ANNUAL FUND NEWS
Class of 1920 Award—Greatest increase in dollars from a non-reunion class Class of 1987: $19,410 Class Agent: Lucinda Goulard Lord The Romano Award—Greatest increase in percentage support from a non-reunion class less than 50 years out Class of 1970: 69% from 36% Class Agent: Barnaby Conrad Young Alumni Dollars Award— Largest amount contributed from a class less than 10 years out Class of 1995: $19,820 Class Agents: Dan Oneglia & Tony Pasquariello Young Alumni Participation Award— Highest participation from a class 10 years out or less Class of 2003: 68% Class Agents: Eliza Clark & Glenton Davis The Spencer Award—Greatest number of gifts from previous non-donors Class of 1970: 14% Class Agent: Barnaby Conrad * Awards are determined by funds raised as of June 30, 2004.
2003–04 Parents’ Committee Leslie & Angus Littlejohn, Chairs Leslie & Samuel Acquaviva Rosanne & Steve Anderson Sandy Bisset Cindy & Larry Bloch Susan & Don Brant Sandi & Glenn Bromagen Vivian & Richard Castellano Len Chazen & Linda Rappaport Howard & Barbara Cherry Gail & Dan Ciaburri Peg & John Claghorn Pamela & Michael Clark
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Taft Bulletin Summer 2004
Leslie and Angus Littlejohn P’03, ’05
New Parents’ Fund Chairs Cindy and Larry Bloch with Reisa ’05 and Matt ’05
Parents’ Fund Raises $1.1 Million 94 Percent of Parents Participate Parents’ Fund Chairs Leslie and Angus Littlejohn are delighted to announce that the 2004 fund broke new records for giving again this year. “This success is due in great part to the Littlejohn’s leadership and untiring dedication,” said Headmaster Willy MacMullen ’78, “along with a loyal committee and of course the hundreds of parents who have given so much to this great school.” Raising $1,106,791 from 94 percent of the current parent body made this year’s fund one of historic significance for Taft and for parent giving nationwide. For the
Donna & Chris Cleary Kate & Dan Coit Mary & David Dangremond John Deardourff Emily & Steven Eisen Julie & Michael Freeman Pippa & Bob Gerard Debbie & Vin Giannetto Katy & Tiger Graham Susan & Chuck Harris David Hillman Leslie & Herb Ide Lisa Ireland Pam & Michael Jackson Linda & Bill Jacobs Sally & Michael Karnasiewicz Kathy & Tom Kelley
fifth time in the past six years, over one million dollars has been raised by current parents for the Annual Fund. Just as notable is the 90-plus percent parent participation for the 12th consecutive year. “A parent body that supports a school so unanimously,” said MacMullen, “speaks to the strong belief that academics must remain strong, athletics competitive, and the arts flourishing.” The Littlejohns, parents of Angus ’03 and Lindsay ’05, have handed the reins over to Cindy and Larry Bloch, current members of the Parents’ Committee and parents of Reisa ’05 and Matt ’05.
Kim & Dave Kennedy Meg & Stuart Kirkpatrick Ginny & David Knott Laura & Dale Kutnick Janet & Paul Lewis Carol & John Lyden Bridget & John Macaskill Mary & Joe Mastrocola K.T. & Alan McFarland Linda & Clem McGillicuddy Lynn & Mike McKenna Clare & Howard McMorris Patrick & Patricia McVeigh Kate & Hans Morris Hattie & Bill Mulligan Kathleen & Peter Murphy Kenny & Gordon Nelson
Debbie & Joe Petrowski Mandy & Adam Quinton Rose-Lee & Keith Reinhard Sera & Tom Reycraft Ann & James Rickards Carol & Bill Sammons Lindsay & Edgar Scott Suzanne & Peter Sealy Jean & Stuart Serenbetz Debbie & Michael Shepherd Charlotte & Richard Smith Maria & Glenn Taylor Peggy & Joe Toce Jane & Bill Waters Sandra & Rick Webel Ann & Jack Weiss Peter Wyman