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HEAD OF SCHOOL & CHAIR, BOARD OF DIRECTORS Every school year is filled with unforgettable learning experiences that inspire individual students – and entire classes – to explore their curiosity and creativity and learn how to solve real-world problems. In this Year in Review, we're spotlighting the meaningful ways that York's arts and science programs across all divisions engaged and challenged students during the 2025-26 school year. You will also meet some of our York alumni who are working in arts and science-related fields and who look back on the formative role that York played in empowering them to explore passions that led to rewarding careers. You'll also get to know two of the many families who are generously investing in York's future and ambitious mission. We're grateful to every member of our incredible community of supporters. Thank you for your engagement and support. It's always a pleasure to share some of the previous year's highlights. We hope this report connects you to your children's school and gives you a chance to reflect on the milestones that were most significant for your family. Happy reading! Sincerely,

Struan Robertson Head of School

Patricia McMahon Chair, Board of Directors

Cover Photo (left to right): Class of 2030 students Ross Fraser, Reese Russell, Sophie Bronstorph and Andrea Lee hold their house ﬂags during the Terry Fox Run. Inside Front Cover: Class of 2033 students celebrate the introduction of our new Athletics name, The York Storm, and our new mascot, Bolt, the Peregrine Falcon. From left to right: Catherine Han, Sophie Shippen, Maxence de Guernon, Aiden Chow, Mason Paton, Lilah Sherrington and Ali Sternberg.

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If you've attended an arts-related event at York, you know that we love celebrating our students' creativity. Each year, our teachers empower students in our Music, Visual Arts, Drama and Film programs (and related co-curricular activities) to take artistic risks to express their ideas in fresh and imaginative ways. As students develop new skills and gain insights into themselves and the world around them, they also learn that the arts have the power to spark thoughtful discussions and foster belonging. Some of the year's magical, artsrelated moments happened during formal events, but many others took place spontaneously in the classroom or during club meetings and rehearsals.

The SK students delighted their families with their performance of Where the Wild Things Are.

Getting inspired by groundbreaking artists Students in all divisions are introduced to the work of famous artists and learn about the impact their art has on society. This year both our Grade 3 and Grade 9 students were inspired by the Group of Seven's paintings. Students in each grade worked with different materials – the Grade 3s used plasticine and the Grade 9s painted with gouache – to create pieces that captured the beauty of the wilderness and the spirit of the Group of Seven.

Arts events in the 2025-26 school year included: Where The Wild Things Are (a musical performed by Senior Kindergarten students), the Junior School Music Celebration, the Grade 6 Geometric Art Exhibition, The York School Live & In-Concert Music Night, the Grade 10 and 11 Drama Evening, Matilda (a musical starring Middle and Senior School students), TYS: A Jazz Showcase (held at Lula Lounge), The York School Drama Festival, Diploma Theatre Night and the IB Film Festival (cohosted by York and Upper Canada College at TIFF Lightbox).

Visual Arts teachers Effie Balomenos (left) and Daniella Chai pose in front of Group of Seven-inspired landscapes created by their Grade 9 and Grade 3 students at Nuit York.

Two new events, Nuit York and the Musical Revue, created quite a buzz. In previous years, we had held two separate arts nights for Middle and Senior School students. Nuit York brought together the talents of visual artists, designers, filmmakers, musicians and singers from both our Middle and Senior Schools. Proud parents, grandparents, siblings, friends and faculty members flocked to the event. York's first-ever student-directed and produced Musical Revue saw students in Grades 6 to 11 perform Broadway hits from Frozen, Dear Evan Hansen, Rent and more. Co-produced and directed by Daisy M., Beckett G. and Myah Z., York's Musical Revue raised funds for DramaWay, an organization that provides inclusive arts programming for young adults with disabilities.

After exploring the colours and symbols that appear in portraits by Andy Warhol and Kehinde Wiley, Grade 5 students created linocut portraits of a York faculty or staff member.

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The boys noticed some grafﬁti as we were driving up the highway and Ben said, 'That kind of looks like Jean-Michel Basquiat.' Then he brought home some art he made that was inspired by Basquiat. The lessons are really hitting home and resonating with him, and he's reﬂecting on them.

Co-producers/directors Daisy Margel '27 and Beckett Gans '28 worked with students in Grades 6 to 11 to present the Musical Revue. Absent: Myah Zimmerman '28

During the ﬁrst-ever Nuit York event, families, friends and faculty members celebrated the visual artists, designers, ﬁlmmakers, musicians and singers in our Middle and Senior Schools.

Andrew Magnus talks about his son Ben's '37 experience in his Grade 1 Art class.

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Multi-disciplinary artist and stop-motion ﬁlmmaker Vivienne AuYeung discusses stop-motion ﬁlm projects with Grade 4 students (left to right) Adrian Lee, Teddy Libfeld, daughter Adelaide Godard and Nathan Chang (all Class of 2034).

Creating art that educates and influences The Grade 4s and Grade 9s learned how to use art to raise awareness about issues and opportunities, and to encourage people to take positive action. Special guest Vivienne AuYeung, a stop-motion ﬁlmmaker, visited her daughter Adelaide's '34 Grade 4 Art class to give the students expert advice on using stop-motion techniques to create compelling public service announcements. The students worked in small groups to develop concepts, create props and sets, plan scenes, write and record voiceovers, ﬁlm each frame and edit their videos.

Jackson Young '26 created "A Loss of Identity in a Time of Technology" in DP Visual Arts. This is his artistic statement about the piece he made with plexiglass and oil on board: "Over time, technology has begun to replace the cultural authority once held by God, as people increasingly seek answers from their phone rather than religion. The colour scheme references a popular search engine, reinforcing this idea. This triptych shows the erosion of tradition and identity in an age of developing technology with the main "American Gothic" subjects acting as a symbol of the traditional American lifestyle that is being lost."

Our Grade 9 artists used their skills to make an emotional appeal for protecting endangered animals. In class they learned about Renaissance art, particularly Albrecht Durer's highly detailed and realistic depictions of animals. After researching the plight of an animal whose survival they were concerned about, they created a pencil drawing of it and added a quote or other powerful text to help drive their message home.

Saviyah Rebello and Alex Tien (both Class of 2031) were among the Grade 7-12 musicians who performed during the annual Jazz Showcase at Lula Lounge with special guest artist Alison Young.

Allie Levesque '29 works on a pencil drawing designed to raise awareness about an endangered species.

Taking their art practice to new heights The Diploma Program's two-year Visual Arts course empowers Grade 11 and 12 students to challenge their creative boundaries. As they explore topics they are passionate about using the materials of their choice, they develop problem-solving and technical skills and become more conﬁdent art-makers. In a piece entitled “Loss of Identity in a Time of Technology,” Jackson Young '26 explored his belief that technology is replacing the cultural authority that was once held by religion.

Hannah Catzman '32 learned about the elements of composition in her Grade 6 Art class.

The Junior School Music Celebration was ﬁlled with priceless moments including Class of 2039 students Eve Smolar, Dean Drake, Alston Hui and Zachary Fung. YEAR IN REVIEW / 2025-26

Designing playgrounds with levers and pulleys From JK to Grade 6, scientiﬁc concepts are woven into units of inquiry that help students make connections across traditional subject areas. During a unit called How the World Works, Grade 2s explored simple machines through the lenses of physics, engineering, urban design and art. After learning about inclined planes, levers and pulleys, they tested simple machines at a STEM learner space in the community. Then they designed and built cardboard models of playgrounds and explained their concepts to students in other grades. And they blended science with art by creating clay self-portraits that showed their brains powered by levers and pulleys.

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How do we teach science at The York School? On a typical day you might ﬁnd the Senior Kindergartens predicting whether a pumpkin will ﬂoat or sink when their teacher places it in water; the Grade 4s building the layers of the earth's core with different colours of plasticine; the Grade 8s discovering the relationship between force, energy and distance by racing cars they've made from mousetraps; and the Grade 11s visiting an award-winning public showcase of green design to generate ideas for making our Middle/Senior campus more environmentally sustainable.

Grade 2 students Kenny Dai and Amelia Kalemi (Class of 2036) learned about simple machines by building them.

Grade 4 students Gabriella DuPéré and Harrison Mills (both Class of 2034) and their classmates created plasticine models that showed the layers of the earth's core.

Exploring the impact of microplastics on humans and the environment Middle School students take a general science class that introduces them to various branches of science, including biology, chemistry, physics and environmental science. By conducting investigations, they learn how to evaluate scientiﬁc ideas, interpret data and draw strong conclusions. The Grade 7s gained a greater understanding of the impact that our daily use of plastics has on aquatic ecosystems in our city, and across the globe, during a special hands-on workshop that Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) staff facilitated at the school. Prior to the workshop, the students learned about Toronto's ecosystems and the properties of various types of microplastics. They also mastered the techniques needed to isolate microplastics from sediment and water samples. With guidance from TRCA staff, students analyzed soil samples from Tommy Thompson Park and aquatic samples from Toronto Harbour. This hands-on exploration with real-world samples highlighted the ways that tiny pollutants affect everything from microscopic organisms to ﬁsh. The students came away with a deeper appreciation for this concerning environmental issue, as well as steps they can take to be part of the solution.

From Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12, science at York is guided by the International Baccalaureate framework. It prioritizes critical thinking, handson experiential learning and giving students opportunities to apply scientiﬁc ideas to realworld challenges. We've compiled a cross-section of some exciting learning experiences that engaged our students in the 2025-26 school year. (We wish we had enough space to share them all!)

For her independent research project in DP Biology, Olivia Greenspan '27 explored the ways that various energy drinks impact the conversion of starch to quick energy for athletes.

Grade 7 students Magnus Phaneuf and Patrick Haddrell (both Class of 2031) learn about the environmental impact of microplastics by examining water samples from Tommy Thompson Park.

Grade 8 student Rianna Xu '30 and her classmates learned about simple machines and the transfer of forces by building and racing cars powered by the snap of a mousetrap. YEAR IN REVIEW / 2025-26

Diploma Program (DP) Science Every DP student completes an independent, university-level research project called the internal assessment (IA). The IA empowers students to explore real-world science problems by designing and conducting their own experiments. They investigated topics that ranged from the ways energy drinks convert starch to quick energy for athletes to the impact that the angle of a sailboat’s sails have on its speed.

(From left to right) Grade 11 students Aaron Sandler, Will Aber, Arya Loomba and Maya Waxman (all Class of 2027) pose with their DP Collaborative Sciences project.

Positioning York Graduates for Success Many York alumni who study science, health sciences or engineering say their York experience prepared them well for university.

(From left to right) Grade 12 students Simine Meh and Tyson Weis (both Class of 2026) conduct an experiment in their DP Chemistry class.

DP Biology teacher Olivia Chan (far right) talks with Grade 12 students (from left to right) Hamza Khan, Solomon Marcus and Jojo Hill (all Class of 2026) as they explore the connection between genetic variations and the taste of food.

Identifying ways to make York more environmentally sustainable During Challenge Week, the Grade 11s gained new insights into environmental sustainability by identifying ways that York could reduce its impact on the planet.

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of the Classes of 2025 and 2026 pursued university STEM programs.

This year, 12 alumni working in health care and engineering returned to York to share advice with students in Grades 10 to 12 about university programs they completed and their career paths.

Drawing on their science and design courses, each student group reimagined an area of the Middle/Senior School to align with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. Proposals included installing a living wall in the fourth ﬂoor lounge to make the space quieter and the air more pure, and creating a soil-free planting system in the parking garage that would reduce harmful air pollutants and produce food for the cafeteria.

York's science program builds curiosity, problem-solving skills and the conﬁdence to tackle complex questions from more than one angle, whether students pursue science after graduation or simply carry that way of thinking with them into whatever they do next.

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It's really important to me that girls feel that they are able to step up and be in engineering, and not have the worry or the stigmatization that it's a maledominated ﬁeld, because I've had such great experiences."

Calaya Corneli '20, Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering at Queen's University '25; Masters of Flight Test Engineering at International Test Pilots School '26, Flight Test Engineer at Bombardier's Aircraft Assembly Centre (From left to right) Grade 11 students Aiyaz Latiﬁ and Samantha Wong (both Class of 2027) pose with their DP Collaborative Science project.

Six alumni engineers shared their insights and advice with students during The Engineering Roadmap Event. (From left to right) Juliana Agostino (University Counsellor), Sarah Bauld (Director of University Counselling), Alexander Dason '07, Chris Kousinioris '16, Peter Clarkson '10, Jason Godfrey '05, Duncan Watson '20, Calaya Cornelli '20 and Aga Maksimowska (University Counsellor).

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JUNIOR/MIDDLE SCHOOL CARNIVAL The Junior and Middle School Carnival brought together students, families and staff for an afternoon ﬁlled with fun. From carnival games and food stations to time spent connecting with friends and families, the event was a celebration of school spirit and community. A magician, bouncy castles, carnival games and other activities delighted those who attended the Junior and Middle School Carnival. (from left to right) Jordan Cutts '35, Dhiren Jhinjha '35, Barrett Gyllenhammar-Croll '34, Eden Riff '34, Anna Colman '34

CO-CURRICULARS AT YORK Junior School The Junior School co-curricular program gave students a dynamic space to spark curiosity and explore new passions— from STEM and the arts to LEGO and cooking. As captured in our action-packed club reel, these experiences do far more than extend the day: they foster a strong sense of belonging, build self-conﬁdence, and nurture growth beyond the classroom.

Middle and Senior School Middle and Senior School co-curricular life served as a powerful engine for self-discovery, leadership and community connection. From robotics and debate to arts, music, and student-led initiatives, our highlight reel captured students in action as they found their unique voices, pursued their passions outside academics, and developed the collaboration and interpersonal skills essential for the future.

MATILDA Matilda the Musical was a resounding success, thanks to the dedication, hard work and talent of the cast, crew and faculty members involved. The cast and crew of Matilda the Musical, and the faculty members who made the production possible, pose on stage.

Photo Caption 1: Audrey Akman and Oscar Kreaden (Class of 2038) thoroughly enjoyed participating in the extracurrular activity called Art-Rageous Art Creators SK. Photo Caption 2: The Robotics Club allows members like Timothy Singh '31 to take a deeper dive into the world of robots. Photo Caption 3: Members of the Senior School Chemistry Club are passionate about sharing their knowledge with others.

ALUMNI REUNION York's alumni reunion in May was a huge success! Ninety alumni and nearly 40 current and former York staff gathered on campus to celebrate the Classes of 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016 and 2021. The strength of the York alumni community, spanning through the decades, was on full display. YEAR IN REVIEW / 2025-26

(left to right) Chris Kousinioris, Emaan Chaudry, Marc de Verteuil, David Lazzam, Arushi Kumar and Daniel Balicki (all Class of 2016) were happy to reunite at the Alumni Reunion.

CELEBRATING THE CLASS OF 2026 Impressive final examination results and admission to top-tier universities We're proud and delighted to share the outstanding accomplishments of the Class of 2026! In the IB Diploma ﬁnal exams they achieved an average score of 33.5 out of a total of 45 points, which is nearly 3 points higher than the IB global average of 30.8. Their hard work and commitment to achieving academic excellence resulted in offers from top-ranked universities in Canada, the U.S., the U.K., Europe and Asia. Explore the achievements of these dedicated graduates, and learn where they're using their critical thinking, research and leadership skills today.

Members of the Class of 2026 on graduation day. (from left to right) Zach Weinberg, Charlotte Baldwin, Maria Icaza Arias, Callum Turnbull and Alexa Kolber.

Class of 2026 Program Choices

University Offers Canada Brock University

Simon Fraser University

University of New Brunswick

Dalhousie University

Toronto Metropolitan University

Huron University

Trent University

University of Northern British Columbia

Ivey School of Business

University of British Columbia

McGill University

University of British Columbia Okanagan

McMaster University

University of Toronto University of Waterloo

University of Calgary

Western University

University of Guelph

Wilfrid Laurier University

Bentley University

Lehigh University

University of California Santa Barbara

Cal Poly State University San Luis Obispo

Northeastern University

University of Georgia

Penn State University Park

University of Hawaii Manoa

Princeton University

University of Miami

Ontario Tech University Queen's University

11%

University of Ottawa

United States

of our students achieved a score of 40 or greater, placing them in the top echelon of IB scholars worldwide.

California State University, Long Beach

Case Western Reserve University Purdue University Clemson University

Locations of Study

Columbia University Duke University Ithaca College

Syracuse University University of California Davis University of California Irvine University of California San Diego

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University of Pittsburgh University of Washington University of Wisconsin-Madison Vanderbilt University

United Kingdom

Class of 2026 grads (left to right) Madeleine Warren, Lyla Weisstub, Max Balzer and Solomon Marcus.

98.6% The diploma pass rate was 98.6%, which dramatically exceeds the global pass rate of 82.6%.

Cardiff University

Newcastle University

University of Leeds

Durham University

Queen's University Belfast

University of Manchester

Imperial College of London

University College London

University of Nottingham

King's College London

University of Bath

University of St Andrews

London School of Economics and Political Science

University of Edinburgh

University of Sussex

University of Exeter

University of Warwick

Bocconi University

Stockholm School of Economics

University of Amsterdam

Erasmus University Rotterdam

Tilburg University

University of Maastricht

Istituto Marangoni Milano

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore University of Pecs

Rome City Institute

University College Dublin

Europe/Asia

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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHTS

Do what you want to do when you get the chance – whether it's a grad trip or backpacking or taking a master's in a country you've never been to. It will be the hardest, but most nostalgic and proud experience. You'll grow way more in a place you've never been to than if you'd stayed comfortable. It could lead to something better than you ever imagined."

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Our teachers told us that we could play a role in making our city a better place."

Photo 1: Calaya Corneli '20, a ﬂight test engineer at Bombardier's Aircraft Assembly Centre in Toronto, has loved planes since she was a preschool student at York.

AVIVA LEVY '05

The City of Toronto is implementing an ambitious plan to tackle its housing crisis – and Aviva Levy '05 is part of the team that's responsible for moving projects from concept to construction. As the Director of Partnerships in the Housing Development Office, Aviva is supporting the City's goals of approving 65,000 rent-controlled homes, including 41,000 affordable and 6,500 Rent-Geared-to-Income homes by 2030.

When she joined the school as a nervous Grade 6 student, her welcoming teacher, Miss Jesser, helped her integrate into a class of preteens who'd known each other for years. Later, as a student ambassador, she took prospective families on tours of the school. She enjoyed sharing her excitement about the school with others, and was empowered by the fact that she was trusted to tell York's story. “That experience also ignited an interest in leadership for me,” says Aviva.

Aviva's work involves collaborating with partners, including other levels of government, non-proﬁt organizations and developers, to deliver innovative, diverse and affordable housing options for city residents. One of the projects that Aviva is particularly passionate about will provide new supportive homes for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness. She explains that the new building, which will offer health and social services on-site, is designed “to set the residents up for success so they can thrive in their new, permanent homes.”

When Aviva graduated from York, she completed a Bachelor of Arts degree at McGill University. Participating in a legislative internship program at Queen's Park fuelled her passion for local government and inspired her to pursue a Master of Public Policy at the University of Toronto. Aviva joined the City in 2011 and has been working in the municipal arena ever since.

“It's fulﬁlling to be doing work where you feel so connected to making a positive difference,” says Aviva. Aviva's commitment to improving the lives of others dates back to her York School days. Her parents taught her about the importance of giving back, and the faculty at York reinforced that message. “Our teachers told us that we could play a role in making our city a better place.”

Aviva enjoys returning to York for reunions and other events. “York is such a special place. I enjoyed the camaraderie and school spirit, and love being a part of the York alumni community,” she says.

Aviva has many fond memories of her York School days. Photo 1: Aviva Levy '05 is the Director of Partnerships in the City of Toronto's Housing Development Office.

CALAYA CORNELI '20

You won't find Calaya Corneli '20 at a desk during work hours. She'll be 40,000 feet in the air, sitting in the jump seat between two test pilots in the cockpit of a brand-new, unfurnished business jet, watching the flight controls and screens the pilots are using. In her role as a flight test engineer at Bombardier's Aircraft Assembly Centre in Toronto, Calaya is responsible for gathering the data needed to certify the aircraft's safety. “I'm on the Flight Test team where we perform a series of tests on every aircraft that comes off the production line. We first perform the on ground tests, then take the aircraft up for the first flight and execute further tests. In that first flight, we test the engine, operating systems, stalls, weather radar and navigation,” she explains. Calaya designs and executes flight test plans, and shares her data with pilots, flight science analysts, aerospace technicians, project managers and sales staff. It's a role that requires extreme precision, strong analytical and problem solving skills, leadership, confidence, and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues throughout the organization. One of the biggest rewards? “The really cool thing is that hundreds and hundreds of people work on building this one plane, but only three people actually get to fly in it before it's delivered to the customer.” Calaya has loved planes since she arrived at York as a preschool student. She remembers teachers who encouraged her to challenge herself by exploring topics she

was passionate about. In Physics, she built a compressed air rocket to analyze the relationship between pressure and the maximum height it could reach. “I loved my Grade 8 Technical Design class so much!” she says. While testing the strength of wooden bridges she'd built, Calaya realized that studying engineering “would be kind of fun.” After York, she received a Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering from Queen's University, obtained her Private Pilot Licence (PPL) and headed to the International Test Pilots School (ITPS) in London, Ontario, where she completed a Masters of Flight Test Engineering. Calaya was the only woman in her class at ITPS – and the youngest student by at least 10 years. She received the highest mark the school ever awarded for a thesis, and was chosen as class valedictorian. She started her job at Bombardier three weeks after graduation. While ﬂight test school was the hardest thing she's done in her life, Calaya says it's an experience she'll always be proud of. She encourages York School students and other alumni to step outside their comfort zones to follow their dreams. YEAR IN REVIEW / 2025-26 17

JAMAL VIRANI '11

Jamal Virani '11 is dedicated to preventing and treating mental health conditions that impact peoples' overall health and wellbeing. He's a nurse practitioner (NP) who specializes in psychiatric care and the executive director of a virtual clinic he founded so people across Ontario can access personalized, high-quality psychiatric care from the comfort of their homes or offices. Jamal conducts mental health assessments (for conditions that include mood and eating disorders, trauma and ADHD), develops personalized treatment plans, manages minor medical conditions, and refers patients to psychiatrists and other specialists when necessary. “There's a huge need for mental health services. Family doctors aren't funded to support mental health in the outpatient setting and there aren't enough psychiatrists. Our clinic has 3,000 patients from all walks of life who live everywhere from Toronto to Sault Ste. Marie. It's rewarding to provide a service that's been unavailable in many parts of the province,” says Jamal. Jamal, who is the son of a nurse researcher and a pharmacist, knew he wanted to study nursing in university when he joined York in Grade 11. He has fond memories of his teachers' creative approaches to teaching and learning. During a chemistry unit on medicines and drugs, Jamal created a music video about substances and stimulants that featured a rap song which he wrote and performed. “It

was really fun to go around the school filming the video,” he says. Jamal struggled with math when he first arrived, but is grateful to Ms. Rhemtulla “who was amazing in helping me get up to speed and really excel.” When he graduated from York, Jamal obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) from McMaster University and then completed the Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner Program at Queen's University. Before starting Virani NP Services, he developed treatment plans for inpatients at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), and worked at Inner City Health Associates to support unhoused people with complex medical needs. Having his own clinic enables Jamal to focus his practice in a way that matches his values and mission, and also suits his lifestyle. He says York's focus on innovation and solving realworld problems helped influence his decision to “be creative, start something new and have faith that if I took a risk, there was a good chance it would work out.” Not only did his venture succeed, but he's planning to hire additional nurse practitioners to meet the growing demand for the mental health care that his clinic provides.

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I struggled with Math when I ﬁrst came to The York School and Ms. Rhemtulla was amazing in helping me get up to speed and really excel."

Photo 1: Nurse Practitioner Jamal Virani '11 (second from right) participated in the Health Sciences Roadmap event in March 2026. He was joined by (left to right) Dr. Julia Sharp '03, Dr. Daniela Keren '11, Dr. Kathleen Bowman '14 and Jordan Hausman '21.

BYRON ASHLEY '08

If your dream is to become a social media influencer, collaborate with McDonald's or find a publisher for the manuscript that's been gathering dust on your bookshelf, Byron Ashley '08 can help make it happen. He's the founder of Settebello Entertainment, a talent and literary management company that helps actors, writers, directors and others build long-term careers in television, film, publishing and digital media. Byron's roster of clients includes an Oscar-winning documentary producer, the author of a New York Times bestseller, a filmmaker whose horror flick screened at the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival, and the hosts of the Netflix reality dating series Age of Attraction. Byron identifies the steps that will advance his clients' careers, and then develops and executes personalized strategies for them. His work can involve everything from connecting clients with lawyers, to developing marketing materials and calling CNN to pitch stories. “I always say that we're like their chief operating officer. We run their strategy and operations, build teams for them and supervise those teams,” says Byron. Seeing his clients accomplish goals that are important to them is the most rewarding aspect of his work. “Last year, one of my clients bought a home for his parents, and it was emotional to see him be able to give back to his family,” says Byron. Byron's interest in the entertainment industry dates back to his York days. He made short films on his own that he screened at assemblies (this was before York offered an IB film course). He also wrote movie reviews as the editor of the student newspaper, acted in school plays and volunteered on film sets. His other extracurricular activities included

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competing in the Independent School Public Speaking Championships in England, and being a student council prefect and captain of the debate team. “I remember some students pursuing things that were really traditional and others doing things that were outside the box. And the school was really great about supporting whatever you were working on,” says Byron. When he graduated from York, Byron earned a Bachelor of Science in Communication from Northwestern University (and later completed an MBA at UCLA). He spent his undergraduate summer breaks in Los Angeles, getting real-world experience during internships at Lionsgate, Sony Pictures and CBS Films. In 2012, during a serendipitous conversation with an early YouTube content creator at a party in LA, Byron offered to help produce his videos. This collaboration led to work with other YouTubers and a position with a management company that was acquired by DreamWorks Animation. When he was ready for his next career step, Byron started Settebello Entertainment so he could work with digital creators as well as people in traditional media. After nearly two decades, Byron still has close ties with his York friends. “I had the best group of friends. Our class was small and we felt like one community. Life has taken us to so many different places, but I just did a Zoom call with some of my high school friends,” he says. Byron says he looks forward to celebrating his 20th alumni reunion in the next couple of years.

I remember some students pursuing things that were really traditional and others doing things that were outside the box. And the school was really great about supporting whatever you were working on."

Photo 1: Byron Ashley '08 represents a bespoke roster of ﬁlmmakers, television personalities and creators. He's also a producer and entrepreneur who co-founded Chain, a dining concept company featuring Michelin-starred chefs who reinvent classic recipes.

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We're thrilled to be part of the community and look forward to many more years at York. A lot of people have helped build the school up over the decades and we wanted to be part of that at the outset of our experience here. It's been a great year for Ben and we couldn't be happier that we are at York."

DONOR SPOTLIGHTS

Anne Tauber explains what inspired her family's gift. Ben Magnus '37 proudly shows one of his works of art. (From left to right) Andrew Magnus, Ben '37, Anne Tauber and Oliver. They plan to have Oliver join York in 2027 for Grade 5.

(From left to right) Preston '30, Isley '32, Lissa and Shaun.

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...York's such a special place and we wanted to help make it as special as possible by creating the best experiences for our kids and others." Shaun Ricci explains what inspired his family's gift to the Annual Fund.

Isley '32 performing in Matilda the Musical.

THE RICCI FAMILY When the Ricci family chatted with York's student ambassadors at an open house for prospective students, they knew they wanted to join the school's welcoming community. Today Isley (who joined Grade 6 in September 2025), Preston (who started Grade 9 this fall), and parents Lissa and Shaun, are helping to 'pay it forward' to the community that gave them such a warm welcome.

THE TAUBER MAGNUS FAMILY

Last year, Lissa and Shaun invited all the Grade 6 parents to their home for a class social. “It was a joy to host the parents who came,” says Lissa. When she was scrambling to ﬁnd another uniform skirt for Isley, she was grateful to have a network of helpful parents to contact.

Learning about Basquiat was one of the many exciting discoveries that Ben made in Grade 1, his first year at York. A field trip to Tommy Thompson Park gave him an opportunity to observe the ways that local plants and animals survive and change throughout the year. He gained new insights into himself and others through the IB Learner Profile, a framework for social-emotional learning that's focused on developing the whole child.

Isley is now an ambassador herself and is using her leadership and social skills to help two new students make a smooth transition into life at York. Preston's first year is off to a great start too; he's making new friends and exploring extracurriculars. When Isley was a new student, she quickly made friends, explored her passions and developed new skills. She competed on the track and field and volleyball teams, joined the debate club, was in the cast of Matilda the Musical, and sang in the school's first-ever, student-led Musical Revue. She says she was struck by “how welcoming everyone is” and appreciates the fact that York offers so many co-curricular activities that her previous school did not. Isley is thrilled that Preston has joined her at York. “York has made me feel valued and included, and I'm excited to share that experience with my big brother. I'm also excited that he's in the same house as me,” she says. Shaun and Lissa are happy with York's relationship-based and social-emotional approach to teaching and learning. “In Isley's Grade 6 class with Ms. Laqua, there were rules and she held the kids accountable, but she understood that they were in Grade 6 and they were learning to learn,” says Shaun. When the Riccis discovered that tuition covers the cost of the school's basic operating expenses and staff salaries – but doesn't support things like resources for some of our signature programs and renovations and upgrades to our campuses – they decided to make a generous donation to the Annual Fund and direct it to Middle School priorities.

Anne Tauber and Andrew Magnus were driving to the ski hill with their sons, Ben '37 and Oliver, when they passed a graffiti covered building. When Ben noticed the design he said, “That kind of looks like Jean-Michel Basquiat.” He'd learned about the artist's use of spray paint, bright colours and bold lines in his Grade 1 art class and could see that the graffiti was created in a similar style.

Andrew remembers when Ben came home proudly wearing a sticker that his teacher awarded to him. “I asked him about [it] and Ben said, 'I was a good communicator today.' He'd used his communication skills to resolve a conflict with a friend. That's a really great tool the teachers are using. The lessons are hitting home and resonating with Ben, and he reflects on them,” says Andrew. At the end of the school year, when Ben was asked to speak at the Junior School's closing ceremony, he agreed, telling his mom that he wasn't nervous about speaking in front of a large audience. “He's grown so much this year. I think the mix of the school's close-knit culture and the confidence he gained at school this year is reflected in him knowing that speaking in front of so many people would be a safe space,” says Anne. When Anne and Andrew were researching schools for Ben, York ticked all the boxes. Andrew completed the IB Diploma at an independent school in Ottawa and wanted Ben to have the same types of meaningful and memorable co-curricular experiences that he enjoyed. Anne loved the fact that York is a city school with a mix of local and international families. She also appreciated that York is co-ed. “For me, it's really important that boys don't just interact with other boys, but that they get to be with girls, too – especially as they age." Anne and Andrew have made a generous pledge to provide financial support for the More Great Spaces renovation at the Junior School. They say their belief in the school, our close community, and their commitment to giving back was what inspired their gift. Andrew says he's impressed by the design of More Great Spaces and the project management that has allowed classes to continue throughout the renovation. “The features really maximize the space, and it seems like a ton of thought has been put into doing everything in a seamless way that hasn't meaningfully impacted the kids,” he says. YEAR IN REVIEW / 2025-26 21

THE YORK COMMUNITY GIVES BACK Donations to York's Annual Fund deepen and enrich the experience our students enjoy at school. Here are some of the ways your donations made an impact last year.

REALISTIC BACKDROPS THAT TRANSPORT AUDIENCES Staging a musical about a girl with unique superpowers called for professional backdrops that would immerse theatregoers in her world. The LED screen we rented for the Middle and Senior School play Matilda, the Musical created eye-popping visuals that delighted audiences.

STORING ART SAFELY AS IT DRIES

York artists create masterpieces with paint, pastels, ink and other media every day. To prevent work from smearing or getting damaged while drying, each piece must be stored on a professional drying rack. This year, to keep up with our students' proliﬁc artistic output, the Annual Fund supported the purchase of two new drying racks. (From top to bottom, left to right) Alyssa Tandon, Ariana Aarabi, Emily Murray and Mathilda Xu (all Class of 2032) store their art safely in one of two new drying racks.

LEARNING ESSENTIAL LIFE-SAVING SKILLS

PAINTING IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS

A new set of lightweight and portable training manikins was purchased so Grade 9 Health students could learn essential CPR skills. Trusted by emergency responders and health professionals across North America, these manikins help students gain the skills and conﬁdence they need to literally save a life.

During the annual Challenge Week trip to Killarney Provincial Park, York's emerging artists got inspired by the same landscapes as the Group of Seven. This year we purchased more portable easels and desk lamps to ensure students have the equipment and lighting they need to get the most out of workshops with professional artists.

Aarya Armogan '29 practises her CPR skills on one of the new lightweight manikins.

Students use the new art boxes and desk lamps during a workshop with a professional artist at Killarney Provincial Park.

A FURRY FALCON WHO PUMPS UP THE CROWD

A SPIFFY NEW CARPET FOR THE JUNIOR SCHOOL MUSIC ROOM

When it was time to refresh the school's mascot, we needed a costume to bring Bolt to life. Our mighty peregrine falcon now infuses athletic and school events with energy, school spirit and fun.

Junior School music students often sit in a circle on the carpet when they're singing or playing instruments. This year, we refreshed our music room space YEAR REVIEW / 2025-26 23 by adding a bright, new, comfy carpet for students toINenjoy.

JUNIOR SCHOOL MUSIC CELEBRATION AT THE MIDDLE/SENIOR SCHOOL The More Great Spaces renovation at the Junior School meant that students, staff and families got to practise being ﬂexible and adaptable. One of the pivots we made was to hold the Junior School Music Celebration on the Middle/Senior School campus at 1320 Yonge Street. The Annual Fund helped pay for buses to transport younger students and for special staging and lighting in the auditorium. Aviva Grell-Murray, Beckett Gans and Koorosh Fazlollahi (all Class of 2028) enjoyed canoeing at camp.

Isabella Thouret '39 arrives at the Middle/Senior School campus for the Junior School Music Celebration.

PHILANTHROPY HIGHLIGHTS Fundraising goal achieved for the JS “Big Flip”*

11% Endowment for Student Financial Assistance

$3.5M

100%

71.4% Junior School Renovation

Raised by York's generous community of donors in 2025 2026

Number of books sold as part of The Junior School's Book Nook in support of More Great Spaces

Staff Annual Fund Participation

+80%

17% Annual Fund 0.6% Gift in Kind

*The "Big Flip" moved the library to the back of the school and the administrative offices to the Yonge Street-facing front of the school.

Total raised to date for the Junior School's Campaign for More Great Spaces

Annual Fund Performance | Year over Year $800,000

$553,482

$600,000

$473,148 $379,602

$400,000

$258,912

46%

25%

increase over previous year

$512,241 8%

increase over previous year

$604,157 9%

increase over previous year

$608,653

$8.35M

$10M Goal

Total raised to date for endowed student ﬁnancial assistance (as of June 30, 2026)

$2.47M

$5M Goal

0.75%

increase over previous year

$5M

increase over previous year

$200,000

FY20

FY21

FY22

FY23

FY24

FY25

What Tuition Supports

FY26

77% Compensation

Annual Fund Designation

29.3% Head's Initiative 22.1% Middle & Senior School Priorities 27.5% Financial Assistance (Expendable) 21.1% Junior School Priority & Renovation

1965 Society

100+ Inaugural members of York's 1965 Society which celebrates donors to the Annual Fund who make gifts of $2500 and greater.

7% Administration, External Relations & Human Resources 5% Academic Programming 5% Facilities Maintenance 4% Food Services 2% IT Support

Tuition at The York School covers only the school's operating expenses, with the greatest portion of that supporting employee compensation. We are proud to be a top 3 payer amongst GTA CIS schools, which enables us to attract and retain the very best teachers for your children. Similar to all other CIS schools, enhancements such as major capital projects and ﬁnancial assistance are supported through philanthropy. We are grateful to each of our school's donors.

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ATHLETICS HIGHLIGHTS

RECOGNIZING OUR DONORS G I V I N G I N 2 0 2 5 - 2 0 2 6 : A L L C A M PA I G N S Thank you to the many donors who supported York between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026. Your gifts enhance the life of our school and elevate our students' experiences.

$1-999

SPORTS OFFERED

EXTERNAL COACHES

4 APPEARANCES

Photo 1 (top): Just a few of our talented athletes. (From left to right) Aviva Grell-Murray '28, Nathan Moschopoulos '35, Theodore (Teddy) Sann '26, Arshia Mousseau '33, Millie Fischer '31. Photo 2 (middle): Members of the Varsity Co-Ed Volleyball Team Photo 3 (bottom left): Members of the U10/U11 Track & Field Team Photo 4 (bottom right): Members of the U12/U14 Track & Field Team

CO-ED TEAMS

CHAMPIONS

Sherri Adams & Tom Hong Baldwin Family Alex Baniczky & Nini Jones Bhaloo Family Black Family Bondarenko Family Bradley Shaw Family Bronstorph Family Burton Woods Family Tess Cecil-Cockwell & Zachary McMahon Alexis C. Charest-Descomme '13 Chasson Zimmerman Family Margis Dawe Family Farovitch Family Olga Freiman Hands Family Elisabeth Hass '07 & Luke Kowalewski and Family Maya Heitelman '24 Jackman Family Ann Jackson & Denis Ho Ron Jagdeo & Qingyuan Li Oren & Adrienne Katz Family Melanie & C.P. Krishnamurthy Kuo Family Levy Family Romy & Corey Libfeld Maureen Littlejohn Benjamin Ma & Ching Ming Wong MacDonald Stevenson Family Mary Messih & Peter Warnica Kaleigh Metser '25 Family Monteiro da Silva Kennedy Family Mousseau Family Thure Nordigaarden '26 Dale Osadchuk Pandey Family Picov Family Oleg Saﬁr & Maria Nesterenko Araz Salek & Elnaz Sanati Amy & Scott Smith Megan Stephens & Daniel Iny and Family Marc Teixeira & Jenny Milyutina Kelly Thompson Family Steven & Melissa Uster Kristen Wallace & Dan Park Ye Yang & Steven Bottjer

Yoo Family Andre Zybul & Carolina Arrarte Anonymous (15)

$1,000-2,499

Aman Family Bendzsak McGilvray Family Calamai Family Campbell Family Joseph & Cathy Campos Cash Family Vivian Chan & Eugene Fung Cheng Mintz Family Diamond Family Einav Family Fellows Family Paula & Luis Fonseca Anatoli Freiman & Andrea Kurtz Stephanie Galloway & Steve Yuzpe Jeff & Kim Gans Gosnell Corey Family Guo Family Icaza Family Anthony Ironside & Elizabeth Mendonca Kiguel Family Michael Klym & Kristi Kasper Max Laskin '06 & Alex Fidler-Wener Lewin Family Lin Family Kerstin Lueck & Frederick Francis Rob Maddock & Elaine Nicholson Anita & Steve Marshall Alua Nurkeyeva Phiffer Family Priscus Padﬁeld Family Reid Gosselin Family Renzella Stieber Family Pamela Ritchie Family of Noah Son-Kang '26 Vivian Sze & Sunny Lee Danielle & Stuart Turk Wagner Family Wang Chen Family Wang Zhang Family Ben & Molly Watsa Mary Ann & Reg Watson Julia Webster '05 & Nicholas Herbst Ethel & Jonathan Weiner

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Consecutive year donors: 3 years+ 5 years+ 610 years+ 1965 Society

Sonya & Stacey Weisberg Andrea Wightman & Reid Levesque Thomas Yeo & Sandra Haines Anonymous (12)

$2,500-4,999

Robyn Adelson & Rob Weinberg Kathryn Ages Mike Annecchini & Kate Cassaday Asano Family Ari Baratz & Orli Goldberg and Family Becker Family Brindle Family Carmichael Family Chau Family Choong Summers Family David & Naomi Colla Cui Yan Family D'Souza Family del Moral Family Diplock Seel Family Laurie Duke Ebrahim Family Sunny Feldman '37 Fireman Family Hales Family Henriques Family Hill Family Ian Hong '32 Family Ira & Mario Kalemi Kang Prabhudesai Family Lambiris Trifonidis Family Mike & Mistine Lauzon Derrick Lee & Connia Chen Jennifer Lee & Jeffrey Novak Jing Li & Yu Zeng Ji Li & Jianxiong Chen Xuexi Li & Xiaoye Sun Ted Margel & Ilyse Lustig and Family Eric '01 & Tracy Morgan and Family Newman O'Brien Family Nichols Guevara Family Prabhu Family James Pringle & Cari Whyne Rimi Islam Family Salcedo Schiavoni Family Jennifer & Kevin Salsberg Shen Family YEAR IN REVIEW / 2025-26 27

LIFETIME GIVING $10,000-24,999

A Middle School Physical Education class after a volleyball game. (left to right - top row) Mikhail "Misha" Bondarenko, Luke Gamsa, Ella ""Elle"" del Moral, Joanna Brindle, Claire Boddington, Max Goodman, Samuel "Sam" Lieberman (left to right - bottom row) Maeve Butteriss, Lillian "Lily" Fonseca, Jack Jabes, Jake Goodman. All the students are in the Class of '31.

Emily & Paul Shopiro Elizabeth Stephenson & Bruce Perkins Stewart Rudisuli Family Callum Turnbull '26 Scott Watson & Stephanie Price Weinstein Family Anonymous (10)

Sunstrum Family Mark & Cynthia Walker Waugh Family Foundation York Parents' Association Ana & Ken Zuckerman Anonymous

$5,000-9,999

Balzer Family Blake Family Bowen Family Jacqueline Chin & Peter Wojewnik Ben & June Chu Caitlin Cohen & Robbie Leibel Chris Flood & Kelly McRobie Megan Hashimoto '33 and Family Hunter Harding '37 and Family Kaplanis Arnovitch Family Stacey Kline & The Blidner Family Foundation Lee & Teng Family Howard Levitt, Levitt LLP Luttmer Family Marsha Malbari & Allan Lee Mousavifar Family Ricci Family Rosman Family Bessy Triantafyllos & Graham Pace Wei Wang & Stephanie Moy Wang Ye Family Yang Jia Family Zhang Fu Family Anonymous

Aggarwal Gingras Family Kristin Blakely-Kozman & David Kozman6 Jill Burgin & Michael Flood Nick & Catherine Chan David Colman & Lauren Payne Jacobs Costin Family Adrianna Czornyj & Shey Ylonen Elterman Bombard Family English Family Ori Goldman & Trish Domi Halwani MacNeill Family Amanda Heale Professional Corporation Rachel Kimel & Michael Greenwood Gurleen & Puneet S. Kohli Lubinsky Family Martin Family Mazin Weisstub Family Brett & Jocelyne McFarquhar McMahon Ackhurst Family Plain Family Raman Rai & Jessie Sahota Randall Family Rebello Family Ron & Lina Rein Schultz Family 

$10,000-24,999

$25,000-49,999

Mark Burnatowski & Deborah Krick James Fraser & Jamie Phelan Gardiner Family Gitlin Family Hanneman Akman Family Hebel Family Foundation Katherine Marr Ravi Prashad & Linda Tao Anonymous

$50,000-99,999

Arevalo Smolar Family Sean & Nicole Driscoll Magnus Tauber Family Andrew & Erica O'Born Ross Family Schwab Webster Family

$100,000-249,999

Delaney Family Foundation Laing-Goldstein Family Manikowski Family Meredith & Jason Menkes Ye Family

$250,000+

Lee-Ho Family Jed Lind & Jessica de Ruiter

$1M+

David & Elyssa Feldberg and Family

Kathryn Ages Andreou & Hatzoglou Family Armstrong Murray Family Mary Ellen & Lowell Aronoff Phil Arthur Asano Family Atack Family Ari Baratz & Orli Goldberg and Family Leigh & Paul J. Bedbrook Bell Canada Bennett Chu Family Berger Greenspan Family Diane Blake & Stephen Smith Blake Family Jonathan Bloomberg & Emily Burnett Ilena & Mark Borinsky Boyd Meredith Family Brand Family Geraint Breeze & Shannan Levere Laurel Brooks David & Shannon Burton Joseph & Cathy Campos Carr Family Nick & Catherine Chan Vivian Chan & Eugene Fung Susan Charron Jacqueline Chin & Peter Wojewnik Philip Chown Barbara Christie (formerly Goodwin-Zeibots) Ben & June Chu Lynn & Michael Clarﬁeld Bari Hochman Cloth & Jason Cloth Naomi & Michael Cohen Caitlin Cohen & Robbie Leibel David Colman & Lauren Payne Heather Conolly & Paul Mingay D'Alessandro Family Jennifer Dale & Robert Lantos Lynn & Paul Damp Joan Dea & Lionel Conacher del Moral Family Kelly Dobbin & Scott Mathison Anita & Vincent G. Dong Moshira El Masry & Ahmed Balbaa Jennifer Fagg & Tony Kynaston Natalia & Sergey Fedyushchenko Laurie & Adam Felesky Fitzpatrick Storrow Family Chris Flood & Kelly McRobie Catherine Fogarty & Maria Armstrong Levi Folk & Liza Thomson Chris Fraser Jane & Michael Freund Jacque & Tom Friedland Linda Fuerst & Michael Kucan Daryl Gelgoot & Vanessa Amyot Dana Geller Lampe & Jonathan Lampe Leslie Giller & Andrew Hoffman Giovinco Family Goldberg Family

Chantal & John Graham James H. Grout Guo Family Fangfang Guo & Jiwen Wang Roberta & Tim Hague Hales Family Cathy Hampson & Tom Flynn Harnoy Cash Family Megan Hashimoto '33 & Family Elisabeth Hass '07 & Luke Kowalewski and Family Amanda Heale Professional Corporation Alison & David Heden David & Cheryl Heike Barbara Henders & Jeffrey Lloyd Herzog Family Zabeen Hirji-Nowaczynski & Mark Nowaczynski Kathy Houde-Lovas & Carl Lovas Marilyn & David Hull Jan Innes & Chris Morgan Jacobs Costin Family Elena & Victor Jdanovitch Josefowitz Myran Family Kalemi Family Ira & Mario Kalemi Kanitz Family Jennifer Kaplan Kaplanis Arnovitch Family Kernaghan Family Rachel Kimel & Michael Greenwood Stacey Kline & The Blidner Family Foundation Inma Kong Kordyback Family Kraag Family Max Kronby '24 & Family Jenn Law & Paul Rose Lee & Teng Family Sherri & W. Robert Lee Leland Family Trust Joan & Alan Lenczner Lengyel Family Marie-Christine & Bruno Leps Howard Levitt, Levitt LLP Lexus on the Park Liang Family Liu Family Jennifer Logan-Klassen & David Klassen Ken Lu & Fiona Feng Luttmer Family Bo Ma Mackintosh Family Maingot Family Susan Makepeace & Cornel Brenninkmeyer Marsha Malbari & Allan Lee Jintana & Michael Mansour Mary & Danny Marcuzzi Ted Margel & Ilyse Lustig and Family Margis Dawe Family Anita & Steve Marshall Martin Family Lori A. McBurney

Mary McCullough & Robert Murray Brett & Jocelyne McFarquhar McLean Foundation Jessica Monk & Christopher Van Loan Mousavifar Family Janet Neilson & Adam Howard Karel O'Brien & Gerald O'Leary Olsson Family Leslie Pace & Thomas Long Joan & Hugh S. Paisley Sharon Pel Andrea Pereira & Vitor Mendes Pereira Pong Family Carol Purpura & Larry Bates Mary Qiu '22 & Family Randall Family Helen & Scott Rattee RBC Dominion Securities Foundation Rebello Family Renzella Stieber Family Hanieh Rezaei & Hooman Fazlollahi Ricci Family Heather A. & Stephen M. Rider Rome Webster Family Rosman Family Andrey Rybakov & Yulia Rybakova Sabanadzovic Family Maryann Seefuss & Douglas Cowdrey Diplock-Seel Family Ann & Gregory Sharp Morris Shawn & Lili Shalev-Shawn Sheridan Family Rachel & Joseph Shilon Lisa Shostack & Alfred Lee Tingnan Song & Otto Li Jennie & David Steen Erin & Dan Sternberg Joanne Stewart & Kirk Boggs Annette & Mike Stramaglia Kim & Mark Surchin Tang Sun Family Sheila Thompson Tighe Family Mary Pat Tillmann & Gerry Dancyger Bessy Triantafyllos & Graham Pace Ria Tzimas & Spyros Volonakis Steven & Melissa Uster A. Valenti & D. Johnson Venture Construction Anita Vogel & Mark Rozells Mark & Cynthia Walker Lun Hai Wang & Dao Jing Wang Wei Wang & Stephanie Moy Wasserman Family Julia & Werner Wehmeyer Beth Weingarden & Paul Stein Myrna & Percy Weinstein Xiaogang & Hongwei Wu Xiaojing Xiong & Jiangfeng Li Yang Jia Family YEAR IN REVIEW / 2025-26 29

Yao & Tien Family Tengda Yin & Clara Zhou Deborah Zemans Yali Zhang & Alfred Wu Zhang Fu Family Charlene & Alex Zivojinovich Anonymous (6)

$25,000-49,999

Marilyn Andrews & John B. Anderson Laurel-Ann Baker Corneli & Luc Corneli Balzer Family Mercedes Benayon & Derrick Abraham E.W. Bickle Foundation Mark Burnatowski & Deborah Krick Maite & Holton Burns The Caring Foundation Wendy M. Cecil Crothers Leasing Adrianna Czornyj & Shey Ylonen Dimitra & Michael Davidson and Family Sandra & Leo DelZotto Susan Eplett & Jim Walker Federau Hass Family Feldman Family Maureen Flanagan & David Denison James Fraser & Jamie Phelan Galego Family Gardiner Family Sasikhan Geibprasert & Timo Krings Gilman Family Gitlin Family Goldman Family & Cooper Sato '34 James Grant Gray Singleton Family Janet & David Greyson Gutierrez Family Gillian Hamilton & Michael Baker Hyea-Kyung Han & Jae-Jung Kim Hanneman Akman Family

Helios Energy Inc. Linda & Timothy Hodgson Pam Isaak & Greg Kiessling Kang Prabhudesai Family Hanna & Mark Kassirer Kassum Family Kay Family Howard Kerbel Karine Krieger & Daniel Daviau Kunkel Price Family Browne Lang Family Linda & Charles Lazzam Leon Landegger Family Romy & Corey Libfeld Kerstin Lueck & Frederick Francis Yan Luo MacDonald Stevenson Family Malcolm Family Mazin Weisstub Family Leslie & Duncan McCallum McGoran Cohl Family Mitchell Long Family Caren & Larry Morassutti Mousseau Family Grace & Murray Neal Linda & Kevin O'Leary Olusanmi Steininger Family Duriya Patel & S. Ali Chaudry Martha & Michael Pedersen Ravi Prashad & Linda Tao Raman Rai & Jessie Sahota Ron & Lina Rein Leslie & Darren Richmond and Benjamin Salmons '23 Pamela Ritchie Sheila & Michael Royce Salcedo Schiavoni Family Schultz Family Seifried Laciak Family Nancy Sprott

Robin & Bill Stone Kate Subak Andrea & Peter Szirmak Tixi Loewenthal Family Teresa & Kenneth Toten Tu Luong Family Ann Louise & Henry Vehovec Veltri Fazio Family Marianne & Wil Verheyen May Vong & Cosmos Chiu Jasmine Vujasinovic Hartog & Adrian Hartog Elisabeth Wager Maurice Wager Wang Ye Family Sarah White Lindy & David Williams Amal & Jonathan Wolfe Ana & Ken Zuckerman Anonymous (3)

$50,000-99,999

Arevalo Smolar Family Cindy & Shon M. Barnett Susan Bedford & Jason Martin Subrata Bhattacharjee & Erin Iles Jill Burgin & Michael Flood Shailen & Charu Chande Corrin Family Rochelle de Goias-Jackman & Duncan Jackman and Trinity Jackman, Marcus Doyle Dempsey-Hall Family Du Family Marc Dupéré & Willians Bernardo Melanie Edwards & John Brown English Family Sarah Everett & Don Barber Faralla Family Stephanie Galloway & Steve Yuzpe Ann Glazier Rothwell & Alex Rothwell Ira Gluskin

Erica & Noah Godfrey Judy & Stuart Golvin Green Family Renita Greener & Alan Bender Kevin Kimsa Kimsa Atkinson Family Joannah & Brian Lawson Yanwei Lu & Gang He Caro Macdonald & Mark McCain Magnus Tauber Family Katherine Marr Melissa McCourt & Brad Cameron McMahon Ackhurst Family Allison & Peter Menkes Patricia Meredith & Stephen Karam Montgomery Sisam Architects Inc. Moorhead Family Thanos Moschopoulos & Rebecca Ross Murmann Family Nancy & Edward Nash Susan Paul & Ken Engelhart Jennifer Ross-Smuschkowitz & Howard Smuschkowitz Ross Family Donna & Gary Slaight Catherine Smith & Ted Bibbo Tori Stollery Louise & Gary Sugar Schwab Webster Family Lauren & Neil Tabatznik Taylor Shahideh Family Annesley Wallace York Parents' Association Anonymous

$100,000-249,999

Ariana Aarabi '32 & Family Saltana Abdigaliyeva & Abi Abdykerim Cindi Alexander & David Samuel Shelly & Stephen Arbib

Susan & Leonard Asper Sara & John Bellamy Michael Bernstein & Nan DasGupta Bertola Family Christy & Julian Bharti '04 Birnboim Family Bowen Family Evan Dai & Yilan Zhao David Koke Family Delaney Family Foundation Di Lorenzo Graham Family Sepideh & Dwayne Gallagher Sean & Nicole Driscoll Gadalla Family Ori Goldman & Trish Domi Maxine Granovsky Gluskin Hebel Family Foundation Sarah & David Kaufman Langleben & Prehogan Family Lubinsky Family Manikowski Family McBurney Family Meredith & Jason Menkes Missaghie Family Andrew & Erica O'Born Richardson Family Sadeh Ward Family Sherrington Family Carolyn Sifton Foundation Stewart Rudisuli Family Storfer Family George & Helen Vari Foundation Angela & John Vavitsas Jeffrey & Waleuska Feldberg Anne Marie & Stephen Walker Ben & Molly Watsa Karen Weinstein & Jason Hanson Sonya & Stacey Weisberg Keddy Williams & Eric Bushell Wilson Dowson Family

Wiseman Family Wu Family Ye Family Anonymous (5)

$250,000-499,999

Azrieli Blanc Family Kristin Blakely-Kozman & David Kozman Cheng Mintz Family Kimberly Emerson Thorsteinson & Timothy Thorsteinson Joel & Melissa Feldberg Hunter Harding '37 & Family Jackman Family Laing-Goldstein Family Lee-Ho Family Jed Lind & Jessica de Ruiter Plumpton-Hill Family Waugh Family Foundation

$500,000-999,999

Kaiser Rotman Family Leigh Family Liza Mauer & Andrew Sheiner Mersky Family Ethel & Jonathan Weiner Anonymous

$1M+

David & Elyssa Feldberg and Family Levy Family Foundation Elizabeth & Robert Schad

The Class of 2026 at camp.

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C U R R E N T & F O R M E R S TA F F G I V I N G Shelley Adam Marie Aragona Jill Baptist Maria Barnden Kathryn Barnes Sarah Bauld Kimberley Benoit Jairo Incer Betancourt Fabio Biagiarelli Michael Black Keith Blair Shana Brandes Robyn Budovitch Jill-Marie Burke Rob Burkett Evelyn Calhoun Kathy Campbell Daniella Chai Sarah Charley Tim Cooper Jean Coronel Otino Corsano Jacquelyn Cummings Emily Cunningham Elise Currier Claudia Da Fonte Griffen Daoust David De La Huerta Rick DeMarinis Vicky Diano Juana Dowdall Glen Downey Regis Dushime Brian Eaton Mohamed El Fuqhi James Elder Heather Evans

In June 2026, York Staff gathered for Meeting Week, an annual tradition that kicks off the new school year.

Amy Faba Fatin Fatihur Natalie Florence Kathryn Foster Adina Fuss Ryan Gaio Jose Garcia Sara Gardner Megan Gardner Ross Kate Goodwin Catherine Gordeyev Rory Grant Diala Helou Mary Hudson Miguel Hurtado Eric Iannacchino Ashley Isaacs-Trotman Alisha Jain Lara Jensen Christine Joannou Ian Johns & Gillian Hickman-Johns Lina Kim Elissa Kline-Beber Talei Kunkel Jenny Laqua Danielle Lemieux Avallon Leopold Karie Loegters Andrea Lossing Maria Mabuyo Cody MacFarlane Janet MacMillan Priti Maheshwari Camille Maraj Dawn Marshall Heather Maxted Katie Maziarski

Students at the Middle and Senior School opening assembly waiting in excited anticipation for the new team name and mascot to be introduced.

James McNeill Justin Medved Julie Meskis Hailey Meslin Mary Moffat Johansson & Bengt Johansson Charlotte Moffatt Danya Pankiw John Pittman Barb Prevedello Leslie Pringle Sean Rand Hilary Riley Struan Robertson & Jennifer Robertson Aquil-li Ruiz Comellas Sara Sankari Afzal Shaikh Adam Shamoon Maria Admira Sheriff Lauren Sigel Katie Simco Walter Stansﬁeld Simon Swain Sarah Thornton Zachary Vito James Walker Kate Walker Sally Warren Christina Webb Annette Whiteley Beth Wolfe Ashleigh Woodward Connie Zhao Anonymous (48)

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