Derryfield Today 2019

DERRYFIELD TODAY 2019

NEWS FROM THE DERRYFIELD SCHOOL

VISION FOR THE FUTURE 18 // BREAKTHROUGH MANCHESTER

24 // DERRYFIELD’S ACADEMIC VISION

30 // NEW FACILITIES TAKE SHAPE

DSMASH

CLASS OF 2019

GIVING PROFILE

All Things Social @ Derryfield

Celebrating our 52nd Commencement

Lauren and Paul Leyden

IN FOCUS LUNCHTIME CONCERT - SPRING 2019

contents DEPARTMENTS

FEATURES

Message from the Head .............. 2 campus notes Classroom ................................... 4 Art................................................ 8 Athletics ....................................... 12 Breakthrough Manchester .......... 18 Class of 2019................................ 20 Philanthropy and Leadership................................... 30 Annual Report ............................. 34

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alumni news Class Notes ................................. 50 Remembering Founders ............. 62 Life After Derryfield...................... 64 Giving Profile .............................. 65

DERRYFIELD TODAY Dawn Kilcrease, Editor Director of Marketing & Communications Annie Branch, Assistant Editor/ Photographer Director of Digital Communications Emanne Khan ’19, Writer The Derryfield School is a coeducational, non-sectarian, college-preparatory day school currently serving 390 students in grades 6-12 from over 50 communities.

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The mission of The Derryfield School is to inspire bright, motivated young people to be their best and provide them with the skills and experiences needed to be valued, dynamic, confident, and purposeful members of any community.

Derryfield Today is published by The Derryfield School. If you note errors, please notify us at 603.669.4524, ext. 2201 or send an email to dkilcrease@derryfield.org.

Correspondence may be addressed to: Director of Marketing & Communications The Derryfield School 2108 River Road, Manchester, NH 03104 For more information about the School, please visit our website at derryfield.org.

COVER PHOTO:

The existing gym transforms into the new Science and Innovation Center.

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MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD 2018–2019 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mary Halpin Carter Head of School

Derryfield’s STEM and athletic curriculums. These elements are evident in the plans now being put into construction reality, and are the gateway and the model for future construction at the school.

Fabulous work, beautiful as well, and done at the behest of, and in service to, the community."

Bradley Benson ’78 Chair Christine Cikacz Vice Chair Shannon McGinley Secretary James K. Steiner Treasurer Lori Evans Alderin ’00 Stephen Carter Sally B. Green Lauren J. Hines William Kelsey James R. Lamp Paul J. Leyden Harold Losey Daniel S. Muskat ’82 Emily R. Newick ’97 Jamie Pagliocco Susan Rand King ’81 E. Charles Sanborn David A. Thirkill Garvin Warner Neal Winneg ’78 TRUSTEE EMERITUS Ellie Cochran ’69 Pam VanArsdale

LEADERSHIP Mary Halpin Carter Head of School Susan Grodman Associate Head of School

PHILANTHROPY & ENGAGEMENT Anna Moskov Director of Philanthropy and Engagement Alice Handwerk Philanthropy Advisor Jennifer Lorrain Director of The Derryfield Fund and Alumni Relations Jordan Cady Philanthropy Office Coordinator Greg Lange Alumni and Engagement Manager

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ear Friends,

Autumn reminds us of back-to-school memories. I was a child, not surprisingly, who loved going to school. I carefully chose my first day outfit as though the right one would bring good luck for the whole school year. With my sister, two brothers, and stuffed animals, I played school for hours after attending school all day.

Teachers were the center of my world and my best teachers, Miss Mountain, Mrs. Berthiaume and Mrs. McKeen shared energy, kindness and deep enthusiasm for learning and students. My favorite teacher came into my life in graduate school. After hearing Dr. Elizabeth A. Grady, or Betsy, speak to my Harvard class, I asked her to be my master teacher for my student teaching experience. At the time, she was an instructor at Harvard Graduate School of Education and the lead History/Social Studies Teacher at Cambridge Rindge & Latin School. She stayed in my life, attending my wedding, serving on my Ph.D. dissertation committee, becoming a dear friend.

I was honored when Betsy came to Derryfield in August to tour the construction site and discuss the academic program vision and schedule. I was particularly interested in talking with her because she teaches in a summer institute at Harvard, “Learning Environments for Tomorrow,” which brings together architects and educators from all over the world to collaboratively explore and develop new ideas in school design or redesign.

Here’s what Betsy wrote about her time here: "In my recent visit to Derryfield, it was clear to me that so many elements of architectural design had been thoughtfully addressed in the school’s latest construction project. People: staff, students and other stakeholders had input into the final design, and the design in turn supports the stated principles of the school as well as the principles of good school design, such as natural light and agile spaces for multiple uses. It also supports

The efforts of so many have placed us in this position of looking forward to opening facilities that will transform our practice and inspire faculty, staff, and students. My gratitude goes to the multitude of trustees, past and present, parents, past and present, and faculty, staff, alumni, and students who have served on the master facilities plan team, donated and secured resources, and helped with planning and design.

Thanks, too, to Eckman Construction, designer Lea Kelsey, and architect Gary Goudreau who have been attentive partners listening to what our faculty and current educational knowledge tell us.

The implementation of the academic program (see our feature section page 24) and schedule vision are as important as the forward-looking facilities. Derryfield enjoys a top reputation, known for empowering students to achieve stellar college outcomes and we are committed to perpetual improvement. Two years of study and planning have prepared us to shape an education informed by research and designed to prepare graduates for a global workplace.

We will implement with flexibility, modeling the “innovator’s mindset” to students; adjusting, adapting, and fixing as we go, staying true to Derryfield’s tradition of high academic pursuit and dedication to a life of the mind.

We aim to enrich the education while enhancing student well-being. Wish us well and please be our partners, providing feedback and advice.

Thanks to all in our Derryfield community whose work past and present has helped us to be at this wondrous point in Derryfield’s history.

Best,

Mary Halpin Carter, Ph.D., P ’13, P ’16, P ’18 Head of School

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My teachers never accepted my silence, always finding my voice in my work and encouraging me to vocalize my thoughts to push the conversation forward with my classmates.

Emanne Khan ’19 | Commencement Address

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campus notes LIBRARY GENRE-FICATION IS A 21ST CENTURY NECESSITY

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noticed posters hanging around the Upper School advertising a book drive in the library—many volumes that hadn’t been checked out in years were given away for free! The next steps include putting genre stickers on the books and then physically rearranging the shelves.

hroughout the school day, the Milne Library is the central hub of student life, shared by upper school and middle school students alike. At any given time, students are calling into an online Malone course in one of the conference rooms, collaborating at the table pods, or lounging on the Hogwarts-themed bean bags.

Ms. Jipson, our beloved librarian of 40 years, consistently works to keep the space dynamic and diversified, staying on top of trends at the intersection of media and technology.

With the ongoing updates to campus, curriculum, and schedule, it’s only fitting that the library is experiencing parallel changes to ensure it meets the evolving needs of the School while building upon our community’s established strengths.

Ms. Jipson’s latest project is “genrefying” the shelves that house nearly 20,000 volumes. “The idea of genrefying is to group books of the same genre together,” she shares. “Right now the fiction books are arranged by the author's last name, and many of our patrons don't think about books that way. They know they'd like something like Hunger Games, but they don't think to look at books by Collins, for example.”

The inspiration to genrefy was sparked last year by Sawyer Strong ‘18, who undertook an Independent Senior Project “virtually rearranging the library, and making suggestions to update

the space,” using recommendations by a library consultant who works as a college professor specializing in the field of school libraries. After visiting several other libraries as part of his research, Sawyer informed Ms. Jipson that “other libraries have seen their circulation soar” as a result of genrefication. With these findings in mind, organizing books by genre seemed like a beneficial step forward for the Derryfield library.

As the nonfiction books are already arranged by subject rather than author’s last name in keeping with the Dewey Decimal system, Ms. Jipson and her crew of volunteers are focusing their efforts on the fiction collection. Before they get to work, though, Ms. Jipson points out that “We need to weed the collection. Why re-arrange books that are not even being used?” Last year you may have

These library-specific changes have implications that ripple throughout the School and into the world outside Derryfield. According to Ms. Jipson, genrefication has the potential to encourage students to read more. “I believe that reading long narrative helps concentration, vocabulary, general knowledge, development of empathy, imagination, creativity, and...is fun!”

But the mission of the library is not restricted to fostering a love of reading, and Ms. Jipson stresses that it is crucial to also share “knowledge of how best to navigate modern technology's delivery of information via the internet and social media. Schools and school libraries have a paramount mission to educate students so they are informed and aware.”

INNOVATION BREAKFAST CONNECTS STUDENTS WITH STEM PROFESSIONALS

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cohort of inventive students gathered with members of the Derryfield community, as well as local professionals and businesspeople, to share ideas in the spirit of entrepreneurship. Dean of Innovation Dr. Masoni envisioned the inaugural Innovation Breakfast as an opportunity for STEM-X students to make valuable connections with adults working in their fields of interest, and it more than lived up to his expectations.

After a brief period of mingling and indulging in coffee and pastries, Jason Alexander, a Managing Partner at BANKW Staffing, LLC, kicked off the event with opening remarks. Mr. Alexander emphasized the importance of equipping today’s young people with essential skills in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and 4

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mathematics. He urged adults and students alike to approach each other without inhibition and to seek common ground on the basis of exciting ideas and shared skill sets. Following his remarks, Julia Tilton ‘20 led the first round of student presenters with her three-minute pitch of her Girl Scouts Gold Award project, “A Mindful Girl.”

Through "A Mindful Girl," Julia developed a cohesive program that addresses the negative effects of social media on adolescent girls’ mental health and self-esteem.

Said Dr. Masoni, “The Innovation Breakfast exceeded my expectations because everyone involved made a genuine effort to network and provide helpful feedback based on the ideas that were presented during the event."

Noah Gonzalez ’19 and Emerson Bracy ’20 presented their clean water filtration prototype. The bathing sytem is designed for infants who are born in countries without access to safe water sources.

DERRYFIELD CELEBRATES THE YEAR OF THE PIG

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n the days leading up to Tuesday, February 5, you may have noticed red paper banners bearing messages written in Chinese characters at the library entrance and outside classrooms. Handcrafted by members of Derryfield’s cohort of international students, each message heralded the Chinese New Year, marking the transition from the Year of the Dog to the Year of the Pig. Sam Duan ‘20 of Nanjing, China oversaw much of the celebrations at school. While China now operates on the Gregorian calendar, he emphasizes the deep cultural roots of the holiday, especially how “wherever one is, he/she is always supposed to celebrate the day with his/her family.” Much like the Thanksgiving/Christmas holiday season in America, “the celebrations go on for a week or two, during which a lot of businesses shut down.” In Sam’s hometown, only fireworks shops remain open during the stretch, but in cities the hustle-and-bustle of life often continues.

Sam points out that “We do celebrate New Year's Day on January 1st as well, but the January 1st New Year's Day is a bit more commercialized and a bit more westernized.”

When he arrived at Derryfield his freshman year, Sam was disappointed by the lack of appreciation for the magnitude and importance of this “massive” holiday. Combined with the absence of authentic Chinese food in the region, he says that “I figured it would be more fun if there is more recognition and more people actually participating in the festivities.” This year, in addition to the classroom banners, festivities included the popular tradition of all-day dumpling crafting, an activity enjoyed by many.

Sam was aided in his efforts by Upper School history teacher Ms. DiTullio, who sees the observation of the New Year not only as a way to “help make things at Derryfield feel a bit more like home” for the international students, but also “to introduce another culture's customs to our American students!” Like Sam, she highlights the scale of the holiday as “the whole country shuts down for a week or more.” Furthermore, unlike American celebrations, “if you are older, you don't have to leave your home because everyone has to come to visit you.”

Despite its name, the Chinese New Year (also referred to as the Lunar New Year) is not strictly a Chinese holiday. Nam Vo ‘20 of Ho Chi Minh

City, Vietnam, shares that “Lunar New Year, which the Vietnamese usually call ‘Tet,’ is probably the biggest holiday ever in our country. It is when every family member can temporarily forget their problems outside of the house, to focus more on internal affairs.” The extended time off allows distant relatives to reconnect and children often amass “lucky” money from their doting family members. Nam admits that “while I can't celebrate Tet with my family, I have my friends and the whole Derryfield community in general to share happiness with, which is great!”

Dumpling making­—messy, but oh so yummy!

DERRYFIELD BUILDS CONNECTIONS AT STUDENTS OF COLOR CONFERENCE

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ver the course of the past few years, Derryfield has seen a reinvigoration of interest in issues relating to identity and social justice, with Racial Awareness Dialogue (RADS), Gay, Lesbian or Whatever (GLOW), and Gender Equality Club. In addition to programs at school, students are venturing outside of the Derryfield community to learn more and connect with others over these issues. On Saturday, September 29, 2018 a small but mighty group of six Derryfield students, accompanied by Ms. Llewelyn and Ms. Teeters, made the journey to the Holderness School for the Northern New England Students of Color Conference.

The groups from Holderness and Derryfield were joined by students from the Dublin School, New Hampton School, Brewster Academy, and the White Mountain School. Rather than presenting traditional conference-style lectures and presentations, the conference opened with a passionate and engaging welcome by Holderness

Dean of Students Mr. John Lin. Mr. Lin prompted the students to share issues facing the world that trouble them, then reflected on the progress society has made since he delivered a similar address over a decade ago.

After the welcome address, students broke off into different classrooms to attend “unconference sessions,” in which small groups discussed topics chosen earlier on by the students themselves.

Topics, ranging from interracial dating to the use of hateful slurs to the experience of being a minority in a predominantly white school, promoted student-driven discussion. The Derryfield attendees took turns sharing their experiences with their peers from other schools.

The night culminated in a brainstorming session on how students might translate the discussions into change back at school, followed by a celebratory dance.

For many of the student attendees, the conference was the first time they were in the majority instead of the minority. We look forward to seeing them put what they learned into action at Derryfield.

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MR. BARNARD CO-AUTHORS BOOK, "THE TRUTH ABOUT COLLEGE ADMISSION"

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leader who has also worked at Wake Forest University and Georgia State.

Together, they provide invaluable insight from both perspectives: that of the applicant and that of the admission staff.

n 2019, the stakes in college admissions have never seemed higher. With ever-plummeting acceptance rates and parents willing to pay massive sums of money to secure spots for their children at “elite” schools, many families approach college applications with unanswered questions. Responding to the current sentiments surrounding college admissions, Derryfield’s Director of College Counseling, Brennan Barnard, has co-authored a new book that aims to mitigate confusion and anxiety.

Titled The Truth about College Admission: A Family Guide to Getting In and Staying Together, and written with Georgia Tech Director of Undergraduate Admission Rick Clark, the book aims to “provide critical advice, thoughtful strategies, helpful direction, and invaluable reassurance during the long and often bewildering college admission journey.”

Published by Johns Hopkins University Press, it hit bookshelves in September.

Mr. Barnard has a long history of advising high school students on the path to college, both at Derryfield and through the Harvard Graduate School of Education’s “Making Caring Common” project. Mr. Clark is an experienced admission

“This book is written to put the college search and admission experience in perspective for your family,” the pair write in the book’s preface. “It challenges the common narrative that college admission is a rite of passage to fear and reclaims the opportunity many students and families often miss--one that provides growth, discovery, and excitement for the future.”

“In this book, students and their families will find insights and tips but no tricks,” they go on to say. “...Our guide is honest. It is based on a combined four decades of work in the field directly

counseling and advising students and families in schools and communities.”

There is no shortage of books and manuals claiming to contain the secret to college admissions; however, Mr. Barnard and Mr. Clark’s work is unique in its commitment to balance and reality and its focus on how families, rather than just students, can have a positive experience throughout the application cycle. Broken into four parts and 10 chapters, the book guides families all the way from “Why Are You Going to College?” to “Making Your College Choice.” Along the way, the two offer anecdotes and compelling pieces of advice rooted in the kind of real-life experience that few books on college admissions can offer.

Equally importantly, Mr. Barnard and Mr. Clark’s book does not approach the admission experience as something to be endured; rather, it is a journey that should be enjoyed. “Clark and Barnard’s perspective, mixing facts with humor, helped reduce my own stress and gave me a muchneeded reality check,” one parent review shared.

Once the book goes public, its authors hope that it does the same for many more.

MATH TEAM CONTINUES TO ADD UP WINS

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erryfield's Math Team continues to thrive and grow, testing their computational skills in state-wide and regional competitions.

On the home front, the team won the Southern Mathematics Association of Senior Highs (SMASH) season for the small division their main travel competition for a season that extends over five months. Sophomore Clarence Chen won third best full season score for all sophomores in NH SMASH. The team also won the 47th Annual NH State Mathematics Contest in the medium division. In addition to the team achievement, sophomore James Zhu won individual recognition for achieving a perfect score in the algebra section.

Only a handful of students in New Hampshire reach this level of accomplishment each year.

The team also traveled to Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Harvard for single day events.

Senior Marshal Dong won a $1,000 scholarship to WPI for scoring highest among the team.

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L-R: Haskel Pim ’19, Ambrose Liu ’21, Nam Vo, Kaylie Lunderville ’19, James Zhu ’21, Marshall Dong ’19, Clarence Chen ’21, Mike Yuan ’20, Matthew Farah ’22, and Haijian Wang ’19.

To keep their skills sharp, members of the math team compete monthly in New England Math

League (NEML), monthly contests held during activities block.

THOUSANDS OF MILES, ONE MESSAGE

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ohn Broderick is already an established figure across New Hampshire for his work as the former Chief Justice of the state Supreme Court, but these days, he’s undertaking a new mission. Rather than step away from the public eye, Broderick has spent the past several years traveling the region as the face of Dartmouth-Hitchcock’s R.E.A.C.T. awareness campaign. He has spoken at hundreds of schools and events to share the 5 signs of emotional suffering in a call for us to recognize mental health as an essential component of every person’s wellbeing.

While he first encountered the realities of mental illness as a young boy through a neighbor’s relative, Broderick recalled growing up in a stifling culture of shame and silence surrounding mental health. Decades later, he shared that “mental illness crossed that road from my childhood and took up residence in my own house” where it went “undetected and unseen for what it was.”

When his son demonstrated reluctance to attend his own 8th grade graduation, and spent hours in his room “drawing” and “withdrawing,” Broderick dismissed these behaviors, unaware of their significance and what they might reveal.

At an all-school gathering, Broderick spoke at Derryfield. Pacing in front of the stage, he launched into the compelling story of how he began his journey doing what he describes as “the most important thing I have ever done in my professional life.” While all community members were present, he primarily addressed the students, not only because half of all mental illnesses take hold by the age of 14, but also because today’s young people are part of the “least judgemental generation in the history of the United States.”

Broderick’s son grew older and attended college, and thus began his long and painful battle with alcoholism. Seeing his bright child struggle to integrate into adulthood bewildered Broderick, until his son physically attacked him, sending him to the ICU for several days. The attack and his son’s subsequent prison sentence served as a wakeup call for the family, as they came to terms with the fact that he suffered from a severe undiagnosed mental illness.

Today, Broderick’s son is married and employed with his own child. He has received treatment and is thriving, and Broderick has turned his family’s journey into inspiration to “save and change lives.”

The Derryfield audience received Broderick’s message with a standing ovation. Today’s youth are already doing their part to end the culture of shame and silence, and they are leading us forward into a future where mental health is treated as an issue of prime importance.

STUDENT JOURNALISTS TEST THE WATERS AT HARVARD JOURNALISM CONFERENCE

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n 2018, reliable news is more important than ever. As the rise of social media has correlated with the rise of “fake news,” defined by the Cambridge Dictionary as “false stories that appear to be news, usually created to influence political views,” media companies and journalism outlets are forced to grapple with how they will address these industry-wide changes.

Investigative journalism is a timely response to the phenomenon, and Derryfield’s own Lamplighter is no exception.

Advised by English teacher Ms. Burdette and led

by Editor-in-Chief Max Karpawich ‘19, Lamplighter Newspaper, one of the oldest publications on campus, has rebranded itself as Lamplighter Magazine. News Editor Julia Tilton ‘20 notes that “the shift from newspaper to magazine has enabled us and our writers to tackle more challenging subject matter, and to craft longer, more well-written pieces.” As part of their new approach, Lamplighter’s staff are tackling a range of issues that affect both the School and broader communities, from Derryfield policies to American politics.

had the chance to talk with offered great advice and feedback. I left the conference with lots of new ideas for improving Lamplighter’s editing process, as well as with strategies to keep readers connected with print in an increasingly digitized environment.”

Lamplighter staff members participate in journalism conference held at Harvard College.

In early December, five members of the Lamplighter staff traveled with Ms. Burdette to Harvard for a conference hosted by renowned university publication The Crimson. As for the events of the day, Julia recalls that “the workshops I attended at the event were both challenging and informative, and the students I

The conference culminated in a surprise competition put forth by the Crimson editors, who challenged the 75 student journalists in attendance to craft a news story on a fictional high school soccer cheating scandal in no more than 45 minutes. The students were given a twominute prompt and quote sheet, and Julia says that “I began my article by outlining the ideas I hoped to convey, and then I dove into the writing process, careful to address both sides of the story.” Her attention to detail and emphasis on impartiality paid off, as she took home the win!

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he Derryfield Middle School Players kicked off the 2018-2019 theater season in November with a successful production of Bye, Bye Birdie. The production was an energetic, fun-filled evening for the entire family, resulting in large, enthusiastic crowds that were taken back to the 1950s as they watched fan club president, Kim MacAfee, being selected to become the recipient of Conrad Birdie's "One Last Kiss" on the Ed Sullivan Show before being inducted into the army.

In February, the Derryfield School Theater Company presented the wildly popular The Addams Family Musical, to raucous, sold out audiences. The musical is based on the 1960's television show of the same name. The extremely talented cast brought the story and characters to life in a funny and moving production that brought audiences to laughter and tears. It was a great show to go to for many of our talented seniors.

The theatrical season ended in May when the Derryfield School Theater Company presented David Ives' wickedly funny All in the Timing. The play was comprised of six short plays that were funny and deeply thought provoking as well.

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ART SENIOR ADA HU WINS MULTIPLE REGIONAL AND NATIONAL ART AWARDS

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ven if you’ve never met her, you’ve probably seen her artwork. Throughout her four years at Derryfield, Ada Hu ‘19's masterpieces have decorated many a wall around campus, from her elaborate sculptures on display in the Lyceum Gallery to her intricate underwater scene hung near the library. Ada's talent and hard work earned her a spot at the Rhode Island School of Design this fall.

Last February, Ada was honored numerous times by the Scholastic Art Awards, which “have recognized the vision, ingenuity, and talent of our nation’s youth since 1923", as shared by Creative Arts Department Co-Chair Mrs. Barsi.

After submitting work in the fall, young artists from across the nation wait several months while their pieces are evaluated by regional jurors. The top works from each region are then judged by a panel of accomplished creatives from across the country. After receiving recognition for 13 of her pieces in the regional round, Ada recently learned that two of her creations received national medal standing.

The first of Ada’s pieces to be honored is titled "Lost." Consisting of three sets of photographs that have been cut and layered multiple times, Silver Medal-winning "Lost" explores the uncertainty of youth. “In this series of photos, I took pictures of teenagers and manipulated the printed version by layering to create a sense of error. In this piece, I wish to show the sense of

loss of teenagers when they are on their way of seeking goals. By creating the layering effects, I am able to show a slight sense of twist,” Ada shared. The distorted images of Jael Fleurant ‘19 and Max Karpawich ‘19 are depicted alongside Ada herself, capturing the diversity of the teenage experience.

A testament to her skill in various mediums, Ada’s second piece is a Gold Medal-winning fabric design called "Red Chinese Dragon" that is inspired by her independent study with Mrs. Barsi. “Over the past few years, Ada's work has explored culture as her theme, including the elements of her home and culture in China,” Mrs. Barsi said. “Having a strong and consistent theme is helpful in the development of a visual arts portfolio.” For the design, Ada emphasized its ties to her home, adding that she “used the element of symbols which people used to put on the doors for guarding the family. Red and gold are the main color of this piece of fabric. In Chinese tradition, these two colors often represent luck and prosperity.”

As for what will become of Ada’s award-winning work, Mrs. Barsi shared that it gained even greater exposure over the summer as “Ada had the opportunity to attend the National Awards celebration at Carnegie Hall in NYC,” she said.

Entered during this year's Scholastic Art competition, Ada's mixed media collage

"Collection of the Deep" was submitted to the 2019 Young Marine Artist Search (part of the America Society of Marine Artists). Her piece was selected for 1st place in the 2D category and she will now receive a first-place ribbon and monetary award.

She is one of 8 national winners.

Ada’s creativity has certainly made Derryfield a brighter place to be and we wish her the best of luck in her artistic endeavors!

Ada's GoldMedal winning fabric design, "Red Chinese Dragon."

LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES A HIT WITH STUDENTS AND FACULTY

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Faculty, staff, and students take a mid-day break to enjoy music and lunch.

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s the wind stirs the budding branches and the brook bubbles down the ravine, instrumental music students from middle and upper school serenaded lunchtime spectators. Concert attendees were able to enjoy duets and solo performances by a variety of students in a variety of styles. Audience members from sixth grades to deans and everyone in between could be spotted enjoying their lunches and swaying to the dulcet tones of the flute and clarinet playing an uptempo baroque piece.

In what is becoming a lovely tradition, music students have been taking their talents out of the music room behind the auditorium and actively

engaging the community by preparing small ensemble pieces appropriate to play in the library or lobby. These tiny concerts lighten the mood and help the music students grow as musicians and performers. We look forward to hearing new pieces from these talented students in the seasons to come.

MRS. BARSI'S "WITH THESE HANDS" SELECTED FOR DISPLAY IN LAHEY HOSPITAL

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hands.” While portraits typically focus on faces, she hoped to show that our hands are equally as important in capturing who we are and what we do.

“With These Hands” is a digital art composition that Mrs. Barsi created while in college. The black and white piece features a series of hands spelling out the piece’s title in American Sign Language. Faded text in the background supplements the pictures with words related to each of the people whose hands are on display.

Although she had created the original version of “With These Hands” years back, a company called Great American Art recently reached out to her after seeing it in her online portfolio. Mrs. Barsi said Great American Art “provides art and design solutions for healthcare, corporate, and government facilities,” and she had never heard of them before they contacted her. The company thought the diversity and human resilience depicted in the piece would be a good fit for display in Lahey Hospital.

“Subjects from this original series included the hands of my mother (scarred and burned from years working in a kitchen), close family friends who are goldsmiths and a carpenter, and my grandmother,” Mrs. Barsi shared, noting that her goal when creating the piece was to “reflect the stories of people through the portraiture of their

While Mrs. Barsi said that she was “thrilled” by the company’s interest, there were a few technicalities to overcome. “Due to the fact that I had created the work so long ago, and ignorant as to how to properly save the work for future reproduction, the quality of the image was very low resolution and would not be adequate for

Emma Place ’19 sketches at Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum during Advanced Studio Art class trip to Boston.

Installation of "Divided Mind" by Rose Speigel ’20 at last Winter's Advanced Studio Art Pop-up Show.

isual Arts department chair Becky Barsi may be known around campus as Derryfield’s resident art guru, but now her creations are finding their way off campus as well.

This summer, her photographic collage titled “With These Hands” will be installed at Lahey Hospital in Burlington, MA as part of the clinic’s permanent art collection.

enlargement at that scale,” she shared. “That said, I offered to recompose the photograph and GAA agreed.”

Mrs. Barsi decided to alter her original design during recomposition. She changed the title from “In These Hands” to “With These Hands” and had her 14 hand models “use their own handwriting to write ‘With these hands…’ and fill in the blank with something significant that their hands have done” for the piece’s background. “I then scanned their handwritten statements and imported into Photoshop where I layered the text behind the images of the hands,” Mrs. Barsi said.

“With These Hands” is scheduled to be installed later in the summer for permanent display at the clinic.

The Winter term Advanced Studio Art class visiting the Museum of Fine Arts.

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s we returned to school, the Varsity field hockey team enjoyed a return to glory posting a 15-1-1 record winning the program's first Division-II title since moving up from Division-III in 2014. Junior Lindsey Stagg was selected as a 2nd Team All American. Our golf team also enjoyed success with the team and junior Colin McCaigue taking home bronze medals. Both of our soccer teams continued to challenge themselves in Division-III qualifying for the playoffs, while our boys and girls Cross-Country teams placed 1st and 2nd at the Division-IV Granite State Conference Championships.

The crew program continues to grow in numbers and success marked by a 3rd place at the NH Championship George Dirth ’04 Regatta.

Four Derryfield seniors signed letters of intent to play for D-III colleges. L to R: Maddie Thorne: Union College (soccer), Victoria Sipes; Springfield College (gymnastics), Alex Neville: Bates College (lacrosse), and Avry Truex: Connecticut College (lacrosse).

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FALL SPORTS Field Hockey (15-1-1): D-II State Champions CLASS OF 1970 AWARD: Holly Rohlfs ’19 and Sydney Socha ’19 Lindsey Stagg ’20: NATIONAL FIELD HOCKEY COACHES ASSOCIATION 2ND TEAM ALL AMERICAN, NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND REGIONAL ALL STAR TEAM, NFHCA PLAYER OF THE MONTH Lindsey Stagg ’20, Holly Rohlfs ’19: DIVISION-II, 1ST TEAM ALL STATE Sydney Socha ’19: DIVISION-II, 2ND TEAM ALL STATE Crew: Junior Boys' Double Champions at Textile Regatta; New Hampshire Championships, 3rd Place CLASS OF 1970 AWARD: Caleb Kramer ’20 Golf (20-2): D-III State Tournament, 3rd Place CLASS OF 1970 AWARD: Colin McCaigue ’20 and Gunnar Senatore ’20 Colin McCaigue ’20: INDIVIDUALS D-III, 3rd Place Madison Molina ’22: 9 HOLE GIRLS INDIVIDUALS, 5th Place Maddie Rosato ’22: 9 HOLE GIRLS' INDIVIDUALS, 7 th Place Boys’ Soccer (9-7) CLASS OF 1970 AWARD: Max Horton ’19 Harrison Bogursky ’20: 1ST TEAM ALL STATE Max Horton ’19: 2ND TEAM ALL STATE Coach Jeffrey Cousineau: INDUCTED INTO THE NH SOCCER COACHES ASSCOCIATION HALL OF FAME Girls’ Soccer (6-9-2) CLASS OF 1970 AWARD: Kallie Polgrean ’19 and Maddie Thorne ’19 Boys’ Cross Country: Granite State Conference D-IV, 1st Place CLASS OF 1970 AWARD: Matt Michaud ’19 Matt Michaud ’19: GRANITE STATE CONFERENCE ALL CONFERENCE TEAM Girls’ Cross Country: Granite State Conference D-IV, 2nd Place CLASS OF 1970 AWARD: Emma Pyles ’20

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WINTER SPORTS Boys’ Basketball (8-10): Playoff Qualifier CLASS OF 1970 AWARD: Max Karpawich ’19 Max Byron ’20: 2ND TEAM ALL STATE; Scored 40 points in single regular season game Girls’ Basketball (12-3): D-III Semi Finalists CLASS OF 1970 AWARDS: Sydney Socha ’19 Sydney Socha ’19: NHIAA ALL ACADEMIC TEAM Shawna Lesmerises ’21: GRANITE STATE ALL CONFERENCE TEAM (WINTER); NHIAA D-IV ALL STATE, HONORABLE MENTION Alpine Skiing: Boys’ 3rd Overall, Girls’ 5th Overall CLASS OF 1970 AWARD: Miranda Shilling ’19 and Kyle Goldberg ’19 Kyle Goldberg ’19, Charlie Butler ’21, Maddie Rosato ’22 Miranda Shilling ’19: MEET OF CHAMPIONS Nordic Skiing: Boys' 3rd in D-IV CLASS OF 1970 AWARD: Katherine Gage ’21 Andrew Leblanc ’21 and Katherine Gage ’21: MEET OF CHAMPIONS Katherine Gage ’21: TEAM NH U16'S AND EASTERN HIGH SCHOOL Swimming: Girls’ Lindsey Wagner ’19, Kyra Chen ’20, Natalie Young ’20, and Molly Mahar ’22: 200 IM RELAY CHAMPIONS Lindsey Wagner ’19: 100 BACKSTROKE CHAMPION, 50 FREESTYLE CHAMPION, ALL AMERICAN IN 100 BACKSTROKE AND 50 FREESTYLE 50 FREESTYLE AND 100 BACKSTROKE Kyra Chen ’20: STATE MEET, 50 FREESTYLE AND 100 FREESTYLE, 2ND PLACE Natalie Young ’20: STATE MEET, 200 IM, 3RD PLACE; 100 BUTTERFLY, 4TH PLACE Ice Hockey (9-9): D-III Quarter Finalists CLASS OF 1970 AWARD: Rylan Morgan ’21 Gymnastics Emma Ward ’20: ALL AROUND, 17TH OUT OF 149; FLOOR, 11TH PLACE

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his Spring's cold and rainy weather didn’t put a damper on our teams' success. The girls’ tennis program competing at the Division-I level finished as runners up, while both of our lacrosse programs had stellar seasons. The girls returned to the Division-III championship game and the boys won their 4th straight Division-II title and 6th overall. Senior Jonny MacLean was selected as a USLA All American, while senior Max Horton and junior Matt Weimer were selected as USLA Academic All Americans. The crew team followed up their fall success with another impressive spring with the boys becoming the Granite State Fours champions.

END-OF-YEAR AWARDS COACHES’ AWARD Miranda Shilling ’19 and Max Horton ’19

ATHLETES OF THE YEAR Lindsey Wagner ’19, Max Horton ’19, and Max Karpawich ’19

INDEPENDENT SPORT AWARD Jakob Murray ’19: GYMNASTICS

Five Derryfield seniors signed letters of intent to play for D-I colleges. L to R: Lindsey Wagner: Yale University (swimming), John Anderson; Providence College (lacrosse), Max Horton: Hobart College (lacrosse), Jonny MacLean: Monmouth University (lacrosse), and Jakob Murray: Ohio State University (gymnastics) 16

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Boys’ Tennis (4-9) CLASS OF 1970 AWARD: Tyler Critz ’20 Girls’ Tennis: D-I Semi-Finalist CLASS OF 1970 AWARD: Abi Leonardi ’19 Abi Leonardi ’19: STATE SINGLES SEMI FINALIST Abi Leonardi ’19 and Emma Place ’19: STATE DOUBLES SEMI FINALISTS

Girls’ Track CLASS OF 1970 AWARD: Emma Pyles ’20 Holly Rohlfs ’19, Emma Pyles ’20, Katharine Gage ’21, and Jael Fleurant ’19: SCHOOL RECORD 4x400 team Emma Pyles ’20, Eliza Lamont ’22, Jael Fleurant ’19, and Brianna Winder ’19: SCHOOL RECORD 4x800 team

Boys’ Lacrosse (19-1): D-II State Champions, Won 65 Straight Games (nation's longest winning streak) CLASS OF 1970 AWARD: Alex Neville ’19 and Antonio Imbriano ’19 11 Players Selected to NH D-II ALL STATE TEAM Jonny MacLean ’19: USLA ALL AMERICAN Max Horton ’19 and Matt Weimer ’20: USLA ACADEMIC ALL AMERICANS Girls’ Lacrosse (13-4): D-III State Finalists CLASS OF 1970 AWARD: Jess Carr ’19 Jess Carr ’19: NH SENIOR ALL STAR TEAM VS VERMONT Olivia Strong ’20, Lucy Licata ’21, Shawna Lesmerises ’21: NEW ENGLAND TEAM FOR US LACROSSE NATIONAL REGIONAL TOURNAMENT Lucy Licata ’21, Olivia Strong ’20, Jess Carr ’19, and Shawna Lesmerises ’21: NH D-III ALL STATE, 1ST TEAM Crew: NEIRA Qualification (Mens' 2nd and 4th Boats), Men's Varsity Granite State Fours Champions CLASS OF 1970 AWARD: Aaron Agulnick ’20 Equestrian CLASS OF 1970 AWARD: Kennedy Best ’22 Maddy Brown ’22, QUALIFIED FOR STATES, 2'3" JUMPERS Jordan Lavery ’22, QUALIFIED FOR STATES, WRITTEN PRACTICUM Softball (3-12) CLASS OF 1970 AWARD: Emmah Nolan ’19 Brooke Nolan ’21: 2ND TEAM, ALL STATE Emmah Nolan ’19: ALL STATE, HONORABLE MENTION; SENIOR ALL STAR GAME Baseball (6-10): D-IV State Quarterfinalists CLASS OF 1970 AWARD: Isaiah Baker ’19 Ridge Gonzales ’20 and Colin McCaigue ’20: 2ND TEAM ALL STATE Isaiah Baker ’19: 3RD TEAM ALL STATE Boys’ Track: 4x100 Relay State Qualifiers CLASS OF 1970 AWARD: Eric Chapdelaine ’20 D E R RY F I E L D.O R G

2ND ANNUAL "ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A BREAKTHROUGH STUDENT?" A FUN AND SUCCESSFUL EVENT

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reakthrough Manchester held its 2nd trivia event in May to support the dual mission of teaching and learning. “Are You Smarter Than a Breakthrough Student?” brought together the community and students for a fun evening of competition and laughter. Breakthrough student volunteers practiced their leadership skills by leading conversations with the attendees while handing out their business cards, joining teams in rounds of trivia and sharing their academic knowledge.

Funds raised through corporate sponsorships, ticket sales and donations support Breakthrough’s six years of intensive, tuition-free programming for underserved Manchester students.

Simultaneously, Breakthrough builds the next generation of teachers through competitive recruitment, research-based training, and coaching from master teachers. At Breakthrough Manchester, we are changing the world one student and one teacher at a time.

BREAKTHROUGH WELCOMES NEW ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, CHAU NGO

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reakthrough Manchester is pleased to introduce Chau Ngo as its new Assistant Director. Chau has been involved in the Breakthrough program for many years, starting as a student in middle school, returning as a Super Saturday teacher, and then continuing as a Teaching Fellow in the Summer of 2017. Chau is excited to be back with the program as Assistant Director and to experience the program through a different lens. She would like to give back to a program that made a huge impact on her and contributed to her passion for education.

Chau is a first generation Vietnamese American and speaks fluent Vietnamese. She recently returned from a Fulbright program in Vietnam teaching English. She is the first in her family to attend college. Her parents did not speak English, therefore it was very valuable that she had Breakthrough to guide her through financial aid applications, writing essays, and academic support along her path to college. She attended Keene State College and Massachusetts College 18

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of Art and Design, graduating with a degree in Art Education.

Chau will be responsible for the planning and operational management of the overall academic program, including school-year Saturdays and the 9-week intensive summer session.

my family and me in ways that my schools could not. Because of Breakthrough, I am dedicated to non-profit work and I am honored to continue the great legacy Lucy Weathers has left behind and to serve our community."

In addition, Chau will recruit Summer Teaching Fellows, Super Saturday teachers, and sixthgrade students for the program. As we say goodbye to Lucy Weathers, who served for the past three years with creativity and efficiency, we welcome Chau on board and appreciate the fresh perspective that her experience will bring to our program.

Chau is excited to continue her Breakthrough journey in this new capacity. "It was not until I had the privilege of joining Breakthrough Manchester that I developed a passion for learning. I experienced first-hand the positive impact the program has on students; it supported

Chau Ngo, Assistant Director.

COMING FULL CIRCLE AT BREAKTHROUGH MANCHESTER

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reakthrough Manchester is always curious to see what the future holds for its students.

For some students, like Carl, Jimmy and Angela, their future brings them full circle with the Breakthrough program. They see the impact the program has on their lives and they want to make a difference in the lives of students like themselves.

Carl Desir, a former Breakthrough student who was born in Haiti, is currently a sophomore in high school at the Academy for Science and Design. Carl had been a Breakthrough student since 2015 and returned this summer as Program Assistant. In this role, Carl gained experience in communication skills, working with others, leadership, and reliability to ensure all logistics were in order and classes ran smoothly. Carl developed a strong connection with the students and strived to inspire them to be true to themselves. Carl recently spoke at the Derryfield PFA benefit about his experience. “Breakthrough is not only a place where kids come to learn and get guidance for college, but also a place where kids come to get out of their comfort zones, express themselves without the worry of judgement, and reach for goals that they thought they would never achieve.”

Carl, Jimmy, and Angela enjoying their roles at Breakthrough Manchester.

to her mother’s advice. As a fifth grader who was quiet and without much confidence, the Breakthrough program helped her grow in many ways. After her first summer, her friends at school noticed the change in Angela and how she came out of her shell and found her voice. Teaching with Breakthrough for the past two summers,

Angela has helped other students advocate for themselves. Her sister Carmina is now a student in the program as well, and Angela loves being able to see the same transformation in her.

Angela is proud to give back to a program that has made such an impact on her family.

Jimmy Hans0n, a current student at UNH studying Chemical Engineering, spent this past summer teaching for Breakthrough Manchester.

Jimmy has a long history with Breakthrough, first as a student, then returning as an Operations Coordinator last summer, and most recently a Teaching Fellow this past summer. Jimmy loves being able to help people and really treasures the one-on-one connections he formed through his teaching experience. “I am amazed at the connections that are made with the faculty and students. Being a role model that students look up to was very fulfilling. As a previous student of Breakthrough, I could understand some of the challenges these students are facing and I enjoyed guiding them through this process and being their mentor.”

Another prior student who went on to teach at Breakthrough Manchester is Angela Romilla. Originally unsure if she wanted to join Breakthrough in middle school, her mother explained to her that in order to succeed, you have to work hard. Angela is thankful she listened

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DERRYFIELD CELEBRATES 52ND COMMENCEMENT

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he morning of Saturday, June 8, 2019 marked the third year that Derryfield has held commencement under a massive outdoor tent, but it was the first year that the ceremony was not held on the main campus.

With the new Athletics and Wellness Center taking shape behind the Upper School, the 64 graduates were bused to the Upper Fields where they marched down the hill to take their seats beneath the tent on the soccer pitch.

After Dr. Carter opened the ceremony with some humorous anecdotes about the Class of 2019, Emmah Nolan took the stage to deliver the welcome address. She recalled her class’s freshman retreat, during which both new and returning students pulled tables together so that they could all eat lunch as a group. “Organically, the sixty-or-so of us decided that we didn’t want to divide into cliques, and that we didn’t want anyone to be left out,” she said, adding that the spirit of belonging continued throughout their time at Derryfield. “We welcome people to be themselves, we welcome new members to the community, and we even welcome new ideas.”

The thread of inclusivity and community carried through the rest of the morning’s speeches.

Ian Davis followed with a moment of gratitude, reflecting on the hectic college process and emphasizing the true partnership between

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Derryfield faculty and students that helped him get through it. “This communication and cooperation has been a constant part of my class’s experience over the past four years,” he said.

Emanne Khan delivered the commencement address, comparing the Class of 2019 to author Ta-Nehisi Coates’s concept of “The Mecca.” “We fostered an environment in which we could each voice our opinions and pursue what we love without fear of losing our standing as members of a larger group,” she said. “We were united under the ethos of The Mecca: a closely united

community of individuals each striving to become our most fulfilled selves.”

History teacher Kate DiTullio was chosen by the students to give the faculty address. She described a childhood trip to Mount Washington with her father that quickly went awry. However, when the clouds passed and the summit was once again visible, she remembered experiencing a moment of profound clarity and direction. Ms. DiTullio urged the graduates to allow the values that they hold dear guide them with a similar sense of purpose.

AWARDS COMMUNIT Y AWARDS

ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS

ACADEMIC AWARDS

HEAD OF SCHOOL AWARDS

Max Karpawich

John Anderson

Anna Watson

Margaret Cissel

The Ken Piatt Memorial Award

English

The R. Philip Hugny Award

Ridge Gonzales ’20

Marshal Dong

Mark Rotering

The Matthew L. Young '88 Scholarship

Dennis F. Holland Mathematics Award

The Ralph J. Scozzafava Award

Jael Ernest-Fleurant

Maxwell Horton

Rami Hanna

The Clifford R. Nyquist Memorial Award

Barbara J. Stahl, Ph.D. Life Science Award

The William B. Pfeifer Award

Holly Rohlfs

Serina Li The Marcus D. Hurlbut Award

D.A.R Good Citizen Award

Matthew Michaud Alumni Award

Maxwell Horton Mayor's Award

Emanne Khan Class of 1994 Award

Regan O'Brien ’21 Henrietta Mesches Memorial Award

Lucas Gendron ’21 Richard Crafts Memorial Music Award

Emanne Khan David G. and Barbara J. Stahl Award

JUNIOR CLASS AWARDS Mike Yuan ’20

Physical Science

Sander van Duren STEM-X

Anna Watson History

Ada Hu Elizabeth Gagnon

The Scholar-Athlete Awards

Caroline Desmarais ’20

Ian Davis Matthew Michaud Music

The Harvard Book Award

Antonio Imbriano

Matt Weimer ’20

Latin

The Dartmouth Book Award

The Lamplighter Athletic Award

Max Karpawich Lindsey Wagner

Drama

Zack Horton ’20

Nick Sperduto

Art

Rensselaer Medal The Wellesley Book Award

ATHLETIC

Jael Ernest-Fleurant Spanish

SERVICE AWARDS Jenna Bolduc Holly Rohlfs Serina Li Emanne Khan Max Karpawich Nicholas Sperduto Margaret Cissel

* All class of 2019, unless otherwise noted.

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CLASS OF 2019 COLLEGE DECISIONS AND MATRICULATION Brian Adie Furman University

Noah Gonzalez Elon University

Jakob Murray Ohio State University

Sydney Socha Texas Christian University

John Anderson Providence College

Rami Hanna Northeastern University

Alexander Neville Bates College

Nicholas Sperduto Bucknell University

Isaiah Baker University of Massachusetts

Taylor Hare Wofford College

Emmah Nolan University of Virginia

Ashleigh Stone Simmons College

Cameron Bishop Wentworth Institute of Technology

Maxwell Horton Hobart William Smith

Obay Omer Bates College

Ashley Sullivan Hofstra University

Jenna Bolduc Johnson and Wales University

Lingyi (Ada) Hu Rhode Island School of Design

Anne Ormiston Babson College

Madison Thorne Union College

Jessica Carr Connecticut College

Antonio Imbriano Boston College

William Perkins University of New Hampshire

Emma Tierno Roosevelt University

Margaret Cissel University of South Carolina

Max Karpawich Georgia Technical Institute

Haskel Pim Brandeis University

Avry Truex Connecticut College

Ian Davis Washington and Lee University

Emanne Khan Boston University

Emma Place Roger Williams University

Lindsey Wagner Yale University

David Doan Brown University

Ethan Kloc Providence College

Kallie Polgrean Bates College

Lily Doherty American University

Abigail Leonardi Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Camryn Quinlan Tulane University

Haijian Wang University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Yuhao Dong Boston University

Serina Li University of California, Berkeley

Nathan Richer University of Massachusetts, Lowell

Brenna Donovan Mount Holyoke College

Kaylie Lunderville Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Holly Rohlfs Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Jael Earnest-Fleurant University of Rochester

Jonathan MacLean Monmouth University

Mark Rotering Northeastern University

Nancy Fortin Davidson College

Ryan McGrath Northeastern University

Jiawen Shao New York University

Elizabeth Gagnon The University of the Arts

Michael McKeen Massachusetts College of Pharmacy

Miranda Shilling University of Michigan

Kyle Goldberg Babson College

Matthew Michaud Boston University

Victoria Sipes Springfield College

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Anna Watson Northeastern University Abigail Wilding Quinnipiac University Brianna Winder Queen's University Junlin Wu University of California, San Diego Lada Yurovskaya New York University Leo (Sander) van Duren Lehigh University

COLLEGE PROFILES

David Doan

Manchester, NH Brown University

“There were many reasons I decided to attend Brown, however, the most important reason was that I am able to pursue whatever I want there without penalty. The community and its pursuit of helping individuals find their own path is the reason I chose to attend Brown.

I believe Derryfield helped my ability to express my interests freely in both my essays and supplements. It was the opportunities that Derryfield offers, from community service to Malone courses, that allowed me to find what I was passionate about and helped me to express myself on paper to the colleges that I applied.”

Emanne Khan

Concord, NH Boston University

“I chose Boston University because as a large school in the middle of the city, the opportunities are limitless. Thanks to a generous merit scholarship, I can take courses in any of the ten undergraduate colleges, conduct research, study abroad, and pursue internships off campus. There is also a large international presence at BU, and I am looking forward to interacting with peers from around the world.

Derryfield prepared me for the college application process by equipping me with the ability to communicate my views and sense of self effectively with others. Whether I was writing essays or doing interviews, I felt confident that thanks to my experience at Derryfield, I had a clear idea of who I am and what I want.”

Holly Rolfhs

New Boston, NH Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

“I chose RPI because it is not only one of the best schools for engineering in the nation, but also because it gave me a great merit scholarship and I can continue playing field hockey there.

Derryfield prepared me for the college application process by giving me all the tools I needed to succeed. Mr. Barnard showed me all of my options for schools, Ms. Assetta helped me with my essay, and Mr. Cousineau and Ms. Shutz took the time to write me great recommendations.”

Max Karpawich

Amherst, NH Georgia Institute of Technology

“I chose Georgia Tech because of the dozen or so conversations that I had with admissions representatives, Honors students, alumni, and parents who struggled to find something negative to say about the school. They all painted a picture of an academic institution which pioneered Computer Science education and still left an unfaltering smile on the faces of even the most advanced students who might be struggling with sleep, mental health, or other issues at another school of the same caliber.

Derryfield gave me a sense of calm about the college application process that allowed me to apply to colleges and universities while still staying true to my identity.”

D E R RY F I E L D.O R G

Several years of research and reflection on behalf of Derryfield faculty and staff have led us to consider what constitutes a 21st century education. Consequently, we have also considered what skills and experiences students should derive from their years at Derryfield. Drawing from the best of our established practices and looking beyond ourselves for novel teaching methods, Derryfield faculty and staff have crafted an academic vision guided by the universal need for creative, innovative, and holistic learners and doers. We are pleased to announce the components of our updated academic vision as we head into an exciting era of progress and discovery.

NEW ADVANCED TOPICS COURSES EMPHASIZE APPLIED LEARNING W

hen Upper School students began the process of selecting their classes for this year last spring, their options for higher level courses were different than in the past. Throughout the school year, there had been buzz amongst the community about moving beyond the College Board’s Advanced Placement curriculum, and the newly-designed Advanced Topics courses arrived as the realization of that goal.

Implemented this fall, Advanced Topics, or “AT,” courses replace AP courses as the highest level classes available in the Upper School. They are a cornerstone of the new academic vision, which prioritizes 21st century skills including “collaboration, communication, creativity, and curation of information.” Despite the fact that AT courses were created to be equally as rigorous and challenging as their AP counterparts, many members of the Derryfield community wondered why the faculty decided to break away from the well-established AP program.

Per Head of School Dr. Carter, “Our academic vision is built on what research and experience tell us is best for learning and the best preparation for the workplace. Research tells us that for knowledge and skills to be optimally put in long term memory, the time between acquiring and applying ought to be as short as possible.” Educational researchers have found that project-based learning, academic competitions, and student-driven research are a few methods that allow students to put what they learn in the classroom into practice--activities and opportunities that require time that is not always available in the standardized AP curriculum.

Dean of Academic Programs Ms. Shutz added that as time went on, the AP curriculum began to feel more and more focused on memorization for the culminating exam despite teachers’ and students’ best intentions. “Our Derryfield teachers were confident that we could create experiences for more meaningful, sustained, and inspiring learning; higher engagement; and better preparation for college and work life for our students,” she said.

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The planning and preparation for the AT curriculum spans the past several years. Ms. Shutz noted that “Drawing on brain-based research, visits to other excellent schools, best practices learned in workshops and conferences, our conversations with our many community partners, and the future plans created by each of our departments,” the faculty sought to answer the question: “How can we keep the best of what we do and prepare students to thrive in the 21st century?” AT courses were born out of that extensive research and thoughtful inquiry, and many teachers have been working on designing their offerings since last fall.

Ms. Shutz shared that “Each AT course is designed to not only prepare students for the rigor of college level classes, but to immerse students in independent research, to harness technology, and to make connections across disciplines.” In AT Mathematics, students will analyze stocks, explore current financial markets, and experiment with TradeStation software; in AT Biology, students will “isolate, sequence, and characterize” plant genes and regularly interact with scientific literature; in 11th grade AT History, students will practice using physical and digital archives to conduct historical research. These are just a few examples of many in which students will be afforded greater freedom to drive the direction of their learning and acquire skills relevant to our modern world, aided by more class time allotted in the new schedule.

There’s no need to fret about how colleges are receiving the new offerings.

“Derryfield's Advanced Topics courses have generated a great deal of excitement,” Director of College Counseling Mr. Barnard said. “Colleges are looking for applicants who are engaged in their learning and able to work both independently and collaboratively with peers and faculty. The depth and breadth of these offerings allow for students to explore interdisciplinary content that is inspiring and challenging. Original research and embedded service will distinguish students in unique ways.”

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CHARACTER & SKILL DEVELOPMENT UPPER SCHOOL PATHWAYS PROGRAM & MIDDLE SCHOOL LEARNER'S PORTRAIT

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ll of the exciting offerings made possible by the new academic vision might seem overwhelming at first. Students might wonder how they will successfully navigate these opportunities and make the most of their time at Derryfield. Luckily, Derryfield's Middle School Learner's Portrait and Upper School Pathways Program seek to develop the whole person and to cultivate passion and purpose in each student, all while helping students identify and take advantage of programs and courses of study best suited to their interests.

Both the Learner’s Portrait and the Pathways Initiative were unveiled to the community several years ago. In 2017, Deans of Academic Programs Ms. Shutz and Mr. Powell shared in a newsletter that when considering the strengths and weaknesses of the current Middle School curriculum, the faculty were prompted to consider the following question: “What should a Derryfield Middle Schooler know and be able to do after three years with us?”

Also in early 2017, Head of School Dr. Carter wrote that “Many eleventh and twelfth graders have told me that they wished they had known about all of the opportunities at Derryfield when they were younger and how they felt

that they had just bumped along, joining activities or clubs or taking classes because their friends were taking them. Some felt they had missed valuable experiences.”

Two pilot programs emerged from Derryfield faculty in both the Middle and Upper Schools considering how best to provide direction for students, beginning in sixth grade and continuing all the way through senior year: the Learner’s Portrait and the Pathways Initiative.

According to the Fact Sheet on Academic Program & Schedule Vision, “The Middle School Learner's Portrait is a skills program that shapes Middle Schoolers. Teachers coach and assess students on their development of the eight roles of a Derryfield learner: community member, presenter and performer, self-directed learner, healthy person, composer and designer, problem-solver, reader and researcher, and writer.” The Learner’s Portrait involves the creation of a digital portfolio that students will build throughout Middle School to demonstrate their progress in these eight roles. After three years, students will have a tangible collection of work that will allow them to reflect on their strengths and areas of interest.

Having reflected on their strengths and interests, students will transition to

SAMPLE STUDENT PATHWAY "kind, caring, creative, eager to learn, thoughtful, athlete, leader"

Animals & Habitats, Wilderness, Adventure/Exploration DS Courses: Global Issues, Diseases, American Food System (MSON),Human Anatomy & Physiology, AT Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Bioethics (MSON) DS Clubs: Ecology Club, Rockclimbing Club Exploration: The Art of Beekeeping Likes & Loves Ukelele, Lacrosse Being challenged, Marine science Social, serving as a role model Faculty Connections Mr. Dougherty, Dr. Masoni, Mrs. Barsi, Mr. Hunton, Ms. Llewelyn, Dr. Myers, Ms. Grodman, Dr. Karlin

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Leadership & Lasting Impact, Personal Connections, Conversations & Debates DS Courses: Public Speaking, Gender and Power in Shakespeare, International Relations, Political Science, Diversity in Global Comparative Perspective (MSON) DS Clubs: Breakthrough, GIVE, Social Justice Club Exploration: Election 2020, Financial Literacy

Creative, Inquisitive, Thoughtful & Reflective DS Courses: Digital Photography, Creative Writing in the Digital Age (MSON), Art History and Studio Art, Filmmaking, Philosophy in Pop Culture (MSON), STEM: Innovation DS Clubs: Mindfulness Club, Art Club, A capella Exploration: Develop Your AI Superpowers, The Craft of Acting, DSPN (sports network), Fake News or Not/Media Literacy

DS Net work: Shadowing, Service & Internships NH Audubon-Massabesic Center (environmental), DYN (technology), Big Brothers Big Sister (non profit), NH Food Bank (non profit), Rocking Horse Studio (business, music), Mill Falls Charter School, Sierra Club (environmental), Mosaic Mobile App (technology)

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING NEW EXPLORATION COURSES EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR CREATIVITY, LEADERSHIP

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ave you ever dreamed of creating your own podcast, wondered what goes into writing a mystery, or thought about the art of beekeeping?

Derryfield students can now dabble in any of the above and more through the new Exploration program, a key feature of the reimagined academic schedule beginning in the fall of 2019.

The new schedule rotates between eight class blocks instead of seven, with students spending time in four, 75 minute classes per day. But instead of encouraging students to increase their academic load, the eighth block recognizes the importance of extracurricular interests within the school day.

Before, clubs were allotted about half an hour for meetings. When faculty members began a dialogue with students about features they would like to see implemented in a new schedule, Dean of Academic Programs Lindley Shutz noted that many students felt that “activities were often squeezed on time, diminishing opportunities for leadership and the rich experiences students and advisors imagined.”

Exploration Mini Courses MIDDLE SCHOOL SAMPLING

Crime Scene Investigation

Sports Journalism

Robotics: Ready, Set, Go!

Creative Writing and Photography in Nature

Stop Motion Animation

Improvisational Theater UPPER SCHOOL SAMPLING

Financial Literacy

The Craft of Acting

Contemporary Reads: A Book Club

Podcasting

Election 2020

College 101: Surviving Your First Year

The answer to the lack of sufficient non-academic time arrives in the form of Exploration courses. Upper School students are required to take one Exploration course per term. They are presented as “a cross between a course and an activity,” and will share the eighth block with the new Leadership, Ethics, and Development (LEAD) program on an alternating basis. In the Middle School, students will participate in mini-courses designed with the same philosophy and can take up to two per term.

The faculty designed Exploration courses with the intention to “immerse students and faculty in experiences and pursuits that inspire new interests, broaden skills, and sharpen awareness of the community outside of the classroom.” Rooted in skills developed in academic classes, “they are designed to encourage students and faculty to risk, to be playful, to venture into new territory such as beekeeping, forensics, sportscasting, podcasting and more,” shares Mrs. Shutz.

What this means for students is that once or twice a week, they could spend over an hour collecting data on Derryfield’s beehive with Mr. Watt, learning the craft of acting with Mr. Westernberg, or knitting pieces to donate to charity. Several established clubs have also migrated into Exploration offerings to allow more time for practice, including Math Team and Model UN. Best of all, Exploration courses are offered on a pass/fail basis. “Part of our hope is that this will give people a chance to relax and enjoy and be creative because they can take more of a risk,” Ms. Shutz said.

In the future, Ms. Shutz envisions students leading Exploration courses themselves with faculty support. “It really is this time of literal exploration . . . it’s based on some things that you might touch upon in a classroom, but you’re doing it in a more exploratory way,” she said.

INTRODUCTION TO BEEKEEPING “Studying bees is a real world application of statistics, calculus, biology, and technology, and this study matters!” - Mr. James Watt Did you know that one in three bites of your food comes from the pollination provided by honey bees? Did you also know that honey bee populations around the world are collapsing, a disaster that Albert Einstein warned would lead to our own civilization’s collapse?

The goal of this Exploration Course is to study how bees live locally on our campus. We will collect data from our hive and our campus, learning how we can coexist with bees in the hope that we can build D E R RY F I E L D.O R G an environment that helps them thrive.

NEW REQUIRED COURSES VISUAL FOUNDATIONS

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f you visit an art classroom this fall, there’s a good chance you might find yourself in Visual Foundations. The course, which will count towards a creative arts credit and is required of all ninth graders, was designed as part of the new academic vision. Once every eight day class rotation, freshmen will spend their Exploration block immersed in “a guided investigation of fundamental concepts and techniques in two and threedimensional visual art and design.”

other schools implement this essential content, and worked alongside other Upper School faculty to assess how the visual arts play a role in their courses,” Mrs. Barsi shared.

When considering how best to develop 21st century skills, it would have been easy to focus on strictly academic subjects. However, the skills acquired through art are as essential as the ability to write well and master technology. Creative Arts Department Co-Chair Mrs. Barsi pointed out that “Visual Art is a form of communication and helps us to understand and connect with the world around us.” As students engage with the elements of art and design, she added that “They will be more prepared for the collaboration, communication, and creative projects that are assigned throughout their education and careers.”

Unlike more mediumfocused visual arts offerings, students enrolled in Visual Foundations can expect to engage with a variety of artistic techniques.

“Activities in this course will range from exploring color theory and foundational drawing techniques to collaborative sculpture construction and gallery/museum visits,” Mrs. Barsi said.

While Derryfield has long offered a myriad of visual arts courses, ranging from drawing to graphic design, there was never a shared artistic foundation from which students could build upon early in their high school careers.

When the faculty decided to prioritize project-based learning in the new academic curriculum, the need for a course that would help students communicate their ideas in multiple mediums became apparent.

The knowledge and abilities that students gain in Visual Foundations will almost certainly aid them when it comes time to demonstrate their learning through projects and presentations. As Mrs. Barsi noted, “Our objective is to have students learn how to communicate ideas with visual aesthetics, using elements of art and principles of design. It will be a foundation for learning in the visual arts and support students in developing skills to become more effective communicators in courses such as Languages, English, History, STEAM, and beyond.”

˜ Over the past two years, art teachers Mrs. Barsi, Ms. Karp, and Senora Roberts collaborated to design the new offering. “We researched how

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here’s an app for that" is the trademark catchphrase of an era in which tech is used to do everything from facilitate relationships to pioneer cosmic exploration. During the creation of the new academic vision, technology was naturally on the forefront of discussion: a 21st century skillset demands tech fluency, and programming is the language of tech. Just as Derryfield students must demonstrate proficiency in subjects like English and math, all students will be equipped with basic technological knowledge through two new required computer science courses taken during Exploration blocks: “Coder X” for seventh graders, and “Computer Science Practice and Principles” for tenth graders.

The Middle School Curriculum Guide notes that CoderX “will introduce students to programming using the Swift Playground App and the Learn to Code lessons by Apple. These lessons highlight key coding concepts while demonstrating how coding is a way of thinking that can be applied to other subjects and everyday life.” Because coding is best learned through application, the course will culminate in a “WearX” design project, in which students “learn wearable computing as they design electronic textiles or ‘e-textiles’ that reflect specific themes.”

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to the principles of computer programming and the impact that computational technologies have on modern society. Students will work in the Python programming language and learn basic control structures, object manipulation, and get introduced to data structures.” Students will also explore the increasingly relevant fields of big data, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence.

Both courses will lay the foundation for continued study in STEM. Furthermore, the computer science skills that students develop will transfer into their work in other subjects. As stated in the Upper School Curriculum Guide, through project-based learning, students will “grow their capacity to be confident and creative problem solvers in a fast paced world where the rapid evolution of technology presents an astounding range of challenges and opportunities.”

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erryfield’s “Leading for the Common Good” campaign has certainly delivered results. Created with the goal of involving all Derryfield students in leadership development experiences and fostering influence, character, and awareness, the initiative has seen hundreds of students participate in conferences, retreats, and activities. However, prior to the 2019-2020 school year, Derryfield lacked a program that would expose students to a cohesive curriculum focused on leadership and life skills in 6th-12th grades.

LEAD stands for “Leadership, Ethics, and Development” and is a key feature of the new academic vision implemented this fall. Through the program, students in grades six through 12 will engage in “intentional” and “age appropriate” curricula that is meant to foster personal growth and prepare them to navigate adolescence and adulthood. LEAD is more than just a crash course in how to be a leader. The courses for each grade, which will meet once or twice during the eight day class cycle, incorporate topics related to social-emotional and physical health, as well as team building.

Teams of faculty members will teach each grade’s LEAD courses, and the curriculum for each grade is structured around a specific theme: sixth grade is “breaking the ice,” seventh grade is “embracing community,” eighth grade is “self-advocacy,” ninth grade is “identity,” 10th grade is “belonging,” 11th grade is “influence/immersion,” and 12th grade is “purpose.”

According to Mrs. Llewelyn, Director of Student Leadership and Service, students might explore everything from study skills to cultural awareness and inclusivity to personal wellbeing and class culture. They will grapple with questions such as, “Who am I?”, “What do I bring to my community?”, “Where am I going?”, and “How do I get there?”. As they progress through middle and high school, students will increase awareness of themselves, the roles they play in their environment, and their goals for the future.

Hours of researching, conferencing, consulting, and interviewing went into the planning and preparation for the LEAD program, which was led by Mrs. Llewelyn, Mr. Dougherty, Mr. Barnard, Ms. Leclerc, Mr. Hastings, and Ms. Perkins. While Leading for the Common Good is an umbrella title for Derryfield’s leadership program, Mrs. Llewelyn shared that the LEAD courses were designed as the best way to manifest the goals of the program in an “intentional, informed way.”

After completing the program, faculty hope that students will have improved their class dynamic, developed skills for purposeful leadership both inside and outside of school, gained a baseline understanding of personal health and wellness challenges, and have become better at managing stressors.

While the specific topics addressed in each grade differ, the goals for the courses are the same: LEAD is meant to build a more conscious, intentional community in which individual students are self-aware, contributing citizens better equipped to handle the experience of growing up.

Buck Institute Enhances Project Based Learning at Derryfield This summer, professionals from the Buck Institute for Education led Derryfield faculty members on how to integrate project based learning into the academic curriculum.

According to the Institute’s website, “Our services, tools, and research are designed to build the capacity of K-12 teachers to design and facilitate quality project based learning.” While the title might sound complex, project based learning is simply an approach to education that relies heavily on the use of long term projects aimed at addressing real world problems.

Why project based learning? With the growing emphasis that Derryfield is placing on 21st Century education, “learning by doing” is the best way for students to develop a relevant, adaptable skill set that translates beyond the classroom.

Over the course of the three day workshop, faculty were introduced to the Buck Institute’s “Gold Standard PBL” methodology, which includes seven “essential” project design elements: challenging problem or question, sustained inquiry, authenticity, student voice and choice, reflection, critique and revision, and public product.

“Buck is excellent because they have done the research that led to this really interesting series of steps that engage students fully, intellectually, emotionally,” Dean of Academic Programs Lindley Shutz noted. “Students have choice in how they want to tackle a problem.”

Student-led project based learning can spark novel ideas and impactful change.

Ms. Shutz recalled learning about a classroom that posed the question, “What made the Flint drinking water undrinkable, and what can we do about it?” The subsequent research and discovery that the students engaged in is now being implemented in efforts to address the crisis. Last year, a team of Derryfield seniors enrolled in Global Issues placed third in a UNH entrepreneurship competition with their design of portable garden boxes for refugees.

At the workshop, all teachers brainstormed possible projects that they might integrate into their curriculums. Advanced Topics courses will be required to contain a project based learning component. For example, Mr. Cousineau’s physics students will enter an amusement park ride design contest, researching and then presenting their designs.

“When students are provided autonomy and choice and motivated by intellectual curiosity and an emotional connection to the process, the learning is sustained," Ms. Shutz said. "When we learn in the process of applying our knowledge, we remember longer and we can apply the skills and content to new contexts."

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PHILANTHROPY & LEADERSHIP DERRYFIELD'S NEW ATHLETIC & WELLNESS AND SCIENCE & INNOVATION CENTERS TAKE SHAPE

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ver the past year, Derryfield’s campus has undergone a significant transformation.

After breaking ground in June of 2018, Eckman Construction continues to make rapid progress with the new Athletic & Wellness Center, situated behind the Middle School, and the Science & Innovation Center, located in the former indoor athletic spaces. Since March of this year, the projects have advanced simultaneously, and both are on track to be completed in November 2019.

Operating all facets of campus life while two major construction projects are taking place may seem like a daunting challenge, but Eckman Construction of Bedford, along with Derryfield's Buildings and Grounds crew, ensured that the 2018-2019 school year went smoothly. By limiting noise and carefully implementing safety precautions, they made it easy for the School community to adapt to the changes. As heavy machinery and unfamiliar faces maneuvered around campus, students, parents, faculty, and staff were able to go about their business as usual, and showed overwhelming support for the exciting developments.

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of the Thinking Forward Campaign, the funds are enabling the realization of the “Building” component of the 2013 Strategic Plan, as well as positioning Derryfield as a leader in the field of educational innovation. While it had served as a home away from home for generations of students, the old facilities were designed 50 years ago for a much smaller community. Now, with close to 400 students and 120 faculty members, a campus update was much needed as the School looks forward to its next half-century of operation.

begin. Heading into the fall, the crew will focus on installing flooring and carpet, as well as interior painting.

In the Athletic & Wellness Center, imagined as a hub of wellness and sporting excellence, the construction team finished the exterior siding and windows, making the building weather tight and allowing the crew to begin interior furnishings.

The electrical and plumbing work is inspected, and interior painting has begun. Throughout the fall, the team will start laying the gym floor, installing bleachers, and hanging the rockwall and basketball hoops. Equally as important, they plan to cover the entire roof in solar panels that will contribute power to the building.

We are so excited to unveil the new facilities, and are even more thrilled by the opportunities that they will present for our students to learn, grow, and experiment. Both spaces strengthen the physical component of our reimagined Academic Vision, in which we hope to equip all students with 21st Century Skills that will enable them to be successful in a range of environments. We thank the community for their support and look forward to our new era of continued excellence in education.

The Science & Innovation Center is progressing just as rapidly. The interior walls are framed, and installation of windows and doors will soon

By the time the projects are complete, the Athletic & Wellness Center will feature three basketball courts, a movement room for dance and yoga, and cardio equipment. The Science & Innovation Center will boast a hands-on robotics/ engineering room, new and improved wet and dry labs, and a two-story “maker space” to foster innovation and collaboration.

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PHILANTHROPY & LEADERSHIP DERRYFIELD OFFERS A WARM WELCOME AND LOFTY THANK YOU TO NEW AND DEPARTING BOARD MEMBERS

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he Derryfield School’s 2019-2020 Board of Trustees will be led by Bradley Benson ’78 as Chair, Christine Cikacz as Vice Chair, Shannon McGinley as Secretary, and Neal Winneg ’78 as Treasurer. The School is pleased to welcome new members to the Board and extends a thank you to our departing board members for their dedication and service.

NEW TRUSTEES Dr. Sheila DeWitt, mother of Leah ‘12. Sheila and her husband Joe were involved parents when Leah attended DS, and have remained engaged volunteers. Sheila has served for two years on the X-Advisory which acts as a sounding board for developing our program for innovation.

Sheila is a life sciences executive and serial entrepreneur with thirty years of experience in biopharmaceutical companies, having founded/ co-founded five companies (Diversomer, Orchid, Deuteria Pharmaceuticals, JSD Partners, DeuteRx).

Dr. Steve Johnson, father of Micah ‘21 and Griffin ‘23. Steve and his wife Tamatha joined the DS community 2 years ago when Micah started as a 9th grader. Steve quickly found ways to get involved, meeting with Dr. Masoni and having discussions about educational best practice and innovation. As Dean of the School of Arts and

Sciences at SNHU he brings his experience in educational leadership to Derryfield. Steve and Tamatha both served in the military, Steve in the Army and Tamatha in the Air Force. They met on duty in South Korea.

Kelley Gage, mother of Katherine ‘21. Kelley and her husband John have volunteered in many roles. Kelley has been active in the Parent Faculty Association, a member of both Advancement and Campaign Steering Committees of the Board, as a Trustee, and as a lead volunteer in the Office of Philanthropy, most recently as Chair of the Parent Derryfield Fund. Kelley’s extensive experience as a CPA and attention to detail will be a great addition to the Board.

Jim Steiner, 2014-2019 - Father of Lily ‘14 and Rose ‘17 - Jim’s leadership of the Finance Committee helped develop a strong 10year financial model for DS operations and construction projects. His wise reflections and comments helped create a plan that is based on good judgement and thoughtful planning. He helped navigate complex conversations with a sense of humor, common sense, experience, and best practice.

CORE VALUES DEPARTING TRUSTEES Dan Muskat ’82, 2009-2019 - Dan "Danny" graduated in the class of 1982, and he and his family have had generations of impact. His daughters followed in his footsteps and attended Derryfield, Alex graduating in 2015 and Sam in 2017. His years of service to DS extend beyond the Board Room: he has also supported the Alumni Council in varied roles since 2002, and is an ambassador in every way for our mission.

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he 2018 Cikacz Family Philanthropy Award was given to Laurie and Jim Lamp at the Leadership Reception. Presenting the award was Chris Cikacz who shared in her remarks: “What resonated so deeply with the committee during our selection process this year was their deep belief in paying it forward and educating our community about philanthropy. They understand deeply how we work together to raise up our community - through joy, through hard work, and through dedication and commitment.”

The Cikacz Family Philanthropy Award was established in 2017 and is awarded annually to a person or family in our community who through their philanthropy is committed to transforming Derryfield and paying it forward to the next generation.

Jim and Laurie Lamp with their daughter, Emmie ’12, upon receiving the Cikacz Family Philanthropy Award.

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ANNUAL PFA BENEFIT BUILDS FUN AND FUNDS FOR DERRYFIELD STUDENTS AND PROGRAMS

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ver 200 members of the Derryfield community joined together on May 4, 2019 for an evening of mingling and a riveting live and silent auction, laying the foundation for an exciting year ahead. This year’s PFA Benefit theme, “Constructing a Bright Future,” was inspired by the construction of the new Athletic & Wellness Center and Science & Innovation Center on campus.

Under the supervision of co-chairs Kitty Butler (P ‘21) and Sharon Rohlfs (P ‘17, ‘19, ‘21), and supported by a number of dedicated PFA volunteers, the event raised over $100,000 for the School and its programs, including Breakthrough Manchester.

Above and beyond the traditional crowd-favorite auction items such as New England sports memorabilia and front row graduation seats,

other popular auction items included a guided fly fishing trip and cabin rental in Pittsburg, NH donated by Mickey Cunliffe ‘09 and Pat and Kathy Hampson (P ‘13), a coffee and game table constructed from the old gym floor by the DS Buildings and Grounds team, and an acting class for 10 people taught by Performing Arts Department Chair Bill Westenberg.

of the event, both as a fundraiser and as a community connector, depends on the numerous volunteers involved, from those who solicit for auction items to those who work on decorating the venue on the big day.

Save the date - the 2020 PFA Benefit will take place on Saturday, May 2!

Additional highlights of the evening included a lively game of Heads or Tails, which brought out guests’ competitive spirit for the second straight year, and an inspirational address by Breakthrough Manchester graduate and summer Breakthrough Program Assistant Carl Desir.

In addition to raising funds for the School and programs like Breakthrough, the PFA Benefit allows the Derryfield community to connect and enjoy an evening together. The continued success

As part of the live auction, $20,800 was raised to support lunch and student subsidies.

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annual report LETTER FROM BOARD CHAIR BRAD BENSON ’78

THE DERRYFIELD SCHOOL OPERATING REVENUES (2018-2019 Operating Budget)

Dear Friends and Supporters of The Derryfield School, The 2018-19 school year was one of excitement, change, and gratitude. As the Chair of the Board of Trustees, an alumni parent, and an alumnus of Derryfield, I have a unique view of the School. I have the pleasure of working closely with Dr. Carter on many new and creative initiatives, I work with the Board on the financial sustainability of the school and, as an alum, I am keenly aware of the ways we’re engaging with our alumni near and far. We had great success in the 2018-2019 school year, and the school is in excellent standing.

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Throughout the year, the Board heard from faculty and staff about the changes in the schedule and academic program that will be implemented this fall. We were so inspired by the innovative ways faculty will engage with students that the Board helped fund a number of professional development opportunities to provide training on teaching within this new model.

Tuition Derryfield Fund Other Income Endowment Income Auxiliary Revenue

Financially, Derryfield is on a continued path of growth and strength. Thanks to all of you, we exceeded our goals for both The Derryfield Fund and the Thinking Forward Campaign, and we continue to be fiscally responsible in managing all areas of the School’s budget. Without your philanthropy and generosity we would not be in this position. Thank you!

Derryfield has seen the power of our alumni body grow in recent years, and we continue to find new and creative ways to engage our alumni. We have a strong base of alumni who host Derryfield student interns, our alumni networks throughout the country are growing, alumni giving has increased, and Derryfield alumni hosted events in Texas, San Francisco, and Boston where we were able to share exciting Derryfield updates and connect more alumni back to the School.

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There is so much to be proud of, and I want to thank you again for your support. The following pages highlight donor stories, class giving, and DS connections. We would not be in this position of strength without you, and I look forward to another record breaking year.

With deep gratitude for your continued support,

■ Brad Benson ’78, Chair Board of Trustees

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THINKING FORWARD GIFTS Listed below are individuals and foundations who made gifts and pledges to the Thinking Forward campaign during FY ’19. We thank them for their leadership role and their generosity, and bringing the future of Derryfield to life.

2ND GENERATION VISIONARIES SINCE 2015

Margaret Wheeler and Garvin Warner René and Travis Warren Marty Nagy-Wentz and Jack Wentz The Winneg Family Bill and Michele Zorn

Anonymous (4) Linda and Brad Benson ’78 Michael Broad ’69 Roz and Dave Carlson Celebrations Catering Michael and Chris Cikacz David and Ellie Cochran ’69 Dr. Kristina Isakovich and Mr. Richard Critz DeWitt Family Grunbeck Family Foundation Matthew Halvorsen ’88 Michael and Lauren Hines Barbara and Paul Labonte Jim and Laurie Lamp Lauren and Paul J. Leyden Tracy and Joe Matarese Jamie and Jamie Pagliocco Colleen and Vadim Plotsker Sarah and Jimmy Rich ’92 The VanArsdale/Dewey Family

CAPITAL GIFTS - Under $100K IN FY ’19

Members of our community have pledged, as a part of the Thinking Forward campaign, to become 2nd Generation Visionaries—those donating over $100,000 or more.

The Derryfield School Parent Faculty Association Cecilia Clemans and Jeanne Bailey-Clemans Jackie and J. Ryan Bielagus ’94 Jason Boyer ’83 Katie and Steve Burke Ben Calegari ’10 Tracey and Charlie Carrier Mary Halpin Carter and Christopher H. M. Carter Susi and Dwight Churchill Class of 2018 Susan and Steve Eldridge Julia Burdick and Nathan Faulkner Roni Foster and Jon Foster ’79 Helen Gemmill ’96 Jaye R. and Charles S. Goodwin Pattie and Don Grosso

Julia and Nelson Howe Kathryn Van Der Beken Hunter and Preston Hunter ’98 Pat and Marcus Hurlbut Scott Jensen ’81 Beth and Keith Jorgensen Cassie Devine ’73 and Tim Kerrigan ’72 Susan Rand King ’81 and Bill King NJ and Dave Larrivee ’84 Virginia Lautieri Tricia Lucas Genny and Scott MacKenzie Michelle Goulet Moore ’77 and David Moore Lisa and Dan Muskat ’82 Catharine and Mason Newick

Tricia Ansdell and Michael North Kasey and Lee Ormiston Margaux D'Auteuil Peabody ’93 Matthew Purington ’84 Priscilla Rasanen and David Rasanen ’77 Geri and Brad Reed Becky Grosso Robinson ’79 Reed Van Rossum ’83 Sarah and Rich Sigel ’81 Sheila and Bill Steele Audrey Augun and Jim Steiner Ryan Tuttle ’93 Sara Dewey ’03 and Noah Walker Suzanne Shusterman and Douglas Winneg ’85

THE DERRYFIELD FUND GIVING CLUBS The foundation of Derryfield’s fundraising efforts is The Derryfield Fund. Gifts to The Derryfield Fund enable The Derryfield School to offer students the best possible overall experience. Derryfield Fund dollars support essential initiatives, including the development of academic and extracurricular programs, faculty salaries, and financial aid. Listed below are generous donors who have made gifts to The Derryfield Fund between July 1, 2018 and June 30, 2019.

These lists have been prepared with care. If your name has been listed incorrectly or omitted in error, please email Anna Moskov at amoskov@derryfield.org so we may update our records.

LEADERSHIP GIVING CLUBS Heads’ Circle $12,500+ Anonymous Linda and Brad Benson ’78 ■ Chris and Michael Cikacz ■ Renée and Scott Dudley ■ Lauren and Michael Hines Lea and Bill Kelsey ■ Laurie and Jim Lamp ■ Jamie and Jamie Pagliocco ■ Margaret Wheeler and Garvin Warner ■

Challengers’ Circle $10,000-$12,499 Anonymous

Sheila and Joe DeWitt ■ Cheryl Lucas and Chris Hopey ■ Shannon and Doug McGinley ■ Kirsten Vernon and Kevin Ramundo

Founders’ Circle $5,000-$7,499 Anonymous Cecilia Clemans and Jeanne Bailey-Clemans Kerry and Rick Barto Caryl and Barry Brensinger ■ Michael Broad ’69 ■ Ellie Goodwin Cochran ’69 and David Cochran ■ Kaer Shi and Yihui Dong

Norene and David Farr ■ Mary Halpin Carter and Christopher H. M. Carter ■ Tamatha and Steve Johnson Susan Rand King ’81 and Bill King ■ Lauren and Paul J. Leyden ■ Liu Xin and Tingzhao Li Roz and David Lockwood ■ Kris and Harold Losey Lisa and Tim McGrath ■ Jen Moeckel Kasey and Lee Ormiston ■ Marnie and Mike Plage Wendy and Brent Powell ■ Sue and Pete Powell ■ Gay Shanahan ’76 and Jim Goldenberg ■

Lara Shilling ■ Audrey Augun and Jim Steiner ■ Beth and Brian Stevens ■ René and Travis Warren Lockhart Vaughan Foundation, Inc.

Benefactors’ Circle $2,500-$4,999

Anonymous (3) Serena and Ken Anderson Lynn Bollengier ■ Jason Boyer '83 ■ Angelica and Jack Bueno Susi and Dwight Churchill Amy and Scott Davenport Bennett Freeman '70 ■ D E R RY F I E L D.O R G

ANNUAL REPORT THE DERRYFIELD FUND GIVING CLUBS (CONTINUED) Anne and Mitch Gagnon ■ David Grosso ’78 Ann and Joe Harrington ■ Gargi and Joydip Kundu Barbara and Paul Labonte ■ Donna K. Lencki ■ Amy and Chris Licata Lisa and Dan Muskat ’82 ■ Ursula and Steven Nadeau Wendy and Chuck Sanborn ■ Debbie and David Smith ■ Kim Socha ’85 and Tim Socha ■ Latha and Senraj Soundar Julie and Phil Taub ■ Bud Van Arsdale ■ The VanArsdale/Dewey Family ■ Yan Xiang and Wen Wang Fran and Dick Winneg * ■ Clea and Neal Winneg ’78 ■ Guixiang Liu and Moazhen Yuan Xiaoyan Yu and Honghai Zhang Guohong Wang and Qisheng Zhu

Lamplighters’ Circle $1,500-$2,499

Anonymous Christine and Mark Anderson ■ Jackie and J. Ryan Bielagus ’94 ■ Darren Bishop ’01 Mary Tenn and Stephen Blair Katie and Steve Burke ■ Matthew Butterick ’88 ■ Adela and Stephen Carter Sylvia and Samir Christian Toy and Joe Cobbe ■ Kristina Isakovich and Richard Critz ■ Patty and Howard Dresner ■ Ling Wei and Lei Duan Kelley and John Gage ■ Katie Albert Garos ’01 and Chris Garos ’00 Jaye R. and Charles S. Goodwin ■ Brenda and Gary Goudreau ■ Pamela Grich and Louis Fink ■ Sharon Hansen ■ Katie Williams and Brant Hardy Debra Repoza-Hogan and Bill Hogan Sue and Bruce Howard Mi Young and Jamie Kim Monica and Art Kingsbury ■ Mary Beth and Philip Lange Laurel and Tom McLain Kelly and Scott McPherson Joy and Dan Monfried Emily Newick ’97 and Steve Gaughan ■ Lucy S. and Daniel C. Potter ■ Siobhan and Tom Quinn ■ Geri and Brad Reed Rachel Jordan and Tad Renvyle Sharon and Tom Rohlfs ■ Jan and Michael Romanowsky ■ Marlene and Steve Rotering ■ Matthew Scotch ’94 ■

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Stacy and Jesse Smith Chris and Tom Stevens Lisa and Stew Strong ■ Lisa and Tom Thorne ■ Kathryn Lemmon and King Warburton ■ Amy and John Watson ■ Nancy Stahl Wilsker ’73 ■ Carol and Tom Wold Karen and Erik Young ■ Fiduciary Trust Company of New England Cowan Goudreau Architects PLLC

Cougar Circle (young leadership alumni) James Adie ’13 Darren Bishop ’01 Becca Connolly ’01 Kristen Geiger Cochran ’02 and Andrew Cochran ’01 ■ Leah DeWitt ’12 Jonathan Furlong ’17 Katie Albert Garos ’01 and Chris Garos ’00 Hannah Kelsey ’16 Charles Li ’14 Cam Lencki ’10 ■ Brett McLarnon ’05 Matthew T. Porat ’10 Travis Russell ’11 Steve Sideris ’00 Grant Smith ’14 Lily Steiner ’14 Rosie Steiner ’17

GIVING CLUBS Maroon and White $1,000-$1,499

Anonymous Karen and John Allard ’83 ■ Rose-Lynn and Steve Armstrong ■ Lori and Ray Boelig ■ Jane and Steve Bogursky Amy Decker Brar ’92 and Harry Brar Kristen Geiger Cochran ’02 and Andrew Cochran ’01 ■ Becca Connolly ’01 Harris Corwin ’70 Kerry and Charlie Desfosses ■ Marsha Dixon Sue and Bill Dunlap ■ The Felicella Family ■ Pamela Pappas Goode ’69 ■ Jennifer and Bob Grunbeck Barbara and David Haight ■ Alice and Brian Handwerk ■ Marilee and Keith Handwerk Susan Stahl Hardy ’70 ■ Tian He and Jun Hu Patricia and Lou Imbriano ■ Maggie and Gary Jordan Tricia Lucas ■

Romana and Sal Malik Patti and Neil Markwith ■ Tim Mattison ’69 Heather Petro and Steven Perlberg Matthew T. Porat Sarah and Jimmy Rich ’92 Michelle and Steve Sideris ’00 Sylvia and Jim Tenn Qingyu Hu and Dong Wang Kelly and Craig Weimer ■ Ayn Whytemare-Donovan ’84 Fangfang Ma and Chuanpeng Wu Cross Insurance

Patron $500-$999

Anonymous (3) Maureen and Joseph Abate Christine and Garrett Adie ■ Ann V. Allard Deb and Nancy Allen ■ Davida Rubin-Baker and Yami Baker Cathy and Mark Bellinger Whitney Lockwood Berdy ’00 ■ Peter Bielagus ’95 Carrie and David Brown Lesley and Andy Carr ■ Deirdre and Norman Carr ■ Jill Carter ■ Colleen and Jeff Chapdelaine ■ Betsy and Rob Cissel ■ Karen and Stephen Doyle Michael Ekman ’69 ■ Sharon and Bob Farrenkopf Joyia Rich Fazelat ’96 ■ Scottie and Bill Ferry ■ Thomas Flahive ’03 ■ Bonnie and Terry Flahive ■ Ann and Jim Gage Carolyn and Lou Gargasz Maura and Rick Geddes Kathy and Bill Gillett ■ Hansi and Bill Glahn ■ Marc and Marie Hebert ■ Susan Grodman ■ Marc and Marie Hebert ■ Pat and Marc Hurlbut ■ Liz* and Tom Kelsey ■ Kris Reid and Curtis Kloc Rebecca and Bruce Krasnof Lucille and Robert Lemay ■ Winnie Loeffler Lerner ’87 ■ Wei Wu and Dan Li ■ Miss Serina J. Li ’19 Shelley and Gary Lindner Brenda and Rich Lombardozzi ■ Judy and Jon MacLean ■ Keri Marshall and Peter Mahar Brett McLarnon ’05 ■ Kenna and Ross McLeod Jennifer D. and Gregory J. Melkonian ■ Lori Mix and Allen Merriman ■

Scott Migliori ’03 Robin and Peter Milnes ■ Deb and Fritz Morgan ■ Franćoise and John Morison ■ Moni and Tung Nguyen Rachel and John Polgrean ■ Barbara and Hobe Rand ■ Rhenea and Dan Regan ■ Kelly Steele Reis ’97 ■ Melanie Lindner Robbins ’03 ■ Laurie and Rich Rosato Julie and Joel Rozen Kim and Jim Ryan Judy and Phil Ryan ■ Randy Salzman ’82 ■ Missie and Dave Schroeder Tom Shanahan ’78 ■ Dongmei Wang and Xun Shi William Skladony ’75 ■ Katarina and Tom Skladony ’71 Dave Smith ’74 ■ Nanette St. Pierre Locke Michelle and Paul Stagg ■ Sheila and Bill Steele ■ Michele and Scott Sumner ’94 Meg and Phil Tatro ■ John Van Hooser ’85 ■ September and Doug Voss ■ John Wallin ’96 Beth Yoakum Clemans Beverly and Paul Young ■ Michele and Bill Zorn ■ Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP Hearthstone Charitable Foundation

Supporter $250-$499

Barbara and Kirk Abbott ■ Gwen and Paul Adams James Adie ’13 Lori Evans Alderin ’00 ■ Jamie and Albert Allard Mr. James N. Barrett ’24 Pat and Ralph Beasley Shannon and John Best ■ Tracy and Mark Blaisdell ■ Sally and Charlie Blake Geoff Blanding ’04 ■ Rupsa and Matt Boelig ’02 ■ Loretta and Brian Brady Rebecca and Fred Briccetti Mark Burkush ’70 Steve Camann Patty and Rand Cayer Kate Hurlbut Chappell ’93 ■ Daniel Chen ’02 Becky and Mike Collins ■ Dianne Connolly ■ Laura and Mick Cullen Molly Cikacz Day ’08 ■ Joanne DeBold ■ Reilly Decker and Brian Decker ’94

Jenni and John Devine ■ Sara Dewey ’03 and Noah Walker Leah DeWitt ’12 Regina and Jesse Dixon Lisa and Erik Drake ■ Tyler Emley ’91 Sharon and Husam Farah Hal Freedman ’71 ■ Paige Piani and Peter Giersch ■ Kathy and David Goldberg Morey Goodman ’69 ■ Sally Green ■ John Griffith ’82 ■ April and Keith Groves ■ Jim Hendrix ’77 ■ Taylor Ferry Hindle ’92 and Raymond Hindle ’89 Angela Calvetti Hornor ’92 and Nye Hornor ’85 Shari and Carson Hovey ■ Hannah Arnold Howard ’99 and AJ Howard ■ Rachel Daum Humphrey ’87 ■ Cynthia and Chris Induni ■ Scott Jensen ’81 ■ Nancy Johnson ’76 ■ Kevin Johnston ’84 Meryl Levin and Will Kanteres Kirsti and Paul Karpawich Linn Girolimon Krikorian ’72 ■ Cheryl and Dennis Kurdek Kristy and Scott Lamont Kevin Lane Carolyn Goodwin Leary ’05 and Mike Leary Cam Lencki ’10 Nicola and John Leonard ■ Krissy and Bill Letourneau Meredith Leyden ’11 ■ Joshua Lucas ’00 ■ Kristen Dahlmann ’93 and Neel Madan ’93 Julie Maglathlin ■ Josie Martin ’73 Nancy and Doug McIninch Walt Milne ’82 ■ Linda Mackey Mitchell ’91 Than Moore ’08 Jennifer Donofrio and Dave Moore ■ Anna and Boyan Moskov ■ Jenny Carlson Mullins ’86 and Jay Mullins ■ Gerard Murphy ’98 ■ Lisa and Jeff Neville ■ Catharine and Mason Newick ■ Phyllis and Dick Ormiston Kunal and Jay Patel ■ Emily Liu and Jianfa Pei Bill Pfeifer ■ Kimberly Kirkland and Randy Reis ■ Peggy and Jon Richardson ■ Joan and Andy Richer

Davis Richmond ’86 ■ Kathy and Jon Ross ■ Travis Russell ’11 Laura Russell and Frank Moltz ■ Judith D. Rutty Godfrey ■ Kathleen Rutty-Fey ’87 and Erik Fey ■ Grace and Otto Schaefer ■ Helen and Fuzz Schroeder Stacey and Steve Shula Michael Spector ’93 ■ Mary Carlisle-Stadelmann and Wayne Stadelmann John Stahl ’79 Nancy Stearns ■ Kathy Stergios Joan and Ollie Stone ■ Joni Taube ’69 and Eliot Sirkin ■ Ann and Scott Tierno ■ Robert Valliere ’73 ■ Aggie and Mark Vaughn ■ Mary Ann and Alex Vazquez ■ Katharine Webster and John Pratt ■ Doug Woods ’68 Susan Wu and John Yang AmazonSmile Foundation ■

Pillar $1-$249

Anonymous (7) Kathy and Greg Abate ■ Ryan Abood ’97 Trudy and David Abood Yasmin Adam ’09 Carolyn Adie ’16 Grace Alenson ’11 Ginny Alfano ■ Frank G. Allen ■ Jacquie Allman and Steve Allman ’83 Audrey Anastasia Marcia and Steve Anderson ■ Cheryl Wainwright Anderson ’68 Bekah Angoff ’00 Diane Sanborn Arabian ’83 ■

John Arnold ’00 ■ Regina Assetta and Brian Lynch ■ Brooke and Ryan Audley ’05 Emily Bacall Anne Marie McGarry and Doug Bacon Amy and Jason Bahan Betsy Bailey Everett Baker ’13 ■ Samantha and Tony Baldini ■ Ditty Steele Bannon ’99 Marge and T.J. Bara Brennan Barnard ■ Alisa Barnard Meredyth Patterson and Tim Barnard Susan Barnard ■ Kathleen Flahive Baron ’99 Becky and Chris Barsi Myra Batchelder Elma and Sejo Becirovic Sarah Anderson and Michael Beesley Becky and Bruce Berk ■ Ariel Berk ’10 ■ Monica Bilson Anne Marie Kenny and Tom Birch ■ Sue and Bill Birchard ■ Chris Bissonnette ■ Lindsay Starner Blanch ’01 Connie and Bruce Blight ■ Jenny Boesch and Timothy Dining ■ Denise Cascio Bolduc and Dan Bolduc ■ Tony Bonjorno Linda and Stephen Borofsky Ryan Bouchard ’97 ■ Kristi Boucher ’15 Leslie Thomas and Steve Bracy Annie and Rich Branch ■ Deirdre Bradshaw Branch ’71 ■ Molly and Pete Brandt ■ Debbie and Josh Bremberg Karen and Jeff Bresler Deanna Briggs ’82 Ron Brotherton ■ George K. Brown

Alison Buchholz-Wenhart Louisa and Todd Burdette ■ Kitty and Keith Butler Laurie and Rich Byron Jed Cahill ’97 Ben Calegari ’10 Lisa Callahan ’85 Hank Cameira A.J. Capowski ’79 ■ Jennifer and Michael Carrobis ■ Taylor Carrobis ’18 Pat Cassell Denise Cascio Bolduc and Dan Bolduc ■ Alexander Chan ’95 ■ Sylvia Chaplain Hilary Chaplain ’74 ■ Karin Chen Colette Chretien ’09 Nancy and Tom Cintorino Moira Delahanty Clark ’02 and Benjamin Clark Katherine and Tom Coffen Julia and Scott Coleman Reese Collins ’18 ■ Susan and Richard Conway ■ Mimi and Brian Coombes ■ Abby Cooper and Jeff Cooper ’69 Donna and Tony Coriaty ■ Maryellen and Gerry Costa ■ Joseph B. Costa ’16 Becca Karp and Anik Cote Debbie Cousineau ■ Jeff Cousineau ■ Zoe Cousineau ’20 Judy and Gerry Couture Jeremy Crane ’92 ■

▪ indicates five or more years of consecutive giving * indicates deceased D E R RY F I E L D.O R G

ANNUAL REPORT THE DERRYFIELD FUND GIVING CLUBS (CONTINUED) Katherine Davis Crook ’99 Dylan Cruess ’97 ■ Leslie Hobbs and Matthew Curtis Wendy Athey Dairman ’90 Elizabeth and Matthew Davis Jenny and Bob Davis ■ Jesse Davis ’96 Chas Dean ’21 Charlene and Rob DeCesare ■ Thomas A. DeFelice Kathi and Paul DeGregorio Deb DeIeso and Steve Frechette Frankie DeIeso-Frechette ’16 Kay and Jim Desmarais Mike Desmarais ■ Farrah Desrosiers ’04 ■ Scooty Devine ’16 Casey and Jonathan DeYoung Kate Weber ’04 Kate DiTullio Fern Seiden and Tim Doherty ■ Mike Dolan Diane and David Donahue ■ Jeanne and Mike Donnelly ■ Carilyn Cronin Donovan and Bill Donovan Alex Donovan ’10 Laura and Ben Dougherty ■ Jack Dowst ’11 Krisha and Brian Dubreuil ■ Jenny and Graham Duck ’00 Amily Dunlap ’93 ■ Brinie Dunlap ’00 and Rob Childs ■ Thaddeus Duprey ’04 ■ Anne Lucas Durham ’02 and Tyler Durham ■ Mia and Brad Ek ■ Gershon Ekman ’71 ■ Pierce Ellinwood Intisar Saeed and Mohamed Elsheikh Ken Eluto ’71 Nathan Emley ’94 Sharon and Wing Eng ■ Kristen and Ray Etzo ■ Claire and Craig Fauth ■ Grace Feigl ’18 Deb and Bob Feins ’70 Abby and Brian Fernandes Miles Fey ’17 Dianne and Mark Fiebrink ■ Lucy Field ■ Valeriy Filatov ’09 Debra Silberberg Finestone ’74 Linda and David Fink Molly Zink Finocchiaro ’02 and Francesco Finocchiaro ’02■ Emily Gagne and James Fitch David Flagg ’98 ■ Steven Flagg ’03 ■ Sue Flagg ■ Carol Flavin-Veenstra and Alice Veenstra Mark Fleisher ’75 ■

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Sabrina Dieter Florez ’89 and William Florez Barbara and Bob Fortin Ann and Steve Foster ■ Kim Frederick ’89 Heather French Cobb ’02 and Benjamin French Cobb ■ Jonathan Furlong ’17 Katharine Gage ’21 Amanda and Tyson Gagne Danielle H. Gale ’16 Kathy and Mike Garfield ■ Teresa and Gerry Gartner Brandon Gauthier Shelli Gay ■ Nancy and Glenn Geiger Susan Hare and Sharyl Geisert Evangeline and William George Beverly and William Gere Mary Victor and Charlie Giersch ■ Pat Gomez Dana Gomez-Gayne ’96 ■ Greg Goodman ’68 Margaret Gordon ’92 April Shaw and Alex Granok ■ Richard Green ’72 ■ Adam Grodman ’06 ■ Jesse Grodman ’08 Paulette and Chris Grondin ■ Sam Grondin ’17 Taryn O'Loughlin Gross ’96 Maureen Grunbeck Alexander Haight ’88 Pat and Tom Halpin ■ Dorna and Keith Hamer Sue and Barry Hantman ■ Shaye and Jared Hardner Jeannette and Gary Harper ■ Jane and Roy Hasselman ■ Jeff Hastings ■ Susan Milne Haydock ’80 Patty and Gary Herbert ■ Ha Hoang ■ Marilyn and Alan Hoffman ■ Ann Norton Holbrook ■ Hunter Holbrook ’11 Jean and Ben Horne ■ Susan and Joe Horton Max Horton ’19 Zack Horton ’20 Diane Hotten-Somers and Samuel Somers Aran Hubbell ’11 ■ Karen and Ken Hull ■ Kathryn Van Der Beken Hunter and Preston Hunter ’98 ■ Beatty and Susan Hunter ■ Ruska and Alan Hutchinson Eneida and Mirsad Islamovic John Jacobs ■ David Jensen '00 ■ Betty and Tom Jipson ■ Jen and Brian Johnson ■

Kellyn Johnson ’18 Drew Johnson ’16 David Kane ’96 ■ Zu Kane Barbara Kaplan Mary and Jeff Karlin ■ Becca Karp and Anik Cote Christine and Gary Kaufman Katy Keefe-Hancock and Lee Hancock ■ Patricia and Mark Kegel ■ Kristin Kelsey ’02 ■ Hannah Kelsey ’16 Nate Kelsey ’18 Lila Kelsey ’21 Roz KennyBirch ’13 ■ Judy and Liaquat Khan Emanne Khan ’19 Dawn Kilcrease ■ Donna and John Killion Tammy Klein ’01 ■ Peter Kosiarski ’12 Alice and Don Kosiarski Mary Ellen O'Brien Kramer ■ Dan Kramer Tim Kramer ’06 Jack Krasnof ’24 Winnie and Matt Krogman ■ Daneil Copertino Kuftinec ’87 and Robert Kuftinec ’87 ■ Heather Newton Kyemba ’92 ■ Michelle LaCreta Pat and Paul Lamont ■ Barrett Lamp ’11 Curtis Lamp ’09 Greg Lange Kathleen Herold and Tony Lapadula ■ Mary and Eric Larson Michael Larson ’11 Erin and Derek Lautieri ■ Cara Bishop Lavallee ’04 ■ Angela and Jon Lavery Dana Laviano Julie and Al LeBlanc Juliane Katz Leckey ’04 and Matthew Leckey Michele and Dan Leclerc ■ Mary and Fran Lee Jodie Leen Laura Mackey LeGower ’95 and Don LeGower Julia Lehman ’04 Judy and Ed Lemire ■ Susan and Mark Leonardi Daniel Levenson ’99 Charles Li ’14 Debbie and Bob Lievens ■ Mike Litvin ’71 ■ James Logan Kristin Migliori Logan ’07 and J. Duke Logan ’07 Nancy Lord ’70 ■ Jennifer Lorrain

Stacey and Steve Lunderville Annette and Charlie Lynch Terri Lynch ■ Mollie Mattuchio MacDearmid and Cameron MacDearmid Sandra and David Mackey Tracey Madden Elaine Madden Cale Magruder ’04 Bob Mandel ’68 ■ Jennifer Mandelbaum ’10 Emily and Andrew Manns ■ Louise Markham and Jim Markham ’89 Nathalie Halle Mason ’84 Cylvia and Marco Masoni Stacey Starner McAllister ’99 Scott McAuliffe ’95 ■ Sarah and Lenny McCaigue ■ Leslie Fleisher McCarthy ’73 ■ Marty McCormick ’11 Andrea Schwartz McCullough ’01 ■ Steff Solms McCusker ’84 and Dave McCusker Corey McGinley ’17 Kristin and Terry McGovern ■ Cathy McGrath Mariel McLeod ’11 Debra McLoud Sidney McLean McNab ’84 ■ Jennilee and Chris McNeil ■ Deb and Doug Melanson ■ Philip Melanson ’10 Lauren Melkonian and Matt Melkonian ’96 ■ Morgan Melkonian '00 and Matt Jerome ■ Chuba Menakaya Julia Davis Michelsen '96 Cindy and Dave Migliori ■ Marye Miller Nate Milne ’11 Eliza Minnucci ’99 Judith Nelson Minzel ’69 ■ Alice Henly Mitchell and Parker Mitchell ’07 ■ Sara Schwartz Mohan ’99 ■ Beth and Deno Mokas Anna Mokas ’11 Drew Mokas ’09 Don Monson ’96 ■ Taylor Moon Tyler Moore Betty and Granger Morgan Colby Morgan ■ Kristen Norton Mugnai ’83 Kay and Mark Mulcahy Avery Holland Murdock ’94 ■ Nicole D'Auteuil Mutnick ’91 Emily Karmen and Andy Myers ■ Christine Nadeau ’23 Alex Nadeau ’23 Kate Newick ’00 ■ Lisa Newman ’88

Susanna Woodbury Newsom ’90 ■ Kathryn Worrell Newton ’68 Alfred Norton ’78 Chris Norwood ’99 ■ Milton Novak* Andrea and Ed O'Brien ■ Amy and Tom O'Brien James O'Brien ’15 Dana and Rick Olivar ■ Staci Boucher Olson ’95 Mark Ostergren ’70 Peter Paquette ’68 ■ Bill Partlan ’69 ■ Anja Paulsen '00 and Christian Paulsen Mary Jane Peabody ’68 ■ Jessica Scheinman and Bryan Pellerin Mary and Justin Perkins ■ Tara and Steve Perkins ■ Tracey and Keith Perkins Marion and Alex Petron Laurie Scovel Pfeifer ’80 and Brad Pfeifer ’79 Adam Pignatelli ’96 ■ Marjorie and Scott Pim Debbie Pinto Zoe PiSierra ’14 Janet and Don Plant Barbara Novak Platt '69 Isabell Plotsker ’18 Kimberly Pollock ’11 ■ Anthony Popeo ’08 Susan Posner Danny Pouliot Natalie Pozzetti Jake Prunier ’00 Gretchen and Chris Pyles G. Forrest Quimby ’72 ■ Shannon and Larry Quinlan ■ Debbie and John Quinlan Lee Wlodkoski Rabkin ’69 and Sandor Rabkin Kristin Rand ’88 Wendy and Mark Rapaport Renee and Asim Razvi ■ Tim Reichheld ’10 Alyse Reichheld ’12 Margaret and Bruce Reilly Leitha and Wade Reilly MaryBeth Blight Reis ’85 Laura Reis ’99 Matthew Reno ’02 Susan Resnicoff ’87 ■ Judy and Kyle Reynolds ■ Page Fairman Rich ’92 ■ Evelyn Richardson Elizabeth Richey ’03 ■ Debbie and John Richey Carolyn and Stew Richmond ■ Denise Rinker Ruth and Larry Rioux Michelle and Jim Roberge Marcie Roberts ■

Gill Roberts ’99 ■ Becky Grosso Robinson ’79 ■ Donna and Michael Rodanas Lauren Rohlfs ’17 Kimberly and Joe Romo ■ Donna Newman and Stuart Russell ■ Benjamin Russell ’94 ■ Jan and Patrick Rutty ’84 ■ Lee Rynearson ’03 ■ Lauren Saidel-Baker ’07 ■ Lois Breingan and Tony Salerni Sharon and Lewis Santosuosso ■ Shauna Sarsfield Tim Sattler ■ Ellen and Bill Saturley Kathleen Sauer ■ Mamta and Raju Saxena Nancy and Tom Schmidt Carolyn and Patrick Scholten ■ Wendy and Eric Schoneberger ■ Jared Schoneberger ’14 Sarah Schooler ’05 and Christopher Schooler Paula Leonard-Schwartz and Steve Schwartz ■ Sasha Kuftinec and Mark Schwartzberg ■ Daniel Schwartzberg ’13 Anne and Bill Schwarz Joan Izen and Joel Schwelling Ginger and Bob Searle ■ Justin Shaka ’00 ■ Andrea Sheldon ’09 ■ Maria and Scott Sieper Sarah and Rich Sigel ’81 ■ Jenna Sirkin ’00 and Rampal Chopra ’00 ■ George Skaperdas ’78 Joanne Small and Forrest Small Grant Smith ’14 Deb Smith ■ Samantha Smith ’16 Phoebe Socha ’17 Molly and Dan Sperduto Talia Sperduto ’17 Julia Spiegelman ’04 Cindy and Jim St. Jean ■ Chris St. Jean ’16 Sarah Stahl ’76 ■ Liz Stefany ’98 ■ Lily Steiner ’14 Rosie Steiner ’17 Andrea and David Stevenson ■ Joann and Peter Stich Ashleigh Stone ’19 Kathleen Stull ’08 Alexander Sturke ’89 Terry Sturke Jane Sullivan-Durand ■ Sarah Fogal Sweatlock ’99 ■ Christopher L. Sweeney ’84 and Christine B. Crabb ■ Peter Talpey

Jill Teeters and David Lamothe Ruth and Jeff Templeton ■ Patrick Timmins ’85 Megan Tsai ’07 Amy Turcotte Ukropina Family Eileen Cremin Urquhart ’86 Kim and Dick Vaillancourt Aimee Valliere ’09 Mindy Nenopoulos Verenis ’75 ■ Linda and Jan Vidmar Kerry and Dave Viger Elizabeth Vining ■ Paige Voss ’17 David Wagner ■ Jen Wagner ■ Emma Wagner ’17 Lynne and Derek Wagner ■ Stephanie Bacon and Hoyt Walbridge, Ph.D. Diane and Glen Wall ■ Barbara Kaegi Walls ’91 ■ Alexa Warburton ’05 Michele and Jeff Ward Amanda Fiedler Wastrom ’97 Mary Ann and James Watt Lucy Weathers Kim Keegan and Paul Weathers Meredith and Eric Webb

Arlene and Ted Weimer ■ Jess Oas Welch ’95 Shelley and Bill Westenberg ■ Jeff Weston ’74 Thomas Wilder '96 Suzanne and Eric Will ■ Hannah Will ’08 ■ Fran and Tom Wills ■ Lori and Steve Winder Anneliese and Jason Worster Kristen Pearson Wydom ’96 ■ Ellen Yoffa ’69 ■ Steve Young Julie Zahn Juan Zamudio ’14 Suzanne Zeller ■ Lucyann and Rick Zeller ■ Robby Zeller ’04 Tammy and Tim Zinck ■ Tyler Zorn ’14 McCandless & Nicholson, PLLC Gartner, Inc. The Benevity Community Impact Fund Breakthrough Manchester

▪ indicates five or more years of consecutive giving * indicates deceased

D E R RY F I E L D.O R G

ANNUAL REPORT THE DERRYFIELD FUND CONSECUTIVE GIVING 30 Years

Caryl and Barry Brensinger A.J. Capowski ’79 Ellie Goodwin Cochran ’69 and David Cochran Bennett Freeman ’70 Hansi and Bill Glahn Pamela Pappas Goode ’69 Susan Stahl Hardy ’70 Nancy Johnson ’76 Nancy Lord ’70 Stephanie Solms McCusker ’84 and David McCusker Jennifer D. and Gregory J. Melkonian Susan Resnicoff ’87 Carolyn and Stewart Richmond Kathy and Jon Ross Sarah and Rich Sigel ’81 William Skladony ’75 Nancy Stahl Wilsker ’73 Christopher L. Sweeney ’84 and Christine B. Crabb Clea and Neal Winneg ’78

25 Years

Karen and John Allard ’83 Deb and Nancy Allen Peter Amons Marcia and Steve Anderson Becky and Bruce Berk Caryl and Barry Brensinger Michael Ekman ’69 Sue Flagg Barbara and David Haight Jim Hendrix ’77

Debbie and Bob Lievens Rosamond and David Lockwood Nancy Lord ’70 Tricia Lucas Catharine and Mason Newick Patti and Neil Markwith G. Forrest Quimby ’72 Jan and Patrick Rutty ’84 Kathleen Rutty-Fey ’87 and Erik Fey Wendy and E. Charles Sanborn Sarah Stahl ’76 Nancy Stearns Mindy Nenopoulos Verenis ’75 Fran and Dick Winneg* Lucyann and Rick Zeller

20 Years

Jason Boyer ’83 Michelle and Brian Coombes Dianne Connolly David Flagg ’98 Bonnie and Terry Flahive Jaye R. and Charles S. Goodwin Ann and Joe Harrington David Kane ’96 Judy and Ed Lemire Bob Mandel ’68 Sarah and Lenny McCaigue Walt Milne ’82 Judith Nelson Minzel ’69 Kimberly Kirkland and Randy Reis Page Fairman Rich ’92 Davis Richmond ’86 Bud Van Arsdale The VanArsdale/Dewey Family

2018-2019 DERRYFIELD FUND

15% ALUMNI

TOP THREE PARENT CLASSES

2019 78% 2022 72% 2020 & 2023 71%

75%

PARTICIPATION

$670,194 RAISED

THREE-YEARS IN A ROW

PARENT

PARTICIPATION

TOP THREE ALUMNI CLASSES

1969 54% 1968 50% 1999 35%

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Diane and Glen Wall Kathryn Lemmon and King Warburton

15 Years

Chris Bissonnette Sue and Bill Birchard Tracy and Mark Blaisdell Lori and Ray Boelig Annie and Rich Branch Gloria and Ron Brotherton* Katie and Steve Burke Matthew Butterick ’88 Chris and Michael Cikacz Molly Cikacz ’08 Debbie Cousineau Jeff Cousineau Kerry and Charles Desfosses Brinie Dunlap ’00 and Rob Childs Gershon Ekman ’71 Kate Erskine and Jolene McWhirter Steven Flagg ’03 Ann and Steve Foster Helen Gemmill ’96 Pamela Grich and Louis Fink Brenda and Gary Goudreau Katy Keefe-Hancock and Lee Hancock Alice J. and Brian K. Handwerk Chris and Lauren Hettler John Jacobs Betty and Tom Jipson Laurie and Jim Lamp Erin and Derek Lautieri Michele and Dan Leclerc Donna K. Lencki Leslie Fleisher McCarthy ’73 Deb and Doug Melanson Morgan Melkonian ’00 and Matt Jerome Don Monson ’96 Chris Norwood ’99 Shelli Gay and Bryan Otey Mary and Justin Perkins Adam Pignatelli ’96 Lucy S. and Daniel C. Potter Ray Provencher Elizabeth Richey ’03 Jan and Michael Romanowsky Lee Rynearson ’03 Joni Taube ’69 and Eliot Sirkin Kristen Pearson Wydom ’96 Michele and Bill Zorn Lauren Saidel-Baker ’07 Lindley Shutz and Michael Lynch Michael Spector ’93 Beth and Brian Stevens Andrea and David Stevenson John Van Hooser ’85 September and Doug Voss Lynne and Derek Wagner Hannah Will ’08 Suzanne and Eric Will Michele and Bill Zorn

10 Years

Barbara and Kirk Abbott Christine and Garrett Adie Diane and Frank Allen Christine and Mark Anderson John Arnold ’00 Brennan Barnard Patricia and Tom Barstow Whitney Lockwood Berdy ’00 Anne Marie Kenny and Tom Birch Ryan Bouchard ’97 Deirdre Bradshaw Branch ’71 Molly and Pete Brandt Rebecca and Fred Briccetti Mary Halpin Carter and Christopher H. M. Carter Kristen Geiger Cochran ’02 and Andrew Cochran ’01 Fern Seiden and Tim Doherty Craig and Claire Fauth Dianne and Mark Fiebrink Molly Zink Finocchiaro ’02 and Francesco Finocchiaro ’02 Thomas Flahive ’03 Dana Gomez-Gayne ’96 Richard Green ’72 Susan Grodman Jane and Roy Hasselman Kathryn Van Der Beken Hunter and Preston Hunter ’98 Mary and Jeff Karlin Patricia and Mark Kegel Daneil Copertino Kuftinec ’87 and Robert Kuftinec ’87 Sasha Kuftinec and Mark Schwartzberg Lauren and Paul J. Leyden Joshua Lucas ’00 Shannon and Doug McGinley Cindy and Dave Migliori Alice Henly Mitchell and Parker Mitchell ’07 Sara Schwartz Mohan ’99 Lisa and Dan Muskat ’82 Kate Newick ’00 Susanna Woodbury Newsom ’90 Mary Jane Peabody ’68 Rachel and John Polgrean Siobhan and Tom Quinn Marcie Roberts Judy and Phil Ryan Lauren Saidel-Baker ’07 Lindley Shutz and Michael Lynch Michael Spector ’93 Beth and Brian Stevens Andrea and David Stevenson Meg and Phil Tatro John Van Hooser ’85 September and Doug Voss Lynne and Derek Wagner Hannah Will ’08 Suzanne and Eric Will Fran and Tom Wills

ALUMNI GIVING Class of 1968

50% Participation ($1,778) Cheryl Wainwright Anderson Greg Goodman Bob Mandel Kathryn Worrell Newton Peter Paquette Mary Jane Peabody Doug Woods

Class of 1969

Ken Eluto Hal Freedman Mike Litvin Tom Skladony

Class of 1972

9% Participation ($450) Richard Green Linn Girolimon Krikorian G. Forrest Quimby

Class of 1977 4% Participation ($250) James D. Hendrix

Class of 1978

22% Participation ($21,450) Brad Benson David Grosso Alfred Norton Tom Shanahan George Skaperdas Clea and Neal Winneg

54% Participation ($13,886) Michael Broad Ellie Goodwin Cochran Jeffrey W. Cooper Michael Ekman Pamela Pappas Goode Morey Goodman Tim Mattison Judith Nelson Minzel Bill Partlan Barbara Novak Platt Lee J. Rabkin Joni Taube Ellen Yoffa

Class of 1973

16% Participation ($954) Hilary Chaplain Debra Silberberg Finestone Dave Smith Jeff Weston

Class of 1980

Class of 1970

Class of 1975

Class of 1981

20% Participation ($5,175) Mark Burkush Harris Corwin Linda Costello Deb and Bob Feins Bennett Freeman Susan Stahl Hardy Nancy Lord Mark Ostergren

Class of 1971

21% Participation ($1,030) Deirdre Bradshaw Branch Gershon Ekman

16% Participation ($3,260) Josie Martin Leslie Fleisher McCarthy G.J. Thomas Sadler Robert Valliere Nancy Stahl Wilsker

Class of 1974

17% Participation ($825) Mark Fleisher William Skladony Mindy Nenopoulos Verenis

Class of 1976

12% Participation ($5,350) Nancy Johnson Gay Shanahan Sarah Stahl

Class of 1979

11% Participation ($650) A.J. Capowski Brad Pfeifer Becky Grosso Robinson John Stahl

13% Participation ($1,150) Anonymous Susan Milne Haydock Laurie Scovel Pfeifer

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9% Participation ($5,350) Scott Jensen Susan Rand King Rich Sigel

Class of 1982

15% Participation ($4,650) Deanna Briggs John Griffith Walt Milne Lisa and Dan Muskat Randy Salzman

Class of 1983

Class of 1985

25% Participation ($3,750) Lisa Callahan Nye Hornor MaryBeth Blight Reis Kim Allard Socha Patrick Timmins John Van Hooser

19% Participation ($3,745) John Allard Steve Allman Diane Sanborn Arabian Jason Boyer Kristen Norton Mugnai

Class of 1986

Class of 1984

18% Participation ($1,485) Rachel Daum Humphrey Daneil Copertino Kuftinec Robert Kuftinec Winnie Loeffler Lerner Susan Resnicoff Kathleen Rutty-Fey

20% Participation ($11,100) Kevin Johnston Kim Kamborian Nathalie Halle Mason Stephanie Solms McCusker Sidney McLean McNab Jan and Patrick Rutty Christopher L. Sweeney Ayn Whytemare-Donovan

7% Participation ($825) Jenny Carlson Mullins Davis Richmond Eileen Cremin Urquhart

Class of 1987

Class of 1988

8% Participation ($1,720) Matthew Butterick Alexander Haight Lisa Newman Kristin Rand D E R RY F I E L D.O R G

ANNUAL REPORT ALUMNI GIVING CONTINUED Class of 1989

18% Participation ($13,525) Anonymous Sabrina Dieter Florez Kim Frederick Raymond Hindle James Markham Sarah Silverman Alexander Sturke

Class of 1990

5% Participation ($110) Wendy Athey Dairman Susanna Woodbury Newsom

Class of 1991

11% Participation ($650) Tyler Emley Linda Mackey Mitchell Nicole D'Auteuil Mutnick Barbara Kaegi Walls

Class of 1992

17% Participation ($2.920) Amy Decker Brar Jeremy Crane Margaret Gordon Taylor Ferry Hindle Angela Calvetti Hornor Heather Newton Kyemba Page Fairman Rich Sarah and Jimmy Rich

Class of 1994

20% Participation ($4,020) J. Ryan Bielagus George Brown Brian Decker Nathan Emley Avery Holland Murdock Benjamin Russell Matthew Scotch Scott Sumner

Class of 1995

13% Participation ($900) Peter Bielagus Alexander Chan Laura Mackey LeGower Scott McAuliffe Staci Boucher Olson Jess Oas Welch

Class of 1996

33% Participation ($2,459) Jesse Davis Joyia Rich Fazelat Helen Gemmill Dana Gomez-Gayne Taryn O'Loughlin Gross David Kane Matt Melkonian 42

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Julia Davis Michelsen Don Monson Adam Pignatelli John Wallin Thomas Wilder Kristen Pearson Wydom

Class of 1997

18% Participation ($3,100) Ryan Abood Ryan Bouchard Katherine Reis Cahill Jed Cahill Dylan Cruess Emily Newick Kelly Steele Reis Amanda Fiedler Wastrom

Class of 1998

11% Participation ($750) David Flagg Preston Hunter Gerard Murphy Liz Stefany

Class of 1999

35% Participation ($1,150) Ditty Steele Bannon Kathleen Flahive Baron Katherine Davis Crook Hannah Arnold Howard Peter Keeler Daniel Levenson Stacey Starner McAllister Eliza E. Hutchinson Sara Schwartz Mohan Chris Norwood Laura Reis Gill Roberts Sarah Fogal Sweatlock

Class of 2000

29% Participation ($5,472) Lori Evans Alderin Bekah Angoff John Arnold Whitney Lockwood Berdy Jenny and Graham Duck Brinie Dunlap Katie Albert Garos David Jensen Joshua Lucas Morgan Melkonian Kate Newick Anja Paulsen Jake Prunier Justin Shaka Steve Sideris Jenna Sirkin and Rampal Chopra

Class of 2001

13% Participation ($4,905) Darren Bishop Lindsay Starner Blanch Andrew Cochran Becca Connolly Katie Albert Garos Tammy Klein Andrea Schwartz McCullough

Class of 2002

23% Participation ($2,125) Rupsa and Matt Boelig Daniel Chen Moira Delahanty Clark Kristen Geiger Cochran Anne Lucas Durham Molly Zink Finocchiaro and Francesco Finocchiaro Heather French Cobb Kristin Kelsey Matthew Reno

Class of 2003

15% Participation ($2,020) Sara Dewey Steven Flagg Thomas Flahive Scott Migliori Elizabeth Richey Melanie Lindner Robbins Lee Rynearson

Class of 2004

20% Participation ($710) Geoff Blanding Farrah Desrosiers Kate Weber Thaddeus Duprey Julia Lehman Cara Bishop Lavallee Juliane Katz Leckey Cale Magruder Julia Spiegelman Robby Zeller

Class of 2005

9% Participation ($950) Ryan S. Audley Carolyn Goodwin Leary Brett McLarnon Sarah Schooler Alexa Warburton

Class of 2006

3% Participation ($123) Adam Grodman Tim Kramer

Class of 2007

12% Participation ($465) Kristin Migliori Logan Parker Mitchell Lauren Saidel-Baker Megan Tsai

Class of 2008

13% Participation ($685) Molly Cikacz Day Jesse Grodman Than Moore Anthony Popeo Kathleen Stull Hannah Will

Class of 2009

12% Participation ($290) Yasmin R. Adam Colette Chretien Valeriy Filatov Curtis Lamp Drew Mokas Andrea Sheldon

Class of 2010

13% Participation ($1,460) Ariel Berk Ben Calegari Alex Donovan Cam Lencki Jennifer B. Mandelbaum Philip Melanson Matthew Porat

Class of 2011

21% Participation ($1,165) Grace Alenson Jack Dowst Hunter P. Holbrook Aran Hubbell Barrett Lamp Michael Larson Meredith Leyden Marty McCormick Mariel McLeod Nate Milne Anna Mokas Kimberly Pollock Travis Russell

Class of 2012

5% Participation ($310) Leah DeWitt Peter Kosiarski Alyse Reichheld

Class of 2013

7% Participation ($330) James Adie Everett Baker

ALUMNI GIVING CONTINUED Roz KennyBirch Daniel Schwartzberg

Class of 2014

9% Participation ($515) Charles Li Zoe PiSierra Jared Schoneberger Grant Smith Lily Steiner Juan Zamudio Tyler Zorn

Class of 2015

5% Participation ($1,765) Kristi Boucher Alex Muskat James O'Brien

Class of 2016

13% Participation ($250) Carolyn Adie Joseph B. Costa

Frankie DeIeso-Frechette Scooty Devine Danielle H. Gale Drew Johnson Hannah Kelsey Samantha Smith Christopher R. St. Jean

Class of 2017

14% Participation ($2,051) Miles Fey Jonathan Furlong Sam Grondin Corey McGinley Sam Muskat Lauren Rohlfs Phoebe Socha Talia Sperduto Rosie Steiner Paige Voss Emma Wagner

Class of 2018

9% Participation ($2,051) Taylor Carrobis Reese Collins Grace Feigl Kellyn Johnson Nate Kelsey Isabell Plotsker

Class of 2019 ($654) Max Horton Emanne Khan Serina Li Ashleigh Stone

Class of 2023 ($100) Chas Dean Katharine Gage Lila Kelsey

Class of 2024

($260) Nathaniel Barrett Jack Krasnof

Class of 2020 ($1,505) Zoe Cousineau Sam Duan Zack Horton

Alumni Gatherings

D E R RY F I E L D.O R G

ANNUAL REPORT PARENT GIVING Class of 2019

78% Participation Christine and Garrett Adie ■ Serena and Ken Anderson Davida Rubin-Baker and Yami Baker Denise Cascio Bolduc and Dan Bolduc ■ Lesley and Andrew Carr ■ Betsy and Rob Cissel ■ Elizabeth and Matthew Davis Fern Seiden and Tim Doherty ■ Kaer Shi and Yihui Dong Carilyn Cronin Donovan and Bill Donovan Anne and Mitch Gagnon ■ Kathy and David Goldberg Cheryl Yennaco and Mark Horton Tian He and Jun Hu Patricia and Lou Imbriano ■ Eneida and Mirsad Islamovic Kirsti and Paul Karpawich Judy and Liaquat Khan Kris Reid and Curtis Kloc Susan and Mark Leonardi Wei Wu and Dan Li Stacey and Steve Lunderville Judy and Jon MacLean ■ Lisa and Tim McGrath ■ Jenny Carlson Mullins ’86 and Jay Mullins ■ Lisa and Jeff Neville Kasey and Lee Ormiston ■ Tara and Steve Perkins ■ Marjorie and Scott Pim Rachel and John Polgrean ■ Debbie and John Quinlan Sharon and Tom Rohlfs ■ Marlene and Steve Rotering

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Lara Shilling ■ Dan Kramer Kim Allard Socha ’85 and Tim Socha ■ Mary Ellen O'Brien Kramer Molly and Dan Sperduto Michelle LaCreta Olga Yurovskaya and David Thirkill ■ Kathleen Herold and Tony Lapadula ■ Lisa and Tom Thorne ■ Krissy and Bill Letourneau Ann and Scott Tierno ■ Liu Xin and Tingzhao Li David Wagner ■ Terri Lynch ■ Jen Wagner ■ Tracey Madden Qingyu Hu and Dong Wang Sarah and Lenny McCaigue ■ Amy and John Watson Shannon and Doug McGinley ■ Heather Wilding-White Wilding ’89 and Jennifer Donofrio and Dave Moore ■ Keith Wilding ■ Kunal and Jay Patel Lori and Steve Winder Heather Petro and Steven Perlberg Fangfang Ma and Chuanpeng Wu Marnie and Mike Plage Colleen and Vadim Plotsker ■ Gretchen and Chris Pyles Class of 2020 Siobhan and Tom Quinn ■ 71% Participation Kim and Jim Ryan Greg and Kathy Abate Sharon and Lewis Santosuosso ■ Jacquie Allman and Steve Allman ’83 Carolyn and Patrick Scholten ■ Shannon and John Best Latha and Senraj Soundar Steve and Jane Bogursky Michelle and Paul Stagg ■ Lynn Bollengier ■ Lisa and Stew Strong ■ Steve Bracy and Leslie Thomas Julie and Phil Taub ■ Pete and Molly Brandt ■ Ruth and Jeff Templeton ■ Laurie and Rich Byron Yan Xiang and Wen Wang Jeff and Colleen Chapdelaine Michele and Jeff Ward Karin Chen Kelly and Craig Weimer ■ Jeff Cousineau ■ Ayn B. Whytemare-Donovan ’84 ■ Debbie Cousineau ■ Kristina Isakovich and Richard Critz ■ Karen and Erik Young ■ Guixiang Liu and Moazhen Yuan Kathi and Paul DeGregorio Mike Desmarais ■ Class of 2021 Intisar Saeed and Mohamed Elsheikh 62% Participation Lauren and Michael Hines Samantha and Tony Baldini ■ Cheryl Yennaco and Mark Horton ■ Kerry and Rick Barto Julia and Nelson Howe ■ Monica Bilson Susan Rand King ’81 and Bill King ■

Molly and Pete Brandt ■ Kathleen and Keith Butler Sylvia and Samir Christian Leslie Hobbs and Matthewe Curtis Amy and Scott Davenport Jenny and Bob Davis ■ Regina and Jesse Dixon Lisa and Erik Drake ■ Renée and Scott Dudley ■ Kristen and Ray Etzo ■ Carol Flavin-Veenstra and Alice Veenstra Kelley and John Gage ■ Anne and Mitch Gagnon ■ Paige Piani and Peter Giersch ■ Paulette and Chris Grondin ■ Shari and Carson Hovey ■ Cynthia and Chris Induni ■ Tamatha and Steve Johnson Lea and Bill Kelsey ■ Julie and Al LeBlanc Amy and Chris Licata Judy and Jon MacLean ■ Deb and Fritz Morgan ■ Amy and Tom O'Brien Jamie and Jamie Pagliocco ■ Marion and Alex Petron Marjorie and Scott Pim Marnie and Mike Plage Rachel Jordan and Tad Renvyle Sharon and Tom Rohlfs ■ Kathleen Rutty-Fey '87 and Erik Fey ■ Kim and Jim Ryan Lindley Shutz and Michael Lynch ■ Maria and Scott Sieper Joanne and Forrest Small Stacy and Jesse Smith Debbie and David Smith ■

PARENT GIVING CONTINUED Ann and Scott Tierno ■ Lynne and Derek Wagner ■ Amy and John Watson ■ Carol and Tom Wold Guohong Wang and Qisheng Zhu

Class of 2022

72% Participation Christine and Garrett Adie ■ Jamie and Albert Allard Alisa Barnard Brennan Barnard ■ Elma and Sejo Becirovic Shannon and John Best ■ Amy Decker Brar ’92 and Harry Brar Laurie and Rich Byron Julia and Scott Coleman Laura and Mick Cullen Kathi and Paul DeGregorio Karen and Stephen Doyle Sharon and Husam Farah Emily Gagne and James Fitch Katie Williams and Brant Hardy Debra Repoza-Hogan and Bill Hogan Diane Hotten-Somers and Samuel Somers Cynthia and Chris Induni ■ Susan Rand King ’81 and Bill King ■ Gargi and Joydip Kundu Cheryl and Dennis Kurdek Kristy and Scott Lamont Kristen and Harold Losey Keri Marshall and Peter Mahar Geri and Brad Reed Marlene and Steve Rotering ■ Lynne and Derek Wagner ■ René Whiteley and Travis Warren ■ Heather Wilding-White Wilding ’89 and Keith Wilding ■

Class of 2023

71% Participation Kathy and Greg Abate ■ Emily Bacall Amy and Jason Bahan Kerry and Rick Barto Laurie and Rich Byron Lesley and Andrew Carr ■ Kristin Cassidy Patty and Rand Cayer Jenny and Bob Davis ■ Charlene and Rob DeCesare ■ Maura and Rick Geddes Kathy and David Goldberg Shaye and Jared Hardner Lauren and Michael Hines Tamatha and Steve Johnson Erin and Derek Lautieri ■ James Logan Lori Mix and Allen Merriman ■ Jen Moeckel

Jennifer Donofrio and Dave Moore ■ Ursula and Steven Nadeau Emily Liu and Jianfa Pei Mary and Justin Perkins ■ Marnie and Mike Plage Kirsten Vernon and Kevin Ramundo Rhenea and Dan Regan ■ Leitha and Wade Reilly Debbie and Neil Rogers Helen and Robert Schroeder Dongmei Wang and Xun Shi Stacey and Steve Shula Latha and Senraj Soundar Olga Yurovskaya and David Thirkill ■ Kerry and Dave Viger David Wagner ■ Jen Wagner ■ Karen and Erik Young Xiaoyan Yu and Honghai Zhang

Class of 2024

63% Participation Rose-Lynn and Steve Armstrong ■ Cecilia Clemans and Jeanne Bailey-Clemans Alisa Barnard Brennan Barnard ■ Mary Tenn and Stephen Blair Loretta and Brian Brady Amy Decker Brar ’92 and Harry Brar Karin Chen Lisa and Erik Drake ■ Renée and Scott Dudley ■ Sharon and Husam Farah Anne and Mitch Gagnon ■ Jennifer and Bob Grunbeck Alice J. and Brian K. Handwerk ■ Sue and Bruce Howard Debbie and William Irving Maggie and Gary Jordan Meryl Levin and Will Kanteres Rebecca and Bruce Krasnof Kristen and Harold Losey Shannon and Doug McGinley ■ Laurel and Tom McLain Moni and Tung Nguyen Kunal and Jay Patel ■ Jessica Scheinman and Bryan Pellerin Wendy and Brent Powell ■ Wendy and Mark Rapaport Michelle and Jim Roberge Julie and Joel Rozen Mamta and Raju Saxena Maria and Scott Sieper Stacy and Jesse Smith Mary Ann and Alex Vazquez ■ Susan Wu and John Yang

Class of 2025

59% Participation Shannon and John Best ■ Debbie and Josh Bremberg Patty and Rand Cayer Reilly Decker and Brian Decker ’94 Karen and Stephen Doyle Abby and Brian Fernandes Eneida and Mirsad Islamovic

Mi Young and Jamie Kim Erin and Derek Lautieri ■ Cylvia and Marco Masoni Nicole and Richard Nelson Helen and Robert Schroeder Joann and Peter Stich Meredith and Eric Webb Anneliese and Jason Worster Xiaoyan Yu and Honghai Zhang

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ANNUAL REPORT FACULTY & STAFF GIVING Anonymous Deb Allen Jacquie Allman Regina Assetta Brennan Barnard Becky Barsi Michael Beesley Shannon Best Chris T. Bissonnette Mark Blaisdell Tracy Blaisdell Jenny Boesch Tony Bonjorno Annie Branch Pete Brandt Debbie Bremberg Louisa Burdette Laurie Byron Mary Halpin Carter Mimi Coombes Jeffrey Cousineau Jonathan DeYoung

Kate DiTullio Mike Dolan Alex Donovan ’10 Ben Dougherty Mia Ek Pierce Ellinwood Amanda Gagne Brandon Gauthier Susan Grodman Sam Grondin ’17 Alice Handwerk Gary Harper Jeff Hastings Patty Herbert Diane Hotten-Somers Karen Hull Chris Induni Betty Jipson Mary Karlin Becca Karp Katy Keefe-Hancock Dawn Kilcrease

Kevin Lane Greg Lange Derek Lautieri Dana Laviano Mike Leary Michele Leclerc Jodie Leen Jennifer Lorrain Terri Lynch Marco Masoni Lenny McCaigue Terry McGovern Debra McLoud Chris McNeil Taylor Moon Anna Moskov Andy Myers Rick Olivar Mary Perkins Danny Pouliot Brent Powell Judy Reynolds

Hilda W. Fleisher* Elenore Freedman Mary-Ellen Goodspeed ’72 Alice J. Handwerk James D. Hendrix ’77 Dennis Holland Carol-Ann Jane Steven Joy ’68 Nancy G. Kane Tom and Liz* Kelsey Laurie and Jim Lamp David and Rosamond Lockwood

David J. and Stephanie Solms McCusker ’84 Jennifer D. Melkonian Don Monson ’96 Anna Moskov Alexandra Muskat ’15 Daniel Muskat ’82 Samantha Muskat v17 William B. Pfeifer James F. Richardson ’90 Janice Romanowsky E. Charles Sanborn

Gill Roberts ’99 Marcie Roberts Laura Russell Kathleen Rutty-Fey ’87 Shauna Sarsfield Lindley Shutz Andrea Stevenson Peter Talpey Jill Teeters Amy Turcotte Alex Vazquez Lynne Wagner Diane Wall Mary Ann Watt Lucy Weathers Bill Westenberg Steve Young Rick Zeller Tammy Zinck

THE 1964 LEGACY SOCIETY Lori Evans Alderin ’00 Ditty Steele Bannon ’99 Becky and Bruce Berk Annie Branch Caryl and Barry Brensinger Grace Massey and Michael Broad ’69 Steve and Katie Burke Mary Halpin Carter Danielle Chandonnet Michael and Christine Cikacz David and Ellie Goodwin Cochran ’69 Molly A. Day Michael B. Ekman ’69

*indicates deceased

ENDOWMENT GIVING Bailey Milne Fund

Deb and Nancy Allen Bill Pfeifer Wendy and E. Charles Sanborn The Derryfield School

Peter Carlson ’83 Financial Aid Fund Roz and Dave Carlson

Peter S. Freedman Founders’ Scholar Fund Elenore Freedman Nancy Ford Huckins ’69

Richard A. Crafts Memorial Music Scholarship Carl N. Crafts

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Virginia P. Searle Craig N. and Cary N. Sellers Lara Shilling in honor of Gavin & Miranda Shilling Anonymous Drs. Barbara J. and David G. Stahl* Nancy W. Stearns Sheila Steele Jean and Bill Tallman* Charles Van Arsdale Marjorie Van Arsdale* Pam VanArsdale and Bob Dewey Richard and Frances Winneg

The Global Citizenship Award in Honor of Blake Marston ’01 Ali Geiger '00 and Matt D'Alessio '01 Brian Horton '01

Henrietta Mesches Memorial Fund Susan Resnicoff ’87

Matthew Lawrence Young ’88 Memorial Fund Marti and Lou Young

MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES

RESTRICTED GIFTING The School receives a number of gifts each year for specific purposes that are designated as restricted gifts. This year we received generous gifts to support the track program, the crew program, financial aid, library support, and facilities improvements.

Shannon and John Best Chris Bissonnette Annie and Rich Branch Brie and Sean Burns Kathleen and Keith Butler Laurie and Rich Byron Adela and Stephen Carter Cole Ciechon ’19 Betsy and Rob Cissel Colleen and Marc Cobery Erika and Steve Connors Kristina Isakovich and Richard Critz Tyler Critz ’20 Laura and Mick Cullen Jenny and Bob Davis DeeLuxe Bartending Casey and Jonathan DeYoung Lisa and Erik Drake Renee and Scott Dudley Steve Epstein Ginger and Michael Fortin Kelley and John Gage Anne and Mitch Gagnon Matthew Galvin ’85 Denise Gamache Laura and John Gargasz Julie and Rob Glosner Kathy and David Goldberg Susan Grodman Jennifer and Bob Grunbeck Mary Halpin Carter and Christopher H. M. Carter Caroline Hines ’20 Lauren and Michael Hines Rebecca and Thomas Hoey William Hogan ’22 Cheryl Yennaco and Mark Horton Patricia and Lou Imbriano Tamatha and Steve Johnson Kirsti and Paul Karpawich Susan Rand King ’81 and Bill King Rebecca and Bruce Krasnof Sarah and Jason LaCroix Krissy and Bill Letourneau Kristen and Harold Losey Debbie Mackenzie Kelly MacMillan

Marla and Michael Margolis Kim Marotta Toutou and David Marsden Nancy and Bill Marston Tracy and Joe Matarese Shannon and Doug McGinley Lisa and Tim McGrath ■ Tracey and Bryan Miller Deb and Fritz Morgan Anna and Boyan Moskov Fran Murphy Mary and Mike Pelletier Danny Pouliot Wendy and Mark Rapaport Rhenea and Dan Regan Rachel Jordan and Tad Renvyle Marlene and Steve Rotering Hannah Rowe Julie and Joel Rozen Jan and Patrick Rutty ’84 Kathleen Rutty-Fey ’87 and Erik Fey Wendy and E. Charles Sanborn Shauna Sarsfield Carolyn and Patrick Scholten Lindley Shutz and Michael Lynch Joanne and Forrest Small Stacy and Jesse Smith Debbie and David Smith Arthur Sullivan Michele and David Truex Neil Valentino Matthew Valle Martha Walker Yan Xiang and Wen Wang René Whiteley and Travis Warren Andy Warren ’22 Kelly and Craig Weimer Ayn Whytemare-Donovan ’84 Susan Wu and John Yang Marti and Lou Young Karen and Erik Young Steve Young Gabi and William Zolla Trip Advisor, Inc. New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association, Inc.

Adobe Aetna Foundation, Inc. AllianceBernstein L.P Automatic Data Processing, Inc. BAE Systems Becton, Dickinson and Company BrightSphere Charitable Foundation Inc. Citizens Charitable Foundation Fidelity Foundation Matching Gifts to Education Program Fiduciary Trust Company, Boston Gartner, Inc. GE Foundation

Goldman Sachs HCA Caring for the Community IBM Corporation Medtronic Foundation Microsoft Giving Campaign Oracle Corporation Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Program Portsmouth Regional Hospital Qualcomm Inc. Raytheon Company Verisk Analytics Matching Gifts Program Verizon Foundation

THE DERRYFIELD SCHOOL ENDOWMENT FUNDS FUNDS (After 2018-2019 Spending Policy Distribution)

Balance as of 6.30.2019

Endowment Fund Name General Endowment Faculty Enrichment Fund The E. Charles Sanborn Visiting Fellow Fund David G. and Barbara J. Stahl Fund Muriel and Edward Broad Endowment Fund Matthew Lawrence Young ’88 Memorial

Scholarship Simeon Kass Award for Writing & Humanistic Inquiry The Peter S. Freedman Founders’ Scholar Fund The Clifford R. Nyquist Memorial Scholarship Visiting Writer Literary Fund Global Citizenship Award Funds in Support of Financial Aid The Malone Scholars Program Financial Aid Endowment Summit Packaging Endowment for Financial Aid Peter Carlson Financial Aid Fund Bailey Milne Endowment Fund Funds in Support of Breakthrough Manchester General Endowment Elkin Teaching Fellowship Fund Joel Vargas Achievement Fund

Endowment Total

458,423 403,139 306,970 243,234 115,019 91,875 47,594 35,859 34,234 20,737 16,643 $1,773,726 2,400,419 1,462,940 448,845 329,913 201,080 $4,843,197

1,706,733 588,705 135,491 $2,320,469

$9,047,852 D E R RY F I E L D.O R G

ANNUAL REPORT TRIBUTED GIFTING In Honor of The Class of 2019

In Honor of Lily Doherty ’19

In Honor of Caroline Manns ’14

Fran and Tom Wills

Emily and Andrew Manns

In Honor of E. Charles Sanborn

Jill Teeters and David Lamothe

In Honor of Joseph Abate

In Memory of Scott Ekman

In Honor of Blake Marston ’01

Gershon Ekmon ’71

In Memory of Grace Schaefer

Kathy and Greg Abate

In Honor of Blaise Alfano Sr.

In Memory of Grant Fabre

Ginny Alfano

Michelle and Jim Roberge

In Honor of Edward Allman

In Honor of Parker ’21, Miles ’17, Molly, and Petey Fey

Jacquie Allman and Steve Allman ’83

In Honor of Brad Benson ’78 Lauren and Paul J. Leyden

In Honor of William Blanding Geoff Blanding ’04

In Honor of Catherine Riley Boege

Kathleen Rutty-Fey '87 and Erik Fey

In Memory of Peter Freedman Hal Freedman ’71

Susan and Joseph Horton Brian Horton ’01 Nancy and Bill Marston Wendy and E. Charles Sanborn

In Memory of W. Marston

Linda and Jan Vidmar

In Honor of Katharine Gage Ann and James Gage

Sue Flagg Katharine Gage ’21 Sharon and Tom Rohlfs

Lori Mix and Allen Merriman

In Honor of my DS Colleagues

In Honor of Mackenzie Miller ’24

Anna and Boyan Moskov

Marye Miller

Laurie and Jim Lamp

In Memory of John A. Graf

In Honor of Chloe ’25, Kelsi, and Joshua Bremberg

In Honor of David ’04 and Than ’08 Moore

In Honor of Mary Halpin Carter

In Memory of Jan Brassard

Roni Foster and Jon Foster ’79

Debbie and Josh Bremberg

Lauren and Paul J. Leyden

In Honor of Katie and L. Brent

In Honor of Melanie Hebert

Becky and Bruce Berk

Marc and Marie Hebert

In Honor of Judith ’77, Diane ’79, and Carolyn ’78 Camann

In Honor of Caroline ’20 and Samuel ’23 Hines

Steve Camann

Debbie Pinto

In Honor of Barb Carlson

In Honor of Dennis Holland

Greg Goodman ’68

In Honor of Owen Clemans Beth Yoakum Clemans

In Honor of Jeffrey Cousineau Denise Rinker

In Honor of Zoe Cousineau ’20 Lucille and Robert Lemay

In Honor of Richard Crafts Carl Crafts ’07

In Honor of Tyler Critz ’20 Toy and Joe Cobbe

In Honor of Trevor Cusack Debra McLoud

In Memory of Donal D'Auteuil Nicole D'Auteuil Mutnick ’91

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Michelle Goulet Moore ’77 and David Moore

In Honor of Rylan Morgan ’21 Cathy and Mark Bellinger

In Honor of Anna Moskov Julie Zahn

In Memory of Jean Nelson Nancy Ford Huckins ’69

Alexander Chan ’95 Debra Silberberg Finestone ’74 Josie Martin ’73

In Honor of Anne O'Brien

In Honor of Ralph E. Jensen

Greg Goodman ’68

Scott Jensen ’81

In Honor of Peter Johnson ’85 Patrick Timmins ’85

In Honor of Kathryn Keefe-Hancock

Jennifer B. Mandelbaum ’10 Jennifer D. and Gregory L. Melkonian

In Honor of Andrew Kosiarski ’05 Alice and Don Kosiarski

In Honor of Derek Lautieri Nate Kelsey '18

Jared Schoneberger ’14

In Honor of Lenny McCaigue

In Memory of Everett Merriman

Everett Baker ’13

In Memory of Warren Schoneberger In Honor of Kelly Schwarz ’08

In Honor of Ian Gargasz ’21

In Honor of Robert Bradley

Otto Schaefer

Debbie Cousineau Ali Geiger '00 and Matt D'Alessio ’01 Andrea Schwartz McCullough ’01

Carolyn and Louis Gargasz

Lauren and Paul J. Leyden

Lisa Newman ’88

Anne and Bill Schwarz

In Honor of Gunnar Senatore ’24 In Honor of James Shanahan ’74 Tom Shanahan ’78

In Honor of My DS Teachers Grace Feigl '18

In Honor of Lindley Shutz Annette and Charlie Lynch

In Honor of The Derryfield Faculty and Staff Jamie and Jamie Pagliocco

In Memory of David Stahl

Susan Stahl Hardy ’70

In Memory of Jan Steele Alexa Warburton ’05

In Honor of Julia Tilton ’20 Elaine Madden Tracey Madden

In Honor of Amanda Wastrom

Mary Ellen O'Brien Kramer

Amanda Fiedler Wastrom ’97

In Honor of Peter Ordway

In Honor of Andrew, Anna, and Drew Watson

In Memory of Douglas Peabody Mary Jane Peabody ’68

In Honor of Brentnall Powell Sharon and Tom Rohlfs

In Memory of Allan Richardson

Lucy Field

In Honor of Matthew Weimer ’20 Mary and Fran Lee

In Memory of Charles Woods Doug Woods ’68

Marge and T.J. Bara Myra Batchelder Beverly and William Gere Donna and John Killion McCandless & Nicholson, PLLC

In Honor of Ann Bradshaw Woods

In Honor of Kathleen Rutty-Fey ’87

In Memory of Mark Younger

Amily Dunlap ’93

Deirdre Bradshaw Branch ’71

In Memory of Robert Worrell Kathy Worrell Newton ’68

Linda and Brad Benson ’78 George Skaperdas ’78 Clea and Neal Winneg ’78

LETTER FROM ALUMNI COUNCIL PRESIDENT KELLY STEELE REIS ’97 The Alumni Council, the governing body of the Alumni Association, works to foster relationships between The Derryfield School and its alumni through engagement, leadership, and outreach.

Dear Alumni and Friends, The Alumni Council was alive with energy and ideas this year focusing on the education of members on Derryfield developments, philanthropy, organization, and governance. Our work will culminate in supporting the Independent Senior Project program which is now a required experiential learning opportunity for every student. We had a productive and successful year, with great contributions from across the council.

Each meeting begins with a mission moment so the council is informed about happenings on campus and allows us to be educated community liaisons.

The 2018-2019 Mission Moments included: Academic Deans Brent Powell and Lindley Shutz sharing the school’s exciting new academic program vision, Danielle Llewelyn spoke on the great strides that have been made in recent years with student leadership and service, Dr. Marco Masoni presented the X Learning Program accompanied by seniors Max Horton and Avry Truex who wowed us with their Tiny House ISP project, and we ended the year with an inspiring construction tour of our new facilities.

2019 Alumni Service Award recipient, Dave Larrivee ’84.

As a council, we fulfill our role as ambassadors and advisors to the School through networking and attendance at events. Council members enjoyed participating in the following: Homecoming, Alumni Gatherings, Day of Giving, Founders’ Day, Reunion Weekend, and Peter Bielagus ’95 welcomed seniors to the alumni association on the last day of school with rousing remarks that shared the myriad of benefits of being a DS alum and always “belonging” to this community.

We are delighted to welcome Meredith Leyden ’11 to the Council this year with her depth of knowledge and experience as both an alumna and former member of the admission team. Thank you to our three 2019 senior representatives Jenna Bolduc, Emanne Kahn, and Serena Li for their wonderful student insights and contributions to the Council this year. We wish them our best on their journeys beyond Derryfield. We welcome new senior representatives, Emerson Bracy, Mia Chen, and Emma Pyles from the class of 2020 to the Council. Finally, we are excited to share that two existing Council leaders, Joyia Rich Fazelat ’96 and Linda Mackey Mitchell ’91, will be officially taking on new roles for the next two years as Chair and Vice Chair, respectively.

The council would like to thank all members for their generosity in giving of time and resources to the Derryfield community. Additionally, the Council sends an important thank you to Alice Handwerk, Greg Lange, and Anna Moskov of the Philanthropy Office for their critical and continuous support of our work. We look forward to working with Jen Lorrain, Director of The Derryfield Fund and Alumni Relations, as our new Council liaison.

As your alumni board, we count on you, our alumni to share stories, correspondence, and ideas to help us further our mission!

Sincere thanks, ▪ Kelly Steele Reise ’97

Chair, Alumni Council

Colette Chrétien ’09, 2019 Distinguished Alumna Award recipient, with her family.

2018-2019 Alumni Council

Kelly Steele Reis ’97, Chair Joyia Rich Fazelat ’96, Vice Chair Lori Evans Alderin ’00, Board of Trustees Liaison Lauren Saidel-Baker ’07, Secretary Peter Bielagus ’95, Engagement Chair Ryan Bielagus ’94 Jenna Bolduc ’19, Senior Representative Michelle Coombes, Faculty Representative Brian Decker ’94 Graham Duck ’00 Bennett Freeman ’70 David Grosso ’78 Emanne Khan ’19, Senior Representative Serina Li ’19, Senior Representative Gayle McGinnis ’76 Nate Milne ’11 Linda Mitchell '91 Nathaniel Moore ’08 Dan Muskat ’82 Davis Richmond ’86 Kathleen Rutty-Fey ’87, Outreach Chair Mike Spector, ’93 John Wallin ’96

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alumni news 1970

Bennett Freeman's Jimmy Fund Boston Marathon Walk team, Team Todd (named in memory of Todd Schwartz) was honored with the Red Sox Jimmy Fund Award, and has now raised over $1,000,000 for the Jimmy Fund!

■ Hank Corwin, a film editor who has been recognized for his work on movies including The Horse Whisperer and The Big Short, was recently nominated for an Oscar, a BAFTA and an ACE Eddie for editing VICE, a 2018 drama about Dick Cheney. He discussed these accomplishments and his career in an extensive interview with Steve Hullfish of the ProVideo Coalition.

season involving her secretary, his protective mother, two justice-seeking fugitives and a dead detective by the name of Jake Marley.”

The show was “billed as a combo comedy, mystery and romance” and was directed by Juan Fernandez. This past February, Cathy also served as the Music Director for a production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Thalian Hall in downtown Wilmington.

5 old friends from Manchester (four from Derryfield) came out to see the show. We are headed to festivals in Bulgaria and Israel in the fall and plan to continue touring in the US and internationally.

1994

Ryan Bielagus just had his fourth child, a girl, named Alexis born February 11, 2019.

1978

Dave Grosso started work as the Executive Director of New Hampshire’s Office of Professional Licensure and Certification on July 1 after enjoying a year of retired life in New Boston. His youngest son Sergeant Matt Grosso and his wife Alena had their first child, David’s second grandson, Alexi Theo, in February 2019.

Bennett Freeman ’70 at Jimmy Fund Boston Marathon Walk.

Jackie and Ryan Bielagus ’94 are pleased to announce the arrival of Alexis Bielagus born on February 11, 2019. She joins Mei-Ling (top right), Justin (holding Alexis) and Lilly bottom right.

1974

Hilary Chaplain writes, “I’ve been working on a show inspired by a visit to Terezín, also known as Theresienstadt in Germany, called The Last Rat of Theresienstadt since 2017. The show is about Sofia Brünn, a Weimar cabaret star from 1930s Berlin who finds herself transplanted to Theresienstadt, a concentration camp in Czechoslovakia. In this completely foreign habitat, she forges an unlikely friendship with Pavel, a rat, who despite the lack of food that has driven away the rest of his kind, remains out of love for her and her art. We premiered the show in October of 2018 in Poland, where we won the jury’s Grand Prize, the Student Jury Prize, the Audience Prize, and a special prize for a beautiful moment in puppetry. We performed in Amherst, MA at the Ko Festival of Performance in July, and I was thrilled that 50

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1995

Brad McMaster ’84 was visiting from Florida and stopped by to show DS off to his children, Chris and Olivia.

1986

Cathy Sanborn Street starred in TheatreNOW’s Christmas dinner show in Wilmington, NC. According to the Wilmington Star-News, Cathy portrayed Cactus O’Riley, “a private eye in the midst of a hectic Christmas

Ned Cremin was able to meet up with fellow Derryfield alum Timothy Foster ’96 on a recent ski trip in Steamboat Springs, Colorado for a few great powder days on the mountain and had a blast!

1996

Paul Abrahimzadeh welcomed a daughter, Cora Elle, born August 13, 2018. ■ Dan Oas was named one of two inaugural Jim Moses Nonprofit Professional Fellows by the Rocky Mountain Bank and the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole. He is the Juvenile

2002

Ned Cremin ’95 and Timothy Foster ’96.

Division Coordinator at Teton Youth & Family Services and will pursue a Master’s in Public Administration through St. Mary’s University of Minnesota. “In the future, I plan to continue building my leadership skills under the umbrella of Teton Youth & Family Services, because there is so much more that needs to be done. In an environment where shrinking state budgets limit human services, community nonprofits must strive to boost organizational efficiency and reach goals with fewer resources,”

1999

Kate Davis Crook writes that “Christmas came early.” She and husband Miller welcomed Delaney Lauren Crook, born 7 pounds and 4 ounce on December 17, 2018 at 1:48 am. ■ Peter Keeler published his first novel, titled Migon, in July of 2018. The book description reads, “Gyndri was born a human boy. But now he's one of the brightest spots of all. He's a Migon —a miniature dragon created to help humanity survive. His life changed completely when a

Kate Davis Crook ’99 and her family.

dragon's attack ripped him from his loving family and set him on a new and frightening path. Along with his human companion, Piet, Gyndri is now tasked with finding out two things. First, where he came from and who he wants to be. Second, the cause of the growing crime wave threatening Landing, the largest city on the planet of Respite.” Currently living in Fairfield County, Connecticut, Peter also recently had a short story published in Imagining Monsters, as well as an anthology in When To Now and another collected by the Westport Library. His writing group, the Fairfield Scribes, have another anthology scheduled for release in the fall.

Julia (Hutchinson) Abraham and her husband Steve settled in Royalton, Vermont after marrying in 2015. Julia works as an administrator at Dartmouth College and Steve brews for Long Trail Brewing Company.

They welcomed a daughter, Isabella Crosby Abraham, in June 2018. So far Isabella enjoys dancing and looking at books. She also tries to train their family dog with her limited vocabulary, "Jed, no!", which is reminiscent of a dog training experiment Julia conducted in Advanced Biology with Mr. Sanford her senior year at DS. ■ Matt Reno reported Theodore Warren Reno aka "Teddy" is hanging out with his parents in Boston and Maine. He's walking, talking and living the toddler life! ■ Anne E. Durham and her husband Tyler welcomed daughter Madeline Grace Durham on January 28, 2019 and are enjoying every minute with her.

Anne also recently transitioned to a new role as a member of the organizational development team at the TJX Companies. She’s enjoying the new position and the much shorter commute! ■ Kristen Kelsey married Joseph Sadoski in the presence of many dear Derryfield alumni and Derryfield parents in August of 2018. The guests included Kristin's siblings Carolyn

2000

Alexandra Geiger and her husband Matt D’Alessio ’01 welcomed their son, Samuel James D'Alessio, on August 11, 2018. He joins big sister, Anna, who turned three in April. Ali is an employment and litigation attorney at the McLane Middleton law firm and Matt works as a project manager at Stack + Co. in Boston. They live in Andover, Massachusetts. ■ Lori (Evans) Alderin and her husband Adam welcomed a baby girl, Tate Liberty Alderin, on July 15, 2019.

Big sister Lydia is the most excited member of the family and has already been a superstar helper.

Children of Lori Alderin ’00.

Cora Abrahimzadeh, daughter of Paul ’96.

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CLASS NOTES

Kelsey ’06 and Chad Kelsey ’08 along with Kristen ’02 and Andy Cochran ’01, Anne Durham ’02, Julia Abraham ’02, Heidi Kurland ’02, Heather French-Cobb ’02, Lauren Johnson ’02, and Mark Sanford ’06. There were also many DS parents present, including Tricia Lucas, Kit and Steve Reno, Amy and Paul Murphy and of course Cynthia and Charles Kelsey. The wedding was held at Twin Lake Villa in New London, NH.

Children of Ali Geiger ’00 and Matt D'Alessio ’01.

Theodore "Teddy" Reno, Matt Reno ’02.

Children of Steven Flagg ’03.

2003 Katie Garos ’01 and her husband Chris Garos ’00 celebrated their son Charlie's first birthday at the beach in July 2018.

Madeline Grace Durham, daughter of Anne ’02 and Tyler.

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Steven Flagg writes that “The Flagg family welcomed baby William on September 9, 2018. He was happy and healthy and made older sisters Charlotte and Caroline ecstatic!

The circle is now complete! Baby Will is a great little man, and is slowly finding his place among Charlotte and Caroline. Both little girls

Kristin Kelsey '02 wedding.

are thrilled to have a younger brother to take care of.” ■ Sakib Khan has been selected as an Associate Fellow of the Construction Lawyers Society of America. In addition to his business and contracts litigation practice, Sakib advises general contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, consultants and owners on construction-related issues. The CLSA is an invitation-only international honorary association composed of preeminent lawyers specializing in construction law and related fields. Fellowship is limited and selective, with lawyers being invited into fellowship upon a proven record of excellence

Thad Duprey ’04 on his wedding day.

Carolyn Leary ’05 and family.

and accomplishment in construction law at both the trial and appellate levels. ■ Scott Migliori was promoted to partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers on July 1, 2019. Scott began his career at PwC after receiving his master’s degree in accounting from UNH in 2008. Scott lives in South Boston with his wife Jill and their son Chase.

Derek writes that “Laurel is a combination of both of our mothers’ names, ‘Lori’ and ‘Cheryl.’”

■ Kendra Ogbonna had a baby girl on August 17, 2018. Olivia weighed 7 pounds and 15 ounces, and was 20 inches long. ■ Carolyn Leary welcomed son Lewis, who was born on January 2, 2019, measuring 8 pounds and 4 ounces.

Lewis was born 19.5 inches long with a full head of blonde hair. Carolyn writes, “We are having so much fun adjusting to life as a family of 3 and can't wait to bring Lewis around Derryfield to start learning Latin with Daddy, and cheering on the tennis team!” ■ Doug Mackenzie welcomed son Scott George Mackenzie on June 2, 2019.

He writes that “Mom and baby are healthy and doing well and we are extremely excited to try and figure out how to be decent parents!”

■ Christopher Pellegrini’s son Wesley

2004

Thad Duprey married Emily Larkins on April 27, 2019 in a tiny ceremony at Point Reyes National

Chris Pellegrini's ’05 son Wesley

Seashore in California. In attendance were Cale Magruder ’04 and Lisa Dirth, former DS Rowing Coach and mother of George ’04 and Elizabeth ’08. Festivities included a hike to Tomales Point, a bonfire on the beach, and for Thad, food poisoning on the wedding day!

Regardless, fun was had by all. ■ Julie Katz Leckey welcomed son Quinlan Goodrich Leckey on November 8, 2018. He was born at 12:45 am at Denver Children’s Hospital.

2005

Derek Boelig and his wife Cristina welcomed Eliza Laurel Boelig on September 16, 2018.

Julie Katz Leckey ’04's son, Quinlan.

Scott George Mackenzie, son of Doug ’05.

Allison and Kate Dewey ’05 celebrate their wedding day with DS friends from across the ages.

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Parker Mitchell and his wife Alice welcomed Henly James Mitchell just in time for Halloween on October 30, 2018.

2008

Parker Mitchell ’07 with his son Henly.

Pellegrini decided to make his debut a few weeks early on Mom's busiest work day of the year, because anything else would've been too boring. Wesley was born on October 24, 2018 at 3:35 pm, weighing 6 pounds and 15 ounces and 20 inches long. Welcome to the world, Wes! ■ Sarah Schooler shares that Lewis Edward Schooler arrived January 20, 2019 at 6:12 pm.

Welcome to the world little one!

Molly Cikacz married Patrick Day on April 20, 2019 in Marco Island, FL, surrounded by their family and friends (including many Derryfield alums!). Molly and Patrick live in Hopkinton, MA. Molly is a first-grade teacher, and Patrick is a program manager at Dell Technologies.

■ Brett Logan writes, “The wedding was on September 22, 2018 in Lenox, MA at The Mount, which was Edith Wharton's home. My wife is Gabrielle­—we met in college at Gettysburg our senior year. We were both in Boston for five years after graduation, but now we're living in

Colette Chrétien ’09 and Sam Duker were married in Middleburg, VA at Mt. Defiance Cidery on September 16, 2017. They honeymooned in Tuscany on their one year anniversary.

2006

Kayla Sirkin welcomed Ari Taube Hershman on December 27, 2018. Kayla writes that “She already has so much personality and is growing up too quickly. She's already hung out with a bunch of her DS alum aunties and uncles. We're so in love!”

Molly Cikacz ’08 and her husband, Patrick.

Julia Maldonado ’08 wins Emmy award for outstanding sports journalism.

Brett Logan ’08's wedding with Derryfield friends.

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San Francisco. I've been working at Facebook/ Instagram for the last couple years and Gabe is working at a tech startup called Samsara.”

■ Than Moore recently came back from Alaska where he spent the summer with the Juneau Icefield Research Program. He was the expedition medical provider for the glacier trek studying climatology and glaciology. He returns to Burlington, VT to start the Sustainable Innovation MBA program at the University of Vermont. He will be splitting his time in the classroom as well as in the Emergency

McCormick writes, “It is my great privilege to announce the birth of my son, Maxwell. He was born on January 20, 2019 and is doing extremely well. Mom is also doing well and we are so happy with our new bundle of joy. And our Frenchie Weezy is learning to be a good big fur sister.”

2010

Tiffany Goudreau ’09's wedding.

Department as a Physician Assistant. ■ Taylor Nagel shares that “The Strangers Project" documentary is an ongoing endeavor, such is the nature of independent documentary projects. I have been fairly busy with other projects in the last year or so. Most recently, I directed and produced an independent pilot called ‘Lady Liberty,’ which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival as a part of the Tribeca TV ‘Pilot Season’ program April 29, 2019. I’m very excited about that! Beyond ‘Lady Liberty,’ I founded a production company with fellow DS alum Emma LeBlanc called Raw Milk Films.

We're currently in post-production on a feature documentary called 68 Whiskey, which tells the story of three veterans of the 101st Airborne as they navigate civilian life ten years after their deployment to Iraq as combat medics.”

Erin Ferguson is teaching Latin and Ancient Greek, coaching cross-country and crew and living in a dorm at St. Andrew's School, a boarding school in Middletown, Delaware this fall. Erin taught for three years at a day school in Maryland, and having spent five of the past six summers teaching at Phillips Exeter Academy, she decided to make the transition to boarding school full time. Erin is very excited about the opportunity to join the intellectually rigorous, welcoming and diverse community at St. Andrew's. ■ Jillian Thompson graduated from UVM with a Masters in Speech-Language Pathology in May of 2019. She started a 9-month clinical fellowship and in the spring she will be clinically certified to practice (CCC-SLP).

2011

Meredith Leyden and Marty Topol ’06 are engaged to be married! Meredith misses friends from her time in the admission office at DS, but looks forward to giving back through her work on the Alumni Council!

Joe Holden ’15 and PatrickMcGinley ’15 graduate from Lafayette.

2012

Sarah Blaisdell and Tommy Skafidas were married on May 18, 2019 at Dexter's Inn in Sunapee, NH! They met at UNH through a mutual friend and had a TON of family connections including Tommy's dad, who was in the same class with Sarah's parents at Concord High School! They now own a home on River Road, about two minutes away from DS, and are parents to two dogs and a cat. Sarah shares, “as a Derryfield faculty ‘brat,’ I had a handful of DS faculty and students supporting me on my big day. Obviously, both of my parents (Mark & Tracy Blaisdell) were in attendance, with my Aunt and Uncle (Karen & Paul Whitmore) representing the DS Middle School team! The guest list also included two DS alums from the

2009

Tiffany Goudreau married Philip Martin on July 12, 2019 at the Barn on the Pemi in Plymouth, NH. They split honeymoon time between Paris and Rome. Cat DePastina ‘09 and Andrea Sheldon ’09 were in Tiffany’s bridal party (it was really special to see them again!). Tiffany and Phil reside in Merrimack, NH. ■ Sadie Fowler married Kevin Leonard, Jr. on May 4, 2019. She shares, “it was amazing to celebrate our big day surrounded by lifelong friends. Camille Smith, Leah Burke, Colette Chretien, Bonnie Frieden, Anna Stuart, and Lydia MacKenzie were all able to share this special day with us and I couldn't have imagined it any other way!” ■ Spencer

Sadie Fowler ’09's wedding.

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CLASS NOTES the "trepwork for good" which uses its financial, social, and intellectual resources to promote greater economic and social inclusion across the the city of New Orleans.

2015 Derryfield community members recognized at this year's Union Leader "40 Under 40" event. L-R: Fred Coolbroth ’01, Gillian Roberts ’99, Erica Raff ’11, Alan Raff ’05, Anna Moskov, and Erika Connors.

Class of 2012, Kerri Falkenham and Tessa Greer, who helped make the day so special. ■ Andrew Voss received Landmark College's Academic Dean's Award, which is given to the student who has best demonstrated the qualities that define academic success at Landmark College.

These qualities include hard work, seriousness toward learning, intellectual development, and measurable achievement, such as grades.

2013

Arthur Krogman started graduate school at Chatham University in Pittsburgh for a Masters in Biology after a year as an AmeriCorps intern in Nevada. ■ Lulu Carter helped launch a corporate social responsibility program. As a senior associate at Trepwise, Lulu coordinates

Samantha Fogel graduated cum laude from Hamilton College with a major in Philosophy, and was the recipient of the Babcock Prize in Philosophy and Pedagogy which is awarded to a senior who has excelled "in philosophy and particularly in the science of pedagogy."

■ Elijah Gorton was one of two students at Clarkson University to be inducted into the Honor Society for Chemical Engineering students. ■ Kevin Kim interned at Dean Kamen's company, DEKA, this past summer. ■ Noelani Stevenson graduated from Hamilton College in May with honors in Classical Studies and Theatre. She is now working professionally as an actor at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire, where she performs improv and writes sketch comedy in addition to combat, music, and dance. The Faire runs every weekend from August 3-October 27.

2017

Gabrielle Brummett joined the Portland Pilots as a transfer forward from Duke. She played in 18 games as a freshman last season, making one start and scoring a goal in the NCAA playoffs against Lipscomb. She ranked 25 th

Sam Grodin ’17 summer internship at Amherst College.

among recruits coming out of The Derryfield School. ■ Isaias De Los Santos was recently featured singing on Showtime's comedy SMILF. ■ Sam Grondin spent his summer in the lab of Professor Alix Purdy at Amherst College where he worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant on her National Science Foundation funded research on the metabolism and genetics of the bacterium Vibrio fischeri.

■ Damien Neth interned with Fidelity Investments this summer as a LEAP Intern as part of their Technical Internship Program!

2018

Nick Briccetti was one of only three students in the opera chorus with Opera North this summer (lead roles are all professional singers).

■ Taylor Carrobis is loving Penn State. She is double majoring in Astrophysics and Physics. and has joined the Astro Club—scoring significantly higher than class averages in Physics, Chemistry, Calculus, and Philosophy of Science.

To submit class notes for Derryfield Today 2020 please visit derryfield.org/derryfield-todaymagazine. Submissions must be received by July 24, 2020.

Sarah Blaisdell ’12 wedding.

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Class Reunions

Save the Date!

2020 Reunion Weekend May 15-16, 2020 D E R RY F I E L D.O R G

CLASS NOTES Class of 2019 graduates with alumni siblings and parents

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FOUNDERS’ DAY CELEBRATION Derryfield held its annual Founders’ Day Assembly on May 17 to honor the School’s founders, celebrate those who have helped shape the vision for its future, and honor those in our community who exemplify its core values. Founders and founders’ families in attendance included Fran and Dick Winneg and their son Neal ’78, Sylvia Chaplain and her children Hilary ’69 and Ira ’71, and Ellie Freedman.

Veteran faculty member and coach Mimi Coombes presented the Distinguished Alumna Award to Colette Chrétien ’09 for her work as a fashion designer, artist, and founder of La Fille Colette, a women’s clothing company based in Massachusetts that “produces exciting and elevated garments” while “prioritizing socially and environmentally responsible practices.”

Brad Benson ’78 announced Dave Larrivee ’84 as this year’s Alumni Service Award recipient. Dave has served on the Alumni Council, helped orchestrate the Derryfield Kick-Off Classic Golf Tournament, and more recently spearheaded the fundraising effort to name the competition basketball court in the new Athletic & Wellness Center after Dennis Holland.

Michael Broad ’69, celebrating his 50th Reunion, gave the Founders’ Day Address.

He spoke about his experiences during the early years of Derryfield and how the School has remained committed to its original mission saying, “Life itself is very much an experimental process…you don’t need a clear destination when you start out - you just have to take the first step. Derryfield’s role is to give you space and encouragement for those initial steps, to help you acquire the knowledge and reasoning skills you’ll need, and also to develop the insight and reflection to do all this well.”

The 2018 Peter S. Freedman Founders’ Scholar, Max Horton ’19 presented the 2019 Peter S. Freedman Founders’ Scholar Award to Julia Tilton ’20. Julia is a member of the Varsity Field Hockey and Lacrosse teams, writes for Lamplighter, and last school year won a writing competition as a part of a journalism workshop hosted by The Harvard Crimson.

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Host or Mentor a Derryfield Senior in Spring 2020!

Interested in ways to connect with Derryfield in a meaningful way and help Derryfield students at the same time? Consider hosting or mentoring a Derryfield senior for their Independent Senior Project (ISP)!

What began in 1985 as an opportunity for seniors to spend the last six weeks of school off campus pursuing an outside interest or project has grown into a program with 100% participation from the Class of 2019, with seniors over the last several years taking on passion projects, professional internships, and other experiential learning opportunities from locales as far away as Iceland to as close as the Manchester Millyard.

Does your business, organization, or community have a project constantly placed on the “back burner?” The Independent

Senior Project could be your chance to check it off the list and have a new process, system, or self-sustaining project in place that will directly benefit you!

Derryfield seniors have successfully completed ISPs across a wide spectrum of areas and interests, creating an impact at businesses and organizations including Elliot Hospital, GT Advanced Technologies, FIRST, the Concord Monitor, and more! Don’t miss out on this chance to assist a Derryfield student and to be part of positive change at your own organization.

For more information contact Dr. Andy Myers at amyers@derryfield.org

RETIREMENTS Derryfield Says Farewell to Retirees Katy Keefe-Hancock and Lenny McCaigue dealing with success and defeat gracefully, and countless other life lessons that continue to serve them beyond the walls and fields of Derryfield.”

Ms. Katy Keefe-Hancock, affectionately called "KKH" for short, in the classroom.

Mr. Lenny McCaigue on the field with his Girls' Varsity field hockey team.

Derryfield celebrated the retirements of two longtime faculty members and student favorites this spring: Katy Keefe-Hancock and Lenny McCaigue. The two were honored at the Reunion and Retirement Barbecue, the Closing Assembly on the final day of school, and on the last day of faculty meetings in June.

Lenny McCaigue came to Derryfield in the summer of 1997 and served for the next 22 years as Athletic Director and Varsity Field Hockey coach. Under his leadership, Derryfield athletics grew into a program renowned across New Hampshire for its student-athletes’ sportsmanship, team spirit, and competitive ability. Lenny created a culture that went beyond sports. As stated by Boys’ Varsity Lacrosse coach, teacher, and current Athletic Director Chris Hettler, that culture and spirit “teaches Derryfield students life lessons around teamwork, grit, overcoming obstacles,

Katy Keefe-Hancock arrived at Derryfield in 1993 and over the course of her 26 years of service, served as an advisor and biology teacher, created the popular “Diseases” class, coordinated substitute teachers, guided students through scheduling and course selection, planned PSAT, AP, and final exams, and managed student book orders. She played an integral role behind the scenes, ensuring that Derryfield ran smoothly each and every day.

Nowhere is Lenny’s impact more prominent than the Field Hockey program. In 1997 the team was merely a club, often playing other schools’ JV squads. Once the team returned to Varsity status under Lenny’s guidance in 1998, they posted a winning record in 2000, qualified for the State semifinal or final from 2004-2006, and won the program’s first State Title in 2007, going undefeated that season. A three-peat of Division III championships followed in 2010, 2011, and 2012 before the team moved up to Division II and won its first DII State Title last fall.

At the Reunion and Retirement Barbecue in May, Dr. Carter said of Lenny, “Derryfield had no business finding a coach and Athletic Director of his caliber. We got extremely lucky and are so fortunate for Lenny’s leadership, passion, and professionalism that has laid the foundation for the next era of Derryfield athletic success in the new Athletic & Wellness Center.”

Beyond her status as the lynchpin in a myriad of processes and systems at Derryfield, Katy was well known and well loved for her caring, approachable demeanor as well as for her endless supply of chocolate. Colleagues, alumni, and parents all acclaimed Katy as a wonderful mentor and friend - from stewarding students through the challenging waters of adolescence and providing insight and feedback on teaching and coursework, to serving as a source of empathy and warmth. We hope she will enjoy her retirement, finding time for gardening, reading, playing the piano, and putting together 1,000 piece puzzles!

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REMEMBERING ALUMNI AND FOUNDERS Bay Skateboard Park in Newington, NH and The Wizard Skateboard park in Hooksett, NH. He was a visionary and always ahead of his time.

In the 1980s, Louis switched his focus from business to real estate. He founded and ran Points East Properties in New Hampshire, Maine, and Florida. Louis' love of people allowed him to excel in real estate, where he helped thousands of people buy and sell homes and businesses over many years.

Elias (Louis) James Georgopoulas, age 87, passed peacefully on Monday, May 13, 2019, at Hospice by the Sea in Boca Raton, FL.

He was passionately committed to public service and community involvement. He was a Founder of the Derryfield School. Louis served on many Boards of Directors, including the Bedford Bank, Downtown Manchester Association, Cross Roads halfway house, Manchester Art and Sciences, NH Youth Center, and the Union-Leader Advisory Board.

He also served as a Trustee of the University System of New Hampshire from 1987 to 2001.

Louis was born in Manchester, NH to the late James Elias Georgopoulos and Eugenia (Basiliou) Georgopoulos.

Louis will be greatly missed by his family and friends. His grandchildren will especially miss their wonderfully spontaneous,fun-loving Papou.

Louis was a proud graduate of Manchester Central High School ('51) and the University of New Hampshire ('55). He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from UNH, and went on to establish and manage several successful businesses over his lifetime.

Most notably, Louis operated the well-known men's clothing store, Jim's Oxford Shop, founded by his father James in 1907, for nearly forty years.

Allan H. Richardson, Jr. passed away peacefully, at his home in Washington, NH, on May 18, 2019. He was born in Scarsdale, NY, on

Elias James Georgopoulas

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As a veteran of World War II, he served in the Army for three years, in the States, and in Europe, with the Combat Engineers.

In 1951 he moved to New Hampshire, living primarily in Boscawen, Bedford, and Hooksett, before moving to Washington, NH, where he lived the balance of his life.

He was married to Joy Keeler Richardson, of Wilton, CT, for 42 years, until her death in 1989. In 1993, he married Evelyn Gilman, of Bedford, NH. He was survived by his wife, Evelyn, of 26 years.

He was a Trustee of Elliot Hospital, in Manchester, NH for 15 years as Founder and Trustee, of the Derryfield School. Allan was also active in the planning and implementation of the Bedford Bluffs, a swimming and tennis club in Bedford, NH. He was active in the Bedford Presbyterian Church, the United Way, in Bedford, and Christ Church Unity, in Brookline, MA. He was a member of the Society of Mayflower Descendants, and a past-member of the Sons of the American Revolution.

His career was in life insurance and investment sales from January 1958 through December 2006, much of that time with Mass Mutual Financial Group. He was a member of the Million Dollar Round Table for about 38 years.

Louis was also one of NH's most notable politicians. He spent 6 years (3 terms) serving on the Manchester, NH Board of Mayor and Alderman from Ward 1, and another 6 years (3 terms) as a Governor's Councilor from the 4th District.

A man of many interests, Louis was a pioneer in the factory outlet and extreme sports business, creating several retail brands over the years, including The Male Rack in 1969 and Famous Ski Togs Factory Outlets in 1973. Louis also created two skateboard parks in the late 1970s: Great

May 8, 1924, the son of Allan H. Richardson, and Myra Reed Richardson. He grew up in Scarsdale, NY, Poughkeepsie, NY, and Manchester, CT. He spent all his summers, to age 18, in Salisbury, CT. He was a graduate of Phillips Academy, in Andover, MA and Yale University, where he received an honors degree in economics.

In addition, he treasured his family, and friends.

He relished swimming, sailing, tennis, travel, bridge and reading, especially history and art.

He loved our country, passionately, and was concerned about the unfolding challenges, at home, and abroad that our nation is facing.

Allan and his wife Evelyn.

David Bruce Snow, M.D., died of natural causes on July 18, 2019. He was a life-long native of Manchester, New Hampshire.

Society, Hillsboro County Medical Society, the American College of Physicians, and the American Society of Internal Medicine.

Over the tenure of his medical practice, he served in numerous leadership roles including President of the Elliot Hospital Medical Staff (1971), Chief of the Elliot Hospital Department of Medicine (1972 to 1974), the Elliot Hospital Board of Trustees (1974 to 1979), and a Director of the New Hampshire Heart Association. From 1984 to 1987, he practiced medicine with the Hitchcock Clinic while simultaneously holding an Assistant Clinical Professor position in Internal Medicine with Dartmouth Medical School.

David Snow

He was born in Manchester on June 28, 1926 at the Notre Dame Hospital, the son of Alice Wormwood Snow and Bruce Snow, M.D..

He graduated from Central High School in Manchester as valedictorian of his class. He then went on to Harvard University, where he received his A.B. cum laude in 1947. Following his undergraduate education, he began graduate education at Harvard Medical School. His education was interrupted by World War II. He spent two years in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. New York, which included a year in the Pacific witnessing the atomic bomb tests in the Bikini Atoll in 1951. Upon his return from the war, he graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1951 with his M.D. magna cum laude.

After numerous residencies and teaching assignments (Boston Veterans Administration, Harvard Medical School and Boston University Medical School) and a cardiology fellowship, he finished his medical education in 1955, earning his board certification in Internal Medicine in 1959 (he earned recertification in 1977).

Dr. Snow began his Internal Medicine practice as a solo practitioner in 1955 in Manchester, NH. He later added partners to create a significant group practice in 1970. He primarily practiced medicine at the Elliot Hospital. He was also on the medical staff of Catholic Medical Center. He was a member of the New Hampshire Medical

Dr. Snow and his wife Edna were original founders of the Derryfield School in Manchester, NH, and they were among the original founders of Sudden Pitch Swimmers Incorporated.

Dr. Snow was a member of the Society of Mayflower Descendants, the Manchester Kiwanis Club, the Harvard Club of New Hampshire, Brookside Congregational

Dick Winneg

Church, and Bedford Presbyterian Church.

Richard Irwin Winneg, husband of Frances (Mallin) Winneg, died peacefully on July 14. He was two weeks shy of 91. Born in Brockton, MA in 1928, Dick graduated from Brockton High School in 1946 and the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania in 1950, after which

he entered the U.S. Navy, where he served as communications officer on the aircraft carriers USS Coral Sea and USS Antietam until 1953. After his naval service, Dick moved to Manchester, New Hampshire to join his brothers, Harvey and Eugene, in the apparel manufacturing industry in the Manchester millyard. He began as the production manager of Harwin Manufacturing Company, an inside contractor for Tam O Shanter, a manufacturer of children's apparel.

In September of 1956 the Winneg brothers purchased a small outerwear manufacturer that they relocated to the millyard, which ultimately became Winwood Sportswear Inc., which Dick owned and served as President and Treasurer until it was sold in 1988.

Over the years Dick also owned and operated an additional apparel company, a motor lodge and a bowling alley. Dick was proudest, however, of his public service. Active in the Manchester Jewish community, he served as Chairman and a Board member of the Jewish Federation of Manchester, and President and a Board member of Temple Adath Yeshurun. He and his wife Frances were among the original founders of The Derryfield School, and he served on the Board of Trustees. He served as Chairman and a Board member of Elliot Health System, and on the Boards of the Manchester United Way, and Manchester Child and Family Services.

In recognition of his extensive public service Dick was named the 2007 Manchester Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year and was awarded the 2007 New Hampshire Charitable Foundation Life Time Service award, the 2002 William S. Green Award for Excellence from the Elliot Hospital, and the 2007 Robert and Lucille Davison Award for Philanthropy from the Elliot Hospital. His defining traits were integrity, hard work and authenticity.

Scott Ekman ’68 of Flowery Branch, GA passed away on September 4. Scott was an avid fisherman and guitar player. He had a great love for his grandchildren and dog, Blodgett.

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LIFE AFTER DERRYFIELD

Catching up with James Richardson ’90

Parents tend to ask BIG questions at the most random of times, right? On my way home from the PSATs in Concord in 1989, my Dad asked what kind of career interested me.

Easy. Professor. Mr. Anthony's favorite literary theorist at the time, the late Professor Joseph Campbell, better known as author of The Hero of a Thousand Faces, had ignited a near obsession within me to become an academic.

Myth, religion, and sociology all fascinated me.

I recited Campbell quotes like a cult member.

Derryfield was just about the perfect tinderbox for lighting such a professional dream, with electives in Philosophy, Chinese History, and Zen Buddhism. I still quote from the Five Dialogues and Plato's Republic. Yes, it's the same two quotes, but that's not the point.

The important thread is that I stuck with my dream of becoming an academic, awoken by the culture of critical thinking at Derryfield.

So, I majored in cultural anthropology during college. My passion for writing and intellectual life only grew at Harvard, where I wrote an absurdly oversized senior thesis that won an award, based, I now believe, on sheer pity for how much personal time I invested in the project. After college, I entered a Doctoral program in cultural anthropology right away (don't ever do this folks!). Apparently, I like school. My graduate program took me to southern India, where I studied social mobility among urban, middle class Dalits (formerly referred to as Untouchables). How did these 64

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folks manage to avoid and hide the stigma of their family origins, gain an education, and thrive? Why did some individuals pull this off but not the majority of those born into the broader Dalit community? This field research was hands down the most important experience of my life at the time and taught me more about myself than about India.

smartphones and iPads. That itself illustrates my point. Rather than fixate on a career early on, I recommend young alumni become proficient at 3 to 4 wildly different skill sets in their 20's, at least two of which connect to multiple kinds of highly paid work. This will ultimately make you more adaptable to the unanticipated career changes you'll experience during your lifetime.

India was also the first place I learned the value of resilience. A few unfortunately negative experiences helped me develop an inner strength that later helped me transition through multiple career changes that lay ahead.

It might seem that the Derryfield of the 80's produced yet another overly romantic, aspirational kid with big dreams that were somewhat disconnected with reality. Perhaps. I think the real irony is that Derryfield awakened a profound love of writing and thinking that has weathered each of my career changes. In fact, it kept me sane during those transitions.

By 2002, I earned by Doctorate in cultural anthropology and in the midst of applying for tenure-track jobs throughout the country.

But I faced a BIG problem. I no longer wanted to be a professor. My nine year immersion in the world of academia had left me disenchanted. I found the professor-track to be limiting to what I hoped to achieve; spiritually, intellectually, and financially.

So, I jumped off the moving train at very high speed with no plan on how to transition to a non-academic career. It was unpleasant. I ended up joining many other academic refugees in the world of corporate market research. The firm I joined specialized in health and wellness trends affecting the sales of major consumer brands like Kraft®, Oreo®, Kashi®, and Annie's®. I was paid well. Even more surprising, I found the constraints of corporate research on human behavior no more restrictive than those created by "academic tribes". Sad, but true.

I can't emphasize enough how unprepared I was for two things: 1.) the reality that the career you initially choose might not be the right fit for you in the long term, and 2.) you will probably change your career multiple times during your working adult life. We live in a rapidly changing, post-industrial society.

Today's Baby Boomers entered the workforce using typewriters at work and retired using

Now, in my third act, I consult directly with early stage natural/organic consumer brands on how they can scale quickly and sustainably in a competitive marketplace. I work for myself, not in an office. My peers are on LinkedIn, not in the faculty lounge. I do content marketing to attract clients, though I once believed marketing to be a dark art practiced by Satanic cults of soulless Mad Men. Apparently, not every strong opinion voiced in youth survives the test of time.

But through all of these bizarre career twists, my passion for writing and thinking provided continuity, a foundation that I could stand on. While the topic is not one I would have predicted in 1990, my first book comes out this Fall—Ramping Your Brand. It's a bestpractices guide for ambitious young founders on what their brands need to thrive and grow.

It was fun to write and has drawn on learnings from graduate school onwards. Yet, the book also symbolizes the power of a Derryfield education to me. How? Because Derryfield ignited the key skills necessary to put it together and more importantly, ignited the belief that, without question, I could do it one day!

■ James F. Richardson, Ph.D. ’90 Author, Reluctant Marketer, Lifelong Learner

GIVING PROFILE

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erryfield parents for ten years and volunteers in various capacities, Paul and Lauren Leyden P’11, P’16 are no strangers to Derryfield. Their neighbors first introduced them to the school, and their oldest daughter Meredith decided she wanted to apply. She wanted more of a challenge in her education, to meet new friends, and to experience a different way of learning.

From drop off to advisor meetings, the first thing they noticed was how much the faculty cared about their children. Lauren says, “the minute you walk in and see Diane Wall and Andrea Stevenson—their greetings were amazing! They made you feel like you were at home, and that your kids were in a good place.”

Although they always supported The Derryfield Fund, at first the Leydens primarily gave their time through volunteer efforts. Paul decided to join the Board, “to support the school, see it evolve, and because I feel it’s better to participate and help from the inside.”

Lauren volunteered in many ways through the PFA, but eventually found her niche as the Theater Liaison. Even though her girls were only in one or two plays each during their time at Derryfield, her passion for the theater program was contagious - she was dubbed “the glue” of the program!

lauren and paul leyden Lauren and Paul at the 2018 Leadership Reception.

In recent years, Mary Carter’s vision of excellence for the School has inspired the Leydens to increase their giving.

Wanting to ensure that the School is seen as a jewel on River Road, Paul notes that the timing of the Thinking Forward Campaign is ideal: “it’s such an important time in the School’s long history, and we wanted to participate.

There is some obligation to help from the point of view of being philanthropic, but when we were younger, we didn’t have the ability to give, and volunteered our time instead.

Now we have the ability to give, and I think the two of us agree that it’s the biggest giving that we’ve ever made or will ever make.” They see the impact their philanthropy will have on future generations, “People before us gave so our daughters could have the experience they did. We give so children in the future will have the opportunity that they did—to come to a place that is warm and accepting, that will challenge them, to learn in exciting ways, and to leave DS proud of their experience.”

Beyond everything, Paul and Lauren have enjoyed seeing the campaign flourish! Paul says, “We were there when this [campaign] was just an idea. Mary Carter hosted a dinner at her home, and we’ll never forget sitting around that table, this was such a dream back then. Now look at what we’ve accomplished.”

Charlotte ’16 and Meredith ’11 Leyden.

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