Aboutcanterbury summer2016 2 by Canterbury School

SUMMER 2016

Hats Off to the

CLASS OF 2016! story on page 4

2015-16 School Administration

TABLE OF CONTENTS Summer 2016

Head of School Mr. Rick Kirschner Director of College Guidance Mrs. Melissa Wilson Intermediate-Middle School Director Mrs. Jacqueline Lentini Lower School Director Mrs. Nikki Ernst Director of Advancement Ms. Lea Pascotto Director of Admission Ms. Julie Peters Chief Financial Officer Ms. Susan Ryan Athletic Director Mr. Frank Turco

Class of 2016 Commencement Speech, Senior Photos, and Upper School Awards PAGES 4-14 Learning to Lead PAGE 15 Moving On Up – Class of 2020 and Middle School Awards PAGES 16-17 Points of Pride PAGES 18-19 The History of Canterbury’s Seal PAGE 20 Kindness Club PAGE 21

Board Of Trustees

New to Campus PAGES 22-23

Chair Mr. Chauncey Goss Vice Chair Mrs. Lori May Treasurer Mr. Todd Caruso Secretary Ms. Suzanne Boy

The Arts Are Alive at Canterbury! PAGES 24-25 Future Ready Learning at Canterbury School PAGES 26-27

Mrs. Kellie Burns-Garvey Mr. Joe Catti Mrs. Ronda Dean (Parents’ Association Representative) Mr. Michael Devito Mr. Brian Fox Mrs. Carolyn Hornung (Cougar Athletic Club Representative) Mrs. Li-Su Javedan Ms. Kathryn Kelly Mr. Carlo Lawrence Mr. David Lucas Dr. Lee Lucas Mr. Patrick M. Pickett Mr. Ellis Rabinowitz Mr. Louis Rosellini Mrs. Deena Schwartz Ms. Elaine Sherer ’88 (Alumni Association Representative) Mrs. Sara Stensrud Dr. Ronald Toll Ms. Monique Ward ’91 Mr. Rick Kirschner (Ex-officio - Head of School) Mr. Charles Idelson (Ex-officio - Chair Emeritus) Honorary Life Trustees Mr. Albert Frierson Mr. James F. Garner Mrs. Susan T. Hamilton Mahan Mr. Robert Taylor

Memorable Moments PAGES 28-30 Athletic News PAGES 31-33 Canterbury Speakers Series PAGE 34 Reflections on Outward Bound PAGE 35 Extravaganza PAGE 36 Learning to Give Back PAGE 37 Faculty/Staff Spotlight PAGES 38-39 Alumni PAGES 40-45

Editorial Board Director of Strategic Communications, Editor Katie Tanner Creative Designer Christine Intartaglio Writers & Contributors Andrea Bailey Cox ’95 • Michael Gasior ’16 • Courtney Halle ’16 Bill Loughran • Morgan Macdermott Boyd ’02 • Lou Ann Ozboyaci • Lea Pascotto ’95 Holly Pollard • Rachel Reith • Carter Smith ’16 • Jennifer Stephenson • Janet Wilson ’86

Dear Canterbury Family, As the school year comes to a close, our minds and hearts are filled to the brim with moments of pride. It has been a great year! While I have experienced many great school years, this one was particularly special for me, as it is my first year as a Head of School. I have been honored to take on this opportunity to lead Canterbury into a new era where we will continue to build upon all of our incredible accomplishments. I want to thank everyone for your trust, ongoing support, and drive towards achieving our shared vision of providing the absolute best for our students. This year we have made some thoughtful decisions to improve our school’s culture and directly impact our students’ success. One of those decisions was to modify our divisional structure. Next year, our Lower School will encompass grades Pre-K3 through fourth grade, Middle School will include fifth through eighth grades, and our Upper School will remain as ninth through twelfth grades. The change will allow us to greatly strengthen our Middle School family and better prepare students for what to expect as they enter Upper School. This will be notably evident as our new Student and Honor Councils get underway next year in both the Middle and Upper Schools. These councils will serve as a powerful tool to cultivate leadership skills and allow for numerous mentorship opportunities between the divisions.

Rick Kirschner, Head of School

Throughout our divisions we are expanding our school’s commitment to educational technology. Our Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT) program will now include first through fourth grades next year, a move we believe is necessary to equip our students with the skills they need to succeed in our ever-changing digital world. We are also thrilled to offer a semester-long computer science course in our Upper School, as well as expanded technology offerings for our Middle School students. On top of all that, we will have new opportunities to explore both theatre and visual arts, to participate in athletics, and to bolster language skills with our new Chinese classes. There is certainly a lot to be excited about here at Canterbury! On a final note, I would like to echo one piece of advice I gave to our graduates, and that is to keep your balance. Canterbury School has always, and will always, offer a well-rounded educational experience for our students. We are proud to offer an excellent academic program as well as opportunities for students to thrive in the arts, athletics, and cocurricular activities. By keeping this balance at Canterbury, I have absolutely no doubt that we will continue to achieve outstanding things - and be a school that not only we are proud of, but also one that our community is proud to support. I wish everyone a fantastic summer and I am looking forward to the new and exciting journey ahead of us next year! All the Best,

Rick Kirschner Head of School

MISSION: The Canterbury School is dedicated to academic excellence within a caring and supportive community, emphasizing character, leadership, and service. 3

Commencement Speech Michael Gasior, Class of 2016 Friends, family, faculty - welcome, and thank you for joining us today to celebrate the Class of 2016 and all that we have accomplished. Your support today and through these last four years is the reason why we stand here today, and stand proudly. I am truly honored and humbled to be here before you to represent my peers, and although no 10-minute speech can possibly do justice for the incredible people that make up this class, I will certainly try to explore and explain what makes our class so astonishingly special. Everyone has an idea of what they would say in this position, if given the chance. And believe me, in the last couple of weeks, I’ve heard everyone’s idea of what to say - what experiences to reminisce about, what books and movies to quote, what teachers to poke fun at. Everyone knows how they would sum up their high school experience, and I would be lying if I said I haven’t considered it before this year myself. If you told ninthgrade Michael that she would be speaking at commencement in four years, she wouldn’t believe it. But she would dream about it. And dream I have - much to the chagrin of some family, friends, and teachers, who sometimes worried about my great expectations. After all, who would choose a Yankee bookworm with a whack sense of humor who only shows up to football games with her flute in hand? Apparently, the Class of 2016 would. Hopefully, all of my dreaming means you’ll hear a good speech from me today.

We aren’t just the leaders of tomorrow. We are the leaders of today, we were the leaders of yesterday, and yes, we will continue to lead. All of us have learned in our own ways how to take charge and be good, steadfast leaders, and we possess within us more strength and fortitude than we ourselves can fathom.

If anything, dreaming has taken the Class of 2016 so far. We have dreamed with our heads far into the clouds and our feet firmly on the ground. We dreamed of MUN competitions and band concerts, of Science Olympiads and Thespian showcases, of athletic state championships and perfect test scores, of late nights spent with friends and early mornings spent in AP classes. But dreaming itself wasn’t what got us to where we are now. We may have dreamed up everything we wanted to do, but then we put in the work, the hours, the late nights and early mornings, the four cups of coffee and 20 pages of homework. We have made clear that we deserve what we have achieved, and that nothing has fallen into our lap by accident or by miracle. All of us have given 100 percent toward something, whether it is academics, athletics, arts, community service, or a mix of everything. And I’m not even talking about our amazing test scores and awesome college placements, because you’ve probably already heard about all of that from the pamphlets and catalogs that Canterbury continuously sends out. In this process, we’ve proven that there’s no dichotomy between the blessings and burdens of youth. And yes, parents, there are burdens of youth - I know that you probably don’t believe me, but just trust me on this one. When you’re 16, 17, 18 years old and you have to stare the next 70 years of your life in the face, that’s hard.

When you take five college-level classes a year and participate in a whole slew of extracurriculars to boot, in hopes of getting into your top choice college, that’s hard. When you haven’t even taken a step into adulthood and yet you’re asked to find and pursue your life’s passion… well, that’s really hard. But here we are, standing tall, despite our unknown futures, ready to conquer whatever lies ahead, with enthusiasm and determination. And that’s a Canterbury Advantage. Now, a common sentiment I’ve heard in the last few weeks is that we, the graduating Class of 2016, don’t like each other all that much anymore. And that’s not an outsider’s observation - no, that’s what we’ve been telling ourselves! Yet everything I’ve seen in these last few weeks proves the contrary. If anything, we are each other’s biggest cheerleaders. No offense, parents - you may always be there for us, but something magical happens when we come and cheer each other on. Just by looking at events like The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee or the State Baseball Semifinal and Championship games can we see that we are here to support each other, because we’re all in this together. And we’ve stood together this whole time, through a week without showering in the mountains of North Carolina, through beach days and mosh pits, and through the ups and downs that life inevitably brings us. This has been a year of change, more

so than years prior. This is, of course, to be expected - a new headmaster, new faculty, and a new cougar growl for athletic events. Such changes could cause upheaval in other places, but the solidarity of the Canterbury community means that we adapt to change gracefully, likely because we are helmed by capable leaders, including our own students. Of course, some would say that we seniors are the leaders of tomorrow. Well, with all due respect, I would say that those people are wrong - at least partially. We aren’t just the leaders of tomorrow. We are the leaders of today, we were the leaders of yesterday, and yes, we will continue to lead. All of us have learned in our own ways how to take charge and be good, steadfast leaders, and we possess within us more strength and fortitude than we ourselves can fathom. In these past four years, we have led in the classroom, on the field, and in the community, and this leadership only goes to show how passionate we are about everything we do. We may be entering the next stage of our lives, this so-called “adulthood” - I know I’m clearly a mature, responsible, grounded adult at the ripe old age of 17 - but we are only exiting what really is the kindergarten of our entire lives. So much in the future is unknown to us, yet so much remains in our control - things to discover, things to change, things to accomplish. I know that our lives will take us to incredible places,

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Commencement Speech continued and I know I will eagerly await stories of what you have achieved, since we were all together as a class and as a family for the last time, which very well may be here today in this gymnasium. When I first visited Canterbury, I was informed that I would be entering the best class Canterbury had seen for a long time. Administration and faculty alike acknowledged the empathy, compassion, and respectfulness that set apart this class from other classes. Of course, that’s not to say that other classes aren’t phenomenal in their own rights, but my years here have shown that these people you see on stage are the greatest individuals I could have hoped to spend my high school years with. For those of you who don’t know, my mom and I essentially moved to Fort Myers from Connecticut so that I could attend Canterbury. It’s a longer and more complicated story than that, but that was our driving impetus: Canterbury invited me to visit my eighth-grade year, and during that visit I knew I had found where I needed to be for the next four years. Family in New England has asked if I ever regretted my decision, and I never have, not even for a minute. How on earth could I regret it? At the end of it all, I get to stand up here, surrounded by people I love and trust, celebrating all that we have accomplished and all that we stand to achieve. No pain of moving away from where I called home can overwhelm the happiness I have from the memories of our time here together. Inscribed on the base of a statue at Miami University in Ohio is the phrase, “To think in such a place, I led such a life.” These past four years have been the best time of my life so far, and it’s because of this community; the very fact that I am standing here today proves that you have welcomed me into your family, and for that, I will always be grateful. So take a moment and look at the faces you see here, the faces of your teachers, your family, and your friends. Take a look at each other and know that, no matter where your journey in life takes you, you will always have these people and this place to come home to. n

Class of 2016

τ The Cum Laude Society §§§ Summa Cum Laude (4.0 and higher)

Eve Bailey §§§ Entered Canterbury in 2004 Daughter of David and Ruth Bailey Will attend University of Florida

§§ Magna Cum Laude (3.80-3.99) § Cum Laude (3.60-3.79)

Inset photos are the earliest of Canterbury School Lifers, students who have attended Canterbury since kindergarten. Heather Bradford §§§ Entered Canterbury in 2012 Daughter of Lyn Bradford and William Bradford Will attend University of Florida

Sophia Ahad §§§ Entered Canterbury in 2005 Daughter of Arshad Ahad and Yasmeen Islam Will attend Emory University

Ashley Anglim Entered Canterbury in 2002 Daughter of Tim and Gisela Anglim Will attend Auburn University

Hunter Anthony Entered Canterbury in 2013 Son of Walter and Maria Anthony Will attend Michigan State University

Jack Arnheiter §§§ Entered Canterbury in 2009 Son of Michael and Julie Arnheiter Will attend Tufts University

Elijah Benzon §§§ Entered Canterbury in 2012 Son of Raul and Lanie Benzon Will attend University of Miami

Jonah Bhatnager §§§ Entered Canterbury in 2011 Son of Andrew and Kal Bhatnager Will attend College of William and Mary

Peter Bianchetta §§§ Entered Canterbury in 2014 Son of Peter and Sallyanne Bianchetta Will attend University of Central Florida

Andrew Bolger §§ Entered Canterbury in 2013 Son of James Bolger and Pamela Bastidas Will attend University of Colorado Boulder

Jacob Crandon Entered Canterbury in 2012 Son of Frank and Mary Crandon Will attend Berry College

Gustav Cunningham § Entered Canterbury in 2012 Son of Jacalyn Cunningham and Donald Cunningham Will attend Ohio University

Alexandru Doncea §§§ Entered Canterbury in 2012 Son of Sorin and Isabella Doncea Will attend University of Miami

Bryan Eberle Entered Canterbury in 2012 Son of Hubert and Kornelia Eberle Will attend Barry University 7

Charles Ellis Entered Canterbury in 2015 Son of Daisy Ellis and Charles Ellis Sr. Will attend Baldwin Wallace University

Hannah Fay §§§ Entered Canterbury in 2011 Daughter of Robert and Laura Fay Will attend RandolphMacon College

Christie Fennell §§§ Entered Canterbury in 2012 Daughter of Brandie Fennell Duncan and Ken Fennell Will attend Florida Institute of Technology

Caroline Flaharty §§§ Entered Canterbury in 2002 Daughter of Patrick and Kristen Flaharty Will attend Bowdoin College

Kiana Guerrazzi τ §§§ Entered Canterbury in 2012 Daughter of Catherine Sampson and Russell Sampson Will attend Vanderbilt University

Courtney Halle §§§ Entered Canterbury in 2007 Daughter of Gregory and Kelly Halle Will attend University of Virginia

Olivia Harris τ §§§ Entered Canterbury in 2011 Daughter of Donald and Elizabeth Harris Will attend Pratt Institute

Caroline Henning §§§ Entered Canterbury in 2001 Daughter of Jurgen and Brigitte Henning Will attend Vanderbilt University

Sarah Kearns Entered Canterbury in 2012 Daughter of John and Victoria Kearns Will attend University of Mississippi

Alek Kirschner §§§ Entered Canterbury in 2015 Son of Rick and Wendy Kirschner Will attend Brigham Young University

Alison Lane §§§ Entered Canterbury in 2003 Daughter of Richard and Renee Lane Will attend University of Florida

Ann-Marie Larkin Entered Canterbury in 2008 Daughter of Fabiola Larkin and Jeffrey Larkin Will attend Florida Gulf Coast University

Isabella Ganthier §§§ Entered Canterbury in 2007 Daughter of Debra Ganthier and Rulx Ganthier Will attend Harvard University

Makenzie Garner §§§ Entered Canterbury in 2002 Daughter of Ronda Garner and the late Gary Garner Will attend University of South Florida, St. Pete

Michael Gasior τ §§§ Entered Canterbury in 2012 Daughter of Vanessa Reil Gasior and Michael Gasior Will attend Carleton College

Madeline Goldberg §§§ Entered Canterbury in 2002 Daughter of Karen Goldberg and Brian Goldberg Will attend Union College

Natalie Henning §§§ Entered Canterbury in 2001 Daughter of Jurgen and Brigitte Henning Will attend Emory University

Manuel Hernandez τ §§§ Entered Canterbury 2002 Son of Manuel and Karem Hernandez Will attend Duke University

Spenser Hornung §§ Entered Canterbury in 2003 Daughter of Michael and Carolyn Hornung Will attend Auburn University

Stephen Hueniken τ §§§ Entered Canterbury in 2012 Son of Jeannine Hueniken and Michael Hueniken Will attend University of Miami

Brie-Azsa Lawrence Entered Canterbury in 2013 Daughter of Carlo and Quovardis Lawrence Will attend University of Arizona

Edgar Leatherwood Entered Canterbury in 2014 Son of David and Loretta Leatherwood Will attend Emmanuel College

Michael Matter § Entered Canterbury in 2002 Son of Gary and Susan Matter Will attend Belmont University

Gavin Meade §§§ Entered Canterbury in 2011 Son of Joseph and Peace Meade Will attend Hamilton College

Karlie Olmstead § Entered Canterbury in 2002 Daughter of Carl Olmstead and Cammie McKenzie Will attend Clemson University

Katia Olmstead § Entered Canterbury in 2002 Daughter of Carl Olmstead and Cammie McKenzie Will attend Clemson University

Evelyn Pizzolato-Murray §§§ Entered Canterbury in 2002 Daughter of Randal Murray and Barbara Pizzolato Will attend Northeastern University

Mallory Pollock § Entered Canterbury in 2003 Daughter of Virginia Degen and John Pollock Will attend University of South Carolina

Carter Smith Entered Canterbury in 2015 Also attended 2005-2013 Son of Eugene and Cynthia Smith Will attend University of Memphis

Rylan Stevens §§ Entered Canterbury in 2013 Son of Kimberly Stevens and Mark Stevens Will attend Florida Gulf Coast University

Bohan Sun τ §§§ Entered Canterbury in 2013 Son of Lei Sun and Zhuo Wang Will attend Boston College

Ian Tardif §§ Entered Canterbury in 2004 Son of Amy Tardif and Robert Tardif Will attend University of Central Florida

Justin Weiner τ §§§ Entered Canterbury in 2002 Son of James and Janiece Weiner Will attend University of South Florida, Tampa

Zachary Weintraub Entered Canterbury in 2005 Son of Russell and Ruth Weintraub Still deciding where he will attend

Scott Wheeler Entered Canterbury in 2009 Son of Joseph and Kathy Wheeler Will attend University of Colorado Boulder

John Wilander §§ Entered Canterbury in 2013 Son of John and Jamie Wilander Will attend Florida Gulf Coast University

Alexander Posma Entered Canterbury in 2010 Son of Elizabeth Posma and Bonne Posma Will attend University of Dayton

Jeremy Rase §§§ Entered Canterbury in 2012 Son of Janice Feldman and the late Claude Rase Will attend Florida Gulf Coast University

Casie Rowe § Entered Canterbury in 2012 Daughter of Ryan and Sandra Rowe Will attend Florida Southern College

Alexis Sewell § Entered Canterbury in 2004 Daughter of Jacqueline Sewell Will attend Florida Southern College

Krista Thompson §§ Entered Canterbury in 2010 Also attended 2002-2009 Daughter of Larry and Kathleen Thompson Will attend Southern Methodist University

Yimei Tong §§§ Entered Canterbury in 2013 Daughter of Zhenfeng Tong and Guizhen Huang Will attend Indiana University at Bloomington

Sam Turner §§§ Entered Canterbury in 2003 Son of Mollie Turner and Steven Turner Will attend University of Central Florida

Zili Wang §§ Entered Canterbury in 2013 Son of Yin Wang and Xiumin Yuan Will attend Virginia Polytechnic Institute

Jiawen Wu τ §§§ Entered Canterbury in 2013 Daughter of Huifang Wu and Juying Tang Will attend University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Joseph Young-Perez §§§ Entered Canterbury in 2005 Son of Ron Young and Blanca Perez Will attend Yale University

Jiayang Zheng τ §§§ Entered Canterbury in 2013 Son of Dengming Zheng and Min Yang Will attend University of Rochester

Maria-Ann Wilander §§ Entered Canterbury in 2013 Daughter of John and Jamie Wilander Will attend Florida Gulf Coast University

Upper School

HEADMASTER’S CUP AWARD

CANTERBURY AWARD

CANTERBURY ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP The Canterbury Alumni Scholarship grants an award of $2,000 per year, for four consecutive years, to a Canterbury graduate attending a four year college who has demonstrated academic potential and good character.

Michael Gasior

Manuel Hernandez

Stephen Hueniken

The Headmaster’s Cup Award is given to a senior who best exemplifies the ideals of Canterbury through service, loyalty, school spirit, love of learning, and participation in school activities.

The Canterbury Award is given to a 12th grade student who combines academic performance with responsible and caring school participation.

This award is sponsored by the Canterbury School Parents’ Association and is presented to the student who has benefited significantly from a Canterbury education and who has developed a love of learning and intellectual growth.

CITIZENSHIP AWARDS

Elijah Benzon and Courtney Halle The Canterbury Citizenship award recognizes students in each grade level who have contributed to the spirit of the school with helpfulness, friendliness, and good citizenship.

CANTERBURY FACULTY AWARD

Makenzie Garner

AWARDS

RECIPIENTS

English Department Michael Gasior Mathematics Department Kiana Guerrazzi Science Department Joanna Wu Social Sciences Department Joseph Young-Perez Foreign Language Department French Manuel Hernandez Spanish Michael Gasior Arts Department Outstanding Theater Award for Acting Michael Gasior, Joseph Young-Perez Outstanding Musical Theater Award Ashley Anglim Outstanding Technical Theater CJ Fennell John Philip Sousa Band Awards Michael Gasior, Alex Doncea Visual Art Olivia Harris Athletic Department Awards Caroline Flaharty, Stephen Hueniken Princeton Award Melissa Leone Yale Book Award Alex Haiken Brown University Book Award Emilee Cato Harvard Prize Book Award Jay Chandar University of Pennsylvania Award Emily Schwartz UVA Jefferson Book Award John Gamba Notre Dame Book Award Adele Devito Smith College Book Award Melissa Marchese Vassar College Award Bianca Dunkle Wellesley College Book Award Jasmine Boehnke-Gabarrete Johns Hopkins Book Award May Chen, Jerry Sun Sewanee Award for Excellence in Writing Award Ryan Misewicz St. Lawrence University Book Award Molly Ratini Randolph College Book Award Jian Chen Furman Scholar Jian Chen, May Chen, Ryan Misewicz Grant Buzasi, Jerry Sun Presbyterian College Junior Academic Achievement Michael Burton, Emma Frank Melissa Marchese, Morgan Smith High Point University Junior Scholar Jasmine Boehnke-Gabarrete, Rachel Hart Katie Matter, John Pfeifer Wells College 21st Century Leadership Award Emma Frank Gardner-Webb University Award Ranae Feiock University of Rochester Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award Jay Chandar University of Rochester Humanities and Social Science Award Emilee Cato University of Rochester/Eastman Kodak Young Leaders Award Adele Devito National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Program Finalist Maddie Goldberg ROTC Scholarship Presentation Scott Wheeler Phyllis Hatcher Alumni Spirit Award Hannah Fay Erik Downes Memorial Award Bohan Sun Citizenship Award Grade 9 Lou-isa Cadiou, Scott Manzi Grade 10 Caitlin McCartney, Nathaniel Diemer Grade 11 Emma Frank, Michael Burton

PRESIDENTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD Bronze Award: Lou-isa Cadiou Myesha Choudhury Donovan Duvall Hannah Fay Ranae Feiock Isabella Ganthier Michael Gasior Kiana Guerrazzi Sydney Hall Melissa Marchese Tyler Muenscher Karlie Olmstead Katia Olmstead Aimee Shafran Sam Turner Justin Weiner Silver Award: Emma Frank Makenzie Garner Sam Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Konski Molly Ratini Alejandro Rivera Gold Award: Bianca Dunkle Briana Jackson Ralph Lehnert Gavin Meade Bohan Sun Community Service Honor Cords Sophia Ahad Hannah Fay Isabella Ganthier Makenzie Garner Michael Gasior Kiana Guerrazzi Gavin Meade Karlie Olmstead Katia Olmstead Bohan Sun

2016 Graduating Class College List CONGRATULATIONS! The 62 students in the Class of 2016 were accepted to the following

colleges and universities. Collectively, these students were offered more than $7.1 million in scholarships, awards, and grants for their academic achievements. The University of Alabama American University Appalachian State University Arizona State University The University of Arizona The University of the Arts Auburn University Baldwin Wallace University Bard College Barry University Bay State College Belmont Abbey College Belmont University Berry College Boston College Boston University Bowdoin College Brigham Young University Brown University University of California, Davis University of California, Irvine University of California, Los Angeles University of California, San Diego The Culinary Institute of America Carleton College University of Central Florida College of Charleston University of Cincinnati Clemson University University of Colorado at Boulder Columbia University University of Connecticut University of Dayton Dartmouth College Drexel University 14

Duke University Eckerd College Elon University Emmanuel College Emory University Emory University - Oxford College Fisher College Flagler College Florida Atlantic University Florida Gulf Coast University Florida Institute of Technology Florida International University Florida Southern College Florida State University University of Florida Fordham University The George Washington University Georgetown University The University of Georgia Grinnell College Hamilton College Harvard University University of Hawaii at Manoa Hawaii Pacific University High Point University Hood College University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Indiana University at Bloomington Johnson & Wales University Kalamazoo College Kansas State University University of Kansas University of Kent University of Kentucky Kenyon College

Langston University Lehigh University Lewis & Clark College Louisiana State University Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences The University of Memphis Merrimack College Michigan State University University of Miami Miami University University of Michigan University of Minnesota Twin Cities University of Mississippi University of Mount Union University of Montana New College of Florida New York University University of North Florida Northeastern University Northwestern University Norwich University University of Notre Dame Nova Southeastern University Oberlin College Ohio University University of Oregon Pepperdine University University of Pittsburgh Pratt Institute Purdue University Randolph-Macon College University of Rhode Island University of Rochester Rollins College San Diego State University

Savannah College of Art and Design School of the Art Institute of Chicago Seton Hall University University of South Carolina University of South Florida, St. Pete University of South Florida, Tampa University of Southern California Southern Methodist University St. Olaf College University of St. Thomas Stetson University Swarthmore College Syracuse University University of Tennessee, Knoxville The University of Texas, Dallas Tufts University Tulane University Union College University of Utah University of Vermont University of Virginia University of Washington University of Wyoming Vanderbilt University Vassar College Villanova University Virginia Tech Washington and Lee University Wellesley College West Virginia University Wheelock College College of William and Mary Wittenberg University Yale University

Learning to LEAD by Courtney Halle ’16

I began my Canterbury journey as a mere fourth-grader. Upon arriving at Canterbury, my parents reiterated to me that a strong work ethic, dedication to my studies, and involvement would open the door to infinite opportunities. As usual, my parents were right. They were also right to send me to a school that allowed me to thrive, while being in such a caring and committed community. As this year’s President of the Student Body, I could not be more appreciative of my time spent at Canterbury. Holding this position was a goal I set for myself beginning in sixth grade, when I ran for class secretary. I slowly worked up the ranks, and when I returned for my senior year, I decided to give it my all and make my dream a reality. My motivation was supplemented by the support of my peers and many faculty members who believed in my ability. I would say that my experience as a Canterbury student is a worthy representation of the reason why Canterbury is so special; Canterbury fully invests in its students. Whether you are a scholar-athlete, a musician, an actress, or a researcher, Canterbury will help you achieve your definition of success. As a new alumna who is about to embark upon the journey to college and beyond, I know I will continue to stay connected to this school. After nine years spent studying, discovering, and learning, I could not be more prepared to enter the next chapter of my life, and I have Canterbury to thank for giving me that confidence. Looking back, I could not imagine a better place to spend time learning, exploring, and growing. It is Canterbury that showed me I can achieve anything. Some of my wildest and best dreams have been sparked through conversations with the faculty, or interactions with other students. The amount of brainpower that circulates the hallways and classrooms, the laughter that swells in the commons and the courtyards, the unique relationships that form to create trust - I could not be more grateful to this school.

Student Body President Courtney Halle ’16 works with Vice President John Gamba ’17 and House Speaker Joseph Young-Perez ’16

To the Class of 2016: As we begin to part ways, thank you for helping me become a better person through serving you. It has been an honor to represent such wonderful people. In a moment, high school is over and the next chapter of our lives begins. It is an uncomfortable thought to imagine leaving our homes and families behind to start something new, but at the same time, it is equally as exciting. We have so much to look forward to. How exciting is it to think that some of the best moments of our lives haven’t even happened yet? We will charge toward greatness, and if we fall, there will be hundreds of people ready to catch us, many of them who we met through our time at Canterbury. As we move on toward bigger and better things, we cannot forget to thank those who helped us along the way. The teachers who stayed behind after school and made sure we would ace our test the next day, our parents, whose efforts we sometimes overlook, and our friends, who we leaned on for support during the difficult times, and shared laughter with during some of our most special memories. I’d like to thank Canterbury for allowing me to reach my full potential, for giving me the opportunity to succeed, for bringing the most wonderful people into my life, and, most importantly, for making me certain of the person I am today, and the person I will become.

MOVING ON UP!

Class of 2020 Reflects on Middle School, Prepares for Upper School

“Eighth grade is a year full of memories. These memories are of being nervous and excited. At the beginning of the year, I remember thinking, ‘Will this be a special year?’ I asked some friends what they thought and they all agreed that, ‘Who knows? But at least we have the DC trip.’ So, I thought it might be the usual year. Instead, the year was anything but regular. One thing that was different from the start, we had a new Head of School, Mr. Kirschner. There was a new energy and a lot more activities - assemblies, pep rallies, speakers he brought in. We were always doing something to celebrate, to learn or just be together.” – Ben Talmage ’20 “Looking back on my time in middle school, I wish I could hold onto every moment. But let’s be honest we are going to forget certain things. We might forget who proposed the Heliocentric model, but we’ll remember the friendships we’ve made and how much we’ve grown as people. We might forget what makes a verb transitive or intransitive, but we’ll remember the teacher who patiently explained for the millionth time that transitive verbs have a direct object, while intransitive verbs do not. We will never forget the chances we took, the transformations we’ve undergone, and the memories we have created together in this school. And now we sit here, waiting on what the future holds. So, as this chapter of our lives comes to a close, I am sure we are ready to walk through the next set of doors.” – Summer Meade ’20

Middle School Awards AWARD

7th Grade

8th Grade

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT SCIENCE DEPARTMENT SOCIAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT FOREIGN LANGUAGE SPANISH FOREIGN LANGUAGE FRENCH ART DEPARTMENT DRAMA DEPARTMENT MUSIC DEPARTMENT ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT – Female ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT – Male PHYSICAL EDUCATION – Female PHYSICAL EDUCATION – Male

Jeremy Summers Danny Badia Cole McCartney Austin Shute Ann Cowart Maya Allione Jessica Marcus Sam Diemer Carlos Barreto Jessica Edwards Beau Reynolds Taylen Turco Sam Diemer

Ingrid Leigh Lema Abuoqab Emily Javedan Jacob Lubner Mateo Devito Jasmily Santana Michaela Sewall Jamie Guterman Joshua Wallace Emily Javedan Austin Alley Amelia Myers Cade Kirschner

PRESIDENTIAL AWARD FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE (certificates signed by President of the United States) Lema Abuoqab Austin Alley Danny Ben-Tal Noah Benbenisty Josh Benzon Spencer Berry Daniel Blitz Auston Borg Alyson Bozof Andrew Canzano Ryan Carreiro Henry Crater Benjamin Desfosses Mateo Devito

Lilian Engelhard Jamie Guterman Adam Haiken Mallory Hall Andres Hernandez Emily Javedan Juliana Jobin Cade Kirschner Ingrid Leigh Mark Leone Zach Loveland Emma McThenia Summer Meade Zoe Miranda-Sousa

Amelia Myers Savannah Parker Jason Puwalski Katelyn Rheaume Jasmily Santana Michaela Sewall Jonathan Shinneman Connor Shovlin Samantha Stensrud Benjamin Styra Isabella Swan Chloe Thomas Nina Weber

COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD 7th Grade – Alice Bailey and Taylen Turco 8th Grade – Marina Curry and Jason Puwalski CITIZENSHIP AWARD 7th Grade – Anna Diaz and Sam Diemer 8th Grade – Summer Meade and Mateo Devito SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS - 8th Grade Closing Frank L. Romano Scholarship – Emily Javedan Canterbury Award – Alyson Bozof

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POINTS OF PRIDE Special moments throughout the year that showcase Canterbury’s vibrant academic environment

For the seventh year in a row, Canterbury’s French Academic Team took FIRST PLACE in the Division IA Congres de la Culture Francaise en Floride.

Canterbury students performed amazingly at the 61st Annual State Science and Engineering Fair, including a FIRST PLACE win by Maya Chandar ’22.

The Upper School Odyssey of the Mind team took 3rd PLACE in the 2016 Florida Odyssey of the Mind Tournament in Division III.

Canterbury School’s Science Olympiad Team WON 1st PLACE at the Science Olympiad Regional Competition.

Canterbury inducted its largest group ever into the school’s chapter of the SCIENCE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY.

Emily Javedan ’20 was recognized with a SILVER CERTIFICATE for her performance on the National Spanish Exam. Lili Engelhard ’20 and Zoe Miranda-Sousa ’20 also earned HONORABLE MENTION. Six Canterbury seventh-grade students qualified for the Duke University Talent Identification Program (Duke TIP) at the State Recognition level. Duke TIP’s 7th Grade Talent Search identifies students across the United States who have scored at or above the 95th percentile on a grade-level achievement test. One of those students, Austin Shute ’21, earned Grand Recognition, the highest acknowledgement from the Duke TIP. This honor means Austin earned scores equal to or better than 90 percent of college-bound seniors who took the same tests.

CANTERBURY’S MOCK TRIAL TEAM placed second out of six teams in this year’s Lee County Mock Trial Competition.

Maddie Goldberg ’16 was recognized as a Finalist in the 2016 NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.

Canterbury’s Spanish Academic Team WON 4th PLACE in their division, the largest and toughest division, at the Florida State Spanish Competition.

CANTERBURY’S MODEL UNITED NATIONS (MUN) team brought home the Best Small Delegation award from the William and Mary High School MUN Conference.

Cole McCartney ’21 and Maya Allione ’21 earned PERFECT SCORES on their exams in The National French Contest, Le Grand Concours. There were only three perfect scores at Level 01 in the country out of 5,201 participants at that level, and Canterbury had two! 19

THE HISTORY of

Canterbury ’s Seal by Bill Loughran, Upper School Foreign Language Teacher

Canterbury School’s corporate seal, as it now appears, is the result of a process which followed the growth of the school community from its nascent years in the early 1960s through the 50th anniversary celebrations of the 2014-15 academic year. School seals, like all Latinized sigilla, almost always aim to illustrate an institution’s motto; usually a short series of epigrammatic catchwords or other short dicta which best reflect the depth and breadth of the school’s mission. From its founding in 1964, Canterbury School employed a motto, at that time, Education, Character, Leadership, promulgating the integral and high-minded ends toward which all endeavors would strive. Along with this motto, we soon witnessed the introduction of various logos, emblems, and insignia which would evolve and change in tandem with the life and growth of the school. During the 2004-2005 school year, with the governing Board of Trustees’ decision to expand the school motto, adding Service as a fourth hallmark of Canterbury’s mission, a concomitant motion called for the design and application of a new corporate seal that would more accurately reflect the “new” motto’s intent: Education, Character, Leadership, Service. Hence, the Canterbury Seal as we know it today. Canterbury School’s formal “sigillum" draws on various visual expressions found in the seals of a wide array of academic institutions - some new, some old; some secondary, some post-secondary; some public, others private. With a nod toward both the motto's English and the more stylized Latin of tradition, the seal incorporates both languages in the hope of inviting the viewer to pause and consider the values at the heart of our academic community's shared vision and enterprise. The central sigillum is supported by a pair of laurel branches springing from the year of the school's establishment, 1964, or MCMLXVI in Roman numerals. The laurel leaves and Roman numerals allude, albeit subtly, to both the Graeco-Roman origins of our appreciation of learning and the unbroken thread that links us in common cause to the generative work of scholars, philosophers, teachers, and students of the past twenty-five hundred years. Emblazoned prominently around the central “sceau" or seal are the school's name and physical location, this time in English. The heart of the shield presents a simple circle evenly divided into four quadrants along vertical and horizontal axes. Here, the seal proclaims the school's core values, those articulated in the Canterbury motto: Education, Character, Leadership, Service. This time, however, these guiding values are presented by images and Latin titles. Beginning in the upper left quadrant, an open book and the Latin noun “eruditio" {erudition, erudite} stress the importance of scholarship and education. To its right, in the second upper quarter, one finds a column with its Ionic capital and the Latin “mores" {mos, moris = commonly shared social values}. This, of course, places emphasis on what we share in common as “the good" or “character” - and its place as a "pillar" of our work together. The lower left panel of the circle presents both a gavel and the Latin noun “ductus" {induce, conduct, duke}, signaling that any leader must, like it or not, make decisions. Finally, in the lower right of the central blazon, we find a pair of open, willing hands and the Latin “officium." To the Romans, “officium" meant service to themselves, to one another, and to those in need. An ancient Roman, acting in his “official capacity," was wont to “lend a hand." Linking, (and I choose my words carefully!), all four quadrants one with the other and encircling them in unifying strength is a single chain, reminding one and all that, just as a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, we need - one and all - to look to these values and remind ourselves of the strength we draw from those four values. n 20

“The Kindness Club taught me to work as a team, be a leader, and give back to the community.” Geneva Paisan ’23

KINDNESS is Contagious by Holly Pollard, Intermediate School English Teacher

The Kindness Club began three years ago when Ms. Evonne Clapper, a guidance counselor at Canterbury School, wanted to provide Intermediate School students with the opportunity to give through acts of service. The Kindness Club’s mission is to make a difference in the lives of others through simple acts of kindness. Throughout the year, Mrs. Ida Bonnèmere, a French teacher at Canterbury, and I help guide the students with these special moments. Here are just a few of ways the club has made a difference: • All faculty and staff are recognized each year with a “Candy Gram.” This is a personal note written by the students thanking the staff or faculty member for their service to Canterbury, whether it’s teaching a class, helping maintain the buildings or serving a meal. The note has a piece of candy attached. • Origami puzzles and tangrams were assembled by club members for children confined to a local hospital. • A book drive for the Children’s Advocacy Center was sparked by Lisa Rizzio, who spoke to the Kindness Club about the center’s role in the lives of local children. Students were touched by the plights of these local children and collected books for pre-K through high school students. A book will be given to every child or young person when they visit the center for services. n

“The Kindness Club taught me to respect a king the same as you would respect unfortunate people. It also taught me to care for the environment and people that are not as fortunate as me.” – Zachary Roberts ’23 “The Kindness Club has taught us to care for the environment, and to think of the needs of others who may not be as fortunate as we are.” – Nathaniel Laquis ’23 21

›› Canterbury’s corporate seal is now prominently on display

at the entrance and on the front building of the Upper School.

›› All over campus you will find new places of Cougar pride on

display, including two sets of “Cougar Eyes” lining the walls of the Murphy Sports Center.

›› The Cougar Cave is now the place to go to get all of your

Canterbury spirit gear. Look for new additions in the coming school year, including some space to enjoy a quick break from class.

›› Canterbury is also eager to welcome new technology to

campus. This year, students had a blast using our new 3D printer, now in place in the Science Discovery Center.

›› Canterbury updated the athletic logo this year with a

fierce-looking cougar head shown on the lacrosse wall near Harper Field. Other elements of pride have been added to the field, and plans to expand the field space are underway this summer.

NEW to Campus Our Head of School was not the only new addition to campus this school year. From a new school store to new technology, take a look at what's new on campus!

THE ARTS ARE ALIVE at Canterbury! Whether it was on the stage or in the studio, our students had a fantastic year expressing themselves through the arts. Our Fall Play, Rhinoceros, and our Spring Musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, were both full of talent. Throughout the year, we witnessed students of all ages shine on stage. We enjoyed great music, art exhibits, and improv during our first-ever Arts After Dark event. Many of our magnificent musicians and amazing artists were recognized at local, regional, and state competitions.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Education utilizing the arts encourages whole-brain functioning, cultivates new perspectives and insights, stimulates and motivates the inner person, enhances self-concepts, and develops an aesthetic dimension.â&#x20AC;?

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Future Ready Learning at Canterbury School by Jennifer Stephenson, Data Integration Specialist for K-12

Did you know our kindergarten students can explain how to debug a line of code? At Canterbury, computer science starts as early as three years old, and it extends through all divisions of our school. Computer science is foundational for every industry today. Currently, computing jobs outnumber students graduating into the field by 3-to-1. Canterbury recognizes that our students need these skills to be ready for the future. To boost our studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; computer skills, this past year Canterbury School participated in the #HourofCode. This is a world-wide initiative to introduce coding to all students. We even invited parents to code alongside their children in first through third grades. The week-long event was a fun way to show our community that anyone can learn the basics of coding. Canterbury also held its inaugural Full STEAM Ahead event this year. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Parents and students in our Lower School spent a Saturday afternoon rotating through different STEAM-related activities. They were introduced to Kahoot, a gaming system used by our teachers for a review of concepts taught in class. They

also spent time in our Science Discovery Center learning about Lego Robotics. In one rotation, students taught their parents about Osmo, an accessory for the iPad with groundbreaking technology. They also spent time collaboratively coding our Ozobot robots. The event was a great success and we cannot wait to host a bigger and better event in the fall. In the Upper School, the Swift Programming Independent Study introduces students to the fundamentals of app development. Students demonstrate learning in a number of projects, including games and organization apps that they can actually install and use on their own iOS mobile devices. The Upper School also started a Tech Club this past year, led by myself and Cesar Cuevas from Entech.

In the new school year, Tech Club members plan to host a Help Desk to assist students with their devices. They are also training to fly our school drone and help with aerial footage of school events. On top of all of that, Upper School students also had the opportunity to participate in our after-school Robotics Club. Students in our Intermediate and Middle Schools had a great time this year participating in Skype in the Classroom. Skype breaks down the barriers of communication and allows students to make global connections. We also saw an increase in classroom collaboration throughout the Intermediate and Middle School with the use of Google Apps for Education. These apps are free productivity tools that allow students to create and complete assignments seamlessly. This is just a glimpse of the many digital tools being utilized each and every day at Canterbury School. Just take a quick walk around campus and you will certainly find students engaged and learning with technology. It is truly a powerful and necessary educational resource. Even more new technology is headed to Canterbury for the 2016-2017 school year! Ollie will be rolling into the Lower School for enhanced coding and project-based learning. Parrot Mini Drones will be rolling and flying

in the Middle School during a new Cougar Tech course that emphasizes coding. Finally, Globaloria will be introduced in the Middle School as a Gaming and Coding course and in the Upper School as Intro to Computer Science with an emphasis on JavaScript and HTML. I am proud to say that Future Ready Learning is in full effect at Canterbury. n

MEMORABLE Moments Highlights of the many great events our community enjoyed throughout the school year

This year, Canterbury celebrated Everglades Day, a day devoted to learning about the life-sustaining benefits of this unique ecosystem for the millions of people in Florida. Thank you to Mac Stone, a wellknown conservation photographer, for joining us for this special day.

Students in both the Lower and Intermediate Schools welcomed their Grandparents for a day of fun and learning.

Lower School dads enjoyed both silly and sweet moments during our Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day events.

Canterbury School Speakers Series SAVE THE DATES!

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016 Dr. John Collins

OCTOBER 5, 2016 Josh Ochs

Harvard Graduate School of Education Professor and creator of The Collins Writing Program

Social Media Safety and Digital Citizenship Speaker

Head of School Rick Kirschner prepares to read to students at the Barnes & Noble Book Fair.

Field Day 2016 was not only a fun day, but also provided some great

moments for collaboration and connection throughout the entire school community.

Sixth-graders put on quite a show during

Volcano Day.

EXTRAVAGANZA April 1, 2017 As Canterburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s signature fundraising event, Extravaganza benefits our schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to need-based financial aid, and the enrichment of academics, arts, and athletic offerings.

SAVE THE DATE

If you would like to learn about volunteer opportunities, please contact Lou Ann Ozboyaci, Director of Special Events and Volunteer Programs at lozboyaci@CanterburyFortMyers.org. 29

Memorable Moments continued The Canterbury community showcased its commitment to service during the on Harper Field. Students raised more than $21,000 for three local charities!

32nd Annual Marathon

Fun for all ages at our annual

Fall Carnival.

Lots of magical moments for our Lower School moms as they celebrated Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day.

COUGAR ATHLETIC CLUB COUGAR GOLF CLASSIC Get your golf clubs ready for the 6th Annual Cougar Athletic Club Cougar Golf Classic!

Saturday, October 16, 2016 â&#x20AC;˘ Verandah Golf Club For more information, contact Frank Turco at fturco@canterburyfortmyers.org 30

STATE

CHAMPIONS

BELIEVE Throughout the year, I had a feeling that this team was something special. We were not only an extremely talented team, but also a team that didn’t care about statistics and only what the final score was at the end of the game. We were a group of collegiate ballplayers who used our talents to benefit the team’s success, not ourselves. Statistics did not matter to us, as long as we came out on top, and that is how it should be.

by Carter Smith ’16

We took our first, and only, loss of the season against Calvary Christian High School, and it was our first game of a doubleheader. We could have easily let our loss get the best of us, but we bounced back and ended up winning our second game against a solid team from Cardinal Mooney High School. That shows the drive and savvy we had to come back and start a new streak that would ultimately lead us to a State Championship. This team thrives on pitching and defense. A great example of this would be the State Semifinal against Maclay School. We played 11 innings of nail-biting baseball! If it wasn’t for great pitching and defense, along with two clutch hits by Tyler Shuck ’17 and Sam Keating ’17, we would not have come out on top. I knew this team was special from the start. No weak spot in our lineup, no holes in our defense, and the drive we had to win was at an all-time high the whole season. One thing that cannot go without mentioning is the utmost support of our whole school, throughout the year. Any school that makes it a half-day of class just so they can take busses to watch us play a State Semifinal Game deserves recognition. They offered the best baseball atmosphere I have ever been able to play under, and seeing the amount of people wearing the Cougar blue in the stands was an amazing experience. Although many of us seniors will be continuing our baseball careers at the next level, I will never forget this journey that brought us together as a family. Without this incredible family, we could not have achieved every high school ballplayers' dream of a State Championship title. n

COUGARS! Enjoy a few highlights of our athletic achievements from the 2015-2016 school year

Canterbury brought the whole school together to celebrate eight of our senior student-athletes as they signed their letters-of-intent to play their respective sports at top universities throughout the United States.

Charles Ellis ’16 and Jessica Edwards ’21 both brought home medals from this year’s State Track and Field Championship.

After a strong showing in regionals, Varsity Girls Cross Country got a chance to compete in the Florida High School Cross Country State Championships.

Varsity Girls Lacrosse finished the regular season undefeated with a 16-0 record.

Varsity Girls Basketball earned second place in the District Championship.

Varsity Volleyball player Caroline Flaharty ’16 was named the National Scouting Report’s Week One Player of the Week! She was also one of only 24 players across the state to be selected to play in the Girls Volleyball All Star Classic.

Varsity Girls Tennis placed second in the District Championship. After winning the District Singles Championship, Emily Javedan ’20 made it to the State Quarterfinals. Emily was also recognized as Girls Tennis Player of the Year by The News-Press.

Varsity Boys Soccer earned second place in the District Championship.

Eddie Zurita ’18 was honored this year for reaching 1,000 points in his Florida High School Athletics Association career for Boys Varsity Basketball.

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Coach Frank Turco was named the 2016 News-Press All-Area Baseball Coach of the Year.

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Canterbury Speakers Series This past school year Canterbury unveiled its newest program, the Canterbury School Speakers Series. The program offers parents, students, faculty, staff, and members of the community the opportunity to listen and engage with experts as they speak about a wide range of topics including education, research, technology, leadership, and entrepreneurship.

THANK YOU to our Speakers Series presenters!

Dr. JoAnn Deak

Mac Stone

Pat Bassett

Neil Phillips

Greg Asbed and Laura Germino

For more information about our Speakers Series, visit

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Dr. Sam Potolicchio

REFLECTIONS ON OUTWARD BOUND After Five Days of Canoeing in the Everglades and Ten Thousand Islands by The Class of 2019 Outward Bound is a week-long wilderness adventure for freshmen. The experience is one of the most memorable for many Canterbury students as it is the place where friendships are built that will last throughout high school and beyond.

I APPRECIATE…. … the work the whole group put in, to work toward every goal we had. … my crew and my instructors. … everything. … dry land, a LOT more. … the wonderful comforts of my home and the companionship of living with and going through hardships with my friends. … my dishwasher, my bed, my air conditioning, and my shower. … the beauty and strength of the wild, the opportunity to remember this same strength is also a part of me, and I am a part of the wild.

I LEARNED THAT …. … I can do anything I set my mind to. … a lot of canoeing experience can really pay off on trips like this, especially when you are the only solo canoe heading through the wavy Gulf of Mexico. … I can do more than I thought I could. … I can effectively work with a group.

Canterbury School is proud to announce Extravaganza 2016 Starry, Starry Night was a huge success, raising more than $225,000! The event took place on the evening of April 2, 2016, inside Canterbury’s Murphy Sports Center, which was transformed into a magical venue, complete with a starry sky above. Canterbury School wishes to thank everyone who gathered for a night of great food, live music, dancing, and fabulous auction items. We had more than 250 people in attendance, the highest we have had in 10 years. Canterbury would also like to extend gratitude to our presenting sponsor, Mr. Joe Catti and FineMark National Bank & Trust, along with our many other generous sponsors. Thank you to our fabulous emcee for the evening, NBC2 news anchor Kellie Burns, and Jay Severson, who served as the auctioneer for the event. Both did a marvelous job stirring up the crowd during the live auction. Other highlights included a stunning necklace donated by the award-winning Mark Loren Designs and a surprise visit of firefighters from the Iona McGregor Fire Department to showcase the very popular Fire Station Experience up for auction. The Alter Ego Band of Fort Myers, sponsored by Chico’s FAS, Inc., did a fantastic job entertaining the crowd, and everyone raved about the delicious Gator John’s Bar-B-Cue, sponsored by Val Ward Cadillac. Funds raised from the event benefit Canterbury’s academic programs, arts, athletics, faculty professional development, as well as support need-based financial aid. Also, more than $34,000 of the money raised at Extravaganza will support the Grant A Wish project to renovate The Ellenberg Library.

“We have a great life, but some other kids do not. It is important to reach out and help others when we can, and make them smile. It’s all about happiness.” Jessica Marchese ’25

Learning to GIVE BACK Volunteerism plays a key role in the educational experience at Canterbury. Our faculty and staff strive to incorporate community engagement in various ways throughout the school year. What sets Canterbury apart from other schools is, we let our students explore the benefits of community service at a very early age, starting in our Lower School classrooms. Our thirdgraders learn about protecting the environment by taking the lead on recycling responsibilities in the Lower School. Students also reach out to others in the community through activities, like food and toy drives, as well as visiting our elderly friends at a nearby retirement care center.

“These service opportunities make us happy, too. This year we visited Brookdale and sang for the seniors there. When I saw them smile it made me smile as well.” - Ella Cameratta ’25

A Commitment to Canterbury Canterbury would like to recognize and celebrate the following faculty and staff members for their commitment to our school community. The dedication of our long-term employees is what makes Canterbury strong and contributes to our continued success.

Diane (Amundson) Starace, Middle School Science Teacher - 25 years “In addition to creating experiences for her students that build their passion for scientific inquiry and overall curiosity about the world around them, she has an incredible heart and a laser focus on our children.” - Jacqueline Lentini, Intermediate-Middle School Director

Mark Pettis, Upper School Physics Teacher - 20 years “Mark embodies integrity, honesty, empathy, industriousness, and good nature. Mark is what can be honestly called a master teacher.” - Carl Melamet, Dean of Faculty & Upper School Science Teacher

Guy Slifko, Director of Plant Operations - 20 years “Guy takes great pride in his work and can sometimes come across a little gruff. But I know from my experience that Guy would do anything for the school, and would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it.” - Susan Ryan, Chief Financial Officer

Amanda Cross, Office Manager - 10 years “If there’s a backbone to Canterbury School, trust me…it’s Amanda. When I ask Amanda why she’s so passionate about this place, she quickly answers, ‘it’s the community of people here that I love so deeply.’ Amanda, thanks for everything you do, with expertise and with excellence, for all of us!” - Melissa Wilson, Director of College Guidance

Timothy Heck, Maintenance - 10 years “Tim is amazingly innovative and always willing to jump in at a moment’s notice. He has been a great asset to this school for many years.” - David Kelskey, Maintenance

Holly Pollard, Intermediate School English Teacher - 10 years “She has always been committed to professional growth, fine tuning her instructional strategies, and implementing new programs or practices to improve student performance. Working with Holly has been a truly awesome experience.” - Jacqueline Lentini, Intermediate-Middle School Director

Susanna Wingenroth, Intermediate School Art & Music Teacher - 10 years “Susie has a passion for the arts and has been a strong advocate for sharing our students’ work both within and outside of Canterbury.” - Jacqueline Lentini, Intermediate-Middle School Director 38

Why History Matters Each year, Canterbury School is pleased to provide faculty members with the opportunity to participate in professional development opportunities both on and off campus. One of those opportunities includes a Summer Sabbatical Grant for faculty members who have completed a minimum of 10 consecutive years of employment at Canterbury School.

Ian Cross, our school’s Social Sciences Department Head,

had the honor of receiving a sabbatical grant to travel to Cambridge, England over the summer of 2015. In addition to exploring several historical locations, he also attended a week-long seminar in Cambridge, entitled Why History Matters.

Dr. Mary Beth Fletcher, our Learning Resource Counselor, received the Summer Sabbatical Grant for 2016. Dr. Fletcher’s sabbatical, entitled Reading Research Revisited and Renewed, will include attending two conferences in the Boston area, as well as reconnecting with friends and colleagues from her days at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Meet Dr. William Eyerly Canterbury School is pleased to welcome our new Director of Arts, Dr. William Eyerly, for the 2016-2017 school year. Dr. Eyerly comes to Canterbury from Oak Hall School in Gainesville, Florida, where he led the school’s theatre program as Performing Arts Director. He is also the Executive Director of the Gainesville Association for the Creative Arts (GACA), the largest, nonprofit, multi-disciplined arts education agency in the region. Dr. Eyerly is eager to get started working with our very talented students. He is looking forward to offering more arts opportunities and more shows for students to participate in throughout the school year.

New Head Football Coach Prepares for a Great Season This spring Canterbury announced that Derrick Crudup Jr. will take the reins of the school’s football program as the new Head Football Coach. Crudup served as Offensive Coordinator for the Cougars during the 2015-2016 season. Canterbury School Athletic Director Frank Turco stated, “Coach Crudup’s passion for the game of football is contagious. On top of that, he has already developed great relationships with our student-athletes over the past year. I know he will continue to lead them to success both on the field and in the classroom.”

Canterbury School Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame

Lieutenant Morgan Macdermott Boyd, ’02,

Lt. Morgan Macdermott Boyd ’02 and her mother, Kim Storch, at the 2015 All School Reunion held on December 18, 2015.

was awarded the 2015 Distinguished Alumni Award at the 2015 All School Reunion. This is an annual award and was first given to the Honorable Judge Tara Paluck (’87) in 2014. The award recognizes individuals who exemplify the mission of Canterbury through their professional and personal achievements. They must embody the four tenets of Canterbury’s mission: Leadership, Character, Service, and Excellence. Morgan was nominated for this award by her mother, Kim Storch, who works at Canterbury in the Lower School. Her mom says, “Morgan is one of the extraordinary men and women who ensure our safety and freedom. These selfless men and women are our country’s ultimate patriots. Their service and sacrifices are worthy of appreciation and recognition. Morgan found her mission, brotherhood, sacrifices, and love of country. Always one to test herself, by serving in the United States Navy – she is doing something that matters. She is serving something bigger than herself – she is always thinking of others. Morgan lives a good life – a life of courage, sacrifice and love.” Morgan is a graduate from Carnegie Mellon on a Naval ROTC scholarship. Morgan is at MacDill Air Force Base and is a Lieutenant in the Navy. Morgan and her husband, Derek, are the proud parents of three adorable children. Morgan’s first tour of duty was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom, doing oil platform defense and counter-piracy operations on the USS Nicholas. She received the Surface Warfare Enterprise Outstanding Performance Award, has two Navy and Marine Corps commendation medals, three Navy and Marine Corps achievement medals, a Sea Service Deployment ribbon, served in humanitarian aid efforts in Haiti and disaster relief and somehow found the time to receive the Canterbury 2015 Distinguished Alumni Award.

In Her Own Words “Canterbury allowed me to be anything and everything I wanted to be. I was able to be on the French team and the Spanish team, the math team and sports teams. I could try volleyball, basketball, tennis, and cross-country, even though I wasn't very good at any of them! I was able to be a part of so many groups that taught me the team-building and leadership I needed later on in my career. The thing that has always stuck out in my mind about Canterbury is the ability for students to be involved in so many different things, without being pigeonholed: the nerd can be the popular kid, who can also be the athlete. No one has to get stuck playing a part. We were able to explore all options and build teams around who we wanted to be. Where else can you do that?”

Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame Do you know a Canterbury alumnus/alumna who exemplifies the mission of Canterbury School through their professional and personal achievements? If so, nominate them for the Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame! The Distinguished Alumni will be honored at the All School Reunion. To nominate an individual, please visit www.canterburyfortmyers.org/alumni. Nominations are now being accepted through August 31, 2016. Please see the website for the criteria for each nominee.

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CLASS OF 1987 Cynthia Roemisch lives in Naples, Florida and has been with Progressive Insurance for more than 17 years. She recently got engaged to Olivier Azevedo. Cynthia is also on the board of the Naples Asian Professional Association, as secretary. They put on Asian Fest every year.

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CLASS OF 1991 Bethany (Loescher) Lloyd, a Lee County School teacher, was recognized by the State Department of Education for having high impact in the classroom. The state determined the high-impact teachers by looking at their students' performance on statewide exams and how much growth can be seen from one year to the next.

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CLASS OF 1995 Andrea (Bailey) Cox, Director & CEO Art & History Museums – Maitland, was named one of the Orlando Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 for 2015. Andrea also won the Executive Leadership Award from Rollins College and Crummer School of Business recently and graduated with an MBA through the prestigious Martin Bell Scholarship Program. CLASS OF 1997 Kyle Moran and Sam (Kennedy) Moran welcomed Jacob Peter Moran on May 2, 2016. Kate (age 4) loves being a big sister to Jake. Patricia (Curtis) Pittman and her husband Ricky welcomed Mariah Annierosa into the world on February 21, 2016, and they could not be happier!

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CLASS OF 1998 Stephen Hummel and his wife, Kristina (Kolesa) ’00 are living in West Point, New York. Stephen is an active duty officer in the Army and is currently teaching in the Department of Chemistry and Life Sciences at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. He holds a bachelor's degree from Boston College (Political Science), a master's degree from the University of Iowa (Free Radical and Radiation Biology), and a second master's degree from Vanderbilt University (Chemical and Physical Biology). He is also a published author (STRIKE: A First Hand Account of the Largest Operation of the Afghan War). The book can be purchased on Amazon. Last year, he was invited to the highly selective Program for Emerging Leaders based at the National Defense University in Washington, D.C. Paul Precoda ’98 and Beverley GriffithPrecoda ’99 are living in Dayton, Ohio. They just had their second son, Shaun Ryan, on April 13, 2016. Big brother, Alex, is enjoying his little brother. He is finishing up his first year of preschool at the Montessori school where Beverley works as a part-time administrator. Paul is working at Wright Patterson Air Force Base as a Principal Analyst.

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CLASS OF 1999 Ryan Benson has been appointed to the board of the Boys and Girls Club of Collier County, in addition to being a chair of their Immokalee Youth Development Center Construction Committee. Ryan has also been recognized as the Collier Building Industry Association liaison to the City of Naples. His company, A. Vernon Allen Builder is one of the largest and most established in Naples, celebrating their 65th anniversary this year. He, his wife Dr. Jessica, and twins Banks and Rory, recently moved to a new home in The Renaissance in Fort Myers.

Erin O’Donoghue is the Director of Operations for Business View Magazine, a digital business publication that is a multiplatform source of news, profiles, and opinions for executives. Erin finds cites to highlight in the public sector section in an on-going series called "Best Practices of Cities and City Management," highlighting projects related to infrastructure, greening/sustainability efforts and community development. Erin also has a sales component with her position. And we have heard she is also working on her foosball skills, with her team at work.

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CLASS OF 2000 Karl Canty lives with his wife in West Hartford, Connecticut. Karl works for Ernst & Young (EY) as a management consultant.

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CLASS OF 2001 Noel Bakhtian started a new position as Senior Fellow at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, in Washington, D.C. focusing on energy and environmental policy. Bjorn Rosinus, CEO of Endeavor Innovative Workspace, has opened a new kind of place to work. In addition to traditional executive offices, they are offering shared spaces, in a collaborative environment for the first time in Fort Myers. They are providing a professional space to work, with all the latest technology expected in a big corporate office, at a fraction of the cost. The new 15,000 square foot facility is located off Alico Road in Fort Myers, close to RSW, FGCU, and Gulf Coast Town Center. Laura (Mantell) Gales her husband Tyler Gales (‘02) and are doing well and on July 18, 2015, welcomed their son Gavin Brooks Gales, into the world.

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CLASS OF 2003 Taylor Davis is an attorney with Clyde & Co in Atlanta, Georgia. She was one of eight senior associates and the only American selected, to participate in her firm's Advanced

Development Centre in London, England. Participants received advanced training and feedback on various soft skills, such as performance management, client management, networking, and business generation. Diana Mantell was married on November 14, 2015, to Aaron Holleman, who she met at Johns Hopkins, while attending graduate school. They recently moved to Atlanta, Georgia.

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CLASS OF 2004 Amanda (Buigas) Bokan is living in Fort Myers with her husband Andrew and their three children – Will, Emily, and James. She graduated with a BS in business management from Florida State University in 2007.

Jessica (Ogden) Lamb is at McKinsey & Company, as an associate principal focused on healthcare. She and her husband just moved to the Upper East Side in New York City and are enjoying it very much. Dan Lau proposed to his girlfriend, Joan Rhee, while on Catalina Island last October. Dan is now living in Los Angeles.

Do you have news to share? Email your class notes to alumni@canterburyfortmyers.org Brooke (Youngquist) Sweat is heading to Rio for the 2016 Summer Olympics with the USA Beach Volleyball Team. U.S. women have won the last three Olympic gold medals and five of the nine medals awarded at the past three Olympic Games. Brooke and her partner, Lauren Fendrick, are planning to add to that count when the beach volleyball tournament is held August 6-18.

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Kendra Volk married Travis Dowling on June 20th, 2015. They currently live in Melbourne, Australia and are hoping to make it back to Fort Myers, so Travis can see Canterbury School and where she grew up.

CLASS OF 2005 Brianna Grantham is currently living in Washington State and is the owner of BJG Consulting, LLC, a marketing firm. Brianna is in the final editing stages of her Ph.D. in Creative Writing through the University of Birmingham (UK) and expects to defend this summer and graduate this December. Her doctoral work is split between a novel, currently titled, The Collection, and a thesis.

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CLASS OF 2006

Ashley Davis has returned to Fort Myers and has a new career as an Air Traffic Controller at our hometown airport, RSW. He chose to leave his career as a charter pilot in 2014 for the challenge and security of federal employment with the FAA. RSW is a combined tower and radar approach facility.

Hans Runge is living in Fort Worth, Texas and is working for Bell Helicopter as an Aerodynamics and Flight Test Engineer.

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CLASS OF 2007 Carissa (Miller) Tartaglia and her husband Jon are living in Estero, Florida and welcomed their baby girl Alissa Jo-Leigh into the world last May.

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CLASS OF 2008 Cheryl Johnson received her M.A. in criminal justice in 2015 and is currently at the University of Cincinnati working on her Ph.D. in criminal justice.

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CLASS OF 2010 KC Wassman works as a production assistant and researcher for NBC News Specials at 30 Rockefeller Center in New York City. KC was an honored guest speaker at Canterbury’s Leadership Appreciation Dinner in May 2016.

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CLASS OF 2011 Amy Van Pelt graduated from Emory University in May of 2015 with a degree in Spanish & Global Health, Culture, and Society. She is a Master of Public Health candidate at Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health in the Hubert Department of Global Health, with a concentration in Infectious Diseases. Amy works in the Juan Leon Research group, and is the President of the Health Organization for Latin America (HOLA). This summer, she will be working with the Rwanda Zambia HIV Research Group in Zambia and loves the program.

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CLASS OF 2012 Amy Lynn Alexander was awarded a Bachelor of Science in the field of Nursing (BS/BN) in May 2016 from Jacksonville University. Amy will immediately start her professional career as a Registered Nurse in the Progressive Care Unit at the Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL Campus.

Megan Dunn graduated from The George Washington University, with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and an English minor, Magna Cum Laude in May. Neil Singh just graduated from Brown University and will be joining Goldman, Sachs & Co. in New York as an Investment Banking Analyst. If any students at Canterbury are interested in learning more about careers in banking or finance, he is happy to speak to them. You can reach Neil at neiljgsingh@gmail.com.

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CLASS OF 2013 Noelle Spencer is currently a rising senior at the University of Florida (Go Gators!). She was selected for Teach for America in Nashville, Tennessee after she graduates in April 2017.

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CLASS OF 2014 Trenton Morell is studying international affairs, with a concentration on the Middle East, at the University of North Georgia, one of six senior military institutions.

ALUMNI EVENTS Canterbury Alumni at the 2015 All School Reunion

He is also in the Corp of Cadets. He is in Morocco for the summer in an Arabic language immersion program.

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CLASS OF 2015 Chandler Lane is currently in the College of General Studies at Boston University. On campus he is a member of a coed a cappella group, part of the main cast of BU's only sketch comedy TV show, and involved in the musical theater organization, BU On Broadway. After completing his prerequisites, he plans on going into the College of Communication to study Advertising with a Film & Television minor. He would like to be a part of the creative side of promotion in the entertainment industry.

Alumni at State Championship Baseball Game Charlie Dudley ‘87, Lea Pascotto ‘95

Alumni Happy Hour Claudia Volk ‘97, Brian O’Neill ‘98, Elaine Sherer ‘88

How to Plan a Canterbury Reunion in 10 Easy Steps by Andrea Bailey Cox ’95

›› Graduate with a brilliant group of peers from one of the best independent college prep schools in the country. This one isn’t as easy as it seems, but it is well worth it!

›› Count how many years it’s been since you graduated. Are you close to a 5 or 10 year milestone? If so, start planning.

›› Create a small group of the alums closest to you, as a planning committee. Call your group something cooler than a planning committee, if you’d like. Start connecting via Facebook, email, phone, and through Canterbury’s alumni office, with all of your former classmates. This part is easy because, really, how many of you are there? 25? 30? 40? Most high schools have to coordinate for hundreds of students. You can do this.

›› Suggest some dates to those who are most enthusiastic about getting together. Choose a date at least three months

out and a location that works best for those who are most interested. Ideally, the location should encourage a connection to Canterbury and an opportunity for everyone to spend time with each other, over a long weekend. It’s going to take several hours for everyone to reconnect and get comfortable, so make it more than a one-night party.

›› Keep in touch with the group and Canterbury over the few months leading up to the reunion to encourage participation. No need for expensive invites or weekly updates. Post fun photos from the yearbook to encourage nostalgia and remind everyone how important you were to each other.

›› As it gets closer, gather RSVPs. The group that is committed to attending should decide on activities. Don’t

over plan though. Authentic engagement rarely happens over team building or trust exercises. One of the most important decisions is whether this is family-friendly or for adults only. This decision will happen naturally depending on where everyone is in their life. At our 20 year reunion, those of us with young children were happy to enjoy a kid-free weekend.

›› Let the hotel know how many are coming. Even if it’s a small group of 10, hotels are happy to host reunions and will often give a discounted rate. Make dinner reservations for the nights and start to pack your bags.

›› It’s here! The big weekend! Unpack, relax, catch up, share stories, enjoy good food and drink, and take lots of

photos. Don’t have so much fun that the hotel manager has to come out for a noise complaint. This is an important step. You are grown adults.

›› Start a text-thread or Facebook group to share photos from the weekend, stay in touch, and share ongoing jokes. ›› Start thinking about the next reunion!

Last June, the CLASS OF 1995 celebrated the two decades that occurred in our lives since graduating. It sounded like fun as we planned it, but it wasn’t until we all met up that the camaraderie we all once shared blossomed again. Old friends became new again and we all took the time to remember one of the most influential times in our lives. One of the many benefits of graduating from a small, private school is that it is incredibly easy to get your classmates together for a reunion. Consider planning your own reunion to reconnect with old friends and with the place and the teachers who helped make you who you are professionally and personally.

THANK YOU for Helping Us Reach Our Goal! by Lea Pascotto ’95, Director of Advancement On May 26, 2016, I had the pleasure of hearing David Lucas speak about the concept of being a “servant leader.” It is very easy for Mr. Lucas to illustrate this concept because he is a true servant leader. Not only has he changed the physical landscape of Southwest Florida through his residential developments, he has also greatly influenced the culture of philanthropy locally. He channels his giving into three categories: education, helping others who are less fortunate, and supporting his church’s ministries. For nearly 35 years, Canterbury has been a beneficiary of David and Linda Lucas’ generosity. This year, David Lucas challenged the Canterbury community to give back to our school with The Lucas Challenge. He generously matched any new or increased gift dollar for dollar. With this challenge, I am thrilled to report that we exceeded our goal this year for the Canterbury Fund! I want to thank everyone who donated. Also, a huge thank you to David and Linda Lucas, not only for your incredible financial support, but your support in helping us build a culture of giving here at Canterbury School. It is a big undertaking to transform a culture. The only way we do this, is one step at a time.

Canterbury School was pleased to have Mr. David Lucas throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the 2016 FHSAA Class 3A Baseball State Semifinal game on May 13, 2016.

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CONGRATULATIONS,

David Lucas!

“Wisdom is skill in the art of living” David Lucas Canterbury Trustee, Alumni Parent, and Current Grandparent Canterbury School salutes David Lucas for his Gulfshore Business Lifetime Achievement Award. Mr. Lucas is not only a strong supporter of The Canterbury Advantage, but a true visionary for the entire Southwest Florida community. Thank you, Mr. Lucas, for making a tremendous impact on the lives of our students!

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