing violence in the wake of the Sandy Hook tragedy. One spent countless hours as an advocate with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and another used her fluency in Arabic to help empower female refugees by teaching them English skills to improve their employment outlook. Another senior received a Youth Activist Scholarship from the American Civil Liberties Union for her efforts lobbying on behalf of sexual assault victims and for improved sexual education programs in schools.

The class of 2016 spent time exploring career interests through internships, conferences, and related volunteer work. They wrote for organizations such as Alliance for a Better Utah, studied in laboratories of professors at the University of Utah, and assisted with marketing campaigns for local companies. One interned with the National

Endowment for the Humanities—the only high school student in a group of college students—and created briefs for Congress concerning the program budget. Another participated in a National Student Leadership Conference on Sports Management, and yet another attended the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting for five consecutive years, all in pursuit of educational and personal development. These seniors were a well-traveled group. One visited Botswana, where she worked with locals on animal conservation initiatives.

Other students visited New Zealand or China as part of student exchange programs, and one spent a summer studying the classics in Rome. These graduates are fluent in a number of languages, having studied French, Chinese, Latin, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, and Dutch, as part of the Rowland Hall curriculum or on their own time.

We are extremely proud of the class of 2016 for all of their talents and achievements, only some of which are listed here. We look forward to all the future holds for these bright and motivated young graduates.

Sam Galvez Chew and Marley Griffiths

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Atticus Hickman ’19 Policy Debater, Violinist—“Debate lets me express myself and be a part of a team. In debate, it’s cool to be smart and it has taught me how to talk about almost any issue.”

Jaden Lessnick ’16, Emory ’20 Policy Debater, Soccer Player—“Debate taught me commitment. When my family moved, I decided to board here because of my dedication to debate.

Debate has taught me to be an adaptive thinker, consider new perspectives, and think on my feet. Constantly responding to new scenarios within time constraints will help me deal with the contingencies of college and medicine.”

Rustin Armknecht ’16, Lafayette College ’20 PF Debater, Student Leader—“Debate helped me develop a voice. I'm more confident in expressing my opinions and I know how to respectfully disagree with others and argue my thoughts.”

Joseph Wang ’18 PF Debater, Entrepreneur Club—“I transferred to Rowland Hall for debate because I know what it can do for my presentation and critical-thinking skills. I hope to be an engineer or neuroscientist and debate has helped me expand my thinking.

Plus, it’s fun!”

Emily Fowler ’18 PF Debater, Musical Actress, Volleyball Player—“I hope to be a mechanical engineer or architect and debate will add to my skillset. Debate has made me a better public speaker and communicator, as well as a better class and team member.”

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Sydney Young ’19 Policy Debater, Competitive Sailor—“Debate is a game that requires strategy and critical-thinking skills.

In sailing, the course you travel is more important than how fast you sail. Therefore, critical thinking becomes very important, and debate has helped me improve this skill.”

Jordan Abdalla ’17 PF Debater, Soccer Player, Investor Club President—“Debate teaches you how to approach and understand arguments and information in a more complex and nuanced way. The ability to articulate your ideas is of paramount importance within the business world. I enjoy engaging in a metaphorical chess match with different people.”

Emily Gordon ’16, Harvard ’20 Policy Debater, Competitive Equestrian, Artist—“I love being around people dedicated to an activity that is so intellectually stimulating and rigorous. When I become a doctor, my debate experience will help me form connections with colleagues, conduct research, and maintain a strong work ethic.”

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Bella Goh ’18 PF Debater, Swimmer, Peer Coach—“Debate has improved my confidence in public speaking, as well as fluency in writing. It has taught me the important skills of addressing complicated topics respectfully and effectively, and thinking on the spot. It has provided the skill-set I needed to become a leader and an example to my swimming teammates.”

Kenzo Okazaki ’17 Lincoln-Douglas Debater, Swimmer—“Debating one-on-one means more pressure, but I've learned to handle nerves and to perform in tough situations.”

Anna Greenberg ’17 PF Debater, Tennis Captain—“Debate taught me valuable public-speaking skills and has given me confidence.

Debate immerses you in a competitive environment and exposes you to controversial topics. As a young adult, I think it's incredibly important to know about current events.

Debate amplifies the skills needed to succeed in school and the real world.”

David Bernstein ’17 Policy Debater, Musician—“Debate taught me to think creatively and on my feet.

Although debate and music may seem different, the ability to improvise in debate while making an argument and improvisation while playing an instrument are extremely connected.”

Madison Barker ’17 Policy Debater, Musician—“Over the past five years debate has allowed me to find my second family.

Debate is an incredible academic pursuit but also has given me a social network, rich relationships, and the emotional intelligence to build lasting friendships."

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UNDEBATABLE SUCCESS The crossroads of debate is a place where students come from all walks of life and leave in every direction, stopping to gain a set of skills to allow them to discover and master the next step.

“Debate is a sandbox,” said Rowland Hall Debate Coach Michael Shackelford. “It’s playful, it’s about curiosity, it’s where you start to interact and learn to appreciate other perspectives and mindsets.”

Rowland Hall’s debate team ranks as one of the top in the nation, and the debate program has expanded its reach across curriculum and divisions. The Upper School offers debate classes as electives, so interested students mix across grade levels to make lifelong friends at school and across the nation at tournaments.

Rowland Hall and its debate program enjoy a symbiotic relationship: the school’s curriculum equips students with debate-ready skills, and debate fits with the school’s mission to inspire students to lead ethical and productive lives. “The school culture, approach to learning, diversity, and teaching style just fits,” Mr. Shackelford said. Debate fosters collaboration, political literacy, analytical thinking, and empathy. Students research platforms, then construct and deliver original, impassioned arguments.

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“IT’S PLAYFUL, IT’S ABOUT CURIOSITY, IT’S WHERE YOU START TO INTERACT AND LEARN TO APPRECIATE OTHER PERSPECTIVES AND MINDSETS.”

- DEBATE COACH MIKE SHACKELFORD

Debate is a flexible extracurricular in which students are partnered based on a mutual commitment level. Choosing whether to attend a tournament only affects the individual and his or her debate partner— the two-person pod. “No one gets cut from the team, so it’s all about individual goals,” Mr. Shackelford said. “You get out what you put in.”

Debate is more than a potentially standout line on a college application. It teaches students how to make a compelling argument, a critical skill for any career. On a deeper level, debate empowers students to organize thoughts and clearly communicate a message.

“Debate doesn’t just capture a certain set of students and deposit them somewhere when they’re done,” Mr. Shackelford explained. “It’s a vehicle, a process, a stepping stone, to accomplish whatever it is you want to accomplish.”

ROWLAND HALL DEBATE HISTORY 1987 Rowland Hall becomes an official member of the National Forensic League, now named the National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA).

Nine students are on the team.

1988 Students qualify to the National Speech and Debate Tournament for the first time (coaches: Carl Sturges and Frank Langheinrich).

2007 At the TOC, two students make it to the elimination rounds for the first time (Chase Burton and Cyrus Akrami).

2010 Students make it to the final round at the National Speech and Debate Tournament, finish as runners-up (Andrew Arsht and Mario Feola, coached by Mike Shackelford).

1989 Deseret News reports Rowland Hall ties for first place in the Abe Lincoln Invitational Debate Tournament, competing against much larger schools under a special 1A classification.

Captains of the team were Matt Rogers, Liz Abaunza, Sutton Snook, Sarah Culp, and Jenni Langheinrich. Libero Della-Piana won trophies in three different events.

2011 Rowland Hall recognized as a National Debate School of Excellence by the NSDA.

1995 Rowland Hall wins its first District Debate Sweeps Award, given to the top school in the Great Salt Lake District.

2014 Middle School team wins State Championship.

1997 Student sets record for most career NSDA points in the Great Salt Lake District (Neeta Bidwai, coached by Frank Langheinrich).

2001 Rowland Hall qualifies to the Tournament of Champions (TOC) for the first time (Elisabeth Page, coached by Ryan Hoglund).

2004 Students make it to elimination rounds for the first time at the National Speech and Debate Tournament (Claire Anderson and Karla Penman).

Middle School debate program created.

2012 Alum wins College National Championship (Andrew Arsht, Georgetown).

2015 Rowland Hall qualifies three teams to the TOC (Caitlin Walrath and Camila Reed-Guevara; Claire Wang and Emily Gordon; and Jaden Lessnick and Elliot Kovnick). Two finish in the sweet 16.

Students win the 3A Policy State Championship and the inaugural Utah Tournament of Excellence.

2016 Rowland Hall gathers the most TOC bids in the country, finishes second at the National Debate Coaches Association National Championships, and wins a variety of elite local and national tournaments during the regular season.

Seven students qualify to the National Speech and Debate Tournament.

Rowland Hall continues its streak of five straight District Debate Sweeps Awards.

There are 50 students on the Upper School team and another 12 in Middle School.

Director of Ethical Education Ryan Hoglund has been a key player in building Rowland Hall’s debate program. He began coaching the team in 1999 and paved the way for the program we have today. In 2015, Mr. Hoglund was inducted into the Utah Debate Coaches Hall of Fame. High school debate was not always the organized, cohesive, and collegial organization that it is today in Utah, but through Mr. Hoglund’s efforts it is now a thriving community. Mr. Hoglund is currently on the Utah Middle School Debate Committee, which organizes topics, conferences, and the state tournament in Utah. He’s still giving back!

WHO IS MIKEE? Academically driven Rowland Hall students gravitate toward debate in part due to the opportunity to learn from accomplishedyet-easygoing Debate Coach Mike Shackelford. He has a natural, playful rapport with his debaters. Jaden Lessnick ’16, one of the most successful debaters in school history, went home after one tournament especially excited about his success. But Jaden’s excitement was not over a trophy or an award; he had been granted the privilege of calling his coach by his distinctively chummy nickname. Beginning debaters refer to their coach in formal parlance, Mr. Shackelford. After a certain measure of success, students earn the right to call their award-winning coach “Mikee.”

“I still remember how excited and proud Jaden was when he was finally allowed to call you ‘Mikee,’” Jaden’s mother later wrote in a year-end thank you note to Mr. Shackelford.

Mr. Shackelford coaches the Middle School and Upper School debate teams and teaches political science in the history department. He came to Rowland Hall in 2007 after receiving a Bachelor of Science in political science from Weber State University and a Master of Arts in rhetoric from Pepperdine University. He also taught or coached at Jordan High School, Pepperdine University, Weber State, University of California-Berkeley, the Cal National Speech and Debate Institutes, and the Michigan Debate Institute.

Mr. Shackelford has traveled all over the United States attending collegiate and high school debate tournaments and serves in a variety of community leadership positions, including representative for the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA), chair of the Great Salt Lake District of the National Speech and Debate Association

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(NSDA), and executive board member of the National Debate Coaches Association (NDCA).

This year, Mr. Shackelford won National District Chair of the Year for his leadership in the NSDA, and in 2014 he received the Policy Debate Coach of the Year award in recognition of having the top policy debate program in the state of Utah.

Mr. Shackelford has consistently raised the bar of excellence by coaching students who win national awards almost every weekend they travel. No Utah team has ever had teams in national elimination rounds as often as Rowland Hall; an accomplishment that contributes to our reputation as one of the best policy debate programs in the United States.

In the most recent season, the debate team earned 13 bids to the Tournament of Champions (TOC), with one partnership gaining nine bids by themselves (the most in the country). That team was consistently ranked in the top five in the national coaches’ poll and reached the elite eight at the TOC, out of 72 teams that reached the most prestigious tournament in the country. At another national championship—the NDCA’s—one of Mr. Shackelford’s teams finished in second place.

People often compare teams to family but debate seems particularly close-knit. Mr. Shackelford and his wife, Carol, have a four-year-old son named Lucas. The weekend following Lucas’ birth, Mr. Shackelford attended the local Alta Silver and Black Invitational Tournament with his team, but his wife wasn’t upset at his absence. According to Mr. Shackelford, “she understands,” particularly since Ms. Shackelford served as the head debate coach at Bingham High School through 2014. In-town weekend tournaments are a family affair for the Shackelford family, with Lucas patiently by his dad’s side through the long hours, offering pre-round high-fives to the team. The Shackelfords expanded their team in August with the birth of their second son, Ethan.

MIDDLE SCHOOL DEBATE Public Speaking begins with games and learning tips to reduce apprehension about speaking formally in public. Students practice a variety of skills and build a foundation for effective argumentation and advocacy. This class is required for sixth graders.

Intro to Debate is for students who want to explore debate in a non-competitive environment.

They may choose to participate in the debate team during the third trimester or later in high school.

This is an elective for seventh and eighth graders.

Competitive Debate emphasizes participation in formal debates and requires attending at least one of about five team tournaments each season.

In addition to practicing constructive, rebuttal, and cross-examination speeches, students develop a variety of tactical skills including evidence comparison, cost-benefit analysis, note-taking, and audience adaptation. Students must take Intro to Debate before they can take Competitive Debate, which is an elective for seventh and eighth graders.

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WHAT DO KIDS REALLY GET FROM DEBATE? Certainly, debate helps kids get into elite colleges and teaches them how to argue convincingly, but what else motivates teenagers to willingly stay after school until 5 pm or give up entire weekends to travel to debate tournaments?

Debaters will tell you they make lifelong friends with debaters at tournaments around the country and connect across grade levels at their own institution, an exciting opportunity in high school. Some debaters claim that the skills they build make academics a breeze and life itself becomes a fascinating prism of ideas just waiting to be tackled.

Debate sends kids off into the world with an admirable set of life skills. Debate teaches tolerance, inclusion, and respect for an opposing position. “It’s impossible to be exposed to so many ideas and stay dogmatic,” Rowland Hall Debate Coach Mike Shackelford said. In debate, students research and examine both sides of a controversy to ultimately internalize the meta-lesson that “ethical living begins with understanding and empathy for other points of view,” according to Mr. Shackelford.

Rowland Hall’s mission involves developing students’ character, leadership skills, and sense of community, and this is reflected in the accolades received by our debaters and coaches, past and present. This year Emily Gordon �16 won two character awards.

In May at the Tournament of Champions Emily received the Julia Burke award, an honor given to the debater most respected by the community for his or her combination of competitive excellence and outstanding character. The Glenbrook schools in metro Chicago also recognized Emily with the Patrick O’Neill Memorial Award at their national tournament in November.

Distinctive to Rowland Hall is the benefit of a coach who motivates with positive feedback and humor. So when Coach Shackelford won National District Chair of the Year, a coveted leadership award given by the Great Salt Lake debate district, it came as no surprise to those closest to him—his team.

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2015-2016 DEBATE HIGHLIGHTS In the last five years, Rowland Hall Debate has produced nine State Champions, 23 National Qualifiers, 14 Academic All-Americans, and two National Finalists, and sent dozens of students to college on scholarships.

In November the Winged Lion Debaters got off to a perfect start by bringing home a championship at the Young Lawyers tournament. The competition, hosted at East High School, was sponsored by the Utah State Bar Association, with 20 of the top schools in the state participating.

In November the team traveled to California to compete at the Notre Dame Invitational (one of the top tournaments in the West). Rowland Hall debaters won the tournament in the Varsity division, took second in the Novice division, and had students place third in a separate World Schools competition.

In February the Rowland Hall debate team won the elite College Prep Debate tournament in Oakland, California.

Only the top 16 teams in the country were invited to compete. Rowland Hall seniors Jaden Lessnick and Emily Gordon won the tournament and were recognized as the first and second speakers.

In May at the Tournament of Champions, Emily Gordon won the Julia Burke Award—an honor given to the debater most respected by the community for his/her combination of competitive excellence and outstanding character.

In June at the 2016 National Speech and Debate Tournament held in Salt Lake City: • Emily Gordon received a prestigious speaker award. Tens of thousands of high school students debate, and only 500 qualify to nationals. Within that impressive group, Emily won second-best overall speaker.

• Rowland Hall qualified more debaters to nationals than any other program in the state.

• Both Rowland Hall policy teams—David Bernstein and Will Matheson, and Emily Gordon and Maddie Barker—advanced to the elimination rounds. Gordon/Barker went the furthest; eliminated in round nine of 14 (a double-elimination tournament).

• The National Speech and Debate Association deemed Mr. Shackelford the National District Chair of the Year for his leadership.

• Eight Rowland Hall Middle School students competed at Middle School Nationals.

The 2015-2016 results in a nutshell Forty-six debaters participated in 22 tournaments and won nine championships. Three teams qualified to Nationals, including the most successful policy duo in Rowland Hall history—Emily Gordon and Jaden Lessnick. Rowland Hall team members participated in 698 total debates and delivered four speeches per round. Each speech lasts about five minutes, and debaters speak approximately 250 words per minute. That means Rowland Hall debaters spoke 3.5 million words in competition this year.

The 3.5 million words produced arguments for and against countless controversies including: government surveillance, carbon taxes, gun control, Russian sanctions, and standardized testing.

FORTY-SIX DEBATERS PARTICIPATED IN 22 TOURNAMENTS AND WON NINE CHAMPIONSHIPS.

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Emily Gordon ’16 and Claire Wang ’15

Benjamin Fowler and Andres Torres

Every member of the team won at least one round:

DEBATE OFFERINGS AT ROWLAND HALL

Trophies Ethan Kovnick, Quinn Hennessy, Kiyan Banuri, Mishka Banuri, Andy Toth, Robin Zeng, Atticus Hickman, Sydney Young, William Stone, Emily Fowler, Allie Zehner, Joseph Wang, Abed Alsolaiman, Lena Chan, Matt Orford, Jordan Abdalla, Sam Lemons, Rustin Armknecht, Angela Foley, Sophia Nielsen, Callie Frey.

Intro to Debate is a one-trimester beginners’ course offered in the fall for students who are new to the high school or have never debated. This class is mainly for students to explore debate.

Championships Leo Doctorman, James Steiner, Skylar Diamandis, Madeline Brague, Anna Greenberg, Walker Nasser, Kenzo Okazaki, Madison Barker, David Bernstein, Will Matheson, Jaden Lessnick, Emily Gordon.

Qualified to Nationals Jaden Lessnick, Emily Gordon, Jordan Abdalla, Matt Orford, Maddie Barker, Will Matheson, David Bernstein.

Tournament of Champions Sam Lemons, Madison Barker, Kenzo Okazaki, Jaden Lessnick, Emily Gordon (most bids in the country).

Sydney Young and Atticus Hickman

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Public Debate is a core class for students interested in being on the debate team and learning about a variety of accessible and educational topics.

This class is for students who want to succeed in debate while also pursuing other extracurricular activities. Students are eligible to compete at all local tournaments and one to two national trips.

Policy Debate is the most advanced class offered to debaters and is for students who have prioritized debate above other activities. The class includes topic lectures, research sessions, and practice debates and is held after school every day. Students are eligible for all local tournament opportunities and a variety of national trips.

Rowland Hall Debate

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN POLICY DEBATE AND PUBLIC FORUM DEBATE Public Forum (PF) is often compared to the familiar example of a presidential debate. Debaters must make persuasive and logical arguments in a manner that is accessible to a wide variety of audiences. Students present cases, engage in rebuttal and refutation, and participate in crossfires—opportunities to question the opposing team.

PF students debate in front of judges who may lack formal debate training, so the ability to persuade the average citizen is a central component to success. Additionally, PF focuses on debating resolutions concerning ever-evolving current events, a format that exposes students to a variety of topics during a singular competitive season.

Policy (CX) is a more intricate and detailed form of debate. CX focuses on a controversy surrounding government policy and teams propose specific plans. Because the topic remains the same for the entire academic year, students rely on the depth of their research and their use of advanced argumentation theory. CX debate is also known for technical jargon and rapid rate of delivery, with advanced debaters speaking at rates up to 350 words per minute. Both PF and CX are conducted by teams of two people alternating speeches for their side, either affirming or negating their topic.

Source: National Speech and Debate Association

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A DVANCEMENT Dear Donors and Friends, The 2015-2016 school year was record breaking for fundraising at Rowland Hall. The generosity of our community and willingness to prioritize Rowland Hall in your giving was unprecedented.

This year, our Hallmarker Society giving levels were increased for the first time in over 20 years. Our community generously responded to the change, helping us break the all-time Annual Fund record. Your support has been overwhelming. Thank you.

It was also a big year on the Capital Campaign front. Last fall, we conducted a feasibility study seeking advice and input on the next phase of the Richard R. Steiner Campus. We listened to your ideas and feedback, and our Board of Trustees decided to shift the focus from athletics alone to athletics and academics. The next phase of the Steiner Campus focuses on both a new Middle School and a gym. In this section of the annual report, you will read more about the project that will take us one step closer to bringing our vision to life.

As an alumna, I am thrilled to be a part of the school during this exciting time. I started at Rowland Hall as a two-year-old on the Avenues Campus, the same year the school moved the older students to Lincoln Street. It is an exciting and rewarding experience to be a part of the campaign that will finally reunite the school on one campus.

Thanks to you, Rowland Hall is thriving under a strong vision of the future.

Robyn Payne ’02 Director of Institutional Advancement

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A Heartfelt Thank You to Annual Fund Chairs Anna and Reed Topham A tremendous thank you goes to Anna and Reed Topham for their thoughtful strategic leadership as Annual Fund chairs for the past two years. They have served as dedicated champions of the Annual Fund and have played an invaluable role in the school’s financial success.

Lindsay Young

Announcing New Director of Annual Giving and Major Gifts Lindsay Young has joined the advancement team at Rowland Hall as director of annual giving and major gifts after serving as development director for the University of Utah’s Honors College. Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Lindsay served as director of alumni giving at McDonogh School, an independent PreK-12 institution where she is also a third-generation alumna. She comes to Rowland Hall with a passion for independent schools and a deep understanding of the difference that small classrooms, vibrant spaces, personalized learning, and joyful teachers make on blossoming minds.

2015-2016

ANNUAL FUND GIVING at ALL-TIME HIGH

1,016,841 77% 100%

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contributed in 2015-2016 (as of June 15)

Parent Participation

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Board of Trustees Support

Faculty & Staff Support

TOGETHER, EVERY GIFT HAS IMPACT Of 881 total gifts...

596 were under $500 109 ranged from $500 to $1,499 146 were Hallmarker gifts ranging from $1,500 to $9,999 30 were Headmaster’s Council gifts of $10,000+

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LEADERSHIP GIFTS

This was a banner year for the Annual Fund, breaking previous school records to reach an all-time high of $1, 016,841. This figure reflects the strength and community support for a Rowland Hall education. More than the generous dollar amount, the 77 percent Annual Fund parent participation boosts our sense of pride in a unified parent base. Your strong endorsement of our mission and exceptional educational programs is truly inspiring.

Collectively, your contributions support faculty and staff professional development, specialty programs, the arts, athletics, financial aid, and Rowmark Ski Academy, just to name a few. Our sincere appreciation goes out to each and every Rowland Hall donor— parents, grandparents, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends.

Thank you for your unwavering support. We could not be the school we are today without you.

$801,695 $848,022 $1,016,122

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YOUR ANNUAL FUND GIFT AT WORK Heart-rate monitors for Middle School physical education program Musical instruments & an arts specialist in the Beginning School Rowmark Ski Academy Scholarship Fund

General arts & athletics enhancements Graphing calculators for Middle School math program Over the past 1.5 years, 84+ faculty & staff have participated in conferences & workshops

Thank you!

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Faculty and Staff Once again the faculty and staff have reached 100 percent participation in the Annual Fund. We know our faculty and staff are dedicated to our students’ successes. Their participation in the Annual Fund is further proof of their total commitment to the school and our students’ education.

Board of Trustees Our Board of Trustees is an incredibly hardworking group of individuals focused on sustaining and building Rowland Hall to be the best school it can be. Each member contributes countless hours of personal time and expertise, and collectively they achieve 100 percent participation in the Annual Fund, setting a generous example for the Rowland Hall community.

Theresa Sueoka to Chair the 2016-2017 Annual Fund We are delighted that Theresa Sueoka will be serving as the 20162017 Annual Fund chair. Theresa and her husband, Greg, have been a valuable part of the Rowland Hall community for the past 14 years. They have two children: Maxwell, who graduated from Rowland Hall in 2016, and Josef, a sophomore. Ms. Sueoka was named to the Board of Trustees in 2014 and has served as the Lincoln Street Home and School representative. She has served on many auction committees, and she continues to help with new family outreach and the Parent Admission Network. With all of Ms. Sueoka’s past experience and her kind and generous nature, we have no doubt that 2016-2017 will be another successful year for the Annual Fund.

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ANNUAL FUND 2015-2016 CLASS LIAISONS Chairs | Anna and Reed Topham 2PreK | John and Andrea Miller 3PreK | Hillary and Josh Mettle 4PreK | Mikelle and Robert Mansfield Kindergarten | Adria and Geoff Swindle First Grade | Christina Billings Second Grade | Mitzi Conover Third Grade | Bryan Cunningham Fourth Grade | Sinead Urwin Fifth Grade | Joe and Melanie Borgenicht Sixth Grade | Jennifer Gully Seventh Grade | Alexandra Altman Eighth Grade | Rebecca England and Jordan Kimball Ninth Grade | Theresa Sueoka Tenth Grade | Leilani Fowler Eleventh Grade | Deanna Byck Twelfth Grade | Liza and Eric Gilbert

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN A New Middle School at the Heart of the Richard R. Steiner Campus Rowland Hall completed the first phase of the Steiner Campus in March 2014 (see timeline for a complete history of the project). In the fall of 2015, we conducted a feasibility study and solicited community feedback on the next step of the project.

The original Master Plan indicated the athletic complex for Phase 2 of the construction, but the feasibility study clarified that our community was more interested in the imminent construction of academic facilities in conjunction with the athletic facilities. We then worked with our architects, EHDD, to prioritize a new Middle School building and a gymnasium. The final phase will include construction of the Upper School, a performing arts center, and an additional gym.

Building a Middle School makes the most sense. The current Middle School on the Lincoln Street Campus is the Rowland Hall division with the greatest need for expansion. Moving the Middle School to the Steiner Campus will create opportunities for collaboration between classes and across grade levels. Teachers have expressed their excitement about the potential for school unity among Beginning School, Lower School, and Middle School students.

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2003

Board votes unanimously to pursue purchase of land

2007

EHDD architects selected Building footprint and initial costing established Land rezoned by Salt Lake City Council

May 2010

US Congress removes federal reversionary interest

November 2010

Board unanimously votes to pursue Capital Campaign

December 2010

Land purchased from Mt. Olivet Cemetery Association

January 2011

Reinvestigation of cost with EHDD by Construction Committee

April 2011

Campaign divided into phases: 1A: athletic fields 1B: sports complex 2: Middle School and Upper School

April 2011

Campaign goal and theme established

June 2011

Capital Campaign for Phase 1A begins

May 29, 2013

Groundbreaking event for athletic fields

March 24, 2014

Athletic fields ribbon cutting

September 2015

Feasibility study begins

May 2016

Based on feasibility study results, board reorganizes remaining campaign phases: 2: Middle School and gym 3: Upper School, performing arts center, and gym

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June 2016

Capital Campaign planning for Phase 2 begins

The Middle School At the heart of the Steiner Campus is the new home for the Middle School, a magnificent learning facility that will surround a central atrium. Common areas will provide generous space for team-based study, group meetings, and exhibits of student art and classroom projects. This building will also house the dining hall, a maker space, emotional and academic support centers, and administrative areas. A visual arts wing will serve the needs of the performing arts until the performing arts center is built during the third, and final, phase of the project.

As adolescent students need lots of space for collaboration and hands-on study, each new Middle School classroom will be larger than existing Middle School classrooms by 130 square feet, on average. Classrooms will be clustered by grade level to allow for team-based teaching, while math and science classrooms will be equipped with sliding walls that open for cross-curricular learning. Large windows in each new learning space will maximize natural light and provide views of Salt Lake City’s breathtaking landscapes. To take full advantage of the school’s surroundings, architects have planned outdoor classrooms and gardens for applied learning, study, and reflection.

Athletics Phase 2 of construction includes a gymnasium as part of the Athletic Complex on the Steiner Campus. The gym will seat up to 150 spectators. The facility will boast a weight and cardio room, athletic office spaces, and locker rooms, and will

eventually be home to the Rowmark Ski Academy. Skylights will provide an even source of daylight to the gym, so lights can be turned off during most daytime hours. An additional gym will be built during the third phase, and include a regulationsize volleyball and basketball court, with retractable seating for up to 800 people.

A Sustainable Future Rowland Hall is dedicated to creating an environmentally responsible culture within our school and the larger community. We have a long history of promoting sustainability, and this integrated philosophy continues to grow through the Steiner Campus project. The ultimate goal for the campus is to be net-zero energy, or energy neutral, meaning the building will produce as much energy as it consumes over the course of a year.

Energy efficiency will be implemented throughout the design, construction, and operation of the new campus. Our architects are using exemplary building designs to minimize energy use, and they will install renewable energy systems in order to fully meet these reduced energy needs. The Middle School and gym will be built utilizing healthy, sustainable materials, high-efficiency windows, and natural daylight to lower our energy use.

If you have questions about the project, or would like to get involved, please contact Director of Institutional Advancement Robyn Payne at robynpayne@rowlandhall.org or Development Committee Chair Chris Von Maack at vonmaack@mgpclaw.com.

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GIFTS TO THE RICHARD R. STEINER CAMPUS BUILDING FUND All gifts to the Building Fund were given or pledged between July 1, 2015, and June 30, 2016.

Anonymous (1) Wayne and Kathy Adams Diane Anderson Amy and Barry Baker Lenox and Fran Baker Brian and Karey Barker Conor Bentley ’01 and Mary Anne Wetzel ’01 Glenda and Jim Bradley Robert and Susan Card The David J. and Nancy L. McNally Foundation Madeleine Dugan Peter and Kirsten Ehrich Jordan Kimball and Rebecca England John Foley and Dorene Sambado

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Cary Jones and Kris Hopfenbeck Dani Howe The Jeffrey and Janet Quay Charitable Foundation Jeff and Sharon Jonas Kanter Family Foundation Doug and Erica Keil Jill and David Lang Sarah and Paul Lehman Steve and Michelle Lessnick Judy Maack Vivian and Kim McGuire John McNamara Rhonda and Bill Nicoloff

Kelly and Jeanene Patterson Ryan and Nora Peterson Steve and Courtenay Porges The John and Marcia Price Family Foundation Steve Price and Tiffanie Provost Jennifer Price-Wallin and Tony Wallin Marc and Michelle Rasich William and Nancy Shott Allan and Thalia Papanikolas Smart ’63 Luke and Tristan Smart Anna and Reed Topham Wayne and Linda Tyler Sarah Uram

ROWLAND HALL’S ENDOWMENT The Rowland Hall endowment has almost doubled in the last five years. The 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 socioeconomically diverse greatly enhances our school culture. To increase diversity of the student body, we must continue to increase the availability of scholarships and need-based financial assistance.

In addition 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 abreast of new information, new concepts, and new technologies, and are exposed to the best minds in education.

If you are interested in contributing to the endowment, please contact Robyn Payne at robynpayne@rowlandhall.org for more details.

THANK YOU ENDOWMENT FUND DONORS All gifts to the Endowment Fund were given or pledged between July 1, 2015, and June 30, 2016.

Ray Brim Corporation of the Episcopal Church in Utah Suzy Day David Deisley Bill ’63 and Barbara Gibbons Mike ’60 and Jenifer Gibbons John and Vicky Gibbons Hoagland ’67 The John and Marcia Price Family Foundation Steve Price and Tiffanie Provost Jennifer Price-Wallin and Tony Wallin

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ROWLAND HALL TRUSTEE WINS NATIONAL AWARD FOR EXCEPTIONAL LEADERSHIP Rowland Hall’s longest-serving trustee, Philip G. McCarthey, won the Seymour Preston Award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) in February 2016. The award honors a trustee who has provided valuable, influential leadership to an educational institution.

Mr. McCarthey has served on the Board of Trustees at Rowland Hall since 1995, and he has been an outstanding board member in every way. He has served on numerous committees and in leadership positions, such as chair of the Major Gifts Committee, and for the past eight years he has been vice chair of the Board of Trustees. From the moment Mr. McCarthey joined the board, he has been thoughtful and wise in his comments and suggestions, and he has shaped the direction of Rowland Hall through his dedication and collaborative efforts. He is a philanthropic leader in the community. In recognition of his dedication and generosity, the McCarthey Campus is named in his honor.

Mr. McCarthey and his wife, Sandy, are parents of Molly and Mairin who both attended Rowland Hall.

Mr. McCarthey received the award in New York City during the annual Independent Schools Conference held by CASE and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). Head of School Alan Sparrow and members of the

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school’s advancement team joined Mr. McCarthey to celebrate this honor, which the longtime trustee graciously accepted in front of an audience of hundreds.

In his acceptance speech, Mr. McCarthey discussed what he called “the three Ps”: passion, purpose, and passing the baton.

Passion, he said, is “that great excitement when you go places and do things. I still feel that every day when I have the opportunity to visit our Rowland Hall campus.”

Purpose, he explained, keeps the school focused on its mission.

And he called passing the baton—or handing over responsibilities and obligations to the next generation—the “most important.”

“I’ve loved every moment of being part of that. Thank you so very much for the Seymour Preston Award.”

Mr. McCarthey closed with a poignant observation: “Nobody really cares how much you know until they know how much you care.

Thank you all for caring so much.”

We thank Mr. McCarthey for his 20 years of service and dedication to Rowland Hall.

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Professional development is not just for teachers anymore. The learning culture at Rowland Hall has expanded across divisions and professions to include faculty, staff, and administration. Enthusiasm for building a professional learning community has never been so high, and it all leads back to the classroom.

In-house professional learning, “teachers teaching teachers,” reminds us that every classroom teacher is an expert. Off-campus workshops are opportunities for teachers to step up and share what they learn with their peers.

Twenty-first century professional development includes cross-divisional administrative leadership training, business office conferences, and staff diversity workshops. Colleagues train, model, and observe together to create a shared interest in nourishing each student to achieve his or her best.

Thank you for supporting professional development at Rowland Hall.

ENTHUSIASM FOR BUILDING A PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY HAS NEVER BEEN SO HIGH, AND IT ALL LEADS BACK TO THE CLASSROOM.

IN-HOUSE PROFESSIONAL LEARNING TOTALS FOR 2015-2016 (PEER TO PEER):

44 Workshops and 30 Unconferences Organized by 65 different people OVER THE PAST 1.5 YEARS:

77 faculty and staff have participated in off-campus conferences and workshops 332 days have been dedicated to professional growth A D VA N C E M E N T .

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2015-2016 MARQUARDT AWARD FOR FACULTY DEVELOPMENT

Alisa Poppen

Anni Schneider

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Congratulations to the recipients of the 2015-2016 Marquardt Award for Faculty Development: Upper School Science Teacher and Department Chair Alisa Poppen, and Middle School and Upper School Science Teacher and Consultant Anni Schneider.

The Marquardt Award was established in 2011 through a generous gift from Bob Marquardt, father of three Rowland Hall alumni and a trustee emeritus. This gift to our endowment annually funds an extraordinary professional development opportunity a faculty member proposes that will benefit the school as a whole.

This year’s Marquardt Award allowed Ms. Poppen and Ms. Schneider to travel to Lawrence, Kansas, and attend the Instructional Coaching Group’s workshop, “The Impact Coaching Cycle.” For more than a decade, Kansas Coaching Project director Jim Knight and his research colleagues at the University of Kansas have been working to identify best practices for instructional coaching. The result is the Impact Cycle, a simple and powerful way that coaches can work with teachers to improve instructional practices and, most importantly, improve student learning. During this two-day training led by Dr. Knight, Ms. Poppen and Ms. Schneider worked with educators from around the country and learned how to implement the Impact Cycle.

These two experienced science teachers join Director of Curriculum and Instruction Wendell Thomas and Middle School Academic Dean Annie Barton as graduates of the program. Ms. Poppen and Ms. Schneider have the potential to become high-impact coaches, strengthening our commitment to continuous, collaborative improvement and sharpening our Strategic Plan focus on building “the most outstanding math and science programs” in the region.

JULIE ASHTON BARRETT TEACHING AND LEARNING FELLOWSHIP In 2015, a group of former and current Board leaders established, through their generous donations, the Julie Ashton Barrett Teaching and Learning Fellow Endowment to honor the former associate head of school for her dedication and contributions to Rowland Hall.

The fellowship is intended to underwrite an annual visit by a master teacher, and this year we were honored to host educator and author Jan Chappuis to share her expertise in formative assessment with nearly all of our faculty.

Ms. Chappuis is one of the most highly regarded experts on formative assessment, a theme that our Strategic Plan Implementation Committee has chosen as a focus for the coming year(s). Formative assessment, by definition, is the act of informally assessing student learning along the way and making adjustments to activities based on student understanding of the material. According to experts, when done well, formative assessment is one of the highest impact strategies that teachers can employ to promote student learning. Ms. Chappuis’ workshops allowed faculty to develop a clear understanding

of how to implement research-based, high-impact formative assessment practices in the classroom. The workshops focused on themes such as how assessment practices contribute to creating self-directed learners and understanding the importance of a feedback loop in instruction.

During her 32-year Rowland Hall career, Julie Barrett championed professional development for our teachers and raised millions to enhance our students’ learning experience.

If you would like to donate to the Julie Ashton Barrett Teaching and Learning Fellowship, please contact Robyn Payne at 801.924.2961 or visit www.rowlandhall.org/endowment.

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ROWMARK GALA 2015 Last December, Rowmark Ski Academy and Rowland Hall community members came together to celebrate and raise funds to support the Olle Larsson Scholarship Fund at the second annual Lift Rowmark Higher Gala and Invitational. Guests had the opportunity to ski on Deer Valley’s NASTAR (an acronym for NAtional STAndard Race) course. Racers received tips from Rowmark coaches, members of the US Ski Team, and Rowmark alumni. After a day on the slopes, guests gathered at Prime Steak House and Piano Bar in Park City to enjoy an elegant meal while bidding on one-of-akind silent auction items. The evening was a tremendous success, with laughter and merriment lasting well into the evening. Through funds raised from the gala and gifts made to the Rowmark Scholarship Fund via the Annual Fund, the community raised $123,815 to help studentathletes pay their Rowmark tuition. A huge thank you to the Rowmark Gala Committee—Lynn Bleil, Liza Glick, Melody Fontaine, Akemi Louchheim, Diana and Fred Parke, Todd Brickson, Sarah Getzelman, Stephanie Orfanakis, and Larissa Trout—who helped to make the event such a success. We also extend a heartfelt thanks to Kurt Larsen for generously hosting the dinner.

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Amy Sullivan, Nick Stearns, Lynn Bleil, Kathleen Nichols, Charles Christianson, Bill Mulligan

THANK YOU TO DONORS TO THE ROWMARK SCHOLARSHIP FUND All gifts to the Rowmark Scholarship Fund were given or pledged between July 1, 2015, and June 30, 2016.

Robert and Alexandra Altman Allison Amon Mark Baer and Chris Sparrer Baer Rob and Laura Beasley Bob and Merritt Bennett Rick and Lynn Bleil Alex Bocock and Amy Sullivan Cindy Brody Clifford Coury and Stanna Frampton Dan and Roxana Dan Bill and Jeanne Davison Barry and Carrie Dennis DST Systems James and Kris Dumas Renee Durlester Gus and Carol Epina Cynthia Eppolito Tyler and Gwen Fonarow Scott and Melody Fontaine Brian and Sarah Getzelman Todd and Liza Glick Maureen Hammond Chris and Megan Hanrahan Alan Hayes Jeff and Kari Hensien Kelly and Tucker Hermans Jack and Victoria Hodgkins Josh and Catherine Kanter Bill Mulligan and Kim Kernan

Laura Kinney Dieter and Peggy Knecht Karen Korfanta Curt and Amy Lanzel Jeffrey and Anne Livingston David and Naja Lockwood Akemi and David Louchheim Derek and Janet Mannelin Timothy and Claire Martin Mike and Cathy McCabe Bill Mulligan and Kim Kernan Jonathan and Paula Naatz Jamie and Jen Neill Scott and Kathleen Nichols Mike and Karen Noble Rob and Dori Nolan Mike and Stephanie Orfanakis Melissa and James Orford Fred Parke PepsiCo Andrew and Tiffany Percy Podium Christine and Kevin Schwartz Nick and Marcy Stearns Thomas Eckfeldt and Kim Stephens John Carron and Traci Telander Virginia Thommen Anna and Reed Topham Jennie VanWagner ’07 Mary Whistler Ned White and Jennifer Blake Gray Whitney Andrew Hoffman and Emma Worsley Francis and Angelina Yubero Brian and Martha Zipp Charitable Foundation

IN-KIND DONORS TO THE 2015 ROWMARK GALA AND INVITATIONAL Andy Phillips and the 2015 University of Utah Football Team Andrew and Tiffany Percy Andrew Hoffman and Emma Worsley Athletic Republic Cliff Coury and Stanna Frampton Cole Sport Deer Valley Summer Concert Series Jamie and Jen Neill Julie Shipman Jupiter Bowl and Amy Baker Kami Kahler Kate Holland Jewelry Keely Summer Ski Camp for Girls Mark and Chris Baer Melody Fontaine Mister Hotshine Car Wash & Lube Centers Montage Deer Valley Nate Wade Subaru Neills, Hoffmans, Michaels, and Percys Ramp Skis Rick and Lynn Bleil Snowbasin Sports Den Summit Powder Mountain The Boot Room The Sundance Institute Tracie and Darren Michael United States Ski Association Utah Jazz Utah Olympic Park

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ENTREPRENEUR’S CIRCLE HEADMASTERS The following individuals have pledged a future gift of $50,000 or more to the school via the Entrepreneur’s Circle.

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.

ITS THREEFOLD MISSION

Anonymous Eric ’89 and Cynthia Baughman Stead and Kendall Burwell ’96 Ben ’92 and Erica Dahl Ken Jacquin Blake Kirby Michael Levinthal Mary McIntyre David and Nancy McNally Dave Stockham ’91 Tom Stockham Tim and Jane Sullivan Geoff ’94 and Adria Swindle ’95 Dan Urmann ’94

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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.

Opportunities: Circle members are committed to providing current students and alumni, as appropriate, opportunities for professional development, internships, idea sharing, and jobs. Lee Thomsen, former Upper School principal, worked with numerous Circle members as the school launched “Beyond the Classroom” to expand students’ understanding of professional job opportunities.

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 story behind the Patricia C. Brim Memorial Scholarship Fund This is a love story. A young bride entered the Cathedral Church of St. Mark on her wedding day. It was Monday, December 7, 1942; one year after the United States entered World War II. The young woman awaited the arrival of her fiancé who secretly went AWOL from his post in Casper, Wyoming, where he was in training to be a cadet in the Army Air Corps. The night before the wedding, he boarded a train bound for Salt Lake City, risking a formal reprimand because he was in love and wanted to marry his sweetheart. The young woman was Patricia Condon, a University of Utah student and 1941 graduate of Rowland Hall School for girls. The cadet-in-training was Raymond “Ray” Brim. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, Ray left the University of Utah his sophomore year to enlist in the military. The couple exchanged vows that Monday, surrounded by Pat’s younger Rowland Hall schoolmates and one of her beloved teachers—the Rowland Hall group made the short walk down the hill from the school to serve as witnesses. Today, Ray still says it’s the best decision he made in his life.

Ray and Pat shared 65 wonderful years together. When Pat passed away in 2007, the hole left in Ray’s heart was enormous. Ray longed to find a way not only to honor her memory, but to ensure a little piece of Pat lived on. Pat was an accomplished classical pianist. She had a passion for literature, art, and music, and a long career as an English teacher. From the time she enrolled at Rowland Hall as a sophomore in 1938, Pat became a lifelong champion and steward of the school. She credited her love for the liberal arts to her Rowland Hall education, and said of all the places she studied and taught, Rowland Hall was her favorite. To honor her memory and help future students receive the kind of education Pat appreciated at Rowland Hall, Ray established the Patricia C. Brim Memorial Fund. The fund provides a scholarship awarded annually to three Upper School female students with a record of academic excellence and an interest in literature and writing. Since 2008, the Patricia C. Brim Scholarship has been awarded to eight students. These young women have been the beneficiaries of Pat’s love for Rowland Hall and Ray’s love for Pat.

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DONORS Rowland Hall wishes to thank all of the following donors who generously contributed to the school’s 2015-2016 Annual Fund.

This annual report lists gifts made from July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2016. 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 Robyn Payne in the Advancement Office at 801.924.2961. Out of respect and for purposes of consistency, all grandparents’ names are listed formally.

DONOR THANKS

Annual Fund Donors 2015-2016 HEADMASTER’S COUNCIL ($10,000 +)

Anonymous (3) The Abrams Family Amy and Barry Baker John Ballard and Karen Miller Bob and Merritt Bennett Rick and Lynn Bleil Kevin Bott David and Susan Carlebach Michael and Beth Chardack Jonathan and Kirsten Coon DST Systems Foundation for Better Education Peter and Kitty Northrop Friedman ’91 Louise Gaylord Goldman Sachs Roxane Googin and Kent Winterholler Phil and Gloria Horsley Heather Horsley Alastair and Polly Hunt Kanter Family Foundation Jill and David Lang Kurt Larsen Sarah and Paul Lehman David and Naja Lockwood Derek and Janet Mannelin Mary W. Harriman Foundation Peter and Nicole Mouskondis Wood ’90 and Marianne Woolsey Moyle Jennifer Price-Wallin and Tony Wallin R. Harold Burton Foundation Steiner Foundation, Inc. The Sunderman Hauck Family Fund Chris ’97 and Alexandra Lee Von Maack ’99 Michael and Donna Weinholtz Brian and Martha Zipp Charitable Foundation

HALLMARKER GOLD ($5,500-$9,999) Richard and Tanya Andrew Richard Badenhausen and Katherine Venti Nate and Jacee Ballard Bamberger Allen Health and Educational Foundation Rob and Laura Beasley John Bird and Rin Harris

Peter and Kirsten Ehrich Chip and Gayle Everest Tami and Jane Marquardt Phil and Sandy McCarthey John McNamara Clyde Nelson Scott and Kathleen Nichols Timothy and Lisa O’Brien Ryan and Nora Peterson Zach and Janelle Smith

HALLMARKER SILVER ($3,000-$5,499)

Ken Abdalla and Kitty Stoneburner Gregory and Tara Adondakis David and Rocio Andrews Ken and Kelly Applegate Roger and Susan Arsht Bryan and Tina Bagley Brian and Karey Barker Jay and Julie Bartlett Elaine Burke Jeff and Sarah Campsen Gerald and Janet Carlisle Barry and Carrie Dennis Roger and Karen Edgley David and Elisa Jenny Bobby Kwun and Patty Yun Jerry Lanchbury and Margaret Hall Akemi and David Louchheim Will and Carter Lowrance Jim Macintyre and Liz Joy John and Andrea Miller The Mark and Kathie Miller Foundation Eric and Sarah Moles Bill Mulligan and Kim Kernan Joe and Stephanie Nash Kenneth and Kelle Okazaki Tonya and Bartley Pickron Steve Price and Tiffanie Provost Christine and Kevin Schwartz Saba Siddiqui and Faizi Siddiqi Paul Stotts Anna and Reed Topham Jerry and Sinead Urwin David Vitek and Jessica Arbogast Wells Fargo Matching Gifts Program Willard L. Eccles Charitable Foundation Anne and Don Wood The Jacquelyn & Gregory Zehner Foundation

HALLMARKER BRONZE ($1,500-$2,999) Anonymous (2) Steve Achelis Jack and Darcy Amiel Brad Anderson and Maija Holsti David and Sandra Askew Mark Baer and Chris Sparrer Baer Linette Baneth Kevin Baneth Brent and Anne Baranko Barclays Capital Tom and Helen Barkes Timothy Beals and Marcella Woizcik Joe and Gainor Bennett Dale Berry Roberta Bocock Robert and Susan Card Tom and Ashley Carlin John Carron and Traci Telander Blake and Vicki Christian Erik Christiansen and Christina Jepson Holly Clark Carol Clawson and Steve Hull James and Gerrie Clayton Tom and Mitzi Conover Jacob Copinga and Frances Reagan Copinga Toby Cox and Liz O’Brien David and Karen Dee Robert and Kelli Dotson Brian Fukushima and Tammy Park Spencer and Ann Galt Dee and Colin Gardner Bill ’63 and Barbara Gibbons Tiffany and Rob Glasgow Jennifer Gully Helen P. Stott Charitable Trust Nicholas Hodson and Mary-Lou Smulders Paul House and Melissa Hardy Drew and Liza Howell The Janes Family Brad Jensen and Sarah Barnes Cosette Joesten Ronald and Holly Jorgensen Jordan and Krystal Kendell Robin and Jane Kim Jordan Kimball and Rebecca England Steve and Michelle Lessnick Steven and Brenda Lowe Michael and Kathleen Margolies

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Bob and Suzanne Marquardt Rachel Sweet Sweet-Martin ’88 and Scott Martin Mark Martinez and Amrapali Shah Mark and Gina Miller Lisa Brown Miranda Rick Miranda David and Gaynelle Mize Nakasone Family Foundation Chris Nolan and Angela Keen Mark and Karen Oliver Melissa and James Orford Ted Paisley and Tricia Petzold Allison and Mark Paradise Sally Patrick Sarah Patrick ’94 Pfizer Foundation Matching Gift Program The John and Marcia Price Family Foundation Robin and Raj Puri Chris and Jenny Ramos Noel Rankin Bill and Julia Reagan Dewey and Kari Jo Reagan James and Christine Riter Michael and Robin Rollins John and Ellie Olwell Roser ’60 Ira Rubinfeld and Willamarie Huelskamp Ruth Eleanor Bamberger & John Ernest Bamberger Memorial Foundation Karl and Natalie Sanders Mahendra and Purnima Shah Robert and Sara Anne Williams Spalding ’87 Alan and Nancy Sparrow Leslie and Hal Stone Alan and Paige Stotts Theresa and Greg Sueoka Adria Muir Swindle ’95 and Geoff Swindle ’94 The David J. and Nancy L. McNally Foundation Sarah Uram Jason and Allison Varner Michael Varner and Kathleen Digre Shari and C. J. Veverka Saul and Ericka Weissman Fred and Corrine Welt Hongsuk Yang and Soohyun Park

CONTRIBUTORS 2015-2016 Anonymous (50) Bjorn Ablad Nadim and Maggie AbuHaidar Jazmin Adamson

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Adobe Systems Incorporated Neeraj and Archana Agarwal Vikki Allred Jose Almenara and Liliana Unten Robert and Alexandra Altman American Express Foundation Del Anderson ’97 and Stephanie Robson Tara Anderson Kait Andrews Jack Arnott Bryan and Michelle Ashby Holly Ausbeck Amber Ayers Coral Azarian Richard and Margot Badenhausen Leta Baker Abe and Lisa Bakhsheshy Robert Ball and Sandra Nugent Geoff Ballantyne and Mary Jo Sweeney Nick Banyard Julie Barbero Julie and Bill Barrett Bill Barron Annie Barton ’04 Trip and Melanie Bates Robert and Char Bauer Eric ’89 and Cyndi Baughman Trey and Erin Bean Andrea Beckman Conor Bentley ’01 and Mary Anne Wetzel ’01 Jason Bergreen and Abby Bacon Paul and Ann Bernstein David ’98 and Christina Lau Billings ’98 Brian Birchler Adrian and Johanna Birkett Cheryl Birt Joe Biskupiak and Diana Brixner Black Diamond Futbol Club Kris and Phuong Bodeen Amy Boettger and Cindy Krueger Doug and Donna Booher Larry Bown and Savittrey Nalamlieng Stan Freck and Tina Braun Todd and Monika Brickson Christa Brigdon Julie Brown David Brown ’87 and Christian Fritze Lawrence and Isabelle Buhler Zenon Bulka Steve and Cindy Burian Matt and Valerie Burnett Ken and Ann Burnett

Mark and Sarah Button Dann and Deanna Byck Patricia Callahan Martin Caravati and Wanda Updike Jim Carlisle and Kris Kokeny Lauren Carpenter Shannon and Jonathan Casson Keith and Yuri Chan Nitin and Jane Chandramouli Dale and Margaret Chapman Hiram Choddosh and Priya Junnar Paul and Pat Christensen Kent Christensen and Andrea Brown-Christensen Pat Christensen Tyson and Becky Cichos Chris and Katherine Cigarran Mary Ciminelli and Cliff Read Frank and Sarah Cipriano Heather and Carlo Ciriello Emily Clawson Andrea Clayton Catherine Cleveland Dave and Susan Cole

Alastair and Polly Hunt and Christina Jepson

Lynda Coleman Mark and Liz Connell Kelly Cook Bruce and Julie Cooper Jeff Corey and Brittany Nelson Thomas and Mary Jane Cork Corporation of the Episcopal Church in Utah John and Marilyn Cottingham Clifford Coury and Stanna Frampton Scott Cowdrey Adella Croft Chuck Culp ’64 Joseph and Zoe Cunniff Randy and Stacey Curry Troy Cutrubus Sara Dacklin Kib Dacklin Dan and Roxana Dan Stephen and Patricia Dark Paul and Debbie Dau Mark Davenport John and Alesa Davis Alan and Vanessa Davis Pastor France and Willene Davis

Alex Gardner ’07 and Colin Gardner

Wes Davis and Leigh Travis Jij de Jesus and Claire Shepley Ric and Janice DelMar John and Sarah DeMark Roma Deshazo and Kevin Cummisford Ben and Alexandra Doctorman James and Nicholl Doolin Curt and Susan Dowd Jim and Susan Downs Jim Dreyfous Alexa DuBois Andre DuBois Dan Duggleby and Amy Geroso James and Kris Dumas Eric and Katrina Durham Robert Dustman Bruce Edgar and Cornelia Ulrich Michael and Lindsay Egan Jean Elkington Brian Elkington David and Lexi Eller Jim Eng and Faye Mitsunaga Dan and Anna Ernst Luz and Juan Carlos Escamilla Gary and Paula Evershed

Jason Hone and Jeanne Falk Barry and Cindy Feinman Wendy Fenton Peter and Bonnie Feola Hugh and Kate Ferguson Ira and Lili Field Michel and Rebecca Filion Erich and Celeste Flynn Patrick and Ann Flynn Tyler and Gwen Fonarow Scott and Melody Fontaine John Forier Tracy and Leilani Fowler Bob Frey and Sally Ormsby David and Carol Frymire Jake Fuhrman ’09 Dave and Jackie Fuhrman Alex Fuller and Anson Fogel Jordan Gaddis Mickey and Sharee Gallivan Monique Garcia Alex Gardner ’07 Patrick ’93 and Hilary Amoss Gibbons ’96 Eric and Liza Gilbert Griffin Gilbert ’10

Jeremy and Coreen Gililland Gladys and Roland Harriman Foundation Todd and Liza Glick Patrick and Mardee Godfrey James Goh and Jo-Ann Yuen Sam and Sherrie Goldstein Steve Goorman and Christa Zaro Sofia Gorder Bill and Virginia Gowski Catherine Graham Bert Granberg and Felicia Olivera Michael and Jennifer Granger Myles and Carolyn Greenberg Kipp Greene and Jeanne Zeigler Nick ’95 and Mika Greenwood Chris Kunej and Ivana Grill-Kunej Diane Guido Finn and Kathy Gundersen Ellen Guthrie Cory and Kimberly Hacking Jim Hall Tamra Hall Charles and Fiona Halloran Linda Hampton Bree Hann and David Baird Kelly Hannah ’90 Garth Hare and Tara Bowman-Hare Mark Harris and Kris Doing-Harris Stephen and Wesley Hartsell Sydney Hartsell ’08 James Harvey and Christine Greenwood Pete and Jen Hathaway Chris and Tasha Hatton Robert Hausser The Rt. Rev. Scott Hayashi and Amy O’Donnell Rachel Hayes James and Melissa Henn Jeff and Kari Hensien Kirsten Hepburn Laura Hermance ’90 Josh and Carolyn Hickman Chris Hill and Jacqui Wittmeyer Scott and Deborah Hinton Louis Hogge and Debbie Roque Ryan Hoglund and Libby Mitchell ’92 Troy and Ashley Holbrook Phillip and Naomi Holm Robin and Cynthia Hori Stanley Holmes and Rebecca Horn Ellen Hotung and Steve Boyd Tim and Susan Houden

Mark and Catherine Howard Dani Howe Bryan and Karen Howell Elizabeth Huelskamp Dan Hulverson Bob and Peggy Hunt Gavin and Jennifer Hunter Maria Hutchings James Hyde and Angelina Beitia Jeremy and Anne Innis Bret Jackson Ken Jacquin Bill and Jane Janke Jess and Monica Jensen Alan and Liesl Jeppson Mark Johnston and Gabrielle Kardon Geoff and Kami Kahler Toby Schmidt and Natalie Kaplan Ragu and Shalini Kasturi Landon Kawabata and Jennifer Nakao ’93 Anthony Kaye and Elizabeth Wright Doug and Erica Keil Bobby and Kathy Kennedy Dave Kerwynn Sharon Kessinger Davar Khoshnevisan and Irina Gushin Laura Kiechle ’05 John and Gina Kiechle Lisa Kimball Mandy Kirkham King Louise Kingston Kari Kirkham David and Stephanie Klein Mike and Diane Koetter Nate ’00 and Anna Kogan Jaime Kovnick Abhijit and Sayali Kulkarni Jen Beck Lair ’89 and John Lair Rebecca Landau Scott Langone Brent Larsen Charlotte Larsen Carly Larson Mary Lawlor and Dawn Houghton R. Jeffrey and Gretchen Lee Josh Leger Dick Lemons and Diana Banks Sarah Lenhart Bill Patterson and Carolyn Leone Samuel and Geraldine Lethier Jan Lewis Ben and Katie Lieberman Yuan Lin and Hongwei Xu

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Gary Lindemann Peter and Jessica Lindgren Dave and Rebecca Livermore Larry Livsey Brian Mickey and Amy Locke Mark and Natalie Loewen Joel Long Thomas and Mari Lowe Bo Lu and Wendy Chen Brian Lunde and Sue Mark-Lunde John and Michelle MacFarlane Ben and Oumou Magassi Lorena Magdaleno Robert and Mikelle Mansfield Joleen Mantas Joel and Mary Jo Marker Scott and Veronique Markewitz Timothy and Claire Martin Marva Match Kyle and Evelyn Matsumura Rob Mayer and Carol Blackwell Koshlan Mayer-Blackwell ’01 Kevin and Robin Mayetani Parker ’96 and Lauren McBrier Stuart and Peggy McCandless Tim and Erika McCarthy Sara McCaskey John McIntosh ’99 Mary McIntyre Madison and Tyler McQueen Michael Measom and Rebecca Lucille Rob and Susanna Mellor Jon Melman and Aimee Nussbaum Nancy Merrill Josh and Hillary Mettle Travis Mickelson and Margot Miller Microsoft Giving Campaign Rod Miles and Connie Dooley Brian and Lori Miller Jeff ’98 and Tatiana Kireiev Miller ’02 Tracy Mills and Elizabeth Hruby-Mills Dan and Joy Mitchell Jason Moore Brian Morgan John and Jennifer Muhlestein Mary Muir Billy and Larkyn Mungovan Patrick Murphy Ken and Janet Nelson Allen and Kate Nevins Jeff and Marsha Newman Keith Nielsen ’94

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Chad and Kristina Obermark Alan Okawa and Allison Oki Brad Olch Channing Olch Tamara Ollerton Serge and Maura Olszanskyj Oracle Matching Gifts Program Mike and Stephanie Orfanakis Brandon and Beth Ott Cheryl Palmer Erika Palsson Steven and Cindy Panish Kody Partridge Kelly and Jeanene Patterson John and Leslie Patterson Rainy Paul ’12 Jorgi Paul ’08 Kip and Terri Paul Jim and Lee Payne Robyn Payne ’02 Tere Pelaez Jeffrey and Linda Peters Erich and Nancy Petersen Derek and Shannon Peterson Jason Pickavance Richard Picot and Molly O’Gorman-Picot Nicole Pinnell Josh Pollatsek and Alexx Koskella Alisa Poppen Colin and Kat Potter Jen Powers Ed and Nooshin Prasthofer Prescott Muir Architects Troy Price Pierre and Laura Snow Prosper Skip Puckett Brian and Tacy Conard Quinn ’96 Carl Rabke Andre Ramjoue Marc and Michelle Rasich John and Lee Rech Santosh and Deepika Reddy Linda Reeder Bart and Georgia Reuling Betsy Revenaugh Victor and Susan Koles Rickman Wallace Ring Melanie Robbins Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Mike Roberts Julie Roberts-Morris Elizabeth Rodriguez

Matt Rogers ’90 Trell Rohovit and Jenny Wilson Heather and Shane Rose Camilla Rosenberger Michelle Royer Stuart Ruckman and Libby Ellis Jonathan and Tina Ruga Gina Russo Thomas Rust and Gloria Gonzales Pete and Pat Sadoski Mohamed Salama and Nahla Heikal Salt Lake Acting Company Dave and Kate Samson Ricardo Sanchez and Rosa Ramos Salvador SanDisk Corporation Matching Gift Program John Sarbo and Kathryn Czarnecki Scott Schaefer Rob Scher and Christine Malone Doug and Deborah Schillinger Peter and Margie Schloesser Anni Schneider Katie Schwab Patrick and Jennifer Seagrave Tori Searl ’06 Mike and Carol Shackelford Shaun Shakib and Sabine Koepf-Shakib Bill Shann Yvette Shen and Dongbin Xiu Fuad and Samar Shihab Kurt Shirkey Dave Sidlow Hilary Silberman Lynn and Debbie Skidmore Sam Sleiman Luke and Tristan Smart Gordon and Emily Smith John Smith Hubbert and Vicki Smith Ken Smith and Cathleen Zick Ben ’89 and Lindsey Oswald Smith ’92 Jeannine Smith Smith’s Community Rewards Jon Snyder and Cindy Hall Florian Solzbacher and Xiao Xin Chen Troy and Julie Somerville Susan Sparrow ’04 Allison Spehar Garrett and Sara Stern Derek Steward Kerry Steward Lynelle Stoddard Pam Stone

Jeff Streba and Molly Lewis Fred and Linda Strohacker Robert Summerfield and Isabel Moreira John and Erika Summers Wes and Nola Sundquist Emily Sutherland and Jane Hoffman Sankar and Mary Swaminathan Ted and Sandra Sweetland Kristin Takahashi Tyler and Shawni Tanner Mike and Leslie Tate Bill and Linda Tatomer Lans and Chelsea Taylor Kate Taylor Michael Teter The Benevity Community Impact Fund The DDK Foundation The Thomas & William Gilbane Foundation Chaleh and CJ Thirkill Gary and Kirsten Thomas Mark and Christine Thomas Mark and Valdirene Thomas Wendell and Terry Thomas Joan Thompson Lee Thomsen and Julie Checkoway Tom Thorne Justin and Perla Thulin Time Warner Inc. Levi Todd Robert and Tami Tokita Eric Tokita ’16 Kendra Tomsic and Kathy Howa Richard and Angela Tooze Larry and Ellen Toscano Steve and Lisa Towner Larissa Trout and John Maxwell Jim and Missy Tschabrun Bob and Lynette Tucker Katie Turnbull Wayne and Linda Tyler Andy and Katie Tyser Carolyn Uhle Alex and Sally Uhle Cookie Underwood Maureen O’Hara Ure and the late Lincoln Ure Christopher and Renee Utgaard Pieter and Leidy van Ispelen Todd and Kristin VanOrman Gita Varner ’05 David and Barbara Viskochil Drew vonLintel and Jessie Fiat Matt Wachowiak and Ayako Yamaguchi

Andy and Tara Wakefield Charles and Ethanne Waldo Adam and Stephanie Warner Christian Waters and Kelly Henderson Thomas Weed and Janet Tulloch Peter and Karen Weiss LaVonne Wells Sandberg and B.J. Sandberg Richard and Teri West Chuck White Sarah White Ned White and Jennifer Blake Christy Whitman Matthew and Bireen Whitten Katie Williams Rob Wilson and Elizabeth Howard Phillip and Beckie Winston Youngwook Won and Minjin Jung Doug Wortham and Nick Nero Paul and Charlyne Wozniak Julie Wrathall Ed and Marie-Claude Wrenn Cindy Wright Tyler and Kellie Yeates Mike and Brittany Yeates David and Sarah Yoon Jason and Mary Rose Young Sarah Young Tenzin Youngtok and Xi Feng Ted Zeitler Robert Zeng and Lin Bin

IN HONOR OF

Current Rowland Hall students are not listed Alan and Nancy Sparrow Alessandra Miranda ’16 Amelia Merrill ’16 Ann Marie Henn Anna Shott ’16 Benjamin Tyler ’07 and Katharine Tyler ’04 Callie Frey ’16 Carolyn Hickman Christopher Von Maack ’97 Conor Bentley ’01 Emily Gordon ’16 Julie Barrett Kody Partridge Leslie and Michael Tate Mike Shackelford and Rowland Hall Debate Virginia Gibbons ’34

IN MEMORY OF

Jane Barrett ’92 Frank Ciminelli Ann Dick Bryan Bird Eldredge ’64 Andrew Embiricos ’03 Carol B. Hager Peter Hayes (9) Tony Larimer Robert D. Maack Sharon Dee Muir Thomas Palmer Indira Reddy Charlie Skinner Sue Dye Skinner ’55 Hack Woolley Edmund Tyler Wrenn ’92

GRANDPARENT DONORS

Current Rowland Hall grandchildren are listed Anonymous (6) Mr. and Ms. John Abdalla Ally Abdalla, Jordan Abdalla Mr. and Mrs. Doug Anderson Owen Measom Ms. Ilona Anderson Eridani van Ispelen, Caelum van Ispelen Mr. and Mrs. Don Babin Abby Powers Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bagdasarian Andy Merrill, Louise Rech, Amelia Merrill Ms. Joan Ban Jade Cole Mr. Robert Barbanell Calvin Barbanell Mr. and Mrs. Roland Barbero Tatum Brown-Barbero, Ellison Brown-Barbero Mr. and Ms. Lee Barnes George Jensen Mr. and Mrs. Stephen L. Barrett Vivian Lieberman, Ashlyn Lieberman Mr. and Mrs. Robert Batal Alex Fort Mr. and Mrs. Jesse C. Bown Isabelle Bown, Auden Bown Mr. and Mrs. Carl Brague Rachel Brague, Kate Brague, Madeline Brague Mr. and Mrs. Willard Brown Gabriella Miranda, Alessandra Miranda Mr. and Mrs. Pierce Browne Lily Ferguson

Janet Mannelin, Mikelle Moore, Kevin Lamm, and Monika Brickson

Mr. and Mrs. Steve Burgess Skylie Ramos, Aspen Ramos Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Butler James Hunt, Henry Hunt Mr. and Ms. Herbert Carlin Maddie Carlin, Lizzie Carlin, Emma Carlin Ms. Virginia Chin William Chin Mr. and Mrs. Bill Cole Maddy Lee Mr. David Copeland and Ms. Susan Koehn Emma Skinner Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Cross William Potter, Nicholas Potter Mr. and Ms. Craig Cummings Hope Thomas Mr. Jack D. Smith and Mrs. Abby Dalton Jack Smith Mrs. Joan Diamandis Sasha Diamandis, Skylar Diamandis Mrs. Madeleine Dugan Alan Dugan Ms. Linda Eesley Hailee Eesley Ms. Marianne West Elkington Timothy Elkington

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Mr. and Mrs. Gus Epina Charleigh Vitek, Jack Vitek, Michael Vitek Mrs. Evelyn Falk Zoe Hone Mr. John F. Fort III Alex Fort Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Fowler Benjamin Fowler, Emily Fowler Mr. and Ms. Larry Framme Jules Framme Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Frech Maddy Frech Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Fuhrman Olivia Fuhrman Ms. Elizabeth Gibson Cooper Davis Mr. and Mrs. Gerald E. Glasgow Garrett Glasgow, Sommer Glasgow Ms. Marie Graham Julia Graham, Ian Graham Mr. and Mrs. Don Granberg Macy Olivera Ms. Rona Greenstadt Eli Stern Mr. and Mrs. David Grissom Jackson Byck Ms. Debbie Haley Timothy Elkington Mr. and Mrs. Warren Hayward Rachel Morse Ms. Patricia Hepburn Lila Jackson Mr. and Ms. Ken Hoffman Eli Hoffman Ms. Barbara Huppe Lucy Mulligan Ms. Karen Hyde Will Ferbrache Ms. Jenni Jackson Jake Gilbert, Ryan Gilbert, Kaela Gilbert Dr. and Ms. Burton Jaffe Ben Espinosa Mr. and Mrs. Steve Jay Anna Jiricko

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Ms. Cindy Bouillon-Jensen Drew Simons Ms. Lorraine Jensen Alyssa Jorgensen Ms. Cynthia Johnson Kate Warren, Will Warren Mr. and Mrs. Steven C. Johnson Cate Christiansen, Adie Christiansen Mr. Donald Kardon Wes Johnston Mr. Jeff Keil Owen Keil, Maddie Keil Mrs. Retta L. Keil Owen Keil, Maddie Keil Dr. and Mrs. Sung Wan W. Kim Chiara Kim Dr. and Ms. Melvyn Klein Vivi Klein, Xander Klein, Zachary Klein Mr. David Copeland and Ms. Susan Koehn Emma Skinner Mr. Terry Kogan and Mr. Greg Hatch David Kogan Ms. Bea Lehman Tyler Lehman, Will Lehman, Samantha Lehman Mr. and Mrs. Bob Lesser Grant Dacklin Mr. Lindsay Logue Sally Logue, Simon Logue Mr. and Mrs. Hal Louchheim Arden Louchheim, Carter Louchheim Mrs. Doris Lunde Cole Lunde, Ty Lunde Ms. Judy Maack Juliet Von Maack, Charlie Von Maack Ms. Miyoshi Marumoto Allison Mayetani Ms. Norma W. Matheson Will Matheson Mr. and Ms. Kevin Mayetani Allison Mayetani Dr. and Mrs. Michael R. McCormick Charlie Tate, Marguerite Tate

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mellor Ian Mellor, Wynn Mellor Dr. and Mrs. Jon Middleton Samantha Baneth, Madeleine Baneth Mr. and Mrs. Richard Miner Nick Orfanakis, Emilie Orfanakis Mr. and Mrs. Rolando Miranda Gabriella Miranda, Alessandra Miranda Mrs. Keiko O. Mori Josef Sueoka, Maxwell Sueoka Dr. Gary Nakao and Ms. Stephanie Mori-Nakao Carson Kawabata Mr. Prescott Muir and the late Mrs. Sharon Muir Luke Swindle, Ella Swindle, Lilly Swindle Mr. and Mrs. William F. Nielsen Sophia Nielsen Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Nugent Isaac Ball Mr. James Okland Ruby Varner, Madsen Varner Ms. Susan Olszanskyj Greg Olszanskyj Mrs. Ann S. Ormsby Callie Frey Dr. David Paisley Heidi Paisley, Samantha Paisley Mr. Jae Yoon Park and Mrs. Wha Ja Kim Andrew Yang Mr. Robert Pickens Erin Stotts, Hayden Stotts Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Potter William Potter, Nicholas Potter Mrs. Savita Puri Alison Puri, Amber Puri Mr. and Ms. Toby Rankin Eli Rankin Ms. Marcia Richards Greg Olszanskyj Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Riven Emily Gordon Mr. and Mrs. Leon Royer Maya Royer

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rust Enzo Rust, Isabella Rust Dr. and Mrs. Harold E. Shaw Charlie Lowrance, Bo Lowrance, Tom Lowrance Mr. Lee Shuster and Mrs. Linda Smith David Kogan Mr. Jack D. Smith and Mrs. Abby Dalton Jack Smith Mr. and Mrs. Nick Smith Lochlin Michie, Daphne Michie Mrs. Marilyn Snow Olivia Prosper Dr. and Mrs. Melvin Steinhart Ben Amiel Mr. and Ms. Joe Sueoka Alison Puri, Josef Sueoka, Amber Puri, Maxwell Sueoka Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Swindle Luke Swindle, Ella Swindle, Lilly Swindle Mr. and Mrs. Henry Takei Arden Louchheim, Carter Louchheim Mrs. Josephine Tate Charlie Tate, Marguerite Tate Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Turnbull Emily Barron Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Utgaard Izzy Utgaard Mr. Howard VanOrman and Mrs. Carol Van Orman Jordyn VanOrman, Cade VanOrman Mr. Rej Vitek Charleigh Vitek, Jack Vitek, Michael Vitek Mrs. Huong Vu Asher Bodeen, Finley Bodeen, Giselle Bodeen Dr. and Mrs. Richard D. Wallin Lucy Wallin Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Whitfield Josie Fonarow, Tessa Fonarow Ms. Marian Young Nathan Lake

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ALUMNI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION HAPPENINGS The dedicated volunteers on the Rowland Hall Alumni Committee and I worked diligently this past year to mastermind a diverse roster of gatherings. Highlights included the following: • • • •

• To keep up on all of our activities and events, follow us on social media: Facebook: Rowland Hall Alumni Instagram: @rowlandhall_alumni

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During football season, alumni met at the McCarthey Campus for two Utah Utes tailgates, one of which featured fare from the Urban Press food truck, owned by Tasha Erickson and alumnus Chip Jarman ’99.

Twenty-five alumni reconnected over good food at Squatters Pub Brewery for the annual Alumni Fall Social October 21, 2015.

Thirty alumni rang in the 2016 New Year during a celebration on the rooftop of Salt Lake City’s Capitol Theatre.

Rowland Hall hosted out-of-town reunions in Los Angeles June 26, 2015, New York City October 16, 2015, and San Francisco February 26, 2015.

These events allowed dozens of alumni to catch up with former classmates and chat with school administrators.

We grew the Alumni Scholarship Fund thanks to the 194 alumni who made gifts to the school.

Former Winged Lion athletes showed they’ve still got game by playing in the alumni women’s volleyball game December 22, 2015, and men’s basketball game January 2, 2016.

The Alumni Association welcomed 73 new members during the class of 2016 Alumni Senior Breakfast June 1, 2016.

I look forward to seeing you at alumni activities. Please contact me if you’d like to host an event or reunion, or to suggest an activity that alumni would love.

Twitter: @RowlandHall

Thanks for another wonderful year!

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Kanika Tua’one ’08, Libbie Brown ’03, Ikwo Frank ’13, Molly Jones ’07, Breanna Johnson ’13, and Maribeth LeHoux ’02 showed off their skills at the Alumni Volleyball Game December 22, 2015.

THANK YOU TO THE 2015-2016 ALUMNI EXECUTIVE BOARD Christopher Von Maack ’97, Chair Rachel Sweet Martin ’88, Past Chair Wood Moyle ’90 Patrick Gibbons ’93 Adria Muir Swindle ’95 Christina Lau Billings ’98 Molly McCarthey ’03 David Marquardt ’04 Alex Gardner ’07

We would like to extend a special thanks to Christopher Von Maack ’97, who has served as alumni chair for two years and is stepping away from that role to serve as the development chair for Rowland Hall’s Capital Campaign. We thank Mr. Von Maack for all he has done and continues to do for the school.

We are excited to welcome Alex Gardner ’07 as the new alumni chair for the 20162017 school year. Mr. Gardner brings a love of Rowland Hall and lots of enthusiasm and knowledge, and we look forward to continued growth of the Alumni Association under his leadership.

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ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP FUND DONORS 2015-2016 Anonymous (20) John Amoss ’98 Jeffrey Armington ’97 Rustin Armknecht ’16 Tony Ashton ’97 and Jaegar Agraz Ashton ’99 Bill ’63 and Judith Atwood Frank Atwood ’67 Don Mabey and Genevieve Atwood ’64 Claire Ausbeck ’16 Liza Badenhausen ’15 Betsy Parrish Berry ’36 Libby Biittner ’03 Tito Billings ’97 and Mika Robinson Peter ’63 and Marney Billings Whitney Olch Bishop ’98 Alfie and Sarah Jones Boe ’98 Nancy Sandack Borgenicht ’60 Skip ’60 and Matty Branch Libbie Brown ’03 Alyssa Cole ’15 Chris Diehl ’15 John ’01 and Alexandria Drake John and Heather Ure Dunagan ’91 David Dunn ’97 Valli Gibbons Durham ’69 Keith Elliott ’99 Michael Elliott ’01 Stuart Ruckman and Libby Ellis Marisa Eng ’14 Atle and Emily Barrett Erlingsson ’97 Christopher ’07 and Kwynn Everest Robbie ’01 and Lindsay Everest Rae Roberts Fellows ’66 Adrienne McConnell Finnell ’93 Eric Fish ’03 Patrick ’93 and Hilary Amoss Gibbons ’96 Andy Gilbert ’12 John Gilbert ’12 Matthew Glasgow ’15 Maggie Boothby Gwinn ’41 Jennifer Bone Hannah ’89 Dugg and Ann Marie Hannon Missy Child Hansen ’85 and Eric Hansen

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Brittney Roetzel Hansen ’02 and Aleks Hansen Mervyn and Bonnie Fink Hecht ’57 John and Vicky Gibbons Hoagland ’67 John and Joan Schwartz Hodge ’59 Andrea Hoffman ’05 John and Anne Carter Hopkin ’50 E.K. and Jodie Ray Hunt ’58 Stephanie Deck Jackel ’56 Roberta Muirhead Jenkins ’54 Molly Jones ’07 Grace Kong ’91 Adria Lam ’14 Mark Langheinrich ’97 Georgia Larsen ’15 Jed Lazar ’98 Whitt Lee ’89 Zach Levinthal ’15 Mary Lombardi ’00 Tommy Lombardi ’97 Jared Long ’04 Mark Long ’97 Jesse ’91 and Whitney Lowe Judy Maack Mikaela Martineau Larson ’04 Mairin McCarthey ’06 Molly McCarthey ’03 Miles and Calli Payne McGann ’99 Meredith McManus ’59 Alex ’98 and Tara Tribe Meade ’00 John ’96 and Andrea Miller Marilee Miller ’97 and Adam Goldstein ’95 Alessandra Miranda ’16 Katy Mohrman ’05 Wood ’90 and Marianne Woolsey Moyle Luke ’98 and Meridith Muir Connor Nelson ’14 James Nelson John Nelson ‘87 NG Foundation, Inc. Hannah Nichols ’15 Preston Nielson ’01 Kathleen Tundermann Niles ’96 Paul and Jennie Ralph Oppold ’97

Steve and Jenna Gelegotis Pagoaga ’98 Robin ’98 and Sierra Burton Pardey ’98 Sally Patrick Sarah Patrick ’94 Ava Pecora ’16 Russell and Joni Friedman Pratt ’60 Gini Sweet Pringle ’56 Sally Adams Prinster ’60 R. Anthony Sweet Charitable Fund Brandon ’02 and Rachel Rasmusson Ray Quinney & Nebeker P.C. Willy Ray ’96 Wim ’64 and Lynnae Ray Rudi Riet ’91 John Roberson ’70 Jendy Roth ’98 David Sandberg ’00 Jonathan Bone ’94 and Clover Sanders ’97 Daniel ’61 and Teresa Schwartz Quentin Smelzer ’74 Don Smith ’61 Sam and Jane Little Snider ’68 Wendell Sorenson ’07 Kit ’64 and Molly Sumner Sweet Candy Company Rachel Sweet Sweet-Martin ’88 and Scott Martin Ryan and Amy Hoeppner Taylor ’89 Julia Toscano ’06 David Gortner and Heather VanDeventer ’90 Gita Varner ’05 Johanna Varner ’02 Andre and Penny Ray Vernet ’61 Jack Veverka ’14 Nathaniel Vinton ’96 Chris ’97 and Alex Lee Von Maack ’99 David ’71 and Barbara Warner Sarah Selznick West ’93 David Wetzel ’04 Conor Bentley ’01 and Mary Anne Wetzel ’01 Cynthia Muirhead Worthington ’51 Bill Yaggy ’63 and Amy Leveen Nathan Zick-Smith ’11

Alumni Volleyball Game—Liz Schackmann ’04, Henriette Zoutomou ’09, Marissa Eng ’14, Kiersten Cutler ’13, Anna Reganis ’15, and Kristin Gelegotis ’03.

Alumni Basketball Game—Top Row: Conor Bentley ’01, Mike Elliot ’01, Wendell Sorenson ’07, Daniel Christensen ’11. Bottom Row: Alex Gardner ’07, Ian Anderson ’03, Eddie Brochinsky ’10, and Colton Sandberg ’10.

<<< Hakon Bjercke ’92 has a new job as the director of marketing and communications for the Norwegian Tennis Association.

He is also the head commentator on alpine skiing for Eurosport in Norway. Eurosport was recently bought by Discovery Communications, a global company based in the U.S.

<<< A group of alums met for a little holiday cheer at Avenues Proper in Salt Lake City.

Nate Kogan ’00, Alexis Poce, KereAna Buchanan, Katie Eyre ’00, Tara Tribe Meade ’00, Mary Lombardi ’00, Liam Connelly ’00, Maike Davis Jones, Danielle Putz Hadley, and Jana Baldwin.

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Barbara North ’98 speaking at Odd Salon: Mapped, an evening series of cocktail-hour lectures based in San Francisco, featuring short talks illuminating extraordinary and unusual chapters from history, science, art, and adventure.

Peter Billings ’63 celebrating his 70th birthday with two of his grandchildren.

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Jon Bone ’94 is pictured here with niece Sophie Hannah, class of 2018. Ten years ago, Jon promised to buy Sophie a Ferrari for her 16th birthday, and he came through!

What a great uncle!

Adrienne Martain Black ’02 and husband Brooks welcomed their first child to the family this year. Daughter Charlie loves exploring the outdoors with mom and dad!

Christine McCarty ’70 in Pompeii with daughter Allison Ceresa, who is an archaeology student.

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<<< Nanako Bannai Bolton ’96 took an amazing trip to Swaziland with her church in May. She worked at a care point where more than 250 children traveled by foot each day after school to receive a meal and learn skills to help them support themselves and their families.

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Michael Dew ’97 exploring Yosemite National Park.

<<< Emily Drake Miska ’04 with husband Paul and their first child, Sydney.

Aspen Sulte ’14 (left) celebrates with friends after becoming new instructor pilots for the Air Force’s 94th Flying Training Squadron in Colorado Springs.

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Lauren Donnenfeld ’07 went with her boyfriend to see the Atlanta Braves play their final season at Turner Field and celebrated the Braves' victory over the New York Mets.

Chris Diehl ’16 spent the summer working in marketing and promoting for Chic Choc Rum, a microdistillery in Quebec. He’s the one inside the “Rum Truck” helping thirsty customers!

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John Drake ’01 married Alexandria Tiana this spring in Spokane, Washington.

His 2001 classmates were there to help celebrate. From left: Mike Elliott, Jesse Goldsmith, John Drake, Koshlan Mayer-Blackwell, and Conor Bentley.

Rich Eagar ’03, wife Sarah, and big brother Caleb welcomed baby Derek to their family this spring.

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<<< Chris Hill ’00 and Darci Motoki ’01 with their new baby girl.

Brendan Hovsepian-Kelly ’09 posing with a street vendor in Nagasaki, Japan, where he is teaching English.

Atle and Emily Barrett Erlingsson ’97 had a baby boy, Finn, in September. Their daughter, Charlotte, looks very excited to be a big sister!

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<<< Alex Meade ’98 and Tara Tribe Meade ’00 welcomed their second son, Benjamin, this spring. Their family of four, including older son Samuel, is pictured here celebrating the Fourth of July.

Sarah Hall Ilgenfritz ’04 and husband Elliott welcomed their son, Eli, this June.

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Suzy McDonald ’66 went to Fiji as a marine science volunteer.

She cleaned baby giant clams, replanted coral reefs, counted sea cucumbers and butterfly fish, and had a blast.

David Hausser ’01, a seasoned world traveler, recently visited the archeological sight of ancient Troy and was seen horsing around.

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<<< Jenna Gelegotis Pagoaga ’98 and husband Steve with son William and baby Oliver.

<<< Ryan Olson ’02 and wife Alyssa with new daughter Quinn.

>>> Zach Levinthal ’15 and Davis Porges ’17 spent this past summer working in Southern California as demand creation interns at Stance, a lifestyle brand that specializes in cool and creative socks.

<<< Over 20 alumni of all ages got together to catch up at the New York City Reunion this fall. Pictured here: Sam Parker ’11, Colby Hartman ’11, Anne Elizabeth Kim ’14, Ediva Zanker ’15, McCall Moody ’12, and Kaitlyn Rodriguez ’11.

<<< Alex Sanders ’02 and wife Jessica enjoying an outdoor concert with new daughter Ida.

<<< >>> Claire Wang ’16 on top of the world at Glacier Point in Yosemite National Park.

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Becky Webster ’03 and husband Fred with their first child, Gracie Mae, who was born this spring.

IN MEMORIAM We extend our sincere condolences to the families and friends of those who have lost a loved one this year. If you know of a Rowland Hall community member who should be acknowledged in these pages, please share your news with Mary Anne Wetzel at maryannewetzel@rowlandhall.org.

Kitty Kaplan, mother of David Kaplan ’00, died on July 9, 2016, following a severe brain aneurysm. She passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones.

Ann Dick, former Lower School teacher, passed away on November 1, 2015, after a long bout with Alzheimer’s. Ms. Dick died peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends.

Lincoln Richard Ure III, longtime friend of the school and father of Heather Ure Dunagan ’91, passed away on June 10, 2016. Father Ure was an Episcopal priest and served as a chaplain at St. Mark’s Hospital for 41 years.

Bryan Bird Eldredge ’64, passed away peacefully at home on January 28, 2016, following a battle with cancer. Ms. Eldredge stayed connected to the school as an alumna, and we will miss her kindness and warm, friendly smile.

James Z. Davis, Jr., father of JZ Davis ’00, died on February 27, 2016. Judge Davis served more than two decades as a Utah Court of Appeals judge. He had a reputation as a hard worker with a sharp legal mind, and a wry sense of humor.

David Littlefield, father of Carrie Littlefield Syvertsen ’96, Sam Littlefield ’98, and Alex Littlefield ’04, passed away suddenly this February. Mr. Littlefield is remembered by family and friends for his compassion and generosity, and will be missed.

Janet Ossman Minden ’43, passed away peacefully on Easter morning at her home with loving caregivers and son Eric at her side.

Lee Snedaker, father of Sarah Snedaker ’08, died on April 1, 2016, after suffering a traumatic brain injury due to a fall in City Creek Canyon.

Margaret (Peggy) Yeates Richards ’41, died peacefully at her home in Hilton Head, South Carolina, on Wednesday, July 1, 2015.

Stein Eriksen, Utah ski legend and father of Bjorn Eriksen ’99, died at his home in Park City on December 27, 2015, surrounded by family.

Alec Searl, father of Tori Searl ’06, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 9, 2016, surrounded by family, after living with lung cancer for six years.

Shelley Andrews, mother of Chris Andrews ’02 and Megan Andrews ’03, died January 27, 2015 after a long battle with ovarian cancer.

Steve Baughman, father of Eric Baughman ’89 and grandfather of current student Alex Baughman, died on February 22, 2016.

Andrew Kenneth Thomason ’89, died on March 24, 2016, after living with cancer for six years. A group of his friends and classmates in April gathered on the Rowland Hall McCarthey Campus for a picnic and celebration of his life.

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Peter Hayes, beloved biology teacher at Rowland Hall for 18 years, died on September 15, 2015, from Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Mr. Hayes was a dedicated teacher who brought his own brand of fun and learning to the classroom. Many students have fond memories of him performing the “scorpion mating dance” in the classroom, jumping around wildly using desks as props, and taking on the character of an arachnid using narration, choreography, and hilarious facial expressions. Years later, alumni can still recite from memory the “desert dozen”—both scientific and common names—that they learned as part of the signature freshman class trip to Utah’s Coral Pink Sand Dunes, an excursion organized by Mr. Hayes. Students used his patented three-by-five notecard system to study for tests into college, graduate school, medical school, and beyond.

Mr. Hayes’ motto was, “Get your work done as best you can so you have more time to HAVE FUN!” We hope you are having fun, wherever you are, Mr. Hayes—with a big smile beaming under your distinctive white handlebar mustache, running rivers and climbing mountains, and inhaling freely the sweet, outdoor air.

Sharon Dee Muir, adored former Rowland Hall Lower School teacher and tutor, mother to Adria Muir Swindle ’95 and Luke Muir ’98, and grandmother to current students Lilly, Ella, and Luke Swindle, died this April after a courageous battle with cancer. Ms. Muir taught for over 20 years and loved to help children discover the joy of reading. She shared this gift with many students whose young lives were forever touched by her passion and dedication. We will miss her talent as an educator, her kindness and friendship, and her unforgettable silver hair.

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SAVE THE DATE September 2017 - June 2018

Join us to celebrate 150 years of extraordinary learning. More information coming soon.

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