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2023

A N N UA L PU BL I C AT I O N

HONORING THE PAST, THE PRESENT, & THE FUTURE Heads of School Share Their Thoughts on Legacy

RETIRING FACULTY REFLECT

On The Impact They Made

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Celebrating Achievements in Academics, Athletics, & the Arts

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Celebration of Legacy

STEM IN ACTION

Thanks to donor support

MISSION

Our Mission In its pursuit of excellence, The Meadows School inspires ambitious students to love and respect higher learning, to passionately serve their communities, and to lead meaningful lives as citizens of a global society.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Head of School Letter................................................................................. 3 Board Chair Letter....................................................................................... 4 Feature: Heads of School Legacy............................................................. 6 Feature: William H. Richardson................................................................11 Feature: STEM Expansion.........................................................................13 Athletics.......................................................................................................19 Theatre........................................................................................................ 23 Music........................................................................................................... 25 Art................................................................................................................ 27 Class of 2022.............................................................................................. 29 Faculty Retirements.................................................................................. 33 Feature: Professional Development....................................................... 35 Honor Roll of Donors................................................................................ 36 Donor Recognition: Bedel G. Tiscareño................................................ 43 Named Endowments................................................................................ 44 Financial Report......................................................................................... 48 All-School Events....................................................................................... 49 Donor Recognition: Frances Rufty.......................................................... 53 BOT Retirements: The McGraws............................................................. 54 New Trustees.............................................................................................. 55 Board of Trustees, Parents Association.................................................. 56 and Administration With Gratitude........................................................................................... 57

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Celebrating the Life of William H. Richardson

A Celebration of Growth

The Meadows’ longest-serving Head of School is remembered.

STEM expansion sets the stage for exciting learning opportunities.

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Heads of School

Donor Recognition

Donor Recognition

A look at the past, present, and future leadership of TMS.

Bedel G. Tiscareño’s family honors their father’s love for learning.

Frances Rufty leaves a legacy of giving back.

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DEAR

Meadows Community

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school’s legacy is the foundation of its future and is

Throughout these pages, you’ll read and see how our legacy

created through the contributions of its students,

continues to grow and strengthen through the generosity of

teachers, donors, and founders. Legacy is crucial

donors, the dedication of parents, staff, and faculty, and the

to a great educational institution, as it reflects longstanding

enthusiasm of our students.

values carried through the generations. In that vein, we are

Finally, the founders of a school leave an indelible legacy.

proud to reintroduce our annual publication, Scholar Lane,

Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman and Dr. LeOre Cobbley had

to our community. This year’s Scholar Lane is our expression

the vision and determination to create a transformative

of gratitude to those who have contributed to the legacy of

institution that has provided generations of students with

The Meadows School and helped to transform the lives of so

the tools and opportunities they needed to succeed in life.

many within our community over the past year.

Their legacies are the foundation upon which this school is

In this issue, you will also find our 2021-22 Honor Roll

built, and their impact remains stronger than ever.

of Donors. I am honored to be a part of a community that

Legacy is the cornerstone of a great institution, and

understands and supports our school and the important

The Meadows School has been a fortunate beneficiary of

work it does to create future leaders. The generosity of our

individuals who have prioritized the betterment of their

community, combined with the ambition and support of

community. Legacy is built through the contributions of

our Board of Trustees, enables us to expand key programs

students, faculty, staff, donors, and founders, and has the

related to academics, athletics, the arts, and those unique

power to continue to shape the lives of future generations.

experiences that truly differentiate The Meadows School.

We are proud to be a part of The Meadows’ legacy and to

Most importantly, we continue to send graduates out into the

continue to work together to create a brighter future for all.

world who will make a difference. We cannot do it without you, and we will continue to need your support as our

Sincerely,

“Rooted in the Meadows” campaign moves forward.

Claude Grubair

Students, faculty and staff, parents, and donors—all of

Interim Head of School

us play an important role in shaping The Meadows legacy.

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n behalf of the Board of Trustees, it is my pleasure

campaign. With the STEM expansion, we have invested

to report on the 2021-22 fiscal year. It was another

in far more than a physical structure. It will enhance our

year of financial strength and growth based on

curriculum by taking advantage of the latest designs for

the purpose that unites us all: the School’s mission which

effective learning and collaborative spaces. It will help

states, “In its pursuit of excellence, The Meadows School

us further incorporate technology to ensure there are no

inspires ambitious students to love and respect higher

limitations to our students’ talents and the faculty’s vision,

learning, to passionately serve their communities, and to

and it will enable us to attract the best teachers from all

lead meaningful lives as citizens of a global society.”

corners of the United States.

It has been an honor to serve as the TMS Board Chair

Last year, with TMSPA under the leadership of Alison

with such a remarkable group of fellow trustees committed

Verdirame and her team of VPs and committees, we restored

to the well-being and future of our school. The past two

some essential Meadows traditions and reignited the

years we have continued to provide a challenging academic

enthusiasm and love our community has for the School. We

environment signified by remarkable student achievements

can’t thank these volunteers enough for their dedication.

in the classroom; successful programs in athletics and the

Please accept my thanks for the privilege of serving

arts; opportunities for community engagement; and have

this incredible school as Board Chair. I remain committed

seen the highest enrollment in the school’s history along with

to TMS and will continue to serve in this role during the

continued exceptional college matriculations. We have also

transition as we explore new and exciting horizons under

completed a diligent Head of School search that has yielded

the leadership of Dr. Berckley. I am proud of what we have

us a leader we believe will continue this forward trajectory,

achieved together in the last year and look forward to a great

and we look forward to welcoming Dr. Jay Berckley, our new

future as we continue to pursue excellence.

Head of School, to campus in the summer of 2023.

Additionally, I want to acknowledge and thank our entire

Best,

Board of Trustees for helping our school through some

Matthew Chilton ’92

important times and leading us through a successful capital

Board Chair

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FROM DAY ONE,

The Meadows School WAS DESTINED FOR MORE.

MORE PASSION. MORE SUCCESS. MORE IMPACT.

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hat began as an elementary school focused on academic distinction has grown into a preK12 college preparatory academy that exudes

excellence in all facets of its offerings. Whether it is the school’s 100 percent college placement rate or its athletic state titles, The Meadows has a reputation for greatness.

That didn't just happen by chance.

For nearly 40 years, The Meadows has been led by a series of administrators who commit themselves to leaving the school even better than they found it. The men charged with doing so for the past decade and beyond share a common passion for educating children and pushing for improvements at every step of the way.

First hired as a Middle School English teacher, Jeremy Gregersen spent more than eight years at the helm of The Meadows as Head of School before accepting his next role as Head at Dwight-Englewood School in New Jersey. During his time leading The Meadows, Gregersen accomplished much, including an expansion of the Beginning and Upper School, the crafting of two strategic plans, and a rebranding of the school. He also pushed for diversity in the school experience, specifically growing the athletics program.

“We can be excellent in academics, but also excellent in other areas,” Gregersen said. “Expanding the definition of what excellence looks like is something I’m really proud of.”

When Gregersen first stepped into the Head of School role, he saw that The Meadows was popular among families because of its academic prowess, but didn’t offer students that same level of superior arts or athletic offerings. So he began first with the athletic program, hiring new directors and coaches.

“Athletics has the ability to bring a community together,” he explained. “It has the ability to teach a child lessons they can’t learn in a classroom.”

Indeed, the change was felt quickly. In a matter of just a few years, The Meadows went from a non-contender to state

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HEAD OF SCHOOL LEGACY champions in many sports. This, coupled with expanded

That’s where he will hand the reins over to Dr. Jay Berckley,

elective offerings, new traditions like the Battle for the Bell,

who will take over as Head of School for the 2023-24 school

and a strong faculty and leadership team, caused admission

year. His vision for The Meadows is one that continues

demand to follow suit. Class sizes began to max out and the

the pattern of overall excellence that dates back to its very

facility needed an expansion, which in turn led to the new

founding.

STEM facility that opened this school year.

“When people think of The Meadows, I want them to

With so much growth underway, it was clear that

think of a school that is committed to excellence in all we

Gregersen’s successor needed to be chosen carefully. Claude

endeavor to accomplish, in the classroom, on the court,

Grubair, the Athletic Director Gregersen hired to bring the

in performances, and in the community, along with the

school’s athletics to the next level, stepped in as interim Head

personal and intellectual growth of its students,” he said. “I

of School as the search for a permanent replacement began.

want them to think of a supportive and inclusive community

“I wanted to bring in the idea that all departments are

where students are encouraged to pursue their passions

connected to one another,” Grubair said. “One of the things

and are given the tools and opportunities to reach their full

that drew me here was that I saw an athletic department

potential. Above all, I want people to think of The Meadows

where the rosters were there but the quality of coaching

as a place where students love learning and are inspired to

wasn’t at the level expected. The goal was to bring a level of

lead meaningful lives.”

balance and equity to the program.”

Berckley was attracted to the opportunity with The

And it’s worked. Last fall, the school won the state

Meadows School because of its longstanding reputation of

championship in many sports, including girls golf, volleyball,

producing students who love learning and continuing their

football, and girls and boys tennis.

education.

Grubair began boosting the school’s athletic reputation by

“I was drawn to the opportunity to help students achieve

improving the coaching, then developing programming that

their full potential,” he said. “It is my absolute honor to join

prepares Lower and Middle School students for high school-

the faculty and staff, our students, and this remarkable

level sports.

community as we endeavor to support and inspire the next

Even outside of sports, physical fitness has become a

generation of graduates.”

priority for students at The Meadows under Grubair’s

His short-term focus will be on providing engaging

direction. He launched a top Human Performance program,

educational opportunities within a positive and inclusive

which focused first on improved fitness, then better speed,

community. Looking ahead, he wants to stay nimble to

and finally increased strength.

evolve in response to the changing needs of both students

“Kids are fit, happy, thriving and they want more,” he said.

and the community at large.

“A successful school is one that is able to inspire and

“A successful school is one that is able to inspire and engage its students, while also supporting their growth and development as individuals.”

Today, The Meadows School is positioned to tackle new challenges, ones brought about by growth and increased demand. Grubair is thankful, however, to have played a part in bringing the school to a point where “we are now operating from a position of strength,” he said.

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engage its students, while also supporting their growth and development as individuals,” he said. “A successful school also provides a well-rounded education that prepares students for success in a rapidly-changing world.”

The Meadows School has been a contributing fixture to the Las Vegas community for nearly four decades, and that’s not something any of the school’s leaders see changing during times of growth and progress moving forward.

“My hope is that The Meadows School feels relevant in the community and that people feel Las Vegas is lucky to have that school in their community,” Gregersen said. “I was lucky to be there at a time to grow it from a young school into a sustained mode, where The Meadows School can be strong for a long time.”

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A TIME OF TRANSITION AND STRENGTH. Mr. Grubair stepped in as Interim Head of School in

August 2022. With guidance from Mr. Gregersen and the Board, he paved the way for our new Head,

Dr. Berckley, to lead TMS starting in July 2023.

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HEADS OF SCHOOL 1. Mr. Grubair at the Celebrating Excellence Kick-off Party.

2. Dr. Berckley, wife Monica, and daughters Madeleine, Lydia, and Tallulah. 3. Mr. Grubair at the All-School Assembly.

4. Mr. Gregersen greeting Lower School students.

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When people think of The Meadows, I want them to think of a school that is committed to excellence in all we endeavor to accomplish, in the classroom, on the court, in performances, and in the community, along with the personal and intellectual growth of its students.”

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THE PAINTING OF THE BELL After a hard-fought

competition, the Blue Team triumphed over the Silver

Team for the 2021-22 Battle for the Bell. The Blue Team celebrated their victory by

painting the bell on The Mall in its team color. The bell

will remain blue until a new

victor emerges at the end of the 2022-23 school year.

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CELEBRATING LEGACY

Celebrating the Life of

William H. Richardson With a journalism degree and Air Force service under his belt, a career in elementary education did not seem to be a likely path for William H. Richardson.

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owever, The Meadows’ longest-serving Head of

In those early years, Richardson’s sister, Janan McCreery,

School was inspired by his wife, a grade school

also was an elementary teacher in Wyoming. The siblings

teacher, and her love of teaching to pursue a new

spent

industry. He went back to school and earned a second degree, this one in elementary education.

plenty

time

discussing

educational

trends,

“Will didn’t follow every trend that came down the pipe,”

“He became fascinated with the idea of educating and

McCreery recalled. “He had coworkers and mentors who

having an impact on children at a young age,” said his sister,

helped shape his philosophy. He believed that every student

Mary Ellen Britt. “He was passionate about education from

could succeed—we just had to figure out how they learn. One

the very beginning.”

method isn’t going to work for all children.”

He quickly found a mentor in Dr. LeOre Cobbley when

Richardson couldn’t have known in those days that his

both worked in elementary education in Las Vegas during

passion would turn into a lengthy career at The Meadows

the 1970s. He began to adapt her educational philosophy,

School, where he remains the longest-serving Head of School

which encompassed more than simply academics. Rather,

in its history. He came to the school in 1988, introduced by

his approach centered on a variety of arts, sports, and

founding headmistress Dr. Cobbley to co-founder Carolyn G.

extracurriculars to round out a child’s education beyond the

Goodman, to oversee the Middle and Upper Schools.

classroom.

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CELEBRATING LEGACY

Under his leadership, the school saw its largest increase in facilities as The Meadows School moved beyond the elementary grades to its eventual goal of becoming a top college preparatory school for students through the twelfth grade. There were 21 students in the Upper School when it opened in 1989. This year, the Upper School houses 281 students.

But being an academic leader meant more than simply growing facilities and numbers. Richardson made his mark on The Meadows School by making personal connections and knowing each student by name.

“I would guess that if you picked up a Meadows School yearbook and pointed to a picture, he would be able to tell you something about that person,” his sister, Mary Ellen Britt, said.

Meadows School. As Richardson’s nephew, Britt attended the public school where his uncle was principal before The Meadows opened. He later attended The Meadows School and graduated in 2000.

Seeing her son attend a school run by her brother gave Mary Ellen a new perspective on her brother’s professional life.

“I was able to observe his commitment to the school through the years,” she said. “I always marveled at how committed he was to The Meadows. I’m very proud of him for that.”

Today, Mary Ellen’s son is a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army and holds a great deal of respect for his uncle.

“While his administrative role required a number of leadership attributes, his approach was always informed by his experience as an educator who invested deeply

"His legacy is in the roots," said Middle School Director Siegel.

"The school stands tall today because the roots were tended to and are strong enough to support the mighty institution we have become."

and meaningfully in all of the students,” Kevin Paul Britt, Jr. recalled. “That legacy was immediately felt in the days following his death as classmates and friends, separated by decades of our shared crucible experience, reached out to describe the impact that my uncle had on their journey and their continued pursuit of excellence in all things.”

Richardson stood out because of both his passion for education and his longtime leadership at The Meadows.

“A true exemplar of what it means to be a Headmaster, my uncle was a mentor to junior faculty, a thoughtful administrator, and a precise instrument of the shared vision that The Meadows School has become and continues to pursue,” said Kevin Paul Britt, Jr. One of the faculty members he mentored was the current Director of the Middle School, Brian Siegel. He credits Richardson with the expectation of excellence that has become standard at The Meadows School.

“I heard him say many times, ‘If you expect it, you have to inspect it,’” Siegel said. “In my early days as an administrator through today, I learned by this phrase to set the expectations

And his desire to know students went beyond the surface level. Richardson believed that it was an educator’s duty to

high and support those around me to make sure we are reaching that expectation.”

identify the strategies that best help a student learn, and

There’s no doubt that Richardson’s mark is forever steeped

tailor their education in that way. It was not uncommon

in the hallways of The Meadows School. It’s in the wins on

for him to tutor struggling students individually. He was a

the athletic fields, the look of wonder from engaged students,

proponent of lifelong learning and character development,

and the lifetime successes of graduates.

having been described as having “optimism, integrity, and

“His legacy is in the roots,” said Middle School Director Siegel. “The school stands tall today because the roots were

humility” at his retirement dedication in 2005.

Kevin Paul Britt, Jr. is Mary Ellen’s son and one of a few students who knew Richardson prior to his time at The

tended to and are strong enough to support the mighty institution we have become.”

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Celebration of

Growth

The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) expansion was the first capital enhancement to campus in 15 years.

It includes a robotics lab, science lab, five classrooms, and several storage spaces.

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A CELEBRATION OF GROWTH

Kyle Sher in the new Robotics Lab.

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hen Zack Ramsey went out for freshman football at The Meadows, the team was so small that they had to play eight-on-eight-man games.

But as a senior, Zack was part of the state champion, 11-

man, full-tackle football team. It’s a transformation that

STEM EXPANSION INCREASES EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

few students get to experience over the course of their high

The Concannon Pavilion was just one part of the overall

school career, but it’s one that happened under the guidance

STEM expansion, the first capital enhancement to The

of Head Football Coach Jack Concannon.

Meadows School campus in 15 years. In addition to the

“He has been an incredible motivator into making kids believe in themselves,” said Pat Ramsey, Zack’s father and the Vice Chair of The Meadows’ Board of Trustees. “Not just in football, but he is doing that for athletes in all sports.”

That’s why, when the Ramsey family purchased naming

pavilion, the expansion includes a robotics lab, science lab, five classrooms, and several storage spaces.

“We needed more space,” Ramsey said. “Our enrollment started hitting max levels, so we needed more space and wanted to dedicate it to STEM classes.”

rights for The Meadows’ new outdoor STEM pavilion, they

The new STEM center tripled the size of the STEM

opted to name it after Concannon rather than themselves.

facilities for younger students, who now leave the Lower

“Part of what’s been important in Zack’s development has

School building for their science classes and improved

been being a student-athlete,” Ramsey said. “For an outdoor

hands-on exploration of their studies. There also is a state-

pavilion, it seemed appropriate to connect it with the athletic

of-the-art workshop classroom for both Middle and Upper

programs at the school.”

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Mrs. Trujillo (pictured), Mr. Trujillo, and Ms. Washburn work with students in their new spaces.

Outdoor STEM Pavilion dedicated to Coach Concannon on August 25, 2022.

CELEBRATING NEW DEVELOPMENTS The STEM expansion is just the beginning of a multiyear effort to ensure that our students continue to have access to facilities that allow them to explore, discover, and grow in accordance with our mission and core values. Not only did this project add the necessary space for an expanding student body—it also sets the stage for exciting developments moving forward.

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A CELEBRATION OF GROWTH School students that offers robotics, engineering, and drone construction classes.

Ramsey said the McGraws stepping up in “such a major way” and their strong history of philanthropy

The addition to the Sarah D. Barder Hall Upper School

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project.

“Philanthropy

breeds

building opened at the beginning of the 2022-2023 school

philanthropy, and their lead gift inspired others to

year thanks to the generosity of John and Deana McGraw.

support the expansion, which benefits students, staff, and the community.

THE JOHN & DEANA MCGRAW FAMILY STEM CENTER

“Continuing to invest in the campus and make it the best academically but also physically is very important,” Ramsey said. “Adding additional classrooms and labs is the right place to start, allowing us to expand without losing the important student-to-teacher ratio we have.

The McGraws have been longtime supporters of The Meadows School and served five years on the Board of

We want to continue to grow our arts, theater, and sports programs as well.”

Trustees. They spent most of their lives in the San Francisco Bay area and were inspired to support the STEM expansion after seeing the opportunities their children had growing up in Silicon Valley schools.

“Almost no career or facet of life isn’t impacted by STEM subjects, technological developments, and tools,” Deana McGraw said. “We wanted to help TMS provide the physical classroom and lab space needed to expand its offerings to provide students with this important foundational fluency in science, technology, engineering, and math.”

As part of the Board of Trustees, Ramsey knew that fundraising to build the new STEM center would be critical to the school’s development.

“Generosity is important,” he said. “Tuition gets us on a break-even level, but in order to add to the school, you have to give.

Helping raise funds and direct plans for the STEM expansion from the board level was a perfect fit for the McGraws, whose backgrounds include technology and commercial and residential real estate development.

“Continuing to invest in the campus and make it the best academically but also physically is very important.”

“Robust technology curriculum offerings are something we have cared about for a long time,” Deanna noted. “We hope our new STEM center is a first step and the beginning of a greater focus on technology offerings that will inspire students toward careers in technology fields and will provide a high level of fluency in STEM subjects for all students graduating from TMS.”

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STEM IN ACTION The Robotics Lab and

Lower School Science

Lab welcomed students at the start of the 202223 school year and are filled with activity.

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EXCELLENCE IN ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIP SEASONS

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SALUTING OUR CHAMPS 1. Varsity Girls Golf 2A State Champions 2022. 2. Middle

School JV Volleyball NSCAA Champions 2021. 3. Middle School Flag Football NSCAA JV Champions & Runners Up 2021.

4. Varsity Volleyball 2A State Champions 2021. 5. Varsity Girls &

Boys Tennis 2A State Champions 2022. 6. Individual Girls Tennis 2A State Champ 2021 Sofia Yang. 7. Varsity Girls Golf 2A State

Champions 2021. 8. Varsity Football 2A State Champions 2022.

9. Varsity Girls Tennis 2A State Champions 2021.

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SALUTING OUR CHAMPS 1. NADA 2A Athletic Administrator of the Year 2022

Mr. Claude Grubair. 2. Middle School Basketball NSCAA Champions 2021. 3. Varsity Boys Basketball 2A State

Champions 2021. 4. Middle School Two-Time NSCAA Cheer Gameday Champions 2021. 5. Varsity Baseball

2A State Champions 2021. 6. Varsity Girls Golf 2A State Champ 2021 & 2022 Mizara Norton.

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EXCELLENCE IN THEATRE AN EXCEPTIONAL RANGE OF TALENT ON THE STAGE

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FROM THE DRAMATIC TO THE DELIGHTFUL 1. The Apocalypse on Scholar Lane. 2. A Funny Thing

Happened on the Way to the Forum. 3. James and the Giant Peach. 4. And the Beat Goes on: Life in the 60s.

5. & 6. Eurydice. 7. Arsenic and Old Lace.

8. James and the Giant Peach.

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EXCELLENCE IN MUSIC BAND, ORCHESTRA AND VOCAL HIT ALL THE RIGHT NOTES

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A RECAP OF 2021 AND 2022 PERFORMANCES 1. The Meadows Singers True Colors Spring Concert 2022.

2. Fall Strings Concert 2022. 3. Fall Strings Concert 2022.

4. Fall Band Concert 2021. 5. The Meadows Pep Band.

6. Fall Strings Concert 2022. 7. Contemporary Vocal Ensemble,

Fall Strings Concert 2022. 8. The Meadows Singers True Colors Spring Concert 2022.

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EXCELLENCE IN ART STUDENT ART ON DISPLAY

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MAKING CONNECTIONS THROUGH ART 1. The Haunted Upper School Art Show Fall 2022.

2. Jacob Goodman, Upper School Photo Show Spring 2022.

3. Roman Chaudry, Upper School Photo Show Fall 2021.

4. Jerrell Turner, Middle School Art Show Spring 2022.

5. Harlow Hendricks, Upper School Photo Show Fall 2022.

6. Karolina Davis, Upper School Photo Show Fall 2021.

7. Logan Weil, Upper School Photo Show Winter 2022.

8. Middle School Art Exhibition Fall 2022.

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CLASS OF 2022

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100% $5,298,352

Four-year college/ university acceptance

Students in the CLASS OF 2022

In renewable academic scholarship offers (over 4 years)

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National Merit Scholarship Winners

National Merit Scholarship Finalists

National African American Scholars

National Hispanic Scholars

Mean SAT Scores

Mean ACT Scores

(30 testers)

(32 testers)

EBR&W 665, M 665

E 31, M 29, R 31, Sci 29, Comp 30

Advanced Placement Recognition for the Class of 2022

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AP Scholars with Honor

AP Scholars with Distinction

AP Scholars

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2022 GRADUATES Amanda Rachel Ashman Anna Barnes Elizabeth Weddington Becker Michael Payton Buchmiller Corey William Burkhead Cole Erach Canteenwalla Roman Khalid Chaudhry Alexis Morgan Coffee Lauren Michelle Epstein Brooke Alanna Fitzpatrick McKenzie Rachelle Gross Justin Bernard Handler Madelyn Emma Katz Venna P. Kittusamy Patrick Griffin Kodweis Marcus Ng Lee Mingyi Liu Sophia Elise Lopez Danielle Maria Matheson Carson Eric McCue Alexanna Marcelle Mouskondis Rahul Mukhopadhyay Joseph Mathew Naylor Kristine Chidimma Ndubisi Jenna Rose Ortiz Sofia Victoria Pelaez Nichelle Eva Phansalkar-Michalik Nashrah Fatima Qureshi Rachel Hannah Roxarzade Elena Jacqueline Sands Hailey Jones Shin Mathew J. Stephen Emma Melton Thalgott Ngan Hoang Vo Lyla Wahid Madelyn Elizabeth Wold Luke Anthony Yeager David Yu Tianhao Zhang Lauren Alexa Zimmerman Matthew Robert Zimmerman

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FACULTY RETIREMENTS

ABIGAIL HILSON A PASSION FOR NOUNS, VERBS, AND TEACHING

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ffectionately known as a “grammar nerd,” Abigail

“I loved the kids,” she said. “The feeling of family at The

Hilson is one of the main reasons class after class of

Meadows was pretty amazing. They’ve always supported

students graduated from The Meadows School with

one another.”

the writing fundamentals that would launch them into their college careers.

She was attracted by the family atmosphere, the parental

For much of its history, Mrs. Hilson was a sixth- and

involvement, and the small class sizes.

seventh-grade English teacher at The Meadows, retiring in

These days, Mrs. Hilson spends time at her second home

2022 after 26 years with the school. She was an extra set

in Arizona, where she walks her dogs and makes them

of eyes for the original Scholar Lane and even proofread

homemade dog treats. She exercises regularly, travels to visit

administrative emails sent out by the school.

family in California, puts together puzzles, and, of course,

Mrs. Hilson’s students knew better than to turn in sloppy writing errors, as she drilled the basics of sentence diagramming and punctuation purposes day in and day out.

always has a book to read.

“I’m enjoying the freedom to do what I want to do when I want to do it,” she said.

“Kids who don’t know their fundamental grammar can’t

Even in retirement, Mrs. Hilson hasn’t stopped sharing

be a good writer one day,” Mrs. Hilson said. “I didn’t shortcut

her grammar and literacy knowledge. She is writing a

things because I wanted them to learn. A strong English

curriculum based on grammar basics and biographies of

foundation is something you need anywhere you go in life.”

classic authors, in addition to the book she wrote years ago

But she didn’t teach just because she had a passion for

about diagramming sentences. For this career schoolteacher,

nouns and verbs. Mrs. Hilson also loved the hundreds of

passing on the wisdom she has accrued over the years is

children who came through her classroom over the years.

simply a natural progression.

Because she often put in 12- or 13-hour days at The Meadows

“I loved teaching English and the fact that I could get kids

School, it wasn’t unusual to find a student in her classroom

to realize the importance of things that they might have

beyond the bell. Parents who needed to work early or late

considered mundane at first,” she said.

knew that their children would be welcomed in Mrs. Hilson’s room.

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That is, after all, why Mrs. Hilson joined The Meadows staff.

From everyone at The Meadows, thank you Mrs. Hilson.

We wish you the best in your retirement!

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FACULTY RETIREMENTS Students in Mrs. Brownridge’s classes experienced chemistry outside of the classroom with the opportunity to do research projects designed by UNLV professors and the Las Vegas Water District.

“We did all kinds of interesting, hands-on projects that really gave students an enriching experience. The science department is committed to research, which is something most high schools don’t offer,” she said.

Easing into retirement after 27 years of teaching has been a learning experience for Mrs. Brownridge.

“I love teaching,” she said. “But I’m really enjoying the opportunity and freedom to try different things outside of my comfort zone.”

Now she has been able to focus on another passion,

ALYCE BROWNRIDGE TEACHING AT THE MEADOWS WAS A DREAM COME TRUE

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hemistry is a science that studies the composition, structure, and properties of substances and the transformations they undergo. For the past eight

years, newly retired teacher, Alyce Brownridge taught Meadows students this subject and, you could say, played a part in their transformation and growth from students in a classroom to young adults thriving in the world.

It’s that passion for inspiring students that lead Mrs. Brownridge to a career in education and teaching a challenging subject like chemistry. After earning a Master of Science in Watershed Management, she began her career in the field but was soon called to teaching. She spent 24 years

tennis, and plays often.

“Las Vegas has a fabulous tennis community,” Mrs. Brownridge said. “I’m on three teams, take lessons and attend clinics. I love the game.”

When she’s not on the court, Mrs. Brownridge continues to be a familiar face on campus, tutoring students and substitute teaching. The STEM expansion opened the year after Mrs. Brownridge retired, but she’s expressed excitement at the opportunities the expansion will provide Meadows students.

“What they’ve been doing at The Meadows in science and the emphasis on all programs – arts, music, sports - has really put them on the map. You can say excellence and not mean it, but The Meadows has really invested in the diversity of the overall experience. They are truly living their mission.”

Thank you Mrs. Brownridge, for your dedication to teaching, The Meadows, and for instilling a love for learning in your students!

at an international college-prep boarding school in Arizona where she served as Head of School from 2006 to 2011 before taking on the High School Division Head role at a day and boarding school in California. Finally, in 2014, a move to Las Vegas brought her to The Meadows School, and to what she calls a “dream come true.”

“Throughout my teaching career, The Meadows really stands out,” said Mrs. Brownridge. “The curiosity and intelligence of the students is fabulous. They are wonderfully diverse, have a passion for their world, and want to make a difference.”

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DONOR RECOGNITION: THE HUTCHISONS

EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING

GIFT EXPANDS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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t The Meadows School, we know that true excellence isn’t measured by a one-time win or short-lived success. That’s why it’s critical that we invest in

continuing efforts to keep those that serve on this campus at the top of our field.

The Professional Development Program has been a key example of doing just that. It promotes ongoing education for our faculty and staff and rewards the hard work they put into becoming the best they can be for our students. ​​That happens in a number of ways, from student loan forgiveness to conferences and new teacher development.

“I want The Meadows to be a place that can always attract the best teachers, administrators, and coaches,” said Daniel Hutchison, who along with his wife, Dawn, made a significant donation to the program this year. “In order to do that, there should be a number of programs run by the school and dedicated to making sure that’s the case.”

The program’s reception has been strong, helping the 25 percent of teachers who still owe student loan debt to repay a portion of it. It also addresses the 60 percent of faculty who indicate they would return to school for advanced education if it were subsidized by their employer.

Additionally, more than 30 percent of The Meadows faculty were able to attend professional conferences both nearby and as far as Spain and France. Back at home, new teachers

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were given opportunities to hear professional speakers and attend detailed orientations dedicated to helping them give their best to Meadows students.

With two sons at the school in 8th and 10th grades, the Hutchisons were grateful to The Meadows for remaining inperson throughout the pandemic and wanted to express that through this program.

“It was very clear that we needed to give back to the teachers and administrators who made sure the kids were still in school through the pandemic,” Daniel Hutchinson said. “The Professional Development program stood out as a great way to say thank you while contributing to The Meadows community.”

With the economic struggles that have hovered since the pandemic, the Hutchisons know it’s hard to find—and retain—good employees. Their hope is that supporting the Professional Development Program will inspire others to see the value in investing in Meadows employees and keep it going. ​​With that goal in mind, the Hutchisons have pledged another substantial donation to the Professional Development Program for the next year.

“The focus is really to make this a permanent fixture at The Meadows,” Daniel Hutchison said. “The idea is to focus on the individuals who are making The Meadows what it is on a daily basis.”

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2021-22 HONOR ROLL OF DONORS

DONOR RECOGNITION Thank you to everyone who gave to the 2021-22 Annual Fund! Your

1984 Founders’ Circle $50,000+ Dawn and Daniel Hutchison Sarah and Jeremy Milken Windsong Trust

gift to The Meadows touches every part of the school—from faculty

Head of School’s Circle

and staff salaries and financial aid, to programs and activities, to safe

$25,000 - $49,999

facilities that make The Meadows the ideal place for our children to

Maggie and Brian ’95 Plaster Timothy Thrush

learn and grow.

WE VALUE EVERY DONOR AND GIFT. THANK YOU AGAIN FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Leadership Circle $10,000 - $24,999 Archibald C. & Frances F. Rufty Foundation Binion Family Foundation Andrea and Hernan Capdevila Shilpa and Donovan Dikaio Yvette Farrell Leslie and Tom Kenny Liang and Zee Foundation Kay and Matt Maddox Deana Bergquist and John McGraw Marni and Daniel Moses Richard Plaster Becky and Rocky Savio Glenda and Bradley Sher Terri and Roland Sturm Jie Sun and Bing Ji

Mustang Circle $5,000 - $9,999 The Biehl Family Monika and Ram Chary Gene Haas Foundation Nisa and Jonathan Hsu The Janda Law Firm Francis Lin Lynda and Zoltan Mari Sarah Rogers and Richard Moriarty Nicole and Peter Mouskondis Carmen and Adam Murphy P. and C. Carroll Foundation Grace and William Paik Linda and Steven Pyles Dena and Jeffrey Roth Georgene Savio Jing Tu and Junjie Zhou

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Scholar Lane Circle $2,500 - $4,999 Amy and Marc Badain Colby and Alan Bekhor Esteela and Stefan Boedeker Janet, Sarah, and Cara Buchanan Ming-Eng Liu and Gorden Chu Dennis Uniform Manufacturing Karen and John Donaldson Belinda and Allon Englman Diane and Kenneth Epstein Elizabeth and Jeremy Gregersen Julie and Eric Hession Dana and Ronald Hofflander Dana Larson Angela Lester and Panagiotis Ioannis Metsovitis Christopoulos Stacie ’98 and Justin ’99 Michaels Emilia and John Naylor Elizabeth and David Nelson Laura and Charlie Norton Roshie and Abdi Raissi Ann Trimmer and Jared Russman Jane and Marc Schorr Stacy and Lawrence Semenza Shamaila and Asher Shahzad Kaori and Erik Sirulnick Patricia and Richard Truesdell Dawn von Rosen Ivana and Mark Winkler Jaehwa Lim and Paul Yoo

Blue & Silver Circle $1,000 - $2,499 Kerry and Ric Anderson Andress Family Foundation Andrew Family Foundation Laurel J. Andrew Katherine Bodoh and Robin Bernhard Elizabeth and Michael Britt Valerie and Brian Bugni Winnie and Adrian Cacuci Sara and Thayne Carlson Katrina and Alex Chapman Betsy and Gary Cole College Loan Corporation Brianna and David Cotter Sherry Covey Emd Serono Tina Teigen-Eschweiler Jean and Brian Fink Vanessa and Jason Gastwirth Lei Hong and Jichen Sheng Lee Ann and Brian Jones Sharlin Ahmed and Shahab Khan

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Leslie Mazza and Robert Kheel Colleen and Gregory Kodweis Preethi, Sonia, Sajan and Shivesh Kumar Soe Aung and Ko Latt Mario Lavandeira Heidi Lee and Miles Todorof Harmony Letizia ’00 and Conor Flynn Hongshu Liu Paul Lowden ’02 Patricia Stevenson and Kate Mattson Lisa and Hilary Mody Marisa Montrivisai-Chohan and Omar Chohan OpenHotel Inc. Brittaney and Wesley Robertson Kelsey and Wesley Russell The Salamé Family Erika and David Sands Nicole and Michael Sinopoli Laura and Jeffrey ’93 Sklar Maribeth and Timothy Trainor Ryan and Nicholas Tselikis Amy Kao and George Tu Lauren and Jeffrey Walker Hongyu Wang Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign Cassandra Wright and Sean Tobin Jing and Yelin Wu Minji and Leon Wu Angela and Vincent Zahn Weicen Zhang and Ye Liu Eileen and Norman Zheng

Meadows Partners $1 - $999 Anonymous (10) Diane and Robert Addis Wendy and Rajneesh Agrawal Sabrina Anderson Marge and Bill Appuglise Samantha ’97 and Ian Atkinson Bank of America Employee Giving Campaign Andrea and Jack Behrens Noah Behrens Connie and Ray Boily Kathy Brennan Sophie and Daniel Briggs Debra Browne Alyce and Dennis Brownridge Miya Burns E’Dawn Severance and Tim Burris Annie Bush Kimberly Cagle Carol Cali and Jim McIntosh Dana Randall and Joseph Carver Christa Casper and Mark Sylvain Marlene Cassanello

2021-22 HONOR ROLL OF DONORS Alec Chapman ’03 Michelle Chen Yim and Kuan ’98 Chin Mary Beth Cleland Stephan Clement Jessica Cohen ’05 Cheryl ’00 and Jonathan Collins Cari and Jack Concannon Kelly and Juan Cruz Jennifer DePry ’01 and James Mantis Cyndee and Steve DeVito Elizabeth Donaldson Ellie and Ali Donboli Cynthia and Tom Driehorst Anahi and Nicolas ’03 DuCharme Linh Duong and Thanh Trac Ann Uganiza and Richard Eddins Shirley and Mack Edmond Emily and Randy Eickhoff Earnestine Ellis Lesley and Hector Fernandez Courtney Friedman ’01 The Galin Family Olivia Gamazo Alexander Garcia Thomas Garvey Jae and Charles Gianelloni Kristina Escamilla Gilmore ‘02 and Joshua ‘02 Gilmore Shana ’94 and Victor Gismondi Sunny and Andrew Glendon Lisa Goldschmidt Malcolm Gordon Jessica and Geoffrey Goodman Jennifer and Rick Gosse Daryl and Wade Gross Claude Grubair Gary Handley Lisa Hauger Katherine and Robert Hession Tom Hibbard Gregory Hilderbrand Abigail Hilson Linda Hines Pamela Hoffman Karen Hom Judy Hope Cindy Howell and Shane Holland Nancy Qu and Jay Hu Yuhong Yan and Xi Huang Wen Hui and Wenan Zhang Kimberly and Russell Jacobs Laura Jacobsen and David Hendrickson Renee Jarvis Jessica and David Jennings Jennifer Johnson Kim and Gary Kaempfer

Shirley Kammel Kat and David Kancsar Laura Kennedy Sharee and Nathan Kessler Shirley Kissel Brandon Kotake Sosi and John Krikorian William Kuh Edit and Robert Lalli Courtney and Steven Langman Denitza Larsen and Edward Judd Las Vegas Review-Journal Nancy and Lew Laughlin Kristine and Terry Lee Nicole and Alexandre Lefebvre Rong and Jasen Lew Bei LI Desiree Lin Betty Yao and Tsung-Han Liu Jennifer Sias-Lyke and Christopher Lyke Jennifer Maes Dawn Maharaj Elefteria and Kyriakos Mangafas Katie Mayer Catherine McBride Olga and Mike McDowell Erica McElroy Maureen Meci Faviola Alarcon and Julio Melendez Hiroko and Marc Micek Sandra and David Mulkey Tracy and Cristobal Neblina Lynda Newman Rose and Won Ng Lina Khalaf and Shadi Nijim Jyesebelle and Marino Ocampo Victoria and Mikhael Oganesian Ewa Olech and Craig Davis Laura and Dean Ommen Victoria C. Onufrieff ‘13 Jaime and Michael Orman Irina Ottley Lillian and James Ottley Cassidy and Jennifer Paine Naomi Palacios-Nelson Scott Pasieka Romi Pehlivanova and Emil Pehlivanov Jeffery Pettit Eleanor Picconi Kristi Pishko Lynn and Edwin Price Tia Price Nicoleta and Scott Purcell Kathia Quiros Lola and Steven Rankin Kimberlee Ranz ’09 Esther Recano-Agbulos and Gerard Agbulos

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Lisa and Andrew Rhee The Roberts Family Coleen and Robert Roeben Albert Ronquillo Jeremiah Rosenfels Lindsay and Andrew Ross Casey and Nicholas Sage Mary and Ronald Sandlin Michalle and David Santo Pietro Elaine Savage Marlene and Bernard Sawdon Matt Schafer Laura and Larry Schneiderman Mandy and Jerry Schnell Suzi and Jeff Schnell Lacy Schorr Diane and Bruce Scott Dana Deluce and Neil Shaw Wendy and Michael Siedlecki Sharon and Brian Siegel Carol and Robert Silver Mindy Silverman and Dennis Zeemer Nirushan Sivakumar ’04 Colleen Slater and James Jimmerson ’03 Brad Slominski Marilyn and Ron Smilow Ronda Smith Paige and Edward Song Shelly Soule Virginia and Nick Stamanis Carla and Wayne Staniec Tara Stevenson Barbara Stewart Jessica Stewart and Jason Astarita ’03 Gabrielle Talley Anita and David Tam Angela and John Thalgott Lan Wang and Chaorui Tian Jenny Tolen Dawn and Scott Trujillo Mary and Paul Tsang UNLV Mary and Zachary Vance Racquel and Rolly Ventura Taylor Verhaalen ’04 Veronica Villanueva

Donna and Lee Vinocur

Karen and Rodney Vollan Donna and Don Walker

Susan and Ric Washburn Pamela Weckerly

Kristin ’07 and Tyler Withey John Yeager

Patricia Yeager

Carolyn and Donald Zimring

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Gifts In Honor of Vinnie Fresquez

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Timothy Thrush Carolyn G. Goodman Laura and Dean Ommen The Hsu Family Nisa and Jonathan Hsu Juliet, William and Elliot Lefebvre Nicole and Alexandre Lefebvre Jessie L. and Joseph Murphy Carmen and Adam Murphy Diane Rufty Stacie ’98 and Justin ’99 Michaels

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Carson Schnell Diane and Bruce Scott Zahn Family

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Emd Serono Sedona & Lorelai Zimring Carolyn and Donald Zimring

YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS SUPPORT EVERY AREA 1. 9th Grade Service Project: Space Jam Carnival 2022.

2. First All-School Assembly 2022. 3. All-School Holiday Assembly 2021. 4. Homecoming King and Queen 2021.

5. Beginning School Program 2022. 6. Strings Performance 2022. 7. Photo Student at All-School Assembly 2022.

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8. Lower School Valentine’s Bake Sale 2022.

2021-22 HONOR ROLL OF DONORS

Gifts-In-Kind Renee Quinn-DeCicco and Donald DeCicco Belinda and Allon Englman Robin and Michael Feder

Annie LePage and Stuart Marshak Liang and Zee Foundation Marydean Martin

Stacie ’98 and Justin ’99 Michaels Zulay Shum and Percival Lucban

Endowment Gifts Jennifer and Clifford Atkinson Binion Family Foundation

Melinda and Joseph Kennedy Sharlene and Ron Ostrove

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Rowell Family

Debbie and Neil Swissman

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Sylvia Tiscareño Francis Toomey

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Professional Development Campaign Employee Support Fund

Dawn and Daniel Hutchison

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2021-22 HONOR ROLL OF DONORS

Gifts in Memory of Gloria Bresnahan

Kathleen Chilton Jennifer and Clifford Atkinson

Andress Family

Melinda and Joseph Kennedy

Dr. Donald Buchanan

Sharlene and Ron Ostrove

Janet, Sarah and Cara Buchanan

Debbie and Neil Swissman

Diane and Kenneth Epstein Judy Chapman Laura and Dean Ommen

Francis Toomey

Helen J. Molitor Valerie and Brian Bugni

PLANNING YOUR LEGACY WITH THE MEADOWS Build a lasting legacy with a planned gift to The Meadows School.

Your gift today will allow us to maintain excellent educational opportunities for students for many generations to come. It will allow us to provide student scholarships, support faculty, and maintain our top-flight facilities.

INTERESTED?

For more information on this and other giving opportunities, please contact:

MICHAEL ORMAN

Interim Director of Advancement morman@themeadowsschool.org 702-797-5901

www.themeadowsschool.org/giving

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Vincent “Vinnie” Montalto Laura and Dean Ommen Arthur Siegel Laura and Dean Ommen Ronda Smith

Duane Youngblood Laura and Dean Ommen

CAPITAL GIFTS 2021-2022 Archibald C. & Frances F. Rufty Foundation Jaime and Matthew ’92 Chilton College Loan Corp

Ernest A. & Mary E. Becker Family Foundation Joanna and John Falb

Nazanin and Joshua Ford Nisa and Jonathan Hsu

Dawn and Stephen Hutchison The Janda Family

Dominik Kuna and Robert Boughner The Letizia/Flynn Family

Ashley and Matthew Levin

Stacie ’98 and Justin ’99 Michaels Marni and Daniel Moses

Andrea and Patrick Ramsey

All capital gifts for the 2021-22 school year

supported the Sarah D. Barder Hall STEM Expansion that now positively supports the educational

experiences of hundreds of students on our campus each and every day.

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DONOR RECOGNITION: TISCAREÑO FAMILY honor his memory by establishing an endowment fund at The Meadows School in his name. The Bedel G. Tiscareño Endowed Scholarship supports Latino and Latina students interested in STEM subjects at The Meadows’ Upper School.

“It was a way for our family to continue to honor his legacy, which was one of a love of learning and a lifetime of generosity,” said his daughter and Meadows’ board member Sylvia Tiscareño. “He was a very charismatic man, very friendly and very generous.”

Given her father’s interest in STEM, the family wanted to include STEM in the scholarship. “The STEM area has a lot of student interest, and we wanted to support underrepresented students,” Sylvia said.

The scholarship has been awarded to one student since its inception: a student-athlete who wants to pursue careers in both forensic science and the WNBA. It’s appropriate that this first recipient shares Bedel’s passion for basketball.

Throughout his life, he was an enthusiastic player, even inspiring his younger brother to take up the sport. And although he only picked up basketball because he wanted to be like Bedel, that younger brother ended up playing basketball as part of the 1968 Mexican Olympic team. Basketball aside, Bedel also excelled at racquetball, handball, and, during his time in the Army’s 82nd Airborne, he indulged in the art of pugilism becoming quite a formidable boxer.

TISCAREÑO FAMILY HONORS THEIR FATHER WITH ENDOWMENT IN HIS NAME FATHER’S LIFELONG PURSUIT OF LEARNING INSPIRES MANY

Jumping out of airplanes was just one of the ways he chose to challenge himself. Especially as he was afraid of heights.

He believed that all obstacles were opportunities, every challenge surmountable and that education was the key that would open every door. “He was always doing this,” his daughter explained. “He was always reading, and he loved learning.”

A father of four, Bedel G. Tiscareño stressed the importance of education as being a life-long principle for his children.

As a grandfather, he was immensely proud to see that

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or Bedel G. Tiscareño, a man whose boundless energy

commitment championed by his grandchildren, especially

manifested itself in many ways throughout his

Anthony Terry, who currently attends The Meadows School.

lifetime, the pursuit of education, both on a personal

Through the endowment fund now established in his name,

and formal level, was the perennial pursuit that flavored his

countless other Las Vegas-area children also will have the

life. As a boy in his native Mexico, he was enrolled in one of

opportunity to explore new avenues and pursue a quality

the first ESL programs in the U.S. Later, his love of languages

education.

led him to study Italian, and later still, well into retirement, he would audit classes in local colleges and expand his interests in the arts.

In 2017, after battling with Parkinson’s for nearly 20 years, Bedel passed away. The void created by his passing was too great not to be filled by something as equally bright and selfless as he was. That is when his family chose to

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It's a legacy that will continue to touch lives for generations to come.

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NAMED ENDOWMENTS

AN ENDURING LEGACY I N SU PP O R T O F ED U C AT I O N A L E XC EL L EN C E

Isabelle J. Holman Faculty Professional Growth Fund Established in 1986 and named in 2008 in honor of Isabelle J. Holman, former Lower School Director - income is to be used to provide opportunities for professional growth for faculty members.

Barbara A. Schick Memorial Scholarship Fund Established in 1986 in memory of Barbara A. Schick, a Trustee of The Meadows School - income is to be used to provide scholarship support to students demonstrating academic promise and/or achievement.

LeOre Cobbley Master Teachers Fund Established in 1987 by Dr. LeOre Cobbley, Founding Headmistress, to acknowledge on an annual basis outstanding performance and leadership of individual faculty members.

Nat Hart Scholarship Fund Established in 1989 by The Meadows School to honor friend and distinguished Nevadan Nat Hart.

Marilyn “Micki” Waller Memorial Scholarship Athletic Fund Established in 1989 by her friends in her memory - income is to be awarded to a student who achieves both academic and athletic excellence.

Ruvo Family Scholarship Fund Established in 1991 in honor of Larry Ruvo to provide financial aid to worthy students.

Rickie & Mort Orzen Student Grant Established in 1991 by the Orzens, Meadows School faculty members, income is to be awarded to a Middle or Upper School student who, through academic achievement and good citizenship, has demonstrated qualities that typify The Meadows School student.

Dr. Carl Goldmark, Jr. Memorial Science Discretionary Fund Established in 1991 by Board of Trustees President Carolyn G. Goodman and her sister, Virginia Koehler in memory of their father, Carl Goldmark, Jr. M.D. - income is to be used for one of the following: 1) need or merit scholarship for a student exhibiting exceptional aptitude for or interest in science; 2) special science-related trip for students; 3) faculty educational enhancements in the science discipline; 4) Science Department equipment.

Hazel S. Goldmark Memorial Music/Drama/Art Scholarship Fund Established in 1991 by members of the New York County Medical Society Auxiliary in memory of their friend, and by Board of Trustees President Carolyn G. Goodman and her sister, Virginia Koehler in memory of their mother, Hazel S. Goldmark - income is to be used to reward excellence by students in artistic disciplines.

Cara Lee Goodman ‘91 Merit Science Prize Fund Established in 1991 by Virginia Koehler in honor of her niece, Cara Lee Goodman ‘91, a member of the School’s first graduating class - income is to be awarded annually to the outstanding female science student in the senior class.

William and Gertrude Richardson Memorial Scholarship Fund Established in 1991 by Middle and Upper Schools Director William H. Richardson, Jr., and family members in memory of their parents, William and Gertrude Richardson - income is to be used to provide student scholarship.

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NAMED ENDOWMENTS

Alexandra Crockett ’92 Scholarship Funds (2) Established in 1992 by the George Crockett Family in honor of their granddaughter, Alexandra Crockett ’92 - income is to be used to provide scholarship to two students who would be unable to attend The Meadows School without such help and whose character and motivation merit special encouragement and support.

Reverend Robert I. Truesdell Memorial Fund Established in 1992 by the Board of Trustees first Vice President Ric Truesdell and his family in memory of his father, Reverend Robert I. Truesdell - income is to be used for campus beautification.

Jack A. Richardson Memorial Fund Established in 1993 by Board of Trustees member William A. Richardson and his family in memory of Jack A. Richardson, husband, father, grandfather, and patron of The Meadows School - income is to be used for financial assistance scholarships.

Amanda and Stacy Darling Memorial Scholarship Fund Established in 1993 by the Darling Family in memory of their daughters Amanda, Meadows School kindergarten student, and Stacy, University of Nevada, Las Vegas student - income is to be used as an annual scholarship for a student from the Class of 2005 as the student passes through successive grade levels to graduation and thereafter to the general scholarship fund.

Harold Kleinman Memorial Fund Established in 1994 by Kathleen Chilton and Brian Chilton in memory of her father, Harold Kleinman - income is to be used to provide student scholarship.

SDB Foundation and Sarah D. Barder General Financial Aid Fund Established in 1995 and created to provide tuition support for financial aid students.

SDB Foundation and Sarah D. Barder Annual Operations Fund Established in 1995 and created to support the annual operating costs of the School.

Sarah and Eugene Creel Memorial Scholarship Fund Established in 1995 by Board of Trustees member Allan H. Creel and his sister, Susan Keys, in memory of their parents, Sarah and Eugene Creel - income is to be used to support general scholarship.

G.C. (Buck) Blaine Scholarship Endowment Established in 1996 and created to provide tuition support for financial aid students.

Carolyn G. Goodman Scholarship Fund Established in 1997 by the Board of Trustees of The Meadows School and the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation to honor Founding President Carolyn G. Goodman for 15 years of distinguished leadership - income is to be awarded to worthy students in need of financial assistance.

Do Stiver Tennis Award Fund Established in 1997 by Fran and William Lummis in honor of their friend, Do Stiver - income is to be awarded annually to the most improved tennis player from the Upper School.

Eastlick Family Endowed Leadership Prize Established in 1997 by Board of Trustees member Barbara Stout in honor of her parents, Lillian and George Eastlick - income is to be awarded to a graduating senior who has demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities throughout his or her Meadows School experience.

Howard Quam Memorial Scholarship Fund Established in 2000 by Lester and Crystal Quam in memory of Lester’s father, Howard Quam - income is to be used to provide student scholarship.

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Leona and Roy Potts Memorial Patriotic Prize Established in 2003 by Jeanne Kurvers and her brothers, Richard and Steven Potts, in memory of their parents, Leona and Roy Potts - income is to be distributed in the form of a U.S. Treasury Bond to a graduating senior who has exhibited exemplary patriotism, citizenship, and love of country.

Laura B. Goodman Senior Scholarship Art Prize Established May 7, 2004, in memory of Laura B. Goodman, renowned artist and paternal grandmother of Cara Lee Goodman ’91, in her memory by her son, Oscar B. Goodman, her daughters, Erika Goodman and Lona Livingston, and by other members of the family, friends, and members of The Meadows School - income is to be awarded annually in the form of a U.S. Treasury Bond to the graduating senior who seeks to pursue an art education in college.

Class of ‘97 Scholarship Fund Established in 2007 by the Class of 1997 in honor of their ten-year reunion - income is to be awarded to a graduating senior who demonstrates the following: 1) exceptional academic record; 2) varsity athletics for two years; 3) involvement in organizations; 4) determination, character, and extracurricular pursuits outside of The Meadows School environment.

Binion Family Fund Established in 2008 by Phyllis and Jack Binion in honor of their grandchildren, Katie O’Neill ’97, Kellie O’Neill ’99, T.J. Fechser ’97, and Fancy Fechser ’99 - income is to be used to support the general operating fund.

The Deborah K. Swissman Loyalty and Spirit Award Established in September 2009 by her husband, Dr. Neil Swissman, her children Megan Swissman Buikema ’94, and Joshua Swissman x’91, and by her friends and family to honor and recognize her 25 years of participation in devotion and service to the creation of The Meadows School - income from this endowment will be awarded annually as tuition credit to a rising freshman who is a continuing student and who best personifies the embodiment of the pursuit of excellence in all facets of character, academic effort and achievement, loyalty, spirit, devotion to and enthusiasm for the School.

Shaila Daulat Scholarship Established in 2013 by Dr. Girish Daulat in memory of his mother, Shaila Daulat - income to be awarded to a female senior of extraordinary character and conduct who has maintained a minimum four-year combined weighted G.P.A. of 3.50, and at minimum, has competed in or participated in two different sports in each year for four years.

TMSPA Scholarship Fund In 2019, The Meadows School Parents Association executive committee voted to create an endowed scholarship from funds accumulated over many years of successful TMSPA events. This endowment will support financial aid for able and ambitious current and future students who may not be able to afford a Meadows education.

The Boughner Family Endowment Established in 2020, The Boughner Family Endowment supports diversity and inclusivity initiatives for the school in perpetuity. Specifically, it allows the school to send students and faculty to the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) People of Color Conference, the NAIS Student Diversity Leadership Conference, and bring targeted speakers and trainers to campus each year.

The Bedel G. Tiscareño Endowed Scholarship Established in 2021, this scholarship honors the memory of Bedel G. Tiscareño and was initiated by the Tiscareño family for the purpose of supporting Latino/a applicants with an interest in STEM at The Meadows Upper School.

Through this memorial scholarship, the Tiscareño family is pleased to continue the legacy of their father and grandfather, which is characterized by a compulsive generosity, a love of learning, and the drive to cultivate potential.

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STOCKS AND SECURITIES AD

Giving STOCKS & SECURITIES

Make a long-term impact by donating stocks and securities to The Meadows School.

We accept donations of commonly held, publicly traded stocks.

By sharing your shares with others, you are making an impact on our students, faculty, and staff.

INTERESTED?

For more information on this and other giving opportunities, please contact:

Michael Orman

Interim Director of Advancement morman@themeadowsschool.org 702-797-5901

www.themeadowsschool.org/giving

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FINANCIALS

Financial Report 2021 - 2022

$23,878,895

$24,423,915

REVENUE

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EXPENSES

Tuition & Fees

91.83%

Auxiliary Programs

5.91%

Advancement

2.01%

Student Activities

0.23%

Misc. Income

0.02%

Advancement Endowments

0.00%

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Personnel

58.28%

Tuition Discounts

9.01%

Facilities

8.26%

Academics

8.24%

Athletics

7.69%

Depreciation

5.27%

Administrative

2.02%

Advancement

0.97%

Pandemic Discounts & Hardship Financial Aid

0.27%

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ALLSCHOOL EVENTS 2021 THE MEADOWS SCHOOL PARENTS ASSOCIATION

ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST Parents, students, faculty, staff, and trustees enjoy breakfast together on The Mall for our annual pancake breakfast held each September.

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Trunk or Treat has become a

fun night of costumes, candy, performances, food, and fun for the whole family.

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SPRING CARNIVAL The inaugural TMSPA Spring Carnival held at the end of the

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2021-22 school year had amazing rides, games, and food trucks enjoyed by all.

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DONOR RECOGNITION: FRANCES RUFTY

FRANCES RUFTY

WAS ALWAYS A LIFE-LONG LEARNER.

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hat’s why she attended technical school at age 50 and

“My mother wanted everyone to have the opportunity

learned to lay brick for a personal home remodel. It’s

to have a good education, anyone who wanted it,” said son

the reason she had a personal computer—and taught

Archie Rufty, Jr. “She loved to give back, and said she could

herself how to use it—years before they were commonly found in homes.

never give back as much as God had blessed her with.”

Over the years at The Meadows, however, she certainly

“The value of education was something her parents

tried. In 2012, Frances Rufty financially supported two

instilled in her,” said Frances’ daughter-in-law, Diane Rufty.

students to attend The Meadows from kindergarten through

“No one can take your education away from you.”

their senior year of high school. The Rufty family funded the

In addition to her zest for learning, Frances was a force.

Born in 1924, she was whip-smart and finished high school at age 15 followed by Duke University at age 19. Although it was an era when most women didn’t work outside the home, much less attend college, Frances went on to graduate from Duke University School of Law at age 20.

math and science Middle School wing and also contributed to the recent Upper School STEM expansion.

Those gifts were a reflection of the fondness with which Frances saw the school.

“She loved the people in the school,” her son said. “They brought her so much joy.”

“She didn’t want to be a secretary, nurse, or teacher—and

Frances saw six of her grandchildren attend The

she didn’t want to depend on anyone,” Diane said. “But it was

Meadows, making a point of being in the audience for every

difficult for her to find a job to start out because it was very

performance and game.

unusual for a woman to be a lawyer.”

“She didn’t miss anything they were in,” Diane Rufty

Even so, Frances and her husband ran a successful general law practice in North Carolina. She was also the first woman

remembered. “She knew the students and the teachers. Her favorite thing was to visit everybody.”

in her county to hold an elected office, serving two terms as

Frances Rufty passed away last year at the age of 97, but

Rowan County Clerk of Superior Court, before retiring to Las

the influence she left on the school and those around her

Vegas.

lives on.​ In 2022, Frances was inducted into The Meadows’

One constant throughout her life was the fact that Frances

Hall of Fame.

wasn’t willing to let anything stop her, and she never wanted

“She was a remarkable lady, salt of the earth,” Archie

to see others stop short of their dreams either. That’s why,

Rufty, Jr. said. “She made everyone around her feel good.

after finding The Meadows School for her grandchildren to

You were the only person in the room when you spoke to her.

attend, the Rufty family became ongoing supporters of the

You always felt better after seeing her.”

school and its students.

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MCGRAWS BROUGHT ‘WORLD-CLASS’ PERSPECTIVE TO THE MEADOWS BOARD

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he McGraws joined the Board of Trustees in 2016 and served a five-year term until the end of the 2021-22 school year. They are the proud parents of Meadows

graduates Elena Paradiso (2018) and Jackson Hinz (2021).

During their tenure, their impact has been tremendous.

John served on several board committees and chaired the

JOHN AND DEANA MCGRAW REMAIN AS PASSIONATE TODAY ABOUT THE MEADOWS SCHOOL AS THEY WERE WHEN THEY BECAME INVOLVED WITH THE SCHOOL NEARLY A DECADE AGO.

Buildings and Grounds Committee for a few years. Deana was instrumental in forming and serving as co-chair of the Board’s Head of School Support and Evaluation Committee and served on other committees, as well. The McGraws’ lead gift for the school’s STEM expansion supercharged fundraising efforts, resulting in the official naming of the space as The John and Deana McGraw Family STEM Center.

“We were honored to be asked to serve and inspired to do so because we felt that our perspectives from our work experiences and raising children in the San Francisco Bay area could provide a new and helpful ‘outsiders’ viewpoint that could aid in improving the school in areas where we might have a fresh take,” Deana said.

Board Vice Chair Pat Ramsey said the McGraws helped lead The Meadows through a challenging time with the pandemic. They further developed a culture of philanthropy and while their departure leaves a hole, the board has been intentional about filling the pipeline with future leaders.

“The McGraws brought us a very global perspective. They do work all over the world, and that helps them understand what it means to be a world-class school. We’ll miss their leadership on the board,” Ramsey said.

Deana hopes others will be encouraged to become philanthropists and leaders for The Meadows. “Whether it is time, treasure, or talent, we all have something to give back to help make TMS a better school than when we first came to it. Each of us can have an important impact on the future of TMS.” “Our goal is that one day, some of the greatest U.S. leaders in business, science, and technology will be TMS graduates!”

She added without hesitation that they would choose The Meadows all over again if given the opportunity.

“There hasn’t been a graduation ceremony yet where we have not been amazed at the quality of the students graduating and the depth of their kindness, humor, intellect, energy, and work ethic,” Deana said. “We are passionate about TMS and believe the school and its incredible teachers and administrators offer an unparalleled academic experience in Las Vegas.”

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

WELCOME TO OUR NEW TRUSTEES: Paul H. and Monica Janda Matthew J. and Ashley L. Levin Sylvia Tiscareño

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES | PARENTS ASSOCIATION | ADMINISTRATION

Board of Trustees

2022-23 Current Administration

Matthew C. Chilton Board Chair

Claude Grubair Interim Head of School

Patrick Ramsey Vice Chair

Sara Carlson Beginning School Director

Harmony T. Letizia Secretary

Laura Kennedy Lower School Director

Joanna M. Falb Treasurer

Brian Siegel Middle School Director

Nazanin A. Ford COT Chair

Dana Larson

Matthew B. Becker & April L. Becker Robert L. Boughner Matthew C. Chilton ‘92 & Jaime M. Chilton John H. Falb & Joanna M. Falb Joshua S. Ford & Nazanin A. Ford Paul H. & Monica Janda Shahab Khan & Sharlin Ahmed-Khan Conor P. Flynn & Harmony T. Letizia ‘00 Matthew J. & Ashley L. Levin Justin M. Michaels ‘99 & Stacie T. Michaels ‘98 Patrick Ramsey Archibald C. Rufty Jr. & Diane B. Rufty Bradley J. Sher Sylvia Tiscareño Vincent J. & Angela C. Zahn Dr. LeOre Cobbley

Jeremy Gregersen

President

Head of School

Rebecca Staniec President-Elect Tania Thompson Recording Secretary

Heidi Lee Director of Advancement Richard Anderson Chief Financial Officer

Director of Student Services Albert Ronquillo Dean of Students Rachel Cardinal Director of Human Resources Joseph Carver Chief Innovation Officer Melissa Lustig

Naomi Palacios-Nelson

Trustee Emeritus bestowed July 1, 2006

Alison Verdirame

Kristin Withey

Interim Director of Advancement

Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman

2021-22 Past Administration

Interim Director of Athletics

Michael Orman

1913-1997

TMSPA Executive Committee

Jennifer Maes

Director of College Counseling

Founding Headmistress

Founder & Trustee Emeritus

Upper School Director

Director of Admissions & Enrollment Management Bret Peterson Director of Facilities Ronald Sandlin Director of Technology Larry Schneiderman Interim Chief Financial Officer Lauren Walker Director of Marketing & Communications

Catherine Le Treasurer

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WE’D LIKE TO END THIS PUBLICATION WHERE IT STARTED: WITH GRATITUDE TO THOSE WHO HAVE BUILT OUR LEGACY. We are grateful for the inspiring students, faculty, and staff of The Meadows School whom I have the honor of representing each day as Interim Head of School.

We are grateful for the generous community members who, through their gifts, allow TMS to continue its pursuit of excellence in education.

We are grateful for the kindness and generosity that the Board of Trustees has for the Meadows community, and thank the McGraws for their service to our school.

We are grateful for the leadership and contributions of our former Heads of School. To William H. Richardson, who propelled the school into the 21st century, and to Jeremy Gregersen, who built upon our strong foundation to create a thriving institution.

We are grateful for the vision and courage of our school’s founders, Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman, Dr. LeOre Cobbley, and the founding families, and pledge to continue the traditions they established for The Meadows School.

And, personally, I am extremely grateful to be a part of a community that looks out for one another.

Sincerely,

Claude Grubair Claude Grubair Interim Head of School

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40TH ANNIVERSARY

1984 - 2024

40 years

THE MEADOWS SCHOOL

J o i n u s n ext sp ring as we ce le brat e o ur le gacy o f p u r s u i n g exce lle nce in acade mics, at h le t ics, t h e a rt s, and in o ur co mmunit y.

Details to follow.

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