2019–2020 Annual Report

2019–2020

Head of School

Alan Sparrow Head-Elect Mick Gee

Associate Head of School Jennifer Blake

Beginning School Principal Emma Wellman

Lower School Principal Jij de Jesus

Lower School Specialty Principal Linda Tatomer

Middle School Principal Pam Smith

Middle School Assistant Principal Charlotte Larsen

Upper School Principal Ingrid Gustavson

Upper School Assistant Principal Bernard Geoxavier

Chief Financial Officer Gwen Fonarow

Director of Admission Kathryn B. Gundersen

Director of Institutional Advancement Robyn Jensen ’02 Chief Information Officer

Patrick Godfrey

2019–2020 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Jennifer Price-Wallin, Chair, Board of Trustees

Philip G. McCarthey, Vice Chair, Board of Trustees

Jay Bartlett, Investment Committee Chair

Christina Lau Billings ’98, Alumni Committee Chair

John Bird

Dru Damico, Finance Committee Chair

The Rev. France Davis

Bing Fang, Inclusion, Equity, and Outreach C ommittee Chair

Melissa Filippone

Kitty Northrop Friedman ’91

Virginia Gowski, McCarthey Campus H ome & School Representative

The Rt. Rev. Scott B. Hayashi, Episcopal Bishop of Utah Chris Hill

Adam Himoff

Sarah Lehman

Katie Lieberman

Akemi Louchheim, Nominating Committee Chair Marina Lowe

Gina Miller, Annual Fund Chair, Lincoln Street Campus Home & School Representative John Miller ’96

Oscar Wood Moyle IV ’90 Marty Olsen

Laura Snow Prosper

Todd Rankin, Development Committee Chair

Saba Siddiqui

Christopher Von Maack ’97, Chair-Elect, B oard of Trustees

Jeanne Zeigler

Ex-Officio

Alan Sparrow, Head of School

Trustees Emeriti Peter Billings Jr. ’63 Bob Marquardt

Bob Steiner

Kevin Steiner

Christopher “Kit” Sumner ’64

I have learned countless things from everyone at Rowland Hall, but some of the key lessons I have learned are to listen carefully, to live in the moment, and to practice gratitude.

FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL

Dear Rowland Hall Families and Friends,

The spring of 2020 was undoubtedly one of the most extraordinary times in my 28-year tenure at Rowland Hall—and not only because the world was thrown into upheaval due to a global pandemic and ensuing recession. It was extraordinary because of the way people responded in crisis, and that was as evident in our school community as it was anywhere. Our faculty, staff, students, and parents all shifted gears in a matter of days to transition to distance learning, and the adaptability and resilience I witnessed was truly remarkable.

While the last few months of my headship were not what I had imagined or hoped for, and many of us were sad to not gather as planned to celebrate our accomplishments, I walked away with a renewed sense of pride and gratitude for this community. The reimagined graduation ceremonies, the drive-through puppet parade farewell, and the naming of the Field House on the McCarthey Campus in honor of my wife, Nancy, and me were all special moments and created

memories I will cherish. Thank you to everyone who came together to design and implement those moments: you are a true testament to the Winged Lion spirit.

In addition to our school’s impressive display of creativity and dedication this spring, there were many successes in the fall and winter months, including the girls soccer team’s three-peat as State Champions; the remarkable music, dance, and theatre performances; the stellar report issued by the visiting team as part of our Northwest Association of Independent Schools accreditation; and the boys basketball team going undefeated in Region play. And in late May, even as the pandemic continued, we watched protests for racial justice sweep across the country and through our city, and the Rowland Hall community came together to declare our support and ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (see page 21). While there is undoubtedly

still a significant amount of work to be done at our school and throughout the world, I am both proud and hopeful about the direction we are taking.

As most of you know well, my informal title throughout my time at Rowland Hall has been head learner, which I adopted early on in part because of habits I brought with me to the school, but also largely because of how inspired I was by the people I met here. The teachers and students I encountered in my early days in Salt Lake City—and some of those teachers are still here in our classrooms—motivated me to keep learning and striving, to never settle or become comfortable that what our school was doing was good enough. And I have no doubt that the culture of learning and growth will continue into the future, both because incoming Head of School Mick Gee shares this commitment and because it is woven into the fabric of what we do as educators each day.

True to my informal title, I have learned countless things from everyone at Rowland Hall, but some of the key lessons I have learned are to listen carefully, to live in the moment, and to practice gratitude. And so in closing, I want to thank each and every one of you for making my time as head of school deeply joyful and rewarding. I hope to see you all and thank you in person in the not-too-distant future.

Warmly, Alan C. Sparrow

Members of the class of 2020 high five Lower Schoolers at the 2019–2020 Convocation.

FROM THE CHAIR

OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

As I reflect on the 2019–2020 school year, one word keeps coming to mind: impressed. I have never been more impressed, inspired, and proud of Rowland Hall than I was this spring. Over a 72-hour period in March, the school transitioned to distance learning, with teachers and staff—particularly our technology team— acting nimbly and thinking creatively about how to get every student into a Zoom classroom and adapt the curriculum for a new mode of learning. Our community rose to the occasion, designing a distance-learning program that was relevant and meaningful, all the while ensuring that students and parents were nurtured and supported as much as possible. Bravo, everyone!

For me personally, watching my eighth-grade daughter navigate her Zoom classroom was gratifying. Her teachers made themselves available for her academically and emotionally, always demonstrating the attention and care that is a hallmark of student-teacher relationships at Rowland Hall. I witnessed laughter, singing, and tears coming from her Zoom room, and I know that staying connected with her teachers and friends provided the kind of routine and structure we needed every day. While the end of the school year was not what we all expected, the resilience and strength that this experience has instilled in our students will be with them for life. Rowland Hall has always fostered these qualities in our children—they learn how to be successful in school and how to navigate the world beyond the classroom. These skills are now more necessary than ever, and I am so

proud and grateful to be part of a community that both leans on and learns from one another, especially during times of crisis.

This summer, we said goodbye to our fearless, puppetgreeting leader after 28 years of remarkable school leadership. Alan Sparrow was the glue connecting our community, and during his tenure, he elevated the profile of Rowland Hall in countless ways. While it is hard to quantify the impact he had on each one of our lives, I am touched by the many tributes and memories shared in his honor. Thank you, Alan, for your dedication to our school, for your partnership with the Board of Trustees, and for the many things you taught me over the past two decades.

Over the past year, our incoming Head of School Mick Gee collaborated with Alan, trustees, and faculty and staff to ensure a smooth transition of leadership, and we are excited that he is officially a member of our community. While the school continues to respond and adapt to the pandemic and related economic uncertainty, we are confident Mick’s leadership, thoughtfulness, and vision will ensure Rowland Hall’s future is brighter than ever.

I have been honored to lead the Board of Trustees for the past four years and thank each and every one of you for making this school exceptional. I look forward to connecting with you on campus soon!

Jennifer Price-Wallin Board of Trustees Chair

FINANCE REPORT

2019 2020

At the conclusion of the 2019–2020 school year, the Rowland Hall community confronted likely the most disruptive circumstances in our institution’s history. Students, teachers, and parents showed grit in adapting to new learning styles. Thankfully, we can find comfort that conservative budgeting practices, combined with consistent enrollment and exceeding annual fundraising goals over the last five years, have led to a strong balance sheet. The school has considerable cash reserves, a growing endowment, and no debt, which is why I am pleased to report, on behalf of the Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees, that our school is financially sound and prepared to face the challenges that may lie ahead.

The 2019–2020 operating budget reflects an underlying commitment to affordability for families.

We are dedicated to diversity and inclusion through a mission-based financial aid program. Our budget also includes increased investments in student support throughout the school, including our Upper School advisory program, academic counseling, and literacy resources in the Lower School.

As we look ahead to the 2020–2021 school year, the duration and severity of the economic impact of COVID-19 remains uncertain. The board has increased the availability of financial aid in order to ensure current families can continue to afford Rowland Hall tuition. The school also planned for increased operating expenses to ensure the health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff as they return to campus.

Thank you for your commitment and generosity to Rowland Hall.

Dru Damico Finance Committee Chair

OPERATING BUDGET

REVENUE Amount % of Total Tuition $19,662,522 90% Financial Aid and Scholarships (2,884,357) -13%

Net Tuition Revenue 16,778,165 77%

Auxiliary Income 2,555,353 12% Fees and Miscellaneous Income 722,968 3%

TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE $20,056,486 92% Donations $925,000 4% Interest and Dividends 123,198 1% Contributions from endowment and other funds 551,648 3%

TOTAL REVENUE $21,656,332

EXPENSES

Instructional $12,175,822 56% General and Administrative 2,505,194 11% Campus Operations and Reserves 1,868,159 9% Development, Marketing, and Communications 1,021,347 5% Auxiliary Services 2,987,823 14% Technology 1,097,987 5%

TOTAL EXPENSES $21,656,332

NET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) $0

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.

It is a forward-thinking and intentional community dedicated to preparing students for their futures, and to lead productive lives that have a positive impact on others.

WELCOME MICK GEE

NEW HEAD OF SCHOOL

We are pleased to welcome Mick Gee as Rowland Hall’s 20th head of school, as of July 1, 2020. A native of the United Kingdom, Mick has over 30 years of experience in education, starting as a science teacher in Nottingham and most recently concluding eight years as the head of Allendale Columbia School in Rochester, New York. He holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and analytical sciences from Loughborough University in the United Kingdom, where he later earned a postgraduate certificate in education (the equivalent to a master of arts in teaching). He went on to obtain his master’s in education leadership from Columbia University.

Mick was appointed in summer 2019 after a yearlong search process to replace retiring Head of School Alan Sparrow. He impressed the search committee with his demonstrated capacity for visionary

leadership, his proven ability to inspire and engage all constituents across a school community, and his significant experience in innovative programming. Mick was drawn to the leadership opportunity at Rowland Hall because of our school’s values and commitment to fostering both academic excellence and ethical citizenship. “It is a forwardthinking and intentional community dedicated to preparing students for their futures, and to lead productive lives that have a positive impact on others,” he said.

Mick’s wife, Amy, and daughter, Madeleine—a current senior at Rowland Hall—officially joined the school community in fall 2019, and we are thrilled to now have the entire Gee family with us in Utah. They look forward to seeing everyone around campus in the coming months.

THANK YOU

For the past four years, Jennifer Price-Wallin led our Board of Trustees with an extraordinary combination of insight, compassion, and dedication. Jennifer has been a tireless champion of the school’s fundraising efforts for years, including previously chairing the board’s Development Committee and the 2015 auction. She brought her passion and vision for the future of Rowland Hall to her leadership of the board, along with an unwavering commitment to student success and the school’s inclusion and equity work. Jennifer was also instrumental in the successful search to appoint Mick Gee as head of school and will co-chair a newly formed committee to support Mick in his first few years of school leadership.

The Board of Trustees and school administration thank Jennifer for her strength of conviction, attention to

JENNIFER PRICE-WALLIN WELCOME

detail—including many sweet touches at events—and kindness, all of which made her an exemplary board chair. We look forward to continuing to spend time with her and her family: husband Tony Wallin and daughters Hannah, Alexandra, and Lucy (ninth grade).

CHRISTOPHER VON MAACK, NEW BOARD CHAIR

In July 2020, Christopher Von Maack ’97 began his term as chair of Rowland Hall’s Board of Trustees.

Chris’ devotion to Rowland Hall, alongside his dynamic leadership skills, made him the clear choice to guide the board for the next three years. Chris has been a member of the Board of Trustees since July 2014, previously serving as Alumni Association chair and Development Committee chair. A longstanding school volunteer, he and his wife, Alexandra ’99, also recently served as chairs of the 2019 auction, A Night in Havana. Chris and Alexandra are Rowland Hall lifers (students who attended the school for 12 or more years) and parents to current students Charlie (sixth grade) and Juliet (third grade).

“I am honored and excited to serve as board chair during a period of transition, challenge, and opportunity,” said Chris. “Rowland Hall’s faculty, staff, administration, and stewards have positioned the school well. I look forward to supporting Mick and his team as they continue to improve the student and teacher experiences, the school’s financial condition, and Rowland Hall’s reputation in the broader community.”

Chris is a trial lawyer at McNeill Von Maack, a firm focusing on complex disputes involving business, intellectual property, and government contracts. In addition to his service to Rowland Hall, Chris is vice chair of the R. Harold Burton Foundation Board of Directors and a former trustee for Preservation Utah.

Jennifer Price-Wallin with Alan Sparrow

SALUTE TO DEPARTING TRUSTEES

Every year the Board of Trustees and school community thanks and bids farewell to the dedicated volunteers who have worked hard for many years on behalf of the school. This year we give special thanks to two trustees who have served Rowland Hall with compassion and pride.

Virginia Gowski served as the McCarthey Campus Home & School representative for the past three years, and also chaired the board’s Education Committee during the 2018–2019 school year. A tireless advocate for both students and parents, Virginia consistently brought a strategic eye to the school’s marketing and communication efforts and was often the first to volunteer on community outreach projects. We thank Virginia for her many contributions to the board and know she will continue to support Rowland Hall’s mission for years to come.

For 10 years, Saba Siddiqui brought a wealth of experience in business and finance to Rowland Hall’s Board of Trustees, including exemplary leadership of the Finance Committee from 2014 to 2018. She was also an integral member of the Head of School Search Committee in 2018–2019. During her service, Saba was always willing to share ideas and challenge assumptions, all the while keeping the school’s best interests top of mind. We are grateful to Saba for her dedication to Rowland Hall and wish her all the best moving forward.

WELCOME NEW TRUSTEES

Heather Ciriello

Heather Ciriello spent her undergraduate years at Emory University and the University of Florida, where she earned a bachelor of arts in finance. After college, she abandoned plans for a Wall Street career and took a chance in the music business after landing a temp job at a small indie record label. As head of international licensing and publishing, Heather traveled the globe representing the label at music conferences and festivals, and forging partnerships with other indie labels. She then transitioned to production work, spending several years at Viacom Networks as the director of new media licensing for MTV and VH1.

After her second child was born, Heather began her own business as a music and media licensing consultant. Her projects include films and television series, award shows, fitness video music, songwriter representation, music pitching, and archival research. This shift allowed her growing family to be more geographically flexible, so she and her husband, Carlo, moved to Salt Lake City, where they embraced the outdoors and family-friendly lifestyle.

When Heather isn’t negotiating copyright clearances, she’s negotiating screen time and snack requests with her three children: Gemma (eighth grade), Mia (fifth grade), and Marco (first grade). Heather is a long-serving volunteer—she’s a member of the McCarthey Campus Home & School Association and a member and the philanthropy liaison of the Salt Lake chapter of the National Charity League. Time permitting, Heather also enjoys playing tennis, hiking, skiing, rollerblading, truecrime podcasts/documentaries, good books, and family game nights.

Cary Jones

Cary Jones is a proud magna cum laude honors program graduate of the University of Utah, where he majored in history. He obtained his juris doctor from the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah.

For more than 30 years, Cary has been a real estate transactional attorney, and he was one of the founding partners of the Salt Lake City office of Snell & Wilmer LLP, a regional law firm with 450 lawyers throughout the western United States and in Washington, DC. In 2009, Cary relocated to California to open and serve as managing partner of Snell & Wilmer’s Los Angeles office. He currently splits his time between the Los Angeles and Salt Lake City offices.

Cary previously served on the Rowland Hall Board of Trustees for 13 years. He was the board chair during the construction and opening of the McCarthey Campus, and was intimately involved in the negotiations for the sale of the former Avenues Campus and the acquisition of the McCarthey Campus and Steiner Campus. Cary also serves on the executive committee of the Los Angeles Central City Association and on the board of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce.

Cary and his wife, Kris, are the parents of two Rowland Hall lifers, Megan ’05 and Molly ’07. Megan lives in Denver and is a commercial landscape architect with Wenk Design, and Molly lives in Salt Lake City and is a residential real estate agent with Coldwell Banker.

FOND FAREWELLS 2020

Kate Nevins, 4PreK lead teacher, retired after 23 years of service to the Rowland Hall community. Kate will be remembered for her strong commitment to young children and their families, as well as for the time she spent helping to develop Rowland Hall 4PreK into the excellent program it is today.

Mike Roberts, Middle School English teacher, is embarking on a new opportunity after 21 years of teaching, advising, coaching, and supporting Rowland Hall students, families, and colleagues. Mike’s passion for middle school and his subject matter, his creativity and innovation, and his generosity will be greatly missed.

Stuart McCandless, fifth-grade teacher, retired after 19 years at Rowland Hall, where he expertly and patiently guided students through explorer reports, Colonial Day, the American Revolution, and the transition to sixth grade. His passion for environmental education, high expectations, and ability to foster independence produced countless changemakers.

Cindy Hall, Lower School music teacher, retired after 18 years of service. Cindy taught in the Orff Schulwerk tradition, combining her musical expertise with an innate knack for understanding children and helping them develop their unique musical voices. The joy, creativity, and community she inspired touched students, faculty, and staff.

Christine Thomas, Upper School Spanish teacher, retired after 21 years at Rowland Hall. Christine will be remembered for her kindness, patience, energy, impeccable professionalism, and humility. She has a special gift for treating each student and colleague as an individual to be seen, supported, and appreciated.

Sarah Button, fifth-grade teacher, retired from teaching and moved to Lincoln, Nebraska, after 19 years at Rowland Hall. Sarah also taught second and third grades, and was a pillar in our community, serving in numerous capacities including as leader of the Strategic Planning Implementation Committee and as an ombudsperson.

Dave Kerwynn, Rowmark Ski Academy coach, left the school after 16 years. Ker made a profound impact on each of his athletes, and his global experience, vast knowledge and passion for ski racing, and straightforward, no-nonsense coaching style were the hallmarks of his Rowmark career.

Margaret Chapman, kindergarten lead teacher, retired after 15 years at Rowland Hall. She leaves behind a substantial legacy, having supported nearly 300 kindergartners and mentored more than half the current division. She will be remembered for her encouragement, good humor and warmth, and desire to celebrate each of her students.

Jazmin Adamson, third-grade teacher, is taking on a new opportunity in real estate after 13 years at Rowland Hall. A compassionate, patient educator, Jazmin shepherded countless students through their first year upstairs in the Lower School building, Rube Goldberg machines, and biography reports.

Linda Tatomer, Lower School specialty principal, left after eight years to spend time with family. In addition to serving as specialty principal, Linda also taught in the Middle School and was the Lower School assistant principal. She made countless contributions to Rowland Hall, and her dedication and support will be missed dearly.

Makayla Hall, associate director of admission for the McCarthey Campus, moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with her family after two years at Rowland Hall. Makayla was essential in developing relationships with families and played an important role in furthering diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Brian McCloud, Middle School physical education and wellness teacher, left Rowland Hall after two years to complete his clinical mental health counseling and sport psychology degrees. Brian has positively impacted our community through his dedication to building relationships with students and colleagues, and his support of our programs.

Anni Schneider, science teacher, retired after five years at Rowland Hall, where she taught environmental science and physics in the upper and middle schools. Anni will be remembered for her love of science and the outdoors, and her dedication to energizing students about local environment and community issues.

Hadley Smith ’05, director of financial aid and assistant director of admission, moved to Joshua Tree, California, to design homes after five years at Rowland Hall. Hadley offered equitable, compassionate guidance to families, supported all aspects of the admission process, and furthered socioeconomic diversity.

Lauren Samuels ’11, Rowmark Ski Academy International Ski Federation (FIS) assistant coach and academic liaison, left Rowland Hall after one year to attend graduate school. Lauren’s intellect, thoughtfulness, and experience as both a Rowmark/Rowland Hall and US Ski Team alumna made a strong impact, both on and off the hill.

Bill Tatomer transitioned to a parttime role teaching Middle School aviation and coaching Upper School basketball. He previously served as assistant principal, taught math and US History, designed numerous aviation courses, and chaperoned the annual eighth grade Washington, DC, trip. He has much to offer, and we’re excited he’s staying on.

Some farewells were announced after the Annual Report deadline. Visit rowlandhall.org/fineprint for a full list.

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2020

Rowland Hall’s class of 2020 is made up of 78 passionate, driven young adults. During their time at our school, they have grown in confidence and competence, both inside and outside our classrooms, and their many achievements embody our vision of inspiring students who make a difference. While this class has faced unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic that hit during their senior year, we know that their heightened resilience from this experience—alongside their dedication to academics, passion projects, and volunteerism—will serve them all their lives.

Members of the class of 2020 embraced opportunities to connect their coursework with the larger world. Many explored potential careers through internships at organizations like The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital, HawkWatch International, McNeill Von Maack, Red Butte Garden, the office of Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson, Intermountain Nurse Midwives, and Alliance for a Better Utah. Some used classroom experiences as inspiration for writing op-eds on subjects from overlooked sports figures to gun safety, while others combined inclass topics with critical thinking and communication skills at the lectern—the class of 2020 includes several top-tier debate students, including four state champions, five national qualifiers, six Academic All-Americans, and three qualifiers to the Tournament of Champions, two of whom finished in the top 15 this year.

Winged Lion seniors led our athletics program to topfive finishes in the Deseret News’ 2A All-Sports Awards each year of their Upper School careers. They captured 26 Region and seven State titles as teams. Eleven of our seniors were named All-State, with one named State

2A MVP in her sport; 10 earned All-Region honors; and four were selected to play in postseason AllStar games. Sixteen Academic All-State and 13 Academic All-Region honorees led their teams to top-three recognition for their sports in the Top 2A Team GPA award over the past four years. Of the five seniors in Rowmark Ski Academy, four competed in the US Junior National Championships in February and all qualified for the FIS Western Region Junior Championships. Their ski-racing successes this past season include 25 total FIS top-10 finishes and seven podiums in a season where the final month of competition, including year-end championship races, was cancelled. Without a doubt, this list of Rowmark and Winged Lion athletics accomplishments would have been longer had the season not ended prematurely.

Our students dedicated their time to various passion projects, from designing robots and rockets, to creating a computer program to defeat partisan gerrymandering in Utah, to applying for a 501(c)(3) to create an alpine ski racing nonprofit for under-resourced girls. Others were active on the Rowland Hall campus, volunteering as tutors, heading sustainability initiatives, starting affinity groups for Black and Asian students, acting as ambassadors for admission or college counseling, and serving on the Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee.

Many artists make up this year’s graduating class: painters, graphic designers, illustrators, filmmakers, writers, a jewelry designer, and dancers whose studies vary from ballet and contemporary to Cretan, classical Indian, and Tibetan styles. This class’ talented musicians include competitive pianists, violinists, and a bassist—one pianist’s superior scores earned her the privilege of playing in the Utah Federation of Music Clubs’ honors recital and the Utah Music Teachers Association recital. One young author penned an essay on political civility that was published in The Salt Lake Tribune after winning the top prize in Westminster College’s annual Honors College Statewide Essay Contest. A budding thespian helped write an original musical as a member of the University of Utah’s Youth Conservatory.

The class of 2020’s commitment to volunteerism cannot be overstated. Our students have made a difference for dozens of organizations like the Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake, Preservation Utah, LDS Hospital, Summit Land Conservancy, the Muslim Community Center of Utah, Friends of Alta, the Navajo Nation, and the Salt Lake City Sanctuary Network. They spent summers serving communities in China, Fiji, Thailand, and Vietnam. One student started a local chapter of the Citizens’ Climate Lobby, while another raised thousands of dollars for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. This year, a Rowland Hall senior was awarded Utah Youth Volunteer of the Year in recognition of his years of commitment to Jewish Family Service.

Many of our seniors also held jobs while in school, including working as bussers, hosts, baristas, spin and dance instructors, a certified nursing assistant, and a mountain adventure guide. One student plays in a jazz band for local events, while another ran electrochemistry lab experiments for graduate students.

The future is bright for the 78 seniors in this graduating class. Our graduates earned admission to 128 different colleges and universities, and 78% of them received at least one merit scholarship to attend college. A few have chosen to take a gap year to work or pursue personal interests. Whatever their next steps, we know these experiences will serve as stepping stones on their journeys to living lives of purpose and impact.

Congratulations, class of 2020! You have accomplished so much already, and we know you’re just getting started.

Valedictorian Adrian Gushin

GRADUATES OF THE CLASS OF 2020

Alicia Jane Abdalla

Isaiah Michael Adams

George Demetrios Adondakis

Ria Agarwal

Benjamin Saul Amiel

Aksel Eric Anderson

Leonie Virginia Anderson

Livia Ilene Anderson

Sylvie Marie Andrews

Caroline Paige Applegate

Alexandria Ruth Armknecht

Ella Christina Bagley

Boston D. Ballard

Logan Bateman

Olivia Bikhazi

Giselle Bodeen

Elijah Thomas Brickey

Peter Steven Chase

Cate Olivia Christiansen

Chloe Elizabeth Coleman-Houghton

Jordan Kaylyn Crockett

Grant Robert Dacklin

Andrei Luca Dan

Brenna Mae Davison

Sasha Raye Diamandis

Steven Henry Doctorman

Institutions to which our graduates

Bates College

Boston College

Bowdoin College

Buena Vista University

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

California Institute of the Arts

Chapman University

Colorado State University

Cornell University

Emory University

Georgetown University

Harvey Mudd College

Johns Hopkins University

Lewis & Clark College

Loyola Marymount University

Sophie Emmaline DuBois

Lucas Rupert Erickson

Sofia Espinosa

Kemper Timothy Farrell

Gary Richard Fenton

Benjamin T. Fowler

Anna Hanhee Fukushima

Alessandro Gandini

Kajal Ganesh

Tristam E. Gaylord

Giorgio Gianoulis

Adrian Gushin

Hailey Louise Hauck

Elizabeth Hope Hodgkins

Dulce Maria Horn

Benjamin Ward Houden

Cyrus Myles Johnston

Alexander Mazieres Kahler

Benjamin Wallace Kanter

Andrew England Kimball

Grayson Frances-Margaret King

Bridget Kate Lennon

Mats Niklas Lindgren

Sally Antoinette Logue

Carter Henry Louchheim

Connor Aden Macintosh

Sage Lynn Matkin

Patrick David McNally

Andrew Robert Merrill

Shoji Richard Mori

Ellie Marie Nichols

Jason Alfred Nkoy

Charlotte Orford Justin Peng

Oscar Maxwell Percy

Louise Margaret Rech

Lily Katherine Roberts

Zachary Troy Rohovit

Zoe Aria Sheinberg

Tala Fuad Shihab

Zydaan Ahmad Siddiqi

Leo Nicholas Smart

Sophia Christine Stinnett

Laura Valerie Summerfield

Andres M. Torres

Violette Y. Truong

Dehki Palmo Tsering

Mia Sophie Vinding

Gabriella Grace Vitek

Jack Mitchell Vitek

Milo Hawkes Frederickson Yeates

Ziteng Zeng

Loyola University Chicago

Montana State University

Muhlenberg College

New York University Occidental College

Pomona College

Salt Lake Community College

Santa Clara University

Southern Methodist University

St. Lawrence University

Texas Christian University

The University of British Columbia

The University of Utah Trinity University Tufts University

University of California, Los Angeles

University of California, Santa Barbara University of Colorado Boulder University of Denver

University of Maryland, College Park University of Portland

University of Puget Sound University of Redlands

University of Southern California Utah State University

Wake Forest University Western Washington University Westminster College Whittier College Williams College

FACULTY AWARDS AT 2020 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES

Each year Rowland Hall proudly honors faculty who have demonstrated exceptional teaching and mentoring.

Cary Jones Faculty Mentor Award 2020

The Cary Jones Faculty Mentor Award is presented to one faculty member each year who demonstrates excellence in teaching, serves as a mentor to others, and contributes to the Rowland Hall community. This award was established through an anonymous gift to the school in honor of Mr. Jones’ dedication to the faculty when he was a trustee and chair of the Board of Trustees. This year Rowland Hall proudly honors Dr. Kate Taylor for her dedication to making our school a more just, inclusive, and thoughtful community.

Sumner Family Faculty Awards

The Sumner Family Faculty Award goes to an outstanding faculty member in each division who has demonstrated a love for teaching and excellence in their field. The award symbolizes the Sumner family’s high regard for Rowland Hall’s faculty. Congratulations to the following 2019–2020 recipients.

Beginning School: Mary Swaminathan, 3PreK assistant teacher

Lower School: Kathryn Czarnecki, art teacher

Middle School: Tyler Tanner, Mandarin Chinese and publications teacher

Upper School: Dr. Nate Kogan, history teacher and History Department chair

Kate Taylor, left, at Rowland Hall’s 2019 graduation.

OUR ONGOING COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION

Rowland Hall represents a diverse community that encompasses differences in the human experience including those of ethnicity, race, national origin, family composition, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and learning styles, among others.

Rowland Hall believes that everyone deserves respect and a welcome place in our community, and we have long been committed to necessary work around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

As part of the Strategic Plan and accreditation work during the 2002–2003 school year, Rowland Hall identified the need for a diversity plan and put into place a list of action items. In 2008, the Board of Trustees confirmed our first formal diversity mission statement, which was combined with a formal diversity plan in 2010. Over time, we have established additional traditions, practices, and policies that support DEI, including:

• Formalizing an Inclusion and Equity Committee (2008), now called the Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Committee

• Starting the Dinner and Dialogues series (2010)

• Beginning our annual attendance at the National Association of Independent Schools Student Diversity Leadership Conferences (2012)

• Hiring a director of ethical education (2015)

• Adding positive racial identity to curriculum (2015)

• Establishing a professional growth focus on inclusion and equity (2016)

—Rowland Hall Diversity Mission Statement AN INVITATION TO TAKE ACTION

• Initiating a DEI component to new employee orientation (2016)

• Confirming support of and education on gender identities (2017)

• Creating the Board of Trustees’ Inclusion, Equity, and Outreach Committee (2019)

In 2017, Rowland Hall shifted to a more explicit focus on action, examining stereotype threats in teaching and learning, and providing professional development on cultural competency. Three priorities emerged from this work: furthering DEI in curriculum and programs, exploring affinity groups, and increasing faculty/staff diversity

through hiring and retention practices. Support for these priorities continues today: the JEDI Committee leads the outward-facing charge for our community while the board’s committee spent its first year working behind the scenes to identify, align, and support schoolwide priorities. In June 2020, faculty devoted professional-development time to learning around antiracist education. They strengthened their ability to support positive identity development in students, lead conversations around racial discrimination and privilege, and evaluate curriculum through an antiracist lens— actions which improve the experience of all students. A remarkable 97% of teachers identified this work as critical to their daily practice.

Our commitment to DEI is ongoing—this work will always identify opportunities for growth. We are dedicated to this process of vulnerable learning and conversation, and we invite all members of our community to join us.

• Join a JEDI Committee

• Attend Dinner and Dialogue

• Apply to attend diversity conferences

• Join or attend affinity groups

• Join our antiracist book club

• Check out our list of recommended antiracist books, articles, videos, and more

• Listen to princiPALS episode 1.03, “How to Talk to Your Children About Race”

Visit rowlandhall.org/inclusion-equity for details.

PROGRAM

This summer, Alan Sparrow, Rowland Hall’s longest-serving leader, retired after 28 years of service. His legacy is marked by a deep commitment to learning, a dedication to excellence in education, and a care for students that has touched generations of families. Thanks to Alan’s leadership, Rowland Hall is widely regarded as one of the top independent schools in the country, with a solid foundation that puts us in excellent shape for continued growth for decades to come.

A LEGACY OF LEARNING

BY LIBBY MITCHELL ’92 ROWLAND HALL ALUMNA AND PARENT

Thereis very little Alan Sparrow has not seen in his 28-year career as the head learner of Rowland Hall. Several generations of Rowland Hall students have witnessed his leadership, and even more will benefit from it in the years to come.

“I am among the few who have known Alan as a student, alumnus, parent of students, board member, and friend,” said Christopher Von Maack ’97, chair of the Board of Trustees. “Alan has the well-deserved respect and admiration of thousands of students and hundreds of teachers, staff, and administrators that he has influenced and encouraged.”

During his time at Rowland Hall, Alan led the community as the country faced three different wars, a terrorist attack that shocked the world, a massive recession, socioeconomic and racial unrest, and a global pandemic. Through each of these challenges he kept a level head and made difficult decisions not only aimed at solving short-term issues, but ensuring the lasting success of the school.

“He wasn’t someone who just made decisions quickly, and used his gut, and used a hunch or whatever,” said Julie Barrett, former associate head of school. “He always gathered as much information as he could on any issue, and I respected that of him.”

A HISTORY OF ALAN’S ACHIEVEMENTS AT ROWLAND HALL

1992: Alan Sparrow becomes head of school Lincoln Street Campus

2011: Mt. Olivet property is acquired for future Steiner Campus

2011: Rowland Hall becomes Malone Family Foundation School

Alan’s careful calculations can be seen in the most concrete achievement during his tenure: the construction of the McCarthey Campus and the procurement of the land for the future Steiner Campus. Although the new campus would not welcome students until 2002, planning for it began shortly after Alan arrived in 1992. At that time, it had become clear the beginning and lower schools were outgrowing their Avenues home; however, Alan didn’t want to rush into construction. Instead, it was important to him that Rowland Hall transition to a lasting, comfortable home—new, but with nods to the school’s vibrant history—where eventually all divisions could reside for decades to come.

“We really wanted the campus to feel like you’d been there before. We wanted there to be little nooks

and crannies, and pieces from the old chapel,” said Phil McCarthey, benefactor of the McCarthey Campus. “Alan was a guiding force and was very instrumental in that.”

“He wanted to make sure it was a school built with the students in mind,” said Jennifer Price-Wallin, former chair of the Board of Trustees. “It was Alan who said, ‘We need to make this a school for kids. It is not an adult school—it needs to be for our students.’”

And while a beautiful school campus is wonderful, it’s only as good as the learning going on inside. Alan strove to improve the educational experience at Rowland Hall by empowering the faculty and staff in charge of guiding learning. He worked to attract the best teachers possible and mentored them to become leaders in their own rights. He also worked to make

1999: Rowland Hall announces impending purchase of Guardsman Way land

2002: McCarthey Campus opens 2003: Ombudsperson program begins

2014: Steiner Campus soccer fields open for play

2020: Alan retires

sure they had countless development opportunities, and that those opportunities improved not only their work, but the campus community as a whole. “He has complete trust in the faculty and staff. He encourages. He supports. And he empowers everyone around him,” Jennifer said. “He has created a very special culture—one that is based on support and community and excellence.”

Alan was also a tireless advocate for the faculty, through good times and bad. Together with French teacher Doug Wortham, he built the ombudsperson program, and he also built the Faculty/Staff Finance Committee so teachers and staff could be more involved in decisions at the school. Additionally, he

worked with the board to ensure teachers were paid on par with their public-school counterparts and eventually received deferred raises after the school weathered difficult economic times. Doug, for one, cited Alan’s reliability following the Great Recession: “I remember him promising that he would make it up to us as soon as he could,” Doug said. “And he did.”

Alan’s support for faculty development even reached beyond the walls of Rowland Hall, as he has served as a mentor for heads of school all over the nation. Jennifer remembered crowds forming at conferences just to get a moment of his counsel. And his advice is sought by the next generation of

Nancy Sparrow didn’t have an official title at Rowland Hall, but she has played many roles in the community. She has been a sounding board, an ambassador, a researcher, a fundraiser, a keeper of traditions, and so much more. “She’s a quiet storm,” said Julie Barrett. “And she also is still water that runs very deep.”

“Her advice and guidance were invaluable in so many ways and so many times,” said Alan. “Her support during difficult times—and when difficult decisions had to be made—helped me get through.”

Nancy, like her husband, is an educator. She holds a master’s degree in K–12 education and taught preschool and elementary school students for many years before arriving at Rowland Hall. Her love of pedagogy and desire to keep educating herself made her the perfect partner for a head learner—a joyful but demanding role for which a strong support system is essentially a prerequisite.

In addition to running the Sparrow household, Nancy was the top member of the head of school’s brain trust, often joining Alan for professional development and thus playing a role in the school’s progress over the past 28 years. “They went to educational conferences where they attended workshops together,” Julie said, “and then they discussed what they had learned in the evenings. Not only did she give good advice, but she was going through training with him.”

When Rowland Hall hired Alan Sparrow they had no idea the school was getting a two-for-one deal. The pair has added immeasurable value to our community, and the love we have for them is almost as great as the love they have for Rowland Hall.

“I leave Rowland Hall so grateful for all the wonderful people we have met and experiences we have had,” said Nancy. “If I had to pick the one thing that I will miss the most it would be: everything. Again, thank you, thank you, thank you for all you have meant to Alan and me. We will miss you.”

NANCY SPARROW: THE WOMAN BEHIND THE HEAD LEARNER

educational leaders too—including those in the family. His daughter, Susan, is married to the principal of an independent school in Washington State, and he often seeks Alan’s counsel. “My dad is like Phil Jackson and Barack Obama combined to my brother-in-law, just as an advisor,” said son Andy Sparrow ’01. “It’s really great to see the relationship he has with my brother-inlaw, helping him develop in that field.”

Alan’s talent for managing the school’s finances is an additional skill mentioned by almost everyone who’s asked about him. From day one he understood how important it was for the school to not only be fiscally solvent, but to be prepared for a rainy day. And it has rained plenty in the past 28 years.

“He is brilliant with finances. No one understood our budgets like Alan did,” said Julie. “We made it through the 2008 recession because of Alan’s judgement with finances. We never got in trouble, because Alan was on top of it.”

In addition to keeping the budget in check, Alan made sure to increase certain areas of it in order to enrich the school community. “Alan has intentionally and thoughtfully grown the financial aid budget. This has allowed us to be a more diverse and inclusive school. He has also grown the professionaldevelopment budget, allowing the faculty and staff more opportunities to amplify their skills,” Jennifer said. “These two Alan Sparrow initiatives will leave a

As head learner, Alan spent much of his time listening. And while he has greatly valued the opinions of many groups within the school community during his 28 years as head of school, there was one group whose feedback he especially respected: students.

“Mr. Sparrow had very high esteem for student opinions about Rowland Hall,” said Alessandra Miranda ’16. Alessandra served on the Head’s Advisory Council, a student group Alan met with periodically throughout the school year. She remembered how Alan sought student feedback on a wide range of issues—she and her peers were asked to weigh in on everything from Upper School schedule changes to their thoughts on administrative team finalists.

“He always took our suggestions and concerns seriously,” she explained. “He showed me how important it is to learn and work in institutions where head administrators care what I have to say.”

This genuine interest in students’ opinions communicated that they mattered to their head of school—a valuable gift both during and after their time at Rowland Hall. Alessandra, who graduated from Williams College this year with a double major in statistics and English, knows that this approach greatly served her at college.

“The extent to which Mr. Sparrow wanted to hear our opinions, and cared, and really listened to our desires and our critiques at Rowland Hall helped when I went to another small liberal arts school,” she said. “Participating in the Head’s Advisory Council prepared me to confidently share my thoughts and comfortably approach members of the faculty and the administration.”

And Alessandra will continue to build on this confidence, remembering the influence her former head of school had on her and giving back in ways that will honor Alan’s ultimate desire.

“Mr. Sparrow did an excellent job inspiring us to be kind people,” she said. “He cared deeply about our happiness and our development as good citizens.”

ALUMNA ALESSANDRA MIRANDA REFLECTS ON TIME WITH ALAN

When Alan Sparrow arrived as head of school in summer 1992, no one could have known he was beginning a nearly three-decade-long journey that would be marked by an impressive list of achievements, from capital expansions to professionaldevelopment investments that kept Rowland Hall on the forefront of educational best practices. For the faculty and staff who worked by Alan’s side, his final year was a time to reflect on these achievements, as well as the many ways his leadership influenced the school’s culture.

Upper School French teacher Doug Wortham, who has been on faculty since 1978, had the unique opportunity to view Alan’s entire headship. He admires him for always showing a desire to move the school forward, often through creative solutions. “He has always been very open to innovation, and that is easily borne out through his 28 years,” Doug said.

Director of Admission Kathy Gundersen agreed. She called Alan a forward-thinking educator who sought out others’ ideas, opinions, and knowledge when making decisions about the school—and who took feedback to heart.

“He is thoughtful—he listens to everyone,” she said. “He’s always seeking to learn more before he makes a decision.”

One of the best examples of how Alan encouraged and applied feedback is the establishment of the ombudsperson program, an idea Doug pitched. This program is a way to create transparency between

faculty, staff, and the administration by facilitating better communication—any employee may request the presence of an ombudsperson during any meeting where they feel enhanced communication

may assist their concerns. Doug explained that this type of program isn’t common in independent schools, but is a good fit at Rowland Hall, resulting in a more collaborative, trusting environment. “It has really helped the school to be more transparent in the establishment and the execution of policies,” he said.

Transparency is important to Alan, who prioritized open communication and trust among his team members. He also knew that the very best work happens when a variety of opinions and backgrounds are at the table, and he led the charge to build a more diverse community where everyone is welcomed and celebrated. Alan understood that when people feel safe and heard, their ability to learn improves and they are better prepared to be members of an increasingly connected world.

Today, this thinking is an important part of the Rowland Hall culture, and will continue to live on in our community. Like many other talented leaders, Alan has done more than just lead—he has served as an inspiration, empowering others to continue building a vibrant community of learners centered around values he’s always embraced: collaboration, trust, and an appreciation of the beauty of diverse human experiences.

HOW ALAN SPARROW’S LEGACY WILL LIVE ON AT ROWLAND HALL

remarkable and lasting impact on our community.”

The financial aid decisions made by Alan have significantly increased diversity at Rowland Hall. Under his leadership, the school has welcomed students from a greater variety of socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities, religions, and races.

“When Alan first came to town, he called and we were able to get together for lunch and talk about the diversity of the school,” said board member France Davis, pastor emeritus of Calvary Baptist Church and a Utah civil rights leader. “It has continued until today and has been very strong. He has made the school a place where people wanted to send their children, for this diversity.”

Alan’s push for diversity hasn’t just been about bringing more of the community into the school—it’s also about making the school more ingrained in the community. It has changed how the school gives back: service learning has grown from a half day each year to an intrinsic part of the Rowland Hall culture. The school hosts one of the largest food giveaways in the state and also partners with Wasatch Community Gardens, Crossroads Urban Center, Sunnyvale Community Center, and the International Rescue Committee, among others.

“Rowland Hall has had a really important place in Salt Lake because of him,” said Alan’s daughter, alumna Susan Sparrow ’04. “It’s hard as an independent school to serve the whole community,

but he has tried as much as possible to support and emphasize those initiatives that have brought Rowland Hall into the community, and brought community members into Rowland Hall.”

Alan added, “We are fortunate in so many ways. It is important to share that good fortune, be grateful, and reach out to others.”

While Alan may be stepping away from the day-today at Rowland Hall, he is not leaving education. In the coming months he plans to do some executive coaching, though that wasn’t his original plan.

“Plans have changed significantly in the last three months,” Alan said, referencing the COVID-19 pandemic. “I was going to be doing quite a bit of traveling—not so much for the immediate future.”

Whatever his next steps, Rowland Hall owes both Alan and his wife, Nancy, a debt of gratitude. In the past 28 years the school has become a beacon of excellence among independent schools nationwide. It has opened its doors to thousands of children from all across the country and around the globe, creating generations of active learners ready to take on the world. Alan’s legacy will be felt for decades to come, and when Rowland Hall is still around in another 152 years it will be in no small part because of his leadership.

THANK YOU, ALAN, FROM ALL OF US.

INTRODUCING THE ALAN SPARROW PUPPET

For the hundreds of students who attended Rowland Hall’s Lower School under Alan’s tenure, one special memory seems to rise above others: Alan’s morning puppet greetings. This tradition began in the winter of 1992, when former board chair Peggy Olwell brought puppets to school for a project and Alan asked to use them to greet students as they arrived on campus. It was a success, and shortly after, Alan acquired his own Kermit the Frog and Winnie the Pooh puppets. Over the next 28 years, his collection grew to more than 100 characters, all but two given to him by students, their parents, or a local bishop.

It was therefore fitting when, during the last year of Alan’s headship, parent Matt Leonard suggested, “Why don’t we make a puppet of Alan?”

McCarthey Campus Home & School co-presidents Kari Corroon and Jenna Pagoaga ’98 researched companies for the project, choosing Evelinka Puppets, a New York-based design studio, for the customized creation. Kari worked closely with artist Eva Gronowitz on ways to make the puppet uniquely Alan.

“She didn’t miss a detail,” Kari and Jenna said. “She perfectly matched his hairline and color, his mustache, eye color and glasses, his signature khaki pants, brown shoes, tie, and of course, the Rowland Hall logo on his blazer. It definitely looks like Alan from head to toe!”

Even though Home & School wasn’t able to present the puppet to Alan in front of the student body as planned, they still surprised him when they dropped it off at his home one afternoon in late May

When Alan opened the puppet, he laughed, while Nancy exclaimed, “Oh, it looks just like you, Al!”

THE ALAN C. SPARROW SCHOLARSHIP FUND

The Alan C. Sparrow Scholarship Fund was established to honor Alan’s extraordinary 28 years of service as head of school at Rowland Hall. Increasing socioeconomic diversity at the school has always been a top priority for Alan. Thanks in large part to his leadership, 21% of Rowland Hall students receive tuition assistance each year, increasing the socioeconomic diversity in our student body. This endowed fund will provide financial assistance to deserving students who would not otherwise have the opportunity to attend the school.

Thanks to many donors—including parents, alumni, former families, faculty, staff, and friends—we raised $138,503 to establish the scholarship. We thank you for your gifts to honor Alan!

THANK YOU, ALAN C. SPARROW SCHOLARSHIP FUND DONORS

All gifts to the Alan C. Sparrow Scholarship Fund were given or pledged between July 1, 2019, and June 30, 2020.

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Nancy Sandack Borgenicht ’60 Glenda and Jim Bradley Jeff and Sarah Campsen Pat Christensen Erik Christiansen and Christina Jepson

Carol Clawson and Steve Hull Woody Crowell and Liz Paige Bill and Judy Dalgliesh

Suzy Day

Steve Denkers and Heidi Titus Mike and Sue Diehl

Mark Dodson and Jamie Zussman Matt Douglas and Ashley Meddaugh Jim and Susan Downs

Willard L. Eccles Charitable Foundation David and Carol Frymire

Mark Fuller ’04 Dee and Colin Gardner

Mick and Amy Gee

Linda and Charlie Graves Mark and Abby Green Andy Hare and Wendy Reger Hare Dawn Houghton and Mary Lawlor

Dani Howe Doug Hutchinson

Stephanie Deck Jackel ’56 Andy and Robyn Payne Jensen ’02

Cary Jones and Kris Hopfenbeck

Josh and Catherine Kanter

Lyen Huang and Becky Kim

Lincoln Street Campus Home & School Association

Akemi and David Louchheim

Judy Maack

Rob Mayer and Carol Blackwell

McCarthey Campus Home & School Association

John ’96 and Andrea Miller

The Mark and Kathie Miller Foundation

Alessandra Miranda ’16

Lisa Miranda

Jamie Moog

Hannah Morris ’15

Judy Moyle

Wood Moyle ’90

Jim Ngo and Holly Drury

Scott and Kathleen Nichols Timothy and Lisa O’Brien

Ted Paisley and Tricia Petzold Kelly and Jeanene Patterson

Ryan and Nora Peterson

Pimco Foundation

Cliff Read and Mary Ciminelli

Victor Rickman and Susan Koles Leann Roque

Gail Rose

Camilla Rosenberger

Ira Rubinfeld and Willamarie Huelskamp Jonathan and Tina Ruga Salesforce.com

Gadi Shamah and Sarah White Bournakel

JP Slavinsky and Margaret Van Meter

Tim Sleeper

Pam and Darren Smith

Kevin and Alice Steiner

Nevah Stevenson

Leslie and Hal Stone

Theresa and Greg Sueoka

Sankar and Mary Swaminathan

Paula Swaner-Sargetakis and Joe Sargetakis

Ray Szczepaniak Anna and Reed Topham Gita Varner ’05

Michael Varner and Kathleen Digre Christopher ’97 and Alexandra Lee Von Maack ’99 Fred and Becky Webster ’03 Lynn and Holly Webster

David and Sarah Yoon

Lindsay Young Zheng Zheng and Ning Lei

THE STRATEGIC PLAN Summary

Over the last six years, teachers and administrators worked to bring Rowland Hall’s most recent Strategic Plan to life. Developed in the 2013–2014 school year, with work beginning in 2014, this plan has been the most ambitious undertaken by the school. In the spring of 2020, we examined its impact, and we are proud to report that students were at the center of our thinking at every stage.

This past June, as we watched the 78 members of the class of 2020 graduate, we reflected on how the Strategic Plan provided these seniors with not only an unmatched academic program, but also the benefits of an enhanced learning experience. Each is better at trying new things, taking risks, and being themselves than they were as seventh graders, when work on the plan started. While some of that is due to growing up, it is also because of our focus on making

sure their experience was developmentally appropriate and based on best practices. During their time in the middle and upper schools, members of the class of 2020 worked with teachers who had pursued more professional development than any other teachers in Utah. As sophomores, they celebrated the move to Monday late starts to better correlate with adolescent sleep patterns. As juniors and seniors, they gave actionable feedback to teachers using surveys. And as seniors—with our focus on social-emotional learning and cultural competency— they took the initiative to start a mental health peer counseling group and affinity groups.

These seniors were also some of the first students to benefit from a greater depth and breadth of science classes in the Upper School, a revised curricular sequence of science work in the Middle School, and more advanced, in-depth lab work throughout. Students created competitive math teams, started a robotics club, and enthusiastically requested more coding and computer science courses, doubling the amount now available. For the past three years, seniors have indicated a deep affinity for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), and an interest in pursuing these areas in college. Our graduates report that they’re prepared for college courses because of Rowland Hall’s math and science programs, as well as the writing, critical thinking, and collaboration across our curriculum.

Finally, these seniors benefited from a generous financial aid budget. The school and the Board of Trustees resolved to continue to support a socioeconomically diverse student body, and typically 21% of any given class receives tuition assistance.

There is no finish line for this kind of work. Instead, this plan has established practices that will help us think creatively and systemically about student learning, and put in place habits, values, and financial strategies that will guide that thinking well beyond 2020.

GOAL

ENHANCE THE STUDENT LEARNING EXPERIENCE

We will continue to 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.

Institutionalized a structure for ongoing professional learning and collaboration among faculty:

Doubled resources and support teachers needed to turn great ideas into effective practices

Established a peer-to-peer model allowing for collaboration and communication about learning

Incorporated current research on education, teaching, and learning into our teaching model:

Hired a director of curriculum and instruction who prioritizes research-based best practices and peer-to-peer collaboration

Tapped into national experts on mathematical thinking and literacy for our beginning and lower school students

Incorporated a wide variety of approaches to assess student learning:

Implemented late starts for our middle and upper schoolers, a dedicated consultation time, and an advisory program in the Upper School

Encouraged students’ adoption of a growth mindset through the use of formative assessment

Increased the use of survey data to make sure students feel supported and challenged

Created classroom environments that celebrate our commitment to diverse ways of learning:

Implemented the use of learning targets to guide learning

Repositioned a teacher to focus on literacy in the Lower School

Enhanced academic and instructional support in the middle and upper schools

Integrated social-emotional learning and cultural responsiveness to our academic and cocurricular programs:

Added inclusiveness trainings for faculty, staff, students, and trustees

Incorporated antibias training in our hiring practices

Trained faculty on the impact of social-emotional well-being on student success

2GOAL

PROVIDE AN EXCEPTIONAL 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 have developed new opportunities for students in mathematics and science.

Strengthened our math and science curriculum, objectives, and instructional and assessment practice school-wide:

Continue to align disciplinary curriculum through the divisions

Added new science classes to the curriculumHired

Lower School math specialist as part of the faculty for the past five years

Evaluated methods of incorporating technology and engineering into curricular and extracurricular activities:

Increased design and engineering opportunities within science classrooms

Doubled engagement of students in coding activities and technology courses, and added robotics club

Continued making math and science education accessible, engaging, and challenging for every student:

Increased math touchpoints for students across all divisions, especially in the beginning and lower schools

Increased science lab time in the curriculum to more deeply engage students in their learning

Increased communication of school successes in STEM:

Ensured that 35–40% of our written stories and social media posts highlighted STEM work

Increased budget for math and science materials in all divisions

Added divisional STEM Spotlight pages to our website

GROWING AN EXCEPTIONAL MATH PROGRAM

An important component of Rowland Hall’s Strategic Plan has been developing new opportunities in mathematics for students. Possibly the most significant and strategic improvement to our program has been the implementation of a new Lower School math curriculum: Bridges. Created by the Math Learning Center, Bridges blends direct instruction, structured investigation, and open exploration to develop students’ deep understanding of mathematical concepts, key skills proficiency, and ability to solve complex and novel problems.

Our kindergarten team has adopted key components of Bridges, strengthening connections and alignment to our Beginning School math program and facilitating the transition to the Lower School. We’re happy to report that Bridges has enhanced Rowland Hall’s already strong math program by increasing curricular cohesion and consistency for students and teachers.

Our program continues to build in the middle and upper schools, where faculty prepare students for a math-filled world. “We are working on choosing a curriculum that will allow a consistent, coherent experience for our students in which they will, in addition to becoming fluent users of mathematics, develop higher appreciation for the field itself,” said Upper School Math Department Chair Dr. Emina Alibegovic.

Among the changes put into place are new courses such as Advanced Topics (AT) Statistics, welcoming computer science instructor Ben Smith ’89 to the Math Department, and publishing student work, from a student-produced AT Math projects journal to portfolios showcasing students’ mathematical careers at Rowland Hall. Moving forward, the school will continue to implement opportunities for interdisciplinary experiences as well as opportunities to examine how mathematics deeply impacts the world. We’ll also continue to cultivate experiences that grow problem-solving skills and conceptual understanding—a great fit for our students, considering that in 2020 a record number of them sat for the optional American Invitational Mathematics Examination, which is designed to promote the development and enhancement of problem-solving skills.

GOAL

DEVELOP THE ENROLLMENT AND BUSINESS MODEL FOR THE FUTURE

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

Adopted a financial philosophy and budgeting model that fully funds the very finest PreK–12 educational program in the Intermountain West, while acknowledging the financial pressure tuition places on our families:

The Board of Trustees has reaffirmed its commitment to financial aid and a socioeconomically diverse student body

Continued to annually evaluate data regarding revenue/expenses and enrollment/capacity, by division, to determine whether a need exists to further differentiate tuition by division:

The Board of Trustees has determined that there is not a current need to further differentiate tuition by division

Supported and enhanced admission and marketing strategies that communicate Rowland Hall’s value proposition to both internal and external audiences:

Updated Rowland Hall’s messaging strategies to further position the school as the market leader

Revamped all admissions materials and events, restarted parent admission network, and reached out to new markets using updated messaging

Raised funds for the new Middle School and athletic complex on the Steiner Campus, bringing the school one step closer to achieving its vision of uniting on one campus:

Fundraising efforts secured $13.3 million toward our capital campaign goal; fundraising efforts continue

DISTANCE LEARNING

The 2019–2020 school year will forever be marked by the unprecedented shift to distance learning in the wake of the global spread of COVID-19. While this event was challenging, it also gave our community opportunities to find innovative ways to stay connected, think deeply, and embrace learning in new forms.

Rowland Hall’s preparations for online learning began in February 2020, when we began to observe how the pandemic was impacting peer schools in Seattle, Washington. In light of that news, Rowland Hall’s administrative team made the decision to shift the focus of a March 9 in-service day to distancelearning preparation—an advantageous decision that gave faculty and staff much-needed time to plan and iron out early challenges. As a result of this in-service, Rowland Hall was fortunate to have in place a framework of what would become our early distance-learning plan. By the time remote classes

were in session on March 17, we had developed a basic structure to support families—one that our community continued to improve together during the final 12 weeks of the school year.

Planning for a New School Year

While we cannot know for certain how COVID-19 will affect the 2020–2021 school year, Rowland Hall is prepared for the likelihood that we will need to engage in some components of distance learning. We are very proud of the successful transition we made to distance learning earlier this year and excited to build on that work. This summer, all faculty participated in professional development through Global Online Academy and collaborated to build new skills, refine curriculum, and stay abreast of best practices in distance learning.

The Best of Distance Learning

COVID-19’s interruption of the 2019–2020 school year— including necessary cancellations of beloved spring rites of passage—was understandably disappointing for the Rowland Hall community. But despite those disappointments, our community rose to the challenge, demonstrating our resilience. As this year’s valedictorian, Adrian Gushin, reminded us in his commencement address, “What we have learned about ourselves and each other throughout our years at Rowland Hall is that we do not give up. When the going gets tough, we get tougher. When life gives us a pandemic, we turn it into an opportunity to learn, to grow, and to connect with each other in spite of the challenges around us.”

By the end of the year, it was clear: we had much to celebrate. Below, we highlight some of the best moments that happened while learning at a distance.

When the going gets tough, we get tougher. When life gives us a pandemic, we turn it into an opportunity to learn, to grow, and to connect with each other in spite of the challenges around us.”

We all pitched in —Early distancelearning successes were a result of everyone’s dedication, from teachers who devoted hours to online classes, to families who embraced school from home, to our technology team who set up students for success.

We stayed connected —Our community kept in touch via tools like Canvas and Zoom—but connections weren’t limited to in-class time. We enjoyed virtual get-togethers including open mic nights; Winged Lion Week; a viewing of Screenagers Next Chapter, followed by a panel discussion; and an online Dinner and Dialogue on building antibias in families.

We looked out for one another Rowland Hall’s generous families made sure students could continue their school year, despite economic hardship.

—Adrian Gushin, class of 2020 valedictorian

We gave back to the community —Students looked beyond their own disappointments to find ways to bring sunshine into others’ lives. Examples include the softball players who wrote letters to elderly residents locked down in care facilities and the Rowmarkers who led a local collection for Goggles for Docs.

We shared our expertise —Some of our amazing faculty and staff appeared on local media to help ease COVIDrelated anxiety. On April 17, English teacher Joel Long, along with alumna Katharine Coles ’77, went on RadioWest to discuss the gift of poetry in difficult times. On May 14, Middle School Social-Emotional Support Counselor Leslie Czerwinski appeared on MIX 105.1 to give tips for supporting students’ social and emotional health, while Lower School Principal Jij de Jesus appeared on Park City Television to share some unexpected distance-learning benefits.

We kept achieving —Our students continued to rack up accolades—like eighth grader Sophie Zheng, one of 149 young women honored with the inaugural Maryam Mirzakhani American Mathematics Competition 10 Award; junior Sophie Dau, who won the Federal Bar Association civics essay contest for her piece advocating expanded voting rights for people with disabilities; and freshman Arden Louchheim, who took home the 2A trophy at Utah Section PGA's individual state championship.

We found new ways to enjoy annual celebrations Our community got creative finding ways to celebrate within physical-distancing guidelines, including an online Senior Celebration Chapel and parades for faculty and staff appreciation, the class of 2020, and to send off beloved Head of School Alan Sparrow.

We honored the class of 2020 —We were committed to recognizing our resilient seniors, from delivering yard signs and gift boxes to setting up a carefully planned online commencement that gave them the chance to don graduation robes, walk the stage, and toss mortarboards.

ROWLAND

THE STATE OF DEBATE TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS, MORE NATIONAL QUALIFIERS THAN ANY OTHER SCHOOL, AND A STATE TITLE

In the words of Rowland Hall debate coach Mike Shackelford, debate finds a way.

COVID-19 led school campuses across the country to shutter about a month before the April 17–20 Tournament of Champions (TOC), debate’s most prestigious national competition. But like so many annual events, TOC went virtual for the first time, pitting the country’s best young debaters against each other—Zoom style.

Seniors Steven Doctorman and Adrian Gushin finished 14th nationally in policy debate—a praiseworthy end to their careers considering it’s a feat to even qualify for the TOC. Adrian was also recognized as the tournament’s 10th-best speaker—a special accomplishment for the senior, his coach said.

Steven and Adrian were naturally disappointed when the in-person TOC was cancelled, Mike explained, but they weren’t intimidated by the ensuing challenges. The duo was fortunate enough to have the time and resources to upgrade their technology, research new arguments, and practice online debate for weeks leading up to the TOC.

“Online debate is twice as draining because it’s still the same intensity, but with far more screen time,” Mike said, summarizing his team’s sentiments.

Plus, debate is an inherently social activity, Steven explained, from “sneaking conversations in the hallway” to the competition itself. “Trying to convince a judge or channel ethos was a difficult task over Zoom because we weren’t physically in the room with them,” he said. Still, online debate may be a larger feature for future tournaments—Mike suspects the TOC will be a model for fall competitions—“so it was fantastic to lead the charge for innovating new forms of argumentation or strategies,” Steven said.

The duo’s adaptability and hard work paid off with a top-15 finish, which is approximately where they’ve ranked all year, Mike

Steven Doctorman and Adrian Gushin competing in the virtual TOC.

said. “They lost on a 2–1 decision in their last round, so it was a nail-biter the whole time, but they are in a good space in how they finished their careers. Some inspirational moments, some frustrating times, countless academic arguments...In the end it was a ‘regular’ debate tournament!”

Steven echoed his coach’s positivity. “The TOC, whether online or in person, serves as the culmination of four years of dedication and hard work, so it’s fantastic to see our hard work finally pay off,” the senior said. “Our final debate was one of the best of my career and was ultimately a satisfying end despite the loss. We couldn’t have done it without Mikee’s fantastic coaching and consistent support from our team throughout the season.”

Indeed, going digital didn’t dull team spirit: throughout the TOC, several teammates encouraged Steven and Adrian by watching their rounds and giving them feedback, Mike added. “It was a rallying point for the program.”

Pre-TOC triumphs also contributed to yet another successful debate season. For one, juniors Sophie Dau and Auden Bown took home the state title in policy debate for the 3A classification, the only group to finish their state tournament prior to COVID-19 closures. And at the national qualifying tournament, senior Zoey Sheinberg and sophomore Emery Bahna qualified in public forum debate, and

sophomores Samantha Lehman and George Drakos qualified in policy debate. Plus, earlier this year, the already decorated Mike won Speech Educator of the Year for Utah.

The 3A state tournament, the national qualifying tournament, and the TOC represent the trifecta of the postseason, according to Mike. “It was incredible to have consistent excellence from different students,” the proud coach said. Whether fall competitions happen in person or online, we know that excellence will endure under the expert guidance of coach Mikee.

The debate team at the state tournament.

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Classroom Learning to Careers and Community

Rowland Hall is proud to offer a robust summer internship program that helps students explore careers through practical experiences. Originally created in 2013 as Project 12 (senior job shadow), the program is now offered to sophomores through seniors, exposing them to a variety of workplaces and encouraging them to apply classroom learning to real-world tasks. Participants spend at least one summer month working with a professional in a field that interests them.

Upper School English and publications teacher Dr. Laura Johnson manages Rowland Hall’s internship program, and she works closely with professionals across the Salt Lake community to find matches to students’ interests, whether they wish to shadow a physician or a pastry chef. Laura noted that the internship program is made possible through these community partners, many of whom are passionate about mentoring students by involving them in projects and research instead of expecting them to simply observe. Thanks to their generosity, our students learn new professional skills, gather information about fields of interest, and conquer workplace dilemmas—experiences that help them embody our school’s mission of leading ethical and productive lives.

OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Below is a sampling of community partners—many of whom provide opportunities over multiple years—that make our internship program possible. Alliance for a Better Utah HawkWatch International Huntsman Cancer Institute Intermountain Healthcare Orthopedics Intermountain Nurse Midwives McNeill Von Maack Natural History Museum of Utah Salt Lake City Police Department Salt Lake County Mayor’s Office St. Mark’s Hospital Gastroenterology TOSH (The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital) University of Utah Department of Biology University of Utah Heath, Cardiology Utah Spine Medicine YWCA Utah

A LIFE-CHANGING INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

For Jonah Holbrook ’16, a Rowland Hall internship was more than a summer experience—it was the first step on his career path. After taking Advanced Placement (AP) Biology as a junior, Jonah was reconsidering plans to study mechanical engineering in college. When he saw the internship program advertising an opportunity at Michael S. Kay’s biochemistry lab at the University of Utah, he jumped at the chance to explore the field, and spent that summer assisting a PhD student researching a viable inhibitor for Ebola virus strains.

The following summer, Dr. Kay recommended Jonah for a second internship at Navigen Pharmaceuticals, where, thanks to his Kay lab experience, Jonah transitioned from intern to assistant research scientist working on a lead inhibitor for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). He also took part in a weekly club where employees discussed conditions that may benefit from Navigen technology—Jonah researched how it could potentially inhibit a circulating peptide related to migraine headaches.

In fall 2016, during his freshman year at Cal Poly, Jonah joined the Medical Design Club, which enables students to develop, research, design, and manufacture technology that improves quality of life. Jonah received permission from Navigen to pitch his migraine drug idea, and received funding. This experience led to the opportunity to run for club president (a position he held his sophomore through senior years), where he advised peers on a variety of projects, from an alternative EpiPen to a neurostimulator. It also helped him realize a desire to attend medical school, a goal he worked toward at Cal Poly alongside conducting his own research and returning to Navigen every summer to work on the RSV drug. Reflecting on his Kay lab internship, Jonah said, “It helped me find my passion in terms of my career.” And he’s well on his way. After graduating with his bachelor’s in biomedical engineering in May 2020, Jonah began working as a medical assistant to a vascular surgeon. He plans on starting medical school in fall 2021.

DEAR DONORS AND FRIENDS,

Our Annual Report gives us the opportunity to look back and reflect on the last academic year and the wonderful ways in which our community demonstrated generous support for the people and programs that define Rowland Hall. The strength of the Rowland Hall community was especially apparent during the 2019–2020 school year. Upon closing the campus and moving to a distance-learning model in March, we immediately heard from donors with generous offers of support to ensure that families who were impacted financially by the COVID-19 crisis would be able to remain at the school. Many families reached out to make sure that our faculty had access to the tools and technology needed to begin distance learning. And in spite of the pandemic, our community came together to generously establish a scholarship to honor our longtime head upon his retirement. The Alan C. Sparrow Scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student who would not otherwise have the opportunity to attend our school.

I can remember Alan first coming to campus when I was a second grader. I have fond memories of him reading to my class in the Avenues Campus library and greeting us each morning with puppets. I have enjoyed working alongside Alan for the past eight years and consider myself lucky to call him a mentor. Even though we weren’t able to gather in person to celebrate Alan this school year, it has been inspiring to see our community come together online to honor him and the remarkable legacy that he has left on our school.

Whether you have supported Rowland Hall for years or you have recently reconnected with the school, please know how much we appreciate your generosity.

With many thanks,

Robyn Jensen ’02 Director of Institutional Advancement

provided resources for students and teachers to go above and beyond, including:

1. Conference attendance for faculty/staff, ensuring their continued ability to provide students with an extraordinary education.

2. Equipment for McCarthey Campus students to learn about STEM through hands-on play.

3. Beginning School Maker Space and Lower School Mobile Maker Carts, dovetailing off of existing efforts such as McCarthey Maker Night, pictured.

4. A literacy specialist and assessment materials for McCarthey Campus students.

5. Middle School resources and professional development to explore United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

6. EBSCO Discovery Service, a powerful search platform that ties together all library resources on the Lincoln Street Campus, enhancing student learning.

7. The ninth-grade advisory program. Physics teacher Robin Hori, pictured right, served as one of seven advisors.

THANK YOU

FOR SUPPORTING THE ANNUAL FUND

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is made up of leaders in the community who give their time, expertise, and support to the school. Each year, they set an example for the rest of the community by contributing to the Annual Fund. Again this year, 100% of the board participated in this effort, ensuring students and teachers continue to have access to important resources that help them go above and beyond each day and unlock their potential.

Headmaster’s Council

The Headmaster’s Council is made up of donors who contribute $10,000 or more to the Annual Fund, laying a strong foundation for the campaign and leading the school’s culture of philanthropy. With much gratitude, we recognize the generosity of these donors whose commitment to the school ensures that Rowland Hall remains one of the top independent schools in the country.

Parent Participation

The Annual Fund is a group effort, comprised of a wide range of gifts. This year, parents showed their dedication to the Rowland Hall community by reaching 76% participation. The commitment of parents is so special because it is a vote of confidence in the school’s mission and our teachers, programs, and students. Thank you so much to every parent who made the Annual Fund a priority in your family’s charitable giving this year.

A Special Thank You to Annual Fund Chair Gina Miller

Many thanks to Gina Miller, who led the volunteer effort for the Annual Fund from 2018 to 2020. Her leadership as Annual Fund chair for the Board of Trustees was exceptional, and her warmth, calm presence, and sense of humor set the tone for success. We are deeply appreciative of her commitment to the school and leadership in the community.

In addition to her time as Annual Fund chair, Gina has also served as a class liaison, auction volunteer, Home & School representative, and member of the Board of Trustees. She has two daughters at Rowland Hall: Reece (tenth grade) and Riley (seventh grade).

Welcome, Heather Ciriello, as Annual Fund Chair

Joining us as the new Annual Fund chair is Heather Ciriello, McCarthey Campus Home & School representative for the Board of Trustees (read more about Heather on page 13). Heather is a longtime Rowland Hall parent and has been a Home & School volunteer since 2014, serving as a room representative, new family liaison, coordinator of parent forums, and room representative coordinator/vice president. Additionally, she has served as an auction volunteer and Lincoln Street Campus Home & School volunteer. Heather’s dedication to Rowland Hall and established relationships within the community will benefit her as she takes on this new role.

ANNUAL FUND 2019–2020 CLASS LIAISONS

Every year, parent representatives from each grade volunteer in support of the Annual Fund. These volunteers offer their time, enthusiasm, and support for Rowland Hall as they partner with the Advancement Office to reach the school’s Annual Fund goals.

Chair | Gina Miller

Grandparent Chairs | Brenda and Steven Lowe

Parents of Alumni Chairs | Faye Mitsunaga and Jim Eng Parents of Alumni Co-Chairs | Leslie and Hal Stone

3PreK | Devin Anderson and Katie Rose

4PreK | Teresa Nelson

Kindergarten | Drew von Lintel and Jessie Fiat

First Grade | Trey and Erin Bean

Second Grade | John and Pam Hanlon

Third Grade | Colin and Kat Potter

Fourth Grade | David and Tiffany Shewell

Fifth Grade | Jim and Holly Ngo; Renée Utgaard

Sixth Grade | Florencia Gurmandi

Seventh Grade | Chris and Tasha Hatton

Eighth Grade | Mary L. McIntyre; Jim and Amy Matheson

Ninth Grade | Robert Summerfield and Isabel Moreira; Dan Duggleby and Amy Geroso

Tenth Grade | Jennifer Gully; Scott and Deborah Hinton

Eleventh Grade | Jesus and Claudia Lamas; Fred and Corrine Welt

Twelfth Grade | Scott and Kathleen Nichols; Daniel and Traci Sheinberg

DONOR PROFILE LOVE AND COMMITMENT

HOW LONGTIME VOLUNTEER KATHLEEN NICHOLS MADE A DIFFERENCE AT ROWLAND HALL

Inthe 14 years that her daughters attended Rowland Hall, Kathleen Nichols participated in nearly every volunteer opportunity the school has to offer.

“The culture of volunteering at Rowland Hall is unlike any other school,” said Kathleen, parent of Hannah ’15, Ellie ’20, and Zoe. “Everyone in the community plays a role in making the school great. Every single person makes a difference.”

Kathleen’s own journey of making a difference at Rowland Hall began shortly after she and her husband, Scott, moved their family to Park City from New Jersey. They enrolled daughter Hannah at Rowland Hall for fourth grade for the smaller classes, and early on they saw how tuned in teachers were to her needs. While Zoe elected to continue in public school, it wasn’t long before they sent Ellie to Rowland Hall too. With two of her three daughters at the school, Kathleen found herself on campus often— and eager to help.

“My parents volunteered, so I learned from them that it was important. My dad was a Little League and basketball coach, and my mom was a Girl Scout troop leader,” she said.

Kathleen first volunteered through the Home & School Association, our parent-school organization, as a room parent in Ellie’s kindergarten class.

“I loved it,” she remembered. “When you’re in the classroom, you get to know the teachers, students, and administrators so well and you really see how everything works within the division.”

Teacher Dave Sidlow, who taught Ellie’s first-grade class, is appreciative of the caregivers who make it possible for teachers to better support students. “When I have parent volunteers in the classroom, I can spend more time with each student,” he said. “It also really helps me understand students. I am more in tune with who they are as people, not just as learners.

From left: Ellie ’20, Scott, Hannah ’15, Kathleen, and Zoe Nichols

It sends the kids the important message that adults in their lives really care about their education and growth.”

In addition to serving as a room parent, Kathleen organized and facilitated a variety of programs during her years with Home & School. She was involved with the Lower School’s book fair, Color Day, Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week, and vision and hearing testing. She also assisted with fitness testing in the Middle School, volunteered in the lower and upper school libraries, contributed to Back to School Night, baked cookies and snacks for Candle & Carol and parent-teacher conferences, provided meals for Rowmark Ski Academy parents, and welcomed families to the school as a Park City family representative. Beyond Home & School, she also helped raise the funds necessary to deliver a Rowland Hall education by serving on the school’s Auction Committee four times. This committee supports the biennial auction gala, a spirited fundraising event and school tradition that requires the support of 50 to 60 parent volunteers.

“It takes so many people to make it happen, and it has such an important impact,” Kathleen said. Funds raised from the last two auctions—A Night in Havana (2019) and The Great Gala (2017)—have been critical to providing necessary financial resources that support increased demand for financial aid and professional development. A Night in Havana generated more than $88,000 for need-based financial aid from the paddle raise alone, while The Great Gala provided nearly $200,000 to support professional-development opportunities. In the time of COVID-19, these dollars are imperative—they were used to support families experiencing unexpected financial hardship and to enroll faculty in Global Online Academy, expanding their ability to provide high-quality online and in-person programs.

Kathleen further helped secure financial resources as an Annual Fund class liaison—an important role, as the Annual Fund is the top fundraising priority of the school, bolstering all areas of school life, as well as financial aid and professional development; sustaining the operating budget; and providing student and teacher resources. Parent liaisons are instrumental in helping to bridge the

difference between what tuition covers and what it actually costs to provide a Rowland Hall education. Last year, Kathleen represented the senior class in partnership with Traci Sheinberg, mother of Zoe ’20 and Micah (10th). During the annual phone-athon, they reached out to senior class families to encourage participation.

“Before I took on this role, we always contributed, but I really didn’t know how much participation mattered,” Kathleen said. “A high parent participation rate not only shows our confidence in the school, but also helps when the school applies for grants from large foundations. Plus, there is power in numbers. It doesn’t matter how much you give—every little bit adds up. Every person’s support matters.”

It is perhaps this belief that each person plays a role in Rowland Hall’s mission that has driven Kathleen over the past 14 years. Despite her impressive list of service to the school, she is quick to point out other volunteers who have also made the school a priority. “It takes a lot of people to make all the events and programs run so smoothly,” she said.

And just as her parents did for her, Kathleen wants her commitment to volunteerism to serve as an example for her daughters as a way to uphold family values. “I’m proud to see that my kids are interested in helping others. They want to make the world a better place. They are committed to doing good,” she said.

Looking back at her time at Rowland Hall, Kathleen humbly concluded, “I know that my family’s love and commitment to Rowland Hall was shaped, in part, by my own involvement within the community. But I’m just one of many. There are so many other parents who do the same things in their child’s grade or division. You may not always see them, but every one of them plays a role in making Rowland Hall the incredible place it is for our kids. It really does take a village.”

YOU DONORS

Rowland Hall thanks all of the following donors who generously contributed to the school’s 2019–2020 Annual Fund.

This Annual Report lists gifts made from July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020. 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 Jensen in the Advancement Office at 801-924-2961. Out of respect and for purposes of consistency, all grandparents’ names are listed formally. * 20 or more years of giving to Rowland Hall

ANNUAL FUND DONORS

HEADMASTER’S COUNCIL ($10,000+)

Anonymous (2) Michael and Bobby Abrams Lenox and Fran Baker

R. Harold Burton Foundation*

John ’87 and Kristi Terzian Cumming ’85 Steve Denkers and Heidi Titus Willard L. Eccles Charitable Foundation Peter and Kirsten Ehrich

Fang Family Foundation Melissa and David Filippone Kitty Northrop Friedman ’91 and Peter Friedman*

Louise Gaylord

Goldman Sachs Gives Mary W. Harriman Foundation Adam and Andrea Himoff Heather Horsley

Phil and Gloria Horsley

Alastair and Polly Hunt

The Kanter Family Foundation Alex Kim ’86 and Catherine Fegan-Kim The KTC Fund of Park City Community Foundation

Kurt Larsen and Angelina Tsu Marc and Erin Maloy Alec McAree

Phil and Sandy McCarthey* John ’96 and Andrea Miller The Mark and Kathie Miller Foundation* Eric and Sarah Moles Wood Moyle ’90 Scott and Kathleen Nichols David and Shari Noteware Scott and Lynn Pelichoff Jennifer Price-Wallin and Tony Wallin* Richie and Julie Smith Steiner Foundation, Inc.*

Barry and Carrie Dennis Jim and Susan Downs

Geoff and Elizabeth Frazier Mark Jansen and Carmen Sutherland John and Kim Kanarowski

Jordan Kimball and Rebecca England Rob Lence*

Matt Leonard and Stacey Miller Akemi and David Louchheim

Jeff and Carol Stowell

Elizabeth Sunderman Keith and Elizabeth Taylor Christopher ’97 and Alexandra Lee Von Maack ’99

HALLMARKER GOLD ($5,500–$9,999)

Richard and Tanya Andrew Nate and Jacee Ballard Bamberger-Allen Health and Educational Foundation Brian and Karey Barker Eric ’89 and Cyndi Baughman Jim Benton and Jen Doherty Ben ’92 and Erica Dahl Chip and Gayle Everest* Ehlias and Jessica Louis Tami and Jane Marquardt Ryan and Nora Peterson

Jeff and Cathy Siegal Zach and Janelle Smith

Florian Solzbacher and Xiaoxin Chen Seth and Molly McCarthey Spain ’03 Dave and Renee Wentz

HALLMARKER SILVER ($3,000–$5,499) Anonymous

David and Raquel Aposhian Ken and Kelly Applegate

Matt August and Amy Redford Bryan and Tina Bagley Ed and Melissa Barbanell Jay and Julie Bartlett

John Bird and Rin Harris Roberta Bocock

Steve Boyd and Ellen Hotung Jeff and Sarah Campsen Delta Air Lines Foundation

Microsoft Giving Campaign David Min and Megan Donohue Joe and Stephanie Nash Laura and Pierre Prosper Josh and Autum Savage Max and Teri Savage Robert and Sara Anne Williams Spalding ’87

Michael Varner and Kathleen Digre* Andy and Tara Wakefield Mike and Brittany Yeates

HALLMARKER BRONZE ($1,500–$2,999) Anonymous (5) Gregory and Tara Adondakis Ravi Adusumalli and Mairi Leining Robert and Alexandra Altman Jack and Darcy Amiel Brad Anderson and Maija Holsti Mark Baer and Chris Sparrer Baer* Adam and Amy Bahna Ruth Eleanor Bamberger & John Ernest Bamberger Memorial Foundation* Brent and Anne Baranko Ryan and Joy Bateman Peter and Marney Billings Elke Brown Richard and Ana Karla Brown David and Susan Carlebach Tom and Ashley Carlin

Erik Christiansen and Christina Jepson Tom and Mitzi Conover Chris and Cindy Cutler Dru and Amy Damico Suzy Day*

Kevin Flamm and Mikelle Moore Spencer and Ann Galt Dee and Colin Gardner* Mick and Amy Gee Larry and Rachel Gilbert Tiffany and Rob Glasgow James Goh and Jo-Ann Yuen Goldman Sachs Virginia and Bill Gowski

John and Pam Hanlon

Chris and Kathy Hill

Jim and Sue Himoff

Nicholas Hodson and Mary-Lou Smulders

Jim Hyde and Angelina Beitia Brad Jensen and Sarah Barnes

Maria Jepperson

Cary Jones and Kris Hopfenbeck* Jerry Lanchbury and Margaret Hall Jill and David Lang Toby and Tina Larson Whitt and Chris Lee Marc and Kaylyn Lehmann Ted and Carol Levy Katie and Ben Lieberman Marina and Mitch Lowe Will and Carter Lowrance Brian Lunde and Sue Mark-Lunde Nicole MacLaren

Jim Matheson and Amy Herbener Kevin and Robin Mayetani Dave and Nancy McNally Gina and Mark Miller Greg and Jennifer Nelson Timothy and Lisa O’Brien James and Linda Okland Brad Olch

Marty Olsen and Christopher Cocke-Olsen

The Pagoaga Family Charitable Fund Jim and Sandy Pagoaga

Ted Paisley and Tricia Petzold Pfizer Foundation Matching Gift Program Bartley and Tonya Pickron Robin and Raj Puri Alexander and Lori Ramirez Jeff and Brandie Revoy Bob and Char Roetzel John and Ellie Olwell Roser ’60* Ira Rubinfeld and Willamarie Huelskamp* Eric Scaife and Caroline Milne Doug and Deborah Schillinger Gadi Shamah and Sarah White Bournakel Daniel and Traci Sheinberg Allan and Thalia Papanikolas Smart ’63 Luke and Tristan Smart David and Amy Smith Alan and Nancy Sparrow* Rachel Sweet-Martin ’88 and Scott Martin Anna and Reed Topham Bodie and Anne Tribe Sarah Uram Jason and Allison Varner Wasatch Advisors

Saul and Ericka Weissman

Fred and Corrine Welt

Todd Wilcox and Antonio Bucio Cooper and Joanna Williams Jason and Ellen Winkler

CONTRIBUTORS 2019–2020

Anonymous (59)

Ken Abdalla and Kitty Stoneburner Omar Abdalla and Kadija Mohamed

Bjorn Ablad

Kait Abraham

Nadim and Maggie AbuHaidar Jazmin Adamson

Adobe Systems Incorporated

Neeraj and Archana Agarwal

Christine Aguilar

Campbell and Juliette Ainsworth Ahmad Ali and Rukhsana Iqbal Emina Alibegovic

Vikki Allred*

Mohammad Alsolaiman and Dunia Wafai Hilary Amoss ’96

David and Alison Anderson Devin Anderson and Katie Rose

Tara Anderson

Ken Aoki and Christopher Ossana Matt Armentrout ’02 and Felicia Katz

Carl Armknecht

Jack Arnott

Roger and Susan Arsht

Hamed Asghari and Maryam Soltanolkotabi

Ashley Atwood

Holly Ausbeck

Amber Ayers

Alec and Cassandra Baden Bryan and Tessie Bailey

Abe and Lisa Bakhsheshy John Ballard and Karen Miller*

Wanda Bamberger

Nick Banyard

Julie Barbero

Tom and Helen Barkes

Joan Baron

Julie and Bill Barrett*

Larry and Amanda Barusch

Trip and Melanie Bates

Robert and Char Bauer*

D.J. Baxter and Amy Defreese

Paul and Talitha Beach

Trey and Erin Bean

Andrea Beckman

Kerry Bedell

David and Nicole Beer

Sarah Bennett

Conor Bentley ’01 and Mary Anne Wetzel ’01

Jason Bergreen and Abby Bacon

Dan Berkowitz and Rachel Factor

Lyle Berry and Jessica Johnson

Carly Biedul

Christina Lau Billings ’98 and David Billings ’98 Brian Birchler

Alex Bocock and Amy Sullivan Kris and Phuong Bodeen Daniel and Tanya Boland

Joe ’88 and Melanie Borgenicht

Jen Bourque

Adam and Carol Bowman

Clint and Marlene Bown

Larry Bown and Savittrey Nalamlieng

Paul Bressloff and Alessandra Angelucci

Tom and Heidi Brickey

Todd and Monika Brickson

Shaun and Christa Brigdon

Julie Brown

Lawrence and Isabelle Buhler*

Zenon Bulka

Steve and Cindy Burian Ken and Ann Burnett

Matt and Valerie Burnett*

Aaron Burrell and Mindy Vanderloo

Wendy Butler

Mark and Sarah Button Patricia Callahan*

Martin Caravati and Wanda Updike Rhett Card

Lauren Carpenter*

Courtney Castleton

Nitin and Jane Chandramouli Dale and Margaret Chapman

Tim Chappell

Andrew Chase and Lee Molen-Chase June Chen

Jill Chesley-McGinnis

Kent Christensen and Andrea Brown-Christensen

Pat Christensen*

Paul and Pat Christensen*

Raymond and Jamee Christensen Carlo and Heather Ciriello

David and Nicole Clancy

Holly Clark

Emily Clawson

Matthew Collins

Brook and Sherri Connery

Cressida Cooke

Peter Coombs and Hediyeh Baradaran

Bruce and Julie Cooper Jacob Copinga and Frances Reagan Copinga Jeff Corey and Brittany Nelson Chris and Kari Corroon Paul and Dena Corson Jose Crespo and Elizabeth Rodriguez Kevin and Keri Crockett

Adella Croft

Stephen and Nadia Cross Bryan Cunningham Tara Curry

Leslie Czerwinski Bill and Judy Dalgliesh* Jorge and Niure Damico Dan and Roxana Dan Paul and Debbie Dau Mark and Julie Davenport Alan and Vanessa Davis France and Melanie Davis Adam and Marta DeBellis Tommaso De Fernex and Ronak Iqbal Jij de Jesus and Claire Shepley Bill and Julie Decker

John DeMark

Joan Diamandis

Lisa Dibble

Thayne Dibble

Ben and Alexandra Doctorman Sara Donnelly Matt Douglas and Ashley Meddaugh Kurt Dowdle and Ingrid Gustavson Jason and Ashley Dreier Dan Duggleby and Amy Geroso Eric and Katrina Durham Robert Dustman Bruce and Miriam Eatchel

Bruce Edgar and Cornelia Ulrich Elevated Transportation Services LLC Atif Ellahie and Hina Baig David and Lexi Eller

Trina Empey

Jim Eng and Faye Mitsunaga Mark Erickson and Gwen Creel-Erickson Dan and Anna Ernst* Luz and Juan Carlos Escamilla Leo and Laura Espinosa Gary and Paula Evershed* Beverly Facklam Jason and Dawn Farrell

Peter and Bonnie Feola

Hugh and Kate Ferguson

Juan-Carlos Fernandez-Sanchez and Chantal Esquivias-Argelaguet Joe Ferriter and Jennie Trauscht-Van Horn

Ira and Lili Field

Rit and Brenda Fish

Cynthia Kimberlin-Flanders Graham Flinn

Tyler and Gwen Fonarow Alec and Ariel Ford

Daniel Forster and Michele Christiansen Forster Tracy and Leilani Fowler

Lewis Francis and Dana Costello

Stan Freck and Tina Braun

Brett and Lisa Friedman

Eric Babych and Gabrielle Fritze Brian Fukushima and Tammy Park Charles Gaddis

Jordan Gaddis

Julie Gainer and Jennifer Busch Reed and Lindsay Galen Randhir Gandhi and Manisha Shah Alex Gardner ’07

Martin and Sheila Gelman

Bernard Geoxavier and Li Duan Patrick Gibbons ’93

Chris and Summer Gibson

The Thomas & William Gilbane Foundation Jeremy and Coreen Gililland Mike Gleeson and Chiao-ih Hui Patrick and Mardee Godfrey Steve Goorman and Christa Zaro Ganesh Gopalakrishnan and Kalpana Ganesh

Sofia Gorder

Bert Granberg and Felicia Olivera Michael and Jennifer Granger Linda and Charlie Graves Brad and Debra Green Mark and Abby Green Diane Guido*

Jennifer Gully Finn and Kathy Gundersen

Flor Gurmandi Cory and Kimberly Hacking Rak and Makayla Hall

Dugg and Ann Marie Hannon* Chris and Megan Hanrahan Aleks and Brittney Roetzel Hansen ’02 Scott Hansen and Peggy Norton Andy Hare and Wendy Reger Hare

Carolyn and Mark Harlan

Stephen and Wesley Hartsell*

James Harvey and Christine Greenwood Chris and Tasha Hatton

Robert Hausser*

The Rt. Rev. Scott Hayashi and Amy O’Donnell

Rachel Hayes Chris and My Helms Kirsten Hepburn Laura Hermance ’90 Tucker and Kelly Hermans Josh and Carolyn Hickman Scott and Deborah Hinton Eliza Hitz

Noah ’97 and Anne Hoagland

Paul Hochman and Carrie Sheinberg Ryan Hoglund and Libby Mitchell ’92* Douglas and Ashley Holbrook

Troy and Ashley Holbrook

Stanley Holmes and Rebecca Horn

Jason Hone and Jeanne Falk

Robin and Cynthia Hori Michael and Jennifer Hotchkin

Dawn Houghton and Mary Lawlor

Paul House and Melissa Hardy

Karineh Hovsepian

Kathy Howa and Kendra Tomsic* Dani Howe

Bryan and Karen Howell Lyen Huang and Becky Kim Perry Hull and Jennifer Reed* Maria Hutchings

Ann Pearson Hutton ’53

Tony and Oanh Huynh

Malik Ibrahima and Alamissi Ouro-Gneni Robert Immitt

Paul and Laureen Innis

Maribel Ize-Cedillo and Diego Ize-Ludlow

Bret Jackson and Clari Riggs

Ken Jacquin

Michael and Eugenie Jaffe

George and Nancy Janes

John Jarman

Danny and Beth Jasper

Andy and Robyn Payne Jensen ’02

Jess and Monica Jensen

Alan and Liesl Jeppson

Kimberly Jew Phil and Audrey Jiricko

Cindy Johnson

Laura Johnson

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Kelly Cook

Steven and Gail Johnson

Mark Johnston and Gabrielle Kardon

Dan Jones and Rebecca Mueller-Jones

Kelley Journey

Ragu and Shalini Kasturi Jordan and Krystal Lindsey Kendell ’01 Bobby and Kathy Kennedy Russell and Donna Kennett

Danny Kerl and Coral Azarian Martin and Krista Kern

Laura Kessler

Caleb and Gretchen King David and Stephanie Klein Mike and Diane Koetter* Nate ’00 and Anna Kogan Kroger/Smith’s Earn and Learn Program

Kaci Kuntz

Matthew and Catherine Lake Scott Langone Charlotte Larsen Bri LeBreton

Desmond and Candyce Lee Josh Leger Sarah and Paul Lehman

Bradley Scott Leigh and Liza Springmeyer ’01 Pete Lelis and Lauren Swift

Simon and Jacqueline Lennon Steve and Michelle Lessnick

Edward Lieskovan and Siwen Hu-Lieskovan

Yuan Lin and Hongwei Xu Peter and Jessica Lindgren Dustin and Christine Lipson Dave and Rebecca Livermore* Tracy Gibbons Llanos ’96* Ben and Lisa Logue Joel Long Marianne Love Bo Lu and Wendy Chen Lorena Magdaleno Derek and Janet Mannelin Robert and Mikelle Mansfield Joleen Mantas Joel and Mary Jo Marker* Alan Marumoto

Robyn and Scott Matheson* Paul and Andrea Matlin Kyle and Evelyn Matsumura Rob Mayer and Carol Blackwell* Steve and Galen McCallum Stuart and Peggy McCandless Tim and Erika McCarthy Sean and Sheila McCartney

Brian McCloud

Martha McGraw

Mary McIntyre

Bud McManus

Rob and Susanna Mellor

Jon Melman and Aimee Nussbaum

Andrew and Alysse Mengason Josh and Hillary Mettle

Travis Mickelson and Margot Miller

Brian Mickey and Amy Locke

Donna Milavetz

James Milavetz

Mark Millard

Brian and Lori Miller

Jeff Miller ’98 and Deanna Combs

Scott and Stephanie Miller

Tracy Mills and Elizabeth Hruby-Mills

Lisa Miranda

Dan Mitchell

Michael Moore

Mark and Gemma Morasch

Brian Morgan

Ted and Kerri-Lynn Morris

Tom Moyer and Lauren Barros

Marianne Moyle

John and Jennifer Muhlestein Billy and Larkyn Mungovan

Patrick Murphy

Teresa Nelson

Allen and Kate Nevins*

Marsha Newman

Jim Ngo and Holly Drury

Kathleen Tundermann Niles ’96

Chucks Nimmagadda and Preeti Tonpe Chad and Kristina Obermark

Alan Okawa and Allison Oki

Renn Olsen and Nicole Arrington

Stacey O’Neil

Oracle Matching Gifts Program

Mike and Stephanie Orfanakis

Melissa and James Orford

Brandon and Beth Ott

Steve and Jenna Gelegotis Pagoaga ’98

Liz Paige and Woody Crowell*

Erika Palsson

Sendhil and Suganya Pani Mark and Allison Paradise Kody Partridge

Prashant and Elena Patel

Kelly and Jeanene Patterson* Jim and Lee Payne

Eric Peng and Jing Zhao

Murali Penubothu and Radhika Naidu

Gustavo Perez-Fernandez and Saeko Suzuki

Erich and Nancy Petersen* Jason Pickavance

Sam and Kathryn Pickford

Richard Picot and Molly O’Gorman-Picot Jim and Patricia Pingree

Nicole Pinnell

JP and Beth Plavan

Alisa Poppen Erik Postnieks Colin and Kat Potter

Ed and Nooshin Prasthofer Troy Price

James Proulx and Maia Hightower Adrian and Katherine Puttgen Brian and Tacy Conard Quinn ’96 Allen Raab Nathan and Katherine Ragle Fahim Rahim and Beena Mannan Andre Ramjoue

Marc and Michelle Rasich

Cliff Read and Mary Ciminelli John and Lee Rech* Douglas and Michelle Regner Jonathan and Diana Ribera Wallace Ring

Ling Ritter ’15 Melanie Robbins Mike Roberts*

Trell Rohovit and Jenny Wilson Robert Rolfs* Michael and Robin Rollins Gail Rose

Shane and Heather Rose Camilla Rosenberger Jonathan and Tina Ruga* Brian and Janice Ruggles* Gina Russo Lynn Russo

Thomas Rust and Raychel Gonzales

DeMitt Rutledge and Annalise Lasater John and Jeanna Tachiki Ryan ’01 Pete and Pat Sadoski

B.J. Sandberg and LaVonne Wells Sandberg Bob and Gail Sanders*

John Sarbo and Kathryn Czarnecki Neil and Heather Sarin

Jack Scaife ’17

Max Scaife ’18

Christiaan Schaeffer and Tracy George Josh and Mo Schiffman

Fritz and Lauri Schlopy

Anni Schneider

Katie Schwab

Shae Searl*

Craig and Kimberly Selzman Mike and Carol Shackelford Shaun Shakib and Sabine Koepf-Shakib David and Tiffany Shewell

Kurt Shirkey

Dave Sidlow

Lara and Brett Silverman Dusty ’93 and Jen Silvester Chelsea Simmons

Passang Sivukpa and Tenzin Norzom Lynn and Debbie Skidmore Ben ’89 and Lindsey Oswald Smith ’92* Darren and Pam Smith Gregory and Susanna Smith Hadley Smith ’05 Hubbert and Vicki Smith Kerrie Smith Jon Snyder and Cindy Hall

Karma Sok-Choekore and Tenzin Lhazey Troy and Julie Somerville Lizbeth Sorensen Allison Spehar KC and Jodi Spiro

Tyler Stack

Nick and Marcy Stearns Jim and Amy Steele Garret and Bethany Stephensen Garrett and Sara Stern Scott Stevens and Lisa Palmieri-Stevens Nevah Stevenson Kenzie Steward ’18 Lynelle Stoddard Leslie and Hal Stone* Pam Stone* Jeff Streba and Molly Lewis* Fred and Linda Strohacker* Gong Su and Kiki Cheng Theresa and Greg Sueoka Robert Summerfield and Isabel Moreira Erika Summers John and Michelle Summers

Lei Sun

Paul Svendsen and Mary Piciocchi Sankar and Mary Swaminathan Ray Szczepaniak Michael and Karri Taix Tyler and Shawni Tanner Mike and Leslie Tate* Bill and Linda Tatomer Kate Taylor Barbara Telander

Michael Teter

CJ and Chaleh Thirkill

Gary and Kirsten Thomas Mark and Christine Thomas Wendell and Terry Thomas Edward and Carmen Thompson Joan Thompson

Lee Thomsen and Julie Checkoway Tom Thorne

Fredo Tischler and Jiji Woods

Levi Todd

Carlo and Viola Tognina Robert and Tami Tokita Max Torres and Susan Yoshikawa-Torres Larry and Ellen Toscano*

Teresa Totorica and Alysia McEvoy Steve and Lisa Towner*

Todd and Millicent Tracey Aurel and Cristina Trandafir David Truong and Vi Cao Lobsang and Dolma Tsering Elsha Turner

Wayne and Linda Tyler Derrick and Roxana Tzau Alex and Sally Uhle* Carolyn Uhle*

Laurie Underwood

United Way of Salt Lake Jerry Urwin

Christopher and Renee Utgaard Richard Vale-Zamora and Nairibes Luzardo-Hernandez Pieter and Leidy van Ispelen Todd and Kristin VanOrman Gita Varner ’05

Nick and Chelsea Vasquez Shari and C.J. Veverka

Francisco Villarroel and Veronica Gutierrez David and Barbara Viskochil Drew vonLintel and Jessie Fiat

Matt Wachowiak and Ayako Yamaguchi Travis Wall and Beth Underwood

Sarah Walsh

Haibo Wang and Jun Lu

Paul Wang

Kevin and Sara Hames Warren ’98 Christian Waters and Kelly Henderson David Weinstein and Helen Hu Emma Wellman

Wells Fargo Matching Gifts Program Doug ’00 and McKinsee Weyher

Gayle Weyher

Wendy Wheeler

Darryl Whitaker

Chuck White

Ned White and Jennifer Blake

Williams Community Relations Kevin and Jennifer Williams Troy and Katie Williams Rob Wilson and Elizabeth Howard Collin and Anna Wolfe

Anne Wolfer

Sammy Wong

Gregg Wood and Nicki Camp Doug Wortham and Nick Nero* Tianxin Yang and Marianne Li Jason and Holly Yocom David and Sarah Yoon

Lindsay Young Sarah Young

Tenzin Youngtok and Xi Feng Karma Younten and Sonam Chodon Tom Yu and Martha Skinner

Jeanne Zeigler and Kipp Greene* Yong Zhang and Chloe Cai Zheng Zheng and Ning Lei Brian and Martha Zipp

IN HONOR OF

Current Rowland Hall students are not listed.

Class of 1990

Class of 2001

Class of 2020

Jane Barrett ’92

Conor Bentley ’01 and Mary Anne Wetzel ’01 Andrew Gelman ’94

Willem and Marley Griffiths

Margaret Elizabeth Howat

JRM Foundation for Humanity Meg Lemons ’16 and Sam Lemons ’16 Gary Lindemann Justin and Amanda Newman Andrew Patterson and Kate Patterson Babcock

The Rowland Hall Debate Team

Rowland Hall Faculty and Staff (2) Rowland Hall Families

Rowmark Ski Academy

Alan Sparrow (35)

Jason and Allison Varner

Becky Webster Matt Webster Sarah Yoon

IN MEMORY OF

Katherine Dial Baker

Charles R. Brown (2)

Rosemarie Christensen

Margie Coombs

Robert Craig

Helen Dinwoodey

Lily Gomez

Linda Hampton (2)

Peter Hayes (13)

Sylvia Somsen Henricks (4)

Jessie Cameron King

Richard J. King

Robert D. Maack, Esq. (2)

Norma Matheson

Jackson Miller

Alan Morris

Sharon Muir

George S. Nicolatus

Tom Nitzkowski

Linda Reeder (11)

Helen Frank Sandack

Joseph Simmons

Rhoda Sparrow

Cecil B. Thompson

GRANDPARENT DONORS

Current Rowland Hall grandchildren are listed. Anonymous (2)

Mr. David Ainsworth

Luca Ainsworth, Faustine Ainsworth Beudot Mr. Peter B. Armentrout and Ms. Mary Ann White

Evie Armentrout

Ms. Sharon Bacon

July Bergreen, Lizzie Bergreen

Drs. Lenox and Frances Baker

Lenox Bowman, Kade Campsen, Maggie Bowman, Baker Campsen, Jack Campsen Mr. and Mrs. Lee Barnes

George Jensen

Ms. Arlene Berger

Blake Summers, Sabrina Summers Mr. and Mrs. Gary Bergreen

July Bergreen, Lizzie Bergreen

Mr. and Mrs. Peter W. Billings

Theo Billings

Mrs. Roberta Bocock

Elisabeth Bocock, Mary Bocock

Mr. and Mrs. Jesse C. Bown

Isabelle Bown, Auden Bown

Ms. Elke Brown

Emily Christensen

Mr. Jonathan Butler

James Hunt, Henry Hunt Mr. and Mrs. Robert Card

Charlotte Moles, David Moles

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Carlin

Maddie Carlin, Lizzie Carlin Mr. and Mrs. James Chandler

Max Smart

Ms. Virginia Chin

Juliette Chin, William Chin

Mr. David Copeland and Ms. Susan Koehn

Emma Skinner

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Cross

William Potter, Nicholas Potter

Ms. Carol Curci

Dylan Galen

Mrs. Joan Diamandis

Sasha Diamandis

Ms. Valli L. Durham*

Miles Durham, Lucas Durham Mr. and Mrs. Gus Epina Charleigh Vitek

Ms. Evelyn Falk

Zoe Hone

Ms. Gail Flanagan

Owen Keil, Maddie Keil

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Framme

Solenne Framme, Jules Framme

Mr. and Ms. Gregory Frech

Charlie Frech, Maddy Frech

Mrs. Elizabeth B. Gaylord

Tristam Gaylord

Mr. and Mrs. William Gibbons*

Sophie Llanos, Liam Llanos, Jack Gibbons, Sarah Gibbons

Ms. Elizabeth Gibson

Cooper Davis

Mr. Gene Gomez

Riley Miller, Reece Miller

Mr. and Mrs. Don Granberg

Macy Olivera

Ms. Rona Greenstadt

Sophie Stern, Eli Stern

Ms. Carole Hecker

Hayden Mengason

Ms. Patricia Hepburn

Lila Jackson

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Himoff

Madeline Himoff, Isabel Himoff

Mr. and Mrs. Vicky L. Hoagland*

Quinn Hoagland, Sam Hoagland, Ella Hoagland

Mr. and Mrs. Phil Horsley

Mei Mei Johnson

Ms. Jennifer Jackson

Jake Gilbert

Dr. and Mrs. Burton Jaffe

Jack Jaffe

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Jay Anna Jiricko

Ms. Cynthia Johnson

Kate Warren, Will Warren

Mr. and Mrs. Steven C. Johnson

Cate Christiansen

Dr. and Mrs. Melvyn Klein

Vivi Klein, Zachary Klein

Mr. Terry Kogan and Mr. Greg Hatch

Miriam Kogan, David Kogan

Mr. Gordon Lark and Ms. Antje Curry

Briar Curry

Mr. and Mrs. Whitt Lee

Juliet Von Maack, Charlie Von Maack

Ms. Bea Lehman

Tyler Lehman, Will Lehman, Samantha Lehman

Mr. and Mrs. Ted Levy

Maddy Eatchel, Max Eatchel

Mr. and Mrs. Hal Louchheim

Arden Louchheim

Mr. and Mrs. Steven F. Lowe

Sasha Lowe, Sabina Lowe Ms. Judith B. Maack

Juliet Von Maack, Charlie Von Maack

Ms. Jane and Ms. Tami Marquardt

Dakota Erickson, Briggs Ballard

Ms. Miyoshi Marumoto

Allison Mayetani

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Mayetani

Allison Mayetani

Dr. and Mrs. Michael R. McCormick

Charlie Tate

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew McCrea

Coleridge Innis, Merrick Davidson, Courtney Davidson-Innis

Ms. Norma McIntyre

Morgan Jacquin, Will Jacquin

Mr. and Mrs. Mike Merback

James Weissman, Max Weissman, Kate Weissman

Mr. and Ms. Mark Miller*

Owen Miller, Natalie Miller, Declan Miller, Miles Miller, Caden Brown Ms. Toni M. Miller

Ella Leonard, Alex Leonard, Kate Leonard Mr. and Mrs. Rolando Miranda

Gabriella Miranda Mr. and Mrs. Tom Mitchell

Meg Hoglund

Dr. Gary Nakao and Ms. Stephanie Mori-Nakao

Akemi Kawabata, Carson Kawabata Mr. and Mrs. James Okland

Ruby Varner, Madsen Varner Mr. and Mrs. Toto Olivera

Macy Olivera

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Pagoaga

Ollie Pagoaga, William Pagoaga Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Paisner

Asher Williams, Wyatt Williams Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Potter

William Potter, Nicholas Potter Mr. and Mrs. Toby Rankin

Zoe Rankin, Eli Rankin Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Roetzel

Juliana Hansen, Christopher Hansen Ms. Leann Roque

Alex Hogge Dr. and Mrs. Robert Rust Enzo Rust, Izzy Rust Mr. and Mrs. Max Savage Olivia Savage Mr. and Mrs. Kent Schlopy

Jada Crockett, Mason Schlopy Mrs. Kathy Schvaneveldt

Reed Kirkham, Ryker Kirkham Mr. and Mrs. Gary Shirkey

Deja Shirkey Mr. Lee Shuster and Ms. Linda F. Smith

Miriam Kogan, David Kogan Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Sinclair Henry Brigdon Mr. and Mrs. Allan Smart Max Smart

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Swindle

Luke Swindle, Lilly Swindle

Mr. and Ms. Steven T. Tachiki

Elliana Ryan, Sabrina Ryan Dr. and Mrs. Henry Takei Arden Louchheim Mr. and Mrs. Royal L. Tribe

Samuel Meade

Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Utgaard Izzy Utgaard Mrs. Huong Vu

Asher Bodeen, Finley Bodeen Dr. and Mrs. Richard D. Wallin Lucy Wallin Dr. and Mrs. Lynn R. Webster Gracie Webster Ms. Gayle Weyher

Allister Weyher, Elliot Weyher Mr. and Mrs. John Young Leila Cottle

The history of Rowland Hall provides a great narrative for the story of our future. Never content to rest on our laurels, Rowland Hall has always kept a trained eye on what lies ahead. Developing the Richard R. Steiner Campus represents the next chapter in our Rowland Hall story. Building new facilities will create dynamic learning environments that support the best teaching and learning possible in order to prepare our students to be the next generation of thinkers, innovators, and global citizens.

The current phase of the Extraordinary Vision campaign will build a new Middle School and athletic complex on the Steiner Campus and will put us one step closer to uniting all four divisions on one campus for the first time since 1984. But the Extraordinary Vision campaign is about so much more than new brick and mortar.

Rowland Hall is guided by a clear vision to inspire and prepare students who make a difference. Now, perhaps more than ever before, students empowered by their education have the ability to transform our world. Our commitment to setting the standard for teaching and learning excellence in Utah underscores the fact that it is our job to invest in our students. We must provide them with the skills—including critical thinking, resiliency, creativity, and collaboration—and the resources they need to reach their full potential.

With a clear vision, proven educational philosophy, and exceptional teachers, we now look to upgrade our facilities and learning spaces and bring our campus together. This will best enable us to deliver upon our vision, fulfill our Strategic Plan of enhancing the student learning experience and providing an exceptional math and science program, and inspire and prepare our students to make a difference in the world.

As you can imagine, a deliberately designed facility uniquely fosters the mission of a school. While our current buildings on the Lincoln Street Campus are functional, an inspirational environment designed for collaborative, project-based, and innovative learning, that also creates a single community, is integral to the future of Rowland Hall.

The Extraordinary Vision campaign asks our community to help us by deepening its investment in our students, faculty, and facilities. We remain in a quiet phase of fundraising for the project and are encouraged by the enthusiasm of the school community and the generous early leadership gifts that have been pledged. We will continue to keep our community updated on our progress as we work to make our vision a reality.

Should you have any questions about the project or how to get involved, please contact Robyn Jensen at robynjensen@rowlandhall.org or 801-924-2961.

GIFTS TO THE RICHARD R. STEINER CAMPUS BUILDING FUND

All gifts and pledges to the capital campaign were given between July 1, 2019, and June 30, 2020.

Anonymous (2) Richard and Tanya Andrew

Ruth Eleanor Bamberger & John Ernest Bamberger Memorial Foundation Tom and Helen Barkes Christina Lau Billings ’98 and David Billings ’98 John Bird and Rin Harris

Alex Bocock and Amy Sullivan

R. Harold Burton Foundation Lawrence T. & Janet T. Dee Foundation Roger and Karen Edgley

Jim Eng and Faye Mitsunaga Fang Family Foundation Melissa and David Filippone

Kitty Northrop Friedman ’91 and Peter Friedman

Alex Gardner ’07 Bill ’63 and Barbara Gibbons

Gibbons Family Foundation Goldman Sachs

Mary W. Harriman Foundation John Hijjawi and Sarha Lee Adam and Andrea Himoff Dani Howe

Kanter Family Foundation Whitt and Chris Lee Matt Leonard and Stacey Miller Marina and Mitch Lowe ’96 Will and Carter Lowrance Judy Maack Josh and Hillary Mettle Gina and Mark Miller

Jeff Miller ’98 and Deanna Combs John ’96 and Andrea Miller

The Mark and Kathie Miller Foundation

Nakasone Family Foundation

John and Marcia Price Family Foundation

Ira Rubinfeld and Willamarie Huelskamp Hal and Minor Shaw

Steiner Foundation, Inc. Anna and Reed Topham Christopher ’97 and Alexandra Lee Von Maack ’99 Brian and Martha Zipp

ENDOWMENT FUND DONORS

All gifts to the endowment fund were given or pledged between July 1, 2019, and June 30, 2020.

*Denotes a planned gift

Corporation of the Episcopal Church in Utah Suzy Day

David Deisley

Valli Gibbons Durham ’69 Annjanine Freeman Etzel Dee and Colin Gardner Family Bill ’63 and Barbara Gibbons Mike ’60 and Jennifer Gibbons Maddie Haslam ’10

Vicky Gibbons Hoagland ’67 and John Hoagland Judy Maack

John and Marcia Price Family Foundation Steve and Tiffanie Price

Jennifer Price-Wallin and Tony Wallin Michelle Royer*

Joel and Alice Sampson-Cordle Andrew Swindle

ANNOUNCING NEW CAPITAL CAMPAIGN LEADERSHIP

We are pleased to announce that Oscar Wood Moyle ’90 is stepping in as the new chair of the Extraordinary Vision capital campaign. As a trustee and an alumnus, Wood is passionate about the school’s longtime vision to unite on one campus and is looking forward to playing an active role in developing new facilities and ensuring a successful future for the school. “I am thrilled to lead the campaign that will allow our community to come together to support future generations of Rowland Hall students,” he said.

Wood is a philanthropist and serves on the Board of Directors of the R. Harold Burton Foundation. He has a wealth of campaign fundraising experience, having overseen successful capital campaigns for both Westminster College and the Utah Museum of Natural History. As a parent to a seventh grader, Ocky, Wood also has firsthand knowledge of the space constrictions that exist on the Lincoln Street Campus and is the perfect choice to oversee fundraising for the new Middle School and athletic complex. Welcome to the campaign team, Wood!

We also extend a huge thank you to our outgoing campaign chairs, Josh and Catherine Kanter and Saul and Ericka Weissman, along with the entire Campaign Steering Committee, for their three years of service and tireless dedication to our fundraising efforts.

2019–2020 CAMPAIGN STEERING COMMITTEE

Josh and Catherine Kanter, Campaign Co-Chairs

Saul and Ericka Weissman, Campaign Co-Chairs

Sarah Campsen

Nick and Felicity Fouche

Jack Hodgkins

Robyn Jensen ’02, Director of Institutional Advancement

Jennifer Price-Wallin, Chair, Board of Trustees

Todd Rankin, Development Chair, Board of Trustees

Dani Raper

Ira Rubinfeld

Alan Sparrow, Head of School

Nevah Stevenson, Director of Major Gifts

Gita Varner ’05, Development Manager

Christopher Von Maack ’97

Jeanne Zeigler

Brian and Martha Zipp

The following individuals have pledged a future gift of $50,000 to the school via the Entrepreneur’s Circle:

Anonymous

Eric and Cynthia Baughman

Stead and Kendall Sumner Burwell ’96 Ben ’92 and Erica Dahl

Ken Jacquin

Blake Kirby

Michael Levinthal

Mary McIntyre

David and Nancy McNally

Dave Stockham ’91

Tom Stockham

Tim and Jane Sullivan

Adria Muir Swindle ’95 and Geoff Swindle ’94

Dan Urmann ’94

Many individuals within the Rowland Hall community, whether they are associated with the school as alumni, current parents, grandparents, or friends, have made their mark as successful entrepreneurs. To celebrate and share in these individuals’ knowledge and accomplishments, Rowland Hall has created an organization of business professionals and companies, the Rowland Hall Entrepreneur’s Circle.

ITS THREEFOLD MISSION

Networking: The Entrepreneur’s Circle provides an avenue for entrepreneurial-minded people to connect with each other to discuss business ventures, brainstorm ideas, and deepen their ties within the entrepreneurial business community.

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

Giving Back: Entrepreneurs typically recognize that along the path of their success, a number of people played a role and offered help. Circle members believe in giving back to Rowland Hall, the school and community that offered them so much. In order to join the Circle, individuals/families must pledge a future gift to the school of a minimum of $50,000. All gifts will support the school’s endowment. Their gift is dependent upon the success of their entrepreneurial venture.

ALUMNI

DEAR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS,

The 2019–2020 academic year was truly a memorable one, for everyone at Rowland Hall as well as for many of you! In addition to being a Rowland Hall alumna, I was also the parent of a fifth grader at the Lower School last year. In March, the school launched a remarkable distance-learning program, with kids learning from their homes. I am incredibly proud of the way Rowland Hall stepped up to the challenge of educating our students amidst the pandemic.

We had a wonderful year with a very successful fundraising campaign for the Alumni Scholarship Fund. This year we raised the most money ever for the fund, and reached the threshold of awarding our third scholarship recipient—welcome, seventh grader Samuel Lu, to our school community!

We saw many of you at various events, both in person and virtually. For the first time, a group of alums who are also current parents of students at Rowland Hall met as a group; we have 66 alums who fit that description. It is a very circle-of-life moment to realize that the peers you went to school with are now also going through the same phase of life, raising kids going to the same school. I’m so glad we have this community to support each other.

As we say goodbye to Alan Sparrow, I am filled with admiration and gratitude for the years he spent shaping Rowland Hall into the school we know. The leadership he demonstrated when our school faced a crisis was the epitome of an inspiring career spent in service to Rowland Hall. For this, and many other reasons, we are delighted to induct him as an honorary alumnus of the school, and we wish him well in his retirement. We welcome Mick Gee as the new head of school and look forward to further strengthening our community and network.

Thank you for staying connected with us; I feel it is a great privilege to be a Rowland Hall alum and I hope you do too.

Warmest regards,

Christina Lau Billings ’98 Alumni Committee Chair

Thank you to the 2019–2020 Alumni Executive Board for their leadership and dedication to engaging our community. We kicked off the year with our annual All-Class Reunion at the Upper School on Friday, August 23 (we hope to continue this each year, with 10-year reunion classes hosting their own parties the same weekend), and we also had fun connecting with alumni at our University of Utah football tailgates, Seattle reunion, young alumni coffee, holiday party, Candle & Carol, alumni volleyball and basketball games, alumni parents event, Alumni Day of Giving, and Zoom trivia game nights.

We would like to thank Alex Gardner ’07 as he steps off the board. Alex is an enthusiastic supporter of Rowland Hall and went the extra mile in all of our alumni initiatives. From celebrating the Sesquicentennial and hosting his own 10-year class reunion, to running the Alumni Executive Board and organizing the annual alumni basketball game, Alex’s leadership was impactful, engaging numerous alumni with Rowland Hall. He is a natural fundraiser and understands the value of building a robust alumni giving program and what that means to the future of our school.

2019–2020 ALUMNI EXECUTIVE BOARD

Christina Lau Billings ’98, Chair

Alex Gardner ’07, Past Chair

Hilary Amoss ’96, Director of Alumni Relations

Conor Bentley ’01

Christopher Felt ’06 Kelly Hannah ’90 Molly Jones-Schiers ’07

Valerie Floyd Rasmussen ’93

Ling Ritter ’15

Colby Russo-Hatch ’15

Molly McCarthey Spain ’03

Christopher Von Maack ’97 Becky Webster ’03

Brad Williams ’89

Alan Sparrow chats with Alex Gardner ’07 and Liz Elliott ’07 at the All-Class Reunion.

ALUMNI GIVE BACK

Since 2010, the Alumni Scholarship Fund has continued to grow— in 10 years, we raised $300,000 and can now support three Alumni Scholars annually. This would not be possible without the support of hundreds of alumni. A special thanks to Michael Billings ’97, Sarah Patrick ’94, Chris Von Maack ’97, and Lindsay Alder Wojciechowski ’95, who inspired alumni to give back by matching all donations made by December 31, 2019, up to $12,000.

This spring, our annual Alumni Day of Giving 24-hour event kicked off on March 11, with a lead $10,000 challenge participation match from Molly McCarthey Spain ’03. We never could have predicted what that 24 hours would bring. By the time the event concluded, the world had changed—we were all in quarantine and concerned about our collective future. We are so grateful to all of you who supported our campaign during a time of uncertainty—172 of you helped us raise $25,909!

Rowland Hall alums raise funds at this year’s Alumni Day of Giving.

WHY IS ALUMNI GIVING IMPORTANT?

• All of your gifts, no matter the size, add up. Gifts to the endowed Alumni Scholarship Fund support scholars in perpetuity, making a lasting impact.

• When you give, it inspires others to give. High levels of alumni participation can influence major donors, corporations, and foundations when they’re considering where to make their gifts. They want to support institutions that others are supporting as well.

• Giving influences reputation. Participation rates are a reflection of school pride and can affect reputation, which, in turn, can affect enrollment, revenue from tuition, and the success and opportunities of Rowland Hall in general.

• Giving hedges risk. Alumni giving creates a diverse base of support, which helps ensure that Rowland Hall doesn’t have to rely on the same donors year after year.

• Giving builds a pipeline. We have 2,200 Rowland Hall alumni in different phases of financial planning and goals. Wherever you are, know that your gifts—whether they are small annual gifts, multi-year pledges, or estate gifts—truly transform our school and make an impact.

ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP

FUND DONORS 2019–2020 Financial support from Rowland Hall alumni enriches the student experience. We recognize that giving to your alma mater is a choice and we thank you for supporting Rowland Hall. All gifts to the Alumni Scholarship Fund were given between July 1, 2019, and June 30, 2020.

*Winged Lion Society: three years of consecutive giving to the Alumni Scholarship Fund.

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Tunde Akinmade ’02 Cyrus Akrami ’07* Shabir Aminzada ’15 Hilary Amoss ’96* John Amoss ’98* Steve ’65 and Bobbie Amoss* Apostoli Anastasopoulos ’03 Del Anderson ’97 and Stephanie Robson* Megan Andrews ’03 Matt Armentrout ’02 and Felicia Katz* Bill ’63 and Judith Atwood* Genevieve Atwood ’64* Nick ’05 and Alyson Badami Shanni Baraki ’02 Jessica Barry ’96 Annie Barton ’04 Eric ’89 and Cyndi Baughman Conor Bentley ’01 and Mary Anne Wetzel ’01* Ethan Bergvall ’98* Christina Lau Billings ’98 and David Billings ’98* Chris Binger ’01*

Brooks and Adrienne Martain Black ’02* Carolyn Bone Jonathan Bone ’94 and Clover Sanders ’97 Susannah Bone ’99 Nancy Sandack Borgenicht ’60*

Chris Bossart ’05 and Jerica Johnson ’07* Matt Bossart ’10 Ann Brisk

Libbie Brown ’03*

Stead and Kendall Sumner Burwell ’96

Tom and Tori Searl Cassel ’06* Megan Chandramouli ’15 Corbin Christensen ’10 Dan ’93 and Amanda Conner* Randy Crail ’05

Anna Erick Crane ’96

Mike and Dana Pool Cremeno ’06* Jonathan and Molly Doilney Crosswhite ’98 Justin Cutler ’10

Jessica Dalton Sarah Day ’06

Libero Della Piana ’89 Toby Dobler ’88 Leo Doctorman ’18

John and Heather Ure Dunagan ’91* David Dunn ’97* Mike Elliott ’01* Jim Eng and Faye Mitsunaga Kyle Eng ’16

Marisa Eng ’14

Atle and Emily Barrett Erlingsson ’97* Christopher ’07 and Kwynn Everest* Emily Everest ’02*

Jon and Peggy Rosen Feder ’67 Ethan Fedor ’13 Kim Feeny ’73 Christopher Felt ’06*

Adrienne McConnell Finnell ’93*

John and Joan Bennett Firmage ’57* Eric Fish ’03

David Foster and Jenny Williams ’94 Kitty Northrop Friedman ’91 and Peter Friedman*

Alex Gardner ’07*

Kristin Gelegotis ’03* Andrew Gelman ’94

Bill ’63 and Barbara Gibbons

Patrick Gibbons ’93*

Tracy Gibbons Llanos ’96* Henry Gilbert ’16

Matthew Glasgow ’15* Sommer Glasgow ’17* Jesse Goldsmith ’01* Adam Goldstein ’95 and Marilee Miller ’97 David Gortner and Heather VanDeventer ’90* Mo ’96 and Mariclare Hall

Jennifer Bone Hannah ’89 Kelly Hannah ’90* Sophie Hannah ’18

Aleks and Brittney Roetzel Hansen ’02* Eric and Missy Child Hansen ’85* Vicky Gibbons Hoagland ’67 and John Hoagland* Andrea Hoffman ’05* David Hoffman ’02*

Amaya Hoglund ’19

Ryan Hoglund and Libby Mitchell ’92* Karineh Hovsepian

Brandan Hovsepian-Kelly ’09* Andrew ’94 and Candice Howell E.K. and Jodie Ray Hunt ’58* Karen Page Hyde*

Elliott and Sarah Hall Ilgenfritz ’04* Stephanie Deck Jackel ’56* Callahan Jacobs ’09* Robyn Payne Jensen ’02* Megan Jones Shiotani ’05* Tom Jonke and Elizabeth Elliott ’07* Christa Kahn Kleiner ’96

Landon Kawabata and Jennifer Nakao ’93 Madelyn Hauser Kelly ’03* Craig Kilbane ’89 Grace Kong ’91* Jen Beck Lair ’89 and John Lair* Adria Lam ’14* Mark Langheinrich ’97 Georgia Larsen ’15* David Lau

Jed Lazar ’98* Alex Lee ’03 Dick Lemons and Diana Banks Stephanie Leonard ’01* Jennifer Livermore ’10* Andrew Logue ’15 Simon Logue ’18 Mary Lombardi ’00* Tom Lombardi ’97* Mark Long ’97* Alicia Lu ’17 Judy Maack* John and Michelle MacFarlane Mike Madlang ’07 Jackie Martain ’05 Mikaela Martineau Larson ’04* Koshlan Mayer-Blackwell ’01 Mairin McCarthey ’06* Tim and Erika McCarthy James and Nicole Larson McCrea ’98* Miles and Calli Payne McGann ’99* Meredith McManus ’59* Alex ’98 and Tara Tribe Meade ’00* Marissa Meli ’96 William Michalak ’02 Lowell and Nancy Tisdel Miles ’47 Katy Mohrman ’05* Melinda Montgomery ’93 Dorothy Muirhead ’03 Preston Nielson ’01 and Amanda Dillon* Michael Nierenberg ’01 Meagan Norris ’05* Michael Norris ’03 Ryan Olson ’02* Emilie Orfanakis ’19 Matt Orford ’17* Steve and Jenna Gelegotis Pagoaga ’98* Nydia Palacios ’05

Jonathan Pappasideris ’94 Robin ’98 and Sierra Burton Pardey ’98* Lindsay Parrish ’93 Sarah Patrick ’94*

Bonnie Gile Phillips ’60

Declan Picot ’18 Pimco Foundation Sally Adams Prinster ’60*

Kiersten Joesten Prucha ’05*

Brian and Tacy Conard Quinn ’96* Brady ’94 and Valerie Floyd Rasmussen ’93 Brandon ’02 and Rachel Rasmusson Matt Rogers ’90

KC Rommel ’06

Craig Ross ’77

Ashley Rothwell-Campagna ’95 Jared Ruga ’06 Tyler Ruggles ’05

Colby Russo-Hatch ’15

John and Jeanna Tachiki Ryan ’01*

Andy and Andrea Williams Saalfield ’99 Salesforce.com

Alex ’02 and Jessica Sanders

Bob and Gail Sanders

Kate Eyre Sandfoss ’00*

Bo Schiers and Molly Jones-Schiers ’07* Eric Shun

Christopher Slager ’07*

Emily Sloan-Pace ’98*

Ben ’89 and Lindsey Oswald Smith ’92* Don Smith ’61*

Sam and Jane Little Snider ’68*

Seth and Molly McCarthey Spain ’03* Liv Sharp Spikes ’99

Pete Spruance ’94

Lauren Stevens ’97

Mike ’98 and Meghan Gallivan Stewart ’02 David Stockham ’91

Kris Stolebarger ’99

Harry Stone ’14

William Stone ’18

Eric Strohacker ’02

Lesa Sullivan ’90

Ryland Sumner ’94

The Sweet Family*

Rachel Sweet-Martin ’88 and Scott Martin*

Adria Muir Swindle ’95 and Geoff Swindle ’94* Drew and Carrie Littlefield Syvertsen ’96 Ryan and Amy Hoeppner Taylor ’89* Danielle Therson ’08 Vanessa Therson ’05 Stacey Timmons ’01 Izi Torres ’15* Amanda Towner ’06 Yann Ulrich ’91 Johanna Varner ’02* Nate ’96 and Liz Vinton Ajay Virkar ’01* Christopher ’97 and Alexandra Lee Von Maack ’99* Claire Wang ’15 Gregory Ward ’87

David ’71 and Barbara Warner* Fred and Becky Webster ’03* Lynn and Holly Webster Rich and Sarah Selznick West ’93 David Wetzel ’04* Paul and Carol Wetzel

Doug ’00 and McKinsee Weyher* Lauren Whatley ’99 Alex Whitby ’05 Brad ’89 and Raina Williams* Steve and Lindsay Alder Wojciechowski ’95* Anne Worthington ’73

Bill Yaggy ’63 and Amy Leveen* Nick Zosel-Johnson and Susan Sparrow ’04

HONORING OUR COVID-19 HEROES

As the COVID-19 pandemic spread around the world this year, many of us expressed gratitude to those serving on the front lines. At Rowland Hall, we are especially proud of the members of our community dedicated to this work. Below, we highlight how seven of our alumni have made a difference in the fight against coronavirus. To these alumni and all those making sacrifices: thank you.

Lawrence Benjamin ’07 is completing his fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). This field is critical to COVID-19 care, as it focuses on diseases of the lungs and oversees care in medical intensive care units (ICUs), the front lines of caring for the sickest patients, many of whom require a ventilator to breathe. Lawrence rotates at four UCLA-affiliated hospitals across the city and has seen the great breadth of this disease. He has, unfortunately, also seen how the virus disproportionately affects those with preexisting conditions, communities of color, and those with less socioeconomic means to cope with the illness.

Martha (Molly) Billings ’93 is an associate professor of medicine in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine at the University of Washington. She was involved in the Harborview Medical Center response to the outbreak in Seattle as the director of the Chest Clinic, overseeing transformation of the clinic to rapidly adopt telehealth, opening a respiratory tent outside the ER, and creating a dedicated post-COVID clinic. As a medical educator, Molly has also worked to adopt the training of specialists from in-person teaching to an online platform. Molly feels fortunate that Seattle’s predicted pandemic surge didn’t come to fruition, and that her hospital system has not been overwhelmed.

Chris Bossart ’05, who completed his residency training in emergency medicine and an additional fellowship in sports medicine, is an assistant professor at the University of New Mexico’s (UNM) School of Medicine and an assistant team physician for the University of New Mexico Lobos. Most of his clinical time during the pandemic has been in the emergency department, both in Albuquerque and rural New Mexico. He has also volunteered time in the ICU to help alleviate some of the COVID-19-related stressors.

Jerica Johnson ’07 is an assistant professor at UNM’s School of Medicine. She practices in an outpatient clinic focused on the care of refugees, undocumented patients, and underserved and marginalized populations. She also serves at a school-based clinic at one of the local public high schools, at a detention center with incarcerated high-risk adolescents, and at UNM Hospital as an attending physician for inpatient services and labor and delivery. Jerica has continued to see outpatients during the pandemic, using a combination of telehealth and inperson visits. She was the first family medicine attending physician to lead a COVID-19 team comprised of confirmed COVID-19-positive patients and patients highly suspicious for COVID-19 infection.

We are immensely appreciative of each other and our amazing colleagues, and grateful for all of you doing your part by staying home and following guidelines to prevent the spread of this unprecedented virus.

—Chris Bossart ’05 and Jerica Johnson ’07

Kelsey Oliver ’15 worked as a communications fellow in Bamako, Mali, where she assisted Muso, a nongovernmental organization, with film and photography storytelling of hundreds of community health workers and their patients dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak. Kelsey has also been working with COVID Mali, a consortium of skilled professionals—including engineers, designers, and 3D printers—to support vulnerable communities in Bamako by creating protective personal equipment and prototype medical equipment from locally available resources.

Jeff Norris ’03 is the medical director at Father Joe’s Villages, a large homeless service agency in San Diego that has been at the forefront of protecting their homeless neighbors. Jeff runs the agency’s Federally Qualified Health Center and has been directly involved in setting up mass lab testing, mass symptom screening, primary care, medication-assisted treatment, and other services for those experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 outbreak. In early April, Jeff appeared on PBS NewsHour to talk about the challenge of protecting homeless populations amid COVID-19.

Andrew Patterson ’10 is a firefighter and emergency medical technician at the Salt Lake City Fire Department, where he and his colleagues have continued to respond to all calls for assistance. To ensure safety on the job for both first responders and patients, protocols have been modified, including donning more protective equipment, having one person handle initial assessments, taking temperatures twice a day, and cleaning and disinfecting all surfaces at the beginning of and throughout shifts.

ALUMNI ANNUAL EVENTS

The Alumni Executive Board hosted some great events this year! From Salt Lake, to Seattle, to New York, it was fabulous seeing you all!

1. Shabir Aminzada ’15 has been keeping busy! In the last few years she got married, dropped out of college to make six figures in auto sales, and is now the director of operations for Zarifa USA. “School teaches you the fundamentals you need in life, and college can be a great addition to that education, but it’s definitely not a necessary step. There are a billion ways to find success—find one that lets you truly be yourself. Education is important, but nothing beats real-world experience,” she said.

2. Jessie Barker ’15 graduated from the University of Oregon in 2019 with a bachelor of arts in journalism and Spanish. She now works in San Francisco for The Blueshirt Group, an initial public offering (IPO) advisory and investor relations firm.

3. Sophia Diehl ’15 had the immense joy and privilege of studying West African dance, music, and literature at the University of Ghana. While immersed in a culture that integrated movement into daily life, she saw how dance functions as storytelling, a spiritual ritual, and social healing, and that wisdom continues to inspire her and enrich her dance practice. She recently stepped into the role of company manager for Stuart Pimsler Dance & Theater (SPDT) in Minneapolis, Minnesota, which has connected her with performing arts communities in the Twin Cities and beyond. SPDT has a unique focus on arts and healthcare and arts and education, and from working with teachers at local elementary schools to dancing alongside cancer survivors, “I’ve been grateful to develop meaningful relationships through movement, music, and storytelling,” Sophia said.

4. Chris Bossart ’05 and Jerica Johnson ’07 are not only together on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic (see page 68)—they were also married last fall.

5. After teaching in the Ogden School District for eight years, the last three of which were spent as the international baccalaureate (IB) coordinator at Ogden High School, Kelly Buie Boren ’02 will be making the move to Salt Lake City School District. This fall, she joins the faculty at West High School as the Advanced Placement (AP) and IB coordinator.

6. Christopher Felt ’06 and Andrea Hoffman ’05 celebrated a COVIDstyle wedding on June 6, 2020. Congratulations!

7. Rowland Hall Director of Athletics Kendra Tomsic retired Sara Matsumura’s ’16 volleyball jersey on January 15, 2020. Sara was an All-American at Haverford College, where she racked up many impressive awards, including Centennial Conference’s Player of the Week and Most Valuable Player of the Ford Invitational.

8. Ally Hansen ’19 started a new podcast, Hoops and Hash Browns, that breaks down the basketball world with a focus on the front office and off-the-court topics. New episodes drop on Tuesdays.

9. Matthew Prince ’92, co-founder and CEO of Cloudflare, took his company public in September 2019 (NYSE: NET). Cloudflare specializes in a cloud-based network platform that promises security, enhanced performance of business-critical applications, and “eliminating the cost and complexity of managing individual network hardware.” From left: Matthew Prince, Eric Langheinrich ’92, Ben Dahl ’92, and Ellen Erlinsson Rossi ’92.

10. This spring, Oliver Jin ’18 was excited to use his talents as a mixed media artist to work with Sofia Gorder’s dancers to create a year-end narrative film. The film shed light on the complicated artistic, social, and political landscape the students navigated during the final months of school. Oliver shared, “This seems to be a watershed moment that challenges us—institutions and individuals alike—to fully explore and excavate the infinite possibilities technology brings to the arts.”

11. Brittney Roetzel Hansen ’02 is stepping into the role of 4PreK lead teacher at Rowland Hall this fall. She joined the faculty as a 4PreK assistant teacher in 2019 and quickly became an integral part of the program and community. Brittney has accomplished an incredible amount in her first year teaching at Rowland Hall and was instrumental in supporting her students and colleagues in developing a strong and developmentally appropriate distancelearning program—including sharing her talent for creating excellent digital resources for students both during the school year and over the summer.

12. Dr. Nate Kogan ’00, Rowland Hall Upper School history teacher and History Department chair, won the Sumner Family Faculty Award in May 2020 (see page 20). Nate has willingly and gracefully served Rowland Hall in countless ways—in the past two years alone, he’s served as department chair, Northwest Association of Independent Schools Self-Study Committee chair, Hiring Committee lead, new faculty mentor, jazz band member, and US History teacher. Congratulations, Nate!

13. Kelsey Oliver ’15 is a communications fellow for Muso, where she documents stories of patients and community health workers through film, photos, and storytelling (see page 69).

14. Branden Lawyer ’15 is currently attending Weber State University, where he’s majoring in Japanese. He plans to study abroad for a year in Osaka, Japan.

15. Sam Littlefield ’99 is a dedicated filmmaker who constantly challenges himself with the roles he takes in Hollywood. This year, he’s been featured in the CW series Batwoman as Mouse, a tortured, complex, and dynamic character who works with Alice and the Wonderland Gang, the main enemies of Batwoman, in the seedy underworld of Gotham.

16. Perry Martin ’12 is currently working on her second master’s degree; she will be graduating from the University of Utah in 2021 with a master of architecture (she earned her first master’s degree in biodigital architecture from the International University of Catalonia in Barcelona in 2017). Perry is working for a local Salt Lake City firm, Architectural Nexus, which is committed to environmental design and social and employee equity.

17. Ling Ritter ’15 became the assistant director of the Utah Center for Legal Inclusion, a nonprofit established by the first female justice of the Utah Supreme Court to advance equity and inclusion in Utah’s legal institutions. She is also partnering with one of her professors from Princeton to co-found a nonprofit aimed at addressing the challenges facing students from first-generation/ low-income backgrounds, which have been exacerbated by the coronavirus school closures. She is excited to be a member of Rowland Hall’s Alumni Executive Board.

18. Hannah Morris ’15 graduated with a bachelor of science in anthropology archaeology in December from Portland State University, then moved back to Salt Lake City. In summer 2019, she went to Poland to excavate a cemetery from the 1600s, and was excited when borders reopened so she could go to Italy to excavate Roman burial grounds at Pompeii.

19. Hannah Nichols ’15 is currently working as a program coordinator at Rebuilding Hope, the Sexual Assault Center of Pierce County in Washington State.

20. Since leaving Rowland Hall, Colby Russo-Hatch ’15 graduated from the University of Utah with a bachelor of arts in English teaching, worked as a recruitment coordinator for Amigos de las Americas, served an internship in Salt Lake City Weekly’s editorial department before being promoted to their marketing department, and relaunched Evok Clothing. He is also working for Rowland Hall’s Lower School auxiliary program and SummerWorks, as well as enjoying his first year on the Alumni Executive Board.

21. Hazel Staten ’15 moved to Seattle and started a job as a case manager at an immigration law firm after graduating with a degree in psychology and human development and family studies.

22. Ben Smith ’89, Rowland Hall computer science (CS) teacher, secured the National Center for Women & Information Technology Northern Utah Affiliate’s Educator Award for his steadfast support of young women in computing. Ben started encouraging his students to enter the Aspirations in Computing awards in 2014. Since then, 13 Winged Lions have earned a collective 18 awards, including one win and two honorable mentions at the national level. On top of that, Ben won two educator honors at the affiliate level. Under Ben’s leadership, Rowland Hall has been committed

to ensuring all students—especially young women, who are underrepresented in computing careers—feel welcomed and supported in CS. That effort shows in our classes: in January, Rowland Hall earned the College Board’s 2019 AP CS Female Diversity Award for achieving high female representation in our AP CS Principles class. Out of 20,000 institutions that offer AP courses, 818 won the award. We’re one of only two in Utah.

23. Jess Sterrett ’15 was quarantined in San Francisco as she waited to start a job with Johnson Controls at the beginning of June 2020. She recently completed an industrial engineering degree from Cal Poly in March.

24. Carrie Littlefield Syvertsen ’96, MSW LICSW, was named the 2020 National School Social Worker of the Year. She was expected to receive the award at the School Social Work Association of America’s national conference in Baltimore, Maryland, on March 20, but COVID-19 halted those plans abruptly.

25. Leif Thulin ’18, a University of Utah student and self-proclaimed hoops-head and sports fanatic, currently hosts the Hoo-Devil podcast and co-hosts Salt City Sports for ESPN 700.

26. Claire Wang ’15 is wrapping up a master’s in environmental change and management at Oxford. This fall she will start her second and final year as a Rhodes Scholar, completing a master’s in contemporary Chinese studies. She shared a photo of “me in front of the Oxford School of Geography and Environment on the first day of classes last fall!”

27. Kelli Carter Wilke ’88 shared a fun find from Wilmington, Delaware: “My seven-year-old twins attend The Independence School, and we recently found out that one of their classmates’ parents, Russell Michalak ’99, is also a Rowland Hall-St. Mark’s alum! It took a few years to find out. I was photographing his wife’s company headshots and we got talking about skiing, and finally put the fun fact together.”

28. Alums Gita Varner ’05, Alexandra Folias ’96, and Hilary Amoss ’96, as well as Erika Palsson, attended Six in New York.

29. The Rowland Hall advancement team shows off the alumni stadium scarves.

30. We’re proud of the Rowland Hall alumni on the Board of Trustees! Top row: Chris Von Maack ’97 and Kitty Northrop Friedman ’91; bottom row: Wood Moyle ’90, Jennifer Price-Wallin, and Christina Billings ’98. (Not pictured: John Miller ’96.)

31. The amazingly talented Sam Thomas ’16 entertained Rowland Hall faculty and staff at the annual holiday party.

33. Grace Veghte ’15 graduated from college with a bachelor of arts in biology. She is currently living in Denver and working as an account manager for a tech company called Gusto.

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• Heather Ririe Race ’59 shared, “I am very well and living in Concord, California. I have three children and seven grandchildren. The oldest two girls are sophomores in high school, and the youngest boys are one and two (I actually care for them one day a week, which I think is rather amazing). I have just this year retired from teaching middle school for 40 years. I practice Tai Chi and play bridge, among other interests. To all my classmates: may you be well, happy, and content in all your adventures and moments of this wonderful life.”

• Delynn Johnson Elliott ’69 moved to Lake Oswego, Oregon, four years ago, following a short return to Salt Lake City. She shared, “I love it here and it feels more like home than any place I have ever lived. I am a psychiatric nurse, but after undergoing chemotherapy a few years ago, I retired from patient care, and am enjoying my desk job far more than I ever thought I would. My main responsibility is writing appeal letters to insurance companies who deny coverage to our patients. I enjoy researching each case and building an argument on behalf of the patient. It flexes my writing muscles and skills, something I have always enjoyed, and it is satisfying to be responsible for recovering large amounts of revenue for our company. I enjoy keeping up with my daughter, Kelli Carter Wilke ’88, and her husband, Andy, and three little boys, Carter (age nine) and twins Harrison and Brooks (age seven). They live across the country in Delaware, but they all look forward to the summertime they spend in their Jackson, Wyoming, home enjoying the grandeur and beauty of the Tetons.”

• Paul C. Huntsman ’88, chairman of the board of The Salt Lake Tribune, oversaw a historic move in October 2019, when the IRS approved the Tribune as a nonprofit, making it the first legacy newspaper in the US to transform from a for-profit company to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

• Kaebah Orme-Evans ’99 is a generalist OB/GYN, and recently joined a medical group in the Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina, area after graduating from her residency at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She and her husband have two kids: a three-year-old daughter and a one-year-old son.

• In March, Sam Elias ’00 was interviewed by The New Yorker for the article “Survivor’s Guilt in the Mountains.”

• Hanna Saltzman ’08 wrote an op-ed piece titled “Lesson from the pandemic is to prioritize clean air” that was published in The Salt Lake Tribune in April 2020.

• Nathan Zick-Smith ’11 is an analyst in the provost’s office at the University of Denver (DU), where he implements strategies that help students graduate. He’s also working part time on his master’s in international economics. Prior to joining DU in fall 2018, Nathan completed an AmeriCorps service year in Seattle at an immigrant nonprofit; worked as a zero-waste specialist at a high-end hotel in Boulder, Colorado; and worked at a youth voter registration nonprofit. Nathan is looking forward to learning Portuguese this academic year (“I don’t think this would have been possible without my years in Matt Burnett’s Spanish class”), and in his spare time, he’s learning to woodwork and he sits on the fundraising board for a social and environmental justice nonprofit. He’s also in the matching process for Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Sports Buddies program. “Without a doubt Rowland Hall helped me get on the path I am on today,” Nathan said.

• Henry Gilbert ’16 graduated from the University of Utah Honors College in electrical engineering and is working for a start-up in Salt Lake City.

32. Class of 1996 (AKA: ’96ers) Kendall Sumner Burwell, Carrie Littlefield Syvertsen, Christa Kahn Kleiner, and Hilary Amoss cheered on the Utes (well…three of them did) as they battled the Huskies in Seattle.

IN MEMORIAM

Florence Evelyn Bertagnole ’53, passed away on January 5, 2020, after a courageous battle with colon cancer.

Joyce E. Bowers ’53 passed away on October 24, 2019.

William Browne Boynton ’61, brother of former Rowland Hall Board of Trustees Chair Charles Boyton, passed away in September 2019.

Raymond Edward Brim, husband of the late Patricia Condon ’41, passed away on July 31, 2019. In memory of Patricia, Raymond created the endowed Patricia C. Brim Scholarship at Rowland Hall, supporting three students who embody a passion for learning.

Helen Lillis Roberts Dinwoodey ’63 passed away on September 28, 2019.

Faith Ellen Dryer ’68 passed away on January 25, 2020.

Barbara Joan Hansell ’39 passed away on December 23, 2019.

Edward Heagy, father to Graham Heagy ’04 and Victoria Heagy ’07, passed away in April 2020.

Dr. Sung Wan Kim, father of Alex Kim ’86 and grandfather of current student Chiara Kim, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2020.

Norma W. Matheson, grandmother to Heather Matheson ’01, Briggs Matheson ’04, William Matheson ’17, and current student Harris Matheson, passed away July 28, 2019.

Richard B. May, PhD, died on August 23, 2017, after a long struggle with white-matter brain disease. He was the husband of Marjorie Stevenson May ’58 and the father of Robert T. May ’81.

Jeff Metcalf, father of Bailey Metcalf Kreitzer ’03 and John Metcalf ’06, passed away after a years-long battle with cancer, which he waged with extraordinary courage and an always-vibrant spirit.

Mary Margaret Morgan Muir, grandmother to Adria Muir Swindle ’95 and great-grandmother to Lily, Ella, and Luke Swindle, passed away on September 2, 2019.

Dianne Ruth Nielson, mother of Christina Zidow ’99 and Preston Nielson ’01, died on November 7, 2019.

Tom Lee Nitzkowski, beloved former Rowland Hall employee, passed away on December 2, 2019. Tom worked in the Operations Department on the Lincoln Street Campus from 1984 until his retirement in November 2008. Known for his strong work ethic and kindness, Tom was an integral member of our school community for over two decades.

David Mearns Paisley, grandfather of current students Samantha Paisley and Heidi Paisley, died October 16, 2019.

Peter Samson, father of former Upper School Assistant Principal Dave Samson, passed away on August 17, 2019.

Dr. Robert B. Westermann, father of Ryan Westermann ’14 and Elizabeth Westermann ’17, passed away at his home on May 13, 2020.

1. Steve and Mitzi Borman Curtright ’07 welcomed baby Hudson last September.

2. Elliott and Sarah Hall Ilgenfritz ’04 welcomed their second child, Finley.

3. Charlie and Lindsey Adams McMahon ’05 welcomed Jack on January 11, 2020.

4. Andy and Robyn Payne Jensen ’02 welcomed Lola on November 5, 2019.

5. Jessica and Alex Sanders ’02 welcomed Noa Reef Sanders this spring.

6. Rachel and Brandon Rasmusson ’02 welcomed baby James on August 2, 2019.

7. Kristen Lence Taylor ’04 welcomed her second baby, Maxwell.

8. Mike Stewart ’98 and Meghan Gallivan Stewart ’02 welcomed baby Noah on August 21, 2019.

9. Bryan and Lisa Smith Frates ’96 welcomed Alta Marin Frates on October 31, 2019.

10. Alonso and Alex Brown Velasco ’01 welcomed Mateo Alexander on February 24, 2020.

Not pictured: • Christopher Everest ’07 and Kwynn welcomed baby Hattie in May.

ROWLAND HALL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION