A nnual F und N e w s
Parents’ Fund Raises $1.08 Million 93 Percent of Parents Participate Parents’ Fund Chairs Cindy and Larry Bloch are delighted to announce that the 2005 fund met and exceeded its million dollar goal. “This success is due in great part to the Bloch’s leadership,” said Headmaster Willy MacMullen ’78, “along with the untiring dedication of the committee and the hundreds of loyal parents who support Taft and its mission to educate their children.” Raising $1,084,587 from 93 percent of the current parent body made this year’s Fund one of major significance for Taft and for parent giving nationwide. For the sixth time in the past seven years, over one million dollars has been raised by current parents for the
Annual Fund. Just as notable is the 90plus percent parent participation for the 13th 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 Blochs, parents of Reisa ’05 and Matt ’05, have handed the reins over to Kate and Hans Morris, current members of the Parents’ Committee and parents of Mac ’06.
c New Parents’ Fund Chairs Kate and Hans Morris with Mac ‘06 and Lucy
Class of 1920 Award—Greatest increase in dollars from a non-reunion class Class of 1973: $14,100 Class Agent: Ted Judson The Romano Award—Greatest increase in percentage support from a non-reunion class less than 50 years out Class of 1973: 34% from 26% Class Agent: Ted Judson Young Alumni Dollars Award— Largest amount contributed from a class 10 years out or less Class of 1995: $18,984 Class Agents: Dan Oneglia, Tony Pasquariello Young Alumni Participation Award— Highest participation from a class 10 years out or less Class of 2004: 67% Class Agent: Camden Bucsko The Spencer Award—Greatest number of gifts from previous non-donors Class of 1980: 28 Class Agents: Jeff Potter, Rob Peterson, Corey Griffin *Awards determined by funds raised as of June 30, 2005
2004–05 Parents’ Committee Cindy & Larry Bloch, Chairs Rosanne & Steve Anderson Sandi & Glenn Bromagen Vivian & Richard Castellano Len Chazen & Linda Rappaport Howard & Barbara Cherry Gail & Dan Ciaburri Peg & John Claghorn Pamela & Michael Clark Donna & Chris Cleary Kate & Dan Coit Christine Baranski Cowles & Matthew Cowles Mary & David Dangremond Susie & Chip Delaporte Nano & Les Fabuss Bill & Nancy Fertig Pippa & Bob Gerard Deb & Vin Giannetto David Hillman Robin Houston Donna & Jerry Iacoviello
Leslie & Herb Ide Lisa Ireland Pam & Michael Jackson Linda & Bill Jacobs Sally & Michael Karnasiewicz Meg & Stuart Kirkpatrick Ginny & David Knott Val & John Kratky Meg & Charlie Krause Laura & Dale Kutnick Karen & T.J. Letarte Leslie & Angus Littlejohn Carol & John Lyden Bridget & John Macaskill Mary & Joe Mastrocola K.T. & Alan McFarland Linda & Clem McGillicuddy Lynn & Michael McKenna Clare & Howard McMorris II Patrick & Patricia McVeigh Michael Minter & Emmie Hill Marlene Moore Kate & Hans Morris Kathleen & Peter Murphy Kenny & Gordon Nelson
Tammy & Charlie Pompea Adam & Mandy Quinton Nancy Rauscher Andrea Reid Lindsay & Art Reimers Sera & Tom Reycraft Ann & James Rickards Carol & Bill Sammons Lindsay & Edgar Scott Suzanne & Peter Sealy Jean & Stuart Serenbetz Debbie & Michael Shepherd Judy & Bob Slater John A. Slowik Charlotte & Richard Smith Maria & Glenn Taylor Anne K. Thompson Doug & Teri Thompson Peggy & Joe Toce Natica & Victor von Althann Sandra & Rick Webel Ann & Jack M. Weiss Ellen & Chris White Peter Wyman
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