2024 Watkinson Annual Report

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2024 Annual Report

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HEAD OF SCHOOL Look at the faces of the members of the Class of 2024. They are the ultimate way of keeping everyone in the Watkinson community together in our awareness that what happens at this school is inextricably linked to our mission of preparing our students to shape their lives and the world around them. What is also true is that every day, in each classroom, all-school meeting, in clubs, affinity groups and alliances, and advisory meetings, authentic, deeply meaningful and sometimes, the indescribable happens. Sometimes that is in full display and easy to see; it is when we are making all kinds of noise as we learn, grapple, create, debate, compete, and show our work out loud. Oftentimes, however, some of the most remarkable work is in the nuances that are less obvious. Invisible, even.

A school year builds upon itself, day after day, month after month,until the time is right for the light to shine on the enormous range of ways and moments that define our days here at school.

We start this report at the end in the hopes that you are reminded of the way it always ends in June: with us trying to find the words to express the profound growth we have witnessed in our graduates, and

reflecting on the hundreds of days and thousands of moments that have brought us to another summer, and the start of another Watkinson year.

We start this report with these final images of 202324 so that as you read it, you will take note of the vibrance of the school year, and see not only what happened, but see an essential truth: none of this could have happened without you. As you turn the pages of the year that was, I hope you see yourself in the ways we know to be true. Your belief in Watkinson School and the shape that believing takes is necessary, heartening, and vitally important.

Read on to remember the year that was!

With deepest gratitude,

Teri Schrader Head of School

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New Student Orientation Day

Watkinson opened the school year with 212 students, including 60 middle, 150 upper, and 2 PG students.

Grade Level Retreats

Off-campus grade level retreats returned on September 21-22, 2023! Retreats are an essential tool for building school and class culture, and for the first time since 2020, they happened off campus. The middle school went to Camp Hazen, the 9th grade went to Camp Jewell, the 10th grade explored sites and attractions throughout Boston, and the 11th grade visited UConn, Clark University, and the Storrs Adventure Park. Our seniors and Academy students went white water rafting in the Adirondacks. Annually, our students tell us how vital these events are in helping them enter into school and form deep and meaningful relationships with both classmates and teachers.

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Annual Parent Breakfast

Every September, parents gather for breakfast to not only connect with one another but also hear from school leaders and the Watkinson Parent Community co-conveners. This year the gathering was boisterous and joyous with more than 100 parents in attendance.

Back to School

Fall Begins

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University of Saint Joseph and Watkinson School partner to promote academic excellence In January of 2024, the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) and Watkinson School announced a collaborative partnership that includes a new USJ scholarship for Watkinson seniors, a USJ tuition discount for Watkinson employees, and a reduced tuition rate at Watkinson for the children of USJ employees.

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This annual rite of passage is Watkinson’s version of an open house. Parents come to school for a night in October and attend 15-minute versions of their student’s classes. During study halls, parents have dinner together in the Feringa Dining Hall.

Our Most Giving Time of the Year

Years ago, faculty member Andy Aavatsmark dubbed late November “Watkinson’s most giving time of the year.” These weeks mark the confluence of three long-standing traditions. Our annual Turkey Drive, run by our Student Foundation, collects and bags complete Thanksgiving meals and works with Hartford’s United Methodist Church to distribute them. Our Dominican Republic Service Team, our longest-running international service-learning trip, travels to La Romana where they run mobile medical clinics (working with doctors from UConn Health) and work at a local schools and sugarcane work camps. Lastly, our community-wide annual Day of Giving is the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, and this year we raised over $60,000 from 160 donors to benefit our annual fund. It’s a special time of year when our faculty and students hold gratitude and generosity in equal balance.

Thanksgiving

Beginning in fall of 2024, Watkinson graduates with a 3.0 GPA or higher, enrolling in any of USJ’s undergraduate degree programs, will receive the new Independent Scholar Award. This $5,000/ year scholarship is renewable annually for up to four years with continued fulltime enrollment and adherence to USJ’s academic criteria. It may be supplemented by other USJ merit and need-based financial support.

Like USJ, Watkinson prioritizes the implementation of progressive, evidence-

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based approaches to teaching. To support this priority, USJ will provide a 30% tuition discount to Watkinson employees. In acknowledgement of the two institutions’ shared values, Watkinson will provide a tuition waiver of up to 25% to the children of USJ employees.

USJ and Watkinson are also developing a concurrent enrollment program through which Watkinson students earn USJ credit for completion of designated Watkinson classes.

“Watkinson emphasizes authentic learning to promote depth of knowledge and skill rather than just content coverage, which readies graduates for success at colleges like USJ, known for small, hands-on classes,” said USJ President Rhona Free.

“Additionally, the Watkinson experience is something many USJ faculty want for their own children, affirming our shared values and educational approach and making this a natural partnership.”

Magical Possibilities at A Watkinson Affair On Saturday, February 10th, Watkinson’s annual gala fundraiser, A Watkinson Affair returned! The school’s twelfth gala of this magnitude took place at the Hartford Marriott Downtown and was a celebration of the magical possibilities that open up for Watkinson students on a daily basis. The gala featured an incredible live and silent auction, a beautiful dinner, a moving video tribute to our school, and of course dancing. At the event, Watkinson celebrated Philanthropists of the Year John and Laura Dake Roche. Proceeds from A Watkinson Affair support Watkinson’s Fund for Everyday Excellence, our annual fund.

Basketball Champions!

It was a great year to be a fan of the Watkinson Rams basketball teams. Both the girls and the boys had thrilling and successful seasons, with the boys winning the HVAL tournament and making it to the semi-final game of the NEPSAC tournament.

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CT Supreme Court Offers Incredible Learning Opportunity On Campus

On Wednesday, March 27, the CT Supreme Court’s “On Circuit” program came to Watkinson. Annually, the court selects a location at which to hear arguments, with the goal of educating students about the role and responsibilities of the judicial branch of our government and specifically the appellate system through this interactive and engaging real-life experience. The court heard two cases, one criminal and one civil, and the students were allowed to ask questions of the attorneys after the cases were presented. Watkinson offers profound thanks to Justice Raheem Mullins ’97 for making this possible.

Prior to hearing the first case, Justice Mullins ‘97 brought greetings including a reflection on his time at Watkinson.

“Watkinson believed in me enough to get me here, and the experience I had here was second to none.”

Head of School Teri Schrader greeted all in attendance, conveying that the day was a chance for Watkinson’s students to get close to the practices of democracy. She encouraged attendees to remember that when the systems of government feel remote, cynicism can emerge. Schrader was thrilled that Watkinson hosted the CT Supreme Court and that our students got to experience and understand the judicial process anew.

Numerous representatives of the court remarked on the rapt attentiveness of Watkinson’s students, most notably Justice Mullins. Chief Justice Richard Robinson commented that the day was “a very proud homecoming for Justice Mullins who speaks highly of Watkinson, and it’s easy to see why.”

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The event was preceded by a breakfast where students, faculty, alumni, and trustees were able to greet and speak with the visiting justices.

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See the complete opening remarks by Ms. Schrader, Chief Justice Robinson, and Justice Mullins here.

As this report was going to print, Governor Ned Lamont announced his nomination of the Honorable Raheem L. Mullins ’97 to serve as chief justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court.

The return from March Break

Hemingson is a veteran television writer who in 2023 made one of the most astonishing feature film debuts in recent memory as screenwriter and producer of Focus Features’s widely acclaimed The Holdovers, directed by Oscar winner Alexander Payne. On April 9, 2024, Mr. Hemingson spoke at AllSchool Meeting, led a two-hour masterclass with Creative Arts Program diploma students, and attended 10th- and 6th-grade humanities classes. In the evening, Watkinson held a fundraiser for Grace Scholars at Watkinson, which consisted of a VIP dinner followed by a conversation between Mr. Hemingson and Head of School Teri Schrader, for which attendees could submit questions in advance. Watkinson School is grateful for his generosity of time and attention to our students and our community.

See the evening conversation with Mr. Hemingson here.

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Watkinson Graduations Are Memorable Senior Exhibitions

Robustly celebrated by every member of our community, Senior Exhibitions are the culmination of the year-long personalized inquiry undertaken by every senior. Under the guidance of their Senior Seminar teacher, each senior formulates an essential question, finds a mentor, creates a plan, and embarks on research. In mid winter, seniors are released from their regular classes for two weeks of experiential learning “in the real world.” Upon their return, the seniors begin working on their final product (an object, website, paper, work of art, etc.) that exemplifies their learning and is shared with the Watkinson community. At the end of the year, each senior presents an analysis of and reflection on their year’s work to a panel of assessors who listen, ask questions, and carefully deliberate to render an evaluation. These Exhibitions – attended by students, faculty, parents, and trustees – are deep, meaningful, and memorable displays of authentic student work and learning.

June 3rd was Judy Brown Day!

It was with great joy that we honored Judy‘s 43 years of service to Watkinson School. From an All-School Meeting featuring special guests and a fun video montage to an outdoor afternoon reception, the day was a wonderful celebration of Judy, her family, and our school. To top off the celebration, Judy’s family announced the formation of the Judy Brown Scholarship, earmarked for a student in Watkinson’s LSP program, to make a further impact in the department where Judy spent her career.

If you’d like to make a gift to the Judy Brown Scholarship in honor of her exceptional career, contact Thomas Murphy today.

“When I first came to Watkinson, I didn’t want anyone to know me. I wanted to fly under the radar, get in and get out, because that was easier than putting myself out there. I thought if people got to know me they might not like me or get me. And so I spent most of freshman year actively trying to not get noticed, to stay invisible.

amazing person, and it allows you to be proud of being that person.

And so I dug deep and tried to be brave and try new things. I met new people and learned that when I let people in... the craziest thing happened; they got to know me and they didn’t reject me. The opposite happened. They made me feel welcome. They made me feel like I was contributing. They made me feel seen and heard.

No more hiding. No more sidelines. Watkinson helped me learn that I should stand tall in the light, for everyone to see. And so today I’m proud to say, I don’t think I’ll ever hide again.”

— excerpted from the graduation speech of Finn Heller ’24, heading to Providence College

But, as we all know, that’s impossible at Watkinson. You can’t hide, and it’s what makes this place special. Because even though it’s hard and terrifying, it helps you grow into such an

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See a Senior Exhibition here.

The final stretch

On a glorious day in June, Watkinson’s commencement ceremony was a wonderful celebration of the academic accomplishments of an extraordinary class. Part of what makes a Watkinson graduation special is that any senior who wants to speak at graduation can. In 2024, we had 17.

In case you missed it, you can see all the 2024 graduation speeches here.

One last celebration

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFFICERS Wendy Avery, P’19, ’23, President Kathleen Kane-Francalangia, P’11, ’19, Vice President Phyllis Shikora, P’03, ’06, ’09, Secretary Marcus Harwood, Treasurer BOARD MEMBERS Amy Alamar Martha Brackeen-Harris, P’00 Hagan Brown, P’19, ’22 Barbara Chatfield Kevin Constantine Leticia Cotto ’87 Stacy Donovan, liaison

Watkinson’s SPHERE summer program (which stands for Supplementary Program for Hartford in Educational Reinforcement and Enrichment) is a five-week tutorial program for 60+ Hartford and East Hartford youth entering grades 1-5. SPHERE successfully integrates personalized hands-on education with enriching summertime recreation. The main goal of SPHERE is to extend learning beyond June to prepare students for September in a caring, fun, and creative environment. Our small classes do this by simultaneously providing personalized and culturally-relevant instruction, addressing any learning gaps that exist, strengthening current academic and interpersonal skills, and building confidence through exposure to the upcoming grade’s content. SPHERE classes are aligned with the Common Core State Standards in literacy and math. In addition, students receive science, art, and technology instruction. The only cost for families is a nominal registration fee.

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Desteni Dulaire ’27, liaison Dana Greenberg ’92 Michael Goss Caleb Gottesmann ’27, liaison Kristin Herzog, P’24, ’26, ’28 Blair Hughes, P’27, ’29, ’31, liaison Robert King, P’22, ’25, ’26 Janice Klein, P’06 Justin Kronholm ’87 Ellen Lackman Raboy ’85 Raheem Mullins ’97 Bryan Obermeier ’04 Jon Olear, P’06, ’08 Lisa Sadinsky, P’25, liaison Teri Schrader, ex officio

Trustees Emeriti J. Karalee Casazza, P’92, ’97, ’97 Hoyt Goodrich ’54; P’82, ’85 Belle Ribicoff, P’74 Philip Roberts, P’93 Ad Hoc Committee Members Laura Dake Roche, P’13 David Klein, P’06 Hal Rives, P’07 Brendon Welker, P’24

WENDY AVERY was a member of Watkinson’s Board for ten years. She succeeded Peter Lisi as Board president and served in that role for seven years. As a board member, she participated in the 2015-16 strategic planning process, and implementing the plan was a prime focus of her tenure. She also partnered with Head of School Teri Schrader to manage the extraordinary leadership challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wendy Avery (center) chaired Watkinson’s Board for seven years. She is succeeded by Kathleen Kane-Francalangia (left). Nancy Wheeler (right) is the newly elected vice president.

Head of School Teri Schrader says, “Through Wendy’s work we have expanded and deepened the school community.”

Avery was a tireless advocate of a Watkinson education, and as such drew new families and friends into our community.

Avery’s profound respect for the way in which the school lives its mission fueled her work to bring Watkinson to the attention of many who were previously unfamiliar with the school’s steadfast commitment to a vigorous intellectual program in the context of a truly inclusive community.

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THANK YOU TO OUR LEADERSHIP DONORS TOTAL DONATIONS —ALL FUNDS Watkinson School thanks all of the individuals, companies, and organizations for generously supporting our school and mission this year. The following gifts were received between 7/1/23 6/30/24, and reflect total combined contributions to the school, across all giving programs.

LEADERSHIP RECOGNITION Head’s Scholar Society $100,000 and above Janice and David Klein** Claire B. Young $50,000 - $99,999 Kathleen Kane-Francalangia and Mario Francalangia** Jonathan Sanders ’69** $25,000 - $49,999 Janet Hentschel Foisie** Barbara Hardy** Pliny and Ruth Jewell**

$15,000 - $24,999 Phyllis Shikora and Douglas Cohen** Philip and Lorraine Roberts** David Watkinson Society $5,000 - $14,999 Adams and Knight Charitable Giving Fund Amy and Ben Alamar* Gwendolyn and Edward Avery** Berkshire Bank Robert Berman and Elizabeth Wilson** John Bracker and Rachel Countryman** Hagan and Alicia Brown** John Crosson and Christina Mainelli** The Bland Family Foundation William and Susan Dake Fiducient Advisors** Michael and Michelle Gambino* Estate of Dorothy C. Goodwin Michael and Sandi Goss** Rick and Jan Gurdjian Nathan and Kristin Herzog**

2023-24 Head’s Scholars

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Daniel Joseph and Tracy Smith* Kinsley Group* Christopher ’62 and Patricia McCurdy** Tollie Miller MKN MRC LLC Chris and Alison Murphy* Jon and Leslie Olear** Suzanne Batchelor Pinkes and Andrew Pinkes ’80** Richard ’76 and Lisa Plepler* Mrs. Belle K. Ribicoff** Ms. Laura Dake Roche and Mr. John D. Roche** Ronald and Judith Schlossberg** Michael and Valerica Schoenfeld** Teri and March Schrader** Andrew Tully and Beth Mooney** Lisa Wilde** Trustees’ Circle $1,500 - $4,999 Brian Adams ’76** Andersen* George A. and Grace L. Long Foundation Benjamin ’70 and Elizabeth Bardo Bartlett Brainard Eacott, Inc. Martha Brackeen-Harris and Donald Harris* Byline Charities Aid Foundation of America Barbara Chatfield* Kevin Constantine William and Mary Coons Corridor Ventures* Renee Dake Wilson Marjorie and Lawrence Davis* Suzanne and Andrew Davis** Paul ’69 and Nancy Gossling** Dana Greenberg ’92* Jane Hart** Marcus Harwood* Thomas and Myra Holt** Christopher and Kali Jones

Estate of Hugh M. and Helen Joseloff* Colbert and Gwen King Robert and Jennifer King** John and Margery Langeland* Holly Laurent ’72** Jamie ’85 and Vicki Miller Miner’s Inc. Walter R. Fletcher, Jr. DMD Family Fund Raheem ’97 and Nichelle Mullins O & G Industries Nancy O’Connor* Bryan ’04 and Kara Obermeier** PAC Group, LLC John and Melissa Pavlovich** Ellen Lackman Raboy ’85 and James Raboy* Daniel and Cynthia Ryan Ted Sherman and Sheryl Ash** Shimkus, Murphy & Lemkuil, Inc.* Michael and Ashley Stringer Tecton Architects United Way of Central and Northeastern CT UnitedHealth Group Thomas ’00 and Christina Villecco* Whittlesey** Julia Winer* Circle of Excellence $500 – $1,499 Mark Abdella Alca Construction Co., Inc. All Waste Inc.** Anthony’s Abatement APEX International Education Partners, LLC Alexander Apfelbaum* Merime and Talhat Azemi Babbidge Construction Company Barbara Barron** Urs Berger and Joanne Berger-Sweeney* Evan ’85 and Lisa Berman** William and Maria Bloom

Eddie Blumenthal and Carolyn McKenna Samuel Bourns ’85 and Diana Getman Bourns** Bouvier Insurance James and Beverly Boyle* Ms. Patti Broad William Broad Michael ’63 and Sylvia Brown** Ellen Brown Joseph ’80 and Lisa Calafiore* Capital Wealth Advisors of Janney Montgomery Scott LLC Maria Cardozo Paul and Kimberlea Chabot Janet Chavez and Wystan Ackerman Adam Cloud and Nicole Plessy Cloud Connecticut Business Systems (CBS)/A Xerox Company Connecticut Gastroenterology Associates, P.C.* Richard and Beth Costello Leticia Cotto ’87 Creative Interventions, LLC Katherine Crosson and Lynn Walter Bailets Steven and Karen Culton* Paul and Christine Davidson* Ana Davis and David Silverman Virginia De Lima Daniel Dicksen Wendie diCorcia ’72** DME Design Robert ’66 and Carolyn Dorting* Rosemarie Eccleston Empire Industries* David and Stacia Facchini Fairview Capital Partners Kelly and Lloyd Ferenc Caren Foisie* Foran Brothers Contractors, Inc.** Ford & Paulekas, LLP John Fries and Elizabeth Smith-Fries**

Fuss & O’Neill Hank S. ’66 and Nicole Gans** Gilbane Building Company Arnold Greenberg** Chris Gurdjian Samuel and Marcia Hinckley Martin and Heather Hoffman Jonathan Holloway and Aisling Colon** Patricia and Earle Jackson Heather Johnson Gary and Mathilda Joseph* Alexandra Dunsmore King ’74 and Jonathon King** Kozak & Salina LLC Wendy Kwalwasser Langan Engineering & Environmental Tom Linskey and Sally Irons Sherry Lowe Macri Associates, Inc. Mahan Slate Roofing Peter ’72 and Rebecca May Tracey Meares Merck Foundation MJ Daly, LLC Anonymous Marjorie Morrissey* Marlene and Tamer Mourad Thomas and Michelle Murphy NDC Commercial Construction Services Joseph Ness Christopher Nixon and Shawn Miller-Nixon** Nawja Nkhum and Roiseng Laphai Louis and Rhoda Obermeier* On the Court Inc. James ’71 and Amanda Opinsky Daniel and Beth Papermaster Patriquin Architects George and JoAnn Perdrizet* PES Structural Engineers Thomas Peters ’62 and Cynthia Wilcox** PJ Lodola & Sons, Inc. Play it Again Sports West Hartford Tamara Podrove Maxwell ’88 and Chris Maxwell**

Awards Named By and For Donors The following awards were created in honor or memory of members of the Watkinson Community. The 2023-2024 award winners are below.

Academic Awards Courtney Marie Blowers ’85 Memorial Writing Award........Caroline G. ’27 Brackeen Human Rights Award ..............................................Ninah G. ’24 Richard G. Broad Scholarship ..........................................................Eva G. John Burnosky Book Award ................................................... Forest G. ’24 John and Grace Ellsworth Creative Arts Award .......................Nik C. ’24 Barbara Vinal Gent Middle School Award ...............................Eniyah G. Henry A. Gleason III Science Award .................................. Brooke H. ’24 Timothy W. Goodrich II Award .............................................. Oscar L ’24 Mary Hastings Middle School Award ...........................................Paris W. Victoria and James Leibman Award....................................Tommy C ’24 Ellen Paullin Memorial Writing Award ................................. Virginia B. Mary Jane Petruccelli Student Award .............................................Eva C. Mary Jane Petruccelli Faculty Award .......................................Jeff Sigler Howell and Florence Richards Book Award ..........................James D. ’24 Gregg Seltzer Award ................................................................. Chris T. ’24 Stephen Shea ’73 & Leonard Shea ’74 Arts Award ................. Julia S. ’25 Theodore Sizer Award .................................................................Nik C. ’24 Charles Edgar Todd Award ..................................................... Nick G. ’24 Worthen Memorial Mathematics Prize..................................Millie F. ’24 ........................................................................................ and Kendall R. ’24 Athletic Awards David Anderson Award ........................................................James D. ’24 Monique Colletti Leadership Award..................................Kendall R. ’24 Ellen Kelly Sports Award ...................................................Maryam H. ’24 Lloyd McDonald Sportsmanship Award ............................Quincy G. ’24 David Newhall Memorial Award........................................... Oscar L. ’24 Florence M. Green Athletic Award......................................Jamella W. ’24 Teague O’Connor Spirit Award ............................................... Nick G. ’24

Tyler and Heather Polk Janet and David Radomski** Red Thread Kathy Reid Rogin Nassau LLC* Emily and Stuart Rosen Anne Sanger* Sardilli Produce & Dairy, Inc. Sarracco Mechanical Services, Inc. Mark and Karen Schauster*

School of Rock West Hartford Shimkus, Murphy and Rosenberger, P.C. Marc Sklenka* David and Claire Smith Sportscar Restoration, LLC Dominic and Carla Squatrito Jennifer and Jonathan Starble James and Margaret Szerejko*

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Sally Taylor The Henry Luce Foundation, Inc. Charley Todd** Trinity College University of Hartford* University of Saint Joseph Mark and Cecily Vasington Watkinson School Parent Community* We Care Computers, LLC* Diane and Donn Weinholtz** Kristen Westmoreland ’84 and Duncan Maio** WheelerConnect Jeanne Corcoran Wiggin ’91 and Matthew Wiggin ’92 William Raveis Real Estate* Tom Willits and Nancy Wheeler Wilson Paint & Wallpaper Centre, Inc.* Wohlsen Construction Co. David and Linda York Jeffrey and Jennifer Zirbel Supporters $1 - $499 Paul ’70 and Patricia Aas Andrew Aavatsmark and Lee Newton Zachary Abrahms ’06 Orquidia Acosta-Hathaway ’68 and Michael Hathaway** Justin and Kathleen Adamowicz Juana Adams* Fiorella Adams Josiah Adams ’23 ADHDSETA, LLC Peter Adomeit and Marilyn Sanders AKF Engineering William Alberino Alan Aleia and Margaret Shea Aleia Chad Alfed Anna Alferi Jacob and Xiomara Anderson George and Beth Anderson Susan Andrews** 14

Daniella Angulo ’17 Sofia Angulo ’24 Anthony Nicole Salon* Zayde Antrim Gabriel and Simone Arakelian Daniel Aramini** Jill Arbetter ’85 and Edward Marion Herbert and Annemarie Arnold** Judy Aucoin Jessica Aucoin Oliver Avery ’19 Walker Avery ’23 Avon Prime Meats John Aylsworth David and Emily Bailey Kristalyn Baisden Martin Ball Robert and Constance Barrieau* Bela ’88 and Edith Bartis Elana Brooks Beal ’12** Nicole Beavers ’10 Melvyn Bemis Rory Bemis ’24 Deborah Bender Benesch Elisabeth and Scott Benner Dianne Bennett and Gavin Peters Emily Norman Bernard ’82 and Donald Bernard Christina Bernbach** Fiona Berry ’24 Mikayla Birney ’15** Robert and Elizabeth Blake* Bloomfield Garage Cynthia Lamoureux Blum ’85 and Scott Blum Steven and Pamela Borer Garrett and Nertalia Borges Courtney and Anne Bourns* Abby Bowker and Daniel Bishop Box Tops for Education* Gerald Brady** Lee Braem David and Victoria Branning Jamie Bratt Lauren Braverman ’14 David Bray ’06 Robert and Lisa Brennan Edward and Amy Brennan**

Joseph Brighenti ’24 Rachel Bright and Pawlos Gizaw Alex and Emi George Broad Broder Group Real Estate, LLC Anne and Ken Brooke Judy Brown** James and Susan Brown Jude Brown ’24 Nicholas Buckley Cherryl Bueno Lisa Bugos Donald and Lisa Burch** Jamison Burnett ’25 Viveca and Barrington Burton Karen Crawford Byrer ’87 Lesley Byrne* C.E. Floyd Company Monica Cagenelio-Cyr ’75 Dawn Cannatelli Cape & Island Tennis & Track Steven and Christina Capodanno Steven Carpenter ’83 David and Diane Carter Thomas Carty and Rosamaria Leon* Thomas Carty IV ’24 Thomas Carty Richard and Harriet Case CATIC Centerbrook Architects and Planners, LLP Andre and Frances Chabot Paula Chaffee James and Elizabeth Chambers Joseph and Stefanie Chambers** Joslyn Chance and SherryAnn Graham-Chance Leonie Chance Camden ’77 and Mary Cherbonnier Thomas Chin and Lauren Stowell Michael and Dianne Cicchetti Cicchetti, Tansley & McGrath LLP* Merrilyn Cicero Jon Cipes Michael Cipriani Clarity Output Solutions*

Leslie Clark Adam Cloud Jr. ’24 Dean and Staci Coelho Alexander Coelho ’23 Jeffrey Cohen and Izzi Greenberg Sadie Cohen ’24 Colliers Engineering & Design David and Diana Colpitts** Jeff Conlon Myles and Suzanne Connell* Dave Contenta Monica Contreras Nik Cooper ’24 Karen Cosgrove Wayne Coste and Gail Adams Robert and Kathy Crispin Jay and Harriet Cudrin* Terry Culmone Gordon Culton ’23 Maria D’Souza ’24 Robert and Michelle Dauch Jonathan David Joshua ’91 and Margaret Davis Day Hill Kennels Ellen de’Ath Sandy DeGarcia** Allen DeGraw and Eleni Kavros DeGraw Robert Deitelbaum** John and Linda DelNegro Jennifer and Rocco Destefani** Ellen Deutsch* Mark Deveno and Andrea Thomas Jessica Dickens* John Dickinson ’63 Daniel and Judy DiFiore* Stacy Donovan* Deborah Dorsey James Dorsey ’24 Jeremy Doubleday Kate Earley Downes ’79 and Kenneth R. Downes Downes Construction Company, LLC Howard Drescher Justin and Allyson Duffy Alicia Duncanson Maryann and Christopher Dupuis* Michael Eccles ’13 Joshua ’73 and Glenda Eddy

EDM Studio Corey Edwards and Janelle Lynch-Edwards Lenworth and Hyacinth Ellis* Allen Elstein ’63** John Emmanuel ’85* Enroll Media Group, LLC Kimberly Escalante** Jennifer and Richard Esposito** Nicholas Esposito ’19 Andrew and Andrea Evans* Stanford Dulaire and Morliana Evans Gia Fanelli Farmington Valley Dance & Music, LLC James Faulk Seth and Betty Feigenbaum Cesar and Tatiana Feliz Douglas Ferguson ’62 Norman and Roz Finkelstein Clark Finley and Christine Bartus Mary Fisher Amanda Fisher ’26 Peter and Lisa Fishman** Matthew and Sarah Fitzsimons Kathleen Flood Tracey and Kyle Flynn Shannon and Sean Fortin Jeremiah and Annika Foster Emilia Foster ’24 William Frederick and Carol Savery-Frederick* Joel and Susan Freedman Andrew and Debby Freeman Lauren Freisinger ’10 Jenni and Paul French** French Cleaners Burt Freund Mark Fulco James Fuller and Katherine Black* Mark and Star Fuller Quincy Gaddy ’24 Rahul and Meghana Gaiki Daniel ’90 and Kitty Gallisá** Mingyu Gao ’24 Richard Gemme and Trish Reilly** Jay and Denise Giacco Tia Giansiracusa Gina Gill*

Chas and Linda Gill Forest Gill ’24 Beth Gilmore* GimaSport Nicholas Glowacki ’24 Rae Goldstein** Ashley St. Pierre Goldstein ’05 Daniel ’66 and Suzanne Goodison** Cheryl Goods ’23 Kristen and Gary Gordon** Blake Gordon ’26 Brooke Gordon ’29 Brynn Gordon ’29 Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani Darren and Christine Gottesmann Logan Gottesmann ’24 Thomas Graf ’78 and Charles Scheips Ninah Grant ’24 Gregory and Kenna Grant Richard Green ’56* Nicole and Joshua Greenblatt Arthur Greenblatt and Zadelle Krasow Greenblatt Michael Greene Lauren Greenspoon* Donald and Anna Griffith Kelly Grim Grace and Christopher Grinnell Jack Grinnell ’25 Thomas Gromak and David Kenison** Patrick Gustafson Lazaro and Neti Guzman Ann Haggerty** John and Sandra Haines Pamela Hardy Francine and Peter Harris** Harry’s Pizza* Jerry Hartleben Maryam Hassar ’24 Glenn Hauser Lorraine Hawthorne Annie and Brad Hayami Russell Hearn ’01** Chris and Katie Heller* Finn Heller ’24 Elaine Hellew Todd and Liz Hellewell Joyce Hemingson Doe Hentschel*

Mara and Chad Henze John and Katherine Herbst* Santiago and Cynthia Hernandez Marc and Marge Herzog Brooke Herzog ’24 Robert and Amanda Hicks* Noah Hicks ’24 Colby Hicks ’24 Teta Hilsdon Jennifer Hinckley Baglia and Alan Baglia Natalie Collins Hirshorn ’83 and Ralph Hirshorn Richard Hodas* Freddi and Art Hoffmann Arthur K. Hoge ’67* Melissa Hollander Joan and John Holobinko Home to Home* Daniel Horwitz and Alyssa Angurio Jeff Hoyt and Rene Roselle Blair and Jonah Hughes Interscape Commercial Environments Jacqueline Isaacson and Louis Blumenfeld** Robin Jaffee* Keithe Jaffee ’21 Kathryn James and Julian Aiken Henry and Mary Ann James Jarvis Airfoil, Inc. Robert and Barbara Jenkins**

Kristen Jensen Caroline Jestin ’72** Stephanie Johnson Lynn Joseloff-Kaufman ’71 and Eric Kaufman Geneva Joseph Adam Joseph ’21 Liza Josephson and Robert Adamenko* Theodora Judge-Kret and Robert Kret Kevin Kaman* Arjun Kapur ’12** Jay and Denise Karp** Ken Kasner* David Katz* Linda Kautz Macy Lauren and Brian Kelley Sidney Keyles* Kimberly Boutique Amani King ’25 King Solutions Inc.- Coca-Cola Jonathan and Kris Anne Kinney Nathaniel Kinsley ’24 Denise Kiss Emily Kline Vamsi and Anne Koneru Bernard and Gail Kosto Thomas Kothe David Kozak and Elizabeth Appel Christopher Kozey Michael Kozlowski William and Jean Kracke*

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See the Class of 2024 acceptance list at watkinson.org/collegecounseling Carol Kroch David and Cate Kroch** Justin ’87 and Candace Kronholm Fred Kuo and Cristina Dieguez-Kuo* Teresita and Frederick Kuo Beni and Debra Lagana Oscar Landini ’24 Jacqueline Laramee Noah and Katherine Lavine Isaac and Deanna Lavine Conrad Lavoie** Law Office of Thomas R. Villecco, P.C. Chris LeBlanc Enrique Lebron Yolibel Lebron Brady Lee ’05 Lawrence and Andrea Leibman** Susan Lemkuil Larry Leonard Mathieu Letendre Roger and Nadine Letendre* H. Scott ’87 and Lisa Levine* Michael R. Levine ’24 H. Lee Levins** Heather Ley ’85** Eli Limric ’24 Adam and Jill Linker Nancy Rose Logan ’70* Shawn and Rebecca London William and Barbara Lott* S. Rebecca Lubin ’85 and Steve Werthner* 16

James and Rose-Marie Lundell Natalie Lunis Kevin Lustig ’11* Sibongile Magubane Leo and Lita Mainelli** Amy and Neal Mandell Lisbeth Mantell Adam Mantell Peter and Seta Marangoudakis* Sophia Marangoudakis ’23 Melina Marangoudakis ’25 Marcum LLP Hugh and Susan Martin** Carol Martino* Arielle Martins** Sarah Martz Jack Marzi ’23 Pamela Mason Courtney Massenberg MassMutual Financial Group Sarah Masters Kevin Maxwell and Fabienne Pierre-Maxwell John McCarthy ’11 Kevin McConnell Ashley McDonald Karen McLean McNally’s Modern Maintenance, LLC Kertrisa McWhite Richard and Donna Meehan* Lori Megown* Timothy and Sally Melady Charles and Judith Melchreit

Jonathan and Sheila Mellitz** Marie Meserve-Lucier Kisha and Jonathan Michael Arthur and Linda Michael Maria Micioni Megan Milas Debra Gere Miller ’74 and Peter Miller* Stanley Miller and Emily Lebovitz-Miller Birch Milliken Ashton Miner ’29 Modern Mechanical Services** Joan Moiger ’70 Jill Morawski** Elizabeth Marandino Moriarty ’83 and Thomas Moriarty Mark Mortagua Sr. Mark Mortagua Jr. Walther Mothes and Tilla Ruser Mrs. David L. Motycka** Elizabeth Muench Lori Mullaney Thomas Mullaney Christina and Alex Muro* Thomas and Olivia Murphy Thomas and Mary Beth Murphy** Luke Murphy ’09** Michael and Candace Murphy Kimberly Napp Nayaug Family Dental Jason and Barbra Naylor Anne Neely Anonymous Peter Ness John Neville and Jawn McKinley Betsy Nichols and Howard Wright Christopher and Linda Noll Jennifer O’Brien* Suzanne O’Connor and Jonathan Chapel Jenifer O’Looney Sherri and Kevin O’Shea OFI Nicholas Olear ’06* Lora Olivieri Carr ’95 and Matt Anderson Jeff Osak

Timothy Palmer Anthony and Elizabeth Parenti* Rose Parenti and Chet Sentia Emily Parker Parkville Market Robert and Margaret Patricelli Moo Paw ’24 Nancy Pease ’80 and John Thomas* Susan Pease Pedicorp PC Elizabeth and Bernard Pericat* James Pericat ’24 Brewster and Judith Perkins Elizabeth Perkins* Amanda Peters and Mike DiBianco Maya Phairoj Baylee Philbrick ’24 Pilates West Hartford Pilot RB Jeff ’84 and Elizabeth Pitchell ’84 Lee and Natalie Pollock Pond House Cafe David Porro** Myriam Poznar ’14 James Pratt ’64 and Linda Squires** Joan and William Prensky QA + M Architecture Bryan Radomski ’06 Rita Ramos** Richard Reed and Phoebe Milliken* Andrew and Vicki Rees** Kendall Rees ’24 Ryan and Megan Reese* Michelle Regius Richard ’70 and June Renert** RePUBlic Bloomfield James and Kimberley Rickevicius* Stephen and Deborah Riege Maricele Riemann Almeda and John Riley Idalis Rivera Ramos Shelley Roberts and Frank Havnoonian Judy Roberts

Lisa Roberts* Jaimee Roberts Rebecca Rojano Kevin Roldan Michael and Elisabeth Rollins Christina Rossi Rosalie Roth Orea Roussis ’86 RTK Environmental Group Jona Ruser ’21 Thomas Ryan Scott and Lisa Sadinsky* Stan and Marjorie Sadinsky Gary ’85 and Michelle Saklad* Adam Salina Mary Sargent* Barbara Saunders* Mark and Elana Schaner* Katherine Schave Hayley Scherer ’24 Jennifer Carroll Schildge ’83 and Daniel Schildge* Ralph and Louise Schmoll Ken Rus Schmoll ’86* Craig and Virginia Schneider Alan ’60 and Linda Schoenfeld** Henry and Hollyann Schrader* Wanda Schulman and Harold Blinderman** Charles and Alison Schwartz Zoey Y. Schwarz ’28 Jeffrey and Lindsey Sepa* Maizy Sepa ’24 Allyn and Karen Seymour Richard and Rachel Shea* Mary Shearill Jones Christopher Sheehan and Laurel Cole Marcus Sherman and Ursula Jackson Eric and Stacey Shore Hillary and Jean-Michel Sibille** Jeffrey Sigler and Veronica Brooks-Sigler* Igor Sikorsky-House David and Hilary Silver Adam Silverman ’87** Ian and Stephanie Sinclair* Jim and Jere Sirkis Piper Sleight

Raymond Smith Marie Smith Avi and Erica SmithRapaport SmithBrothers USA Starr and Phil Snead* Clifford and Cynthia Stamm Anastasia Stamm ’06 Jessica Stanizzi Taylor Stanizzi Gillian Ley Stanley ’83 and Philip Stanley** Melanie Stein and Howard Reid** Hope Stevens Peter and Sarah Stevens Greg Sticka John and Joyce Stiefel Frances and Mark Stoffer Martha Stone Lizabeth Stoner Marilyn Stoudt** Hilary Stoudt ’06 Janet Strachan Bernard and Frances Strano Cynthia Strauss Ken and Risa Sugarman Arlene Sugarman Timothy and Geraldine Sullivan John and Winifred Sumner** Tabletop Gaming Center Richard and Linda Tarrant Olivia Taylor ’22 David and Barbara Teva Jonah Thayer ’24 The Performance Architect, LLC Bill and Susan Thompson* J. Garrett Tilton* Mary Tomaselli Maeve Toolan ’24 Richard and Nancy Tracy Christopher A. Tracy ’24 Katherine Tryon Wayne Tryon and Lynn Antonio-Tryon Nay Myo Tun Amado Vargas Deborah Vennos* Kyal Vennos Herard ’24 Jayme Vennos Herard ’26 Robert and Barbara Villecco Shaun Vincent

Ernie and Sara Walker Scott ’73 and Sheryl Walker Stephen Walker ’74 and Diane DeLuca* Walker, Feigenbaum & Cantarella Law Offices, LLC Karen and David Walsh Doreen Webb Marcy Webb** Webster Bank Jamella Weir ’24 Brendon Welker and Liz Schmitt Isabella Welker ’24 Dennis and Susan Wennerberg* Aly and Charley Wenzel West End Civic Association Gareth Weston and Jennifer Holmes Weston* Julia Weston ’24 Mike Whitmer Kendra and Kurt Wiesel Erin Williams and Benjamin Breault Emmett Wilson Christian Wilson ’24 Windsor Federal Savings and Loan Association Matthew Winship and Heather Tryon-Winship Robert and Alison Wise Erik and Yanira WolfgangPinto Robert Yass and Mary-Jane Eisen Wesley York ’67 and Robert Scrofani* Richard and Heidi York**

Heather York and Walter Schwarz Alex ’01 and Allison Young ’01* Carol Yrayta-Vega ’95 Brian and Johanna Zelman Steven and Ellen Zelman* Orrin Zirbel Nick Zuccoli * denotes five years of consecutive giving ** denotes 10 or more years of consecutive giving + denotes deceased Senior Class Gift The class of 2024 repeated history this year, following in the footsteps of the class of 2023, by reaching 100% giving. Every senior made a donation to the Watkinson Now Fund to help future students attend Watkinson and have the same amazing opportunities they had.

Sofia Angulo ’24 Rory Bemis ’24 Fiona Berry ’24 Joseph Brighenti ’24 Jude Brown ’24 Thomas Carty IV ’24 Adam Cloud Jr. ’24 Sadie Cohen ’24 Nik Cooper ’24 Maria D’Souza ’24 James Dorsey ’24 Emilia Foster ’24 Quincy Gaddy ’24

Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser for the Senior Class Gift

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May of 2024 50th Reunion Celebration

Mingyu Gao ’24 Forest Gill ’24 Nicholas Glowacki ’24 Logan Gottesmann ’24 Ninah Grant ’24 Maryam Hassar ’24 Finn Heller ’24 Brooke Herzog ’24 Colby Hicks ’24 Noah Hicks ’24 Nathaniel Kinsley ’24 Oscar Landini ’24 Michael R. Levine ’24 Eli Limric ’24 Moo Paw ’24 James Pericat ’24 Baylee Philbrick ’24 Kendall Rees ’24 Maizy Sepa ’24 Jonah Thayer ’24 Maeve Toolan ’24 Christopher A. Tracy ’24 Kyal Vennos Herard ’24 Jamella Weir ’24 Isabella Welker ’24 Julia Weston ’24 Christian Wilson ’24 18

Books For Scholars Robert and Elizabeth Blake Andre and Frances Chabot James and Elizabeth Chambers Michael and Dianne Cicchetti Merrilyn Cicero Robert and Kathy Crispin Rosemarie Eccleston Norman and Roz Finkelstein Andrew and Debby Freeman Samuel and Marcia Hinckley Colbert and Gwen King James and Rose-Marie Lundell Thomas Mullaney Anne Neely Judy Roberts Stan and Marjorie Sadinsky Alan ’60 and Linda Schoenfeld Bernard and Frances Strano Cynthia Strauss Arlene Sugarman Katherine Tryon Wayne Tryon and Lynn Antonio-Tryon Doreen Webb Dominican Republic Fund Fiorella Adams

Zayde Antrim Judy Aucoin Melvyn Bemis Deborah Bender Abby Bowker and Daniel Bishop John Bracker and Rachel Countryman Jamie Bratt Dawn Cannatelli James and Elizabeth Chambers Monica Contreras John Crosson and Christina Mainelli Deborah Dorsey Seth and Betty Feigenbaum Kathleen Flood Teta Hilsdon Joan and John Holobinko Henry and Mary Ann James Kathryn James and Julian Aiken Janice and David Klein Beni and Debra Lagana Enrique Lebron Yolibel Lebron Mathieu Letendre Peter and Seta Marangoudakis Karen McLean Joseph Ness Peter Ness Jenifer O’Looney Elizabeth Perkins Maya Phairoj Idalis Rivera Ramos Shelley Roberts and Frank Havnoonian Daniel and Cynthia Ryan Katherine Schave Jeffrey Sigler and Veronica Brooks-Sigler Dominic and Carla Squatrito Taylor Stanizzi Mary Tomaselli Nay Myo Tun Amado Vargas Ernie and Sara Walker Jamella Weir ’24 Tom Willits and Nancy Wheeler Emmett Wilson

SPHERE Gifts Bank of America/George A. and Grace L. Long Foundation Berkshire Bank Charles Nelson Robinson Fund Ensworth Charitable Foundation Janet Hentschel Foisie Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Stanley D. and Hinda N. Fisher Fund The Petit Family Foundation, Inc. United Way of Central and Northeastern CT GIFTS IN KIND The following list reflects all gifts in kind received throughout the school year, including, but not limited to, gifts to the Watkinson Golf Classic and A Watkinson Affair.

Advance Communications, Inc. Andrew ’93 and Hadar Call Anytime Fitness-West Hartford Bagel Chalet Barre3 Bartaco Bethany LaBarre-Beckford Blue Earth Compost Bridgewater Chocolates California Pizza Kitchen Carbone’s Kitchen Carolyn Pelkey and Rick Rozie Centennial Golf Central Wheel Bicycle Shop Connecticut Business Systems (CBS)/A Xerox Company Connecticut Lighting Centers Contours Salon, Inc. Cotton Hollow Restaurant Crystal Ridge Winery DaleyPawz David and Andrea Kinsley

Delamar Doe Hentschel Dom’s Cheese Doro Restaurant Group, LLC Eight Grade Parents at Watkinson Elise Bishop Elm City Party Bike Emily Rose Style Group Ethan and Maryhope Rutherford Event Resources, Inc. Fitzgerald’s Food Fleet Feet Forge City Works Full Circle Golf Gary Dake Gouveia Vineyards Greathorse Gym 67 Hagan and Alicia Brown Hank S. ’66 and Nicole Gans Harry’s Pizza Hartford Distributors Hartford Flavor Company Hartford Golf Club Hartford Marriott Downtown Hartford Stitch Hop Meadow Country Club Hops on the Hill Brewery Hotel Marcel New Haven Impossible Kicks Iris Photography Jane & Michael Schauck Janice and David Klein Jena McNerney Jenni and Paul French Jessica Dickens John Crosson and Christina Mainelli Joseph ’80 and Lisa Calafiore Kendra and Kurt Wiesel Keven Murphy Kilwins Kristen and Gary Gordon Laine Vontell Lauren Fortunato ’02 Lettres Stationery Locals 8 Restaurant Group Lori Megown Luna Pizza Mariuchi Japanese Food and Deli Matt Ritter

Max Restaurant Group Maximum Beverage Mayflower Inn & Spa Michael and Ashley Stringer Michael and Valerica Schoenfeld Michael Vigeant Milano’s Salon & Day Spa Milkcraft Mr. Seth Goldstein Ms. Courtney Daley Ms. Jill Ferrarotti Ms. Laura Dake Roche and Mr. John D. Roche Nancy Keith Nathan Grube NY Philharmonic Peipei Champion Pilates Redfined Ricardo and Nicole Jones River Bend Bookstore Robert and Jennifer King Ronald and Judith Schlossberg Ryan and Megan Reese Salty Wrists School of Rock West Hartford Siena Photography Ski Sundown Stacey Peel Stacy Donovan Stefanie Marco Lantz ’91 and Carl Lantz Stonybrook Golf Store 52 Studio 109 LLC Suffield Country Club Summer Place Tabletop Gaming Center Tangiers International Tenth Grade Parents at Watkinson The Adventure Park at Storrs The Bushnell Performing Arts Center The Capital Grille The Connecticut Forum The Goodwin Hotel The White Rabbit Thomas ’00 and Christina Villecco Thread by Thread Boutique Total Wine and More Tumble Brook Country Club

Twelfth-Grade Parents at Watkinson University of Hartford Viron Rondo Osteria Vyne Restaurant Wanda Schulman and Harold Blinderman Watkinson’s Morning Hoops Waypoint Taylor West Hartford Orthodontics Westchester Hills Golf Club William and Mary Coons William and Tria Case Woodland Gardens Zachary Abrahms ’06 MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES Charities Aid Foundation of America MassMutual Financial Group Merck Foundation Prudential Matching Gifts Program The Blackbaud Giving Fund - YourCause The Henry Luce Foundation, Inc. Travelers Community Connections UnitedHealth Group HONORARY AND MEMORIAL GIFTS In Honor Catherine Adams-Besancon ’02 Wendy Avery Jasmine Balgobin-Katz ’97 Christina Bernbach Karen Bovard Christian J. Boyle ’96 Judy Brown Daniel J. Chance ’30 Samuel Chen ’96 Mike Cipriani Rob Deitelbaum Jen Destefani Marianne Devine Celymarie Diaz ’12 Chris Doyle Michael R. Eccles ’13 William Ellis ’22 Brandon J. Fuller ’08 Talia Greenspoon ’21 Patrick Gustafson Kristen Hellewell ’07

David Hemingson ’82 Nate Herzog Adam L. Joseph ’21 Meghan Kelley ’28 Janice and David Klein David Kroch Carolyn Retta Lott Walton ’87 Arielle Martins Ms. Khylee Melius ’29 Amelia L. Michael ’30 Michelle Regius’s students Patty Mohler Chritina Muro Jen O’Brien Jon Olear Elizabeth Perkins Nina Pollock ’13 Andy Rees Ryan Reese Steve Reige Lisa Roberts Teri Schrader Ted Sherman Charley Todd Watkinson’s Teachers Steve W. Young ’80 In Memory Dr. Osbaldo S. Acosta Jack Chatfield Monique Colletti ’00 Aaron Dornan ’98 Brian Fitzgerald ’75 Robert Garten ’08 Reverend Charles Geerts Molly Glynn ’86 Robert Hennesey David Holdt Avinash Kapur Riley Murphy Mary Jane Petruccelli ’75 Judith Scheinblum Scott Shoham ’74 David Stoner ’74 Gensho Javier Yrayta

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$6,000,000 $5,000,000

$9,532,682

$7,000,000

$7,916,239

$8,000,000

$8,907,080

$9,000,000

$8,308,727

$9,878,288

$10,000,000

$7,862,879

+ Indicates passed away in 2023-24

ENDOWMENT

$7,933,066

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Anonymous (3) Matt ’77 and Rhea Andersson Gwendolyn Avery and Edward Avery Barbara Barron James and Beverly Boyle John Bracker and Rachel Countryman Donald and Dorothy Budnick Roda Ward Carter ’83 Titus and J. Karalee Casazza Joan Cobb Phyllis Shikora and Douglas Cohen Philip ’91 and Tina Conserva John Crosson and Christina Mainelli John and Linda DelNegro Wendie diCorcia ’72 Alan and Carmen Dornan Robert ’66 and Carolyn Dorting Renée Letendre Edge ’90 and Christopher Edge

Endowment

$7,615,384

Zachary Abrahms ’06 Brian Adams ’76 Josiah Adams ’23 Amy and Ben Alamar Susan Andrews Alexander Apfelbaum Herbert and Annemarie Arnold Jessica Aucoin Oliver Avery ’19 Kristalyn Baisden Robert and Constance Barrieau Nicole Beavers ’10 Elisabeth and Scott Benner Robert and Elizabeth Blake William and Maria Bloom Garrett and Nertalia Borges James and Beverly Boyle John Bracker and Rachel Countryman Lauren Braverman ’14 Ms. Patti Broad Hagan and Alicia Brown Viveca and Barrington Burton Joseph ’80 and Lisa Calafiore Paul and Kimberlea Chabot James and Elizabeth Chambers Barbara Chatfield Janet Chavez and Wystan Ackerman Adam Cloud and Nicole Plessy Cloud Dean and Staci Coelho Alexander Coelho ’23 Phyllis Shikora and Douglas Cohen

WOODRUFF SOCIETY MEMBERS The Woodruff Society was established to honor individuals who have included the school in their estate plans. The school is grateful to those listed below who have demonstrated their visionary leadership. Watkinson values the opportunity to recognize, during their lifetime, those forward-thinking individuals who are making an especially personal and meaningful gift through their estate plans. Donors are encouraged to let the school know of their plans, if they have not already done so.

Year Endowment Howard Scheinblum (D) 2015 $7,363,625 Susan Fierberg 2016 $6,964,373 Peter and2017 Lisa Fishman $7,615,384 2018 $7,933,066 Caren Foisie 2019 $7,862,879 Keith and Margaret Garner 2020 $7,916,239 Graham Gavert ’77 2021 $9,878,288 Hoyt ’54 and Goodrich 2022Sally$8,308,727 Paul ’69 and Gossling 2023Nancy $8,907,080 2024 $9,532,682 Bobbie Granato Jane Hart Patricia and Earle Jackson** Douglas and Cheryl Jourdan Patrick and Patricia Kinney Janice and David Klein Wendy Kwalwasser Thomas ’77 and Ginna Lagan John and Margery Langeland Eugene Leach and Kathleen Frederick Charlotte Lee Roger and Nadine Letendre Penny and Peter Lisi Jeffrey Marsted and Marcia Reid Marsted Walter and Anne Mayo Pam A. Musk ’81 Richard and Joan Palatine Marilyn Pease Suzanne Batchelor Pinkes and Andrew Pinkes ’80 Rosario and Joanne Raia Rodney and Janice Reynolds Belle K. Ribicoff Ms. Laura Dake Roche and Mr. John D. Roche Jenna Kimble Rosario ’01 Ronald and Judith Schlossberg Richard and Cyral Sheldon Nancy Stone and Joshua Stein Paul Tieger Charley Todd Andrew Tully and Beth Mooney Sherwood and Magrieta Willard Sandy Wood Forand

$6,964,373

Special thanks to the following donors for increasing their gift by 10% or more this year.

Marlene and Tamer Mourad Elizabeth Muench Luke Murphy ’09 Kimberly Napp Daniele Ness Nawja Nkhum and Roiseng Laphai Jennifer O’Brien Sherri and Kevin O’Shea Jon and Leslie Olear Timothy Palmer John and Melissa Pavlovich Moo Paw ’24 Elizabeth Perkins Suzanne Batchelor Pinkes and Andrew Pinkes ’80 Bryan Radomski ’06 Michelle Regius Judy Roberts Michael and Elisabeth Rollins Jona Ruser ’21 Gary ’85 and Michelle Saklad Jonathan Sanders ’69 Mary Sargent Teri and March Schrader Richard and Rachel Shea David and Hilary Silver Marc Sklenka Dominic and Carla Squatrito Melanie Stein and Howard Reid Marilyn Stoudt John and Winifred Sumner Richard and Nancy Tracy Thomas ’00 and Christina Villecco Marcy Webb Diane and Donn Weinholtz Gareth Weston and Jennifer Holmes Weston Jeanne Corcoran Wiggin ’91 and Matthew Wiggin ’92 Erin Williams and Benjamin Breault Tom Willits and Nancy Wheeler Carol Yrayta-Vega ’95 Brian and Johanna Zelman Steven and Ellen Zelman Jeffrey and Jennifer Zirbel

$7,363,625

110% club

David and Diana Colpitts Dave Contenta Gordon Culton ’23 Paul and Christine Davidson Robert Deitelbaum Jessica Dickens Kate Earley Downes ’79 and Kenneth R. Downes Michael Eccles ’13 Rosemarie Eccleston Lenworth and Hyacinth Ellis John Emmanuel ’85 Kimberly Escalante Nicholas Esposito ’19 Stanford Dulaire and Morliana Evans Peter and Lisa Fishman Kathleen Flood Shannon and Sean Fortin Tia Giansiracusa Rae Goldstein Daniel ’66 and Suzanne Goodison Michael and Sandi Goss Darren and Christine Gottesmann Dana Greenberg ’92 Jane Hart Jerry Hartleben Annie and Brad Hayami Mara and Chad Henze Richard Hodas Patricia and Earle Jackson Keithe Jaffee ’21 Caroline Jestin ’72 Lynn Joseloff-Kaufman ’71 and Eric Kaufman Adam Joseph ’21 Ken Kasner Alexandra Dunsmore King ’74 and Jonathon King David Kozak and Elizabeth Appel William and Jean Kracke Susan Lemkuil H. Lee Levins Hugh and Susan Martin Carol Martino Sarah Martz Jack Marzi ’23 Tracey Meares Charles and Judith Melchreit Jamie ’85 and Vicki Miller Walther Mothes and Tilla Ruser Mrs. David L. Motycka

$4,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000

2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024

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Valuation of actual invested assets on June 30.

Valuation of actual June 30. include $ in transitreceivable. at year end or pledges receivable.

Does not invested includeassets $ in on transit atDoes yearnotend or pledges

Watkinson School is eternally grateful to the visionary donors who established the endowed funds listed below. Thank you to all the donors who made gifts to endowed funds this year, as reflected in this report’s giving lists. If you have ideas or questions about endowment gifts, please contact Thomas_Murphy@Watkinson.org.

John H. Blair Memorial Scholarship Fund Edward Bradford and Helen Hamlin Williston Scholarship Fund John W. Bracker Faculty Chair Endowment Fund John W. Bracker Scholarship Fund The Bridge Scholarship Fund Budnick Family LSP Fund Casazza LSP Endowment Fund Monique Colletti Leadership Endowment Aaron Joseph Dornan ’96 Scholarship Fund Economou Family Scholarship Fund Faculty Endowment Friends of Watkinson Scholarship Fund General Endowment General Scholarship Fund Barbara Vinal Gent Book Prize Global Studies Fund Marion Gossling Family Learning Skills Program (LSP) Fund George H. Hardy ’87 Memorial Faculty Fund

Head’s Discretionary Fund Inventive Opportunity Ronald Jarvis Hugh M. and Gerald A. Joseloff ’63 Scholarship Fund Robert Joslin ’85 Scholarship Fund Laurent Family Arts Endowment Fund Library Acquisition Fund Seth and Amy Miller Family Scholarship Fund Musk Endowment Fund for Sustainability Mary Jane Petrucelli Memorial Marc Porrevecchio ’50 Scholarship Fund Roberts Faculty Grants Program Sargent Endowment Fund Judith K. Scheinblum Memorial Scholarship Fund Leonard ’74 and Steven ’73 Shea Memorial Art Prize Wilson Family Scholarship Fund George A. and A. Jean Wing Fund Wing I.S. Endowment Archibald and Barbara Woodruff Scholarship Fund 21

scholarship

FUNDS

James Dorsey ’24 (right), a Watkinson lifer and SPHERE Scholar, will attend Howard University this fall. He is pictured with Kathy Reid (left), his mother, and SPHERE Scholar donor Janet Foisie (center).

Change A Life, Fund A Lifer Kathleen Kane-Francalangia and Mario Francalangia SPHERE Scholar Fund Janet Hentschel Foisie Grace Scholar Fund Ellen Brown Jon Cipes Richard and Beth Costello Jenni and Paul French Joyce Hemingson Melissa Hollander Kathleen Kane-Francalangia and Mario Francalangia Janice and David Klein Sibongile Magubane Amy and Neal Mandell Carol Martino Thomas and Olivia Murphy Lee and Natalie Pollock Rosalie Roth Diane and Donn Weinholtz

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Watkinson Now Fund Jill Arbetter ’85 and Edward Marion Herbert and Annemarie Arnold Kristalyn Baisden Robert and Constance Barrieau Bela ’88 and Edith Bartis Elisabeth and Scott Benner Lee Braem Alex and Emi George Broad Ms. Patti Broad William Broad Cherryl Bueno Jamison Burnett ’25 Steven Carpenter ’83 Phyllis Shikora and Douglas Cohen David and Diana Colpitts Joshua ’73 and Glenda Eddy Kimberly Escalante Jennifer and Richard Esposito Douglas Ferguson ’62 Joel and Susan Freedman Burt Freund

Chas and Linda Gill Gina Gill Nicholas Glowacki ’24 Darren and Christine Gottesmann Thomas Graf ’78 and Charles Scheips Arthur Greenblatt and Zadelle Krasow Greenblatt Nicole and Joshua Greenblatt Jerry Hartleben Annie and Brad Hayami Mara and Chad Henze Nathan and Kristin Herzog Daniel Horwitz and Alyssa Angurio Daniel Joseph and Tracy Smith Theodora Judge-Kret and Robert Kret Linda Kautz Macy Alexandra Dunsmore King ’74 and Jonathon King Colbert and Gwen King Denise Kiss Janice and David Klein Bernard and Gail Kosto Fred Kuo and Cristina Dieguez-Kuo Teresita and Frederick Kuo Isaac and Deanna Lavine Noah and Katherine Lavine Natalie Lunis Amy and Neal Mandell Adam Mantell Lisbeth Mantell Pamela Mason Courtney Massenberg Sarah Masters Tollie Miller Marjorie Morrissey Elizabeth Muench Thomas Murphy John Neville and Jawn McKinley Betsy Nichols and Howard Wright Daniel and Beth Papermaster Emily Parker Elizabeth and Bernard Pericat Brewster and Judith Perkins Elizabeth Perkins Custom Richard ’76 and Lisa Plepler Joan and William Prensky Andrew and Vicki Rees Michael and Elisabeth Rollins Emily and Stuart Rosen

Thomas Ryan Ronald and Judith Schlossberg Zoey Y. Schwarz ’28 Allyn and Karen Seymour Eric and Stacey Shore Jeffrey Sigler and Veronica Brooks-Sigler Igor Sikorsky-House Marie Smith Raymond Smith Jennifer and Jonathan Starble Hope Stevens Timothy and Geraldine Sullivan Sally Taylor Scott ’73 and Sheryl Walker Aly and Charley Wenzel Kendra and Kurt Wiesel Robert and Alison Wise Robert Yass and Mary-Jane Eisen Heather York and Walter Schwarz Claire B. Young Jeffrey and Jennifer Zirbel Orrin Zirbel UnitedHealth Group Walter R. Fletcher, Jr. DMD Family Fund City Scholar Fund Alicia Duncanson Clark Finley and Christine Bartus Michael and Michelle Gambino Mara and Chad Henze Nathan and Kristin Herzog Ken Kasner Michael Kozlowski Wendy Kwalwasser Chris and Alison Murphy Jon and Leslie Olear Jeff Osak Philip and Lorraine Roberts David and Claire Smith EDM Studio Impact Scholar Fund Janice and David Klein Andrew Tully and Beth Mooney

21st Century

BENEFACTORS Watkinson School is deeply grateful to the following individuals, companies, and organizations who have made an incredible impact on our school since the turn of the century, and have been integral in allowing Watkinson to succeed in its mission of developing in our students the power to shape their lives and the world around them.

$3,000,000 - $3,499,999 Janet Hentschel Foisie $1,000,000 - $1,499,999 Robert Foisie Pliny and Ruth Jewell Philip and Lorraine Roberts Donald and Jean Wilson $750,000 - $999,999 Titus and J. Karalee Casazza Hoyt ’54 and Sally Goodrich Janice and David Klein Mrs. Belle K. Ribicoff $500,000 - $749,999 Thomas B. Flaschen Suzanne Batchelor Pinkes and Andrew Pinkes ’80 Westley and Rosemarie Thompson Archibald and Barbara Woodruff $250,000 - $499,999 Ann Bronfman Kathleen Kane-Francalangia and Mario Francalangia Ms. Laura Dake Roche and Mr. John D. Roche Jonathan Sanders ’69 Jean and David Sargent Ronald and Judith Schlossberg Talcott and Nina Stanley Karl and Judith Thomas Theresa Wing Hines The Fund for Greater Hartford

Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Frank Stanley Beveridge Foundation Edward E. Ford Foundation $100,000 - $249,999 Terrence O. Ahearn ’88 Ramani and Louise Ayer Robert Berman and Elizabeth Wilson James and Beverly Boyle John Bracker and Rachel Countryman Betty Carey Arnold and Sandra Chase Phyllis Shikora and Douglas Cohen Angelina and Fred DeFeo Alan and Carmen Dornan Robert and Tracy Eccles John E. and Grace Ellsworth Howard Scheinblum and Susan Fierberg Peter and Lisa Fishman Keith and Margaret Garner Dorothy C. Goodwin Michael and Sandi Goss Marion and Harry Gossling Arnold Greenberg Barbara Hardy Ricardo and Nicole Jones Gerald ’63 and Carol Joseloff Patrick and Patricia Kinney Roderick and Heather Lavallee Miller Family Charitable Fund Pam A. Musk ’81 Jon and Leslie Olear

Libby Pinkes Chung Chuan and Chiu Li-Ching Ting Michael Weinstein Claire B. Young Ensworth Charitable Foundation Fiducient Advisors George A. and Grace L. Long Foundation J. Walton Bissell Foundation Maximillian & Marion Hoffman Foundation, Inc. Stanley D. and Hinda N. Fisher Fund DeWitt-Wallace Reader’s Digest Fund $50,000 - $99,999 William Aberizk Donald Ahearn Gwendolyn and Edward Avery Barbara Barron Richard and Diane Brainerd John Crosson and Christina Mainelli John and Cynthia Everets Paul ’69 and Nancy Gossling Nathan and Kristin Herzog Thomas and Myra Holt Patricia and Earle Jackson Ronald and Mary Jarvis Hugh M. and Helen Joseloff Jonathan and Dana Keller Holly Laurent ’72 Paul and Marjorie Laurent William and Elizabeth Lidgerwood

Dennis and Colleen Malley Andrew and Dorothy Mason Christopher ’62 and Patricia McCurdy Jean Peelle Brewster and Judith Perkins Marc Porrovecchio ’50 Ellen Lackman Raboy ’85 and James Raboy John and Sali Riege A. Mark ’65 and Carol Rosen William Schaffer Peter and Annelieke Schauer Teri and March Schrader Wanda Schulman and Harold Blinderman Janet Stone W. Stuart and Catherine Thompson Charley Todd Sherwood and Magrieta Willard The Barnes Foundation, Inc. The Bland Family Foundation Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection & Insurance Company Berkshire Bank Voya Roberts Foundation $25,000 - $49,999 Marc Abrahms P.K. and Phoebe Allen Michael and Elizabeth Barton Hagan and Alicia Brown Trygve Cooley

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Suzanne and Andrew Davis John and Linda DelNegro Wendie diCorcia ’72 Brian and Robin Fierston Caren Foisie John and Hilda Frey Michael and Michelle Gambino John Gengras Henry Goodwin Carolyn Greenspan and Marshall Ruben Walter and Dianne Harrison Jane Hart David ’82 and Victoria Hemingson David Hines Mathew James and Tracy Stevens-James Daniel Joseph and Tracy Smith Therese Joslin Robert and Jennifer King Michelle LaBrosse John and Margery Langeland Jong Yeol and Keum Soon Lee Penny and Peter Lisi Adlyn and Ted Loewenthal Allan and Ellen Mayer Walter and Anne Mayo John and Helen McDonough Cynthia Medart Tollie Miller Edwin Naamon Jr. ’67 Jane Newman Peter and Kasia Novak Nancy O’Connor Bryan ’04 and Kara Obermeier John Parsons Richard ’76 and Lisa Plepler Richard ’70 and June Renert Anne Sanger Michael and Valerica Schoenfeld Scott Schooley and Giuliana Musilli Priscilla Scott Richard and Cyral Sheldon Ted Sherman and Sheryl Ash John and Jennifer Shimanski Daniel and Dawn Stix Thomas and Sheila Sulentic 24

Nancy Sulentic Priscilla Paulin Thors ’86 and Tyler Thors Andrew Tully and Beth Mooney Robert Wienner and Wendy Lyon Lisa Wilde Charles Nelson Robinson Fund HBO Anonymous CIGNA Foundation H.A. Vance Foundation, Inc. Travelers / Citigroup Foundation Benedict Foundation for Independent Schools Fleet Bank / Carse Robinson Foundation Whittlesey MKN MRC LLC Aetna Foundation, Inc.

thank you

VOLUNTEERS

Great volunteers help to make great events. Many thanks to all the people who gave generously of their time to help Watkinson this year, particularly those who helped with our major events.

Watkinson Golf Classic Committee Evan Berman ’85, Co-Chair Jon Olear, P ’06, ’08, Co-Chair John Crosson, P ’17, ’20 Chris Dittrich Rick Gemme Nate Herzog, P ’24, ’26, ’28 Rob King, P ’22, ’25, ’26 Annie Lazarus Chris Murphy, P ’25 Bryan Obermeier ’04 Stacey Peel Maricele Riemann Melissa Roy Marc Sklenka Matt Wiggin ’92, P ’23, ’26, ’30 Brian Zelman, P ’27

A Watkinson Affair Committee Kathleen Kane-Francalangia, P ’11, ’19, Chair Ian Adomeit ’12 Victoria Branning, P ’25 Stefanie Chambers, P ’21, ’26 Neti Guzman, P ’29 Kristin Herzog, P ’24, ’26, ’28 Heather Hoffman, P ’22 Blair Hughes, P ’27, ’29, ’31 Kali Jones, P ’29 Lauren Kelley, P ’28 Janice Klein, P ’06 Ali Murphy, P ’25 Mary Beth Murphy, P ’09 Ellen Raboy ’85 Vicki Rees, P ’22, ’24 Christina Villecco, P ’29 Kendra Wiesel, P ’27 Jeanne Wiggin ’91, P ’23, ’26, ’30