annualreport E L M WO O D F R A N K L I N S C H O O L
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Mission E L M WO O D F RA N K L I N S C H O O L
Elmwood Franklin School prepares children for success in life. By setting high standards for scholarship and character and providing a nurturing and supportive environment, Elmwood Franklin fosters the development of confident, independent, self-motivated learners with a strong sense of responsibility to self and community.
To effectively carry out the mission, Elmwood Franklin is committed to •
PROVIDING an enriched academic program that emphasizes learning how to learn, developing good work habits, and fostering creative and independent thinking;
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each student’s learning experience with in-class and out-of-class activities as well as extracurricular offerings including athletics and the arts;
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MAINTAINING a collegial faculty of outstanding professionals to serve as effective teachers and caring mentors;
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FOSTERING a school-home partnership focused on the academic and personal development of each student and characterized by open communication;
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families in supporting our students and teachers;
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SUPPORTING our educational program with extensive resources and wellmaintained, well-equipped facilities.
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SUSTAINING an environment in which respect and caring for each child and adult in the school community are paramount;
BUILDING an inclusive school community that reflects and values diversity;
INVOLVING
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From the Board President Board of Trustees Corporation Life Members Alumni Council Admissions Report Parent Council Volunteer Recognition Giving Overview EFS Remembers: Georgia W. Kells ’41
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2009/2010 Annual Fund Campaign
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History Cabinet Looking Forward. Giving Back. Donors Gifts in Memory and Honor Grandparent Donors Alumni Donors 110% Club
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2010 Auction: When In Rome
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Executive Committee Raise the Paddle for Technology
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Your Support What it means, what it does, and why we need it
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From the Board President L I Z D U R Y E A M A L O N E Y ’ 70
ast spring, the Board of Trustees voted to approve a new strategic plan. Over two years in the making, the new plan lays out an exciting roadmap that will enable Elmwood Franklin School to continue to build on its core strengths, while ensuring the school continues to set the pace for elementary school education in the 21st century.
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In the process of creating this new plan, the Board looked at the challenges our school faces moving forward, as well as the opportunities available to us. Many of these challenges are shared with independent schools across the country. Affordability and long-term financial stability are concerns for all independent schools. Elmwood Franklin School must maintain its commitment to competitive salaries and intimate environments where each student is known and nurtured. This is the very core of our program, but it is also what pushes up the price. The average tuition increase for independent schools over the last seven years has been 66%. In the same time period, EFS has seen an average increase of 33.9%.
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While our rate of increase is considerably less than the average, we must consider our ability to sustain this rate of increase in the future. A commitment to grow the endowment over the next several years coupled with increased fundraising efforts as well as identification of additional non-tuition revenue sources will be crucial to maintaining tuition at an affordable level. Changing demographics will also be a challenge for independent schools in the near future, and Elmwood Franklin is no exception. 75% of our students come from Buffalo, Williamsville and Amherst. A decrease in households with school age children in the relevant zip codes is predicted to be 6% in Buffalo and 5% in Williamsville and Amherst by the year 2014. A smaller and more geographically diverse target market will present new challenges as well. However, while the overall market in this area will be smaller, the number of families with household income over $125,000 is predicted to increase from 5,000 in 2009 to 6,400 by 2014, presenting an excellent opportunity for us moving forward. Thanks to the foresight and generosity of those before us, we are extremely fortunate to have a premier facility in which to educate our students. Our Upper School classrooms, gymnasium and theater are in excellent condition, and our Lower School classrooms have just been upgraded with new, energy efficient windows, carpeting and lighting. However, opportunities for improvement still remain: • A new more efficient HVAC system is needed in the Lower School classrooms • Additional storage units, new desks and new chairs are also needed to complete the Lower School classrooms. • The long awaited purchase of 90 New Amsterdam, affectionately referred to
as “the brown house,” is finally completed and additional capital will be required to repurpose the land. • Parking continues to be an issue that must be addressed. • A gross motor skills room would greatly enhance our Prep program, adding value for both parents and students, and allowing EFS to maintain our position as the premier pre-K and kindergarten experience in WNY. Last but by no means least, technology is an area that presents both a challenge and an opportunity. Identified as the number one priority in our strategic plan due to the impact it has on every facet of our school, we knew that our technological infrastructure was in need of major upgrades. In the last year, with help from a team of experts and a significant challenge grant, both of which were donated by M&T Bank, our infrastructure has been overhauled, new computers have been added in our computer lab, interactive white boards are in every classroom, and new software components allow for better parentschool communication, and posting of grades on-line. Our students are now able to participate in a much larger learning community, with opportunities to interact with scientists, authors, students and endless others from around the world. The computer skills they learn will prepare them for success in the 21st century. Technology has also improved our internal functions as well. Our marketing and admissions department is harnessing the power of social media as they reach out to prospective parents via the web, offering them the opportunity to view video highlights from everyday classes and see for themselves why they should consider an EFS education for their child. The Development office is connecting or reconnecting with alumni around the
world, allowing us to update our database and stay in touch with our graduates, as well as track their successes and share them with our school community. I hope you will log on to the school website and see for yourself what is happening at EFS. Yes, there will continue to be challenges, but we believe they will continue to be outweighed by the opportunities that Elmwood Franklin continues to provide for its students every day: • A flexible curriculum that emphasizes the teaching of core knowledge, critical thinking, leadership, collaboration, and social responsibility. • A strong and engaged faculty given the freedom and the resources to innovate in the development and delivery of their program. • A well maintained facility that offers children the ability to explore science, art, and music, and gain confidence in public speaking through participating on stage in class plays and presentations. • A sports program that allows all students to participate regardless of ability, and focuses on teamwork and sportsmanship. • The opportunity to grow and learn in a safe environment that is committed to the development of the whole child. The board and the administration are excited about the future of our school and the agenda that our strategic plan has set for us. We look forward to keeping you updated on our progress, and we ask for your continued and generous support as we strive to assure that Elmwood Franklin remains the premier pre-K through eighth grade school in Western New York.
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Board of Trustees 2 0 0 9 / 2 010 Elizabeth Duryea Maloney ’70 Madeline Ambrus Lillie ’64 TREASURER Michael Hogan SECRETARY Alison Keane PRESIDENT
VICE PRESIDENT
Paula Ciprich Shashi Davae Ravi Desai Matthew Enstice Arthur Glick ’71
Ludvig Karl George Kermis Eric Lipke Gail Mitchell Donna Muscarella
M. Bradley Rogers Trini Ross Scott Saperston Robert Rich III Michele Trolli
Corporation Life Members Jane S. Banta ’61 Steven G. Biltekoff Hazard K. Campbell ’42 Janie Constantine ’62 Holly A. Donaldson ’57 Barbara Hourihan Downing Richard E. Gioia Robert D. Gioia Amy J. Habib Charles J. Hahn Frederick K. Houston Alice F. Jacobs Edwin M. Johnston, Jr. ’47 Michael Joseph
Stephen Kellogg ’51 Charles F. Kreiner, Jr. George W. Laub ’42 Madeline Lillie ’64 Gerald S. Lippes Devon Marlette ’67 William E. Mathias II Elizabeth S. Mitchell ’65 Trudy A. Mollenberg ’61 Ruth Niswander ’39 Phyllis Pierce Pamela Righter Robert E. Sadler, Jr. Robin Sadler
Anne L. Saldanha Frank M. Spitzmiller II Cynthia Baird Stark David G. Strachan ’47 Douglas G. Swift ’70 Pamela R. Jacobs Vogt James M. Wadsworth Edward F. Walsh Catherine T. Wettlaufer ’62 E. John White Annette S. Wilton ’48 Leslie H. Zemsky
Alumni Council 2 0 0 9 / 2 010 PRESIDENT
Tricia Barrett ’92
Amy Decillis Bard ’86 Gitti Barrell ’71 Kristin Schoellkopf Borowiak ’82 Jennifer Prince Bronstein ’74 Rob Drake ’96 Jessica Jacobs Enstice ’89 Elizabeth Jacobs ’96 Charles Hahn ’68 Jordan Jayson ’90
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Susan Penney Kimball ’69 Susie Lenahan Kimberly ’64 Madeline Ambrus Lillie ’64 Elizabeth Duryea Maloney ’70 Matt Mariconda ’92 Samantha Friedman Olsen ’00 Eric Saldanha ’85 Mary Franklin Saperston ’60 Ben Sorgi ’04
Admissions Report After graduating 34 eighth grade students in 2009, we enrolled 53 new students, for a student body of 343. Families continue to come to EFS from all over Western New York—some from as far away as Boston, Colden, Derby, Elma, Medina, Strykersville and Wheatfield, while others live as close as two houses down from the school.
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T U I T I O N A S S I S TA N C E A total of $887,523 in tuition assistance was granted to 107 students (31% of enrollment). Of the total amount of tuition assistance awarded, $155,750 was given to new families entering the school and the remaining $731,773 was awarded to families already a part of the school community.
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Parent Council 2 0 0 9 / 2 010
From picnics to book fairs, teacher treats to speaker series, room reps to family fun, the Parent Council serves as a support group to the school and as a resource for all members of the school community. All parents or guardians of students attending the school are members and are encouraged to participate. We sincerely appreciate our parents’ involvement and support.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Andrea Harden VICE PRESIDENT Tiffany Tomasello SECRETARY Kanika Gulati TREASURER Mia Acharya ROOM REP COORDINATOR Anna Geronimo PRESIDENT
C O M M I T T E E A N D E V E N T C H A I RS
ORIGINAL ARTWORK
FALL FAMILY PICNIC
Mary Frank and Vicky Newman
Anna Geronimo
HOLIMONT FAMILY FUN DAY
FALL BOOK FAIR
Mindy Shine
Gretchen Galvin, Lisa Hotung, Nina Riegel TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY
R O O M R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S
Donna Muscarella and Lesli Stube
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TEACHER TREATS
Mia Acharya and Kristin Saperston LS / PREP FAMILY NIGHT / ICE CREAM SOCIAL Tiffany Tomasello SPEAKER SERIES
Julia Ladds Clauss and Deborah Russell SPRING BOOK FAIR
Linda Morris and Holly Rupp FUNDRAISING CHAIR
Andrea Kuettel
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Christina Karl, Hillary Rifkin PREP II Kristin and Jeremy Finn, Anna Geronimo GRADE 1 Angela Desai, Karen Taneff GRADE 2 Mia Acharya, Carla Pantano GRADE 3 Candy Darby, Stacey Lucinski GRADE 4 Leslie Keane, Linda Morris GRADE 5 Mary Frank, Marcy Newman GRADE 6 Kristin Borowiak GRADE 7 Jennifer Bronstein, Shashi Davae GRADE 8 Lori Bassett, Jodi Osinski, Joan Whitney
Volunteer Recognition Giving isn’t limited to money—acts of kindness, both small and large, have a value that goes beyond words. In May, we welcomed Elmwood Franklin’s many volunteers to a breakfast reception to give special recognition to a few and heartfelt thanks to all.
T H E U N S U N G H E RO AWA R D The Unsung Hero Award honors those volunteers who are “everywhere, doing everything.” This year we recognized four such individuals: Missy Cleary has been a key volunteer with the Auction (specifically Class Gifts) for 12 years, including at least one year of chairing auction. Missy’s creativity has resulted in some key auction gifts that have helped to raise over $150K during her years here. Matt Enstice, a key member of the Board of Trustees’ Buildings & Grounds committee, was instrumental is getting the Lower School hallway renovated and helping plans move forward with our Lower School classrooms. Alison Keane, who ended her term as development chair of the Board this year, has worn many hats at EFS and worn them so well. As a past Auction Chair (co-chairing the second most successful auction ever) and a past Annual Fund Chair (again co-chairing two successful campaigns that surpassed budget), Alison is a top volunteer who always goes the extra mile and never misses a beat. Sybil McGennis, despite her retirement from teaching, continues to give so much of her time to Elmwood Franklin, spending nearly every Thursday in the Development Office addressing birthday cards to our alumni, assisting with Annual Fund mailers, and helping us obtain the most up-to-date information on our database for all donors and graduates. Sybil’s loyalty is unmatched.
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AUCTION RECOGNITION Auction 2010 recognition was given to chairs Linda Morris, Kim Schlehr and Sheila Walier who led an impressive team of volunteers to raise more than $286,000 for the school.
A N N UA L F U N D S E RV I C E VO L U N T E E RS Annual Fund Chairs Donna Muscarella, Bob Rich ’81 and Scott Saperston ’86, Grandparent Chairs Mary ’60 and Howard ’54 Saperston, and Faculty Chair Phyllis Siracusa were named Annual Fund Service Volunteers of the Year.
PA R E N T C O U N C I L S E R V I C E A W A R D S Parent Council Service Awards were presented to Parent Council President Andrea Harden, Vice President Tiffany Tomasello, Secretary Kanika Gulati, Treasurer Mia Acharya, and Room Rep Coordnator Anna Geronimo. Recognition was also given to Mia Acharya and Kristin Saperston for chairing Teacher Treats, to Gretchen Galvin, Lisa Hotung and Nina Riegel for chairing the Fall Book Fair, and to Linda Morris and Holly Rupp for chairing the Spring Scholastic Book Fair.
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Giving Overview J U LY 1 , 2 0 0 9 T O J U N E 3 0 , 2 010
From the Annual Fund to the Auction, our families, trustees, corporation members, alumni, alumni parents, faculty, staff, and friends, as well as, local businesses and foundations supported Elmwood Franklin School with donations totaling $644,609. Targeted Annual Fund $29,138
Unrestricted Annual Fund $288,817
Lower School SMART Board Campaign $40,355
Auction $286,298
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Georgia Williams Kells at her graduation in 1941
E L M WO O D F RA N K L I N S C H O O L R E M E M B E RS
Georgia W. Kells ’41 January 2, 1928 – April 20, 2009
Elmwood Franklin School sadly acknowledges the passing of Georgia Kells, a 1941 alumna of the Elmwood School. A graduate of the Westover School and Briarcliff College, she was an accomplished golfer and bridge player, and also enjoyed skiing, gardening, traveling, and music. Georgia has many lasting ties to Elmwood Franklin. Her daughter Dee Drew has been a venerated teacher here for more than 25 years, and two of her grandchildren, Cameron Frank ’10 and Madison Frank ’11, both attended EFS in her footsteps. And beyond these very human connections, she left a generous bequest to Elmwood Franklin School that supports our mission and celebrates her legacy.
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Georgia Williams Kells as a student in 1938
Looking forward. Giving back. 2 0 0 9 / 2 010 A N N U A L F U N D C A M PA I G N
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: DONNA MUSCARELLA, BOB RICH ’81, SCOTT SAPERSTON ’86
We’ve been looking forward to announcing the success of the 2009/2010 Annual Fund campaign led by Donna Muscarella, Bob Rich ’81, and Scott Saperston ’86—so let’s get right to it: this year’s total of $288,817 not only surpasses the campaign goal of $275,000 but is the highest Annual Fund total ever raised! This great achievement was made possible by the dedication of our chairs and cabinet volunteers and by the generosity of our 667 donors, who know the importance of giving back. And everything our donors give to us, we give back to the students in the form of curricular offerings, classroom materials, enrichment activities, new technology, and other resources—so these gifts make a real difference, both now and in the future. Our most sincere appreciation to all of our donors. We join you in looking forward, and we thank you for giving back.
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Cabinet Members The Cabinet is a dedicated group of alumni, parents, alumni parents, grandparents, trustees, former trustees, and corporation members who worked together throughout the year toward reaching our goal in the Elmwood Franklin School Annual Fund Campaign. We are most appreciative of your time and energy.
Grandparent Chairs Howard ’54 and Mary ’60 Saperston
Faculty Chair Phyllis Siracusa
Cabinet Members Sarah Ambrus Susan Baird Penny Schoellkopf Banta ’61 Amy Decillis Bard ’86 Tricia Barrett ’92 Lin Blakely Maria and Dennis Brancato Jennifer Prince Bronstein ’74 Kilby Bronstein ’06
Carol Christie-Dell Shashi Davae Jeanne Decillis Cynthia Keating Doolittle ’46 Marita Duryea Gretchen Galvin Cutler ’88 and Julie Greene Varney Spaulding Greene ’57 Carrie Marcy Hamlett ’82 Michael Hogan Alison Keane Steve ’51 and Carol Kellogg Susan Penney Kimball ’69 Susie Lenahan Kimberly ’64 Niscah Koessler Andrea and Michael Kuettel Madeline Ambrus Lillie ’64
Liz Duryea Maloney ’70 Kitty Richard Marcy ’54 Sybil McGennis Susan McGennis Marcy Newman Sandra Rifkin Holly Rupp Mindy Shine Wende Mollenberg Stevenson ’93 Leslie Stube Karen Taneff Mary Doolittle Taylor ’36 Carrie Telford Lori Decillis Tiedje ’91 Sally Spitzmiller Vincent ’60
Annual Fund History Year
No. of Donors
Annual Fund Total
Trustee %
Corporation %
Parent %
Alumni %
Fac/Staff %
2009/2010
667
$288,817
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84%
80%
20%
100%
2008/2009
663
$275,080
100%
100%
76%
17%
100%
2007/2008
768
$261,111
100%
95%
91%
20%
98%
2006/2007
693
$263,914
100%
97%
71%
21%
100%
2005/2006
693
$280,188
100%
100%
77%
20%
100%
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Looking forward. Giving back. When Elmwood Franklin students look ahead, they see a bright future. And it’s our whole community—our teachers, our parents, our alumni, our friends and donors—that makes this future possible.
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Our students are looking forward. By learning the value of hard work and fair play, Elmwood Franklin students are preparing for success in every aspect of life.
Our students are giving back. By participating in service learning projects, Elmwood Franklin students are seeing the value of helping others.
Our “green team� makes their weekly trip to the paper receptacle. During the 2009/2010 school year, the students and teachers recycled 2.58 tons of paper material!
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Our teachers are looking forward. By incorporating new technologies into their teaching, Elmwood Franklin teachers are staying abreast of new learning opportunities.
Our teachers are giving back. By going the extra mile with their students—guiding, caring, lending an ear or a hand when it’s needed— Elmwood Franklin teachers do more than just teach.
Assistant Director of Technology Cheryl Colpoys helps students and faculty to learn computer programs and new technologies integral to our curriculum.
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Our parents are looking forward. By choosing an Elmwood Franklin education for their children, Elmwood Franklin parents are making an investment in their futures.
Our parents are giving back. By being an active part of the school community, Elmwood Franklin parents are enriching the experience of all students.
Lower School dad Peter Biehl guides students through the Cravens World installation at UB’s Anderson Gallery.
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Our alumni are looking forward. By applying all they’ve gained at Elmwood Franklin to their high school, college, and professional lives, Elmwood Franklin alumni are moving confidently toward their goals.
Our alumni are giving back. By embodying the values that are the foundation of an Elmwood Franklin education, Elmwood Franklin alumni are making a difference in the world.
Thank you for looking forward. Thank you for giving back. Alumna Amanda Lullo ’97 travelled to India last year as part of her graduate studies.
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Annual Fund Donors HEAD SOCIETY $5,000+ The Cameron & Jane Baird Foundation The Estate of Georgia W. Kells ’41 Seymour H. Knox Foundation Ms. Gracia K. Campbell Mr. and Mrs. Hazard K. Campbell and Family Mrs. Marjorie C. Campbell Mrs. Northrup R. Knox and Family Mrs. Seymour H. Knox III and Family Mr. and Mrs. Seymour H. Knox IV The Lipke Families Mr. and Mrs. Brian Lipke Mr. and Mrs. Eric Lipke Patricia K. Lipke Dr. and Mrs. William J. Rapaport The Estate of Louise Gale Runnells '42 $2,500 - $4,999 Ron and Cathy Alsheimer Mrs. Ruth Barnes Mr. Stephen E. Barnes Amy J. Habib Patrick and Lisa Hotung Alice and Jeremy Jacobs, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin M. Johnston, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Joseph Daniel and Leslie Keane Mr. and Mrs. William F. Kimberly, Jr. Gregory L. Migdal and Paula M. Ciprich Mr. and Mrs. John A. Mitchell Rich Family Foundation Mrs. John L. Surdam Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Trolli
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$1,500 - $2,499 Mrs. Michael R. Brannen Mr. and Mrs. James and Laureen Corasanti Dr. and Mrs. Ketan Davae Catherine and Stephen Foley James A. Gately, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Habib Barry and Tracy Heneghan Mr. Michael and Dr. Harriette Hogan Mrs. L Nelson Hopkins, Jr. Dr. Cameron Huckell and Mr. Richard Clarke Mr. Paul and Dr. Dora Iskalo The JS Ten Trust Mrs. Charles W. Banta Mr. and Mrs. Ludvik Karl Mr. and Mrs. Kevin R. Keane Emily Edwards King Michael and Andrea Kuettel Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Maloney James Mucklewee and Marylou Roshia-Mucklewee Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Osinski Mr. and Mrs. S. Warren Prince, Jr. Daniel and Laura Rifkin Saperston Family Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Keith C. Stube Jim and Michal Wadsworth Zemsky Family Howard, Leslie, Kayla, Harry & David
KEY SOCIETY
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$1,000 - $1,499 Anonymous Ansie Baird Brent Baird Mr. and Mrs. Bruce C. Baird Mr. and Mrs. Charles Banta Mrs. Robert Banta Mr. and Mrs. George F. Bellows Jack and Lisa Bibas Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Borowiak, Jr. Jane and Larry Buck Mrs. Marjorie S. Buyers Mr. and Mrs. Terrence M. Connors Mr. Anthony Featherston and Dr. Helen Roy Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Flickinger Lisa and Scott Friedman Keith W. Frome and Ermelinda Bonaccio Charles J. Hahn and The Hahn Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Holzman Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. A. Irwin Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Jayson Lahood Boys The Gerald and Sandra Lippes Foundation, Inc. Andrew Mathias William and Jane Mathias John and Katalin McClure Trudy and Van Mollenberg Donald and Barbara Newman Dimitrios Pados and Stella Batalama Mrs. Frederick S. Pierce Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Rich III Mr. and Mrs. Theodore W. Rich Wayne and Elizabeth Robinson The Saldanha Family Anne, Eric ’85 and Mark ’90 Scott and Kristin Saperston David and Cynthia Stark Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Telford Mr. and Mrs. Peter Vogt Rev. Kathryn and John White Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Wilton
$500 - $999 Kristan Andersen and Robin Bronstein Mr. and Mrs. David Bard Lin and Keith Blakely Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Brannen Mr. and Mrs. Ronald G. Bronstein Mark Chason and Mariana Botero Chason Sally D. and Stephen M. Clement III John and Carolyn Darby Matthew and Jessica Enstice Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy D. Finn Annette H. and Michael P. Fitch Arthur and Patricia Glick Richard and Susan Green Dr. Nishi Harvey and Mrs. Mia Acharya Sandra J. Honney Marie and Fred Houston William Ilecki and Hillary Rifkin Jill and Charles Jacobs Jordan M. Jayson Ms. Brigid Doherty and Mr. Rene Jones Kevin and Betty Ann Keane Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Kellogg Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Koessler George T. Laub George W. Laub Chris and Michelle Lenahan Lillie Family: David, Madeline '64, Christine '92, Sarah '96 and Karen '01 Gail Y. Mitchell and George E. Matthews Sybil and Peter McGennis Ms. Brooke N. Muggia Dr. Joseph Muscarella and Mrs. Donna Muscarella Dr. and Mrs. Philip Niswander Paul and Else Blum Private Foundation Amy Blum Houston and Nancy Blum Mr. and Mrs. George F. Phillips, Jr. Mrs. Mary Louise G. Pooley Saurin and Katharine Popat Dr. and Mrs. Brian J. Riegel Mr. and Mrs. John P. Ryan Frank and Kimberly Schlehr
Susan B. Schoellkopf Ms. Karen Schwanekamp Mindy and Kevin Shine Mr. and Mrs. David O. Smith Suzanne Culliton Stephan Mr. and Mrs. David G. Strachan Marc and Nancy Tetro Sally and Michael Vincent Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Walsh Dr. Mary Jane Petruzzi and Dr. Wayne R. Waz John Yates and R. Lorraine Collins Mr. and Mrs. John Zachau
PAT R O N $250 - $499 Anonymous (two gifts) Sarah and Julian Ambrus Glenn W. and Heidi Dent '68 Arthurs Steven and Maxine Awner Markos, Anna, Malamati, Leontios and Constantina Bahas Richard and Andrea Balogh Norbert and Diana Bennett Mrs. and Mr. James Berrigan Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Billoni Dennis and Maria Brancato Marie Habib Carroll Julia Ladds Clauss Michael and Allison Clement Bill and Rebecca Collins Mr. and Mrs. James Cosbey III Mr. and Mrs. Anthony D. Decillis Drs. Ravi and Angela Desai Ms. Leslie H. Fox Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Franasiak Mr. and Mrs. David M. Frank Sarah W. French Angeline K. Fryer Mr. and Mrs. Michael Galvin Dorothy J. Gately Lisa Lord Gillespie Mr. and Mrs. Nelson and Germaine K. Graves Beth Golebiewski and Bill Greeley
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Arthur J. and Barbara H. Griffa James P. Hettrick Dr. and Mrs. Sung-Ho Hong James and Martha How Siobhan E. Hughes Mr. and Mrs. Clinton F. Ivins, Jr. Dr. Christopher Jacobus and Dr. Sanjivini Wadhwa Isabel V. James Merle and Jeffrey Jayson Heather and Chris Jermak Darby R. Johnson '75 Drs. George and Marguerite Kermis Drs. Mehdi and Rima Khan Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Kilian Mr. and Mrs. Todd L. Levin Edwin G. (d) and Susan L. Levy Dr. Marshall P. Lim and Dr. Raffaella M. Marcantonio Eric Lux Mr. and Mrs. Willard J. Magavern, Jr. Katharine R. Marcy Carolyn McClure Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Murak Clarke and Michelle Narins Michael and Marcy Newman Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nuchereno Gaier Notman Palmisano Joyce M. Paterson, MD The Pierce Family Charitable Foundation John Pomeroy Mimsey Olmsted Potts Melinda Potts Quigg Mr. and Mrs. John E. Regan Mr. William L. Reich DJ and Terri Rich Mr. and Mrs. Philipp M. Rimmler Mr. M. Bradley Rogers, Jr. Ann L. Ross Geoffrey K. Seals and Trini E. Ross Kevin and Nancy Senn Mr. and Mrs. Rajeev Sharma Marilyn Z. Shine James Smith and Colleen Cummings Mr. Leon Smith and
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Ms. Lee Campbell Esther Spaulding Trevor and Wende Stevenson Dennis and Linda Szymkowiak Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Tomasello Elizabeth O. Waagen Amy L. Clifton and Theodore B.K. Walsh Mr. Henry Waters Kevin M. Wyckoff
FRIEND OF EFS $1 - $249 Anonymous (15 gifts) Mr. Charles L. Abell III Al and Judy Acker Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Acker Mr. Richard Adams Mr. and Mrs. J. Keith Alford Susan Gibbons Alford Mrs. Susan B. Allan Jim and Suzanne Badgley Bridget Baird Cameron Baird Mr. Jorge Bajo and Dr. Bettina Martinez-Hackert Mrs. Dorothy Banaszak Alice Strachan Barr Ms. Tricia Barrett Mr. and Mrs. Irving A. Barrett, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Barry Mr. and Mrs. Kingman Bassett, Jr. Ardie Bausenbach Philip O. Bean, AIA Mrs. Sue Bensman Ms. Rosemarie Beres Mary and Chester Bialkowski Mr. and Mrs. John Bialkowski Gabe Bialkowski Murray Bibas Mr. and Mrs. Peter Biehl Martin and Carrie Bielat Cecile and Steven Biltekoff Robert and Darcy Biltekoff Justin M. Bishop Drs. Adrian and Jenny Black
Carolyn Lubke Blanford Mr. and Mrs. Edward S. Bloomberg Marcia M. Bos John and Neveen Boulos Ms. Chelseay Boulos Ms. Hannya Boulos Carrie Bramen and David Schmid Mr. and Mrs. Eric Bridges Virginia Ostendorf Bristol Mr. and Mrs. Edward G. Broenniman Ms. Kilby Bronstein Mr. and Mrs. John H. Buettner Adrian Benjamin Burke, Esq Dr. Jose Buscaglia and Ms. Maria Pesquera Mr. and Mrs. Vito Buscemi Jo-An Campbell The Cappuccino Family Joyce and Philip Celniker Anne Backus Cheney Ms. Shellonnee Chinn Joe and Irene Cianciosa Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cianciosa Marion Clancey '42 Ms. Deborah J. Clark Mr. and Mrs. Warren Clauss Ann B. Coburn Mrs. Patricia B. Cody Mr. and Mrs. Frederick B. Cohen Julia D. Collard Mrs. Frances Collins Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Colpoys Mr. and Mrs. Neil Connelly Barbara Strebel Conners Matt Connors Mr. and Mrs. John E. Conrad II Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Conrad Betsy Constantine '89 Janie and Robert Constantine Ms. Christine Cooke Ms. Jennifer Costanzo Mr. and Mrs. Neil Crouthamel Liz Zeller Curley Mr. and Mrs. Rhys Curtis Christopher L. Davis
Paul and Carol Dell Caitlin DeRose Michael DeRose Molly DeRose Alice and Bob Dillon Mr. and Mrs. Sebastian DiMarco Dockery Family Jim and Jennifer Domagalski Mrs. R. Willliam Doolittle, Jr. Kirk Downing and Barbara Hourihan Downing Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth C. Drake Mr. Robert Drake Ms. Debbera Drake-Rogers Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Drew Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Duddy Michael V. Dyett Erin C. Edson Mark Nicholas Edson Matthew Edson Mr. and Mrs. Mark Edson Werner A. Edson Thomas and Paula Elsinghorst Ms. Diane Evans Drs. Gil and Julie Frakash Bonnie Barmon Fastiff Mr. and Mrs. Neal V. Fatin III Lucy Featherston Riley Featherston Ms. Betsy Feuerstein Ms. Jami Feuerstein Chuck Fisher and Danielle Weiser Elizabeth Fitch Joan P. Fleming Mr. Geoffrey R. Flickinger Mrs. Diane Flinder Ray (d) and Mary Foley Lawrence and Deborah Franco Dexter T. Frank Mary Frank Betsy Etsy Franklin Eliza Friedman '03 Julia Friedman '04 Madeline Friedman '06 Professor and Mrs. Shelly Frome
Catherine Fryer Mr. and Mrs. Noel Galluch Mr. Jonathan Garra Margaret Perry Garvin Anita Tabor Gates Lynn Gates David N. George Ms. Anna Geronimo Melinda Burgwardt Gibson, DVM Sue Gibson Mr. John Gilbert and Ms. Joan Good Margot V. Glick Mrs. Tricia Glynn Andrew Godell Ashley Godell Frank and Gaye Godell Adam Goldfarb '01 Ari Goldfarb '06 Michele and Jeffrey Goldfarb Sarah Goodyear Ms. Margaret P. Gordon Dr. and Mrs. Jonathan A. Graff Cutler and Julie Greene F. Robert Greene III Varney S. Greene Joan Willard Gruen Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Gurney Dinsh and Sally Guzdar Hadighi Nazarian Family Dr. and Mrs. Christopher L. Hamill Mrs. Phyllis Hamill Mr. and Mrs. Samuel L. Hamlett Tamara Hardoby Elizabeth Barth Harten Ms. Amy Hartman Mr. Robert Hausmann Mr. and Mrs. David Henry David and Eva Herer Bud and Ginger Heussler Hiscock & Barclay, LLP Kevin Hogan and Katherine Roach Christina Hong Joseph Hong Melina Hong Michael Hong
Bonnie Hopkins Paul G. Howard Joan Howland and William Webber William N. Hudson, Jr. Brigid Hughes Patricia K. Hughes Florence (Sonie) Urban Hunn Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Hunt DeWitt C. Ivins Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jacobi Ms. Eliza Jacobs Sally Jarzab Mary and John Jermak Carol K. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Peter Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Edwin M. Johnston III Peter Jones and Deborah Russell Anthony and Kim Jordan Mr. and Mrs. Thomas N. Jordan Allison Joseph Jordan Joseph Bertrand Juillet and Kate Ross Michael Jurnack Mr. and Mrs. James Jurnack Mr. Ryan Kaminski Mr. and Mrs. Jay Karassik Mr. and Mrs. Justin K. Kellogg Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Kellogg, Jr. Mr. Lachlan C. Kellogg Mr. Spencer Kellogg II Mr. Stephen Kellogg III Christine Kent Mr. and Mrs. Bruce L. Kepler Amelia Kermis Rachael Kermis J. M. Kieffer Family Scott Kinsman and Margot Vincent Ms. Marilyn Kinsman Marty and Bruce Kirchner Meredith Kirchner Carrie L. Kirk Daney Klingenstein Lillian Kowalcyk Melissa Marlette Kresse Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Kyle
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Margot Mimmack Lamar Mary Rich Lambros Lisa A. LaTrovato Irving A Laub Mrs. Sandra J. Laub Thomas J. Laub Fred Lebherz Mid Leininger Mr. Jeffry Lester Mrs. Brenda Lester Robert J. Liguori LoFaro-Haughton Family Jeff Long and Amy Carter Liza Hetherington Lowe Wesley Mabee Mrs. Colleen O'Shea Mahoney Ms. Tammy Manikowski Matt Mariconda The Markel Family Devon Parker Marlette Edward N. Marlette III Karr Parker Marlette Mrs. John E. Marlette Michael and Tracy Masiello Alexandra Merritt Mathews Karen L. Mathews Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Mathias Penny Matthews Mrs. Eileen McCarthy Janice Harvey McCollum Mary Ellen Daniels McCormick Peter and Susan McGennis Linda and Vince McGuire Susan McHugh Ms. Kathleen McIntyre Barbara '70, Maddie '01 and Ryan '03 McQueeney Dr. Mihai Merzianu and Dr. Octavia Balan Meredith Birkmayr Metcalf Thomas and Amy Meyer Mrs. Kristen Milbrath Leigh M. Mikulka Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Miller Ms. Mariann E. Miller
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Robert L. Miller, Jr. and Laura S. Mangan Sarah Miller Stacey Fell Milne The Moloney Family Ms. Joanne Moreland James and Laurie Mourgas Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. Mucci Molly Mugler Dr. and Mrs. Richard W. Munschauer Mr. and Mrs. David Munschauer Rebecca James Murak Mrs. Kathryn Murray Suzanne Murray-Bissonette Mrs. Jennifer Mylotte Dr. Jan S. Najdzionek and Dr. Kimberly S. Trinidad Dr. and Mrs. Richard B. Narins Nigrin Family Ruth '39 and Ken Niswander Grace Niswander Kate Niswander Lisa Niswander Josh Nussbaumer Newell Nussbaumer Samantha and Andrew Olsen Ms. Callie Z. Ostendorf Barbara French Pace Mrs. and Mr. Nicholas Papagni Jane M. Pearce Pete Pedersen Ms. Kerime L. Perese Ave Maria and Ed Perkins Katherine Wilton Petersen Ms. Patricia Petersen Mr. and Mrs. Zygmunt Piadlo, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Piazza Kelli Pirtle Kimberly Pirtle Joan Siverling Poehler Nancy C. Polk Dr. and Mrs. Theodore C. Prentice Frank Puglisi Adrian Quackenbush Ann B. Quackenbush
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Rao William and Barbara Regan Philanthropic Fund Sandra B. Rifkin Mr. and Mrs. Philipp L. Rimmler Phll Rimmler Linda and Mike Rinaldo Amy Habib Rittling Molly Roach and Scott Miller Jane and Bruce Roberts Alyssa Roberts Ms. Jennifer Robinson Suzanne Spaulding Rockwell Joseph and Joan Roetter Margaret Rogers Alexander Ross Mrs. Jill H. Russo Evan Ryan Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ryan Mr. Thomas Sabatino and Ms. Rosalie Gardon Miss Trelsie Sadler Diana Sanford Rachel and David Santana Howard T. Saperston III Howard T. Saperston, Jr. '52 and Mary F. Saperston '60 Mrs. and Mr. Patti Scaffidi Heather Scanlan Ms. Abby Schoellkopf Mr. and Mrs. Christian Schwabe Paul and Andrea Seidler Jordan Serotte Mr. and Mrs. Michael I. Serotte Mr. Timothy Setteducati and Dr. Susan Szimonisz Dr. Dominic J. Sette-Ducati, MD Ms. Gloria K. Sharpe Dr. and Mrs. Adnan and Josephine Siddiqui Lynne Singer Ms. Phyllis Freeman Siracusa Tamar E. Siracusa Mr. and Mrs. Donald M. Sisson
Abigail Slone A. W. Smith, Jr. Joan Kahle Smith The Smith and Morehouse Families Ben Sorgi Hannah Sorgi Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Spitzmiller Abigail Stark Jake Stark Marsha and Philip Stark Kathryn E. Stoesser Alma and Malcolm Strachan Mr. and Mrs. David G. Strachan, Jr. Sylvia B. Street Karen Gordon Styslinger Carolyn Sufrin Gerald and Janice Sufrin Mr. Mark Supples and Ms. Amy Taylor Mr. and Mrs. S. K. Suresh Mrs. Franklin P. Taylor, Jr. Sheila and Martin Terens Mr. Brad Termini Hilkka Taival-Leone Lori Decillis Tiedje Mr. Nick Tomasullo and Ms. Brigitte Barrell Mr. and Mrs. John Truax Tina Tubbs-Oberheide Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Turell Nicholas B. Tzetzo Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Uhle Mr. and Mrs. Henry Z. Urban Mr. and Mrs. Phillip E. Vance Mrs. and Mr. John Victor Mr. and Mrs. Norman B. Viti, Jr. Molly Wadsworth Miss Clare Wagstaff Mr. and Mrs. Paul S. Walier Edward F. Walsh, Jr. Mrs. Mary Jane Waltz Ethel Jean Ward Carolyn Warner William and Jody Warner Mrs. Barbara C. Waterfall Ralph T. and Patricia M. Webdale
Raymond Ph. Weil Marina J. Welmers Mr. Albert B. Wende Mrs. Susan Q. Wertman Catherine T. Wettlaufer and Arthur J. Bronson Virginia Wettlaufer Gordon S. White and P.S. Driscoll-White Cecile Kelly Whittemore Gretchen Wilson Annette P. Wilton Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. Wilton Dr. and Mrs. Peter Winkelstein Ann Flynn Wolney Ms. Elizabeth G. Woods Emily and Brad Wyckoff Mr. and Mrs. Michael Yarbrough Mr. Jay Yarbrough Howard and Candance Yood Nathaniel Yood Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Zurowski, Jr. Matching Gifts GE Foundation National Fuel Gas Company Foundation Old Mutual Asset Management
Mrs. William L. Marcy, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Peter McGennis Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Muscarella Mrs. Howard W. Pearce Mr. and Mrs. Michael Pinkowski Dr. and Mrs. Brian J. Riegel Mr. and Mrs. Howard T. Saperston, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. David G. Strachan Mr. and Mrs. David G. Strachan Dr. and Mrs. John Taneff Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Vincent Ms. Elizabeth O. Waagen Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Wilton Mrs. Elizabeth G. Woods
RESTRICTED GIFTS ALUMNI REGIONAL GATHERING IN NYC
Alison and Kevin Keane CAMPUS MASTER PLAN
The Rupp Foundation GERTRUDE M . WADSWORTH ENDOWMENT FUND FOR 1 ST GRADE TEACHERS
Molly Wadsworth ’78 NAIS SURVEY
LOW E R S C H O O L S M A RT B OA R D C A M PA I G N
Greg Migdal and Paula Ciprich
Al and Judy Acker Jim and Suzanne Badgley Dennis and Maria Brancato Clare Buchheit Edson and Mark Edson Joyce and Philip Celniker Mr. Anthony Featherston and Dr. Helen Roy David N. George Richard and Susie Green Mrs. Varney Greene Mrs. Halim A. Habib Helen Dent Lenahan Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jacobi Mr. and Mrs. Karl Kaminski Mr. and Mrs. Ludvik Karl Mr. and Mrs. Seymour H. Knox IV Ms. Lisa A. LaTrovato
PRINCE FAMILY LECTURE SERIES
Mr. and Mrs. Warren S. Prince, Jr. and Family THIRD GRADE CLASSROOM RENOVATION
Matthew and Jessica Enstice Richard and Susie Green Brian and Janine Lipke US SCIENCE EQUIPMENT GRANT
The Tower Foundation
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Gifts In Memory and Honor MARGUERITE P. EDSON BY
VERONICA KILIAN BY
Werner A. Edson
Jill and Charles Jacobs
SAMUEL AND EULAH FEIER BY
EDWIN G . LEVY BY
Mr. Michael and Dr. Harriette Hogan
Jane and Larry Buck
NICOLE GALLUCH ’92 BY
ALICE STONE LOVE ’50 BY
Mr. and Mrs. Noel Galluch
Liz Zeller Curley
ANN S . GATES ’73 BY
MRS . DOROTHY MAE SPRING MAYER BY
Mrs. Anita T. Gates
Adrian Benjamin Burke, Esq.
Anonymous Richard and Susie Green
GAYE GODELL BY
ELEANOR ROGERS OLIVER ’35 BY
Ashley Godell
Cecile Kelly Whittemore
TAMRA JO BURGWARDT ’73 BY
FINLEY R . GREENE , JR . BY
JACK OSHEI BY
Melinda Burgwardt Gibson, DVM
Cutler and Julie Greene Mr. F. Robert Greene, III
Kathryn E. Stoesser
G I F T S I N M E M O RY O F REBECCA REED ANDERSON BY
Emily Edwards King RUSSELL A . ANDERSON BY
Christopher L. Davis RAYMOND BRIDGES BY
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Bridges CARMENE AND LOUIS J . BUCHHEIT, JR . BY
RAMONA AND EDWARD ROSS BY
RITA WEINIG CHEYNEY BY
Marion Clancey ’42
ARNOLD HARTMAN BY
Geoffrey K. Seals and Trini E. Ross
Linda and Vince McGuire JERRY SHINE BY
VINCENT CORBETT BY
Jane and Larry Buck
SUSIE HARVEY ’70 BY
Marilyn Z. Shine
JANE WELLS CORDES BY
Barbara ’70, Maddie ’01 and Ryan ’03 McQueeney
JAN STEFURA BY
HALIM A . HABIB BY
Jack and Lisa Bibas Murray Bibas
Janie and Robert Constantine RICHARD J . CULLITON III ’66
Amy J. Habib
MARION H . CULLITON AND
PAUL TAEFI ’92 BY
RICHARD J . CULLITON , JR . BY
JOHN E . AND KAREN HOGAN BY
Suzanne Culliton Stephan
Mr. Michael and Dr. Harriette Hogan
Eliza Jacobs Matt Mariconda
CHARLES W. DRAKE BY
L . NELSON HOPKINS , JR . BY
MARY LORRAINE TALLEY ’34 BY
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth C. Drake Ms. Debbera Drake-Rogers
Mrs. L. Nelson Hopkins, Jr.
Kirk and Barbara Downing Richard and Susie Green Hiscock & Barclay, LLP Kevin Hogan and Katherine Roach Jill and Charles Jacobs Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. Mucci Jane and Bruce Roberts
JOYCE JACOBS BY RUTH W. DRAKE BY
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth C. Drake Ms. Debbera Drake-Rogers
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Anonymous Richard and Susie Green
Ms. Gloria K. Sharpe The Smith and Morehouse Families Mr. Albert B. Wende
MEGAN AND WILLIAM JERMAK BY
PHYLLIS FREEMAN SIRACUSA BY
Mary and John Jermak
Eric Lux
HENRY KEANE
DUNCAN SISSON ’94 BY
MARK ULE BY
STEPHANIE AND VICTORIA KEANE BY
Mr. and Mrs. Donald M. Sisson
Jane and Larry Buck
Kevin and Betty Ann Keane EMMA AND JACK STEPHEN ELISSA LIPKE BY
GIFTS IN HONOR OF
Mrs. Dorothy Banaszak
JOHN BASSETT ’ S GRADUATION BY
SYBIL MCGENNIS BY
Mr. and Mrs. Kingman Bassett, Jr.
Mr. Jorge Bajo and Dr. Bettina Martinez-Hackert
Joyce and Philip Celniker Amy J. Habib Marty and Bruce Kirchner Brad Termini Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Wilton
ELIZA ’03 , JULIA ’04 AND
LAURIE MOURGAS BY
MADELINE ’06 FRIEDMAN
Kevin Hogan and Katherine Roach
Bruce and Susan Baird NICHOLAS WEBBER BY
EFS FACULTY AND STAFF BY
Joan Howland and William Webber
SAMANTHA FRIEDMAN OLSEN ’00 BY
Lisa and Scott Friedman
GRACE LOUISE MUNSCHAUER ’ S
JAMIE AND COLLIN GALVIN BY
Barbara ’70, Maddie ’01 and Ryan ’03 McQueeney Edward F. Walsh, Jr.
GRADUATION BY
Fred Lebherz ALEXANDRA GLICK ’ S GRADUATION BY
Margot V. Glick
MAX , KYLIE AND CHARLES NEWMAN BY
Donald and Barbara Newman CRICKET GORDON BY
Trudy and Van Mollenberg
WILLIAM REICH BY
Lisa A. LaTrovato SUSIE B . GREEN ’62 BY
Janie and Robert Constantine
JONATHAN RINALDO BY
Mrs. Kristen Milbrath VARNEY S . GREENE ’57 BY
Barbara C. Waterfall
KATHERINE AND MAX SAPERSTON BY
JUSTIN JACOB ’ S GRADUATION BY
Howard T. Saperston, Jr. ’52 and Mary F. Saperston ’60
Sarah W. French EVAN AND JASON SHINE BY
Marilyn Z. Shine
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Grandparent Donors G R E AT- G R A N D PA R E N T S
Mrs. John L. Surdam Jack and Kristin Borowiak G R A N D PA R E N T S
Al and Judy Acker Lindsay Acker Ansie Baird Sam Stark Brent Baird Sam Stark
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony D. Decillis Jake and Lauren Bard
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Jayson Jordan Jayson
Joan P. Fleming Will Viti
Mary and John Jermak Megan and William Jermak
Mrs. Diane Flinder Alyssa, David, Hannah, and Madison Rich
Carol K. Johnson James and Kendra Johnson
Ray and Mary Foley Claire, Maureen and Stephen Foley
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin M. Johnston, Jr. Jack and Kristin Borowiak Athena Mathews
Sarah W. French Justin Jacobs
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce C. Baird Kiki Greeley Emma and Jack Stephen
Professor and Mrs. Shelly Frome Henry and Spencer Frome
Dorothy C. Banaszak Elissa Lipke
Dorothy J. Gately Jillian Gately
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Banta Elizabeth and Jane Wyckoff
Margot V. Glick Allie Glick
Norbert and Diana Bennett Jed, Laz, Quinn, and Sage Rifkin
Varney S. Greene Charlotte and Cutler Greene
Lin and Keith Blakely Emily Yarbrough
Arthur J. and Barbara H. Griffa Natalie Harden
Mrs. Michael R. Brannen Marlena Brannen
Mrs. Phyllis Hamill Delaney, MacKenzie and Reilly Hamill
Joe and Irene Cianciosa Jacob and Joelle Cianciosa
James and Martha How Peter Said
Mrs. Frances Collins Emma Collins Yates
Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. A. Irwin Tyler Lucas
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Kevin and Betty Ann Keane Henry, Stephanie, and Victoria Keane Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Kellogg Andrew, Case and Samantha Darby Jack and Ian Kellogg Georgia W. Kells (d) Cameron and Madison Frank Marilyn G. Kinsman Charlie and Jack Kinsman Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Koessler Max and Rose Saperston Fred Lebherz Colin and Jamie Galvin Mid Leininger Katie Herer Edwin G. (d) and Susan L. Levy Allie Glick
Patricia K. Lipke Elissa and Erica Lipke
Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Rich, Jr. Eric and Jenna Rich
Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Walsh Grace Louise Munschauer
Mr. and Mrs. Willard J. Magavern, Jr. Court Ambrus
Sandra B. Rifkin Jed, Laz, Quinn, and Sage Rifkin Anna and Max Ilecki
Ethel Jean Ward Lizzie Collins
Mrs. Colleen O’Shea Mahoney Jack and Kristin Borowiak Mrs. William L. Marcy, Jr. Lilian and Samuel Hamlett Carolyn McClure Michael McClure Sybil and Peter McGennis Claire, Peter, and William McGennis Linda and Vince McGuire Carol McGuire Mrs. Kirsten Milbrath Jonathan Rinaldo Dr. and Mrs. Richard W. Munschauer Grace Louise Munschauer Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Murak Nathan Santana Donald and Barbara Newman Charles, Grace, Kylie, and Max Newman Ave Maria and Ed Perkins Jake and Lauren Bard Mr. and Mrs. S. Warren Prince, Jr. Ryan Bronstein
Mr. and Mrs. Philipp M. Rimmler Sarah Rimmler Ann L. Ross Anaïs and Rafael Juillet
Ralph T. and Patricia M. Webdale Kendra and James Johnson Kevin M. Wyckoff Connor, Ellie and Jane Wyckoff
Howard T Saperston, Jr ’52 and Mary F. Saperston ’60 Rose and Max Saperston Dominic Sette-Ducati, MD Alexander and Tibor Setteducati Marilyn Z. Shine Evan and Jason Shine Marsha and Philip Stark Sam Stark Hikka Taival-Leone Adam, Alexander, and Drew Sabuda Sheila and Martin Terens Harleigh and Morgan Awner Sally and Michael Vincent Charlie and Jack Kinsman Mr. and Mrs. Peter Vogt Molly and Thomas Enstice
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Alumni Donors 19 31 Theodore C. Prentice 19 32 Marjorie Buyers 19 3 4 Mimsey Olmsted Potts Henry Z. Urban 19 3 5 Isabel Vaughan James Cecile Kelly Brown Whittemore 19 3 6 Mary Doolittle Taylor 19 3 7 Anne Backus Cheney Rosemary Smith Marlette Mary Kent Jewett Prentice 19 3 8 Barbara Strebel Conners H. Reed Hunt Mary Louise Gardner Pooley 19 3 9 Ruth Fowler Niswander 19 4 0 Germain K. Graves Diana Mitchell Sanford Janet Wendt Warner 19 41 Estate of Georgia Williams Kells Frances Saperston Klingenstein
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19 42 Susan Beck Allan Virginia Ostendorf Bristol Hazard K. Campbell Marion Cole Clancey George W. Laub Evelyn Gurney Miller Mary Ellen Morris Palmer Suzanne Spaulding Rockwell Estate of Louise Gale Runnells
19 4 8 Anita Taber Gates Margot Mimmack Lamar Annette Stevens Wilton
19 4 3 William F. Kimberly, Jr. Joan Kahle Smith Holly Salt Walsh Elizabeth Gale Woods
19 5 0 Ann Boocock Coburn Louise Zeller Curley
19 4 4 Gracia Knox Campbell Joan Siverling Poehler Malcolm Strachan Henry Waters 19 4 5 Alice Sullivan Dillon Robert Dillon 19 4 6 Cynthia Keating Doolittle Thomas R. Flickinger Irving A. Laub George F. Phillips, Jr. Jill Hahn Russo 19 4 7 Angeline Kenefick Fryer Joan Willard Gruen Stephen Gurney Edwin M. Johnston, Jr. David G. Strachan
19 4 9 Harriette Hunn Heussler Emily Edwards King Pinky Leahy Regan Esther Spaulding
19 51 Ansie Silverman Baird Stephen Kellogg 19 5 2 Bonnie Barmon Fastiff Bill Hudson Mary Ellen Daniels McCormick 19 5 3 Sarah C. Goodyear 19 5 4 Stephen Clement Kitty Richard Marcy Howard T. Saperston, Jr. 19 55 Susan Gibbons Alford Margaret Perry Garvin Nancy Cooley Polk Bonnie Cornelius Spitzmiller Marina Welmers
19 5 6 Wende Adam Alford Margot Rumsey Banta Callie Zeller Ostendorf David O. Smith 19 57 Richard Adams Varney Spaulding Greene Bonnie Adam Hopkins Barbara French Pace Barbara Culliton Waterfall 19 5 8 Gaye Barker Godell (d) 19 6 0 Michael Dyett Betsy Etsy Franklin Janice Harvey McCollum Mary Franklin Saperston Bettina Tubbs-Oberheide Leon H. Smith III Sally Spitzmiller Vincent Kevin Wyckoff 19 61 Charles Banta Penny Schoellkopf Banta Trudy Adam Mollenberg 19 6 2 Janie Urban Constantine Susan Barrett Green Willard B. Saperston Suzanne Culliton Stephan Catherine Talley Wettlaufer
19 6 3 Deborah Clark Christopher L. Davis 19 6 4 Ardith Bausenbach Lisa Lord Gillespie Paul G. Howard Susan Lenahan Kimberly Madeline Ambrus Lillie Robin Lazar Miller Kathy Stoesser Ann B. Quackenbush Susan Quackenbush Wertman Joan Howland Webber 19 6 5 Florence Urban Hunn Elizabeth Swift Mitchell Molly S. Mugler Clarke Narins Gaier Notman Palmisano Susan B. Schoellkopf 19 6 6 Penny Matthews 19 6 7 Julian L. Ambrus Devon Parker Marlette John B. Pomeroy 19 6 8 Heidi Dent Arthurs Philip O. Bean Charles D. Hahn Robert L. Miller, Jr. Suzanne S. Murray-Bissonnette Norman A. Pedersen III
William Rupp Edward F. Walsh, Jr. 19 6 9 Seymour H. Knox IV Philip Niswander Frederick G. Pierce II Theodore B. K. Walsh 1970 Alice Strachan Barr Linda Ambrus Broenniman Hazard K. Campbell II Melinda Burgwardt Gibson Elizabeth Barth Harten Liz Duryea Maloney Barbara Fischer McQueeney Grace Walsh Munschauer 1971 Gitti Barrell Neal Fatin Arthur Glick Karen P. Gordon Elizabeth O. Waagen 197 2 Jonathan A. Graff James P. Hettrick 197 3 Kingman Bassett, Jr. Geoffrey R. Flickinger DeWitt C. Ivins Kerime L. Perese 1974 Carolyn Lubke Blanford Jennifer Prince Bronstein
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Molly Sanders Clauss Edwin M. Johnston III Stacey Fell Milne Ann Flynn Wolney 1975 Catherine A. Fryer Christopher L. Hamill Darby R. Johnson
1976 George T. Laub Susan Schoepperle Viti 197 7 Jeremy Jacobs, Jr. Stephen Kellogg, Jr. Meredith Birkmayr Metcalf David G. Strachan, Jr. Wendy Sheets Mathias Frank S. Wilton 1978 Mary N. Wadsworth 197 9 Melinda Potts Quigg 19 8 0 Charles L. Abell III Brooke Bussbaumer Muggia Annette P. Wilton 19 81 Bridget Baird Thomas R. Houston Thomas J. Laub Robert Rich III
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19 8 2 Kristin Schoellkopf Borowiak Carrie Marcy Hamlett Justin K. Kellogg Newell L. Nussbaumer Amy Habib Rittling 19 8 3 Julia Collard 19 8 4 Nancy M. Blum Eliza Hetherington Lowe William L. Reich Theodore W. Rich 19 8 5 Cameron Baird Siobhan Hughes Peter W. McGennis, Jr. Josh Nussbaumer Katherine Wilton Peterson Eric Saldanha Howard T. Saperston III Margot Vincent Brad Wyckoff 19 8 6 Amy Decillis Bard F. Robert Greene III Brigid Hughes Mary Rich Lambros Scott Saperston 19 87 Anthony Habib Andrew Mathias Nicholas B. Tzetzo
19 8 8 Patricia Hughes Brady Cutler S. Greene 19 8 9 Adrian Benjamin Burke Marie Habib Carroll Betsy Constantine Jessica Jacobs Enstice Adrian Quackenbush Carolyn Sufrin 19 9 0 Sarah Mitchell Duddy Ashley Godell Jordan M. Jayson Meredith G. Kirchner Mark Saldanha 19 91 Lori Decillis Tiedje 19 9 2 Tricia Barrett Eliza Jacobs Melissa Marlette Kresse Christine Lillie Matthew Mariconda Marni Feuerstein Turell 19 9 3 Andrew Godell Wende Mollenberg Stevenson 19 9 4 Alexander Ross Kristina Saperston Semple Virginia Wettlaufer
19 9 5 Jackie Cappuccino Jami Feuerstein Edward Marlette III Brad Termini 19 9 6 Robert Drake Christina Hong Sarah Lillie 19 97 Gregory Faust Tamara Hardoby
19 9 8 Chelseay Boulos Caitlin DeRose Kevin Kaminski Karr Marlette 19 9 9 Justin Bishop Matthew Edson Joseph Hong J. P. Maloney Lisa Niswander Billy Saperston 20 0 0 Molly DeRose Melina Hong Samantha Friedman Olsen Tamar Siracusa 2 0 01 Matt Connors Adam Goldfarb Karen Lillie
Madeline McQueeney Katherine Niswander Frank Puglisi 20 02 Hannya Boulos Michael Cappuccino Nicholas Edson Eric Lux Wesley Mabee Kelli Pirtle 20 03 Michael DeRose Eliza Friedman Amelia Kermis Ryan McQueeney 20 04 Julia Friedman Michael Hong Rachael Kermis Lauren Moloney Kimberly Pirtle Trelsie Sadler Benjamin Sorgi Abigail Stark 20 05 Erin Edson Will Maloney Phil Rimmler
Michael Jurnack Stephen Kellogg III Grace Niswander Abigail Slone Hannah Sorgi Jacob Stark 20 07 Nick Cappuccino Riley Featherston Sandra LoFaro Alexandra Mathews Sarah Miller Nathaniel Yood 20 08 Gabriel Bialkowski Murray Bibas Lachlan Kellogg Aaron Markel 20 09 Elizabeth Cappuccino Elizabeth Fitch Evan Ryan Jordan Serotte Jay Yarbrough 2 012 Lucy Roy Featherston
20 06 Kilby Bronstein Andrew Cappuccino Madeline Friedman Ari Goldfarb Allison Joseph Jordan Joseph
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110% Club Donors Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Acker Ron and Cathy Alsheimer Steven and Maxine Awner Mr. and Mrs. Charles Banta Mr. and Mrs. David Bard Mr. Stephen E. Barnes Ms. Tricia Barrett Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Barry Ardie Bausenbach Mrs. Sue Bensman Ms. Rosemarie Beres Jack, Lisa and Murray Bibas Drs. Adrian and Jenny Black Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Brannen Marie Habib Carroll Alyssa Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cianciosa Ms. Deborah J. Clark Mrs. Patricia B. Cody Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Colpoys Dr. and Mrs. James and Laureen Corasanti Christopher L. Davis Paul and Carol Dell Drs. Ravi and Angela Desai Alice and Bob Dillon Mrs. R. William Doolittle, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Drew Sarah Mitchell Duddy Ms. Diane Evans Drs. Gil and Julie Farkash Mr. Anthony Featherston and Dr. Helen Roy Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy D. Finn Chuck Fisher and Dani Weiser Ray (d) and Mary Foley Ms. Leslie H. Fox Mary Frank Eliza Friedman '03 Julia Friedman '04 Madeline Friedman '06 Professor and Shelly Frome Mr. and Mrs. Michael Galvin Mr. Jonathan Garra Margaret Perry Garvin Anita Tabor Gates Sue Gibson Lisa Lord Gillespie Ashley Godell The Goldfarb Family
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The 110% Club recognizes donors to the Annual Fund campaign who have increased their gift at least 10% over last year’s Annual Fund gift.
Mr. John Gilbert & Ms. Joan Good Beth Golebiewski and Bill Greeley Susie and Richard Green F. Robert Greene, III Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Gurney Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Habib Amy J. Habib Dr. and Mrs. Christopher L. Hamill Ms. Amy Hartman Mr. Michael and Dr. Harriette Hogan Sandra J. Honney Bonnie Hopkins Marie and Fred Houston Dr. Cameron Huckell and Mr. Richard Clarke William N. Hudson, Jr. Siobhan E. Hughes William Ilecki and Hillary Rifkin Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jacobi Ms. Eliza Jacobs Jill and Charles Jacobs Carol K. Johnson Darby R. Johnson '75 Mr. and Mrs. Peter Johnson Bertrand Juillet and Kate Ross Mr. and Mrs. James Jurnack Michael Jurnack Mr. and Mrs. Jay Karassik Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Kellogg Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Kilian Margot Mimmack Lamar George W. Laub Thomas J. Laub Fred Lebherz Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Maloney The Markel Family Alexandra Merritt Mathews Karen L. Mathews Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Mathias Penny Matthews Mary Ellen Daniels McCormick Peter and Susan McGennis Sybil and Peter McGennis Ms. Kathleen McIntyre Gregory L. Migdal and Paula M. Ciprich Ms. Leigh Mikulka and Mr. Christofer Fattey Molly Roach and Scott Miller James Mucklewee and Marylou Roshia-Mucklewee Ms. Brooke N. Muggia
Rebecca James Murak Mrs. Kathryn Murray Suzanne Murray-Bissonnette Dr. Joseph Muscarella and Mrs. Donna Muscarella Mr. Jan S. Najdzionek and Ms. Kimberly S. Trinidad Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Osinski Gaier Notman Palmisano Ms. Kerime L. Perese Ave Maria and Ed Perkins Dr. Jose Buscaglia and Ms. Maria Pesquera John Pomeroy Mimsey Olmsted Potts Ann B. Quackenbush Mr. and Mrs. Steven Rao Dr. and Mrs. William J. Rapaport Mr. William L. Reich Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Rich III Daniel and Laura Rifkin Sandra B. Rikfin Mr. and Mrs. Philipp M. Rimmler Linda and Mike Rinaldo Ann L. Ross Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ryan The Saldanha Family Diana Sanford Carrie Bramen and David Schmid Mr. and Mrs. Christian Schwabe Geoffrey K. Seals and Trini E. Ross Mr. Timothy Setteducati and Dr. Susan Szimonisz James Smith and Colleen Cummings Esther Spaulding Suzanne Culliton Stephan Mr. and Mrs. David G. Strachan, Jr. Mr. Mark Supples and Ms. Amy Taylor Mr. and Mrs. S. K. Suresh Hilkka Taival-Leone Lori Decillis Tiedje Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Tomasello Tina Tubbs-Oberheide Mrs. and Mr. John Victor Sally and Michael Vincent Mr. and Mrs. Norman B. Viti, Jr. Ralph T. and Patricia M. Webdale Catherine T. Wettlaufer and Arthur J. Bronson Ann Flynn Wolney
Fourth grade students organized a clothing drive for Journey’s End Refugee Services and met with four Burmese refugees at EFS to learn about their experiences.
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Auction 2010 THE AUCTION IS SPECIAL A PART OF OUR FUNDRAISING EFFORTS BECAUSE IT’S THE ONE NIGHT ON WHICH ALL OF OUR FAMILIES CAN JOIN TOGETHER FOR A LITTLE FUN AND FESTIVITY. CHAIRS (pictured from left to right) KIM SCHLEHR, SHEILA WALIER AND LINDA MORRIS PUT TOGETHER ONE FANTASTICO PARTY WHILE KEEPING THE FOCUS ON THE REAL REASON BEHIND THE EVENT. THE AUCTION RAISES SUBSTANTIAL FUNDS FOR OUR STUDENTS AND THEIR EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE—AND THAT’S BENISSIMO!
Auction Facts and Figures • Raised $234,512 after all expenses • Sold 653 items donated from 448 local companies and families • 288 attendees • 100+ volunteers • 6 corporate sponsors • 54 advertisers
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Executive Committee Chairs
Linda Morris, Kim Schlehr, Sheila Walier
Acquisitions Arts & Antiques
Julia Ladds Clauss, Wende Stevenson ’93
Children’s
Mia Acharya, Mary Jane Zurowksi
Live Auction
Shashi Davae, Alice Jacobs
Restaurants/Ent.
Michele Trolli
Sports & Leisure
Julie Greene, Emily Wyckoff
Women’s Boutique
Hillary Rifkin, Laura Rifkin
Advertising
Buddy Borowiak
Alumni
Tricia Barrett ’92
Auctioneer
Charlie Sax
Board Reservations
Alison Keane, Trini Ross
Catalog
Leslie Keane
Caterer
Rich Renaissance
Corporate Sponsors
David Bard
Check-Out
Tom Jordan
Class Gifts
Missy Cleary ’72, Kristin Saperston
Clean-Up
Edie and Jim Dref
Coordinator
Lee Campbell
Decorations
Tracy Heneghan, Terri Rich, Holly Rupp
Faculty Gifts
Peter Johnson, Kathryn Murray, Jenna Piazza, Shannon Victor
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Friday Set-Up Items
Heather Stephen
Friday Set-Up Tables
Lisa Hotung
Gift Certificates
Lin Blakely
Health Professionals
Frank Schlehr
Item Tagging
Andrea Kuettel
Legal Professionals
Paul Walier
Reservations
Shashi Davae
Silent Auction Announcer
Bob Rich III ’81
Technology Fund Updating and adding new technologies is an important priority for EFS. And yet, technological resources come at a cost. This year, donors contributed $48,500 that was combined with a grant from M&T Bank for $50,000 to help to fund technology improvements and upgrades including 23 new workstations in our computer lab, and enhancements to our infrastructure and database. Our gratitude goes to the following donors who have helped to complete these important updates by contributing to the Technology Fund.
Raise the Paddle for Technology Auction 2010 $50,000 M&T Bank $5,000-$10,000 Ludvik and Christina Karl Dan and Leslie Keane $1,000-$4,999 John and Carolyn Darby Matt and Jessica Enstice Michael and Annette Fitch Paul and Dora Iskalo Jeffrey and Dougie Kashin Chas and Liz Maloney John and Katalin McClure Bob and Karin Rich Daniel and Laura Rifkin Phil and Anne Rimmler Adnan and Josephine Siddiqui David and Joan Strachan Keith and Leslie Stube Sheila and Paul Walier
$100-$500 Maxine and Steven Awner Tricia Barrett Rosemarie Beres Julie and Jim Berrigan Adrian and Jennifer Black Robin and Eric Bridges Brian Dopkin and Pattianne Jablonski-Dopkin Sarah and Anthony Duddy Tony Featherston and Helen Roy Richard and Susie Green William Ilecki and Hillary Rifkin Kerry and Nicole Jones Andrea and Michael Kuettel Greg Migdal and Paula Ciprich Victoria and James Newman Kim and Michael Pinkowski Saurin and Katharine Popat Brian and Nina Riegel Pamela and Edward Righter Dr. Kevin Senn and Dr. Nancy Perez-Senn Stephanie and Daniel Watkins R. Lorraine Collins and John L. Yates
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Your Support What it means, what it does, and why we need it. Every school wants a supportive and generous community. At Elmwood Franklin School, it's not just a wish; it's a part of who we are. Elmwood Franklin relies on the charitable support of its families, its alumni, and the community-at-large to meet its annual operating expenses. Tuition alone does not cover the cost of providing an Elmwood Franklin education. But beyond its financial necessity,
charitable support is at the very core of our being. As an independent school, Elmwood Franklin was founded and is sustained through the active participation of our contributors. And their contributions come in many forms. Below is an overview of just some of the opportunities available for supporting Elmwood Franklin: its mission, its students, its faculty, and its future.
Financial Support
Special Events
Annual Fund These vital, unrestricted dollars support the school's current operating budget with funds for faculty salaries, financial assistance, classroom materials and activities, technology, library books, field trips, building maintenance, utilities— everything it takes to run the school. The entire EFS community—alumni, parents, grandparents, faculty and staff, alumni parents, trustees and Corporation members—is asked to participate. And because the Annual Fund covers the immediate operating expenses of the school—what we need now to educate our students—we ask that donors make it their first giving priority.
Auction The EFS Auction is a 20-plus-year tradition that brings parents and others together for a fun and festive evening and also raises significant funds for the school. A team of volunteers, item donors, catalog advertisers, attendees and bidders collectively contribute more than $200K for the students and faculty of Elmwood Franklin School.
Capital Campaigns Occasionally the school needs to address larger issues and priorities (often, but not always, related to “brick and mortar” projects) that cannot be covered within annual budgeting. Recent examples include the library media center renovation, the theatre and Upper School renovation, and the dining room expansion. Capital gifts are restricted gifts that are made above and beyond regular annual giving in response to such special initiatives, and they enable the school to plan for and pursue long-term institutional vitality. Planned Giving Planned gifts are as special as they are varied—the options are numerous. Planned gifts include bequests, annuities, trusts, and even gifts of real estate or personal property. Such arrangements benefit Elmwood Franklin in obvious ways, and they may also benefit the donor through favorable tax consequences or a new source of income. If you have already included Elmwood Franklin in your estate plans, please let us know. We would like the opportunity to thank you personally. If you would like to learn more about the possibility of planned giving, contact your financial advisor or the Development Office.
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Volunteerism Parent Council The Parent Council initiates a number of activities that allow families to become more closely involved in the life of the school and lend support to the school, financially, organizationally, and otherwise. Among other projects, the Parent Council organizes two book fairs each year that provide funds for the school and books for the library. Alumni Council Through events and service throughout the year, the Alumni Council makes strategic efforts to maintain communication with alumni, inform them of current school happenings, involve them in the life of the school, and garner their financial support. Special Opportunities There is no limit to the ways in which our families, alumni, and friends can support Elmwood Franklin. Providing in-kind donations of goods or services, spreading word of the school to potential enrollees, helping out in the classroom or library—the active involvement of our community is what raises us up and sets us apart.
Whatever your ways of supporting Elmwood Franklin School, we thank you. It couldn't be done without you.
Prep II students with the help of art teacher Amy Hartman recreated Monet’s Water Lilies to participate in Art Alive! at the Albright Knox Art Gallery this past June.
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elmwoodfranklin.org TO PARENTS OF ALUMNI If this magazine is addressed to your son or daughter who no longer maintains a permanent address at your home, please notify the Development Office by phone 716-877-5035 or by e-mail development@elmwoodfranklin.org with the correct mailing address.
PLEASE NOTE In preparation of this report we have tried to avoid errors and omissions. If they are found, please accept our apologies, and report them to the Development Office. If your gift was received after June 30, 2010, your name will appear in the Elmwood Franklin School 2009/2010 Annual Report.