The Waterford Magazine - 2024 - The Purpose Issue

PURPOSE TH E

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P R E PA R I N G TO TA K E F L I G H T A glimpse into Waterford's approach to College Counseling

WAT E R FO R D R I S E S Celebrating the success of Waterford's Capital Campaign

NU RT U R I N G A PURPOSEFUL READER The science of reading at Waterford

The Waterford Magazine A publication for Waterford School. Issue V. Since 1981, those individuals involved with the Waterford community—students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, grandparents and friends—have inspired meaning and purpose within one another and for the world in which we live. The Waterford Magazine, published by the School’s Communication Office, strives to articulate that inspiration and share stories that effectively capture Waterford’s impact—in the past, in the present, and for the future. The magazine also seeks to highlight the activities of the school and its alumni, as well as to help highlight people, events, and topics relevant to our entire community.

EDITOR & GRAPHIC DESIGN Derick Rodgers Director of Marketing & Communications

W H Y W E D O W H AT W E D O

VISION We inspire individuals to pursue lives of meaning and purpose.

W H AT W E D O

C R E AT I V E & G R A P H I C D E S I G N

MISSION

Neisha Williams Marketing & Communications Associate

We provide students with a world-class liberal arts education that stimulates intellect, ignites passion, and shapes character.

THIS PAGE: Photo by Amanda Nelson.

COVER: Photographed through the window of the Mark Bromley Nature Lab, Waterford Class IV students dressed in the Utah Day garb learned about the newest addition, a grey whale skeleton generously donated by current Waterford family—Trina and Brandon Sheranian. November 2023. Photo by Neisha Williams.

BACK COVER: Isla E. ’36 and Luke S. ’36 practicing their handwriting, October 2023. Photograph by Neisha Williams.

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I DE AL S WE LIVE BY

C O R E VA LU E S Integrity

We act with integrity in our work, in our choices, and in our relationships. We aspire to the liberal arts ideal of wholeness, where honest self-examination makes possible integrated selfunderstanding.

Excellence

We embrace elevated standards of knowledge, performance, and character. We strive for excellence in everything we do, starting with excellence of effort.

Curiosity

We prize curiosity. We cultivate and celebrate the desire to know, to do, to question, to re-examine, and to improve.

Responsibility

Our commitment to responsibility starts with our individual lives and actions and extends outward in service to communities, both local and global.

Caring

We learn best in a caring environment, where respect and inclusion make possible the deepest forms of intellectual, emotional, and character growth.

2024 TH E PUR POSE ISSUE

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CONTENT

PREPARING TO TAKE FLIGHT | PAGE 1 2

A glimpse into Waterford's approach to College Counseling and the way it supports students throughout the college admission process.

T HE CL A SS O F 2 0 2 4 | PAGE 8

A tribute to the 37th graduating Class of Waterford School.

Letter from the Head of School

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Academics

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Class of 2024

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Preparing to Take Flight

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Around the Quad

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Outside the Classroom

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Legacy of Service

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Nurturing a Purposeful Reader

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In the News

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Arts

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Athletics

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Finding Purpose

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Enrollment

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Financial Report

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Development

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Waterford Rises

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Annual Report

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Alumni Association

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Class of 2023

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NU RT U R IN G A P URP O SE FUL R EADER | PAGE 2 4

A dive into the science of early reading within Waterford's Lower School.

WAT ER FO RD RISE S: BUIL D IN G A B R I DG E TOWA RD S A BRIGH T F U T U R E | PAGE 4 4

Celebrating the success of Waterford's Capital Campaign and the overwhelming generosity of the Waterford community.

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LE T TER FROM

THE HEAD OF SCHOOL Greeting and welcome to the Purpose addition of the Waterford Magazine.

As you may know, each spring we explore an animating theme for the following school year. This tradition dates back to 1981, our founding, and helps to create focus, cohesion and intentioned purpose throughout the school year and inspires the fabled Waterford Button! See below.

Last week at our monthly Parent Association meeting, Kali Wadsworth Corliss, Class of 2001 and parent of two daughters, Class V and Class I, spoke movingly about her purpose (this year’s theme) in returning to Utah to raise her daughters here at Waterford.

As Kali shared campus memories, she focused, all these years later, on the way in which our school anthem—How Wondrous Is That Light— written by the beloved Steve Manning, illustrates the elevated purpose of a Waterford education.

While Kali refrained from singing the anthem, she referenced several lines of lyrics that invite our school community to consider the intentioned pursuit of our world-class, liberal arts mission.

How wondrous is that Light Which, as I lift my view, Illuminates all things, Now soft, now piercing through.

How wondrous is that Light Whose clear, effulgent rays Like sun at noon reveal All things before my gaze.

Despite inducing a bit of expected eye rolling by Kali and classmates, over time, Kali fell in love with the song: “It’s so Waterford. After all, I believe Waterford IS a bit high minded; it is not pompous, but it does aim for the lofty and the beautiful. It is a place of inspiration and inquiry. It is a place where faculty frequently

speak of meaning and purpose, of finding joy in the journey, of integrity and responsibility. A place where students learn to love learning. The way I see it, this is a school aiming to spread That Wondrous Light.”

Kali deeply appreciated her academic growth; developing the capacity to write persuasively, process film in the dark room, identify insects, learn to speak French, and how to throw a lacrosse ball, but, as time passed, she has come to understand that the liberal arts are a gateway to the “larger truth and beauty of the world around us.” That the power, promise and purpose of her education, and the education that we provide each day, is to cultivate the powers to pursue that “wondrous light” here on our campus, and importantly each day of a student's life upon graduation from Waterford.

Originating from the ancient Greek tradition, the liberal arts was a course of studies designed to develop powers of intelligence, observation, reasoning and imagination. Nancy Heuston, our legendary founder, captured this well in crafting the school’s motto—honor, beauty, and wisdom—inspiring us to pursue the lofty ambition of seeking truth in our studies, finding richness and texture in our lives and endeavoring to develop the kind of discernment that benefits those around us.

We are delighted to have Kali and her family back home here at Waterford. They join the many like-minded parents who believe deeply in our mission to inspire students to live lives of meaning and purpose.

Perhaps the greatest gift of education is the gift of choice. Waterford teaches students to learn how to learn and to love learning, and this is a gift of a lifetime.

ANDREW MENKE Head of School

Display of Waterford's annual theme buttons from 1981-2021 for Waterford's 40th Anniversary. November 2021. Photo by Heather Mortenson.

WHY CHESS?

By Alexander Gustafsson, LS Chess Specialist One of the most frequently asked questions I get from students and parents is: "Why do we have chess class at Waterford?" Although much can be said to answer the question, I focus on how learning and playing this game can fulfill Waterford’s vision for its students, and how chess is very much part of a liberal arts education. When I have the opportunity and privilege to teach chess to students, I keep a poster of Waterford’s vision, mission and core values on my white board, and often refer to it, not only for application in chess, but also in life.

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Waterford’s vision is to inspire individuals to pursue a life of meaning and purpose. Purpose just happens to be the school theme of this year, and when I think of this word, one synonym that comes to mind is intention. We have a rule in chess called the “touch move rule,” and it simply means that if you intentionally or deliberately touch or grab one of your own pieces, you are obligated to move it.

Students are therefore taught and encouraged to think about their actions and decisions before touching or making moves. Is this not the direct application of intention? The pattern of knowing and understanding your goals, plans, desires, and how to implement and accomplish them? Don't we want students to use this pattern in their own lives: in their continued education, future careers, relationships and personal beliefs? Yes, we want them to use this Chess Club students enjoying playing chess with their friends and classmates. September 2023. Photo by Heather Mortenson.

pattern, and students quickly discover that if they do not think, plan, make goals or have an understanding of values and principles, they will quickly be defeated. Thus, we can see that learning this pattern in chess can be used in their own lives, which is perfectly aligned with Waterford’s vision.

But what about chess as part of the liberal arts? Chess easily fits into the liberal arts. One could simply meander through the Humanities Building at Waterford and see the studies of the humanities being taught: language, writing, history, culture, geography, and philosophy. All these subjects can be found in the study of chess. I am often asked questions such as, "Who invented chess and where did it come from? Who is the greatest female chess player of all time?

Where was she born, and how did she get so good? Why are there so many foreign words in chess? Is there a best way to play chess?

Should I play the strongest and most accurate moves according to a computer, or should I play the player and learn their weaknesses and tendencies?" These excellent questions and this short article only scratch the surface of the depth and breadth of this fantastic game.

I am grateful to be part of this community, to have the privilege of sharing this game with Waterford students, to fulfill Waterford’s vision and to help provide a world-class liberal arts education.

Lower School students in their Chess Specialty. September 2022.

Photo by Amanda Nelson.

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A N AG E O F O P P O R T U N I T Y A C A D E M I C S

Adapted from a speech by Nancy Nebeker, MS/US Dean of Students I have had the good fortune of working with Middle School students and their families for more than a decade. As you might imagine, students and their parents have taught me much over the years. I have also spent a great deal of time reading the best literature I could find on understanding the mind and the challenges of Middle School students. My reading has been fascinating, illuminating and always encouraging. My thinking has continually focused on how we can help each student flourish during these pivotal years.

Middle School is a time of unprecedented personal growth and change. Likely, you have already felt a shift at home. Requests, even demands for more independence.

Stronger opinions. Closer and more powerful peer connections. New interests. Lack of enthusiasm around old interests. Even lack of interest in longtime friends. Taller. Moodier.

Less communicative with you about what’s on their minds. The list goes on. While all of this is natural and appropriate, it can feel disruptive and sometimes even a little sad.

As adults we need to remember that the changes that feel disruptive and perhaps “out of character” are neither conscious nor willful on the part of the Middle School aged child. They are simply part of the developmental course of adolescence—a period of development we now understand runs roughly from puberty all the way into the early to mid-twenties as their brains continue to develop.

Middle School students fall into the distinct category of young adolescence—a period that has been the focus of neuroscientists for the last few decades. It is now recognized

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that during these pivotal years the brain and body are growing and changing at a rate comparable to that of the critical first three years of life. It turns out there is a second spurt of millions of new brain cells flooding the brain that takes place right before puberty and is similar to the developmental spurt seen in the brains of toddlers.1 To add to the complexity of this explosive period of growth, neuroscientists have discovered that different areas of the brain do not develop and mature at the same rate. The prefrontal cortex—responsible for judgment, planning and executive functions doesn’t fully mature until the mid 20’s, while the limbic system—a critical area for emotion— developmentally takes off. So reasoning is delayed while emotional reactivity soars leaving young adolescents as one researcher described it with “a gap between thought and emotion”.2 Research tells us that parents who listen, listen, listen and who make time for their child to connect with friends while still protecting fun and meaningful family time can find these years filled with hope, delight and much joy.

Understanding the complexity of this age, Waterford seeks to support Middle School students with intention and care.

We believe that Waterford’s “modified homeroom model” in Class VI—where their Humanities teachers see them twice as often as their other teachers—fits the research well. Young adolescents still need close adult connection and monitoring. This continues in Class VII and VIII through Class Deans, Morning Mentors and teachers—all of whom understand the power of “trusted adults” in the life of an individual child.

Connection and care will always be our focus at Waterford.

Because we are a school, we expect mistakes.

You should too. There is no success without some failures along the way. In fact, mistakes are often the catalyst for enormous positive growth. When challenges arise our process is straightforward: we seek first to understand what has happened and then we teach around Waterford’s core values by illuminating the lines a student has crossed. Students cross lines every day that they didn’t even know were there. Our job is always to teach around problematic choices. In these conversations, our Middle School Citizenship Pledge serves as an important reference point.

Happily, Waterford offers perhaps the greatest antidote to social uncertainty and unkindness—we invite students into the meaningful work of engaged learning. The science is clear—young adolescence is a time of heightened brain plasticity which makes this an “age of opportunity” for a rich and challenging curriculum like ours. Our “Away for the Day” cell phone policy in Middle School is an important part of helping students stay engaged as learners throughout the school day.

Waterford’s vision is to inspire individuals to pursue lives of meaning and purpose. The development that takes place in the Middle School years is essential to realizing that vision and we feel honored to do this work with devoted parents by our side.

My parting thought for Middle School parents is simple: “never worry alone.” We are in this together.

Middle School students in class. November 2022. Photo by Amanda Nelson.

1. Lydia Denworth, "Friendship: The Evolution, Biology, and Extraordinary Power of Life’s Fundamental Bond," 105.

2. Lydia Denworth, "Friendship: The Evolution, Biology, and Extraordinary Power of Life’s Fundamental Bond," 106.

C L A S S E S & S T U D E N T P R OJ E C T S A C A D E M I C S

Class II students learning about typing in their Technology Specialty.

September 2023. Photo by Heather Mortenson.

Jack K. ’25 and Myles W. ’25 during a chemistry lab. September 2023.

Photo by Neisha Williams.

CUM LAUDE SOCIETY 2023

Cum Laude Society members. April 2023. Photo by Neisha Williams

In April of 2023, fourteen members of Waterford’s Class of 2023 were inducted into the Cum Laude Society — a century-old organization dedicated to the goal of recognizing and honoring academic excellence. Its member institutions include the very finest independent schools in the country and around the world, Waterford School is the only chapter school of the Cum Laude Society in Utah.

Each year, the Cum Laude selection committee aims to honor students who demonstrate true scholarship. Committee members look at a students’ academic records and students’ contributions to the lively intellectual community that is fostered in Waterford's classrooms. This honor is bestowed upon the members of a graduating class who have a record of excellence in all academic disciplines and to those who demonstrate sustained commitment to the life of the mind.

Students formally inducted into the Cum Laude Society join the ranks of honored graduates from Waterford and other independent schools.

These students from the Class of 2023 were inducted into the Cum Laude Society last spring: Ryan Bookman Spencer Collins Garrison Heuston Delaney Huefner Lauren Lindsay Kenna Macdonald Mathew Nelson

Julia Ostrander Anderson Pan Gavin Richardson Ethan Romer Sally Scofield Tony Wang Steven Whitney

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TO THE SENIOR CLASS

By Dr. MaryAnn Pope, Class XII Dean I am so thrilled to be the Dean for the Class of 2024. The senior year is so unique—I love the green senior sweaters, the festive senior lunches, and the bonding activities like the senior retreat. This is our time to celebrate these remarkable students in their final leg at Waterford.

There is so much to celebrate, this is the culmination of thirteen years of education, of learning, striving, and growing. The Class of 2024 has worked so hard to get this point. They have written countless papers, taken hundreds of tests, executed multiple moving performances, perfected many art projects, and triumphed in numerous games. It is important to recognize that a significant portion of their education has been affected by the global pandemic, but these students have shown great resilience. I am so impressed with how they persevered through the challenges of hybrid and online learning and came out stronger on the other side.

Senior Sunrise, August 2023. Photo by MaryAnn Pope.

I have enjoyed getting to know them over these past several months, they are truly amazing. While each student is so unique that it is impossible to categorize them, there are some characteristics that seem to dominate the Class of 2024. They are driven, competitive, and determined. They are also energetic, enthusiastic, compassionate, and refreshingly honest.

When I look at these students, I see the future. I see leaders, innovators, artists, and revolutionaries. I see individuals with strong problem solving skills, unique world views, and a determination to make a difference. I know that when they leave Waterford, they will carve out paths to make the world a better place in both small and big ways.

Senior Senior snapshot Scan the QR code to read the full senior profiles online

A B H I M A N Y U

I Y E N G A R :

How has Waterford inspired you to pursue a life of meaning and purpose?

Waterford has inspired me to think outside of the box. Through the liberal arts approach of education, I have been able to dive into my passions, looking at important world issues from multiple perspectives. Through the diverse selection of classes, I have been able to explore subjects that I never would have thought that I loved. The values of this school is something I hope to take with me onto my next step in life.

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M A R S H A L L :

What advice do you have for younger students at Waterford?

I would encourage younger students to get out of their comfort zone academically, socially, and in their extracurricular commitments. The community here is especially welcoming and you can try new things without worrying about being a newbie!

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W A T A B E :

How has Waterford inspired you to pursue a life of meaning and purpose?

Waterford’s dedicated educators, values, and diverse, inspiring community of students have shaped the way I view the world. Waterford emphasizes the appreciation of knowledge, and we are challenged to push our boundaries, finding passion in activities we never expected to enjoy. Our close, multifaceted community is dedicated to helping others find these passions too. It has been so exciting to watch myself and my peers grow from mentees to mentors, providing support and wisdom to help others find their sense of meaning and purpose as well. From roboticist to captain and Lower School mentor, Latin student to Latin teacher, and violinist to violin teacher, I’ve found meaning in helping others, a value I found my purpose in at Waterford.

Senior retreat at Snowbird, September 2023. Photo by Neisha Williams

Photo of the Senior Class in the traditional green senior sweaters, Class Day. September 2023. Photo by Andrew Patteson.

Summer Vacation Senior lunch, September 2023. Photo by Neisha Williams.

Halloween Senior Lunch, October 2023 Photo by Neisha Williams.

Senior Sunrise, August 2023.

Photo by MaryAnn Pope.

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PREPARING To Take

Flight

A L O O K AT WAT E R F O R D ’ S A P P R O A C H T O C O L L E G E A D M I S S I O N S

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Every year there are interesting twists in the college admissions landscape. This year we have the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that race-conscious admission practices are not allowed, the introduction of ChatGPT, and increasing numbers of applications to many colleges.

As I meet, however, with thoughtful, well-prepared and energized members of the Class of 2024, and with college admission representatives about outstanding programs and opportunities available, the essentials are in place.

What hasn’t changed in college admissions is that colleges

are interested in students who have experienced academic rigor and learning as part of a community, and students who are broadly educated. They seek students who will contribute to meaningful class discussion, who will collaborate well on projects; and students who will bring diverse talents, interests and perspectives to their college campus.

And for students, college admissions is still a rite of passage, an important moment of reflection, action, and decision. At its best, we are asking students to consider thoughtfully the work they have done in the past, to write down what they value now and why, and to explore where they want to go from here in their learning, work, and in life—at least for the next four years.

I would like to give Waterford families a view into our work and purpose, and what makes Waterford College Counseling unique. This will be a dive into some of the important aspects of college admissions and a look at Waterford's approach. If you have young children, and are starting to imagine what their interests and goals might be, I hope this feels exciting and maybe even comforting, and if you are a recent alum, I hope it feels familiar!

Waterford's College Counseling is composed of: • A paced college counseling curriculum that Class XI and XII students work through as a group.

1 2 University flags in the College Counseling office. September 2022. Photo

by Amanda Nelson.

• Individual meetings with students and parents throughout the college search and application process.

• Understanding of how colleges read applications.

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• Understanding of Waterford academics and programs to support students describing their education and activity pathways in their applications.

• Partnership with teachers and coaches in the Waterford community.

• A schedule for college counseling steps, timed with the rhythm of Waterford academics and activity in mind.

• Suggested resources and meetings for Class VIII-X families to begin to research.

• Chance to meet with college representatives who travel to Waterford and visit with students September through November each year.

And I see two additional characteristics of Waterford School that support students’ college search and application process: • Students at Waterford push each other toward excellence, valuing knowledge and experiences, and caring for each other in important ways.

• Waterford's emphasis on arts and academics through the liberal arts: students are broadly educated, and have worked at a high level in all subject areas. Students looking toward STEM fields benefit from strong writing and communication skills; students going into humanities and social sciences benefit from deeply understanding math and sciences.

College preparation begins in the broadest sense with student learning in the Waterford curriculum at all ages.

More specific college counseling work begins in Class XI Fall Term with introducing students to the opportunities and decisions ahead of them; we frame the options, ask them to reflect on what they have learned, accomplished, and found interesting thus far in classes and activities;

Gia W. ’24 and Caroline C. ’24 working on their college applications during the College Counseling Application Workshop. October 2023.

Photo by Neisha Williams.

we ask what they wish to further pursue and how higher education might fulfill that.

Group and Individual work: students hear about colleges, and work on thought-provoking assessments together; they attend visits to Waterford together, which fosters community and makes it more fun. Much of the work becomes individual as students’ ideas and college lists of interest begin to take shape.

We have meetings with individual students and parents or guardians (junior winter and spring) to discuss the college search, help students find their criteria, and show them how to research colleges online, during campus and virtual visits. We ask questions and share information about what we know and hear about the colleges from alumni and from our recent college visits. Students complete assignments in the Junior year that prompt thinking

13 Class XII students during their College Counseling class. November 2023. Photo by Neisha Williams.

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and self-reflection. This work serves them and us well as they begin to choose colleges and complete thoughtful applications.

The application process: We have time and ability to meet with students multiple times in fall of their Senior year (Class XII). Students share drafts of all essays with us, and we push them to brainstorm topics, suggest where they might expand an idea, or improve clarity. Students write all their own words, and grow through this process. While Waterford students have done much analytical and creative writing, and even some self-reflection, personal essays for college are a new and challenging assignment that gets them to take stock, deeply consider their values and achievements and how they want to continue to grow. It’s not easy to write about yourself!

Waterford college counselors are experts with years of experience working with many students through many admission rounds at each college. We have detailed knowledge of program and culture at colleges across the country, from visits to campus, research and communication from many constituents. We understand what colleges are looking for, what the changes are, and have contacts and colleagues to reach out to. We attend conferences, thinking and talking about higher education purposes, trends, and policies; we understand how to support students in writing about their lives and activities.

Through our school profile, school reports, writing and discussions, we help admission officers understand Waterford School and the high quality of work and rigorous curriculum students have engaged in here.

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National Merit Semifinalists. September 2023. Photo by Neisha Williams.

Students develop important relationships with teachers and carry that support with them through this process and into college. Graduates know what to expect in rigorous college courses. Graduates come back to our January Alumni College Panel and share that they really know how to write, thanks to their English and history teachers.

Where others in their college class were struggling, college biology was easy and they knew what they were doing in labs. In the admission process, two academic teachers from Junior year write detailed and knowledgeable recommendation letters for students.

The most satisfying part of our work is not students gaining admission to the most selective colleges, but that

Seniors, Manhattan C. ’24 and Rowan H. ’24 discussing college applications with Ms. Rauscher. November 2023. Photo by Neisha Williams.

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Class of 2023 in their college gear during their Alumni Induction Lunch. May 2023. Photo by Heather Mortenson.

each student grows through this process of self-discovery and exploration of higher education opportunities, and career possibilities. Students learn how to manage a complex application process, stay organized, and plan ahead; they emerge confident that they can research an opportunity, can fill out forms, and ask for help; they learn how to present themselves on paper and in an interview— all lifelong skills. We focus on a confidence-building, ethical, positive, and healthy college choice and application process for students.

College admissions to selective colleges has changed in the last three decades, and again in the last five years. However, the colleges’ desire to enroll students who are prepared to take on a college-level rigor and add to the community, hasn’t changed and the Class of 2024, as many Waterford classes before them, is ready!

Class XII working on their college applications during the College Counseling Application Workshop. October 2023. Photo by Neisha Williams.

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A R O U N D

AROUND THE QUAD F I R S T F R I D AY Speech given by Head of School, Andrew Menke

T H E Q U A D

Good Morning Waterford School and happy new year! Schools are wonderfully rhythmic places and the start of the year brings energy and excitement from the restoration and renewal of time away.

I hope you all had wonderful summers with family and friends, and that you’re ready to be back to learning and growing here at Waterford. It is a distinct pleasure to welcome you all back to Raven Nation and to the start of the 2023-24 school year, and to our first Friday celebration! I hope you’ve had a purposeful start to the school year.

On behalf of your teachers and all of the staff here at Waterford thank you for a great first week! It is so wonderful to be back on campus with every one of you. Your vibrant energy and engagement inspires all of us!

First Friday is a tradition here at Waterford where we gather the entire school community—students in every grade level and all faculty and staff—together to celebrate the first week of school. It is a time to pause and reflect on our good fortune as a school as we enjoy this spectacular campus—with the new Murray Science Center and soon turf field and Student Commons, exceptional teachers, engaging class work and enriching friendships, and to set the course for the year ahead! I am humbled by the immense responsibility and extraordinary privilege to work with you as we begin to shape our community for the year ahead. I hope the first three days of classes have been everything you’d hope for and more!

Reconnecting with teachers, and meeting new classmates, digging into the good work of learning.

As we gather, as an entire school community—the only time that we do so all year­—I wanted to share a few thoughts about this year’s school theme…Purpose! Purpose comes from the latin—propo-sitium “a thing proposed or intended,” or on purpose—“an aim, by design, intention.” My charge for all of us from PreK through Class XII is to begin and sustain a year of intentioned purpose. An ambitious goal to be sure.

What does it mean to be purposeful in your learning journey at

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Waterford? It means to be engaged and present each day in classes, to prepare well each evening and be ready to positively contribute to the vitality and fidelity of each class session. It means to take ownership of your learning, to push yourself to explore more deeply a certain subject, ideally many subjects—how about all of them? To read more, rewrite that draft over and over again, to rerun the lab because you know there is more data to collect. It means taking risks to raise your hand and contribute in class when maybe you’re not sure of your answer. To join a club, or try out for the play or a sports team, or offer to help your teacher when they need something. It means choosing a mindset that is positive, hopeful, and gracious. A can-do attitude and then doing what you can do to advance your learning and the learning of others. It means simple things like greeting classmates and faculty and staff on the pathways of this beautiful campus. It means picking up your trash, or the trash of your friends after lunch. It means leaning into discomfort and embracing the hard things that come with the privilege of this liberal arts learning community. No road, no journey, is worth being on without some real challenge and in so many ways, overcoming adversity is where true learning takes place and in that learning, true joy and delight emerges.

It means treating all members of our community with kindness and care no matter the circumstances, no matter the pressures, no matter our differences. We are all united on this journey of ours and respect, patience, grace and compassion are part of what makes for a joyful, purpose-filled experience.

Ultimately, purpose is about choosing—choosing a mindset that allows you to be at your best each day and that supports those around you to choose the same. Each of you knows that you are stronger in the company of others, buoyed by teachers, whose passion for their disciplines is only eclipsed by their love for their work with you and delight in watching you grow before their very eyes.

From those of you who are directly in front of me to members of the class of 2024...we are a community of learners who support one another and lift each other up. I hope we will all cherish each moment, even—especially— the hard ones and find deep satisfaction in the pursuit of liberal arts learning this year. Welcome once again to the 2023-24 school year. I wish you a most purposeful journey on the road ahead!

Andrew Menke, Head of School, shaking the hands of Alasdair A. ’35 after his ringing of the bell at Waterford’s First Friday celebration. September 2023. Photo by Heather Mortenson.

New and returning families gathered on the East Field to celebrate the beginning of a new school year and to commemorate the historic opening of the new Murray Science Center with a special ribbon cutting ceremony and tour of the state-of-the-art facilities. It was a joyous and exciting way to begin the 2023-24 school year.

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M U R R AY S C I E N C E C E N T E R R I B B O N C U T T I N G C E R E M O N Y & O P E N I N G FA M I LY B R U N C H

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Families enjoy the first glimpse of the Mark Bromley Nature Lab. August 2023. Photo by Heather Mortenson.

Q U A D

Families gather and reconnect after a long summer break.

August 2023. Photo by Heather Mortenson.

Waterford Administration, Science Faculty and students participating in the ribbon cutting for the Murray Science Center. August 2023.

Photo by Heather Mortenson.

PA R E N T V I S I T I N G D AY S

Calvin S. ’34 with his dad in Art on Parent Visiting Day. February 2023. Photo by Heather Mortenson.

Eiliyah K. ’27 and her mom on the quad on Parent Visiting Day. February 2023. Photo by Neisha Williams.

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S P R I N G FA M I LY B B Q

T H E Q U A D Students enjoying cotton candy at Waterford’s Spring Family BBQ, May 2023. Photo by Neisha Williams.

Meriel C. ’32 getting her face painted at Waterford’s Spring Family BBQ, May 2023. Photo by Neisha Williams.

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Harrison B. ’27 receiving his class gift. September 2023. Photo by Neisha Williams.

Sophie A. ‘24 receiving her Class XII Green Sweater. September 2023.

Photo by Neisha Williams.

HALLOWEEN

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Lower School students walking in the Halloween Costume Parade.

October 2023. Photo by Heather Mortenson.

Students having fun at the Middle School Halloween Dance , October 2023. Photo by Neisha Williams.

SUMMER INTERNSHIPS

By Erica Munson, Library Department Chair & Internship Coordinator

The internship program begins every January when Class XI are presented the opportunities. Those interested fill out an application and are interviewed by a Waterford faculty member.

Next, students visit with the prospective internship partner, who decides if the internship is the right fit. Most internships are eight week commitments with clear expectations and mentorship by a Waterford faculty member.

Fiorella P. ’24 and Nathan K. ’24 were immigration interns at the International Rescue Committee (IRC), a global organization with offices in Salt Lake City. They were tasked with helping clients through the process of legal immigration and resettlement.

Sometimes responding to as many as one hundred texts a day.

Fiorella explained, “The IRC allowed me to see how important and not often appreciated it is to have a safe home and security.”

This year we had eleven rising seniors who participated in a wide range of internships: lab research at The University of Utah, humanitarian service at the International Rescue Committee, supporting the work of the Orem Public Library, and entomology and public health work with the Salt Lake Mosquito Abatement District.

For rising Class X students, history teacher Emily Mortensen developed an experiential learning opportunity at her urban garden this summer. Building off of the Human Geography curriculum of food access and agriculture, thirteen students participated in the Urban Farm Internship and committed about forty hours total to the project­. Students designed, planned, and grew food for members of the greater Wasatch Front community who suffer from food insecurity. Ms. Mortensen said, “The students managed more aspects of the project than expected and exemplified the Waterford values of caring, integrity, excellence, curiosity and responsibility.”

At the University of Utah Department of Pharmacology, Waterford's intern research ranged from identifying brain neuroreceptors and the behavioral study of addiction to studying cell colonies to treating Osteoarthritis. Dr. Osipovitch, who mentors our science interns, said “these programs allow students to engage fully with research science at the graduate level, giving them a glimpse of the actual

Waterford’s internship program is a summer extension of our school’s mission: to stimulate intellect, ignite passion, and shape character. It also forges important connections with the community outside Waterford. If your organization is interested in partnering with us, please contact Erika Munson, internship coordinator (erikamunson@waterfordschool.org)

C L A S S R O O M

For the past eight years, the school has partnered with industries, non-profits, and universities to offer six-to-eight-week internships for our rising seniors. This gives students a chance to explore existing and new areas of interest, and experience the expectations and rewards that accompany the world of work.

Nora R. ’24 interned at the Orem Public Library, learning multiple aspects of the institution. She worked on collection maintenance (keeping books in repair), collection development, and circulation.

Nora loved spending time with people and books, and has a new appreciation for librarians saying,”They do so much!”

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Summer is an opportunity for Waterford students to take their liberal arts education beyond the classroom. Our program for rising seniors was complemented this year by a new program for rising Class X students.

process of science. Whether working with cell lines, mouse models, or multisyllabic chemicals, these students experience hands-on research, guided by experts in their fields, and are expected to both understand and explain the high-level science.”

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OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Students raised $2,827 for Shelterbox during the spring bakesale, providing relief for earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria.

March 2023. Photo by Neisha Williams.

Students raised $2,660 during the fall bakesale that will support the victims of the Maui fires and the earthquake in Moracco. September 2023. Photo by Neisha Williams.

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S U M M E R AT WAT E R FO R D O U T S I D E

By Kent Hercules, Director of Auxiliary Programs

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Waterford Summer 2023 was packed with fun and formative camps for students, 3-18 years old. These camps go far beyond mere day care, but are infused with learning. Kids returned home buzzing about what they learned and quite exhausted. In 2023, we had our highest enrollment ever! Over 700 different students attended one or more of our 118 camps, some for a full day and some for just half. The sun was shining, the grass was green, and above the growl of construction machines were heard laughs, cheers, songs, and the sounds of children learning indoors, outdoors, and everywhere.

C L A S S R O O M

Day camps—our flagship for Lower School children—included weekly themes on dinosaurs, sea creatures, the Wasatch Mountains, water, and exploring space. The campers took field trips, went swimming, scaled the climbing wall, dug into science and music lessons, did service, and made new friends, both inside and outside our school community. Learning was hands-on and full of joyful play and collaboration.

In our specialty camps, such as sports, dance, sewing, art, robotics, chess, and cooking, kids got to work on skills in one specific area.

Students having fun on a hike during week 2 of Waterford Summer camps. June 2023. Photo provided by Kent Hercules.

New camps this year included: An Intro to Business (for Upper School students, taught by Waterford parent Elliot Smith), Fishing, Community Service, Girls in STEM, Tumbling, Forest and Garden school, and even SCUBA. Some of the repeat highlights were Middle School Shakespeare, where the campers read, discussed and acted out scenes from “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and then went to Cedar City to watch it performed by professionals; Let’s Make a Musical! (where they wrote, produced and performed an original show in one week); Success in Middle School, to prepare rising VI’s for a new challenge; Hiking; and our College Essay Writing workshop for seniors.

We also offered two for-credit classes, Healthy Living and Printmaking, so that our own students could fulfill some graduation requirements during the summer, leaving more room in their future schedules for other pursuits.

We organize this broad slate of camps for many reasons. Among them are extra learning for our children, opportunities to try out something new, and getting concentrated practice at something we love. Though Waterford families get the first opportunity to register, we are also delighted to welcome students from other schools, who enrich everyone’s experience with their unique perspectives and backgrounds. Some of these students have come to apply to Waterford full time and have eventually joined our community.

From our teachers’ point of view, camps also give us a chance to teach about topics that don’t fit as neatly into the academic year, to pilot new activities we can use in the fall, to build art, sports, or other programs that we care about, to help our newly-admitted students get acclimated to our school, and even to earn a little extra income during the break.

Coming up are a spring break camp for Lower School students, March 11-15, and Summer Camps 2024, running from June 17 - August 16.

Registration opens on January 28, at waterfordsummer.org.

OUTDOOR PROGRAM TRIPS

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Upper School Outdoor students adventuring on their City of Rocks trip over the fall break. Fall 2023. Photo provided by Chris Watkins.

Upper School Outdoor students adventuring on their City of Rocks Trip over the fall break. Fall 2023. Photo provided by Chris Watkins.

THE HUMAN LIBRARY® value of curiosity. The “Books,” who consist of a mix of Faculty and Staff at Waterford as well as impactful and interesting community members, are individuals who have faced hurdles or have navigated assumptions about them or their identities. The listeners, or “Readers,” are able to listen critically and ask complex questions.

The objective of this insightful and thoughtful event is to remind all involved that everyone has a story, and that personal conversations, meaningful connections, and being present with others will always foster connections and allow us to continue to learn and grow.

C L A S S R O O M

Before arriving at Waterford, Chen Peng, also known as Christine, discovered the Human Library® project and was moved by the notion of its slogan: Unjudge Someone. Christine decided to host a Human Library® in her hometown in China. Determined to provide a place and space for open dialogue, Christine and several classmates worked hard to organize the event. Unfortunately, Chen faced government intervention and suspicions, and ultimately, her project was forced to shut down.

When Christine enrolled at Waterford, she knew the project would align tightly with our Liberal Arts mission and learning aspirations.

We were honored to support her in hosting the Human Library® at our school, and it has continued every year since she put it on.

The Human Library® is an organized few hours of deep conversation and has been a profoundly impactful way of appreciating difference, valuing our shared aspects of humanity, and leaning into our core

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The Human Library® is an event that allows a variety of people to share their authentic life stories. Putting on a Human Library® event consists of gathering a diverse range of people who are willing to share their stories and perspectives as “Human Books,” as well as gathering a large group of “Readers” to peruse the "library."

Ultimately, these deeply personal Human Book stories help Readers that are listening mitigate their assumptions, broaden their perspectives, and engage in deeply moving and rich dialogue. Thanks to Waterford Alumni, Chen Peng ’22, we have been able to experience the Human Library® here at Waterford.

O U T S I D E

By Kimi Miyashima ’09, Director of Inclusion & Belonging

Students participating in Waterford’s Human Library. May 2023.

Photo by Neisha Williams.

A C A D E M I C T R AV E L

Students performing The Bacchae of Eurpides at the ancient theater in Thoriko, Greece organized through Waterford’s Academic Travel program. Summer 2023. Photo provided by Skylar Anderson.

Students and faculty letting their creativity flow in one of the oldest pottery cities in Japan organized through Waterford’s Academic Travel program. Summer 2023. Photo provided by Kent Hercules.

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Legacy

OF SERVICE

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R O B E R T C A P E N E R - S C I E N C E T E AC H E R Adapted from a tribute by Kent Hercules

Bob is a diligent and devoted teacher. One of his students said, “Mr. Capener always keeps physics fun and relevant. He has a way of explaining things so that they make sense.” His love for math and physics inspires students to understand how they both help us understand our world. He works to build students’ understanding and confidence in the classroom and on athletic teams where kids all work together and sacrifice for one another to become greater than the sum of their parts. His impact on students and colleagues will endure and spread forever.

S H E R I K OVAC S - C L A S S I I T E AC H E R Adapted from a tribute by Cami LaForge

As an educator, Sheri has super human strength and will work tirelessly until she finds strategies that are successful. Sheri is stubborn in the absolute best sense of the word. There is never a problem too big to be tackled. With teamwork, she believes a solution can be reached. To Sheri, children are treasures. Each child can grow and improve. They will rise to the level of expectations. Facing challenges makes them stronger.

Every person deserves respect. Every problem should be addressed. Consistency and follow through brings the best results. The lessons of Sheri Kovacs are imprinted on the lives of hundreds of children and many colleagues. Her impact is significant.

B E T T Y N E A L - C L A S S I T E AC H E R Adapted from a tribute by Nancy Durrant

Betty has helped shape the Lower School in more ways than can be counted. She has touched countless lives— parents, students, and colleagues. Her students remember how much she cared about them, and that she would do anything to advocate for them, protect them. Her colleagues have looked up to her, and have sought her advice on many occasions. And sometimes she gave it to them even when they weren’t seeking it! We will miss her laugh, her honest sense of humor, her directness, and her big heart. There is no teacher like Betty, she is indeed, irreplaceable.

R O S E M A RY S M A R T - L S R E A D I N G T U TO R Adapted from a tribute by Tina Monosson

Rosemary possesses a remarkable ability to transform not only the academic capabilities of her students but also their overall experiences in reading tutoring. Her dedication to literacy has been unwavering, and its impact has reached far beyond the walls of our tutoring room. She has influenced not only the young minds she's nurtured but also those of us who have had the privilege of working alongside her. Rosemary's legacy as a remarkable tutor, colleague, lover of literature and friend will forever be etched in our hearts.

J I M W I L L I A M S - O P E R AT I O N S Adapted from a tribute by Greg Miles

When Jim first joined the school, we quickly realized his many strengths including his rapid responses to numerous campus needs. Our contractors and vendors know that Jim expects their best work done promptly and professionally. Jim gave his full energy and passion to the caretaking of our campus.

Thank you Jim. You are one of a kind. A true craftsman and artist. We are fortunate to have your imprint on Waterford School.

FLA SH BA TO THE CK EAR IR LIE R YEA RS

30 Years Kathy Morris Music Dept. Chair

25 Years Sheri Kovacs

Class II Teacher

Sari Rauscher

College Counseling Dir.

15 Years Harmony Button

Shira Fagan

Nancy Nebeker

Aaron Stockham

English Class X Dean

English Class VI Dean

Dean of Students

History Teacher

10 Years Richard Gaebler

Ruth Harvey

Meg Orton

Marilyn Swan

Math/Science Tutor

Math/Science Tutor

Math Teacher

Strings Teacher

FAC U LT Y & STA F F

Milestones COMPLETED IN THE 2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR

Nurturing Purposeful Readers THE SCIENCE OF READING AT WATERFORD SCHOOL

BY TINA MONOSSON, Director of Lower School Tutoring

In education, a school’s purpose is not only to impart knowledge, but also to ignite a lifelong love for learning. At Waterford, this year’s theme of “Purpose” resonates deeply with this mission. This theme is a guiding principle for the school year, but also a philosophy that permeates every facet of education, particularly the foundational skill of reading.

Reading, a skill that forms the foundation of all learning, is informed by “the science of reading.” The science of reading is a body of decades-long research that informs reading instruction. This approach is grounded in understanding how the brain learns to read and the most effective methods to facilitate this process.

Drawing from cognitive science, linguistics, and educational research, the Fundations curriculum supports students in developing reading and spelling skills. Lessons place an important emphasis on phonemic awareness, which is the ability to recognize and manipulate the sounds of language. This crucial skill is an important predictor of a child’s success in learning to read.

Fundations systematically teaches the relationship between sounds and letters, enabling students to decode words with confidence.

Moreover, Fundations emphasizes the significance of syllable division, prefixes, suffixes, and other linguistic components, instilling a deep understanding of the structure of language. This knowledge equips students with the tools to handle even the most challenging words, boosting their confidence in their reading abilities.

Reading is not an innate ability, but rather a learned skill, which is one of the fundamental principles of the science of reading. Therefore, Waterford teachers acknowledge the importance of explicit and direct instruction. They carefully plan their classroom lessons, providing students with clear, direct, and supportive guidance to ensure they understand the foundational concepts necessary for proficient reading.

Comprehension, the ultimate goal of reading, is fostered through various strategies teachers use to encourage active engagement with the text. Students are taught to ask questions, make connections, visualize and apply background knowledge, allowing them to extract deeper meaning from the material they encounter.

The teamwork in Waterford’s Lower School between classroom teachers, reading assistants, and tutors is crucial in creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment. This collaborative approach ensures that every student, regardless of their starting point, has the opportunity to thrive and succeed in reading.

Through time, practice and effort, reading becomes more than just a skill for students. Reading becomes a tool for learning, understanding, and pursuing one’s passions. In the pages of a book, students will find not just words, but a path to their purpose.

As students progress through Lower School, reading lessons go beyond phonics and focus on developing fluency and comprehension skills. Fluency, which involves reading with speed, accuracy, and expression, is improved through targeted exercises that promote automaticity. This helps students understand and enjoy the text without struggling with individual word recognition, allowing them to devote their cognitive resources to comprehension.

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WAT E R FO R D Q U I N T E T Excerpt by Julie Slama, Journalist for Sandy City Journal

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“Entering an international competition was something that Waterford School Orchestra Director and Music Department Chair Kathy Morris hadn’t considered in her 30 years teaching...

Morris submitted the video of her student string quintet to be adjudicated in the chamber music portion of the Virtuoso International Music Competitions in Brussels and in London. One month later, Morris learned they won both contests...

'This was a first for us; it was an amazing opportunity for these students to perform in the Royal Albert Hall [in London] recital hall and receive their first-place medals,' she said.”

The Waterford Quintet performed at the intimate Milner Hall in Rhodes House at Oxford. April 2023. Photo provided by Kathy Morris.

Read the full article on sandyjournal.com

S C I E N C E O LY M P I A D Excerpt by Julie Slama, Journalist for Sandy City Journal “Shortly before graduating from Waterford School, Rohit Singh reflected on his year as the school’s Science Olympiad captain and performance of the team...

‘I appreciate learning about so many things and that’s also the experience I’ve had with Science Olympiad. I like learning beyond the academic curriculum in school where we’re limited to traditional biology, chemistry and physics classes. This allows us to go more in-depth on a subject that I have a passion for,” he said.... ‘We’re all super close and support each other. We received the Path to Professionalism Award at the state tournament and it was because of how much we respect each other, how much we have fun together and how comfortable we are with each other.”

Read the full article on sandyjournal.com

1 0 0 , 0 0 0 TH C H E S S M E M B E R L U N A T. ’ 3 2 Waterford Class IV student, Luna T. ’32 became 100,000th member at US Chess—the official, not-for-profit US membership organization for chess players and chess supporters of all ages and strengths, from beginners to Grandmasters.

Waterford US Science Olympiad team after winning second at the State Competition. April 2023. Photo provided by Daniel Osipovitch.

MEMORIES ON A BUN - ALEX LEO-GUERRA ’19 Excerpt by Audrey Fenske, Journalist at Duke Mag. "Leo-Guerra set out to try as many burgers as possible, and over the years, his mission has expanded to proving the universal appeal of a burger. An enthusiastic connector of people, he believes burgers are perfect vessels for building bridges between people and their local communities."

Follow the QR code to watch Luna's interview with US Chess.

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Photo by Neisha Williams.

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Photo provided by Duke Mag.

Upper School Play—King Lear by William Shakespeare. November 2023. Photo by Neisha Williams.

Middle School Play—The Three Musketeers by Catherine Bush. October 2023.

Photo by Neisha Williams.

Upper School students during the fall Band concert. October 2023 Photo by Neisha Williams.

Waterford Orchestra fall concert. November 2023.

Photo by Neisha Williams.

Middle and Upper School Choir at the Waterford fall Choir Concert.

October 2023. Photo by Neisha Williams.

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Middle School Dance students perform Swan Lake. March 2023.

Photo by Neisha Williams.

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ST U D E N T C R E AT I V E W R I T I N G , A RT WO R K & P H OTO G R A P H Y A R T S

The Willow Tree

By Zia F. ’27 Man: ever reaching high above Fingertips trying to touch the sun And yet, only a field away The willow tree bends far below To the ground, its leaves waiting for the soft dirt The bird calls, nestled between its branches.

A steady resting place Is the willow tree Tears stream down many a face Their consolation That they will never weep More than the willow tree

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Time passing: man’s greatest fear In a blink, days turn to years Mortality their greatest foe And yet the willow tree Wastes not a moment The wind caressing its bent fingers Golden dawn Spreads her wings Her light dancing through The greening shade Of the willow tree The laughs of the passers-by Forgetting to watch the world surrounding them Unlike the broken stump That from The willow tree grows

Someone sleeps and shudders.

On its wooden stem The willow tree Shields their face And all is peaceful For a moment

Carved into the dark brown trunk Are two hearts entwined.

Its leaves blew softly As the winter weathered The carving away

The willow tree Glorious only for a few moments Stands proud In the bright open field Stands alone In the moonlit sky

If they were to ask its mighty branches a question The willow could offer no answer And only the wind would blow But they would believe their query solved One way or another.

So be The willow tree

Emerald: the color coating the ground Emerald: a jewel thought to be worth more than a life But green, green is the color Of the draping willow tree Plain and ordinary

House of Books, photo by Micah M. ’23

BeKeenOn, drawing by Tony W. ’23

Above the Crowd, photo by Halle P. ’24

Watery Pump, photo by Leila F. ’24

F I N D I N G A VO I C E I N T H E L I B E R A L A R T S A R T S

By Patrick Tatman, Choir Director

A pitch is played on the piano. A young singer shuffles his feet nervously, opens his mouth, and a small, unsteady squeak emerges that quickly transitions into an embarrassed chuckle. “I’m so sorry, can I try that again?” he asks in a clear, fluid speaking voice. “My voice is a little shaky.”

This is a familiar scene at Waterford music placements that happen at the beginning of each school year. Any student entering our choral program for the first time is asked to attend a ten-minute music placement to assess vocal range and voice type before the first rehearsal begins. It is a time when we get to hear the unrefined tones of first-time singers who are just beginning the process of finding their voices. It always reminds me of interactions from previous years with our most experienced singers who started in the same place, and it reminds me of how much there is to be discovered in our work to uncover the potential in each voice.

I have noticed over the years that it typically takes half the school year for our choral ensembles to begin to function consistently as confident musicians. The middle of the winter term is when I usually make a remark to my choral staff that something has changed with the choirs. Our sound has more presence; our progress accelerates. I have tried to hurry this process along, and regardless of my efforts, it takes exactly half the school year. I have learned that the process takes half the year because it takes time for each singer to find his or her voice. When it happens, the transformation is palpable.

I am joined by many incredible faculty members on our campus who work to help students to find their voices. As students find their voices in the arts and in the humanities, they find that a voice is a necessity that is intrinsic to the pursuit of freedom for human beings. A voice provides an executive component to the liberal arts education. It allows for change; it empowers; it emboldens learners to act on their values and to seek attainment for what is honorable and just. My work happens to involve the physical voice, and I believe it ultimately makes them better equipped to be influential members of society.

I am filled with a sense of urgency in the endeavor to help find voices when I see how students come to us with voices that are habitually hidden. Their voices are buried beneath many layers of

Waterford Troubadours at the spring Choir Concert. May 2023. Photo by Neisha Williams.

Upper School Choir at the Waterford fall Choir Concert. October 2023.

Photo by Neisha Williams.

insecurity, self-doubt, and social pressures. In many ways, young people are essentially trained to not reveal their truly natural, resonant voice as they learn to be polite, respectful, civilized members of a school community. We train them to use their “inside voices” and to raise their hand instead of blurting out their thoughts.

Adolescents adapt to seek acceptance through conformity rather than individuality. The idea of sharing their natural, free, resonant voice in a public setting such as a school choral rehearsal runs completely counter to the conditioning they receive outside the choral room. It’s no wonder it takes half the school year for our ensembles to start functioning at full capacity. In some sense, we ask our choral singers to do the opposite of what feels socially acceptable to them. We ask them to make their voices heard.

Knowing the challenges, now consider the voice concepts we study and their implications in a broader sense to liberal arts learning: resonance, support, freedom, color, clarity, articulation, balance, blend. It’s no coincidence that the same terms that carry such gravity in applications outside the choral arts are utilized in our work as well. I have long believed that what makes you a better choral singer also makes you a better person. A singer who can learn to resonate on an F major chord also becomes better at applying resonance to a thought or feeling. A choral ensemble that learns to achieve blend and balance with other human beings in a live performance will be better equipped to apply that skill in other important collaborative settings. We all need to experience support, freedom, color, and balance.

Whether it takes half the school year or a lifetime, the work of finding the voice remains a pivotal priority to our collective efforts at Waterford School. There is a voice capable of producing beautiful, meaningful, influential music within each young person. I mean this in both a literal and figurative sense. I am blessed to engage in this daily work not unlike an explorer, uncovering various treasures that have been hidden from the world. We search, we find, and we grow voices at Waterford, and in doing so, we become better for it.

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A T H L E T I C S

A T H L E T I C S WOMEN’S SOCCER REGION CHAMPIONSHIP Congratulations to the Women’s Soccer team who finished the a strong season with a record of 16-3 and went 8-0 in region play. With their undefeated region record, they earned the Region Championship and advanced all the way to the Semi Finals in the 2A State Playoffs.

Waterford's Women's Soccer Team with their Region 17 Championship trophy. October 2023. Photo provided by Kory Carpenter.

Milana M. ’27 and Vivika S. ’27 at the 2A State Playoffs. October 2023. Photo by Neisha Williams.

CROSS COUNTRY Congratulations to the Waterford Cross Country team—through their hard work and practice they were able to place 2nd in the Region Tournament and place 9th overall at the 2A State Tournament!

All runners that participated at the State Tournament ran the race in under 20 minutes and all runners ran their personal best time.

Waterford’s Cross Country team taking their season photo. Photo provided by Kory Carpenter.

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Congratulations to the 7th grade Girl's Volleyball who took home the championship by beating Prince of Peace in the finals! Photo provided

by Haley Hodges.

Congratulations to the Boy's 5th/6th grade Lacrosse team who had a 10 win, undefeated season that culminated in a win during the Imlax 5/6 B League State Championship! Photo provided by Marise Hauber.

PRESENTED BY DESERET NEWS For over 25 years the UHSAA has presented the Academic All-State Award to recognize those students who have excelled in the classroom as well as in athletic competition. Individuals are selected for this award on the basis of their athletic ability and academic proficiency. With over 85,000 students participating in high school activities, this award is the most prestigious honor the UHSAA presents to students in their senior year. On behalf of all those who are associated with the UHSAA, we congratulate and pay tribute to those individuals who have earned and received this distinguished award.

Here are Waterford recipients for music in the 2022-23 school year and for spring 2022 and fall 2023 sports: FALL 2023 ATHLETICS AWARD RECIPIENT S

SPRING 2022 ATHLETICS AWARD RECIPIENT S

In order of appearance: Abhimanyu I. ’24, Anja R. ’24, Annika M. ’24, Ryan L ’24., Luke P. ’24, Zada S. ’24, Alessia M. ’24, and Steven T ’24. Photo provided by Kory Carpenter.

In order of appearance: Grant C. ’23, Gavin R. ’23, Diesal K. ’23, Jessica J. ’23, Will M. ’23, Kaylee K. ’23, Delaney H. ’23 and Chrissy V. ’23 . Not photographed: Owen H. ’23 and Julia O. ’23.

Photo provided by Kory Carpenter.

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AC A D E M I C A L L - STAT E AWA R D S

2 0 2 2 - 2 3 M U S I C AW A R D R E C I P I E N T S

In order of appearance: Sophie P. ’23, Delaney H. ’23, Rohit S. ’23, Alex K. ’23, Sally S. ’23, and Chrissy V. ’23.

Photo provided by the Waterford Music Department.

Waterford Ravens Rowing Team competing in the 19th annual Head of the Oklahoma. September 2023. Photo provided by Kory Carpenter.

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Two weeks into the school year we enjoyed our annual summer internship fair on a beautiful sunny day on the dining hall quad.

Fifteen rising class XII students sat at tables with laptops and handouts eager to share their experiences ranging from an internship at the Orem Public Library to one working with the International Rescue Committee. Eight years ago, with the support of a then Waterford parent, we established a summer internship program with the University of Utah’s School of Pharmacology and then six years ago, compelled by one of our strategic planning initiatives partnerships, lead by Erica Munson, long-serving English teacher and librarian, we broadened the scope of the internship program to include 15 summer opportunities for students who have just completed their junior year.

The fair was everything we hoped for: an opportunity for these talented Class XII students to share their passions for their specific intern experience with our community, a chance to “teach” faculty and students what they learned over the summer, and a time to build awareness and excitement for the next cohort of summer interns!

Midway through the fair, I happily stalled at Steven’s table. Steven spent eight weeks of his summer in the University of Utah’s School of Pharmacology lab working on the enzyme PARP2 to repair damaged DNA. My time with Steven was fascinating, inspiring, and a bit overwhelming…I am not a scientist! And, I was so captivated by Steven’s passion that I invited him into my office the following week to learn more! As Steven sat in my office earnestly, competently… patiently explaining his work, it was clear that he was on a journey of discovery about his purpose. Certainly internships illuminate interests that may translate into college applications and even courses of study, and in some instances career paths in fields first introduced in an immersive way through these summer opportunities, but equally important internships galvanize purpose.

Steven outlined his work alongside post-docs focused on encoding DNA and using AI to determine which molecules had the most significant reaction to a particular PARP2 enzyme. PARP2 repairs damaged DNA and may be helpful in disrupting the DNA of cancer cells specifically to fight breast and prostate cancer.

Steven talked about the foundation of his research skills developed in two of his Waterford Chemistry courses taught by our beloved Dr. Osipovitch. Steven’s introduction to the joys and satisfaction of lab work occurred in Dr. O’s class and, Dr. O’s passion and deep content knowledge ultimately inspired Steven to join the research team at the U. Steven excitedly proclaimed that he often used stoichiometry with his U of U lab colleagues ”another thing we learned in Dr. O’s class!”

Steven shared “What I contributed can be built upon to pursue cures for breast and prostate cancer and I’m really proud of that and I am super grateful to all of the PhD and post docs who I worked alongside all summer” “I’m even a co-author of a published paper on PARP2!”

The lab experience deepened Steven’s aspiration to pursue a medical career. He’s not sure if he wants to be a physician and help individual patients or pursue research that could help many more.

Influenced by his time in Dr. O’s classes. Steven was inspired to dig deep, to go farther, and this illuminating experience opened up a new world of opportunity and possibility.

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Steven gained confidence over time in the lab and a level of independence. He said that he made it his purpose to listen, learn, ask questions and fully immerse himself in the life of research, all habits, he said, learned at Waterford.

Purpose pursuit takes time, and hard work, grit and resilience, and it is often unglamorous…but it is so worth it.

I am continually amazed and always inspired by our purpose-filled learning community. As we think about this exciting year ahead, animated by our theme — Purpose, I am reminded of the time-tested tenets of our educational philosophy LEARNING is Waterford School’s reason for being, its passion, its whole point. Our students learn how to learn, how to be self-reflective within the process of learning, how to develop a robust repertoire of learning strategies, and how to deploy those strategies flexibly across a broad range of subject matter. In the process, students gain a selfcompetence that will sustain a lifetime of learning.

LEARNING at Waterford is enhanced by the recognition of responsibility. Our students value strong expectations that emphasize work, self-discipline, and dependability. As they practice personal accountability within the school context, they realize that learning is inherently communal and connected. Learning is therefore invariably indebted.

LEARNING at Waterford is inescapably moral, in the broadest sense of that term. Our students come to recognize that all learning bears on living and ultimately on how best to live. They embrace the natural imperative to learn, but they also recognize a deep responsibility to share their learning with others in hope that they will be lifted thereby, their lives made richer and more fulfilled. There is no end to learning nor is it itself an end. Rather, learning is the means by which we all aspire to the nobility of a well-lived life.

A well lived life!

Steven’s purpose(ful) journey may yet contribute to a cure to breast or prostate cancer and he is certainly using his broad liberal arts education — critical thinking, analysis, reasoning, and strong communication skills to pursue his passions. Here at Waterford, Steven has learned how to learn and it is abundantly clear that he loves learning. There is no doubt that his future is bright and will be filled with passionate, human-centered pursuits.

And this is the PURPOSE of a Waterford education.

Steven…is our purpose!

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THE DIRECTOR OF ADMISSION Embodying the dedication and meticulous nature of the raven, we too worked tirelessly to seek families and students who embody Waterford’s core values. This year we met with 521 families, all eager to get to know the Waterford community.

The 127 new families that joined our community this season have added to the cultural diversity and vibrant tapestry that is Waterford School.

While the admission office achieved the School’s long term enrollment goal of 1,050 students this year, we want to make note that our success is not merely about numbers. It is the curating of young and curious minds that are talented and diverse, coming together to be a part of our community. The admission team focuses on shaping a community of curious and passionate individuals. A community that reflects the essence of Waterford’s mission, vision, and core values. This is our guiding purpose.

New Waterford family on the first day of school. August 2023.

Photo taken by Heather Mortenson.

Todd, Megan, Elle, and I remain grateful for your support of our team. A special thank you to our Parent Ambassadors who take time out of their day to support our events. Also to our Student Ambassadors—all 60 of them—who make time to be a friend and lend a helping hand to our applicants, thank you.

With gratitude, NICOLE MIRANDA P ’ 2 9, ’ 3 2 Director of Admission

Photo of Channing L. ’36 during his Kindergarten Theater specialty.

October 2023. Photo taken by Heather Mortenson.

PreK-4 students reading in the Lower School Library. September 2023. Photo by Heather Mortenson.

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O P E N I N G DAY ENROLLMENT

8:1

127

STUDENT TO

NEW FAMILIES

TEACHER R AT IO

35%

ST U D EN T S

% ST U D EN T B O DY

SANDY

328

31%

SUMMIT COUNTY

136

13%

SALT LAKE CITY

100

10%

DRAPER

106

10%

COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS

100

10%

HOLLADAY

75

7%

SOUTH JORDAN/RIVERTON

80

8%

UTAH COUNTY

25

2%

MIDVALE/MURRAY

22

2%

OTHER

83

8%

PA

PROSPECTIVE FAMILIES

364

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A P P L I C AT I O N S

241 ACCEPTED STUDENTS

23-24

22-23

LOWER SCHOOL

468

453

MIDDLE SCHOOL

258

268

UPPER SCHOOL

328

308

T O TA L

1054

1029

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FA M I L I E S R E LO C AT E D F R O M : CANADA

STATES REPRESENTED: VA

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DIVISION ENROLLMENT

NUMBER OF STUDENT S

NV

760

NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT

of students receive financial aid

CI TY

67%

197

of student body identify as students of color

17%

These figures represent the 2023-24 Admissions process and the Waterford student body that matriculated as of September 1, 2023.

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ANNUAL EXPENDITURES

ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO OPERATING EXPENSES $1,098,000

INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM $4,860,000

4.5%

19.9%

TOTAL ANNUAL REVENUES $24,496,000 - 100%

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BOND/DEBT PAYMENTS $753,000 3.1%

TOTAL EXPENDITURES $24,407,000 - 100%

NET TUITION $23,398,000 95.5%

SALARIES & BENEFITS $18,794,000 77%

The figures above exclude Auxiliary programs such as dining hall, summer camps, & busing.

Collectively, Auxiliary programs generate almost $3.1M in revenue and $3.1M in expenses.

Middle School students trying to pop each other’s balloon on First Friday. September 2023. Photo taken by Neisha Williams.

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THE D I R EC TO R O F D E V E LO PM E N T I am delighted to share with you Waterford School’s Annual Report for 2022-2023. Within the following pages, we are honored to recognize and appreciate all of our donors.

Through your generosity we are granted access to the power and promise of Waterford’s mission and your participation was the key.

Thanks to the generous gifts you gave we: •

Raised over $1.12M for Waterford, which was put to work immediately to strengthen the student experience, support the excellence of our faculty and staff, and sustain our world-class liberal arts education

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Achieved 100% participation in philanthropy from our faculty and staff and Board of Trustees

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Approved every request made for faculty professional development, providing full or partial funding for over 120 experiences for our teachers

•

Increased access for students who would not otherwise be able to attend Waterford through donor provided scholarship funds—a 33% increase or a total of 34 additional students

•

Relaunched our in-person Founders Gala, which our community wholeheartedly embraced, collectively raising over $450,000 in proceeds

•

Invested in our strong future by achieving the Waterford Rises Capital Campaign goal of $30M

•

Added a new level to our Founders Circle, recognizing 30 years of consecutive annual gifts

D E V E L O P M E N T

DEVELOPMENT

The following issue highlights the accomplishments you’ve made possible through inspiring stories from our community. It is a celebration of your kind heart and generous spirit. The Office of Development, Todd, Ann, Lisa, Ashley, and I, are grateful that you choose to give, whether it be your time, talent, or treasure.

Thank you for being a steadfast champion for our students, our faculty and our school!

With heartfelt gratitude, A N D R E A B R A U LT Director of Development

Kindergarten student, Katie G. ’36 making applesauce during Apple Week. October 2023. Photo by Heather Mortenson.

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VO LU N T E E R I N G & T H E PA R E N T A S S O C I AT I O N D E V E L O P M E N T

The purpose of the Parent Association­­—composed of all Waterford Parents—is to enrich the Waterford experience for all students and their families by providing support for programs, events, and activities both in and out of the classroom. Volunteering at Waterford is enriching and fun, and involves parents in meaningful ways.

A heartfelt thank you to all of our parents who have volunteered. Your volunteer hours make possible the many impactful educational and social opportunities that create the meaningful Waterford experience.

Whether you greeted guests, helped serve food, donated or planned events, Waterford is grateful to you and we thank you for your time and effort.

Waterford parent volunteers helping with the US Ice Cream Social.

September 2023. Photo by Derick Rodgers.

Anaya C. ’34 with her mom on Parents Visiting Day. February 2023.

Photo by Heather Mortenson.

T H E R E ’ S N O P L AC E L I K E H O M E AT WAT E R FO R D FO U N D E R S G A L A

By Ashley Heiner, Director of Special Events and Parent Engagement The 2023 Founders Gala evening brought our community back together in person to the Magical World of Oz (after it was virtual in 2021) in celebration of our exceptional teachers and students. The event took place at the lovely venue, Twenty & Creek, which was generously donated by owners and Waterford parents Megan and Brad Bonham P’30, ’32.

The Waterford Community was excited to be back together and dress-up to raise money for the Waterford Fund. The evening was planned by our amazing Gala committee co-chairs Karissa Peterson P ’27, ’28, ’32, ’32, ’36, ’38 and Suzanne McCooey P ’28. There were beautiful and magical moments sprinkled throughout the event. We shared a heartfelt video about the impact of scholarship support for students and raised almost $150,000 for financial aid during the Raise the Paddle led by Gala Co-Chair, Suzanne McCooey. Other highlights included an Alumni Parent winning a trip to Bali during the live auction and gifting the trip to our beloved and recently retired Betty Neal, who taught in the Lower School for 37 years.

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The Waterford community celebrating at the Founders Gala.

April 2023. Photo by Neisha Williams.

Other fundraising opportunities included our Golden Ticket— for a chance to have $15,000 credit for the next year’s tuition, live and silent auction items, and sign-up parties. Some of these amazing opportunities included a private studio experience with lead singer from The Killers and Waterford parent, Brandon Flowers P ’26, ’28, ’29, Lower Head of School for a Day, Play the

Waterford ended the evening collectively raising over $450,000 to support the Waterford Fund! This is the most money raised at any Waterford School Founders Gala, and approximately $100,000 more than our previous Gala in 2021. Thank you to our Gala committee, all those who continue to care deeply for our community and help Waterford support our students with a world-class liberal arts

education. This committee contributed countless hours, creativity, and resources to the planning and execution of this event. Our heartfelt thanks to all, especially co-chairs, Karissa Peterson and Suzanne McCooey.

The Founders Gala could not be possible without our generous sponsors: Okland Construction (Premier Sponsor), Sugar Fix, ExtraMile Convenience Stores, Hoopes Vision, Amplified Health and Aesthetics, CCS Fundraising, Five Seasons Financial, Ambition Living Construction, FLIK, and ArbiterSports.

D E V E L O P M E N T

Best of the West (golf around the Park City golf courses), catch and learn to fish with our Grounds Supervisor, John Hansen, and a trip to Cabo/San Lucas, Mexico.

Gala Co-Chairs, Suzanne McCooey P ’28 and Karissa Peterson P ’27, ’28, ’32, ’32, ’36, ’38 with Head of School, Andrew Menke, at Twenty & Creek while hosting the Gala. April 2023. Photo by Neisha Williams.

$457,701 RAISED FOR THE WATERFORD FUND

$147,100

$3,450

$31,270

TICKET DO N AT ION S

FIXED PRICE IT EMS

PAD D LE RAISE FOR SC H OLARSH IP

141

$140,500

TICKET S SOLD

L IVE AU CT ION

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I N -K I N D G I F T S

$54,132 S I L E N T AU C T I O N

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D E V E L O P M E N T

IN 20 22-23, YOU SUPPORTED JOY IN THE JOURNEY THR OUGH...

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T H E WAT E R FO R D F U N D

The fund supports both faculty and students by making the Waterford experience extraordinary.

GIVE TO THE 2023-24 Waterford, like most WAT E R FO R D F U N D independent schools, relies T O D AY ! on annual, tax deductible gifts—in addition to tuition— to balance the budget each year and generate revenue that supports core activities, program enrichment, and school development.

Tuition covers a large portion of the school’s annual operating budget, while gifts to the Waterford Fund help cover the remaining amount.

Your support of the Waterford Fund demonstrates loyalty and commitment to Waterford’s mission to provide a world-class liberal arts education.

Participation, at any level, is what matters most. Gifts from our parents, faculty, staff, alumni and friends continue to support our mission of providing students with a world-class liberal arts education that stimulates intellect, ignites passion, and shapes character.

D E V E L O P M E N T

The 2022-2023 Waterford Fund was extremely successful thanks to our incredible community!

Thank you for supporting the 2022-2023 Waterford Fund!

G I V I N G T U E S D AY Everyone at Waterford was overwhelmed by the generosity of our community on Giving Tuesday last November. We not only received over 400 gifts to secure the incredibly generous $75,000 match from the Caldwell-Waller family, we also received $287,068 in gifts from parents, alumni, faculty, staff, parents of alumni, and grandparents, for a total of $362,068 during our Week of Giving.

The entire Waterford community came together to support our students, faculty and programs. We’re so grateful for your belief in the power of sending Waterford students into the world to pursue lives of meaning and purpose!

Waterford parent volunteers and Student Ambassadors building excitement for Giving Tuesday. November 2023. Photo by Neisha Williams.

Waterford Student Ambassadors helping with Giving Tuesday.

November 2023. Photo by Neisha Williams.

Alexander A. ’32 running through the Giving Tuesday cheer tunnel during drop-off. November 2023. Photo by Neisha Williams.

Waterford Admission Team helping with Lower School drop-off.

November 2023. Photo by Neisha Williams.

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UNRESTRICTED ENDOWMENT FUNDS Annual revenue from these general endowment funds provides additional resources for Waterford to meet current operating budget priorities.

The Judy and Lorin Pugh Fund Established in 2004 by Judy and Lorin Pugh.

The Mika Family Fund Established in 2012 by Sue and Ron Mika.

The Jeanne Sorenson Siegel Fund Established in 2011 by Jeanne Sorenson Siegel.

The Taylor Family Endowment Established in 2019 by Hillary and JB Taylor.

RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT FUNDS

Kindergarten student, Clara L. ’36 excited to release her class butterfly. May 2023. Photo by Heather Mortenson.

The James Baldwin Scholarship Fund Established in 2021, income from the fund will support a student with full financial need.

The Mika Family Athletics Endowment Fund ​ stablished in 2018 by ​Sue and Ron Mika, Jaklyn ’06, Kirsten ’08, E Alek ’10, Eric ‘13​, Jacob ’15 a​ nd ​Kyle ’18, income from the Fund will support Waterford’s Upper School Athletic program.

The Nancy and Dustin Heuston Endowed Faculty Chair Established in 2015 by the Board of Trustees, the Heuston Endowed Chair honors the profound legacy of Nancy and Dusty Heuston.

Fund income supports the professional growth and contributions of the selected faculty member.

The Class of 2015 Endowed Scholarship Fund Established in 2014 through generous gifts from parents and students in the Class of 2015, annual revenue from this restricted endowment fund supports financial aid for an academically qualified student with demonstrated financial need.

Upper School student, Stone A. ’26 performing for his peers during FNL. January 2023. Photo by Neisha Williams.

Heuston Family Endowed Scholarship Fund Established in 2022 by Nancy Heuston, annual revenue from this restricted endowment fund supports financial aid for an academically qualified student with demonstrated financial need.

M E M O R I A L AWA R D S

H OW D O E S WAT E R FO R D ’ S E N D OW M E N T CO M PA R E ? $40M

$37M

$30M

Linda Kitchen Memorial Award Created by Mark Bromley in 1994, and designated in memory of Linda Kitchen, a beloved faculty member, in 2011. This award supports the Waterford financial assistance program and is open for public donations.

$20M

$10M

$10.7M $3.2M**

$7.5M CURRENT

WATERFORD

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INDEX* MEDIAN

*Independent School Data Exchange (Professional membership of peer schools) **Projected upon receipt of Waterford Rises Pledges to the Endowment

D E V E L O P M E N T

AP Chemistry students in Dr. O’s class learning about titration. September 2023. Photograph by Neisha Williams.

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WATERFORD RISES BUILDING A BRIDGE TOWARD A BRIGHT FUTURE B Y

T O D D

W I N T E R S

A S S I S T A N T H E A D O F S C H O O L F O R E N R O L L M E N T & I N S T I T U T I O N A L A D V A N C E M E N T

Our successful—and complete—Waterford Rises campaign achieved the lofty campaign goal of $30M in April 2023. This monumental achievement was made possible through the extraordinary vision and generosity of 212 donors. Thank you, Waterford Rises donors!

In late August, we dedicated the magnificent Murray Science Center. The Athletic Turf Field dedication ceremony will be in midMarch 2024 with the Student Commons ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, August 24 in association with the Opening Family Brunch.

Your unwavering support of Waterford Rises provided the resources for the school to fulfill the power and the promise of its aspirational mission and vision—to inspire individuals to pursue lives of meaning and purpose by providing a world-class liberal arts education that stimulates intellect, ignites passion, and shapes character.

Importantly, Waterford Rises went beyond supporting the critical infrastructure needs of our School, to supporting the people who breathe life into these new buildings—our students and our faculty.

Growing Waterford's endowment is central to our goal of mission excellence. A robust endowment fund provides student financial aid and scholarship assistance and consistent, high-quality professional development while ensuring the long-term financial health of our institution. The school’s endowment nearly doubled through restricted gifts generously donated in the Waterford Rises campaign.

Our entire Waterford community championed this campaign which was built upon the foundation of our strategic plan, prioritizing an extraordinary student experience, teaching excellence, and financial sustainability. As we approach our fifth decade of excellence, the Waterford Rises campaign leaned into our bedrock tradition as a worldclass liberal arts school as we imagined the possibilities, invested in our vision, and inspired an exceptionally bright future for generations of Waterford students to come.

MEET THE M U R R AY S C I E N C E CENTER

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As a final note, recognition and thanks are due the Board of Trustees for its firm commitment to this ambitious campaign, Campaign Chair, Steve Miller and Vice Chair, Kristin Stockham, and the Core Campaign and Steering Committees.

Waterford Rises challenged our community to reach new heights.

The campaign honored our fidelity to Waterford’s aspirational mission, requiring courage and vision. But no doubt, Waterford School will continue to strive for excellence every step of the way as we build a bridge toward a bright future for our students and families for generations to come.

D E V E L O P M E N T

Rendering of Student Commons - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony August 24, 2024

OUR PHILANTHROPIC PRIORITIES The Sue and Ron Mika Family Long ago we decided to prioritize our charitable giving and we chose education as one of our top three priorities. Since first enrolling our children in Waterford nearly 20 years ago, the school fulfilled that desire to support educational causes due to our children's positive school experiences. In prior years, we mainly supported the annual fund and the endowment. When the Waterford Rises campaign began, in support of the new strategic plan and new master plan, this became an important additional area of giving for our family.

Our motivation as an alumni family to remain involved as volunteers and donors at Waterford is largely the product of our association with the many fantastic people we've met over the years among school leadership, faculty, staff, and parents. Second, and foremost, we also recognize the tremendous impact the School has on over 1,000 students each year as it shapes their character to become impactful contributors in their communities. This last element alone will keep Waterford among our top charitable causes for years to come.

We have always been very gratified giving to Waterford regardless of the particular campaign or cause. We've had very positive experiences at the School and can see that, in part, donations contribute to the overall success of the School.

As we reflect upon some of our favorite memories at Waterford, Commencement was always a highlight for us. We had five children graduate from Waterford. The last Commencement was

particularly memorable when our youngest child, Kyle, received The Waterford Award. This was a tremendous capstone to all of our children's Commencement ceremonies at the School.

We invite every member of the Waterford community to be involved as deeply as possible as a volunteer to become knowledgeable about the School and its attributes. Then become aware of the philanthropic needs of the School. Finally, compare and contrast the School's needs with your family's other philanthropic goals and rank them. We can pretty much guarantee that weighing the cost/benefit tradeoffs, Waterford will likely end up in your top five giving priorities. Then give accordingly—and you'll come away with even more positive feelings about the School!

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PAY I N G I T F O R WA R D The Joy and Jeff Duke Family We enjoy contributing to Waterford’s future to guarantee this unique academic, artistic, athletic, and cultural experience for decades and generations to come. We truly believe the Waterford School is a unique institution of learning nestled along the Wasatch Front from which we envision each of our grandchildren graduating. As we reflect on our favorite Waterford memories, the Commencement experience for each of our six graduates truly stands out along with the amazing choral and orchestra performances throughout our Waterford journey. The many victories and defeats on the soccer field and basketball court are also important lessons learned.

We’ve remained involved and closely connected to this special community as parents of alumni and grandparents to support the well-being and well-roundedness of our grandchildren, and God willing, our great-grandchildren. We’ve appreciated how Waterford

FINDING THE RIGHT PLACE The Alexandra & Darrin Brown Family Our support for the Waterford Rises campaign grew out of our deep and abiding affection for our new home—Waterford School.

We’ve been inspired by other Waterford parents, and the Waterford community in general. We’ve seen firsthand how much effort, how much time, how much care goes into everything done to create and ensure the absolute best educational experience for our kids and the students who will come after them.

It is a joy each morning watching our kids joyfully skip to the Lower School student entrance and stop for a brief chat with Dr. Battistone.

They just love it here! And most importantly, they are surrounded by wonderful educators. What is our driving motivation to join in this Waterford partnership? Our children are our prime motivations in everything we do, and we are fortunate enough that we can contribute to building (literally and metaphorically) something great for them and for their peers. We invite all members of the Waterford community to pause, as we have, and realize just how lucky we are to be here. We know our family is in the right place.

Rendering of Student Commons - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony August 24, 2024

has remained a beacon of consistent introspection and advancement.

Fundamentally experiencing little change in core values and academic standards has allowed Waterford to maintain its roots and the core values we wish to see in our grandchildren.

We encourage all members of the Waterford community to contribute to the financial health of such a great institution that will enhance the Waterford experience today and ensure longevity for future generations of students. Through our financial support to Waterford, we can provide an academic safe place and launching pad, not just for our own loved ones, but we can extend through scholarships and financial assistance the same privilege to others less financially able but equally eager to learn, associate, and excel.

C O R E VA L U E S T H AT R E S O N AT E The Kali and Eric Corliss Family We chose to make a gift to Waterford Rises as a down payment for the future and a thank you for the past.

We believe the new Murray Science Center and Student Commons will serve our daughters, and all students, well for years to come and we wanted to be a part of that. But we also wanted to express our gratitude for everything the Waterford School has done for us, both individually and as a family.

We hope our donation will honor and appreciate what the school has accomplished in the past, and at the same time, express our optimism for its future.

Pledging our financial support to Waterford Rises made us feel more connected when at the time, we were very new to the community. As a Waterford alumna (Kali ‘01) and current parents, we feel a strong sense of responsibility to contribute to this incredible institution in every way possible. Leaders like Nancy Heuston (Founding Head of School) and many others laid the groundwork for this exceptional school, and we believe it's now our turn to uphold the traditions and values they established. In a world that's changing so quickly

Rendering of Athletic Turf Field - Dedication Ceremony mid-March, 2024

and where institutions often lose their essence, we’re dedicated to helping preserve this treasure of a school for our children and for generations to come.

Since our girls started at Waterford we’ve noticed their increased commitment to their schoolwork. They feel a sense of ownership and pride in their learning. We don’t have to make them do their homework; our girls want to keep up with their studies and love being a part of such a robust learning community. Our entire family has benefited from being a part of such a passionate and curious community.

One of my (Kali ‘01) most cherished Waterford memories happened last spring, during the Class of 2023 commencement ceremony on the Waterford quad. What elevated this moment to something truly special was seeing my daughter Claire, who's in Class V, take the stage to sing the traditional "Irish Blessing" song to the graduating class. In an instant, I was transported back to my own graduation from Waterford, where Lower School children performed that same touching song. The whole experience felt like both a homecoming and a new beginning rolled into one.

If others are considering making Waterford their philanthropic priority, we suggest they personally consider the school’s mission, vision, and core values. They should ask themselves, “Do these values resonate with us? Do we wish for our children to aspire to ‘Live Honorably’, ‘Love Beauty’, ‘Seek Wisdom’”? If the answer is yes, then we extend our invitation to support Waterford which promotes those values in a big way.

A G I F T T H AT K E E P S O N G I V I N G The Carol and David Powell Family It brings us great joy and satisfaction to know we are helping future generations experience the excellence Waterford School provides. It is our way of giving back, to show our appreciation for the experiences and quality education our son had as a student of Waterford (Michael ‘04). By specifying our donation towards scholarships and tuition assistance, we know that we are providing children who would otherwise not be able to attend Waterford, the opportunity to experience a Waterford education. By creating an endowed fund, The Carol and David Powell Family Endowed Scholarship, through a planned gift, it is a gift that keeps on giving.

We were initially drawn to Waterford because of the school’s commitment to the importance of a classical education combined with an emphasis on high moral standards.

This never wavered during our six years with the school. We feel compelled to support organizations with whom we share ideals so those values can be passed on to new members of the organization and community, thus continuing to build on and improve society. Waterford exemplifies all that is good within the educational system. It can only continue to do this with the support of people who appreciate the efforts and goals of Waterford School.

We feel Waterford School provided the best years of our son's education, including college. The faculty and administration of the school were and are top-quality individuals. We want to see other children benefit from what Waterford has to offer.

We encourage every member of the Waterford community to support the school’s mission through philanthropy. We invite others to make a gift that will give other children the opportunity to experience a top-notch learning experience. Tuition alone cannot provide for the continued growth of the campus, its programs, and all the opportunities the school provides. We want our gift to benefit other children throughout the rest of their education and into their adult lives, as we experienced with our son Michael, because of what is learned, academically and ethically, at Waterford.

GIF T RECOGNITION LEVEL

GIFT RANGES

TOTA L GIFTS

CORNERSTONE DONORS

$5M+

2

$1M - $4.9M

8

$500,000- $999,999

5

$250,000 - $499,999

3

$100,000 - $249,999

26

$50,000 - $99,999

13

$25,000 - $49,999

18

$10,000 - $24,999

18

$1,000 - $9,999

61

$1 - $999

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LEADERSHIP DONORS

CAMPAIGN CHAMPION DONORS

COMMUNITY DONORS

TOTAL DONORS

212

The Waterford Rises Donor Wall will be placed in the Student Commons, recognizing donors with gift-level contributions of $1,000 or more.

WAT E R FO R D R I S E S C A P I TA L C A M PA I G N Anonymous Kate Sanderson and Matt Aaronson Amy and Aaron Aizad ‘98 Jesselie and Scott Anderson Allison Hanlon and Tim Baker Lindsey and Ben Beecher Bonnie Jean and Brent Beesley Katherine and Russell Benedict Annor Benson Megan and Brad Bonham Jennifer and Adam Bookman Katrina and Matthew Bowman Paula Bronson Alexandra and Darrin Brown Shere and Dylan Brunjes Jane Woolley and Christopher Bush Dorothy Byrne Burgundy and Michael Caldwell-Waller Dana and Eric Carlson Diana and Kelly Carroll Mary Ann Ellis Cassell and Brad Cassell Eyee Hsu and Michael Chao Shirley Jenn and George Cheng Kristin and Chad Christensen Jane Lamar Coen Kali Corliss ‘01 and Eric Corliss Stephanie and Jonathan Daigle Rachel and William Daines Jenny and Jamie Damon Allison and Jason Dittmer Chantal and Barr Dolan

WAT E R F O R D R I S E S C A P I TA L C A M PA I G N (CONT’D) Cathy and Brent Dover Joy and Jeffrey Duke Rachael and Rusty Eckhauser Kathy and Ray Etcheverry Kathryn and Adam Fenton Joan and Tim Fenton Pamela and Raymond Fitzgerald Lisa and Kyle Ford Kieu and David Frisby Katie Fry and Carl Fry Claire and Braden Fujas Sunnie and JP Gallagher Cherie Gallian Dianne and Colin Gibson Janice Ugaki and Doug Greally Detgen and Brian Greeff Brittany and Zackery Groesbeck Melinda and Mark Gunton Shannon and Mel Guymon Laura Bellamy and Dirk Hain Lindsey Hale Carol and Thomas Hammond Lisa Walker Harris ‘96 and Rod Harris Maria and Mark Hauber Kimberly and Jay Heglar Haley and Jason Hodges Romella Hasratian and Fritz Hoeckner Jamie and Brandon Holden Pascale Wiedenroth and Erich Horsley Martha Thomas and Eric Huefner Nancy Huntsman Yoojin and Relja Ivanovic Marina and Joshua James Claire and Jared Jardine Julie Zhu and Timothy Jiang Marty and Joe Jopling

Nicole and Kevin Kennedy Beata and Karl Kieffer Jill and Peter Koziol Swetha Raphael and Raphael Kurian Michelle and Joshua Kwon Nicole and Greg Lake Lindsay and Grant Lammersen Molly and Mark Law Shawna and Brad Louie Ming Yu and Yunfeng Lu Kelli Lundgren and Tom Bolz Ashlee and Tommy Macdonald Amy and Hans Maentz Mikelle and Robert Mansfield Nidia Lizbeth Pichardo Vera and Gabriel Marcos Andonaegui Rosa and Charles Marshall Christine Gore-Masi and Joseph Masi Kathleen Massinople Kitty and Mike Massinople Jennifer Falk and Mark Matheson Kathleen and Ross Matthews Suzanne and Daniel McCooey Alison and Kyle McSlarrow Jennifer and Andrew Menke Jodie Miles and Kimball Messersmith Elizabeth and Jeffrey Micsky Eleanor Mika and Alek Mika ‘10 Susan and Ron Mika Nicole and Greg Miles Dylan Millard ‘21 Darlene and Robert Millard Gail Miller and Kim Wilson Luana Uluave and Jason Miller ‘88 Jonathan Miller ‘17 Joseph Miller ‘23 Madelaine Miller ‘15 Lindsay and Ritchie Miller Jennifer and Stephen Miller

Elizabeth and Neil Mishurda Bill Moeller Melanie and Frank Monestere Christie and Rob Moore Pegah and Majid Moshirfar Tianna and Blake Murray Nancy and Michael Nebeker Allison Tonkin and Andras Nemeth Erika and Thomas Ngo Karissa Peterson and Matt Nilson Noreen and David O’Brien Rosie O’Grady Lynda and Robert F. Orr Megan Orton and Scott Mikos Candace and Greg Osborn Hua Jiang and Wang Ouyang Li Wang and Kai Pan Anne and Kevin Parker Kalpana and Dinesh Patel Lindsay and Benjamin Pettit Lili Jin and Kevin Piao Mary Jane and Dave Pine Emily and John Potter Carol and David Powell Ashley Gould and Carlos Privat Stephanie and Boo Purcell Randi and Mark Pyper Hope Eccles and Randal K. Quarles Natalie and Adisorn Ratanakovit Sari and Felix Rauscher Allison and Jamie Riepe Derick Rodgers and Juan Cardona Kelley and Kevin Rogge Kirsten and Mark Romer The Romney Family Foundation for Children Christina and Christopher Ross Jean and Sunny Sanyal Alisha and Gary Schlichter

Heather Scott and David Schmidt Carolyn Schwartz Evita and Marc Oliver Singson Patricia and Michael Skaling Neylan McBaine and Elliot Smith Marianne Yancey and Nathan Smith Melanie and Martin Snow Christina Pignatelli and Daniel Solander Debbie and Scott Stauffer Tisha and William Stender Yvonne Stephens Shira Fagan and Aaron Stockham ‘97 Kristin and Tom Stockham Candice and Richard Sussman Cameron Swinton ‘94 Kristen Swinton Michelle and Ted Tatos Hillary and JB Taylor Ana Tello Jennifer and Steve Tingey Peggy and Ron Troy Corey Savory-Venzke and Pat Venzke Lynda and Felice Viti Beatryx and Vincent Washington Faye and Mitchell Weaver Cornelia and Rasmus Wegener Joy Wei and Yuhua Song Kathryn and Matthew Willes Serrela and Todd Winters Thomas Witt Jenny and Filip Wojcikowski Elizabeth and Nathan Wright Nicole Frank and Samuel Young Chloe Cai and Yong Zhang Yumei Xing and Sen Zhao Huaqing Wang and Xingchen Zhao Elle Zieser Heather and Jay Zynczak

THE BRIDGE BUILDER

By Will Allen Dromgoole

An old man going a lone highway, Came, at the evening cold and gray, To a chasm vast and deep and wide.

Through which was flowing a sullen tide The old man crossed in the twilight dim, The sullen stream had no fear for him; But he turned when safe on the other side And built a bridge to span the tide.

“Old man,” said a fellow pilgrim near, “You are wasting your strength with building here; Your journey will end with the ending day, You never again will pass this way; You’ve crossed the chasm, deep and wide, Why build this bridge at evening tide?”

The builder lifted his old gray head; “Good friend, in the path I have come,” he said, “There followed after me to-day A youth whose feet must pass this way.

This chasm that has been as naught to me To that fair-haired youth may a pitfall be; He, too, must cross in the twilight dim; Good friend, I am building this bridge for him!”

Campaign Chair, Steve Miller, shared The Bridge Builder poem throughout the campaign—a poignant reminder to our community of the power of philanthropy.

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On behalf of the Board of Trustees, thank you to the entire Waterford community for your commitment to the lofty purpose of Waterford School. As I walked through the newly completed Murray Science Center in August, I was in awe of its simple magnificence. I image many of you, like I, wondered aloud “can I come back and be a student here?” What was already an amazing campus is transforming before our eyes.

The Murray Science Center is elevating and reshaping our students’ science experience, the new Turf Field and sport courts bring increased energy and opportunities to campus, and we all watch with great anticipation as the Student Commons now rises from the dust.

Having a strong mission and a clear purpose is the backbone that allows the school to take bold steps forward. Decades of tremendous work have built the legacy and set the stage for us to honestly aspire to be world-class. We are well on our way, and we have a team and culture that will never allow us to stop striving for true excellence. The trustees would again like to offer our sincere gratitude to our passionate and dedicated faculty, administration, and staff. They create an inspiring culture and life-changing experiences for our students. Their interest and commitment to each individual student makes

Waterford special and is how the school is able to ignite passions, stimulate intellect, and shape character.

In addition, it is important to recognize that the Waterford Rises Capital Campaign could not have happened without the tremendous support of our parent community. We surpassed the original target by 50%, which allowed us to move more quickly towards the master plan as well as begin to truly build the school’s endowment. Thank you for the generosity and commitment by all who gave to the campaign, and thank you for the time that so many of you dedicate to the school!

The ongoing support of the entire Waterford community remains critical in the work ahead on our path to world class. We are all in this together and are creating what I believe is a beacon of educational excellence.

ERIC HUEFNER P ’ 1 9, ’ 1 9, ’ 2 3 , ’ 2 7 Chair, Board of Trustees

50 Upper School students having fun at Waterford's Homecoming Dance. September 2023. Photo by Neisha Williams.

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GIVING CIRCLES $25,000 and up Anonymous Ashleigh and Robert Byrne Kristin and Chad Christensen Marina and Joshua James Amy and Hans Maentz Karissa Peterson and Matt Nilson Malia Camens and Brian Ottinger Jennifer and Mark Purcell Stephanie and Boo Purcell Kelley and Kevin Rogge Jean and Sunny Sanyal Nicole Cliffe and Steven Strong Cornelia and Rasmus Wegener BLUE CIRCLE

$10,000 to $24,999 Anonymous Amy and Aaron Aizad ‘98 Ruth Eleanor Bamberger and John Ernest Bamberger Foundation Claire and Benjamin Barshied Bonnie Jean and Brent Beesley Teresa Ou and Ulrik Binzer Leah Caldwell Rachael and Rusty Eckhauser Kathy and Ray Etcheverry Alexander Gustafsson Kimberly and Jay Heglar Rachel and Jason Hook Nicole and Greg Lake Smitha and Ryland Lueders Mikelle and Robert Mansfield Jennifer and Stephen Miller Okland Construction Selena and David Overholt Kailea and Jonas Persch Emily and John Potter Britta and Henrik Rasmussen Heather Scott and David Schmidt Ghazaleh and Khosrow Semnani Caleb South ‘15 Kristin and Tom Stockham Michelle and Ted Tatos Elizabeth and Nathan Wright B U RG U N DY C I RC LE

$5,000 to $9,999 Anonymous Carolyn Rice and Jeff Brown Alexandra and Darrin Brown Shere and Dylan Brunjes

Ashli Buxton Brad Buxton Lacey and Timothy Devereux Ryoko Oshikawa and Douglas Devine Joy and Jeffrey Duke Janice Ugaki and Doug Greally Carolyn and Benjamin Guss Shannon and Mel Guymon Nancy Heuston Jamie and Brandon Holden Martha Thomas and Eric Huefner Sara and Joseph Kaiser Marisa and Todd Marlin Susan and Ron Mika Bill Moeller Tianna and Blake Murray Trinh and Rex Outtrim Li Wang and Kai Pan Jill and Michael Raemisch Allison and Jamie Riepe Wenqian Dou and Sean Shen Sugar Fix Hillary and JB Taylor Sheila Mong Vogt and Thomas Vogt Kathryn and Matthew Willes Thomas Witt Heather and Jay Zynczak R AV E N S C I R C L E

$2,500 to $4,999​ Kate Sanderson and Matt Aaronson Traci and Jeffery Andreason ArbiterSports Kristin and Kenny Baber Ashley and Gabriel Behncke Katherine and Russell Benedict Dana and Eric Carlson Mary Ann Ellis Cassell and Brad Cassell CCS Fundraising Eyee Hsu and Michael Chao Kali Corliss ‘01 and Eric Corliss Chantal and Barr Dolan Lisa and Kyle Ford Maria and Mark Hauber Pascale Wiedenroth and Erich Horsley Natalie and Alek House Beata and Karl Kieffer Jill and Peter Koziol Jennifer and Garrett Lam Lindsay and Grant Lammersen Suzanne and Daniel McCooey Kristen Melby and Kenneth Melby ‘02

Sonja and Jason Mitchell Noreen and David O’Brien Susan and Mike Peterson Lindsay and Benjamin Pettit Jessie Jiang and Peter Qian Julia and John Quinn Kirsten and Mark Romer Christina and Christopher Ross Maisie and Doug Sakaguchi Christina Pignatelli and Daniel Solander Cameron Swinton ‘94 Kristen Swinton Susan and Brad Taylor Carin and Brian Terp Jennifer and Steve Tingey Beatryx and Vincent Washington Serrela and Todd Winters 1981 CIRCLE

$1,981 to $2,499 Virginia Vierra and Brandon Bennett Kate and Marc Cohen Cathy and Brent Dover Lindsey and Mathew Etcheverry ‘03 Molly and Mark Hansen Sara and Joseph Hershkop Kirstin and James Howard Yoojin and Relja Ivanovic Michelle and Joshua Kwon Chia-Ning and David Lai Jessica and Ken Laversin Jeannine Lewis Lin Zhang and Andy Liu Lindsey and Marshal Lunt Rosa and Charles Marshall

Yuyu Lin and Feng Pan Natalie and Adisorn Ratanakovit Debbie and Scott Stauffer Gina Ren and Chris Tong Joy Wei and Yuhua Song Hao Peng and Feng Xie

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GOLD CIRCLE

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A N N UA L R E P O R T F R I E N D S O F WAT E R FO R D​

$1 to $1,980 Anonymous Ambition Living Construction Amplified Health and Aesthetics Teri Johnson Andrach ‘90 and Robert Andrach Gabriela Andrejeva and Janis Skrastins Katherine Kitchen Andren and Aaron Andren Johanna and Grant Angwin Amanda and Colin Apple Melissa and Jorge Armenta Parag and Shubhanjali Awadhiya Hana and Rebwar Baesmat Alison Bagley ‘98 and Jeremy Hopkin Allison Hanlon and Tim Baker Sierra and Robert Banish Susan Banks Jenifer Rouse Barber Sarah Barber ‘23 Leisa and Kole Bare Mikael and Thomas Barmore Clark Barrett ‘89 Ray Barton Melanie and Michael Battistone Megan and Jacob Bauer Jenifer Baxter

Lower School Knitting Club showing their latest creations. September 2023.

Photo by Heather Mortenson.

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Krista and Darren Beck Luke Beck ‘23 Mikelle Beck ‘23 Lindsey and Ben Beecher Vickie Lim-Bennett and Thomas Bennett Annor Benson Megan and Matthew Berry Gail and Robert Berry Betty and Philip Bienert Orley Bills Barbara and Nicki Biscupovich Haley and Anthony Blackett Angie and George Bohcali Megan and Brad Bonham Yuan and Carlos Bonifasi Lista Jennifer and Adam Bookman Ryan Bookman ‘23 Saruul Erdenebaatar and Kyle Borton Ada and John Bowler First Sentier Investors Sarah Kruse and Brady Brady Deann and Thomas Brennan Aniko and Colby Brewer Paula Bronson Lynette and Rhett Brooks Sadie Dolbin Brower ‘14 and Patrick Brower Demaree and Marco Brown Cindy and Bob Bruce Joy and Scott Bruce Julie and Ken Brueck Seline and Richard Burns Jane Woolley and Christopher Bush Maria and William Bustos Gwendolyn and Alejandro C de Baca Natalie and Adam Cahill Yanni Wang and Jinjin Cai Devon and Joseph Callens Anna Camens Kendell and Philip Cannon Peggy and Bob Capener Wendy Caron Hallie and Kory Carpenter Diana and Kelly Carroll Grant Carroll ‘23 Denise and Luis Carter Sabrina Carver Monica and Justin Cassell Madeline Cassell ‘23 Diana and Camilo Castillo Diane and Andrew Chapman Julie and Morgan Chen Yang Bai and Yuqing Chen Shirley Jenn and George Cheng Ramya Thota and Venkata Chintala Teri and Kevin Chou Grant Christensen ‘23 Spencer Collins ‘23 Sara and Tom Collins Corbie Coy and Zachary Colman Valene and George Cook Kathy and Einar Corelli

Karen and Ryan Critchfield ‘02 Katie and Kimball Crofts Guinevere and Kevin Cummings Michelle and Courtney Curtis Alice Lonsdale Curtis ‘01 and Seth Curtis Suzanne and Christian Dahl Maurine and Kent Dahlberg Stephanie and Jonathan Daigle Rachel and William Daines Gina and McKay Daines Juli and James Dalton Jenny and Jamie Damon Katherine and Kent Davis Ashley Walker and Matthew Davis Bianca Romero Cabral and Daniel de Oliveira Cabral Elane and Dirk De Vos Julie and Devin Deaton Cristiane and Guilherme Del Fiol Jin Zhao and Shixin Deng Caroline and Barry Dennis Keethri Keshavulu and Upender Devarasetti Barr Dolan ‘21 Ella Dolan ‘22 Amy and Tim Dolbin Jazmyn Card Dolbin and Taylor Dolbin ‘10 Mana Keihanian and Damian Domanski Grace Dong and Ray Yang Lisa Durst and Ryan Downard Jen and Bill DuBois Marica and Mehmed Duheric Sarah and Daniel Duke ‘05 Jamie Duke ‘12 Madeline Duke ‘17 Sarah and Jason Dunn Nancy and Spencer Durrant Abigail Ross and William Eberle Kate and Ryan Egan Michelle and Russ Elbel Neil Ellis Martha and Cody Emery Tracy and Neil Engel Shannon and Barry Engle Andrew Engle ‘23 Nilay and Ali Erkose ExtraMile Convenience Stores Celine and Branden Fini Pamela and Raymond Fitzgerald FLIK Compass Group Five Seasons Financial Planning Lydia and John Foreman Franny Bechek and Daniel Foster Laurel and Dominic Franciose Lindsey and Sean Freeman Kieu and David Frisby Dr. Katie Fry and Carl Fry Beth and Brian Fuhrmann Claire and Braden Fujas Caitlyn and Jeremy Furner

Cherie Gallian Rita Gao and Chunchieh Lin Kylie Geci Sheila and Martin Gelman Jill and Geoff Gerber Lisa and Jeremy Getson Paula Getz Dianne and Colin Gibson Andrea Brault and Nick Gill Andrea Giovanniello Travis Glennon Hiram Golze Ann and Jody Good Michele and Jeff Graham Christy and Dalan Granat Detgen and Brian Greeff Nick Grenoble Katie and Jonathan Groberg Brittany and Zackery Groesbeck Mary Ann Gubler ‘99 and Tyler Gubler Swapna and Lakshmi Gundepudi Melinda and Mark Gunton Ke Guo ‘23 Anjana Nekkanti and Satish Guttikonda David Haemisegger and Nancy A. Nasher Mikisha and Sina Haeri Laura Bellamy and Dirk Hain Mercedes Hale Kim MacDonald Haleck ‘92 and Adam Haleck Beth and Mike Hamideh Carol and Thomas Hammond Felicity and Nathaniel Hancock ‘96 John Hansen Lisa Walker Harris ‘96 and Rod Harris Cori Sutherland and James Harris Aidan Harshany ‘23 Jonnie and Zachary Hartman Sarah and Joshua Hartshorn ‘97 Randy Hartwig Ruth and Richard Harvey Kirsten Jorgenson and Nathan Hauke Courtney Hawks ‘05 and Jason Hawks Diana and Ashley Heather Penny and David Heatley Nicholas Heatley ‘23 Ashley and Kevin Heiner Zhu and Alex Heitman Catherine and John Helm Jack Helm ‘23 Patricia and Juan Henao Ann Henriksen Keisha and Abel Henson Tracie and Kent Hercules Jessica Hercules ‘05 and Pete Busche Jacqueline and Richard Hertgen Dawn and Errol Heuer Heather and Benjamin Heuston ‘90

Kelley Heuston Tami and Jason Hewlett ‘97 Heidi Hicks Jen Brown and Eliza Hitz Melanie HLL Kimberly and David Hodge Haley and Jason Hodges Roxine and Kent Hodson Domina Holbeck and Benjamin Satterfield Julie and Daniel Honneyman Pragati Hooda and Bobby Chhikara Hoopes Vision Delaney Huefner ‘23 Sarah and Albert Huerta Sara and Matthew Hutchinson Hilda Iturriaga Lindsey and David Jackson Mia James ‘23 Kate and Chris James Heidi and Eliot Jamison Claire and Jared Jardine Ciara and Courtney Jensen Ischa and Joshua Jensen Lindsey and Daniel Jensen ‘97 Kristie Jensen Yuzhen Sun and He Jiang Xu Zhang and Xihua Jiang Jie Xu and Chao Jiang Julie Zhu and Timothy Jiang Susan and Kenneth Johnsen Kelty and Duane Johnson Cheryl Johnson Mike Johnson ‘88 and Allison TaftJohnson Missy Johnson Bethany and Joshua Jones Natalie and Tyler Jones Marty and Joe Jopling Sabine and Matt Jordan Jessica Jordan ‘23 Viviana and Chris Jorgenson Rebekka and Justin Joslin April and Ryan Judd ‘02 Jessica Judd ‘04 Ke Li and Lening Kang Miki Karg Rebecca Katz Avery Kelly ‘23 Alicia Kelley and Alec Febo Ciara and John Kennedy Nicole and Kevin Kennedy Emily Tyler and Armen Khachatryan Yasmin and Qamar Khan Heeyoung and Bobby Kim Scott King Ashley and Josh Kirkham Sandee and Mark Kitchen Alex Kluge ‘23 Sarah and Justin Kniepman Diesel Knight ‘23 Erin and James Knight Tami Ishida and Scott Knoll

WAT E R F O R D F U N D G I F T S (CONT’D) Judith Carrodeguas and Richard Ohlemacher Carolyn Olson and Joshua Holder Susanne and Janos Opra Shannon and Dallen Ormond Elizabeth Orton Megan Orton and Scott Mikos Joy and Robert Orton Daniel Osipovitch Khadija Mohammed and Omar Osman Julia Ostrander ‘23 Hua Jiang and Wang Ouyang Mekensy Overholt Stuart Owens Yumi and John Ozeki Anderson Pan ‘23 Claudia and Ronald Paredes Meera Khandkar Patel and Ashish Dinesh Patel ‘04 Abha Manchanda and Dinesh Patel Rudra Patel ‘23 Edie and Andrew Patteson Benton Paul ‘01 Shauna Paul Melissa and Nathaneal Paynter Tanya and Scott Pead ‘88 Katherine Pelo ‘08 David Perfield Janelle Peters and Steven Peters Laura Peterson Rizvan Gurmu and Nalinda Pethiyagoda Emily and Guillermo Pont Heidi and Daniel Poole

Mary Ann and Paul Pope Alissa Poppen Dawn and Marc Porter Phuong-Anh Duong and Andrew Post Ashley Gould and Carlos Privat Tiago Proulx ‘23 Sophia Purcell ‘23 Luke Pyper ‘14 Lori and William Qian Annabelle Qian ‘23 Yan Yang and Shijie Qu Sandra Popayan and Andres Ramirez Sajwani Rana and Prakash Shah Lisa Rands Julie and Kenneth Ransom Judith and Fabrizio Rasetti Bob Rasmussen Sari and Felix Rauscher April Ray ‘99 Megan and Timothy Reardon Amber and Matt Reed Shauna and Daniel Rensch Carson Reynolds ‘23 Abigail and Christopher Rich Jenn Pine and Andy Rich Gavin Richardson ‘23 Megan and Mark Rieker ‘88 Suellen Riffkin Dori and Mark Ritchie Heather and Matthew Robertson Casey Robibero Alana and Sterling Robison Derick Rodgers and Juan Cardona

Class VI students celebrating First Friday. September 2023.

Photo by Neisha Williams.

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Quinn McDonough Betsy and Gus McGee Cheryl McKay Brynn and Shawn McLin Gail and Robert McMullin Maria McNulty Max McNulty Van Oordt ‘23 Jennifer and Andrew Menke Amit and Michael Meredith Jodie Miles and Kimball Messersmith Elizabeth and Jeffrey Micsky Nicole and Greg Miles Holly Miles ‘23 Darlene and Robert Millard Lindsay and Ritchie Miller Erin Newberry Miller ‘04 and Tyson Miller Joseph Miller ‘23 Heather Miller Nicole Miranda Arul and Himanshu Mishra Elizabeth and Neil Mishurda Kimiko Miyashima ‘09 and Zachary Fujimoto Joey Miyashima Mika Miyashima ‘08 Kevin and Rebecca Modderman Katalin Fornadi and Miklos Molnar Christina and Ronald Monosson Emilia and Cory Moore Christie and Rob Moore Sharri and Ryan Morley Kathy and Craig Morris Kimiko Morris ‘15 Heather and Daren Mortenson William Mortenson ‘23 Pegah and Majid Moshirfar Stephanie Gelman and Peter Moskowitz Micah Moskowitz ‘23 Cami and Joshua Mower Julie and Brett Mower Florentina and Christian MuellerPlanitz Erika and Shipley Munson Lynette and Benjamin Mutuku Vinubala Rajendran and Rajesh Narayanan Betty Neal Nancy and Michael Nebeker Whitney and John Nebeker ‘98 Amanda and Rob Nelson Mathew Nelson ‘23 Allison Tonkin and Andras Nemeth Jerry New Erika and Thomas Ngo Debbie Nichols Pam and Rick Norman Casondra Norman ‘05 Cai Lian O’Brien ‘23 Rosie O’Grady Casey O’Malley Rylie Foulger and Tony Ochoa

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Sheriann and Garrison Kovacs PennyLee and Henry Kozak Kroger Swetha Raphael and Raphael Kurian Veronica Boertee and Salah Lababidi Elizabeth and Jason LaBau Cami and Paul LaForge Louisa and Oliver Laguette Claire-Marie and Wendell Laidley Tabitha and DeVon Lang Elyse Larsen ‘23 Molly and Mark Law Suzanne and Jeff Law Parker Law ‘17 Becca Leaman Ana Sofia Gonzalez and Eugenio Lebrija Mandi and Paul Lei Pat and John Leikhim Lindsey and Chris Leikhim Athelia and Carl LeSueur Courtney and Anthony Lewis Tingting Lin Lauren Lindsey ‘23 Fei Xie and Wei Liu Phoebe Cao and Chris Liu Danny Lloyd ‘23 Karen and Benjamin Lonsdale ‘95 Lynn and Gordon Lonsdale Ian Lonsdale ‘03 Amy and Oriah Lonsdale ‘91 Shawna and Brad Louie Cayden Love Valli and Paul Lukeman Jessie and Michael Lund Sarah Stockham Lutkus ‘98 Jonathan Lyon ‘01 Donna and David Lyon Kenna Macdonald ‘23 Ashlee and Tommy Macdonald Samantha and Raphael Mace Seetrail and Edmund Mackey Elizabeth and Kent Madsen George Maentz Ashley Maetani ‘08 Kay Lynne and Steve Manning Emily and David Marble Robert Marble Nidia Lizbeth Pichardo Vera and Gabriel Marcos Andonaegui Carolyn Marlin ‘23 William Marshall ‘23 Lori Martin Allen Martindale ‘99 Sarah and Renato Mascardo Christine Gore-Masi and Joseph Masi Stephanie and Michael Matalone Lanie McCaffrey ‘09 Don McCartney Mersiha Spahic McClaren ‘99 and Jon McClaren Ann and Morgan McCoy Jessica Duke McDonough ‘04 and

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Alexandria and Elliot Roe Kate and Jake Rogers Harmony Button and Jason Rogers Charlsie and Doug Rogge Ethan Romer ‘23 Stephanie and Dan Rosen Heather and Charles Rosett Duke Ross ‘18 Parke Ross ‘16 Jennifer Rudd Beth and Farrant Sakaguchi ‘95 Helen Salas-McCarty Rebecca and Andreas Sandberger Jamee and Hugo Sandoval Lee Ann and Jerry Sandstrom Rayann and Justin Sandstrom Kylie Sandstrom ‘23 Leslie and Keshav Sarin Sam Sather Brogna Trey Sayes Alisha and Gary Schlichter Angela Schmidt John Schmidt Valerie and Toby Schwalbe Carolyn Schwartz Sally Scofield ‘23 Salika and Faiz Shakir Li Geng and Yong Shang Annie and Robbie Shattuck Camilla and Robert Shaw Tanisha Shedden and Chad Hayes Malia and Brian Shepherd Trina and Brandon Sheranian Elizabeth and James Shirey Hanieh Seraj and Mohammad Shoari Ally Siegel Beth and Pete Silvero Megan Sirrine Patricia and Michael Skaling Ashley and Jeffrey Skanchy ‘05 Kathleen Slagle Susan and Kenneth Smaellie Linda and Richard Smaligo Neylan McBaine and Elliot Smith Kirsten and Theo Smith Denice and Daniel Smith Karin and Robert Smith Brittany Smith TJ and Troy Smith McKenzie Snow ‘23

Annie Judd Snyder ‘06 and Cliff Snyder ‘05 Julie Jo and Jud Soderborg Elizabeth and Jonathan Solomon Heidi Somsen Moushumi Anand and Samrat Sondhi Jessica Soukup Shauna and Stephen Spanos Boone Stauffer ‘23 Tisha and William Stender Yvonne Stephens Agnieszka and Bogdan Stepien Marta Stepien ‘23 Lacy and Eli Stevens Priscilla Stewart Juliana and Louis Steyn Leane Steyn ‘23 Barbara and Raymond Stillwell Shira Fagan and Aaron Stockham ‘97 Christine and John Stockham Laura Mannino and Alex Stockham ‘97 Katherine Stokes LaNae and Timothy Stout Jeffrey Stout Emma Stout ‘23 Lisa and Evan Strassberg Mia Strassberg ‘23 Karla Stucker Yaqin Wang and Chao Su Xiaohong Tu and Jin Su Nathalie Ricci-Whaley and Steven Suggs Priya Sullivan ‘23 Mitra Sunkara ‘30 Candice and Richard Sussman Parker Swenson Julia and Daniel Swinton ‘97 Annie and Jonathan Swinton ‘99 Xiaoyan Tang Javen Tanner Shannon and Patrick Tatman Ana Tello Barb and Gary Thompson Emmy Thomson M’Kenzie and Derek Tillotson ‘04 Erica and John Tingey Steven Tingey ‘24 Yang Lin and Meitetsu Todaka Akiva Toren and Alejandro Moya Katie and Adan Torres

Jennifer Tripp Peggy and Ron Troy Polly Tsvetanova and Pepo Tsvetanov Corey Savory-Venzke and Pat Venzke Brant Vest Lynda and Felice Viti Christianna Vranes ‘23 Angela and Ken Wade Leslie and Ty Wadsworth Katherine Pendergast and Stephen Waits Nicholas T. Walker Renae Walker Nicole and Benjamin Walker ‘94 Ann Walker Kirsten and David Walker Elijah Walkingshaw ‘23 Eric Wallace Christina Wapner ‘23 Alyssa Miller Wardle ‘08 and Tyler Wardle Leena and Brian Warren Kristi Leavitt Watabe ‘90 and Jeffrey Watabe ‘90 Sally and Bill Waterhouse Bode Waterhouse ‘31 Nash Waterhouse ‘34 Renee Chi and Chris Watkins Faye and Mitchell Weaver Allayne and Michael Weaver Jennifer and Matthew Wheeler Brooke Whipple-Larson ‘07 Anna White and Michael Putnam Meiling and John Whitney Steven Whitney ‘23 Megan Whittle Diana and Mark Wilkins Kristine Wilkins Veronique and Barry Willardson Susannah and Jim Williams Tonia Hashimoto and Scott Williams Krista Miles and Hillary Williams Deanna and Jim Williams Neisha Williams Lorraine and Joel Wing Beth and Paul Winter Sam Wise Lacey and Justin Wismer Jenny and Filip Wojcikowski Nancy and Gary Woller Jackie Woller and Chris Woller ‘07

Anne Woller ‘09 Jeannie Woller ‘12 Michael Woller ‘16 Olivia Wood ‘23 Kellie and Robert Wood Jessica and Cole Woodman Carson Wright ‘23 Orion Xiao ‘23 Yang Yang and Jiaqi Jin Mary and Monte Yedlin Nicole Frank and Samuel Young Chloe Cai and Yong Zhang Yumei Xing and Sen Zhao Elle Zieser Lacy and Ryan Zimmerman Katherine Pendergast and Stephen Waits Nicholas T. Walker Renae Walker Ann Marie and Tain Walker ‘89 Kirsten and David Walker Eric Wallace Berty and Craig Wardle Kristi Leavitt Watabe ‘90 and Jeffrey Watabe ‘90 Lu Lu and Tyler Waterhouse Renee Chi and Chris Watkins Anita and Matthew Wells ‘88 Anna and Michael White Judith Whittlesey Kristine Wilkins Veronique and Barry Willardson Susannah and Jim Williams Hillary Williams Tonia Hashimoto and Scott Williams Deanna and Jim Williams Serrela and Todd Winters Sam Wise Jenny and Filip Wojcikowski Nancy and Gary Woller Jessica and Cole Woodman Jane Woolley and Christopher Bush Alma and Glen Yates Mary and Monte Yedlin Nicole Frank and Samuel Young Sarah and Richard Zarek Lin Zhang and Andy Liu Chloe Cai and Yong Zhang Lianwen Cheng and Yifei Zhang Yumei Xing and Sen Zhao Yizhou Yang and Ningsheng Zhu

Lower School students full of smiles during the end of year Field Day activities. May 2023. Photo by Heather Mortenson.

CONSTITUENT GIFTS

Amy and Aaron Aizad ‘98 Chantal and Barr Dolan Kathy and Ray Etcheverry Martha Thomas and Eric Huefner Susan and Ron Mika Jennifer and Stephen Miller Tianna and Blake Murray Heather Scott and David Schmidt Kristin and Tom Stockham Hillary and JB Taylor Beatryx and Vincent Washington Heather and Jay Zynczak CU R R E NT PA R E NT S

Waterford is extraordinarily grateful for the generous financial support of current families. Overall, our class by class participation reached 64%.

Thank you for your generous support.

UPPER SCHOOL Class XII - Participation = 63% Kate Sanderson and Matt Aaronson Kristin and Kenny Baber Jenifer Rouse Barber Krista and Darren Beck Jennifer and Adam Bookman Maria and William Bustos Diana and Kelly Carroll Mary Ann Ellis Cassell and Brad Cassell Kristin and Chad Christensen Sara and Tom Collins Jen and Bill DuBois Shannon and Barry Engle Dianne and Colin Gibson Carol and Thomas Hammond Penny and David Heatley Catherine and John Helm Heather and Benjamin Heuston ‘90 Martha Thomas and Eric Huefner Kate and Chris James Sabine and Matt Jordan Viviana and Chris Jorgenson Heeyoung and Bobby Kim Jennifer and Garrett Lam Ashlee and Tommy Macdonald Marisa and Todd Marlin Rosa and Charles Marshall Allen Martindale ‘99 Maria McNulty Nicole and Greg Miles Jennifer and Stephen Miller Heather and Daren Mortenson

Class XI - Participation = 62% Anonymous Deeqa Hamid and Aden Ali Amy and Erik Allebest Deann and Thomas Brennan Carolyn Rice and Jeff Brown Ashli Buxton Brad Buxton Leah Caldwell Wendy Caron Monica and Justin Cassell Corbie Coy and Zachary Colman Elane and Dirk De Vos Lisa and Kyle Ford Rita Gao and Chunchieh Lin Randy Hartwig Jen Brown and Eliza Hitz Pascale Wiedenroth and Erich Horsley Yuzhen Sun and He Jiang Tami Ishida and Scott Knoll Michelle and Joshua Kwon Jeannine Lewis Rosa and Charles Marshall Sarah and Renato Mascardo Emilia and Cory Moore Pegah and Majid Moshirfar Claudia and Ronald Paredes Tanya and Scott Pead ‘88 Phuong-Anh Duong and Andrew Post Julie and Kenneth Ransom Sari and Felix Rauscher Christina and Christopher Ross Trina and Brandon Sheranian Neylan McBaine and Elliot Smith Shauna and Stephen Spanos Christine and John Stockham Hillary and JB Taylor Ana Tello Jennifer and Steve Tingey Angela and Ken Wade Nicholas T. Walker Kristi Leavitt Watabe ‘90 and Jeffrey Watabe ‘90 Faye and Mitchell Weaver

Kathryn and Matthew Willes Class X - Participation = 58% Anonymous Deeqa Hamid and Aden Ali Kristin and Kenny Baber Katherine and Russell Benedict Jennifer and Adam Bookman Aniko and Colby Brewer Natalie and Adam Cahill Eyee Hsu and Michael Chao Shirley Jenn and George Cheng Lacey and Timothy Devereux Jen and Bill DuBois Kieu and David Frisby Cherie Gallian Dianne and Colin Gibson Janice Ugaki and Doug Greally Melinda and Mark Gunton Cori Sutherland and James Harris Keisha and Abel Henson Kirstin and James Howard Marina and Joshua James Mike Johnson ‘88 and Allison TaftJohnson Bethany and Joshua Jones Viviana and Chris Jorgenson Nicole and Kevin Kennedy Emily Tyler and Armen Khachatryan Heeyoung and Bobby Kim Louisa and Oliver Laguette Mandi and Paul Lei Katalin Fornadi and Miklos Molnar Amanda and Rob Nelson Noreen and David O’Brien Trinh and Rex Outtrim Hua Jiang and Wang Ouyang Li Wang and Kai Pan Ashley Gould and Carlos Privat Jennifer and Mark Purcell Jill and Michael Raemisch Amber and Matt Reed Kirsten and Mark Romer Rayann and Justin Sandstrom Alisha and Gary Schlichter Carolyn Schwartz Debbie and Scott Stauffer Katherine Stokes Lynda and Felice Viti Nicole and Benjamin Walker ‘94 Leena and Brian Warren Joy Wei and Yuhua Song Lacey and Justin Wismer Thomas Witt Elizabeth and Nathan Wright Heather and Jay Zynczak

Class IX - Participation = 60% Anonymous Kate Sanderson and Matt Aaronson

Amy and Aaron Aizad ‘98 Amy and Erik Allebest Johanna and Grant Angwin Vickie Lim-Bennett and Thomas Bennett Yuan and Carlos Bonifasi Lista Deann and Thomas Brennan Demaree and Marco Brown Teri and Kevin Chou Kristin and Chad Christensen Cristiane and Guilherme Del Fiol Cathy and Brent Dover Anjana Nekkanti and Satish Guttikonda Shannon and Mel Guymon Kim MacDonald Haleck ‘92 and Adam Haleck Lisa Walker Harris ‘96 and Rod Harris Sara and Joseph Hershkop Sara and Matthew Hutchinson Ciara and Courtney Jensen Jie Xu and Chao Jiang Bethany and Joshua Jones Beata and Karl Kieffer Amy and Hans Maentz Nicole and Greg Miles Tianna and Blake Murray Rosie O’Grady Yumi and John Ozeki Claudia and Ronald Paredes Heidi and Daniel Poole Stephanie and Boo Purcell Beth and Farrant Sakaguchi ‘95 Leslie and Keshav Sarin Camilla and Robert Shaw Malia and Brian Shepherd Trina and Brandon Sheranian Neylan McBaine and Elliot Smith Elizabeth and Jonathan Solomon Shauna and Stephen Spanos Yaqin Wang and Chao Su Candice and Richard Sussman Cameron Swinton ‘94 Kristen Swinton Xiaoyan Tang Michelle and Ted Tatos Carin and Brian Terp Yang Lin and Meitetsu Todaka Hao Peng and Feng Xie

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Waterford is grateful for the generous support and leadership of the Board of Trustees who once again, lead the community in supporting the Waterford Fund. Thank you for your service and commitment to our students, faculty, and staff!

Stephanie Gelman and Peter Moskowitz Amanda and Rob Nelson Noreen and David O’Brien Li Wang and Kai Pan Jennifer and Mark Purcell Lori and William Qian Kirsten and Mark Romer Rayann and Justin Sandstrom Debbie and Scott Stauffer Agnieszka and Bogdan Stepien Juliana and Louis Steyn Jeffrey Stout Lisa and Evan Strassberg Meiling and John Whitney Kellie and Robert Wood Elizabeth and Nathan Wright

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MIDDLE SCHOOL Class VIII - Participation = 61% Anonymous Musaret Jabeen and Ali Ahmed Fazili Teresa Ou and Ulrik Binzer Jennifer and Adam Bookman Saruul Erdenebaatar and Kyle Borton Carolyn Rice and Jeff Brown Leah Caldwell Kate and Marc Cohen Karen and Ryan Critchfield ‘02 Caroline and Barry Dennis

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Lisa and Jeremy Getson Swapna and Lakshmi Gundepudi Jonnie and Zachary Hartman Keisha and Abel Henson Kirstin and James Howard Martha Thomas and Eric Huefner Claire and Jared Jardine Julie Zhu and Timothy Jiang Sara and Joseph Kaiser Ciara and John Kennedy Yasmin and Qamar Khan Ashley and Josh Kirkham Tami Ishida and Scott Knoll Chia-Ning and David Lai Jessica and Ken Laversin Lindsay and Ritchie Miller Arul and Himanshu Mishra Elizabeth and Neil Mishurda Katalin Fornadi and Miklos Molnar Emilia and Cory Moore Karissa Peterson and Matt Nilson Emily and Guillermo Pont Ashley Gould and Carlos Privat Jessie Jiang and Peter Qian Yan Yang and Shijie Qu Jill and Michael Raemisch Megan and Timothy Reardon Allison and Jamie Riepe Alana and Sterling Robison Kelley and Kevin Rogge Rayann and Justin Sandstrom Sam Sather Brogna Heather Scott and David Schmidt Salika and Faiz Shakir Wenqian Dou and Sean Shen Elizabeth and James Shirey Beth and Pete Silvero Tisha and William Stender Yvonne Stephens Erica and John Tingey Sheila Mong Vogt and Thomas Vogt Angela and Ken Wade Renee Chi and Chris Watkins Cornelia and Rasmus Wegener Thomas Witt Jenny and Filip Wojcikowski Elizabeth and Nathan Wright Class VII - Participation =66% Anonymous Deeqa Hamid and Aden Ali Chris Austin Claire and Benjamin Barshied Haley and Anthony Blackett Deann and Thomas Brennan Jane Woolley and Christopher Bush Eyee Hsu and Michael Chao Shirley Jenn and George Cheng Kelly and Scott Frederickson Carolyn and Benjamin Guss Shannon and Mel Guymon Cori Sutherland and James Harris Courtney Hawks ‘05 and Jason Hawks

Kimberly and Jay Heglar Kelley Heuston Xu Zhang and Xihua Jiang Kelty and Duane Johnson Bethany and Joshua Jones Rebekka and Justin Joslin April and Ryan Judd ‘02 Swetha Raphael and Raphael Kurian Jennifer and Garrett Lam Suzanne and Jeff Law Mandi and Paul Lei Fei Xie and Wei Liu Smitha and Ryland Lueders Seetrail and Edmund Mackey Elizabeth and Kent Madsen Amy and Hans Maentz Rosa and Charles Marshall Sarah and Renato Mascardo Suzanne and Daniel McCooey Tianna and Blake Murray Karissa Peterson and Matt Nilson Yumi and John Ozeki Yuyu Lin and Feng Pan Tanya and Scott Pead ‘88 Rizvan Gurmu and Nalinda Pethiyagoda Heidi and Daniel Poole Allison and Jamie Riepe Beth and Farrant Sakaguchi ‘95 Jean and Sunny Sanyal Hanieh Seraj and Mohammad Shoari Christina Pignatelli and Daniel Solander Moushumi Anand and Samrat Sondhi Shauna and Stephen Spanos Tisha and William Stender Shira Fagan and Aaron Stockham ‘97 Candice and Richard Sussman Carin and Brian Terp Gina Ren and Chris Tong Leslie and Ty Wadsworth Eric Wallace Tonia Hashimoto and Scott Williams Hao Peng and Feng Xie Chloe Cai and Yong Zhang Class VI - Participation = 57% Anonymous Amy and Aaron Aizad ‘98 Sierra and Robert Banish Claire and Benjamin Barshied Ada and John Bowler Sarah Kruse and Brady Brady Ashleigh and Robert Byrne Yanni Wang and Jinjin Cai Leah Caldwell Gina and McKay Daines Jin Zhao and Shixin Deng Ryoko Oshikawa and Douglas Devine Grace Dong and Ray Yang Rachael and Rusty Eckhauser Neil Ellis Lydia and John Foreman Franny Bechek and Daniel Foster Maria and Mark Hauber

Sara and Joseph Hershkop Kimberly and David Hodge Jamie and Brandon Holden Pascale Wiedenroth and Erich Horsley Claire and Jared Jardine Ciara and John Kennedy Ashley and Josh Kirkham Michelle and Joshua Kwon Lindsay and Grant Lammersen Jessica and Ken Laversin Ashlee and Tommy Macdonald Mikelle and Robert Mansfield Allen Martindale ‘99 Nicole Miranda Sharri and Ryan Morley Cami and Joshua Mower Lynette and Benjamin Mutuku Noreen and David O’Brien Kailea and Jonas Persch Rebecca and Andreas Sandberger Heather Scott and David Schmidt Wenqian Dou and Sean Shen Trina and Brandon Sheranian Karin and Robert Smith Lisa and Evan Strassberg Yang Lin and Meitetsu Todaka Alyssa Miller Wardle ‘08 and Tyler Wardle Beatryx and Vincent Washington Heather and Jay Zynczak LOWER SCHOOL Class V - Participation = 70% Anonymous Rosemin and Tanveer Alam Melissa and Jorge Armenta Chris Austin Ashley and Gabriel Behncke Teresa Ou and Ulrik Binzer Megan and Brad Bonham Saruul Erdenebaatar and Kyle Borton Denise and Luis Carter Teri and Kevin Chou Karen and Ryan Critchfield ‘02 Jenny and Jamie Damon Julie and Devin Deaton Lacey and Timothy Devereux Sarah and Jason Dunn Rachael and Rusty Eckhauser Nilay and Ali Erkose Dianne and Colin Gibson Carolyn and Benjamin Guss Laura Bellamy and Dirk Hain Haley and Jason Hodges Julie Zhu and Timothy Jiang Bethany and Joshua Jones April and Ryan Judd ‘02 Ashley and Josh Kirkham PennyLee and Henry Kozak Jill and Peter Koziol Elizabeth and Jason LaBau Claire-Marie and Wendell Laidley Athelia and Carl LeSueur Fei Xie and Wei Liu

C O N S T I T U E N T G I F T S (CONT’D) Allison and Jamie Riepe Beth and Farrant Sakaguchi ‘95 Angela Schmidt Trina and Brandon Sheranian Elizabeth and James Shirey Karin and Robert Smith Shira Fagan and Aaron Stockham ‘97 Nicole Cliffe and Steven Strong Katherine Pendergast and Stephen Waits Mrs. Alyssa Miller Wardle ‘08 and Mr. Tyler Wardle Elizabeth and Nathan Wright Yang Yang and Jiaqi Jin Class III - Participation = 69% Anonymous Amy and Aaron Aizad ‘98 Amanda and Colin Apple Megan and Jacob Bauer Megan and Brad Bonham Alexandra and Darrin Brown Julie and Ken Brueck Shere and Dylan Brunjes Ashleigh and Robert Byrne Gwendolyn and Alejandro C de Baca Leah Caldwell Stephanie and Jonathan Daigle Rachel and William Daines Sarah and Daniel Duke ‘05 Neil Ellis Martha and Cody Emery Tracy and Neil Engel Brittany and Zackery Groesbeck Swapna and Lakshmi Gundepudi Mikisha and Sina Haeri Kim MacDonald Haleck ‘92 and Adam Haleck Kimberly and Jay Heglar Haley and Jason Hodges Jill and Peter Koziol Swetha Raphael and Raphael Kurian Nicole and Greg Lake Athelia and Carl LeSueur Tingting Lin Ashlee and Tommy Macdonald Nidia Lizbeth Pichardo Vera and Gabriel Marcos Andonaegui Jessica Duke McDonough ‘04 and Quinn McDonough Nicole Miranda Karissa Peterson and Matt Nilson Dawn and Marc Porter Alexandria and Elliot Roe Kelley and Kevin Rogge Rayann and Justin Sandstrom Heather Scott and David Schmidt Valerie and Toby Schwalbe Annie and Robbie Shattuck Camilla and Robert Shaw Hanieh Seraj and Mohammad Shoari Moushumi Anand and Samrat Sondhi

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Class IV - Participation = 55% Anonymous Kate Sanderson and Matt Aaronson Sierra and Robert Banish Megan and Matthew Berry Shere and Dylan Brunjes Jane Woolley and Christopher Bush Yanni Wang and Jinjin Cai Kali Corliss ‘01 and Eric Corliss Gina and McKay Daines Ryoko Oshikawa and Douglas Devine Jazmyn Card Dolbin and Taylor Dolbin ‘10 Grace Dong and Ray Yang Celine and Branden Fini Lydia and John Foreman Detgen and Brian Greeff Katie and Jonathan Groberg Courtney Hawks ‘05 and Jason Hawks Pragati Hooda and Bobby Chhikara Natalie and Alek House Yoojin and Relja Ivanovic Rebekka and Justin Joslin Yasmin and Qamar Khan Lindsey and Marshal Lunt Emilia and Cory Moore Tianna and Blake Murray Vinubala Rajendran and Rajesh Narayanan Judith Carrodeguas and Richard Ohlemacher Khadija Mohammed and Omar Osman Abigail and Christopher Rich

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Elizabeth and Kent Madsen Christine Gore-Masi and Joseph Masi Elizabeth and Neil Mishurda Florentina and Christian MuellerPlanitz Shannon and Dallen Ormond Malia Camens and Brian Ottinger Abha Manchanda and Dinesh Patel Stephanie and Boo Purcell Natalie and Adisorn Ratanakovit Shauna and Daniel Rensch Valerie and Toby Schwalbe Salika and Faiz Shakir Julie Jo and Jud Soderborg Christina Pignatelli and Daniel Solander M’Kenzie and Derek Tillotson ‘04 Leslie and Ty Wadsworth Susannah and Jim Williams Jenny and Filip Wojcikowski

Class X students particapating in the AP Euro Enlightenment Salon.

November 2023. Photo by Neisha Williams.

Cameron Swinton ‘94 Kristen Swinton M’Kenzie and Derek Tillotson ‘04 Jennifer and Matthew Wheeler Jessica and Cole Woodman Nicole Frank and Samuel Young Yumei Xing and Sen Zhao Class II - Participation = 70% Anonymous Francisca and Matthew Abron Traci and Jeffery Andreason Allison Hanlon and Tim Baker Sierra and Robert Banish Claire and Benjamin Barshied Annor Benson Jane Woolley and Christopher Bush Julie and Devin Deaton Jazmyn Card Dolbin and Taylor Dolbin ‘10 Franny Bechek and Daniel Foster Claire and Braden Fujas Brittany and Zackery Groesbeck Molly and Mark Hansen Kimberly and Jay Heglar Sarah and Albert Huerta Yoojin and Relja Ivanovic Lindsey and David Jackson April and Ryan Judd ‘02 Ke Li and Lening Kang Nicole and Greg Lake Lindsay and Grant Lammersen Emily and David Marble Ann and Morgan McCoy Kristen Melby and Kenneth Melby ‘02 Amit and Michael Meredith Elizabeth and Jeffrey Micsky Sonja and Jason Mitchell Rylie Foulger and Tony Ochoa Susanne and Janos Opra Khadija Mohammed and Omar Osman Selena and David Overholt

Heidi and Daniel Poole Emily and John Potter Julia and John Quinn Abigail and Christopher Rich Julie Jo and Jud Soderborg Nicole Cliffe and Steven Strong Carin and Brian Terp Jessica and Cole Woodman Class I - Participation = 71% Anonymous Hana and Rebwar Baesmat Leisa and Kole Bare Alexandra and Darrin Brown Julie and Ken Brueck Ashleigh and Robert Byrne Sabrina Carver Ramya Thota and Venkata Chintala Rachel and William Daines Lindsey and Mathew Etcheverry ‘03 Lindsey and Sean Freeman Beth and Brian Fuhrmann Detgen and Brian Greeff Zhu and Alex Heitman Jamie and Brandon Holden Pragati Hooda and Bobby Chhikara Natalie and Alek House Ischa and Joshua Jensen April and Ryan Judd ‘02 Veronica Boertee and Salah Lababidi Courtney and Anthony Lewis Phoebe Cao and Chris Liu Mikelle and Robert Mansfield Stephanie and Michael Matalone Amit and Michael Meredith Sonja and Jason Mitchell Katalin Fornadi and Miklos Molnar Cami and Joshua Mower Allison Tonkin and Andras Nemeth Abha Manchanda and Dinesh Patel Melissa and Nathaneal Paynter Kailea and Jonas Persch Lindsay and Benjamin Pettit

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C O N S T I T U E N T G I F T S (CONT’D) A N N U A L R E P O R T Pre-K 4 student, AJ A. ’37, learning about the Student Commons construction project. October 2023. Photo by Heather Mortenson.

Shauna and Daniel Rensch Jenn Pine and Andy Rich Camilla and Robert Shaw Ashley and Jeffrey Skanchy ‘05 Lacy and Eli Stevens Sheila Mong Vogt and Thomas Vogt Mrs. Alyssa Miller Wardle ‘08 and Mr. Tyler Wardle Jennifer and Matthew Wheeler Elizabeth and Nathan Wright Yang Yang and Jiaqi Jin

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Class K - Participation = 62% Kate Sanderson and Matt Aaronson Francisca and Matthew Abron Amanda and Naji Al-Khudairi Katherine Kitchen Andren and Aaron Andren Amanda and Colin Apple Megan and Matthew Berry Jane Woolley and Christopher Bush Gwendolyn and Alejandro C de Baca Corbie Coy and Zachary Colman Kali Corliss ‘01 and Eric Corliss Bianca Romero Cabral and Daniel de Oliveira Cabral Julie and Devin Deaton Laurel and Dominic Franciose Claire and Braden Fujas Michele and Jeff Graham Mary Ann Gubler ‘99 and Tyler Gubler Mikisha and Sina Haeri Domina Holbeck and Benjamin Satterfield Rachel and Jason Hook April and Ryan Judd ‘02 Ana Sofia Gonzalez and Eugenio Lebrija

Lindsey and Chris Leikhim Athelia and Carl LeSueur Samantha and Raphael Mace Ann and Morgan McCoy Jessica Duke McDonough ‘04 and Quinn McDonough Brynn and Shawn McLin Elizabeth and Jeffrey Micsky Lynette and Benjamin Mutuku Malia Camens and Brian Ottinger Selena and David Overholt Annie and Robbie Shattuck Elizabeth and James Shirey M’Kenzie and Derek Tillotson ‘04 Katie and Adan Torres Corey Savory-Venzke and Pat Venzke Beatryx and Vincent Washington Class PreK-4 - Participation = 83% Anonymous Brittany and Seth Anderson Gabriela Andrejeva and Janis Skrastins Allison Hanlon and Tim Baker Amanda and Justin Barbour Lindsey and Ben Beecher Diane and Andrew Chapman Yang Bai and Yuqing Chen Katherine and Kent Davis Mana Keihanian and Damian Domanski Sarah and Daniel Duke ‘05 Franny Bechek and Daniel Foster Dr. Katie Fry and Carl Fry Molly and Mark Hansen Zhu and Alex Heitman Julie and Daniel Honneyman Lindsey and David Jackson April and Ryan Judd ‘02

Sarah and Justin Kniepman Elizabeth and Jason LaBau Courtney and Anthony Lewis Lin Zhang and Andy Liu Emily and David Marble Brynn and Shawn McLin Jodie Miles and Kimball Messersmith Erin Newberry Miller ‘04 and Tyson Miller Karissa Peterson and Matt Nilson Khadija Mohammed and Omar Osman Emily and John Potter Sandra Popayan and Andres Ramirez Kate and Jake Rogers Kelley and Kevin Rogge Jamee and Hugo Sandoval Li Geng and Yong Shang Ashley and Jeffrey Skanchy ‘05 Lacy and Eli Stevens Nicole Cliffe and Steven Strong Kirsten and David Walker Jennifer and Matthew Wheeler Jessica and Cole Woodman Lacy and Ryan Zimmerman Class PreK-3 - Participation = 92% Claire and Benjamin Barshied Megan and Jacob Bauer Demaree and Marco Brown Kendell and Philip Cannon Ramya Thota and Venkata Chintala Rachel and William Daines Bianca Romero Cabral and Daniel de Oliveira Cabral Keethri Keshavulu and Upender Devarasetti Detgen and Brian Greeff Courtney Hawks ‘05 and Jason Hawks Rachel and Jason Hook Marina and Joshua James Tabitha and DeVon Lang Lindsey and Chris Leikhim Shawna and Brad Louie Susanne and Janos Opra Sajwani Rana and Prakash Shah Harmony Button and Jason Rogers Kirsten and Theo Smith Mrs. Alyssa Miller Wardle ‘08 and Mr. Tyler Wardle Allayne and Michael Weaver Joy Wei and Yuhua Song

N E W PA R E N T S

We are grateful for the support of our new parents who made first time gifts to the Waterford Fund.

Rosemin and Tanveer Alam Amanda and Naji Al-Khudairi Traci and Jeffery Andreason Katherine Kitchen Andren and Aaron Andren Megan and Jacob Bauer Vickie Lim-Bennett and Thomas Bennett Megan and Matthew Berry Teresa Ou and Ulrik Binzer Yuan and Carlos Bonifasi Lista Maria and William Bustos Yanni Wang and Jinjin Cai Kendell and Philip Cannon Kali Corliss ‘01 and Eric Corliss Karen and Ryan Critchfield ‘02 Katherine and Kent Davis Jin Zhao and Shixin Deng Caroline and Barry Dennis Keethri Keshavulu and Upender Devarasetti Lacey and Timothy Devereux Ryoko Oshikawa and Douglas Devine Grace Dong and Ray Yang Lindsey and Mathew Etcheverry ‘03 Celine and Branden Fini Franny Bechek and Daniel Foster Kelly and Scott Frederickson Lindsey and Sean Freeman Katie Fry and Carl Fry Michele and Jeff Graham Mary Ann Gubler ‘99 and Tyler Gubler Carolyn and Benjamin Guss Shannon and Mel Guymon Julie and Daniel Honneyman Sara and Matthew Hutchinson Yoojin and Relja Ivanovic Lindsey and David Jackson Xu Zhang and Xihua Jiang Kelty and Duane Johnson Sarah and Justin Kniepman Jill and Peter Koziol Claire-Marie and Wendell Laidley Nicole and Greg Lake Tabitha and DeVon Lang Jessica and Ken Laversin Shawna and Brad Louie Mikelle and Robert Mansfield Brynn and Shawn McLin Sharri and Ryan Morley Rylie Foulger and Tony Ochoa Khadija Mohammed and Omar Osman Hua Jiang and Wang Ouyang Melissa and Nathaneal Paynter

C O N S T I T U E N T G I F T S (CONT’D)

From the Class of 1988 to the Class of 2022, Waterford alumni generously supported the school during 20222023 with gifts to the Waterford Fund. Thank you to our alumni for their loyal support.

Anonymous Amy and Aaron Aizad ‘98 Jared Aizad ‘00 Teri Johnson Andrach ‘90 and Robert Andrach Alison Bagley ‘98 and Jeremy Hopkin Clark Barrett ‘89 Sadie Dolbin Brower ‘14 and Patrick Brower Megan Cloward ‘04 and Josh Cloward Kali Corliss ‘01 and Eric Corliss Karen and Ryan Critchfield ‘02 Alice Lonsdale Curtis ‘01 and Seth Curtis Barr Dolan ‘21 Ella Dolan ‘22 Jazmyn Card Dolbin and Taylor Dolbin ‘10 Sarah and Daniel Duke ‘05 Jamie Duke ‘12 Madeline Duke ‘17 Mary Ann Gubler ‘99 and Tyler Gubler Mercedes Hale Kim MacDonald Haleck ‘92 and

Mrs. Alyssa Miller Wardle ‘08 and Mr. Tyler Wardle Kristi Leavitt Watabe ‘90 and Jeffrey Watabe ‘90 Brooke Whipple-Larson ‘07 Jackie Woller and Chris Woller ‘07 Anne Woller ‘09 Jeannie Woller ‘12 Michael Woller ‘16 PA R E NT S O F A LU M N I

Waterford is grateful to have the continued financial support provided

by Parents of Alumni. Thank you for your loyalty and support.

Teri Johnson Andrach ‘90 and Robert Andrach Melanie and Michael Battistone Bonnie Jean and Brent Beesley Virginia Vierra and Brandon Bennett Betty and Philip Bienert Barbara and Nicki Biscupovich Lynette and Rhett Brooks Cindy and Bob Bruce Joy and Scott Bruce Peggy and Bob Capener Dana and Eric Carlson Julie and Morgan Chen Michelle and Courtney Curtis Suzanne and Christian Dahl Chantal and Barr Dolan Amy and Tim Dolbin Joy and Jeffrey Duke Kathy and Ray Etcheverry Tracie and Kent Hercules Jacqueline and Richard Hertgen Nancy Heuston Kristie Jensen Susan and Kenneth Johnsen Cheryl Johnson Marty and Joe Jopling Miki Karg Cami and Paul LaForge Molly and Mark Law Lynn and Gordon Lonsdale Donna and David Lyon Kay Lynne and Steve Manning Cheryl McKay Susan and Ron Mika Darlene and Robert Millard Joey Miyashima Kathy and Craig Morris Erika and Shipley Munson Nancy and Michael Nebeker Erika and Thomas Ngo Pam and Rick Norman Elizabeth Orton Laura Peterson Bob Rasmussen Suellen Riffkin Heather and Charles Rosett

Jennifer Rudd Maisie and Doug Sakaguchi Ghazaleh and Khosrow Semnani Susan and Kenneth Smaellie Linda and Richard Smaligo Barbara and Raymond Stillwell Kristin and Tom Stockham LaNae and Timothy Stout Xiaohong Tu and Jin Su Nathalie Ricci-Whaley and Steven Suggs Javen Tanner Renae Walker Kristine Wilkins Diana and Mark Wilkins Deanna and Jim Williams Beth and Paul Winter Serrela and Todd Winters Nancy and Gary Woller Mary and Monte Yedlin

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ALUMNI

Adam Haleck Felicity and Nathaniel Hancock ‘96 Lisa Walker Harris ‘96 and Rod Harris Sarah and Joshua Hartshorn ‘97 Courtney Hawks ‘05 and Jason Hawks Jessica Hercules ‘05 and Pete Busche Heather and Benjamin Heuston ‘90 Tami and Jason Hewlett ‘97 Lindsey and Daniel Jensen ‘97 Mike Johnson ‘88 and Allison TaftJohnson April and Ryan Judd ‘02 Jessica Judd ‘04 Parker Law ‘17 Ian Lonsdale ‘03 Karen and Benjamin Lonsdale ‘95 Amy and Oriah Lonsdale ‘91 Sarah Stockham Lutkus ‘98 and Erik Lutkus Jonathan Lyon ‘01 Ashley Maetani ‘08 Allen Martindale ‘99 Lanie McCaffrey ‘09 Don McCartney ‘97 Mersiha Spahic McClaren ‘99 and Jon McClaren Jessica Duke McDonough ‘04 and Quinn McDonough Kristen Melby and Kenneth Melby ‘02 Dylan Millard ‘21 Erin Newberry Miller ‘04 and Tyson Miller Mika Miyashima ‘08 Kimiko Miyashima ‘09 and Zachary Fujimoto Kimiko Morris ‘15 Whitney and John Nebeker ‘98 Casondra Norman ‘05 Meera Khandkar Patel and Ashish Dinesh Patel ‘04 Benton Paul ‘01 Tanya and Scott Pead ‘88 Katherine Pelo ‘08 Luke Pyper ‘14 April Ray ‘99 Megan and Mark Rieker ‘88 Duke Ross ‘18 Parke Ross ‘16 Beth and Farrant Sakaguchi ‘95 Ashley and Jeffrey Skanchy ‘05 Annie Judd Snyder ‘06 and Cliff Snyder ‘05 Caleb South ‘15 Shira Fagan and Aaron Stockham ‘97 Laura Mannino and Alex Stockham ‘97 Julia and Daniel Swinton ‘97 Cameron Swinton ‘94 Annie and Jonathan Swinton ‘99 M’Kenzie and Derek Tillotson ‘04 Nicole and Benjamin Walker ‘94

A N N U A L

Julia and John Quinn Sajwani Rana and Prakash Shah Shauna and Daniel Rensch Allison and Jamie Riepe Harmony Button and Jason Rogers Jamee and Hugo Sandoval Carolyn Schwartz Li Geng and Yong Shang Wenqian Dou and Sean Shen Malia and Brian Shepherd Beth and Pete Silvero Kirsten and Theo Smith Elizabeth and Jonathan Solomon Shauna and Stephen Spanos Yaqin Wang and Chao Su Xiaoyan Tang Sheila Mong Vogt and Thomas Vogt Allayne and Michael Weaver Joy Wei and Yuhua Song Jennifer and Matthew Wheeler Lacey and Justin Wismer Jane Woolley and Christopher Bush Lacy and Ryan Zimmerman

G R A N D PA R E NT S

Waterford greatly appreciates the generous financial support provided by grandparents and past grandparents. Thank you!

Debbie and Kevin Allred Gail and Robert Berry Paula Bronson Seline and Richard Burns Valene and George Cook Kathy and Einar Corelli Guinevere and Kevin Cummings Maurine and Kent Dahlberg Terri and Steve DeJohn Amy and Tim Dolbin Joy and Jeffrey Duke Kathy and Ray Etcheverry Pamela and Raymond Fitzgerald Sheila and Martin Gelman Nancy Heuston Hilda Iturriaga Sandee and Mark Kitchen Pat and John Leikhim Valli and Paul Lukeman George Maentz Robert Marble Gail and Robert McMullin Susan and Ron Mika Gail Miller and Kim Wilson Bill Moeller Christie and Rob Moore Jerry New Joy and Robert Orton Susan and Mike Peterson Britta and Henrik Rasmussen Dori and Mark Ritchie Charlsie and Doug Rogge Maisie and Doug Sakaguchi Lee Ann and Jerry Sandstrom John Schmidt Patricia and Michael Skaling

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C O N S T I T U E N T G I F T S (CONT’D) A N N U A L

Kathleen Slagle Susan and Brad Taylor Peggy and Ron Troy Ann Walker Renae Walker Lorraine and Joel Wing

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F A C U LT Y A N D S T A F F

Waterford is especially grateful for the financial support provided by 100% of our full-time faculty and staff, and their spouses, who gave to the Waterford Fund in 2022-2023. We acknowledge with equal gratitude the ongoing contribution of each faculty and staff member who defines and enriches the Waterford experience every day, across campus.

Anonymous Ashley Achee Seung Kyung Kim and Matthew Adams Debbie and Kevin Allred Kiley Foster and Skyler Anderson Brittany and Seth Anderson Teri Johnson Andrach ‘90 and Robert Andrach Johanna and Grant Angwin Melissa and Jorge Armenta Susan Banks Ray Barton Melanie and Michael Battistone Jenifer Baxter Krista and Darren Beck Virginia Vierra and Brandon Bennett Annor Benson Orley Bills Angie and George Bohcali Andrea Brault and Nick Gill Deann and Thomas Brennan Aniko and Colby Brewer Sadie Dolbin Brower ‘14 and Patrick Brower Joy and Scott Bruce Harmony Button and Jason Rogers Devon and Joseph Callens Peggy and Bob Capener

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Jazmyn Card and Taylor Dolbin ‘10 Dana and Eric Carlson Hallie and Kory Carpenter Sabrina Carver Diana and Camilo Castillo Sara and Tom Collins Michelle and Courtney Curtis Suzanne and Christian Dahl Juli and James Dalton Ashley Walker and Matthew Davis Amy and Tim Dolbin Marica and Mehmed Duheric Joy and Jeffrey Duke Madeline Duke ‘17 Sarah and Jason Dunn Nancy and Spencer Durrant Lisa Durst and Ryan Downard Abigail Ross and William Eberle Kate and Ryan Egan Michelle and Russ Elbel Caitlyn and Jeremy Furner Cherie Gallian Kylie Geci Jill and Geoff Gerber Paula Getz Hiram Golze Nick Grenoble Alexander Gustafsson Mercedes Hale Beth and Mike Hamideh John Hansen Lisa Walker Harris ‘96 and Rod Harris Cori Sutherland and James Harris Ruth and Richard Harvey Ashley and Kevin Heiner Patricia and Juan Henao Ann Henriksen Tracie and Kent Hercules Jacqueline and Richard Hertgen Dawn and Errol Heuer Kelley Heuston Heidi Hicks Roxine and Kent Hodson Kate and Chris James Kristie Jensen Susan and Kenneth Johnsen

Class III students creating hieroglyphics during Ancient Egypt Day. November 2023. Photo by Heather Mortenson.

Mike Johnson ‘88 and Allison TaftJohnson Missy Johnson Natalie and Tyler Jones Rebekka and Justin Joslin April and Ryan Judd ‘02 Jessica Judd ‘04 Rebecca Katz Alicia Kelley and Alec Febo Nicole and Kevin Kennedy Scott King Sheriann and Garrison Kovacs Elizabeth and Jason LaBau Cami and Paul LaForge Jennifer and Garrett Lam Becca Leaman Cayden Love Jessie and Michael Lund Abha Manchanda and Dinesh Patel Lori Martin Ann and Morgan McCoy Betsy and Gus McGee Jennifer and Andrew Menke Nicole and Greg Miles Heather Miller Nicole Miranda Kimiko Miyashima ‘09 and Zachary Fujimoto Joey Miyashima Kevin and Rebecca Modderman Christina and Ronald Monosson Kathy and Craig Morris Heather and Daren Mortenson Julie and Brett Mower Erika and Shipley Munson Betty Neal Nancy and Michael Nebeker Debbie Nichols Carolyn Olson and Joshua Holder Casey O’Malley Megan Orton and Scott Mikos Elizabeth Orton Daniel Osipovitch Stuart Owens Edie and Andrew Patteson Shauna Paul Melissa and Nathaneal Paynter Laura Peterson Heidi and Daniel Poole Mary Ann and Paul Pope Alissa Poppen Lisa Rands Julie and Kenneth Ransom Sari and Felix Rauscher Nathalie Ricci-Whaley and Steven Suggs Heather and Matthew Robertson Casey Robibero Derick Rodgers and Juan Cardona Heather and Charles Rosett Jennifer Rudd Beth and Farrant Sakaguchi Helen Salas-McCarty

Rayann and Justin Sandstrom Sam Sather Brogna Trey Sayes Tanisha Shedden and Chad Hayes Ally Siegel Megan Sirrine Denice and Daniel Smith TJ and Troy Smith Brittany Smith Heidi Somsen Jessica Soukup Priscilla Stewart Shira Fagan and Aaron Stockham ‘97 Katherine Stokes LaNae and Timothy Stout Karla Stucker Parker Swenson Javen Tanner Shannon and Patrick Tatman Barb and Gary Thompson Emmy Thomson Akiva Toren and Alejandro Moya Jennifer Tripp Brant Vest Angela and Ken Wade Kirsten and David Walker Kristi Leavitt Watabe ‘90 and Jeffrey Watabe ‘90 Renee Chi and Chris Watkins Brooke Whipple-Larson ‘07 Anna White and Michael Putnam Megan Whittle Kristine Wilkins Veronique and Barry Willardson Krista Miles and Hillary Williams Neisha Williams Deanna and Jim Williams Serrela and Todd Winters Sam Wise Jenny and Filip Wojcikowski Nancy and Gary Woller Elle Zieser F R I E N D S O F WAT E R F O R D

David Perfield Nancy Nasher and David Haemisegger Mekensy Overholt Anna Camens Andrea Giovanniello Melanie HLL C O R P O R AT I O N S , F O U N D AT I O N S & M AT C H I N G G I F T CO M PA N I E S

Waterford is pleased to recognize the following corporations, foundations, and businesses that provide support for the Waterford Fund at all gift levels in 2022-2023. The school is especially grateful to the many parents, alumni, parents of alumni, and friends who took advantage

C O N S T I T U E N T G I F T S (CONT’D) Jenifer Baxter Heidi Hicks Alicia Kelley and Alec Febo Elizabeth and Jason LaBau Ian Lonsdale ‘03 Amy and Oriah Lonsdale ‘91 Stephanie and Michael Matalone Mersiha Spahic McClaren ‘99 and Jon McClaren Kimiko Miyashima ‘09 and Zachary Fujimoto Megan Orton and Scott Mikos Parke Ross ‘16 Helen Salas-McCarty Elizabeth and James Shirey Priscilla Stewart Parker Swenson Annie and Jonathan Swinton ‘99 Veronique and Barry Willardson

RESTRICTED GIFTS

The Endowed Professional Development Fund Kate Sanderson and Matt Aaronson

Restricted gifts fund unbudgeted items and programs and help to cover the costs of surprise needs in specific areas of the school. Such gifts include support for the Waterford Robotics program, particular athletic teams, academic departments, and scholarship funds. Waterford is grateful to donors who made restricted gifts during the 2022-2023 fiscal year.

RESTRICTED TO PROGRAMS

Maurine and Kent Dahlberg Nancy Nasher and David Haemisegger Jill and Michael Raemisch Susan and Brad Taylor RESTRICTED TO SCHOLARSHIP

Kiley Foster and Skyler Anderson Brittany and Seth Anderson Ruth Eleanor Bamberger and John Ernest Bamberger Foundation Clark Barrett ‘89

ENDOWMENT We gratefully acknowledge those who gave to Waterford’s Endowment during the past year. Endowment growth enables a steady source of income to Waterford, making it possible for the school to be less reliant on tuition and annual fundraising programs to balance the budget each year. Thank you for your support.

The Endowed Scholarship Fund Michelle and Ted Tatos Joy and Jeffrey Duke James Reipe Family Foundation The Heuston Family Endowed Scholarship Fund Nancy Heuston Kelley Heuston The James Baldwin Scholarship Anonymous The Carol and David Powell Family Endowed Scholarship Carol and David Powell The Waterford Staff Scholarship Cherie Gallian

IN-KIND GIFTS Waterford is pleased to thank the following donors who generously donated goods or services to the school, including gift-in-kind to the Gala.

Anonymous 4Horsemen Alpahgraphics Amplified Health and Aesthetics Chris Austin Alison Bagley '98 and Jeremy Hopkin Allison Hanlon and Tim Baker Ballet West Amanda and Justin Barbour Melanie Battistone Big Blue Swim School Megan and Brad Bonham Sam Sather Brogna Beehive Balloonery Bransford Land and Mining Company, LLC Cactus and Tropicals Clairity Skin Cougar Ridge Diamond Rental Jasmyn Card Fran and John Craigle Stephanie and Jonathan Daigle Julie and Devin Deaton Terri and Steve DeJohn Caroline and Barry Dennis Sean Shen and Wenqian Dou Brandon Flowers Kelly and Scott Frederickson Cherie Gallian Kylie Geci Janice Ugaki and Doug Greally Brittany and Zackery Groesbeck Ruth Hadlock Hale Centre Theatre Allison Hanlon and Tim Baker John Hansen Jamie and Brandon Holden Impressions Landscape Yoojin and Relja Ivanovic Paul Jamison KidTopia JW Bennett Lindsay and Grant Lammersen Jessica and Ken Laversin Amy and Hans Maentz Jennifer and Andrew Menke Suzanne and Daniel McCooey Ann and Morgan McCoy Meat Hook BBQ Co. Kristen Melby and Kenneth Melby '02 Jennifer and Andrew Menke Sweet Shop Natalie Betty Neal Mint Sushi and Tapas Mist Day Spa

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4Horsemen Adobe, Inc. AmazonSmile Foundation Ambition Living Construction Amplified Health and Aesthetics Apple ASML AstraZeneca Autodesk Foundation Beesley Family Foundation Bransford Land and Mining Company, LLC Britta and Henrik Rasmussen Charitable Fund Cactus and Tropicals CCS Fundraising Cougar Ridge D.E. Shaw & Company Devine-Oshikawa Chariable Gift Fund Dimension Marketing and Sales Eliza Hitz Fund ExtraMile Convenience Stores Fidelity Charitable First Sentier Investors Five Seasons Financial Planning FLIK Compass Group GPW and Associates Hale Centre Theatre Hoopes Vision ICF Next John L. and Ardis J. Piers Private Foundation Kenneth O. Melby Family Foundation Kroger Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation Leikhim Family Fund Maui Jim McNamara Purcell Foundation Meat Hook BBQ Co. Microsoft Matching Gift Program Mint Sushi and Tapas Mist Day Spa Nathan and Elizabeth Wright Fund Nordstrom Northrop Grumman Charity Custodial Account Novartis US NTWalker Donor Fund OFS Interiors Okland Construction Osborn Family Charitable Fund Rise Rejuvination Center Roblox

Ruth Eleanor Bamberger and John Ernest Bamberger Foundation Salt Cycles Bike Shop Silicon Valley Bank Sleeping Rainbow Adventures Sugar Fix Texas Instruments The Bruce Family Philanthropy Fund The Jamie & Allison Riepe Charitable Fund The Jordan Family Charitable Giving Fund The Matt & Katie Willes Charitable Fund The Mikle Fund The Moeller Foundation The T. Randolph Potter Jr. Charitable Lead Trust Tom and Erika Ngo Family Fund Twenty & Creek United Way of Salt Lake University of Utah - David Eccles School of Business Wasatch Global Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign Wells Fargo Employee Charitable Giving Program Westwind Karate

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of matching gift opportunities through their employers or board relationships to increase the value of their gifts to the school last year.

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Allison Tonkin and Andras Nemeth Nordstrom Selena and David Overholt Kate Overholt Mekensy Overholt Andrew Patteson Nora and Ryan Peterson Emily and John Potter Rise Rejuvination Center Alexandria and Elliot Roe Salt Cycles Bike Shop Wenqian Dou and Sean Shen Sleeping Rainbow Adventures Tisha and William Stender Taiwan Imports TumbleTek Allison Tonkin and Andras Nemeth Twenty & Creek Janice Ugaki and Doug Greally Alexander Gustafsson University of Utah - David Eccles School of Business Westwind Karate Eric Wallace Ellen and Henry Winkler Jagger Winkler '24 Sheila Mong Vogt and Thomas Vogt

CLASS OF 2023 GIFT Members of the Class of 2023 raised funds and donated the Waterford "W" sculpture to Waterford School as a gift from their graduating class.

Alex Aaronson ‘23 Sarah Barber ‘23 Luke Beck ‘23 Mikelle Beck ‘23 Ryan Bookman ‘23

Grant Carroll ‘23 Madeline Cassell ‘23 Grant Christensen ‘23 Spencer Collins ‘23 Andrew Engle ‘23 Ke Guo ‘23 Aidan Harshany ‘23 Nicholas Heatley ‘23 Jack Helm ‘23 Delaney Huefner ‘23 Mia James ‘23 Jessica Jordan ‘23 Avery Kelly ‘23 Alex Kluge ‘23 Diesel Knight ‘23 Lauren Lindsey ‘23 Danny Lloyd ‘23 Kenna Macdonald ‘23 Carolyn Marlin ‘23 Rosa and Charles Marshall William Marshall ‘23 Maria McNulty Max McNulty Van Oordt ‘23 Holly Miles ‘23 Joseph Miller ‘23 William Mortenson ‘23 Micah Moskowitz ‘23 Amanda and Rob Nelson Mathew Nelson ‘23 Cai Lian O’Brien ‘23 Julia Ostrander ‘23 Anderson Pan ‘23 Rudra Patel ‘23 Mary Ann and Paul Pope Tiago Proulx ‘23 Sophia Purcell ‘23 Annabelle Qian ‘23 Carson Reynolds ‘23 Gavin Richardson ‘23 Ethan Romer ‘23 Kylie Sandstrom ‘23

Sally Scofield ‘23 McKenzie Snow ‘23 Boone Stauffer ‘23 Marta Stepien ‘23 Leane Steyn ‘23 Juliana and Louis Steyn Emma Stout ‘23 LaNae and Timothy Stout Mia Strassberg ‘23 Priya Sullivan ‘23 Christianna Vranes ‘23 Elijah Walkingshaw ‘23 Christina Wapner ‘23 Steven Whitney ‘23 Kellie and Robert Wood Olivia Wood ‘23 Carson Wright ‘23 Orion Xiao ‘23

FOUN DERS CIRCLE The Founders Circle recognizes those individuals who have been steadfast in their consecutive annual contributions to Waterford School over the years.

30+ YEARS

Heather and Benjamin Heuston '90 Nancy Heuston Deanna and Jim Williams 25-29 YEARS

Kathy and Ray Etcheverry Marty and Joe Jopling Kathy and Craig Morris Barbara and Raymond Stillwell Serrela and Todd Winters Amy and Tim Dolbin Cori Sutherland and James Harris Heather and Charles Rosett Shira Fagan and Aaron Stockham '97 Sari and Felix Rauscher 20-24 YEARS

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Class of 2023 gift of the Waterford "W". November 2023. Photo by Neisha Williams.

Teri Johnson Andrach ‘90 and Robert Andrach Virginia Vierra and Brandon Bennett Suzanne and Christian Dahl Joy and Jeffrey Duke Paula Getz Kristie Jensen Susan and Kenneth Johnsen Mike Johnson ‘88 and Allison TaftJohnson Miki Karg Erin and James Knight Kay Lynne and Steve Manning Lisa Rands

Christina and Christopher Ross Kristin and Tom Stockham Angela and Ken Wade Kristi Leavitt Watabe ‘90 and Jeffrey Watabe ‘90 Nancy and Gary Woller 15 -19 YEARS

Anonymous Krista and Darren Beck Harmony Button and Jason Rogers Brad Buxton Chantal and Barr Dolan Ann and Jody Good Martha Thomas and Eric Huefner Kroger Cami and Paul LaForge Susan and Ron Mika Nicole and Greg Miles Jennifer and Stephen Miller Heather and Daren Mortenson Betty Neal Nancy and Michael Nebeker Carolyn Olson and Joshua Holder Elizabeth Orton Trinh and Rex Outtrim Edie and Andrew Patteson Suellen Riffkin LaNae and Timothy Stout Nathalie Ricci-Whaley and Steven Suggs Javen Tanner Hillary and JB Taylor Nicholas T. Walker Anita and Matthew Wells ‘88 Kathryn and Matthew Willes 10 - 14 YEARS

Amy and Aaron Aizad ‘98 Susan Banks Annor Benson Aniko and Colby Brewer Leah Caldwell Mary Ann Ellis Cassell and Brad Cassell Julie and Morgan Chen Kristin and Chad Christensen Michelle and Courtney Curtis Juli and James Dalton Cathy and Brent Dover Lisa Durst and Ryan Downard Nancy and Spencer Durrant Lisa Walker Harris ‘96 and Rod Harris Roxine and Kent Hodson April and Ryan Judd ‘02 Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation Jeannine Lewis

5-9 YEARS

Amanda and Colin Apple Melissa and Jorge Armenta Kristin and Kenny Baber Melanie and Michael Battistone Orley Bills Carolyn Rice and Jeff Brown Ashleigh and Robert Byrne Dana and Eric Carlson Wendy Caron Monica and Justin Cassell Sara and Tom Collins Stephanie and Jonathan Daigle Ashley Walker and Matthew Davis Cristiane and Guilherme Del Fiol Marica and Mehmed Duheric Neil Ellis Kieu and David Frisby Nick Grenoble Beth and Mike Hamideh Kirsten Jorgenson and Nathan Hauke Catherine and John Helm Patricia and Juan Henao Jen Brown and Eliza Hitz

Kimberly and David Hodge Haley and Jason Hodges Carolyn Olson and Joshua Holder Pascale Wiedenroth and Erich Horsley Natalie and Alek House Kirstin and James Howard Rebekka and Justin Joslin Beata and Karl Kieffer Sheriann and Garrison Kovacs Elizabeth and Jason LaBau Molly and Mark Law Elizabeth and Kent Madsen Christine Gore-Masi and Joseph Masi Mersiha Spahic McClaren ‘99 and Jon McClaren Betsy and Gus McGee Kristen Melby and Kenneth Melby ‘02 Jennifer and Andrew Menke Darlene and Robert Millard Gail Miller and Kim Wilson Heather Miller Kimiko Miyashima ‘09 and Zachary Fujimoto Pegah and Majid Moshirfar Cami and Joshua Mower Julie and Brett Mower Tianna and Blake Murray Casey O’Malley Megan Orton and Scott Mikos Daniel Osipovitch Claudia and Ronald Paredes Laura Peterson Rizvan Gurmu and Nalinda Pethiyagoda Mary Ann and Paul Pope Carol and David Powell Jennifer and Mark Purcell

Waterford Ravens cheering on the Women’s Soccer team. October 2023. Photo by Neisha Williams.

Jill and Michael Raemisch Julie and Kenneth Ransom Dori and Mark Ritchie Derick Rodgers and Juan Cardona Kirsten and Mark Romer Duke Ross ‘18 Parke Ross ‘16 Jennifer Rudd Maisie and Doug Sakaguchi Beth and Farrant Sakaguchi ‘95 Rebecca and Andreas Sandberger Jean and Sunny Sanyal Leslie and Keshav Sarin Valerie and Toby Schwalbe TJ and Troy Smith Jessica Soukup Tisha and William Stender Yvonne Stephens Priscilla Stewart Christine and John Stockham Lisa and Evan Strassberg Cameron Swinton ‘94 Shannon and Patrick Tatman Susan and Brad Taylor Jennifer and Steve Tingey Akiva Toren and Alejandro Moya Leslie and Ty Wadsworth Eric Wallace Beatryx and Vincent Washington Veronique and Barry Willardson Krista Miles and Hillary Williams Thomas Witt Elizabeth and Nathan Wright Mary and Monte Yedlin Nicole Frank and Samuel Young

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Erika and Shipley Munson Heidi and Daniel Poole Rayann and Justin Sandstrom Heather Scott and David Schmidt Patricia and Michael Skaling Susan and Kenneth Smaellie Brittany Smith Neylan McBaine and Elliot Smith Jeffrey Stout Renee Chi and Chris Watkins Kristine Wilkins

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LE T TER FROM

WAT E R FO R D A LU M N I C O U N C I L C H A I R Waterford has been an integral part of my life for the past 35 years. Waterford’s theme for the year is “purpose” and I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about what purpose my own Waterford experiences served in my life. From student, to alumnus, to parent of current Waterford students, I’ve seen a lot of change over the last 3 ½ decades. If you have been on campus recently, I’m sure you’ve noticed the impressive new building flanking the east side of campus—the new Murray Science Center. I attended a preview event for the grand opening and was blown away. It’s truly a state-of-the-art facility that will enhance the learning of current and future students for years to come. As I toured the facility, my science-oriented brain was in heaven. I found myself wishing I could be a student all over again in a space like this.

The Nature Lab finally has a home that will appropriately showcase decades of curated natural wonders. I even recognized some pieces that were part of Mr. Bromley’s early collection from long ago. The Maker Lab, something that may have only been a dream inside Mr. Harris’s brain when I was on campus and will do things I haven’t even considered. The biology, chemistry, and physics classrooms and labs look more like things seen on college campuses and will afford students with opportunities that I never dreamed of. They’re certainly a far cry from the temporary classrooms (“tuff sheds”) that housed some of my science education at Waterford long ago.

As I entered each classroom, what was new and foreign suddenly felt very familiar. Teacher after teacher explained how they would use this new space to inspire their students. Their enthusiasm was palpable and contagious. Seeing the passion that each teacher exuded reminded me of the true purpose of this new structure to inspire students and promote learning for learning’s sake.

This purpose is what makes Waterford special. It existed in the humble “Tuff Sheds”, and it exists in the wonder that is the Murray Science Center.

I didn’t appreciate this purpose when I first started at Waterford as an overwhelmed 12-year-old. At the time, education was about gaining enough knowledge to pass the next test. I soon learned there was so much more to be gained. Now, decades later, I don’t remember many of the facts I learned at Waterford. What persists, however, is a love for learning that has fueled me in my professional and personal endeavors. This same overarching purpose-driven education is alive and well in Waterford’s culture today.

As you reflect on your own Waterford experience, ask yourself what you gained that persists in your life today. What purpose did your Waterford experience serve? Our experiences are as varied as our growing alumni network, and we need your involvement and voice. We would love to see you at alumni events, both local and regional. We welcome your thoughts and guidance as we work to help Waterford’s purpose continue to benefit students now and into the future.

Want to see the new Murray Science Center in person or see what else is new? I’d be happy to help facilitate a campus visit and talk to you about your Waterford experience. Want to find ways to get involved? Let’s connect and talk!

64 Waterford Alumni at the Alumni Retreat. August 2023. Photo by Ann McCoy.

CAMERON SWINTON ’94 P’26, ’26, ’32 Alumni Council Chair

D I ST I N G U I S H E D A LU M N I AWA R D C E L E B R AT I O N

A new tradition at Waterford, the Distinguished Alumni reception recognizes Waterford alumni who exemplify our core values, serve as enthusiastic supporters of the school, and have a passion for the liberal arts. Once selected, the recipients are formally approved by the Head of School and the Alumni Association Council.

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The Distinguished Alumni Award is the highest honor Waterford bestows on its graduates. Recipients are nominated by fellow alumni who know what it means to represent the best of Waterford, and to go out in the world to live lives of meaning and purpose.

Waterford’s core values—integrity, responsibility, curiosity , caring and especially excellence—are reflected in the great work of our second ever Distinguished Alumni recipient Lisa Hopkins Seegmiller ‘96. Lisa is Utah's only Tony Award Winning, Grammy Award Nominated singer, actress, & voice teacher, trained at Yale University & Manhattan School of Music.

Celebrating Lisa Hopkins Seegmiller, the recipient of Waterford’s Distinguished Alumni Award. May 2023. Photo by Neisha Williams.

As our Head of School, Andrew Menke, stated in his remarks about Lisa, “This award celebrates the best of Waterford’s alumni who exemplify our core values of integrity, responsibility, curiosity, caring, and especially excellence. All of these values are reflected in the great life’s work of Lisa Hopkins Seegmiller. Lisa is one of the finest examples of living Waterford’s mission, vision and values!”

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Waterford 2011, 2012, and 2013 alumni reconnected for a reunion last winter. December 2022. Photo provided by Dominique Owen '13.

Waterford Alumni connecting during Alumni Trivia Night. March 2023.

Photo by Neisha Williams.

Waterford alumni at the Alumni Networking Night. October 2023.

Photo by Neisha Williams.

Waterford alumni at the Alumni Networking Night. October 2023.

Photo by Neisha Williams.

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Alexandra Mackenzie Loving Aaronson Sonya Chanel Baber Sarah Faith Barber Luke Jensen Beck Mikelle Kennedy Beck Ryan Max Bookman Roman William Bustos Grant Bonham Carroll Madeline Mae Cassell Grant Evans Christensen Spencer Hanseen Collins Finbar DuBois Andrew Sean Engle Blair Gibson Ke Guo Owen Thomas Hammond Aidan James Harshany Nicholas Cooper Heatley John Hanson Helm Jr. Garrison Victor Hull Heuston James Sterling Hiestand Delaney Snow Thomas Huefner Mia Lucie James Jessica Rêve Jordan Kaden Jorgenson Avery Soleil Kelly

Kaylee Yeaun Kim Alex C. Kluge Joshua David Juhn Ying Lam Elyse Lauren Larsen Chad Kennedy Lasrich Lauren Kendall Lindsey Daniel Cortney Lloyd Carolyn Jill Marlin Max Frederick McNulty Van Oordt Holly Elizabeth Miles Joseph Stephen Miller William Cottrell Mortenson Micah Harrison Moskowitz Mathew Riley Nelson Kathryn Cai Lian O’Brien Julia Grace Ostrander Anderson W. Pan Rudra Patel Tiago Hightower Proulx Declan Michael Purcell Sophia Grace Purcell Annabelle Ruilan Qian Gavin Brian Richardson Ethan Thomas Romer Kylie Ann Sandstrom Sally York Scofield

Rohit Singh McKenzie Emma Snow Boone Carter Stauffer Marta Łucja Stępień Leané Steyn Emma Lynne Stout Mia Marie Strassberg Priya Clare Sullivan Christianna Vranes Lucas Alexander - Safety Waldrop Elijah Casey Walkingshaw Guandi Wang Christina Helen Wapner Steven Gould Whitney Olivia Freia Wood Carson John Wright Orion S. Xiao

C L A S S The Class of 2023 at Commencement. June 2023. Photo by Brock Mickelsen.

C L A S S O F 2023

AT A GLANCE

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6 National Merit Scholarship Finalists

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2

Students Recruited for Engineering Programs

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Cum Laude Inductees

Students Matriculated Out of State

Students Received a Silver Medal in the National Scholastic Art Awards for Photography

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Attending Highly Selective Colleges

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C L A S S 0 F 2 0 2 3 ACC E P TA N C E & M AT R I C U L AT I O N : Allegheny College American Musical and Dramatic Academy Arizona State University (Downtown Phoenix) Arizona State University (Main Campus) Barnard College Baylor University Belmont University Beloit College Boise State University Boston University Bowling Green State University Brandeis University Brigham Young University (4) Brigham Young University (Hawaii) California Polytechnic State University (San Luis Obispo) Chapman University Clemson University Colby College Colgate University Colorado State University (Fort Collins) Columbia University Cornell University (3) Denison University DePauw University Eastern Kentucky University Eindhoven University of Technology (Netherlands) Elon University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Daytona Beach) Emory University Fordham University Fort Lewis College

George Washington University Gonzaga University Hawai’i Pacific University Hobart and William Smith Colleges Hofstra University John Cabot University (Rome) Johns Hopkins University Kenyon College Lehigh University Lewis & Clark College Liberty University Loyola University Maryland Macalester College Manhattanville College McDaniel College McGill University McMaster University Methodist University Middlebury College Montana State University New York University (2) Northeastern University Northern Arizona University Oberlin College Occidental College Penn State University (University Park) Pepperdine University (2) Pitzer College Prescott College Purdue University Queen’s University (CAN) Reed College Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rhode Island School of Design Rice University (2) Rochester Institute of Technology Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology San Diego State University

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Santa Clara University Seattle University Simon Fraser University Smith College Southern Methodist University Southern Utah University Southern Virginia University St. Lawrence University St Mary’s College of Maryland St. Olaf College Stanford University (2) SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Swarthmore College Texas A&M University Texas Christian University The College of William and Mary The College of Wooster The Ohio State University The University of Alabama The University of Montana Tulane University of Louisiana University of Arizona University of British Columbia University of California (Berkeley) University of California (Davis) University of California (Irvine) University of California (Los Angeles) University of California (San Diego) University of California (Santa Barbara) University of California (Santa Cruz) University of Colorado Boulder University of Denver University of Glasgow University of Hawaii at Manoa University of Mary Washington

University of Miami​​​​​​ University of Michigan University of Missouri University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University of North Dakota University of Oregon University of Pittsburgh University of Portland University of Puget Sound University of Rochester University of San Diego University of San Francisco University of South Carolina University of South Florida University of Southern California University of St Andrews University of Toronto University of Utah (11) University of Virginia University of Washington University of Wyoming Utah State University (2) Utah Tech University Utah Valley University Villanova University Wake Forest University Washington College Washington State University Washington University in St. Louis Weber State University Wesleyan University Westminster College (2) Whitman College Whittier College Wilfrid Laurier University Willamette University Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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