2023 Program | SMS Winter Ball

FOR THE EXPERTISE YOU DESERVE

Elyn Bischof REALTOR® Broker/Owner Elyn@strattonhome.com

Lauren Behm, REALTOR® Lauren@strattonhome.com

Terry Hill, REALTOR® Terry@strattonhome.com

Sandy Laserte, REALTOR® Sandy@strattonhome.com

Cindy Mitrani, REALTOR® Cindy@strattonhome.com

WELCOME

Dear SMS Community,

On behalf of the Winter Ball Committee, we would like to welcome you to the 2023 SMS Winter Ball. We are so excited to be back –Together Again Under the Stars – this year!

Since its inception in 1972, SMS has established an outstanding record of producing exceptional student athletes. Our efforts and your generosity tonight honor this tradition. But most importantly, our combined efforts provide scholarships and opportunities to our students, giving them the ability to participate in our extraordinary academic and athletic environment.

The continuous support and encouragement for the Committee from the SMS parents, faculty, staff, coaches, and friends has been truly heartwarming. We could not have hoped for a more positive experience in the past few years of uncertain times.

The generosity of our community members and many businesses, both within Southern Vermont and outside of our local area, has made this event possible. We encourage you to bid high and bid often on the outstanding auction items, and also to pay it forward by showing these businesses your support throughout the year.

We would also like to thank the full Winter Ball Committee. We have enjoyed working with all of you and appreciated the collective spirit among the group to support our children and Stratton Mountain School.

Please join our SMS Winter Ball Committee members in indulging in this wonderful evening hosted by Stratton Mountain School, celebrating our amazing community.

We wish you all good health and look forward to celebrating tonight!

Sincerely,

Angela Kosinski, Beth Boyle and Kristine Koeppe

SMS

Winter

Ball Committee, Co-Chairs

WHAT THE EVENING LOOKS LIKE

First hour of cocktails donated by Britt M. Wohler ‘07 of Wohler Real Estate

Professional photos by Eris Proctor ~ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Dancing with The Lustre Kings ~ 6:00 PM - Midnight Silent Auction Shop open ~ 6:00 PM - 9:45 PM

Dinner by Erik Peckel Catering ~ 7:15 PM

Dessert by SMS/Mike Crane ~ to follow dinner

The Main Event including The Red Carpet Show, Announcement of the 2023 SMS Hall of Fame Inductees, the Live Auction and the Neeves Family Mosaic Match to benefit the SMS Sports Performance Department ~ 8:00 PM - 8:45 PM

Von Bargen’s jewelry suite and Vermont Barns mobile bar Raffle Ticket Pull ~ 10:00 PM

PLATINUM

Stratton Mountain Resort

Kathy & Ben Needell

Liz & Neal Schuman

Britt Wohler ‘07

SILVER

John Hammond

Christine & Jonathan Needell ‘88

Mort Saunders

Sally & Gary Simpson

BRONZE

Nevin & Chris Djoganopoulos

Pam Fletcher ‘81 & Steve Tomlinson

Kristen & Geoff Goodman

Kristin Luckenbill ‘97

Ed & Andrea Sessa Sayago ‘93

Marianne & Bob Stevenish, II

Ali Wassick & Carson Thurber ‘02

Welcome from the Head of School

Guests of the Winter Ball,

Welcome to the 54th Annual Stratton Mountain School Winter Ball. I am pleased to be here tonight to celebrate and support our amazing school.

Thank you to the many sponsors, donors, advertisers and volunteers who made this evening’s event possible. We would not be here without your loyal and dedicated support. With more than 50 percent of our student-athletes receiving financial aid, our Winter Ball is a crucial part of our ongoing commitment to supporting the dreams of SMS student athletes.

The Stratton Mountain School student experience is one filled with hard work, dedication, and tireless commitment. Our storied history includes tales of Olympic gold and national team placements. We also proudly celebrate the academic achievements of our students, and we are committed to educating the whole student. Stratton Mountain School provides an individually challenging experience that encourages personal growth and commitment to excellence. It is an honor to join my dedicated staff as we work together to support each student’s journey every day at SMS.

We take pride in our history of excellence in athletes, academics, and personal values; and we appreciate your participation in this pursuit. Thank you all for being here at Stratton Mountain School for tonight’s Winter Ball.

Regards,

Carson A. Thurber

Head of School

’02

SMS Alumni at our 50th community celebration on June 11, 2022.

Welcome from the board

Dear SMS Community,

On behalf of the Stratton Mountain School Board of Trustees, welcome to the 2023 Winter Ball.

We are happy to be able to gather again in person and bring back this treasured tradition of our annual Winter Ball, which celebrates and supports our entire SMS community. We are truly grateful for the generosity shown by the SMS community. Your support for this event helps create a more diverse environment where our talented student-athletes can thrive.

From our humble beginnings as a winter-term program with classes taught around dining room tables to our beautiful World Cup Circle campus, we have experienced incredible success over the past five decades. With more than 120 National Team placements, 75 Olympic placements, and acceptances to the nation’s top-tier colleges, we have much to be proud of throughout our 50-year history.

Thank you for being a part of it all. We couldn’t celebrate over a half-century without you.

Again, thank you for being a part of SMS’s success and demonstrating your support for our past, present, and future.

With gratitude,

Robert J. Stevenish, II Chair, Board of Trustees

Robert J. Stevenish, II

Board Chair

Managing Director Citigroup Global Markets

Past Parent

Jonathan Needell '88

Board Vice-Chair

President and CIO, Kairos Investment Management Company

Gary Giulietti

Chair Emeritus

President, Lockton Companies

Past Parent

Darcy C. Ahl '80

General Partner, Ahl Berrien & Partners, LLC

Past Parent

Brian J. Anton

Managing Director Citigroup

A. Jeffrey R. Bennett '87

Entrepreneur

Gary S. Davis

Director and Principal, DKR Capital, Inc.

Ann Marie Forehand

Past Parent

Kristin S. Luckenbill '97

Principal, Heidrick & Struggles

Morton T. Saunders

CEO, Retired, Founder, Dixon & Saunders Printing

Andrea Sessa Sayago '93

Chief Compliance Officer and Associate General Counsel

Sound Point Capital Management, LP

Current Parent

Rose Serels

Senior Vice President and Client Executive, State Street

Past Parent

Carson A. Thurber '02

Head of School, ex-officio

MENU

Stationary Appetizers

Local Cheeses & Charcuterie

Fruits, Nuts, Olives, Pickled Veggies, Whole Grain Mustard, Crackers & Baguette

Crudités

Fresh Veggies & Chips with Assorted Dips

Passed Hors d’Oeuvres

Spiced Peanut Shrimp

Dates Wrapped in Bacon

White Bean Hummus Bites

Vegan Caviar

Salad

Locally Grown Hildene Kale Salad

Crisp Apples, Golden Raisins & Lemon Vinaigrette

Dinner

Beef & Apricot Tagine

Slow-Cooked Beef, Butternut Squash & Apricot Stew

Seared Halibut Chermoula Sauce

Za’atar Roasted Carrots

Chickpea Yogurt Bowl

Jeweled Rice

Dessert Platter

Erik Peckel Catering

AS AN SMS ALUMNI I APPLAUD THE MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

OF THE STRATTON MOUNTAIN SCHOOL AND ITS ATHLETES

Britt Wohler, 2007 SMS Alumnus

When you are an SMS student athlete, competing and pursuing excellence in your sport, you don’t realize the full impact that this school culture, discipline, and demands will have on your life beyond ski racing.

• 6:00 am wake ups

• International travel

• Sending papers back to school at 11:59 PM from a local laundromat because it’s the only place in the Swiss town that has wifi… Looking back, it’s the foundation that has led me to success in both work and life.

This became evident during my 10 years in NYC Real Estate at some of the most prestigious firms, where I had over $470,000,000 in Closed Sales. Having experienced mental and physical challenges, long days of training and competition, passion and adversity while attending SMS, I was prepared for the work force where drive and continual pursuit of excellence are paramount.

For me, working in Manhattan Real Estate beginning in 2010, I found that preparing for a large pitch and presentation seemed less daunting. I had experienced the demands, high expectations and pressures before.

Covid brought me back to Vermont where I thought I would be working remotely for a few months. Like others, I reconnected and fell in love with the Vermont mountain lifestyle and the family business – Wohler Realty Group.

Once again, I’m still a motivated competitor – driven to help expand the success of Wohler Realty Group, which had over $118,000,000 in sales during 2022 and I continue to oversee our partnership with Brown Harris Stevens and BHS Partnering Worldwide – a global real estate sales platform.

It’s great to be back at The SMS Ball in person – reminiscing. The fundamentals that were instilled in me and the friendships that were forged at SMS last a lifetime!

Sales & Rentals

2023 LIVE AUCTION PREVIEW

It’s Spa Time

Indulge yourself in ultimate luxury with your very own backyard spa from Royal Pools and Spas. This limited production Optima, featuring 54 jets, integrated lighting, waterfall and aromatherapy is Sundance Spas best selling hot tub. Experience next level hydrotherapy and discover all the health and wellness benefits of spa ownership.

Norse House

Our longtime supporters, Tom and Suzy Maneggia are offering an exclusive, private shopping experience at The Norse House – complete with all the festive trimmings. The shop will be all yours for a fabulous evening of shopping, refreshments, music and one-on-one attention to benefit the SMS Financial Aid Fund.

Hope Town Private Getaway

This home provides seclusion at its best in the Abaco Islands of the Bahamas with 360 degree views of the Atlantic Ocean. Stay steps from the beach in this newly renovated and spacious four bedroom, three and a half bath home on Elbow Cay in Hope Town. Toast to the good life and celebrate the amazing views for seven days – the perfect winter antidote!

WYATT ELISE

Congratulations, Wyatt!

We are so proud of you and all of your successes! Continue to follow your dreams and always believe in yourself. Keep smiling!

All of our love, Mom and Dad

Vermont Backcountry Ski Tour

Get equipped at the Startingate with a backcountry ski kit including skis, bindings and skins, then learn to “earn your turns” with a private uphill lesson/tour with a local guide. This fresh air package also includes an uphill Stratton ski pass, US Ski Team swag, and an aprés ski at Mulligan’s of Stratton.

Manchester Staycation & Outdoor Adventure

Relax for two nights in a quintessential Vermont bed and breakfast experience at the The Inn at Manchester, but during the day it’s adventure time! Enjoy one of the world renowned Orvis outdoor adventures and explore a new world of excitement with a two-hour Land Rover Experience. The package also includes dinner at the The Crooked Ram, shopping at Marketplace on Main, treats at Dina’s Bakery, and an item and lesson on glass blowing at Manchester Hot Glass.

Iconic Family Portrait Session

Capture the essence of your family with fine art photographer, Ben Larrabee. Moments of Grace: A Photography Experience with Ben Larrabee is a one-hour session for a family of up to five. The Larrabee Lite Photography package includes a 12x19 museum quality, black and white print and a gift certificate from Spring & Harbor Boutique to get outfitted for the shoot and lunch at Thai Basil

Congratulations, Charlotte! You inspire us everyday with your kindness, talent and ability to soar.

Love, Mom and Dad

#GOSMSCLASSOF2023

Congratulations, Oliver! Your drive to never stop achieving what you want is an inspiration.

Love, Mom and Dad

#GOSMSCLASSOF2023

CHARLOTTE OLIVER

Congratulations, Elise!

We are so proud of you! Keep achieving, accomplishing, being the person you are today — determined, kind and compassionate.

Love, Mom & Dad

2023 RAFFLES PREVIEW

Von Bargen’s - Make Your Friends Jealous!

$125 raffle ticket

Win this steel and diamond ring and earring set offered by Roxanne of Von Bargen’s. These pieces evoke the beauty of a starry night and will spice up any outfit. Don’t miss this opportunity to own these luxuriously hip items created by Gellner of Germany. This jewelry suite, valued at over $8,000, makes you look and feel extra special!

Vermont Barns – Friends, THIS Party is Mobile!

$500 raffle ticket

Enjoy this one-of-a-kind, timber frame mobile cocktail bar in your backyard or just hitch it up and take it on the road to create an instant gathering space! Built on a 10’ x 6’ trailer from Brown Enterprises – this unique bar comes ready to roll and serve up your favorite cocktails to all your friends. Custom built and designed by Vermont Barns, this item is valued at over $27,000

2023 SMS CASH CALL NEEVES FAMILY MOSAIC MATCH

Following the Live Auction tonight, please participate in the annual cash call for our “fund in need” at Stratton Mountain School, benefitting all students. We will be raising funds for improvements to our Sports Performance Department at the 2023 SMS Winter Ball! The Sports Performance Department includes Sport Medicine, High Performance and Mental Performance.

SIMON JACQUI

A key financial foundation for any school is a robust endowment. Endowments safeguard the School through fluctuating economic conditions. Established in 2004, the Stratton Mountain School Endowment Fund currently stands at $3.3M and is earmarked for the long-term financial health of the School and to provide need-determined financial aid for deserving student-athletes.

Founded by Warren Hellman and Donald Tarinelli in 1972, Stratton Mountain School celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2022. SMS has grown from a small school housed in the Hellman and Tarinelli chalets, to the Hotel Tyrol, and finally to our beautiful 10-acre campus. From its inaugural class of 7 to the current enrollment of 146, SMS is proud of our 120 National Team members, 75 Olympians, and remarkable college placement record.

The Hellman-Tarinelli Society honors the Hellman and Tarinelli families’ foresight and generosity and recognizes donors who make a gift to the SMS endowment of $2022 or greater. Members will be invited to an annual reception hosted at SMS by the Board of Trustees and Head of School. Endowment donors will also be acknowledged in Stratton Mountain School publications, online platforms, and in on-campus signage.

Investing in the SMS endowment by joining The Hellman-Tarinelli Society demonstrates a commitment to ensuring our school’s future. It is an opportunity for our community – alumni, parents, past parents, Stratton homeowners, and friends of the School – to create a lasting legacy and support SMS students for generations to come.

Please contact Amie Smith, in the SMS Advancement Office, at asmith@gosms.org to learn more about The Hellman-Tarinelli Society and to join today.

Thank you, Winter Ball Committee!

Event Co-Chairs

Beth Boyle

Kristine Koeppe

Angela Kosinski

Silent Auction Committee

Beth Boyle, Co-Chair

Kristine Koeppe, Co-Chair

Glauke Cooijmans

Michael Culver

Kim Hekking

Sally Ragland

Colleen Sklar

Congratulations, Simon!

We are so proud of you!

Love, Mom, Dad, Asher and Miriam

Congratulations, Jacqui!

3 things! Keep smiling!

Love, Mom and Dad

Program Book Committee

Vibeke Borgia

Kristen Jones

NIcole Loring

Event & Site Committee

Angela Kosinski, Chair

John Dahrouge

Ann Marie Forehand

Collette & Rocco Lettieri

Charlotte Neeves

Video & Live Production

Kristen Goodman, Chair

Mike Cutler

Dylan Demers

Gratitude Committee

Rebecca Benyik

Samantha Hack

Other Committee Members

Kathy Needell

Wendy Schriebl

SMS Advancement Team

Deb Newson, Event Manager

Jamaica Kaercher

Amie Smith

Morgan Taylor

Carson Thurber

THEY SAY THE WHOLE IS GREATER THAN THE SUM OF ITS PARTS.

WE MAKE SURE OF THAT.

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URGENT MEDICAL CARE WHEN AND WHERE YOU NEED IT MOST.

Introducing Manchester’s high acuity urgent care medical practice providing a full spectrum of physician delivered services to the local community and its visitors.

Full-service, walk-in medical clinic for all ages, infants to elderly

Owned and operated by independent, Board Certified, Emergency Medicine Physicians

On site x-ray and laboratory services, physician performed bedside ultrasound

High quality, convenient, and accessible care for Manchester and surrounding communities

Minimal wait times, open 7 days a week

M–F • 9am–6pm | Sat-Sun • 10am–5pm

Abby Block Family

About Face Orthodontics/Dr. Mark Price

ACK Design

Adam & Kristine Koeppe

Aeolus Animal Hospital & Equine Center

Alex Jospe

Alex Lehmann/The Muddy Hollow Band

Alpine Physical Therapy Sports Care

Amanda Birch Seed to Skin

American Flatbread

Amie Smith

Ann Marie Forehand

Apricot Lane

Aspen Skiing Company

Atomic

August First

Bear Paw Property Management

Ben Larrabee Photography

Benjamin Needell

Berkshire Hathaway

Blew Skies Holistic Massage @

Honeycomb Beauty and Wellness Center

Blue Flame Gas

Body Lab Training Center

Bonnet & Main Café

Boston Brewing Company

Brian Sage

Britt Wohler ‘07

Britt Wohler Berkshire Hathaway

Bromley Mountain

Bromley View Inn

C.L. White Glass Co.

Carol & Carlo Huber

Carson Thurber ‘02

Casella Waste Management

Catherine Sterling

Change Yoga

Chelsea Charles

Chris Marks

Christos Pizza

Christie Smith/Unleashed Art Gallery

City Brew Tours

Coco Goose

Coleman’s Auto Repair

Colleen Sklar

D. Lasser Ceramics

Deb Newson

Depot 62

Dina’s Bakery Café

Dorset Field Club

Dover Bar and Grill

Dutton Farm Stand

Earth & Sea

Earth Sky Time

ElBelle Hats

Elevated Admissions

Equinox Valley Nursery

Equipe Sport Ltd

Evernest Design

Ethan Harris

Family Kitchen and Pizzeria

Farmhouse Pottery

Forehand + Partners Interior Design

Four Seasons Sotheby’s

Gems By Christine

Goldbelly

Grace Cottage Hospital

Grandma Miller’s Pies & Pastries

H.N. Williams Store

Hayley Wolff PG’80

Hammetts Hotel

Hazel and Bee Organics

Hildene - The Lincoln Family Home

Holly Wendell

Honey Comb

Honey Pie

Hotel Vermont

Hound Dogs

Hunter Excavating

ID One USA

Jack Bailey

Jamaica Kaercher

Jenna Daly

Jesse Mallis

Jess Baron ‘93

John Hammond

Joyce & John Dahrouge

Kate Boobar

Kate Koch

Land Rover Experience Driving School

Last Chair Bar and Grill

Laura Megroz

Lincoln Maples - Ace Hardware

Lisa Fyfe

Little Seeds Wellness @ Honeycomb

Beauty and Wellness Center

Magic Mountain

Manchester Hot Glass

Manchester Mangia Catering

Manchester Medical Center

Manchester Woodcraft

Maple Street School

Marimekko

Marketplace on Main

Marybeth Bailey

MaryEllen Shilen

Matt Boobar

Matt Prendergast

Meulemans’ Craft Draughts

Michelle & George Abdow

Mooney Interiors

Morgan Taylor

Mother Myrick’s Mountain Styles Salon

Mt Anthony Country Club

Mulligan’s Restaurant

Nicole Szigeti

Norse House Ski and Sport

Northampton Aeronautics

Northshire Bookstore

Orvis

Pastime Pinball

Pearl’s Place and Pantry

Pets Etc. of Vermont

Peter Benyik

Ratu’s Liquor and Market

Restyled rk MILES

Robert & Marianne Stevenish, II

Robert Montuoro

Ross Powers ‘97

Rossignol Group

Royal Pools & Spas Inc

Ryan Cochran-Siegle

Sabi Mercantile

Sally Ragland

Sandra Lehmann

Sandy & Tom Rose

Satya Curl @ Honeycomb Beauty and Wellness Center

Saxton’s Distillery

Sean & Kylie Mackie Doyle

Seasons Restaurant

Seedsheet

Shondell Dahm

Snow Republic Brewery

Southern Vermont Arts Center

Splash of Pink

Spring & Harbor Boutique

Spruce Peak Mountain Course

Starting Block Fitness/Kevin Block

Stefan & Kate Timms

Sterling Aesthetics

Sticky Fingers Bakery

Stratton Corporation

Stratton Mountain School

Stratton Mountain School Parent

Community

Stratton Nordic Center

Stratton Real Estate

Stratton Retail

Sue Long Wemyss ‘78

Susan Weiss Art

Tadi’s Food Truck

Taylor White

Teresa Patel

Thai Basil

The Crooked Ram

The Equinox Golf Resort and Spa

The Garden Cafe and Gallery

The Great Moose Vermont Shop

The Inn at Manchester

The Italian Market

The Mountain Goat

The New American Grill

The Red Lion Inn

The Startingate Ski Shop

The Vermont Butcher Shop

The Wadsworth Company

The Woodstock Inn

The Works Café

Tim Taylor

Topher Harlow

TPW Real Estate

Trapp Family Lodge

Travis Schwartz Construction

Ungrounded Coffee Roasters

Valley View Saloon

Vermont Barns

Vermont Bracelet

Vermont Distillers Inc

Vermont Kitchen Supply

Vermont Orthopedic Clinic

Vineyard Vines

Von Bargen’s Jewelry

Wagmore Kennels

Wassick Tire

Weaving Winds

Wild Wings Nordic Center

Winter Park Travel

Wohler Realty Group

Workhorse Cafe

WW Building Supply

Yankee Driving School

Zen Revolution

Stratton Escape Room, LLC

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