RPS Today - December 2022

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Winter 2022

Share December at Rutgers Prep is traditionally a time of concerts for our community. The culmination of hours upon hours of practice results in choir, band and orchestra concerts that are truly inspiring. As each ensemble approaches the final lines of music, I am always impressed by the caliber of our student musicians and the dedication they demonstrate. As I listened to the performances in an audience of family, friends, classmates and faculty, I shared in the joy of knowing just a little bit more about the students. The concerts act as a conduit for students to share a bit about themselves and reminds us all that we are blessed with the opportunity to learn within a community of friends.

One of the very first concepts we teach our pre-kindergarten students is that of sharing. They learn to share their space, their books, and their toys. They share their ideas and words as they greet each other and their teacher each school day. They share with their parents their hard work learning songs and creating art as the year progresses.

Sharing progresses throughout the divisions, with book reports and poetry in the 3rd Grade, one-act plays in Middle School, and team building activities during the Freshman camping trip.

We are truly excited to share with you this issue of RPS Today.

We have news articles and reflections of a range of student accomplishments and achievements. We have videos and photos that highlight the vast opportunities for our community to share - Diwali, Fall Athletics, Trunk or Treat, Burger Blast and our informal London Alumni Reception, to name just a few.

And sadly, in this issue we share the news of our immense loss of master teacher Barbara Herzberg.

December is indeed a time of concerts and celebrations at Rutgers Prep. And we know that January is not far behind, bringing a sense of renewal and our annual fresh start to a New Year.

All of us here on campus wish you and your family and friends the very best for December, January and all the months to follow.

Dr. Steven Loy Head of School

Who’s New at Rutgers Prep Get to know the new faces at Rutgers Prep

Xiaotong Chen, Upper School Chinese Teacher What inspires you?

My high school experience inspired me to be a teacher.

How would your best friend describe you?

Positive and optimistic.

What’s your proudest moment as a teacher?

When my students were signing my yearbook and said that “because of you, I think Chinese is not hard to learn.”

Corey Cheung, Middle School History Teacher What’s the silliest thing you are passionate about?

The Tasmanian tiger (which is declared extinct but I’m certain they’re still around).

What’s your “go to” joke?

How do you make a tissue dance? You put a little boogie in it.

What inspires you?

Helping others.

What’s your proudest moment as a teacher?

Seeing my students actually enjoy learning about the Civil War.

Maddison Davey, Middle and Upper School Science Teacher What’s your proudest moment as a teacher?

Having a student reach out to me after an exam to tell me they received a great grade and they couldn’t have done it without me.

What is your favorite piece of art or architecture and why?

The Sydney Opera House. I am from Australia, so that building means a lot to me. I love that anyone can see the building and instantly know what it is.

What’s the silliest thing you are passionate about?

Food.

Rachel Falzon, Upper School Visual Arts Teacher What’s the silliest thing you are passionate about?

Cicadas! I love everything about them.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

I hope to be surrounded by cats.

What is your favorite piece of art or architecture and why?

Any artwork by Bernini or Caravaggio. Whenever I find myself in need of inspiration, I look to them for help.

What is your favorite city and why?

Qala, a small, beautiful city on the Maltese island of Gozo. I was fortunate to spend part of my childhood there on my family’s farm. Qala has everything–beautiful art, incredible history, kind people, and delicious food!

Who’s New at Rutgers Prep Get to know the new faces at Rutgers Prep

Ben Hawkins, Upper School Humanities Teacher What’s the silliest thing you are passionate about?

I’m an avid fan of milkshakes. No matter the time of day or meal, if there is a milkshake on the menu, I will order it.

What’s your teaching philosophy?

I believe that everyone has an inherent curiosity, and only needs the tools, support, and guidance to realize the fun of learning. My goal is to empower students to understand their part in the broader spectrum of historical change, and their ability to impact the ongoing historical record.

What is your favorite piece of art or architecture and why?

My favorite piece of architecture is the Palacio de Pena in Portugal. It is a combination of many famous styles, and served as King Ferdinand’s humble abode.

Melissa Mack, Upper School Math Teacher What’s your proudest moment as a teacher?

When several of my students wrote about me inspiring them in their college essays.

What’s the silliest thing you are passionate about?

I love cartoons.

What’s your teaching philosophy?

Learning should be equally as challenging as it is enjoyable. One without the other is not a sustainable model.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

I wanted to be a professional dancer and a marine biologist when I was in high school.

Now I want to earn my Ph.D. in mathematics and become a math curriculum developer and math textbook author.

What hidden talent do you have that others do not know about?

I am a professional dancer and a pretty good singer.

What is your favorite city and why?

Dakar, Senegal in West Africa because the food and culture is amazing. I would go there every year if I could.

Sue Marshall Marotto, Middle School Health Education Teacher What’s your proudest moment as a teacher?

One of my former students performed CPR on a woman who was in cardiac arrest. He saved her life, and I was the teacher who taught him CPR. What’s your teaching philosophy?

As a health educator I try to find the best ways for students to make smart decisions regarding their health and wellness. My students learn factual health information and then apply the decision-making model to choose appropriate health-related choices. I also believe that students can gain a better understanding of who they are by journaling and engaging in self-reflection activities. Knowing one’s strengths and weaknesses is a valuable life skill that can be explored in my classes.

What’s your “go to” joke?

Why did Adele cross the road? To say hello from the other side.

What is your favorite song and why?

“Born to Run” by Bruce Springsteen. I grew up in NJ on Springsteen music. He is one of my favorite artists.

Johsian Martinez-Gonzalez, Upper School Dance Teacher What’s your proudest moment as a teacher?

Having former students visit to talk about their accomplishments and reminisce on the past.

What words of wisdom would you pass to your childhood self?

Focus on your mindset and how you view your circumstances. Navigating life is all about how you perceive the world.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

A father, a mentor, and a world traveler.

What is your home town and why is it famous?

I was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico which used to be famous for their giant telescope conservatory. My hometown of Atlantic City is famous for its boardwalk and family entertainment activities.

Who’s New at Rutgers Prep Get to know the new faces at Rutgers Prep

James Morgart, Upper School English Teacher What’s the silliest thing you are passionate about?

Comic books. I have loved them ever since the day that I picked up my first one off the rack at a 7-Eleven. It was an issue of “World’s Finest” starring Batman and Superman.

Today, I am just as likely to indulge in the latest issue of “Swamp Thing” or “Detective Comics” as I am to read the latest National Book Award winner.

Who is your hero (and why)?

My parents. They both came from having nothing to building a comfortable life that afforded their son to earn a doctorate studying fiction.

What’s your teaching philosophy?

As a teacher, I view myself as serving three primary functions in a student’s life: (1) Expand their knowledge base; (2) Improve their skill set; and (3) Build their confidence. What has worked best for me to achieve these things is to have students be as hands on with their work as possible. I lecture as little as possible and instead require students to complete activities that we discuss and work through together. This approach helps students to gain a better understanding and mastery of the material as well as feel comfortable mobilizing new concepts and approaches in the future.

What’s your “go to” joke?

Did you hear about the actor that fell through the floorboards? He was just going through a stage.

Chyna Pollard, Lower School Learning Specialist What’s your proudest moment as a teacher?

My proudest moment(s) was seeing my students in the hallway as first graders. It sounds weird but they really had a full transformation from when I first met them in kindergarten. It was amazing to see their growth, how much more sure they were of themselves and it didn’t hurt that they always came to visit to say they miss me :) It feels good to have set a good foundation for them.

Who is your hero (and why)?

My hero is civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hammer. She was such a polarizing figure in the movement for civil rights with so many barriers she was battling along with this fight.

She was often ridiculed for her lack of education, her dark complexion, her weight and of course her race; yet she was able to engage and inspire thousands in her work. No one should be underestimated and every voice should be heard; she embodied that.

Who was your favorite teacher and what did you learn from them?

My favorite teacher is my dance instructor. She never let me say I can’t do something. It was usually a dance step I did not want to attempt but she would make me, then find a way to modify it. It taught me to persevere and find a way instead of counting myself out before I try. The way you do it may differ from everyone else but I learned it’s okay to do it your way. You don’t have to look like everyone else.

What inspires you?

The people who came before me and the people who didn’t get a chance.

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Will Abrams ’07 Admission Associate & Athletic Liaison

Ana Arias Lower School Assistant Teacher

Stacey Nastus Long-term Substitute Teacher

Ashleigh Morrow Long-term Substitute Teacher

Elizabeth Santana-Aquino Long-term Substitute Teacher

Amanda Scott Videographer

Darshana Trivedi Lower School Assistant Teacher

Valerie Lensborn Advancement Associate

Senior Retreat Caps Off Summer to Prepare Class of 2023 for Final Year of High School This year’s Senior Retreat at Rutgers Prep featured an opening keynote by Georges Richa ’10. Georges spoke to our seniors from the perspective of a Rutgers Prep graduate, successful business person, and current RPS Trustee, offering students the opportunity to learn from his experiences through the college process and beyond. His open-hearted style and calls for appreciation and authenticity got us off to a great start and were well-received by the assembled members of the Class of 2023.

After Georges’s opening keynote address on Wednesday, students rotated through a series of workshops focused specifically on their college search and application process. These workshops provided tips and strategies related to essay writing, workflow, and organization.

Students were also able to connect their Common App accounts with Rutgers Prep’s electronic document submission system, and participated in a mock admissions committee exercise designed to give them an “inside look” at the admissions selection process.

Thursday morning found the senior class reassembled for the second half of the retreat, which was characterized by a focus on wellness. The day began with remarks from Upper School Principal Joe Chodl and a keynote by Matt Bellace. Since 1995, Matt Bellace has been a professional speaker and stand-up comedian. Each year, his programs encourage over a hundred thousand people to pursue natural highs and reduce stress. Dr. Bellace has a Ph.D. in clinical neuropsychology, he’s the author of two books, contributing author for National Geographic Kids, and was recently featured in a PBS documentary series called “Voices of Hope.” Matt’s highly interactive and engaging presentation centered on students preserving their mental health during the college application process and beyond.

Every senior was then able to cap off their retreat experience with a wellness-themed workshop, offered by dedicated Rutgers Prep faculty members and a talented local yoga teacher. Students could choose amongst the following options: Yoga, Mindful Journaling, Nutrition, Fitness for Wellness, Art for Relaxation, Music & Self-Care, and Tools to Manage College Process Stress.

The members of the Class of 2023 were both appreciative and energized by the Senior Retreat. They enjoyed reconnecting with classmates and friends, gained both insight and useful tools, and showed through their consistent engagement that they are ready to make the most of their last year as Rutgers Prep students.

Georges Richa ’10 addresses the senior class

RPS Fifth Graders and Upper School AP biology students sTEAMed up RPS 5th Graders and Upper School AP biology students teamed up this fall to test the filters the 5th Graders built in their STEAM class with Mrs. Miller. The 5th Graders’ goal was to purify water taken from the Delaware and Raritan Canal, and the AP biology students showed them how to use the microbiology techniques they had learned to assess the effectiveness of their filters. The 5th Graders gave presentations about their projects to the Upper School students, who gave them feedback and chatted with them about life in the Upper School–an inspiring representation of the kind of cross-divisional collaboration that is only possible on a Pre-K through 12thgrade campus!

Rookie RPS Robotics Team Takes First at FIRST Technical Challenge Event The newly formed RPS Robotics Team placed first at the FIRST Tech Challenge New Jersey (FTCNJ) Upper Central League Meet on Sunday, November 6th by winning all six of their matches in a field of 20 teams.

As a result, they have earned the ranking of 3rd in New Jersey and 31st countrywide (as of the time of this publication). "Our goal for this year is to learn how to compete and we are still working on it," said Alicia Conroy, technology teacher at Rutgers Prep. Conroy was approached over the summer by three rising seniors at Rutgers Prep–Daniel Achacon '24, Jason Xu '24, and Max Xiong '24–who were interested in forming a robotics team. After visiting other schools that had competitive robotics programs and researching with the students to see what it would take to put such a program together at RPS, she determined that it would be feasible to get the team up and running for the fall.

With Conroy at the helm as coach and the three founding students as team captains, they created an application process for the remaining 12 spots on the RPS Robotics team. In order to be successful, they required a variety of skill sets represented by team members to fill vital roles. These roles include but are not limited to coders, builders, CAD (computeraided design) designers, spirit committee members who create t-shirt designs and promotional materials, and 3D printer operators who create custom componentry, like the claw used to move pieces around during competition. They even have scouts who go around during the competition to learn about different teams trying to find out their strengths and weaknesses. “Team members have primary roles, but we want everybody pretty much to be able to do all of the roles they're interested in,” said Conroy. “We don't want to pigeonhole people into just one thing.”

As part of the Upper Central League in the FIRST Tech Challenge New Jersey, each competition has the same format, rules, and objectives, allowing teams to learn from previous meets in preparation for the next. In each match, teams are paired up to take on another duo of robots in an effort to control territory by moving objects around the playing field, completing circuits, and placing cones over terminals of different heights. Teams must play defense as well as offense, though, as opposing drivers can reclaim territories and objectives as the match goes on. Each objective has a point value, and when the clock runs out, the team with the most accumulated points wins. As competition day progresses, teams get paired with a different partner for each match, and when all matches have been played, the team with the most wins is declared the winner.

With one win under its belt, the RPS Robotics team has already generated a lot of interest and attention amongst the student body–and not just in the Upper School. “The Monday after the competition the 3rd Graders came into the Maker Space,” said Conroy, “and they’re like, ‘What happened with it?’” She’s also already talking with eager eighth graders about what they can do to get on the team next year.

The Argonauts will attend three meets in 2022-2023, with hopes of qualifying for the state tournament in the spring. "We are not sitting back and content with our first win,” said Conroy.

“We know we can do better and still have a lot to learn–they are already working on our next meet.

What I’m most proud of is what they’ve been able to do so far since the summer. They’ve been able to problem solve–they don’t give up. The Friday before the meet we were here until 6:30 p.m. and one of the wires broke…we’ve hit so many problems but they’ve always met the challenge and always worked towards solving them–nobody gave up, and they just work well together. I look forward to working with them, and I can’t wait for the next meet.”

Service with a Smile Pre-Thanksgiving Partnerships Offer Opportunities for Impact at Home and Abroad Rutgers Prep was honored to partner again this year with Rise Against Hunger, an international hunger relief non-profit organization, to package 55,080 meals in under three hours on Wednesday, November 16. These meals, which were packed by RPS students in grades 3-12 alongside faculty volunteers, were delivered to the Philippines to help those in devastated areas fight hunger and malnutrition.

In addition to the herculean meal-packing effort on this service-oriented Wednesday, the School’s youngest community members were also hard at work. Students in Pre-K, JK, and 2nd Grade designed cards with well-wishes and hopes of joy for local residents at Bristal Assisted Living at Somerset and for patients at the Children’s Hospital of

Philadelphia, while our Kindergarten and 1st graders wrapped utensils to be delivered to the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen.

Lastly, after the Rise Against Hunger event in the morning, members of Upper School Council delivered more than 1,200 non-perishable food items to the Franklin Food Bank. This was the culmination of the RPS Can Drive, an annual Thanksgiving tradition for students in all grades and adults in the Rutgers Prep community to work together and make a difference in our local community.

There is so much for which to be thankful, and the School is ever grateful to its students for being active, cheerful, and engaged participants in service activities, and to its faculty who create and organize opportunities for our students to make a positive impact, both locally and around the world.

RPS Choir Students Sing National Anthem at Somerset Patriots Game Take me out to the ball game! Almost 40 members from Colin Britt’s three Upper School choir classes (Concert Choir, Women’s Vocal Chamber Ensemble, and the Madrigal Singers) had the amazing opportunity to sing the national anthem at TD Bank Ballpark before the Somerset Patriots game this fall, and they knocked it out of the park!

In preparation for the performance, Dr. Britt had to get his singers up to speed quickly, since the event was only a few short weeks after the start of school. It was also a unique setting for the choir students since they normally perform indoors. “It’s kind of the same process in that we learn the notes, we practice it, we work on getting it memorized, and we practice it in a few different settings,” said Britt. “Sometimes if I’m preparing for a concert, I might take people down the hall and have them sing in a different room. But in this case, because I knew we were singing outside, I wanted to make sure that the groups got a chance to actually sing outdoors with no help from a building.”

Despite the tight timeline and unfamiliar territory, the singers performed beautifully and got a rousing cheer from the crowd. “We didn’t have time to do a warm up on the field or do a mic check,” said Britt. “They just put mics in front of us and said, ‘Okay, go.’ But the kids did great. Everyone held their own and kept their cool and looked like they were having fun. So we’re really proud of them.”

The performance coincided with an RPS Middle School Night for families to get together and enjoy some baseball. Middle School Principal Bob Marotto even got to throw out the first pitch - he’s still got the heat!

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2022 Year in Review #communitycontinues

What a season it was for RPS athletics this Fall!

Written by Ryan Klipstein ’07, Director of Community and Athletic Programs Starting on August 15th, we hit the ground running.

Logistically, the Fall involved 306 contests, 212 officials paid, 101 schedule changes, 73 bus trips, and 36 van rides. Over 50% of our Middle and Upper School athletes participated in one of the 5 sports and 14 teams offered.

For the Upper School, every single team achieved a record above .500. Among those wins we collected five championships in the various conference, state, and sectional championship competitions.

Middle School athletics saw much of the same success. After joining the Middle School Athletic Conference (a collection of the highest academic Middle Schools in New Jersey) last year, we will add two banners for this year’s championship Boys and Girls Cross Country teams to the already hanging Volleyball championship banner from last year.

Melina Rebimbas ’23, student body Vice-President, became, perhaps, the most decorated athlete in the history of RPS. Melina was named All-Conference, All Region, All State and Gatorade Girls Soccer Player of the Year in a season where she only played half of the contests due to a trip with the US Women’s U-17 World Cup Team. Melina will be off to The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill next year to continue to make us proud playing at the collegiate level.

Rutgers Preparatory School Theater Presents

Playing Yourself A new play, written by our own Cora Turlish

CLASS NOTES

Bern Crowl ’50 shares that he is now retired over 30 years and 40 in VA! Janet Berkowitz ’76, Caron Salkin ’76 and Janet Borrus ’76 had a wonderful visit with their beloved English teacher, Barbara Herzberg, prior to Barbara’s passing. They loved spending time with Barbara as well as catching up with each other after 40+ years.

Donna Gioffre Ray ’91 shares a photo of her two sons, Camren ’29 and Carson ’30, as they participated in this year’s Rutgers Prep Diwali Celebration!

This is the boys’ 2nd year at RPS and their 2nd year in the Diwali Celebration!

On behalf of President Biden, Vice President Harris, and their national security teams, I dove into every aspect of the Army’s vast legal portfolio - from complex transactions elevating our national security, to permitting issues on development projects implicating the Army Corps of Engineers regulatory authorities and the administration’s commitment to environmental justice, to highly sensitive operations and personnel matters fulfilling our commitment to taking care of all our troops and their families, I had the opportunity to help lead civilian and military lawyers in furthering the administration’s goals of building back better. I’m so proud of this work and of our President’s leadership.

This current opportunity to grow as a lawyer and leader in public service (especially during this moment in history) at the Federal Election Commission was too compelling to pass up. This is the first time in a few years that the Commission has had an equal number of Democrats and Republicans, so it’s a critical time to work across the aisle and get things done for the American people. ViceChair Lindenbaum is slated to serve as the Chair of the FEC next year and I’m honored that she’s entrusted me to help build the team and the strategy.”

Adil Ahmed ’05 writes, “...I recently completed my role as Special Counsel at the United States Army and started a new role as the Chief Counsel to the Vice-Chair of the Federal Election Commission.

Jordan Hollander ’06 was promoted to the position of Assistant Section Chief, Casino Licensing Bureau at the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement. He was also recently named as an inaugural member of the Emerging Leaders of Gaming (ELG)

Alumni Advisory Board, a leadership development program organized by The Innovation Group. Jordan was selected as an ELG 40 Under 40 honoree for 2018-2019.

Genevieve Strycharz ’09 and her husband Tj welcomed Antonella Anne (“Nelly”) on July 1. Big sister Luciana is thrilled to have a playmate!

Lauren Wink Brenner ’08 and her husband Jeffrey welcomed a little girl, Abigail Jaclyn Brenner, on August 6th.

Jacquie Pizzuto Hern ’11 and her husband Jackson welcomed a little girl, Lucia Vera Hern, on July 27th.

Kacy Epps ’09 and his wife Emily welcomed a baby boy,Teo Fenix Epps, on October 12, 2022 at 12:52 PM. Teo weighed in at 7 lbs. 5 oz., measuring 20.5 inches long.

Kiersten Mulvey ’12 married Michael Hovan on Saturday, October 1, 2022.

Attendees included: Alyssa Coiro ’12, Lilah (Galdi) Olsson ’12, Kiersten (Mulvey) Hovan ’12, Liz Mulvey ’13, Krystalle (Neighbor) Trumbetti ’06, Josh Sherman ’08, Carole Zboray, Arielle Sherman ’12, Mark Sherman ’78 Andrew Parr ’12 married Abigail Clark on July 22, 2022 in Saint Paul, MN.

Steve and Philomena Loy enjoyed a lovely evening catching up with Selma Studer ’02, Kristin Checchio Polman ’00 and Kristin’s son, Ryan, during their recent visit to London.

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Samantha Bernstein samanthabernstein509@gmail. com Megan Groner groner.megan@gmail.com Timothy Magier timmagier@gmail.com

Class of 2015

Christian Klipstein dcklipsteinjr@aol.com Lindsey Schafer lschafer08@aol.com Kendra Sullivan kesullivan@fcps.edu

Class of 2016

Tanvi Kodali tanvi.kodali123@gmail.com Sarah Parr sarahaparr@gmail.com Riya Patel riya112197@gmail.com

Class of 2017

Josh Kutner kutnerjoshm@gmail.com Madison Mento madiepink13@gmail.com Rebekah Park bekahpark@gmail.com Joseph Ramallo jvramallon@outlook.com

Class Agents

Class of 2018

Class of 2021

Varun Kadikar vkadikar@gmail.com

Riya Lahiri riyalahiri02@gmail.com

Samatha Kodali samatha2k@gmail.com

David Merges david.merges@gmail.com

Nikhil Lahiri niklahiri2000@gmail.com

Alexandra Schantz allyschantz@gmail.com

Skyler Scioscia skyescioscia31@gmail.com

Sontee Scott sonteescott801@gmail.com

Class of 2019

Class of 2022

Nima Majidi nima.majidi23@gmail.com

Elizabeth Romage liz.romage@gmail.com

Pranav Wadhwa pranav_wadhwa@yahoo.com

Christian Wright ezt2za@virginia.edu

Grace Del Buono grace.delbuono@gmail.com

Brynn Bean brynnabean@aol.com

Class of 2020

Julia Chorun juliac707@aol.com Nolan Patel nolanpatel@gmail.com Tylan Porterfield tylan.mykia@gmail.com Matthew Romage mromage87@gmail.com Gurnoor Virdi gurnoorvirdi@gmail.com

Kiran Lahiri klahiri02@gmail.com

Samantha Balaban sbalaban6562@gmail.com

In Memory of...

James R. Clovis, Jr., Class of 1947 January 12, 2020 Angelis Alexandris, Class of 1949 Tom English, Class of 1950 Aloysius R. Murasko, Class of 1954 June 1, 2022 Barbara Herzberg, Faculty Member from 1971-2000 October 24, 2022 Raoul W. E. Hunt, Sr., Class of 1984 June 28, 2020