Sanford Magazine-Fall 2017 by Sanford School

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Dear Sanford Community, HEAD OF SCHOOL Mark J. Anderson 2017–2018 SANFORD SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES Theodore H. Dwyer III President Gregg M. Somerville Vice President Kathryn Nachbar Secretary Susan Keiser Treasurer Desmond A. Baker Steven J. Daniels Helen M. Duzy Jacqueline A. Filak Sophia M. Fotakos Christopher T. Grundner Andy Jefferson Holly L. Kalish Diane S. Kedash William M. Lafferty Lisa M. Lloyd-Washington Barton Reese Sharon G. Rubin ’80 Scott J. Sherr Stanley R. Sykora Kathy E. Zabel EX-OFFICIO Mark J. Anderson Head of School Katherine G. Rosenthal Home & School Association President TRUSTEES EMERITI Thomas J. Allingham II Gregg Bacchieri John A. Corrozi, Sr. L. Sandra Hammonds Sharon M. Struthers

We are grateful to everyone who has supported Sanford’s effort to pursue perfection and catch excellence. Throughout this issue of our annual report you will read about the Sanford experiences of members of our community in their own words. Sanford continues to produce stories of exceptional success and growth. Thank you for helping us to make these journeys possible. Several years ago, I challenged our faculty and staff to raise the bar at Sanford. My feeling was that Sanford was a very good school and had been for a long time—but that we could be better, sharper, stronger. I wanted Sanford to be better than good; we should strive for perfection and in the process, we would catch excellence. This spirit was captured in Sanford’s last strategic plan, Ambition in Action. The result was a focus on developing leaders, improving our facilities, enhancing our campus, and building student programs. Since then, we have built the Geipel Center for Performing Arts, added courses to our academic offerings, increased faculty and staff diversity, and accomplished much more. In short, Sanford has experienced tremendous success because of our action. We continue to strive for perfection, and our pursuit of excellence is an ongoing mindset. We are working to be the finest school for all of our Sanford students—past, present, and future. As we look to a new strategic plan to be published in early 2018, I am proud of what we have accomplished and excited about what the future will hold for Sanford in the coming years. Whatever the future holds, I’m certain that our community will embrace the challenges and opportunities with a unified spirit that continues to make Sanford an exceptional place to work, learn, and grow. Thank you for being part of the effort. Best,

We are

Mark J. Anderson, Head of School

working to be the finest school for all of our Sanford students–past, present, and future.

STAFF Editor Cheryl Fleming Contributing Editor Christine M. Yasik Contributors Olivia Civiletti, Joan Samonisky, Ella Wagner Director of Development Janice S. Payne Assistant Director of Development Amy Shirley Development Associate Laura Gaylor Alumni Relations Jackie Pitts ’55 Photography Barksdale Photography, Kevin McDermott, Molly Schlachter Photography, Ted Rosenthal/Izmaddy Studios, Sanford Yearbook Staff Design Kedash Design h Sanford School, Communications Office 6900 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707 302.235.6500 communications@sanfordschool.org www.sanfordschool.org On the cover: Sunrise at Sanford, courtesy of Ted Rosenthal/Izmaddy Studios.

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Chasing Perfection Catching Excellence Connecting with Our Community Annual Report of Giving Fall Highlights Sanford Alumni Notes In Memoriam

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Chasing Perfection and CATCHING

EXCELLENCE By Christine M. Yasik

Baseball players chase fly balls with the hopes of catching them. Children use butterfly nets to chase beautiful monarchs to add to their collection. Even dreams are chased and sometimes caught. But, a school? What does a school chase and what can it catch? Mark Anderson posed that very question during the opening of the 2012 school year, his second year as Sanford’s head of school. During his remarks, Anderson shared the following quote from Vince Lombardi, Jr.: “Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.” At the conclusion of the meeting, Anderson presented members of the administration, faculty, and staff with white tee shirts emblazoned with blue lettering that said, “A Commitment to Excellence,” which was to be the theme for the upcoming school year. Fast forward to 2017, and Sanford is still chasing perfection and catching excellence. When asked about the theme and its continued applicability to the school,

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Mark said: “Sanford continues to demonstrate that it is an educational institution that has no time or interest in remaining stagnant. For nearly 90 years, creating excellence has been an integral part of our culture. We strive to be as perfect a school as we can, and we constantly catch countless examples of excellence. We will always honor our rich history and plan for the future, but our continued success also relies on staying focused on the right now.” Much of Sanford’s success in its pursuit of perfection has been its ability to foster strong relationships that help to define the Sanford experience. In addition to establishing and developing distinctive faculty/ student bonds, Sanford has forged partnerships that have allowed leadership, programs, and fundraising to flourish. What follows is a pictorial essay that allows for a reflective pause, a time to showcase the excellence that has been captured in these three overarching areas right now. Even the most avid collector takes time from chasing to savor those new additions to his collection!

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EMPOWERING he foundation of any institution rests with its leadership, and Sanford has been fortunate to attract, develop, nurture, and maintain strong leaders. From the board of directors to students and parents to faculty and staff members, Sanford focuses on how to model and instill qualities such as awareness, inspiration, honesty, and empathy to those in decision-making positions. As the leaders work together to build consensus through participation, all teams are active in support of the commonly shared vision of the school’s mission. Sanford catches the excellence that everyone offers and uses it to move the school towards perfection. In the process, young leaders are developed, current leaders are encouraged to grow, and leadership evolves into more of a partnership role. Several of those partners, who have pursued perfection by acting as excellent leaders, are featured in this issue.

For the past four years Head of School Mark Anderson and former Board of Trustees President Bill Lafferty worked collaboratively to make a strong Sanford even better. Their joint leadership led to initiatives that created new and upgraded facilities, enrollment stabilization, and financial success. Bill, who stepped down as president in June of 2017, will remain on the board. Read more about Bill and his accomplishments on page 11.

Sanford Board of Trustees President Ted Dwyer (left, with Stan and Paris Waterman) has been demonstrating leadership and driving Sanford’s pursuit of excellence since becoming a Sanford parent in 2008 and a trustee in 2014. Ted is the chair of the Strategic Planning Committee, and last year he was the driving force behind the creation of the Stan Waterman Endowed Fund for Excellence in Coaching, which raised more than $50,000. Read more about Sanford’s fundraising success on pages 6–7.

Harnessing the power of parent leadership is one of Assistant Director of Admission Tanya Graham’s goals. Tanya is leading a parent ambassador group whose members will help us spread the word about our great school. Tanya shared that the group held its first meeting on November 15th and based on their energy and expertise, she’s confident that these parent leaders will play a key role in our quest to maintain an outstanding community.

Sanford’s graduating class, which leads our student body every year, continues to find success with college acceptances. Five million dollars in college scholarships was awarded to the Class of 2017 whose members gained acceptance to more than 100 colleges. Sanford’s stellar college counseling program has been enhanced by the renovation of Quigley Hall. Read more about Sanford’s new and improved College Counseling Center and the generous donors who made it possible on pages 4 and 6.

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LEADERSHIP As Sanford continues efforts to maintain its position as a leader in the Delaware private school market, trustees are in the final stages of completing the school’s next strategic plan. Working with faculty and staff members, the trustees have developed a plan that features four pillars: • Fundraising

& Campus Improvements

• Finance &

Enrollment Management

• Diversity, Equity

& Inclusion

• Educational

Excellence

Stay tuned for details about the plan which will be released in early 2018.

One of the many reasons that Sanford is in a position of excellence is due to the caliber, dedication, and talent of former school leaders. During the June 2017 board meeting, three of those leaders were named to Sanford’s select group of trustees emeriti. These trustees joined two other former trustees—John Corrozzi, Sr. and Sandy Hammonds—to receive this honorary status.

Sharon Struthers 1999–2012 Trustee, 2005–2012 Board Secretary, 2012 Founder’s Day Award Recipient

Sharon chaired the Development and Enrollment and Retention committees and served on the Executive Committee, Committee on Trustees, and Finance Committee. Her unique insights were invaluable in developing the 2003–2004 and 2011–2012 strategic plans. More recently, Sharon served as an active member of the Front & Center Campaign Committee and the Athletic Hall of Fame Organizing Committee. Tom Allingham

Gregg Bacchieri

2005–2017 Trustee, 2007–2013 Board President, 2016 Founder’s Day Award Recipient

1998–2011 Trustee, 1999–2011 Board Vice President

Tom was integral to developing and planning the Front & Center campaign, serving as co-chair with Kathy Nachbar. His numerous contributions include serving on the Executive Committee for ten years and working on six other committees during his tenure. An ardent supporter of both the arts and athletics, Tom’s business acumen was a major factor in contributing to the school’s governance.

During his 13 years on the board, Gregg chaired the Development Committee, the Annual Fund, and the Shaping Our Future Campaign. He also served on the Finance and Executive committees. Since leaving the Board, Gregg has remained a strong Sanford supporter. His construction company has generously assisted Sanford with numerous projects, including the renovation of Pirnie Hall and Quigley Hall.

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OUTSTANDING he recent attention to improving Sanford’s facilities is an outward sign of its commitment to providing the best possible environment for students and faculty to chase perfection. For example, the new Wahl Family College Center (see page 6) offers students a comfortable, dedicated facility to explore the next big educational step in their quest for academic excellence. But, the real energy comes from within those spaces, where programming continues to evolve in order to keep up with rapidly changing technology and methods of instruction. Students and teachers in all divisions have access to multiple technology devices and software to support online curricula. Academic and co-curricular programs are on a rapid upward trajectory. And, it is not uncommon to see a drone hovering above campus.

Home & School funding was instrumental in bringing a high quality, state-of-the-art drone to the Sanford campus. In addition to being used for educational purposes, the drone also supports our marketing and community relations efforts. This photo taken at Middle & Upper School Grandparents’ Day in October 2017 is just one of many beautiful images the drone has captured.

As part of Sanford’s athletic training class curriculum, students build 3-D prosthetic hands for children in need. The hands are sent to the Enabling the Future organization that connects people who can’t afford prosthetics to those who can print them. This learning experience provides students with instruction in math, anatomy, engineering, critical thinking, and problemsolving. In addition, students learn valuable lessons about helping others in need.

A robotics program is offered in all three divisions of our school. Our younger students, who work with a variety of robots and are introduced to Vex IQ Robotics, learn to enable robots to perform basic and advanced actions. In Middle School and Upper School, students work with Vex IQ Robotics in electives offered at varying levels of expertise. We also offer an after-school club in the Upper School for students who would like to pursue more advanced robotics.

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PROGRAMS

Thanks to the generosity of the Home & School Association (see page 7) and several generous donors, an updated weight room and mezzanine area in the Sports Center provide a variety of exercise options for athletes and fitness seekers. Benefactors also supported improvements to the baseball field which now sports a new back stop, a new outfield fence, and upgraded dugouts.

Opportunities for students to find their paths to excellence

have grown significantly during the past year. In Middle and Upper Schools, the vast menu of electives includes new offerings that explore entrepreneurial studies, film production, environmental science, cooking, Waterbotics, and survival skills. Many of these new offerings were developed in response to student interests and requests.

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RECORD–SETTING

FUNDRAISING n order to finance the many innovative and necessary 21st-century learning initiatives, fundraising efforts remain crucial. From classroom curriculum to assembly speakers, funding is required to support the programing that keeps Sanford on the cutting edge of excellence. Tuition covers only 87% of the cost to educate a student for one year; support of the Annual Fund helps to bridge that gap. Gifts to the endowment ensure that Sanford will remain financially stable and able to supplement tuition income. But fundraising is so much more than monetary donations. At Sanford “friendraising” is essential and appreciated, as those who support the school often do so with gifts of their time and talents, as well as their treasure. Like all good friends, these supporters participate and celebrate in the school’s triumphs…and they boost the efforts that allow Sanford to pursue perfection.

Adam and Kimberly Wahl Make Transformative Gifts Growth in the Upper School made it necessary for Sanford to evaluate the use of campus spaces. Quigley Hall, the farmhouse that was the school’s original home, had remained largely unused since the performing arts department moved to the Geipel Center for Performing Arts in 2016. Creating a usable space in Quigley created numerous challenges. One of those was the need to update the heating and air conditioning system. Parent Adam Wahl was brought in to provide his expertise. His excitement for the project resulted in his company, Quality Heating & Air Conditioning, taking on the entire project. Adam and Kim donated both the equipment and labor, key to the school’s ability to complete the Quigley renovations. Adam and Kim also provided a highly sought after home air conditioning system to the 2017 auction, and they have their eyes on another project on campus. Kim, an avid reader, has donated dozens of new books to the Lower School Library. Adam shared, “Mark and his team have made Sanford truly a wonderful school. It has gone from a great place for our children to the only place for our children.” In recognition of the Wahls’ generosity, the College Counseling Center has been named in their honor.

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Endowment giving totaled over $450,000. An anonymous gift to assist with financial aid was responsible for much of the growth. In addition, the Stan Waterman Endowed Fund for Excellence in Coaching raised $50,000. Contributions to the Waterman Fund will be invested, with the income used to honor coaches who embody Stan’s dedication to developing the whole athlete. The first recipient of this award was Jamie Clark, shown (right) in the photo below with Head of School Mark Anderson.

The Annual Fund, gifts to unrestricted operating, hit a record level. Contributions totaled $547,633, a 13% increase over the previous year. This growth was driven by increases in trustee, parent, and alumni giving. Assistant Director of Development Amy Shirley shared, “Our faculty do a tremendous job, and have always done so. Current parents, alumni and their parents give to the Annual Fund because they appreciate the quality education and personal attention Sanford students receive.”

Increased restricted giving had a significant impact on the school. Donors chose to give $225,000 above and beyond their annual fund gift to numerous projects that benefitted the school. These included purchasing and adding Sanford signage to two passenger vans.

The Home and School Association shared with Sanford $115,000 from the proceeds of their auction. These funds were used to provide upgrades for the Sports Center weight room and mezzanine, STEM equipment and resources, and summer study grants for faculty.

Donors contributed over $1.3 million in new dollars to Sanford School during the 2016–2017 school year, the highest total ever in a noncapital campaign year. This generosity positively impacted all areas of the school—improving programs, upgrading facilities, and expanding professional development opportunities for Sanford’s faculty.

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JOIN US as we pursue perfection anford has always appreciated the support and involvement of its current and alumni families. In fact, these partnerships are vital for the school to maintain a circular, as opposed to linear, approach to students. This student-centered focus allows us to ensure that each child in the center of his or her circle achieves the best possible student experience and outcome. Understanding the value of strengthening our ties to community members, including prospective families, Sanford has launched or upgraded several recent initiatives including: Technology upgrades beyond the classroom. The school website’s mySANFORD HUB allows for enhanced communication with parents by sharing academic progress and upcoming assignments, as well as the latest classroom news and important announcements. Broadened outreach with social media platforms. Sanford’s social media presence provides a multitude of outlets to connect with community members and to share the many ways in which Sanford is catching excellence. Sanford School pages are featured on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google+. The Alumni Office sponsors pages on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. New marketing programs. While continuing to use traditional advertising remains a key strategy for attracting and retaining students, efforts to bolster Sanford’s online presence and reviews on Niche, Great Schools, and Google have been integrated into the school’s marketing strategy. In addition, the admission and marketing departments are placing greater emphasis on word-of-mouth strategies that lead to parent referrals. An expanded admission department. More and more families are finding Sanford, and they, too, want to be a part of a school

focused on chasing perfection. The school strives to find those “perfect fits” for both family and child. To better meet the needs resulting from the increased interest in the school and its growing enrollment in Upper School, the Admission Office has expanded its department. All new initiatives are built upon the school’s historical past of Chasing Perfection, which has positioned it to use that foundation today and into the future to continue to Catch Excellence. You can help keep Sanford strong and able to pursue perfection by: • Supporting the Annual Fund • Donating in kind goods and services • Volunteering • Providing important parent referrals • Supporting social media • Posting positive reviews and

testimonials online.

Your contributions—in all forms—are invaluable and make it possible for all Sanford students to chase whatever “butterflies” present themselves along the path of their academic journeys. Perfection might be elusive, but excellence is caught in any number of exciting ways every single day at Sanford! Please join us in this merry chase.

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Sanford Students

Eighteen Sanford students earned the designation of

AP Scholar by the College Board in recognition of their exceptional achievement on college-level Advanced Placement Program (AP) Exams. Haris Nashed ’17 was named a National AP Scholar, receiving an average score of at least 4 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 4 or higher on eight or more exams. Haris also received AP Scholar with Distinction honors. Eleven Sanford students received the AP Scholar with Distinction Award by earning an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken and grades of 3 or higher on five or more exams. The students are Paige Amendum ’17, Olivia Civiletti ’17, Caroline Cook ’17, Ryan Friedman ’17, Yingying Luo ’18, Julia Pelesko ’17, Kimmie Riordan ’17, Shiyun Tang ’17, Jack Warren ’17, and Marcus Whipple ’17.

Eight students qualified for the AP Scholar with Honor Award by earning an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more

NAMED AP SCHOLARS exams. The students are: Natalie Adams ’17, Andrew Beer ’17, Emily Boyer ’17, Chiian Ip ’19, Fiona Jicha ’17, Miles Petersen ’18, Megan Snyder ’17, and Leah Somerville ’18. Eighteen students qualified for the AP Scholar Award by receiving scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams. The AP Scholars are: Lillian Allingham ’18, Paige Bobka ’18, Sebastian Conde ’17, Madeline Cooper ’18, Sheyi Edeki ’17, Leah Fritz ’17, Kate Fulmer ’17, Thomas Gluodenis ’17, Claire Jester ’18, Kendya Kennedy ’17, Brendan Lamey ’17, Zoe LaMonte ’18, Gladys Mbugua ’18, Seungmuk Oh ’18, Serena Rubin ’17, Meriwether Seder-Burnaford ’17, Robert Stafford ’18, and Elizabeth Vander Laan ’18. The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program offers students the opportunity to take challenging college-level courses while still in high school, and to receive college credit, advanced placement, or both for successful performance on the AP Exams. The exams are administered in May of each year.

JOAN SAMONISKY RECEIVES FOUNDER’S DAY AWARD On Thursday, September 21st, Joan Samonisky

was honored with the Founder’s Day award during the annual Founder’s Day Celebration. The presentation of this prestigious award is a time-honored tradition at Sanford. Its purpose is to honor members of the Sanford community who have made significant contributions of time and effort to make Sanford the place it is today, continuing the mission of the founders of Sunny Hills.

Following the award presentation, Joan Samonisky (center) joins Founder’s Day ceremony speakers (from left to right) Director of Admission and Financial Aid and former Sanford field hockey player Jaime Morgan ’02, Head of School Mark Anderson, former Sanford Athletic Director Chip Mayo, and Dean of Students and Assistant Director of Athletics Stan Waterman.

This year’s recipient, Joan Samonisky, is entering her 30th year as athletic director at Sanford. For 22 years, Joan also held the position of head field hockey coach and led that program with great success. This impressive history at Sanford shows her dedication to the Sanford community. As Head of School Mark Anderson said, “That 30-year mark for a school leader like Joan is significant. Even more than the sports accolades she leads us to, I think Joan represents Sanford humility. She works tirelessly behind the scenes often without much recognition, and she loves it and does it for the kids and the families and for Sanford. This all speaks to why she is the kind of person that the founders would be proud to see receive this award.”

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Connecting with Our Community HOMECOMING 2017 MARKS BIRTH OF NEW I

Athletic Hall of Fame

n addition to the sports games and alumni events that took place during Sanford’s Homecoming weekend, Saturday, September 23rd marked the first induction ceremony for Sanford’s new Athletic Hall of Fame. The inaugural induction ceremony, which took place in the Geipel Center for Performing Arts, honored the following inductees: James Collins ’43, awarded posthumously. At Sanford, James played three years of football, ran three years of track, played basketball for four years, played baseball for five years, and served as captain of each sports team. He even won the state interscholastic championships in multiple track events his senior year before going on to serve in the U.S. Navy. He then studied at the University of Delaware where he, again, excelled in varsity sports. Jackie Pitts ’55. An athlete, coach, and teacher, Pitts played varsity hockey, basketball, and lacrosse. After beginning her teaching career, Pitts went on to play lacrosse for the Philadelphia Bandits and Philadelphia Women’s Lacrosse Association. She has also been the president and vice president of the United States Women’s Lacrosse Association and the International Federation of Women’s Lacrosse Association. Monick Foote ’94. Foote played four years of varsity basketball at Sanford, leading the team to the first girls’ basketball state championship in Warrior 2017 Hall of Fame Inductees: (Back Row) Neill Wright ’87AA, Nai-Te Watson ’89, Bob Black ’86, Lewis Waller ’87, John Savage ’87, Chris Jeffers ’86; (Front Row) Former Sanford Basketball history. She was named the Gatorade National Coach Gil Jackson, Monick Foote ’94, Jackie Pitts ’55, and former Athletic Director Chip Mayo. Player of the Year and Girls Basketball Player of the Decade. She then attended the University of Virginia where she continued to play with success, and, in 2013, she was inducted into the Delaware Sports Museum Hall of Fame.

The purpose of the Hall of Fame is to commemorate Sanford’s heritage of excellent athletic programs. As stated during the inauguration ceremony, “It will serve as a means of recognizing, preserving, and honoring the athletes, teams, coaches, and individuals who made significant contributions to these athletic programs.”

Chip Mayo. Before becoming an athletic director, coach, and teacher at Sanford, Mayo’s athletic star rose at West Chester University where he played varsity goalie on their soccer team for three years, going to the All-Middle Atlantic Conference and being named a Tri-State all-star selection in 1970. He also achieved great success at Brandywine High School while participating on the soccer and baseball teams. During his Sanford career, Mayo was instrumental in developing highly competitive athletic teams at Sanford. The 1986 Boys’ Basketball State Championship Team. This team, which brought home Sanford’s first state title, won the Delaware Independent School Conference championship for four consecutive years. Several members of the squad were named to All-State and All-Conference teams.

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BILL LAFFERTY COMPLETES TENURE AS BOARD PRESIDENT In June of this

year Bill Lafferty completed his term after four highly successful years as president of the Sanford School Board of Trustees. His tenure was highlighted by numerous Sanford achievements and exceptional generosity with his time and personal resources. As a member of the Front & Center Campaign Committee, he played an integral role in raising the $5.8 million necessary to build the Geipel Center for the Performing Arts. His contributions included serving on the committee that oversaw the construction of the facility, working diligently to keep the project on schedule and on budget, and, with his wife Melissa, contributing to the project as a lead donor. Bill’s leadership was also instrumental in assisting the school as it responded to the flooding in the Lower School and du Pont Library during February 2015. During a period when independent school enrollment was rapidly declining, Bill gave strong guidance to making the business

decisions necessary to keep Sanford financially sound. Attention to enrollment challenges has taken the Upper School to its highest enrollment ever. When asked what he enjoyed most about his time as board chair, Bill responded: “Interacting with the people involved with running the school—board members, Mark and his team, teachers, coaches, and the Building and Grounds crew. I have often said that as part of my day job I work with a lot of boards of directors and trustees. I would stack the quality of the people on the Sanford board up against any one of those corporate boards. What a dedicated, talented, and fun group of people to be around. In addition, Mark and his team, teachers and coaches—they are outstanding at what they do. They truly make a difference in the lives of the children who attend Sanford, every day of the year.” Asked about the accomplishments he is most proud of during his tenure, Bill shared, “I really

The du Pont Library after renovations.

don’t think of any of them as mine. Every single thing that we have accomplished at Sanford in my tenure on the board has been a true team effort, with contributions from many people. Several highlights that come to mind: Hiring Mark Anderson as head of school and then re-signing him twice to contract extensions and completing the new Geipel Center, with all the incredibly hard work that went into that project behind the scenes.” Bill will remain on the board as a trustee. Melissa has taken on numerous volunteer roles on campus. Their three children—Aaron ’19, Jacob ’19 and Ava ’20—are also enthusiastic contributors to student life at Sanford.

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Connecting with Our Community SANFORD STUDENTS NAMED

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NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARS

Leah Somerville has been named a semifinalist in the 2018 National

Merit Scholarship Program. Leah’s selection qualifies her to join other academically talented high school seniors for the opportunity to continue in the National Merit Scholarship competition in which 7,500 scholarships, worth more than $32 million, will be offered next spring.

Leah Somerville

Miles Peterson Lily Allingham

Lily Allingham and Miles Peterson were named commended students in the program. About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation were recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Those who achieved this honor placed among the top 50,000 scorers of more than 1.6 million students who entered the 2018 competition by taking the 2016 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).

SANFORD EMPLOYEES PARTICIPATE IN PROGRAM TO FIGHT CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE Prior to the beginning of the school year, faculty and staff members attended

a two-and-a-half-hour training session designed to teach adults how to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. This evidence-informed program, known as Stewards of Children, is designed for youth-serving organizations and for individuals concerned about the safety of children. Patty Dailey Lewis, who facilitated the training at Sanford, is the executive director of the Beau Biden Foundation for the Protection of Children. The foundation was established by the family of former Attorney General Beau Biden, after his death on May 30, 2015, to honor Beau’s lifelong passion for protecting the most vulnerable, particularly children. Sanford’s counseling team sponsored the training program, which is just one of many child-safety initiatives that the school supports.

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Home&School News

The 2017–2018 school year is off to a strong start led by our Home & School officers, President Kate Rosenthal, President-Elect Laura Giardina, Treasurer Patti Bescript, and Secretary Jackie Leo. We appreciate all the work the executive team does to enhance and strengthen relationships in our school community. They lead a strong group of volunteers who include grade representatives, family mentors, Annual Fund grade chairs, and the many committee members that make our social events so successful. THE FALL EVENT BRINGS US AN EVENING IN TUSCANY

Thanks go to Carla and Greg Bobka and

Thomasine and Alex Bianchi, supported by a tremendous group of volunteers, for utilizing the Stephen May Commons and Patio to send us on a trip to the Tuscan countryside. Beautiful food, consisting of a pasta bar and flatbread selections, followed by a dessert assortment, including a cannoli bar, were enjoyed by more than 175 parents, faculty, and staff members. Entertainment by Sanford’s own Lori Citro coupled with perfect weather made for an enjoyable evening for the school community.

WILL BE ALIVE AT AUCTION 2018 Field Day is known for being a wonderful day for

our kids—now it’s the adults’ turn! Auction Chair Laura Giardina with her team of committees will transform Deerfield Country Club into our very own Sanford Field Day. Guests will be invited to wear their best spirit wear and take part in games and activities while supporting our school. Great food, good times, and the live and silent auctions will highlight the evening. All Sanford community members—including parents, alumni parents, alumni, and grandparents—are encouraged to attend. Please join us Saturday, April 28th, at 7P.M., for an evening of food and fun, all in support of Sanford students.

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Dear Sanford Supporters, It is our honor to write to you on behalf of our Sanford Board of Trustees. As the current president and most recent past-president, we have led our board members in supporting Mark Anderson and his team with overseeing the greater strategic operations of our school. A few highlights of the 2016–2017 school year we would like to share: • Upper School admission continued to reach record highs. Sanford’s freshman and sophomore classes

are both 75 students, marking significant growth. • Sanford’s Annual Fund raised $547,633, the highest total in a decade. • The school’s endowment raised $450,000 in new funds and now stands at nearly $8,000,000. • The Home & School auction was a huge success, and $115,000 of the money raised was donated

to the school. These funds supported renovations in the fitness center, teacher summer study grants, and STEM purchases in all three divisions. • Our campus saw several renovations in the past year, including: renovation of Quigley Hall, our new

home for college counseling; a new computer lab in Stephen May Hall; an expanded faculty room in Middle School; a refurbished art studio in Hebb Hall; and new fencing on the baseball field. • Total giving to Sanford exceeded $1,300,000—an all-time high for the school in a non-campaign year.

We hope you share our pride when you read the above list of our community’s success. As a board, we are striving to provide our students with the finest Sanford experience which includes exceptional teachers, facilities, and academic resources. As school leaders, we think Sanford’s momentum in each of these arenas is evident and exciting. This Annual Report serves as our chance to tell our story of Sanford’s success—and, more importantly, to thank you for playing a crucial role in helping Sanford along the path of excellence. We hope you will help us continue our momentum in 2017–2018! Sincerely,

Theodore H. Dwyer III President, 2017–2018

William M. Lafferty President, 2016–2017

ANNUAL REPORT OF GIVING

ANNUAL FUND

Thank you to the members of the Sanford community who generously supported the 2016–2017 Annual Fund. Your loyalty and commitment ensure that we continue to provide a dynamic educational experience, preparing our students to achieve their full potential. The following list recognizes those who have expressed their dedication to the school, its faculty, and our students. To each we extend our sincerest gratitude.

Giving Clubs WARRIOR CIRCLE ($25,000+) Melissa and Bill Lafferty

HEAD’S CIRCLE ($10,000+) Pam and Tom Allingham Hong Hou Diane and David Kedash Ericka DeVinney and Tom Keithley Kathy and Ken Nachbar Sharon and Ric Struthers Carol and Ed Warner ’62

1930 CLUB ($5,000+) Nicol and Mark Anderson Carla and Greg Bobka Sandy and Bruce Hammonds Elaine and Richard Handloff Heather and Andy Jefferson Mimi and Jim Keating Nancy and Michael Pia Sharon ’80 and Edward Rubin Amanda Sleeper and Zachary Bagdon Jennifer and Michael Steiner Kimberly and Adam Wahl Rachel Wolf ’94

ELLEN Q. SAWIN CLUB ($2,500+) Glenda Smith and Desmond Baker Georgette and Ian Binnersley ’87 Colleen and Chris Colarik Chris and John Cooper Pam and Bob DiFilippo Mary Ann and Chuck Emely Jackie and Doug Filak Ruth and Dick Johnson ’46 Holly and Eric Kalish Lisa Lloyd-Washington and Shun Washington Ellie and Ron Maroney Stokes Nolte Annette ’79 and Charles Orella Kate and Ted Rosenthal Danielle and Jim Sipala Carol Lewis-White and Dan White Laki and Swamy Yeleswaram Kathy and David Zabel American Express Philanthropy Bank of America

SUNNY HILLS CLUB ($2,000+) Megan and Chris Cascio Gail and Bill Daiger Diane and Scott Davenport Ann and John Davis Heather and Ted Dwyer Aimee and Todd Flubacher Catherine and Patrick Kaser Janet and Calvin Koonce Eileen Maroney Barbara and Tom Marshall Brigid and Jack McVaugh ’67 Lauren and Stephen Petersen Frances and Tom Roosevelt Lori and Harry Schiavi Lon Schlussel Lydia Cox and Gregg Somerville Gina and Stan Sykora Andrea and Tom Winner Ling Huang and Ruijing Xia Koonce Foundation Inc. Lantana Veterinary Center

SANFORD CIRCLE (650+) Layla and Nabeel Alabbas Traci and Ron Bauguess Kristin and Karl Bennett Bryan and Paul Bente AnneMarie Brescia and Dan Brennan Shellie and Joe Brooks Christine and Dave Carswell Karen and Joe Coviello Tammy Miller and Jim Cross Jan and Jim Dalle Pazze Steve Daniels Gloria and Rich Diodato Juan Espadas ’88 Karen Fang ’20 Blair and Charlie Fleischmann Christy and Michael Fleming Sophia and Leon Fotakos Neelu and Chai Gadde Laura and Ken Gaylor Kathleen and Matt Goodier Rebecca Goodier ’15 Monica and Jim Hall Barb Kubicki-Hicks and Bary Hicks Carolyn and Neil Hockstein Gail Hoffman ’66 Ruth and Lowell Hoffman Lisa and Pat Holahan Lisa Hutchinson Susan and Tom Keiser Debbie French and Limin Kung Leslie and Doug Leach Amy Janssen-Lucky and Tim Lucky Jennifer and Tom Madden Tina and Guy Marcozzi Becky and Michael McCudden Dennis Meloro Kenny Mitchell ’93 Jodi and Jason Moore Anita and Graham Motion Karen and Kevin Needham Janice and Phil Payne Linda and Scott Price Suzanne and Nick Punturieri Joan and Joseph Rosenthal Helen ’68 and George Ruff Anne and Harry Shelton ’82 Nancy Horisk-Sherr and Scott Sherr ’87AA Savita and Param Sreekanth Sheri Stump Maggie and Matt Swanson Jan and Gary Taylor Heather and Greg Taylor Andrea and John Valentine Cindy and Dirk Vander Laan Sarah ’85 and Bob Watson Sharon Webb Betsy and John Yung AstraZeneca Exelon Corporation GlaxoSmithKline Glenmeade Merck Company Foundation Monomoy Fund, Inc. Scleroderma Foundation

FOUNDER’S CLUB ($350+) Tony Ameer Jen and Nate Atwood Judy and Ronald Bagdon Ruth and Jim Barnaby Thomasine and Alex Bianchi Margaret and Bruce Boone Mr. and Mrs. Brooking Carol and Otie Brown Felicia and Samuel Brownell

Paying It

Jake (second from left), his brother Brock, mother Marie, and father Bill gather for a family photo while celebrating Jake’s graduation from Penn State.

Whenever Jake reaches a milestone in his life I recall the key role that Sanford played in his life and ours as parents. I recall preparing to transfer Jake to another school after Middle School and when I mentioned this to you [Eph and Suzanne Humphreys], you guys pretty much said we love Jake and no way are we going to let him go. You two then helped get the financial assistance we needed to keep Jake at Sanford. I am still moved to this day by the love and support we received from Sanford. Jake graduated in December, with honors, from Penn State with a degree in biomedical engineering. He then applied for and was accepted by many of the top medical schools in the country to pursue his goal of becoming a physician. He committed to Johns Hopkins and started medical school in the fall. Jake is hoping to serve the underserved when he graduates. His work ethic, discipline, and values are in part credited to the environment at Sanford, the love and support, and the education he received. We remain very grateful and appreciative and as time marches on the realization of the value of a Sanford education keeps sinking in deeper. We want you to know and understand the difference you and the many other teachers and staff made in this young man’s life and the world. Thank you for all you have done and continue to do. —Bill and Marie Ruddy, Parents of Jake Ruddy ’12

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Proud to be a Sanford family Our son Bruno wasn’t part of Sanford since kindergarten; instead, he started in Middle School. We were moving for the second time. First, we moved from our country, arriving to Miami. Then, we had to move again! We never heard of Delaware before, but Bruno had the chance to visit 3 schools when we came here, and without a doubt he chose Sanford. It was his decision, almost 6 years ago. And from that moment, Sanford became his second home. All the friends he has met at Sanford have remained friends with him, independently of where they are now. Middle School at Sanford was a great experience for our family. When the time came to choose a high school, we thought that Bruno may want to check other alternatives, so he applied for admission to two different schools, excellent ones, where he was accepted—and yet, he chose to stay at Sanford. He has never had a doubt. And seeing how happy he is and how much he enjoys learning—the way his teachers are the best role models, teaching him to be a kind young man, to tell the truth, to learn from his mistakes, to stand for those who need him, and to give his best every day—has convinced us that Sanford is not only the best choice for Bruno, but for all our family. He is very proud to be a Sanford student. And we are proud to be a Sanford family. —Carmen Martinez Flores (shown in the photo with her son Bruno Gomez Martinez ’20)

Michele Bruxelles Lynn and Keith Casto Ellyn Censurato Allison and Eric Chas Liz and R.T. Christopher Amy ’02 and Jamie Clark Krista and Craig Colby Jen Nightengale ’82 and Skip Cook Evie and Frank Corrado Ellen and Stuart Davies Mark Donovan ’82 Diane and Andy Dunn ’69 Helen and Mike Duzy Donna and David Farrar Eileen and Fred Freeman Tiffany and Jeff Friedman Diana and Bob Gelman Laura and Matt Giardina Tara and Frank Giordano Wendy Ottenbacher-Gipe and Andrew Gipe Carmen Martinez-Flores and Armando Gomez Jill and Chris Grant Karen and Greg Griffith Janice Griffith Susan and Chris Grundner Rebecca and Brian Handloff Teri and David Harwell Sami Hatoum Jenn Keating ’91 Tom Keating ’89 Diane and Bob Keighley Inge and John Konther Helen and Ernie Lareau Carol Levin Chris Lundberg Justine Lynch ’54 Maraleta and Jack Malloy Ann and Gregory Manley Michele Darnell and Walt McDermott Peggy and Michael McGowan Kelly and Brian McNelis Jaime ’02 and Adam Morgan Tera ’84 and Joseph Mountain Bonnie Musser Holly Pelesko

Yvonne and Truman Perry Cari and Marcus Phillips Marybeth and Mike Pompeii Pam and Wayne Rapine Karla and Chris Raymond Joan and Marc Samonisky Ali Sawdey Patty and Philip Schwarzkopf Danny Seymour ’67 Mary and David Shepherd Larry Silver ’68 Carol and Jim Stinnett ’56 Ryan Struthers ’06 Lynn and Asher Tingle Jane Wiggin Lucie and John Wilkens Carole and Gordon Wilkie Kim and Scott Wilkinson ’94 Ann and Bill Wolfe ’70 Kevin Wong ’02 Kristine Wong ’06 Holly and Wayne Wright Yichao Zhu and Peter Wu Sunny and Frank Xu Lauren and Eric Ziady Libbie and Casey Zimmer Blue Hen Mechanical Colgate-Palmolive Delaware Rush Soccer Discover Financial Services Enhanced Heating and Air Conditioning Freeh Group International Pepsi Cola Company Wachovia/Wells Fargo

SANFORD PINES CLUB ($150+) Nancy and Chris Adamopoulos Angelika and Mark Albright ’95 Steve and Emily Amendum Dana Anderson and Joe Culin Susan and Paul Arruda Alethea and Satch Avatara Michelle and Mark Ayres Eileen and Mike Babcock Sue and Dan Bachtle Ruth and Brooks Banta

Karen Banta-Burnett Lisa and Chuck Bartoli Patti and Derek Bebbington Lia and Eric Bennett Patti and Steve Bescript Laurence and Geoff Birkett Dee Biscardi Diane and Andrew Bond Karen and Cy Brinn Angela and Michael Brown Dawn Mezick and Tom Burke Cathy and Ty Burns Ruly and Stephanie Carpenter Lisa and Matt Carr Colleen and Drew Civiletti Chris Coffin Beth and Chris Colgan Jen and Rory Conway Lynn and Deron Correll Bob Crawford ’54 Martina ’74 and Al Crompton Laura and Joe Crouse Gina McCollum-Crowder and Steven Crowder Marjorie and Joseph Czerwinski Sue and André Dagenais Jane and Dick D’Alonzo Leah and Leonard Davis Sharon K. DeMocker and Andrew Wilds Kristin DeRamus ’04 Christine and Dom DiUbaldo ’94 Marguerite Donovan Becky and Dennis Dow Clare and Michael Dunning Evie Dutton Ted Dwyer, Sr. Eleanor and Mike Enyedy Gulsun and Ralph Estep Deanna and Chad Eyler Carmen and Bruce Finnicum Troy Foster ’94 Paula Freiburger ’62 Stefanie and Hector Garcia Karina Aguilar and Eduardo Gatica Marilyn and Jim Gaylor Bernadette and Michael Gilmore

Tara ’89 and Brian Gipe Margie and John Goodier Laura and David Greene Mary Lou and Bob Hamilton Josiah Hannon ’11 Trish and Mark Harmer Sue Henry ’44 Kathy and Ben Herzog Ruth Hicks Andréa Hines ’11 AJ Holveck John Horisk Ray Hrabec ’67 Lyn Hublein Candyce Hublein-Pizzala and Rob Pizzala Steve Johns Monique and Maurice Johnson Dede and John Johnston Alice and Reed Johnston Elaine and Fred Kahler Beth Keighley ’03 Kristi Kerins Michelle and Roger Kerzner John Kidd ’73 Carol and Brendan Killeen Ellen Kinney ’89 Jaime ’96 and Paul Kopp Beth and Jeff Kosinski Marianne and Jim Lazarski Jackie and Eddie Leo Laurie LePage Jane and Wendell Lloyd Pat and Fran Loeffelholz Connie Conrad Lotz and Arthur Kaiser Sandra Luhn ’56AA Lorie ’53 and Mick MacLeish Joy and Jerry Madden Deborah Mannis-Gardner Mary Kay and Brian Marini Jennifer Matthes-McKay and Lance McKay Brian Matthews ’96 Dave May Liz McCarthy ’09 Beth and John McCarthy Pam and Jim McDermott Heidi and Gordon McGregor

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Karen and Phil McLaurin Steven Medoff Robin Horn and Mark Mendell Mary and Keith Miller Annie Saunders-Mingle and Tim Mingle Carol and Greg Moore Alexis and Rob Moore ’97 Chris and Jamie Mosberg Frances Nisenbaum ’43 Bera and Gene Ostrom ’48 MaryAnn and Robert Palute Maria and Terry Papoutsakis Elizabeth and Bill Parisan Pratima and Bachu Patel Doris ’65 and Jim Paxson ’66 Kathy and John Pelesko Eric Peoples Karen and Gary Perkins Julie and Bob Pierce Silvana Pineda Elva Joy and Ira Pitel Lynne Quinn Kathryn and Bart Reese Carol Reid Toni and Dave Ritter Steve Rose ’69 and Charlotte Word Amanda Rufo ’05 Caroline Ryon ’06 Lucy Salvatore ’01 Octavia and Brian Samuels Bill Sawin ’45 Mary Schempp-Berg ’69 Max Schneider Nina Burnaford and Jeffrey Seder Mary and Paul Serdiuk Bonnie Sherr Janine and Mike Sherrier Amy and Joe Shirley Bambi and Jay Siegfried Nina Silverman-Weeks Renuka and Anuraag Singh Susan and Craig Snyder Janet Squires Debbie Starr ’68 Rachael Straightiff ’15

Winnie and Tim Straightiff Sally Stremlau ’61 Sue and Jon Stromberg Sam Sturgis ’69 Sandy and Eric Sutty Thomson Reuters Julieann and Kris Troy Martha Aguilar and Jaime Vargas Terry Ramsey and Mark Warren Rebecca Warne-Wasniewski and John Wasniewski Joan and Mike Welsh Susan and Fred Whitcraft Jess White Chris Wilkens ’03 Juanita and Richard Williams Katrina ’57 and Dave Wilson ’57 Pauline and Thomas Winner Ed Woodring Jie Lin and Yong Zheng David Zinder ’77 Anne Marie Trzaska and Richard Zolper C.T. Bartoli Mushroom, Inc Superior Tree Service, Inc.

CHAPEL VALLEY CLUB ($50+) Bill Abbott ’68 Stella Adamopoulos Lynn and Ted Allen Ginny and Jim Amendum Dottie and Rick Andrews Paulina Gyan and Billy Annan Cera Babb Ceil and Andy Baum Caroline Beard Rosie and Delroy Beckford John Bell Krista Berneike Judy and Jon Bjornson ’50 Kimberly and Brad Blackwelder Darren Blakemore ’99 Missy and Dan Bloom Domonie and Jason Bochniak Traci Boddy ’97 Melissa and Erich Bollman

Marie and Herb Bollman Chrissy Bonner Kim ’96 and Brian Boots Andrea ’93 and Jon ’93 Boulet Myra and Chester Bracey Barbara and Gerard Bricks Josh Bricks ’93 Anne Brooking Jen and Jim Brooks Gini and Newt Brosius Ann and Winston Brundige Frances and Peter Buttenheim Elizabeth and Anthony Capone Pam and Richard Carbonara Telma and Natanael Cedillo Mark Censurato Betsy Chapin ’75 Tahmina and Mohammed Chowdhury Marisa ’04 and Dan Ciarrocki ’02 Gaile and Ben Civiletti Jane and Henry Clampitt Doug Clarke ’81 Melissa ’71 and Garry Clarke Cecilie Zwick Coker and David Lee Coker, Jr. Laura and Raleigh Collins Sandra Colon Charleyne Drysdale-Conde and Emmanuel Conde Frank Conway ’65 Chris and Skip Cook Laurie Conslato and Bud Cornwall Victoria and Jack Corrozi Julie and Miles Cowart Gary Cullen ’71 Kathy and Dave Dabkowski Diane Daiger Fabienne Daniels Nick Darling ’96 Ann and Michael Davis Suzanne ’89 and Mark Delaplane Angela and Nate DelCoglin Andrea ’84 and Jeff DeLuca Susan and Joseph DeSantis Debbie Deveney Mary and Raymond DiCamillo

Elizabeth DiFilippo ’11 Donna and Domenic DiUbaldo Catherine Dolan Kelly ’86 and Phil Donahue Patty and Tony Donovan Anna Doyle Barbara and Con Dryden Li Liang and Larry Duan Eileen and Fred Eck Jacqueline and Jerry Eddis Emily Egan Wynne Esbitt Ms. James E. Estevez ’50 John C. Farnandez ’51 Meg and Mike Fierro Melissa ’92 and Bill Fikioris Megan Broomall-Filliben and Joel Filliben Brooke Finnicum ’14 Kim Fisher ’03 Oliver Fleischmann ’14 Cheryl and Dan Fleming Danielle Fleming ’11 Brittany Fonock Dale and Bennett Foster Tori Foster ’04 Mary Francis Gina and John Fritz Ruth and William Fulmer Brad Gadebusch ’72 Cindy and Mike Galvin Meghan Gardner ’97 Reese Gaylor ’12 Celia and John Goodall Suzanne and Edward Grandel Janet and Russ Green Howie Greenblatt ’72 Linda and Mike Greene Sally and Allen Greenwood Barbara and Steve Gregg Barbara Grimes Kanta and Vijay Gupta Karen and Ken Hackett Rob Harra ’97 Ellen Haschak Sheila and Stephen Hastings

Students Find Their Passion What makes Sanford special to me is the Sanford community. The culture that is created and fostered at this school allows each student to explore their many talents and find their passion. As a teacher, coach, and advisor I see students excel in many different roles. This is a characteristic that really defines this school, an environment that fosters a sense of exploration and creativity. Compared to other places that I have been there is a sense of freedom at Sanford that enables students to discover their passions. Sanford is also defined by its unique student body, one that is tireless in its pursuit of selfimprovement. Students here not only meet the challenges posed to them in the classroom, but they consistently challenge themselves and their fellow classmates to be better. They are personally invested in the school and each year the students take it upon themselves to leave their own unique mark on the community. The sense of progress and improvement here is defined and driven by the students—that’s what makes this place so special, and that’s why I love Sanford. —Eric Peoples ’08AA, Sanford Teacher and Wrestling Coach

ANNUAL REPORT OF GIVING

Nadim Hatoum Jamy and Kevin Haughey Mary and Chuck Haupt ’71 Shannon and Todd Helmecki Nedda Moqtaderi and Ian Henry Helen Heron ’57 Anita and Bill Hildebrandt ’57 Jackie and Arthur Holveck Elsa and Karl Honma Jeanna Howard Barbara and Carter Hubbard ’67 Charlotte and Harold Hublein Rick Huddelson ’55 Kathy Hughes ’68 Suzanne and Eph Humphreys Trae Humphreys ’08 Olga and James Hunt Jacque and Martin Hunt Sue and Jay Ives Sapna Jani ’99 Sally and Lloyd Johns Ann and Ted Johnson Sharon and Rick Johnson Jen Nauen and Paul Johnston Arlene and Nick Joyner Bette Keiser Marly and Miles Kessinger Kusum and Ram Khanna Katharine Knarreborg ’03 Jenna Knaster Adam Koppeser ’04 Staci and Dan Krape Jessie and Mike Kubek

Craig Kunitsky ’90 Aaron Lafferty ’19 Ava Lafferty ’20 Jacob Lafferty ’19 Paul Laiblin ’76 Lizzy Lancellotti ’02 Doris LeStourgeon Danielle and Jamie Letts Susan Lin ’96 Wendy and Frank Lindsey Mimi and Charlie Link Marian and Dirk Lorenz Sue and John Louchheim Erik Lundberg ’15 Lauren Lundberg ’13 Kate Madigan ’96 Gina and Mike Madron Louisa Mankin Andi Martin ’71 Pat Martin ’57 Mary Matthes Mark Matthews Joanne and Frank Mayer Jackie and Frank Mayer ’97 Carol and Chip Mayo Jane and Terry McConnell Kevin McDermott ’07 Marlene McDonough Erica McGaurn ’14 Susan and John McGaurn Nancy and Jim McKeon Brooke and C.R. McLeod Andrea and Quadii McMillan

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Jaclyn Melfi Bonnie and Craig Meszaros Diane and Robert Metz Suzanne and Scott Meyer Coleen and Jim Miller Susanne and Mike Miller Holly Mitchell Jeff Molush Monte Montgomery ’51 Sonia Moorthy ’97 Susan and Reza Moqtaderi Marguerite Cranmer-Murphy and Ed Murphy Mac Nagaswami ’09 Wendy and Zane Nashed Lisa Nowicki Janis and Pat Nutini Jennifer A. Oberle-Howard ’91 and Adam K. Howard Bonnie and Conrad Olie Betty and Denis O’Regan Susan and Alan Paikin Sammie and Tom Palmer ’66 Linda and Bill Pape Jan Patrick Kristy and Paul Patton Bruce Pease ’63 Nancy Jo and Bill Pepper ’57 Esa Street and Shahid Perkins Fran and Chris Petersen George Pickering ’45 Jackie Pitts ’55 Mary McCauley and Steve Prescott

The Ideal Place to Learn and Grow

I was a “lifer” at Sanford, having attended from kindergarten all the way through twelfth grade. I enjoyed playing sports, participating in theater productions, immersing myself in foreign language learning, and challenging myself in the classroom; now, I love being able to support my students in the same way my teachers supported me. The faculty here truly are unlike any I have come across since graduating from Sanford. I look back on my time as a student at Sanford so fondly and reflect with gratitude on those educators who helped mold me. I am lucky enough to call several of them my colleagues. I am so grateful to have this special connection to Sanford and to see that so many of the wonderful traditions I experienced are still alive and well today. Enriching extracurricular experiences, balanced with rigorous academics and lessons in developing a strong character, make Sanford the ideal place to learn and grow. —Katie Keeports Trachtenberg ’06, Sanford Teacher

Katie Pustolski ’11 Chris and Paul Pustolski Raj Ramachandran ’96 Christine Shiner and John Ramsey Cynthia ’77 and Joe Rasemas Mara Raskin Bodgie Read Mo Reardon ’68 Donna and Rob Reid ’86 Patti ’76 and Martin Reynolds Joanie Rhyne ’77 Cristina Riegel ’13 Laurel Riegel Linda and Dennis Risk Kathleen and Brian Roach Diane and Bruce Robertson ’76 Peggy Roca ’76AA Judge Rohrbaugh Chris and Jeff Ronald Lossie Freeman and Stephen Ross Serena Rubin ’17 Greg Rude Melissa and Larry Rufo Sheena Spearman and Mark Sagrans Lauri Sakata ’94 Ann Salwey ’51AA Jen Samonisky ’05 Judy and Phil Sawin ’51 Allison and Ed Scannell Joyce and Gil Scarborough Carol and Jim Scarborough Nan Semmelman ’03 Kelley and Andrew Seravalli Bart ’01 and Kate Shanahan Robyn and Brian Sheehan Tripp Shenton Renie and Mark Shields Lisa and Curtis Shoch ’90 Jennifer Short ’95 Stacey and Jeff Silvers Brianna Smale Carolyn and Eric Smith Rodmond Smith ’76 Andi and Bob Sokoloff Meri Ann and Dean Spears Stacey Spiker ’02 Katherine and Frank Stafford Maria and Mike Staman Laura Stefanik Kathy Brennan and Mike Steinberger Cathy Sullivan and Henry Stevenson ’72 Lori and Clem Straker Doris Strasser ’54 Anna Panova and Andrew Straus Nicole and Kim Swann Wendy Swift ’46 Kelsey and Scott Swope Colleen and Dave Szaroleta Kristin and Andy Taub ’83 Beth ’86 and James Taylor Mary Ellen Taylor Phyllis and Bob Thomas Nancy and Bob Titus Caitlin Towe ’10 Katie and David Trachtenberg Donna and Thomas Trumbower Carol and Dan Trzaska Becky and Bob Tucker Dan Tyreus ’94 Janet and Mike Upton Ronnie and Fred Urban Stephanie Vermeychuk ’93 Karen and Tony Vietri Barbara and Robert Volko Toni and Bob Wall Judy and Harold Walls ’67 Martha Warrick ’57 Carla Wasniewski Florence and John Wassam Paris Waterman ’07 Robyn and Stan Waterman Regina and Nai-te Watson ’89 Alex Weinstein ’13 Dee and Joe Welsh

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Honor Roll TWENTY OR MORE CONSECUTIVE YEARS OF CURRENT ANNUAL FUND GIVING

Beth and Tom Whipple Christine Whitcraft ’95 Noël and Clint Williams Pete Williams Debby and Scott Wilson Julie and Matthew Wilson Danielle Winter Tracy and Cliff Wise ’84 Megan Chiplock and Adam Wohlman ’93 Brandon Wollaston ’09 Christine and John Yasik Mr. and Mrs. Zimmer Leann and Richard Zolper Christine ’01 and Erik Zwick 4 Leaf LLC/K and J Services Anonymous Donor Benevity Community Impact Fund CA Technologies DMG Clearances, Inc.–Music Clearances Gannett (USA Today)

FRIENDS OF SANFORD ($1+) Gerit and Jim Alexander ’61 Lily Allingham ’18 Oliver Anderson ’27 Caron Anderson-Kotschessa ’69 Marci Bakke ’69 Jean and Anthony Barone Annie Baum ’12 Louis Baum ’09 Jewel and Dan Boulet Marge and John Brolly William Brownlee Sandra and Norman Cahill Debbie and Stephen Cannon Jessica Chronister ’00 Danny Coburn ’13 Haley Dabkowski ’12 Sarah Daiger ’14 Laura Davies ’16 Rita and Don Dietrich Kathy and Thomas Dix Phil Donahue ’16 Cindy and Ken Dotto Cindy Duan ’11 Frank Duan ’14 Sue and Ken Eckhardt Rachel Farrar Justin Fleming ’14 Wells Foster Caron and Marc Francy Alice and Charles Freeman Beth and Chuck Freeman Lisa and Brian Friedkin Tammy and Ian Gallicano ’84 Diana Gantt ’81 JD Gaylor ’21 Kay Gibbons Ann Gillespie ’79 Elsa Gratereaux Megan and David Grubbs Amira Hannon ’14 Judith Harlow-Huben and Stephen Huben Shai and Rob Harris

Joan Harrison Nancy and George Hebard Barbara and Buzz Helmecki Paige Hublein ’14 Ryan John ’08 Sarah Johnson ’10 Eunice Jones Judy Jones Helen and Floyd Joyner Melanie Kahler ’97 Courtney Kalinowski Barbara Kanter and Ray Para Whitney King ’08 Bonnie and Dave Kitts Meghan Kivler ’00 Laura and Jim Kurtz Tom Lemon Norman Levine Jill Lipton ’89 Rowena Macleod Dave Martin ’73 Nancy and Pat Martin Deidre and Dom Mastrangelo Marylou McHugh Bryan McLellan ’14 Justin McLellan ’16 Helen McMonagle Patty Michaels Gwin Mitchell ’38 Erika Mitkus Carrie Moore ’95 Kim Moore ’09 Laura Lee and Jack Morris Josh Mosberg ’04 Olivia Murphy ’08 Kyle Oberle ’13 Kate and Tim Parks Karen and Bruce Pill Dot and Frank Principe Dave Pro ’87 Unah and Mike Pro ’89 Elinor Ranck Chase Rapine ’15 Rebecca Ritter ’18 Sandra Roach Matt Rosenthal ’16 Melissa and Michael Ryan ’72 Ensign and Kaitlyn Simmons Linda ’52 and Dudley Sipprelle Ryan C. Spears ’02 Dezde Stella Nita and Stan Stevenson Maria and William Tate Diane Thompson Jennifer and Jay Trickey Sally and Dan Walsh Mandy Walter ’95 June and Larry Weinstein Jacqueline Williamson Rosemary Wilson ’60 Loren and Rich Yates ’78AA

Dana Anderson and Joe Culin Dottie and Rick Andrews Ruth and Brooks Banta Karen Banta-Burnett Ceil and Andy Baum Krista Berneike Ann and Winston Brundige Evie and Frank Corrado Bob Crawford ’54 Martina ’74 and Al Crompton Laura and Joe Crouse Rita and Don Dietrich Sue and Ken Eckhardt John C. Farnandez ’51 Ann Gillespie ’79 Sue Henry ’44 Helen Heron ’57 Kathy and Ben Herzog Candyce and Rob Pizzala Kathy Hughes ’68 Suzanne and Eph Humphreys Lisa Hutchinson Sally and Lloyd Johns Ann and Ted Johnson Elaine and Fred Kahler Mimi and Jim Keating Diane and Bob Keighley Kristi Kerins Helen and Ernie Lareau Doris LeStourgeon Norman Levine Jennifer and Tom Madden Joy and Jerry Madden Andi Martin ’71 Carol and Chip Mayo Pam and Jim McDermott Heidi and Gordon McGregor Brigid and Jack McVaugh ’67 Bonnie and Craig Meszaros Carol and Greg Moore Chris and Jamie Mosberg Marguerite Cranmer-Murphy and Ed Murphy Kathy and Ken Nachbar Jen Nightengale ’82 and Skip Cook Frances Nisenbaum ’43 Lisa Nowicki Betty and Denis O'Regan Bera and Gene Ostrom ’48 Kate and Tim Parks Karen and Gary Perkins Fran and Chris Petersen Jackie Pitts ’55 Joan and Marc Samonisky Joyce and Gil Scarborough Carol and Jim Scarborough Anne and Harry Shelton ’82 Renie and Mark Shields Bambi and Jay Siegfried Nina Silverman-Weeks Meri Ann and Dean Spears Katherine and Frank Stafford Sally Stremlau ’61 Sharon and Ric Struthers Janet and Mike Upton Beth and Tom Whipple Lucie and John Wilkens Loren and Rich Yates ’78AA David Zinder ’77 Bank of America Superior Tree Service, Inc.

FIFTEEN OR MORE CONSECUTIVE YEARS OF CURRENT ANNUAL FUND GIVING Pam and Tom Allingham Eileen and Mike Babcock Rosie and Delroy Beckford Bryan and Paul Bente Missy and Dan Bloom Chrissy and Steve Bonner Barbara and Gerard Bricks Frances and Peter Buttenheim Sandra and Norman Cahill Melissa ’71 and Garry Clarke Kathy and Dave Dabkowski Diane and Scott Davenport Leah and Leonard Davis Susan and Joseph DeSantis Christine and Dom DiUbaldo ’94 Juan Espadas ’88 Donna and David Farrar Blair and Charlie Fleischmann Dale and Bennett Foster Lisa and Brian Friedkin Tiffany and Jeff Friedman Tara ’89 and Brian Gipe Laura and David Greene Shannon and Todd Helmecki Anita and Bill Hildebrandt ’57 Ray Hrabec ’67 Lyn Hublein Charlotte and Harold Hublein Ruth and Dick Johnson ’46 Tom Keating ’89 Jenn Keating ’91 Jaime ’96 and Paul Kopp Staci and Dan Krape Wendy and Frank Lindsey Sue and John Louchheim Tina and Guy Marcozzi Coleen and Jim Miller Monomoy Fund, Inc. Nancy Jo and Bill Pepper ’57 Karen and Bruce Pill Suzanne and Nick Punturieri Christine Shiner and John Ramsey Patti ’76 and Martin Reynolds Frances and Tom Roosevelt Sharon ’80 and Edward Rubin Helen ’68 and George Ruff Melissa and Larry Rufo Lauri Sakata ’94 Lisa and Curtis Shoch ’90 Linda ’52 and Dudley Sipprelle Rodmond Smith ’76 Lydia Cox and Gregg Somerville Doris Strasser ’54 Phyllis and Bob Thomas Robyn and Stan Waterman Sarah ’85 and Bob Watson Carole and Gordon Wilkie Christine and John Yasik Kathy and David Zabel

TEN OR MORE CONSECUTIVE YEARS OF CURRENT ANNUAL FUND GIVING Susan and Paul Arruda Sue and Dan Bachtle Lisa and Chuck Bartoli Kristin and Karl Bennett Patti and Steve Bescript Carla and Greg Bobka Carol and Otie Brown ’58 William Brownlee Christine and Dave Carswell Telma and Natanael Cedillo Betsy Chapin ’75 Doug Clarke ’81 Chris and John Cooper Nick Darling ’96 Kristin DeRamus ’04 Mary and Raymond DiCamillo Clare and Michael Dunning

ANNUAL REPORT OF GIVING

Jacqueline and Jerry Eddis Meg and Mike Fierro Cheryl and Dan Fleming Wells Foster Sophia and Leon Fotakos Paula Freiburger ’62 Gina and John Fritz Neelu and Chai Gadde Laura and Ken Gaylor Marilyn and Jim Gaylor Kanta and Vijay Gupta Rebecca and Brian Handloff Barb Kubicki-Hicks and Bary Hicks Ruth Hicks Gail Hoffman ’66 Ryan John ’08 Dede and John Johnston Alice and Reed Johnston Barbara Kanter and Ray Para Diane and David Kedash Susan and Tom Keiser Carol and Brendan Killeen Katharine Knarreborg ’03 Inge and John Konther Beth and Jeff Kosinski Melissa and Bill Lafferty Tom Lemon Deborah Mannis-Gardner Nancy and Pat Martin Pat Martin ’57 Mark Matthews Dave May Susan and John McGaurn Peggy and Michael McGowan Marylou McHugh Susanne and Mike Miller Jodi and Jason Moore Wendy and Zane Nashed Janis and Pat Nutini Annette ’79 and Charles Orella Sammie and Tom Palmer ’66 Maria and Terry Papoutsakis Kristy and Paul Patton Julie and Bob Pierce Dave Pro ’87 Pam and Wayne Rapine Bodgie Read Laurel Riegel Amanda Rufo ’05 Ann Salwey ’51AA Nan Semmelman ’03 Janine and Mike Sherrier Susan and Craig Snyder Nita and Stan Stevenson Winnie and Tim Straightiff Ryan Struthers ’06 Kimberly and Adam Wahl Noël and Clint Williams Debby and Scott Wilson Katrina ’57 and Dave Wilson ’57 Ed Woodring Holly and Wayne Wright Betsy and John Yung

Donors by Group BOARD OF TRUSTEES—100% Thomas J. Allingham Mark J. Anderson Desmond A. Baker James P. Dalle Pazze Steven J. Daniels Theodore H. Dwyer Jacqueline A. Filak Sophia M. Fotakos Christopher T. Grundner Andrew M. Jefferson Holly L. Kalish Diane S. Kedash Susan J. Keiser William M. Lafferty Kathryn S. Nachbar Barton D. Reese Edward B. Rosenthal Sharon Gore Rubin ’80 Gregg M. Somerville Matthew B. Swanson Stanley R. Sykora Lisa M. Lloyd-Washington Kathy E. Zabel

FACULTY AND STAFF—100% Emily Amendum Mark Anderson Cera Babb Susan Bachtle James Barnaby Cecilia Baum Delroy Beckford John Bell Krista Berneike Laurence Birkett Melissa Bloom Christina Bonner Elizabeth Capone Lynn Casto Elizabeth Christopher Jamie Clark Cecilie Zwick Coker Mary Beth Colgan

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Jennifer Conway Darwin Cook Kathleen Dabkowski Fabienne Daniels Scott Davenport Ann Davis Christine DiUbaldo Emily Egan Donna Farrar Meg Fierro Cheryl Fleming Brittany Fonock Eileen Freeman Brian Friedkin John Fritz Laura Gaylor Tara Giordano Patricia Harmer Ellen Haschak Jamy Haughey Shannon Helmecki Todd Helmecki Karl Honma Candyce Hublein-Pizzala Edward Humphreys Suzanne Humphreys Lisa Hutchinson Courtney Kalinowski Barbara Kanter Bonnie Kitts Jenna Knaster Elizabeth Kosinski Staci Krape Lizzy Lancellotti ’02 William Lindsey Michael Madron Patrick Martin Jennifer Matthes-McKay David May Jane McConnell Rebecca McCudden Kevin McDermott ’07 Heidi L. McGregor Brooke McLeod Jaclyn Melfi Suzanne Meyer Coleen Miller Hollister Mitchell Erika Mitkus Jeffrey Molush

Prepared for LIFE My Sanford experience shaped every aspect of where (and who) I am today. Academically, Sanford prepared me for the challenging coursework I would encounter in college and law school. In particular, my English classes with Helen Vermeychuk helped me to develop the critical reading and writing skills that would prove so important in both my later studies and in working as an attorney. Sanford profoundly shaped my interests and passions, including through the SRTC theatre program (thanks to Lisa Nowicki and Jeff Santoro), the school newspaper and the Honor Council. Having a firm understanding of what I liked to do and how I wanted to spend my time helped guide me into an industry about which I am passionate. Finally, Sanford taught me the importance of giving back to my community. I provide pro bono legal services and volunteer with local non-profit organizations in large part because Sanford taught me to prioritize that kind of community engagement. —Caroline Ryon ’06, Attorney

Carol Moore Jaime Lareau Morgan ’02 Chris Mosberg Wendy Nashed Kevin Needham Jennifer Nightengale ’82 Elizabeth O’Regan Timothy Parks Kristine Patton Janice Payne Eric Peoples ’08AA Karen Perkins Bruce Pill Silvana Pineda Jacquelin Pitts ’55 John Ramsey Patricia Davis Reynolds ’76 Amanda Rufo ’05 Joan Samonisky Maxwell Schneider Kelley Seravalli Mark Shields Amy Shirley Nina Silverman-Weeks Howard Simmons Brianna Smale Katherine Stafford Laura Stefanik Sandy Sutty Scott Swope Maria Tate Heather Taylor Katie Trachtenberg ’06 Stanley Waterman Sarah Watson ’85 Joan Welsh Elizabeth Whipple Thomas Whipple Clint Williams Pete Williams Danielle Winter Loren Yates Lauren Ziady Christopher Zimmer Elizabeth Zimmer

CURRENT PARENTS PreKindergarten—39% Kimberly and Brad Blackwelder Amy and Jamie Clark Celia and John Goodall Jackie and Frank Mayer ’97 Gina McCollum-Crowder and Steven Crowder Jaime ’02 and Adam Morgan Kristy and Paul Patton Linda and Dennis Risk Robyn and Brian Sheehan Anna Panova and Andrew Straus Kimberly and Adam Wahl Kindergarten—67% Megan and Chris Cascio Patty and Tony Donovan Cindy and Mike Galvin Susan and Chris Grundner Jackie and Frank Mayer ’97 Brooke and C.R. McLeod Alexis and Rob Moore ’97 Linda and Scott Price Allison and Ed Scannell Dezde Stella Heather and Greg Taylor Rebecca Warne-Wasniewski and John Wasniewski 1st Grade Parents—72% Michelle and Mark Ayres Lia and Eric Bennett Domonie and Jason Bochniak Kim ’96 and Brian Boots AnneMarie Brescia and Dan Brennan Dawn Mezick and Tom Burke Jen and Rory Conway Julie and Miles Cowart

ANNUAL REPORT OF GIVING

Educators Who Teach

More than Academics

I was fortunate to have an incredible faculty who focused on preparing me to succeed in life. This list includes Helen Vermeychuk, Mark Shields, John Fritz, and Lloyd Johns. The most important principles and values I learned while attending Sanford were not obtained through any specific content but through the constant example my teachers demonstrated daily. They prepared me to be successful in life not by teaching me how to win, but by teaching me how to overcome failure. How to rise above adversity and use it as an advantage—not as vindication. My teachers focused and stressed the process of learning more than the content of what I learned. I learned that grades do not correspond to wisdom. That learning never stops no matter how old or wise you have become. They conveyed the magnitude of developing one’s own character and virtue and taught me how to contribute and believe in something larger than yourself. All of this they achieved not through classroom instruction, but by living it in their daily actions. These lessons cannot be taught in a single classroom setting, only through embodying these beliefs and abiding by their principles day after day. When I graduated from Sanford, I knew I wanted to emulate the same character values and core principles they had demonstrated to me throughout my time at Sanford. —Captain Nicholas Cochran ’06, Space Operations Officer

Rachel Farrar Wendy Ottenbacher-Gipe and Andrew Gipe Elsa and Karl Honma Danielle and Jamie Letts Ann and Gregory Manley Alexis and Rob Moore ’97 Cari and Marcus Phillips Amy and Joe Shirley Julieann and Kris Troy Regina and Nai-te Watson ’89 Andrea and Tom Winner Jie Lin and Yong Zheng Lauren and Eric Ziady 2nd Grade Parents—73% Emily and Steve Amendum Nicol and Mark Anderson Zachary Bagdon and Amanda Sleeper Megan and Chris Cascio Megan Broomall-Filliben and Joel Filliben Laura and Matt Giardina Arlene and Nick Joyner Melanie Kahler ’97 Holly and Eric Kalish Amy Janssen-Lucky and Tim Lucky Brooke and C.R. McLeod Marybeth and Mike Pompeii Lossie Freeman and Stephen Ross Greg Rude Lori and Harry Schiavi Dezde Stella 3rd Grade Parents—76% Tony Ameer Jen and Nate Atwood Alethea and Satch Avatara Georgette and Ian Binnersley ’87 Dee Biscardi Melissa and Erich Bollman Allison and Eric Chas Jen and Rory Conway Christine and Dom DiUbaldo ’94 Celia and John Goodall Susan and Chris Grundner Shai and Rob Harris Shannon and Todd Helmecki Nedda Moqtaderi and Ian Henry Heather and Andy Jefferson Diane and David Kedash Jaime ’96 and Paul Kopp Staci and Dan Krape

Amy Janssen-Lucky and Tim Lucky Dennis Meloro Karla and Chris Raymond Amy and Joe Shirley Carolyn and Eric Smith Anna Panova and Andrew Straus Lisa Lloyd-Washington and Shun Washington Jess White Kim and Scott Wilkinson ’94 Julie and Matthew Wilson Lauren and Eric Ziady 4th Grade Parents—71% Nancy and Chris Adamopoulos Layla and Nabeel Alabbas Alethea and Satch Avatara Angela and Michael Brown Ellyn Censurato Mark Censurato Tahmina and Mohammed Chowdhury Liz and R.T. Christopher Beth and Chris Colgan Gill Daniels Steve Daniels Angela and Nate DelCoglin Neelu and Chai Gadde Karina Aguilar and Eduardo Gatica Rebecca ’93 and Brian Handloff Sami Hatoum Nadim Hatoum Holly and Eric Kalish Catherine and Patrick Kaser Ericka DeVinney and Tom Keithley Michele Darnell and Walt McDermott Dennis Meloro Karen and Kevin Needham Cari and Marcus Phillips Marybeth and Mike Pompeii Lon Schlussel Sandy and Eric Sutty Nicole and Kim Swann Heather and Greg Taylor Tracy and Cliff Wise ’84 Loren and Rich Yates ’78AA Lauren and Eric Ziady 5th Grade Parents—80% Tony Ameer Nicol and Mark Anderson Zachary Bagdon and Amanda Sleeper

Georgette and Ian Binnersley ’87 Felicia and Samuel Brownell Lynn and Keith Casto Colleen and Chris Colarik Jen and Rory Conway Megan Broomall-Filliben and Joel Filliben Celia and John Goodall Jill and Chris Grant Rebecca ’93 and Brian Handloff Shannon and Todd Helmecki Susan and Tom Keiser Ericka DeVinney and Tom Keithley Jaime ’96 and Paul Kopp Jodi and Jason Moore Cynthia ’77 and Joe Rasemas Sheena Spearman and Mark Sagrans Nancy Horisk-Sherr and Scott Sherr ’87AA Janine and Mike Sherrier Jennifer and Michael Steiner Heather and Greg Taylor Martha Aguilar and Jaime Vargas Jess White Andrea and Tom Winner Sunny and Frank Xu 6th Grade Parents—64% Lynn and Keith Casto Cecilie and David Coker Diane and Scott Davenport Heather and Ted Dwyer Sophia and Leon Fotakos Tara and Frank Giordano Monique and Maurice Johnson Michelle and Roger Kerzner Staci and Dan Krape Marianne and Jim Lazarski Gina and Mike Madron Eileen Maroney Kathleen and Brian Roach Ali Sawdey Maria and Mike Staman Nicole and Kim Swann Regina and Nai-te Watson ’89 Sarah ’85 and Bob Watson 7th Grade Parents—60% Nicol and Mark Anderson Sue and Dan Bachtle Lisa and Chuck Bartoli Thomasine and Alex Bianchi Georgette and Ian Binnersley ’87

Laurence and Geoff Birkett Felicia and Samuel Brownell Cathy and Ty Burns Lisa and Matt Carr Liz and R.T. Christopher Colleen and Chris Colarik Laura and Raleigh Collins Christine and Dom DiUbaldo ’94 Becky and Dennis Dow Deanna and Chad Eyler Aimee and Todd Flubacher Barb Kubicki-Hicks and Bary Hicks Holly and Eric Kalish Diane and David Kedash Susan and Tom Keiser Amy Janssen-Lucky and Tim Lucky Gina and Mike Madron Andrea and Quadii McMillan Karen and Kevin Needham Marybeth and Mike Pompeii Amy and Joe Shirley Jennifer and Michael Steiner Sandy and Eric Sutty Andrea and Tom Winner Anne Marie Trzaska and Richard Zolper 8th Grade Parents—51% Traci and Ron Bauguess Georgette and Ian Binnersley ’87 Laurence and Geoff Birkett Chrissy and Steve Bonner Jen and Jim Brooks Cecilie and David Coker Krista and Craig Colby Gill Daniels Steve Daniels Diane and Scott Davenport Becky and Dennis Dow Helen and Mike Duzy Heather and Ted Dwyer Laura and Ken Gaylor Tara and Frank Giordano Carolyn and Neil Hockstein AJ Holveck Diane and David Kedash Leslie and Doug Leach Jackie and Eddie Leo Amy Janssen-Lucky and Tim Lucky Barbara and Tom Marshall Karen and Phil McLaurin Jodi and Jason Moore

ANNUAL REPORT OF GIVING

Anita and Graham Motion Wendy and Zane Nashed Chris and Jeff Ronald Nina Burnaford and Jeffrey Seder Stacey and Jeff Silvers Sheri Stump Sarah ’85 and Bob Watson Kim and Scott Wilkinson ’94 Loren and Rich Yates Kathy and David Zabel Libbie and Casey Zimmer 9th Grade Parents—68% Layla and Nabeel Alabbas Emily and Steve Amendum Eileen and Mike Babcock Sue and Dan Bachtle Patti and Derek Bebbington Thomasine and Alex Bianchi Missy and Dan Bloom Carla and Greg Bobka Diane and Andrew Bond Myra and Chester Bracey Angela and Michael Brown Liz and R.T. Christopher Beth and Chris Colgan Laura and Raleigh Collins Tammy Miller and Jim Cross Christine and Dom DiUbaldo ’94 Gulsun and Ralph Estep Christy and Michael Fleming Gina and John Fritz Stefanie and Hector Garcia Carmen Martinez-Flores and Armando Gomez Karen and Greg Griffith Monica and Jim Hall Teri and David Harwell Sami Hatoum

Nadim Hatoum Jeanna Howard Jen Nauen and Paul Johnston Michelle and Roger Kerzner Jessie and Mike Kubek Debbie French and Limin Kung Melissa and Bill Lafferty Marianne and Jim Lazarski Mary Kay and Brian Marini Jennifer Matthes-McKay and Lance McKay Kelly and Brian McNelis Jennifer A. Oberle-Howard ’91 and Adam K Howard Esa Street and Shahid Perkins Janine and Mike Sherrier Danielle and Jim Sipala Carolyn and Eric Smith Susan and Craig Snyder Lori and Clem Straker Gina and Stan Sykora Beth ’86 and James Taylor Andrea and John Valentine Cindy and Dirk Vander Laan Karen and Tony Vietri Barbara and Robert Volko Terry Ramsey and Mark Warren Carol Lewis-White and Dan White Tracy and Cliff Wise ’84 Ling Huang and Ruijing Xia 10th Grade Parents—50% Paulina Gyan and Billy Annan Patti and Steve Bescript Missy and Dan Bloom Karen and Cy Brinn Michele Bruxelles Christine and Dave Carswell Telma and Natanael Cedillo Allison and Eric Chas Colleen and Drew Civiletti

A Supportive

Community My Sanford experience and education have been absolutely indispensable to me in a variety of ways. The small environment and hands-on educators allowed me to grow in ways I wouldn’t have at a larger school. Even today, when I give presentations to our CEO or my EVP, I always reflect on how Sanford enabled me to build confidence and composure that have helped me in my career. I also truly wouldn’t be anywhere without the network of friends I built during my time at Sanford! All of my best friends are Sanford alumni and they’re the first people I call when I need professional or personal advice. I value those friendships more than anything and I’m fully aware I wouldn’t be where I am today if I hadn’t had those people to lean on. Additionally, to this day I still reflect on lessons or advice some of my favorite teachers shared with me during my time at Sanford. I’m so thankful to have had excellent educators like Jackie Pitts, Mr. and Mrs. Gerken, Mr. Shields, Mrs. Dagenais, and Mr. Fritz who made sure we were all in fighting shape for the real world. —Claire Messano ’09, Special Events Manager

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Kelly ’86 and Phil Donahue Neelu and Chai Gadde Kathleen and Matt Goodier Lisa and Pat Holahan Jacque and Martin Hunt Alice and Reed Johnston Susan and Tom Keiser Melissa and Bill Lafferty Jackie and Eddie Leo Deborah Mannis-Gardner Nancy and Jim McKeon Stokes Nolte Holly Pelesko Kate and Ted Rosenthal Patty and Philip Schwarzkopf Savita and Param Sreekanth Kathy Brennan and Mike Steinberger Nita and Stan Stevenson Lynn and Asher Tingle Becky and Bob Tucker Toni and Bob Wall Beth and Tom Whipple Kathy and David Zabel Libbie and Casey Zimmer 11th Grade Parents—40% Pam and Tom Allingham Carla and Greg Bobka Shellie and Joe Brooks Beth and Chris Colgan Chris and John Cooper Laurie Conslato and Bud Cornwall Lynn and Deron Correll Jackie and Doug Filak Sophia and Leon Fotakos Lisa and Brian Friedkin Hong Hou Lyn Hublein Tina and Guy Marcozzi Lauren and Stephen Petersen Suzanne and Nick Punturieri Mara Raskin Toni and Dave Ritter Renuka and Anuraag Singh Lydia Cox and Gregg Somerville Katherine and Frank Stafford Gina and Stan Sykora Jennifer and Jay Trickey Cindy and Dirk Vander Laan Kimberly and Adam Wahl Sally and Dan Walsh 12th Grade Parents—39% Emily and Steve Amendum Glenda Smith and Desmond Baker Colleen and Drew Civiletti Charleyne Drysdale-Conde and Emmanuel Conde Chris and Skip Cook Diane Daiger Tiffany and Jeff Friedman Gina and John Fritz Janet and Russ Green Karen and Greg Griffith Hong Hou Jacque and Martin Hunt Jackie and Eddie Leo Linda and Bill Pape Holly Pelesko Sharon ’80 and Edward Rubin Melissa and Larry Rufo Nina Burnaford and Jeffrey Seder Susan and Craig Snyder Lynn and Asher Tingle Terry Ramsey and Mark Warren Beth and Tom Whipple Laki and Swamy Yeleswaram Kathy and David Zabel

Sawin Society

Alumni and Associate Alumni CLASS OF 1938 Gwin Mitchell ’38

CLASS OF 1943 Frances Wallace Nisenbaum ’43

CLASS OF 1944 Susan Lynch Henry ’44

CLASS OF 1945 George Pickering ’45 William Sawin ’45

CLASS OF 1946 Richard Johnson ’46 Wendy Townsend Swift ’46

CLASS OF 1948 Gene Ostrom, Ph.D. ’48

CLASS OF 1950 Jon Bjornson ’50 James Estevez ’50 James Webb, Jr. ’50

CLASS OF 1951 John Farnandez ’51 Brig. Gen. Monte D. Montgomery ’51 Ann Ellis Salwey ’51AA Philip Sawin, Jr. ’51

CLASS OF 1952 Linda Mills Sipprelle ’52

CLASS OF 1953 Dolores Sawin MacLeish ’53AA

CLASS OF 1954 Robert Crawford ’54 Justine Lynch ’54 Doris Cox Strasser ’54

CLASS OF 1955 Richard Huddelson ’55 Jacquelin Pitts ’55

CLASS OF 1956 Sandie Dyson Luhn ’56AA James Stinnett ’56

CLASS OF 1957 Helen Yates Heron ’57 William Hildebrandt ’57 Patricia Crossan Martin ’57 William Pepper ’57 Martha Haltom Warrick, M.D. ’57 H. David Wilson ’57 Katrina Cakste Wilson ’57

CLASS OF 1958 Otis Brown ’58

CLASS OF 1960 Rosemary Wilson ’60

CLASS OF 1961 James Alexander ’61 Sara Stremlau ’61

CLASS OF 1962 Paula Freiburger ’62 George Warner ’62

CLASS OF 1963 Bruce Pease ’63

ANNUAL REPORT OF GIVING

CLASS OF 1965

CLASS OF 1980

CLASS OF 1996

CLASS OF 2010

G. Franklin Conway, Jr. ’65 Doris Osborne Paxson ’65

Sharon Gore Rubin ’80

Sarah Johnson ’10 Caitlin Towe ’10

CLASS OF 1966

Douglas Clarke, Jr. ’81 Diana Waters Gantt ’81

Kimberly A. Boots ’96 Nicholas Darling ’96 Jaime Kopp ’96 Susan Lin ’96 Kathleen Mayo Madigan ’96 Brian Matthews ’96 Raja Ramachandran ’96

Gail Lasko Hoffman ’66 Thomas Palmer ’66 James Paxson ’66

CLASS OF 1967 Raymond Hrabec ’67 Carter C. Hubbard ’67 John McVaugh, Jr. ’67 Danny Seymour ’67 John Squires ’67 Harold Walls ’67

CLASS OF 1968 William Abbott ’68 Katherine Moon Hughes ’68 Ira Pitel, Ph.D. ’68 R. Reardon ’68 Helen Wright Ruff ’68 Lawrence Silver ’68 Deborah Cundiff Starr ’68

CLASS OF 1969 Caron Anderson-Kotschessa ’69 Marci Peller Bakke ’69 Debbie Deveney ’69 Andrew Dunn ’69 Stephen Rose ’69 Mary Schempp-Berg ’69 Sam Sturgis ’69

CLASS OF 1970

CLASS OF 1981

CLASS OF 1982 J. Mark Donovan ’82 Jennifer Nightengale ’82 Harry Shelton, CPA ’82

CLASS OF 1983 Andrew Taub ’83

CLASS OF 1984 Andrea Schappell DeLuca ’84 G. Ian Gallicano ’84 Tera Gilston Mountain ’84 Clifton Wise, Jr. ’84

CLASS OF 1985 Sarah Small Watson ’85

CLASS OF 1986 Kelly McNutt Donahue ’86 Robert Reid, Jr. ’86 Laura Erickson Taylor ’86

CLASS OF 1987 Ian Binnersley ’87 David Pro ’87 Scott J Sherr ’87AA

CLASS OF 1988

Bill Wolfe ’70

Juan Espadas ’88

CLASS OF 1971

CLASS OF 1989

Melissa Naul Clarke ’71 Gary Cullen ’71 Chuck Haupt ’71 Andrea Martin, Ph.D. ’71

CLASS OF 1972 Bradley Gadebusch ’72 Howie Greenblatt ’72 Laura Connell Morris ’72 Michael L. Ryan ’72 Henry Stevenson III ’72

Suzanne Burton Delaplane ’89 Tara Hamilton Gipe OTRL ’89 Thomas Keating, Ph.D. ’89 Ellen Chung Kinney ’89 Jill Lipton ’89 Michael Pro ’89 Nai-te Watson ’89

CLASS OF 1990 Craig Kunitsky ’90 Curtis Shoch ’90

CLASS OF 1997 Traci Boddy ’97 Meghan Mason Gardner ’97 Robert Harra III ’97 Melanie Kahler ’97 Frank Mayer ’97 Rob Moore ’97 Sonia Moorthy ’97

CLASS OF 1999 Darren Blakemore ’99 Sapna Jani ’99

CLASS OF 2000 Jessica Spears Chronister ’00 Meghan Kivler ’00

CLASS OF 2001 Lucy Salvatore ’01 Bart Shanahan ’01 Christine Keighley Zwick ’01

CLASS OF 2002 Dan Ciarrocki ’02 Amy Pia Clark ’02 Lizzy Lancellotti ’02 Jaime Lareau Morgan ’02 Ryan Spears ’02 Stacey Samonisky Spiker ’02 Kevin Wong ’02

CLASS OF 2003

CLASS OF 2011 Elizabeth M. DiFilippo ’11 Cindy Duan ’11 Danielle Fleming ’11 Josiah Hannon ’11 Andréa Hines ’11 Kathryn Pustolski ’11

CLASS OF 2012 Annie Baum ’12 Haley Dabkowski ’12 Reese Gaylor ’12

CLASS OF 2013 Danny Coburn ’13 Lauren Lundberg ’13 Kyle Oberle ’13 Cristina Riegel ’13 Alex Weinstein ’13

CLASS OF 2014 Sarah Daiger ’14 Frank Duan ’14 Brooke Finnicum ’14 Oliver Fleischmann ’14 Justin Fleming ’14 Amira Hannon ’14 Paige Hublein ’14 Erica McGaurn ’14 Bryan McLellan ’14

CLASS OF 2015 Rebecca Goodier ’15 Erik Lundberg ’15 Chase Rapine ’15 Rachael Straightiff ’15

Kimberly Brown Fisher ’03 Elizabeth Keighley ’03 Katharine Bente Knarreborg ’03 Nan Goff ’03 Christopher Wilkens ’03

CLASS OF 2016

CLASS OF 2004

CURRENT STUDENTS

Marisa Johns Ciarrocki ’04 Kristin Andrews DeRamus ’04 Tori Foster ’04 Adam Koppeser ’04 Joshua Mosberg ’04

Laura Davies ’16 Phil Donahue ’16 Justin S. McLellan ’16 Matt Rosenthal ’16

Martina Cajnar Crompton ’74

Bill Fikioris ’92

Amanda Rufo ’05 Jennifer Samonisky ’05

Serena Rubin ’17 Lily Allingham ’18 Rebecca Ritter ’18 Jacob Lafferty ’19 Aaron Lafferty ’19 Karen Fang ’20 Ava Lafferty ’20 JD Gaylor ’21 Oliver Anderson ’27

CLASS OF 1975

CLASS OF 1993

CLASS OF 2006

ALUMNI PARENTS

Andrea Hansen Boulet ’93 Jonathan Boulet ’93 Josh Bricks ’93 Rebecca Handloff ’93 Kenneth Mitchell, Jr. ’93 Stephanie Vermeychuk ’93 Adam Wohlman ’93

Caroline Ryon ’06 Ryan Struthers ’06 Katie Trachtenberg ’06 Kristine Wong ’06

CLASS OF 1973

CLASS OF 1991

John Kidd ’73 David Martin ’73

Jennifer Keating ’91 Jennifer Oberle-Howard ’91

CLASS OF 1974

CLASS OF 1992

Lisbeth Chapin ’75

CLASS OF 1976 Paul Laiblin ’76 Patricia Davis Reynolds ’76 R. Bruce Robertson ’76 Peggy Long Roca ’76AA S. Rodmond Smith III ’76

CLASS OF 1977 Sharon DeMocker ’77AA Cynthia Rasemas ’77 Joan Hays Rhyne ’77 David Zinder ’77

CLASS OF 1978 Richard Yates, Jr. ’78AA

CLASS OF 1979 Patricia Gillespie ’79 Annette Murray Orella ’79

CLASS OF 1994 Dom DiUbaldo ’94 Troy Foster ’94 Lauri Sakata ’94 Per Tyreus, Ph.D. ’94 Scott Wilkinson ’94 Rachel Wolf ’94

CLASS OF 1995 Mark Albright ’95 Carrie Moore ’95 Jennifer Short ’95 Amanda Moore Walter ’95 Christine Whitcraft ’95

CLASS OF 2005

CLASS OF 2007 Kevin McDermott ’07 Paris Waterman ’07

CLASS OF 2008 Trae Humphreys ’08 Ryan John ’08 Whitney King ’08 Olivia Murphy ’08

CLASS OF 2009 Louis Baum ’09 Elizabeth McCarthy ’09 Kim Moore ’09 Mac Nagaswami ’09 Brandon Wollaston ’09

Gerit and Jim Alexander ’61 Pam and Tom Allingham Dana Anderson and Joe Culin Dottie and Rick Andrews Susan and Paul Arruda Karen Banta-Burnett Lisa and Chuck Bartoli Ceil and Andy Baum Caroline Beard Rosie and Delroy Beckford Kristin and Karl Bennett Bryan and Paul Bente Missy and Dan Bloom Margaret and Bruce Boone Jewel and Dan Boulet Barbara and Gerard Bricks Gini and Newt Brosius Ann and Winston Brundige Michele Bruxelles Debbie and Stephen Cannon Christine and Dave Carswell Telma and Natanael Cedillo Colleen and Drew Civiletti

ANNUAL REPORT OF GIVING

Jane and Henry Clampitt Chris and Skip Cook Jen Nightengale ’82 and Skip Cook Chris and John Cooper Evie and Frank Corrado Karen and Joe Coviello Martina ’74 and Al Crompton Laura and Joe Crouse Kathy and Dave Dabkowski Sue and André Dagenais Diane Daiger Jan and Jim Dalle Pazze Jane and Dick D’Alonzo Ellen and Stuart Davies Ann and Michael Davis Leah and Leonard Davis Ann and John Davis Susan and Joseph DeSantis Pam and Bob DiFilippo Donna and Domenic DiUbaldo Kelly ’86 and Phil Donahue Marguerite Donovan Li Liang and Larry Duan Evie Dutton Sue and Ken Eckhardt Jacqueline and Jerry Eddis Wynne Esbitt Jackie and Doug Filak Carmen and Bruce Finnicum Blair and Charlie Fleischmann Cheryl and Dan Fleming Dale and Bennett Foster Wells Foster Beth and Chuck Freeman Lisa and Brian Friedkin Tiffany and Jeff Friedman Gina and John Fritz Karina Aguilar and Eduardo Gatica Laura and Ken Gaylor Bernadette and Michael Gilmore Kathleen and Matt Goodier Suzanne and Edward Grandel Janet and Russ Green Laura and David Greene Sally and Allen Greenwood Barbara and Steve Gregg Megan and David Grubbs Kanta and Vijay Gupta Mary Lou and Bob Hamilton Sandy and Bruce Hammonds Kathy and Ben Herzog Lyn Hublein Candyce and Rob Pizzala Suzanne and Eph Humphreys Steve Johns Sally and Lloyd Johns Ann and Ted Johnson

Dede and John Johnston Elaine and Fred Kahler Mimi and Jim Keating Diane and Bob Keighley Kusum and Ram Khanna Carol and Brendan Killeen Inge and John Konther Beth and Jeff Kosinski Helen and Ernie Lareau Carol Levin Aleta and Norman Levine Wendy and Frank Lindsey Connie Conrad Lotz and Arthur Kaiser Sue and John Louchheim Chris Lundberg Rowena Macleod Jennifer and Tom Madden Tina and Guy Marcozzi Mark Matthews Joanne and Frank Mayer Carol and Chip Mayo Beth and John McCarthy Pam and Jim McDermott Susan and John McGaurn Peggy and Michael McGowan Heidi and Gordon McGregor Andrea and Quadii McMillan Steven Medoff Robin Horn and Mark Mendell Bonnie and Craig Meszaros Susanne and Mike Miller Coleen and Jim Miller Carol and Greg Moore Chris and Jamie Mosberg Anita and Graham Motion Tera ’84 and Joseph Mountain Marguerite Cranmer-Murphy and Ed Murphy Kathy and Ken Nachbar Janis and Pat Nutini Jennifer A. Oberle-Howard ’91 and Adam K. Howard Bonnie and Conrad Olie Betty and Denis O’Regan Maria and Terry Papoutsakis Karen and Gary Perkins Yvonne and Truman Perry Fran and Chris Petersen Nancy and Michael Pia Julie and Bob Pierce Mary McCauley and Steve Prescott Suzanne and Nick Punturieri Chris and Paul Pustolski Pam and Wayne Rapine Carol Reid Patti ’76 and Martin Reynolds Laurel Riegel

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Judge Rohrbaugh Frances and Tom Roosevelt Kate and Ted Rosenthal Sharon ’80 and Edward Rubin Melissa and Larry Rufo Joan and Marc Samonisky Octavia and Brian Samuels Carol and Jim Scarborough Joyce and Gil Scarborough Tripp Shenton Renie and Mark Shields Bambi and Jay Siegfried Lydia Cox and Gregg Somerville Meri Ann and Dean Spears Katherine and Frank Stafford Nita and Stan Stevenson Winnie and Tim Straightiff Sharon and Ric Struthers Maggie and Matt Swanson Beth ’86 and James Taylor Mary Ellen Taylor Phyllis and Bob Thomas Janet and Mike Upton Cindy and Dirk Vander Laan Kimberly and Adam Wahl Sally and Dan Walsh Florence and John Wassam Robyn and Stan Waterman Susan and Fred Whitcraft Lucie and John Wilkens Carole and Gordon Wilkie Jacqueline Williamson Debby and Scott Wilson Ed Woodring Holly and Wayne Wright Loren and Rich Yates ’78AA Betsy and John Yung Kathy and David Zabel

GRANDPARENTS AND ALUMNI GRANDPARENTS Stella Adamopoulos Lynn and Ted Allen Ginny and Jim Amendum Judy and Ronald Bagdon Ruth and Brooks Banta Jean and Anthony Barone Marie and Herb Bollman Marge and John Brolly William Brownlee Pam and Richard Carbonara Ruly and Stephanie Carpenter Gaile and Ben Civiletti Sandra Colon Evie and Frank Corrado Marjorie and Joseph Czerwinski Gail and Bill Daiger Leah and Leonard Davis Mary and Raymond DiCamillo Donna and Domenic DiUbaldo Kathy and Thomas Dix Catherine Dolan Cindy and Ken Dotto Barbara and Con Dryden Clare and Michael Dunning Ted Dwyer Mary Ann and Chuck Emely Eleanor and Mike Enyedy Donna and David Farrar Mary Francis Caron and Marc Francy Alice and Charles Freeman Ruth and William Fulmer Marilyn and Jim Gaylor Diana and Bob Gelman Kay Gibbons Margie and John Goodier Suzanne and Edward Grandel Elsa Gratereaux Linda and Mike Greene Janice Griffith Barbara Grimes Karen and Ken Hackett

Elaine and Richard Handloff Judith Harlow-Huben and Stephen Huben Joan Harrison Sheila and Stephen Hastings Barbara and Buzz Helmecki Ruth Hicks Ruth and Lowell Hoffman Jackie and Arthur Holveck John Horisk Charlotte and Harold Hublein Olga and James Hunt Sue and Jay Ives Judy Jones Eunice Jones Helen and Floyd Joyner Elaine and Fred Kahler Bette Keiser Marly and Miles Kessinger Janet and Calvin Koonce Laura and Jim Kurtz Helen and Ernie Lareau Laurie LePage Mimi and Charlie Link Jane and Wendell Lloyd Pat and Fran Loeffelholz Joy and Jerry Madden Maraleta and Jack Malloy Louisa Mankin Ellie and Ron Maroney Mary Matthes Joanne and Frank Mayer Marlene McDonough Marylou McHugh Helen McMonagle Diane and Robert Metz Mary and Keith Miller Susan and Reza Moqtaderi Bonnie Musser MaryAnn and Robert Palute Elizabeth and Bill Parisan Pratima and Bachu Patel Kathy and John Pelesko Lynne Quinn Elinor Ranck Bodgie Read Carol Reid Sandra Roach Joan and Joseph Rosenthal Mary and Paul Serdiuk Mary and David Shepherd Bonnie Sherr Andi and Bob Sokoloff Sue and Jon Stromberg Jan and Gary Taylor Diane Thompson Nancy and Bob Titus Donna and Thomas Trumbower Carol and Dan Trzaska Ronnie and Fred Urban Carla Wasniewski June and Larry Weinstein Dee and Joe Welsh Jane Wiggin Juanita and Richard Williams Pauline and Thomas Winner Mr. and Mrs. Zimmer Leann and Richard Zolper

PAST TRUSTEES James Alexander ’61 Paul F. Bente Newton T. Brosius John A. Corrozi Martina Cajnar Crompton ’74 Jane B. D’Alonzo Charles Fleischmann O. Wells Foster Sandra Hammonds Kathryn R. Herzog S. Deirdre Johnston Kristi A. Kerins Doris M. LeStourgeon Norman E. Levine

ANNUAL REPORT OF GIVING

Sparking Intellectual Curiosity and Success

After Sanford, I attended college at Hofstra University in New York and graduated with a degree in public relations. I moved to Manhattan and lived with my brother Peter, another Sanford alum, where I got my start in PR for video games. I’ve always been a huge gamer, so I was thrilled to start working in the industry straight out of college. I was there for a few years before moving out to San Francisco for a job, which is where I still live today (almost 10 years now!). During my time in the Bay Area, I’ve been fortunate enough to manage PR for both Nintendo and PlayStation, although I recently took a job outside of gaming. I now work at Apple on the iPhone PR team, which is incredibly exciting. The fact that Sanford was such a warm and tight-knit community really helped shape me to the person I am now. Looking back, I always appreciated how the faculty tried to spark a sense of intellectual curiosity. Of course, Mr. Shields went so far as to dress and act like Abe Lincoln for an entire history class! —Andrew Kelly ’02, Apple PR Team Member

Jennifer Madden Guy Marcozzi Andrea Martin, Ph.D. ’71 Bonnie T. Meszaros Kenneth Nachbar Thomas D. Roosevelt Loreto P. Rufo Lawrence Silver ’68 Juanita Stevenson Sharon M. Struthers Clifton Wise, Jr. ’84 Elizabeth Yung

Honor

To the Library In Honor of Breanna ’15 and Kelsey Mendell ’15 Robin Horn and Mark Mendell

In Honor of Michael Marshall ’21 Jean and Anthony Barone

In Honor of the Class of 1997 Sonia Moorthy ’97

In Honor of Liliana Censurato ’25 Ellyn Censurato

In Honor of Xander T. Baugess ’21 Bonnie Musser

In Honor of Jackie Pitts ’55 Doug Clarke ’81

In Honor of our Daughter Ellie ’16 Maria and Terry Papoutsakis

In Honor of John Ramsey Danny Coburn ’13

FRIENDS

In Honor of John and Janice DeMocker Sharon K. DeMocker ’77AA and Andrew Wilds

In Honor of Elizabeth Perry ’09 and Clint Williams Yvonne and Truman Perry

Anne Brooking Mr. and Mrs. Brooking Chris Coffin Anna Doyle Tom Lemon Marian and Dirk Lorenz Deidre and Dom Mastrangelo Annie Saunders-Mingle and Tim Mingle Susan and Alan Paikin Dot and Frank Principe Janet Squires Colleen and Dave Szaroleta Peter Wu and Yichao Zhu 4 Leaf LLC/K and J Services American Express Philanthropy AstraZeneca Bank of America Benevity Community Impact Fund Blue Hen Mechanical C.T. Bartoli Mushroom, Inc CA Technologies Colgate-Palmolive Delaware Rush Soccer Discover Financial Services DMG Clearances, Inc.–Music Clearances Enhanced Heating and Air Conditioning Exelon Corporation Freeh Group International Gannett (USA Today) GlaxoSmithKline Glenmeade Koonce Foundation Inc. Lantana Veterinary Center Merck Company Foundation Monomoy Fund, Inc. Pepsi Cola Company Quizzo Scleroderma Foundation Superior Tree Service, Inc. Thomson Reuters Wachovia/Wells Fargo Anonymous

In Honor of the Lower School Faculty Rita and Don Dietrich In Honor of Sophia ’29 and Antoinette Donovan ’29 Patty and Tony Donovan

In Honor of Hillary ’05 and Whitney King ’08 Elinor Ranck In Honor of the Class of 1977 Joan Rhyne ’77 In Honor of the Class of 1968 Helen and George Ruff ’68

In Honor of Cheryl Fleming Danielle Fleming ’11

In Honor of Lilly Goldberg ’19 Mary and David Shepherd

In Honor of Patti Bescript Freeh Group International

In Honor of Cameron Sherr ’24 Bonnie Sherr

In Honor of Mary Kate Grubbs ’16 Megan and David Grubbs

In Honor of Kyle Levenick ’03 Mary Ellen Taylor

In Honor of Matthew Hicks ’22 Ruth Hicks

In Honor of CAB and the Field Hockey Team Jennifer and Jay Trickey

In Honor of all the great teachers and staff Elaine and Fred Kahler In Honor of Melanie Kahler ’97 Melanie Kahler ’97 In Honor of Christopher ’19, Brian ’22 and Sean Keiser ’24 Bette Keiser In Honor of Jana Washington ’26 Jane and Wendell Lloyd In Honor of Jeremy Ingersoll Lorenz Marian and Dirk Lorenz In Honor of Frank Bailey ’57 Justine Lynch ’54 In Honor of Margo Funk ’20 Mary Matthes In Honor of Elizabeth McCarthy ’09 Beth and John McCarthy In Honor of the Krape Family Helen McMonagle In Honor of Linden McNelis ’20 Kelly and Brian McNelis

In Honor of Kendra Warren ’19 Juanita and Richard Williams In Honor of Casey and Libbie Zimmer Gail and Charley Zimmer

Memorial In Memory of Paul Donovan Angelika and Mark Albright ’95 In Memory of Mark Scherer ’75 Nicol and Mark Anderson In Memory of Mac and Lucille Peller Marci Bakke ’69 In Memory of Chip MacKelcan Frances and Peter Buttenheim In Memory of Sarah Rose Massaferi ’10 Chris Coffin In Memory of Jeff Cullen ’69 Gary Cullen ’71

In Memory of David Kilmurry ’89 Suzanne ’89 and Mark Delaplane In Memory of Mark Scherer ’75 Anna Doyle In Memory of James Bud Webb ’50 Ms. James E. Estevez ’53 In Memory of Jim Bemis ’92 Melissa and Bill Fikioris ’92 In Memory of John Squires ’67 Barbara and Carter Hubbard ’67 In Memory of Sue Read Janes ’56 and John Hunt ’56 Rick Huddelson ’55 In Memory of Mark Scherer ’75 Paul Laiblin ’76 In Memory of Matthew Miller Susanne and Mike Miller In Memory of Danielle Paikin Susan and Alan Paikin In Memory of Barbara Blake ’68 Dot and Frank Principe In Memory of Paul Quinn, Grandfather of Rebecca Harrison ’18 Lynne Quinn In Memory of Dr. Prudencio G. Abad, M.D. Rebecca Ritter ’18 In Memory of Edward Rohrbaugh, Sr. Judge Rohrbaugh In Memory of Gregory B. Rude Greg Rude In Memory of Helen Vermeychuk Caroline Ryon ’06 In Memory of Bobbi Blake ’68 Larry Silver ’68 In Memory of Bobbi Blake ’68 Debbie Starr ’68 In Memory of Chester Lathrop ’68 Debbie Starr ’68 In Memory of Helen Vermeychuk Stephanie Vermeychuk ’93 In Memory of James Bud Webb, Jr ’50 Sharon Webb In Memory of Drew Wilkie ’99 Carole and Gordon Wilkie

ANNUAL REPORT OF GIVING

Endowment Fund

Gifts to the Endowment Fund are an investment in the future of Sanford School. These assets are managed to assure future generations of students benefit from the school’s long history of providing outstanding learning opportunities. We remain proud of Sanford’s past and through the generosity of the following donors look forward with confidence.

MACKELCAN FUND Presents a monetary award annually to a MacKelcan Scholar – a student who demonstrates academic achievement, positive school citizenship and financial need. The fund was established to honor former Head of School Chip MacKelcan and his wife Debbie. The MacKelcan Scholar remains anonymous. Frances and Peter Buttenheim Christine and John Yasik Anonymous

DAGENAIS FUND Annually recognizes a faculty member who is a mentor, going above and beyond for their students and colleagues. The fund was established to honor former Sanford faculty members André and Sue Dagenais. Our 2017 recipient was John Ramsey. Frances and Peter Buttenheim

JOHNS FUND Annually recognizes a faculty member who challenges students to believe in themselves, work hard, dream and achieve. The fund was established to honor former Sanford faculty member Lloyd Johns. The 2017 recipient was Fabienne Daniels. Frances and Peter Buttenheim

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HELEN VERMEYCHUK SCHOLARSHIP FUND Annually recognizes a student at graduation whose potential inspires a teacher’s best efforts. The fund was established to honor former faculty member Helen Vermeychuk who died in 2008. Our 2017 recipient was Ryan Friedman ’17.

DONOVAN AWARD FUND Annually recognizes a faculty member who has been distinguished in his or her work in the area of professional development. The fund was established in honor of the late Dr. Paul Donovan, former Sanford World Language Chair. Our 2017 recipient was Patrick Martin.

WATERMAN FUND Sanford School created the Stan Waterman Endowed Fund for Excellence in Coaching to recognize an exceptional Sanford coach, who embodies Stan’s high moral character, dedication to the development of the whole athlete and outstanding sportsmanship. Our 2017 recipient was Jamie Clark. Pam and Tom Allingham Nicol and Mark Anderson Susan and Paul Arruda Glenda Smith and Desmond Baker Karen Banta-Burnett Patti and Steve Bescript Frances and Peter Buttenheim Danielle and Kevin Carroll Victoria and Jack Corrozi Sue and André Dagenais Heather and Ted Dwyer Blair and Charlie Fleischmann Justin Fleming ’14 Sophia and Leon Fotakos Laura and Ken Gaylor Sandy and Bruce Hammonds

Dede and John Johnston Holly and Eric Kalish Anuj Khanna ’97 Melissa and Bill Lafferty Michele Darnell and Walt McDermott Carol and Greg Moore Chris and Jamie Mosberg Ken Nuttall ’95 Janice and Phil Payne Mary McCauley and Steve Prescott Kate and Ted Rosenthal Sharon ’80 and Edward Rubin Joan and Marc Samonisky Lydia Cox and Gregg Somerville Ryan C. Spears ’02 Sharon and Ric Struthers Carmelita and Marcus Thompson ’85 Shukree Tilghman ’97 Judi and Ed Weinstein Noël and Clint Williams Tracy and Cliff Wise ’84 Kathy and David Zabel Cathy and Lou Ziccarelli

Restricted Gifts The following individuals made gifts restricted for a particular purpose that benefits the school. John Babcock Amy ’02 and Jamie Clark Diane and Scott Davenport Sylvia and Peter Davenport Heather and Ted Dwyer Sophia and Leon Fotakos Heather and Andy Jefferson Fillmore Kohler Melissa and Bill Lafferty Jackie and Eddie Leo Jack Leo ’19 Amy Janssen-Lucky and Tim Lucky Nancy and Jim McKeon Kate and Ted Rosenthal

Melissa and Larry Rufo Danielle and Jim Sipala Gina and Stan Sykora Kimberly and Adam Wahl Kathy and David Zabel Lynn and Mike Zbranak Bank of America Crystal Trust Foundation Kelly’s Sports, Ltd.

Gifts in Kind

Each year, Sanford receives gifts, art, objects, books, computers and other helpful items which are considered gifts in kind. Thank you to the following donors for their support. Pam and Tom Allingham Traci and Ron Bauguess Barb Brown Amy ’02 and Jamie Clark Chris and John Cooper Diane Daiger Sandra and Ed Dougherty Alice and Reed Johnston Melissa and Bill Lafferty Annmarie and Mike Long Cynthia ’77 and Joe Rasemas Emilee and Jon Reynolds Kate and Ted Rosenthal Melissa and Larry Rufo Lon Schlussel Nina Silverman-Weeks Lydia Cox and Gregg Somerville Cindy and Dirk Vander Laan Sarah ’85 and Bob Watson Andrea and Tom Winner Bayard House Culinart Kirkwood Soccer Club Ole Tapas Lounge and Restaurant

Happy to be Back Home I joined the Sanford community when I was four years old. I learned how to read short stories in second grade, recite and write my own poetry in sixth grade, and now, in eleventh grade, I have learned how to write a speech using tropes and schemes. Sanford has given me this education, which I used to think I could receive anywhere else when I was approaching decisions in eighth grade about where I wanted to attend high school—but I was wrong. I left Sanford and tried something new, because Sanford was all I knew. After my first day at another school, I was homesick. I missed my special connections with my Sanford teachers and my lifelong friends, but I convinced myself I was just filled with first day of high school nerves. However, as the semester went on, my secret longing to be back at Sanford did not cease. Eventually, I confided in my parents and before I knew it, I would be returning home next fall, my sophomore year. My return included countless teachers greeting me with “Welcome back!” I never believed people when they told me that Sanford was different than other schools with their personal oneon-one connections between teachers and students because those connections had always been a commodity for me. Leaving Sanford showed me how unusual and special those connections are. It showed me how to appreciate Sanford and taught me to never take this home for granted. —Grace Johnston ’19 (shown in the photo with her friend Chloe DiCamillo ’19)

ANNUAL REPORT OF GIVING

Evergreen Society

2016–2017 Operating Income Net Tuition $9,289,412 (82.90%)

The Evergreen Society is representative of the Sanford Pine, the school’s ubiquitous symbol. The society recognizes the commitment members of our community make by choosing to secure the school’s future through a planned gift or including Sanford as a charitable recipient in their will. The symbolism of the evergreen conveys that the gift these members bestow upon the school will, in fact, provide both shelter and color throughout all seasons of a school’s life—through both the beautiful springs of renewal, the spectacular colors of the fall, and the harshest winters. These seasons parallel not only the life of the student body within a school year, but a school within its life cycle. Through these seasons, the evergreen remains a fixed constant, tall, straight and proud. Those who become members of the Evergreen Society are indeed securing that constancy.

Annual Fund $547,633 (4.90%) Other Contributions $376,750 (3.40%) Auxiliary Programs and Activities $324,504 (2.90%) Draw from Endowment $450,000 (4.00%) Other Income $212,957 (1.90%) Total Income: $11,201,256 (100%)

2016–2017 Operating Expenses Salaries and Benefits $7,897,418 (72.00%)

Listed below are the members of the Evergreen Society, including those whose generous pledges have been fulfilled. Otis Brown ’58 *Frank J. Delle Donne *Elisabeth Harrington Deveraux ’39 and Harold Deveraux Linda Dulin ’68 Jean Jewett Fawcett ’47 Regina Fogwell Jerry Gebhard ’65 Susan Lynch Henry ’44 *Joan E. Homan ’54 Marian Sawin Langerak ’43 Kendrick Lee ’56 John D. McGuin Patricia Clarke Miller ’82 *Claire Olsen Jacquelin Pitts ’55 William Sawin ’45 *Nancy C. Sawin *William Shaw, Jr. ’50 *John Squires ’67 Christine M. Yasik

Instructional Expenses $618,116 (5.60%) Plant Operations $874,242 (8.00%) Auxiliary Programs and Activities $238,799 (2.20%) Administration and General Expenses $794,904 (7.20%) Capital Expenditures $548,218 (5.00%) Total Expenses: $10,971,697 (100%)

2016–2017 Summary of Giving Annual Fund Capital Gifts Restricted Giving Endowment Gifts TOTAL

$547,633 $1,350 $325,350 $451,400 $1,325,733

2016–2017 Annual Fund Giving

*indicates that this member is deceased

For more information on becoming an Evergreen Society member or to share that you have included Sanford School in your estate plan, please contact the Development Office at development@sanfordschool.org or 302.235.6512.

Amount Trustees Faculty & Staff Current Parents Alumni Parents of Alumni Grandparents Foundations & Corporations Corporate Matches Other TOTAL

$214,143 $30,015 $131,387 $50,691 $50,591 $30,626 $3,350 $21,561 $15,269 $547,633

Sanford % of Participation 100% 100% 63% 9% 12%

National Average 100% 93% 70% 8% 11%

Notes: National averages are according to the National Association for Independent Schools. Revenue is based on “heirarchical” basis. For example, a current parent who is a board member is included in board, not current parent.

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Fall Highlights shared through the lenses of social media THESE ARE A FEW OF THE POSTS THAT APPEARED ON OUR PAGES.

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The survival skills elective created bamboo poles with lines and hooks to fish in the Sanford Cab Calloway pond.

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Corey Perkins, Trent Wall, and Hannah Bescript represented Sanford at the DIAA/Special Olympics Delaware (SODE) Student Leadership Conference. Way to go! Learn more about Sanfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s athletics program at https://www.sanfordschool.org/page/programs/athletics.

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Greetings from our lower school community. Special thanks to Kevin McDermott and Patrick Martin for shooting and sharing this photo taken with the Sanford drone. We also extend our gratitude to our Home & School Association for making the drone purchase possible. If you would like to learn more about our PreK through fourth-grade program, visit http://bit.ly/2xd2IHP

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SANFORD ALUMNI NOTES

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Sanford Alumni Notes Sanford Alumni Notes Shukree Tilghman ’97 and his wife Aja welcomed their first child Mireille Callie on May 1, 2017.

Rachel Suekoff Speight ’01 is living in Bloomington, IN. Rachel has recently changed professions and is now an academic advisor for the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. She loves to spend time with her daughter Zuri, who celebrated her third birthday at the end of the summer!

Tori Foster ’04 returned to the Delaware area in September when she accepted a faculty position as a pediatric psychologist at Nemours/A.I. duPont Hospital for Children. Tori will join a team working to expand the hospital’s autism services, providing evaluations and follow-up for families in the development of the Nemours’ existing care network. Matthew Pierce ’05 has joined Landis Rath & Cobb LLP, a Delaware-based corporate bankruptcy, restructuring and litigation boutique law firm, as an associate. Matt graduated magna cum laude from the Widener University School of Law. He earned a BA from Franklin & Marshall College. He joins the Bankruptcy and Corporate Litigation practice groups. Obi Nwabara Jr. ’07 recently accepted a position as strategic sourcing administrator at Baylor Scott & White Health in Houston, TX. Below: Katie Keeports ’06 married David Trachtenberg in July. Katie returned to Sanford in the fall of 2016 and serves as an upper school English instructor and assistant coach for our volleyball team. Katie and David honeymooned in Iceland.

Peter Martz ’00, vice president of Meridian Capital Group in Boca Raton, FL, started a non-profit organization called “A Mothers Heart” in January of 2016. The organization is a 501(c)(3) and is dedicated to aiding single mothers in the Broward and Palm Beach area. Peter shared, “Many women fall through the cracks when seeking help in the community either because of their income or because their situation is not perceived by other organizations as severe enough to qualify for real help.” The organization provides supplies and services to women who need assistance.

Beth Keighley ’03 accepted a position as senior consultant at Deloitte in Arlington, VA. Meghan Pasricha ’04 received one of the 2017 World of Children Alumni Awards. The World of Children organization funds and recognizes individuals globally who are exclusively serving the needs of vulnerable children.

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Sanford Alumni Notes Sanford Alumni Notes Lauren Ritter ’09 graduated from the University of Richmond School of Law on May 6, 2017, took the Virginia bar exam July 25–26, and started work as a judicial law clerk in Virginia in the Circuit Court of Arlington County on July 31. Since graduating and starting work, she has been honored by the American Bar Association and took another leadership position with the organization. On August 12, Lauren was awarded the American Bar Association Law Student Division Liaison Award for Ritter is her contributions to the American awarded in New York Bar Association Standing Committee City at the American Bar Association on Legal Assistance for Military 2017 Annual Personnel (LAMP). The award came from a Meeting. joint nomination by both the Law Student Division and the LAMP Committee. She was a liaison for the ABA and the LAMP Committee for two years. As of September 1, Lauren joined the American Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division (YLD) in their Emerging Leaders Program. The program is designed to fast track the involvement of former ABA Law Student Division leaders in the substantive work of the YLD after graduation. As one of seven Emerging Leaders in the program, she is the Public Service Team Emerging Leader. Lauren will work with the Public Service Team in the Young Lawyers Division on a two-year project called Home Safe Home. This multi-faceted project is designed to educate young lawyers about the pervasive, dangerous epidemic surrounding abuse and violence in the home, encourage attorneys to become involved in their own communities, and facilitate effective advocacy on both a local and national level. The following comments were shared when Lauren’s award was presented: “You don’t need to be from one of the big ABA sections to be a successful liaison. Lauren represented the Standing Committee on Legal Assistance for Military Personnel with zeal, putting a spotlight on the work it does. She demonstrated a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and exceptional degree of reliability and follow-through in organizing the LAMP Spring 2017 CLE program for more than 100 attendees—plus online viewers. She also assisted with LAMP’s onsite business meeting and a networking event with law students, which she wrote about for our blog. Lauren has been a fantastic member of our liaison team, and we are proud to honor her today.”

Eileen Grandel ’10 began working as a residential counselor at Depaul Community Svc in Rochester, NY. Jackie Kalil ’11 accepted a new position as news associate for the CBS program 60 Minutes in August. Emily Widdoes ’12 has been working with Hunt+Gather Studio since July 2016 and recently accepted a position as textile designer for Nikki Martinkovic in July 2017.

Lucas Grant ’13 began working as a technology analyst at JPMorgan Chase & Co in July. We also welcomed Lucas back to campus as a volunteer soccer coach in our Upper School program. Carter Ayars ’16 was invited to play in the Young Women’s National Championship this past summer, a tournament where the top 100 players age 19 and over compete and play as part of the USA field hockey pipeline.

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alumni who came out to support our Homecoming activities September 22–23, 2017. The Thelma Miller Memorial Alumni Basketball Game, Homecoming Alumni Cabaret, the Alumni Field Hockey contest, and our Alumni Soccer game were well-attended and a great way for alumni to connect, celebrate and create new memories.

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Thank you to Whitney King ’08 for bringing alumni together for a night of performances at our Alumni Cabaret. Whitney was joined by Bijan Sorouri ’77, Hilary King ’05, Abby Gilmore ’08, Ryan John ’08, Madeline Gondek ’10, Kate Holden ’14, Samantha Isom ’16 and Thomas Gluodenis ’17.

Field hockey players from across the decades picked up their sticks and polished up their skills. We were thrilled to see Jackie Pitts ’55, Martina Crompton ’74, Sara McCue ’75, Patti Reynolds ’76, Beth Kretzing ’82, Marcia Conkey ’87, Jill Lipton ’89, Jenn Oberle-Howard ’91, Katie DiEgidio ’92, Megan Kivler ’00, Sarina Pasricha ’00, Stacey Spiker ’02, Amy Clark ’02, Kimberly Elia ’02 and Jennifer Samonisky ’05. Soccer players returned to the pitch and connected with one another again. Faculty member Mark Shields was joined by George Rudawsky ’83, Pat Walsh ’89, Hap Phouthavongsa ’93, Eddie Burns ’05, Ian Thresher ’08, Brian Thresher ’09, Reese Gaylor ’12, Robert Abishek ’13, Nigel Beckford ’13, Lucas Grant ’13, Paige Amendum ’17 and Sami Weinstein ’17. The Thelma Miller Memorial Basketball Game welcomed back alumni back to the court. We were happy to see so many in attendance. Purnell Jones ’84, Bobby Black ’86, John Boraski ’92, Logan Herring ’00, Mike Williams ’01, Earl Miller ’02, Tyrone Harper ’05, Leon Wilson ’05, Matt Davis ’07, Rachel E. Denis ’07, Paris S. Waterman ’07, Megan Brown ’09, Marcus Thompson ’10, Howard Blake ’11, Naiesha S. Brown ’11, Andrea Hines ’11, Khallid Hart ’12, Owen Davis ’12, Sabri Thompson ’13, Chelsei Mack ’13, Anthony Mosley ’14, Jahlihl Coleman ’15, Jahni Love ’15, Bari White ’15, Kyle Evans ’16, Marcus McCollum ’17, and Connor Rufo ’17.

IN MEMORIAM

In Memoriam We extend our deepest sympathy to families and friends of these members of the Sanford community. Raymond Olivere ’42 • August 31, 1924–September 16, 2017 Ray was born in Wilmington, DE to Natalie and Louis Olivere. He exhibited artistic talent early and at age 10 was awarded a Howard Pyle Scholarship at the Wilmington Academy of Art where he studied under the artist N. C. Wyeth. Ray was a 1942 graduate of Sanford where he was art editor of the Golden Leaves and a member of the football and baseball teams. Ray entered the Army and served as a medical illustrator during World War II. After his service, Ray moved to New York where he had a long career illustrating advertisements, editorials, and covers for more than 300 books. Upon leaving Madison Avenue Ray began a second career as a fine artist exhibiting at shows at The National Academy, Allied Artists of America, The Society of Illustrators, and The Audubon Artist Show among others. Ray was married three times and widowed twice. His wives were the late Kathryn Howett, the late actress Betty Field, and Kathryn Wakefield who survives him as both wife and business partner. Ray is also survived by his son Marc Olivere ’72, daughters Laura Sopp and Gina Burcham, grandchildren Lindsay, Julianne and Zachary, and great-grandchildren Macklyn and Sienna. Kathryn Senecca Butcher Hoerl ’75 • April 23, 1957–August 22, 2017 Senecca, as she was known to her friends, was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania to Everett and Alice Butcher. She grew up in a Christian home, and was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ her entire adult life. She had a warm personality, a down-toearth authenticity, and a zest for living that were hard to resist. Senecca loved crafting, traveling (especially cruising), listening to gospel music, reading, and spending time with her family. Her happiest times, however, were those spent with family, particularly when her twin granddaughters Henley and Eden were included. Senecca met her husband Roger Hoerl ’75 at Sanford where she participated in Bell Choir, Choir and Chorale, amongst other activities. Upon graduation, she attended Millersville University near Lancaster, Pennsylvania, earning degrees in both elementary and special education. Senecca is survived by her husband of 38 years Roger Hoerl, a daughter Erin Hoerl Leone of Gainesville, Florida, a son Jordan Hoerl of Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey, her parents Everett and Alice Butcher of Avondale, Pennsylvania, five siblings: Everett Butcher Jr. of Avondale, Pennsylvania, Eric Butcher of Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, Tanyka Gilbert of Chester, Virginia, Thomas Butcher of Atlanta, Georgia, and Jacqueline Butcher of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, two granddaughters Henley and Eden Hoerl of Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey, and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

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