ANNUAL REPORT 1 2015 - 2016 ANNUAL REPORT
Alex Bocock, Chair, Nominating and Governance Committee
Adria Swindle, McCarthey Home and School Rep
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Wood Moyle
Brian Barker
John Bird
Ex-Officio
Ian ChristopherCumming“Kit” Sumner ’64
Jennifer Price-Wallin, Chair, Development Committee
SamEscamillaGoldstein, Historian
Peter Billings, Jr. ’63
Bob Steiner, Former Board Chair
Alan Sparrow, Head of School Trustee Emeriti
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Jill AkemiSarahVivianKurtLangLarsenLeeLehmanLouchheim, Chair, Education Committee
The Rt. Rev. Scott B. Hayashi, Episcopal Diocese of Utah
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Theresa Sueoka, Lincoln Street Home and School Rep
Joshua Kanter, Chair, Investment Committee
2015-2016 BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Saba Siddiqui, Chair, Finance Committee
Philip McCarthey, Vice Chair, Board of Trustees
Carol Clawson, Chair, Legal Committee
Anna Topham, Chair, Annual Fund
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
Pastor France Davis
Chris Von Maack, Chair, Alumni Committee
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Michael Weinholtz
Richard Badenhausen, Chair, Board of Trustees
John McNamara, Chair, Steiner Campus Construction Committee
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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
4 2015 - 2016 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.
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 FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL .
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.
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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
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Alan Sparrow Head of School
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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
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 FROM THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
inspired and thankful that my family is part of such a special community.
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2015 - 2016 FINANCE REPORT
Saba Siddiqui Finance Committee Chair
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.
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8 2015STATEMENT2016 OF ACTIVITES INCOME Amount % of Total OPERATING REVENUE Tuition $17,332,380 79.6% Auxiliary Services $2,780,129 12.8% Fees and Miscellaneous Income $ 541,223 2.5% TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE $20,653,732 94.8% NON-OPERATING INCOME Donations $ 1,026,688 4.7% Interest and Dividends $ 100,023 0.5% TOTAL NON-OPERATING REVENUE $1,126,711 5.2% TOTAL REVENUE/INCOME $21,780,443 EXPENSES & TRANSFERS Instructional $ 10,592,970 48.6% General and Administrative $2,054,960 9.4% Building and Grounds $1,420,459 6.5% Promotional and Development $ 435,765 2.0% Marketing and Communications $360,847 1.7% Librar y $ 22,048 0.1% Auxiliary Services $2,866,770 13.2% Technology $ 934,665 4.3% Scholarships and Financial Aid $ 2,373,840 10.9% Transfer to/from Endowment and Plant $ 686,309 3.2% Miscellaneous Expenses $ 32,207 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. . REPORTS
ANNUAL REPORT 9REPORTS . $21,780,44394.8%$21,780,840OPERATINGREVENUE5.2%NON-OPERATINGINCOME AVERAGEAVERAGE$23,146COSTPERSTUDENT$18,419TUITIONPERSTUDENT201512.8%79.6%TUITIONAUXILIARY4.7%DONATIONS-2016ACADEMIC YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2016 MISCELLANEOUSTRANSFERSSCHOLARSHIPSTECHNOLOGYAUXILIARYLIBRARYMARKETINGDEVELOPMENTBUILDINGADMINISTRATIVEINSTRUCTIONAL&GROUNDS REVENUE EXPENSES
Strategic Plan: The Process
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:
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.
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Where Are We Now?
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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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.
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.
Goal 3: Develop the enrollment and business model for our future
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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.”
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.
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. .
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“Iachievement.tiswellestablished 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.
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Rowland Hall is focused on providing the resources and ongoing support teachers need to turn great ideas into effective practices.”
• better align the science curriculum in the Middle School;
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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.
• explore Next Generation Science Standards in the Lower School and Middle School;
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 rowlandhall.org/strategicplanprogressvisit.
• explore approaches to early childhood education in mathematics with Doug Clements; and
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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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.
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• add more science courses in the Upper School;
• 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.
• support six Lower School teachers’ attendance at the National Science Teachers Association conference;
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:
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.
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.
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SALUTE TO DEPARTING TRUSTEES
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Alex Gardner
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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.
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Katie Barrett Lieberman
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.
Katie Barrett Lieberman
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 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.
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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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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).
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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“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.”
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.
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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).
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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.
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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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.
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
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.
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.
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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.
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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 ownWtime.eareextremely 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.
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Joseph Wang ’18 PF EntrepreneurDebater, 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!”
Sydney Young ’19 Policy SailorCompetitiveDebater,—“Debate is a game that requires strategy critical-thinkingand skills. In sailing, the course you travel is more important than how fast you sail. Therefore, critical thishasimportant,becomesthinkingveryanddebatehelpedmeimproveskill.”
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.”
Rustin Armknecht ’16, Lafayette College ’20 PF Debater, Student Leader—“Debate helped me develop a voice. I'm more con dent in expressing my opinions and I know how to respectfully disagree with others and argue my thoughts.”
Atticus Hickman ’19 Policy ViolinistDebater,—“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.”
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.”
Emily Gordon ’16, Harvard ’20 Policy strongresearch,withhelpdebatebecomeandintellectuallytoaroundArtistCompetitiveDebater,Equestrian,—“Ilovebeingpeoplededicatedanactivitythatissostimulatingrigorous.WhenIadoctor,myexperiencewillmeformconnectionscolleagues,conductandmaintainaworkethic.”
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.”
Bella Goh ’18 PF Debater, Swimmer, Peer Coach—“Debate has improved my con dence in public speaking, as well as uency 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.”
Anna Greenberg ’17 PF Debater, Tennis Captain—“Debate taught me valuable public-speaking skills and has given me con dence. 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 ampli es the skills needed to succeed in school and the real world.”
David Bernstein ’17 Policy MusicianDebater,—“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.”
Kenzo Okazaki ’17 Lincoln-Douglas Debater, situations.”andlearnedpressure,one-on-oneSwimmer—“DebatingmeansmorebutI'vetohandlenervestoperformintough
Madison Barker ’17 Policy MusicianDebater,—“Over the past ve years debate has allowed me to nd 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."
“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.”
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 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.”
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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 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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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.
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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.
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.
Nine students are on the team.
ROWLAND HALL DEBATE HISTORY
2014 Middle School team wins State Championship.
1988 Students qualify to the National Speech and Debate Tournament for the first time (coaches: Carl Sturges and Frank Langheinrich).
1987 Rowland Hall becomes an official member of the National Forensic League, now named the National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA).
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 Students16.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.
2007 At the TOC, two students make it to the elimination rounds for the first time (Chase Burton and Cyrus Akrami).
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!
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).
2004 Students make it to elimination rounds for the first time at the National Speech and Debate Tournament (Claire Anderson and Karla Penman).
2011 Rowland Hall recognized as a National Debate School of Excellence by the NSDA. Middle School debate program created. 2012 Alum wins College National Championship (Andrew Arsht, Georgetown).
2001 Rowland Hall qualifies to the Tournament of Champions (TOC) for the first time (Elisabeth Page, coached by Ryan Hoglund).
1995 Rowland Hall wins its first District Debate Sweeps Award, given to the top school in the Great Salt Lake District. 1997 Student sets record for most career NSDA points in the Great Salt Lake District (Neeta Bidwai, coached by Frank Langheinrich).
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.
WHO IS MIKEE?
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
“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.
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.”
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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2015-2016 DEBATE HIGHLIGHTS
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 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.
WHAT DO KIDS REALLY GET FROM DEBATE?
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
TOURNAMENTSPARTICIPATEDDEBATERSIN22AND WON NINE CHAMPIONSHIPS.
In June at the 2016 National Speech and Debate Tournament held in Salt Lake City:
• The National Speech and Debate Association deemed Mr. Shackelford the National District Chair of the Year for his leadership.
• 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).
• 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.
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• Rowland Hall qualified more debaters to nationals than any other program in the state.
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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.
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.
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Every member of the team won at least one round: 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. 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).
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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.
Emily Gordon ’16 and Claire Wang ’15 Benjamin Fowler and Andres Torres 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 (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.
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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.
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Dear Donors and Friends,
Robyn Payne ’02 Director of Institutional Advancement
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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.
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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.
ANNUAL REPORT 35 2013-2014 $801,695 2015-2016 $1,016,122 2014-2015 $848,022 ANNUAL FUND GIVING at ALL-TIME HIGH $1,016,841 contributed in 2015-2016 (as of June 15) 77% ParticipationParent 100% Board of SupportTrustees 100% Faculty & SupportStaff Youdidit! ANNUAL2015-2016FUNDYOURANNUAL FUND GIFT AT WORK Thank you! TOGETHER, EVERY GIFT HAS IMPACT 30 matching gifts totaling $37,890 23 foundation gifts totaling $270,169 Including $1,200 Average Gift & Separate from the Annual Fund 141 alumni donated to support the school & financial aid 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 conferenceshave84+OvermathforGraphingenhancementscalculatorsMiddleSchoolprogramthepast1.5years,faculty&staffparticipatedin&workshops 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+ LEADERSHIPGIFTS} RECORD BREAKING ANNUAL FUND 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.
Announcing New Director of Annual Giving and Major Gifts
Lindsay Young
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.
36 2015 - 2016 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 ANNUAL FUND 2015-2016 CLASS LIAISONS 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 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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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.
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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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April 2011 Campaign goal and theme established 2011 Campaign divided into phases: 1A: athletic fields 1B: sports complex 2: Middle School and Upper School June 2011 Capital Campaign for Phase 1A begins May 29, 2013 Groundbreaking event for athletic fields 24, 2014 Athletic fields ribbon cutting 2015 Feasibility study begins 2016 Based on feasibility study results, board reorganizes remaining campaign phases: 2: Middle School and gym 3: Upper School, performing arts center, and gym June 2016
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Committee Chair Chris Von Maack at vonmaack@mgpclaw.com. .
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.
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.
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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
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.
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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.
Mike ’60 and Jenifer Gibbons
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.
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In addition to a diverse student body, an innovative and talented faculty drives the school’s educational and extracurricular program.
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If you are interested in contributing to the endowment, please contact Robyn Payne at robynpayne@rowlandhall.org for more details.
Suzy BillDavidDayDeisley’63andBarbara
Gibbons
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THANK YOU ENDOWMENT FUND DONORS All gifts to the Endowment Fund were given or pledged between July 1, 2015, and June 30, 2016. Ray CorporationBrim of the Episcopal Church in Utah
The John and Marcia Price Family Foundation
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.
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 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.”
“I’ve loved every moment of being part of that. Thank you so very much for the Seymour Preston Award.”
Mr. McCarthey and his wife, Sandy, are parents of Molly and Mairin who both attended Rowland Hall.
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.”
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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.”
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 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 school’s advancement team joined Mr. McCarthey to celebrate this honor, which the longtime trustee graciously accepted in front of an audience of hundreds.
We thank Mr. McCarthey for his 20 years of service and dedication to Rowland Hall.
Philip McCarthey
In his acceptance speech, Mr. McCarthey discussed what he called “the three Ps”: passion, purpose, and passing the baton.
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
ROWLAND HALL TRUSTEE WINS NATIONAL AWARD FOR EXCEPTIONAL LEADERSHIP
YOU
IN-HOUSE
THANK FOR SUPPORTING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
dedicated to professional growth FORENTHUSIASMBUILDING CLASSROOM.LEADSSOHASLEARNINGPROFESSIONALACOMMUNITYNEVERBEENHIGH,ANDITALLBACKTOTHE
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.
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.
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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
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.
Thank you for supporting professional development at Rowland Hall. PROFESSIONAL been
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.
Alisa Poppen
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.TheMarquardt 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.
2015-2016 MARQUARDT AWARD FOR FACULTY DEVELOPMENT
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.
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Anni Schneider
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.
JULIE ASHTON BARRETT TEACHING AND LEARNING FELLOWSHIP
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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.
Amy Sullivan, Nick Stearns, Lynn Bleil, Kathleen Nichols, Charles Christianson, Bill Mulligan
46 2015 - 2016 . ADVANCEMENT 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.
Neills, Hoffmans, Michaels, and Percys Skis
Andy Phillips and the 2015 University of Utah Football Team
Josh and Catherine Kanter
Bill Mulligan and Kim Kernan
2015 ROWMARK
Jeff and Kari Hensien Kelly and Tucker Hermans Jack and Victoria Hodgkins
Mike and Karen Noble Rob and Dori Nolan
Deer Valley Summer Concert Series
Julie JupiterShipmanBowland
Mountain The
Melody Fontaine
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Sundance Institute Tracie
Renee Durlester
Jeffrey and Anne Livingston
Jonathan and Paula Naatz
Cole Sport
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SummitSportsSnowbasinDenPowder Boot Room
Utah
Jamie and Jen Neill Scott and Kathleen Nichols
Gus and Carol Epina
Dan and Roxana Dan Bill and Jeanne Davison Barry and Carrie Dennis DST JamesSystemsandKris Dumas
Chris and Megan Hanrahan
Kami Kahler
Cindy CliffordBrodyCoury and Stanna Frampton
Park
Rowmark
Cynthia Eppolito Tyler and Gwen Fonarow Scott and Melody Fontaine Brian and Sarah Getzelman
Todd and Liza Glick
Nick and Marcy Stearns Thomas Eckfeldt and Kim Stephens
John Carron and Traci Telander
Kate Holland Jewelry
Curt and Amy Lanzel
Amy Baker
Rick and Lynn Bleil
IN-KIND DONORS TO THE GALA AND INVITATIONAL
Brian and Martha Zipp Charitable Foundation
Cliff Coury and Stanna Frampton
Nate
The and Darren Michael States Ski Association Jazz Utah Olympic
Melissa and James Orford
Montage Deer Valley Wade Subaru
Maureen Hammond
Keely Summer Ski Camp for Girls
Rick and Lynn Bleil
Mark and Chris Baer
Alan Hayes
All gifts to the Scholarship Fund were given or pledged between July 1, 2015, and June 30, 2016
Robert and Alexandra Altman
Fred AndrewPepsiCoParkeand Tiffany Percy ChristinePodium and Kevin Schwartz
Ned White and Jennifer Blake Gray AndrewWhitneyHoffman and Emma Worsley Francis and Angelina Yubero
Alex Bocock and Amy Sullivan
Virginia Thommen Anna and Reed Topham Jennie VanWagner ’07 Mary Whistler
Ramp
Mike and Stephanie Orfanakis
Bob and Merritt Bennett
Mister Hotshine Car Wash & Lube Centers
Allison Amon Mark Baer and Chris Sparrer Baer Rob and Laura Beasley
Karen Korfanta
United
Timothy and Claire Martin Mike and Cathy McCabe
Andrew and Tiffany Percy Andrew Hoffman and Emma Worsley
Jamie and Jen Neill
David and Naja Lockwood Akemi and David Louchheim Derek and Janet Mannelin
Bill Mulligan and Kim Kernan Laura DieterKinneyandPeggy Knecht
Athletic Republic
ITS THREEFOLD MISSION
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.
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.
Networking: The Entrepreneur’s Circle provides an avenue for entrepreneurial-minded people to connect with each other to discuss business ventures, brainstorm ideas, and deepen their ties within the entrepreneurial business community.
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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.
The following individuals have pledged a future gift of $50,000 or more to the school via the Entrepreneur’s Circle. Anonymous Eric ’89 and Cynthia Baughman Stead and Kendall Burwell ’96 Ben ’92 and Erica Dahl Ken
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.
ENTREPRENEUR’SHEADMASTERSCIRCLE
GeoffDavidMichaelBlakeJacquinKirbyLevinthalMaryMcIntyreandNancyMcNallyDaveStockham’91TomStockhamTimandJaneSullivan’94andAdriaSwindle’95DanUrmann’94 . ADVANCEMENT
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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.
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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.
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.
Jennifer Gully
Brian and Martha Zipp Charitable Foundation
Roger and Susan Arsht Bryan and Tina Bagley Brian and Karey Barker Jay and Julie Bartlett
Ken and Kelly Applegate
Kevin Bott David and Susan Carlebach
Ken Abdalla and Kitty Stoneburner Gregory and Tara Adondakis
Barry and Carrie Dennis Roger and Karen Edgley David and Elisa Jenny Bobby Kwun and Patty Yun
Saba Siddiqui and Faizi Siddiqi
Linette Baneth Kevin Baneth Brent and Anne Baranko Barclays Capital
Tom and Helen Barkes
The Abrams Family Amy and Barry Baker
The Janes Family Brad Jensen and Sarah Barnes
Tom and Mitzi Conover
Dee and Colin Gardner
Anne and Don Wood
The Sunderman Hauck Family Fund
Peter and Nicole Mouskondis Wood ’90 and Marianne Woolsey Moyle Jennifer Price-Wallin and Tony Wallin R. Harold Burton Foundation Steiner Foundation, Inc.
John ScottClydeMcNamaraNelsonandKathleen Nichols
DONOR THANKS Annual Fund Donors 2015-2016
Tonya and Bartley Pickron
The Jacquelyn & Gregory Zehner Foundation
Phil and Gloria Horsley Heather Horsley Alastair and Polly Hunt Kanter Family Foundation
Timothy and Lisa O’Brien Ryan and Nora Peterson Zach and Janelle Smith
Drew and Liza Howell
John Carron and Traci Telander
James and Gerrie Clayton
Kenneth and Kelle Okazaki
Nicholas Hodson and Mary-Lou Smulders
Ronald and Holly Jorgensen
Jill and David Lang Kurt SarahLarsenandPaul Lehman David and Naja Lockwood Derek and Janet Mannelin Mary W. Harriman Foundation
Peter and Kirsten Ehrich Chip and Gayle Everest Tami and Jane Marquardt Phil and Sandy McCarthey
Bamberger Allen Health and Educational Foundation
Holly Clark
Steve Achelis
HALLMARKER SILVER ($3,000-$5,499)
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Steve Price and Tiffanie Provost Christine and Kevin Schwartz
Jordan and Krystal Kendell Robin and Jane Kim Jordan Kimball and Rebecca England
David and Sandra Askew
Steve and Michelle Lessnick
Paul AnnaStottsandReed
Michael and Kathleen Margolies
Dale RobertRobertaBerryBocockandSusan
Jerry Lanchbury and Margaret Hall Akemi and David Louchheim Will and Carter Lowrance
Peter and Kitty Northrop Friedman ’91
Paul House and Melissa Hardy
Tom and Ashley Carlin
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David and Karen Dee
Topham Jerry and Sinead Urwin David Vitek and Jessica Arbogast
Steven and Brenda Lowe
Rick and Lynn Bleil
Joe and Gainor Bennett
Jack and Darcy Amiel Brad Anderson and Maija Holsti
Wells Fargo Matching Gifts Program
Jim Macintyre and Liz Joy John and Andrea Miller
John Ballard and Karen Miller Bob and Merritt Bennett
Louise RoxaneGoldmanGaylordSachsGoogin and Kent Winterholler
Bill Mulligan and Kim Kernan
Cosette Joesten
Chris ’97 and Alexandra Lee Von Maack ’99 Michael and Donna Weinholtz
Timothy Beals and Marcella Woizcik
Blake and Vicki Christian
Joe and Stephanie Nash
Michael and Beth Chardack Jonathan and Kirsten Coon
HALLMARKER GOLD ($5,500-$9,999)
Richard and Tanya Andrew Richard Badenhausen and Katherine Venti Nate and Jacee Ballard
Rob and Laura Beasley John Bird and Rin Harris
The Mark and Kathie Miller Foundation
Erik Christiansen and Christina Jepson
Robert and Kelli Dotson
Brian Fukushima and Tammy Park
Willard L. Eccles Charitable Foundation
DST FoundationSystemsfor Better Education
Mark Baer and Chris Sparrer Baer
Carol Clawson and Steve Hull
Jacob Copinga and Frances Reagan Copinga Toby Cox and Liz O’Brien
Helen P. Stott Charitable Trust
Tiffany and Rob Glasgow
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HALLMARKER BRONZE ($1,500-$2,999) Anonymous (2)
Eric and Sarah Moles
Bill ’63 and Barbara Gibbons
Spencer and Ann Galt
David and Rocio Andrews
HEADMASTER’S COUNCIL ($10,000 +) Anonymous (3)
Gerald and Janet Carlisle
Elaine Burke Jeff and Sarah Campsen
Robert and Sara Anne Williams Spalding ’87
2015 - 2016
Jack BryanArnottandMichelle Ashby Holly RichardCoralAmberAusbeckAyersAzarianandMargot
Fred and Corrine Welt Hongsuk Yang and Soohyun Park
Geoff Ballantyne and Mary Jo Sweeney
Bob and Suzanne Marquardt Rachel Sweet Sweet-Martin ’88 and Scott Martin
Mahendra and Purnima Shah
Rick DavidMirandaandGaynelle
CONTRIBUTORS
Sarah Uram Jason and Allison Varner Michael Varner and Kathleen Digre Shari and C. J. Veverka
Jazmin Adamson
Dann and Deanna Byck
Nakasone Family Foundation
Leslie and Hal Stone
Julie and Bill Barrett
Robert and Char Bauer
Christa Brigdon
Kent Christensen and Andrea
Doug and Donna Booher
Bjorn NadimAbladandMaggie AbuHaidar
Kelly BruceCookandJulie Cooper Jeff Corey and Brittany Nelson Thomas and Mary Jane Cork Corporation of the Episcopal Church in Utah
Karl and Natalie Sanders
Tara Anderson Kait Andrews
Clifford Coury and Stanna Frampton
Todd and Monika Brickson
David ’98 and Christina Lau Billings ’98
Patricia Callahan
PastorAlanJohnMarkPaulStephenDanKibSaraTroyRandyJosephChuckAdellaCowdreyCroftCulp’64andZoeCunniffandStaceyCurryCutrubusDacklinDacklinandRoxanaDanandPatriciaDarkandDebbieDauDavenportandAlesaDavisandVanessaDavisFranceandWillene
Paul and Pat Christensen
Melissa and James Orford
Noel Rankin Bill and Julia Reagan Dewey and Kari Jo Reagan James and Christine Riter
Adobe Systems Incorporated
Saul and Ericka Weissman
Zenon Bulka Steve and Cindy Burian Matt and Valerie Burnett
Cheryl Birt
Nick Banyard
Joe Biskupiak and Diana Brixner
Ted Paisley and Tricia Petzold Allison and Mark Paradise
John and Marilyn Cottingham
Eric ’89 and Cyndi Baughman Trey and Erin Bean
Chris Nolan and Angela Keen Mark and Karen Oliver
Michael and Robin Rollins
Andrea Beckman Conor Bentley ’01 and Mary Anne Wetzel ’01
The John and Marcia Price Family Foundation
Neeraj and Archana Agarwal Vikki Allred Jose Almenara and Liliana Unten Robert and Alexandra Altman American Express Foundation Del Anderson ’97 and Stephanie Robson
Julie Barbero
2015-2016 Anonymous (50)
Larry Bown and Savittrey Nalamlieng
Julie DavidBrownBrown ’87 and Christian Fritze Lawrence and Isabelle Buhler
Ruth Eleanor Bamberger & John Ernest Bamberger Memorial Foundation
Martin Caravati and Wanda Updike
Hiram Choddosh and Priya Junnar
Jim Carlisle and Kris Kokeny Lauren ShannonCarpenterandJonathan Casson Keith and Yuri Chan Nitin and Jane Chandramouli Dale and Margaret Chapman
Ken and Ann Burnett Mark and Sarah Button
Alastair and Polly Hunt and Christina Jepson
Bill AnnieBarronBarton ’04 Trip and Melanie Bates
Badenhausen Leta Baker Abe and Lisa Bakhsheshy Robert Ball and Sandra Nugent
Adria Muir Swindle ’95 and Geoff Swindle ’94
Stan Freck and Tina Braun
DaveCatherineAndreaEmilyHeatherFrankMaryChrisTysonPatBrown-ChristensenChristensenandBeckyCichosandKatherineCigarranCiminelliandCliffReadandSarahCiprianoandCarloCirielloClawsonClaytonClevelandandSusanCole
Black Diamond Futbol Club Kris and Phuong Bodeen Amy Boettger and Cindy Krueger
Davis
The David J. and Nancy L. McNally Foundation
Mark Martinez and Amrapali Shah Mark and Gina Miller Lisa Brown Miranda
Sally SarahPatrickPatrick ’94
Paul and Ann Bernstein
Pfizer Foundation Matching Gift Program
Alan and Nancy Sparrow
Robin and Raj Puri Chris and Jenny Ramos
Alan and Paige Stotts Theresa and Greg Sueoka
Mize
Scott
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Jason Bergreen and Abby Bacon
Brian AdrianBirchlerandJohanna Birkett
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John and Ellie Olwell Roser ’60 Ira Rubinfeld and Willamarie Huelskamp
Lynda Coleman Mark and Liz Connell
James and Nicholl Doolin Curt and Susan Dowd
Geoff and Kami Kahler
Laura Kiechle ’05
Pete and Jen Hathaway
Dan Hulverson
Jeff and Kari Hensien Kirsten Hepburn
Bob and Peggy Hunt
Jason Hone and Jeanne Falk
Cory and Kimberly Hacking
Stephen and Wesley Hartsell
Alex Gardner ’07 and Colin Gardner
Jim CharlesTamraHallHalland Fiona Halloran Linda Hampton Bree Hann and David Baird Kelly Hannah ’90 Garth Hare and Tara Bowman-Hare
Jij de Jesus and Claire Shepley Ric and Janice DelMar
James Goh and Jo-Ann Yuen
Bruce Edgar and Cornelia Ulrich
James Hyde and Angelina Beitia
Peter and Bonnie Feola Hugh and Kate Ferguson Ira and Lili Field Michel and Rebecca Filion
Scott and Deborah Hinton
Ragu and Shalini Kasturi
Chris Kunej and Ivana Grill-Kunej
Chris Hill and Jacqui Wittmeyer
Rebecca Landau
Scott Langone
Michael and Lindsay Egan
Samuel and Geraldine Lethier
Troy and Ashley Holbrook
Sofia Gorder
Diane Guido
Mark Johnston and Gabrielle Kardon
Bert Granberg and Felicia Olivera
Toby Schmidt and Natalie Kaplan
DanAndreAlexaDreyfousDuBoisDuBoisDuggleby and Amy Geroso James and Kris Dumas Eric and Katrina Durham
Patrick and Mardee Godfrey
Elizabeth Huelskamp
Jaime AbhijitKovnickandSayali Kulkarni
Nick ’95 and Mika Greenwood
James Harvey and Christine Greenwood
Jeremy and Anne Innis
Ben and Alexandra Doctorman
John and Sarah DeMark Roma Deshazo and Kevin Cummisford
Jean
Louis Hogge and Debbie Roque
Mark and Catherine Howard
Maria Hutchings
Landon Kawabata and Jennifer Nakao ’93
Dave DavarSharonKerwynnKessingerKhoshnevisan and Irina Gushin
Lisa MandyKimballKirkham
Barry and Cindy Feinman
The Rt. Rev. Scott Hayashi and Amy JamesRachelO’DonnellHayesandMelissa Henn
Tim and Susan Houden
Ellen Guthrie
Chris and Tasha Hatton
Laura Hermance ’90
Patrick and Ann Flynn Tyler and Gwen Fonarow Scott and Melody Fontaine John TracyForierandLeilani Fowler Bob Frey and Sally Ormsby
ANNUAL REPORT 53 Wes Davis and Leigh Travis
Erich and Celeste Flynn
Ryan Hoglund and Libby Mitchell ’92
Catherine Graham
David and Carol Frymire Jake Fuhrman ’09 Dave and Jackie Fuhrman Alex Fuller and Anson Fogel Jordan MickeyGaddisandSharee Gallivan Monique Garcia Alex Gardner ’07 Patrick ’93 and Hilary Amoss Gibbons ’96 Eric and Liza Gilbert Griffin Gilbert ’10
John and Gina Kiechle
Myles and Carolyn Greenberg Kipp Greene and Jeanne Zeigler
King
Kari DavidKirkhamandStephanie Klein
Mike and Diane Koetter
Nate ’00 and Anna Kogan
Jen Beck Lair ’89 and John Lair
Bill Patterson and Carolyn Leone
Robert Hausser
Sarah Lenhart
Bret Jackson
Phillip and Naomi Holm Robin and Cynthia Hori Stanley Holmes and Rebecca Horn Ellen Hotung and Steve Boyd
Bill and Virginia Gowski
Dani BryanHoweandKaren Howell
Jeremy and Coreen Gililland Gladys and Roland Harriman ToddFoundationandLiza Glick
Sam and Sherrie Goldstein
Steve Goorman and Christa Zaro
Sydney Hartsell ’08
Alan and Liesl Jeppson
Anthony Kaye and Elizabeth Wright
Bill and Jane Janke Jess and Monica Jensen
Doug and Erica Keil Bobby and Kathy Kennedy
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Wendy Fenton
R. Jeffrey and Gretchen Lee
Robert Dustman
Michael and Jennifer Granger
Finn and Kathy Gundersen
Josh and Carolyn Hickman
Brent MaryCarlyCharlotteLarsenLarsenLarsonLawlorand
Jan BenLewisandKatie Lieberman Yuan Lin and Hongwei Xu
Jim and Susan Downs
Jim
Gavin and Jennifer Hunter
GaryLuzDanJimDavidBrianElkingtonElkingtonandLexiEllerEngandFayeMitsunagaandAnnaErnstandJuanCarlosEscamillaandPaulaEvershed
Josh DickLegerLemons and Diana Banks
Dawn Houghton
Ken Jacquin
Louise Kingston
Mark Harris and Kris Doing-Harris
Nancy Merrill Josh and Hillary Mettle
John and Leslie Patterson
SanDisk Corporation Matching Gift Program
Rainy Paul ’12
Mark and Valdirene Thomas
Heather and Shane Rose
Jim and Missy Tschabrun
Scott and Veronique Markewitz
Robyn Payne ’02 Tere JeffreyPelaezand Linda Peters Erich and Nancy Petersen
Carl MarcAndreRabkeRamjoueandMichelle Rasich
Jeff and Marsha Newman Keith Nielsen ’94
Derek Steward
Patrick Murphy
Peter and Jessica Lindgren
Wendell and Terry Thomas
Fuad and Samar Shihab
Tom JustinThorneandPerla Thulin
Garrett and Sara Stern
Microsoft Giving Campaign Rod Miles and Connie Dooley
Alan Okawa and Allison Oki Brad ChanningOlch Olch Tamara Ollerton Serge and Maura Olszanskyj Oracle Matching Gifts Program
Bob and Lynette Tucker
Tori Searl ’06 Mike and Carol Shackelford
Jeff Streba and Molly Lewis
Joan Thompson
The Thomas & William Gilbane Foundation
Emily Sutherland and Jane Hoffman
Mike and Leslie Tate
Sara McCaskey John McIntosh ’99 Mary MadisonMcIntyreandTyler McQueen
Gary and Kirsten Thomas
The DDK Foundation
Robert Summerfield and Isabel Moreira
Shaun Shakib and Sabine Koepf-Shakib
Jon Snyder and Cindy Hall
Katie PatrickSchwabandJennifer Seagrave
Derek and Shannon Peterson Jason RichardPickavancePicotand Molly O’Gorman-Picot
Ed and Nooshin Prasthofer
Jeff ’98 and Tatiana Kireiev Miller ’02
Rob Mayer and Carol Blackwell
Rob Scher and Christine Malone
John Sarbo and Kathryn Czarnecki
Mike Roberts
Wes and Nola Sundquist
Lans and Chelsea Taylor
Mark and Christine Thomas
Linda Reeder Bart and Georgia Reuling Betsy VictorRevenaughandSusan Koles Rickman Wallace Ring Melanie Robbins Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Mike and Stephanie Orfanakis Brandon and Beth Ott Cheryl Palmer
Fred and Linda Strohacker
Susan Sparrow ’04
Skip BrianPuckettandTacy Conard Quinn ’96
Kerry PamLynelleStewardStoddardStone
Jon Melman and Aimee Nussbaum
Joel ThomasLongand Mari Lowe Bo Lu and Wendy Chen Brian Lunde and Sue Mark-Lunde
Brian and Lori Miller
Pete and Pat Sadoski
Pieter and Leidy van Ispelen
Salt Lake Acting Company
Tim and Erika McCarthy
Jonathan and Tina Ruga Gina ThomasRussoRust and Gloria Gonzales
Bill YvetteShannShen and Dongbin Xiu
Potter
John and Erika Summers
John and Michelle MacFarlane
Ricardo Sanchez and Rosa Ramos Salvador
Libby Ellis
Timothy and Claire Martin Marva Match
Andy and Katie Tyser Carolyn Uhle Alex and Sally Uhle
Chaleh and CJ Thirkill
Sankar and Mary Swaminathan
Levi RobertToddand
Julie ElizabethRoberts-MorrisRodriguez
Vicki Smith
Katie WayneTurnbullandLinda
Robert and Mikelle Mansfield
Peter and Margie Schloesser
Kristin Takahashi
Larry and Ellen Toscano
David and Barbara Viskochil Drew vonLintel and Jessie Fiat
Kendra Tomsic and Kathy Howa
Doug and Deborah Schillinger
Ken and Janet Nelson Allen and Kate Nevins
Bill and Linda Tatomer
Dave and Rebecca Livermore
Jorgi Paul ’08 Kip and Terri Paul Jim and Lee Payne
Dan and Joy Mitchell
Michael Measom and Rebecca Lucille Rob and Susanna Mellor
Dave
Kelly and Jeanene Patterson
Matt Rogers ’90
Richard and Angela Tooze
Kate TheMichaelTaylorTeterBenevityCommunity Impact Fund
Cookie MaureenUnderwoodO’HaraUre and the late Lincoln Ure Christopher and Renee Utgaard
Gary Lindemann
Ben and Oumou Magassi
Jason Moore Brian Morgan John and Jennifer Muhlestein Mary Muir Billy and Larkyn Mungovan
Brian Mickey and Amy Locke Mark and Natalie Loewen
Mohamed Salama and Nahla Heikal
Nicole Pinnell Josh Pollatsek and Alexx Koskella Alisa ColinPoppenandKat
Jen Powers
Scott Schaefer
Gita Varner ’05
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Steve and Lisa Towner Larissa Trout and John Maxwell
Lorena Magdaleno
Troy PierrePriceand Laura Snow Prosper
Kyle and Evelyn Matsumura
Tracy Mills and Elizabeth Hruby-Mills
Matt Wachowiak and Ayako Yamaguchi
Allison Spehar
John HubbertSmithand
Travis Mickelson and Margot Miller
Anni Schneider
Lee Thomsen and Julie Checkoway
John and Lee Rech Santosh and Deepika Reddy
Tyler
Troy and Julie Somerville
Prescott Muir Architects
Jeannine Smith Smith’s Community Rewards
Ken Smith and Cathleen Zick Ben ’89 and Lindsey Oswald Smith ’92
Camilla StuartMichelleRosenbergerRoyerRuckmanand
Todd and Kristin VanOrman
Erika StevenPalssonandCindy Panish Kody Partridge
Tami Tokita Eric Tokita ’16
LynnHilarySidlowSilbermanandDebbie Skidmore
Sam LukeSleimanandTristan Smart Gordon and Emily Smith
Larry Livsey
Koshlan Mayer-Blackwell ’01 Kevin and Robin Mayetani Parker ’96 and Lauren McBrier Stuart and Peggy McCandless
Kurt Shirkey
Ted and Sandra Sweetland
Dave and Kate Samson
Joleen Mantas Joel and Mary Jo Marker
Time Warner Inc.
Trell Rohovit and Jenny Wilson
Chad and Kristina Obermark
Florian Solzbacher and Xiao Xin Chen
Tyler and Shawni Tanner
William Potter, Nicholas Potter
Abby Powers Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bagdasarian
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Butler
Sasha Diamandis, Skylar Diamandis
Andy and Tara Wakefield
Hope Thomas
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Burgess
Richard and Teri West White
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Vivian Lieberman, Ashlyn Lieberman
Ed and Marie-Claude Wrenn Cindy Wright Tyler and Kellie Yeates
Skylie Ramos, Aspen Ramos
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Brague
Charles and Ethanne and Stephanie Warner
Paul and Charlyne Wozniak
Alex Fort Mr. and Mrs. Jesse C. Bown Isabelle Bown, Auden Bown
Anonymous (6) Mr. and Ms. John Abdalla Ally Abdalla, Jordan Abdalla Mr. and Mrs. Doug Anderson
Mr. and Ms. Lee Barnes
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Cole
Chuck
Mr. and Mrs. Roland Barbero
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Cross
Thomas and Janet Tulloch
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Batal
Eridani van Ispelen, Caelum van Ispelen Mr. and Mrs. Don Babin
Current Rowland Hall grandchildren are
Mr. and Mrs. Pierce Browne
Lily Ferguson
Alan Dugan Ms. Linda Eesley Hailee Eesley Ms. Marianne West Elkington Timothy Elkington
Jack Smith Mrs. Joan Diamandis
Janet Mannelin, Mikelle Moore, Kevin Lamm, and Monika Brickson
Mike and Brittany Yeates
MatthewWhitmanandBireen Whitten
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Ned White and Jennifer Blake
Maddy Lee
Sarah White
Mr. and Ms. Herbert Carlin Maddie Carlin, Lizzie Carlin, Emma Carlin
Sandberg
Weed
Rob Wilson and Elizabeth Howard Phillip and Beckie Winston Youngwook Won and Minjin Jung Doug Wortham and Nick Nero
Tatum Brown-Barbero, Ellison Brown-Barbero
James Hunt, Henry Hunt
Ms. Virginia Chin William Chin
Mrs. Madeleine Dugan
Mr. David Copeland and Ms. Susan Koehn
Rachel Brague, Kate Brague, Madeline Brague
Mr. and Mrs. Willard Brown Gabriella Miranda, Alessandra Miranda
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Julie Wrathall
Waldo Adam
George Jensen
Ms. Joan Ban Jade Cole
and Xi Feng Ted RobertZeitlerZeng 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 ChristopherHickmanVonMaack ’97 Conor Bentley ’01 Emily Gordon ’16 Julie LeslieKodyBarrettPartridgeandMichael Tate Mike Shackelford and Rowland Hall Debate Virginia Gibbons ’34 IN MEMORY OF Jane Barrett ’92 Frank Ciminelli Ann BryanDickBird Eldredge ’64 Andrew Embiricos ’03 Carol B. Hager Peter Hayes (9) Tony EdmundHackSueCharlieIndiraThomasSharonRobertLarimerD.MaackDeeMuirPalmerReddySkinnerDyeSkinner’55WoolleyTylerWrenn ’92 GRANDPARENT DONORS
Emma Skinner
Christian Waters and Kelly Henderson
Andy Merrill, Louise Rech, Amelia Merrill
Christy Katie Williams
Mr. and Ms. Craig Cummings
Peter and Karen
LaVonne Wells Sandberg and B.J.
David and Sarah Yoon Jason and Mary Rose Young Sarah TenzinYoungYoungtok
Mr. Robert Barbanell
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen L. Barrett
Owen Measom Ms. Ilona Anderson
Calvin Barbanell
Mr. Jack D. Smith and Mrs. Abby Dalton
Timothy Elkington
Mr. and Mrs. David Grissom
Ms. Marcia Richards
Mr. and Ms. Kevin Mayetani Allison Mayetani Dr. and Mrs. Michael R. McCormick
Arden Louchheim, Carter Louchheim
Mr. and Ms. Larry Framme Jules Framme
Dr. and Mrs. Harold E. Shaw
Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Whitfield
Alyssa Jorgensen
Mr. and Ms. Ken Hoffman Eli Hoffman
Wes Johnston
Ms. Cindy Bouillon-Jensen Drew Simons
Ms. Miyoshi Marumoto Allison Mayetani
Dr. and Mrs. Jon Middleton Samantha Baneth, Madeleine Baneth
DONORS
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Turnbull
Mr. Lee Shuster and Mrs. Linda Smith
Mr. Jae Yoon Park and Mrs. Wha Ja Kim Andrew Yang
Mr. Rej Vitek
Juliet Von Maack, Charlie Von Maack
Mr. and Mrs. William F. Nielsen
Lucy Wallin
Mr. and Mrs. Nick Smith
Josie Fonarow, Tessa Fonarow
Garrett Glasgow, Sommer Glasgow Ms. Marie Graham
Vivi Klein, Xander Klein, Zachary Klein
Ms. Elizabeth Gibson
David Kogan
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rust
Ms. Susan Olszanskyj Greg Olszanskyj Mrs. Ann S. Ormsby Callie Frey Dr. David Paisley
Mr. Donald Kardon
Mr. David Copeland and Ms. Susan Koehn
Charlie Lowrance, Bo Lowrance, Tom Lowrance
Dr. and Mrs. Melvin Steinhart
Arden Louchheim, Carter Louchheim
Mr. Jack D. Smith and Mrs. Abby Dalton Jack Smith
Enzo Rust, Isabella Rust
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Takei
Mr. Robert Pickens
Mr. and Ms. Joe Sueoka Alison Puri, Josef Sueoka, Amber Puri, Maxwell Sueoka
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald E. Glasgow
Ms. Marian Young
Ms. Jenni Jackson
Charleigh Vitek, Jack Vitek, Michael Vitek Mrs. Evelyn Falk
Gabriella Miranda, Alessandra Miranda
Jackson Byck
Ben Espinosa
Luke Swindle, Ella Swindle, Lilly Swindle
Ms. Karen Hyde Will Ferbrache
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Lesser Grant Dacklin
Mr. John F. Fort III
Macy Olivera
Jordyn VanOrman, Cade VanOrman
Dr. and Mrs. Richard D. Wallin
Nick Orfanakis, Emilie Orfanakis
Ben Amiel
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Mr. Prescott Muir and the late Mrs. Sharon Muir
David Kogan Ms. Bea Lehman Tyler Lehman, Will Lehman, Samantha Lehman
Charlie Tate, Marguerite Tate
Ms. Lorraine Jensen
Kate Warren, Will Warren Mr. and Mrs. Steven C. Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Swindle
Lochlin Michie, Daphne Michie
Charleigh Vitek, Jack Vitek, Michael Vitek
Julia Graham, Ian Graham
Heidi Paisley, Samantha Paisley
Erin Stotts, Hayden Stotts
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Mrs. Retta L. Keil Owen Keil, Maddie Keil Dr. and Mrs. Sung Wan W. Kim Chiara Kim Dr. and Ms. Melvyn Klein
Mr. and Mrs. Gus Epina
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Frech Maddy Frech
Mr. Jeff Keil Owen Keil, Maddie Keil
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Miner
Jake Gilbert, Ryan Gilbert, Kaela Gilbert Dr. and Ms. Burton Jaffe
Lucy Mulligan
Ms. Norma W. Matheson Will Matheson
Mr. James Okland Ruby Varner, Madsen Varner
Benjamin Fowler, Emily Fowler
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Fuhrman
Cooper Davis
Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Utgaard
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mellor
Mr. and Mrs. Don Granberg
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Nugent Isaac Ball
Mr. Terry Kogan and Mr. Greg Hatch
Emily Barron
Mr. Howard VanOrman and Mrs. Carol Van Orman
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Mrs. Keiko O. Mori
Dr. Gary Nakao and Ms. Stephanie Mori-Nakao
Ms. Barbara Huppe
William Potter, Nicholas Potter Mrs. Savita Puri Alison Puri, Amber Puri Mr. and Ms. Toby Rankin Eli Rankin
Rachel Morse
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Fowler
Mr. Lindsay Logue Sally Logue, Simon Logue Mr. and Mrs. Hal Louchheim
Mrs. Josephine Tate Charlie Tate, Marguerite Tate
Mrs. Marilyn Snow Olivia Prosper
Ms. Rona Greenstadt
Mr. and Mrs. Rolando Miranda
Sophia Nielsen
Ian Mellor, Wynn Mellor
Mrs. Huong Vu Asher Bodeen, Finley Bodeen, Giselle Bodeen
Emma Skinner
Ms. Patricia Hepburn
Mr. and Mrs. Warren Hayward
Mrs. Doris Lunde Cole Lunde, Ty Lunde Ms. Judy Maack
Ms. Cynthia Johnson
Zoe Hone
Josef Sueoka, Maxwell Sueoka
Lila Jackson
Cate Christiansen, Adie Christiansen
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Jay Anna Jiricko
Olivia Fuhrman
Izzy Utgaard
Ms. Debbie Haley
Nathan Lake
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Potter
Carson Kawabata
Alex Fort
Luke Swindle, Ella Swindle, Lilly Swindle
Greg Olszanskyj Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Riven Emily Gordon Mr. and Mrs. Leon Royer Maya Royer
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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.
• We grew the Alumni Scholarship Fund thanks to the 194 alumni who made gifts to the school.
• Thirty alumni rang in the 2016 New Year during a celebration on the rooftop of Salt Lake City’s Capitol Theatre.
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.
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.
Thanks for another wonderful year!
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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:
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.
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• Twenty-five alumni reconnected over good food at Squatters Pub Brewery for the annual Alumni Fall Social October 21, 2015.
Mary Anne Wetzel Director of maryannewetzel@rowlandhall.orgAlumni 801.924.2968 To keep up on all of our activities events, follow social media: Rowland Hall Alumni
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. .
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ANNUAL REPORT 59 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.
Chris
Jendy Roth ’98 David Sandberg ’00
Andre and Penny Ray Vernet ’61
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Wendell Sorenson ’07 Kit ’64 and Molly Sumner Sweet Candy Company
60 2015 - 2016 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 MikaelaMaackMartineau 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
Sierra Burton Pardey ’98 Sally
David Gortner and Heather VanDeventer ’90
Paul and ’97
’11 ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP FUND DONORS 2015-2016 Anonymous (20) John Amoss ’98 Jeffrey
Peter ’63 and Marney Billings Olch ’98 Alfie and Sarah Jones ’98 Sandack Borgenicht
Julia Toscano ’06
Ray Quinney & Nebeker P.C. Willy
’98 Robin
Boe
Berry
’94 Ava Pecora ’16
Nancy
Jonathan Bone ’94 and Clover Sanders ’97
Sam and Jane Little Snider ’68
Sarah
Rustin Armknecht
Tony
Don
and Jaegar Agraz Ashton ’99 Bill
Whitney
Conor
Frank
Prinster ’60 R.
Bishop
Quentin Smelzer ’74
Wim
Don Smith ’61
Gita Varner ’05
Steve and Jenna Gelegotis Pagoaga ’98 and SarahPatrickPatrick
Johanna Varner ’02
Jack Veverka ’14 Nathaniel Vinton ’96 ’97 and Alex Lee Von Maack ’99 ’71 and Barbara Warner Selznick ’93 David Wetzel ’04 Bentley ’01 and Mary Anne Wetzel ’01
David
Bill
Judith
Joni Friedman Pratt ’60 Gini Sweet Pringle ’56 Sally
Genevieve
Ray Rudi
Daniel ’61 and Teresa Schwartz
Rachel Sweet Sweet-Martin ’88 and Scott Martin
Cynthia Muirhead Worthington ’51 Yaggy ’63 and Amy Leveen Zick-Smith Armington ’97 ’16 Ashton ’97 ’63 and Atwood Atwood ’67 Mabey and Atwood ’64 Claire Ausbeck ’16 ’15 Betsy Parrish ’36 Biittner ’03 Billings ’97 and Mika Robinson
Jennie Ralph Oppold
Liza Badenhausen
Sweet Charitable Fund Brandon
Libby
’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 . ALUMNI
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Russell and Adams Anthony ’02 and Rachel Rasmusson Ray ’96 ’64 and Lynnae Riet ’91
John Roberson ’70
Nathan
Ryan and Amy Hoeppner Taylor ’89
A<<<group of alums met for a little holiday cheer at Avenues Proper in Salt Lake City.
Peter<<< Billings ’63 celebrating his 70th birthday with two of his grandchildren.
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.
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. Alumni Volleyball Game—Liz Schackmann ’04, Henriette Zoutomou ’09, Marissa Eng ’14, Kiersten Cutler ’13, Anna Reganis ’15, and Kristin GelegotisBarbara’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.
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.
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Aspen Sulte ’14 (left) celebrates with friends after becoming new instructor pilots for the Air Force’s 94th Flying Training Squadron in Colorado Springs.
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!
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.
Christine McCarty ’70 in Pompeii with daughter Allison Ceresa, who is an archaeology student.
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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.
Emily<<< Drake Miska ’04 with husband Paul and their first child, Sydney.
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 Michael<<<dad!Dew ’97 exploring Yosemite National Park.
>>> David Hausser ’01, a seasoned world traveler, recently visited the archeological sight of ancient Troy and was seen horsing around.
Rich<<< Eagar ’03, wife Sarah, and big brother Caleb welcomed baby Derek to their family this spring.
Brendan Hovsepian-Kelly ’09 posing with a street vendor in Nagasaki, Japan, where he is teaching English.
>>> Sarah Hall Ilgenfritz ’04 and husband Elliott welcomed their son, Eli, this June.
>>> Atle and Emily Barrett Erlingsson ’97 had a baby boy, Finn, in September. Their daughter, Charlotte, looks very excited to be a big sister!
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.
>>> 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.
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.
Chris<<< Hill ’00 and Darci Motoki ’01 with their new baby girl.
Alex<<< Sanders ’02 and wife Jessica enjoying an outdoor concert with new daughter Ida.
Becky<<< Webster ’03 and husband Fred with their first child, Gracie Mae, who was born this spring.
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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.
Claire Wang ’16 on top of the world at Glacier Point in Yosemite National Park.
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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.
Jenna<<< Gelegotis Pagoaga ’98 and husband Steve with son William and baby Oliver.
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.
ANNUAL REPORT 65 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.
Steve Baughman, father of Eric Baughman ’89 and grandfather of current student Alex Baughman, died on February 22, 2016.
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.
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.
Shelley Andrews, mother of Chris Andrews ’02 and Megan Andrews ’03, died January 27, 2015 after a long battle with ovarian cancer.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
Janet Ossman Minden ’43, passed away peacefully on Easter morning at her home with loving caregivers and son Eric at her side.
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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.
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.
SAVE THE DATE September 2017 - June 2018 Join us to celebrate 150 years of extraordinary learning. More information coming soon.
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