Sycamore Magazine - Winter 2012

SYCAMORE

WINTER 2012

GIRLS CONFERENCE Sycamore’s success with science, technology, engineering & math

2011/2012 ANNUAL REPORT SMOKY MOUNTAIN TRIP back to nature for fifth grade

PHILANTHROPY AT SYCAMORE ALUMNI UPDATES

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FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL

DEAR SYCAMORE FRIENDS, Sycamore is well known in our city, in our state, and across the United States as a top-notch academic institution. Our students and our alums compete admirably for numerous academic honors. Last year alone, two of our students won national recognition. Our academic record and program are indisputably strong.

We know, however, that for our students, strong academic preparation is not enough. Our students have the intellectual capacity to do great things, to do well in life. As their parents and teachers, we have the awesome responsibility to nurture in them the capacity to also do good, to use the gifts they have to change the world for the better.

Nelson Mandela said, “A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination.” At Sycamore, we’re focusing intentionally on improving what we offer our students in the area of character education.

For a very long time, we have relied on the “4 Respects” (respect for self, others, property, time) as the foundation for a positive environment at school. Last year, however, we formed a task force comprised of faculty, parents, students, administrators, and an external expert to consider comprehensively what Sycamore values most in terms of character traits.

This task force read, brainstormed, and discussed Sycamore’s values and what we deem the most important character traits for all Sycamore students to possess. Ultimately, we decided on four traits: respect, moral 2

courage, empathy, and relationships. We had good discussions about how those traits might be taught, practiced, and exemplified by students in every age group at Sycamore.

This year, faculty in each division will be working on systematically integrating these character traits into our already existing program and documenting that in our curriculum maps. This work will appear in virtually every discipline we teach as well as in our co-curriculum (athletics, playground, clubs, and activities). We hope by the end of this year to have an intentional plan to assure ourselves that any student at Sycamore will be learning the importance of these character traits.

As we go forward, a logical extension of this work will be in the area of service learning. We will thoughtfully consider how we can take these values beyond Sycamore’s walls in order to make community connections and have a real impact on others. After all, our students have great gifts, not only in the intellectual domain, but also in the social/emotional realm.

Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education.” What better way to fulfill our mission and foster in our children the ability “to reach their potential and lead responsible, constructive, fulfilling lives?”

Onward and upward!

Best regards, Diane Diane Borgmann (second from left) with Division Heads (Glenna Lykens /Lower School, Francine Clayton/Early Childhood, and Jamie MacDougall/Middle School).

TABLE OF CONTENTS FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL

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GIRLS’ CONFERENCE

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ALUMNI UPDATES

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PHILANTHROPY AT SYCAMORE

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SMOKY MOUNTAIN TRIP

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SYCAMORE SCHOOL ASSOCIATION

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RECYCLING AT SYCAMORE

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ANNUAL GIVING REPORT

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HEAD OF SCHOOL

DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY

Diane Borgmann

Larry Fletcher

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT

Jack Tanselle - President

Holly Lee

HEAD OF EARLY CHILDHOOD

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Francine Clayton

Patrick Juday

HEAD OF LOWER SCHOOL

SYCAMORE SCHOOL ASSOCIATION

Glenna Lykens

HEAD OF MIDDLE SCHOOL

Karen Vohra - President

Jamie MacDougall

Sycamore School 1750 W. 64th St. Indianapolis, IN 46260 317.202.2500 www.sycamoreschool.org

DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS Dr. Susan Karpicke

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N A M I N G S Y D N E Y

BOARD OF TRUSTEES The success of any independent school is determined by many factors, not the least of which is the support from the parents and guardians of the current students. While references are often and generally made about supporting the school, the support we provide is ultimately for the education of a child.

Grandparents and friends filled the halls and classrooms on October 24. We welcomed more than 400 guests in the gym for the event.

SYCAMORE NEWS: TORMOEHLEN EARNS MATHCOUNTS HONOR: Sycamore’s Trent Tormoehlen was featured as the MATHCOUNTS Coach of the Week in September. He has been active in the program for many years, and last year, coached Sycamore’s Chad Qian to the individual national championship. Congrats to Mr. T! Grandparents’ Day: Grandparents and friends filled the halls and classrooms on October 24. And as we heard over and over, they really enjoyed themselves. The day went smoothly with performances from the Jazz Band, Third Grade, Eighth Grade Choir and First Grade. We welcomed more than 400 guests in the gym for the first part of the event, and then they moved to classrooms. One grandparent stopped a Sycamore staff member in the hall to tell us that she has been teaching for 50 years and Sycamore is the place that is doing it right.

We loved seeing all the grandparents and were thrilled that we had more join the Grandparents’ Club than ever before, and our guests also donated a record number of books to the library.

Sycamore Tech Tuesdays’ Digital Advantage: The Sycamore IT Department has been hosting Tech Tuesdays for teachers and staff since the beginning of the school year.

They invite teachers to bring their lunch along with any technology related questions. They have covered many things related to Google 4

The name of Sydney, Sycamore’s new bearded dragon, was chosen from more than 100 entries. Sophie Pollack-Milgate (6th grade) chose the winning name.

accounts, plus photo-sharing, Sycamore Insider info, blogging and social media.

Championship at the Indianapolis Independent School League (IISL) Championships.

Middle School Student Wins Essay Contest: in the 2011-12 school year (while in sixth grade) Sycamore student Maya Mishra wrote an essay entitled “What Freedom Means To Me” for a writing contest sponsored by the Broad Ripple Sertoma Club. There were hundreds of entries from 71 schools. Maya’s essay was named a classroom winner, and she received a monetary prize from the club.

Sycamore Sports on Twitter: Stay upto-date on the latest Sycamore sports results with the new @SycAthletics Twitter feed. The Sycamore coaches update scores after each event, and let Sycamore fans know who the leading scorers and team leaders were, plus when the next contest will be held. To get all the information, go to twitter.com/SycAthletics.

Chess Whiz: Sycamore’s Vishnu Iyer placed 2nd in his division (third grade) in the Indiana State Chess Championships, held in Fort Wayne at the Canterbury School in October. Vishnu is a third grader in Mrs. Reidy’s class.

New Addition to Science Lab: The latest addition to the Sycamore School Lower School Science lab is Sydney, the bearded dragon. Her name was chosen from more than 100 entries.

Sophie Pollack-Milgate (6th grade) was the winner, picking a name honoring the place where bearded dragons are found - Australia.

Spirit Wear: This fall, we launched the new line of Sycamore School Spirit Wear, with new designs and types of clothing: shirts, hats, jackets and more. The gear can be found at campuscloz.com/ sycamore. See dozens of designs, all available online and shipped to your door.

Matei Captures Individual Cross Country Title: Congratulations to Sycamore’s Justin Matei. He won the Individual Boys Cross Country

QR CODE: Since you will be seeing more and more of these black and white squares each day (including at Sycamore), we thought we would let you know what it is. QR Code is a shortened version of something called a Quick Response Code – think of it as a type of barcode. It was originally used by the auto industry, but now is seen in many places, giving quick access to digital media. Just download an app (there are many free apps available) to read the code from your smartphone.

Admissions: Find out about how to apply to Sycamore, what gifted attributes you should look for in your child, and much more information on sycamoreschool.org.

Five Minutes with…: A new audio feature for our website, featuring interviews with Sycamore staff and students about their interests, both inside and outside of school.

Facebook Photos: We have hundreds of photos posted on Facebook, with glimpses of the daily life of our Early Childhood, Lower School and Middle School students.

Sycamore School has been successful for twenty eight years, and has a bright and promising future, because parents and guardians of Sycamore students have invested in the education of a child, remained informed about that child’s education, and remained involved in appropriate ways with that child’s education (i.e., the three “I”s). I wanted to take this opportunity to highlight volunteerism at Sycamore, including briefly reflecting on its heritage, as well as discussing the ongoing importance of appropriate “involvement” as the school continues to mature and evolve.

First, I want to share with you a section of the Philosophy Statement on Resource Management, created by the Board of Trustees last year. While that statement focuses mostly on financial resources, the Board also devoted part of the statement to a philosophy on volunteerism, as follows:

Beginning with the onset of the admission process, we strive to communicate the importance and expectation of each family’s generous philanthropic support of the School.

It is imperative that this support not only come from the contribution of “treasure” in the form of annual giving but also from contributions of “time and talent” in the form of volunteerism. The primary purpose of volunteerism is to enrich the Sycamore educational experience by providing opportunities for families to participate in that experience in ways that transcend their financial participation. Volunteerism opportunities are generally not designed to “save money for the school” by having volunteers perform tasks that might be better performed by paid, trained staff.

Volunteerism is an essential part of the culture at Sycamore School. It can range from individual classroom assistance to orchestrating schoolwide social events. Active family participation in the school fosters a spirit of involvement and

bring their own tractor to the school to mow the grass on Saturdays, as go a couple of the legends from the earliest days.

Sycamore Board of Trustees President Jack Tanselle

collaboration within the school community; furthermore, it allows Sycamore to tap into the unique expertise of the volunteer community.

The school strives to provide a variety of opportunities so that each family can volunteer in capacities best suited to its uniquely valuable time and talents. Volunteerism exemplifies a family’s commitment to the school and provides enriching involvement with (and insight into) their child’s education.

As the statement suggests, volunteerism considers both the investment and the involvement made into a child’s education.

While annual financial giving always has been and always will be a fundamental component of volunteerism, the other ways in which the school needs and uses its volunteer base – i.e., leveraging its “time and talent” – have changed over time and will likely continue to change as the school matures into a longstanding educational asset that is much more well-known and appreciated by the greater Indianapolis community.

For any of you that were part of the school’s founding, or for others like me who have heard stories from parents and school employees who were part of the earliest days of the school, you know that we wouldn’t have a Sycamore School today if not for the high level of parent volunteerism and active partnering with school administration and staff for any activity or need that required such support. The school was too young and too much in the “startup” phase for parents to do nothing but dive in and be involved in whatever way was necessary.

However, as the school has grown and matured, it is no longer necessary for parents to come to school to assist with mopping up water resulting from leaks in the ceiling, or to

Volunteering remains a critical component of the school’s culture and sense of community spirit though, and nowhere is that more evident than through the contributions made by the leaders and most active members of the Sycamore School Association (“SSA”).

The list of activities – for building community spirit and/or for raising money – covers the entire school year cycle and runs the gamut from major fundraising activities like the Joga-thon and Auction, to annual staples like the All-School Social, to new events like the International Festival later this school year.

We also have current or past parents, and many grandparents, who give their time and talent to Sycamore in various other ways, including through the annual job shadow program for eighth grade students, numerous in-class presentations from parents and others with a variety of professional and cultural backgrounds, as well as the chaperoning provided on the abundance of field trips offered through the academic program. These are just a few examples of many regarding the volunteer involvement in the education of Sycamore students.

As with any role, though, we must always be sure to know ours when we volunteer, and respect the roles and responsibilities given to the Administration, Faculty, Staff, or even other volunteers in leadership positions for SSA or a particular activity. While volunteerism will likely continue to evolve with the growth and maturation of the school, each of us as volunteers must always take ownership of contributing to a partnership spirit that models mutual respect for one another, much like the Four Respects taught to Sycamore students themselves, if we are to continue the legacy of strong and appropriate volunteerism at Sycamore.

The Sycamore School community thrives most from the children learning in it, and on the faculty and staff that are guiding them every day on that journey, but the school also thrives on the active involvement and participation of its volunteer base. To all of you who give your time, talent and treasure to the education of Sycamore children, thank you for your contributions and for supporting the mission of the school to educate academically gifted children.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS’ CONFERENCE Sycamore’s success with science, technology, engineering and math The upcoming 2013 Girls’ Conference at Sycamore marks the 16th consecutive year of Curiosity, Confidence, Challenge, a conference for middle school girls focused on careers in science, technology, engineering and math. The mission has always been to spark each girl’s curiosity; to provide her with the information, inspiration, and confidence to explore careers in science, technology, engineering and math; and to challenge her to pursue her dreams.

The conference features a series of small-group workshops led by professional women in the fields of architecture, botany, mechanical engineering, graphic design, surgery, and many more. The girls participate in four hands-on workshops and attend two special science assemblies.

We talked with the two organizers, Judith Mills (Lower School Science Teacher and Special Events Coordinator) and Pam Westermann (one of Sycamore School’s librarians). Both have a deep love for the conference and the opportunities it affords middle school girls across the state.

Sycamore Magazine: First of all, tell me why this conference is important to girls? Why are you passionate about the conference?

JUDITH MILLS: My father was a professor of Materials Engineering and 6

he passed on his love of science to me. I studied engineering at the University of Wisconsin in the 1970’s with just a handful of women. Since then those numbers have certainly increased, but with so many extraneous pressures on young women, I think they still need the encouragement to pursue their interests and explore the possibilities of STEM careers.

Middle School is the perfect time to offer that encouragement.

SM: How did you become involved in the girls’ conference? Did it exist before you came to Sycamore?

JM: The first Girls’ Conference was held in 1998, before I worked at Sycamore School. Carla Bennett was the Sycamore Chair of the conference for many years. When Carla retired in 2008, I inherited the conference along with her other science-related responsibilities. My co-chair, Pam Westermann, has worked diligently on the conference for years. We keep each other sane in the crazy weeks before the conference.

SM: What is it that makes the Girls’ Conference such a popular oneday event? What do we do that keeps the word-of-mouth positive?

Pam Westermann: It is popular because of how unique it is.

Middle School is not too early to be thinking about what you want to do when you grow up. And while you might change your mind many times, if you do lean towards a career in the STEM fields, the core science classes need to be taken in high school. We have also relied on teachers to get the word out for us. I literally used to drive 7

A L U M N I U P D AT E S : K E V I N R E X When he graduates from Park Tudor this spring, Sycamore School alum Kevin Rex is headed to Harvard. His hard work in the classroom and on the baseball field has earned him the opportunity to both study and pitch for Harvard.

We wanted to catch up with him to talk about his academic and athletic backgrounds. Rex, who started at Sycamore as a PS1 student, has many memories of his time at Sycamore.

all over town hand-delivering packets for the teachers with brochures and scholarship applications when it was necessary.

JM: I think the biggest reason for its popularity is the hands-on nature of the event. We really stress to the workshop leaders that the girls don’t want to sit through a lecture or presentation; they want activities or hands-on experiences that relate to some aspect of a particular career. After each conference we also spend a lot of time poring over evaluations from the girls, from all the volunteers, and from the workshop leaders. We do our best to incorporate suggestions into the conference the following year.

SM: How has the conference changed over the years?

JM: Probably the biggest change is the location of the conference.

Until 2005, the conference was held at various locations, including the

Sycamore Magazine: First, how did Harvard find out about you as a student and baseball player? What was the recruiting process like for you?

IUPUI campus, Dow AgroSciences, Butler, and Allison Transmission.

Since 2006, the conference has been held at Sycamore School.

Although there are certainly benefits to changing the location on a yearly basis, from an organizer’s standpoint it is much easier to plan the event using one building. The conference also has grown from 250 attendees to 400 attendees.

Kevin Rex: Professional baseball scouts who had seen me play knew about my academic record and informed Harvard about me. We began communicating after the winter break of my junior year. Harvard and other schools flew out to watch me play in the spring for Park Tudor and then followed me on the weekends over the summer. They saw me play three times throughout the spring and summer, expressing more interest each time. After I went to a showcase in Long Island, they invited me to campus where I was offered a spot on the Harvard baseball team by the coaches. Three weeks later, I went back to Cambridge for an “official visit” and stayed with baseball players from Saturday to Monday. I decided after that trip that I wanted to go to Harvard.

PW: The term “STEM” wasn’t even in existence when the conference first began. Many teachers were very concerned that even before middle school there was an institutionalized bias in most schools against girls’ achievement when it came to math and science. Over and over again I hear moms say that they wished there had been similar programs for them when they were in school; their career plans may have even been different. This last recession has also changed the way people look at the current job market, and I think we have gotten more attention than we did in the past. Tech-related careers for women are now seen as more practical and attainable and are pushed more in many schools.

SM: Has there been a particular area that resonates with students each year - a back-by-popular demand thing or something that never goes away?

JM: We can never have too many veterinarians at the conference.

Anything involving dissection, such as anatomy or ophthalmology, is also a big hit. Chemistry, nursing, graphic design, and architecture are consistently popular choices. Forensic Science is so popular nowadays that we have tried to incorporate that subject into the conference. Last year one of the large assemblies was Crime Scene Science by Mobile Ed Productions, and this year one of the workshop leaders is incorporating forensics into her hands-on activities.

SM: What is the biggest challenge each year to putting the Girls’ Conference on?

JM: Scheduling! Figuring out the schedule for the day for each girl is the biggest challenge. When the girls register for the conference they select four workshops they would like to attend from a list of 26 offerings. I strive to guarantee that the girls attend three of their four choices, but with limited space available in each workshop, that can be a difficult task.

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Middle school girls from across Indiana converge on Sycamore School once a year. At Girls’ Conference, Sycamore hosts a full day of presentations, hands-on labs and Q&A sessions with female leaders in the fields of medicine, technology and engineering.

SM: What are some of the rewarding things that you see with the Girls’ Conference?

PW: Year after year I see girls from small towns that are here on their own, maybe away from their parents for the first time, wandering around looking lost and scared for the first hour of the day. By lunchtime, they know their way around and more times than not, they have met at least one other girl who was alone as well. When you ask them how their day is going, their faces just light up, they are so eager to tell you about this one cool workshop or another. So often you just see it in their eyes, that sense of wonder. They’re middle school girls, so they’re guarded a lot of the time, but without boys to distract them, away from their routines and all the familiar cliques, I really think it’s a little easier for them that one day to just have fun learning.

SM: You told me that you wanted to major in political science in college. What would you like to do with that degree?

KR: I do want to major in political science.

The major is interesting to me because of the ideas surrounding it and the many routes such a major can be taken. I am interested in pursuing a career in politics after college and possibly graduate school. I would be interested in a career in business or economics as well.

SM: How did Sycamore school prepare you for high school?

KR: The majority of my high school career has not been as challenging as the last few years

at Sycamore. I’d like to think that is because I have improved as a student, but it is in part due to the rigor of Sycamore academics. It prepared me to excel both in objective and subjective assessments. Most of my peers struggled with synthesis of information and critical thinking until junior year, whereas Sycamore students practice those skills in the 5th grade.

SM: Do you have some academic subjects you really like in high school?

KR: Favorite subjects in high school are history, ethics, philosophy, and other social studies.

SM: Back to Sycamore- Did you have some favorite teachers here?

KR: Mr. Young was my favorite teacher. His class was interesting and challenged me to think about overarching themes and trends of history instead of solely memorizing dates and facts. Mr. Schuth was also a favorite of mine. His upbeat attitude always made class interesting, and the information I learned made high school science courses much easier. But it’s difficult to choose a favorite teacher from so many who all loved their subject, and were enthusiastic.

SM: Where does your baseball skill come from? How hard did you work at it?

KR: My love for baseball came from my Dad. He played when he was my age. I played with him from a young age on and picked up the game naturally. As I got older, however, I lost the physical advantages of size, strength, speed, and athleticism over my peers that I had enjoyed. I was forced to practice technique, skill, and physical training more than others to maintain my high level of performance. When high school started, I realized I needed to become a lot stronger and a lot faster if I wanted to be successful and earn an opportunity to play college baseball. I go six times a week to Dugan Sports Performance to prepare for my senior year and college baseball. In total, I dedicate at least an equal numbers of hours to baseball outside of the season as during.

SM: Tell me about your family.

KR: My Dad grew up in a small town in northern Indiana. He worked in a factory to help pay the bills in high school and received the General Motors Scholarship to Harvard for undergrad.

He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Harvard

in ‘76, then moved back to Indianapolis to attend IU Medical School. He’s been a practicing Gastroenterologist for 27 years.

My mother’s father was in the military so she moved around a lot, living everywhere from Minnesota to Germany. She went to high school in Shelbyville, then graduated Summa Cum Laude from Indiana University. She was a practicing nurse and lawyer but retired when I turned 4 years old.

I have five older siblings, all out of school.

Russell is the youngest and lives in Muncie after attending Ball State. My sister Grace is an actress living in New York City. She also went to Ball State. Megan went to Indiana University and IU Med School and is a physician in Chicago. Lindsay went to Purdue and lives in Florida. Emilie went to University of Michigan and is now the Director of Sustainability for IU Bloomington.

SM: What has been the highlight of your baseball career?

KR: Individually, being recruited by high level baseball programs and being named to 1st Team All-State last year. My favorite baseball moments, however, are with my teammates. The last two years we have made it to the state semifinals in the postseason tournament. Getting to that point alongside teammates is more fulfilling than any individual accomplishment.

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ALUMNI UPDATES: KEVIN LEHTINIITTY

FOOD DRIVE TITLE

While most college freshmen are focused on acclimating themselves to campus, making sure they can find the library, figuring out how to get into town for a burger, and even doing some classwork, Sycamore grad Kevin Lehtiniitty is doing all these things, plus running a growing business that is still based in Indianapolis.

For 2012, the annual food drive focused on working with the entire school community to come together to collect food for a local food pantry, and it exceeded expectations. The final collection count was 6,189 items, putting the kids 999 items above their goal. In the process, an extra recess was earned for all the students at Sycamore.

A warm thank you to every family for taking part in this effort to restock the shelves of the Fay Biccard Glick Neighborhood Food Pantry. They were in dire need of supplies, and our drive reopened their pantry for families in our community.

We capped the week in September with a Spirit Assembly, uniting the school in the annual tradition of dancing with Talon Ted, singing our School Song, and running through the 8th grade tunnel.

Lehtiniitty, who graduated from Sycamore in 2008 and from Brebuef High School in 2012, is a freshman at the University of Illinois in Champaign/Urbana. With the new responsibilities of college and all that goes along with the experience (moving from home, more studying, etc…), it makes what Lehtiniitty is doing all the more amazing.

The 18-year old has started a company called TINITT (tinitt.com) that specializes in web design, mobile app and IT solutions for businesses. He has four employees and, in a time of economic uncertainty, has jumped into the dual role of student and entrepreneur. Pretty heady stuff for a guy still in his teens. But Kevin seems to have a vision that belies his age.

We caught up with Lehtiniitty when he was back in town on a break from school and walked the Sycamore halls with him as he talked of being back, what Sycamore meant to him, and how he is busier than ever - and loving it.

“I originally started a company called CyberSolutions Indy when I was a freshman in high school,” he says. “We were like the Geek Squad before they existed. In the past year, I realized entrepreneurship is what I want to do, so I worked to turn CyberSolutions into TINITT.” He says that the growth of his new company has made life more challenging, but he has been able to keep up.

“It has been growing at a fast pace, and it has been both hectic and wildly fun,” Lehniniitty admits.

“But it is something I love to do, and am enjoying college and love working with my own company.”

He chose Illinois for what he calls “a good history of entrepreneurs.” citing companies like YouTube, Yelp and Oracle that all got their starts by those who had either graduated or attended the University of Illinois. Lehtiniitty admits he was hoping to go to Stanford, but that “apparently they wanted me less 10

And in the end, we collectedthousands of food items for those who really needed it.

PHILANTHROPY AT SYCAMORE

Lehtiniitty works to balance college with running his own business.

than I wanted them” he says with a chuckle.

Majoring in Computer Engineering, Lehtiniitty counts his time at Sycamore as a crucial foundation for his success as both a student and a young businessperson.

“Learning how to work hard at Sycamore definitely made high school easier,” he says. “We had more stuff to do in 7th and 8th grade at Sycamore than any year until senior year of high school. That foundation of hard work and ability to keep my head down and work through anything applied in high school and it applies to the work I am doing now.”

He gives credit to many when asked about influences, but notes Science Teacher David Schuth taught lessons that still resonate today.

Lehtiniitty dropped in on his former science teacher while back at Sycamore, and they fell into a quick rhythm, talking science, pet projects and about the best pizza joints in Urbana.

“Mr. Schuth did things like the Science Olympiad that were good,” Lehtiniitty says. “He also had an ability to let people figure out problems on their own. He would ask us to think of a creative way to approach it and solve it creatively. He wanted us to not just build a ‘bridge’ but build a ‘better bridge.’

“Mrs. Drewes was also someone who helped me at Sycamore,” he continues. “I always wanted to learn how to program and had an interest in computers. I worked on an

independent study project (in her class), learning how to do computer coding. Without her, I wouldn’t be here today.”

Even early in life, he exhibited signs of being the kind of kid who would go into business for himself.

“When I was much younger, I went around the house and found stuff. Then I took it out and sold it to our neighbors,” he recounts. “But then my parents found out about it, and I had to go back and retrieve it all from the people I sold it to.

And before I did, my mom made chocolate chip cookies, and I had to take them to the neighbors as I got our stuff back, and I had to apologize.

“And I wasn’t allowed to eat the cookies.”

A hard lesson in customer service? Or maybe just an example of the start-up spark that was inside a boy.

Which brings us to where he is today straddling the line between student and entrepreneur. To do both, he has had to make some conscious decisions on how to make those two work at the same time.

“College is fun,” he says, “but I have to strike a balance between (school) and actual work.

It has been about finding a balance. Maybe I don’t have to get 99 percent in every class. I want to do well, and make both work.”

First Grade students are supporting the Ronald McDonald House this year.

While there are many ways Sycamore students contribute to the community, we’d like to highlight one new program that our First Grade teachers put into place that both educates our students and allows them to experience helping others.

After moving to first grade after teaching fourth graders last year, Mrs. Stewart has started a program to benefit the local Ronald McDonald House . It is part for a curriculum for first grade students, teaching them about communities. As part of their unit, they discover ways to make a difference in the community and it included an opportunity to tour Riley Hospital for Children and the Ronald McDonald House in November.

Throughout the year the first graders will be collecting pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. The money raised from recycling the pop tabs will be used to help families of seriously ill and injured children.

Schools, families, businesses, clubs, and churches have donated over one billion pop tabs since the program began 15 years ago and has generated approximately $500,000 in pop tab revenue for the Ronald McDonald House. Funds received from the recycling of tabs are a significant source of annual revenue, totaling between $50,000 and $70,000 annually. These funds are applied to the operating expenses of the Ronald McDonald House of Indiana and provide most of the support to operate three rooms for an entire year.

If you would like to participate, please bring pop tabs to Mrs. Stewart’s room.

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Sycamore students spent a week in the mountains, learning about the environment, science and nature.

A few quotes from the students’ perspective:

SMOKY MOUNTAIN TRIP Back to nature for fifth grade Each year, our Middle School students take a class trip, and our fifth grade students travel to the Smoky Mountains, spending many hours hiking, experiencing nature and all of its beauty, in addition to interacting with experts in various fields of study.

TUESDAY, October 16 Things are going well here. Students had a great night and enjoyed a yummy breakfast.

This morning students were organized in small groups to tackle a series of obstacles. It has been fun to watch them encounter problems and problem solve together. We are getting ready for lunch and headed to the falls this afternoon.

As a part of our discussions on life in the cove in the 1800’s, students had the chance to complete the sycamore tree climb, an activity that kids might have done in the early days of Cades Cove.

There were two gigantic sycamore trees that had grown at unusual angles. Kids were able to get a running start and try to run up the tree to touch a knot on the tree. Several were successful!

This year, Candi Grandlund and Debi Stout kept a journal of experiences and shared some of their observations on Facebook. Here is the full version of their journal notes, some that were seen in an edited version online, but they are presented here as a complete piece for the first time.

WEDNESDAY, October 17 We had a spectacular day today. The weather was beautiful and we had the opportunity to experience the colors and sights in Cades Cove.

One of our many views of the day included a spectacular hike through the meadows in the cove.

As you can see from the long line of hikers, we were quite the sight to see! However, students did an excellent job of staying quiet on our hikes and we managed to see 4 or 5 bears (from a safe distance)!

The group left on Monday, October 15, and traveled via bus to the Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont, Tennessee. We let the teachers pick up the story from here.

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We had the chance to help tag a monarch butterfly as a part of a research study conducted by the University of Kansas. The project is called Monarch Watch and they have a website on which you can track the migration of the butterflies. http://www.monarchwatch.org/

We had a group photo in front of the massive sycamore trees. This was taken early in the morning when the sun was just starting to peek through the trees.

“Wow, this is the longest I think I’ve ever walked!”

“Hey, can you send me a copy of that photo? I think it is going to be beautiful!” (from one boy to another) “This is awesome” From a journal entry: “Wednesday (best day ever)” THURSDAY, October 18 We had another amazing day today. It rained before breakfast, but cleared up by the time we had lunches packed and were ready to head out on our all day hike.

We split into three groups to venture out for an all day hike. Although most of the trees are changing and the mountains are full of spectacular color, we noticed that many of the trees on the north side of the mountain were still very green as seen in this photo. The 4 1/2 mile hike took us to the peak of Fodderstack Mountain. Each member of our group enjoyed a solo hike today as well.

This was an opportunity for each student and chaperone to hike alone for 20-30 minutes along a set, well marked trail. Prompt cards were left along the path by our guides with quotes and cues to enhance the journey.

Along the hike, groups learned more about the history of the Walker Valley. Students saw remains of homesteads and learned that many artifacts are still in the mountains from the past.

This photo illustrates a large piece of a stove that a settler hauled up the mountain on his back to make his home more comfortable.

The last portion of the hike included an opportunity for students to catch a very important species in the Smoky Mountains, the salamander. Students worked in pairs to catch a salamander to inspect and identify with the help of our Tremont guides. After close scrutiny, the salamanders were released back to their habitat in the rocky stream bed.

Some of the groups had the chance to work together and build a fort (this was while a few students were off catching salamanders with our guide). Although the structures may not pass modern building codes, a great deal of ingenuity and teamwork went into the construction!

A few quotes from the students’ perspective: “That was so fun, Incredibly scary, but fun!” This

came after an off trail adventure that involved some incredibly steep terrain to avoid a yellow jacket nest that was on the trail. student 1: “What day is today?” student 2: “It’s Thursday” student 1: “This week has gone by so fast. I can’t believe it is already Thursday and we are going home tomorrow!”

“Look at the epic mountain views!”

FRIDAY, October 19 We got all of our stuff packed back up and cleaned the dorms this morning. After having a closing circle where we discussed what we had learned this week along with our favorite part of the week, we loaded onto The Space Needle (that is the name of our bus) for the journey back to Indiana. We will update you on our arrival time after our snack break at a Dairy Queen, where we will have ice cream cake for Nicolas’s birthday.

Not only did we all enjoy the beautiful weather and great views, but the group had many chances to bond together during the week. It has been remarkable to watch the progress and growth of the individuals and the group as a whole.

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SYCAMORE SCHOOL ASSOCIATION The Sycamore School Association (SSA), the school’s parent-teacher organization, is a vibrant and active volunteer group that hosts many events and activities throughout the year for students and adults.

ALL -SCHOOL SOCIAL: The annual All School Social kicked off the beginning of the school year. SSA provided a fun, festive atmosphere with balloon and fruit bouquets decorating the cafeteria tables. Families spent time catching up with old friends and getting acquainted with new ones while students met their teachers and toured their classrooms.

SPIRIT WEEK: In September, Spirit Week was celebrated with themed days that included Crazy Hair Day, Pajama Day, and Guess Who I Am Day. While this week allows students to show their school spirit, it also gives them an opportunity to show their community spirit through the annual Food Drive. In past years, the food drive was a class-based contest and the highest donating class received a pizza party. In hopes of connecting students to the true mission of the food drive, the contest portion of the drive was changed by making it a school-wide contest, with the goal to exceed last year’s donation by 10%. Sycamore rose to the occasion and collected almost 1,000 items more than last year and was able to feed 620 families in the community. The students were rewarded for their generosity with a few extra minutes of recess time. All items collected went to the Fay Biccard Glick Neighborhood Center at Crooked Creek.

selecting that perfect gift (all priced under $5) for friends and family members. All gifts were specially wrapped by volunteers for students to take home that day.

AUCTION: As we look ahead to the second half of the school year, SSA will focus on the Auction for Advancement being held on Saturday, February 23, 2013, at the Ritz Charles. This year’s event will provide families and friends of the Sycamore community the chance to come together to celebrate and raise funds necessary to support and enhance the school’s mission.

INTERNATIONAL DAY: In May, the inaugural International Festival will be held to celebrate the many cultures and diversities within our Sycamore community.

Plans are underway to showcase different countries through displays, international foods, clothing and fashions, sporting demonstrations, and dance and musical performances. Families are encouraged

to participate through volunteering or by introducing your student to an evening of cultural fun and experiences.

In addition, during the first few weeks of school, SSA volunteers organized the Middle school pool party and the fall hayride.

SSA also provided dinners for the staff and refreshments for parents at the Back-to-School Nights, and hosted two Get Acquainted Coffees for parents and administrators. Snacks and dinners were provided to the teachers during Early Childhood, Lower School and Middle School Conference Days.

AROUND CAMPUS There are many more stories that happen at Sycamore than we have space to print in the Sycamore Magazine. We have visits from guests who bring exotic animals to show, kids who create terrific pieces of art, and a number of athletic successes. Mostly, there are little stories and moments that happen each day that we share via the Sycamore Facebook page and on our website.

The best way to see the day-to-day life at Sycamore is to like us on Facebook (facebook.com/sycamoreschool.indy) and see our posts. Meanwhile, here are some photos we took this fall to give you an idea of how much goes on in a day at Sycamore.

SSA continues to succeed because of volunteers who give their time, talent and support. Those efforts are much appreciated as SSA fulfills its mission to support Sycamore’s philosophy, programs and activities for the benefit of all Sycamore students.

GRANDPARENTS’ DAY: One of the most special days in October at Sycamore is Grandparents‘ and Special Friends’ Day. This year’s day was celebrated with special guests being treated to a light breakfast, student performances, and one-on-one time in the classroom. Students proudly showed their guests their many projects, displays and works as they toured the school.

GIFTS GALORE: In early December, the Meeting Center was transformed into a winter wonderland of shopping adventure.

Gifts Galore provided students with the opportunity to do some early holiday shopping. Students had a wonderful time

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SYCAMORE INITIATIVES Teaching eco-friendly habits Each year, Lower School students are immersed in a different initiative that ties to the core values of Sycamore, teaching the kids through a number of short-term projects designed to expose them to opportunities beyond the classroom experience.

Head of Lower School, Glenna Lykens, puts together a curriculum with the teachers that focuses on involving the students in projects that expand their knowledge and experiences with global concerns.

In 2012/13, the focus is “Citizenship” and how the idea can be approached in a multitude of ways, depending upon the situation.

“We have one assembly each month, and the participating grade levels focus on a specific parts of the theme,” Lykens said. “For example, in October, all four grades focused on citizenship of the Earth, and tried to connect with our school, too.”

During that month, 1st graders weeded in the Outdoor Lab; 2nd graders made Save Our Trees posters; 3rd graders collected Boxtops for Education and are now the school composters for the 2012-13 year; and 4th graders do our recycling for the school year.

In November, the division focused on things they are thankful for, and completed a companion writing project. The top 10 “Things We Are Thankful For” list was calculated and Mrs. Lykens revealed the rankings at the assembly.

“Their list was headed by family, followed by friends and home,” she says. “Teachers came in seventh,” she adds, smiling.

The program continues all year, with monthly assemblies in the theater.

“It helps us be unified as a division,” Lykens says. “Kids connect to each grade and see what the other grades are doing and how it relates to their own experiences.”

A D VA N C E M E N T “For what we get, we make a living. What we give; however, makes a life.” - Arthur Ashe

Sycamore School is very grateful for all of you who give to our school. There are countless hours donated every year that allow our student to receive an

2012-2013 ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN SYCAMORE CIRCLE – ($10,000.00 + ) Martin Bott and Angelia Barnes* Robert and Helen Brody Marc and Lori Ann Gerdisch Phil and Irma Johnson* Bob Moorthy and Sheila Valluri Sycamore School Association

SCHOLAR – ($5,000.00 + ) Sumeet and Sumeeta Bhatia Paul Helft and Melissa Cavaghan Thomas and Linda Kaplan Michael and Julie Mervis Daniel and Jeanette Robertson*

BENEFACTOR – ($2,500.00 + ) ADL Charitable Trust Robert and Diane Borgmann Mary Brown* Michael and Traci Caldwell Bruce and Francine Clayton Pawel and Lou Fludzinski* Kraig Kinchen and Tina Harris* Ron Laufer and Anat Ashkenazi* Christopher and Seema Mernitz Matthew and Tammi Scozzaro Jack and Laurie Tanselle

LEADER – ($1,000.00 + )

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exceptional gifted education. In addition, there are staff members, current parents and parents of formers students, alumni and even a few current students who understand that tuition does not cover the full cost of educating a student at Sycamore. We are deeply grateful for your generosity that continues to make Sycamore one of the top schools for gifted children in the country.

Annonymous Nayan Acharya and Lily Pai-Acharya* Michael and Suzanne Baach Brian and Vanessa Barth* Eleanor Bookwalter Bryan and Virginia Burney Scott and Annette Childress Daniel and Laura Conder Standiford Cox* Thomas and Sara Duiser Geisse Foundation Jeffrey Hagerman Jeffrey and Sharon Hearn Travis and Susan Jensen John and Susan Karpicke Syed and Mariam Khan William and Rebecca Klenk Song-Chu Ko and Son Byeon Eric and Holly Lee Joseph and Susan Loftus Michael and Glenna Lykens Joe Mahenthiran and Rathi Mahendran Raj and Dheepa Maturi Clement and Kellie McDonald Brian and Cecelia McDonnell

Terrence and Monique McWilliams* Josh and Lynn Mervis Louis and Kathleen Metzmann Sanjay Mishra and Seema Verma Sherwin and Mary Mizell Travis and April Morgan Christopher and Mercy Obeime Troy Payner and Cara Peggs James Pearson Benjamin Pecar and Leslie Thompson Otto and Jenny Reifeis Michael and Patty Rosiello Saihari and Priya Sadanandan Mark Salzinger and Ruth Belin* Willam and Karen Shirrell Praveen and Karen Vohra Gary and Kim Warren John Whorley and Lisa Haynes Aaron and Jean Wright

FRIEND ($500.00 + ) Neil and Tamara Aubuchon Douglas Brooks and Mary Gambone Donald and Catherine Brown John and Mary Ann Childress Dan and Julie Ciaccia Benjamin and Kathryn Copeland Ed and Jane Edson John and Cynthia Egloff Alexander and Patricia Godfrey Robert and Nancy Havlik Eugene and Kathy Hollander Yoo Seok and Woo Hong* William and Suzanne Jannetta Patrick and Krenta Juday Nyle Kardatzke Jack and Betty Krebs Deshun Lu and Yan Jin Dwight and Lisa Lueck Jamie MacDougall Michael and Ann Merkel Louis and Sybil Mervis Jim and Judith Mills Laurence Neuman and

Julie Sommers Neuman Patrick and Taeran Park Mihir and Chandrika Patel Irwin and Eileen Prince Bob and Elaine Sandy Franklin Sequeira and Deeya Brooks Daniel and Christine Siders* Leo and Barbara Spaans James and Tracy Swearingen David and Stella Talkington Gary Thompson and Leigh Harris* Scott and Sharon Weigand Stephen and Ginat Wintermeyer

John and Corinne Worzalla* Syed-Adeel Zaidi and Areeba Kara

SUPPORTER ($250.00 + ) Birol and Sebahat Aydin Jason and Tami Beheler* Donald and Carla Bennett James Blaufuss and Elena Burtea Charles and Julie Bookwalter Manish Chheda and Seema Dedhiya Benjamin and Kathryn Copeland Mark and Jacqueline Dall* Debashish and Soma Dey Syed and Zehra Eqbal Jack and Marge Farr John and Nancy Farrar Bob Fischer James and Linda Gange Mark and Cynthia George Ken and Marjie Giffin Yi Gu and Min Xiao Troy Hege and Claire Fiddian-Green Horst and Angie Hemmerle Simon and Kim Hillier Timothy and Cami Hovda Louis Janeira and Jane Crawford Charles and Nadine Kahi Randy and Cindy Loser Mark Lybik and Leslie Joseph Brent and Catherine McIntosh John and Susan McNett William and Ann Moreau John and Kimberly Neidigh Jon Newhard and Evelyn Gerson Rob and Amy Nichols Tyrone and Sherron Rogers Alan and Jennifer Schwartz Donald and Barbara Skibbe Joseph and Karen Smith Fred and Helen Stehman Robert and Susan Stephens Steve and Yukiko Sugino William and Aasha Trowbridge Anthony and Tammy Wilkerson Steve and Mary Ann Yedinak

DONOR ($1.00 + ) Brittany Alamillo Jill Allen Neil and Tamara Aubuchon Birol and Sebahat Aydin Ben and Katie Baker Robert and Christine Baldwin Tito and Adel Balhon Emily Barnes Thomas and Catherine Barth

Terry Baumer and Patricia Gabig Mark and Kristin Beaty Robert and Marjorie Beaty David and Debra Bell Steven and Pamela Benz Thomas and Jennifer Berger Christopher Beyers David and Michelle Biagioni Diane Biagoni Christina Biro James Bishop and Lyudmila Aslanyan Al and Kristin Bodey Geraldine Bonarrigo Fred and Deborah Bonhomme Georgia Bott Maximilian Bott Dan and Robyn Bowers Kevin and Melissa Branigan Robert and Janet Brooks Noah Brubaker and Lauren Ditchley Bradley and Laura Brueckmann Michael Burton and

Gerrie Bonarrigo-Burton Eileen Burtzlaff Justine Burwell Anthony and Lori Buzzetti Anton and Michele Cabellon Paul and Mary Caldwell Sofia Cento Frank and Jean Cheng Mi Cho Brian and Renita Clarke Class of 2020 Ryan and Jenny Cox Linda Crady Mark and Denise Cudworth Scott and Mary Davis David and Erin DeBrota Evan Denis and Lindsey Hudson Denis Russ and Karen Desserich Jane DiMarzio Bill and Fran Doherty Mary Doherty Mark and BJ Drewes David Duffield and Lauren Christopher Steve and Rita Dunn John and Linda Eads Gene and Betty Eib Scott and Sissy Engle John and Joyce Ertel Cesar Espin and Eryn Espin-Kudzinski Arthur and Marianna Fallon David and Elizabeth Fink Larry and Carol Fletcher Jan and Giulia Fludzinski Keith and Carolann Fulk Arturo and Farida Gallanosa Zixuan Gao

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Stephen and Kaki Garard April Gauthier Harold and Nancy George John and Lauren George Robert and Rose-Marie Gerisch Girl Scout Troop #1352 Girl Scout Troop #1015 Girl Scout Troop #2642 Perry and Karen Glait Sunil Gollapudi and Sylvia ertel Barton Grabow Bradford and Stephanie Grabow Rick and Candi Granlund Tom and Jo Dee Grau Greater Horizons Austin and Christine Greene Joseph and Greta Grider Gunar and Eleanor Grubaums Sandeep and Anita Gupta Elizabeth Hagerman Mark and Mary Kay Hagerman Christopher Harlow Elizabeth Harlow Jason Hawes Lee and Marianna Hege Charles Henderson and Camille Nicodemus Lori Henderson Paul Henderson Roberta Henderson Marcus and Jennifer Hendry Britian and Angela Henry James and Cara Hermacinski Lowell and Rebecca Heusel Brian and Sara Hicks Judith Hill Greg and Toni Hillman Michael and Amy Hillsman Thomas and Mia Hindman Amy Hopler Randolph and Rebecca Horton John and Maeleen Hurley Thomas and Joyce Hurley Steve and Sheila Hyatt Mircea and Cristina Ivan Troy Jeffery Joanna Jockish Michael and Carla Johnson Jeff Jones Rex and Carol Joseph Thomas Kaplan Leslie Katz Jack and Patricia Kennedy Sakib Khalid and Kiran Naqvi Sirajabid and Syeda Khatib John and Jennifer Killian Ernest and Barbara Kinchen Michael and Abigail Klemz Jonathan and Courtney Koch William and Michelle Kossman Aleksandr and Irina Kreyden K.V. Krishnamoorthy Sheriee Ladd Daniel Laufer Tony and Peggy Lavagnino HuiBae and Jessica Lee Roger and Joanne Lenke Cliff and Linda Lewis Baohui Li and Peiyi Yang Courtney Lickliter Kevin and Jacqui Liebrum Jeffrey and Kristine Lingenfelter James and Jamie Long Russell and Shirley Love Ralph and Waneta Lynch William and Cindy Mackensen Robert and Ellen Marcus Mike and Helen McCune

Lorraine McDonnell Doug and Cynthia McKay Robert and Angelica McMurtray Richard and Mary Mihm Arvind and Aasha Modak Margaret Mohler Javad Momayez and Xiaoling Xuei Jude and Rametu Momodu Matthew and Christine Moore Sreenivasa and Punyam Moorthy Bob and Denise Murphy John and Maureen Murphy Daniel and Christine Mytelka Shekar and Divya Narayanan Kannan and Lekshmi Natarajan Nicholson and Heather Neal Dennis and Mary Neidigh Charles and Camille Nicodemus James and Carolyn Noland Sean and Elizabeth O’Farrell Patrick and Donna O’Keefe Jason and Michelle Oldham Christine Oleshchuk Peter and Merri Beth Oleshchuk Mary O’Malley Olawale and Ann Osuntokun Ronald and Shirley Owen Laxman and Aruna Pai Carol Paik James Palmer and Michelle Bell Palmer Pamela Pangan-Varble Thomas and Kim Papp Vincent and Lynda Parziale Steven and Aline Passik Pagan and Kapila Patel Naomi Patterson John and Celeste Pechette Paul Pelech Lynn and Douglas Pels Frank and Elizabeth Peyton Neil and Deborah Pickett Ryan and Diane Piper Michael and Yasemin Pirkle Edward and Sara Pollack Marija Popovic Valerie Purvin Frank Qian and Jennifer Liu Joan Rau Robert and Rashmi Recinto Timothy and Deborah Reidy Gregory and Melody Reveal Cindy Richardson LeRoy and Janette Richins Phillip and Dianne Ridings Mark and Laura Rodman Jeffrey and Betsey Sajdak Robert and Patricia Sanborn Mary Sanders DiAnne Schmitt Thomas and Julia Schroeder David and Jane Schuth Patrick and Christine Schwab Sanford and Doris Schwartz Salvatore and Christine Scozzaro Jeffrey Seifert and Hong Liu-Seifert David and Ellen Seifeth James and Sandra Senetar* Jeannie Shull Gregory and Idella Simmons Anjan Sinha and Dolly Rani Jim Smith and Nora Doherty Joe and Brenda Smith Eric Sprague John and Amanda St. Clair Nick and Tiffany Stahl Lance and Nelly Steele Matthew and Jane Stegemiller Neil Steinbart and Kay Pashos

William and Debra Stewart Derrick and Debra Stout Bob and Kimberly Strapulos Bill and Janet Taylor Nancy Thompson Paul and Cheryl Thompson Bruce Thompson Trent and Laura Tormoehlen Paul and Marjorie Valliere Dick and Joann Vance Brian and Rhonda White Elizabeth Wiese Christopher and Jennifer Williams Andrew and Lynn Wirick Eric Wolf and Julie Reed Steve Wolf and Pam Westermann Christopher and Rebecca Wood Tom and Jan Wright Ramaraja Yalavarthi Kathleen Yesnik Megan Yoder Anthony and Shea Young Insia Zaidi Yaoqi Zhou and Wendy Yuan

MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES Eli Lilly and Company Endo Pharmaceuticals John Wiley & Sons, Inc. JP Morgan Chase Raytheon Company Roche Diagnostics Validated Custom Solutions

ALUMNI DONORS Class of 1990 Shan Cheng and Allison Klenk

Class of 1993 Brett Clements

Class of 1994 Ian and Courtney Henderson Class of 1996 Justin and Madeleine Smith

Class of 1999 Tim and Erica Harrison Class of 2000 John and Amanda Ross

Class of 2005 Kristen Senetar

Class of 2007

Rachel Pinkus Andrew Porten Emil Risk Jonathan Taylor Erin Tupman Julia Wang

GIFTS TO THE ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN WERE MADE IN MEMORY OF THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS: David Clapp Bill Crittenden Arthur Dodd Richard Dodd Jane Hill Jack Juday Darlene Kardatzke Steven Sandy

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GIFTS TO THE ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN WERE MADE IN HONOR OF THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS: Diane Borgmann Laura Brueckmann Sissy Engle Don Fledderjohn Patrick Juday Susan Karpicke Scott Kennedy Holly Lee Jamie MacDougall Ann Snyder

ADDITIONAL ADVANCEMENT DONATIONS & FUNDRAISING Auction for Advancement Jog-A-Thon Number of Library Book Donations: 235 Girls’ Conference Sponsorships: $1,750 Eighth Grade Gift: $1,086

*Includes Matching Employer Funds Italicized names represent staff donors Bold names represent current students

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