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GRADUATION

A CLOSER LOOK

Nahad Sadr-Azodi: Protecting Global Health for All

Class of 2018: Prepared to Lead

Mindful Moments in Early Childhood

Dear Friends, Each fall, families and faculty joining Wellington for the first time are greeted with an enthusiasm emblematic of who we are as a school. We believe each new person we meet provides an opportunity to learn and grow because our own life experiences are enriched by those of others.

The very qualities that make us unique individuals also create a stronger, more vibrant learning community in which we all benefit.

Whether exploring the ancient world in Italy or an appenabled 21st century mindset in middle school, our students learn to navigate the endlessly varied terrain of life. They experience the terrific highs of winning state championship titles, as both our boys tennis and golf teams have done, or being published in medical journals and becoming finalists in national math competitions while still in high school. They also develop skills to combat

“Our graduates enter the world confident with the notion that human connection is the driving force behind progress.”

ROBERT BRISK

Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote “Our chief want is someone who will inspire us to be what we know we could be.” I am proud to say Wellington is such a place. The Class of 2018, by now, has journeyed near and far as first time members of their own college and university communities, most assuredly enriching the lives of others, creating a stronger, more vibrant world in which we all benefit.

Warm regards,

THE JAG is published

by Wellington for all members of its community. Please send any comments to Yvonne Johnson at communications@ wellington.org.

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Yvonne Johnson P ’25 ’27 CONTRIBUTORS:

Rachel Althof P ‘31, Shelley Brown P ‘32 ‘33, Yvonne Johnson P ‘25 ‘27, Erin Noviski, Holden Richards, Nahad Sadr-Azodi ’92 Laurie Beth Sweeney P ‘29 ‘33, Danielle Turkovich P ‘29 ‘33 COPYEDITORS:

Robert D. Brisk P ’13 ’15 Head of School

Rachel Althof P ‘31, Melanie Eggleton, Amanda Pierce, Regina Smith P ‘29 ‘33, Jeff Terwin, Danielle Turkovich P ‘29 ‘33, Jill Webb PHOTO CREDITS:

Shannon Brown ‘91, Nick Fancher, Rob Luikart, Amanda Pierce, Nahad Sadr-Azodi ’92 DESIGN CONCEPT:

The lessons Wellington students learn in mindfulness, empathy and understanding, as well as appreciating cultures beyond their own, directly impact the roles they will one day take as leaders, innovators, and humanitarians. Our graduates enter the world confident with the notion that human connection is the driving force behind progress.

the inevitable lows. Education no longer has the luxury of being purely academic.

As children grow up in an increasingly complicated world that we often feel ill-prepared to handle ourselves as adults, they must be able to show kindness, gratitude, and tremendous mental focus.

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Wellington gives students autonomy in learning, equips us with the ability to question, and gives us the tools to turn our wildest dreams and fantasies into attainable, real goals.

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Class of 2018: Prepared to Lead

BRADLEY BIEHL ‘18

ON THE COVER: Maithri Kora ‘18 and Sarah Abdelbaki ‘18 at Wellington’s 30th commencement

FEATURES

Nahad Sadr-Azodi: Protecting Global Health for All

GRADUATION

Meet Our Graduates 17

A CLOSER LOOK

ATHLETICS

Travellers Bring an Open Mind

ALUMNI

Lessons in Leadership 44

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Wellington on Well-being 32

Ahead of the Curve: App-Enabled in the Middle School

College Acceptances and Matriculations

Mindful Moments in Early Childhood

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Alumni News Playing with Pride and Integrity Leads to State Championship

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2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT

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Award Winners 42

Minot Gift Honors Family Legacy 56

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Nahad Sadr-Azodi: Protecting Global Health for All Each morning when Nahad Sadr-Azodi ‘92 drops his 4-year-old twins off at school, he says “Be” and they finish by saying “kind.” Those two simple words do not come without deep meaning for him.

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As a regional immunization specialist, Sadr-Azodi helps 20 countries reach the most marginalized and disadvantaged children and communities with lifesaving vaccines for UNICEF’s Middle East and North Africa region. He first came to Wellington as a teenager, just a couple of years after immigrating to the United States, and still feels grateful to our school community for welcoming him with open arms and giving him the gift of a truly remarkable education.

In his own words, Sadr-Azodi describes the incredible life journey he took, from starting over in a new country as a young boy to helping others reclaim their lives in the face of adversity.

A New Life Wellington, and its compassionate teachers and ambitious yet supportive classmates and students, offered a very stable and embracing setting for me, perhaps for the first time at that point in my life. The school became a beacon of hope and stability; a place that I looked forward to and had a sense of belonging.

Those years PICTURED gave me the Left: Son Payvand and daughter Jahanara space and an opportunity to Right: Nahad Sadr-Azodi was ‘catch up’ a bit invited to a Universal Health Coverage Symposium to with life. I am discuss multi-agency efforts still catching in ensuring equitable and sustainable immunization up, but the financing.

Wellington years and the forgiving teachers and inspiring classmates provided some sense of direction and a safe environment for an immature adolescent who was in a serious search for his identity.

I don’t think I would have passed any of my English or history courses in the first two years without Greg McGill ‘92 who kindly spent hours tutoring me.

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Also thanks to the inclusive nature of Wellington, I could participate in team sports, even though I had no business or talent to do so. Steve Paull ‘92, David Tingley ‘92, and Brian Abbott ‘92, among many others, were so encouraging and willing to accommodate (or tolerate) my limited contributions. There are so many classmates that I am leaving out, but a special shout out to Annette Karonis ‘92 (may god rest her soul in peace), Dorina Yessios ‘92, Katerina Yessios ‘92, Cecily Breckenridge ‘92, Tanikka Price ‘92, Dannette Sharpley ‘92, Richard O’Shaughnessy ‘92, Emily Decker ‘92, Emily Hurst ‘92, Dinesh Gursahaney ‘92, Ryan Krasik ‘92, and Greg Olsen ‘92 who were so kind and inspiring and influenced and helped shape my life and career. I sometimes see them on social media and am so proud of their achievements and the great work they are doing.

Man of Mystery I first became interested in microbiology as an undergrad in college. I originally wanted to study psychology, but after one sobering semester, I switched to microbiology since it was easier for me to absorb.

Following undergrad, I initially thought of pursuing my studies in genetics but then, rather accidently, I came across a degree in global health and epidemiology based in Atlanta. In 1996, there was a buzz around Atlanta as it was hosting the Olympics, so, I enrolled. Atlanta is a unique setting, especially for those interested in public health. It is self-proclaimed as the ‘public health capital’ of the world with the likes of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Carter Center, Care, American Cancer Society, and other agencies headquartered there.

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What makes epidemiology, which is the study of epidemics and distribution of diseases, but with broader implications and reach, very interesting is its inherent investigative nature – kind of like a Sherlock Holmes story.

So, those current Wellington students who enjoy details and solving problems should check it out.

Global Perspective Upon finishing graduate school, based on the advice of my mentor, I packed up and travelled to the field. I started working in some interesting areas of public health and development such as faith and health in India; microfinance, poverty alleviation, and HIV/AIDS in South Africa; tuberculosis education and youth psychosocial activities in Kosovo; and refugee health in Eritrea.

I also had a stint coordinating an oral hygiene program in the inter city schools in Chicago. The common denominator among them was that I often resorted to my analytical and investigative training from graduate school to identify the cause and effect.

After a few years in the field, however, I realized that much of the change (for the good) we are seeking comes down to people and the systems or environments in which they live, work, and play. So I returned to the States and went back to graduate school in Chicago for a degree in management and organizational behavior and learning. Understanding people, their motives, and behaviors is critical to sustainable change.

These days I have developed a passion for economics because I have learned that identifying the problems (epidemiology) and doing something about them (management) requires making choices, especially in terms of resource allocation (economics).

I was motivated to study and work in public health because I think everyone would agree that our individual health and well-being is one of the, if not the, most important drivers in our lives. Also I am sure most people recognize that our individual health is affected by the health of our families, communities, and national policies. My interest also stems from the fact that this discipline offers straightforward and often common sense tools and solutions for maintaining or protecting our collective well-being. Not to mention that global health training is a good way to start travelling and exploring other cultures.

Landing that Dream Job I joined UNICEF in 2013 after a few years of working with the local government and non-government agencies, World Health Organization, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. UNICEF was always my dream job. It probably had to do with growing up in Iran until 1985 and spending my formative years waking up in the middle of the nights at the sound of sirens and seeking nearby shelters where, after a silent cacophony, bombs would start dropping throughout our town and homes. This experience probably planted the seed in me for wanting to help other children hopefully avoid or at least cope with these traumas. I am so heartbroken for what has happened to the children of Syria. We have lost a generation of future Steve Jobs in that country.

In 1996 when I pursued my studies in global health, I learned about one of the humanitarian giants of the time - Jim Grant, former executive director at UNICEF. He was a brilliant person and a consummate leader. His involvement in child survival from 1980 to 1995 (when he passed) led to the

Buckeye Nation No matter where I am, I find time to watch and follow my beloved Buckeyes, which my twins call ‘Buck-guys.’ The last few years, being based in Fiji, Egypt, and now in Jordan, have been a bit tough because I have had to wake up at two or three in the morning to watch them and then head to work. So, Sundays (the first day of work week in Jordan) in the fall are a bit challenging at work.

transformational uptake of basic health services, including immunization, and has saved literally millions of lives. He often repeated that “morality must march with capacity” and he found it shameful that children and mothers were dying from preventable causes despite the availability of cheap and accessible technologies. I highly recommend his biography “Jim Grant: UNICEF visionary” for those interested.

Protecting the World Immunization is one of the most successful and cost-effective health interventions available to human kind.

A recent study from Johns Hopkins University shows that for every dollar we invest in immunization, we get a return of $16. Can you imagine this level of return on investment? In the ‘80s, millions of children around the world, including in the wealthy countries, were dying of pertussis, diphtheria, tetanus, measles, polio, and other diseases for which vaccines were available. However, the uptake of these vaccines was quite low and hence millions of children unnecessarily suffered or died. Today

we can be protected against dozens of diseases for which we have vaccines.

Healthy children, especially those protected by vaccines, can learn better in schools and have a better chance of becoming productive members of the society and contribute to their nation’s economic development and growth.

Inspiration One of my mentors once said “if you want to do important work, work on important problems.” I think all Wellington alumni are doing important work in their own way. Waking up in the mornings and looking forward to going to work because we know we are working on important problems is the best part of the job. I am most inspired by people. Especially brilliant and humble people with conviction like Nelson Mandela, Jim Grant, and Bill Foege. I am always looking for mentors to help guide me and serve as a moral compass in my life.

A Father’s Dream When my children grow a bit older, I would like to help them develop life philosophies rather than focusing on life goals and achievements. Personally, I haven’t had a five-year plan which has materialized, and this is mainly because we don’t know what the future will hold, what technologies will be in place, what opportunities will exist, and what the world will look like. So I hope my twins develop their own life philosophies and values so that they can be guided when faced with life decisions. I also hope my children will be open to making mistakes and not be so hard on themselves or be afraid to fail.

Finally, I hope they start travelling as soon as they can (on their own) and experience other cultures. It will be part of their human training versus academic. I think it gets harder to travel as we get older and start shouldering more serious responsibilities, so it is best to do most of our travelling and exploring when our todays and tomorrows are still more than our yesterdays.

PICTURED ABOVE Sadr-Azodi with wife Shereen.

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Ahead of the Curve: App Enabled in the Middle School

By Rachel Althof P ‘31 Interim Head of Middle School

Over 2,000 years ago, Socrates worried that a reliance on the written word would lead to a diminished ability to interact in person.1 Almost one hundred years ago, philosopher Walter Benjamin2 worried what would be lost in the aesthetic experience due to viewing reproductions instead of actual artwork. As a child in the ‘80s, I remember adults saying that television would rot my brain. For centuries, great minds have issued caveats about new modes of expression. Today is no different. Without doubt, many are delighted by the conveniences created by 21st century technology applications; in tandem, there is growing concern about the potential 6

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negative influence of tech apps on our minds, particular young minds.

We know that the brain is malleable, particularly in the period of early adolescence when the brain is going through massive reorganization. New neural pathways are growing at high rates, and the brain is also becoming more efficient. To conserve and focus energy on the areas of the brain engaged the most, there is a pruning of the underutilized areas of the brain.

As the brain is moving through this rapid development, we know that it is important to engage the mind in a variety of ways and pave robust cognitive pathways.

Our current app-infused culture

is both a catalyst and a hindrance to human development. While apps play a critical role in how we navigate the world—and often provide possibilities that did not previously exist—there is also caution about how apps may impact brain development.

Howard Gardner, Hobbs Professor of Cognition and Education at Harvard University, and Katie Davis, assistant professor at the University of Washington Information School, explore what it means to be “appdependent” versus “app-enabled” in their book “The App Generation: How Today’s Youth Navigate Identity, Intimacy, and Imagination in a Digital World.” In a nutshell, the authors argue

that app-dependent youth have grown accustomed to apps feeding them information.

When someone is app-dependent, technology applications do not just inform decisions—the apps make the decisions. Furthermore, students become beholden to what is told to them. Life becomes a series of generalized boxes to check: there is a limited view on the right college, the right major, and the right internship.

The path becomes quite generic for all people rather than individuals paving unique paths with a host of options.

App-dependent people become passive travelers on what becomes a narrow, regulated, linear path.3

The main problem with appdependency is that life does not provide a narrow, regulated, linear path. We live in a world of rapid development, educating youth for possibilities not yet known to exist (partially due to new apps that have arrived on the scene!). App-enabled people leverage the possibilities of technology to forge their way in shaping the world.

So, what are the antidotes to the cautionary tale of app-dependency?

How do we cultivate critical and flexible thinking in our app-heavy world? These are two of the questions that provide insight into the power of the Wellington middle school experience.

In the 5th and 6th grades, all students are provided with a Chromebook. Students and teachers alike are able to build upon the shared capabilities provided by using the same hardware. There is a strong fluency with the Chromebooks that allows us to hold meaningful conversations with students. We can leverage the Chromebooks to meet students’ learning needs before they move into the more varied and independent oneon-one computing program of the 7th and 8th grades.

This year, our CyberPatriot teams are larger than ever. Students in 5th-8th grades compete in authentic, immersive cybersecurity simulations to identify vulnerabilities in operating systems. They are enacting the role of information technology (IT) directors to solve security issues without impacting the system functions. The teams of students work against the clock to think critically and flexibly as they discover problems and explore the strength of possible resolutions.

The 8th graders take the reins at morning meeting, commanding the room of almost 200 people to start the day and lead an open forum for our community. Students and teachers are invited to make announcements, allowing all students the chance to hone those public-speaking skills.

Students and teachers alike share reflections, participate in team-building activities, and spark spirited cheers.

The agenda is fluid and open to all, requiring the 8th graders to think quickly while at the helm.

We are about to embark on the annual regional, national, and PICTURED Hanyu Pan ‘23 with the first robot she built.

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PICTURED Below: Kaylei Johnson ‘24 views the virtual world through an app on her phone inside goggles.

Left: Emma Cooke ‘24 and Samika Varma ‘24 use green screen technology for a math lesson.

The Wellington middle school engages students in varied learning activities to develop critical and flexible thinking about learning tools to cultivate an app-enabled 21st century mindset. international middle school trips to learn about ecologies, cultures, and customs beyond the scope of Central Ohio. Students navigate the unknowns of travel within the safe space of their advisory dynamics.

One of the biggest transformations in the middle school is our new makerspace. The space includes state of the art 3D printers, laser cutters, and wood tools, in addition to an area with flexible seating and projection capabilities for ideation. Anything that our students imagine, they can now create.

For example, 8th grade science students have the capability to design their own vehicles using the 3D printer. Moving through the scientific process, students test the 8

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effect of air resistance on velocity of different masses. Through a hands-on laboratory experience, students learn about the relationship between air resistance and velocity.

The most intriguing piece of this lab is the challenge of setting up the photogate tool to accurately collect data with a set of unknown variables, such as the shape of the car.

The laser from the photogate system must be arranged to record the vehicle at its front-most part to create a valid and reliable study. The photogate tool provides students with great accuracy if and when the students think through the nuances of the problem.

The Wellington middle school provides students access to an array of learning tools. More significantly, the Wellington middle school engages students in varied learning activities to develop critical and flexible thinking about learning tools to cultivate an app-enabled 21st century mindset.

1. (Plato, c.399-347 BCE) Phaedrus. In J. M. Cooper (Ed.), Plato: Complete Works (pp. 551-552).

Indianapolis, IN: Hackett.

2. Benjamin, W. (2008). The work of art in the age of mechanical reproduction. J. A. 3. Underwood (Ed.). London, UK: Penguin

The Big Idea Behind Wellington’s New Look

by Danielle Turkovich P ‘29 ‘33 Director of Marketing and Communications

Over the last 36 years, Wellington has acted as a catalyst in the hearts in minds of students. Our agile and personalized approach has led to national interest and a global impact through the work our graduates as well as our faculty pursue. We are infinitely proud of the hundreds of Wellington alumni shaping the world in just about every sector. It is this momentum that inspires us to evolve as time moves forward.

ABOUT THE BRAND In partnership with FORT, a local design studio, we have reinvigorated our Wellington brand in a purposeful way meant to advance our tradition of innovation; cutting a new path instead of following the pack. We are positioning ourselves in a way that reflects who we’ve always been: forward-looking, agile, and passionate about igniting curiosity through engaged learning. This bold action signals the ever-constant drive toward our clear and aligned longterm vision for Wellington.

We are a dynamic, modern education experience and a vibrant community within the larger fabric of the city of Columbus. We are smart, daring, inquisitive, approachable and we share a contagious energy. It is this energy that drove the design rationale for our new look and tone.

ABOUT THE VISUAL IDENTITY The daring yet approachable design of the Wellington wordmark and primary color palette respects our heritage, while leveraging typographic details that communicate our modern point of view. This allows us to capture Wellington’s focus on the future and our community’s place within it.

The bold W icon communicates the kind of confidence that comes with knowing exactly who we are as a community. It is this confidence in our approach to education and our strategic differences that allows us to choose such strong visual elements to represent who we are.

The Wellington seal is a special part of our heritage and we will preserve and protect its place in our community. The updated version of our seal pays homage to the gravitas inherent in the Wellington seal, while bringing this element in alignment with the rest of the brand.

SHAPE THE WORLD We are a community of individuals from all different backgrounds, each with our own perspective and our own story to tell. We are all independent thinkers while part of a meaningful whole. As a school, we shape those who shape the world by welcoming curiosity, cultivating passion, and embracing a diversity of thought, experience, and personal identity.

Why do we wake up every morning and pursue this ambition? Because we think education can and should be better, More active, more personal, more potent. We know that a love of lifelong learning happens when students feel safe to try new things, experience the value of risks and resets, and find their paths.

WE ARE WELLINGTON In the end, nothing can express the Wellington identity more profoundly than the stories of current and former students, families, faculty, and staff who make up our community. When our founders started Wellington, they couldn’t have imagined the ways in which we have advanced our school.

They couldn’t have fathomed the friendships that would be made, the memories that would be created, and the heritage of innovation they ignited.

It is this sense of belonging that compels us to move forward, together.

We are Wellington.

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The Class of 2018: Prepared to Lead Wellington’s 30th commencement exercises lauded the many strengths and accomplishments of the Class of 2018.

Head of School Robert Brisk P ‘13 ‘15 congratulated the parents of the graduates. “You made it! You committed your time and resources to ensure that your child would have the best education possible. You chose a place that would engage your sons’ and daughters’ imaginations, teach them important skills, and awaken their sense of excitement and beauty in the world.”

The Class of 2018 includes 24 Lifers, students who have attended Wellington since prekindergarten, kindergarten, or 1st grade. They were given blue honor cords to honor their commitment to our school.

Senior Class President Christina Armeni ‘18 presented the class gift.

Speaking of her classmates’ drive to achieve whatever they set their minds to, Armeni also wanted to commend them on their kindness and generosity.

They were determined to give back to the community that gave them so much by making donations to the Wellington Theatre Department and Student Life. “A program full of talent and possibility,” Armeni said, “the theatre PICTURED department Left: Meghana Menta ‘18, brings Zoe Beatty ‘18 creativity and Right: Wellington Class uniqueness to of 2018 our community and we wish to further that. Our gift, no matter the size, serves to recognize and support the arts. Our gift to Student Life will help to give the upper school students we are leaving behind the special moments and bonding experiences we had as a class this year.”

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college. Words of wisdom included staying hungry while constantly working towards a dream, but also making sure to enjoy the little things in life along the way. Alumni also encouraged the class to call or text their parents to let them know the decision to send their children to Wellington was the right one.

The yearbook dedication was provided by co-editors Rebecca Carr ‘18 and Sydney Wurapa ‘18 and was given to Upper School History teacher Sara Brdar P ‘02 ‘03, “an outspoken mentor who encourages students to challenge what they ‘know.’ The dedication continued, “Through her time at Wellington, she has touched the lives of both students and faculty members. We are all truly blessed to have met someone so loving, insightful, and authentic.”

Class speaker Brad Biehl ‘18 began his address by calculating the amount of time he and classmates had spent at school over the years, nearly seven million minutes for some. Biehl emphasized the enormous impact Wellington has had on each of their lives. “If you think about it, we spend so much time in this place, for the purpose of going beyond it. Our school’s greatest strength is that it knows it is not the destination. Wellington gives students autonomy in learning, equips us with the ability to question, and most importantly, gives us the tools to turn our wildest dreams and fantasies into attainable, real goals. See, that really is the greatest part of this place; the way in which it uses those precious minutes with us to make the minute beyond better for all.”

Biehl movingly named each of his classmates and a quality he found admirable in them before asking everyone to choose optimism in life because pessimism is self-defeating. “With this idea in mind,” he said, “let’s all go and live our truth, take it and run, and never stop. What’s the alternative? These minutes that we all have left in life, however long they may be, we must use to GO DO.” David Jacques ‘18 and Eric Jacques ‘18 were the 2018 Music Award Winners and beautifully performed “Sonata”

by GP Telemann on the viola and violin.

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Speaking of his own time with the class, Associate Head of School and Head of Upper School Dr. Jeff Terwin was impressed with their ability to work together in spite of their individual perspectives. “As a group, you have been one of the most productive cohorts we have seen. Your leadership kept the upper school connected while you pulled together remarkable achievements in academics, athletics, and the arts. It is now time to take those talents to new settings. You will make your mark on this world, I have no doubt.

“As you move from here, however, you will be challenged in new and difficult ways. Complications and opposition are a reality of the world. Not everything will be easy. You will face real challenges without an easy shortcut. Situations where Alexa is simply no help. The good news, whether you realize it or not, is our education model is built to prepare you for those unanticipated challenges. You are ready. We have given you ownership and autonomy to dive deep. We have asked you to assess what you truly value, to use your voice to lead others, and navigate new problems that you did not anticipate.”

Wellington Board Chair Ted Manley P ‘21 ‘24 expressed his personal aspiration for the Class of 2018 to find a place for creativity somewhere in their lives. Recounting a time in college when he pursued a newly discovered passion for dance and the tremendous impact it had on his life even after choosing to follow a wildly different career path, Manley encouraged graduates to be open to similar moments. “The experience of taking something out of my imagination and turning it into a finished production in front of a live audience was exhilarating and it’s influenced my careers in law and business. So I hope that each of you might find a mini-career, or a career, a detour, an avocation, something that will allow you to continue to evolve the creative faculties you’ve awakened here at Wellington.”

Bestowed with the full faith and confidence of their parents, teachers, and members of the community, the Wellington Class of 2018 is now ready and eager to use their many talents and abilities to achieve and lead in the world.

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CLASS OF 2018 COMMENCEMENT 1: Hannah Mazanec ‘18, Abigail Marshall ‘18 2: Meghana Menta ‘18, Maithri Kora ‘18, Sarah Abdelbaki ‘18, Lauren Harris ‘18, Eleanor Kelleher ‘18, Sydney Wurapa ‘18, Abigail Marshall ‘18

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4: Audrey Unverferth ‘18, Isabella Reardon Ramos ‘18, Allison Sprochi ‘18, Serino Nakayama ‘18, Grace Tian ‘18 5: John Faller ‘18, Erin Cornett ‘96 P ‘32, Anne Taylor ‘18 6: Macey Shock ‘18, Olivia Penegor ‘18 7: Sarah Abdelbaki ‘18, Ted Manley P ‘21 ‘24, Hana Abdelbaki P ‘18 ‘20 ‘22, Dr. Jeff Terwin

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12: Robert Faller ‘18, Carolyn Faller ‘15, John Faller ‘18

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Meet Our Graduates

Sarah Abdelbaki

Christina Armeni

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND

Sarah’s journey of advocacy began when she attended Student Diversity Leadership conferences across the country. A veteran of the Wellington Theatre Program, Sarah acted in 10 plays and considers herself lucky to have worked with many great people over the years.

Christina would like to use her talent for writing and public-speaking to help others find what happiness means to them.

Becoming senior class president, participating in theater, and conquering challenging speech classes have primed her to create meaning through storytelling.

Malcolm Banks

Zoe Beatty

Noah Berry

Bradley Biehl

CAPITAL UNIVERSITY

CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

SHAWNEE STATE UNIVERSITY

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

Malcolm founded the chess club his freshman year at Wellington and that same drive will help him achieve his next big goal: starting the first major record label in Columbus.

Zoe will pursue her passion for athletics by playing soccer while majoring in neurobiology at CalTech.

She’s motivated to find ways to stretch her potential and be her best self in the classroom and on the field.

Continuing his basketball career at college, Noah will always consider the Wellington team to be his second family. Our coaching staff and faculty were inspirational to this powerhouse athlete who believes in always keeping his head up and looking on the bright side.

A four-year member of the Student Athletic Leadership team, Brad honed important lifelong skills that will help him achieve his goal to change corporate and business culture in our country.

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Connor Biernat

Rebecca Carr

Elizabeth Chester

Kolapo Dairo

SKIDMORE COLLEGE

SMITH COLLEGE

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO - BOULDER

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY

After finishing 2nd in the state his sophomore year at Wellington, Connor will follow his love for tennis in college. He also plans to develop his enterprising talents to bring innovative solutions to sports brands.

As student body president and a member of Spirit Club, Lizzy became a leader who could get things done. After 14 years at Wellington and countless opportunities to develop her natural talents, Lizzy will miss the teachers who made her feel genuinely cared for as an individual.

As president of the Science Club, Kolapo was able to follow his passion for the subject by teaching others. A four-year varsity athlete in golf and tennis, he will miss playing with his Wellington teammates.

Hale Edwards

John Faller

Robert Faller

Luke Flynn

COLORADO COLLEGE

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND

CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY

WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY

Hale really enjoyed playing lacrosse and soccer in upper school.

He credits inspirational faculty for helping him to realize his strengths in science and writing.

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Being involved and active in her community is important to this Wellington yearbook editor, as well as fighting for the issues she believes in.

Rebecca is proud of herself for taking on challenging classes and appreciates the teachers for being great sounding boards for her ideas and thoughts.

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Drafting mock legislative bills and presenting them in front of people from all over the state for Ohio Youth in Government opened John’s eyes to possibly pursuing a career in politics.

Bob played basketball on the Wellington team for four years and will continue his dream playing at college. He never wants to take for granted the great experiences and important life lessons he learned at Wellington.

Always ready to help a friend in need, including doing stats for the baseball team, Luke will miss the people at Wellington. His upbeat optimistic nature has him already planning for grad school and a future helping wherever he can.

Tianlin Fu

Abhineeth Ganesh

Henry Gottschlich

Alyssa Grady

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

KENT STATE UNIVERSITY

REED COLLEGE

COLUMBUS STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

As student body treasurer and chess club president, Tianlin credits Wellington faculty for encouraging him to speak in class and helping shape the person he is today.

A fashion evangelist, Abhi would like to change the world one retail store window at a time. With great memories of his time here, Abhi will miss Wellington’s tight-knit community.

Henry’s natural leadership talent combined with his passion for inclusion has inspired his design work and his vision for the future.

He plans to continue being a catalyst for meaningful dialogue through his studies and work as an artist.

Alyssa believes in questioning everything.

Her involvement in Wellington’s 4A club had a lasting impact on her. The sense of belonging and empowerment she felt as a member will benefit her for a lifetime.

Lincoln Green

Lauren Harris

Benjamin Hawkins

David Jacques

CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA AT GREYSTONE

OHIO UNIVERSITY

ROSE-HULMAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

OHIO WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY

A foodie at heart, it was only natural for Lincoln to co-found Wellington’s Breakfast Club. While his talent in the kitchen is undeniable, he also sees himself changing the world with his two-step.

Lauren first developed an interest in the human body in anatomy class and now would like to help those in need. Her positivity and enthusiasm for new people and places will take her far.

Ben considers joining the Math Club to be his best decision at Wellington.

Playing in the orchestra was another way he found to relax. The joy he discovered in learning a new instrument will come in handy for his future plans to work on electric vehicles.

David considers participating in athletics to be the best decision he made at Wellington because it allowed him to compete with his friends and learn how to balance schoolwork and sports. David sees himself one day developing strategies that will help countries build relationships.

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Eric Jacques

Eleanor Kelleher

Maithri Kora

Scott Locker

COLLEGE OF WOOSTER

BUTLER UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

BREWSTER ACADEMY (POST GRADUATE) MIAMI UNIVERSITY

The entire history department at Wellington deeply moved Eric in ways he will never forget. An avid swimmer and diver since childhood, Eric’s work ethic and dedication to both athletics and academics will empower him to fulfill his dreams of inspiring young children to be themselves.

A National Merit Commended Scholar and member of the Cum Laude Society, Maithri plans on continuing to lay the foundation for a big and bold vision: creating her own start-up that will help as many people as possible.

When Scott was in lower school, he used to eat giant salads because that’s what he saw his teachers do and he wanted to be just like them. During his 13 years at Wellington, Scott also learned the importance of writing, public-speaking, and challenging himself in all aspects of life.

Abigail Marshall

Ritvik Maryala

Brianna Masters

Hannah Mazanec

ALLEGHENY COLLEGE

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

MIAMI UNIVERSITY

OHIO UNIVERSITY

Abigail plans to change the world by making new discoveries in the field of cancer research. She will begin by studying biologyrelated fields in college.

Experiences like joining the Boys and Girls Club at Wellington left a lasting impression on her.

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Taking part in Wellington’s fashion show was one of Eleanor’s proudest moments.

She loved creating clothing from concept to completion and sharing it with the school community. An accomplished athlete at Wellington, Ellie believes in always trying her best and not dwelling on the negative.

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The Wellington Independent Science Research project was an amazing experience for Ritvik, and he feels grateful to have been a part of it. Now a student at a top research college, he will continue doing what he loves and doing it the best he can.

The relationships Brianna developed with her teachers and classmates at Wellington inspired her to impact the world by changing the lives of people she meets for the better.

Hannah would like to help the children of the world understand that they can come from anywhere and still be successful in life. Her experiences at Wellington have deepened her understanding of what it means to be a role model in the community.

Meghana Menta

Serino Nakayama

Olivia Penegor

Solomon Pierre-Louis

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

EMERSON COLLEGE

UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY

A big believer in the power of service to others, Meghana’s favorite Wellington memories involve volunteering. Her future plans include helping as many people as she can because the teachers at Wellington always made her feel supported and encouraged in pursuing her own goals.

The Wellington Theatre Program had a huge impact on Serino, helping her to discover a new outlet for self-expression.

A dedicated athlete in lacrosse, basketball, gymnastics, and volleyball, Serino believes in taking advantage of every opportunity that crosses her path.

Olivia’s favorite Wellington memories include working with her soccer teammates to beat tough competitors and learning how change is made through Ohio Youth in Government. This same sense of community and teamwork has motivated her to use her talents on and off the soccer field in college.

Following his lifelong passion for basketball in college, Solomon also plans on preparing for a career either piloting aircrafts or designing them. No matter what he does in life, he will always carry memories of playing for the basketball State Championship title in front of a packed crowd at The Schott.

Spencer Povoski

Moutie Rajjoub

Isabella Reardon Ramos

Macey Shock

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

YALE UNIVERSITY

MIAMI UNIVERSITY

MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY

Spencer broke a 10-year Wellington record for the 200 medley relay in swimming and now hopes to make history again in the field of pathology informatics at college, where he will continue research he began as a high school student.

While still in high school, Moutie had his clinical research at a top university published in a prominent national and international medical journal. He hopes to one day serve the healthcare systems of the future with empathy and humanity as he leads a new generation of sociallyconscious physicians.

As head of the Creative Writing Club, Isabella learned valuable lessons in leadership, common interests, and communication. It is the people at Wellington Isabella will miss the most.

Designing a great prom experience for her classmates at the Columbus Museum of Art really elevated Macey’s talent for leadership and communication. Her athletic drive and determination landed her a spot on Marquette’s Division 1 soccer team.

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Jacquelyn Sierzputowski

Allison Sprochi

Anne Taylor

Adam Teller

KENT STATE UNIVERSITY

WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY

BOSTON COLLEGE

KENT STATE UNIVERSITY

The autonomy Wellington provided her as a student helped Jacquelyn explore a talent for design that she will now continue in college, studying fashion merchandising and impacting the world keeping it clean and green.

Watching the sunset over Paris atop the Arc de Triomphe with her classmates was one of Anne’s favorite memories from Wellington. Whether participating in Youth in Government or playing basketball and lacrosse for six years, Anne gained confidence in using her voice to be heard in a variety of ways.

Adam first became a competitive chess player as a sophomore and has the trophies to prove it. Drawn to the mental aspects of the game, he plans on one day being a sports psychologist and positively affecting the lives of athletes.

Noah Teller

Grace Tian

Audrey Unverferth

Rohit Vallabhaneni

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

HARVARD UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO

PURDUE UNIVERSITY

As co-founder of the Anime Club, Noah created a place for fellow lovers of the art form to get to know each other. He will miss the familiarity and rapport he felt with his classmates at Wellington.

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Allison’s experience at Wellington took her from budding entrepreneur to world explorer when she travelled to Western Siberia for the International Business Collaborative. In the much warmer climate of North Carolina, Allison will continue being her naturally inquisitive self.

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A top 40 finalist in the national Regeneron Science Talent Search competition, and the only Ohioan, Grace is an inspiration to those who know her. She will miss her friends but is eager to take her groundbreaking work in mathematics to the next level in the Ivy League.

Audrey is excited to join a college community of people who aren’t afraid to work hard and ask big questions. Similar to her experience at Wellington, in which she excelled in Ohio Youth in Government, Audrey embraces opportunities in which she can hone her publicspeaking and debate skills.

A state champion tennis player, Rohit sees himself one day developing technology that will change the future for the better. He enjoyed taking multiple trimester courses at Wellington to better explore various science and English subjects that piqued his natural curiosity.

Andrew Watson

Elizabeth White

Jakaysha Williams

Maxwell Wing

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

BUTLER UNIVERSITY

A believer in always striving to do his best and never limiting himself to what others may say he can do, Andrew always felt support and encouragement from Wellington teachers. Eager to pursue a law career, Andrew hopes to one day take a seat on the United States Supreme Court.

Since her freshman year at Wellington, Elizabeth has been involved in the Global Citizenship Group.

Inspired to learn about other cultures, tackle new languages, and look at things from someone else’s point of view, she hopes to study abroad in college.

A voracious student, Jakaysha challenged herself by taking advanced classes, running for student body secretary, playing three sports, and creating her own club as well as joining others to discuss difficult topics. The friendships she made on the soccer team and in 4A will stay with her for life.

The freedom to create is important to Maxwell, and Wellington’s Theatre and English departments inspired him to broaden his horizons. Whether playing baseball, acting on the stage, or deep sea diving in Grand Cayman, Maxwell always felt encouraged to push himself by trying new activities.

Ryan Wise

Sydney Wurapa

Ryan Young

Sarah Zimmerman

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO

UNIVERSITY OF DENVER

UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI

Ryan will pursue his interest in media arts in New York City. Inspired

by Wellington’s diverse faculty and motivated as a member of 4A, he is eager to make a far-reaching impact well beyond his hometown.

The Wellington Theatre Program welcomed Sydney with open arms, and she instantly felt like part of the family. Sydney will follow another passion, psychology, at college and plans to change the world by improving mental health in the United States.

Ryan is prepared to work day and night toward advancing the world through technology and design and wants to inspire those around him to do the same. He will miss the positivity and camaraderie that filled Wellington every day.

Robotics at Wellington gave Sarah memories she will never forget. After working in a college lab alongside undergrad students during her senior year, Sarah envisions herself in a biology lab one day, changing the world through groundbreaking research.

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GRADUATION

College Acceptances and Matriculations for the Class of 2018 Wellington is pleased to share the following college acceptances and matriculations for the Class of 2018.

This remarkable group of graduates will follow their passions for science, entrepreneurship, government, the arts, and athletics at schools across the United States. Their exceptional talent and hard work, as well as the support of their families and dedicated Wellington faculty, has earned them an impressive 89% acceptance rate at top tier or equivalent schools* and $5.5 million in scholarships.

Congratulations to the Class of 2018! No matter where they head next in life, these extraordinary young adults are poised to lead and succeed.

Agnes Scott College Albion College Allegheny College American University Arizona State University Ashland University Babson College Barry University Bellarmine University Belmont University Boston College Bowling Green State University Butler University California Institute of Technology Capital University Case Western Reserve University Catholic Univ. of America Centre College Chapman University Clark-Atlanta University Clemson University College of Wooster Colorado College Columbia College Chicago Columbus State Community College Culinary Institute of America at Greystone Denison University DePaul University DePauw University

Dickinson College Drexel University Elmhurst College Emerson College Emory University Fordham University George Washington University Harvard University High Point University Hillsdale College Hiram College Hope College Indiana University John Carroll University Johnson & Wales University Kent State University Knox College Lake Forest College Loyola Marymount University Loyola University Chicago Loyola University Maryland Marietta College Marquette University Miami University Michigan State University New York University North Carolina State University Nova Southeastern University Ohio Dominican University Ohio University

Ohio Wesleyan University Otterbein University Pratt Institute Princeton University Purdue University Randolph Macon College Reed College Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Roger Williams University Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Saint Louis University Shawnee State University Skidmore College Smith College Stanford University Temple University The New School The Ohio State University Trinity College United States Air Force Academy University of Akron University of Arizona University of California, Los Angeles University of Central Florida University of Chicago University of Cincinnati University of Colorado Boulder University of Dayton University of Denver University of Florida

Denotes matriculation *Includes most competitive, highly competitive, and very competitive as ranked by Barron’s Profile of American Colleges.

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University of Hawaii University of Houston University of Kentucky University of Maryland University of Miami University of Michigan University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University of Oregon University of Pittsburgh University of Rochester University of San Diego University of San Francisco University of South Carolina University of Vermont Vanderbilt University Virginia Polytechnic University Wake Forest University Washington & Jefferson College Washington University in St. Louis Westminster College Wittenberg University Wright State University Xavier University Yale University

FE ATURE

Drew Eberly Awarded Golden Apple Upper School English teacher Drew Eberly received the Upper Arlington Civic Association Golden Apple Award for his outstanding contribution to our community in the field of education. Eberly not only teaches at Wellington but also serves as a grade-level dean, student advisor, and club advisor. His deep passion for English instruction combined with an inherent ability to form meaningful connections with students enables him to bring new and innovative courses and initiatives to our program, according to Associate Head of School and Head of Upper School Dr. Jeff Terwin.

“He maintains extremely high standards for his students and engages them with thoughtful inquiry and genuine experiences, creating a learning environment that is second-to-none,” Terwin said. “As a part of our academic program, there are also many opportunities for students to take college seminar-style English elective courses. In each of these classes, Drew has done a remarkable job of building authentic and evocative projects that allow the students to demonstrate what they have learned. His classes understand he respects them, values their ideas, and expects a lot out of them.

“As a dean and club sponsor Eberly has also brought new ideas to our community. Most recently, he built a unique immersive Columbus experience for all 10th graders in which they explore art, service, and the entrepreneurial scene of downtown while strengthening their relationships with each other. All along the way Drew’s students typically provide feedback that they are challenged and loving it,” Terwin said.

Sara Brdar Retires From the first time Sara Brdar ‘02 ‘03 began teaching history in the Wellington upper school in 1996, she didn’t go a day without laughing. She always felt deeply connected to her colleagues and made close friendships for a lifetime. “Through working here,” she said, “you meet really great people.”

Brdar’s Wellington experience actually began as a parent. While looking for an independent school for her children Dan Bass ‘02 and Marjie Bass ‘03, she was most taken with the friendly, open environment. That same sense of inclusivity and acceptance extended to her later as a teacher. “Other schools can be a little narrow in their scope,” she explains, “but at Wellington I have always been supported and encouraged to look at things differently and try something new.”

The freedom to explore as a teacher went far beyond school walls for Brdar. She was able to travel to Chile, China, Costa Rica, Russia, France, and England with students. Additionally, she made several trips to New York and Chicago. The experiences Brdar shared with students impacted her every bit as much as them. The conversations, the questions and the thoughtful observations she was a part of as a teacher were key moments in the development of young thinkers and future changemakers.

“I’m going to miss the kids the most,” she said, smiling.

“They make you think, and they make you laugh.”

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Faculty News Drew Eberly

Michelle Neely

Erin Noviski

Drew Eberly, upper school English teacher, wrote and performed a oneman show called “Dear Piqua” in which he used indie folk music and masterful storytelling to highlight the people and towns of Ohio.

Michelle Neely, upper school math teacher, and alumna Sara Brubaker ‘16 completed the Ohio Ironman in early August.

Erin Noviski, director of well-being and Spanish teacher, presented “The Why & How of Wellbeing” at the ISACS workshop “The Power of Social Emotional Learning” in Chicago this fall. For more details on her work on well-being at Wellington, see page 32.

Brandon Sullivan

Jill Webb and Christie Johnson

Brandon Sullivan Ph.D., upper school STEM teacher and researcher, published a research article in the Journal of Biological Chemistry titled “Linker engineering in anti-TAG-72 antibody fragments optimizes biophysical properties, serum half-life, and highspecificity tumor imaging.” The work was published with Drs. Magliery (Chemistry & Biochemistry), Tweedle (Radiology), Kumar (Radiology), Martin (Surgery), and Hitchcock (Pathology) at The Ohio State University. Sullivan submitted for another patent, “Modulators of Notch Signaling and Methods of use Thereof,” with the Magliery Lab, Dikov Lab, and Carbone Lab at OSU. Sullivan was also nominated and elected to serve on the Alumni Advisory Council to the President of The Ohio State University. This year’s charge is Student Wellness, and Sullivan will represent the interests of the Graduate School.

Jill Webb, head of lower school, and Christie Johnson, lower school extension teacher and dean of studies, presented to education majors at The Ohio State University this fall, sharing an overview of independent schools. Wellington has formed a new partnership with the university to provide college students with an opportunity to learn more about the value in teaching at an independent school.

Twelve OSU students spent time in Wellington classrooms this past spring. They were able to experience first-hand the impact of small class sizes, low studentto-teacher ratios, the close connection between students and teachers, and differentiated instruction to meet students’ individual needs.

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Jaime Bennati and Michelle Neely Jaime Bennati, upper school art teacher, and Michelle Neely, upper school math teacher, attended the SketchUp 3D Basecamp in Palm Springs in September. For people who design, model, and work in 3D, the conference provided an opportunity for professionals in architecture, interior design, construction, woodworking, landscape architecture, and concept art to meet, learn, and inspire.

New Wellington Faculty Are Global and Accomplished From Paris, France, to Sagamihara, Japan, Wellington’s newest faculty members have lived around the world and bring a wealth of experience and academic accomplishment to our school. We are pleased to welcome this impressive group and excited to see them enhance our community of ambitious thinkers.

Kimberly Barr Kimberly Barr is a lower school teacher. She is a graduate of Fresno State University in her hometown of Fresno, California, and holds a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies and a post-baccalaureate in education. Barr has taught for seven years and enjoys showing students how to apply what they learn to real life situations and deftly discussing it.

She is excited to make connections in the classroom, helping children grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

In her spare time, Barr likes to walk her dog, bike ride, and Zumba.

Maria Cellino P ‘27 Maria Cellino P ‘27 is a lower school learning guide.

Originally from Sagamihara, Japan, she has bachelor’s degrees in Japanese and sociology, as well as a master’s in arts in teaching.

She was most recently a math and science teacher at Metro Early College Middle School. Cellino is excited to foster growth in both her students and herself, involving mindset, confidence,

compassion, and kindness. When she’s not teaching, Cellino is interested in movies, video games, reading, puzzles, and board games.

Samantha Cheverton Samantha Cheverton is a lower school learning guide. Her hometown is Montréal, and she was a member of the Canadian Olympic Swim Team. Cheverton has a bachelor’s in psychology from The Ohio State University. She has previously been a long term substitute teacher for the middle school and has also been a swim coach at the Ohio State Swim Club.

As a teacher, she finds it rewarding to hear a student has used concepts from class in a real world scenario. She enjoys coaching, swimming, and yoga, with dreams of learning how to do a handstand this year.

Peter Collopy Peter Collopy is a sports performance coach. A native of Fort Thomas, Kentucky, he received a bachelor’s degree in exercise science from

Northern Kentucky University and a master’s in physical education with a concentration in exercise & wellness from Eastern Kentucky University.

Collopy has taught at Eastern Kentucky University and worked as a strength and conditioning coach there as well as Xavier University and Northern Kentucky University, where the men’s basketball team won the conference title and made it to the NCAA tournament in 2016. He hopes to give students the necessary skills to help them achieve lifetime wellness. A fan of grilling out, Collopy also has fun playing a variety of recreational sports.

Alex Damico Alex Damico is a lower school learning guide.

He is from New Albany and has master’s degrees from Ohio University and Loyola Marymount University, where he majored in urban education with a concentration in literacy. In the five years he has been teaching, Damico continues to be moved by the last few weeks of school for its bittersweet quality but also a time of a reflection with students about all they have learned throughout the year. He is excited to support students’ academic growth by helping to facilitate hands-on learning experiences.

Damico hopes students will apply their knowledge and deepen their understandings of literacy and math concepts. For fun, he likes to cook, bake, take photos, work in the darkroom, spend time in nature, and read.

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Audrey Hoffman Audrey Hoffman is a middle and upper school French teacher. A native Parisian, Hoffman earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in French literature from the Sorbonne.

She comes to Wellington after most recently teaching at The Ohio State University. Building confidence and assertiveness in students is important to Hoffman as she aspires to open a window for them into an international world. She has found the most influential moments in a student’s education can often happen outside of a classroom when both the teacher and students create their own rules for learning. A painter with her work on display at the Ohio State Fair, Hoffman also finds writing, rock climbing, and travelling to be deeply fulfilling.

Daniel Magas Daniel Magas is a middle school math teacher. He is originally from Cincinnati and has a bachelor’s in neuroscience from The The Ohio State University and a Master’s of Education from Arizona State University. As an educator, Magas has found that giving children accountability in their own academic success is inspiring for both students and teachers alike. He wants students to leave the classroom more confident in their ability to tackle challenges. An avid sports fan, Magas especially enjoys soccer, volleyball, basketball, and football. He also loves spending time outside with his dog, Sofia.

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Rebecca Shrader Rebecca Shrader is a lower school learning guide.

She grew up in Lexington, Ohio, and earned a bachelor’s degree in photography and a master’s in art education. Over the last 19 years, Shrader has taught all ages, from preschool to adult learners.

Even after nearly two decades as an educator, she still considers it thrilling to see children write their own names for the first time. Shrader wants students to know they are respected and loved, and that she is committed to helping them grow. She enjoys reading historical fiction, learning more about early childhood literacy, biking with her husband and two teenagers, snuggling with her dachshund, cooking, knitting, sewing, and making art.

Shannon Smith Shannon Smith is an upper school visual arts teacher.

Originally from Austin, Texas, Smith earned a bachelor’s from Occidental College and a master’s from Temple University’s Tyler School of Art. He is an experienced creative director who hopes to foster a visual literacy in students that extends beyond the art studio. In an increasingly visual world, children must be able to navigate a sea of images, both online and off.

Smith strives to empower students to understand and be able to develop their own meaning within this evolving media landscape. Smith enjoys​running, soccer, surfing, painting, and playing guitar.

Keti Uppal Keti Uppal is an upper school math teacher.

She is from Akron and earned a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies and a post-baccalaureate in education from the University of Toledo. Her goal is to help students become well-rounded citizens who question others, seek out information, and make an impact in their community. In her free time, Uppal likes dancing, reading, baseball, board games, movies, painting, hiking, knitting, and food.

Joshua Wood Joshua Wood is an upper school government teacher. A native of Carrollton, Ohio, Wood earned a bachelor’s degree in history from Mount Vernon Nazarene University, a master’s in history from the University of Manchester in the U.K., and a Ph.D. in history from The Ohio State University. He uses historical inquiry to teach students the necessary tools to be successful communicators and thinkers. Away from school, Wood enjoys playing with his son, watching Newcastle United attempt to play soccer, catching up on interesting reading, and woodworking.

Travellers Bring An Open Mind

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The Sorrento Peninsula of Italy is said to have once been home to the Sirens, the Greek mythological creatures whose enchanting singing lured sailors to the rocky coastline.

Centuries later, Sorrento would attract some of the greatest minds in history, from Lord Byron and Leo Tolstoy to Goethe and Verdi.

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With stunning cliff views of the Bay of Naples, Mount Vesuvius, and the Isle of Capri, Sorrento is a perfect gateway to the world of classical antiquity with its close proximity to Pompeii. Wellknown for its citrus fruit, nuts, and olives, the region offers visitors the unique sensation of tasting the ancient world as they walk through it, providing the perfect setting for transformative learning experiences.

This summer, a group of Wellington upper school students immersed themselves in the culture, history, and culinary delights of southern Italy as they improved their Italian language skills at the Sant’ Anna Institute. With their classroom windows open to the beautiful Marina Grande, the sounds of harbor bells and waves crashing in the near distance provided the perfect

soundtrack to their taste of la dolce vita. While students first began learning Italian from The Ohio State University Professor Dr. Janice Aski P ‘20 in the early spring at Wellington in preparation for the trip, it was perhaps staying with host families in Sorrento and speaking very little English that provided the most enduring understanding of the language. From their first introduction to Italy by Dr. Aski, students learned the differences between being a tourist and a traveller. For Associate Head of School and Head of Upper School Dr. Jeff Terwin, the distinction involves mindset. “Travellers bring an open mind, a respect for the culture being visited, a willingness to fully immerse themselves, and an eagerness for new challenges.”

Upon arriving in Sorrento, students enthusiastically joined the small

community as more than just guests.

Rather than merely admiring the allure of the landscape, they were active participants in its beautification. Each hike through the mountains or stroll along the coastline brought about new opportunities to collect litter and further ensure the integrity of the natural world they felt so connected to. Students also had lessons in marine biology from Dr. Terwin specific to the Mediterranean and learned firsthand the impacts of human activities on the ecosystem, spending time discussing sustainable fishing practices.

For Cailey Oehler, upper school global engagement teacher and advisor on the trip, it was wonderful to see the progress students made in linguistic and cultural learning in such a short time. She was impressed with the group’s ability to run daily group meetings that facilitated reflection and learning as well as peer bonding. “I was so proud of how hard the students worked to integrate themselves into their host families and how eagerly they participated in service learning with European youth conservationists, sharing conversation, and working together to protect the marine environment,” she said.

Food was an important theme throughout the trip as students discovered a truly memorable meal did not have to be complicated or overdone. Homemade linguine with creamy tomato sauce as well as large plates of fresh calamari, sardines, and white fish were life-changing moments not just for their otherworldly taste but also because they were enjoyed with friends by the ocean on a perfect day.

Students learned to make gelato as well as pizza from local experts.

“The experience gave all of us a small

glimpse into the care that pizza chefs put into their work,” Sophie Haskett ’19 remarked, “and how important they are to Sorrento and Italy.”

While exploring the Almafi Coast, the group visited Positano, Ravello, and Amalfi Cathedral, a 9th-century Roman Catholic cathedral. Another excursion included ferrying to the island of Capri and touring the towns of Anacapri and Capri as well as the white and green grottoes around the coast of the island. Perhaps nothing will be more memorable than the sweltering

PICTURED Left: Jags in Pompeii Above: Walking to class at the Sant’ Anna Institute Below: Adriane Thompson ‘20, Sarah Anderson ‘20, Samantha Scott ‘20 and Erin Anderson ‘20 make pizza with an Italian chef.

temperatures of Pompeii, as they were afforded a rare look into the lives of its ill-fated citizens shortly before the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. “Heat cannot be separated from fire, or beauty from The Eternal,” wrote Dante, poet and father of the Italian language. For this group of young people, after immersing themselves in the beauty of The Eternal, mindfulness cannot be separated from travelling, or respect from culture. They are travellers for life.

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Wellington on Well-being

by Erin Noviski Director of Well-being

Well-being has always been an essential part of a Wellington education. We know that success, happiness, and lifelong satisfaction can only be achieved when a student is flourishing. There are also “side” benefits to this type of mind-body wellness: reduction of stress, anxiety, and depression; increased academic achievement and enjoyment; and prosocial behaviors, to name a few. These outcomes are critically important to all of us, both students and educators, looking toward developing our unique potential as learners and community members. Wellington doesn’t do well-being as an add-on to our core curriculum, rather we make it an integral building block in every student’s foundation for learning.

We continue to emphasize Dr. Martin Seligman’s recipe for flourish in many different ways. Of particular emphasis this year is a focus on constructing intentional experiences to increase overall wellness. Research in positive psychology over the past twenty years* has found that these experiences must include the following components to maximize subjective well-being:

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Kindness and Gratitude We focus on positively impacting others. Every first Tuesday of the month, we gather together as a community of teachers, students, athletes, and parents to unload the Mid Ohio Food Bank Produce truck at the Clintonville Resource Center.

In the upper school, Dr. Jeff Terwin and Madame Maria Baker work with students as they volunteer at the Boys and Girls Club and The Largest Table, a food pantry. Kindness is an important wise word of the month in lower school, and students commit to act with compassion and generosity as well as reflect on their progress daily. Random acts of kindness are common every day in the middle school, and we also work to find solutions to global issues in our coding and philanthropy classes.

Social Connection The feeling of family, which is so uniquely Wellington, allows for social connections that are as natural as they are pervasive. Everyone has a friend.

Whether pairing lower school students with senior buddies, middle schoolers with older students as mentors, or freshmen and sophomores with

PICTURED BELOW Claire O’Shaughnessy ’20, Andrew Davis ’19, and Milan Parikh ’19.

PICTURED Above: Upper School students practice yoga.

Below: Ella Grant ‘20, Mia Croft ‘20, Sarah Anderson ‘20, and Neha Rao ‘20 volunteer at the Largest Table.

day. Students of all ages can practice yoga, and a weekly class is offered for faculty and staff. Mindfulness moments abound daily. Whether practicing breathing techniques or meditation, we recognize the importance of slowing down the mind to focus and also relieve stress.

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upperclassmen, we show how much we care about others while also benefiting from being cared for ourselves. We also look to develop relationships outside of Wellington, as we recognize that developing connections with other organizations, universities and colleges, and people in need makes us smarter and deepens our empathy.

Healthy Practices We don’t just talk about the benefits of healthy practices in advisory, guidance, and health classes - we practice them. Wellness Wednesdays offer a quiet space for adults and students to practice wellness before starting the

We have partnered with a company out of Chicago, ProHabits, to help us form healthy habits. About a half of the adults in our community participate, and we are excited to offer a student version as well. After piloting a program and further refining it this summer, we are excited to roll it out for students in 7th-12th grade this fall. We will build a common vocabulary and practice by working together on these activities, which include all of the elements mentioned above.

Wellington is leading the way on the path to flourishing for our students and faculty alike. We hope you will join us by integrating wellness into each and every day. Today as we shape the young minds of tomorrow’s changemakers, it is more important than ever for all of us to feel healthy, optimistic, and confident about our place in the world.

Five Simple Steps to Well-being Wellness in your own life can be easier and quicker than you might think. The next time you feel overwhelmed or anxious, try practicing some of the tips below to relieve stress and find your focus.

1. Find the good At the end of each day, name three things that went well. You could make this a dinner activity, or a journaling practice.

2. Breathe Count to five on your inhale, and five on your exhale. Try ten of these to start your day with calm and focus.

3. Move Don’t sit still for more than 60 minutes. Ten squats, jumping jacks, or arm circles are helpful in moving more blood to your brain, and will energize you.

4. Cheer for you Identify your top five strengths.

Observe how you use them in your work and home lives, and then see if you can’t apply them in different ways. For example, your strength is love of learning- learn five new words, including usage and meaning, per week.

5. Connect Practice Active Constructive Responding (ACR). Upon hearing good news, respond enthusiastically, smile, maintain eye contact, and ask for more information. ACR is good for both people people in the conversation!

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MINDFUL MOMENTS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD

by Shelley Brown P ‘32 ‘33 Director of Early Childhood

Imagine a four-year-old getting upset. Her face gets red, her fists are clenched. She may yell or stomp her foot. Then she takes a deep breath, in through her nose and out through her nose. Her stomach rises and falls with each breath. She closes her eyes and imagines her beach vacation with the gentle waves and warm sun. She opens her eyes, opens her fists, and is able to verbalize her feelings, asking her teacher for help. This scenario may seem tricky or impossible for many young children as they are still developing their self-regulation skills and learning how to manage big feelings, but our early childhood 34

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teachers are observing many of our youngest students doing just this.

Do you want to know the secret?

Mindfulness.

Jon Kabat-Zan, creator of the research-backed stress-reduction program Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, defines mindfulness as, “… paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally. It is having the presence of heart.” He states that mindfulness promotes well-being, improves your working memory, raises your happiness set-point, shrinks stress regions in your brain, and helps increase resiliency which is an

individual’s ability to recover from setbacks and adapt well to change.

Who wouldn’t want their children to begin developing these skills at the age of three? Knowing the benefits of practicing mindfulness, a year-long goal for our early childhood program, inspired teachers to explore ways to incorporate mindful moments into classrooms.

The early childhood teachers teamed up with the local non-profit organization Youth Yoga Project. Their program coordinator, Julia Handelman, guided our teachers through many of the activities that they would use in their own classrooms. Ms. Handelman also spent time in the early childhood classrooms, instructing alongside the teachers and modeling mindful moment techniques directly with the students.

Wellington’s focus on mindfulness in the classroom has inspired teachers to incorporate mindful moments into daily activities. Children now center themselves on the carpets for story time or community building activities.

An invisible string pulls their heads up tall and their shoulders straighten out as they maintain core strength to attend to a task. Our youngest students use simple yoga poses to help relax and calm their bodies. Moving from a strong mountain pose into a relaxed child’s pose helps them focus their thoughts and ideas. Children practice belly breathing, moving their bellies as they take deep breaths in and out. Teachers encourage our young children to close their eyes and imagine different pictures in their heads, and you can see children’s bodies relax during these guided imagery sessions after a busy brain break. These mindful moments give our children tools to begin to successfully self-regulate, center themselves for the

next step in learning, and provide them with an opportunity for a quiet moment during their active days.

Mindful moments can also be helpful at home as children move from playing to dinner time to bedtime.

Some families feel stress during morning routines and ensuring children are ready for school on time. Below are a few ways you might incorporate mindful moments in your own home.

Belly breaths are powerful!

Breathing through the nose and out of the nose sends a signal to the brain to slow down. Have your child lay on the floor and put a small stuffed animal on her belly. Breathing in through the nose will raise the animal, releasing her breath will lower the animal.

Establish a cozy space in your home such as a quiet corner with picture books and soft pillows. Your child may self-elect to use the cozy space when he is feeling big feelings or needs a quiet moment.

Before bedtime, turn off the lights

and ask your child to find a comfortable position. Talk your child through guided imagery, encouraging her to imagine a calm space such as the beach, the woods, or a favorite memory.

Focus on the positive. At bedtime, encourage your child to share what went well throughout his day. Ask your child what she is looking forward to during breakfast. Focusing on the positives can change the way we view the world, even when there are challenges or big tasks that day.

PICTURED Left: Kindergarteners learn to sit with a strong core, imagining an invisible string pulling up their bodies.

Below: Little Jags learn yoga.

Global Goals Are Wellington Goals Fifth graders tackled the United Nations’ Global Goals by proposing their own solutions to some of the world’s toughest issues. In World Explorers class, students were asked to select one of the UN’s 17 goals involving fighting poverty, inequality, and climate change. Members of the class addressed issues relating to gender equality by making signs and presentations highlighting the importance of accessible education

in the lives of girls around the world.

Students designed their own water filtration system to help make clean water while others developed their own website and created a social media campaign to fight hunger.

Deforestation, air and water pollution, and clean energy were all addressed with creativity and concern for the future of our planet.

PICTURED Left: Michael Redd ‘25 presents his global goals.

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Wolves, Spells, and Giant Dwells The Wellington Theatre Department performed Stephen Sondheim’s Tony Award-winning “Into the Woods” and Steph DeFerie’s “Once Upon a Wolf.”

Both productions took classic fairy tales and gave them a twist to teach timeless life lessons. Upper school students tackled Sondheim with aplomb befitting veterans of Broadway, and middle schoolers had fun portraying some of their most cherished childhood storybook characters. Whether daring to embark on a first foray on the stage or belting out some of the greatest hits in musical theatre history, these thespians gallantly took center stage like virtuosos.

PICTURED Ana Dorenbusch ‘19, Sydney Wurapa ‘18

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WELLINGTON SCHOOL PRIDE 1: Isabella Cios ‘26 presents her 4th grade research project.

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3: Sofia Lott ‘24 moves into her locker at Back to School Sunday.

4: Amer Abdelbaki ‘22, Parker Haskett ‘22, and Liam Ross ‘22 at the National Robotics Challenge.

5: Back to School Sunday sweet treats enjoyed by Julian Kent ‘29, Shiloh Kaser ‘29, Henry Kent ‘27, and River Kaser ‘27.

6: Caleb Woodell ‘22, Jessie Seitz ‘22, Henry Lin ‘22, and Macy Croft ‘22 share middle school memories at the 8th Grade Moving Up ceremony.

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8: Isaac Brady ‘25 managed an energy company at JA BizTown.

9: Juniors visit the Liberty Bell on class trip to Philadelphia.

10: Nevaeh Monroe ‘30 smiles for first day of school pictures with dad Aaron Monroe P ‘30.

11: First graders share sage wisdom and their favorite dance moves with upper schoolers at Prom Pledge.

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Playing with Pride and Integrity Leads to State Championship

by Elizabeth Kazemi ‘17 Marketing & Communications Intern

The boys tennis team rocked this past spring season by not only pulling off consecutive wins for Wellington, but by becoming the first tennis team in school history to secure a state championship.

Connor Biernat ‘18 described the incredible experience of winning the title against Indian Hill’s Maanas Pisati and Mack Ellis by explaining that Milan Gonela ‘20 had been ill for several days

prior to individual states and while it forced him to withdraw from his singles match, he did not give up. The next day, he powered through with a 103 degree fever and played doubles with Biernat. They won, clinching the team title. This victory reflected the team’s core tennents of perserverence and accountability. Biernat and Gonela beat Indian Hill 7-5, 3-6, 6-1. Trevor Ball ‘20 and Adam Sorrels ‘19 won at second

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and third singles as well against Indian Hill. Another highlight of the season was the Biernat brothers, Connor and younger brother Griffin ‘21, winning the state doubles title.

Despite challenges, this group established themselves within Wellington’s history books as a team with intense focus and fight. Multiple setbacks didn’t deter the boys from recovering their swagger with decisive volleys and consistent returns. The team sealed match after match, silencing competitors. This experience solidified their already-tight bond as teammates and brothers.

The team was a powerful example of how to stay strong, rely on your teammates, and work hard to power through a tough moment. At the beginning of the season the team knew

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that they had the potential to go far due to their skill and several seasoned tournament players that would provide vital experience for big matches. Even though they were down a few players at the beginning of the season due to injury, USTA tennis tournaments, and other circumstances, everyone found a way to come together to overcome their obstacles.

“We worked hard and valued every member for what they brought to the team whether they played regularly or not,” Griffin said. “We rallied through injuries and family emergencies and it made us very close.”

The team put in the time, passion, and work to reach their goals. This was bolstered by amazing coaches, support from the athletics department, and the dedicated players.

Tom Haddow has been coaching the team since 2010. Over the past eight years, he has been able to see the growth and improvement in the varsity boys tennis team, making a name for the program in central Ohio.

What made this year the year that we became team state champions? “The Class of 2018 started it all as far as being a team contending for states,” Haddow explained. “Up until that point we had some really good players, such as Ian Wagner ‘11, but we never had the depth to compete on a team scale. Each of the following years since have produced excellent varsity players, and last year we had nine strong players who all played for each other.” The three varsity players in the class of 2018 were Connor Biernat, Ryan Young, and Kolapo Dairo.

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Wellington Athletic Director Lindsey Smith P ‘26 ‘33 considers this team unique because they “created a culture where they consistently supported each other, while striving for individual and team success. They also created a growing sense of pride in their program and established their identity as the ‘WellyBoiz.’ They demonstrated confidence, poise, and dedication all season long. They are well deserving of the title State Champions.”

Their passion, drive, and hard work led them to the immense success that they achieved, but how much they cared for their program, community, and for each other is what made them stand out. “Everyone had the same goal from the very first day of practice,” Haddow said. “We had the best assistant coach in Dick Cassie and we had tremendous support from our athletic office and our trainer. I am so glad that the Class of 2018 and all the other kids will always have their state title as well as their memories of my favorite season.”

This team accomplished one of the best seasons in Wellington boys tennis history because they triumphed over any challenge, stuck together as a team, and played with the pride and poise of Jaguars.

CollegeBound Athletes

Wellington proudly celebrates our students who choose to continue their athletic careers in college.

The commitment and dedication required by these young athletes is commendable and an inspiration to all members of our community. We wish them the best as they follow their passion for sport to the next level.

Zoe Beatty ‘18 California Institute of Technology soccer

David Jacques ‘18 Ohio Wesleyan swimming & diving

Noah Berry ‘18 Shawnee State basketball

Eric Jacques ‘18 College of Wooster diving

Connor Biernat ‘18 Skidmore College tennis

Liv Penegor ‘18 University of Rochester soccer

Bob Faller ‘18 Case Western Reserve University basketball

Solomon Pierre-Louis ‘18 Air Force Academy basketball Macey Shock ‘18 Marquette University soccer

PICTURED 1: Varsity boys tennis team 2: Griffin Biernat ‘18 and Milan Gonela ‘20 3: Connor Biernat ‘18 and Griffin Biernat ‘21 4: Kolapo Dairo ‘18 and Ryan Young ‘18

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AWARD WINNERS

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MIDDLE SCHOOL 5TH BOYS BASKETBALL Coaches Award Asher Sniderman ‘25 Michael Redd ‘25 6TH BOYS BASKETBALL Coaches Award Arjun Tonapi ‘24 Michael Adams ‘24

7TH/8TH BOYS BASKETBALL Coaches Award Robert Boyd ‘22 (2) Taylor Harper ‘22

5TH/6TH GIRLS BASKETBALL Coaches Award Samika Varma ‘24 Kyla Chenelle ‘25 (8)

7TH/8TH GIRLS BASKETBALL Coaches Award Alexis Burkhalter ‘22 (6) Hannah Jones-Beyene ‘22

MS SWIMMING Coaches Award Alexandra Pepper ‘23 (3) Josef Cios ‘22

UPPER SCHOOL VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL R.O.A.R. Jacquie Sierzputowski ‘18 Defense POY Anne Taylor ‘18 (1) MVP Savannah Childress ‘19

VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL R.O.A.R. Robert Faller ‘18 MVP Solomon Pierre-Louis ‘18 (4) Anthony Jackson John Faller ‘18 Most Improved Dallas Patrick ‘19 JV Jag Ben Edwards ‘19

VARSITY GIRLS SWIMMING AND DIVING R.O.A.R. Sarah Anderson ‘20 (7) Coaches Award Kath Olson ‘20 P.A.W.S. Camille Simpson ‘19

VARSITY BOYS SWIMMING AND DIVING R.O.A.R. Heath Thomas ‘21 Coaches Award Evan Albers ‘19 P.A.W.S. Andrew Davis ‘19 (9) Diving Legacy Award Eric Jacques ‘18

SPIRIT SQUAD R.O.A.R. Christina Armeni ‘18 Spirit Award Elizabeth White ‘18 (5)

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MIDDLE SCHOOL BASEBALL Coaches Award Caleb Wooddell ‘22 Jerry Merchant ‘24

GIRLS LACROSSE Coaches Award Jameela Askira ‘22 Rhea Singh ‘22

SOFTBALL Coaches Award Maya Avery ‘23 Clara Evans ‘22 (16)

BOYS TENNIS (10) Coaches Award Sanjan Shanker ‘24 Marcus Peterson ‘23

UPPER SCHOOL BASEBALL R.O.A.R. Trevor McCraw ‘19 Coaches Award Ian Frim ‘19 (13) Ryan Ouellette ‘19

GIRLS LACROSSE R.O.A.R. Elizabeth Chester ‘18 (17) Defensive MVP Elizabeth White ‘18 Offensive MVP Mia Croft ‘20 Heart Award Anna Chester ‘20

BOYS LACROSSE R.O.A.R. Katz Kadlic ‘19 Dedication Award Kyle Tocci ‘20 (15) Most Improved Player Evan Albers ‘19

SOFTBALL R.O.A.R. Megan Leino ‘20 Offensive MVP Jakaysha Williams ‘18 (12) Coaches Award Camille Simpson ‘19

BOYS TENNIS (11) R.O.A.R. Trevor Ball ‘20 MVP Griffin Biernat ‘21 (14) Legacy Award Connor Biernat ‘18 (14) JV Jag Ben Marshall ‘20

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“A lot of what I’ve been able to do in college and professionally are the result of opportunities I had at Wellington.”

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Lessons in Leadership When asked to consider what makes a good leader, Lieutenant Colonel Shannon Brown ‘91 is contemplative and precise, perhaps the two most important qualities a fighter pilot in the United States Marine Corps can possess. With much thought and reflection, Brown very methodically explains the essentials of effective leadership. “Trust,” he begins with the assured but measured tone of someone speaking from personal experience.

“Your subordinates have to trust you and that comes from credibility. You have to walk the walk and set an example all of the time.” In Brown’s mind, when there is trust the people you lead will do the right thing even when you’re not watching.

The second quality of a good leader, Brown says, is showing empathy. When commanding an entire squadron, he is fully cognizant of how very young his troops are and always keeps their perspective in mind. “If they feel understood and valued, that goes a long way.”

Feeling understood and valued were the foundation of Brown’s time as a student at Wellington. He and his brother Lyle ’89 were a part of the first classes to enter the school upon its opening in 1982, and Brown readily expresses his gratitude for a learning environment that embraced him unconditionally. He can still name the faculty members who most impacted his life, from Sam Stewart and John Yakscoe to Kathy Pinson and Robert Gibson, and can trace the lines of their

influence through the path he has taken in life. When he formed the garage band “Rubber Glove” with friends Justin Holland ‘91 and Pete Waydo ‘91, it was band teacher Mr. Gibson who memorably gave them class credit for practicing during the school day. “He knew us so well and trusted us. I still play the bass today because of that experience.”

The opportunity to try new things at Wellington showed Brown just what he was capable of if he set his mind to it.

The goals he set for himself as a student here and later Swarthmore College, where he majored in philosophy and religion, led the way to his career in military service.

It’s not surprising to learn vision is another quality Brown attributes to a good leader. It was his own vision for a life of service that fueled his drive to join the military. When the Gulf War began in 1990, his deep sense of patriotism compelled him to visit a recruiter while still in high school.

Brown decided to join the Marine Corps during his junior year in college and has since distinguished himself with a remarkable career defending our country and leading others to do the same. He has served as an F/A-18 pilot in the operating forces and completed a tour as an instructor pilot with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One. Brown also served two tours as a Fire Support Officer and Joint Terminal Attack Controller for a Joint Special Operations Task Force. In all, he has completed four deployments to

the Western Pacific, one combat tour in Iraq, and four combat deployments to Afghanistan. “Any success I have had in my career is a direct reflection of the support and encouragement my wife, Sarah, has given me, including countless moves across the country, enduring long deployments, as well as helping other military families when their loved ones are away.”

Currently serving as the senior aide to the commandant of the Marine Corps, Brown considers the best part of his job to be the people. “They come from all different walks of life,” he says, “but each shares the same sense of purpose.”

Resolve is the final component of good leadership in Brown’s opinion. It is a quality that can be attributed not only to him, but also his parents Dale and Reggie for deciding to take a chance on a new independent school in Columbus and then committing to have both their sons graduate, making the hard choices and sacrifices necessary to achieving their goal. When Brown received the Wellington Distinguished Alumni Award in the spring of 2018, he spoke of the immense gratitude he felt for his parents and teachers.

“A lot of what I’ve been able to do in college and professionally are the result of opportunities I had at Wellington,” Brown says. “The education really teaches you to think critically and gives you the ability to look at a problem from a lot of different perspectives. The leadership opportunities I had as the team captain for multiple sports and participating in student council were invaluable. Wellington was unique in that the teachers truly cared for you.

I have very fond memories of my time there. It is a remarkable place.”

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Alumni Weekend Over the course of three days, hundreds of Jaguars were welcomed back home. We kicked off the weekend with an Alumni Career Night on Thursday, May 17. Amy Burgess ’93, assistant vice president of administration & planning at The Ohio State University, shared the keynote address, focusing on the role opportunity has played in her career trajectory. More than two dozen alumni hosted tables for a career fair, offering time to talk with current upper school students and young alumni about their career field and path from Wellington. Breakout sessions were hosted by alumni who have achieved significant success in the fields of law, business,and science.

Friday evening was shared in our own suite at a Clipper’s game while alumni caught up with a few of their favorite faculty, met each other’s fiancés and significant others, and shared many laughs, reminiscing about past memories.

The weekend culminated with our annual Alumni Brunch, held this year at The Grand Event Center in Grandview Heights. Several retired faculty members traveled in for the event, and alumni spanning the ages brought their families together. We honored Lt. Col. Shannon Brown ‘91 as the 2018 Distinguished Alumnus Award; and inducted Libby Graf ’05 and Annie Miller ‘13 into our Athletic Hall of Fame.

Reunions of 1993, 1998, 2003, 2008, & 2013 were celebrated Saturday evening.

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PICTURED 6: Alumni Night at Clippers Game 7: Alumni Brunch 8: Keynote Speaker Amy Burgess ‘93 9: Bice Dolciato ‘96 and middle schoolers at Abbott Labs.

10: Pete Horizsny ‘93, Brian Teske ‘93, Ajit Chaudhari ‘91 11: Dale Brown P ‘90 ‘91, Shannon Brown ‘91, Reggie Brown P ‘89 ‘91, Lyle Brown ‘89 12: Alumni Career Night 13: Chris Robbins P ‘17 ‘22, Andres Marquez-Lara ‘00, Francisco Marque-Lara ‘04, Julia Skapik ‘97 14: Sara Brdar P ‘02 ‘03 retirement reception

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Brian Teske got engaged to his fiancée, Kari Heidl, in April.

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1994 Ellen Blanchard, a cybersecurity & eDiscovery expert litigator and managing corporate counsel at T-Mobile, was honored to be selected to be a part of their 2017 Winner’s Circle (top 1%).

Rachel Kaltenbach Nudge was promoted at Veeam Software in Columbus to their senior manager of global analyst relations.

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Melissa Tidwell was recently named Reddit’s vice president and general counsel. She has been interviewed on the challenges of stopping hate speech and how to close Silicon Valley’s diversity gap.

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1996 Abby Williamson has published “Welcoming New Americans? Local Governments and Immigrant Incorporation” (University of Chicago Press, 2018), which focuses on how and why local governments tend to welcome immigrants, as well how these efforts support and restrict incorporation. In May 2018 she earned tenure at Trinity College, where she serves as an associate professor of political science and public policy & law.

Kristin (Garton) Crichton had a baby girl, Rachel Elizabeth Crichton, born on April 21, 2018, weighing in at 7 lbs 14 oz and 20.5 inches long.

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James Hutcherson was promoted to second vice president on the release management team for hedge fund services at Northern Trust Corporation after being an officer for the company for four years.

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Kara Towner-Larsen was married in May to Olly Richards in London, England.

2000 Alex Baker transitioned to SessionM as a solution architect after being in IT at the Rockport Company for almost three years. SessionM is a software company in Boston that provides a platform for consumer loyalty and engagement.

Katie Craig-Conkle, after three years as a specialist, project manager at Nationwide Insurance, has transitioned to a consultant, project manager where she is an asset aligned in IT applications.

Sarah Lesgold began a new position at Hall & Partners as their group strategy director after being their research director of US Health.

Hall & Partners is a strategic brand consultancy powered by data and insight. Everything they do is about helping brands create commercially and emotionally rewarding relationships, closing the ‘relationship gap’ between people, brands, and business.

Andres’ Marquez-Lara began a new position as guest lecturer in the Innovation and Leadership in Government program (ILG) at Georgetown University’s Latin America Leadership Program.

Casey Osterkamp Underwood and husband Beau welcomed baby boy Thomas Jesse (named after her father Kevin Jesse) Underwood on September 10, 2018. He was 7.65 lbs and 18.5 inches.

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2002 Will Oremus currently stars in If Then, the third-ranked tech podcast on Apple. The podcast by Slate Magazine covers news on technology, politics, and tech policy.

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Ned Young and his wife Meghan celebrated the birth of their twins Porter (Ethan Porter Young) and Whit (Jacob Whitfield Young) in August 2018.

Kathryn Siegel was promoted to shareholder at the law firm of Littler Mendelson, PC in Chicago in December 2017. She also married Collin Runyon on May 27, 2018 at Juniper in Columbus, Ohio.

Danny Bass and company have developed a steampunk adventure board game called Ironrise, an adventure style board game that involves narrative progression through head-to-head challenges with hidden card play and the wagering of assets.

They surpassed their goal of $20,000 on Kickstarter, and raised almost $25,000.

James Forbes and his brother, Duncan ’04, were featured in the Columbus Dispatch for their family business, North Country Charcuterie.

Their enterprise is located next door to Watershed Distillery in Grandview Heights.

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Lauren Simon is now working in talent acquisition at Google in California where she is sourcing and recruiting for finance and accounting roles.

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Zach Wright is still working with production glue, but is now assuming a production manager role alongside his technical director position. Key projects he has worked on include the Governors Ball Music Festival and Kendrick Lamar at the Nike All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles.

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2009 Ashwin Lakhi felt his life was flipped upside down when he became a father to baby girl Mila Grey on September 17, 2018. Mother (Ashley) and baby (Mila Grey) are doing well.

Jason Borowski married Jackie in May.

Dr. Kristi (Olesik) Augustine graduated from The Ohio State University College of Medicine with her M.D. and began her residency at Grant Medical Hospital.

Casey Brown was promoted to strategic development coordinator at Experience Columbus after four years of managing the full-cycle sales process for convention account and training new hires.

Tess (Emerson) Miller and husband Joshua, welcomed their beautiful daughter Piper Anne Miller on September 15, 2018. She was 7 lbs 10 oz and 20.5 inches long.

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James Parsons is in Akron working as the assistant director of ballpark operations for the Akron Rubber Ducks, a minor league baseball team.

Clarke Wise received the Mississippi Business Journal’s Top 50 Under 40 award for 2018. He was nominated by a Mississippi legislator from the House of Representatives in order to identify and recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to Mississippi’s overall economic progress.

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Beth Gottesman Bowen married Michael Bowen, a Navy psychiatrist, in September 2017. She moved to San Diego in June to start her three-year pediatric endocrinology fellowship at Rady Children’s Hospital.

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2007 James Wilkie and his wife Hannah are living in Fort St. John, British Columbia. He just started the second year of his medical residency in rural family medicine.

Reed Case is a civil engineer with a unique (rock climbing) skill to scale some of the highest bridges in America for inspection purposes. Reed’s love of math and physics were born at Wellington, especially his honors physics course. He went on to study civil engineering at The University of Vermont, where Reed’s passion for rock climbing was born. His personal hobby fused seamlessly with his education to take him where he is today, atop a massive bridge.

Margaret Connell is now working for the United States Navy in Washington, D.C. as a business financial manager for PMS 525: International Littoral Combat Ships.

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Issac Gold was featured in ColumbusCEO discussing his family’s business, Skilken/Gold, and sharing their secrets to longevity. He is a fourth generation employee and serves as their current director of real estate.

Cate Seago started working for Returnly, a platform for online product returns, as their senior account executive. Cate helps retailers turn returns into repurchases at no-risk, and improve sales, as well as customer experience and loyalty.

Nicole Darragh graduated from Regis University with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy and is working for Landmark Physical Therapy in Arizona.

She enjoys working with athletes to help them return to their sport safely.

Nicole also enjoys treating the lower extremity, whether its recovering from a total joint replacement surgery, or working with individuals with knee or ankle pain. She is passionate about the psychosocial aspects of healthcare and finding ways to promote and integrate both the physical and emotional aspects of injury recovery.

Ellis Edwards is still in New York City where she is working with David Zwirner. She has transitioned from a more administrative role at Gagosian to a more sales and research/academic-based role. She is working with one of the partners at the gallery who curates the majority of the gallery’s exhibitions and works with a number of artist’s estates and foundation.

Charity Jackson currently serves as our Miss Black Ohio USA. In August, she competed at the Miss Black America USA Pageant in Kansas City.

Dr. Laura Wilkie graduated from medical school in May 2018. She is looking forward to continuing her career as an emergency medicine resident in Toledo.

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2010 Peter Campbell lives in Nashville and works as a project manager for a marketing firm. He also started a band called The Great Palumbo. He does most of the writing and recently wrapped up the studio work on their first EP. He hopes to release it later this year. When Peter is not working or recording, he is traveling and maintaining his travel blog, Peter’s Big Adventure. His last trip was to Algeria, Tunisia, Malta, and Sicily.

Chris Noble was welcomed to Ice Miller LLP as an associate in its business group. Chris’s practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance. In 2013, Chris earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Pennsylvania. He earned his juris doctor from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law in 2017. While in law school, Chris interned with the legal department of Abercrombie & Fitch and served as president of the International Law Society and as an articles editor for the Ohio State Law Journal.

Nick Vasko has been at Stripe in San Francisco for more than two years and has transitioned from their growth department to functioning as a problem solver. Nick helps businesses accept payments from anyone, anywhere, and build new kinds of companies like Lyft or Kickstarter.

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2012

Annie (Kapp) Crist married Andrew Crist on his family farm in Circleville on August 25, 2018. It was a beautiful reunion for many members of the Wellington community. Several of Annie’s bridesmaids were from the Class of 2012, including Brea Porter, Alexis Mallett, Sejal Crouser, Abigail Kulewicz and Courtney Wayman. Paige Price ‘12 and Cameron Kirk ‘12 were also guests and Annie’s sister Clarie (Kapp) Decker ‘07 was her maid of honor.

Wellington attendees included: Mike Kapp P ‘07 ‘12, Shelly Mallett P ‘12, Holden Richards, Clarie Kapp ‘07, Katie (Miller) Lee ‘06, Annie Miller ‘13, Emma Cooke ‘24, Elizabeth Cooke ‘27, Laura (Wilkins) Cooke ‘90 P ‘21 ‘21 ‘24 ‘27, Jon Miller ‘11, Brea Porter ‘12, Chris Cooke P ‘21 ‘21 ‘24 ‘27, Alexis Mallett ‘12, Caroline Cooke ‘21, Annie (Kapp) Crist ‘12, Sejal Crouser ‘12, Anika Crouser ‘19, Abigail Kulewicz ‘12, Maryline and John Kulewicz P ‘12, Paige Price ‘12, Courtney Wayman ‘12, Cameron Kirk ‘12, Leah Buckingham ‘13, Christine Cooke ‘21, John Wayman P ‘12 ‘14, Sangeeta Crouser P ‘10 ‘12 ‘19, Mary Wayman P ‘12 ‘14, Vaughn Mallett P ‘12, Jenny Miller P ‘06 ‘11 ‘13, Elliot Crouser P ‘10 ‘12 ‘19, Brenda Porter P ‘12 ‘17, and Richard Miller P ‘06 ‘11 ‘13

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Sarah Case graduated from The Ohio State University in 2016 summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering with honors as well as a minor in mathematics.

She continued her education at OSU, completing her master of science in mechanical engineering this May. Sarah received a Fellowship to attend Carnegie-Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA, to pursue doctoral studies in mechanical engineering beginning in August 2018.

CJ Hansen started this week in a Ph.D. program at OSU in industrial engineering. He will be researching and studying under a professor there who is also a Wellington parent - Dr. Emily Patterson P ‘24!

THE CLASS OF

2013 Alexandria Armeni graduated from The Ohio State University in May with a degree in zoology. She was recently accepted into the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicines where she will start school in August, studying zoo medicine and exotics. Alexandria has completed many different zoo-related internships during her time in college including in South Africa at a cheetah reserve where she was hands on with wild cheetahs. She also had a six-month professional paid internship at Walt Disney World Animal Kingdom Veterinary Hospital. The last two years, she had a paid internship at The Ohio State University Veterinary Hospital in the Clinical Trials Office where they develop new treatments for cancer, heart disease, and arthritis.

Cameron Kirk started working for Saks Fifth Avenue as their assistant digital marketing manager.

Noah Porschart, an economics and math major at The Ohio State University, started an economics research assistant position and is also the judicial campaign manager for Bill Creedon.

Erin O’Neil is sharing her experiences from Asia in an upcoming lecture series this October at the Upper Arlington Public Library to educate others about the phenomenal impact of travel and vulnerability. She seeks opportunities to share tales of unwavering positivity, vulnerability, and self-discovery.

You can check her blog out on It’s On My List.

THE CLASS OF

2014 Grayson Ashby graduated from Furman University with a Bachelor of Science in biology. He will be attending the Mayo Clinic School of Medicine in the fall.

Zoe Case graduated from Kenyon College this May, magna cum laude, with a Bachelor of Arts in English with high honors. She was also inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa liberal arts honor society. Zoe received fellowship to attend Tufts University in Medford, MA, to pursue doctoral studies in English this fall.

Joe Campbell graduated with honors from Hamline University in St Paul, MN with a double degree in environmental sustainability and business administration. Joe is a four-year varsity swimmer, twoyear co-captain, and was named a MIAC (Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) Academic AllConference Athlete in each of his three years of eligibility. Rounding out his college experience, Joe played saxophone in the Hamline Jazz Band, and worked with Wilderness Inquiry, a non-profit that plans wilderness experiences for autistic adults. Joe spent the summer in the Twin Cities working for Wilderness Inquiry and REI, and preparing to teach English abroad in Asia or Africa.

Will Edwards graduated from Colorado College and will be attending New York University’s London campus this fall to begin a master’s program in historical and sustainable architecture.

Abby Fleeter graduated from Macalester College with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology, community & global health, and will be working with Headway emotional health services as a Children’s Mental Health targeted case manager.

Nia Kaudo recently graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, where she double majored in Africana studies and political science, with a minor in history. She has been exploring the 20th century policies that have led to mass incarceration in the U.S. and Brazil.

2nd Lt. Josh Roseler finished the United States Air Force Academy number one in the electrical engineering program.

John Schoellkoff is working as a research assistant at University of Pittsburgh.

Gab Smith started a new position as the head chef at Nordic Choice Hotels in Gjøvik, Oppland, Norway.

Emma Steele graduated magna cum laude from The Ohio State University, majoring in journalism and minoring in linguistics. She began her first professional position as a legal secretary for Schottenstein Legal Services this summer.

THE CLASS OF

2015 Alyssa Cook, an upcoming senior at the University of Notre Dame majoring in finance, landed an internship at Goldman Sachs in New York City as an investment banking summer analyst. She worked for their real estate group division.

Casey Hansen is a junior at Vanderbilt and studied abroad in Japan. She is a Japanese minor. In addition, she travelled to Seoul, South Korea, to visit her good friend and Wellington alumna Michelle Joo ’15, who lived with her junior year and is in college there now. They also connected with friend Hayoung who was an exchange student at Wellington in 5th grade. The two have kept in touch through social media through the years.

Caiti Olberding, a business major at Towson University, received a public relations internship at DermWarehouse in Columbus for the summer. She researched and contacted writers for major magazines and news outlets such as Cosmopolitan, Vogue, and Self to get dermatologist quotes published.

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Faculty

THE CLASS OF

2016 Temidayo Dairo is working as a Battery Lead on the Stanford Solar Car Project.

THE CLASS OF

2017

Will Edic had a great time with his St Andrews Sub Aqua Club going scuba diving for eight days all over the West coast of Scotland.

Teddy Knowles is working with Dr. Jie Shen at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. He will be a research assistant in her lab, which focuses on both Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, for 10 weeks.

Margaret Meeks has been enjoying her time as a freshman at The Ohio State University. She is pictured here at one of the home football games!

Spencer Rieser is studying intense Arabic in Morocco while living with a host family. He, Sam Kim ’17, and Furkan Kolanci ’17 also went on a trip to Azerbaijan, Georgia, Armenia, Turkey, Greece, and Hungary that they planned and paid for on their own.

Moreover, Spencer was on the dean’s list at Elon.

Mary Potter recently met mothers of golf alumni for lunch.

Pictured: Karen Sloneker P ‘15, Margaret Fite P ‘13 ‘15, Mary Potter P ‘01 ‘04, Phyllis Perdue P ‘15, Rita Eppler-Goss P ‘15, Susan Emery P ‘08 ‘09 ‘15

Shashank Singh is on The Ohio State University Club Men’s Swim Team, which won the 2018 National Championship at Georgia Tech University.

ALUMNI SAVE THE DATE MAY 16-18, 2019

Reunions for 2019: 1989 • 30 year 1994 • 25 year 1999 • 20 Year 2004 • 15 year 2009 • 10 year 2014 • 5 year

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Thursday: Kick off Alumni Week with Career Night Friday: Social Event Experience Saturday: Alumni Brunch & Reunions

2017-2018 Annual Report

Dear Friends, There is so much to learn every day at Wellington. From core curriculum classes to independent investigative research, our students acquire essential skills in critical-thinking and problem-solving. They also develop resiliency and positivity that empower them during times of challenge, both large and small. However, one of the lessons I am most proud they learn each day at our school is the profound power of giving.

They see it in the halls, when talking with their teachers, and as they take the microphone in front

of a large group of peers to make an announcement.

They feel it when they’re completely comfortable being themselves in the dining room at lunchtime with friends or when they join a sports team for the first time.

They know it because they’re a part of a community of generous donors like you.

Your support of Wellington provides a unique opportunity to actively shape the world you want your kids to grow up in. How often can we say that as parents? Whether giving students access to dynamic learning spaces and equipment or highlyindividualized instruction that builds their confidence, your contribution to

Wellington deeply impacts everyone at our school because every day we can see, feel, and know that we are a part of something very special.

Thank you for being an invaluable member of our community and giving our students, faculty, and families the resources and support they need to grow and thrive.

With gratitude,

Laurie Beth Sweeney P ‘29 ‘33 Director of Development WELLINGTON • THE JAG

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Minot Gift Honors Family Legacy

George and Betty Minot always believed in the transformative power of education, and it remained foremost in their minds during the early years of building a bold, new independent school in northwest Columbus.

For George, it all began with a conversation with his daughter’s public school teacher in which he walked away feeling quite the opposite of inspired. Not long after, he recalled, at a gathering of neighbors and colleagues, the Minots discovered they were not alone in their frustration with the current education options for their children.

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“Maybe we should start our own school,” he remembered the small group wondering aloud. “I said, ‘why not?’ We had all started businesses before, why not a school?”

It was essential for everyone involved that the school be coeducational and open to students from all the city to provide an accurate reflection of real life. George explained, “We started the school to bring kids together from all backgrounds, give them the tools to work with, and then watch them do what they do best.”

The Minots fervent belief in Wellington never wavered, and when they began their legacy planning it was important to them to be able to support organizations they felt strongly about. The Betty J. Minot Charitable Trust was established and the Minots made regular contributions with the purpose of a portion of it one day going to Wellington. When Betty passed away in May of 2017, George made a major gift to the school they both worked so hard to create. It was a beautiful and loving tribute to his wife and their life together.

The interest from their endowment will help fund student engagement grants

and support faculty, whom the Minots believed to be the heart of our school. In doing so, they have established a legacy for their family through the future work of Wellington.

George hopes their gift will encourage other parents who feel strongly about supporting independent education to contribute as well. “Nothing lasts forever,” he said.

“Curriculum and facilities always need to be replaced with something bigger and better. It took planning, fortitude, and a bit of luck for a school like Wellington to succeed. We were indeed fortunate to have the talent and wherewithal to make it happen. It’s a magnificent school.”

To learn more about giving opportunities at Wellington, please contact development@wellington.org.

Thank you to our supporters for investing in our future leaders.

Here we recognize supporters who have invested in Wellington between July 1, 2017 and June 30, 2018. Please help us provide the most accurate and desired recognition by contacting development@wellington.org if you notice any errors or omissions.

The Wellington Annual Fund Leadership Society Founders Society ($10,000+)

Anonymous Friedrich and Jean-Clare Bohm Jim and Michelle Croft Henry and Melinda Gleissner John and Sally Hughes Brian Kelleher and Barbara Rae Nancy Kramer and Christopher Celeste Lawrence and Rachael Lynn The Manley Family Matthew and Meara Scantland Alan and Peg Scantland Pablo and Jennifer Vegas Robert and Kelly Wheeler

Leadership Society ($2,500)

Alumni leadership begins at $1,000 Zoheir and Hana Abdelbaki Anonymous Zoheir and Hana Abdelbaki Richard and Tonda Adiansingh Doug and Laura Anderson Ralph Anderson Brian and Teresa Biernat Peter and Linda Biscardi

Douglas and Kimberly Borror Robert Brisk and Monica Mahoney Kenneth and Kelli Browning John and Judy Chester, Jr. Beth Crane and Richard McKee Jerry and Jill Dannemiller Susan Fitch Didriksen ’90 Scott and Elizabeth Doolittle Bob Doolittle Robert and Cathy Gale Christopher and Shari Graham Lawrence and Elizabeth Gross Charles Hall and Xiuqiong Wang Brad and Katie Halley Alex and Millie Hay John and Lisa Howard John and Kim Kadlic Keith Klingler and Maura Stevenson Chasity and Jack Kuttrus Guanghui Lan and Yaping Wu William D. and Erin K. Manley John Marshall and Angela Plummer Scott and Allison McHenry Geoff and Amber Merl Brian Murphy and Lahari Mangaraj John and Kelly Olmstead Perry and Ann Marie Oman Robert Ouellette Michael Para and Caroline Whitacre

Steve ’92 and Melissa Paull Quinn and Leah Porner The Liles Family Matthew and Cynthia Ray Nelson and Anne Reid John and Kristin Rosan Nathan and Charmaine Sutton Sampson Peter and Michelle Scantland John and Lori Seitz Sam Shihab and Cheryl Brikho John and Elizabeth Sokol Bryan ’95 and Jenny Stewart Jason and Erin Stoner Robert and Marlo Tannous Craig and Mimi Taylor Andrew Thomas and Lisa Wilkins Thomas Stephen and Alyson Thompson Benjamin and Jennifer Thompson Barbara Trueman James and Mireille Tussing Jaret and Kelly Tyler Stefan Viragh ’07 Jason and Julia Ware Marci Wasserstrom ’94 Adam Winter

The Legacy Society Anonymous (2) Larry and Linda Abbott Doug and Laura Anderson Doug Aschenbach Bohm Family Foundation John and Cynthia Chester Chris and Laura Cooke Jim and Michelle Croft David and Mindy Gross Thomas R. Gross Family Foundation John and Kim Kadlic Sebastian and Janette Knowles Nancy Kramer George and Betty Minot Ed and Karen Moore Dale and Phyllis Perdue William and Joyce Roberts Bryan and Jenny Stewart Marlo and Robert Tannous Andy Thomas and Lisa Doran Ginny Trethewey Charlotte R. Schmidlapp Fund, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee Geoff and Lisa Webster Wolfe Associates, Inc. Lyda and Darryl Zick

The Wellington Annual Fund Foundations & Corporations AXA Foundation Battelle Cybervation, Inc. Dominion Homes - Borror Family Foundation Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Henry C. Gleissner Trust Honda R & D

James M And Louise C Roche Foundation John B. and Dareth Gerlach Foundation L Brands Foundation Make A Difference Foundation, Inc. Mary L. Seitz Living Trust Network for Good Orange County Community Foundation Raymond James Global Account

Roger Michaels and Barbara Michaels Family Fund Inc. Schawb Charitable Stewart McHarg Trust The Chester Family Foundation The Columbus Foundation The Holland Family Fund The Peter Douglas Bunting Revocable Trust

The RIG III Family Foundation The Robert and Bonnie Kreitler Charitable Fund UBS United Way of Central Ohio

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The Wellington Annual Fund Grandparents & Special Friends Wellington would not be what it is today without the love and support of the extended families in our community. Annual Fund gifts from Grandparents and Special Friends help to make our school exceptional.

Anonymous Bill and Diny Albers Anitra Allen Thea Allendorf Ralph Anderson Arol and Stephanie Augsburger Lori Augustus Tom and Carolyn Barton Dr. Liberato Batin Basobas Jacki Beach Alan Windsor and Sarah Beck Evan and Susan Becker Mark and Connie Binau Peter and Linda Biscardi Sandra Boger Friedrich and Jean-Clare Bohm Mary Beth Borcherding R. Dale and Reggie Brown Derry Bunting Charles and Arlene Carr Jim and Carol Cencer James and Sandra Cornett Beth Crane and Richard McKee Dan and Kathy Damiano Edward and Sylvia Davis

Shelley Denney Doody Family Laura Doolittle Bob Doolittle Susan Dutton Peter and Suzie Edwards John and Sharron Eisenhauer Greg and Lynn Evans Dolph and Dorothy Faller David Ferguson and Karen Schwarzwalder Robert and Cathy Gale Marjorie Garek Susan Gass Janey George Vinhcam Giang and Judy Do Ruth Griffing Larry Jones and Wanda Harewood Jones Lawrence and Gwendolyn Harper Jim and Linda Haskett Susie Heller Robert and Katherine Howard Maria Humphrey Paul and Marianne Kadlic Mary Kennedy George and Susan Kentris

Mildred Knight Tom and Caroline Knutsen Tom and Barbara Kortte Linda Koza Robert and Bonnie Kreitler Susan Levin Lowell and Nancy MacKenzie Jana Maggard Jack Maggard Donnie Maggard William D. and Erin K. Manley Allen and Judy Marshall Jack McGinnis Stewart and Theresa McHarg Shirley McIntosh Ann Means Joseph and Diane Monahan Michelle Murphy John and Mary Helen Olszewski Nicole Overstreet Deepak and Hetal Patel Robert and Toni Phelps Walter Platte Marco Quezada and Luz Munoz de Quezada Glen and Cindy Ray

Restricted Gifts

Gifts in Kind

Lawrence and Linda Abbott Ben Anderson and Sara Saldoff Brian and Teresa Biernat Friedrich and Jean-Clare Bohm Kenneth and Susan Bonvallet Lyle ’89 and Sheila Brown Brahim and Heather Djafi Patricia Fletcher Chad Frye ’99 Henry and Melinda Gleissner Keith Klingler and Maura Stevenson

Karen Bresky Michael Burkhardt and Marlene O’Neil Christopher Cooke and Laura Wilkins Cooke ’90 J. Chris and Jill Doody Brian Kelleher and Barbara Rae Frederick Merchant and Sherrie CohenMerchant Andrew and Laura Ross

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Nancy Kramer and Christopher Celeste Lawrence and Rachael Lynn The Manley Family Robert Ouellette Andrew and Laura Ross Matthew and Meara Scantland Craig and Mimi Taylor Oscar and Erin Thomas Robert and Kelly Wheeler Adam Winter

Merrillyn Rees Bill and Sarah Reynolds Jane Rife John and Carol Robinson Tom and Randee Saldoff Alan and Peg Scantland Larry and Diane Scott Mary Seitz James and Christie Shells Barbara Starker Greg Stewart Don and Dawn Stout Wilma Sukapdjo Robert and Susan Thompson Deborah Toth Barbara Trueman Dave and Geniece Tyler Louis and Carol Unverferth Beatrice Vargo Lionel and Terry Walker Robert and Wendy Weinberg Theresa Wetstein Jeffrey and Julia Wilkins Bernardine Willard Robert and Jacqueline Witty Torrance and Juliana Woodall

Endowment Gifts George and Betty Minot Carol Schwebel Sara Schwebel ’94 David Schwebel ’90 and Yikun Zhang Schwebel Dale and Phyllis Perdue

The Wellington Annual Fund Alumni Participation Class of 1989

Class of 1993

Class of 1998

Class of 2004

Class of 2011

Cynthia and Richard Dungey Chad and Rhone McCall Elin Seren

Douglas Barrett

Tucker and Emma Bohm Melissa Isler Brittany Little Joshua Schmidt

Daniel Strasser Laura Wolfe

Jon Miller David Nassau Class of 2012 Annie Kapp Abigail Kulewicz

Class of 1990 Christopher and Laura Cooke Susan Didriksen Erik and Macy Flett Lawrence and Rebekah Forlenza

Class of 1991 Christopher and Anneliese Adkinson Ajit Chaudhari and Lise WorthenChaudhari Theodore and Lorri Durbin

Class of 1992 Cicely Breckenridge Jason and Emily Hurst Ryan and Alicia Krasik Steven and Melissa Paull David Tingley

Class of 1994 Anonymous Renee Karonis Marci Wasserstrom Brian and Jeanna Weaver Abigail Williamson

Class of 1999 Lane and Amy Estes Adam and Anne Stewart

Class of 2006 J.J. Bain Casey Brown Carter Kalchik Clarke and Julia Wise Chen Yan

Class of 2013 Tyler Michaels Elizabeth Zimmerman

Class of 1995

Class of 2000

John Fenimore and Shannon Baisden Fenimore SiSi and Anthony Hester-Clarke Bryan and Jennifer Stewart

Daniel Muzyka

Class of 2007

Class of 2015 Alyssa Cook

Class of 2001

Marlowe Mavian Stefan Viragh

Class of 1996

Noah Swad Molly and Luke Webb David Young

Class of 2016 Class of 2008

Chandler James

Class of 2017

Bryce Griffing and Erin Cornett Peter and Jennifer Kaser Herbert and Elizabeth McCormick

Class of 2002

Tyler and Callie Gruman Furste Brook Kohn Cydney Mavian

Erin Gordon David Moore

Class of 2009

Class of 1997

Class of 2003

Andrew and Brooke Farber

Evan Brandao Spencer Rieser Emma Ruck

Brooke O’Brien

Kisha Maynard and David Lesgold Alison Schwalbe

The Wellington Annual Fund Alumni Parents Anonymous (2) Lawrence and Linda Abbott Richard and Tonda Adiansingh Bethany Akerman Julian and Bridget Allen Doug and Laura Anderson Joseph Armeni and Amy Salerno Stephen and Maria Baker Timothy and Kristie Barbour Deirdre Beam James and Annette Beatty Victoria Bellows Friedrich and Jean-Clare Bohm Douglas and Kimberly Borror Sara Brdar Robert Brisk and Monica Mahoney R. Dale and Reggie Brown Matt and Karen Butler James and Patricia Caldwell Daniel and Niki Callanan Jim and Karen Chester John and Judy Chester, Jr.

Elizabeth Cole James and Sandra Cornett Nanette Cox Jim and Michelle Croft Dominic and Rebecca Davis Douglas and Valerie Davis Keith and Paula Dunnigan Stastia Earl Jeff and Lisa Edwards Sue Ellen Eickelberg Carl Faller and Mary Finnegan Wayne and Rebecca Fuller Wesley and Ann Furste Raju Gaglani Carol Gallo Sheila Gilliam Hamilton and Lusanne Green Alan and Patricia Hans Curtis and Janet Hansen Edward Haraburda and Pauline Wijaya-Haraburda Robert and Barbara Holland John and Sally Hughes

James and Mary Hutchison Atef and Maleha Jallaq Jennifer Johnson Peter and Kristi Johnston G. Paul and Karen King Matthew and Jaime Kletzly Nancy Kramer and Christopher Celeste John and Maryline Kulewicz Robert and Kathryn Lane Alyson Leeman Lawrence and Rachael Lynn Indranil and Purba Majumder Richard and Judy Martin Terry Zaas and Robin McAllisterZaas Stewart and Theresa McHarg Hagop and Jan Mekhjian Nina Miller Bill and Abby Miller Mark and Valerie Nandor Neil and Nanette Neidhardt Charles and Cheryl Noble

Richard and Jane O’Hara Earl and Stuart Oremus Richard O’Shaughnessy and Sarah Artman Michael Para and Caroline Whitacre Adam and Brenda Porter Mary Potter Terry Ransom-Webb Jim and Sheila Rieser Christine Robbins Kyle and Amanda Roberts Anthony and Robyn Robinson Jon and Dwan Robinson Mark and Kristine Rodgers Daniel and Katherine Rupp John and Lori Seitz Daniel and Monique Sierzputowski Richard and Diane Sloan James and Janet Sorrels Todd and Sharla Starker Lynne Steger

Greg Stewart Suzanne Stewart Matt and Stella Studer Evan Sugarbaker David and Patricia Swaddling Robert and Marlo Tannous Craig and Mimi Taylor Andrew Thomas and Lisa Wilkins Thomas Fei-Ran Tian and Shanghong Dong Virginia Trethewey Rodney and Donna Wasserstrom Bryan White Jeffrey and Julia Wilkins The Williamson Family Robert Wing Stephen Winslow Zhongcheng Yan and Minglan Hu Carol Zimmerman

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The Wellington Annual Fund Parent Participation Class of 2032: 76% Josh and Shelly Bowling Brian and Shelley Brown Brian Carlson and Erica Foster Dan Diman and Jessica Strafford Luke and Janelle Fedlam Bryce Griffing and Erin Cornett ‘96 Peter and Tania Klein John Means and Natalie Sisto Means James and Kim Mermis April Moore Dominic and Brian Oloizia Curtis Reed and Jo Ann Quinif Kyle and Amanda Roberts Web and Lindsey Smith Abram and Melissa Spohn Robert and Nami Stager Adam and Anne Stewart Vish Vishwanathan Liang Zhu and Min Hui Liang

Class of 2031: 86% Christopher and Rachel Althof Ryan and Mary Augsburger Ryan and Meredith Berndt Travis and Lindsey Brinton Hannah Bubnar Jeremy Campion and Sophia Hussain Michael and Rachel Gersper Brandon and Danielle Gibbs Lauren and Anna Haas-Gehres Jason and Brandale Johnson Richard and Nicholle Jones Sean and Michelle Joseph Alexej and Anastasia Jukkert Sascha and Kimberly Kellermann Xiaoji Lin and Qian Zhang Shawn and Jennifer Logan Monte and Makiva McIntosh Geoff and Amber Merl Malik Moore Jason Nami and Makeysha Baylor William and Shelly Okey Justin and Sarah Owens Stephen Penn Jimmy Pham and Phuong Nguyen Christopher and Heather Schultz Singh Family Glen and Amy Sullivan Brandon and Heidi Sullivan Jason Tippie and Krystal Correal-Tippie Kourtney Willis Liang Zhu and Min Hui Liang

Class of 2030: 82% Orlay Alonso and Emily Alonso-Taub William Amato and Cheryl Lee 60

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Peter Biscardi and Jamie Gordon Catherine Cavezza Mark and Bree D’Aloisio Robert DiTirro and Dawn Mohr Scott and Elizabeth Doolittle Sam Drew and Yan Chen Jason and Jennifer Ferguson Bebie Wu Aaron and Susan Healey John and Lisa Howard Eugene and Katie Kirkpatrick Guanghui Lan and Yaping Wu Matthew and Kathreen McGinnis Scott and Allison McHenry Matthew and Alicia Miller Andrew and Karen Minton Christopher and Jennifer Moran Deepak and Hetal Patel Philip and Bryn Pelok Jimmy Pham and Phuong Nguyen Quinn and Leah Porner Jacob Reed and Sarah Hixon-Reed Kyle and Amanda Roberts Peter and Michelle Scantland Matthew and Meara Scantland Daniel and Laura Schrader Robert and Nami Stager Bryan ’95 and Jenny Stewart Adam ’99 and Anne Stewart Matthew Sullivan and Virginia Rich The Trubilowicz Family Jaret and Kelly Tyler The Graham-Wilhelm Family Torrance and Juliana Woodall Ed and Ally Wycuff

Class of 2029: 72% Christopher and Rachel Althof Matthew and Ann Arthur David and Leigh Anne Benedic Scott and Elizabeth Doolittle Luke and Janelle Fedlam Jack Fenimore ’95 and Shannon Baisden Fenimore Andrew and Shannon Ginther Lawrence and Elizabeth Gross Alexej and Anastasia Jukkert Pete ’96 and Jennifer Kaser Craig Kent and Erin Crotty Michael and Paula Ley Geoff and Amber Merl Matthew Palmer and Kelly Gallina Girish and Anisha Patel Curtis Reed and Jo Ann Quinif Chris and Jocelyn Reynolds Brian and Carmen Scott Jeurell and Regina Smith David and Janet Swarthout Lloyd Thompson and Lauren Heller Brandon and Jocelyne Walker Brian and Jeanna Keinath Weaver ’94

Class of 2028: 55%

Class of 2026: 71%

Ben Anderson and Sara Saldoff Tucker ’98 and Emma Bohm Donella Braddix Leah and Erica Braswell Jeremy Campion and Sophia Hussain Mark and Bree D’Aloisio Alejandro Del Toro and Alejandra Galindo Keyonna Harper Frank Imasuen and Claudia Latsch-Imasuen Curtis Jablonka Jason and Brandale Johnson Eugene and Katie Kirkpatrick Chasity and Jack Kuttrus Seth and Armilee Levin Scott and Allison McHenry Garey and Tracey Noritz Nicole Overstreet Justin and Sarah Owens The Parkes Family Julius and Lisa Peterson Pradheep and Kirti Shanker Niti Smith Matthew Sullivan and Virginia Rich David and Janet Swarthout Ronald and Christine Thielman Benjamin and Jennifer Thompson Nilesh and Jasmine Varma

Chris and Anneliese Bohm Adkinson ’91 William Amato and Cheryl Lee Ibrahim Askira and Kyauta Fompun-Askira Robert and Elizabeth Bernard Jeremy Campion and Sophia Hussain Danielle Guffrey Charles Hall and Xiuqiong Wang John Hamrick and Elizabeth Wolfe Hamrick John and Lisa Howard John Kirsner and Lisa Han Kisha Maynard and David Lesgold ’03 LaQuita Long Kevin and Jennifer Lutz Scott and Allison McHenry Joseph Moyer and Julie Weekley Wanjiku Kabiru Mike and Debra Garek Parkes Brian and Carmen Scott Phillip and Lisa Smeltzer Web and Lindsey Smith M. Shane and Gina Spicer Andrew Thomas and Lisa Wilkins Thomas Benjamin and Jennifer Thompson Pablo and Jennifer Vegas Dongbin Xiu and Yvette Shen

Class of 2027: 57% Matthew and Ann Arthur James and Agnes Becker Timothy and Diane Bond Dennis and Katrina Bong Christopher Cooke and Laura Wilkins Cooke ’90 Christopher and Shari Graham Lawrence and Elizabeth Gross Pete ’96 and Jennifer Kaser Craig Kent and Erin Crotty John Kirsner and Lisa Han Ergun and Defne Kocak Marty and Catherine Lanning Brian Murphy and Lahari Mangaraj Perry and Ann Marie Oman Lisette and Roland Pagniano Preston and Kelly Pickett Curtis Reed and Jo Ann Quinif John and Kristin Rosan Daniel and Laura Schrader Hashem and Tanya Shkoukani Bryan ’95 and Jenny Stewart Jason and Erin Stoner Stephen and Alyson Thompson The Trubilowicz Family Brian and Jeanna Keinath Weaver ’94 Steven Wisnor and Yvonne Johnson

Class of 2025: 68% Timothy and Diane Bond Dennis and Katrina Bong Ike and Monique Brady Leah and Erica Braswell Christopher Cartmell and Chan Wol Park Joseph and Jennifer Chenelle Andrew Cruse and Dorothée Imbert Michael and Phaedra Edwards Antonios Michailidis and Pelagia Gouma John and Lisa Howard Jason and Amy Judd Jeffrey and Stacy Kallas Scott and Patricia Kellicker John Kwak and Linda Ryu Marty and Catherine Lanning Lin Li and Charles Lowrey Daniel and Nicole McCarthy The Liles Family Matthew and Cynthia Ray John and Kristin Rosan Sam Shihab and Cheryl Brikho Jeff and Cathi Sniderman Jason and Erin Stoner Jason and Julia Ware Robert and Kelly Wheeler Steven Wisnor and Yvonne Johnson

Class of 2024: 73% Richard and Tonda Adiansingh Hanadi Al Tawil

Theodore Allen and Emily Patterson Julian and Bridget Allen Andrew and Kathleen Bainbridge Mohamed Batun and Zamzam Liban Sarah Bowen Nicholas Breyfogle and Jillian Gustin Yogesh and Uma Chaudhary Mark and Christine Conselyea Christopher Cooke and Laura Wilkins Cooke ’90 Robert Erlanger and Tina Kinnen John Hamrick and Elizabeth Wolfe Hamrick Chad and Debbie Jester Jennifer Johnson Ergun and Defne Kocak Monica Quezada Lott Kevin and Jennifer Lutz Nathalie Maitre Randy and Susan Malloy The Manley Family Bob Marincic and Ellen Shackelford Daphne Meimaridis Enver and H. Gulcin Ozer Thomas and Tara Paider John and Jennifer Richardson Mark and Nutan Ruegsegger David and Elizabeth Sabol Pradheep and Kirti Shanker M. Shane and Gina Spicer Vijay and Jennifer Tonapi Susan Vargo and Jennifer Zegler Nilesh and Jasmine Varma

Class of 2023: 66% Chris and Anneliese Bohm Adkinson ’91 Kirk and Anne Albers Joseph and Jennifer Chenelle Alejandro Del Toro and Alejandra Galindo Jacob and Kimberly Dobres William Garner and Melissa Blount-Garner Paul Giorgianni and Julia White Jay and Wendy Johnson Keith Klingler and Maura Stevenson Chasity and Jack Kuttrus Terry and Tina Lyden Frederick Merchant and Sherrie Cohen-Merchant Matthew Mingione and Sara Sukalich Garey and Tracey Noritz John Krygier and Patricia O’Toole Todd and Jill Penegor Paul and Natalie Pepper Matthew and Shelva Sagone Terry Sanders and Kristen Sydney Raymond and Nona Semien Sam Shihab and Cheryl Brikho Artie and Christine Taylor Ronald and Christine Thielman Benjamin and Jennifer Thompson Stephen and Alyson Thompson Adam Winter Jessica Winter

Class of 2022: 59% Zoheir and Hana Abdelbaki Zhanna Mikulik

William and Beth Anderson Ibrahim Askira and Kyauta Fompun-Askira Timothy and Diane Bond William and Peggy Boyd Kenneth and Kelli Browning Me-Chelle Burkhalter Michael Burkhardt and Marlene O’Neil Dana Calloway Jim and Michelle Croft Jerry and Jill Dannemiller Michael and Phaedra Edwards Jeff and Caroline Haskett Wayne Lin and Elizabeth Young Monica Quezada Lott Nathalie Maitre Bob Marincic and Ellen Shackelford John Marshall and Angela Plummer Michael and Carlye Morosky Brian Murphy and Lahari Mangaraj Stephen and Shavonda Neal Robert Ouellette Umashankar Padmanabhan and Lakshmiprasanna Amrutham Steve ’92 and Melissa Paull Kurtis and April Posey The Liles Family Matthew and Cynthia Ray Christine Robbins Andrew and Laura Ross Jerome and Susan Scott John and Lori Seitz Michael and Angela Shock Todd and Sharla Starker Rob and Noriko Stevens Jason and Erin Stoner Benjamin and Jennifer Thompson Pablo and Jennifer Vegas Paul and Barbara Velasco Jason and Julia Ware Robert and Kelly Wheeler Tyler and Kathy Wooddell Ed and Ally Wycuff

Class of 2021: 60% Anonymous Michael Arman and Sayeh Shirvani Stephen Bennett and Sandra LaFontaine Brian and Teresa Biernat Anthony Brown and Susan Oppenheimer Daniel and Niki Callanan Johnathan Cockrell Christopher Cooke and Laura Wilkins Cooke ’90 Christelie and Monica Dunlap Hannah Eigerman and Sean O’Sullivan Vinhcam Giang and Judy Do Lloyd and Lora Godfrey Timothy and Jill Judge John and Kim Kadlic The Manley Family Terry Zaas and Robin McAllister-Zaas Bill and Abby Miller David O’Carroll and Leah Basobas O’Carroll Michael Perez and Linda Romano-Perez Kurt and Judy Peterson Nelson and Anne Reid Tim Rennick and Kirstin Lindbergh

Abraham Roth and Lisa Downing David and Elizabeth Sabol Patricia Shaffer Marcus and Ronda Stewart Kurt and Shelly Unverferth Susan Vargo and Jennifer Zegler Douglas and Bonnie Webb Wolfgang Windl

Class of 2020: 77% Zoheir and Hana Abdelbaki Richard and Tonda Adiansingh Doug and Laura Anderson Michael Arman and Sayeh Shirvani Andrew and Kathleen Bainbridge Timothy and Diane Bond Michael Burkhardt and Marlene O’Neil Matt and Karen Butler John and Judy Chester, Jr. Frederick and Nancy Coons Marco and Celina Corridore Jim and Michelle Croft Bruce and Yumi Danford Brian and Erin Disbrow Bryan Dulle and Jennifer Jerwers-Dulle Henry and Melinda Gleissner Raakhee Gonela Iain and Jennifer Grant Hamilton and Lusanne Green Brad and Katie Halley Jake and Gretchen Hammond Alan and Patricia Hans B. Adoaf and Glenda Harris Jeff and Caroline Haskett David and Ann Herrick Jason Hill and Ashley Clifton-Hill Lawrence Hill and Janice Glowski William and Carrie Horan Wayne Lin and Elizabeth Young John Marshall and Angela Plummer Michael and Carlye Morosky Trista O’Brien John and Kelly Olmstead Susan and Andrew Olson Richard O’Shaughnessy and Sarah Artman Enver and H. Gulcin Ozer Kurtis and April Posey Matthew and Cynthia Ray Nelson and Anne Reid Anthony and Robyn Robinson D. James and Jan Schumer Jerome and Susan Scott Antony Shuttleworth and Janice Aski Andrew and Courtney Smyth John and Elizabeth Sokol Jeffrey Thompson and Susan Cole Mike and Karen Tocci Ramarao and Rekha Venkatesh David Weinberg and Lisa Florman Robert and Kelly Wheeler Adam Winter Jessica Winter Tyler and Kathy Wooddell

Class of 2019: 49%

Deirdre Beam Josh and Shelly Bowling Karen Bresky Frank Bresky Elizabeth Cole Dominic and Rebecca Davis Michael and Phaedra Edwards J. Aaron and Jennifer Frim Paul Giorgianni and Julia White Andrew and Amanda Haney Edward Haraburda and Pauline Wijaya-Haraburda Jeff and Caroline Haskett Alex and Millie Hay Jennifer Johnson John and Kim Kadlic Steve and Cindy Locker Lawrence and Rachael Lynn Michael and Carlye Morosky Mark and Valerie Nandor John Krygier and Patricia O’Toole Robert Ouellette Jim and Kristi Perry Louis Poster Kent and Diane Rambo Andrew and Laura Ross Theodore Scott and Teresa McWain-Scott John and Lori Seitz Paula Cullen Michael and Angela Shock Daniel and Monique Sierzputowski James and Janet Sorrels James and Mireille Tussing Pablo and Jennifer Vegas Mark and Paulene Wilson

Class of 2018: 50% Zoheir and Hana Abdelbaki Joseph Armeni and Amy Salerno James and Annette Beatty Brian and Teresa Biernat John and Judy Chester, Jr. Jeff and Lisa Edwards Carl Faller and Mary Finnegan Hamilton and Lusanne Green B. Adoaf and Glenda Harris Peter and Renee Hawkins Robert and Laurie Jacques Brian Kelleher and Barbara Rae Steve and Cindy Locker Michael and Alice Masters Mineharu and Jennifer Nakayama Todd and Jill Penegor Lloyd and Jerzell Pierre-Louis Stephen and Kelly Povoski Michael and Angela Shock Daniel and Monique Sierzputowski Craig and Mimi Taylor Fei-Ran Tian and Shanghong Dong Kurt and Shelly Unverferth Jim and Kerri White Robert Wing Stastia Earl Gary and Ann Young Steve and Carol Zimmerman

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The Wellington Annual Fund Faculty & Staff Gifts

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Anonymous (2) Geoff and Cheryl Allen Christopher and Rachel Althof Faith Aubrey Berc and Erica Backhurst J.J. Bain ’06 Stephen and Maria Baker James and Agnes Becker Victoria Bellows Jaime Bennati Josh and Shelly Bowling Bryan and Megan Brautigam Sara Brdar Robert Brisk and Monica Mahoney Brian and Shelley Brown Me-Chelle Burkhalter Matt and Karen Butler Andrew Cameron Brian Carlson and Erica Foster Mark and Christine Conkle Lucas and Kara Conley Christopher Cooke and Laura Wilkins Cooke ’90 Sean Corey Steven Crawford Marianne Crowley Dominic and Rebecca Davis Greg Davis Kevin and Kimberlee Dunn

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Robert and Melanie Eggleton Joya Elmore Jennifer Eversole J. Aaron and Jennifer Frim Wayne and Rebecca Fuller Cristen Geary Brandon and Danielle Gibbs David Glover Bryce Griffing and Erin Cornett ’96 Phil Gross John Guy and Muriel Meray Alan and Patricia Hans Curtis and Janet Hansen Dorene Henschen David and Ann Herrick David and Jill Hicks Bryan and Emelie Inderhees Jeffery and Vicki Jacobs Yolanda Johnson Christie Johnson Sean and Michelle Joseph Pete ’96 and Jennifer Kaser Scott and Patricia Kellicker Craig Kent and Erin Crotty Matthew and Jaime Kletzly Keith Klingler and Maura Stevenson Beth Kohland John and Maryline Kulewicz James and Jennifer Landon

Brendan Laughlin Simon and Mackenzie Leadston Keith and Jennifer Leonard Katherine Lin Stephen and Carol Linville Steve and Cindy Locker Tom and Sloan Magliery John and Helen McConaghy Monte and Makiva McIntosh Gregory and Kelly Mexicott Bill and Abby Miller Erin Miller Kenneth and Kimberly Nally Trent and JoAnne Neely Erin Noviski David and Sharon Nye Cailey Oehler Earl and Stuart Oremus Victoria Pang Matthew and Mary Beth Parker The Parkes Family Laurie L. Parsons Jeff and Lisa Pickett Adam and Brenda Porter Tara Reed Holden Richards Christine Robbins Mark and Kristine Rodgers Andrew and Laura Ross

Sharon Sheridan Michael and Angela Shock Web and Lindsey Smith Justine Smith Andrew Smith M. Shane and Gina Spicer Lisa Springer Robert and Nami Stager Todd and Sharla Starker Lynne Steger Adam ’99 and Anne Stewart James and Sally Stratton Brandon and Heidi Sullivan Ryan and Laurie Beth Sweeney Emily Szabo Artie and Christine Taylor Jeffrey and Mia Terwin Zachariah Thompson Shan Thompson and Michelle Neely The Trubilowicz Family Andrew and Lissa Wade Thomas and Jill Webb Joseph and Carrie Williams Stephen Winslow Steven Wisnor and Yvonne Johnson David and Kathleen Yant P. Jayne Young

The Wellington Annual Fund In Honor Gifts Anonymous IN HONOR OF MARY POTTER

Robert and Barbara Holland IN HONOR OF THE FACULTY

Bill and Sarah Reynolds IN HONOR OF SHEA REYNOLDS

Anitra Allen IN HONOR OF GRYPHON WALKER

Robert and Katherine Howard IN HONOR OF GINNYLU, DAISY, AND BUNT HOWARD

Jane Rife IN HONOR OF NATHANIAL CT HAY

Theodore Allen and Emily Patterson IN HONOR OF HENRY ALLEN Sandra Boger IN HONOR OF ANGELA PLUMMER George and Sharon Bott IN HONOR OF EMMA RUCK Karen Bresky IN HONOR OF WELLINGTON FOUNDERS Derry Bunting IN HONOR OF DAISY, GINNYLU, AND BUNT HOWARD Christopher Celeste and Nancy Kramer IN HONOR OF THE CLASS OF 2018 Jim and Carol Cencer IN HONOR OF SOPHIA CENCER Alyssa Cook IN HONOR OF CURT HANSEN Edward and Sylvia Davis IN HONOR OF ZACHARY SAGONE Sue Ellen Eickelberg IN HONOR OF JANEEN ELLEN EICKELBERG DANIEL John and Sharron Eisenhauer IN HONOR OF KATI RICHARDSON David Ferguson and Karen Schwarzwalder IN HONOR OF GRACE FERGUSON Robert and Cathy Gale IN HONOR OF HANNAH AND ALEXIS KENNEDY Antonios Michailidis and Pelagia Gouma IN HONOR OF MY MOTHER Iain and Jennifer Grant IN HONOR OF MARY POTTER Ruth Griffing IN HONOR OF ERIN, BRYCE, WILLA, AND TESSA Lawrence and Gwendolyn Harper IN HONOR OF ELIJAH MCINTOSH Jim and Linda Haskett IN HONOR OF SOPHIE, ROSEMARY, AND PARKER HASKETT

Jason and Amy Judd IN HONOR OF SIGAL JUDD Mary Kennedy IN HONOR OF KATIE HUMPHRYS George and Susan Kentris IN HONOR OF ABBOTT AND ARLO ARTHUR, & QUINN COLEMAN G. Paul and Karen King IN HONOR OF CHRIS & KATIE KING

John and Carol Robinson IN HONOR OF EVAN ALBERS AND ERIC ALBERS Tom and Randee Saldoff IN HONOR OF LILY ANDERSON James and Christie Shells IN HONOR OF GRYPHON WALKER Jeurell and Regina Smith IN HONOR OF LANGDON SMITH Wilma Sukapdjo IN HONOR OF TREVOR MCCRAW

Mildred Knight IN HONOR OF EMMETT, MILLIE, AND RUBY DOOLITTLE

Terry Sanders and Kristen Sydney IN HONOR OF KYLER SYDNEY SANDERS

Tom and Caroline Knutsen IN HONOR OF WILLIAM T WHITSON

Fei-Ran Tian and Shanghong Dong IN HONOR OF GRACE TIAN ‘18 AND PETER TIAN ‘15

Taku Kopp IN HONOR OF THE HOUSE OF THOMPSON

Deborah Toth IN HONOR OF ABIGAIL AND ELLA NORITZ

Jane Krastel IN HONOR OF TOM FENNER

Patrick Nana-Sinkam and Kristin Trost IN HONOR OF MARY POTTER

Guanghui Lan and Yaping Wu IN HONOR OF MICHAEL Z. LAN

Dave and Geniece Tyler IN HONOR OF DEAN A. TYLER

Jana Maggard IN HONOR OF LYLA WOODALL

Lionel and Terry Walker IN HONOR OF GRYPHON WALKER

Richard and Judy Martin IN HONOR OF JENNIFER MARTIN

Theresa Wetstein IN HONOR OF PETER BISCARDI

Jack McGinnis IN HONOR OF JACK HENRY MCGINNIS

Torrance and Juliana Woodall IN HONOR OF LYLA

Shirley McIntosh IN HONOR OF ELIJAH MCINTOSH

David Young IN HONOR OF SUSAN BONVALLET

Jimmy Pham and Phuong Nguyen IN HONOR OF NOAH & NATHAN PHAM

Susan Vargo and Jennifer Zegler IN HONOR OF RUSS VARGO

Richard and Jane O’Hara IN HONOR OF STUART OREMUS

Carol Zimmerman IN HONOR OF ELIZABETH ZIMMERMAN

Mary Potter IN HONOR OF ALL OF THE TEACHERS WHO WALK THE WALK IN THE SPIRIT OF “WHAT’S BEST FOR KIDS”

Steve and Carol Zimmerman IN HONOR OF SARAH ZIMMERMAN

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The Wellington Annual Fund In Memory Gifts Matthew and Ann Arthur IN MEMORY OF RODNEY ARTHUR

George Minot IN MEMORY OF BETTY J. MINOT

Cicely Breckenridge Renee Karonis IN MEMORY OF ANNETTE KARONIS ‘92

Stephen and Kelly Povoski IN MEMORY OF FRANK AND ANNE POVOSKI

Nicholas Breyfogle and Jillian Gustin IN MEMORY OF CHARLOTTE GUSTIN Kenneth and Kelli Browning Monica Quezada Lott Jim and Sheila Rieser Marco Quezada and Luz Munoz de Quezada IN MEMORY OF EDDY LOTT Jim and Carol Cencer IN MEMORY OF JIM E. CENCER

Merrillyn Rees IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM REES Matthew Sullivan and Virginia Rich IN MEMORY OF RAYMOND A. RICH Alison Schwalbe IN MEMORY OF CAROL GOLDSMITH Patricia Shaffer IN MEMORY OF SALLY SHAFFER

Susan Didriksen IN MEMORY OF PATRICIA FITCH

Greg Stewart Suzanne Stewart IN MEMORY OF ALEX FAYNE ‘95

Robert DiTirro and Dawn Mohr IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM DITIRRO

Beatrice Vargo IN MEMORY OF RUSS VARGO

Carol Gallo IN MEMORY OF LOUISE GAMBS

Robert and Kelly Wheeler IN MEMORY OF TIM WILSON

Marjorie Garek IN MEMORY OF BO GALLO AND ROBERT LIEBERT

Bernardine Willard IN MEMORY OF MICHAEL GAVAZZI

Susie Heller IN MEMORY OF AGNES STERN

Clarke and Julia Wise IN MEMORY OF RANDY WISE

Jeffrey and Stacy Kallas IN MEMORY OF STEVE KALLAS

Susan Vargo and Jennifer Zegler IN MEMORY OF JEANETTE ZEGLER

Annie Kapp IN MEMORY OF CAROLINE’S PLAY WORLD Ryan and Alicia Krasik IN MEMORY OF RALPH KRASIK Brittany Little IN MEMORY OF MARTIN C. LITTLE, SR. Theodore Scott and Teresa McWain-Scott IN MEMORY OF COURTNEY ROY Daphne Meimaridis IN MEMORY OF STAVROS MEIMARIDIS Frederick Merchant and Sherrie Cohen-Merchant IN MEMORY OF JERRY COHEN Nina Miller IN MEMORY OF ANTHONY BLAIR JACKSON ‘09

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Financial Reports A contribution to Wellington is a sound investment and has a profound and lasting impact. With the experience and knowledge of the business office staff, every dollar is maximized and the school’s financial position remains strong and stable.

The Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees works cooperatively with the business office staff to assure prudent fiscal management and to provide focus and assistance to the school in realizing its short-term and long-term financial goals.

STATE FUNDS

Operating Cash Flow

Annual Fund

(IN THOUSANDS)

1% Other

3%

2017-18

7%

REVENUE Tuition and Fees Annual Fund State Funds Other

EXPENSES Salaries and Benefits Financial Aid/Remission Instructional Plant and Facilities Administrative Capital Expenditures Other

$14,192 $562 $981 $1,092 $16,827

REVENUE

Tuition & Fees

89%

$9,759 $2,547 $1,290 $865 $1,098 $243 $430 $16,232 Capital Expenditures

1%

Balance Sheet

Administrative

AS OF JUNE 30, 2018

ASSETS Cash $3,601 Contributions Receivable $64 Tuition Receivables and Prepaids $165 Long-Term Investments $3,492 Property and Equipment $18,881 $26,203

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Payables and Accruals $1,248 Unearned Tuition and Fees $4,429 Debt $4,753 Net Assets: Unrestricted $14,226 Restricted $1,547 $26,203

7%

Other

3%

Plant & Facilities

5% INSTRUCTIONAL

8% EXPENSES Financial Aid

Salaries & Benefits

60%

16%

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