FRIENDS TOGETHER AGAIN
Our honoree and family
Next to the stage was Jonathan Bach ’15, who started his BFS journey in Sara’s classroom, and gave a heartfelt, emotional speech in tribute to Sara. Our Friends Together Again Gala on Friday, May 6, was truly an evening to remember for the BFS community! It was a joy to be back together, inperson, and in community, to honor Sara Soll, and to sing, dance, and celebrate Brooklyn Friends School. Together, we raised nearly $150,000 to officially launch the Sara Soll Student Engagement Fund. The evening’s program got off to a rousing start, as the Upper School dance group—The BFS Steppers—
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marched their way to the front of the room and put on an outstanding performance. Under the direction of Michelle Cole, the BFS students mesmerized the room with their stepping, dancing, and movement. Following the opening, Brooklyn Friends Head of School, Crissy Cáceres formally welcomed everyone to the event. “This evening is to celebrate being together again,” Crissy said. We can never take for granted again—ever— what it means to come together.”
Finally, Honoree Sara Soll took to the stage to thank everyone for being there and explaining how important the moment was for her and her family. As her husband, children and grandchild, close friends, colleagues, and BFS family members looked on, Sara shared her emotions. “I will hold everyone in my heart, always,” Sara said. “I have so many memories that make me smile and that bring me joy. … and for this I am so very grateful and appreciative.”
