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IN MEMORIAM
This issue of Spirit Magazine is dedicated to Patricia A. Ireland.
Patti served Independence for 29 years, from 1979 through her retirement in 2008. Her many roles included teacher, lower school chair, assistant head of school, interim head of school, and head of school. Her sharp wit, humor, and love will be deeply missed.
She lived a rich and beautiful life and will live on in the memories and stories of all those she deeply impacted at Independence.
From the Head of School
Independence understands that the most effective learning occurs within the context of supportive relationships. The school provides the tools to help all students acquire and apply the knowledge and skills to understand and manage emotions, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. Throughout the Indy experience, students gain the confidence to be successful at each stage of their development.
In this issue of Spirit, we focus on the importance of mindfulness and social-emotional learning. The school is dedicated to maximizing engagement and learning while focusing on the well-being of students. True to our mission of inspiring students to become independent, intellectually curious individuals, Independence has the supports and resources in place to ensure a positive learning environment for all children. In these pages you will find many examples of our talented faculty and staff advancing our students’ capacity for learning, leadership, and citizenship.
I hope you also enjoy our Annual Report on Philanthropy, a true celebration of our community’s generosity and emblematic of the strong partnership we have with parents, alumni and their families, grandparents, trustees, faculty, staff, corporate partners, foundations, and friends of Independence. The students are the ultimate beneficiaries of your financial support, and your participation is a powerful demonstration of your confidence in the school and commitment to ensuring its continued strength.
In partnership,
TIMOTHY P. COSTELLO HEAD OF SCHOOL
Strengthening Students
With new headlines almost every day raising alarms about the need to help young people balance life in a changing and challenging world, we turn to Independence experts for insights on steps the school is taking to help our children find balance and thrive.
A Global Concern
Twenty-three weeks and counting—that’s how long Jonathan Haidt’s influential book The Anxious Generation has been on the New York Times bestseller list. In the book, the author cites evidence of a concerning trend sweeping the Western world, with childhood and teenage anxiety climbing dramatically over the past two decades. Haidt also suggests a cause—a “rewiring” of childhood with the rise of smartphones and social media.
At Independence, our educators are keenly aware of these global trends. They also know that the school is strongly positioned to protect our students, with long-standing policies on technology in place and an array of programs and professional staff focused on student wellness. Together, the programs focus not only on dealing with various stressors but also on helping each student to grow in confidence, independence, and resilience.
in a Stressed-Out World
“At the same time,” notes Dr. Dahra Williams, consulting psychologist at Independence, “it would be foolish to think that our kids don’t face stress—or that Independence is somehow an island, shielded from forces in the wider culture. This is why we are always focusing on new ways to help our children thrive.”
Filling the Toolbox
The resources at Independence focused on student wellness are considerable, from the groundbreaking initiatives of CWILTM (The Center for Wellness, Innovation and Learning) to the Character Development Program with its strong focus on social and emotional learning to our K-8 mindfulness program as well as a health and wellness curriculum that now includes a substantive emphasis on mental health.
“Taken together, these programs and resources form a multidimensional network of support for each child,” says Parker Slaton, dean of student life.
Children who need help can also turn to highly qualified professionals like Williams and Slaton. “If a child is anxious, it is usually because they are uncertain about some kind of outcome, or they are worried about how negative that outcome will be and they feel like they will be unable to deal with it,”
Williams explains. “They might be thinking about the worst possible outcomes to a range of situations (e.g., my friend didn’t invite me over, or my 2-mile time is not where I want it to be, or my upcoming test is going to be brutal). We work to help them put things in perspective while validating their concerns.”
Strengthening Students in a Stressed-Out World
Slaton agrees, noting that one important lesson in the social and emotional learning curriculum is “gaining perspective on big problems versus little problems.” Starting at the early childhood level, this curriculum focuses, in ageappropriate ways, on helping children understand, express, and manage their emotions.
“When children are feeling overwhelmed with stress,” says Marea Kessler, art aide and mindfulness teacher, “we want them to be equipped with the tools to deal with that.” She says these range from breathing techniques to taking a “visual walk” through an imagined quiet meadow or forest.
“We want to fill their toolboxes with counterstrategies that work for each child in coping with the emotions so they don’t become problems,” Kessler explains. She sees enormous power and value in mindfulness, most simply described as “being present—right here, right now.” This experience is an antidote to anxiety, which sends the mind spinning into worrisome imagined futures—and to modern technology, which so often transports us away into virtual worlds.
“It also brings perspective,” Kessler points out. “What’s happening right now is just happening right now. It will pass.”
The Power of Independence
While Independence educators focus on helping kids build a set of coping skills, they are also doing something even more fundamental: helping them become strong, resilient individuals.
“Independence fosters a feeling of ‘I’m confident. I’m courageous. I’m capable,’” says Williams. “That means everything from giving students choices within the curriculum to giving them leadership experience. It’s all about putting them in charge and building a strong self-concept.”
Another important ingredient in this formula is time for independent play, especially outdoors. Nationwide, many kids today have far less chance for this kind of play—essential to their healthy development—than in generations past.
Dr. Williams has written about the benefits of unstructured play, which include building problem-solving skills, social skills, confidence, and resilience. “It’s so valuable that our kids, at all grade levels, have recess and so many opportunities for outdoor learning.”
Smartphones or Dumb?
When asked for words of wisdom for parents who might be concerned about anxiety, our educators all share strong cautions about technology—especially smartphones and social media.
“We know what time on these devices does,” says Slaton. “Kids lose themselves. And afterward, you see that post-phone crash, whether it was gaming or social media. These experiences are designed to be addictive. We need to protect kids.”
“There are good uses to this technology in the right doses,” adds Dr. Williams, “but so often the uses aren’t good and the doses aren’t right. Social media ‘likes’ and streaks are too powerful for developing brains to resist.”
As parents themselves, Slaton and Williams acknowledge the challenge of bucking the trend on smartphones and stress that each family must make their own best decisions. “But,” Slaton sums up, “the longer you can wait to introduce these devices, the better!”
Silver Linings
As part of a recent research project focusing on the school’s mindfulness studio, Dr. Williams employed a survey tool that measures children’s happiness.
“This is a widely used test with good benchmark data,” she says. “When I looked at our results, I was pleased to see that our kids at Independence reported a healthier quality of life than their peers in the population as a whole—very encouraging.”
She cites another source of encouragement as well: students’ willingness to share their feelings and to seek help when they need it. “Our kids feel empowered to practice mindfulness or to come see me or see Mrs. Slaton. They really use the resources we offer.”
“That openness and willingness,” agrees Kessler, “makes all the difference.”
I use my mindfulness toolbox and my anchor breathing spot.
Victoria, 3rd grade LISTEN TO MUSIC ON MY HEADPHONES FOR 15 MINUTES AND JUST LOOK AT MY CEILING. Hannah, 5th grade
Go for a run.
Jack, 2nd grade
Hold my baby brother.
Jackson, 1st grade
I remember I am safe, loved, go to an amazing school, have a great family, and I am kind and smart. Ibbie, 5th grade
Hug my squishmallow.
Dream, 1st grade
I listen to music and hang out with my two dogs, Ruby and Lucy.
Mia, 8th grade
I take a few deep breaths and then I think positively, clear my mind, and just close my eyes.
Patrick, 6th grade
Take off my shoes and put my whole body on the ground.
Ben, 2nd grade
SWING ON THE SWINGS AND LISTEN TO MUSIC.
Aria, 2nd grade
41 Patriot Pages sent 56 students in the graduating class
113 Gifts
Year in Review 2023 - 2024 11 Soar Appearances made during Giving Day
322 Indy hoodies sold at the Spirit Store
23 Field Trip s
miles our vans drove to transport students
16,712
10,080 library books checked out
75 Home Games
10 Things
You Didn’t Know About Mrs. Principe
Lisa Principe, early childhood II teacher, is the recipient of the 2024 Patricia A. Ireland Faculty Award honoring the qualities of professionalism, compassion, and good nature, as exemplified by the school’s former head.
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Before Independence, I worked as a child life specialist and director of a children’s learning center. Since joining Indy in 2007, I’ve taken on various roles, including substitute teacher, ECI, ECII, and kindergarten teacher, as well as supporting the admission team.
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Both of my children are alumni of Independence, have worked as Indy camp counselors, and are now healthcare professionals.
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The beach is my happy place, especially because it’s where many family memories have been made.
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Tucker, our family’s dog, is a coton de tulear. His rare breed is known as the Royal Dog of Madagascar.
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When I was younger, I enjoyed playing racquetball. Now, I prefer walking the various trails of White Clay Creek.
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I strive to provide a learning environment filled with kindness, support, and numerous opportunities for engagement, exploration, growth, and self-expression.
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“Be the best version of yourself” is not only a phrase that resonates with me but is also something I try to promote with each of my students.
8My class often marks the end of the school week with a “Friday Dance.”
9As an educator herself, my mom had a passion for teaching that I share.
10This summer, I went to my first Phillies game.
“I always start the school year by reading A Little Spot of Kindness to my class. It’s a great way to set the tone for the new year with a reminder about the power of being kind.”
Alumni Corner
Allaire Stritzinger ’07: “An Ultimate Dream”
It was a school trip to Washington, DC, while she was a middle schooler at Independence that first sparked Allaire’s interest in museums—an interest that ultimately led her to a position at the Smithsonian’s National Collections Program. “We oversee the collections management policies for all 23 of the Smithsonian museums,” she explains—museums holding more than 157 million objects, artifacts, and even living specimens. And yes, for someone in her field, the Smithsonian is “an ultimate dream.”
Allaire majored in history at the University of Delaware and then went on to The George Washington University, where she earned an M.A. in museum administration and nonprofit management.
Reflecting on her days at Independence, she says that the memorable Washington trip was just one of many highlights. “Independence encourages you to learn, grow, and experience new things, all in an atmosphere of trust and respect. It has meant so much for me to have had that experience.”
Brendan Balthis ’15: Mergers, Acquisitions, and More
As an associate in mergers and acquisitions at Tuck Advisers in Nashville, Brendan has the chance “to be an entrepreneur while helping entrepreneurs.” In addition to leading strategy and operations for the growing firm, his job is to guide the founders of start-ups in healthcare and other fields in finding buyers for their companies. For Brendan, it’s an opportunity to put a personal passion for healthcare to work while collaborating with visionary businesspeople.
Brendan first connected with Tuck as an intern while at Dartmouth College, where he graduated in 2023 as valedictorian with double majors in economics and mathematical biology. At Dartmouth he also ran cross country and track—continuing to pursue a passion with its roots in his days at Independence.
“If someone asks about the foundation of my success, it always goes back to Independence,” Brendan says, citing rigor and individual attention, a passion for learning, lasting friendships, and exceptional teachers and coaches. “I can’t say enough good things about the school.”
Kim Sterin ’03: Improving Education
“The many opportunities I had at Independence inspired me to become a teacher,” Kim says, “and to try to extend those kinds of opportunities to others.” It was a goal that led her to spend seven years teaching middle and high school English in Montgomery County, Maryland, at schools serving mainly Title I public school students. And it’s a goal that has now led her in a new career direction as an educational researcher advocating on policy.
Currently in a postdoctoral position at Drexel University’s School of Education, Kim conducts research focusing on issues such as equitable school funding and has just co-authored a book, Critical Conditions: Addressing Education Emergencies through Integrated Student Supports (Harvard University Press). In addition to her Ph.D. from Drexel, she holds a master’s from Johns Hopkins University and bachelor’s from the University of Maryland.
Remembering her time at Independence, Kim says, “We did so much hands-on, project-based learning, and research now shows the power of that approach. We learned the material and 21st-century skills like leadership, grit, collaboration, and creativity.”
Call to Action for
Alumni Agents
We’re seeking class representatives/agents to keep alumni connected! Thank you to all those alumni who’ve already stepped up. Agents are needed for all class years to help:
• Gather and update contact info
• Encourage event attendance
• Share class news
• Contribute in planning the school’s 50th Anniversary in 2028
If you’re interested in building our Independence alumni community, please contact Michele Harra at mharra@indyde.org.
G ET CONNECTED
We invite all alumni to remain engaged with the Independence community by staying connected across our digital platforms! Follow Independence on Facebook and Instagram for school updates. Join the Independence Alumni Facebook Group to reconnect with fellow graduates and add Independence to your LinkedIn profile to proudly display your connection to the school.
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Save the Dates!
For our Spring Alumni Social on Wednesday, April 16, on the Moshulu in Philadelphia, our Indy 5k & Color Us Kids Run on Thursday, May 29, on Indy’s Campus, and our Fall 2025 Alumni Social.
Young alumni at Field Day 2024
News&Notes
The whole school gathered in the Funk Outdoor Classroom to view the wonder of last April’s total eclipse of the sun.
At Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day, Independence welcomed more than 400 guests for a joyful assembly, classroom visits, and more.
International travel returned to Independence, as 23 middle schoolers visited France and Italy.
It’s a research project, public speaking opportunity, and annual highlight. It’s the first grade Mammal Zoo!
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An eighth grade tradition, the Class of 2024 enjoyed
great day in the Big Apple, from Ellis Island and Wall Street to the top of the Empire State Building.
Independence celebrated the fall season with a new main entrance sign— a project that is the result of so many generous donors supporting the successful Foundation for the Future Capital Campaign.
The Independence community pitched in with energy and generosity to help make The Caesar Rodney Rotary Club’s canned food drive a big success.
It was a spectacle of underwater adventures as our young dramatists brought a wonderful production of Finding Nemo Jr. to the stage.
As host of this year’s annual Latin Day, Independence welcomed friends from nearby schools, including several alumni now in high school.
At the annual student vs. faculty basketball game, both sides were in it to win it!
Seventh and eighth grade English students performed Shakespeare scene studies in a uniquely inspiring setting: among the dramatic pillars and timeworn stone walls of The Great Barn.
From helping out with carline to visiting classrooms, Elise and Emmy Shahan got a taste of leadership as heads of school for the day.
The school honored Black History Month and kicked off Women’s History Month with an assembly of Freedom Stories, tales of champions of equality and justice shared by storyteller and musician TAHIRA.
See the full story and photos online at
Inspired by Malcolm Mitchell, Super Bowl champion, children’s book author, and literacy crusader, the two fourth grade homeroom classes launched an exciting competition to see who can read more.
Honors & Awards
Founders’ Day Scholarships & Awards
Independence has a tradition of recognizing students across many grade levels with a variety of scholarships and awards during the annual Founders’ Day assembly. The following were presented in 2024:
Dr. Mia Shorteno Fraser Citizenship Scholarship
Lauren Wenger & Timmy Su
Samuel John Hanna ’24 Memorial Scholarship
Violet Wilson
The Andrew N. Yatzus Scholarship
Cecilia DePalma
The Anne G. Hurt Memorial Scholarship
Peyton Hoffner & Declan Yourinson
The Board Presidents’ Scholarship
Stuart Burris
The Courage Scholarship
Dylan Ross
The Jack DiMaio Memorial Scholarship
Henry Caterson & Alexis Hall
The Jason Motta Endowed Award for Integrity, Leadership, and Sportsmanship
Henry Grogan
The Margaret C. and William H. Cantwell Award for Musical Excellence
Raphael Lombardi & Joseph Zhang
The Marsh Wiltbank Uebler Scholarship
Josh Correale & Teresa Williams
The Teresa T. Roach Scholarship
Ibbie Slaton
The William Braune Athletic Scholarship
Ben Harris & Lauren Wenger
The Young Writer’s Scholarship
Garrett Dickerson & Cynthia Li
Eighth Grade Awards
Each year at Graduation, a series of awards are presented, each with specific criteria. The following were presented at the 46th Eighth Grade Graduation Ceremony on June 10, 2024:
Board of Trustees’ Award
Evan Ni & Chrisa Souleles
The Helena R. Ashwell Award for World Language Excellence
Kaitlin Kipp & Oliver Wilson
The Linda Ellison Stapleford Science Service Award
Isabela Dann
The Outstanding Academic Achievement Award
Kaitlin Kipp & Allison Qu
The Rod Hammett Memorial Award
Audrey Helmick
2024 Founders’ Award
The Founders’ Award honors individuals who have made a lasting impact on The Independence School through their service, dedication, and generosity. The 2024 recipients, Meg and Bryan Keen, have three children, Peyton ’10, Brad ’13, and Matthew ’18, who attended Indy from early childhood through eighth grade.
Meg played a key role in school life, volunteering extensively, serving as IPA treasurer, and continuing to assist after her children graduated. Bryan, while leading his family’s business, Keen Compressed Gas Company, supported the school as a Board of Trustees member and treasurer.
The Keens have generously contributed to school events, the Annual Fund, and capital campaigns, including the naming of the Innovation Station. Their commitment continues to inspire and shape the future of Independence.
School Updates
NEW BOARD PRESIDENT
As of July, Kristin Giffin stepped into the role of president of the Board of Trustees, succeeding Amelia Julian Wyant ’90 after her four-year tenure. The parent of two Indy alumni, Kristin has a deep and long-standing connection to the school. Professionally, she is the general manager of the Clinical Endpoint Solutions Group at WCG Clinical, where she oversees P&L, strategy, portfolio development, and operations. With extensive experience across the life sciences industry, Kristin has held leadership roles in manufacturing, quality, customer experience, operations, strategic program management, digital transformation, and analytics. She earned a B.S. in Engineering from Cornell University and holds a General Management certificate from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Kristin most recently served as the Board’s vice president.
We’re pleased to welcome two new Board members:
Michael A. Marinelli, Ed.D
Ping Xu, Esq., CFP
Thank You, IPA
The Independence Parents’ Association (IPA) was founded during the school’s early years to provide essential programs and services to the Independence community. Today, all Indy parents are members of the IPA, fostering closer relationships among students, parents, faculty, and staff and further strengthening the Independence experience.
The IPA has raised thousands of dollars over the years through fundraising and outreach, supporting enhancements like field trips, speakers, programs, and yearbooks. Signature events include Fall Fest, family Bingo night, ice skating, a dodgeball tournament, and a lower school dance. Faculty and staff also receive special treats throughout the year as a show of appreciation.
A heartfelt thank you to the 2023-2024 IPA leadership team—Katie Grieco, Leslie Ferenz, Ian Farrell, Trupti Patel, and Jen Farabaugh—along with the many dedicated parent and grandparent volunteers who generously shared their time and talents to enrich our community.
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Jeanne Bratten Part-Time Nurse
César Colmenares Strings Instructor
Leslie Cohen McGregor
Early Childhood Co-Curricular Aide
Sean Moore Plant Staff
Avery Oliva Middle School
English Teacher
John Penrod Safety and Security Manager
Jessica Rahn Kindergarten Assistant
With Our
Dear Independence Community,
I am pleased to share the 2023-2024
Annual Report for The Independence School. First and foremost, thank you to all of our donors, event sponsors, committee members, and school volunteers. Your support is essential to our success as a school, and we thank you for investing your time and resources. Whether you’re passionate about volunteering with the IPA to strengthen connections between students, faculty, and staff, or contributing to closing the gap between tuition income and daily operating costs through fundraising, your efforts make a real impact. Fundraising includes proceeds from Indy-sponsored events, foundation grants, and tax-deductible donations, such as gifts to the Annual Fund, now renamed The Fund for Independence.
In the fiscal year 2023-2024, annual giving raised $246,670, addressing the school’s most pressing needs—ranging from faculty support and facility maintenance to programs that enrich the educational experience. These contributions are vital to
Appreciation & Time, Talent Treasure
maintaining our standing as a leading school in today’s competitive educational landscape. Gifts to The Fund for Independence have a direct impact on every aspect of school life, ensuring we provide a learnercentered environment with a relevant and innovative curriculum, retain dedicated and talented faculty, and create opportunities for exploration and leadership development in the arts, athletics, and service learning.
Each new school year brings with it an enhanced vision of how we dream forward to enrich the learning of our students. With the dedication of our faculty, staff, and community, Independence continues to support and encourage each other to accomplish what is best for all of our students. We truly can make an impactful difference in their lives and their educational experiences.
Thank you for sharing your most precious gifts with us—your children—and for your commitment and your confidence in all that we do every single day.
Many thanks and much gratitude,
Michele C. Harra Director of Advancement and Enrollment Management
Giving back to Independence is a powerful way to make a lasting impact. Whether you’re volunteering at events, joining a committee, sharing your expertise, becoming an alumni class agent, writing a review, or donating to The Fund for Independence—every gift of time, talent, and treasure shapes the future of our school community. Your support, in any form, is invaluable. Thank you for your ongoing dedication to the school!
The Independence School
REPORT ON PHILANTHROPY 2023-2024
(July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024)
Independence Club
$10,000 AND UP
Anonymous (2)
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brevoort IV
Crestlea Foundation
Mr. Amish and Dr. Payal Desai
Mr. E. Bradford du Pont, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. duPont IV
Fidelity Charitable
Drs. Mark R. Fiss and Marissa Schnelle
Mrs. Ashley Quill Funk ’95 and Mr. Vance Funk
Mr. and Mrs. Robert V.A. Harra III
Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Keen
Keen Compressed Gas Co.
Mr. Conrad Langenegger and Mrs. Sabrina K. duPont-Langenegger
Mr. and Mrs. Alan B. Levin
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Levin
National Philanthropic Trust
Nor’ Easter Foundation
Dr. Liz O’Brien
Schwab Charitable
Mr. Jeffrey Shahan and Mrs. Kimberly Criscuolo Shahan ’97
Mrs. Lisa Julian Spear ’94 and Mr. Mark Spear
The Happy Difference Foundation
Welfare Foundation, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Andy Wilke
Mrs. Amelia Julian Wyant ’90 and Mr. Jack Wyant
Mr. Ping Xu and Ms. Boon Huei Loh
Mrs. Victoria Yatzus
Freedom Club
$5,000 TO $9,999
Dr. Barbara Albani and Mr. Ryan Haydu Albireo Energy
Alpine and Rafetto Orthodontics
Drs. Mirko Bajlovic and Megan Cook Bajlovic
Bank of America Charitable Foundation
Dr. Jennifer and Mr. Michael Barlow
Benevity Fund
BlackRock Matching Gifts Program
Hon. Nathan A. Cook and Mrs. Christine V. Cook
Delaware Community Foundation
Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin J. Dombrowski
Mr. and Mrs. William Doroh
Mr. and Mrs. Philip S. Dragotta
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Dragotta
Dr. Matt Eichenbaum
Mr. and Mrs. Robert J.A. Fraser
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Giffin
Mr. Adam Goodman
Mr. Thomas J. and Dr. Lexie A. Hanna
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harra, Jr.
Independence Parents’ Association (IPA)
Mr. and Mrs. Francis R. Julian
Mr. Richard J. Julian, Jr. ’93
Mr. Stephen E. Julian ’00 and Mrs. Colleen Dunleavy Julian
Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Koch
Mr. Rich Krekstein
Drs. Anthony and Joanne Mazzarelli
Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Michels
Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Perkins
Mr. Matthew and Dr. Meredith Perny
Drs. Nathan and Elizabeth Poleck
Dr. and Mrs. Nick F. Quercetti III
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ramone
Mr. John L. Reed and Mrs. Anne North Reed
Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Thomas
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce M. Vrana
WSFS Bank
Spirit Club
$3,000 TO $4,999
Anthony Penna Charitable Fund of the Delaware Community Foundation
Cafe Napoli
Mrs. Bianca I. Fraser-Johnson and Mr. Michael J. Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gilmore
Dr. Airelle and Mr. Joseph A. Giordano
Dr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Glick
Gordon, Fournaris & Mammarella, P.A.
Mr. and Mrs. E. Thomas Harvey III
Mr. Tony Hill and Mrs. Janeen Hill
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel P. Johnson
Mr. David J. Kubacki and Dr. Grace Y. Kwon
Mrs. Sara Lyng and Mrs. Kristin Laughlin ’98
Mr. Gregory and Dr. Erin Macko
Mrs. Sue Mark
Master Seo’s Tiger Kicks Martial Arts
Dr. and Mrs. Alan McKersie
Mr. Anthony M. Medori ’80
Drs. Mia A. Papas ’86 and J. Morel Symons
Mr. and Mrs. Mario Procope
Mr. and Mrs. Luca Saggese
Mr. Hayoung Seo and Mrs. Mijung Choi
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shockley
Dr. Dahra and Mr. Bill Williams
Stars Club
$1,500 TO $2,999
Mr. and Mrs. Derek A. Anderson
Andrew N. Yatzus Fund of the Delaware Community Foundation
Archmere Academy
Mr. Donald W. Ashwell
Dr. and Mrs. Leif-Erik S. Bohman
Mrs. Patti C. Brindley
Mr. and Mrs. George Brown IV
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Burke
Mr. and Mrs. John M. Burris
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Burris
Drs. Edward J. and Stephanie Caterson
Constellation Matching Gifts Program
Dr. and Mrs. Mark J. Corso
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy P. Costello
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Downs
Evergreen Waste Services, LLC
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Fallon
Dr. Harry Wang and Ms. Carrie Fang
Mr. and Mrs. Randal Farabaugh
Drs. Ian and Kelli Farrell
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Fedale
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ford
Mrs. Jane Fouracre
Frightland
Mr. Brian F. Funk ’94 and Mrs. Andrea Funk
Ms. Amy Graham
Grey Fox Wealth Advisors
Mr. and Mrs. Joe M. Grieco
Mr. and Mrs. David R. Grote
Mr. J. Kevin Heitzenroder ’85 and Mrs. Elizabeth A. Heitzenroder
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Kacmarcik, Jr.
Kerith Foundation
Mrs. Grace G. Kirk
Kathy and Joe Knox
Ms. Christine Koense
Kristina Gwynn Photography
Mr. and Mrs. Theodore J. Lauzen
Mr. Russell Michalak and Ms. Jennifer E. Smith
Mrs. Christine Julian Moritz ’91 and Mr. Garrett Moritz
Dr. Danielle and Mr. Johnathan Parsell
Drs. Wolfgang Radtke and Maria Elena Rodriguez Reyna
Mrs. Brittany Ramone Gomez ’00 and Mr. Ray W. Gomez
SAM DUNK 3v3 Basketball Tournament
Dr. and Mrs. William K. Schmidt
Service Unlimited, Inc.
Dr. Deep Kahlon and Ms. Mona Singh
Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Stevens
Mr. Richard M. Swavely and Mrs. Angela V. George
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Terranova
Drs. Mihir and Deepika Thacker
The Incyte Charitable Giving Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Bryan D. Thomas
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Thomas
Turf Pro, Inc.
Ms. Kerith Wang ’08
Dr. Sean Wang and Ms. Monica Ho
Young Conaway
Mr. and Mrs. David Zerbato
Stripes Club
$1,000 TO $1,499
302PhotoBooth
Advanced Back & Neck Pain Center
American Endowment Foundation
Anonymous (1)
Mr. and Mrs. Erik Barr
Blake’s Corner Garden, LLC
Mr. and Mrs. Brandon Calloway
Clarfeld Citizens Private Wealth
Dr. and Mrs. John A. Courtright
Dewson Construction Company
Erin N. Macko DDS Family Dental Care
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Ferenz
G. Fedale Roofing & Siding
Giordano, DelCollo, Werb & Gagne, LLC
Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay, Troop 408
Mrs. Julie R. Goldston
Mr. Ira Greenberg
Dr. and Mrs. Stephen L. Hershey
Mr. and Mrs. James Hicks
Ms. Liezel Huber
Independence Student Government Association
Mr. and Mrs. John P. Kolodczak
Lyons Companies
Mr. and Mrs. David F. Lyons, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Keith R. Mayhew
Mr. and Mrs. George K. McDowell
Dr. Travis McKay ’98 and Mrs. Amanda McKay
Dr. Joan and Mr. Dave Neikirk
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Nyabiosi
Ms. Nicole Perkins ’01 and Mr. Clay Strickland
Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Persoleo
Portrait Club by Kelli Wilke
Dr. and Mrs. John Powell
Dr. Michael J. Ryan ’80 and Mrs. Cindy Ryan
Dr. and Mrs. Steven H. Rybicki
SB Real Estate, LLC
Mr. and Mrs. Doug Schneider
Mrs. Donna Kirk Sentman ’80 and Mr. David Sentman
Drs. Nicholas S. and Alexis M. Souleles
Mr. Jason Styons ’01
Dr. Jiancheng Su and Mrs. Ying He
Dr. and Mrs. Donald Suh
Mr. Stanley Sykora
The Bath House
The Sykora Family Charitable Foundation
ViaDel Consulting
Mr. Haibing Zhang and Ms. Yun Shen
Red Club
$650 TO $999
Beauty Bar by Kristina Ruggerio
Mr. and Ms. Mark C. Borsello
Buccini/Pollin Group, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Burns, Jr.
Care Esthetics
Dann Marine Towing
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Dann
Delaware Swim School
Mr. and Mrs. Dominic DiFebo
Mr. Christopher Fasick ’98 and Mrs. Anita Campbell Fasick
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ferenz
IFS Benefits, LLC
Indulgence Jewelers
JPMorgan Chase Foundation
Drs. Krzysztof Kowal and Wen Li
Mrs. Jamie Lapsley, Blueprint Photography
Mr. and Mrs. Alan B. Levin
Drs. Patrick and Jessica Matthews
Mrs. Heidi McDonough
Mr. and Mrs. Jason Motta
Padua Academy
Sanford School
TisBest Philanthropy
Tower Hill School
United Way of Central Indiana
Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Wilson
Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Wolhar
Mr. and Mrs. JT Yourinson
White Club
$350 TO $649
Abel Aesthetics
Mr. and Mrs. Jason Antoine
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Bair
Mrs. Tracy Berryman Berger ’93 and Mr. Josh Berger
Mrs. Melissa Chandler Bilek
Dr. and Mrs. Kyle J. Bottorff
Mr. and Mrs. George L. Brown III
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Burris
Carolyn Quelly, HQme Team of Integrity Real Estate
Cigna Healthcare Matching Gifts Programs
Mr. Richard S. Cobb
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Colbert
Cook Family Dentistry, P.A.
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Cooke
Mr. and Mrs. Todd Coomes
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Costello
Cover & Rossiter
Exelon Foundation
Experian
Drs. Xiao Fang and Jing He
Mrs. Kimberly Farr
Mr. Frank Fiedler and Ms. Haiyan Weng
Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Fullmer
Mr. Michael and Dr. Heather Hahn
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Handloff
Mrs. Rebecca C. Handloff
Carol and Michael Helmick
Mr. and Mrs. Clayton C. Hill
Mrs. Amy Holt and Mr. Matthew Holt ’98
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Horsey
Hotel Du Pont
Mrs. Eleanor Duffy Huether ’01 and Mr. Christopher Huether
Mr. Guohua Jing and Ms. Yu Yao
Kirstie Donohue Photography
Dr. Heidi Kozic and Mr. Ian McConnel
Mrs. Mary Louise Kubacki
Mr. Chin-Chen K. Kuo and Mrs. Chiatzu Lin
Mr. Joseph Lombardi
Dr. and Mrs. Christopher Mitchell
Ms. Rebecca L. Moylan ’92
Dr. and Mrs. David Nagurney
Ms. Tanya Nelson
NovaCare Rehabilitation
Oakwood Valley Swim Club
Ms. Tina Palmer and Mr. Charles Perkins
Mr. and Mrs. Shodhan Patel
Mr. Gordon Perkins ’04 and Mrs. Stephanie Perkins
Peter Kate
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Piccirilli, Jr.
Mr. James Pizzutto and Ms. Janis Julian Pizzutto
Mr. Joe Polansky and Mrs. Carolyn Quelly
Pratt Insurance, Inc.
Mr. Stephen T. Reid
Mr. and Mrs. William Reynolds
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Rispoli
Mrs. Melissa Ross and Mr. Christopher Ross ’86*
Mr. and Mrs. Pete Ross
Mrs. Rachelle Schindler
Mrs. Jessica Czerwin Seward ’98 and Mr. Evan Seward
Mr. Zhangxin Shen and Ms. Shu Dong
Dr. Daniel Shurman
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Slaton
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Tabb
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Talley
The Savannah Boutique BnB & Spa
The Tatnall School
The Wawa Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Brett Townsend
Mr. Thomas Uebler, Esq. ’95 and Mrs. Cameron Uebler
Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Wenger
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel W. Whitaker III
Mr. Jonathan White ’94 and Mrs. Kristi Kerrigan White
Wilmington Friends School
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Womer
Blue Club
$160 TO $349
Aloysius Butler & Clark
American Dance Academy
Anonymous (3)
Mr. and Mrs. David E. Anshen
The Great Barn stage, generously donated by the Crestlea Foundation.
Mr. Dylan Apatoczky
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Archbell
Barclays Matching Gift Program by Charities Trust
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Berryman
Dr. Laura Hough Bianco ’94 and Mr. Joseph Bianco
Ms. Vitamarie Biddle
Blo Blow Dry Bar
Mr. and Mrs. Mark E. Boone
Mr. Thomas Brangs ’07
Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Brechter, Jr.
Bright Funds Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Burke
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cantera
Mr. and Mrs. Damian J. Carlson
Mr. Anthony Carrell
Mrs. Nancy Cordes
Cub Scout Pack 2
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph G. DegliObizzi, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. David Dello Buono
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher DiBartolo
Emily Rockwell Skin Clinic
Mrs. Josée Faubert-Spence
Mr. and Mrs. William W. Fincher
Mr. and Mrs. Farrell L. Goble
Gorgina Beauty
Mr. and Mrs. Manish Goyal
Mr. and Mrs. Gary X. Gu
Mr. and Mrs. John Helmick
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hill
Hockessin Athletic Club
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew T. Janes
Mr. Brian Jones and Ms. Jillian Zamer
Mr. Jason Kramer and Mrs. Xinqiao Jia
Ms. Kristen Krauss
Mr. Collin R. LeVan and Mrs. Kyleigh K. Gloska
Dr. and Mrs. Stuart G. Mackenzie
MandMarblestone Group
Mr. Jeffrey Mangat ’98 and Mrs. Cynthia Mangat
Marra Homes
Maureen’s Hair Salon & Day Spa
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin McDerby
Mrs. Hilary Olner and Mr. Sean McDerby*
Mr. Colin McKay ’00 and Mrs. Stephanie McKay
Dr. Mary Ellen P. McNally
Mrs. Melanie Zinn Merritt ’97 and Mr. Nicholas Merritt
Mr. and Mrs. Gene Miller
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Monge
Mr. and Mrs. David M. Morse
Mr. Michael J. Nally
New Castle County 2024 Great Schools Clean Streams contest
Mrs. Ashley White Palandrani ’95 and Mr. Gregory Palandrani ’95
Mr. Jun Young Park and Mrs. Eun Kyung Cho
Mr. Paul J. Pomeroy III
Mr. and Mrs. Dante Principe, Jr.
Drs. Shaoming Qu and Siyan Wang
Mrs. JoAnn N. Quill
Restore Hyper Wellness
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Reynolds
Mrs. Jessica Rodriguez
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Salerno
Salesianum School
Drs. Vincent See and Jennifer Ty
Dr. Robert Sepelyak
Mr. Paul M. Shearer
Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Slaton
Spruce Hair & Co.
SoDel Concepts Restaurants
Mr. Ravi and Dr. Vidyarani Subbaraya
Mr. Shao-Tang Sun and Mrs. Jean-Hsien Ho
Mr. and Mrs. Jason Suppe
The Center for Airway & Facial Development
Mr. Stephen Thompson
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Toner
United Way of Delaware
Dr. YC Wang and Mrs. Na Liu
Ms. Ann M. Waring and Dr. Harry R. Sachs
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Warnke
Wells Fargo Educational Matching Gift Program
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond White
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Wilke
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Wilson
Mr. and Mrs. A. Richard Winchester
Mr. and Mrs. James Wright
Mr. and Mrs. Jack D. Wuerstle
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph C. Zinszer III
Donor Club
UP TO $159
Mr. and Mrs. James Abbott
Mr. and Mrs. Teame Afeworki
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Ambler
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ambler
Mr. and Mrs. Jake Annable
Anonymous (1)
Mr. Daniel D. Antenucci
Ms. Nathalie Antonov ’01
Mr. and Mrs. S. Brooks Archbell
Dr. Charles C. Arensberg
Ms. Joanna H. Arensberg
Mr. and Mrs. James Arters
AstraZeneca Matching Gifts Program
Mr. and Mrs. Mike August
Mr. Qazi Aurangzeb and Mrs. Hina Syed
Ms. Neely K. Awtry
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Axt
Ms. Alyssa Bagnoli
Baily’s Dairy Farm
C/MC and Mrs. Charles Baldwin
Bar Reverie
BBC Tavern & Grill
Dr. Stacie Beck and Mr. Kenneth Libert
Mrs. Carol A. Bergner
Mr. Andrew Biddle ’11
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bozeman
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Calio
Mr. and Mrs. John Calloway
Mr. and Mrs. Allan Camoirano
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Caterson
Mrs. Marie T. Celano
Mr. Yong Chen and Mrs. Jingmei Qiu
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Cherundolo
Mr. and Mrs. David Chorlton
Mr. Mike Clark
Dr. Brian Cohen and Mrs. Leslie Cohen McGregor
Ms. Allison Conner
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Correale
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Crowley
Mr. Zachery Dean and Mrs. Jennifer Nicolais
Mrs. Nancy T. Deleski
Mr. and Mrs. Daryl Dickerson
Dimple’s Nail Boutique
Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas DiSabatino
DonutNV of Wilmington
Dr. and Mrs. Johann Ducharme
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Duffy
Empowered Wellness Studio
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fairfield
Mr. Jarrod Fala and Mrs. Nasim Sadr-Fala
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Farr
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Farrand
Ms. Banu A. Fields
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Fischer
FMC Corporation
Mrs. Julia Perkins Fox ’99 and Mr. Timothy J. Fox
Mr. and Mrs. Rey Garduno
Ms. Sarah Gilmore ’01
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Giordano
Athletic player benches, generously donated by a collective paddle raise gift from the 2024 Auction & Gala.
The Brevoort Art Room, generously donated by the Brevoort Family.
Mr. and Mrs. Benard Gisiora
Mr. and Mrs. William B. Glanden
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Godfrey
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Gorton
Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Gouge
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Gredell
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Greevy
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Gregg
Mr. and Mrs. James Grogan
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Guerin
Ms. Brinton Harra ’22
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hayes
Heirloom
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hershner
Mr. and Mrs. William E. Hicks
Mrs. Rupal Hirwe
Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Hoeschel
Ms. Tara Hoffner
Dr. and Mrs. William A. Hohman
Dr. and Mrs. Mark J. Holliday
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew T. Horsey
Dr. Xiaowen Hu
Mr. Brad Hunsaker and Mrs. Margie Aliprandi
Dr. Christi Hurt ’85 and Mr. Blake Rahn
Mr. Carl Hutchinson and Mrs. Jessica Venturi
Mrs. Kelly Huxtable
Dr. and Mrs. Galicano Inguito, Jr.
Mr. Gerald Ipapa and Mrs. Janet Nakuti
Mrs. Diane M. Jackson
Dr. and Mrs. Deb Jaisi
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jennings
Mr. Yi Ji and Ms. Lily Hao
Mr. and Mrs. Chunhui Jiang
Mr. Rong Jiao and Mrs. Ping Sun
Mrs. Deb Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. James F. Jones
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Julian
Ms. Claudia Kacmarcik ’13
Dr. and Mrs. Ashok Karnik
Mrs. Cheryl Kazmierczak
Mr. and Mrs. Chad Kessler
Mr. P. Flynn King ’92
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Kipp
Mrs. Peggy A. Kipp
Ms. Colleen Kirby
Mrs. Mary Jane Kirby
Dr. Kathryn Sepelyak Kirsch ’01 and
Mr. Jonathan Kirsch
Mr. Daniel Kitching ’01 and
Mrs. Hannah Pretz Kitching
Mrs. Moira Fasick Kostes ’01 and Mr. Rick Kostes
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Kowalski
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Z. Koziak
Mr. Marc A. Kreider ’82 and Mrs. Valerie Kreider
Dr. Jag Kumar and Mrs. Shuba Gangaswamiah
Mr. and Mrs. Carl N. Kunz III
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. LaPenta
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lawson
Mr. Jason Lazar
Mr. and Mrs. Jay Lazar
Mrs. Marianne Lazorick
Mr. Edwin Lee, Jr.
Ms. Lingchin Liao
Drs. Jun Liu and Yan Hu
Mr. Lei Liu and Mrs. Jie Chen
Mr. Min Liu and Ms. Yibin Xiao
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Lorenzoni
Mrs. Laura Mackey
Ms. Margo J. Madden ’97
Mrs. Marie A. Maks
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Maloney
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Manno
Ms. Jill Marta ’88
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Martin
Mr. Mario Martinez and Mrs. Rachel Hardie
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin McDonald
Mr. and Mrs. W. Nathan McDonald IV
Dr. John McDowell ’90 and Mrs. Nicole Kurz-McDowell
Mr. and Mrs. Barton McFoy
Mr. Frank McKeefrey and Dr. Amy Dwinnell
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. McKeown
Mr. Brendan McKewen
Mr. and Mrs. John McMahon
Mr. Thomas R. McVaugh, Jr. ’97 and Mrs. Danielle K. McVaugh
Mr. David Meyers
Ms. Joanna Michell-Kayiaros
Mrs. Margaret Ann Minihan
Drs. Parham Moftakhar and Waimei Tai
Mojo Loco Food Truck
Dr. and Mrs. Agustine Monge
Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Moody
Mrs. Robin Moody and Mr. Jay Downing
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Mullin
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Mullin
Mr. Edgar H. Narmore and Mrs. Susan Flick-Narmore
Mr. David P. and Dr. Louise Reid Nichols
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Nichols
Mr. C. Harry Orth
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Orzel
Ms. Mary Padilla
Drs. Munish and Anjala Pahwa
Mr. Brian Pan ’19
Mr. Zaiqi Pan and Ms. Yunqing Yuan
Mr. John Penrod
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy G. Petterson
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Piccirilli, Sr.
Mrs. Laura Persoleo Pierson ’00 and Mr. Steve Pierson
Mr. Nick Pisorchik ’15
Drs. Petr Plechac and Yvonne Ou
Mrs. Joanne M. Pohlen
Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Pombo
Mr. and Mrs. Theodore C. Poppe
Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Raab
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Raab
Ms. Jennifer Radke and Ms. Jean Campbell
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Radke
Mr. Nicholas Ramone ’06
Mr. Steve Rapposelli
Mrs. Stephanie Imbalzano Rasamny ’94 and Dr. JK Rasamny
RC Fabricators, Inc.
Mrs. Mary Jo Reighart
Mrs. Louise Rispoli
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Rispoli
Mr. and Mrs. Everett Robinson
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Robinson
Mr. John Duffy and Mrs. Margarita Rodriguez-Duffy
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Russell
Rx Wellness
Dr. Tae Sakamoto
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Samuels
Mr. Johnny Sanchez
Ms. Samantha Sand
Dr. and Mrs. James N. Scarborough
Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Scarpone
Mrs. Mary Hylda Schwarz
Mrs. Kiersten Jones Schwendeman ’03 and Mr. Derek M. Schwendeman
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Shockley
Ms. Justine M. Shockley
Mr. Skyler Shockley
Dr. and Mrs. Scott D. Siegel
Mr. Howard Simmons
Mr. Jeff Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony St. Bernard
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Staton
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Stepek
Ms. Lisa J. Stone
Mr. Ravi and Dr. Vidyarani Subbaraya
Mr. Rahul Subbaraya ’12
Mr. Rishi Subbaraya ’16
Mr. Xun Sun and Mrs. Jin Zhang
Sunny Day Play Cafe
Mr. K. Andrew Tarburton ’84 and Mrs. Ann Parshall Tarburton
Ms. Kylie Tarburton
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew P. Taylor
Founders’ Library updates, generously donated by an anonymous donor.
Athletic jerseys, generously donated by a collective paddle raise gift from the 2024 Auction & Gala.
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Testa, Jr.
The Pink Turtle
The Wine & Spirit Co. of Greenville
Mr. Christopher Thomas
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Toner
Touch of Italy
Ms. Edith H. Townsend
Mr. and Mrs. James Trait
United Way of Metropolitan Dallas
Mrs. Joan M. Valentine
Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Vavala
Dr. Laura E. Vrana ’03 and Mr. Matthew Howard
W.L. Gore & Associates Matching Gift Program
Ms. Kathleen M. Walsh
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Walsh
Mr. Shuo Wei and Mrs. Yanqing Hu
Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer R. Wenger
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Wheat
Dr. Christine Whitcraft ’91
Mr. Ross Whitehead
Dr. Freeman and Dr. Susan Williams
Mr. Daniel H. and Dr. Katie Woland
Mr. Geoffrey Womack
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Woodland
Mr. Huifeng Xi and Mrs. Yayun Shen
Mr. Song Yang and Mrs. Sherry Zhu
Mr. Bob Zhang and Mrs. Gang Liu
Mr. Shuliang Zhang and Mrs. Dan Ni
* Deceased
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Thank You!
Event Sponsors
The Independence School would like to extend its sincerest gratitude to the event sponsors during the 2023-2024 school year. Each year, Independence hosts several fundraising events for the entire community, including the Auction & Gala and Indy 5K and Color Us Kids Run. Based on the level selected, sponsorships could include tickets for both events.
If your business or employer would like to be part of Independence’s events, please contact us. Our events provide marketing to a targeted audience, leading potential new customers to you.
Please consider becoming an event sponsor today. Contact Michele Harra via email mharra@indyde.org or by phone 302-239-0330.
Leadership Sponsor
Nor’ Easter Foundation (Roniece and Henry duPont)
Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists
WSFS Bank
Star Sponsor
Anonymous (1)
Archmere Academy
Evergreen Waste Services, LLC (Marcus Stevens)
Gordon, Fournaris & Mammarella, P.A. (Rob Harra)
Grey Fox Wealth Advisors (Kevin Dombrowski and Ted Lauzen)
Keen Compressed Gas Co. (Bryan Keen) Service Unlimited, Inc.
Tiger Kicks Martial Arts (Hayoung Seo and Mi Jung Choi)
Young Conaway
Patriot Sponsor
Alpine and Rafetto Orthodontics (Mark Fiss, DMD)
Clarfeld Citizens Private Wealth
Dewson Construction Company
Erin N. Macko DDS Family Dental Care
G. Fedale Roofing & Siding
Giordano, DelCollo, Werb & Gagne, LLC
Lyons Companies
SB Real Estate, LLC (Jeff Shahan) Turf Pro, Inc.
ViaDel Consulting (David Kubacki and Grace Kwon)
Blue Sponsor
302PhotoBooth
Advanced Back & Neck Pain Center
Cook Family Dentistry, P.A.
Cover & Rossiter
Dann Marine Towing
IFS Benefits, LLC
Padua Academy
Carolyn Quelly, HQme Team of Integrity Real Estate
Sanford School
The Tatnall School
Tower Hill School
Wilmington Friends School
Red Sponsor
Drs. Xiao Fang and Jing He
Pratt Insurance, Inc.
White Sponsor
Aloysius Butler & Clark
American Dance Academy
Cathy and Bruce Bair
Café Napoli (Ashley and Mario Procope)
Bianca Fraser-Johnson and Michael Johnson
MandMarblestone Group
Marra Homes
RC Fabricators, Inc.
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Class of Congratulations
2024
The latest Independence graduates are attending an impressive list of secondary schools, setting the stage for their continued success!
ARCHMERE ACA DEMY
CAB CALLOWAY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
FOXCROFT SCHOOL
KENNETT HIGH SCHOOL
MERCERSBURG ACADEMY
NEWARK CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
PADUA ACADEMY
SALESIANUM SCHOOL
SANFORD SCHOOL
ST. ANDREW’S SCHOOL
THE CHARTER SCHOOL OF WILMINGTON
TOWER HILL SCHOOL
WILMINGTON FRIENDS SCHOOL
Graduation Picture: Jennifer Burns, P ’30 & ’32
Saturday, May 3, 2025 6-10 p.m.
Wilmington Country Club