The York School - Annual Report 2013 -2014

ANNUAL

REPORT 2013-2014

Ali Silver, ‘23 Junior School Shutterbugs Club

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Message from Chair of the Board

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Message from Head of School

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Board of Directors

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Message from Chair of the Finance Committee

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Financial Information 2013 – 2014

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Financial Snapshots

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Message from Chair of Advancement Committee

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Message from YPA President

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Cumulative Donors

by Category

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Annual Donors

by Category

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Gift-in-Kind Donations

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Volunteer List

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Class of 2014 List of Graduates

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A coeducational, non-denominational International Baccalaureate World School for students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12.

Junior School Campus (Junior Kindergarten – Grade 5) 1639 Yonge Street Toronto, Ontario M4T 2W6 Middle & Senior School Campus (Grades 6 – 12) 1320 Yonge Street Toronto, Ontario M4T 1X2 T 416.926.1325 | F 416.926.9592 Our mission: To develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who are engaged citizens of the world.

Head of School Conor Jones cjones@yorkschool.com

On the cover: “Supernova” generously donated by The York School parents, faculty and the York Parents’ Association in honour of Susan Charron’s career at The York School.

MESSAGE FROM WARREN BONGARD CHAIR OF THE BOARD

I am pleased to report the Board of Directors’ Annual Report for the 2013 – 2014 school year. The York School has seen continued growth this year, and made significant developments to enrich the lives of our students and our school community.

In my second year serving as Chair of the Board, I participated in the Finance, Governance, Premises and Advancement committee meetings. I can attest to the hard work of this Board, its committees and all of the volunteers who ensure that the school is well managed and clearly directed. My thanks to Vice Chair, Ann Glazier Rothwell, and past Chair, Stephen Karam, for their continuing guidance and support.

I also served as Co-chair of the Strategic Plan Steering Committee with Head of School, Conor Jones. This committee consisted of Board members, current York School parents, faculty and staff. The committee – supported by consultant Susan Wright – engaged a broad spectrum of our community including current students, alumni, past parents and over 400 voices through surveys, focus groups and professional development sessions. The Board held two sessions specifically on the strategic plan and met regularly during the process. The final plan was accepted in principle at the 2

June Board meeting, and will roll out to the community in various communications this year.

In his third year as Head of School, Conor’s leadership is evident in all aspects of the school’s continuing growth and success. The strategic plan process confirmed that, under his guidance, the school is meeting the expectations of our community. The strategic plan provides a confirmation of our current direction, and will provide guidance for the Board, Conor and his staff over the next five years.

Our enrolment numbers were strong and consistent for the 2013 – 14 school year. In June 2013, we had 591 students registered. By the start of school in September, we had 601 students registered with 102 of them being new. By the end of the school year, our enrolment was 624. We started the year with Grades 4, 7, 10, 11 and 12 at capacity, which reflects the demand at these grade levels. During the year, additional

admissions moved us to capacity for Grade 3 as well. A growth in the JK/SK population bodes well for future growth, after several years of weaker enrolment numbers at this level. We experienced an increase in international enrolments with 43 percent of new students coming from outside Canada in 2013 –14.

The interest in The York School as a destination for relocating families is an area of growth and a trend we continue to monitor.

Thanks to our dedicated community, over $450,000 was raised through the Annual Fund and from events in the 2013 – 14 fiscal year. These funds directly enrich student life by providing important support for our educational and co-curricular programmes. Areas funded in 2013 – 14 included improved student recreational space at both locations, the increased presence of community coaches in Athletics, the creation of a film studio in support of the new Diploma Film Studies Programme, continued support of student-initiated ‘green’ alternatives and much more.

The Advancement team also worked with over 140 parent volunteers who donated more than 4,100 hours of their time to run over 50 successful events throughout the year. On behalf of the Board, I thank The York School community, parents and alumni for their support and participation in the life of the school. I also thank the current and past members of the Advancement Committee for their dedication and leadership.

The 2013 – 14 year saw great academic success at every level.

One hundred percent of students attempting the International Baccalaureate Diploma received it, with our average matching the historic high of 33 points.

We were particularly thrilled to have achieved excellent results in our most recent additions to the IB offerings: Film Studies and Mandarin. Our graduating class of 54 students gained admission to a wide variety of schools both at home and abroad, including the University of Arizona, the University of St. Andrews (Scotland), Boston College, Brown University, the University of Michigan, New York University, the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Southern California.

This year, the Middle Years Programme received commendations in the accreditation process from the IB Organization. The visiting committee noted our strength of programme, quality of instruction and commitment to providing an exceptional experience for our students. Our Middle School had a stellar second year under Principal Helen Gin. Her vision focusing on the social needs of our Middle School students has made a difference in the daily experiences of our Grade 6, 7 and 8 students. Co-curricular programming has been enhanced with Middle School-focused assemblies, house challenges and clubs and committees that are developmentally appropriate.

We introduced elective courses in Mandarin, Vocal Music, Spanish 3

and Drama, which were received well by students. With a continued focus on Learning Skills, our students are well prepared for what is to come. The academic programme focus has been to nurture each student’s personal best. To support this, the Middle School Closing Ceremony was revamped to highlight the learning and achievements of all students with grade-level speeches and art performances, and by recognizing those students who embodied excellence in the area of academics, leadership, spirit, athletics and citizenship.

This year marked Susan Charron’s last year as Junior School Principal with her planned retirement in June of 2014. Susan’s retirement was celebrated in style, and the community raised funds to add a piece of playground equipment in her name. Jennifer Wyatt follows as Principal after two years of work with Susan and our community.

Susan continued to work closely with Jennifer, delegating principalspecific duties such as class placements, report card editing and teacher evaluation, and Jennifer assisted the teachers as they implemented the revised mathematics curriculum. The focus for professional development in the 2013 – 14 year was writing, after successful changes in reading assessment and instruction.

In June 2013, Rick DeMarinis was appointed Director of Athletics for JK to Grade 12. In his first year in the role, it is clear that the transition has been successful.

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Rick’s plans to reinvigorate the athletics programme are well underway. Ninety-five percent of students in JK to Grade 5 participated in our Sports Development Clinics, and 90 percent of eligible students participated on Under 10 and Under 11 competitive teams. This was an extremely strong year for participation at the Junior School, and it speaks to the importance The York School places on developing fundamental skills and a healthy active lifestyle from a young age. At the Middle and Senior Schools, students played on 39 competitive teams, and student participation was approximately 75 percent. One of the highlights of the year was the Senior Ultimate Frisbee team winning their fourth consecutive CISAA Division 1 Championship. It was a strong year for our student athletes, and we look forward to future successes.

The 2013 – 14 school year saw many changes in Learning, Innovation and Technology including the restructuring of the department to include both the Junior and Senior School libraries. This change resulted in the standardization of tools and services, and has put new budget oversights in place. On the academic side, new initiatives were implemented. The York School piloted a new system called “Hapara,” which delivers teachers a dashboard view of all student activity in the Google system. This tool was incredibly well received, and will result in a school-wide implementation for the following year. A one-to-one Chromebook

project was implemented in Grade 5 allowing students to experience a new level of access to technology across the curriculum.

Running on the Google system, these new computers transformed day-to-day learning and culminated with the Grade 5 Exhibition going entirely paperless. Students in the Senior School also saw the introduction of the MAC integration pilot project. For the first time ever, interested students could bring a MAC to school. The pilot was successful and for the next school year we will offer a choice of models in Grades 9 – 12.

The 2013 –14 year brought two department audits. An external consultant was brought in to audit the DRP (Disaster Response Plan) and the overall network to help with strategic budgeting and planning.

Some significant infrastructural upgrades will be implemented as a result.

It has been a very successful year with many exciting changes for The York School. My thanks to all of our Board members and the many parent volunteers who have generously donated their time and energy in support of our school’s ongoing mission.

95%

of Junior School students took part in Sports Development Clinics.

90% of Junior School students participated in U10 & U11 teams.

75% of Middle & Senior School students participated in a team sport.

Sincerely, Warren Bongard Chair of the Board

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MESSAGE FROM CONOR JONES HEAD OF SCHOOL

2013 – 2014 has been an exciting year for The York School, uniting the success we have had thus far with preparation for our school’s future through the development of our new Strategic Plan.

From this report and the remarks from both Warren Bongard, Chair of the Board, and Andrew Kay, Chair of the Finance Committee, it is clear that we continue to stand on sound financial ground, and have made a number of significant developments that have, and will, enrich the lives of our students and our York School community for years to come.

Next year marks the occasion of our 50th anniversary. While I look ahead to our future, I must also call on our past. The York School’s long tradition of innovation is part of what makes us unique, and I am grateful for the capable Founders who carved this path of success in their own planning process.

I am also grateful for our generous and supportive students, alumni and parents – both past and present – who have helped us get to where we stand today.

Throughout this year’s strategic planning process, it was important that we consult each of these stakeholder groups to ensure that all parties have an equal voice in the future of our school. I am thankful that we have such an engaged community to call on, and I believe that under the guidance of this 6

new strategic plan, the next five years will have a significant and meaningful impact in the history of The York School.

Each day, I look around the school and I am reminded of our mission.

The York School is filled with passionate and dedicated faculty and staff who breathe life into their lessons through real-world experience that extends far beyond the classroom. While this annual report provides clarity around the school’s financial progress and oversight, it is truly the spirit, energy and enthusiasm of our students that indicates that we are on the right track. Our real measure of success lies within the inquiring, knowledgeable and caring students who have and will become engaged citizens of the world.

Sincerely,

Conor Jones Head of School

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Board of Directors 2013/2014

Board of Directors 2014/2015

Chair: Warren Bongard

Chair: Tim Thorsteinson

Vice Chair: Ann Glazier Rothwell

Vice Chair: Stephen Yuzpe

Members: Derrick Abraham John Brown Lynn Clarfield Nandini DasGupta Joel Feldberg Stephen Karam Andrew Kay Allison Menkes Duriya Patel Lloyd Perlmutter Kenneth Rotman Andrew Sheiner Timothy Thorsteinson Angela Vavitsas Stephen Yuzpe

Members: Derrick Abraham Warren Bongard Kathryn Bowen Philip Chown Nadini DasGupta Joel Feldberg Ann Glazier Rothwell Alex Moorhead Kathrin Murmann Duriya Patel Kenneth Rotman Andrew Sheiner Bill Stone Michael Storfer Angela Vavitsas

Ex-Officio: Conor Jones Head of School

Ex-Officio: Conor Jones Head of School

Katie Leopold Chief Financial Officer

Katie Leopold Chief Financial Officer

Leslie Giller York Parents’ Association President

Jessica Monk York Parents’ Association President

Board Secretary: Kimberley Benoit, Executive Assistant to the Head of School

Board Secretary: Kimberley Benoit, Executive Assistant to the Head of School

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MESSAGE FROM ANDREW KAY CHAIR OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE

2013 – 2014 has been another successful financial year for The York School. Under the leadership of Conor Jones, both the school and its students have continued to thrive, and we are well positioned for a healthy financial future.

The fiscal year ending June 30, 2014 saw few changes in operations.

This is reflected in the overall financial statements, and is partially due to the development of our strategic plan, which led us to maintain operations while setting our priorities for the next five years.

Innovation and technology remain two important areas of focus for the school. With the launch of a newly designed website, a variety of online educational systems and tools, and the use of Chromebooks and MACs in classrooms, The York School aims to be an industry leader in connected education. We also continue to support the growth of our Athletics department under the direction of Rick DeMarinis, with this year proving to be one of the most successful years in the athletic history of the school.

Other enhancements supported

by The Annual Fund have included an increased number of community coaches in Athletics, improved student recreational space at both locations, the creation of a film studio in support 8

of the school’s Film Studies Programme and the continued support of green initiatives.

Our enrolment numbers were high, with a total of 624 students enrolled at the end of the 2013 – 2014 school year, with many grades reaching their capacity. As we forge ahead, we will continue to base tuition fees on the operating costs of the school while remaining competitive with other GTA independent schools.

Balance Sheet The financial position of The York School is strong and reflects our prudent financial management.

Assets have decreased as excess cash was used to pay down our mortgage in order to reduce interest costs. Capital assets have also declined due to another year of amortization, which was not offset by incremental capital purchases.

Liabilities have remained consistent year over year with a

The York School’s Annual Pinewood Derby

decrease in accounts payable being offset by an increase in prepaid fees. There is a slight increase in deferred donations due to restricted funds received this year for the Athletic Fund, professional development and the Grad Gift. As noted above, the mortgage has also been temporarily paid down, reducing our debt from $7.7M to $5.5M. Revenues For 2013 – 14, revenue from all sources was $19.9M. This balance is primarily a result of our strong enrolment as well as the generosity of our community.

Expenses Expenses have decreased by 2 percent from the prior year due to a small decrease in salaries as well as decreasing amortization.

Consistent with prior years, teaching salaries and benefits are the largest single expense of the school. We are committed to providing a quality education, and this area will remain a significant item.

Conclusion In closing, our financial standing is healthy, and our financial team continues to ensure we control costs and plan for the future while providing resources to meet the needs of our students, faculty and staff.

Respectfully submitted,

Andrew Kay Chair, Finance Committee

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FINANCIAL INFORMATION 2013 – 2014 Statement of Financial Position (as at June 30)

Assets Total current assets Capital assets Liabilities and net assets Total current liabilities Total long-term liabilities Net assets Designated Unrestricted

2013

7,382,743 20,741,716 28,124,459

7,858,625 21,539,247 29,397,872

12,757,127 7,719,316 20,476,443

12,885,659 9,964,930 22,850,589

1,992,347 5,655,669 28,124,459

891,614 5,655,669 29,397,872

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Statement of Operations (for the year ended June 30)

Revenue Tuition fees Extracurricular activity fees Ancillary fees Other revenue

2014

2013

16,211,787 1,157,260

970,044 1,583,322 19,922,413

15,843,914 1,056,208 803,731 1,481,040 19,184,893

10,399,231 1,821,402 1,363,356 1,157,260

943,348

338,856

297,402

844,571

563,259 1,092,995

18,821,680

Excess of revenue over expenses 1,100,733

10,842,042 1,859,859 1,314,813 1,033,792 952,705 308,020 379,071 763,312 552,381 1,215,314 19,221,309

Expenses Teaching costs Administration Property Extracurricular activity expenses Ancillary services Advancement Marketing Information technology Other expenses Amortization

Allocation of Excess of Revenue Over Expenses for the Year

Unrestricted Restricted Annual Fund

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2014

938,965 161,768 1,100,733

(36,416)

2013

(212,350) 175,934 (36,416)

FINANCIAL SNAPSHOTS

Revenue 2013

2014

Tuition fees Extracurricular activity fees Ancillary fees Other revenue

Expenses

2013

2014

2014

81% 6% 5% 8%

2014

55% Teaching costs 10% Administration 7% Property Extracurricular activity expenses 6% 5% Ancillary services 2% Advancement 2% Marketing 4% Information technology 3% Other expenses 6% Amortization

Categorized Expenses

2013

2014

2014

49% Teaching salaries 16% Admin salaries 6% Teaching costs 3% Administration 5% Property 6% Extracurricular activity expenses 4% Ancillary services 0% Advancement 1% Marketing 2% Information technology 2% Other expenses 6% Amortization

Full financial statements are available upon request

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MESSAGE FROM LYNN CLARFIELD CHAIR OF THE ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE

On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank The York School community for their continued support and participation in the life of the school. Philanthropic donations and volunteerism help make The York School a place where students have many significant experiences and opportunities.

The mandate of Advancement at The York School is to support the school’s mission of developing inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who are engaged citizens of the world, as well as to support the many endeavours undertaken by York School students, parents, alumni, faculty and staff in pursuit of this goal.

In 2013 – 2014 we again held over 50 related community events and had over 150 volunteers who served over 4,100 hours in support of the school.

Our community’s commitment is also reflected in the over $455,000 donated in 2013 – 2014, which fund improvements inside and beyond the classroom for all students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12.

The York School community has provided professional development for our dedicated faculty, improved student spaces such as the film studio, integrated 12

innovative technologies into the classroom and challenged students by exposing them to global ideas and guest speakers.

I must also take this opportunity to thank the current and past members of the Advancement Committee for their dedication and leadership, and offer my best wishes to the 2014 – 2015 Advancement Committee.

Sincerely,

Lynn Clarfield Outgoing Chair of the Advancement Committee

iPad Stylus in Art Class

$455,000 WAS RAISED BY THE ANNUAL FUND IN 2013 – 2014

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MESSAGE FROM LESLIE GILLER YPA PRESIDENT

Dear Parents and York School Community, The York Parents’ Association (YPA) filled the 2013 – 2014 year with a number of school events for both the student and parent communities. This was my last year as YPA President, and I thank the fantastic York School parents, grandparents, caregivers, past parents, alumni and students for their involvement and commitment to the school.

The goals of the YPA are to promote a strong, cooperative and welcoming parent and student community, and to oversee events which increase school spirit and camaraderie, both at the student and the parent community level.

Over the past year we had more than 150 volunteers providing over 4,100 hours of their time to help the YPA achieve these goals. With the help of these volunteers, the YPA had a year full of events for parents and students, starting with a speaker panel from CAMH and many subsequent events including Junior School and Middle School Movie Nights at the Regent Theatre, a Halloween event at the Junior School, three highly successful Breakfast with Dad mornings (the second annual event that is quickly 14

becoming a favourite!), a Junior School Social, a Second Hand Uniform Sale, the “Night on the Town” Gala and our two year end Fun Fairs.

In addition to hosting Grade Parent Parties, Parent Coffee Mornings and managing the Treats for Teachers programme, the YPA also provided financial and volunteer support for Literary Night at Indigo, organized holiday decorations at both sites, supported Sports Day and the Middle School Dance and made a financial contribution at our well attended Grandparents & Special Friends’ event and at the Grade 12 Graduation Dinner.

All of these events and activities support our students and wider community, and would not be possible without the commitment and hard work of our parent volunteers who are essential to the success

of our children at The York School. I encourage your unique contributions of ideas, talents and time to the YPA. Please consider any one or more of the many opportunities to join the YPA and become involved in The York School community.

Tuition covers about 90% of a York School education. The Annual Fund covers the rest.

On behalf of the YPA, I thank you for your continued support.

Give now to receive a 2014 tax receipt.

Sincerely,

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Leslie Giller YPA President 2012 – 2014

Fun Fair, Mother’s Day, Grandparents Day, Halloween, Breakfast with Dad

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THANK

YOU TO OUR DONORS Global opportunities Integrated technology New classroom equipment Expanded athletic offerings

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CUMULATIVE DONORS BY CATEGORY The following list represents the members of The York School community who have generously supported the school with cumulative gifts totalling $25,000 or more. $250,000+ Friend of the York School $100,000 – $249,999 Melissa and Joel Feldberg Maxine Granovsky and Ira Gluskin The Bellamy and Green Families The Hanson Weinstein Family The McBurney Family Theresa and Seth Mersky The Schad Foundation The Sheiner Family Carolyn Sifton Foundation Inc. Kimberly Emerson Thorsteinson and Timothy Thorsteinson Friends of The York School (2) $50,000 – $99,999 Sarah Everett and Don Barber Cindy and Shon Barnett Allan Bender and Renita Greener Catherine Smith and Ted Bibbo John Brown and Melanie Edwards Keddy Williams and Eric Bushell Brad Cameron and Melissa McCourt Susan Paul and Ken Engelhart Pat Meredith and Stephen Karam Caro Macdonald and Mark McCain Peter and Allison Menkes Edward and Nancy Nash The Rothwell Family Donna and Gary Slaight Louise and Gary Sugar The Brian and Joannah Lawson Family Foundation

John and Angela Vavitsas Friends of the York School (4) $25,000 – $49,999 John Anderson and Marilyn Andrews E.W. Bickle Foundation Wendy M. Cecil Lori McGoran and Michael Cohl James F. Crothers Family Trust Dimitra and Michael Davidson Sandra and Leo Del Zotto Maureen Flanagan and David Denison The Grant Family Janet and David Greyson and Matthew Wencke and Juan Gutierrez Jasmine Vujasinovic Hartog and Adrian Hartog Hanna and Mark Kassirer The Kassum Family Andrew Kay Howard Kerbel Jae-Jung Kim and Hyea-Kyung Han Kevin Kimsa Leah Leon Helena Mitchell and John Long Beth Malcolm Leslie and Duncan McCallum The Neal Family Linda and Kevin O’Leary Martha and Mike Pedersen Sheila and Michael Royce Nancy Sprott Teresa and Ken Toten Henry and Ann Louise Vehovec Marianne Verheyen and Wil Verheyen Susan Eplett and Jim Walker Stephen and Anne Marie Walker Lindy and David Williams Friends of the York School (4)

Your donations impact every student every day.

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ANNUAL DONORS BY CATEGORY The following list represents the members of The York School community who have generously supported the school through the Annual Fund with a gift of $500 or more between July 1st, 2013, and June 30th, 2014.

The Educator’s Club $10,000 – $25,000+ Duriya Patel and S. Ali Chaudry Laurie and Adam Felesky Julie Di Lorenzo and Robert Graham The Hanson Weinstein Family •• Caro Macdonald and Mark McCain Allison and Peter Menkes •• The Murmann Family The Sheiner Family • Amy Kaiser and Kenneth Rotman Kimberly Emerson Thorsteinson and Timothy Thorsteinson • Anne Marie and Stephen Walker • Charlene Zivojinovich and Alex Zivojinovich Friends of The York School (2) The Curriculum Club $5,000 – $9,999 Moshira and Ahmed Balbaa Melanie Edwards and John Brown •• Dimitra and Michael Davidson The Hoffman Giller Family The Kiessling/Isaak Family Foundations Kevin Kimsa • The Lazzam Family • Barbara Henders and Jeff Lloyd The Moorhead Family Robert, Elizabeth and Mike Schad • Angela and John Vavitsas • Stephanie Galloway and Stephen Yuzpe

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The Scholar’s Society $1,000 – $4,999 Mercedes Benayon and Derrick Abraham • Joni and Lawrence Adelberg Mary Ellen and Lowell Aronoff • Elizabeth Van Dalen Atack and Dan Atack The Kimsa Atkinson Family • The Bager Family Gillian Hamilton and Michael Baker • Nandini DasGupta and Michael Bernstein Edit Feher and Stephen Bernstein Erin Iles and Subrata Bhattacharjee The Boggs Family •• Warren and Kelly Bongard Dafna and Dan Carr • Susan Charron •• Jennifer and Philip Chown • The Clarfield Family • Shelley and Mark Diamond Heli Donaldson Denise and Robert Ellis Melissa and Joel Feldberg • The Fraser Family • Jacqueline and Tom Friedland Roberta and Tim Hague • Conor Jones • Rachel Jefferies and Mark Jones Robin Strachan and Gavin Kennedy The Kernaghan Family Elena Khomenko and Iurii Khomenko The Kozman Family Jennifer Fagg and Tony Kynaston Joannah and Brian Lawson • Leah Leon •• Daniela Tixi and Bryan Loewenthal Leslie Pace and Thomas Long • Martin and Bedford Families • Mary Montanari

Lori Thorpe and Steve Muscat The Neal Family • Zabeen Hirji-Nowaczynski and Mark Nowaczynski Linda and Kevin O’Leary •• Lynda Torneck and Allan Perez Wendy Petrelli and Paul Petrelli The Rahman Family The Rothwell Family • Cindi Alexander and David Samuel Lili and Morris Shawn Faith and Mitchell Sherman Nicolle Butcher and Kent Smallwood Kate Subak Mariette and Kevin Tighe Teresa and Ken Toten •• Jessica Monk and Christopher Van Loan Carolyn Weaver Amal and Jonathan Wolfe • Angela and Tat Wong The Wu Family The Wunder Family David, Sarah and Alex Yuen Friends of The York School (2) The York Society $500 – $999 Gila and Ronen Altshuler • Amy Lengyel and James Andrews • Stacey and Allan Barish

Samantha Sherkin and Jordan Cheskes • Monica Bussoli and Mark Dobrow Joy Ellick and Corey Fraiberg Kerstin Lueck and Frederick Francis Liz Gilbert •• Stacey Schwartz and Michael Giller The Gliklich Family Inge Khayyal and Amr Hamdy Wendy Burstyn and Michael Koch Mary Ciolfi-Kohn and Sam Kohn Susan McCahan and Clifford Lansil Katie Leopold The Martin Family The Massicotte Family • Hallie McClelland Andrea Mercer Sean Mitchell Lilliane Moses and Alex Moses Grace Nolan and Brendan Dahlin Nolan • The O’Dwyer Family Sahar Khattab and Mohamed Saleh Andrea and Nowell Solish •• Jenny Chu Steinberg and Richard Steinberg

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donors 5 years+ donors 10 years+

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GIFT-IN-KIND DONATIONS Stefan Abad Mercedes Benayon and Derrick Abraham Afinity Alcorn Salon The Ali Family Gila and Ronen Altshuler Mohammad Amirzadeh and Mitra Safa Peter Andrew Lowell and Mary Ellen Aronoff Avant Gout Restaurant Avenue Road Arts School The Bager Family Moshira El Masry and Ahmed Balbaa Janina Chmielewska and Matthew Balicki Sarah Everett and Don Barber Maria Barnden Brennan Barney Allan Barish and Stacey Barish Sarah Bauld Bax Family Elise Kline-Beber Anne Bell Carlene Smith-Besai Justice Ian Binnie Glen Blair The Brenzel Dinnick Family John Brown and Melanie Edwards Tammy and Paul Brown Buddies in Bad Times Theatre Hilary and David Buxbaum Canadian Tire Lake Shore & Leslie Dafna and Dan Carr Champion Tae Kwon Do Susan Charron Jennifer and Philip Chown The Cloth Family Paul Cobban Maureen Codispodi Remo Commisso and Paula Stante Cindi Emond and Pietro Cordova 20

The Daellenbach Family Dimitra and Michael Davidson Laila and Michael Deluce Rick DeMarinis Caroline Heick and AndrĂŠ De Verteuil Anne Donald Glen Downey Donate Naturally Susan Duviner Doug Eberlee Wallace Edwards Ruth Eichholtz Denise and Robert Ellis Melissa and Joel Feldberg Karen Weyman and Sid Feldman Dean Bill Flanagan The Fraser Family Freshii Jacqueline and Tom Friedland Anna and Dmitrie Frolov Sara Gardner Gee Beauty Liz Gilbert Helen Gin John and Chantal Graham Robert Graham and Julie Di Lorenzo The Greene Family Geoff Hall and Colleen Dempsey Shane Heyes Omid Hodaie and Mojgan Hodaie The Giller Hoffman Family Kendra Hutton Ariane Siegel and Bernard Hyams Anne Irwin and Jonathan Kahn Karir Fashion Eyewear The Kettlitz Family Carole Jenkins Louisa Jewell Conor Jones Kosara and Predrag Jovanovic Lisa Diamond Katz and David Katz Julie Kraulis

Jennifer Keesmaat Elliot and Perri Kirshenblatt George Kousinioris Graydon and June Lau The Lazzam Family Leah Leon Lexus on the Park Alex Lifeson Kara Lysne-Paris Mabel’s Fables Mabel’s Labels David Marcus and Erin Marcus The Mason Family Ann and Bill McConnell Midland Group of Companies Inc. Mary Moffat Moksha Yoga North York Mary Montanari Lilliane and Alex Moses The Neal Family Suzanne Newell Jennifer Jeffs and John Nicholson Grace Nolan Jan Noestheden The O’Dwyer Family Linda and Kevin O’Leary Brian Orser Carole Patterson and Lawrence Partington Pehr Designs Paul Philipp and Ela Philipp Julie Powers and Tom Powers Frederic and Kathryn Rea Reptilia Jody Roberts Harry Rosen Amy Kaiser and Kenneth Rotman Royal Ontario Museum Mark Rozells Mark and Dawn Santone The Sava Family Elinoar and Ronen Schechner Joanne Schwindt Julie Selley Mitchell Sherman and Faith Sherman The Smith Family

Andrea and Nowell Solish Sons and Daughters Productions Sara Spencer Starbucks Roxborough Studio 1098 Sylvan Learning Centre Rosedale TD Bank Susan Shinoff and Mark Teitelbaum Kimberly Emerson Thorsteinson and Timothy Thorsteinson Toronto FC Tru Restaurant The Udagedara Family Christopher Van Loan and Jessica Monk Brett Van Sickle John and Angela Vavitsas Michelle Veenhuizen & Mike Veenhuizen, Veenhuizen General Contractors Garfield Watson Whimz Live Animal Productions Lisa Williams Wind Mobile Angela and Tat Wong The Wunder Family Jennifer Wyatt Olivera and Branko Zatezalo Zodiac Swim School Charissa Zoetmulder

WHAT ARE GIFT-IN-KIND DONATIONS? • TIME & SERVICES • GALA AUCTION ITEMS • PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR STAFF • PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING • PRODUCTS AND TECHNOLOGY • EXPERIENCES FOR STUDENTS

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VOLUNTEER LIST Thank you to our Volunteers from 2013 – 2014!

Derrick Abraham Nibal Abughazaleh Mary Alexiou-Costakos Mary Ellen Aronoff Allan Barish Astrid Bastin Pieternel Bax Marielle Bax Susan Bedford Mercedes Benayon Kristin Blakely-Kozman Warren Bongard Kathryn Bowen Tiziana Brazzioli Amy Briggs Tammy Brown John Brown Jacquelyn Bruno Hilary Buxbaum Ana Cervantes Munaza Chaudhry Jennifer Chown Lynn Clarfield Andrea Cohen-Solish Louise Collins Remo Commisso Cynthia Cooperstone Kate Corrin Nandini DasGupta Dimitra Davidson Thomas Dea

Laila Deluce Colleen Dempsey-Hall Shelley Diamond Lisa Dinnick Heli Donaldson Moshira El Masry Nahed Elhusseiny Joy Ellick Kimberly Emerson Thorsteinson Cynthia Emond Camilla Eves Melissa Feldberg Joel Feldberg Aimee Fluitt Nathalie Foy Chris Fraser Margaret Gardiner Leslie Giller Ann Glazier Rothwell Mar Gonzalez Gary Grill Laurence Gutcher Jane Gutcher Dahlia Hamdy Marjan Heydary Bari Hochman Cloth Andrew Hoffman Erin Iles Nicole Irwin Pamela Isaak Teresa Johnson Stephen Karam Michael Katz Tracy Kay Andrew Kay Jennifer Kernaghan Margaret Kettlitz Kasra Khorasani Deb Kimsa

50 EVENTS + 150 VOLUNTEERS + 4100 HOURS +

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Perri Kirshenblatt Tony Kynaston Susan Lawrence Lindi Lazarus Linda Lazzam Amy Lengyel Brian Link Carol Loffelmann Kerstin Lueck Mary Martin Janine Mason Scott Mathison Allison Menkes Elizabeth Miketinac Jessica Monk Jennifer Nadj Nancy Nash Grace Neal Monica Nelsen Alexandria Newman Leslie Pace Urvashi Passi Duriya Patel Nico Paul Allan Perez Dawn Perlmutter Lloyd A. Perlmutter Ela Philipp Sara Porrata Mahween Rahman Zayan Rania Frederick Rea Kathryn Rea Ella Rebanks Annette Rockwell Sandra Rotholc

Kenneth Rotman Aya Sallam Donna Sankar Cristina Sava Elora Schatzker Stacey Schwartz Sarit Seeman Maureen Shade Keith Sharp Andrew Sheiner Susan Shinoff Ariane Siegel Joanie Sigel Bob Silverberg Jackie Sklenka Lindsay Smith Paula Stante Robin Storfer Sidney Strachan Liane Thomas-Hicks Liza Thomson Timothy Thorsteinson Mariette Tighe Jurate Trumpaitiene Hilary Turner Elizabeth Van Dalen Atack Angela Vavitsas Katherine Wasserman Charlene Wexler Joanne White Stephen White Keddy Williams Hongwei Wu Grace Yuin Liu Stephen Yuzpe

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THE YORK SCHOOL CLASS OF 2014 NAME

Maddie Aidelman Abby Benattar Lina Bergstrom Orri Bogdan Max Brenzel Dani Brown Christian Byrne Lauren Clarfield Francesca Cordova Willis Daellenbach Laura Diamond Matthew Feitelberg Laia Gispert Vila-Ferran Aaron Gliklich Jake Golvin Jonah Gorodensky Kathryn Griffiths Riley Hanson Clare Harvey-Raymond Lauren Hoffman Prottoy Hossain Nicole Kay Dasha Khomenko Aaron Koch Timothy Kocik Alyssa Lampert Jonah Latsky Daniel Lazzam Andrea Ma Christian MacDonald Campbell Macrae Hana Medeiros Lianne Menkes Patrick Meredith-Karam Brandon Mitchell Mayson Morris James Mulvihill Maya Murmann Paula Murmann Brendan Neal Hilary Notkin Aliya Nowaczynski

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DESTINATION GAP + McMaster University McGill/Western St. George's University of London McGill University Dalhousie University University of Southern California Ryerson University The University of Arizona Les Roches International School of Hotel Mgmt.

McGill University McGill University GAP + University of the West of England, Bristol University of the Arts London Queen's University New York University McGill University York University GAP + Boston College Queen's University McGill University Royal Holloway, University of London McGill University Concordia University Queen's University University of Waterloo McGill University Queen's University University of Toronto University of Arts London GAP + Dalhousie University University of Waterloo Queen's University University of Pennsylvania University of Toronto Queen's University Carleton University Queen's University GAP + University College London University of St. Andrews University of Toronto McGill University McGill University

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRADS TAKE ON THE WORLD! NAME

William O’Dwyer Catherine Paap Jamie Perlmutter Elisabeth Radulovici Tareef Rahman Clarissa Ratjen Jared Rothblott Alice Schoffel Daniel Shade Silver Alex Sigel Max Solish Hannah Sparwasser Soroka Alexander Steinberg Thasneem Thameem Harry Thomas Lucila Villaverde Johann Von Tiesenhausen Daniel Wiseman Mitchell Wortsman

DESTINATION St. Francis Xavier University University of Bath University of Michigan University of Toronto Babson College Queen's University Queen's University University of Ottawa Huron University College, Western University Queen's University University of Guelph University of King's College University of Michigan Ryerson University Queen's University Les Roches International School of Hotel Mgmt.

Queen's University McMaster University Brown University

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ANNUAL NIGHT

ON THE TOWN

Friday, May 1, 2015 7–11 PM

at Daniels Spectrum Ada Slaight Hall 585 Dundas St E.