2021-2022 Annual Report

2021–2022 Annual Report

THANK

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Kerrie Donahue

Director of Development

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Jessica Chace

Assistant Director of Development for Annual Giving and Engagement

401.246.1230 ext. 3023 jchace@standrews-ri.org

Pam Farmer

Assistant Director of Development for Alumni Engagement

401.246.1230 ext. 3128 pfarmer@standrews-ri.org

Paola Martinez

Assistant Director of Development for Events and Data Management 401.246.1230 ext. 3028 pmartinez@standrews-ri.org

2021–22

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

OFFICERS

Anton P. Giedt, President

Benjamin C. White ’08, Vice President

Joel E. Legon, Treasurer

Eric B. Mack ’00, Secretary

MEMBERS

Julie Avina

Nina Brodeur

David A. Brown ’52

John A. Chmura ’98

Pamela Faulkner

John Harker

Peter L. Holden

Audrey Kupchan, M.D.

Lieutenant Colonel Michael Manning

Sara Shea McConnell

Cyd McKenna ’88

Demetris Nichols ’03

Karen A. Pelczarski

Mark A. Ross

Jeffrey A. St. Sauveur

Alfred B. Van Liew

Alfred Verrecchia

Margot F. Wolf

TRUSTEE EX-OFFICIO

The Reverend Patrick J. Greene

The Right Reverend W. Nicholas Knisely, Jr.

2021–22

FRIENDS OF ST. ANDREW ’ S ADVISORY COUNCIL

Bonnie Bower

Jeanne Charness

Jonathan Conklin

Robert D. Ellison ’88

Joseph Farmer

Janet Fogarty

Richard Glenn

Kate Greene

Soohuen Ham ’99

Garrett Kissel ’07

Julie Montalbano

Ralph Posner

Anne Snyder

Genie Trevor

Audrey Kupchan M.D., Board Liaison and Development Committee Co-Chair

Dear St. Andrew’s Community,

It has been a wonderful start to the 2022–23 academic year at St. Andrew’s School! As we return to a post-pandemic sense of normalcy, all the “normal” things have felt exciting and invigorating. Having families, alumni, and friends back on campus has been one of my favorite parts of this return, and I invite you to come for a visit to feel this energy for yourself.

Of course, this annual report is technically about last year, not this one—and in reflecting on that, I want to focus on gratitude. Recently someone I know compared living through the COVID-19 pandemic to being on a plane going through extended turbulence. At first you panic, then you seek more information. As the turbulence continues and you realize that perhaps you’re not in immediate danger (but that this just might be how things are for a while), your brain adjusts. You may return to doing whatever it is you were doing: reading, working, resting, calming your crying child, fighting the boredom of a long flight. But the thing is—all along, the plane is still shaking, and underneath all the normal stuff that continues to happen aboard that plane, there is still an ever-present sense of foreboding that something bad might happen. That anxiety may become background noise, but it impacts everything you do, subtly informing the way you negotiate and feel about your situation and surroundings. If the pandemic was turbulence, then St. Andrew’s was the plane, our families and students were our passengers, our faculty and staff were our incredibly capable flight crew, our board members were our cautious and caring air traffic controllers, and our donors and alumni were the visionary builders of a powerful vessel capable of withstanding incredible pressure. I want to thank each and every one of you for keeping us in the air. The fact is that living and learning in an extended state of uncertainty was difficult, and I do believe we will feel the ramifications of this moment in our school’s—and the world’s—history for years to come.

But what’s important for me to notice and highlight here is not only did we survive as a school community during this turbulent time, we thrived—successfully earning accreditation as an authorized International Baccalaureate World School; launching the innovative and landscape changing Wolf Academy; making significant improvements to our campus, including new staff/faculty housing and our state-ofthe art squash center; and raising $2.65 million dollars in support of our our students, faculty, programs, and facilities.

As we look to the future, there will always be times of turbulence, but I believe our destination to be a pretty incredible one. We have positioned ourselves as a school that not only offers an effective, research-backed curriculum but one that also offers the expert academic and socioemotional support needed so that all students can access the richness of learning that this globally renowned learning program offers. We have always met our students where they are at—providing both support and challenge. In honing this approach— and giving shared language to it—over the last few years, we continue to offer an incredible academic experience rooted in relationships and tailored to each individual, while also being incredibly relevant to the needs of today’s college-bound students. Our graduates will leave St. Andrew’s equipped with the abilities to think globally, critically, kindly, and with nuance— and more prepared than ever before to lead lives of purpose.

Thank you all for your support, your caring feedback, and your collective resilience as a community.

Warmly, David Tinagero, Head of School

Philanthropy

Marianne Monte and Lisa Carcieri

“It was an easy decision to send Cal to St. Andrew’s for high school after seeing his excitement during summer camp there a few years before. It was the natural beauty of the campus and incredibly welcoming staff, but as parents we were also looking for a school where our son could thrive. Cal went to an N-8 school before St. A’s where he got great tools and skills, but St. Andrew’s offers the stage for him to use them and excel both academically and socially. We are so happy to be part of this community and happily support the efforts of faculty and staff through our donations.”

Marianne, Lisa, and Cal, along with their two dogs and cat, live in Bristol, Rhode Island. The Monte Carcieris joined the St. Andrew’s community in the fall of 2021. Marianne is the Chief People and Administrative Officer at Shawmut Design and Construction. Lisa is the Director of Sales, Marketing, and Outreach at Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island. The Monte Carcieris are active in LGBTQ+ causes and education in Rhode Island. Lisa serves on the Board of Youth Pride, Inc. and the Rhode Island

Meet the New Trustees

The St. Andrew’s Board of Trustees is pleased to welcome three new members who have all joined the Board in the last year. In partnership with the head of school, the St. Andrew’s Board provides leadership and a framework within which the faculty and administration work to advance the mission of the school. Their connection to St. Andrew’s is deep and personal. As committed volunteers, trustees offer their services, wisdom, and skills to support the community of students we serve. They champion the school as it is now and visualize what it can be in the future by serving on working committees focused on development, education and student life, endowment, facilities, finance, and governance.

St. Andrew’s is honored to have the expertise, insight, talents, and wise counsel of these new members.

SEAN COFFEY

Sean is the Head of Burns & Levinson’s Providence office, a senior environmental attorney, and founding member of the Infrastructure & Public-Private Partnerships (P3) Group. Sean’s two sons are graduates of St. Andrew’s: James Coffey ’17 and Damon Coffey ’20.

Sean assisted in the legislation to create the Department of Environmental Management where he served as legal counsel and chief legal counsel. He served as a RI state senator from Providence’s second district for six years. Sean is also past chair of the Committee on Environmental Law of the RI Bar Association and served as chairman of the RI P3 Commission. Sean previously served as board chair of the United Way of RI and the Providence Preservation Society. He holds a BSFS in International Relations from Georgetown University and a juris doctorate from Boston University School of Law.

SOOHUEN HAM ’99 (King Medal Recipient)

Soohuen is an associate at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, where he leverages his federal regulatory and enforcement experience to advise his clients with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) compliance issues.

After St. Andrew’s, Soohuen attended Rutgers University and soon after graduation, served in the U.S. Navy for 5 years. Soohuen then obtained his law degrees from St. John’s University School of Law and Georgetown University Law Center. He and his partner, Josephine, live in San Francisco, California, with their rescue Shar Pei mix, Bella. In his spare time, Soohuen enjoys smoking various cuts of meat, a hobby he picked up in the last few years.

TIM JOHNSON

Tim is in his 13th year as Head of School at Pingree School in South Hamilton, Massachusetts, where he lives with his wife, Jen, and their four children. Prior to Pingree, Tim was a teacher, coach, and administrator at Springside Chestnut Hill School in Philadelphia and Hampton Roads Academy in Virginia. Both Tim and Jen are working artists, and Tim continues to teach drawing and painting at Pingree. Tim has served as a trustee and volunteer for many boards and professional organizations, including the Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE), Tower School, Montserrat College of Art, and Bowdoin College Museum of Art. Tim earned his BA from Bowdoin, MFA from Maryland Institute College of Art, and Ed.D. from the University of Pennsylvania.

St. Andrew’s Board of Trustees, 2021-22

LEFT TO RIGHT: Head of School David Tinagero, Benjamin C. White ’08, Anton P. Giedt, Alfred Verrecchia, Pamela Faulkner, Mark A. Ross, Nina Brodeur, John Harker, Julie Avina, Audrey Kupchan, M.D., Peter L. Holden, Sara Shea McConnell, Eric B. Mack ’00, John A. Chmura ’98, Lieutenant Colonel Michael Manning, Alfred B. Van Liew.

NOT PICTURED: David A. Brown ’52, The Reverend Patrick J. Greene, The Right Reverend W. Nicholas Knisely, Jr., Joel E. Legon, Cyd McKenna ’88, Demetris Nichols ’03, Karen A. Pelczarski, Jeffrey A. St. Sauveur, Margot F. Wolf.

Leaving a Legacy of Support for Financial Aid

Winifred and Harold Hitchen Jr. ’51

Last winter, St. Andrew’s received a $500,000 bequest from Winifred and Harold Hitchen ’51, longtime supporters and generous philanthropists to St. Andrew’s School. This donation will support financial aid for students in need.

The Hitchens were longtime champions of St. Andrew’s School. Harold enrolled in the school in 1945 as a 5th grade student. He graduated in 1951 and spent much of his professional career at Amica Insurance, where he held many positions and eventually served as the company’s CFO. Over the years, both Harold and Winifred were dedicated supporters of the school giving their time, expertise, and philanthropy. Harold served on the school’s Board of Trustees for more than 20 years, many of those as treasurer.

St. Andrew’s Trustee David A. Brown ’52, a classmate of Harold’s, said the gift epitomizes the values both learned when they were students at the school. “We were taught by St. Andrew’s that giving back and supporting others is an essential part of being a

community member,” Brown said. “Harold and Winnie modeled this value by giving their time, wisdom, and support to ensure that future students could benefit from a St. Andrew’s education.”

In 2008, friends and family created the Winifred and Harold Hitchen Jr. ’51 Scholarship Fund to honor Harold’s retirement from Amica. This recent bequest will be added to the existing endowed fund to make it even more impactful for students and families.

St. Andrew’s Head of School David Tinagero said this gift serves to further enhance St. Andrew’s commitment to financial aid. “St. Andrew’s is honored to receive this gift that will immediately provide access to the school and also bolster our long term resources for financial aid,” Tinagero said “This bequest comes from people who cared deeply about our school and supporting students. Our Board of Trustees has a deep commitment to strengthening access to a St. Andrew’s education, and this significant gift helps us to move that needle forward.”

Year in Review 2021-2022

What a wonderful year embracing annual traditions, celebrating accomplishments inside and outside of the classroom, and sharing moments of pride as a community. Read on for some of the school year’s highlights.

AUGUST

The 10th Annual Golf Classic is played by 121 golfers at the Rhode Island Country Club and raises more than $100,000, with 21 adult and student community members volunteering to make the day a success.

SEPTEMBER

St. Andrew’s resumes all in-person classroom instruction while also continuing health and safety protocols to protect our community from COVID-19. 1

In partnership with East Bay Rowing, crew becomes a fall sport offering for our students.

OCTOBER

Fär Festa!, our second annual, physically distanced, indoor/outdoor, multi-stage dance, storytelling, comedy sketch, and music event, is hosted on campus by the arts department. 2

The Griffiths Art Gallery in the MCA: Artist and St. Andrew’s School Nurse Sasha Askew exhibits her visual artwork.

Fall Family Weekend connects our families with in-person and virtual conferences, the 40th annual Edward C. Barrett ’31 Memorial Pie Race 3 , a boys soccer game, and Bingo on the quad. 4

NOVEMBER

GivingTuesday: Our donor community raises more than $114,000 in support of St. Andrew’s programs, sends 40 “Gratitude Grams” to faculty and staff, and awards four raffle prizes to donors.

Cross Country: The team hosts the Eric Jacober ’07 Memorial Race on campus. 5

Boys Varsity Soccer: The team defeats Vermont Academy to win the 2021 NEPSAC Soccer Championship.

Community Day: The entire school connects with a virtual murder mystery and outdoor games and activities including the crowd favorite, bubble soccer.

DECEMBER

Holiday Vespers: Students entertain and spread festive cheer with vocal and instrumental music, sketches, dance, and spoken word pieces in a variety of languages. 6

Basketball: Our teams have successful seasons and return to having in-person fans at the games.

National Honor Society organizes a toiletries and canned goods drive to benefit TapIn, and creates birthday boxes for teenagers aging out of foster care through a partnership with Adoption RI.

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JANUARY

The Robert L. Wolf Squash Center opens, and students, faculty, and staff receive a “grand opening” tour of the new facility.

An after school ski club is formed in partnership with Wachusett Mountain.

FEBRUARY

National Art Honor Society sends handmade Valentine’s cards to the Atria Bay Spring Village and a heartwarming video for patients at Bradley Hospital.

Faculty member Holly Mendes is honored before a boys prep basketball game by retiring her number and dedicating her seat in Sage Gym.

MARCH

The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon: The comedic play is performed in Keats Theatre in the MCA. 7

APRIL

Squash is offered for the first time at St. Andrew’s as an after school activity.

401Gives: During this day of giving in Rhode Island our donor community raises more than $42,000 for current-use financial aid and awards four raffle prizes to donors.

Grandparents & Special Friends Day: We welcome our families to campus for an afternoon of connection featuring student speakers and performances. 8

The Happy White Visiting Artist Fund supports Allison Bianco in a residency to work with our upper and middle schoolers in printmaking.

The 17th Annual Claire Frye Monologue Contest is held in person with a panel of three judges from the local theater community.

MAY

The athletics department hosts a full spring athletic season for lacrosse, tennis, golf, and crew.

Middle School Annual Trip: Students visit the Hulbert Outdoor Center in Vermont. 9 Full Accreditation for the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme is received.

The first Theory of Knowledge (TOK) Exhibition and Personal Project Exposition are held on campus.

2022 Saints Gala: A Platinum Affair: Our donor community raises more than $150,000 at the event and honors Susan O. and David A. Brown ’52.

JUNE

St. Andrew’s 8th Grade Celebration, Awards Night, and Commencement: We celebrate our students at our end-ofyear events, hosting them in person on campus and also livestreaming them for our international families.

The completion of the Eastern Campus Improvement Project is commemorated with a cocktail reception and ribbon cutting for the Robert L. Wolf Squash Center.

JULY

Summer Camp We launch a new camp website and host seven weeks of camp serving 509 campers and 344 families in 53 different week-long camp. 10

graduating seniors going on to study the arts in college

Lights, Camera, Action!

The arts department showcased their creative talents with the return of nine in-person performing and visual arts events last school year. It was so refreshing to gather as a community again to celebrate theater, music, art, and dance together. Favorite events included Fär Festa!, Holiday Vespers, The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon, Arts Honors, and the Senior Exhibit Opening. The National Art Honor Society even designed and created an original mural for the McCulloch Center for the Arts. We look forward to watching our student artists continue to shine onstage and in the galleries this school year. And guess what’s coming back? The musical production! Beauty and the Beast, Jr. will be presented for the community in the spring of 2023.

Honoring Holly Pierce Mendes

In June 2021, beloved faculty member Holly Mendes passed away suddenly. We hosted two gatherings to pay tribute to her many contributions and to remember all that she brought to the community.

Memorial Game

On February 12, 2022, St. Andrew’s hosted a standing-room-only crowd for the boys prep basketball game in Holly’s honor. Garrett Kissel ’07 spoke about Holly’s impact as the team’s academic advisor and shared that in addition to her tough work ethic, she was also a comfort for those kids that needed a “mom at the moment.” To close out the game, a special “Saint’s red” seat was dedicated to honor her favorite viewing spot. The players placed flowers on the seat and the team retired her number, 3.0, which was the grade point average held by the basketball team during her years as their study hall advisor.

Garden Dedication

On August 30, 2022, the school dedicated a new outdoor classroom and garden in Holly’s honor. The flowers and colors in the design were modeled after Holly’s home garden. Her daughter, Lizzy, spoke beautifully about the meaning of this space for her and her family. A bench placed at the front of the classroom states: “In memory of Holly Mendes. A passionate and devoted teacher, colleague, and friend.” We hope that we will have many visits from alumni and others to see this inspiring spot on campus to remember our beloved friend.

Holly Mendes Endowment Fund

Friends and family have come together to establish a permanent endowment fund at St. Andrew’s to support students in the Learning Services Program. Holly’s commitment to her students was immensely impactful, and this fund will honor her dedication to them. If you are interested in making a donation to the Holly Mendes Endowment Fund, please contact Kerrie Donahue at kdonahue@standrews-ri.org or 401.246.1230 ext. 3043.

Congratulations to the Class of 2022!

Calliope Patricia Anderson

Samuel David Beausejour

Vivian Grace Brochu

Javier Ignacio Castaneda

Chang

Brian Alexander Cerullo

Alex Benjamin Chasen

Qiye Chen

Holly Reagan Cobery

Joseph B. Demopulos

Lily Elise Deslaurier

Anastasia Marie Dornback

Alfred J. Elson

Saliou Ibrahim Fall

Soraya Fanion

Sean Elias Fullerton

Shelby M’Lynn Green

Nathaniel Hall

Lena Faith Hicks

Victoria Rose Holden

Alexandra Katherine Howes

Anajah LT Ingram

Dmitri Itzkovitz

Dhazyah Mo’Nae Johnson

Aydin Kocak

Alessandro Lancia

Xin Li

Yihan Li

Julio Cesar Lopez

Carter Lynch

Nicholas Kyung-Hwan Morgan

Alana Dior Muon

Preston Murphy Jr.

Anh Quang Ngo

Christopher Thomas Nolan

Nicholas Oliveira

Jesutobi Jesusean Onigbogi

Faith Achieng Opiyo

Adam Osorio

Katerina Parizkova

John Paulino

Oliver A. Peloquin

Noah James Rivet

Noah Safian Saltzman

Heidi Annan Sarris

Nirmaan Singh

Rhiannon A. Sousa

Horacio Augusto Vicioso

Run Wang

Zhijie Wang

Peyton Lula Williams

Stepan Zelnicek

Shipeng Zhao

Bohong Zhou

Jiacheng Zhou

Anna Louise Fox

Mauricio Fernando Raboin

“Art Linkletter once said, ‘Things turn out best for the people who make the best out of the way things turn out.’

We learned how to foster relationships through these tough times, quite literally finding the meaning behind the saying ‘through thick and thin.’ We were thrown into this thunderstorm of uncertainty and irregularities for over two years, but we fought through it in ways we could never have imagined; we proved that we are resilient, compassionate, strong, and kind.

You are all capable of taking on any obstacle that you may face in your life, in any country in the world at any time. Never doubt yourselves when you take this new step in your life no matter where your path takes you.”

Ana Dornback Class of 2022 Graduation Class Speaker and King Medal Recipient

OUR 2022 GRADUATES ARE ATTENDING THE FOLLOWING COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES:

Adelphi University

Barry University

Binghamton University

Bridgewater State University

Bryant University

Building Futures, RI

Clark University

Clarkson University

Colgate University

College of Charleston

Brno University of Technology, Czech Republic

Eastern Nazarene College

Eckerd College

Elmira College

Emerson College

George Washington University

Goucher College

Haverford College

Marist College

Mercyhurst University

Merrimack College

Michigan State University

New York University

Nova Southeastern University

Pratt Institute

Rhode Island College

Roger Williams University

San Jose City College

Springfield College

Syracuse University

The University of Alabama Union College (NY)

University of California, Riverside University of California, San Diego University of Connecticut University of Massachusetts, Amherst University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth University of New Orleans University of Rhode Island University of Rochester University of Vermont

Wheaton College-Massachusetts Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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“Standing here before you tonight, I can confidently say that we have all found family in each other. No matter where our paths take us from here, we will always have a piece of St. Andrew’s in our hearts...”

“Something that St. Andrews taught me this year is the importance of having a chosen family. There is a large boarding community here, and growing up will inevitably be hard, especially away from home. The people you spend your time with really do become your family. We lift each other up, and challenge each other when needed. Many small moments begin to add up to days, weeks, months and years. And before you realize it we watch each other grow up. No matter how long you’ve been here, you have grown, and we have all had a part in each other’s maturation and helped each other learn some important lessons along the way.

At the beginning of this year so many people talked about how St. Andrew’s is really a family, and to be honest, I didn’t really believe it. But, standing here before you tonight, I can confidently say that we have all found family in each other. No matter where our paths take us from here, we will always have a piece of St. Andrew’s in our hearts, and a family and home in Barrington, Rhode Island. Congratulations to the class of 2022, I am so proud of us all!”

Lena Hicks Class of 2022 Awards Night Speaker

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THE YEAR BY THE NUMBERS

26 students in the National Honor Society (NHS), with 14 new inductions

June

the Class of 2022 celebrated their graduation from St. Andrew’s School on the Buckley-Henius Quad with their families, faculty and staff, alumni and friends. David A. Brown ’52 (pictured above left), shared his life story and offered sage advice to the graduates as the Commencement Speaker. (Learn more about David A. Brown on page 22)

Eastern Campus Improvement Project

In June 2022, we officially celebrated the opening of the Robert L. Wolf Squash Center and the completion of the Eastern Campus Improvement Project with a ribbon cutting ceremony. This project included a number of important campus additions and upgrades, making our facilites even more robust for our athletes and all of our students.

A highlight of this campus project is the Robert L. Wolf Squash Center, which includes four squash courts, locker rooms, and facilities for the school’s athletic trainer. Newly hired squash coach Pete Avitable is leading the program year-round at St. Andrew’s.

Over the summer, the courts received their first workout, hosting three weeks of summer camps and a national junior tournament. While St. Andrew’s students are actively participating in a club activity this fall, we anticipate a competitive team for the winter season. In addition, the school’s plans include reaching out to the local community to encourage squash players to utilize this beautiful facility.

“Squash is one of the fastest growing and healthiest sports in the country, and fits perfectly with St. Andrew’s guiding principles and mission,” Coach Avitable said. “The squash program will allow St. Andrew’s students to learn and compete in one of the healthiest sports that they can enjoy for the rest of their lives. Furthermore the community membership program will bring connections and networking opportunities to St. Andrew’s students, as well as some tough competition!”

The project has also improved the wayfinding on the eastern side of campus with new pathways, seating areas, and the campus signature antique lanterns. Three benches were dedicated as part of the ribbon cutting ceremony to acknowledge important members of the St. Andrew’s community: Sheila and John Martin, Dorothy and Norman “Sandy” McCulloch, and Jane and Steve Waters.

As part of the project, St. Andrew’s was also able to repurpose an old brick building into a much needed team room and locker space for both the girls and boys soccer and lacrosse teams. It also has restroom facilities, which have already made renting our campus facilities more attractive to outside organizations. A final highlight of this project includes a new outdoor recreation area that includes a basketball court and small field. Students have already made these popular spots this year, and we anticipate that they will continue to take advantage of this beautiful area of campus for gatherings, events, and activities. We are grateful to our donor community who made this project a reality. The entire campus community is enjoying these wonderful improvements and we look forward to how they will impact our student life experience.

TOP: Margot Wolf, joined by Fred Van Liew, officially cuts the ribbon on the new Robert L. Wolf Squash Center.

CENTER: From left to right, Michael Hart, Director of Athletics; Peter Holden, Trustee; David Tinagero, Head of School; Anton Giedt, Board President; Margot Wolf, Trustee; Kerrie Donahue, Director of Development; Fred Van Liew, Trustee.

BOTTOM: Jane Waters and her son John Waters, enjoying time on the new bench dedicated to Jane and Steve Waters in recognition of their commitment and support of the school.

Last year, faculty member Kelsey Shea traveled to Italy with a group of St. Andrew’s students—the culminating experience of Susan McGann’s ever-popular Renaissance-Florence class. With the COVID-19 pandemic still a threat, Kelsey wasn’t sure what to expect (or if they would even get to go). In a recent article, which first appeared in the Gardner Carney Leadership Institute blog, Kelsey reflected on lessons learned during this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

The goal of our Renaissance Florence class is simple: students get to experience the wonder of the places we discussed during the semester while also building leadership capacities in their exploration of the city and tours they give their classmates.

The goal was the same last year, but there were some key differences. “Just know that we may cancel this anytime before your flight actually takes off.” That was the 2022 tagline of the Renaissance Florence trip. We knew that there was a 50/50 chance that we would actually be able

to go to Florence, Italy, to see all of the amazing art and architecture we had been discussing since August but the hope was there nonetheless. Much like the rest of the country, I had been watching the news like a hawk, waiting for more information on the Omicron variant of COVID-19 and whether or not there would be any new travel restrictions in place.

Boarding the plane in Boston with nine seniors and two other faculty chaperones, I kept waiting for someone to tell me this wasn’t actually happening. I hadn’t traveled

outside of the country since before the pandemic began, and I was in shock that we were actually on our way. Traveling with students is always stressful but ensuring their safety during a pandemic was a whole other level of intense.

WHEN PLANS CHANGE: MODELING FLEXIBILITY AND ADAPTABILITY FOR STUDENTS

As with any trip abroad, we were bound to run into some issues. There were restrictions in place due to COVID-19 that forced museums to close on certain

days or severely limit capacity so we set the expectation early—and as adults, we modeled—that flexibility and adaptability were going to be necessary for our trip. Walking up to the pharmacy on our last day to get our COVID tests, the students were all sorts of anxious, and, to be honest, so were the chaperones. Would any of us test positive? We knew that if one of us had it, someone was going to have to stay behind and quarantine with them while we waited for their family to arrive. Thankfully, Italy has rapid PCR tests so we didn’t have to wait long to find out our results. Walking down the stairs knowing we were set to leave the following morning, we felt relaxed and excited to return home.

As soon as we got out of the building, however, phones started dinging. There was a transportation strike happening and our flights were canceled. I looked at my fellow chaperones and we all took a deep breath and began strategizing. We split into teams—one of us would go back to our hotel and work with our travel agent to figure out next steps; the other two would take the kids to dinner. I was stressed, but I knew I had to be vulnerable and let the students see that even though it was a frustrating situation, we had to make the most of the time we had left together. And we did. We went back to the local market and had an incredible lunch (probably the best pizza I’ve ever had) and students had more time to explore on their own.

BRIDGING THE GAP: LEADERSHIP AND REFLECTION IN THE CLASSROOM AND BEYOND

Students had two assignments while we were there: 1) Give the class a tour around one of the city’s museums or churches and 2) Keep a journal about their experience. They had to plan the route to get there, do a site visit ahead of their presentation to run through the tour they would give, and ensure we could actually get in. Though closures due to COVID forced some students to pick different sites than they had originally prepared to present, they were largely successful in their efforts as tour guides. I was impressed with how well they blocked out time to work on their projects and their journals.

One of the most important parts of leadership is reflection, and the journals allowed students a space to reflect on their daily experiences. The goal was for their entries to be thoughtful and detailed reflections on their leadership growth, their engagement in their peer’s leadership activities, and their journeys around Florence. The level of dedication the students put into these journals was surprising and impressive. They pasted postcards, ticket stubs, brochures, and a number of other souvenirs amongst their written reflections of the day’s events. It was clear that having a dedicated space to reflect added to their experience greatly. In one student’s final entry they wrote, “I wasn’t sure I’d like having a journal on this trip… I don’t write in a diary or anything like that at home but it is pretty cool. I feel like if I hadn’t done it I wouldn’t remember everything we did or all the work I put into my project so yeah I think this has been worth it.”

Ultimately, I could not have asked for a better experience. Were there moments of stress for everyone? Absolutely. Was it the most intense COVID nasal test we had ever experienced? You betcha. But we did it. We were able to experience things we had been reading about and discussing for

nearly five months. We were vigilant about masking and safety, we ate a ton of gelato, and no one got lost. Even the students who were most distressed by the change in plans focused on the positive aspects of the trip. They were proud of themselves for masking consistently, for getting along with everyone, and for the growth they saw in themselves.

Kelsey Shea is currently the Assistant Director of the Middle School, IB CAS Coordinator, a humanities faculty member, and a dorm parent at St. Andrew’s. She enjoys introducing students to the importance of service and helping them navigate their leadership journeys. She is a graduate of the Gardner Carney Leadership Institute (gcLi).

“Even the students who were most distressed by the change in plans focused on the positive aspects of the trip. They were proud of themselves for masking consistently, for getting along with everyone, and for the growth they saw in themselves.”

A Closer Look at

The Wolf Academy at St. Andrew’s

CONVERSATION WITH ANNIE WHITE, DIRECTOR

Last year was filled with preparation for this fall’s launch of The Wolf Academy, an Upper School program—based upon the highly effective K-8 Immersion Model© of The Wolf School in East Providence, RI—that serves students with complex learning needs. This summer, Annie White joined St. Andrew’s as the academy’s inaugural director. Annie’s long-standing ambition is to empower all students to achieve their full academic and social potential. Here she talks more about how the Wolf Academy works, why it resonates with the school’s mission, and her plans for its future.

Tell us a little bit about yourself and what brings you to this work?

After college, I worked at the New England Center for Autism and counseled young men in job settings. Eventually, I attended Lesley University and completed a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I took a job as a Learning Specialist and School Adjustment Counselor at the Academy of the Pacific Rim Charter School (APR) in Hyde Park, MA, where I ultimately grew into the role of Dean of Support Services. More recently, I was Director of Upper School Academic Support at the Wheeler School and taught a psychology course focused on adolescent wellness. Partnering with students, families, colleagues, and the community is fundamental to my work. I believe that hearts and minds must be educated with equal care.

What is the Wolf Academy at St. Andrew’s?

The Wolf Academy is focused on program creation for neurodiverse learners, student inclusion and support, and ongoing professional development for faculty and staff. It utilizes a competency-based approach to leverage students’ strengths. A team of professionals, including learning specialists, speech-language pathologists, and occupational therapists, blend students’ individual goals into a personalized academic program.

Who does the Wolf Academy best serve?

Those enrolled in the Wolf Academy have good academic and intellectual potential yet have challenges progressing in a traditional classroom due to multiple learning differences, such as language processing, sensory regulation, and social communication. The students are motivated to learn, want to participate in athletics and other co-curricular programming, and look forward to making friends in the greater community. Students enrolled in the Wolf Academy have access to all St. Andrew’s has to offer.

Why is the Wolf Academy a good fit for St. Andrew’s?

The Wolf Academy offers all of our students opportunities to interact with different kinds of people and enhances our community’s environment of inclusion. Neurodiversity embraces variation in brain development that exists across all people and recognizes that complex learners’ talents are essential in our ever-changing world. The expertise and professional development

afforded by the evolving immersion model will positively impact the suite of learning services at St. Andrew’s. The goal is to support our mission of providing an excellent educational experience for all students and to uphold the Chapin tradition of service in the community, action, and inclusion.

What are your hopes and goals for the Wolf Academy this year and in the future?

For the inaugural year, I hope that our Wolf Academy students thrive in the St. Andrew’s community and succeed in their academic classes. Honoring the advancements in understanding neurodiversity allows us to build a school program that models the future of education and the workplace in a collaborative world. In the long-term, St. Andrew’s will offer the Wolf Academy students a robust 4-year curriculum with various paths to college and other future opportunities. Our goal is to provide the students with small classes, highly trained teachers, engaging electives, a nurturing community, and eventually a dynamic residential program.

Wolf Academy teachers Ashley Taber ’02, Annie White and Aili Boyd.

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St. Andrew’s boys varsity soccer team won the 2021 NEPSAC Soccer Championship after defeating Vermont Academy in the championship game. Led by coaches David Bourk, Ryan Alescio, and Taff Wadda ’16, the team of 21 players from 7 different countries showcased their top-notch skill and sportsmanship throughout the entire season. And we can’t forget about the loyalty of our fans who cheered our Saints on to victory at home and away games. The athletics department is excited for another strong school year for all of our student athletes. New to the winter season lineup is squash, and crew will continue being a two-season offering in the fall and spring. Go Saints!

We are the Champions!

12 graduating seniors and PGs going on to play Division I, II and III college basketball & soccer

YEAR BY THE NUMBERS

Thank You to Our Volunteers

Our dedicated volunteers are an invaluable part of our community. A big thank you to the following individuals who volunteered their time and expertise in support of St. Andrew’s during the 2021-2022 school year. If you are interested in being part of this wonderful network of people, please contact Director of Development Kerrie Donahue at kdonahue@standrews-ri.org.

BOARD COMMITTEES

Executive Committee

Anton Giedt, Chair Joel Legon Eric Mack ’00

Sara Shea McConnell Karen Pelczarski David Tinagero

Development Committee

Audrey Kupchan, Co-Chair

Mark Ross, Co-Chair Jessica Chace John Chumra ’98 Kerrie Donahue

Pam Farmer Anton Giedt Mike Hart Paola Martinez Sue McGann Cyd McKenna ’88

Governance Committee

Sara Shea McConnell, Chair

Sean Coffey Kerrie Donahue

Anton Giedt Sheryl Hoskins Eric Mack ’00 Karen Pelczarski

Education & Student Life

Pam Faulkner, Chair

Julie Avina Nina Brodeur Jeanie Charness Jon Conklin

Anton Giedt Dana Gurney Bishop Knisely Audrey Kupchan Alexandra McMullen

Benjamin C. White ’08

Michael Morin Demetris Nichols ’03 Ralph Posner David Tinagero Chris Wiseman

Endowment Committee

David Brown ’52, Chair Anton Giedt

Joel Legon James Meehan Bill Newman

Finance Committee

Joel Legon, Chair Nina Brodeur David Brown ’52 Matthew Cerullo

Campaign Cabinet

David Tinagero Al Verrecchia

Mike Morin David Tinagero Elizabeth White

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION TASK FORCE

Julie Avina, Co-Chair Ray Cross, Co-Chair Eric Mack ’00 Sylvia Mburu

ADVANCEMENT VOLUNTEERS

Alumni Council

Leela Ballah ’08, Co-President Seaniah Popovec ’09, Co-President

10th Annual Golf Classic

Golf Classic Committee

Bob Ahearn, Chair

Noël Ashekian

David Brayton ’03

Jessica Chace

Sean Coffey

Bill Delmage

George Demopulos

Kerrie Donahue Kathy Gaskell Mike Hart

Sam Havens

Bob Ellison ’88 Pam Farmer Pam Faulkner

Sara Shea McConnell Alexandra McMullen

Greg Stento David Tinagero

Jon Conklin Joe Farmer Anton Giedt James Meehan

David Tinagero Fred Van Liew Benjamin C. White ’08

John Harker, Co-Chair Benjamin C. White ’08, Co-Chair Kerrie Donahue David Tinagero

Facilities Committee

Peter Holden, Chair Paul Carlson Matthew Cerullo John Chmura ’98

Kerrie Donahue Anton Giedt Sue McGann James Meehan

Alan Nunes Jeff St. Sauveur David Tinagero Margot Wolf

Paola Martinez Ralph Posner Ben White ’08 Ethan Zexter ’13

Monica Neema ’18 Elizabeth Park

Shelley Peterson Laurie Schirber Kelsey Shea David Tinagero

Golf Classic Volunteers

Jaci Arnone

Drew Ashekian ’23

Bryce Chace ’23

Ria Costa

Ray Cross ’04

O’rya Hyde-Keller Hope Keeley

Finn King ’23

Sue McGann

Alexandra McMullen

Emily Morgan Stephanie Morin Debby Perugini

Eileen SweeneyCraddock

Jillian Torgan Carson White ’23 Margaret White

ADVANCEMENT VOLUNTEERS (CON’T.)

Saints Gala Gala Committee

Noël Ashekian

Kim Buckett

Jessica Chace

Kerrie Donahue

Gala Volunteers

Finn Beachkofski ’25

Lee Ann Cameron Holly Cobery ’22 Ray Cross ’04 Ana Dornback ’22 Meg Durant

Soraya Fanion ’22 Steven Feng ’23 Anna Fox ’22 Mirna Gonzalez ’12

Rolanda Edmonds

Heidi Fanion Pam Farmer Sheryl Hoskins

Victoria Holden ’22

Annie Jin ’24 Ronan Karlsson ’25 O’rya Hyde Keller Derrick Li ’23

Lucy Li ’22 Wendy Li ’24 Sydney Luna ’23 Anne Lyden

Paola Martinez

Amy Tinagero Megan Young

Sue McGann

Jack McCullough Andra McMullen Stephanie Morin

Anh Ngo ’22 Adam Osorio ’22 Charley Pelissier Jack Wallace ’23

Grandparents and Special Friends Day Volunteers

Indigo Allain ’23

Finn Beachkofski ’25

Holly Cobery ’22 Blaise Fanion ’24 Soraya Fanion ’22

Anna Fox ’22 Steven Giarrusso Ronan Karlsson ’25 Carter Lynch ’22 Sydney Luna ’23

Malena Price ’23 Declan Tinagero ’24 Jack Wallace ’23

Fall Family Weekend Volunteers

Barrett Pie Race

Ann Allain

Annie Deslaurier Gary Deslaurier Dana Gurney

Jacober Race

Matt D’Anieri Chuck Gordon Dana Gurney Mike Hart

Sheryl Hoskins Belen Luna Hope Parish Elizabeth Park

Annie HughesLee Mike Morin Stephanie Morin Elizabeth Park

Peg Rodrigues Kelsey Shea Kate White

Mark Read ’17 Rachel Shapiro

ST. ANDREW’S PARENT ASSOCIATION COMMITTEE

Board Members

Alyssia Cerullo Emily Morgan Jeremy Steinberg Kate White Coordinators

Heidi Fanion Shelley Peterson

Monthly Guest Speakers

Bill and Tammie Delmage

Ann Allain

Ray Cross ’04 Rob Deluise Alexandra McMullen Charley Pelissier David Tinagero

Staff Liaisons

Matthew Cerullo Jessica Chace

“We have been contributors to St. Andrew’s School for over fifteen years. We had planned on sending our son to St. Andrew’s, but unfortunately it was not a good fit for him. St. Andrew’s was very positive and gave us some guidance so that his educational needs would be met elsewhere. We were impressed with the St. Andrew’s integrity. They considered our son’s needs and pointed us in the right direction rather than accepting his admission. We started to attend St. Andrew’s fundraisers and were so impressed by the commitment of teachers, staff, administration, and alumni. St. Andrew’s has a way of pulling you in. They truly want each child to succeed to the best of their ability. Over the years we have heard students’ stories of how St. Andrew’s has helped them when they could not get what they needed in other school settings. Many of the students graduate and further their education at fine colleges and universities across the country. St. Andrew’s tries to help as many students as possible by granting scholarships to those who might not be able to afford to attend. A quality education is the best gift you can give a child, and St. Andrew’s offers a world class education.”

Bill and Tammie Delmage live in Bristol, Rhode Island, and have two adult sons. Bill started WD & Associates in 1992, an employee benefits brokerage company. Bill has been on the St. Andrew’s Golf Committee for the past 5 years. Bill and Tammie have also served on various boards and have been active on fundraising campaigns for nonprofits in Rhode Island, especially those helping children.

“St. Andrew’s has a way of pulling you in. They truly want each child to succeed to the best of their ability.”

Saints Gala: A Platinum Affair

The Saints Gala on May 21 was a wonderful evening in celebration of St. Andrew’s School, hosted on the Buckley-Henius Quad in the heart of campus. After three years of not hosting an in-person gala, it was so special to gather together as a community again. The event featured student musical performances, student and alumni speakers, dancing, and delicious drinks and dinner by Blackstone Caterers.

The highlight of the evening was honoring Susan O. and David A. Brown ’52 for their years of uncommon kindness and acts of service to the school; at the gala, we presented them with the newly created Susan and David Brown ’52 Service Award. Starting in 2023, this award will be given each year at Commencement to a member of the student or alumni community who represents in spirit and action extraordinary service to St. Andrew’s School.

Honoring Susan O. and David A. Brown ’52

This year at the school’s Saint’s Gala, we had the privilege of honoring St. Andrew’s most dedicated alumnus and his wife for

their unwavering commitment, thoughtful participation, leadership, and generous support. Susan and David have a long and storied history with St. Andrew’s School, and their efforts have kept the school rooted in its mission.

In addition to honoring them at the Gala, David served as this year’s Commencement speaker. He shared his profound story of coming to St. Andrew’s and becoming a successful businessman and selfless volunteer.

One could say that Susan and David mirror St. Andrew’s founder, Father

William Merrick Chapin, with their compassionate and generous spirits— especially toward those students who, just like David did, come to St. Andrew’s School from backgrounds of adversity. Turning adversity into confidence and self-reliance has been the premise and foundation of Susan and David’s support and interest in our students.

During his remarks at the event, David said, “I hope my deeds of this life, marginally similar, help assure their deeds of humanness be part of an everlasting chain of truly human conduct.”

THANK YOU FOR THE GOOD COMPANY AND GENEROUS SUPPORT!

Providence G in downtown Providence

More information at standrews-ri.org/gala Saints Gala Thursday , April 27 , 2023

11th Annual Golf Classic

We hosted a sold-out Golf Classic on October 3 at the Rhode Island Country Club, after postponing the tournament from August due to rain. It was a brisk fall day on the course for our 113 golfers, who included St. Andrew’s parents, alumni, alumni parents, and trustees.

Guests enjoyed dinner, drinks, a raffle, and a heated live auction at the after-party. During the program, Ancito Etienne ’13 spoke about his experience as a student at St. Andrew’s and how the school provided him the education, support, and skills to prepare for college and career. We raised more than $109,000 to support our students, programs, and mission. Thank you to our generous community!

Honorees Susan O. and David A. Brown ’52 celebrated with members of the Brown-Stento family.

Bob Ellison ’88, Head of School David Tinagero, Chick Knight, and Matt Bird ’89.

Stephanie Morin and Sue McGann on the Cheers for Chapin cart.

Stephen Borges, Ladi Solola ’03, Charles Cooper ’06, and David Brayton ’03.

The 1893 Society

The 1893 Society is our giving society that honors those who have designated a portion of their assets through their estate planning to benefit St. Andrew’s School. Gifts from bequests and trusts help establish a lasting legacy for today’s students and for generations to come.

Ann Allain

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Banana ’86

Virginia E. Beachen+ Albert Chester Beals, Jr.+ Robert & Doni Blumenstock

Bonnie L. Bower & Mark Hosley+ Alfred Buckley, Jr.+

Robert B. Campbell ’74 Edith Chisholm+ Jonathan R. Conklin

Robert D. Ellison ’88 Beverly & Kirke+ Everson, Jr. Pamela & Joseph Farmer Robert R. Faulkner+ Anton Giedt & Nancy Gagliano

Frederick R. Griffiths+ John & Elizabeth Harker

Rosemarie & Richard Hill ’56

For more information or if you have already included St. Andrew’s in your estate plans, please contact Director of Development Kerrie Donahue.

Winifred & Harold Hitchen ’51+ Joseph Hoxie ’42+ Gordon & Diane Hutton Mildred A. Jodat+ Frederick+ & Betsy Johnson Lester Keats+

Charles T. Knowles ’67

Audrey Kupchan, M.D. David A. MacDonald, Jr. ’47+ Jacqueline Macdonald+ Diane & Ernest Martin ’58

Viola W. & Earl E. Maxfield, Jr.+ Mary E. McCulloch+ Dorothy R. & Norman E.+ McCulloch, Jr. Joseph & Susan McGann

Virginia D. Newhall

Michael Poppers & Cheryl Amantea

George & Barbara Sage+ Timothy R. & Patricia Falk Schantz

Ruth F. Scobie+ Clinton W. Sellew+ Catherine Shadd+ Robert W. Shadd, Esq.+ Rochelle & Aaron Shatkin, D.D.S. Alfred B. Van Liew

Dr. Leslie A. Walker ’42+ & Mrs. Leslie A. Walker

Stephen+ & Jane Waters Charlotte A. Wetherell+ Margot F. Wolf

+ Indicates the person is deceased.

Bonnie Bower

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I often think that our decision to send our daughter to St. Andrew’s was likely one of the best decisions we ever made. It saddened us to consider all the students for whom St. Andrews would be a game-changer, but could not go due to financial reasons. We have supported the scholarship program for many years and including it in our estate plan was the perfect way to continue that support. We hope that our bequest will help other students achieve the same success that our daughter has had.”

Bonnie Bower and her late husband, Mark Hosley, were active parents and volunteers at St. Andrew’s during their daughter Sarah’s time as a student. Sarah Hosley graduated in 2008 and attended Bryant University receiving a degree in actuarial mathematics. She is now an assistant vice president at Conning. Bonnie L. Bower, D.D.S., received her B.S. and M.S. in biological sciences from SUNY Brockport, and subsequently her dental degree from the University of Michigan in 1983. Bonnie retired from her private practice in 2019. Educating herself, employees, and patients was always a primary goal. In retirement, Bonnie is volunteering and traveling the world.

Summer at St. Andrew’s

The campus was buzzing and busy all summer, as we hosted a variety of day and boarding camp programs for our community and beyond. Offerings included traditional day camps, sports camps, creative camps, STEAM experiences, and academic programs. Campers could be seen on the ropes course, in the classroom, on the fields, in the gyms, in the dorms, and on the stage.

Our full-service program for ages three through high school hosted more than 750 children over the span of seven weeks. Camp registration for the summer of 2023 begins on February 1, and camps begin at the end of June. To learn more or to sign up for one of our many experiences, visit our website at summeratsaintandrews.org.