ECHOES
Past, Present & Future
IN THIS ISSUE
EDITOR Lisa A. Algeo
DESIGN Nicole Stettner
PHOTO CREDITS Abby Anthony, Ivory Tree Portraits, Melissa Kelly, Theresa Regan, Sideline Photos and Shira Yudkoff
All photographs are identified left to right unless otherwise noted.
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Bela Ahn ’25, representing Baldwin’s present, will be attending New York University this fall. Akshara Kolluru ’37 - one of Baldwin’s youngest studentsrepresents our future, while Susan F. Thorkelson ’70 was excited to revisit the past during her 55th reunion. Read more about Baldwin’s Past, Present and Future on page 6.
FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL
As we stand at the intersection of past, present and future, this issue of our magazine offers a unique lens through which to view Baldwin's remarkable journey. The threads that weave our School's story together — tradition and innovation, individual achievement and collective purpose — are beautifully illustrated in the pages that follow.
Our past continues to inform and inspire us. The presence of Ruth Davidon MacQuarrie ’82 as our Commencement speaker reminds us that Baldwin has been shaping exceptional women for generations. Each reunion gathering featured in these pages demonstrates how our alumnae network remains a vital force, connecting decades of graduates who carry Baldwin's purpose and values into every corner of society.
Today, we continue to thrive as a vibrant school community with a passion for exploration and joy in learning at every level. Our four National Merit Scholarship winners exemplify the academic excellence that defines our Upper School, while our younger students demonstrate environmental stewardship through projects like their "Save Our Earth" publication. When the B-Flats claim their fourth consecutive victory in a regional showcase, or when our students explore The Met in New York with an alumna guide, we see how our Baldwin community seamlessly blends achievement with connection and continues to inspire girls and women of all ages.
Looking ahead, our visionary Strategic Plan guides us toward an even brighter future. We are building upon our strong historical foundation while embracing new possibilities for learning, growth and making a positive impact. Our ongoing research and professional development enable us to understand the evolving science of how girls learn, allowing us to best prepare our young women for today’s world and tomorrow's challenges. We are committed to ensuring Baldwin graduates will continue to lead and innovate in fields yet to be imagined.
This edition of Echoes celebrates not just what we've accomplished this year, but who we are as a community across time and the exciting opportunities that lie ahead in our future. Every Baldwin woman — whether she graduated decades ago or will graduate years from now — shares in this legacy of excellence, compassion and purpose.
Baldwin's story is far from finished. In fact, the best chapters may be yet to come.
With gratitude for our shared journey,
Lynne Macziewski Head of School
Instagram - @mrs.mac.baldwin
UPFRONT
BANNER DAY
Baldwin gathered as a community to celebrate the Class of 2028, the Class of Gold, as they presented their banner. All Pre-K to Grade 12 students were invited to proudly wear their class colors and support our Grade 9 students.
MARCHING-IN
The Class of 2026 show off their new red blazers during the Marching-In Ceremony. Their custom “B” was designed by Sophia Chen ’26.
RING DAY
The Class of 2027, Class of Blue, celebrated Ring Day with a Mama Mia theme. Harper Lawson ’27 and Vivian Legate-Yang ’27 show off their new rings.
Blair Stambaugh Ally Award
Baldwin faculty and staff joined educators, advocates and changemakers at the 2025 MCRC@ADVIS Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice and Belonging Conference to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Mid-Atlantic Region Diversity Conference and the 10th anniversary of its merger with ADVIS. A highlight of the day was the inaugural Blair Stambaugh Ally Award, presented to Baldwin’s former Head of School in recognition of her visionary leadership and lasting impact on equity in independent schools. Blair, who hosted the first Mid-Atlantic Regional Diversity Conference (now MCRC) in 1990, used her position to elevate historically marginalized voices — especially girls of color — and championed justice, inclusion and belonging throughout her career. During the conference, Blair also participated in a keynote panel titled “MCRC @ 35 — Stories of Purpose, Power & Progress, Legacy, Strength and Vision.”
Dr. Lisa Damour Visits Baldwin
In February Baldwin hosted Dr. Lisa Damour, a nationally recognized psychologist, author and expert in adolescent development who was an advisor on the Disney-Pixar film Inside Out 2. In visits with students, faculty, staff and parents, she shared her expertise on adolescent girls' social and emotional development. As a national leader in all-girls education, Baldwin not only embraces the challenge of holistically supporting girls, but is constantly striving to nurture their academic excellence, emotional well-being, confidence and self-love.
Anya Okechukwu ’25 and Greyson Walko ’25 pose with Dr. Lisa Damour during her day at Baldwin.
Building Bridges Day 2025
The Upper School hosted its annual Building Bridges Day, a student-led conference focused on self-awareness, curiosity and empathy. The theme, “The Love of Learning Through Exploration,” featured a keynote by Dr. Crystal Fleming ’00, followed by group activities and breakout sessions led by students including Emi Maeda ’25, Izzy Carter ’25 and Shifa Sayeed ’25. Dr. Fleming also led a workshop for faculty on using love as a force for positive change. Dr. Fleming is a sociologist, author/editor of four books and an internationally recognized expert on racism and antiracism. She is a Professor of Sociology and Africana Studies at Smith College and holds a Ph.D. and master’s degree in Sociology from Harvard University, in addition to graduating with honors in Sociology and French from Wellesley College.
Raphaelina Loke Awarded Rosamond Cross
Teaching Chair
Raphaelina Loke (P ’06, ’08, ’10), beloved Grade 12 Dean and veteran math teacher, has been awarded the Rosamond Cross Endowed Teaching Chair, which recognizes a faculty member who has made an exceptional and lasting impact on the School community.
Students Present at Science Symposium
The 2025 Greater Philadelphia Area Symposium on Translational Medicine, hosted by the Chinese Biopharmaceutical Association (CBA), held its annual meeting at The Baldwin School. Several students in the Baldwin Summer Science Internship Program displayed brilliant posters created during their summer research, impressing the symposium attendees.
Past, Present & Future
Rooted in Tradition. Redefining the Future. The Brilliance of Baldwin.
When Florence Baldwin founded our School in 1888 as Miss Baldwin’s School for Girls, she began with just 13 girls enrolled in that first class. Assisted by her sisters, she conducted classes in their mother’s house, driven by a pioneering belief that young women deserved the same rigorous academic preparation as their male counterparts. This was more than an educational philosophy — it was an act of faith in the untapped potential of young women at a time when society systematically limited their opportunities.
Rooted in Tradition
Florence Baldwin's vision was revolutionary for its era. While most educational institutions for girls focused on domestic arts and social graces, she insisted on Latin, mathematics, science and critical thinking. She understood that true equality could only be achieved through intellectual rigor and academic excellence. Her conviction that girls possessed the same capacity for scholarly achievement as boys challenged the assumptions about women's capabilities at the time.
Now, 137 years after Florence Baldwin's revolutionary vision took root, we are charting an equally bold course for the future with the launch of "The Brilliance of Baldwin" — our comprehensive strategic plan designed to redefine what it means to educate young women in the 21st century and continue to be known as one of the nation’s most excellent and innovative approaches to girls' education. It is not simply an evolution of our existing programs — it is a transformative leap forward that successfully positions our young women for opportunities and challenges that don't yet exist, while grounding them in the timeless values that have defined Baldwin excellence for more than a century.
At the heart of our strategic plan lies our mission. Our unwavering commitment to our foundational purpose: developing talented girls into confident young women with vision, global understanding and the competency to make significant and enduring contributions to the world.
While our mission continues to serve as our compass for our ambitious journey ahead, our vision for the future extends far beyond traditional measures of academic success. We commit to nurturing the whole girl within a thriving community; intellectually curious scholars who ask probing questions and seek innovative solutions; emotionally intelligent leaders who can navigate complex relationships and inspire others; globally minded citizens who understand their interconnectedness with people and places around the world; and ethically grounded individuals who use their talents in service of the greater good.
Baldwin's approach to girls' education recognizes the unique strengths and perspectives that young women bring to every endeavor. Research consistently demonstrates that girls learn differently, lead differently and contribute differently — not better or worse, but distinctly. Our continually evolving pedagogical approaches will honor these differences while challenging every student to reach their highest potential and exceed their own expectations and those of the world around us.
Redefining the Future
At Baldwin, we don't just prepare girls for the future — we empower them to lead it. Our graduates know who they are and what they stand for because they have been encouraged to explore their passions, test their assumptions and develop their own authentic leadership styles. They possess both the confidence to dream big and the competence to turn those dreams into reality. They are prepared not just to succeed in whatever path they choose, but to transform those paths for the better.
As the best school for girls, we will cultivate bold thinkers who are unafraid to challenge conventional wisdom and propose audacious solutions. We will develop brave leaders who step forward when others step back, who use their voices to advocate for those who cannot speak for themselves and who take calculated risks in pursuit of meaningful change. We will nurture compassionate women who understand that true success is measured not only by personal achievement but also by their positive impact on others and the world. Most importantly, we will create a community where every family feels valued, every voice is heard and every member contributes to the collective brilliance that defines Baldwin.
Together, we will build a school that’s not just future-ready — it’s future-defining.
The Brilliance of Baldwin
Our strategic plan serves as more than a roadmap — it's our compass that will guide every decision and initiative as we move forward. Our plan recognizes that we have always defined what it means for girls to lead, where lifelong learning isn't just encouraged but expected and where global leadership isn't merely a concept but a calling. Our strategic vision is powered by our understanding that every Baldwin student must be equipped to discover her voice, own her strengths and boldly forge her path as a leader in a rapidly changing world, supported by a community that celebrates her journey and champions her success. We don't just prepare girls for success — we empower them to define what success means on their own terms.
A Community-Centered Journey
Empowered by Florence Baldwin’s vision, this academic year, Baldwin undertook a comprehensive, community-centered strategic planning initiative to chart the institution's future trajectory while preserving our foundational mission and values. Employing participatory design methodology and professional facilitation from Leadership+Design, our 28-member Planning Design Team comprised diverse stakeholders representing the full spectrum of the Baldwin community.
Throughout the fall semester, the team executed comprehensive stakeholder interviews and facilitated strategic think tanks with faculty, staff and parents to systematically identify critical challenges, unmet institutional needs and emerging opportunities. The winter phase of planning encompassed targeted community engagement initiatives, comparative analysis of peer institutions and comprehensive evaluation of regional and national educational models. These strategic insights informed detailed design briefs that crystallized our fundamental inquiry: What constitutes Baldwin's most strategic institutional response to the identified needs and opportunities? In February, we hosted a Community Design Day that brought together over 125 Baldwin alumnae, parents, faculty, staff and community members for structured collaborative ideation and strategic exploration. Subsequently, the Design Team's working groups developed comprehensive strategic focus areas that encompassed specific objectives and implementation initiatives. The process culminated in structured collaborative review sessions, during which the draft strategic plan underwent systematic refinement through our Design Team before being unanimously adopted by the Board of Trustees in May.
Pillar I: Leading with Purpose
Baldwin will be known as the top choice for all-girls education in the region by boldly affirming its mission, core values and unwavering commitment to providing the highest quality educational experience designed for how girls learn best. By building upon Florence Baldwin's 137-year legacy, we ensure our School continues to educate young women who aspire to be lifelong learners and global leaders, extend compassion and empathy to others and maintain the strength of character to act decisively on their beliefs. Igniting our purpose, while honoring our past, will lead Baldwin to set a new standard in girls' education, graduating women who transform the world with intellectual courage and fearless authenticity for the next 100 years and beyond.
Strategic Initiatives:
Upholding our Mission and Values: Clearly articulate Baldwin's mission, purpose and core values, creating a compelling and foundational framework that guides all aspects of school life and provides resolute direction for our community, ensuring all initiatives align with our vision for empowering the next generation of women leaders.
Building on Traditions: Build on Baldwin’s proud tradition of academic excellence by reaffirming our bold commitment to educating girls in ways that are both timeless and forward-thinking, rooted in a deep understanding of how girls learn best.
Telling our Story: Establish an impactful and authentic Baldwin narrative grounded in our mission and core values to deepen community connections, elevate visibility and inspire pride, creating an influential vehicle for recruitment, reputation and retention that ensures Baldwin proudly stands as a celebrated leader in girls' education.
Sustaining our Institution: Develop a comprehensive, data-informed model that leverages historical performance, current market dynamics and forward-looking projections to guide long-term institutional planning and ensure the enduring vitality and sustainability of the School and its mission.
Pillar II: Cultivating Our Community
Baldwin will be known for its vibrant, dynamic community where all members experience genuine belonging, discover their individual strengths and grow as impactful leaders through these authentic connections. By investing in each community member's well-being, growth and leadership development, we create a school community where joy abounds, life-long connections are forged and passionate advocacy for our mission and values becomes the hallmark of the Baldwin experience.
Strategic Initiatives:
Whole-Person Wellness and Advisory Programming:
Reimagine and redefine success for all ages through emotional well-being, resilience and purpose, thereby fostering a sense of empowerment and belonging within each student and her community.
Cultivate Community Voice and Belonging: Ensure that every community member feels valued, heard and equipped to thrive through continuous learning and reflection that encourages open exploration of diverse perspectives and lived experiences. By fostering a deep respect for diversity and honing critical thinking abilities, we equip our students to thrive as informed, empathetic and active participants in a global and interconnected society.
A Strong Family and School Community: Foster a deeply connected school community with meaningful touchpoints that strengthen community bonds and nurture trusting, collaborative relationships, ensuring every family feels seen, supported and valued.
Alumnae Partnerships and Networks: Nurture our alumnae relationships and develop opportunities for ongoing, meaningful connections with each other and the wider Baldwin community. Establish dynamic and purposeful partnerships and provide transformative mentorship, real-world exposure and leadership opportunities for students.
Faculty and Staff Growth and Excellence: Cultivate a culture of bold instructional innovation through ongoing professional development, collaborative teaching opportunities and celebration of outstanding educational practices. Establish and support robust professional growth pathways to attract and retain exceptional educators who embody Baldwin's vision and have a passion for all-girls education.
Our Learners
Baldwin will expand its academic and co-curricular programs to provide new, future-forward learning opportunities, cultivate the joy of discovery and prepare students for a rapidly changing world. By reimagining learning through innovative thinking, authentic assessment and personalized pathways, we create a distinctly powerful educational experience that uniquely prepares students to make meaningful contributions in complex global contexts.
Strategic Initiatives:
Innovative Curriculum and Interdisciplinary Learning: Promote deeper, more impactful learning, including student-directed approaches that ignite passions in an increasingly complex world.
Signature Learning and Leadership Pathways: Empower students to pursue their passions and demonstrate their expertise through meaningful learning and real-world contributions. Our distinctive curricular pathways will leverage the talents within our broader community, foster interdisciplinary thinking and expand experiential learning opportunities.
A Growth-Mindset Philosophy: Encourage a culture that promotes student-aligned teaching strategies and celebrates personal growth and success, resilience and lifelong learning.
Strengthen and Expand Co-Curricular Programming: Elevate and expand co-curricular programming — including arts and athletics — as core to a Baldwin student's identity, confidence, expression and experience. Commit boldly to programs, facilities and staffing that support broad participation and growth in all areas of Baldwin’s educational experience and excellence across all disciplines.
Learning Environment
Baldwin will be recognized for its innovative and sustainable campus spaces that support our mission, advance our strategic academic, artistic and athletic goals, ignite inspiration in future generations and celebrate the richness of our historic legacy. By intentionally preserving our historic buildings while designing innovative environments that spark creativity, fuel collaboration and cultivate community spirit and a deep sense of belonging, we will powerfully advance our mission and enrich every facet of the Baldwin experience.
Strategic Initiatives:
Comprehensive Campus Sustainability and Transformation: Re-envision our current and future campus spaces as dynamic, cuttingedge environments that support creativity, learning and sustainability.
Inclusive and Flexible Spaces: Design student-centered learning environments that are adaptable and spark creativity and collaboration. Prioritize innovative, technology-rich spaces that seamlessly support a range of teaching and learning styles — from individual focus to collaborative, project-based work.
The World as a Classroom: Utilize the world as a classroom, engaging students in real-world experiences and preparing them to lead boldly in an interconnected world through expanded global education opportunities, partnerships and immersive cross-cultural collaborations.
From Florence Baldwin's revolutionary decision to prepare young women for higher education in 1888 to our commitment today to graduating women who will lead their generation, the thread of purpose remains unbroken. The Brilliance of Baldwin Strategic Plan ensures that our legacy will continue to shine brightly, illuminating the path for countless young women who will pass through these historic halls in the decades to come. Our strategic plan and our future are both rooted in tradition and redefining the future. We stand poised to prove that when vision meets opportunity, brilliance is not just possible — it's inevitable. The Brilliance of Baldwin.
Stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks and months, as we begin to bring The Brilliance of Baldwin Strategic Plan to life. Exciting initiatives, bold goals and opportunities for engagement are on the horizon. This is just the beginning of a new chapter in Baldwin’s extraordinary story — one that we will shape together.
Pillar III: Empowering
Pillar IV: Reimagining Our
Growth, Grit and Gratitude
A Message from Dr. Ruth Davidon MacQuarrie ’82
On a bright June afternoon, Baldwin alumna Dr. Ruth Davidon MacQuarrie ’82 stood at the podium with the poise of an Olympian and the heart of a healer. Addressing the graduates with wit, warmth and the hard-won wisdom of a life lived in service, sport and science, Dr. MacQuarrie returned to Baldwin as an inspiration for the Class of 2025.
great academics and small class sizes," she recalled. "What I didn’t expect was the freedom I’d feel — not having to fight to be heard in class, not being dismissed and not being surrounded by the social pressure of dressing or acting a certain way."
She found joy in early mornings on the Schuylkill with the Baldwin rowing team, music blasting in the car and arriving
communicate clearly were all forged in the boat,” she said. “You also learn that progress often happens when you keep pulling, even when the water is choppy and your hands are blistered.” Rowing, like life, taught her to keep going even when the path is unclear. “You move forward without being able to see exactly where you’re headed,” she said in her speech. “But if you keep pulling — you’ll find that rhythm. And it will carry you.”
From Science to Service
Following her athletic career, Dr. MacQuarrie pursued medicine with equal determination. She earned her M.D. from Johns Hopkins, where she was recognized for both academic excellence and leadership. Her medical path led her from the operating rooms of Lake Tahoe to the classrooms of UCSF, where she became a clinical assistant professor in anesthesiology.
But her drive to serve extended beyond the hospital. Inspired by Olympic speedskater Johann Olav Koss’s donation of his prize money to UNICEF, she helped found Olympic Aid Atlanta — a UNICEF initiative that delivered sports and medical supplies to children in war-torn regions. “What do kids want to do?” she asked. “They want to play. So providing sports equipment and instruction became an important part of our work.”
She has also been recognized with the American Heart Association's Heartsaver Award and the Good Samaritan Award for life-saving interventions outside the hospital, proving her commitment to making an impact wherever she goes.
Resilience in Real Life
Dr. MacQuarrie’s commencement address touched on growth, grit and gratitude. With humor and honesty, she spoke of the setbacks behind her successes — missed opportunities, physical injuries, personal losses and the mistakes that built her character.
college sense — but in the life sense. Every time I got up, adjusted and tried again, I got closer to the person I wanted to become.” She told the audience that it was grit and gratitude that carried her through both the darkest and brightest times of her life, and her advice to the Class of Green was both simple and profound: “You don’t have to be the best. Just keep being better. You don’t have to save the world. Just keep making it kinder. You don’t have to know the whole path. Just take the next step.”
Looking Ahead with Curiosity
Now living a quieter life filled with love, dogs and the occasional row, Dr. MacQuarrie remains, as ever, deeply curious. “I think I’ll always be working toward a peaceful, loving life, filled with fun, travel, and mental and physical activity,” she explains. She continues to be guided by her curiosity and a belief in the power of small, intentional actions. “Achievement doesn’t come in one great moment,” she said. “It comes from daily acts of attention and love — to yourself, to your community and to your dreams.”
A Baldwin Legacy
From the banks of the Schuylkill to the Olympic stage, from the quiet focus of a medical residency to humanitarian outreach across borders, Dr. MacQuarrie has always moved with purpose. She reminded the graduates, and the entire Baldwin community, that greatness is not a singular destination but a continuous journey — one stroke, one act of kindness, one courageous step at a time.
AROUND CAMPUS
National Merit Scholarship Winners
Four seniors won National Merit Scholarships this year: Summer He, who will be attending New York University; Allie Meng, who will be attending University of Pennsylvania; Avani Shah-Lipman, who will be attending Harvard University; and Georgia Jane Whamond, who will be attending University of Pennsylvania.
Middle School English Projects
To cap off an enriching year of literary exploration, 8th grade students embarked on a culminating project that bridged two iconic works — Animal Farm and Romeo and Juliet. Through a mixed-media presentation and an original speech, students examined how storytelling continues to shape our understanding of power, love and loyalty in society. By synthesizing themes from Orwell’s political allegory and Shakespeare’s tragic romance, students explored the enduring relevance of literature and its power to reflect, challenge and reimagine the world around us. Meanwhile, in Grade 6 English, students were busy reading three new-to-them books by an author of their choosing. Their project included an annotated bibliography of the books, a paragraph comparing themes or characters and a short author biography based on research that included the author's official website and at least one video or audio interview.
The Grade 8 English project bridged two iconic works.
Wheels of Glory: Racing Through
Rome
The Middle School Wyss Interdisciplinary Institute course “Wheels of Glory” had students traveling through time as they explored chariot racing. Students used teamwork and creativity to construct scaleddown chariots inspired by ancient Roman models, incorporating engineering concepts like balance, speed and durability. They also tested their chariots, racing in a thrilling event that combined strategy, design ingenuity and a nod to the grandeur of the Circus Maximus.
Xioran Yan '29, Scarlett Heney '31 and Stella Burnett '31 build their chariot.
AROUND CAMPUS
C-SPAN Visits Campus, Honors Three Baldwin Seniors
C-SPAN visited campus on April 9th to celebrate and honor students for their prize-winning entries in the student video documentary competition, StudentCam. The annual contest received 1,700 entries and awarded only 150 prizes. Seniors Emi Maeda, Emily Sidlow and Hafsa Kanchwala won Honorable Mention and $250 for the video, "Our Message to the President: Affordable Housing," which they completed as part of Dr. Athan Biss's U.S. Politics and Civics class.
Portraits in Titles From the Class of 2025
Inspired by Nina Katchadourian’s “Sorted Books” project, seniors in Dr. Erika Jo Brown's “The Art of Memory in the Graphic Novel” class created original book spine poems using titles from Baldwin’s Anne Frank Library in celebration of National Poetry Month. Each poem offers a personal reflection — a portrait in book titles — capturing moments, memories and meanings from their time at Baldwin as they look ahead to where they’re going and what’s next beyond Baldwin’s gates.
Creative UpCyclers
Kindergarten students became “Creative Upcyclers” this year, exploring the essential question: How can we repurpose or upcycle found objects to make art or toys? In collaboration with the Lower School Art and Music teachers, students selected one of three themed paths – Trash Reimagined, Playful Portraits or Crafty Toy – and transformed every day, discarded materials into meaningful and imaginative creations. Parents were invited to a joyful culminating event featuring a scavenger hunt through student exhibits and a gallery-style celebration of their imaginative work.
Lower School Environmental Club Launches “Save Our Earth” Book
Members of Baldwin’s Lower School Environmental Club demonstrated their passion for helping the environment through writing a book titled, “Save OUR Earth.” Students showed further initiative by reaching out to PennEnvironment, a statewide, non-partisan environmental advocacy group. The group partnered with the students to organize a “book launch" at Baldwin where the Enviro Club authors presented “Save OUR Earth” to local elected officials, Rep. Tim Briggs and Sen. Amanda Cappelletti.
Sofia Buglia '37 shows off her work with mom Pam Raab-Buglia.
Upper School Presents Mean Girls
This show was so fetch! Baldwin’s Upper School musical, Mean Girls, High School Version, was directed by theater teacher Ben Dibble. Adapted from the hit 2004 film, the play told the story of Cady Heron, a teenager who moves to the United States and navigates the social dynamics of high school after being homeschooled in Africa for the first 15 years of her life. Cady quickly crosses paths with “The Plastics,” a group of popular girls who rule the school and are led by the charming but ruthless Regina George.
Exploring Art and Geometry
Baldwin students on a Wyss Interdisciplinary Institute field trip for their Math and Mosaics class enjoyed a unique and inspiring experience at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, guided by alumna and Met docent Terry Gushner Laufer ’83. The students explored the fascinating connection between mathematics and mosaics through Terry’s curated tour.
B-Flats Win Sing Off for Fourth Year in a Row
Baldwin’s B-Flats took the top prize in the 12th Annual A Cappella Sing Off sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ardmore for the 4th consecutive year!
Lower School Class Plays
Grade 5’s final Lower School play, The Tale of the Chinese Zodiac, was a show stopper! After a deep dive into Ancient China, its myths, philosophies and more, students brought the legendary zodiac race to life with energy and humor. Earlier in the spring, Grade 3 presented Fifty Nifty United States! The performance was full of heart and song, teaching us so much about each state in our nation!
Middle School Presents Alice in Wonderland Jr.
We fell down the rabbit hole with our Middle School production of Alice in Wonderland Jr., as they took us through the curious world of Wonderland on a journey of self-discovery! Directed by theater teacher Ben Dibble, the cast and crew of more than 40 Middle School students were excited to show us what happens when young Alice finds herself in a strange world, where everything seems upside down.
Meg Davis ’25 Awarded White Blazer
The White Blazer is awarded to a girl who has played on at least two varsity sports in her senior year and who represents the best qualities of sportsmanship: the ability to win and lose gracefully, act with integrity, take criticism willingly and show loyalty to her team. Voted on by students who have played on a team in the Upper School, this year’s White Blazer went to Meg Davis ’25.
Charly Landow ’25 Receives Inter-Ac Athletic Director's Award
Charly Landow ’25 was recognized with the Girls’ Inter-Academic League Athletic Director’s Award on April 30. The Inter-Ac Athletic League Directors of Athletics named 13 student-athletes as recipients of this year’s award, which is presented annually to a senior girl and/or senior boy who has been a multisport varsity athlete and has exemplified dedication to their team and school. Recipients are considered to be outstanding representatives of the Inter-Ac League in sportsmanship and leadership. Charly has played softball grades 8 - 12, indoor track grades 9 - 12, field hockey grades 11 - 12 and volleyball grades 9 - 10. She will be attending Babson College and playing softball.
Student Athletes Recognized with Awards
• The Margot Cunningham Award given to seniors who have played three sports for 4 years (12 seasons): Bela Ahn, Meg Davis, Sabine Kim, Charly Landow, Lexi McCurdy and Addison Milner.
• The Lois Harlos Award recognizing integrity and professionalism: Anya Berlanska ’25
• The Alice Comly Award for engagement and participation: Bela Ahn ’25 and Lexi McCurdy ’25.
• The Pat West Award to a sophomore or junior who has played at least one varsity sport and aspires to play at the college level: Nina Heverin-Alvarado ’26.
• The Ruth Davidon Elite Athlete Award: Addison Ford ’25
• The Tina Roak Award for participation as well as creative and constructive leadership: Addison Milner ’25
• Most Valuable Manager Award: Annie Cahill ’25 and Marisa McKinley ’25.
Five
Student-Athletes Commit to College
Five students from Baldwin’s Class of 2025 committed to play a sport at the college level: Katie McCullough ’25 (Princeton University: Water Polo), Olivia Stankiewicz-Goldsmith ’25 (Carleton College: Swimming), Charly Landow ’25 (Babson College: Softball), Addison Ford ’25 (Lafayette College: Field Hockey) and Anya Berlanska ’25 (Jefferson University: Lacrosse).
Athletes Medal in Track & Field Championships
Students from Baldwin had an exciting spring at the Inter-Ac League Track & Field Championships and the PAISAA Championships. Milan Moriniere ’27 took home the gold in javelin and the silver in discus at the PAISAA Championships, and she threw a personal record in discus at the Inter-Ac Championships, finishing in 1st place. Also at the Inter-Ac Championships, Nina Heverin-Alvarado ’26 placed 3rd in triple jump, and Cydnei Crisden ’27 finished in 4th place in the shot put.
Ida Malloy Champions Civic Engagement
At The Baldwin School, civic engagement is more than just a checkbox — it's a core part of the student experience, thanks in large part to Ida Malloy, Grade 9 Dean and Coordinator of Civic Engagement. With a passion rooted in education and activism, Ida is helping Baldwin students move beyond surface-level service to develop meaningful, sustained relationships with the communities they serve.
“I don’t teach a traditional class,” Ida explains, “but I advise Service League in both Middle and Upper School, as well as all the service clubs at Baldwin — KIVA, Starfish and Cradles to Crayons. What I love most is helping students understand what it truly means to serve, engage and create change.” Ida, who holds degrees from La Salle University and Richard Stockton University, sees service not just as action, but as an opportunity for personal growth and connection.
Among her proudest accomplishments is the launch of the Kit Reath Fellowship, a selective program for Upper School students in Grades 10-12 who wish to take a deeper dive into social impact projects. “This fellowship challenges students to give from a place of authenticity,” says Ida. “It’s not about earning hours — it’s about committing to something meaningful without expecting recognition. That’s where real service begins.”
The Kit Reath Fellowship is named after Karin “Kit” Reath, a former librarian at the Baldwin School. During her 30 years at Baldwin, Kit co-founded and led the Multicultural Resource Center and hosted workshops for teachers and educators. The fellowship reflects Kit’s values of justice, inclusion and community-building. Fellows must demonstrate Baldwin’s core values — learning, respect, responsibility, compassion and honesty — and commit to at least 40 hours of independent service work. Fellows also must attend semimonthly meetings, establish a mentor-mentee relationship with a person at the organization affiliated with their project and demonstrate progress through a Capstone Project at the end of the school year. “I hope this changes the way our students experience engagement,” Ida says. “It’s not just what you give — it’s what you learn and how you show up.”
Another standout initiative is Folk Night, started by alumna Zoe Levine ’24. Inspired by her studies on deep poverty in Philadelphia, Zoe helped organize the biannual event to raise awareness and funds, exemplifying how Baldwin students can turn classroom learning into real-world impact. “That’s the intersection where civic engagement thrives — when students are
Ida poses with Shifa Sayeed ’25, Kate Ma ’26 and Meg South ’25, who have dedicated hours of service to tutoring young people in need of support.
Karin "Kit" Reath was the librarian at Baldwin for 30 years and co-founded the Multicultural Resource Center.
empowered to respond to what they’re learning in meaningful ways,” Ida shares. Ida’s leadership has also fostered long-term partnerships, such as Baldwin’s relationship with the Impact Center (now part of the Tiger Woods Educational Foundation). Through this collaboration, students like Shifa Sayeed ’25, Meg South ’25 and Kate Ma ’26 have spent hundreds of hours supporting young people who are in need of academic support with tutoring and activities. “Their dedication shows the power of sustained commitment,” Ida noted.
When asked how service projects connect to Baldwin’s curriculum and the School’s overall mission, Ida notes that many teachers have taken full advantage of connecting service to their curriculum. “This year in Lower School, the community has collected books for students in marginalized communities, held two clothing drives for young people experiencing clothing insecurity and made potted plants for veterans,” she explains. “In the Upper School, English Teacher Dr. Erika Jo Brown always finds a way to connect at least one of her units to service. This year, after reading a book about a person who had cancer, students made reusable shopping bags and filled them with a book, lip balm and a pack of tissues. The bags were then given to people undergoing chemotherapy.”
For students unsure of how to get started, Ida offers a simple but powerful framework: “I always ask them three questions — what’s important to you, what are you willing to commit to and how can you make your work sustainable?” Her advice is clear: service should be guided by passion, not pressure.
With Ida’s guidance, civic engagement at Baldwin continues to evolve into a transformative experience. “Service is where the classroom meets the real world,” she said. “And our students are showing up — ready to learn, ready to lead and ready to make a difference.”
Baldwin Completes First Year of the Kit Reath Fellowship
By Kate Ma ’26
This year, Baldwin launched the Kit Reath Fellowship program. Fellows Nina Heverin- Alvarado ’26 and Yee-Yee Li ’27 worked alongside Coordinator of Civic Engagement Ida Malloy, who encouraged them to serve with authenticity.
In her fellowship, Nina is demonstrating a genuine dedication to improving her community. She has served for six years as her class Service League Representative and was elected as Upper School Service League Head for the 2025-26 school year. Nina is also a consistent volunteer at Share Food Program and Mitzvah Circle. “I decided to apply for the fellowship because service has always been a big part of my life,” she says. “It’s important to give back to my community.”
For her fellowship project, Nina works with Face2Face Germantown, where she helps prepare and serve food to people facing food insecurity. As part of her project, she has set up a mentor-mentee relationship with Face2Face Volunteer Manager Ally Montero.
Nina believes this fellowship will increase service engagement in Baldwin students. She points out that at a school where students have so many academic and athletic commitments, it’s easy to forget to dedicate time to service. “Having this opportunity where students are committed to sustaining a relationship with an organization cultivates people who are really interested in service,” she notes.
Kit Reath Fellow Yee-Yee has been a class Service League representative for four years and volunteers at Music Angels for her fellowship. She provides music therapy sessions and works with her violin teacher as her mentor. In her work, Yee-Yee draws on Baldwin values to make a positive impact. “Compassion is definitely necessary when you’re doing these performance sessions,” Yee-Yee explains. “You don’t know what other people have been through and you don’t know how they’re feeling that day. You really just have to come in with an open mind and an open heart.”
Yee-Yee recalled performing a recent music therapy session for hospice residents at Camilla Hall. One patient spoke with her afterward about her experiences as a teacher and nun. “I’ve learned a lot about other people, and service has offered me the opportunity to connect with my community.”
Yee-Yee Li ’27 and Nina Heverin-Alvarado ’26 are Kit Reath Fellows.
Heather Wilson Brings Real-World Science to Life
In Baldwin’s busy science lab, you’ll often find Upper School science teacher Heather Wilson deep in conversation with a student — discussing gene expression in zebrafish, reviewing an article on neurobiology or troubleshooting an experiment. But Heather’s vision for science education extends far beyond the walls of her classroom, and thanks to the Simpson-Scott Family STEM Award, that vision is taking bold new steps.
Now in her fifth year at Baldwin and with over two decades of teaching experience, Heather is not just teaching biology — she’s reimagining what science education can be. With a background in HIV research and a master’s degree in Cell and Molecular Biology and Biochemistry from Boston University, Heather brings the rigor and wonder of real-world research into the high school classroom.
Her mission? To help students see themselves as scientists.
“My goal is to immerse students in authentic scientific research — moving beyond pre-packaged lab kits to real-world inquiry with meaningful outcomes,” Heather explains. “Science is creative. It’s about discovery and learning from failure, and that’s hard to teach with worksheets and labs that always ‘work.’”
With the help of the Simpson-Scott Family STEM Award, this year Heather will pilot a bold transformation of her Advanced Topics (AT) Molecular Biology course, turning it into a research-driven capstone experience. She’s building the infrastructure for a hands-on biotechnology curriculum grounded in student curiosity and real scientific methods.
Students will begin by identifying a question they’re passionate about — regeneration of hydra and the cells and genes involved, the neurobiology of fruit fly brains, cancer genes using fruit flies, the study of collagen expression in zebrafish embryos — and develop a minigrant proposal. Then, like graduate students, they will
dive into literature reviews, design experiments and learn techniques such as DNA extraction, bacterial transformation, molecular cloning, gel electrophoresis, restriction digestion, western blotting, microscopy and behavioral phenotype studies.
“When students have ownership of their questions, they’re more invested,” says Heather. “They aren’t just checking boxes — they’re learning how science really works.”
Creating that authenticity isn’t easy. Managing time, resources and student expectations requires flexibility and honest communication. Through this pilot phase, she aims to assess the feasibility of each project in terms of pacing (what students can realistically accomplish within the given timeframe), resource requirements (costs and equipment) and the depth of scientific inquiry achievable at the high school level. Heather is realistic about the challenges: “We have to be open with each other, build in manageable steps and accept that we might not finish everything.”
The grant has been crucial and will provide funding for new lab equipment, model organisms and time for Heather to visit university labs this summer to learn advanced techniques like immunofluorescence, embryo staining and cell tracing in C. elegans development. Learning about the culturing and maintenance of these model organisms will help determine which are best suited for Baldwin’s lab space
and the type of equipment and supplies needed for various studies. These summer experiences will not only inform her teaching but may also pave the way for student field trips and mentorships with local scientists. “This summer is a chance to connect with researchers, ask questions and figure out which model systems are feasible in our space. I’m excited to learn right alongside my students,” she says.
Heather’s students don’t just experience science in the classroom. Through the Baldwin Summer Science Internship Program (BSSIP), which Heather co-directs with chemistry teacher Lindsay Davis, rising seniors spend 6 to 8 weeks working in real research labs across Philadelphia. They return to Baldwin to present professional research posters and write articles for the Baldwin Review, gaining valuable skills in scientific communication.
“Part of doing science is sharing it,” Heather emphasizes. “Our students attend lab meetings, seminars and work alongside graduate students. It’s transformative. I strongly believe that if our students want to pursue a STEM career, they need to not only have a strong foundation in knowledge, but they also need to be able to build and hone their other skills including creativity of thought, curiosity, resilience, perseverance and logical thinking.”
In graduate school, Heather participated in weekly “journal clubs,” where lab members presented and discussed scientific papers — a practice she now brings to her Honors Biology classes through what she calls “science chats.” In these sessions, students choose a primary research article on a topic that interests them, present a 10-minute talk and lead a class discussion.
“It’s a way to foster curiosity, build communication skills and keep the classroom connected to current scientific discoveries,” she explains.
“I love teaching biology because I’m in awe of it all the time,” Heather reflects. “My hope is that students leave my class seeing the world with new eyes — curious, empowered and confident that they can figure things out.”
She’s also determined to dispel common misconceptions about science — that it’s linear, predictable or contained in a textbook. Her classrooms operate more like mini-labs: mistakes are welcome, discussions are dynamic and students are encouraged to challenge assumptions.
“Scientists let the data speak for itself,” she says. “And students need to learn to let evidence guide their thinking.”
As for the future, Heather sees the AT Molecular Biology course continuing to evolve. Each year will bring new student interests, new questions and new scientific journeys. “The curriculum is alive,” she says. “Just like biology itself.”
With the support of the Simpson-Scott Family STEM Award and her own tireless commitment, Heather is cultivating not just science students — but scientists. And for her, there’s nothing more exciting than watching them grow into that identity.
“Looking back, attending a women’s college, working in research, going to grad school — it all makes sense and led me to where I am now,” she says. “I really fell in love with the community, the enthusiasm, the hope and the potential that exists in teaching science to young women.”
Below: Zebrafish Embryo, Top Inset: Lydia Snyder ’23 in the Dang Lab, Bottom Inset: Allie Meng ’25 in the Dang Lab
THE CLASS OF 2025
Isabela Persephone Ahn
Julia Evelyn Baur
Victoria Kathryn Benjamin
Anya Sophia Berlanska
Anne Therese Cahill
Catherine Yamei Cai
Israel Salah Carter
Avery Angelica Cavanaugh
Kathryn Siena Crispo
Mary Margaret Davis
Amelia Grace Dennis
Henry Dickson
Isabelle Tram Feigenberg
Caroline Rose Fenton
Copper Sage Forbes
Addison Johnson Ford
Naomi Penda Gaye
Louisa Isabel Goldenberg
Sana Goyal
Grace Isabella Harvey
Summer Yao He
McKayla Vaughn Hoilett
Naima Johnson
Hafsa Suhail Kanchwala
Ananya Kaushal
Claudia Kim
Sabine Kim
Nikoletta Kuvaeva
Charly Rayne Landow
Audrey Lynne Lawler
Grace Elizabeth Macziewski
Emi Maeda
Anna MacLeod Magarelli
Katherine Taylor McCullough
Alexandra Eve McCurdy
Dylan Claire McKeown
Marisa Guang McKinley
Allison Bridget Meng
Addison Brook Milner
Rachel Elyse Mirin
Briella Grace Murray
Anyana Kiran Okechukwu
Gurnoor Othie
Madeline Grace Polovina
Leela Rajagopal
Lillian Paganin Rang
Riya Rao
Gabrielle Camryn Reiser
Shifa Sayeed
Daria Rose Scharf
Avani Isabella Shah-Lipman
Hayoon Shin
Emily Annelisa Sidlow
Amelia Maria Skawinski
Margaret Evans South
Olivia Alexandra
Stankiewicz-Goldsmith
Amelia Tang
Audrey Jane Taylor
Atlas Simone Viroslav
Ruby Reign Vogel
Greyson Mattigan Walko
Georgia Jane Whamond
Brooke Miae Woo
Bethany Yang
Gemma Madeleine Young
Mindy Zhang
Class of 2025 Matriculation List
Auburn University
Babson College
Boston College
Boston University (3)
Brown University
Carleton College
Case Western Reserve University
Colby College
Columbia University
Connecticut College
Cornell University
DePaul University
Dickinson College (2)
Duke University
Emory University
Fairfield University
George Mason University
George Washington University
Georgetown University
Harvard University
Lafayette College
Morgan State University
New York University (2)
Northeastern University (3)
Northwestern University (2)
Pennsylvania State University
Pomona College
Princeton University (2)
Rice University (2)
Rochester Institute of Technology
San Diego State University
Skidmore College (2)
Syracuse University (2)
The University of Tennessee (2)
Thomas Jefferson University
Tufts University
University of Connecticut
University of Delaware
University of Miami
University of North Carolina
University of Pennsylvania (3)
University of Pittsburgh (2)
University of Richmond (2)
University of Rochester
University of Virginia (2)
University of Washington
Vanderbilt University
Wellesley College
Yale University
Members of the 13 - and 14 -Year Clubs Legacy
The seniors celebrated their legacy with alumnae family members Row 1 (front): Elisa McKinley ’20, Marisa McKinley ’25, Nina Okechukwu ’24, Anya Okechukwu ’25 (not pictured: Amara Okechukwu ’24), Emi Maeda ’25 (not pictured: Eri Maeda ’23), Audrey Taylor ’25 (not pictured: Carley Taylor ’23), Avani I. Shah-Lipman ’25 (not pictured: Marin Alter ’24), Atlas Viroslav ’25, Talia Viroslav ’20, Raven Kauffman Wittasek ’91; Row 2: Makenna Walko ’23, Greyson Walko ’25, Charly Landow ’25 (not pictured: Blake Landow ’22, Amy Horowitz ’78), Rebecca McCurdy ’22, Lexi McCurdy ’25, Lulu Goldenberg ’25, Carol Goldenberg ’22, Daria Scharf ’25, Sheila Kambin ’91 (not pictured: Shirin Kambin Timms ’88), Catherine Cai ’25 (not pictured: Christina Cai ’23); Row 3: Copper Forbes ’25 (not pictured: Olivia Landes ’18), Jade Davenport ’24, Addison Milner ’25, Jennifer Goldsmith ’90, Maddie Polovina ’25 (not pictured: Sarah Goldsmith Murphy ’97), Anna Magarelli ’25, Kate Magarelli ’24, Teresa Davis ’23, Meg Davis ’25
Top Row: Bella Murray (14), Charly Landow (14), Lexi McCurdy (14), Daria Scharf (13); Bottom Row: Riya Rao (14), Tori Benjamin (13), Atlas Viroslav (13), Gabbi Reiser (14).
Board of Trustees Chair Rachel Gerstenhaber Stern ’83 delivered her first commencement remarks as chair of Baldwin’s Board of Trustees; Dr. Crystal J. Lucky ’82, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs, CLAS and Professor of English at Villanova University, gave the Invocation; Head of School Lynne Macziewski shared her three wishes for the graduates as they step into the world: “Stay true to yourself,” “Do good in the world, and know that you can do anything you set your mind to” and “Never lose your love of learning”; and Dr. Ruth Davidon MacQuarrie ’82 gave the 137th Commencement Address. See more about Dr. MacQuarrie and her message to the graduates on page 10.
Riya Rao ’25, nominated by her classmates to give this year’s commencement address, said “This is only the beginning. From this point forward there will be a windy path to follow and big dreams to achieve, but you best believe that you have the ability to do so. And when we step out of these doors as alumnae, we will begin our journey to create our moment.”
66 students received 358 acceptances at 180 unique institutions
Lamplighter heads Bela Ahn, Avery Cavanaugh and Lulu Goldenberg celebrate their graduation with Director of Middle and Upper School Enrollment Michelle Rounick ’03.
Members of the Class of 1985 holding the Class of 1936 Reunion Challenge Bowl, awarded to the reunion class that raised the most money so far this year: (Top Row) Katayoun Copeland, Ann Cappalonga Bunn, Ellen Spampinato, Elizabeth Sower Ziegler; (Bottom Row) Paige Kuljian Maz, Liza Martin, Rochelle Rudolph Weiss, Amy Saler Ostroff, Wendy Williams Smith.
Members of the Class of 1960 holding the Champagne Challenge Cup, awarded to the reunion class with the highest giving participation: Ellen Phillipps Wales, Margaret Connell, Mary Oehrle French and Carolyn Lazar.
Lisa Senior ’ 75 and Ann Jerome ’ 75 pose with Head of School Lynne Macziewski at her home during the 50th Reunion cocktail party.
Emilie Knud-Hansen ’ 70 holds the blazer worn years before by her mother, Fritzi Knud-Hansen ’ 40.
Erica Shapiro Hart ’ 95, Amanda Parlett ’ 95 and Jaclyn Mason ’ 95 take a selfie during the cocktail hour.
Georgia Jane Whammond ’ 25, Kat Crispo ’ 25, Emilie Knud-Hansen ’ 70, Carole Mikita York ’ 70, Caroline Fenton ’ 25 and Brooke Woo ’ 25 pose during the reunion luncheon.
Class of 2015 was well represented at Saturday’s lunch: (Top Row) Madison Dawkins, Vanessa Auritt, Sarah Douglas, Julia Busby, Sarah Zarsky; (Bottom Row) Nicole Baker, Elizabeth Mantelmacher, Nicole Deluca.
Christine Meyer ’ 75, Christine Dunathan ’ 75 and Lisa Dautrich Black ’ 75 at Krumrine House.
Debbie Segal ’ 80 and Stefanie Porges ’ 80 enjoy catching up.
Emilie Knud-Hansen ’ 70 and Lenetta Green Johnson ’ 70.
Atlas Viroslav ’ 25 poses with her sister Talia Viroslav ’ 20 during Friday’s activities.
Members of the Class of 1975 celebrating their 50th reunion! (Front Row:) Lindsay Carroll Farrell, Barbara Aspinall Smith; (Row 2): Eve Edelman Russ, Randy Flaxenburg Reed, Lisa Dautrich Black, Meg Huffaker, Julie Ewing; (Row 3): Emmy Hunter VanderZwaag, Beth Tripp LaCour, Ann Jerome, Christine Meyer, Christine Dunathan; (Row 4): Mason Barnett, Lee Kennedy, Lisa Senior, Meg Bell Knysh
Dawkins
(Top row): Claudia Kim ’ 25, Hafsa Kanchwala ’ 25, (Bottom Row) Nikolette Kuvaeva ’ 25, Lisa Senior ’ 75 and Shifa Sayeed ’ 25 enjoy lunch together.
Madison
’ 15, Sarah Wing ’ 15, Taahira Davis ’ 15, Deionna Hill ’ 10, Kayla Cohen Stuckey ’ 10 and Carolyn Jones Berry ’ 73 enjoy time in the Innovation Center.
Beth Tripp LaCour ’ 75, Emily Yates ’ 00 and Laura Nasuti ’ 00.
Class of 2020 classmates Armina Emami, Maria Harlamova, Amanda Miller and Talia Viroslav gather outside the Residence.
Members of the Class of 2005 and their families after an eventful scavenger hunt across campus.
Members of the Class of 2015 Roshni
enjoying the signature cocktail they named for winning the Reunion Challenge during True Blue!
The Class of 2000 celebrated their 25th reunion: (Top Row) Lauren Sheerr Beshears, Stephanie Harmelin, Audrey Susanin, Laura Nasuti, Kate Hebert Grimm, Crystal Fleming; (Bottom Row: Jeannette Geter, Emily Scott Frankel, Marynia Kruk, Emily Yates and Jenny Staple.
Padhiar, Gayatri Rai, Julia Navarro, Sarena Elliott and Taahira Davis
Carolyn Lazar, Mary Oehrle French, Margaret Connell and Ellen Phillipps Wales, classmates from 1960.
Emily Seltzer ’ 20, Mary Wu ’ 20, Elisa McKinley ’ 20 and Risa McFee ’ 20.
ALUMNAE AWARDS
The 2025 Alumnae Awards were presented on May 2 during Reunion Weekend. Seniors Anya Okechukwu ’25 and Lexi McCurdy ’25 joined Head of School Lynne Macziewski to moderate a panel discussion with the award winners Alicia Roebuck ’05 and Amy Saler Ostroff ’85. Unfortunately, Marjorie Yang ’70 was unable to attend the event, but she submitted a moving video to accept her award.
ALUMNAE AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT
Marjorie Yang ’70 is the chairman of Esquel Group, a forward-thinking textile and apparel company focused on innovation and sustainability. A passionate advocate for environmental conservation and global development, Marjorie serves on several international bodies, including the UN Global Compact Action Platform for Sustainable Infrastructure and the China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development. Her leadership extends to influential economic advisory roles, such as the APEC Business Advisory Council and Hong Kong’s Chief Executive’s Council on Economic Advancement and Sustainability.
Beyond business, Marjorie is deeply committed to advancing education and technology. She is Co-chairman of MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab advisory board and Chairperson of CoolThink@JC, a digital learning initiative. Her broad influence spans advisory roles at leading institutions including Harvard, MIT Sloan, Tsinghua University and the University of Hong Kong. She also holds board positions at Budweiser Brewing Company APAC and Meituan.
A lifelong learner and leader, Marjorie holds degrees from MIT and Harvard Business School. She served on China’s national political advisory body and chaired the Council of Hong Kong Polytechnic University. A proud Baldwin School alumna, she was a boarding student and served on the Alumnae Leadership Council. Her longstanding engagement with Baldwin has been recognized with both the Alumnae Award (1996) and the Circle of Achievement Award (2013).
THE ALUMNAE AWARD
Amy Saler Ostroff ’85 began her career in marketing and public relations, holding positions at major financial firms such as Prudential Securities and First Boston. She later transitioned to nonprofit leadership, serving as Director of Marketing and Communications at the United Way of Nashua and as Director of Alumnae Relations at Baldwin from 2002 to 2007. A dedicated community volunteer, she also served as co-president of her local elementary school’s PTO.
In 2008, a visit to Cape Town, South Africa, inspired Amy and her husband to found Love to Langa, a nonprofit dedicated to transforming lives through education. Officially launched in 2010, the entirely volunteer-run organization has led numerous initiatives, including the recent opening of Idayimani Montessori Academy, the first Montessori preschool in the Langa township. The school currently serves 130 children and exemplifies the charity’s focus on early childhood education. Under Amy’s leadership as President, Love to Langa has also expanded an orphanage, built classrooms, launched a swimming academy, funded scholarships, provided teacher training and supported youth development programs.
DISTINGUISHED YOUNG ALUMNA AWARD
Alicia Roebuck ’05 is the Assistant Vice President of Inclusive Hiring Practices at Chubb, bringing over eight years of experience in recruitment and career development. She has led recruitment teams at major global companies and previously worked in consumer insights, helping clients evaluate media content across platforms. Alicia is passionate about helping individuals find purpose-driven careers and has become a leader in fostering inclusive talent strategies.
In 2014, she founded Confident Career Women Inc., a platform focused on building confidence and career clarity for women through programming and events. She also launched Career Conversations for the Culture, a YouTube channel that offers honest career advice for navigating work and life, particularly for underrepresented professionals. Certified by the Co-Active Training Institute, Alicia now coaches high performers navigating career transitions and future growth.
Alicia earned both her bachelor’s degree and MBA from Florida A&M University and studied Global Business at Shanghai University. A proud member of Baldwin’s Class of Green, she served as President of the Alumnae Leadership Council from 2021 to 2024, emphasizing community and connection. Her service includes roles on reunion committees, speaking engagements and student support initiatives.
Amy Saler Ostroff ’85 and Alicia Roebuck ’05 returned to Baldwin during Reunion Weekend to accept their awards.
The Baiba Vasys Core Values Award was presented by Baiba Vasys and Director of Lower School Quenby Frimet to Katie Kuoch ’32 during the Grade 5 Moving Up Ceremony. Katie is a kind, curious and capable leader who brings her whole heart to everything she does.
Layla Fisher ’29 received the Ruth Fiesel ’38 Award from Director of Middle School Dr. Shauna Carter during a beautiful Grade 8 Moving Up Ceremony. Layla is described as open and inclusive and a true friend to everyone who brings positive energy to our community.
Catherine Cai ’25 created this parrot collage in her Studio Immersion: Painting class. The assignment was to use found collage materials in magazines and elsewhere to create a portrait of an animal.
Alaina Sharma ’31 won an Inklings Book Contest award for her poem titled “Before Our Time Slips Away.” Her poem will be published in the 2025 Inklings Book Anthologies.
Before Our Time Slips Away
We are waiting on the edge of a soundless stormthe Earth’s heartbeat hums beneath our feet; a shallow warning that we refuse to hear. The trees are holding their breaththe rivers choking on their grief; the polluted skies gasping for fresh breath; Scan the QR Code to read her entire poem.
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The Baldwin Award – the highest honor given each year to a senior who has distinguished herself in pursuit of excellence in academics, arts, leadership, service and sensitivity to others –went to Avani Shah-Lipman ’25.
The Fire in Her Heart
Once, her heart a vessel bright, Now burns within the endless night. The warmth she gave, now ashes fall, A phoenix’ cry, a hollow call.
Scan the QR Code to read her entire poem.
Elsa Deitz ’27 wrote the poem "The Fire in Her Heart," which explores the tragic and transformative nature of love, drawing inspiration from classical mythology. The poem was selected as “Best in Category” in the Philadelphia Classic Society competition and was included in an inaugural e-publication for literary entries.
Pottery created by Vivian Farwell ’29 was selected as “Best of Category” in the 2025 Philadelphia Classical Society Academic and Project Competitions.
Lulu Goldenberg ’25 took this award-winning photo titled “Pathways of Life.” Lulu’s photography portfolio won a Scholastic Arts Gold Key Award.
Field of Dreams Help Us Build Our Field of Dreams
With your support, we are constructing a new, state-of-the-art turf field for our field hockey, lacrosse and softball teams. We are grateful for the incredible number of alumnae, parents and friends who have chosen to invest in our athletic facilities and programs, and we hope YOU will join us in being a game-changer for our girls!
All gifts, regardless of size, will help Baldwin provide endless opportunities for our students to develop grit, stamina and perseverance while learning the values of sportsmanship and teamwork — that is Athletics at Baldwin, now and forever.
