A Word from our Gator Grads “I received full ride offers at every law school I applied to. I credit the test taking and preparation RCDS taught me as the reason my LSAT scores were so high. I want my children to have the RCDS experience that I did.” – Meredith Cohen Boulos ‘04 Meredith was a clerk with the Honorable Mara E. Zazzali-Hogan, J.S.C. in the Monmouth County Superior Court Civil Division and is now working as an Associate at Ronan, Tuzzio & Giannone.
“The manners I learned from our familystyle lunches set me apart professionally by helping me foster relationships with adults at a young age, many of whom continue to be mentors.” – Joseph F. Lord IV ‘10 Joseph is working at Protiviti, a global consulting firm that delivers deep expertise, objective insights, a tailored approach and unparalleled collaboration to help leaders confidently face the future.
Graduate of: Monmouth University and Brooklyn Law on full scholarships.
Graduate of: The Taft School and Trinity College
“The thing I am most grateful for from my time at RCDS are the friendships that I made and have been able to maintain. We have a group of seven and talk almost daily even though we are all over the world. Joe Buonopane’s mom bought us all small clocks as a graduation gift with “Band of Brothers” inscribed on it. We all take incredibly good care of these clocks and even though we are in Hawaii, Bahamas, Australia, San Francisco, or Africa, it helps to keep us connected.” – Ian Minham ‘07
“Be kind to other people. This is a tenant I live my life by and it was instilled in me by my family and supported by RCDS. There are givers and there are takers in the world. It’s important to be a giver.” – Chelsea Cooper ‘04
Ian is an Account Executive at Checkr, the only background check company using artificial intelligence and machine learning to make hiring more inclusive and more efficient. Graduate of: Blair Academy and Stellenbosch University in South Africa
Chelsea currently lives in NYC and is a doctor completing her specialty training in Dermatology at Columbia University Medical Center. She was recently selected to serve as the Chief Resident in Dermatology for the 2020-2021 academic year at Columbia University Medical Center. Graduate of: Rumson-Fair Haven High School, Northwestern University and Georgetown University School of Medicine.
“I know my success at Lafayette College and in my Master’s program is directly attributable to RCDS. RCDS taught me the study skills and work ethic I needed to succeed. I am still using the study skills that Mr. Utz taught us.” – Elise Reynolds ‘10 Elise is now at the University of Michigan getting her Masters in Public Health and is set to graduate in May. Graduate of: Rumson Fair Haven High School and Lafayette College
“I made so many amazing friends at RCDS, and I have stayed connected to many of my teachers as well. I often reminisce about my middle school days with my friends. Very few grammar schools are able to combine strenuous academics with freedom and fun, and I am grateful for my time spent at the school.” – Meredith Farrington ‘17 Meredith is a junior at Trinity Hall
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