PLANT A SEED GIVE IT WATER, SUN, LOVE, SOME HELP– AND WATCH IT GROW
WINTER
DAWSON MAGAZINE
2014
TABLE OF Contents TO THE DAWSON COMMUNITY
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WELCOME NEW FACULTY
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CLASS OF 2013
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ALUMNI UPDATES
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EDITORS COLLEEN KRUEGER DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS SUSAN MILLER DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
ATHLETICS
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GRAPHIC DESIGN YEARONE (BOULDER)
DAWSON’S NEXT STEPS
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LOVE OF THE LAND
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THE LEARNING GARDEN
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MIDDLE SCHOOL GARDEN
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THE ORCHARD
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NIC BORST (‘05): DAWSON MAN
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THANK YOU
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DONOR GIFTS
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DAWSON MAGAZINE WINTER 2014 GEORGE P. MOORE HEAD OF SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES JOHN D. O’BRIEN, CHAIR OSWALD GUTSCHE KIMBERLEY JOHNSTON FARROW J. SMITH SUSAN W. BORST DAN W. SULLIVAN DANA W. THOMPSON
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS GEORGE P. MOORE TOM NANGLE COLLEEN KRUEGER SUSAN MILLER MATTHEW CARTER SUMANT BHAT MICHAEL STONER PHOTOGRAPHY BEN BOCKO OLIVER PHOTOGRAPHY COLLEEN KRUEGER GAIL FOLWELL PRESLEY REED (’14) FABIEN ARDILLA DAWSON SCHOOL 10455 DAWSON DRIVE LAFAYETTE, CO 80026 303-665-6679 WWW.DAWSONSCHOOL.ORG DAWSON MAGAZINE IS PUBLISHED BI-ANNUALLY FOR PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, ALUMNI, FACULTY, STAFF, AND FRIENDS OF THE SCHOOL. PARENTS OF ALUMNI IF YOU RECEIVE DUPLICATE COPIES OF THE DAWSON MAGAZINE OR A COPY FOR YOUR SON OR DAUGHTER WHO HAS ESTABLISHED A SEPARATE PERMANENT ADDRESS, PLEASE EMAIL US AT ALUMNI@ DAWSONSCHOOL.ORG.
IN MEMORY OF NOAH
IBC
TO THE
DAWSON COMMUNITY I am proud to be writing the introduction for the new Dawson Magazine, an example of an evolution in thinking at Dawson and a means of connecting with all in our extended community in the years to come. My hope is that this magazine not only will provide information about the many interesting programs and meaningful educational experiences at the school, but also that it will strengthen our sense of community and enhance the pride we all feel in what happens at Dawson each day. In addition, I am excited for others you may know to learn more about the school through this magazine, as well as through social media, our community partnerships, and your stories. This issue’s theme, Planting a Seed, is focused on our nascent gardening program, yet the magazine itself plants a seed from which future publications will grow and parallels many other initiatives underway at the school. This magazine tells the stories of these initiatives, and the publication itself marks the beginning of a new era of excellence at Dawson. It is an exciting time to be part of the extended Dawson community, and I invite you to enjoy the magazine, to share it with family, friends, and neighbors, and to stay connected to the school. I look forward to seeing you soon on our beautiful campus.
Best,
George P. Moore
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WELCOME DAVID CRAWFORD CFO + Business Manager M.B.A. University of Phoenix B.S. Utah State University Mr. Crawford held senior finance positions in the telecommunications, higher education, and mining industries throughout the west before coming to Dawson. He says, “While there are fewer zeroes in Dawson’s budget, you have to pay more attention to detail as every dollar represents a significant investment from a parent.”
ELIZABETH DROZDA-FREEMAN US Science M.E.M. Duke University B.A. University of California Santa Cruz Prior to teaching at Dawson, Ms. Drozda-Freeman taught sixth-grade biology and environmental science at Summit Middle School. She is an avid hiker and keeps her hands busy knitting in the winter and making pottery during warmer months.
MIKE JACOBSMA Athletic Director M.S. Wayne State University B.S. Wayne State University Mr. Jacobsma coached women’s college basketball at Central College, Evansville, and Colorado School of Mines from 2001 until his appointment at Dawson. “The value of implementing a plan, working hard at that plan, and bringing enthusiasm to it everyday,” is just one correlation between a college coach and athletic director.
RUTH KIVISTO US Math M.Ed. University of Minnesota B.S. University of Minnesota Ms. Kivisto taught AP Calculus AB, pre-calculus and trigonometry, geometry, and algebra at Harbor City International School (Duluth, MN). She has explored back roads in Europe, Scandinavia, Australia, New Zealand, and 45 states, and loves most of the out-of-the-way places not featured in travel books.
DIANE KLERKS MS Teacher Candidate B.A. University of Colorado at Boulder Prior to teaching at Dawson, Ms. Klerks was a paraeducator at Boulder’s Crestview Elementary School and worked in the real estate industry. She’s an avid football fan, and her favorite teams include the University of Oregon, Northwestern University, the Denver Broncos, and the New Orleans Saints.
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JESSICA MITCHELL US History M.Ed. Augusta State University B.A. Davidson College Ms. Mitchell has been the Dawson Girls’ Basketball Coach since 2010, and prior to that taught middle school history and language arts at Davidson (N.C.) Day School. “I have always felt that teaching and coaching were the same, just in different venues. I also enjoy seeing my basketball team on a daily basis!”
KELLY KOHLHAGEN 2nd/3rd Grade Asst. Teacher
ASHLEY PATCHEN US Math
M.A. Truman State University
M.A. University of Colorado at Boulder
B.A. Truman State University
B.A. Nazareth College of Rochester
Ms. Kohlhagen was an elementary substitute teacher in Boulder Valley and Jefferson County School Districts. In college Ms. Kohlhagen played club lacrosse and competed in horse shows.
Ms. Patchen taught middle school math at High Point Academy in Aurora last year. She has also been an instructor at the University of Colorado at Boulder. She has volunteered for the Eldora Special Recreation Program and is an avid dancer.
JUSTIN TOOMER MS Teacher Candidate
MATT WHITE MS/US Band Teacher
B.A. Williams College
B.M. University of Denver
Mr. Toomer is a 2013 graduate of Williams College. He spent the summer exploring his adopted state and his most memorable moment of the summer was going cliff diving at Paradise Cove in Southern Colorado.
Mr. White has been an adjunct instrumental music faculty member and woodwinds specialist at Kent Denver since 2004. He plays jazz, soul, R&B, funk, gospel, and salsa. He also produces and records his own music in his home studio and plays in a band called Soul School.
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CLASS OF
2013
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Ross Barron Bella Brookes Kylie Burfeind Jack Cullinane
Devon D’Apuzzo Madison DeFrees Devanshi Desai Chase Dolan
Kelly Dulin CJ Feinberg Nicole Finan Zach Gallop
Jake Goulder Annie Halseth Dawn He Dulce Jimenez
Carson Jones Robby Keown Kyle Larson Kai Malowany
RECALLING GRADUATION Messages shared during Dawson’s 42nd graduation ceremony included thinking of your life like a story, going down and up, living like superheroes, and deriving lessons from Batman, the movie Cars, and monster trucks. Keynote speaker and Dawson father Tom Barron encouraged the class to “listen to yourself–to your passion, dreams, to what you really love. Follow them and make them real. Don’t be a consumer, but a creator of your life, which is a story and you’re the author.” Senior Jake Goulder reflected, “I had teachers who grabbed my heart and my head and poured a little bit of crimson passion and glowing frenzy into them, and now I vibrate with a little bit of that same energy. They didn’t just teach; they instilled love and passion into us.” Senior Robby Keown drew a correlation between superheroes and his classmates explaining that both “are amazing people who do extraordinary things. Like Batman, it is not who we are underneath, but what we do, that defines us. It is what they have done, for the school, for others, and for each other, that makes them this way.” Head of School George P. Moore shared life lessons from experiences with his preschool son, “Remember where you came from, show compassion, and respect for others, and be first and foremost a good person,” was his take-away from Cars. “Find some time for loud music, absurdly big trucks, and some mindless fun,” as he does with his son at monster truck shows. “The rest will take care of itself.”
David McConnell Carl Nilsson Shawn O’Grady Emily Oliver
Riley Oshiro Sharon Park Matt Payne Cassidy Priegel
Nick Rinard Carson Smith Ryan Smith Savanah Snider
Matt Stern Buck Thompson Laura Valle Gutierrez Jordan Voth
Tom Walker Brianna Wilson
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Alumni UPDATES BOB BLIETZ (’76), MARK JENNISON (’76), AND TONY HETTICH (’76)
and returns to Boulder County every summer with her young
returned to campus this summer and reminisced about
family. This summer she came to Dawson to visit the tree planted
attending the Colorado Junior Republic.
in Gillian Muller’s (‘96) memory.
RICK ERBE (’87) returned to Dawson for the first time in more than
NATE MANNING (’97) is a sales and marketing executive for
20 years in September. He recently moved back to the area from
Native Rank in Denver.
Seattle and is a financial analyst for SPRINT.
JAMES HAY ARTHUR (’97) AND HIS BROTHER LUKE (’09) summitted
MONICA D’ONOFRIO (’96) has been living in Thailand since 2002
Mt. Everest Base Camp in March.
Mark Jennison (‘76) and Orpha Delaney (Staff 1970-94)
Rick Erbe (‘87) and Will Ayer (‘03)
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Former Dawson paddlers Pat Mason (‘02), David Pittman (‘06), Kelsey Niemeyer (‘10), Sarah Niemeyer (‘11), Nic Borst (‘05), Laurel Kritausky (‘94), and Lane Errickson (‘98) joined by Nate Lord in celebrating the canoe and kayak team’s 20th anniversary in May
Alex Gury (‘97), Brandon Davis, John Herring (‘97), Trevor Owens (‘03), and Jeff Ellenbogen
While the Class of 2013 was looking ahead to college,
Elizabeth Amaya (New Mexico), Sergio Angeles (Richmond),
members of the Class of 2009 were graduating, including Ben
Gabe Arcuri (Colorado State ‘14), Kyra Brisson (Hampshire),
Barron (Princeton), Tyler Isaacson (NYU ’12), Nick Anderson
Kristin Carosella (Michigan), Emily Cohen (Skidmore), Sarah
(Canisius), Robert Broman (School of Mines), David Dolifka
Dodge (Lewis and Clark), Molly Dulin (Lehigh), Julia Feis
(Middlebury), Hunter Jorgensen (Franklin & Marshall), John Baker
(CU–Boulder), Taylor Freeman (Chapman), Katherine Greif
(Queens–Canada), Alyssa Beck (Rollins), Erin Galloway (Mount
(Hendrix), Torin Grosso (McDaniel), Luke Hay-Arthur (Northern
Holyoke), Gavin Leeper (Stanford), Rhett Jones (Franklin &
Colorado), Morgan Heinrichs (CU - Boulder ‘14), Megann Hudson
Marshall), Kaitlin Morris (CU-Boulder), Mer Reed (USC ’12), Olivia
(CU-Boulder), Paul Jiang (Otis College of Art and Design), Keenan
Wagner (Maryland), Tim Connor (Colgate), Stevie Wolf (Tufts),
Jolliff (NYU), Jean-Marie McGrath (Saint Michaels),
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CPT. DAVID SHAMS (’01) works as a General’s Aide in San Antonio
SIAN MURPHY (’08) is a broker associate at Wright Kingdom
and, as a captain, is finishing his eighth year of military service.
in Boulder.
PERRIN PRING (‘04) released her first traditionally published novel,
ALEXANDRA SHAMS (’08) graduated from Duke in 2012, majoring
An Appointment at the Edge of Forever.
in evolutionary anthropology and minoring in chemistry, and was
MAX VAN PELT (‘07) is showing Open Lineation, his first solo art
then commissioned into the Army as a 2nd Lt. She recently
show, at Rooster Gallery in New York City through January 5.
finished her first year of medical school at the Uniformed Services
BROOKS BARRON (’07) is attending graduate school at Stanford.
University of Health Sciences in Annapolis, Md.
Class of 2003 10-year reunion
Natalie Benson (‘01) and Beth Wolfe-Gagne (‘05)
Sydney Miller (Maryland Institute College of Art), Jose Ordaz
Members of the Class of 2012 at graduation: Ali Hinton, Kyle Becker, Brian Litchfield, Davis Tailer, Kyle Koenig
Monica D’Onofrio (‘96)
In Memoriam, Scott Hutchens (‘01)
(New Mexico State), Kiran Surdhar (Babson), Clint Van Akkeren (Wagner), Gracie Welter (CU - Boulder), and Graham Smith (Drew).
To submit information for class notes and alumni news, contact:
admissions department at Colorado College while preparing for
Colleen Krueger Director of Communications and Alumni Relations alumni@dawsonschool.org www.dawsonschool.org 303.665.6679
the LSAT.
Find us on
CHRISTIANA SHAMS (’10) graduated from Colorado College in 2013 with a degree in Environmental Science. She works in the
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GOLF State Champions Head Coach Arnold Lewis knew he had something special
a 22-stroke lead on the field which included four-time
when his golf team reported for preseason practice August 5.
defending team champion Kent Denver.
It wasn’t a secret for long when the Mustangs were ranked the top 3A team in the state three weeks later. The squad would
The pressure, tough pin placements, and challenging greens,
live up to the billing when it claimed the school’s first state title
combined with a field of 79 players chasing their lead took its
in the sport in October.
toll on the second day, though Folwell (3rd), Connor (4th), and freshman Yale Kim (t-7th) all turned in career-best finishes in
“When we were ranked the No. 1 team in the state in August,
this championship. All were satisfied to forgo individual
others figured out how good we were. It raised the bar,
medalist honors for the 26-stroke victory and team hardware
expectations, and pressure. They were ranked No. 1 for a
they proudly returned to campus.
reason. The chemistry, mutual friendship, camaraderie, and depth from top to bottom was tremendous,” said Mr. Lewis.
“It didn’t matter if it was 1, 2, or 26 strokes,” said Connor. “It still feels the same. The team title was our goal going in. We were
Dawson won seven of its tournaments on the season and
a complete team this year and played with quiet confidence.”
senior No. 1 player Cam Connor claimed individual medalist honors at Indian Peaks and Saddle Rock. Junior Cole Folwell
Coach Lewis returns two top-10 finishers from the state
was right behind as the 3A Northern Regional Champion,
championship squad and has reserves in the wings ready to
pacing the Mustangs to its third straight regional team title.
make their mark on the program.
The two were tied for the lead after the first round of the state
“I’m already looking forward to next year.”
championship, each firing a 2-under-69 in leading the team to
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In the girls’ regional cross country meet, Maggie Berry qualified as an individual for the state championships and the boys’ team qualified for the state championships.
Seniors Will Coggan and Gabe Machado placed third in the C-2 category of the 2013 U.S. Slalom National Championships, held September 28-29 at the National Outdoor Center in Bryson City, N.C., and qualified for the 2014 Under-23 Junior World Championships next April in Australia.
Zach Rinard was unbeaten (9-0) during the dual season at No. 3 singles.
Dawson won eight of its last ten volleyball matches, three of those in straight sets, to advance to postseason play.
After a slow start to the 2014 campaign, the boys’ soccer team won seven of its last eight matches to earn a share of the Mile High League title and qualify for the state tournament.
Freshman Brennen Oliver and junior Jordan Heinrichs both raced to cyclocross podium finishes this season.
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DAWSON’S
NEXT STEPS
In a decision that was seven years in the making, the Boulder Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously on October 22 to approve Dawson’s application for an increase in the school’s enrollment cap from 460 to 540 students. They also approved a future expansion of the campus to accommodate increased enrollment.
An increased cap allows school leadership to grow the Upper School and the Middle School and will provide additional flexibility in myriad areas in planning for the school’s future. The timing also is good as it relates to the finishing touches on the strategic plan for the next three to four years. This plan, which will be published in January, will incorporate the possibilities that a higher enrollment allows, and it will detail the school’s priorities for the near future.
This is an exciting time for the school. The County Commissioners’ decision confirms Dawson’s importance in Boulder County since its founding in 1970 and sets the stage for the next phase of the school’s development.
2019–20
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FINANCIAL AID Growth INCREASED
2002–03
$710,220
$573,998
134%
$1,342,000
CJR All-School (1970)
= 50 students
Class of 2014
2013–14
1992–93
1970–71
Enrollment EXPANSION
2008–09
2013–14
Love of the LAND Just over 22 months ago, Dawson sponsored a
produces vegetables and spices for the Dining
Dream Series on campus to inspire creative
Hall, pumpkins for an October carving contest,
thinking about the future of the school and the
and myriad opportunities for student learning.
educational possibilities not yet realized. One of the ideas discussed that evening was to use our
If that were not enough, Tom Nangle, the leader
campus more purposefully to educate our
of this discussion group and one who has
students. Specifically, how could we take
dedicated 18 years to developing and managing
advantage of one of our greatest assets, our
the Dawson campus, was able to see one of his
beautiful and expansive campus, to improve our
projects of an orchard of fruit trees come
students’ educational experiences?
to fruition.
The answer was to create a gardening program,
There are many exciting initiatives underway at
and after many months of planning, last spring
Dawson these days, but the gardening initiative is
the school community saw that program come to
particularly satisfying in that it supports the
fruition in three distinct but united elements of the
connection of our students to the land, it
program. The Lower School installed a Learning
reinforces the idea of experiential education,
Garden last March during Winterim as part of a
and it reminds us all of Jerry Henderson’s
partnership with The Kitchen Community, a
commitment to the environment and the second
Colorado-based non-profit that installs similar
of his two famous mantras, “Love of the Land.” We
gardens in schools across the United States. At
are thrilled with our nascent gardening program
the same time, a group of middle school
for so many reasons, and we look forward to the
teachers, parents, and students were busy
continued participation of students, parents,
converting the old sand volleyball court west of
alumni, faculty, and staff for years to come.
Henderson Hall into a series of beds that now
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The LEARNING Garden How and Why Dawson Students, Parents, Teachers and Administrators Get Their Hands DIRTY. It all started with a call from The Kitchen restaurant in Boulder
spring and fall teachers were pleased to see students from all
to Dawson in late 2011. The ensuing conversation led to
grade levels spending recess time working and playing in the
discussions with other schools, visits to Denver, a year of
garden! Apparently, the enjoyment of measuring,
planning, extensive site preparation, and effective student,
counting, weeding, watering, journaling, and simply getting
parent, and teacher collaboration. By the time the Lower
dirty can be, for many, as much fun as the monkey bars and
School Learning Garden broke ground during Winterim week
four square.
last spring, the lower school faculty were excited to integrate lessons from the garden into their daily curriculum.
Though the garden was well planned and thoughtfully located in the northwest corner of the playground, some
Of course it was not until the students returned to school this
unexpected and fascinating aspects of the Learning Garden
fall that they began to fully experience the fruits of their labor.
adventure have arisen. They include a large harvest during
Throughout the last few months, the garden has provided
the summer months; a plethora of Great American Toads; the
many wonderful opportunities to enrich reading, math,
idea of adding a pumpkin patch for next fall; and more
science, art, music, Spanish, social studies, and even PE in the
deliberate thought about what to plant that would reach its
Lower School. The momentum will continue to grow
growing peak during the academic year. These opportunities
throughout the year and into February and March, when
and ideas have demonstrated for all of us the garden’s
students will have a meaningful role in planning and
capacity to create its own inspiration for learning.
preparing the garden for the spring planting. For faculty and students alike, the Learning Garden has One of the most pleasant surprises of the Learning Garden has been the enthusiasm of the students. Throughout the
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indeed been living up to its name.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL Garden Silver bells and cockle-shells are great for
opportunity to have students enthusiastically
gardens, but what makes the Middle School
learn about their food while being outside and
Garden grow is kid power. From sixth-grade
get their hands dirty has been incredible to
students designing layouts for beds as part of
watch, it was hard to top the smiles and look of
a perimeter and area problem to fifth graders
surprise when they had the opportunity to enjoy
starting seedlings to seventh- and eighth-grade
the proverbial fruits of their labor. Whether we
students putting in irrigation systems and filling
serve salads or unforgettable pesto and tomato
beds with soil, most everything you see in the
squash pasta sauces, the students just can’t seem
garden was built by student hands.
to get enough of them, furthering their interest in the garden, and our middle school students’ role
The garden has exploded with strawberries, lettuce, pumpkins, and spices. Though the
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as stewards of the environment.
The ORCHARD Volunteers from the school community gathered
on fruit varieties new to Colorado and assess the
on a spring Saturday to plant an orchard of 111
effectiveness of organic pesticides in
fruit trees, including one descendant of a Johnny
conjunction with Colorado State University.
Appleseed tree. The orchard resulted from conversations that evolved from the Dawson
Additionally, to help map, identify, and measure
Endowment and its Dream Series.
the growth of the orchard, 1B students in eighth grade Algebra launched 72 balloons carrying a
Parents took photos of their children standing
camera, which took images every five seconds.
next to “their tree,” and planned annual photos
BalloonCam1 captured some of the orchard’s
culminating in their senior year.
great aerial photos, which will be used to create a labeling system to measure the growth of the
The trees, which will bear 20 varieties of fruit, were
orchard in future year’s classes and to help with
chosen so that Dawson students can do research
other research projects in the orchard.
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MEET NIC BORST
Dawson Man, Class of 2005 Olympic Hopeful, Coach, World Traveler, Graphic Designer, Entrepreneur, Organic Farmer at Old Orchard Farms of Durango, CO
People within the Dawson community often talk about its
pursue physical therapy. Given his love of art, he majored in
unusual ability to view success differently. When you meet Nic
Visual Arts, minoring in Health Sciences and
Borst, that perspective becomes clear.
Advanced Nutrition.
The Athlete: Chasing white water Olympic dreams of the
When one door closes, another opens. After graduation, Nic
kayaking world, Nic is best known for his four years of racing
moved to Durango to live with fellow kayakers and train with a
on Nate Lord’s canoe and kayak team. During that time, Nic
vengeance – until things changed and an injury cut his
competed in the junior kayaking and canoeing World
Olympic-level training short.
Championship in Wales and Africa. While a student, he also played an active role as one of Dawson’s kayaking coaches.
“Dawson is a great place to get an understanding of where your passions lie. Beyond the obvious college and career
The Academic: “The small, supportive community combined
goals, it gives people the ability to pursue what makes them
with cross-cultural and experiential education is what I found
happy. We develop the tools and creativity to be successful,
at Dawson. Dawson taught me how to adapt to different
but at the same time to be happy in what we are doing.”
circumstances and learn how to learn. By the time I was at Gettysburg College, I had the confidence in my writing and
The Entrepreneur: Being in the right place at the right time, Nic
analytical skills to acquire the knowledge I needed
found himself surrounded by a community of kayakers and
to succeed.”
other interesting friends when opportunity came knocking. A close friend’s father owned a 300-acre farm outside Durango,
The Artist: Without any intention of going into agriculture, Nic’s ambition was to become an Olympic kayaker and then
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which lay fallow for ten years.
Without any farming experience, he and three close friends
summer stock of Kamut (the ancient grain), standard squash,
began to contemplate the growing business of organic
broccoli, basil, and tomatoes. And let’s not forget the farm’s
farming. With the confidence of youth, the team made a
signature Painted Lady Mountain corn, which has a wide
decision to commit – they wrote their business plan,
variety of uses.
registered their LLC, and planted the fields. Within a year, they transformed the fallow land into a thriving agricultural and
Next venture? It looks as if Nic and partners will stay a while. A
micro-economic engine. According to Nic, “the biggest thing
year in and Old Orchard is in the black, turning a profit in spite
in farming is to give it love…and water.”
of significant start-up costs. Biggest challenge? “Planning – from writing the business plan and registrations, to
Sound familiar? This could be the mantra of the Lower/Middle
transforming the fields into productive agriculture, it was often
School gardens and Dawson’s orchard. Borst and his partners
two steps forward, two steps back.”
inherited eight Heritage Apple trees, which hadn’t borne fruit for over a decade. With careful trimming and pruning, all bore
Most rewarding? “Being part of something you’ve built
fruit this past summer and, along with pears, plums, cherries
yourself, with your own two hands, and seeing it grow and
and apricots, are currently selling on-premise and at market.
become successful. We’re profitable, and though we have debts, they are manageable. We have learned so much the
When next near Durango, stop in and visit Nic and company.
past 18 months.”
Their sustainable greenhouse generates a plethora of herbs and spices. While there, he will introduce you to Chamomile
The farm welcomes guests, and Nic encourages any/all
and Walker, the two rescue Alpacas whose responsibility is to
Dawson classes that would like to trade volunteer time for a
do most of the weeding on the farm.
hard cot and a home cooked, 100% organic, all-natural meal to look no further than Old Orchard.
Like all resources on the farm, the alpacas contribute in other ways. Their manure is steeped in the compost to create a tea
Long days filled with honest, hard work, combined with cold
that is, in turn, used as a highly effective, bug resistant 100%
nights, fortified with nutritious meals – all lit by Durango’s
organic fertilizer. “Some people call it eco-farming or
star-filled night sky – one can see why and how Dawson
sustainable agriculture. We like to call it common sense.”
success can be measured in all kinds of ways.
During the winter, the greenhouse (which boasts a close to zero carbon footprint) grows a variety of delicious produce, including winter beets, scallions, carrots, tomatoes, and Ruby
Old Orchard Farm LLC. 5966 Co. Rd. 234, Durango CO. 81301 970.259.1903 oldorchardfarmllc@gmail.com
Desiree potatoes. The partners recently harvested their
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THANK YOU
THE FUNDRAISING REPORT
Alexander Dawson School challenges its students to achieve
the Dawson Parent Association to offer mega-grants for faculty
excellence of mind, body, and character through a rigorous
and staff over the next three years.
college-preparatory program. As a non-profit organization, it is committed to keeping tuition competitive to share its
In addition to the Annual Fund, The Dawson Endowment, and
opportunity with as many families as possible.
auction, planned giving, restricted gifts, and other fundraising events generate additional income and provide donors a
Your generosity benefits every student and family who walks
variety of options for making meaningful and personal
across our campus.
contributions to the school.
During the 2012-13 school year, the benevolence of our
For your generosity–you have the appreciation of everyone
community was inspiring. We exceeded our goal of raising
in our community who values the kind of quality education
$465,000 in the Annual Fund, and 76 percent of our current
Dawson delivers.
families participated. The Dawson Endowment continued to grow and will provide up to $50,000 of operating revenue in 2013-14. The Paddle Raiser during the 2013 Auction will allow
Sincerely, Susan Miller Director of Development
ANNUAL FUND RESTRICTED $44,769 FUNDRAISING EVENTS $64,069 PADDLE RAISER AUCTION $66,500 TOTAL $642,027
ANNUAL FUND $466,689
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ACTIVITIES STATEMENT
84.8%
$588,529
5.3%
Annual Fund
$466,689
4.2%
Miscellaneous
$92,774
0.8%
Auxiliary Services
$150,238
1.4%
Support Services
$143,621
1.3%
$44,770
0.4%
$129,212
1.2%
$64,069
0.6%
Annual Fund Restricted Investment Income (Net of Fees) DPA Fundraising Events*
TOTAL
$11,071,235
* Does not include Paddle Raiser income $66,500
EXPENSES/OTHER FUNDING SOURCES $6,380,943
57.8%
Financial Aid
$1,329,162
12.0%
Administration
$1,048,287
9.5%
Building and Grounds (includes $326,302 PPRRSM Funding)
$924,448
8.4%
Other Programs and Fees
$452,921
4.1%
Instruction and Athletics
$369,567
3.3%
Support Services - Technology
$168,837
1.5%
$77,236
0.7%
Capital Improvements from Operations
$180,225
1.6%
Depreciation Expense
$105,206
1.0%
TOTAL
$11,035,832 $34,403
Subtotal
Additional Costs borne by the Foundation Bond Interest Expense
$768,175
Amortization Cost of the Physical Plant
$903,671
TOTAL
THE GAP EXPLAINED
$1,671,846
e els
Tuition
84.8%
all else
Other Programs And Fees 4.1%
EXP
EN
S
ES
Salaries and Benefits
Auxiliary Services
85+5+312 58+11+109631
ES
$9,391,333
Other Programs and Fees
all
REVENU
REVENUES/OTHER FUNDING SOURCES Tuition Revenue
all else
Other Programs And Fees 5.3%
Building and Grounds 8.4%
Administration 9.5%
Financial Aid 12.0%
Salaries and Benefits
57.8%
• Annual Fund Donations
• Other Giving • Alexander Dawson Foundation Debt Service and Depreciation Expenses
TUITION $20,550
PER STUDENT EXPENSES $27,598
$3,715
• Summer Programs Net Revenue • Other Programs, Fees, and Interest Income
$3,332
(EXCLUDES SUMMER CAMP)
DAWSON SCHOOL
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Dawson Endowment Donor Wall Dedication
Lower School Father/Daughter Dance
Donor GIFTS ANNUAL FUND Henderson Society Anonymous Dawson Circle Eaton and Margaret Scripps Headmaster’s Club Anonymous (2) Brett and Winston Berry Luke Clemente and Marianne Castano - AP Carlos and Hilary Cruz-Abrams Raymond and Sally Duncan Scholar’s Society Anonymous Ronald and Lori Abramson Brigham and Pamela Bell * Tim and Susan Borst - AP * Doug and Abby Brown Peter and Caroline Coggan Greg and Staci Collins - AP Laura Cook Andrew and Brooke Davison Oz and Jeanne Gutsche *** Michael and Kathryn Huwaldt Earl Kaplan Andrew and Helen Keller Jon ‘91 and Cari Krueger * John O’Brien *** Springbank Foundation/Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. McNeil Ron and Caren Tarantino Nathan and Dana Thompson * James Valin and Kristin Koval Faculty Fellow Anonymous * Jeffrey and Sarah Amirani Ross and Andrea Bryant Daniel and Tamara Campbell
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The Colorado Trust Directed Contributions Program Thomas and Lisa Corley David Dolan and Sarah Thomas Cheri Fetter David Fetter Tom Finan and Karen Fukuma * Charles and Judith Goldman Curt and Jennifer Heckrodt Scott and Rachel McMorris Shawn and Colette O’Grady - AP Michael and Shannon Pelikan Mark and Mauree Jane Perry Posen Family Foundation Terry Rodrigue and Deanne Fujii Scott and Kathy Rudge Ed and Virginia Sanden Farrow and Grace Smith *** David and Leslie Sosnowski Ron and Aza Squarer Dan and Hettie Sullivan - AP ** Steve and Kelli Walden Member Anonymous Jesse and Maria Aweida - AP ** Thomas and Currie Barron - AP ** Dan and Kathy Beeck * Daniel and Elaine Berg Eric Blank and Nancy Printz Lowell Bohn and Laura Pagano Bohn Trevor and Tala Bynum Glen and Betty Jo Cahill Jr. Christopher and Jennifer Centeno Bartley Costello and Jean Housepian Doug and June D’Apuzzo Tom and Sara DeFrancia Steve and Lesley DeFrees Townsend and Sheri Devereux Edison and Sally Dick John and Leslie Dodge Steven and Pamela Dupont Drew and Timolyn Esson
Gary and Michelle Feinberg Glenn and Kelly Gilbert Ken and Trish Green Jason Greer and Summer Youngs-Greer Mark Guzzi and Mary-Elizabeth Callaway Vance and Julie Harral Desmond and Ann Heathwood J. K. and Kimberly Hullett Robert and Barbara Iglesias Jeffrey and Michelle Johnson Jean-Jacques and Isabelle Joris Andrew and Jill Knowles Robb Krenz and Carolyn Grant Mary Ellen Lantis * Kimberly Mac Namee William Manes and Susan Hicks Steve and Karen Martin Paul Maxwell - AP Tatiana Maxwell - AP David and Jane McKean Blaine and Anne McPeak David and Jan McRoberts - AP Robert Merritt and Susan Brooks Alice Messinger Skip and Elise Miller Jim and Doyen Mitchell - AP ** George and Shannon Moore Andrew and Becky Morley - AP John and Sally Morley Chris and Tracy Nussbeck Daryl Oshiro and Mimi Gillatt Dick and June Paquette Scott Pedersen and Shari Manzardo Doug and Mary Porrey Matthew and Caycee Porrey Brian and Jessica Rainey Presley and Stacey Reed - AP John and Kirsten Ridilla Greg and Leah Rinard Peter and Noelle Roshko Jacqueline Russell Lee Ryland Shannon Ryland
Tennis Challenge
Michael Sampliner and Lisa Albright Rich and Sheri Schmelzer Ed and Rae Schollmaier Taylor and Kim Schollmaier Duncan Scribner and Susanna Foels Michael and Nancy Seller Maziar and Susy Shams - AP ** Grant and Brenda Slade Robert and Sally Smith - AP Nicholas and Lillian Sutcliffe Joanie Tanous Marc and Carlyn Taylor William and Lizanne Ury - AP ** Rita Williamson Blue and White Club Anonymous (3) Elias Aray and Patricia Oliver Nagarajan and Aruna Badrinath David and Cathy Baker - AP Jim and Caroline Barber David and Holly Brown Michel Burger and Laurenne Jones Burger Douglas and Jennifer Campbell Jason Clemens and Michelle Smith Clemens Beach Clow - AP Timothy and Katie Connor - AP Ken and Amy Cramer Alejandro Daza and Vanessa Diaz Stephen and Suzanne Deitsch Sandy Drake Michael and Gail Folwell Tom and Michelle Gallop Alex Gury ‘97 Stacy and Luis Hernandez Jeff Heyman and Jane McConnell * Walter and Christina Hinton - AP * Richard and Eileen Howarth - AP Kimberley and Kevin Johnston Michael and Deborah Keown - AP Jim and Mary Ladd * Dan and Kathy Leftwich George and Sarah Leing
7-12 Student Arts Show
David Leonowens and Maria Rotter - AP Jennifer Lewin George and Cynthia Lewis Leland and Stacey Lorentzen Kirk and Kathy MacDougall Susan and Chris Miller Jason Mundy Eric and Stacey Muniz Kimbal Musk Donn and Bridget Nannen Joe and Bernadette Pflug Shawn and Carol Powers Carlos and Tina Sala Steven Schlosser and Judy Weiss Andrew Sesser and Cheryl Dial-Sesser Matt and Cara Spencer Glenn and Barbara Streeter Jeff and Nadine Teegardin - AP Mark and Alison Timpe * Colin and Sally Towner Robert and Carla Urwiler - AP Al and Kay VonMetzger Jim and Heather Wagner Mike and Susie Wasson Taylor and Jojo Watts Bruce Wilson
Melissa Barker and Justin Tamplin Chris and Krista Barry Christine and Sean Bell Jeannette and John Bell * Tony Berger * Alex and Anne Bernhardt Karen Bernson Sumant Bhat Vicki and Peter Bliss ** David and Kathleen Block Lynne and Jim Bohnen Caroline Borst ‘11 John Borst ‘08 Nicholas Borst ‘05 Paul and Katya Boulos Katie Boyle Seth Bradford Eunice Brennan Steve and Sue Brittenham * Tyler Brooks and Jere Barto Eric Brown and Laura Shovein-Brown Marcia-Sue Brubaker Lucien and Patricia Burke Kathleen and Richard Butler * Judie and Bob Buxton LEGEND
Friends Anonymous (16) (2 AP) Marco and Jennifer Aieta Peggy Akavia Denise and Robert Alt Chip and Kelly Altman - AP Eddie Altman Jr. and Dina Brudenell Lucy Amirani ‘20 Jennifer Angell ‘10 Joe and Cindy Angell - AP Michael Angell ‘07 Craig Angus and Susan Cirella ** Michael and Susan Arato Haydee Ayi-Bonte and Anas Bonte David and Barbara Baker - AP Jody Baldwin
AP
Alumni Parent
*
10+ yrs giving history
**
15+ yrs giving history
***
20+ yrs giving history
ANNUAL GIVING LEVELS Henderson Society- $50,000 or more Dawson Circle- $25,000-$49,999 Headmaster’s Club- $10,000-$24,999 Scholar’s Society- $5,000-$9,999 Faculty Fellow- $2,500-$4,999 Member- $1,000-$2,499 ANNUAL GIVING CLUBS Blue and White Club- $500-$999 Friends- Gifts up to $499
DAWSON SCHOOL
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Dawson Golf Challenge
Dawson Fest Carnival
John and Tammy Cahill Charles and Marcia Carlson Matt and Anna Carter Steve Chetham George and Ardith Chromy ** David and Madelyn Clair Justin and Natalie Clarke Connie Cline David and Amy Criswell Russell Cropanzano and Carol Bormann Melanee Cullinane Bryna and Greg Cunningham Howard and Marylou Cutter Jordan and Bliss Darragh Kris Deardorff * Donna Deininger Kieffer Denning and Ananda Badet Ryan Depew Peter Devlin Adam and Erin Diamond Drew and Michele Dolan Margaret Driscoll Ken and Sally Dulin - AP * Bruce Eide Jeff Ellenbogen * Bob Ellis Sutherland and Lynn Ellwood Rob and Faun Ellwood-Digel Jonathan Epstein Mark and Kari Fauber Brian and Sherri Fike Mary Fisher Kathy Fitts Aryn Fleegler Greg and Pati Foster * Stephen and Marilyn Fox Scott and Jill Franklund Amy French-Troy and Michael Troy Norma Fuentes Barry Fulkerson and Susan Gallegos-Fulkerson Gary and Corinne Gansar Tony and Michelle Gilio Patrick and Mary Ann Gilmore Edward Gladstone Alex Goulder and Karen
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Rosenschein Patrick Gourley Gayle and Robert Green John and Carol Grudis - AP * Lisa and Thien Ha-Ngoc Kim Haines Troy and Maggie Hale Brian and Suzy Hannen * Anne Hannum David and Holly Hansburg Greg and Elaine Hansen Martin and Jan Hardee - AP Marjorie Hargrave Christian and Sandy Hartgens Elbert Hartman and Anjali Nandi Keith Hartnett and Elizabeth Daley Sandra Havelka Sarena ‘05 and Todd Hebebrand Anne Hecox Brett and Regina Heinrichs Bill and Stephanie Hempen Jan and Marilyn Henley Timothy and Laura Heronimus Jonathan Heroux Bill and Lorraine Hightower Yulia Hilton Jean-Claude Hounou Kye and Teri Javes Ronald Jeffrey and Ekaterina Ingram Deborah Jenkins - AP ** Yong-Sheng and LiXia Liu Jiang - AP * Kristy Jobe Faye and Robert Johnson * Jerry and Barbara Johnson * Kirk Johnston and Kay Beaton Michael and Sally Jones - AP * Gerald and Anne Jorgensen Elizabeth Juvet Carolyn Keber John and Annie Kilgour Cindy Knight Val Knopf Cynthia Kolanowski and David Hicks John and Colleen Krueger Bertil and Dorothy Lager - AP *
Andrew and Amy Larson Chris and Kristin Larson Denise LaRusch Benjamin Leaneagh and Tina Cain Catherine Lehman Patty and Bennett Leslie - AP Scott and Julie Leslie - AP Chris Leverich and Nancy Bryant Rob Levy Arnold and Wendy Lewis * Christine Lipson and Paul Rapinz Brian Litchfield ‘12 John and Kathleen Litchfield - AP Jose and Cinnamon Lopez Nathan and Brenda Lord * Chris and Melissa Lowe Linda Lowry Stella Lowry David and Terrie Lupberger Sarah Mason David and Marjorie Mateer - AP ** Josh and Stacy McClellan Mark McCullick James and Laura McDonald Christal McDougall and John Lehman Carolyn and Dan Mcllroy Tim and Susan McWilliams David Meissner Robert and Kimberly Melamed Bill and Dani Meyers - AP * Lisa Michael and Josh McGlothlin Heather and Jim Mock Lisa and Jim Mohan * Lou and Shawneen Morrison Kelly Moye Bethann Myers - AP Thomas and Nancy Nangle ** George and Helen Ng Erik Nickerson Ulf Nilsson and Elizabeth Weatherhead Carol and Daryl Nowak * Barb Ogg Ryan Ollock Ryan Osmond and Paula Ryan
Dwight and Suzanne Ovelman Johnathan and Melanie Parry Barb and Troy Payne Steven and Brenda Payne Amit and Paula Pollachek Laura Posen Sharon Pride Joe and Jane Printz David and Pamela Pure John and Kristin Putnam Todd and Celia Rankin Kevin and Jane Rich Tom and Lucy Richey Victor and Mary Louise Romano Wendy Rose Art and Sharon Rowley John Sainsbury - AP Keith and Jeani Frickey Saito Katie Sakanai Bob Sarvis and Julie Gionet Mark and Whitney Saunders RuthAnne Schedler Scott and Shelly Schneider Chris Schuhmann Gloria and Charles Sell Michael and Kristie Shehan James and Jeanne Sherman Michael and Gail Shimmin - AP ** Tom and Karen Simmons David Slater Brian Smith Holly Smith Jeri Smith Steve and Jill Smith Ernest and Joan Soper - AP Tom and Shira Souvignier Tiffany Stamas Janice and Richard Staynings Brian Stern and Marcie Levine Michael and Janet Stoner Karl and Corey Strohmeyer Jon Stubbs and Christina Book Glenn and Sally Sudol Takami and Yumi Sueyoshi Susan and William Sundstrom * Dale Swirhun Maxine Tanous Karl and Elise Thomas
Grandparents Day
The Swanky Soirée
Tommy and Josie Tibbitts * Brian Toon and Margaret Tolbert Tom and Verushka Trask Dodie Udall and Ben Harding Gia Upchurch Gina Venturini Pawan Vora and Sona Shah Wayne Wagner and Nancy Knutson - AP Forrest Walker David and Susan Wechsler - AP Rebecca Weeks Jack and Rebecca Weise Thomas and Heather Wiester Brandon and Jessica Wilkes Stacha Wilkes Doug Williams and Sepeideh Nouhi Joyce Wilson Harry and Marion Worthing Dean and Michelle Yano Timothy and Erika Zee Chi Zhou and Shijin Ma Alumni Anonymous (2) Jennifer Angell ‘10 Michael Angell ‘07 Sarena ‘05 and Todd Hebebrand Caroline Borst ‘11 John Borst ‘08 Nicholas Borst ‘05 Alex Gury ‘97 Jon ‘91 and Cari Krueger * Brian Litchfield ‘12 Grandparents Anonymous (4) Eddie Altman Jr. and Dina Brudenell Jesse and Maria Aweida - AP ** David and Barbara Baker Jim and Caroline Barber Alex and Anne Bernhardt Eunice Brennan Laura Cook Howard and Marylou Cutter Edison and Sally Dick
Raymond and Sally Duncan Sutherland and Lynn Ellwood Ken and Trish Green Troy and Maggie Hale Desmond and Ann Heathwood Jan and Marilyn Henley Bill and Lorraine Hightower Robert and Barbara Iglesias Jerry and Barbara Johnson * Elizabeth Juvet Mary Ellen Lantis * Catherine Lehman Chris Leverich and Nancy Bryant Stella Lowry John and Sally Morley Dick and June Paquette Mark and Mauree Jane Perry Doug and Mary Porrey Karen Price Joe and Jane Printz Tom and Lucy Richey Victor and Mary Louise Romano Shannon Ryland Bob Sarvis and Julie Gionet Maxine Tanous Ronald Tarantino Sr. Al and Kay Von Metzger Stacha Wilkes Harry and Marion Worthing In Memory of Helen Bryson Daniel and Elaine Berg Matching Gift Companies Ball Aerospace Corp. Covidien Dean Foods GE Foundation IBM Invest In Others Charitable Foundation The Siragusa Foundation Restricted Jay and Jennifer Behringer Peter and Caroline Coggan Charles and Judith Goldman
KJ Thomas Mechanical/Karl and Elise Thomas Rick and Heather Lechman Kevin and Lynn McDonald QD Foundation Rocky Mountain Day Camp Mark and Whitney Saunders Tom and Karen Simmons Timothy and Mary Wolf In-Kind Donations Tyler Brooks and Jere Barto Ryan Depew Mark and Kari Fauber Mitch and Marta Gainick Greg and Dana Jones Priscilla and Andy Lacy Robert Merritt and Susan Brooks Ryan Osmond and Paula Ryan Rocky Mountain Racket Specialists Maziar and Susy Shams David and Michelle Thomson
EVENTS AUCTION Jackie O. Sponsor Brett and Winston Berry Thomas and Lisa Corley Greg and Leah Rinard Maziar and Susy Shams Farrow and Grace Smith Frank Sinatra Sponsor Jeffrey and Sarah Amirani Tim and Susan Borst Luke Clemente and Marianne Castano Robb Krenz and Carolyn Grant Dan and Hettie Sullivan Bob Hope Sponsor Fernando Aleu Greg and Staci Collins Andrew and Helen Keller Jennie March-Aleu
David and Jan McRoberts Robert Merritt and Susan Brooks Jeff and Nadine Teegardin Faculty/Community Sponsor Anonymous Trevor and Tala Bynum Bartley Costello and Jean Housepian Steve and Lesley DeFrees Oz and Jeanne Gutsche Jim and Mary Ladd KJ Thomas Mechanical/Karl and Elise Thomas Alice Messinger Andrew and Becky Morley Krupal and Allisen Patel Scott Pedersen and Sheri Manzardo Bob Sarvis and Julie Gionet Joanie Tanous Carlos and Cristina Veraza Live Auction Donations A Fine Affair Catering/Barbara Streeter Jeffrey and Sarah Amirani Trevor and Tala Bynum Steven and Pamela Dupont David Fetter Greens Point Catering/Donn and Bridget Nannen The Kitchen/Kimbal Musk and Jennifer Lewin Krupal and Allisen Patel Related West Pac/Dwayne and Margaret Romero Maziar and Susy Shams Carlos and Cristina Veraza Paddle Raisers Chip and Kelly Altman Jeffrey and Sarah Amirani Will Ayer ’03 and Courtney Tobin Brett and Winston Berry Lowell Bohn and Laura Pagano Bohn Tim and Susan Borst
DAWSON SCHOOL
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Helping Hands Club Car Wash
Doug and Abby Brown Trevor and Tala Bynum Christopher and Jennifer Centeno/Jason Clemens and Michelle Smith Clemens Greg and Staci Collins Timothy and Katie Connor Bartley Costello and Jean Housepian Steve and Lesley DeFrees Stephen and Suzanne Deitsch David Dolan and Sarah Thomas Ken and Sally Dulin Steven and Pamela Dupont Rob and Faun Ellwood-Digel Mark and Marcia Emmons David Fetter Michael and Gail Folwell Tom and Michelle Gallop Charles and Judith Goldman Alex Gury ‘97 Oz and Jeanne Gutsche Mark Guzzi and Mary-Elizabeth Callaway Ronald Jeffrey and Ekaterina Ingram Phil Jones and Carlyn Taylor Robb Krenz and Carolyn Grant George and Cynthia Lewis Jennie March-Aleu Kevin and Lynn McDonald Dan and Carolyn Mcllroy Blaine and Anne McPeak Skip and Elise Miller Susan and Chris Miller George and Shannon Moore Andrew and Becky Morley Alex and Cindy Ollig Kevin and Jane Rich John and Kirsten Ridilla Greg and Leah Rinard Scott and Kathy Rudge Ed and Virginia Sanden Maziar and Susy Shams Tom and Karen Simmons Grant and Brenda Slade Dan and Hettie Sullivan Jeff and Nadine Teegardin
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Dawson Fest Fun Run
Nathan and Dana Thompson Robert and Carla Urwiler James Valin and Kristin Koval Carlos and Cristina Veraza Wayne Wagner and Nancy Knutson Thomas and Heather Wiester
ENDOWMENT
2012 GOLF AND TENNIS CHALLENGE Elias Aray and Patricia Oliver Atlas Valley Wine & Liquor/ Casey Cohagen ‘04 Dan and Katherine Beeck Brett and Winston Berry Blackrock Tim and Susan Borst Thomas and Lisa Corley Cuningham Group Architecture, Inc. Eagle Asset Management Michael and Gail Folwell Jennie March-Aleu Kevin and Lynn McDonald Merchant & Gould/George Lewis Merrill Lynch Moreton & CO PIMCO Matthew and Caycee Porrey Greg and Leah Rinard Maziar and Susy Shams Tom and Karen Simmons Dan and Hettie Sullivan Jeff and Nadine Teegardin Thornburg Investment Management
Founders Club Mario P. and Bianca C. Borini Foundation, Inc. Tim and Susan Borst Sharon Brown In Honor of Borst and Winsor Families Charlie and Leann Sander Dan and Hettie Sullivan The Tucker Family
THROUGH THE TASTING GLASS Greens Point Catering /Donn and Bridget Nannen Sunflower Spa/Patrice vonMetzger DAWSON FEST Title Sponsor Property Colorado/Summer Greer
Legacy Society Alexander Dawson Foundation Patron BACCA Foundation
Scholars Club The Dulin Family Caroline and Peter Coggan Brian and Cindy Johnson Faculty Club Ronald and Lori Abramson The Aleu Family Jeffrey and Sarah Amirani John and Stephanie Broman Charles and Judith Goldman Gafner Family Foundation Gary and Sharon Koenig Andrew and Becky Morley John C. and Sally S. Morley Foundation John O’Brien The Sala Family Maziar and Susy Shams Nathan and Dana Thompson Dawson Club Joseph and Joanne Borini Luke Clemente and Marianne Castano Greg and Staci Collins Steve and Lesley DeFrees John and Susie Hayes
Oz and Jeanne Gutsche Jeffrey and Kim Leeper William and Lizanne Ury Mustang Club Alex Gury ‘97 Skip and Elise Miller George and Shannon Moore Greg and Leah Rinard Farrow and Grace Smith Mike and Marie Stears Blue and White Club Jesse and Maria Aweida Jeff Heyman and Jane McConnell Gary and Karen Joiner 1970 Club Tim and Kay Hartrick Walter and Christina Hinton John and Kathleen Litchfield Jim and Doyen Mitchell Robert and Sally Smith Friends Robert Broman ‘09 Shelley Broman ‘11 Edgar Chavarria and Guillermina Perez Christian and Sandy Hartgens Bertil and Dorothy Lager Lou and Shawneen Morrison Dick and June Paquette Tom and Lori Winsor
In Memory of
NOAH HOOPER Matthew Carter | Upper School Faculty
On the first day of the ninth grade trip, I observed Noah Hooper standing off by himself and again, hiking alone. On the second night, he explained that this self-enforced solitude was a fundamental part of his personality. In one respect, Noah was absolutely right. But in another, he was a deeply social person, eagerly joining the back-and-forth banter among students and teachers, perpetually smiling and laughing. If Noah was an island unto himself, he was one connected to the mainland by a multitude of bridges. He was proud when his Mandarin classmates dubbed him “Sunshine.� In less than a year's time, I witnessed amazing growth in Noah as a student and as a young man. I would occasionally ponder what changes he might undergo in the years he would spend at Dawson. I anticipated Noah striving toward AP classes and transforming some of his desultory interests into deeper paths of inquiry. I likewise envisioned Noah shedding the less polished edges of his social persona to embrace once and for all the deep connectedness that brought him such joy. For me, Noah will forever be on this upward trajectory.