THE ROEPER SCHOOL COMMUNITY MAGAZINE
Keeping In Touch
ANNUAL REPORT JULY 1, 2014 – JUNE 30, 2015 VOLUME 9: 2 – OL WINTER 2016
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TABLE OF CONTENTS David Feldman Head of School david.feldman@roeper.org Denita Banks-Sims Director of Development & Publications denita.banks-sims@roeper.org Keeping in Touch Editorial Committee Katie Buchmann Editor Bonnie Schemm Art Director Contributors Buck Baker Denita Banks-Sims Katie Buchmann David Feldman Dave Fluent Julie Gillikin John Sznewajs Special Thanks Marcia Ruff
THE ROEPER SCHOOL
FEATURES TIMELESS IDEAS . . . . . . . David H. Feldman, Head of School
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STEWARDSHIP . . . . . . . . . . Buck Baker, Chair/Roeper Board of Trustees
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Sznewajs, Vice Chair – Finance/Roeper Board of Trustees
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2014/15 ANNUAL FUND & SPECIAL GIFT DONOR LISTINGS . . . . Julie Gillikin, Data Manager
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2015 MOSAIC AUCTION SUPPORTERS & DONORS LISTINGS . Katie Buchmann, Development Officer
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PARTING THOUGHTS . . . . . . . . Denita Banks-Sims, Director of Development
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41190 Woodward Avenue Bloomfield Hills Michigan 48304 248/203.7300 www.roeper.org
The Roeper School is an independent coeducational day school for gifted and talented children preschool through grade 12 and an equal-opportunity institution
ON THE COVER Robot sculpture by Caleb Bartes, Grade 8
EDUCATING AND INSPIRING GIFTED STUDENTS TO THINK AS INDIVIDUALS AND TO ENGAGE AS A COMMUNITY WITH COMPASSION FOR EACH OTHER AND THIS WORLD
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David Feldman Head of School
INVESTMENTS
In 2013 we made a significant investment in the infrastructure of the Birmingham campus. We put on a new roof; tuck-pointed the 1917 building, replaced more than 300 windows, upgraded the hallway lighting, and did significant work to beautify the hallways and stairwells. At a cost of just over $1.5 million, the project was a significant capital investment.
Roeper students are rarely shy, and more often than not, they are able to cut through the topic of discussion and get to the heart of the matter. My alumni friend saw the issue and made sure that we did too. It’s nice to have a roof that doesn’t leak, and it’s critical that the bricks not fall from the walls on the heads of passers-by, but at the end of the day those are the things as stewards of the school we are supposed to take care of on a regular basis. All of the items listed can easily fall into the category of preventative maintenance. As this graduating senior made clear, the student experience — the academic program — was in need, and if we were going to discuss projects with an architect we should make sure to be studentcentered in our conversation. As we enter our 75th year and engage in all of the reflective celebrations and gatherings that will shape the next school year, we are also entering a time to look forward and to plan for the next 75 years — and beyond. As stewards of the school, it is expected that we are good caretakers of our history and philosophy. It is foundational to our school that we know our past, the core tenets that guide us, and can reflect on George and Annemarie’s wisdom. Our history and philosophy is foundational, it is the brick and mortar that holds us together. How we live that philosophy, how we bring life to that unknown future is what gives our school continued life.
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Our plan focuses on developing just over 9000 square feet of additional space that is currently the courtyard at the Birmingham campus. Yet this project is so much more than added space. Developing the center part — the literal and metaphorical heart of the campus — will be transformational to how we live and use our Middle/Upper School campus. The project includes: collaborative spaces for social and academic gathering, the development of our library collection and space to serve the needs of 6th – 12th grade students, technology and digital infrastructure to dependably support the integration of technology into classrooms and for student use in research and online coursework, a commons with a functioning kitchen to provide lunch and snacks throughout the long days that Roeper students actively spend on campus, and finally, classrooms and quiet study spaces to meet the daily needs of faculty and students. The celebration of our 75th anniversary will begin with a capital project that is forward looking. We will create a learning commons that encourages academic and social collaboration between our students and teachers. We will provide spaces that give students choices. We will develop through architecture, spaces that reflect how we teach and learn rather than rely on the creative use of spaces that were never designed for middle and upper school students. As my Roeper alumni friend implored, we are investing in program. We are investing in the tools that students and teachers need to grow as individuals and engage interdependently.
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Later in the year, I met with a group of graduating seniors and the architects we had just selected to lead our courtyard renovation project. We talked in great detail about the building and the money that had been spent the previous summer. After about 20 minutes of review, one student raised his hand and said, “You know all of that work is great, the building certainly needed the care — but what about the program? When are you going to invest capital project dollars in growing and developing the program?”
Our next major capital investment — the learning commons project — is about how we build from the foundation of our founders’ teachings; how we provide teachers and students with the tools they need to be leaders able to shape their destinies. Through the guidance of our Board of Trustees, the school has been engaged in outreach across constituency groups to gather the financial resources necessary to realize this vision. The Designing for the Difference Capital Campaign is the instrument we have been, and will, continue to use to raise the funds necessary to achieve our goal.
Our next major capital investment — the learning commons project — is about how we build from the foundation of our founders’ teachings; how we provide teachers and students with the tools they need to be leaders able to shape their destinies.
We know that, at the end of the day, Roeper is and always will be about relationships. The relationships that exist between students and between students and teachers are what set us apart from other schools.
We know that, at the end of the day, Roeper is and always will be about relationships. The relationships that exist between students and between students and teachers are what set us apart from other schools. Our Birmingham teachers and students have for decades been incredibly creative with how they use building space; in fact sitting on the floor in the hallway or claiming a particular stairwell has become a badge of pride for various groups and grade levels. This sense of pride and creativity is something for which I have great respect. We are saying in our actions that the physical limitations of the building cannot stop us from developing the type of connections that make Roeper, Roeper. While I respect the commitment and spirit behind such sentiments, I also know that having strong relationships and having functional spaces are not mutually exclusive concepts. What would Roeper be like with a library that had 10 times the collection? A building that allowed friends to have both work space and social space? Connectivity
that teachers and students could depend on for teaching, research and projects? Lunch and snack options that were not limited to a cart open for a couple of hours a day? Transformational — that’s what this project is. It transforms the way we use our space and the way we think of space. The intentional and accidental collaboration that comes from seeing each other and engaging with each other simply because we are not in closed hallways enhances the relationships we value so intensely. Seventy-five years — that’s a rich period of time for us to reflect upon. I hope you will make time during the coming months to return to campus and join us in this year of celebration. As we look back on where we have been, I hope you will also think deeply and reflectively about how our Philosophy continues to guide us toward our next 75 years, and as the Roepers reminded us — that glorious, ever-changing, unknown future. F
Rendering of the Learning Commons Project at the Birmingham Campus from the Ground Floor.
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Buck Baker
Chair Roeper Board of Trustees
FROM THE CHAIR
It has been a very positive and very busy year at Roeper. Students, faculty, parents and administration continue to do amazing things. I believe there are more positive developments to talk about now than at any previous point in my 15 years as a parent, trustee or chair. You will read about a number of them elsewhere in this report. I would like to note three: ROEPER CONTINUES TO BE A STRONG COMMUNITY At this point last year, we were waiting for the results of the Climate Survey that was conducted as part of the ISACS re-accreditation process. I mention last year’s survey because it gives us insights on how we’re doing in being the community we wish to see. The results are in. And although they have been out for a while, I think there are four findings that are worth noting again. First, they show us areas in which you would like to see the school continue to strengthen itself — financial resources, in particular. Second, the results also showed that the vast majority of our community feels that the School lives the core tenets of the philosophy either extremely well, or very well. Third, they show that we also feel strong loyalty to the school. Last, the results showed that we view the school very positively. Specifically, when asked to rate the education and environment at Roeper along roughly 20 dimensions, we view Roeper more favorably in many areas than the parents, faculty, staff, alumni and students at other schools view their schools. This struck me as very important. ROEPER IS GROWING Of course Roeper is growing physically. As you know, all of our soccer teams now practice and play home games on a superb field at Ultimate Soccer. You might not know this, but soccer is our largest participation sport at Roeper. The School’s agreement with Ultimate Soccer really gives Roeper a third campus. Equally as important, Roeper is growing in enrollment. If you’re a parent, you’ve experienced a year in which one of your children grew several inches, or as we somewhat inelegantly put it, had a “growth spurt.” In 2015, as a result of the efforts of many in the faculty and administration, Roeper experienced significant growth, as a result of which, the School now has its largest enrollment in 10 years! ROEPER BENEFITS FROM THE INVOLVEMENT OF PARENTS On a more anecdotal level, I’d like to end by expressing my appreciation to all of the parents in the Roeper community. Of course, Roeper has always benefitted from the time, talent and generosity of parents who volunteer at the School for years after their children have graduated. What is also apparent is that — from the classroom to activities to the RPC to the Capital Campaign to the moments of understanding and empathy that make us a community — the School is also being enormously strengthened by the wisdom, compassion, energy and ideas of a new generation of parents. As always, I look forward to being part of the conversation with you as the school continues to work on fulfilling its important role for our children and in our community. F
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I believe there are more positive developments to talk about now than at any previous point in my 15 years as a parent, trustee or chair.
John Sznewajs
Vice Chair — Finance Roeper Board of Trustees
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW Roeper strengthened its financial position during the 2014/2015 fiscal year due to increased enrollment, improved student retention, stronger summer camp participation and disciplined financial management. As a result of our stronger finances, David Feldman, in conjunction with the faculty, administration and Board of Trustees, devoted resources toward meeting the goals of our strategic plan. CONTINUE TO SUPPORT AND ATTRACT GREAT FACULTY AND STAFF In the midst of the financial crisis, we froze the salaries and eliminated the retirement match for the faculty and staff. We are pleased to share that during the 2014/15 school year, salaries were increased by 2% and an additional 1% was restored to the retirement match, which is now at 3%. IMPROVE FACILITIES BY ADDRESSING DEFERRED MAINTENANCE NEEDS AND MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE BIRMINGHAM CAMPUS
Roeper strengthened its financial position during the 2014/2015 fiscal year due to increased enrollment, improved student retention, stronger summer camp participation and disciplined financial management.
With the completion of the renovation of the interior of the Birmingham campus during 2013/14, the administration is investigating a major capital project to significantly improve the Birmingham campus. In addition, we also invested in the ongoing maintenance of all our facilities to ensure we have properly maintained buildings and grounds for our students and staff. CONTINUE TO STRENGTHEN OUR FINANCIAL MODEL Roeper’s endowment, a key source of funding for the school’s operation, increased to more than $7 million as a result of donations and prudent investment management. By continuing to grow the endowment, we will be able to provide increased funding for Roeper’s operations as we strive to keep tuition affordable. SUPPORT THE MISSION THROUGH INCREASED FINANCIAL AID While financial strength is important to the long-term viability of the school, it is only one element that defines Roeper’s success. George and Annemarie founded the school to provide education to children of all income levels. As a result of an improving financial position, Roeper was able to continue to provide more than $2 million in financial aid dollars to attract and retain talented young people and their families in our community. Roeper has strong financial stewardship under Dave Fluent and David Feldman. Their leadership guided us through a very challenging economic environment over the past several years. The Finance Committee has worked closely with the school’s leadership to establish the annual budget and to make prudent financial decisions to not only benefit this year, but to also keep a clear focus on Roeper’s long-term financial strength to support future students and families. F
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Dave Fluent
Associate Head Finance and Operations
UNRESTRICTED OPERATING FUND REPORT JULY 1, 2014 – JUNE 30, 2015 SOURCES Tuition and other programs Gifts and grants Other Endowment income Total Sources
USES
$13,076,357 343,874 318,718 279,795
93.3% 2.4% 2.3% 2.0%
$14,018,744
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Academics and other programs Auxiliary services Facility operation Project work Financial aid, scholarships and discounts Development Publications Public relations and admissions Management and general Debt service Working capital reserve Board designated funds Total Uses
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Percentage
$7,342,420 52.4% 168,329 1.2% 1,139,411 8.1% 199,008 1.4% 2,234,249 15.9% 430,501 3.1% 103,332 0.7% 540,837 3.9% 1,281,155 9.1% 375,000 2.7% 124,502 .9% 80,000 .6% $14,018,744
100.0%
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Julie Gillikin Data Manager
2014/2015 ANNUAL FUND DONORS Platinum Circle
a gift of $10,000 or more Community Foundation of SE Michigan
Leadership Circle a gift of $5,000 to $9,999 MARK ADRIAN
Anonymous Freda D. Brown Dikran Kashkashian 1972 & Julia Kashkashian
Gold Circle The Roeper School is pleased to acknowledge the donors to the 2014/15 Annual Fund Campaign
Bold Italic indicates donors who have contributed to Roeper’s Annual Fund for five or more consecutive years
* indicates the actual graduation year of those alumni who graduated from other secondary schools
a gift of $3,000 to $4,999
Anonymous Carol & Joel Appel Jamison Investments LLC Masco Coporation Denita Banks-Sims & Robert Sims Janice Mayes & John Wheeler
Founders Circle
a gift of $1,000 to $2,999 Alexandra Alberstadt 1983 Geoffrey Armstrong 1984 & Michelle Armstrong AT&T Employee Giving Campaign Edwin Baker & Christie Peck Paul & Susan Benedict Paul & DeLana Borja Carolyn Borman Roscoe Boyd 1998 Sander Cohen 1986 & Christy Dunn Cohen 1994 David & Linda Dagenais John DeCerchio & Michelle Guisewite Brian Dietz 1983 & Debra Meier Fannie Kraft Foundation David & Andrea Fluent Lori Lutz 1975 & Gregory Gamalski Steven & Tara Grekin James & Karen Heasley Thomas & Tricia Huneke David Jaffe 1974 & Erica Peresman LeeAundra Preuss Keany 1986 & Paul Keany Gayle Kirker Anessa Owen Kramer 1989 & David Kramer Kevin Kruszewski & Michelle Goff Robert & Pamela Murray Eric Peterson 1995 Nick & Pam Pudar Leslie Hosey & Ron Robinson Daniel Schechter & Laura Castleman Silicon Valley Community Foundation Eric Snider 1987 Neil & Nancy Sosin Bradford Southworth
Susan Szabo Mattano 1977 & Len Mattano John & Marcy Sznewajs Target Samuel & Tanya Way Laurie & Kevin Welsh
Silver Circle
a gift of $500 to $999 Khaldoon Alaswad & Marijo Upshaw Edward & Shirley Arnieri Stephon & Kellie Bagne Lisa Baker Linda Bolton Ray & Annemarie Boyl Michele & Curtis Buttermore Ron Citkowski & Judith Riley Robert & Kathleen Collins Lance & Andrea Cousins Maureen Dailey & Douglas Hansford Anne Gahagan & Richard Dennis Timothy & Molly Diemer Eric & Amy Ersher Evolve Group David & Elane Feldman Fifth Third Bank Kathleen Gahan Robert & Geri Garlo Nan & Dick Griffith Sharna & John Hatcher Jeanne & Michael Haynes Timothy Hefferon & Leeann Konrad Ellen & Paul Hoppe Karen Johnson Andrew & Lisa Kochanowski Pat & Michael Lawrence Kevin & Heather Maier Mary Jo & Michael Mersol-Barg Jamie & Beth Michelson Jon & Lori Mojares Michele Munde 1980 ONeill Foundation Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Program Leonard Pitt 1975 Paul Rabe 1972 & Cheryl Gunter David & Dena Raminick Marlita Reddy-Hjelmfelt 1979 & Eric Hjelmfelt Jarie & Mike Ruddy William & Patricia Ryan Susan & Zachary Savas Bonnie & Leonard Schemm Annette & Daniel See Robert Shaya & Ashley E. Lowe Ann Steglich Robin Turner Marcia Ruff & Thomas Wilkinson Brian & Cathy Wilmers
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Benefactors
a gift of $250 to $499 Richard & Arlene Agree David & Colleen Allen Robert & Catrina Alpert Sarah Baltman Wedepohl 1988 & Andrew Wedepohl John & Linda Ban Belle & Isidor Eisenberg Family Support Foundation Dennis & Hadas Bernard Angus & Susan Carroll Robert Cox 1981 & Dara Kovel Louise Daugherty Elizabeth Churches Denning 1988 & Chad Denning Adam Dorfman 1990 & Melissa Moskof Harry & Marsha Eisenberg William Eisenman & Susan Guenther George Ellenwood Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund David & Kris Flynn Stephanie Fried 1995 & Michael Bifolco Marc Friedman 1975 & Madalyn Friedman Harold & Bonita Gardner Judith Gass Richard Geyer 1981 Gerald & Susan Gilman Dale & Jacqueline Haskin Michael & Rhonda Hicks JP Morgan Chase Good Works Employee Giving Program Rodney & Barbara Keteyian Mary Lee Carolyn & Raymond Lett Eric Linden 1974 & Gayla Zoghlin Kurt Magnus 1988 & Emily Magnus Marc & Linda Mettes Glenn & Suzanne Minster Julie & Paul Nemchik Harwood Nichols Robert & Regina Noto Patrick O’Connor 1978 & Dianne O’Connor Karl & Judith Porth Rajesh Radhakrishnan & Maria Welborne Ann Reed Sandra Richardson-Smith Werner C. Roennecke & Patricia Ignatius Thomas & Julie Song Rachel Stafeil Clay Thomas & Bessy Despotis Scott & Katherine Vartanian Mary Ann & Akira Yamamoto Lori Zinser
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Patrons
a gift of $100 to $249 Marcia Abramson & Martin Hirschman Adam Acey 1989 & Alicia Schneider Acey 1989 Lena Agree Theresa Andare 1998 & Jonathan Andare Soren & Walli Andersen Anonymous Donors Joanna Baker Harper 1988 James & Martha Balmer Michael & Carol Barnhart Sr Judeen & Rita Barto Ronald & Johanna Bauer Lonie Beck 1996 & Bryan Beck Miranda Beebe 1984 Deborah & Dan Bejune The Benevity Community Impact Fund James Benigna & Todd Pleiness David Best 1990 Charles & Ann Bieneman Eulalia Ferrer & Jeff Bird LeaMarie Bistak Herron 1986 & Erik Herron Andrew & Caroline Blechman Curtis Blessing 1969 Rebecca Fried Bolton 1998 & Jordan Bolton Christopher Bonde 2023 Nicholas & Michelle Bosway Lisa & David Bottesi Denise Brodsky Hoeflich 1984 & Adam Hoeflich Kathryn & Jeff Buchmann Bill Buckingham 1963 & Pam Buckingham Jan Bulman Kevin Carlson & Stephanie Diamond Amy Carlton 1988 Shannon Cass-Calay 1988 & Robert Calay Cynthia Churches Robert & Susie Citrin John & Pia Crandell Dean & Jennifer Degazio Daniel & Lauren Dinneweth Brian & Mariana Durst Jamie Lyons-Eddy & Chris Eddy Nina Edgerton 1983 & Teresa Hannan Courtney Elton Arthur Ensroth 1968 Jennifer & David Evenson Judy Failer 1982 Sevan Ficici 1982 & Hasmik Vardanyan Stephen Frick 1989 Betty & Frank Gallo Timothy & Nicole Gandee General Mills Box Tops for Education Peter & Charlotte Gerrits Patricia Giftos Julie & Craig Gillikin Lisa Glenn 1984
Andrew & Laura Goldberg Roger Goldstein Marc Gorelick 1983 & Carol Gorelick Beth Greenapple & Julia Pais Jonathan Grossman 1988 & Michelle Grossman Jeff Groulx 1984 Katherine & Jesse Hackney Janice Haines Ttari & Darrin Hellmer Barbara Herman Hiller Incorporated Kalee Hoff Melvin Houston JoAnne Huls & Thomas Kerr Lee & Barb Huneke Dan Jacobs Lawrence & Audrey James Mark Jeffery 1971 Marianne Jones 1982 & Joe Nelson Christopher & Elizabeth Klee Susan Knight Michael & Zina Kramer Tao & Thomas Kroetsch David Lakatos & Donielle Fall Rosalie Lake Michelle & Michael Lane Susan Lane Simon Leopold & Sarah Winkler Fred & Roz Lessing Phillip Levy & Gina Adams-Levy Christine & David Lyon Jane MacFarlane Heather Maier Karen May Michal McConville & Hunter Vaughan Kelly McDowell & Anthony Morrow Catherine McGee Mary McGeehan & Thomas Kirby Mr & Mrs Henry McKee, Jr Thomas & Mary Louise McMillan Sara Puzey Mendez 1996 & Luis Mendez Jim Michelson Naomi Johnson Miller 1974 Zenzeal Montgomery Terri & Mark Morawski Josh & Karen Moss Cyrus & Shiva Motlagh Jay Must Leigh Newland O’Donnell 1988 Jerry & Karen Olson Christopher Olson & Jennifer Clarkson Mark & Rochelle Osborne Ernest Otani & Karyn Walack-Otani Hui & Jessica Ouyang Linda & Emery Pence Colleen & James Potocki Maurice & Marian Prottengeier Kristina Ramos 1981
Eric Raphael & Amy Barron Paul Rauch Michael Raveane & Mary Haddad-Raveane John & Julie Reed George Rising 1983 Paula Romano & Glynda Krantz Bradley Rourke 1983 Fiona Ruddy 2006 Susan Ryan-Deaner Harry & Carolyn Schaefer Thomas & Susan Schlaf Dipak Shah & Sujana Gundlapalli Morris & Maryann Shapiro Ajit Sharma & Pratibha Chauhan Victoria Shaw 1986 Colleen & Scott Shelton Steven Shure 1981 & Ann Shure Eric Silverman 1981 Rudy & Roseanne Simons Gomer & Julie Smith Adam Smock 1987 Laura Ferguson Stanley 1989 & Sylvester Stanley Sharon & Sanford Stein Kimberly Strong 1984 Leonard & Maureen Sznewajs Ryan & Lori Talbott Laurie & Dennis Tar Cynthia Thomas & Michelle Hagerman James & Natosha Tolbert Rachael Hopkins Trieu 1998 & Hung Trieu Marilyn & Lawrence Trinkaus Elizabeth & John Turner Joshua Turner 1991 & Rachael Turner Avonne Van Blois Patricia & William Vance Deborah & Steve Veillette Jim & Beth Vens Pamela Victor 1984 & Jeff Hausthor Yakov & Ludmilla Vinogradskiy Amber & David Webb Adam Wetsman 1983 Doug & Diane Whipple Greg White David & Sharon White Charlotte Whitney Stevens Jonathan Wilcox 2003 & Erin Milbeck Wilcox 2004 Jeffrey & Kari Wilson Emily & Laurence Wine Ann Yarger 1986 Steven Yedlin Patricia Yulkowski 1982 Anita Zaleski Weinraub 1969
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Friends
a gift up to $100 Kate Abbey-Lambertz 2005 Andrea & Brian Akkashian Donna Ancypa Holmes 1987 Anonymous Donors Phillip & Tamara Arakelian Tony Asdourian 1984 & Susan Asdourian Edwin Baker 2008 Gulin Balci-Watson Zachary Ball & Stephanie Reed Cassondra & Joshua Barron Amelia Becker 1983 & Scott Peeler Jocelyn Beer 1986 Best Medical Services PLC Oleh & Iris Bolukh Harvey & Penny Brode Erik Burbulla 2012 Janet Caine DeLuca J.D. & Paula Carlson Heather & Scott Carmona Leonard & Shirley Cetner Cynthia Chaklosh Gloria Chandler Lisa Charbonneau 1995 Shirley Charbonneau Debrah Cohen Max Collins Frank Crosby 1985 & Yliris Vega-Torres Kelli Dade 1983 Patrick Dakhi & Jessica Kaniowksi Nisha Dawson Abha & Steven Dearing Cary & Ann Deel Jeanne & Michael DeRonne Caitlin Doyle 1995 Mary Droste Grant Dumas 1988 & Sally Dumas John Evelev 1983 Ruth Favro Brian Felder 1985 Deborah Feldman Bruce Fleischer 1978 Nathan Flynn 2012 Jacob Flynn 2016 Michelle Fox 1995 & David Fox Peter & Kimberly Foxwell Julie Frost Lynda J Gale Dr. Julius Gardin GE United Way Campaign Patrick Gleason 1986 GoodSearch Chad & Jennifer Grieco Burch Jason Hammond 1989 Jenny Hansell 1982 & Fred Baumgarten
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Bob & Joyce Harner Robert Harner & Pamela Majchrzak Lillie Hicks Stacy & Roland Holloman Kim Hunter & Kathryn Savoie Beverly Jeffries Kathleen & Steve Johnson Sue Kellogg-Graf 1987 Chuck & Rita Keuten Tom & Jennifer Keuten Jenni Killmer 1984 Joel Krugel & Heidi Brode Erik Laansoo 2022 Jamie & Ben Lampe Elisabeth Lawrence Stayer 2000 & Doug Stayer Roderic Leon & Hayden Withers Alison Lisi 2007 Alison Lister 1987 Michael Lloyd-Billington 1982 Lisabeth Lobenthal Frank & Laurie LoCascio Andreas LoCicero 1982 John Luttermoser 1975 & Ann Randall Joel Lutz Diane VanderBeke Mager Joshua Mandlebaum 2000 ReneÊ Mannix Jordan 1996 & Robert Jordan Caryn Martinez 1981 & Alex Martinez Sue Marx Smock Michael McCabe 1983 William & Tari McGrane Rick McKenzie & Barbara Bartz Jason Meyer Allen Michalec & Maura Cook Michigan Senior Planning Julie Mills Max Milstein 2002 Lisa & Eric Momblanco Alexander & Janice Morgan Richard & Lori Morrow Lawrence Nagel 1984 Steve Newman 1984 & Rosita Newman Nanette & Stephen Newman Rachel Newman 1987 & Yossi Zekic Tonia O’Rourke Laura & Thomas Panek Bridghette Parker Nicolas & Diana Peraino Karl Pierre & Tanya Hugh Pierre Leslie & Jerome Poole Joanna Porvin 1987 Darren & Mite Post Rob Rahbari 1989 Jerry & Gretchen Reeves Nicholas Robinson 2011 Emilie & Shawn Roper Steven Rost & Andrea Eis
Allan & Nancy Rothfeder Teresa Schafer Sullivan 1969 & John Sullivan Ariadne Schartman BenAissa & Moez BenAissa Stephanie Schneider-Zenna 1984 Nancy Shekter-Porat 1982 Larry & Mary Shellabarger Michael & Danielle Shellabarger Sandra L. Shoshani Eric Siegel 1984 Naomi Silver 1986 Scott Simecek & Kathrina Spyridakis Sarah & Aaron Smith Barbara J. Sorensen Julie Stahl 1976 Loraine Sutherland Thomson Reuters Deirdre Wade 1987 Karen Walkowiak 1984 Christopher Walsh 1989 Terrence Way 2009 Matthew Wayne 1982 Adam Wilmers 2003 Hayden Withers Kathleen Wyszacki Durham 1987
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the listings in this Annual Report. If an error has occurred, please accept our apologies and contact the Development Office at 248/203-7315 so the appropriate changes can be made to our records.
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Julie Gillikin
Data Manager
2014/2015 SPECIAL GIFTS Alex Miller Law Offices Robert & Catrina Alpert Asia Society Autism Alliance of Michigan The Bank of America Charitable Foundation, Inc Paul & DeLana Borja Carolyn Borman Hilda E Bretzlaff Foundation Inc Marty & Barbara Burnstein Orlando & Veronne Bustos Butzel Long Kathy & Keith Chisholm Frederick & Judith Cohen Community Foundation for SE Michigan Frank Crosby 1985 & Yliris Vega-Torres Adam Dorfman 1990 & Melissa Moskof Jay & Kon-Mei Ewing Winston Farrow Fifth Third Bank Non Profit Group, Public Funds Flagstar Bancorp, Inc. Sid & Cyntha Fox Gregory Gamalski & Lori Lutz 1975 Gilman Medical Management Solutions, LLC Michael Gloster Andrew & Laura Goldberg James & Karen Heasley Stacy & Roland Holloman Burton Hurshe Max & Gloria Jacobs Johnny Mac’s Sporting Goods Linda Jones Elizabeth Kaufman Andrew & Lisa Kochanowski Linda & James Kohlenberg Mary Kruse Law Offices of Andrew J Goldberg
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Mary Lee William & Linda Lethemon Michael & Laurie Lisi Jamie & Beth Michelson Steve & Danita Milbeck The Estate of Dennis Naas Godfrey & Nancy Nolan Patrick O’Connor 1978 & Dianne O’Connor Orion Solutions Group The Pearson Group Emery & Linda Pence Production Spring, LLC Nick & Pam Pudar Ramser-Morgan Foundation Rehmann Julia & Leroy Richie Ernie & Roxanne Righetti Rossetti Associates Ruby & Associates Jarie & Mike Ruddy Ed & Lisa Sack Marie Schmidt Colleen & Scott Shelton Donna & Steven Silk Marko Slusarczuk 1970 & Norma Lynn Fox Neil & Nancy Sosin Star Trax Michael Terranova 2006 Milo & Ruth Tilton Barbara & Roger Trunsky UHY Advisors Joseph & Anne Marie Walkiewicz The Watry Group Doug & Diane Whipple Your Cause, LLC
A “Special Gift” is any monetary donation given to The Roeper School under an appeal for a specific purpose — not part of the Annual Fund or any capital campaign— or it may be simply an outright, unsolicited gift.
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Katie Buchmann
Development Officer
MARK ADRIAN
2015 MOSAIC AUCTION SUPPORTERS
Many thanks to everyone who purchased a ticket, made a monetary donation and/or was a winning bidder at MOSAIC 2015.
Brian & Andrea Akkashian Khaldoon Alaswad & Marijo Upshaw David & Colleen Allen Jonathan Andare & Theresa DelGiudice Andare 1998 Joel & Carol Appel Stephon & Kellie Bagne Buck Baker & Christie Peck Lisa Baker & Kristi Fielder Brian & Heidi Bartes Michael Bellware Dennis & Hadas Bernard David Billings & Jolene Innis Chris & Jennifer Bonde Paul & DeLana Borja Carolyn Borman David & Patricia Bostwick Claire Bryant Kevin Carlson & Stephanie Diamond Angus & Susan Carroll Curt Catallo & Ann Stevenson Catherine Chapman Robert Conway 1990 & Vesna Kaluza David & Linda Dagenais Howard & Michelle Davis John DeCerchio & Michelle Guisewite Richard Dennis & Anne Gahagan Mike & Jeanne DeRonne Timothy & Molly Diemer Eric & Amy Ersher David & Elane Feldman Jayson & Erin Field Jay & Lisa Fisher David & Polly Fisher David & Andrea Fluent Greg Gamalski & Lori Lutz 1975 Timothy Gandee Harold & Bonita Gardner Peter & Charlotte Gerrits Thomas & Patricia Giftos Craig & Julie Gillikin Michael & Lisa Girolami Andrew & Laura Goldberg David & Jamie Goldschmidt Marc & Carol Gorelick Steven & Tara Grekin Rae Gross
Janice Haines Craig & Bridget Halseth Robb Harner & Pam Majchrzak Howard & Annelle Hill Erin Hill-Brody Jonathan & Lauren Hirsch Stacy Holloman Charles & Kimberly House JoAnne Huls Tom & Tricia Huneke Lawrence & Audrey James Karen Johnson Peter & Laura Karmanos Steven & Bridget Katzman Daniel & Lisa Katzman Elizabeth Kaufman Richard & Lisette Keil Rodney & Barbara Keteyian Tom & Jennifer Keuten Christopher & Elizabeth Klee Jared & Peggy Klein Susan Knight David Kramer & Anessa Owen Kramer 1989* Geoff Kretchmer & Jody Lipton Joel Krugel & Heidi Brode Mark Krysinski & Susan Learman Patrycja Krzok 1996 Bryan & Vanessa Lancaster Iain & Margaret Lanivich Olacoy Robinson Lawyer 1995 Simon Leopold & Sarah Winkler Carolyn Lett Taylor Lett Marcia Levenson Jeffrey & Tracy Levitt Phillip Levy & Gina Adams-Levy Christine Lyon Jennifer MacLeod-Kulm Clarence & Shannon Martin Candelario & Patricia Martinez Marc & Linda Mettes Jamie & Beth Michelson Steve & Danita Milbeck Kenneth & Sarah Miller Alexander & Janice Morgan Godfrey & Nancy Nolan
Vassilis & Kari Papadopoulos Bridgette Parker Eric Peterson 1995 Michael & Mary Peterson Rich Pirrotta & Kathleen Phillips James & Colleen Potocki Rajesh Radhakrishnan & Maria Welborne Mykolas Rambus 1996 & Tamara Rambus Michael Raveane & Mary Haddad-Raveane Susan Reese Steve & Jennifer Ribiat Ron Robinson & Leslie Hosey Ruby & Associates Daniel & Melissa Salinas Steven & Barbara Scavone Leonard & Bonnie Schemm Thomas & Susan Schlaf Robert Shaya & Ashley Lowe Michael & Danielle Shellabarger Steven & Donna Silk Glenn Sims & Denita Banks-Sims Carmen Sollars Rachel Stafeil Shelley Sullivan John & Marcy Sznewajs Ryan & Lori Talbott Derek & Vickie Teetsel Clay Thomas & Bessy Despotis James & Natosha Tolbert Patrick & Kimberlie Tortora Philip & Nancy Uchno Michael & Carole Van Hoef Kimball Vaughn & Dena Dawkins Joe & Cari Vaughn Jim & Beth Vens Bryant & Lisa Wade John Wheeler & Janice Mayes David & Sharon White Carolyn Whittle Tom Wilkinson & Marcia Ruff Larry & Emily Wine Akira & Mary Ann Yamamoto Lori Zinser
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2015 MOSAIC AUCTION ITEM DONORS 6Th Grade 7Th Grade Families Accent on Art Andrea Akkashian & Sarah Smith Andiamo Restaurant Avalon Bakehouse/ Ann Perrault & Jackie Victor Lisa Bagchi Beach House Day Spa BINGO Pet Salon Birmingham Wellness Center/ Jennifer Bonde Ray & Ryan Boyl Brueggers Bagels Veronne & Orlando Bustos Cathy Wilmers & Susie Small City Style Sander Cohen 1986 & Christy Dunn Cohen 1994 Gloria Cook & Ellen Hoppe David & Linda Dagenais The Dailey Method/Jeanne DeRoche Abha Dearing Detroit Artists Market Aaron Egen Eisenbraun family Eric & Amy Ersher Shelley Fager-Bajorek David & Elane Feldman Fifth Third Bank Flagstar Bank/Paul Borja Frameworks/ Lawrence & Audrey James Friends of Eastern Market/ Fiona Ruddy 2006 Greg Gamalski & Lori Lutz 1975 Nick George 2006 (a.k.a. Dr. Sushi) Tom Giftos Great Gatsby Cast Great Harvest Bread Company/ Tina & Kevin Yancey Steven & Tara Grekin Janice Haines Karen & Jim Heasley Ttari Helmer Lauren Hirsch Shannon Howell Tricia Huneke In The Seam Dan Jacobs JD Racing Joe Muer’s Restaurant Junior & LaShonn Johnson Karen Johnson Julie Byrne Interiors, LLC
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Karen Johnson & Abha Dearing’s US Homeroom Laura & Peter Karmanos Bridgett & Steven Katzman Chris & Elizabeth Klee Peggy & Jared Klein Steven Kristal Terry Krugel Starr Kuzak La Marsa Laura Panek & Kelly Piontek’s US Homeroom Lipton Law Local Kitchen/Brian Siegel Ashley Lowe Jamie Lyons-Eddy & her US Homeroom The Maple Theatre Herman Marable, Jr 1980 Mary McGeehan The Meeting House/Jason Mood 1996 Christina Miceli Michele Buttermore & Patti Melton Michigan Adventure Park/Gall Karp Michigan College of Beauty Moose Preserve Matt Morgan/Morgan & York Moosejaw Mountaineering Mr. Paul’s Restaurant Paula Romano & Amy Romano 2013 National Coney Island Neiman Marcus Oliver! Cast Painting with a Twist Pasquale’s Restaurant/ Theresa Andare 1998 Patrick Ratliff’s 7th Grade Homeroom Linda & Emery Pence Pewabic Pottery/Sandy Schuster The Pirates of Penzance Cast Pistons Foundation Puppet Art Theater Qdoba Patrick Ratliff Leslie Hosey & Ron Robinson Roeper Athletics Roeper Boys/Girls Varsity Basketball Teams Roeper Board of Trustees Roeper Chess Team Roeper Parent Community Roeper Boys/Girls Varsity Soccer Teams Roeper Summer Day Camp Roeper Theatre Company Roeper Girls Varsity Volleyball Team Ronin Sushi
The Root Restaurant Ruby + Associates Jarie Ruddy Jarie Ruddy/ Stage IV Green Elective Class The Rusty Bucket Saks Fifth Avenue Selden Standard/ Susannah Nichols & Evan Hansen Colleen Shelton Shinola Steven & Donna Silk Bob Simon Denita Banks-Sims & Glenn Sims Sky Adventures Jameel Montgomery-Smith & Diallo Smith SMZ/Jamie Michelson Specialties Showroom Stage I – Amber/Karen Stage I – Colleen/Nicole Stage I – Jennifer/Katie Stage I – Kendra Stage II – Andrea/Sarah Stage II – Brenda/Stacy Stage II – Debbie/Jennifer Stage II – Michele/Patti Stage III – Cathy/Susie Stage III – Lisa/Laura Stage III – Scott/Dee Stage III – Shannon/Jessica Stage IV – Elise/Paula Stage IV – Gloria/Ellen Stage IV – Jamie/Sara Stage IV – Laura/Bryan Stagecrafters Star Trax Tessa Stein Susan Knight’s 8th Grade Homeroom Janet Szeto Janet Szeto’s US Fall 2014 Drawing Class John & Marcy Sznewajs The Union Restaurants/ Ann Stevensen & Curt Catallo Joey Varkle 2003 Deb Veillette Beth & Jim Vens Joshua Vens Ian Washington Web Litho Inc. Amber Webb Wendy Mayer’s 8th Grade Homeroom Charlie White 2005 & Meryl Davis Winspire Yummy Cupcakes Zoup!
Special thanks to these generous, creative and talented donors of items auctioned that helped raise nearly $100,000 for Professional Development for our staff, and Financial Aid and Scholarships for our students.
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Julie Gillikin Data Manager
DESIGNING FOR THE DIFFERENCE DONORS Roeper extends its gratitude to these generous individuals and families who have formalized their commitments to the Designing for the Difference capital campaign.
David & Colleen Allen & Sons Anonymous Donors Joel & Carol Appel Curtis Bagne & Catherine Gofrank The Baker/Peck Family Lisa Baker & Kristi Fielder Linda & John Ban Hadas & Dennis Bernard Birmingham Spirit Week Proceeds Paul & DeLana Borja Carolyn Borman Lisa & David Bottesi Christopher 1986 & Carolyn Bradley The Buttermores — Curt, Michele & Ian 2000 Jonathan Citrin 1994 ClickBid, LLC Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Dr. Frank Crosby 1985 Richard Dennis & Anne Gahagan Diana & James Elshoff Bill & Marlene Emerson Eric & Amy Ersher David & Elane Feldman fidelity Charitable Gifts Fund David & Polly Fisher Dave & Andrea Fluent Alyssa Flynn 2014 Jacob Flynn 2016 The Galligan Family Lori Lutz 1975 & Greg Gamalski Clara Gamalski 2007 & Eleanor Gamalski 2011 The Gardner Family Tom & Patty Giftos Michael, Lisa & Emma Girolami Mrs. Rosalie Golden, Retired Faculty The Grekin Family Foundation Nan & Richard Griffith The Family of Richard & Janice Haines Aaron & Carri Hammers Jeremy Handel & Lauren (Buddy) Stein Handel 1995 Hobart Harris 1975
Jim, Karen & Evan Heasley Stacy & Roland Holloman, Stephanie Holloman 2009 & Roland Holloman 2012 The Huneke Family ITC Holdings Corporation Erica Peresman & David Jaffe 1774 Adele Jaffe 2009 & Mara Jaffe 2013 Byron Johnson & Kimberli Boyd Johnson A. Randolph Judd & Pat Roan Judd Laura & Peter Karmanos III & Family The Klee Family Peggy & Jared Klein Anessa Owen Kramer 1989* & David Kramer Shawn Krause Geoff Kretchmer & Jody Lipton Kevin Kruszewski & Michelle Goff Patrycja Krzok 1996 & Aristide Gardette 2023 The Labe Family Pat & Mike Lawrence Simon Leopold & Sarah Winkler Carolyn & Raymond Lett Tracy & Jeff Levitt Sydney & Hayden Levy Michael & Lauren Lisi The Lyon Family Herman Marable Jr. 1980 Shannon & Clarence Martin Beth & Jamie Michelson Steve & Danita Milbeck The Mojares Family The Moskowitz Family Karen & Josh Moss Lucie & Lila Must The Naas Family O’Neill Foundation The Papadopoulos Family Eric Peterson 1995 Lorene Porter Colleen & James Potocki Leslie Hosey & Ron Robinson, Jordan 2007, Nicholas 2011 & Cameron 2020
David Rocco & Mary Pynnonen-Rocco David & Sheila Ronis Ruby+Associates Fiona Ruddy 2006 & Braden Ruddy 1998 Mike & Jarie Ruddy Ed & Lisa Sack The Savas Family Sophia Savas 2015 The Schemm Family Dr. Dipak Shah & Dr. Sujana Gundlapalli Robert Shaya & Ashley Lowe Steve & Lori Shoha Donna & Steven Silk Robert Simon & Tessa Stein Alexandra Sims 2006 & Carter Sims 2010 Susie & David Small Diallo Smith & Jameel Montgomery Smith Gomer & Julie Smith The Stafeil Family Frederick & Shanon Stibor The Sznewajs Family Ryan & Lori Talbott Clay Thomas & Bessy Despotis Chris & Linda Torres Barbara & Roger Trunsky Elizabeth & John Turner Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program Jim & Beth Vens Kevin & Laurie Welsh & Connor Welsh 2010 Marcia Ruff & Thomas Wilkinson Robert & Susan Williams Rheyn 2001, Starr 2002, Sky 2006 & Hale 2009 Williams Catherine & Brian Wilmers Emily & Larry Wine Mary Beth & Doug Winkworth Frank Wronski & Gail Clarkson Satish Yalamanchili & Claudine George The Zarewich Family Lori, Erik 2006 & Ryan 2010 Zinser
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Denita Banks-Sims
Director of Development & Publications
PARTING THOUGHTS At the time of this writing, we are preparing to announce the “Community Phase” of the school’s next capital campaign — Designing for the Difference — a construction project to transform the Birmingham Campus. In the coming weeks, we look forward to sharing the full scope of this effort and the remarkable components of this extraordinary enterprise. In the interim, I think the moment and impact demands some attention.
One of those milestones is the partnership with the Malone Family Foundation and the granting of the single largest gift ever to The Roeper School of a $2 million endowment gift toward scholarship and tuition assistance. This alliance began with a chance encounter between Annemarie Roeper and Tracy Malone at a National Association of Gifted Conference nearly two decades ago, and our shared goals continue to resonate in a myriad ways throughout the school. The privilege of enrolling Malone Family Foundation Scholars is, of course, a profound benefit to our program and one example of this significant relationship. Similarly, we have been engaged in innovative collaborations that include the documentation of pioneering gifted education practices and an exciting distance-learning platform that will play an integral role in the upcoming construction of the Birmingham Campus transformation. A most recent example of the continuing strength of the relationship, is the creation of the “Malone Scholar Leadership Day.” This new program includes a full day of meetings with community leaders: legislators, philanthropists, entrepreneurs, educators, scientists and more, coupled with a luncheon and discussion with Roeper community members in these respective fields. The first presentation exceeded our expectations and produced an exciting template. Our current Malone Scholars joined Judge Qiana Lillard — Roeper Class of 1993 — and a highly regarded Wayne County Third Circuit Court Judge, as guests in her court, followed by a contemplative lunch dialogue with the Honorable David Allen. Judge Allen is a Third Judicial Circuit Court Judge and both a current and alumni Roeper parent. Both gatherings yielded a terrific wealth of experience and insights for our students.
MARK ADRIAN
The Roeper School has been endowed with an unparalleled vision for education and an inspiring philosophy for life, but we have candidly had an uneven and sometimes patchy record of fundraising. However, this “irregular record” does not represent the stunning generosity from generations of committed and visionary Roeparians and a host of friends! We have, in fact, experienced remarkable fundraising milestones in recent years.
Each day brings a new affirmation for the generosity that has shaped the foundation of the school since 1941 and is forging a lasting and even road toward our preferred future.
We are very excited by what lies ahead for Roeper! Each day brings a new affirmation for the generosity that has shaped the foundation of the school since 1941 and is forging a lasting and even road toward our preferred future. Thanks so much for your support and please, Keep In Touch!
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M.L. BROWN
The Malone Scholars visit Judge Qiana Lillard’s courtroom. L to R: Development Officer Katie Buchmann, Development Director Denita Banks-Sims, Judge Lillard ’93, Elizabeth Stayton (11), Anna Gillikin (12), Kayla Park (8), Jonathan Harris (11), Jake Flynn (12), Adam Harris (11), Laurel Robinson (12), chaperone Leonard Schemm, and Cameron Schemm (7).
KIT
WE’RE SAVING YOU A SEAT! Here are 10 terrific performance events not to be missed. We hope you will join us for as many as you are able.
JANUARY FREEDOM SUMMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Acheson Theater/Donations gratefully accepted Diversity/Amnesty Film Series Saturday, January 23 7:30pm
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RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S SOUTH PACIFIC . . . . . . Acheson Theater/Tickets Required The 2016 Middle School Musical presented by Roeper Theatre Company Friday, February 5 7:00pm Saturday, February 6 2:00pm & 8:00pm Sunday, February 7 2:00pm
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ROEPER BENEFIT TALENT SHOW . Stagecrafters Baldwin Theater (Royal Oak)/Tickets Required Hosted by Jamie Lyons-Eddy’s Upper School Homeroom Saturday, March 12 7:00pm KRIEGER & RUSSELL’S SIDE SHOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . Acheson Theater/Tickets Required Presented by Roeper Theatre Company Thursday, March 17 4:00pm Friday, March 18 8:00pm Saturday, March 19 2:00pm & 8:00pm Sunday, March 20 3:00pm
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SHOWCASE CONCERT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Acheson Theater Upper School Performers — Spotlight on Seniors Wednesday, April 20 7:00pm SPRING DANCE CONCERT . . . . . . . . . . Acheson Theater/Free Admission/Tickets Required Lower, Middle & Upper School Dancers Friday, April 29 1:00pm
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SPRING DANCE CONCERT . . . . . . . . . . Acheson Theater/Free Admission/Tickets Required Lower, Middle & Upper School Dancers Sunday, May 1 2:00pm STAGE IV MUSICAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Center Thursday, May 5 7:00pm Friday May 6 7:00pm SPRING VOCAL CONCERT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Birmingham Campus Middle & Upper School Singers Thursday, May 12 7:00pm ALL-SCHOOL INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Community Center Lower, Middle, Upper School lnstrumentalists Wednesday, May 18 7:00pm GEORGE A. ROEPER FESTIVAL OF SENIOR PROJECTS . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday, May 25 7:00pm Thursday, May 26 7:00pm
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