Bulletin Board and Annual Report | Summer 2011

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THE CLASS OF

2011 WORDS OF WISDOM

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ADAM TUCKER Fo r Alum ni , Fam i li es, and Friends of Elmwood Franklin School

ALL-ALUMNI

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RETIREE RECEPTION

2010/2011 ANNUAL REPORT

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The Class of 2011 On June 8, 2011 our eighth grade class walked across the stage of the Johnston Theatre as students for the last time. Join us in congratulating our newest class of alumni.

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The Music of My Soul The eighth grade class poem composed collaboratively by the Class of 2011 and arranged by Margot Vincent ’86

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Family Ties Alumni and students who are making a family tradition out of an Elmwood Franklin education

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Words of Wisdom— or not—for the Class of 2011 Adam Tucker, program officer for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foudation and this year’s commencement speaker

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2011/2012 BOARD OF TRUSTEES President Elizabeth Maloney ’70 Vice President Matthew Enstice Secretary Paula Ciprich Treasurer Michael Hogan George Bellows Kenneth Drake Cutler Greene ’88 Anthony Habib ’87 Barry Heneghan Ludvig Karl Dan Keane Leslie Kellogg Donna Muscarella Robert Rich III ’81 Wayne Robinson Trini Ross Scott Saperston ’86 Adnan Siddiqui Michele Trolli

2011/2012 ALUMNI COUNCIL President Tricia Barrett ’92

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In Their Own Words Retirees Debby Clark ’63, Sue Bensman, Mary Jane Waltz, Diane Evans, Eileen McCarthy, Cricket Gordon, Christine Curtis, Rose Gardon, Susie Green ’62 and Pat Petersen share what they will miss, what they have learned, and what they are looking forward to.

Departments 4 From the Head of School Tony Featherston

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All-Alumni Open House and Retiree Reception Nearly two-hundred gathered to celebrate and pay tribute to our retiring teachers.

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New Year, New Faces Meet the six new additions to the EFS crew

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Just for Fun

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Names in the News

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tony featherston We’re proud to announce that Head of School Tony Featherston has been elected by the New York State Association of Independent School Board of Trustees as a new member of its Board of Trustees, effective Nov. 1, 2011.

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pon becoming head of Elmwood Franklin School five years ago, I knew that one of my greatest challenges would stem from one of the school’s greatest assets.

Elmwood Franklin has traditionally enjoyed phenomenal stability on its faculty; the average tenure was close to twenty years. That

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stability has meant many great things for the school: there is an

Congratulations to Tony on this

several long-serving faculty members who have reached retirement

distinguished honor.

age, saw an improving economy, and felt a sense of accomplishment

inherent connection between the faculty, the institution, and the mission; long relationships are built and maintained between teachers and families; the program is continuously improving, building over many years on each teacher’s talents as well as the latest innovations in teaching techniques; and there is a comfort and trust that is built by that stability.

While I enjoyed watching these master teachers at their craft, I was also keenly aware that retirement age was approaching for many.

Well, it seems that 2011 brought together a perfect storm for

for a long, successful career in the classroom. Nine long-time faculty members and one beloved administrator retired at the close of this

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“ much like Prep students metamorphose into Upper schoolers, our teachers

are all on their own journey of growth and discovery. for them, and for staff, students, and even parents, I don’t think there could be a better place to facilitate this journey than elmwood franklin, and that’s due as much to those who came before us as it is to those here today. “

school year: Susie Green ’62, Rose Gardon, Debby Clark ’63,

the same. It’s hard to believe, but they were the new kids on the

Mary Jane Waltz, Eileen McCarthy, Diane Evans, Sue Bensman, Pat

block then, so to speak, stepping onto the bedrock of traditions

Petersen, Cricket Gordon, and Christine Curtis. (Be sure to check

that were built up before them. They were succeeding others who

out the photos on page 20 from the tribute held at our All-

were likely deemed indispensable, and probably were, in their own

Alumni Open House in June.)

ways. One thing is for sure: A history of indispensable teachers makes Elmwood Franklin all the richer, even when it does become

If these departures make you a little worried for the future of the

time to bid them farewell.

school, please don’t be. I know for a fact that these women wouldn’t trust us with their school if they didn’t think we were

Time marches on, and this fall we have some new individuals

ready to carry the mantle forward. While it’s easy to focus on the

joining our crew, each one as excited to share in—and to shape—

loss of these great teachers and to worry about how we fill their

the EFS experience. And let’s not forget that they are being

shoes, the truth is, we are not filling their shoes as much as we are

welcomed and mentored by the rest of our well-established

standing on their shoulders, supported by all their hard work,

faculty, many of whom have been at Elmwood Franklin for five, ten,

trained in their image, and ready to carry on the tradition of great

twenty years, or more. Much like Prep students metamorphose

teaching that has set Elmwood Franklin apart for 115 years.

into Upper Schoolers, our teachers are all on their own journey of growth and discovery. For them, and for staff, students, and even

We’ve been doing a lot of reminiscing in connection with both our

parents, I don’t think there could be a better place to facilitate

115th year and this recent “retirement wave,” and I’ve come

this journey than Elmwood Franklin, and that’s due as much to

across many old photos of our ten retirees in their early days here

those who came before us as it is to those here today.

at EFS, twenty, thirty, even forty years ago. There were differences in hair and clothing styles, but their smiles and spirits were much

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I look out my window, and see my tree Each year it has grown bigger I walk outside and inspect the leaves They whisper memories in the breeze Melodies begin softly and swell to a refrain I lie intertwined amongst the branches A crescendo washes over me and I am transported It lasts forever, it does not last long My eyes grow weary and the sandman strikes I imagine my friends, running around on the playground Growing older as the seasons change Echoing times of happiness Times of pain and sadness Listening to the tune of the foggy forest of my past A flourishing tree, reaching up for the sun I am tangled in a dark forest All of the kids grasp onto trees Afraid to let go and leap into their soon-to-be home A massive obstacle is in front of me I am too small to climb it myself If I was bigger, older, maybe I could I can easily pass through the gaps in the middle This is the easy way out I could fall down and be caught by the arms of cowardice But the real glory lies at the top Armed with only courage My friends and I climb To the top of the monkey bars of ancient times

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Walking on the lifelong treadmill There is a flat, a sharp, a variation The orchestra begins to tune up A refrain begins It lasts forever, it does not last long A flashback in time I need time to reminisce

The bunny hill to the Terrain park Egg drop challenge to tug of war Sleeping under the stars and building forts The music drifts deep into Algonquin Park The shadows make the place so dark The wind whistles through the trees The boat rocks back and forth in the breeze

EFS memories float by like clouds in the sky Noises, shadows, flashlights All the secrets kept throughout the ten year process In an instant, a drum roll sounds in the distance The orchestration of life’s tempo races

The cymbals crash My car breaks down and I try desperately to recover The road becomes hard to navigate The sound is curvy and littered with obstacles The discord hurts my newborn ears

There are wrong notes, accidentals The audience stares Chills my bones, puts droplets of fear in my blood I use the skeleton key to my life to unlock the mystery A raindrop rolls down the window pane Like a tear dropping from an eye

It is finally the grande finale The conductor of my past taps the baton All the instruments stand at attention They play past my first haircut, story time My first sleepover All the comforting things I want to pack in my bag

Suddenly, I am sleeping under the stars Dirt, mud and bugs cover my body I wake up to a frosty cold morning The sound of pots and pans clanging signals breakfast I am having a great time at Letchworth I begin to live in the light

The beat goes on Learning, learning, learning Laughing, having fun Bimbledon, biographies Pillow polo, poetry Soccer, symmetry

The melody jumps an octave Soloists sing sweetly A chorus keeps the beat We spin round and round singing a round We take a trip together to a foreign land

All the memories of friends Always with the sun shining above I remember many things about my journey The sampler plays a recital of my childhood Taking the bad along with the great along for a song

All the instruments begin to play They strum of my time in Prep When I was not yet four feet When I stopped wearing Velcro I run down the halls

Elmwood Franklin…Thinking Beyond We dream beyond our wildest dreams We are creative We are different

Past Mrs. Green’s smiling office The beat keeps on It sings of 1st grade When I was a Jurnack Attack A Rose in the Gardon The music becomes pianissimo I tenderly remember Mrs. Mourgas and her love of the Bills The clarinets bow their heads in her memory A harmonica plays a lively solo Ms. Gordon and flamingos dance to the beat Sharing smiles and secrets Ideas and dreams I can’t wait to join the chorus of “Remember When?”

A grin oozes across my face I look behind me and I try to make a mad dash Run away from my past The music of my soul plays on Inspiration comes when I least expect All that jazz keeps strumming

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Every year I left a footprint behind me I became a caterpillar I entered the cocoon At times too tight I leave now A beautiful butterfly I never thought this day would come It feels like yesterday when it all began It lasts forever, it does not last long Graduation soon to come It will, no doubt, be a standing ovation I am ready to leave Ready to sing other songs Hum other tunes Magically the instruments rest The curtain descends Ever so delicately In the distance The music of my childhood drifts out to sea Watch a reading of the poem at the 2011 commencement at youtube.com/ElmwoodFranklin

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SITTING ( From L to R) Alexandra Trolli, Marivi Howell-Arza, Jenna Rich, Ryan Bronstein, Lauren Wilson-Morrow, Claire Conrad, Elissa Lipke, Addison Truax, Sarah Rimmler, Natalie Harden STANDING ROW 1 Emma Yates, John Liberti, Jonathan Rinaldo, Henry Frome, Colleen Frank, Emily Kuettel, Constantina Bahas, Season Cunningham, Rajan Davae, Peter McGennis, Zachary Serotte, Madison Frank ROW 2 Kevin Zachau, Samuel Stark, Walter Zurowski, Henry Keane, Tyler Otterbein, Stephen Foley, William Viti, Colin Cramer, Edward Mathias, Matthew Hogan, Joshua Biltekoff

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Constantina Bahas Joshua Biltekoff Ryan Bronstein Claire Conrad Colin Cramer Season Cunningham Rajan Davae Stephen Foley Colleen Frank Madison Frank Henry Frome Natalie Harden Matthew Hogan Marivi Howell-Arza Henry Keane Emily Kuettel John Liberti Elissa Lipke Edward Mathias Peter McGennis Tyler Otterbein Jenna Rich Sara Rimmler Jonathan Rinaldo Zachary Serotte Samuel Stark Alexandra Trolli Addison Truax William Viti Lauren Wilson-Morrow Emma Yates Kevin Zachau Walter Zurowski

Sacred Heart Academy Nichols School Buffalo Seminary City Honors Canisius High School Sacred Heart Academy Milton Academy Nichols School Sacred Heart Academy City Honors St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute Buffalo Seminary Nichols School Buffalo Seminary City Honors City Honors City Honors Buffalo Seminary Canisius High School Canisius High School City Honors Nichols School Nichols School St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute Nichols School Nichols School Buffalo Seminary Holland High School Nichols School Buffalo Seminary Nichols School St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute Canisius High School

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here is a sizable group of alumni and students who are making a family tradition out of an Elmwood Franklin education. This group makes up a valuable resource for Elmwood Franklin’s future. Not only are their families shaped by the school, but the school is inevitably shaped by their families.

Eight graduates in the Class of 2011 have a parent and/or grandparent who is an alumnus/a of Elmwood Franklin School.

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Joshua Biltekoff is the son of Robert Biltekoff ’76 (not pictured).

Ryan Bronstein with mom Jennifer Prince Bronstein ’74.

Ned Mathias with mom Wendy Mathias ’77, sisters Molly ’09 and Lindsay ’07, and grandmother Sandra Mathias ’56. Ned is also the grandson of Jane Sheets ’43.

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Madison Frank is the granddaughter of Georgia Williams Kells ’41 (d) and pictured here with aunt and faculty member Dee Drew (left) and mom Nancy Kells (right).

Jenna Rich with dad Robert Rich III ’81.

Sam Stark is the grandson of Ansie Baird ’51 and pictured here with mom Cynthia Baird Stark.

Peter McGennis III is the son of Peter McGennis, Jr. ’85 and pictured here with grandmother and former faculty member Sybil McGennis.

Will Viti with mom Susan Schoepperle Viti ’76.

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Adam Tucker, Lead National Senior Program Officer for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s College-Ready Education Team and this year’s EFS commencement speaker, humbly offered our graduates what he said were “just a few words” as they accepted their diplomas on June 8.

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“Notice that I did not say that I offer you words of advice, wisdom, or inspiration,” he announced. “I’m of the mindset that advice, wisdom, and inspiration should come from individuals who have overcome tragedy or hardship to achieve great things, who have graced the cover of Time magazine, been invited to the White House, or at least have a following on Twitter.”

national high school graduation rate and helping all students graduate prepared for college, regardless of race or family income, he has a remarkably unique—and powerful—perch from which to observe the transformative power of education.

By his own admission, Mr. Tucker has none of the above to his credit. But what he does have is a love of and passion for education, school, and life. And in his role at the Gates Foundation, where he focuses on advancing the foundation’s mission of raising the

On graduations: You’re looking at someone who absolutely loves graduations. I love everything about them: the ceremony; the expressions of pride—and relief—in Mom and Dad’s faces; the twinkle of pride in Granny and Pop-Pop’s eyes; the fancy clothes; the

Following are some excerpts from his address to the EFS Class of 2011.

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pomp and circumstance (even though I have no idea what pomp and circumstance really are); the inside jokes that only the graduates seem to understand. And I love graduation gifts!

Especially when it’s cold hard cash—and let’s be honest, that’s what graduates really want from us. Most of all, I love looking at these graduates and seeing the combination of excitement and fear about what’s next. … There’s just something about this rite of passage that I find deliciously compelling. Commencement, for me, is this amazing confluence of accomplishment, perseverance, family and friends.

strategies and reforms that will give more students a shot at graduating from high school with the skills and knowledge to succeed in college.

On why middle-schoolers are so special, neurologically speaking: Middle school students have a special place in my heart. I used to run a summer boarding school for middle school students from Boston, and it was during that time in my life that I learned to love, appreciate, and respect the energy, the passion, and the overflowing potential of middle school students. You are at this unique junction in human life where you have the ability to grow and change exponentially. This may sound like a bit of cliché, but trust me, it’s true. My neuroscientist friends tell me there is undeniable, scientific evidence that at this very moment, you—your brains and bodies—can go further and faster than any other point in your life!

On the Gates’ tremendous wealth: People tend to go ga-ga when I tell them that I work at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. If I had a dollar for every person who told me working at the Gates Foundation was their dream job or who personally thanked me for the Foundation’s good work, I’d be a rich man. I get where people are coming from. My job is awesome! Let’s be real—I give away Bill Gates’ money. That’s what I do. He makes the money and I help give it away. And as you know, Bill Gates has got a lot of it—last I checked our endowment is something like $50 billion. A few years ago, I read an article that analyzed Bill Gates’ staggering amount of wealth, and it concluded that he makes so much money so quickly that if he were to drop a $20 bill every minute of every day for the rest of his life, it would not be worth his time to pick it up and put it back in his pocket.

On his work with the foundation: I work for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, leading efforts to improve the country’s public education system. In our education work, we target our efforts most intensely on low-income students of color as they have been the ones often short-changed and forgotten by our public education system. At the foundation, I focus mostly on partnerships with big urban systems like New York City, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC—places that struggle to provide their students with a quality education. I spend my days and nights working with partners to try and come up with

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… Each and every day I get to think about how to invest millions upon millions of his dollars in our public education system. Let me be clear: I don’t have the power or authority to just give money wherever and to whomever I want, as we have a very clear strategy that provides strict parameters on where our money can go. And I take my role and the responsibility that comes along with it very seriously.

On ending inequity in the world, and the money it takes to do it: When Bill and Melinda decided to start the foundation ten years ago, they could have tackled any issue, any problem of their choosing. Think about it: You’re Bill and Melinda Gates, sitting at your kitchen table sipping some of Seattle’s Best Coffee, trying to decide what philanthropic endeavor to pursue with your 25 billion dollars.

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“As Elmwood Franklin graduates, whether you know it or not, whether you like it or not, you are among the most privileged students in the land. And I believe, whole-heartedly, that you owe it to yourselves and to the tens of thousands of students who would trade places with you in an instant, to take full advantage of all that you’ve been given.”

What would you do if you had 25 billion dollars to make the world a better place? What problem would you tackle? How would you spend the money? How would you know your money is not being wasted? I know this is a rhetorical question, but I really encourage you all to make this a dinner time conversation with friends and family. It’s absolutely fascinating what people come up with. I’m telling you, it’s not as easy a decision or process as you might think.

But I want to push you all to think more expansively about this core value of “to whom much has been given, much is expected.” … As Elmwood Franklin graduates, whether you know it or not, whether you like it or not, you are among the most privileged students in the land. And I believe, whole-heartedly, that you owe it to yourselves and to the tens of thousands of students who would trade places with you in an instant, to take full advantage of all that you’ve been given.

Bill and Melinda, after much deliberation, decided that they wanted to use their money to do the following: to end inequity in the world. End inequity in the world?! Who comes up with such an audacious, ambitious, some might call lunatic, goal? Only Bill and Melinda Gates. And they are 100 percent serious.

As each and every one of you begin this journey called high school, you have every door open to you and it should be expected that you—on your own—open as many of those doors as you possibly can. Even when it’s difficult, outside of your comfort zone, or even against what you think might be your better judgment, I want you to think about this notion of “To whom much is given, much is expected.” And I want you to find, embrace, and attack new opportunities with vim and vigor.

On living up to high expectations: As the Gateses set off to launch the foundation, they decided that they wanted to have some core values that would guide and shape everything we do.

They decided to keep it simple and landed on two: All lives have equal value and To whom much has been given, much is expected.

It is the second core value that I want to talk with you about. To whom much has been given, much is expected—kind of deep, right? The most obvious interpretation of this core value revolves around the notion of “giving back.” The idea that those of us who have had the good fortune of being blessed with resources of time, money, health and opportunity have a responsibility—and an expectation—that we do something for those less fortunate.

And “giving back” can take many forms: volunteerism, community service, personal altruism, or philanthropy. In fact, I’m told that that this notion of giving back is very much part of the fabric of Elmwood Franklin and that as a school you performed 8,000 hours of community service this year. To that I say, bravo and keep it up.

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On going forward: I promise you, if you are able to expand the notion of this core value beyond its original intent of “giving back” and you’re able to use it to catapult you to unknown places within and outside yourself, it will pay dividends in learning and experience that will actually deepen and augment your ability to give back.

Now is the time. Now is your time, Elmwood Franklin graduates.

Take the strong mind and caring heart that Elmwood Franklin has so carefully nurtured in you and go off to high school. Work hard, be nice, and have fun. And never forget: To whom much is given, much is expected.

Watch excerpts from Adam’s speech online at youtube.com/ElmwoodFranklin

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Chris Curtis Year started at EFS: 1991 Her roles through the years: French teacher, LS Spanish teacher What she’s learned through teaching: “What wonderful, creative minds the students at EFS have, and that creativity, compassion and patience are invaluable assets in teaching.”

What she’ll miss most about EFS: “The camaraderie and support of my colleagues, seeing my students’ faces light up when they successfully grasp a concept I’ve introduced, and sharing my love of the French language and culture with the students.”

Something she’ll never forget: “Nature hikes through the bogs at Camp Onyahsa during Outdoor Education and the seventh grade trips to Quebec City.”

Plans for retirement: “Travel, especially to London to see my grandson, daughter and son-in-law; garden; knit; sew; quilt; go for long walks or bike rides; read a good book whenever I want, not only when I have time to do so; see what is down in my basement and throw away at least half of it. I'll consider it a treasure hunt!”

Cricket Gordon Year started at EFS: 1976 for one year, then again in 1990 Her roles through the years: writing teacher, fourth grade teacher, third grade teacher What she’s learned through teaching: “I now understand that learning can flourish only within the confines of a closeknit, trusting group. Throughout my career, I tried to teach my students to listen to each other, to be compassionate, and to be kind. I saw forming this kind of environment as my primary purpose in teaching. Over the years, it became an increasing challenge. I often wonder if our kids have ample time to play, daydream, and untangle the inevitable challenges that crop up in their lives. When rushed, children, like all of us, tend to be distracted and impatient. But given time, often kinder and more compassionate selves emerge.

I've come to believe that writing class is the needed balm.

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Writing workshop can be the missing sanctuary in which children are given the time to slow down, to wonder, to listen, and to care.”

What she’ll miss most about EFS: “I'll miss the kids, the creative possibilities, and my close friends.”

Something she’ll never forget: “My favorite event each year was the Author Celebration. I'll always remember the pride the kids took in presenting their writing. It was an annual peak experience for me.”

Plans for retirement: “My plans are wide open. I'm trying not to fill my calendar with business, but rather, to wait and see what finds me! I know I want to write, read, draw, and enjoy the people I love. I also look forward to waking up at noon and racking my brain deciding between orange juice and prune!”

Sue Bensman Year started at EFS: 1988 Her role through the years: LS reading specialist What she’s learned through teaching: “Children are great teachers—that’s one of the wonderful things about working with them. They open your eyes to see the world in a new light. I’ve also learned from my colleagues, who are always willing to share ideas and lend a hand.”

What she’ll miss most about EFS: “I will miss seeing the joy on children’s faces as they read their first chapter book and the excitement as they eagerly wave an arm in the air to answer a question. It goes without saying that I will truly miss my colleagues—they have been there during difficult personal times as well as good times.”

Something she’ll never forget: “The year I brought my guiding eye puppy to school and watched children who were reluctant readers eagerly read to Simon.”

Plans for retirement: “I am starting retirement with a trip to Glacier National Park in September. Long-term, there are many worthwhile organizations where I would like to volunteer— Lothlorien Therapeutic Horseback Riding, Guiding Eyes for the Blind, and others. There is gardening, travel, endless house projects to do and grandchildren to visit.”

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US as I can, travel to Alaska, and back to South America. To take drawing/painting lessons, to continue all the hobbies I love, to slow down and savor life.”

Pat Petersen Year started at EFS: 1988 Her roles through the years: LS music teacher, US chorus teacher What she’s learned through teaching: “Patience. It always pays off. It’s so rewarding to eventually see how far the students have come and how much they’ve learned.”

What she’ll miss most about EFS: “The children’s hugs, the teachers, and the delicious food given by the Parent Council!”

Something she’ll never forget: “The curiosity and the innocence of the children is so endearing. Once a student asked how old I was, and I told them I was106. One child said back, ‘You’re not 106. You’re 88.’”

Plans for retirement: “I’d like to continue to teach piano at home and EFS, get my home in order, visit my grandchildren, and travel, and I’m excited to see what other new things evolve.”

Eileen McCarthy Year started at EFS: 1983 Her roles through the years: Prep II teacher, Prep I teacher, LS art teacher, admissions assistant What she’s learned through teaching: “Compassion, patience, creativity, and flexibility.”

What she’ll miss most about EFS: “I’ll miss being with the kids each and every day, and also with my teacher-friends! I’ll also miss interacting with the families, who have become like my own extended family.”

Something she’ll never forget: “I remember when a group of teachers helped to organize a roller-skating birthday party for a student whose mother was terminally ill at the time.

Another time, families and faculty rallied behind a young student who was fighting childhood cancer. I’ve seen time and time again how this community comes together to support each other during times of difficulty.”

Plans for retirement: “I’d love to be able to volunteer to help people who have suffered a stroke adjust back to ‘normal’ life. Nobody should have to go through it alone!”

Diane Evans Year started at EFS: 1986 Her roles through the years: LS and Prep Science teacher What she’s learned through teaching: “I’ve learned how each grade level of students has its own special set of skills, talents, challenges and joys. I’ve learned that teaching is so much more than sharing content with kids. It’s modeling skills and values, it’s enabling them to use their imaginations and skills to discover new things. It’s showing them how to get along and better our relationships with each other. I’ve learned the importance of keeping in contact with parents— that they are our partners in this wonderful process of growth for their children. I’ve learned the importance of faculty supporting each other and taking care of each other.”

What she’ll miss most about EFS: “The kids, the faculty, and the joy of seeing kids experience ‘wow’ moments!”

Something she’ll never forget: “Finding Monty, the missing python, when I was first hired. As I was looking through the science equipment in boxes on shelves, I pulled out a box, and there he was, all coiled up and hissing at me. He was just as surprised as I was!”

Plans for retirement: “To visit as many national parks in the

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Mary Jane Waltz Year started at EFS: 1979 Her roles through the years: LS Learning Lab director What she’s learned through teaching: “I have learned to keep smiling, to be flexible and to make every moment count.

I have also learned that every student has special gifts and talents. Education is not a race to be won. While teachers and parents need to give kids opportunities and guidance, each student blossoms in their own time and in their own way.

Adults need to be patient gardeners!”

What she’ll miss most about EFS: “I will miss the stimulating atmosphere. Every day is a new experience, and there is never a dull moment! I will miss reading with kids. I love watching their skills and confidence grow. And I will miss

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the many wonderful faculty and parent friendships I have made over the past 32 years.”

Something she’ll never forget: “I will never forget the winter day when the wind chill was minus forty degrees at dismissal! It was one cold bus duty day. I had ice stuck to my face.”

Plans for retirement: “I have several elderly (90+) family members that I will be helping on a regular basis. I also plan to travel a bit and to spend more time with my grandchildren. I am looking forward to many peaceful summer hours in my garden and to curling up with a good book on a cold winter morning.”

What she’ll miss most about EFS: “I will so miss my students, colleagues and the many opportunities to learn and grow that teaching in the EFS environment affords faculty.”

Something she’ll never forget: “I have forty years worth of memories! However, I will not forget making gobs of Rice Krispie treats with fourth graders for our class corporation.

Washing lots of sticky pans was not fun, but counting and dividing the profits with excited young capitalists was. My first grade memory is making those wild, wacky, wonderful monsters each year. I always enjoyed the after school visits from the older students, who wanted to check out the new monster and see the photograph of the one their class made.

Plans for retirement: “I plan to play the piano, garden, read, do volunteer work, write, organize my house, pamper my husband, help my family, exercise, hike, and travel.”

Debby Clark ’63 Year started at EFS: 1977 Her roles through the years: PE teacher, coach (field hockey, soccer, basketball, lacrosse) What she’s learned through teaching: “I’ve learned that the little accomplishments count. I’ve learned to have a sense of humor about most things. Every day is different. Actually I have learned more about myself through experiences at EFS.” What she’ll miss most about EFS: “The camaraderie of my colleagues and the spontaneity of my students, the hustle and bustle of EFS life, and all the traditions of EFS.” Something she’ll never forget: “Going on the faculty retreat to Niagara-on-the-Lake and the outstanding trip to Circle Z Ranch in Arizona with Dee, Marigrace, RB and Ziggy.”

Plans for retirement: “To spend more time with family and friends, continue to officiate high school field hockey and lacrosse games, ride Rosie (my horse) more, continue to snowmobile, canoe, fish, camp in the summer, work on my golf game, take up birding and photography.”

Rose Gardon Year started at EFS: 1971 Her roles through the years: first grade teacher, fourth grade teacher What she’s learned through teaching: “Teaching is something you can never completely master. Each child presents new challenges and teaches the teacher new lessons and, often, humility.”

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Susie Green ’62 Year started at EFS: 1971 Her roles through the years: LS/Prep Head, fourth grade teacher, part-time US math teacher What she’s learned through teaching: “I’ve learned that you can’t be judgmental—that everyone has a history and there are many sides to each story. I’ve learned to be accepting, because I believe that people are good at heart.

I’ve learned that we all make mistakes, and we all learn from them, and that’s what life is all about.”

What she’ll miss most about EFS: “The people, the people, the people.”

Something she’ll never forget: “During my first year as a fourth grade teacher, I became engaged. The boys in my class wanted to treat my fiancé and me to dinner. Instead, I borrowed my mother’s station wagon and we all went to Anderson’s for roast beef and ice cream. Another stand-out memory is from a really rainy spring when I volunteered to accompany Mr. Jordan and the seventh grade on their Outdoor Ed experience. The kids were all soaked within the first two hours, our lean-tos were soggy, and the van got stuck in the mud! Needless to say, it was a character-building trip. The kids were awesome sports.”

Plans for retirement: “I am hoping to start a monthly breakfast club with the other retirees and do day trips to local places of interest. I’d like to travel, read, exercise, and plan to volunteer for a few community organizations.”

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all-alumni open house and retiree reception saturday, June 3, 2011 nearly two hundred alumni, parents, students, current and former faculty and friends of elmwood franklin came together in the Johnston theatre in June to celebrate and pay tribute to our retiring teachers.

Standing from left to right: former Headmaster Keith W. Frome, Debby Clark ’63, Pat Petersen, Diane Evans, Head of School Tony Featherston, and former Headmaster E. John White; Seated from left to right: Cricket Gordon, Sue Bensman, Mary Jane Waltz, Susie Green ’62, and Chris Curtis

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Ted Prentice ’31 with daughter and retiring teacher Cricket Gordon

Tricia Barrett ’92 with aunt and retiring Head of Lower School Susie Green ’62

Former EFS administrators Marty Kirchner and Barbara Hourihan Downing

Monica Wlodarczyk ’05

Former Head of School Keith W. Frome, current Head of School Tony Featherston and former Head of School E. John White

Alexandra Mathews ’07 and Amber Chinn ’10

First grade teacher Judy Jurnack and Meg Swift ’93

Kary Fronk Clark ’91 with Prep teacher Joy Cianciosa and former teacher Sue White

Tessa Scott ’02

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Perhaps you’ve gone off to succeed in high school, college, or even a challenging career, and primary school now seems like small potatoes. But you might be surprised at the rigor of an EFS education. Quiz yourself and see …

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The following questions all appeared on Upper School exams in June.

1. Circle the proper word: The bird stopped its/it’s singing.

2. What is the area of a swimming pool that has a diameter of 14 feet? ______________________________ 3. A scientist that names organisms is called a(n) A. taxonomist B. botanist C. entomologist D. etymologist 4. What size is a nano?

A. one billionth of a meter B. one millionth of an inch C. one millionth of a meter D. one billionth of an inch 5. What part of speech do the bolded words in the following sentence comprise? Stretching before a run helps to avoid leg cramping.

A. prepositional phrase B. participial phrase C. gerund phrase D. dependent clause 6. If a triangle has an angle that is 67 degrees and another that is 94 degrees, what is the measurement of the third angle? _________________________

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7. Which Hebrew king built the famous temple in Jerusalem?

A. Solomon B. Goliath C. David D. Moses 8. What is the prime factorization of 36? ______________ 9. Which event brought the United States directly into World War II? A. the sinking of the Lusitania by Germany B. the invasion of Poland by Germany C. the murder of many Jews throughout Europe D. the bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japan 10. Identify the direct object in the following sentence: She showed me the bird’s nest that had fallen from the tree.

A. me B. she C. nest D. tree 11. In Greek mythology, who killed Medusa?

A. Perseus B. Romulus C. Salamis D. Aristotle

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12. What is the probability of landing two tails and one head when flipping three coins? ___________________ 13. According to the theory of continental drift, the eastern coast of South America was once joined to what continent? ______________________ 14. Approximately what percentage of the water found on Earth is fresh water?

A. 3.5% B. 39.5% C. 57.5% D. 96.5% 15. Which of the following characteristics is not shared by all arthropods?

A. a segmented body B. an exoskeleton C. a water vascular system D. jointed appendages

21. The main reason for proposing the Marshall plan was to A. establish spheres of influence in China B. limit Communist influence in Western Europe C. establish American neutrality in the Cold War D. provide aid to Greece 22. What was the name of Shakespeare’s acting troupe? ________________________ 23. The part of the Earth that has the ability to flow is called the A. lithosphere B. oceanic crust C. asthenosphere D. inner core

16. Multiply the following polynomial: (3x – 4) (2x2 + 4x - 5) ____________________________

24. Identify the indirect object and direct object in the following sentence: Natalie knit her friend a sweater for Christmas last year.

A. IO: friend/DO: sweater B. IO: her/DO: friend C. IO: friend/DO: Christmas D. IO: sweater/DO: friend

17. What year was Shakespeare born?

A. 1654 B. 1754 C. 1454 D. 1564

25. Choose the expression that represents 12x6 ÷ 4x3 A. 3x B. 3x2 C. 3x3 D. 3x4

18. Simplify the following expression: 2x (-7x – 4x) _____________________________ 19. Which of the following will increase salinity in an ocean?

A. high precipitation B. high evaporation C. inflow from rivers D. increase in temperature 20. Who was called “the Father of History”?

A. Homer B. Herodotus C. Plato D. Euripides

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So how’d you do?

Score your answers with the answer key online and see how much you’ve forgotten over the years. Go to www.elmwoodfranklin.org/quiz or scan the code.

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neWs Eighth graders Raj Davae, Sam Stark, and Peter McGennis placed in the top ten in the WNY region for the 2011 National French Exam. Raj came in second in the region and eighth nationally; Sam ranked fourth locally and 12th in the nation; and Peter ranked seventh locally and 16th nationally.

Eighth graders Josh Biltekoff, Claire Conrad, Colin Cramer, Marivi Howell-Arza, Jenna Rich, and Addie Truax each won silver medals in their respective categories in the 2011 National Spanish Exam. Colleen Frank won a bronze medal.

Three Upper School students received honors for their entries to the SPCA poster contest at an awards ceremony held on May 25.

Seventh grader Lucy Featherston (far right) won first place in division 4 of the SPCA poster contest; seventh grader Ariana Bridges (right) took third place in the same division; and sixth grader Charlie Stube (left) was awarded the Anderson/Lowe Artistic Achievement Award. Also honored at the ceremony was Head of Lower School Susie Green, who received The Judy Silver Humane Educator of the Year Award.

Elmwood Franklin School seventh grade students took the first place prize in the private school large division of the St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute’s Brother Edward Martin Seventh Grade Math Contest in April.

Pushing Up the Sky awards were presented in February to fifth graders Emily Yarbrough and Spencer Frome; sixth graders Michael Nercessian, Aris Acharya and Emma Catipovic; seventh graders Jillian Gately, Helena Black, and Max Schectman; and eighth graders Claire Conrad and Colin Cramer. Awards were presented in May to fifth graders Imani Dockery and Zach Berzon; sixth graders Fatima Siddiqui, Logan Humiston and Alex Reed; seventh graders Lucy Featherston, Rachel Harris, and the entire seventh grade class for their Toronto trip; and eighth graders Will Viti, Ned Mathias, Jenna Rich, and Madison Frank.

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Through the One Million Hours of Service campaign, the National Association of Independent Schools has challenged its 1,400 member schools to perform at least one million hours of community service this school year. For our part, Elmwood Franklin students have completed 8,423 hours of service learning—that’s an average of 23 hours per student! Among the initiatives this year: Prep I students made enrichment toys for Buffalo Zoo animals, first graders wrote cards and letters for Meals on Wheels recipients, third graders helped to curtail the spread of invasive plant species at Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve, and sixth graders held a food drive for the WNY Food Bank and launched a school-wide nutrition campaign.

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Day t o

Day take a look at what our students have been up to around the school, the neighborhood, and beyond.

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Closing Out a Great Year Students celebrated the end of a great year with spectacular song and dance at the traditional Lower School Closing Program. It was a bittersweet performance in that it marked retiring music teacher Pat Petersen’s last time directing the popular program.

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Too Big for the Sandbox Every June, eighth grade students spend a little time on the playground to commemorate just how far they’ve come in their years at EFS. Above, a group of eighth grade boys enjoy their last recess.

All Booked Up Clifford the Big Red Dog visited kids at the spring book fair, which raised more than $1,200 for the Mourgas Education Fund.

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Hello Hong Kong Prep students had an early morning Skype session with their friends at the Ling Laing Church School in Hong Kong in June. The students had been interacting throughout the year, sharing insights into their lives and culture.

Key to Kindness As part of their character education curriculum, fourth graders worked together to design bracelets that symbolize and promote the friendship and respect that makes EFS so special. The bracelets were a huge hit, selling out quickly and raising $1,787 for the Mourgas Education Fund.

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Alumni Profile

Playing It Up Lower School students put the “class” in class play with a variety of amazing performances. Top left, third graders wow the audience with their version of Sleeping Beauty. Top right, first graders take part in I’ve Got No Strings, an adaptation of Pinocchio. Bottom left, second graders put up their dukes in a scene from Annie.

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Name That Tune Some special guest stars made an appearance at the 25th Upper School band and choral concert in May—musically-inclined parents, faculty, and staff surprised students by joining in the performance. At right, EFS dad Robert Hausmann, a cellist in the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, takes his place on stage.

Check out video of the group’s rousing performance of “Eye of the Tiger” at youtube.com/elmwoodfranklin.

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year faces ALONG WITH 53 NEW STUDENTS AND 281 RETURNING STUDENTS, ELMWOOD FRANKLIN IS WELCOMING SIX NEW FACULTY AND STAFF MEMBERS TO THE 2011/2012 SCHOOL YEAR!

Susan Bund

Isabelle Fisher

Kathryn Holmberg

Susan joins our physical education team to teach Lower and Upper School sports. Susan earned her bachelor’s of science at SUNY Fredonia and her master’s of science at Canisius College.

Isabelle joins our foreign language department to teach Upper and Lower School French. A native speaker from Montreal, Isabelle earned her bachelor’s of art at Concordia University and is currently completing her master’s program.

Katie joins Judy Jurnack in first grade. Katie returns to teaching after spending the past six years as a head of lower school in North Carolina. Katie earned her bachelor’s of science at SUNY Fredonia and her master’s of education at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Michele Lalayanis

Kate Swierski

Monique Watts

Michele is our Lower School Learning Specialist. She earned her bachelor’s of science at Daemen College and her master’s of education at Buffalo State College.

Michele is a certified literacy specialist.

Kate will be joining our fourth grade team as a long-term sub for Leigh Mikulka while she is on maternity leave. Kate worked with Leigh at the start of the school year to transition as homeroom teacher for the fall.

Monique joins our development office as Director of Development. Prior to EFS, Monique had worked for the WNY Women’s Fund, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, and The Buffalo Zoo. She earned her bachelor’s degree at the University of Arkansas.

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Alumni News

Class of 2007

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Alumni News

CLASS OF 2007 COLLEGE SCHOOL CHOICES

Alumni from the Class of 2007 joined together one more time before heading off to college at the home of Head of School Tony Featherston. Pictured at left are (standing from l to r) Sara Wlodarczyk, Alyssa Henry, Colin Campbell, Matt Dearing, Alexandra Mathews, Evan Brannen, Scott Zachau, Dan Healy, Sarah Miller, Michael DiMichele, Gabrielle Reed, Geoffrey Fatin, Riley Featherston, and Rachel Catipovic; (sitting from l to r) Sarah Collins, Karson Humiston, Nick Cappuccino, Elizabeth Bassett, Alison Johnston, and Lindsay Mathias.

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Kevin Acker Elizabeth Bassett Natalie Brabson Evan Brannen Garrett Burgwardt Annalee Burkley Colin Campbell Nicholas Cappuccino Rachel Catipovic Sarah Collins Matthew Dearing Michael DiMichele William Downing James Dryden Geoffrey Fatin Riley Featherston Patricia Haddad Daniel Healy Alyssa Henry Karson Humiston Alison Johnston Jack Knox Grace Liptak Sandra LoFaro Alexandra Mathews Lindsay Mathias Sarah Miller Gabrielle Reed Andrew Slawson William Tiftickjian Nicole Trubish Sara Wlodarczyk Scott Zachau Sara Zywiczynski

SUNY Binghamton Elon University Vassar College University of Alabama Rochester Institute of Technology Mercyhurst College Kenyon College SUNY Geneseo Rochester Institute of Technology Boston College Lawrence University Endicott College Princeton University Pennsylvania State University SUNY Buffalo Fashion Institute of Technology SUNY Buffalo Tufts University Fordham University St. Lawrence University Boston College Niagara University University of St. Andrews University of Delaware University of Chicago University of New Hampshire Bates College San Francisco Art Institute George Mason University Niagara University Wagner College Bowdoin College Indiana University John Carroll University

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Pictured at right from top to bottom: Lacrosse players Eliza Kaye ’08, Sarah Miller ’07and Tory Lester ’08 with Debby Clark ’63.

Szymkowiak brothers Steven ’00, Michael ’05 and David ’05 at Camp Pathfinder.

Dayle Hodge ’97, George Matthews ’97 and Anjum Koreishi ’97 catch up with EFS French teacher Marigrace Papagni.

Alums gathering in August for our second annual Evening on the moondaceCat.

POST-THANKSGIVING

SATURDAY

BLUE AND GRAY

HAPPY HOUR

STORY HOURS

HIT THE GREEN

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25 5:30 - 7:30 P.M.

SATURDAYS IN JANUARY 9-10 A.M.

SUNDAY, MAY 20, 2012 11:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.

Mothers Restaurant 33 Virginia Place, Buffalo, NY

Elmwood Franklin School Library

Arrowhead Golf Club 12292 Clarence Center Road Akron, NY

Raise a toast with your EFS friends at our third annual post-Thanksgiving Alumni Happy Hour.

Join us and please spread the word to others you know who may be in town for the holiday. The more, the merrier!

Organized by EFS Alumni Council members.

RSVP online at www.elmwoodfranklin.org.

Bring your little ones for storytelling and crafts led by Elmwood Franklin School teachers Saturdays in January starting January 8. There’s a different book read each week followed by an activity and a light snack. Check our website for more details including the book schedule.

Appropriate for children 2-6.

RSVP Kim Yarbrough at (716) 877-5035 or kyarbrough@elmwoodfranklin.org.

ALUMNI REGIONAL GATHERING

NEW YORK CITY THURSDAY, JANUARY 19 6-8 P.M. Times Square office of Hodgson Russ LLP 1540 Broadway, 24th Floor Entrance is on 45th between 6th and 7th

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NEW YORK CITY

ALUM HAPPY HOUR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2012 6-8 P.M. Public House NYC 140 East 41st Street, between 3rd & Lex

All alumni are invited to join Head of School Tony Featherston for cocktails at the Hodgson Russ LLP office overlooking Times Square.

Join the herd of Buffalo Independent Schools’ Alumni for a happy hour & complimentary hors d'oeuvres.

Organized by Lori Decillis Tiedje ’91 and Gina Wettlaufer ’94.

RSVP online at www.elmwoodfranklin.org.

Organized by Sarah '99 and Perry '96 Marlette.

RSVP online or to Rebecca Murak at rmurak@elmwoodfranklin.org.

Spend a day on the green with EFS alumni, families and friends at the 2nd Annual EFS Golf Outing at Arrowhead Golf Club. Start the afternoon with lunch and full use of the practice range where EFS Alum and golf pro Gary Occhino '90 will lead three short workshops, followed by 18-holes with a shotgun start. Golf carts will be provided. Enjoy complimentary beverages on the course, a buffet dinner with wine, give-aways and more! If you are not a golfer, or would like to have a guest join you just for dinner, dinner tickets can be reserved for $25 per person. Catch up with old friends or make some new ones.

Registration Information Single Golfer: $100 Foursome: $400 Dinner Ticket: $25/person Register online or to Rebecca Murak at rmurak@elmwoodfranklin.org.

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Mission E L M WO O D F R A 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 •

ENHANCING

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SUSTAINING

an environment in which respect and caring for each child and adult in the school community are paramount;

an inclusive school community that reflects and values diversity;

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a collegial faculty of outstanding professionals to serve as effective teachers and caring mentors;

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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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an enriched academic program that emphasizes learning how to learn, developing good work habits, and fostering creative and independent thinking;

PROVIDING

a school-home partnership focused on the academic and personal development of each student and characterized by open communication; families in supporting our students and teachers;

our educational program with extensive resources and wellmaintained, well-equipped facilities.

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2010/2011 Contents 38 40 40 40 41 42 44 45 46

From the Board President Board of Trustees Corporation Life Members Alumni Council Admissions Report Parent Council Volunteer Recognition EFS Remembers: Laurie Mourgas Giving Overview

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2010/2011 Annual Fund Campaign

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History Cabinet There’s No Place Like Home Donors Gifts in Memory and Honor Grandparent Donors Alumni Donors 110% Club

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2011 Auction: Return to Oz

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Executive Committee Raise the Paddle for iPads

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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 RY E A M A L O N E Y ’ 70

L

ast year I shared with you the challenges and opportunities identified by the board and administration as a result of our strategic planning process.

Since that time the school has made significant progress in working towards accomplishing the goals outlined for us in the plan, and I would like to take this opportunity to bring you up to date.

Our strategic plan identified technology as a top priority, due to the impact it has on all areas of our school. At this writing, our technology infrastructure has been upgraded, new computers have replaced slower, outdated models in our computer labs, and Smartboards and iPads can be found in nearly every classroom. Our system is much faster and more efficient, and new development software allows for better communication with alumni, former parents and friends of EFS. Our event and fundraising software has been enhanced, report cards are now on-line, and a schedule for regular review and upgrading has also been put in place and budgeted for, to assure that we do not fall behind in the future. This was a huge undertaking, and we are extremely grateful to M&T Bank for loaning us their amazing technical support staff as well as providing a generous gift to the school to make this project happen.

Another challenge identified in our

external, and work to develop an

the growing needs of the Lower School

strategic plan was the need to maximize

integrated, data-driven marketing

and Prep area, as well as the desire for a

our development efforts in order to

approach. The challenge for this task

regulation-size playing field and the

support both the short and long-term

force will be to determine whom we

need for additional parking. The

financial needs of the school. The key

need to be reaching out to, and how we

centerpiece of this plan will be a new

to our success in meeting this objective

can most effectively communicate to

Lower School activity center, which will

is strong leadership in the Development

them the life value of an EFS education.

be designed specifically to cater to the needs of our youngest students,

Office, and I am pleased to say that we have found it in Monique Watts, our

On the financial front, our school

offering them an area dedicated to

new Director of Development. Monique

continues to benefit from the

age-appropriate activities that are

comes to us with over 17 years of

generosity of those individuals who had

intended to promote the development

development experience at the Buffalo

the foresight to establish an

of gross-motor skills—so critical to the

Zoo, Roswell Park, and most recently,

endowment fund for our school and

success of pre-school and kindergarten

the WNY Women’s Fund. With her

who worked to foster its growth. It is

students. Allowing for year-round play

friendly manner and quiet

this fund that allows EFS to keep tuition

regardless of weather, the activity

determination, she has already overseen

at an affordable level as well as provide

center will also provide additional

the reconfiguration of the Development

tuition assistance. Over the past year,

space for our early drop-off and

office, and laid out an ambitious plan to

the investment committee took a fresh

extended day programs and offer new

move the school’s fundraising efforts

look at our endowment, its

possibilities for our highly successful

forward. Her knowledge of best

management and its investment

summer camp program.

practices and her tremendous

objectives. This year-long process

organizational skills will be extremely

resulted in an updating of our

This year promises to be a busy one, as

helpful as we continue to reach out to

investment policy, and a continued

we now begin the work of funding the

our constituents both here in Buffalo

commitment to grow the endowment

plans that we have laid out. The Board

and across the country.

moving forward. Members of the

of Trustees is fully engaged and

Finance Committee will continue their

committed to supporting this endeavor.

Changing demographics, increased

planning for capital project investment

Our success, however, will depend on

competition and a challenging economy

and advise the Board as to the

the support of our entire EFS

have forced all independent schools to

feasibility of and funding options for

community, past and present, working

reassess their marketing efforts. While

proposed projects.

together to make this plan a reality, and in doing so, securing the future of our

our web site and television spots have been successful, we must continue to

Finally, as mandated by the strategic

school. I am confident that our EFS

be innovative in marketing our school if

plan, our Building and Grounds

family will rise to this challenge and join

we are to remain competitive. A

Committee is putting the finishing

together in support of this treasure

marketing task force has been formed in

touches on a new campus master plan

that is Elmwood Franklin.

order to assess the effectiveness of our

that will be completed later this year. It

current efforts, both internal and

is an exciting plan which will address

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Board of Trustees 2010 / 2011 Elizabeth Duryea Maloney ’70 Matthew Enstice TREASURER Michael Hogan SECRETARY Paula Ciprich PRESIDENT

VICE PRESIDENT

Shashi Davae Ravi Desai Kenneth Drake Ludvig Karl Daniel Keane Leslie Kellogg Trudy Mollenberg ’61

Donna Muscarella Brad Rogers Robert E. Rich III ’81 Trini Ross Scott Saperston ’86 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 Keith W. Frome Richard E. Gioia Robert D. Gioia Arthur Glick ’71 Susan B. Green ’62 Amy J. Habib Charles J. Hahn Frederick K. Houston Alice F. Jacobs Edwin M. Johnston, Jr. ’47 Michael Joseph Alison Keane 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 2010 / 2011 PRESIDENT

Corporation members and Trustees gathered in the spring for their annual luncheon and to welcome Susie Barrett Green ’62 as a member.

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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 Jordan Jayson ’90 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 Shane Siegel ’90 Ben Sorgi ’04

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Admissions Report After graduating 31 eighth grade students in 2010, we enrolled 46 new students, for a student body of 338. 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 next door.

T U I T I O N A S S I S TA N C E A total of $760,775* in tuition assistance was granted to 95 students (28% of enrollment). Of the total amount of tuition assistance awarded, $153,325 was given to new families entering the school and the remaining $307,450 was awarded to families already a part of the school community. * Please note, tuition assistance figures do not include tuition remission.

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T E N Y E A R E N RO L L M E N T

Year

Enrollment

2010/2011

338

2009/2010

343

2008/2009

364

2007/2008

374

2006/2007

376

2005/2006

375

2004/2005

378

2003/2004

370

2002/2003

369

2001/2002

362

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Parent Council 2010 / 2011

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. The Parent Council encourages communication between the school administration and Parent Council members by sharing matters of mutual concern, working together on fundraising events, and encouraging involvement by all parents in the school community.

We sincerely appreciate our parents’ involvement and support.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Tiffany Tomasello PRESIDENT ELECT Mary Frank SECRETARY Karen Serotte TREASURER Mia Acharya ROOM REP COORDINATOR Gretchen Galvin PRESIDENT

COMMITTEE AND EVENT CHAIRS

ORIGINAL ARTWORK

HELPING HANDS COMMITTEE

Mary Frank and Marcy Newman

Donna Muscarella, Marcy Newman and Leslie Stube

BOX TOPS

FALL FAMILY PICNIC

Anna Geronimo

Jody and Bill Warner

HOLIMONT FAMILY FUN DAY

FALL BOOK FAIR

Mindy Shine

Gretchen Galvin, Lisa Hotung and Josephine Siddiqui TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY

RO O M R E P R E S E N TAT I V E S

Aimee Neri

PREP I

TEACHER TREATS

PREP II

Mia Acharya and Kristin Saperston LS / PREP FAMILY NIGHT / ICE CREAM SOCIAL Maria Brancato and Tiffany Tomasello SPRING BOOK FAIR

Kanika Gulati and Andrea Kuettel PASSIVE FUNDRAISING CHAIR

Andrea Kuettel

Jody Warner, Jacqueline Jayson ’91 Candace Darby ’80, Julie Greene GRADE 1 Marni Bogart, Laureen Corasanti GRADE 2 Hilary Rifkin, Shashi Davae GRADE 3 Mia Acharya, Vicki Newman GRADE 4 Josephine Siddiqui, Pattianne Dopkin GRADE 5 Holly Rupp, Terri Rich GRADE 6 Anna Geronimo, Heather Jermak GRADE 7 Kanika Gulati, Colleen Cummings GRADE 8 Karin Rich, Andrea Harden, Mary Jane Zurowski

The theme for the 2010 Parent Council Book Fair was “Heroes,” and as part of that, parents, teachers, and even our crossing guard, Toni, took time out of their day to come in and read to students.

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Volunteer Recognition Giving isn’t limited to money—acts of kindness, both small and large, have a value that goes beyond numbers. For all that they do, we give special recognition to a few and heartfelt thanks to all.

T H E M A RG A R E T G . S W I F T S E R V I C E A WA R D Named in honor of its first recipient, the Margaret G. Swift Service Award was established in 1989 as a way to recognize outstanding members of the EFS community. In October, eighth grade parent Alison Keane was presented the award in recognition of her extraordinary contributions to Elmwood Franklin. As a former Board member, Auction Chair, and Annual Fund Chair, Alison has demonstrated exceptional dedication and generosity toward our school in many capacities.

T H E U N S U N G H E RO A WA R D The Unsung Hero Award honors those volunteers who seem to be everywhere, doing everything. For their dedication and numerous contributions we recognized Shashi Davae, Holly Rupp and Mia Acharya as our Unsung Heroes.

Shashi Davae truly has been everywhere, and done everything! She has spent countless hours volunteering as a Room Rep, an Annual Fund Chair, an Auction Chair and a Board member. For many new families, Shashi has also served as the welcoming committee. Her energy and enthusiasm are contagious.

Holly Rupp’s true expertise is the Auction decorations. For the past two years, she has worked tirelessly to transform the school first into a villa in Rome and then the legendary Oz. Holly’s creativity and passion are unsurpassed.

Whether it is Parent Council-related, Auction-related, Room Rep-related…you name it and Mia Acharya has done it. And she has done it well with the most sincere enthusiasm and passion. If there is a book fair going on or a classroom activity that requires help, you can be sure that Mia is there.

Allison, Shashi, Holly and Mia have touched every corner of the school and have our sincere appreciation for all they do.

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E L M WO O D F R A N K L I N S C H O O L

“ If you wish to make an impact for a year, plant a garden.

If you wish to make an impact for a generation, plant a tree.

If you wish to make an impact for an eternity, educate a child.�

-Anonymous

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Laurie Mourgas We dedicate this publication to the memory of teacher Laurie Mourgas.

In commemoration of her 25 years of service to the students, families, and faculty of Elmwood Franklin, a honeycrisp apple tree has been planted on the grounds in front of the school, where it will bloom in her memory for years to come.

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Giving Overview J U LY 1 , 2010 TO J U N E 30 , 2011

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 $611,427.

Restricted Funds $38,879

Auction $304,474

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Unrestricted Annual Fund $268,074

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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.

Co-Chairs

Cabinet Members

Donna Muscarella P’16, ’18 Leslie Stube P’13, ’16 Robert Rich III ’81, P’11, ’17

Jane Schoellkopf Banta ’61 Margot Rumsey Banta ’56 Amy Decillis Bard ’86 Gitti Barrell ’71 Tricia Barrett ’92 Lin Blakely Jennifer Prince Bronstein ’74 Shashi and Ketan Davae Jeanne Decillis Barbara Hourihan Downing Marita Duryea Cutler ’88 and Julie Greene Varney Spaulding Greene ’57 Michael Hogan

Corporation Chair Anne Saldanha

Grandparent Chairs Howard ’54 and Mary ’60 Saperston

Faculty Chairs Leigh Mikulka Phyllis Siracusa

Alison Keane Steve ’51 and Carol Kellogg Susie Lenahan Kimberly ’64 Andrea and Michael Kuettel Michele Lenahan Madeline Ambrus Lillie ’64 Liz Duryea Maloney ’70 Kitty Richard Marcy ’54 Sybil McGennis Susan McGennis Betsy Swift Mitchell ’65 Marcy Newman Sandra Rifkin Holly Rupp Mindy Shine

Wende Mollenberg Stevenson ’93 Mary Doolittle Taylor ’36 Lori Decillis Tiedje ’91 Sally Spitzmiller Vincent ’60 Susan White

Annual Fund History Year

No. of Donors

Annual Fund Total

Trustee %

Corporation %

Parent %

Alumni %

Fac/Staff %

2010/2011

574

$268,574

100%

85%

76%

14%

100%

2009/2010

667

$288,817

100%

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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There’s No Place Like Home 2 010 / 2 011 A N N U A L F U N D C A M P A I G N

Annual Fund Co-Chairs Donna Muscarella, Bob Rich III ’81, and Leslie Stube

There’s a saying that you can’t go home again. But at Elmwood Franklin, home is a place that you never really leave, something you carry with you as you make your way through life. Home is where it all started for our alumni and where it starts anew every day for our students.

Throughout our 115th year, 574 people in our community celebrated the many ways in which Elmwood Franklin School is like a home to them by making a contribution to the 2010/2011 Annual Fund. The teachers, the traditions, the students, the mission— their gifts support it all.

Annual Fund chairs Donna Muscarella, Bob Rich, and Leslie Stube headed up a cabinet of volunteers that helped to bring in $268,074 in Annual Fund donations. So to our chairs, our volunteers, and of course to our donors, we say thank you.

There’s no place like home, and there’s no one like you.

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Annual Fund Donors HEAD SOCIETY $5,000+ The Cameron & Jane Baird Foundation Elmwood Franklin School Parent Council Estate of Varney S. Greene Mr. and Mrs. Ludvik Karl Mr. and Mrs. Daniel G. Keane Seymour H. Knox Foundation Ms. Gracia K. Campbell (d) 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 Gregory L. Migdal and Paula Ciprich

Alison and Kevin Keane Emily Edwards King ’49 Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Maloney Mr. James Mucklewee and Mrs. Marylou Roshia-Mucklewee Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Muscarella Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Osinski Mr. and Mrs. S. Warren Prince, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Rich III Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Rifkin Scott and Kristin Saperston Mr. David Stark and Ms. Cynthia B. Stark Dr. and Mrs. Keith Stube Jim and Michal Wadsworth

$2,500 - $4,999 Mrs. Augusta K. Brannen Amy J. Habib Mr. Michael and Dr. Harriette Hogan Patrick and Lisa Hotung Edwin Johnston Jr. Mrs. William F. Kimberly, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Joseph Mrs. Lucie Karlova Dr. and Mrs. Michael Kuettel Jock and Betsy Mitchell Trudy and Van Mollenberg Dr. and Mrs. Michael Parentis Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Trolli

KEY SOCIETY

$1,500 - $2,499 Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Ron Alsheimer Mr. John Darby and Mrs. Carolyn Kellogg Darby Mr. and Mrs. Mathew Enstice Mr. Anthony Featherston and Dr. Helen Roy Mr. Anthony Habib and Mrs. Becky Machado Barry and Tracy Heneghan Dr. Cameron Huckell and Mr. Richard Clarke Mr. Paul and Dr. Dora Iskalo The JS Ten Trust Mrs. Charles W. Banta

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$1,000 - $1,499 Baird Foundation Ansie Baird ’51 Brent Baird Bruce C. Baird and Susan O’Connor-Baird Mr. and Mrs. Charles Banta Mrs. Robert Banta Mr. and Mrs. George F. Bellows Jack and Lisa Bibas and Family Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Borowiak, Jr. Marjorie and John Buyers Foundation Inc. Dr. Gregory Castiglia and Dr. Valerie Zingapan Terry and Peggy Connors Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Flickinger Lisa and Scott Friedman Ermelinda Bonaccio and Keith Frome Charles J. Hahn and the Hahn Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Holzman Sandra J. Honney Mrs. Jane D. Hopkins Mr. and Mrs. Frederic K. Houston Mr. and Mrs. Robert J.A. Irwin Jeremy and Alice Jacbos Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jayson Louise and Charles F. Kreiner, Jr. Mrs. Kathleen Horohoe and Dr. Michael Lahood

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Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Lee The Gerald and Sandra Lippes Foundation, Inc. Mr. Jeff Long and Ms. Amy Carter Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Mathias William and Jane Mathias Donald F. & Barbara L. Newman Mr. Dimitrios A. Pados and Ms. Stella Batalama Ms. Wendy W. Pierce Dr. and Mrs. William J. Rapaport Jennifer Robinson Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Sadler, Jr. Mr. Brad Termini Mr. and Mrs. Todd Voelkl Pamela and Peter Vogt E. John and Kathryn White Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Wilton ’48 The Zemsky Family

B L U E / G R AY C I RC L E $500 - $999 Anonymous Steven and Maxine Awner Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Brannen Mr. and Mrs. Ronald G. Bronstein Sally D. and Stephen M. Clement III Shelley and Ken Drake Sarah ’90 and Anthony Duddy Jeremy and Kristin Finn Annette and Michael Fitch Ms. Leslie H. Fox and Mr. Steve Vathy Ken and Donna Franasiak Sarah Goodyear ’53 Richard and Susan Green Julie and Cutler S. Greene Kanika and Raju Gulati Dr. Nishi Harvey and Mrs. Mia Acharya Mr. and Ms. Matthew Iak Mr. William Ilecki and Ms. Hillary Rifkin Mr. Jordan Jayson Mr. René Jones and Ms. Brigid Doherty Mr. and Mrs. Kevin T. Keane, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Kellogg George W. Laub George T. Laub ’76 Dr. and Mrs. Jerry Lauria Drs. David and Madeline Lillie Sybil and Peter McGennis Mr. and Mrs. James D. Newman

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Ms. Brooke N. Muggia Mr. and Mrs. Michael F. Newman Dr. and Mrs. Philip Niswander Gaier Notman Palmisano ’65 Mr. and Mrs. George F. Phillips, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Brian J. Riegel Mr. and Mrs. William Rupp The Saldanha Family: Anne, Eric ’85 and Mark ’90 Susan B. Schoellkopf Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Z. Shine Mr. Herbert Siegel Mr. and Mrs. David O. Smith Suzanne Culliton Stephan ’62 Mr. and Mrs. Trevor Stevenson Mr. and Mrs. David G. Strachan Mr. and Mrs. Dennis J. Szymkowiak Dr. and Mrs. Parviz Taefi Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Telford Dr. and Mrs. Marc Tetro Tony Walker & Co. Sally ’60 and Michael W. Vincent Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Walsh Dr. Wayne R. Waz and Dr. Mary Jane Petruzzi Mr. John Yates and Mrs. R. Lorraine Collins John and Cindy Zachau

PAT RO N $250 - $499 Anonymous Anonymous Glenn W. and Heidi D. Arthurs Mr. and Mrs. David Bard Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Bennett Ms. Rosemarie Beres Mr. and Mrs. Peter Biehl Paul and Else Blum Private Foundation Marie Habib Carroll ’89 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Clement Bill and Rebecca Collins Janie and Robert Constantine Dr. and Mrs. James Corasanti Mr. and Mrs. James Cosbey III Mr. and Mrs. Anthony D. Decillis Drs. Ravi and Angela Desai Mr. and Mrs. Brian Dopkin Mr. and Mrs. David M. Frank Mr. and Mrs. Appleton Fryer

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Galvin Anna Geronimo Lisa L. Gillespie Eric Goldberg and Anna Salvamoser-Goldberg Beth Golebiewski and Bill Greeley Arthur J. and Barbara H. Griffa Mr. and Mrs. Harold N. Harden, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James P. Hettrick James and Martha How Mr. and Mrs. Clinton F. Ivins, Jr. Isabel V. James Mr. Jeffrey Jayson Darby R. Johnson ’75 Mr. and Mrs. Justin K. Kellogg Drs. George and Marquerite Kermis Drs. Mehdi and Rima Khan Ms. Mary Beth Kuryak Lake Shore Federal Credit Union Mr. and Dr. Christopher Lenahan Mr. and Mrs. Todd L. Levin Drs. Marshall Lim and Raffaella Marcantonio Dr. Thom Loree and Mrs. Kathleen Monomakhoff Loree Michael and Tracy Masiello Penelope F. Matthews Carolyn McClure Barbara ’70, Maddie ’01 and Ryan McQueeney ’03 Dr. Mihai Merzianu and Dr. Octavia Balan Liza Smith Morehouse ’72 Richard and Deborah Murak Mr. and Mrs. Sam Pantano Dr. Joyce Paterson The Pierce Family Foundation Mr. John B. Pomeroy Mrs. Marion Pomeroy Ms. Grace Potts Ms. Allison E. Prince Melinda Potts Quigg ’79 William L. Reich Mr. and Mrs. David Rich, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Philipp M. Rimmler Amy Habib Rittling ’82 and Mark Rittling Mr. M. Bradley Rogers, Jr. Trini E. Ross and Geoffrey K. Seals Ann L. Ross Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ryan

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Carrie Bramen and David Schmid Dr. and Mrs. Adnan Siddiqui James A. Smith and Colleen W. Cummings Esther W. Spaulding ’49 Carla and Terry Suero Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Tomasello Nicholas ’87 and Nicole Tzetzo Elizabeth O. Waagen Amy L. Clifton and Theodore B.K. Walsh Kevin M. Wyckoff

FRIEND OF EFS $1 - $249 Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Acker Al and Judy Acker Mr. and Mrs. J. Keith Alford ’56 Susan Gibbons Alford ’55 Susan Allan Ms. Clare Archer Jim and Suzanne Badgley Cameron Baird ’85 Mr. Jorge Bajo and Dr. Bettina Martinez-Hackert Barbara Baker Drs. Mohamed and Mubeena Balti Dorothy C. Banaszak Mr. Stephen E. Barnes Alice Strachan Barr Tricia Barrett ’92 Mr. and Mrs. Irving A. Barrett, Jr. Claire Barry Mr. and Mrs. Kingman Bassett, Jr. The Baldauf Family Ardie Bausenbach Mrs. Sue Bensman Mr. and Mrs. Michael Berzon Robert Biltekoff ’76 Steven Biltekoff Mr. Bruce L. Biltekoff Drs. Adrian and Jennifer Black Lin and Keith Blakely Mr. and Mrs. Edward S. Bloomberg Marcia Bos Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Brancato Mr. and Mrs. Edward G. Broenniman Mr. Arthur Bronson and Ms. Catherine T. Wettlaufer

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Clare Buchheit-Edson Jane Buck John and Patricia Buettner Adrian Benjamin Burke, Esq. ’89 Mr. and Mrs. James H. Campbell The Cappuccino Family Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. Certo Alyssa Charles Martin ’94, Nicolas ’99 and William Chason ’03 Anne B. Cheney Ms. Shellonnee Chinn Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cianciosa Joseph and Irene Cianciosa Ms. Deborah J. Clark Mr. and Mrs. Warren M. Clauss Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Coburn Mrs. Patricia B. Cody Mr. and Mrs. Frederick B. Cohen Jody Hollister Colby ’64 Julia Collard ’83 Gwendolyn Collins Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Colpoys Neil Connelly Barbara Strebel Conners ’38 Ms. Christine Cooke Ms. Jennifer Costanzo Mr. and Mrs. Neil Crouthamel Mrs. Louise Z. Curley Mr. and Mrs. Rhys Curtis Michael and Christine Davis Christopher L. Davis ’63 Mr. and Mrs. Paul G. Dell Alice and Bob Dillon James and Jennifer Domagalski Mrs. R. W. Doolittle, Jr. Kirk and Barbara Hourihan Downing Allison S. Drake Mr. Robert Drake Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Drew Mrs. Patricia Driscoll-White Steve and Kristi Durbin Michael V. Dyett ’60 Erin C. Edson ’05 Matthew L. Edson ’99 M. Nicholas Edson ’02 Mr. and Mrs. John Efthemis Anna Ellis Thomas and Paula Elsinghorst Ms. Diane Evans Dionne L. Fabiatos ’98

Lee J. Fabiatos ’99 Eve Feigelis and Jerry Faitelson Julie and Gil Farkash Mr. and Mrs. Neal V. Fatin III Mr. Gregory Faust Lucy Featherston Riley Featherston Mr. Chuck Fisher and Mrs. Dani Weiser Ms. Joan Fleming Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Fogg Mary Foley Linda A. Francis Ms. Mary C. Frank Eliza Friedman Julia Friedman Madeline Friedman Professor and Mrs. Sheldon Frome Ms. Catherine A. Fryer Mr. Mitsumori Fukushima and Ms. Cassidy Gillespie Noel and Cheryl Galluch Mr. Thomas Sabatino and Ms. Rosalie Gardon Mr. Jonathan Garra Margaret Perrry Garvini ’55 Anita T. Gates ’48 Ms. Lynn D. Gates Ms. Linda Gellman David N. George Mr. Glenn Gibson and Dr. Melinda B. Gibson Ms. Sue Gibson Mr. John Gilbert and Ms. Joan Good Ms. Vastye Gillespie Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Glick Margot V. Glick Patricia Glynn Andrew Godell Ashley Godell ’90 Michele, Jeffrey, Adam ’01 and Ari ’06 Goldfarb Margaret P. Gordon Dr. and Mrs. Jonathan A. Graff F. Robert Greene III Mr. and Mrs. Gary Greenfield Joan Willard Gruen ’47 Stephen S. Gurney Mrs. Kate S. Hacker Mr. Mehrdad Hadighi and Ms. Shadi Nazarian Dr. and Mrs. Christopher L. Hamill

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Phyllis Hamill Carrie and Sam Hamlett Ms. Angela Harris Elizabeth Barth Harten Amy Hartman Patricia Haughton and Sandra LoFaro ’07 Robert Hausmann Mr. and Mrs. David Henry Ginger Heussler ’49 Benjamin T. Siracusa Hillman ’95 Kate Roach and Kevin Hogan Christina Hong ’96 Joseph Hong ’99 Melina Hong ’00 Michael Hong ’04 Bonnie and Nick Hopkins Paul Howard Mr. and Ms. John W. Howell Joan G. Howland and William J. Webber ’64 William N. Hudson, Jr. Siobhan E. Hughes Mrs. Patricia K. Hughes Ms. Brigid Hughes Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Hunt Mr. and Mrs. DeWitt C. Ivins Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jacobi Eliza Jacobs Jill and Charles Jacobs Elizabeth Constantine Janowski Sally Jarzab Mr. Brad Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Peter Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Ben Johnson Carol Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas N. Jordan Kate Ross and Bertrand Juillet Mr. and Mrs. James Jurnack Michael Jurnack ’06 Mr. and Mrs. Jay Karassik Spencer Kellogg II Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Kellogg, Jr. Stephen Kellogg III ’06 Lachlan Case Kellogg ’08 Nancy Kells Christine Kent Miss Amelia D. Kermis Miss. Rachael Kermis Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Kilian Margot Vincent and Scott Kinsman

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Marilyn G. Kinsman Meredith Kirchner Mr. and Mrs. Bruce M. Kirchner Mrs. Frances S. Klingenstein Mr. Avery F. Knox Melissa Marlette Kresse ’92 Michele Kujawa ’04 Bennie and Janice Kyle Ms. Melissa Lacount Margot Mimmack Lamar Lisa LaTrovato Mrs. Sandra J. Laub Irving A. Laub Mr. Thomas J. Laub Dr. and Mrs. Eliot Lazar Mr. Fred Lebherz Mrs. Edwin G. Levy Robert J. Liguori Sarah Lillie ’96 Alec Long ’09 Liza Hetherington Lowe ’84 Judith M. Lucas Gary and Stacey Lucinski Mrs. Colleen O’Shea Mahoney William Duryea Maloney James P. Maloney Ms. Tammy Manikowski Mr. Matthew Mariconda Bobbie and Tom Markel Mr. and Mrs. Edward N. Marlette, Jr. Rosemary S. Marlette ’37 Mr. Frank J. Mathews, Sr. Karen L. Mathews Alexandra Merritt Mathews ’07 Christopher Mathias Mr. Brian Mathias George M. Matthews Eileen McCarthy John and Katalin McClure Mary Ellen Daniels McCormick ’52 Nancy McFadden Mr. and Mrs. Peter W. McGennis, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Vince McGuire Susan McHugh Ms. Kathleen McIntyre Mr. Otis McKnight and Ms. Janine Rossney-McKnight Mr. and Mrs. Christopher McNeil Meredith Birkmayr Metcalf ’77 Ms. Leigh Mikulka and Mr. Christofer Fattey

Kirsten M. Milbrath Ms. Mariann E. Miller Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Miller Robert L. Miller, Jr. and Laura S. Mangan Scott Miller and Molly Roach Stacey Fell Milne ’74 Mr. and Mrs. David Munschauer Rebecca Murak Mrs. Kathryn Murray Suzanne S. Murray-Bissonnette ’68 Mr. Jan S. Najdzionek and Ms. Kimberly S. Trinidad Dr. and Mrs. Richard B. Narins Mr. and Mrs. James A. Natali Aimee L. Neri, LMSW Mr. Rodrick Nickson Mr. and Mrs. Michael Nigrin Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Niswander ’39 Brett Notarius Josh Nussbaumer ’85 Newell Nussbaumer ’82 Ms. Callie Z. Ostendorf Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Papagni Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton and Garrison Charitable Gift Fund Ms. Kerime L. Perese Ed and Ave Perkins Dr. Jose Buscaglia and Ms. Maria Pesquera Ms. Patricia Petersen Ms. Pom Phommachanh Mr. and Mrs. Zygmunt Piadlo, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Piazza Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Pirtle Nancy Cooley Polk ’55 Adrian Quackenbush Ms. Ann B. Quackenbush George and Kate Rand William and Barbara Regan Judy Saperston Reich ’49 Pamela Moeschler Ricigliano ’82 Sandra Rifkin Mr. and Mrs. Michael Rinaldo Steven and Laura Rao Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Robinson Joseph and Joan Roetter Jolie Roetter Mrs. Margaret Rogers Alexander W. Ross Mr. and Mrs. John P. Ryan The Sabuda Family

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Diana Mitchell Sanford ’40 Mr. and Mrs. David Santana Howard ’54 and Mary ’60 Saperston Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Scaffidi Heather Scanlan Ms. Abby Schoellkopf Mr. and Mrs. Richard Schultz Mr. and Mrs. Christian Schwabe Karen A. Schwanekamp Mr. and Mrs. Pawel Seidler Mr. and Mrs. Michael I. Serotte Tim and Sue Setteducati Dominic J. Sette-Ducati, M.D. Shana Siegel ’90 Mrs. Lynne Singer Ms. Phyllis Freeman Siracusa Tamar E. Siracusa Abigail Sloane Joan Kahle Smith ’43 Benjamin D. Sorgi Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Spitzmiller II Marsha and Philip Stark Alma and Malcolm Strachan David G. Strachan, Jr. ’77 Gerald and Janice Sufrin Carolyn Sufrin ’89 Mr. Mark Supples and Ms. Amy Taylor Mr. and Mrs. S. K. Suresh Hilkka Taival-Leone Lori Decillis Tiedje ’91 Mr. Nick Tomasullo and Ms. Brigitte Barrell Mr. and Mrs. John Truax Tina Tubbs-Oberheide ’60 Alex and Sally Uhle Mr. and Mrs. John Victor Mr. and Mrs. Norman B. Viti, Jr. Molly Wadsworth ’78 Thomas and Kathy Wagner Clare Wagstaff-Cline Mr. and Mrs. Paul S. Walier Edward F. Walsh, Jr. ’68 Blake Walsh ’94 Kyle Walsh ’91 Mary Jane Waltz Mr. James Wang and Dr. Leslie Ying Wendy Warner ’40 Mr. and Mrs. William Warner Ralph T. and Patricia Webdale Raymond Ph. Weil Marissa J. Welmers ’54

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Daniel Welsh Mrs. Susan Q. Wertman Cecile Kelly Whittemore ’35 Edmund V. Wick Ms. Alison Wilson Gretchen G. Wilson Annette P. Wilton Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. Wilton Dr. and Mrs. Peter Winkelstein Ann Flynn Wolney ’74 Ms. Elizabeth Woods ’43 Mr. and Mrs. Brad Wyckoff Mr. and Mrs. Michael Yarbrough Jay Yarbrough ’09 Dr. and Mrs. Ernest G. Zingapan Matching Gifts National Fuel Gas Company Foundation

TA RG E T E D G I F T S ART SUPPLIES

Gregory L. Migdal and Paula Ciprich BAND EQUIPMENT

Elmwood Franklin School Parent Council Helen Dent Lenahan Foundation CAMPUS MASTER PLAN

The Rupp Foundation GERTRUDE M . WADSWORTH ENDOWMENT FUND FOR 1 ST GRADE TEACHERS

Molly Wadsworth ’78 LOWER SCHOOL FURNITURE

Gregory L. Migdal and Paula Ciprich PRINCE FAMILY LECTURE SERIES

Mr. and Mrs. Warren S. Prince, Jr. and Family THEATRE EQUIPMENT

Gregory L. Migdal and Paula Ciprich

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Gifts In Memory and Honor GIFTS IN MEMORY OF

FINLEY R. GREENE, JR.

JANE SCHOELLKOPF

Mr. F. Robert Greene, III

Susan B. Schoellkopf

Kirk and Barbara Hourihan Downing

VARNEY SPAULDING GREENE '57

NANCY STOVE SUTZ '52

Joan Willard Gruen

REBECCA REED ANDERSON '49

Lake Shore Federal Credit Union Mr. and Mrs. Howard T. Saperston, Jr.

DR. CLARA AMBRUS

Emily Edwards King '49

PAUL KAMERON TAEFI '92 SUSIE HARVEY '70

RUSSELL ANDERSON

Christopher L. Davis Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Wilton '48

Barbara '70, Maddie '01 and Ryan '03 McQueeney SARAH SMITH HASBROUCK '41

KATHERINE C. BASSETT

Alma and Malcolm Strachan

Mr. and Mrs. Kingman Bassett, Jr. Jane Buck

L. NELSON HOPKINS, JR.

Eliza Jacobs Jill and Charles Jacobs Mr. Matthew Mariconda Jock and Betsy Mitchell Dr. and Mrs. Parviz Taefi MR. MARK J. ULE

Mr. and Mrs. Peter W. McGennis, Jr.

Mrs. Jane D. Hopkins TAMRA JO BURGWARDT ’73

Melinda Burgwardt Gibson, DVM

JOHN N. WALSH, JR. GEORGIA WILLIAM KELLS '41

Susan and Richard Green

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Drew MARTHA (BUNNY) OLIVER CASTLE

Mary Ellen Daniels McCormick '52

NICOLE MARICONDA '95

Mr. Matthew Mariconda

GIFTS IN HONOR OF

JOHN E. MARLETTE '37

SUE BENSMAN

Rosemary S. Marlette '37

ELIZABETH CORBETT

Jane Buck

CHARLES W. DRAKE

Gregory L. Migdal and Paula Ciprich

Mr. and Mrs. James Cosbey III Mrs. Robert Banta Mrs. Vastye Gillespie Jock and Betsy Mitchell Mr. Brad Termini Sally '60 and Michael W. Vincent E. John and Kathryn White

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth C. Drake Ms. Debbera Drake-Rogers

LAURIE MOURGAS

KRISTI, KATI, SCOTT AND LINDSAY '96 CAMPBELL

The Bibas Family

Mr. Stephen E. Barnes Martin '94, Nicolas '99, and William '03 Chason Erin C. Edson '05 Matthew L. Edson '99 M. Nicholas Edson '02 Michele, Jeffrey, Adam '01 and Ari '06 Goldfarb Hadighi Nazarian Family Jill and Charles Jacobs Meredith Kirchner Sybil and Peter McGennis Barbara '70, Maddie '01 and Ryan '03 McQueeney Carrie Bramen and David Schmid

NICOLE GALLUCH ’92

RAMONA B. AND EDWARD E. ROSS

Noel and Cheryl Galluch

Trini E. Ross and Geoffrey K. Seals

RICHARD J. CULLITON III ’66 MARION H. CULLITON AND

HARRY DONALD MAYER

RICHARD J. CULLITON, JR.

Mr. Adrian Benjamin Burke, Esq. '89

Suzanne Culliton Stephan IRENE AND WALTER MIGDAL

RUTH W. DRAKE

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth C. Drake Ms. Debbera Drake-Rogers GEORGE R. DURYEA, JR.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Maloney James P. Maloney William Duryea Maloney GAIL EISEN

Jill and Charles Jacobs AL FREEDMAN

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Mr. and Mrs. James H. Campbell DEBBY CLARK '63

Mrs. Robert Banta Mr. Adrian Benjamin Burke, Esq. '89 Mr. and Mrs. James Cosbey III Mrs. Vastye Gillespie Ms. Brigid Hughes Mrs. Patricia K. Hughes Barbara '70, Maddie '01 and Ryan '03 McQueeney Jock and Betsy Mitchell Mr. Brad Termini Kyle Walsh '91 Sally '60 and Michael W. Vincent E. John and Kathryn White

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CHRISTINE CURTIS

Mrs. Robert Banta Mr. and Mrs. James Cosbey III Mrs. Vastye Gillespie Mr. Brad Termini E. John and Kathryn White Sally '60 and Michael W. Vincent DIANE EVANS

Mrs. Robert Banta Mr. and Mrs. James Cosbey III Mrs. Vastye Gillespie Jock and Betsy Mitchell Barbara '70, Maddie '01 and Ryan '03 McQueeney Mr. Brad Termini Sally '60 and Michael W. Vincent E. John and Kathryn White STEPHEN AND BABY FATTEY

Katherine Crouthamel THE FEATHERSTON FAMILY

Nancy McFadden

Mrs. Vastye Gillespie Mrs. Patricia K. Hughes James P. Maloney Barbara '70, Maddie '01 and Ryan '03 McQueeney Jock and Betsy Mitchell Mr. Brad Termini Sally '60 and Michael W. Vincent E. John and Kathryn White

PAT PETERSEN

SUSAN BARRETT GREEN '62

KELLY AND KIMBERLY PIRTLE

Mrs. Robert Banta Mr. and Mrs. Irving A. Barrett Mr. and Mrs. James Cosbey III Mrs. Vastye Gillespie Ms. Brigid Hughes Mrs. Patricia K. Hughes Mr. Paul and Dr. Dora Iskalo Mrs. Sandra J. Laub Barbara '70, Maddie '01 and Ryan '03 McQueeney Jock and Betsy Mitchell Mr. Brad Termini Sally '60 and Michael W. Vincent E. John and Kathryn White

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Pirtle

JUDY JURNACK

George M. Matthews KEITH WELLER FROME

Brett Notarius

HENRY KEANE '11

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin T. Keane, Sr. ROSALIE GARDON

Mrs. Robert Banta Mr. Adrian Benjamin Burke, Esq. '89 Mr. and Mrs. James Cosbey III Mrs. Vastye Gillespie Ms. Brigid Hughes Mrs. Patricia K. Hughes William Duryea Maloney Barbara '70, Maddie '01 and Ryan '03 McQueeney Jock and Betsy Mitchell The Sabuda Family Mr. Brad Termini Sally '60 and Michael W. Vincent E. John and Kathryn White CRICKET GORDON

Mrs. Robert Banta Mr. and Mrs. James Cosbey III

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JONATHAN RINALDO '11

Kirsten M. Milbrath KIMBERLY SCHLEHR

Jane Buck DUNCAN SISSON '94

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Sisson WILLIAM VITI '11

Ms. Joan Fleming MARY JANE WALTZ

TONY FEATHERSTON

M. Bradley Rogers, Jr.

Mrs. Robert Banta Mr. and Mrs. James Cosbey III Ms. Linda Gellman Mrs. Vastye Gillespie Jock and Betsy Mitchell Mr. Brad Termini Sally '60 and Michael W. Vincent E. John and Kathryn White

ELISSA LIPKE '11

Dorothy C. Banaszak

Mrs. Robert Banta Mr. and Mrs. James Cosbey III Mrs. Vastye Gillespie Ms. Brigid Hughes Mrs. Patricia K. Hughes Jock and Betsy Mitchell Mr. Brad Termini Sally '60 and Michael W. Vincent E. John and Kathryn White

PETER LOREE '06

Dr. Thom Loree and Mrs. Kathleen Monomakhoff Loree EILEEN MCCARTHY

Mrs. Robert Banta Mr. and Mrs. James Cosbey III Mrs. Vastye Gillespie Barbara '70, Maddie '01 and Ryan '03 McQueeney Jock and Betsy Mitchell Mr. Brad Termini Sally '60 and Michael W. Vincent E. John and Kathryn White

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Grandparent Donors Al and Judy Acker Lindsay Acker

Phyllis Hamill Delaney and Reilly Hamill

Ed and Ave Perkins Jake and Lauren Bard

Ansie Baird ’51 Sam Stark

James and Martha How Peter Said

Mr. and Mrs. S. Warren Prince, Jr. Ryan Bronstein

Brent Baird Sam Stark

Mr. and Mrs. Robert J.A. Irwin Tyler Lucas

Judy Saperston Reich ’49 William Reich

Bruce C. Baird and Susan O’Connor-Baird Kiki Greeley Emma and Jack Stephen

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jayson Jordan Jayson and Jackson Iak

Sandra Rifkin Jed and Laz Rifkin Anna and Max Ilecki

Barbara Baker Julia Levin

Mr. and Mrs. Philipp M. Rimmler Sarah Rimmler

Dorothy C. Banaszak Elissa Lipke

Mr. and Mrs. Edwin M. Johnston, Jr. Jack and Kristin Borowiak Athena Mathews

Ann L. Ross Anaïs and Rafael Juillet

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Banta Connor, Ellie and Jane Wyckoff

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin T. Keane, Sr. Henry, Stephanie, and Victoria Keane

Howard ’54 and Mary ’60 Saperston Rose and Max Saperston

Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Bennett Jed and Laz Rifkin

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Kellogg Andrew, Case and Samantha Darby Jack and Ian Kellogg

Dominic J. Sette-Ducati, M.D. Braeden, Alexander, and Tibor Setteducati

Lin and Keith Blakely Emily Yarbrough Mrs. Augusta K. Brannen Marlena Brannen Joseph and Irene Cianciosa Jacob, Joelle and John Cianciosa Mr. and Mrs. Anthony D. Decillis Jake and Lauren Bard Mr. and Mrs. John Efthemis Catherine Lauria Ms. Joan Fleming Will Viti Mary Foley Claire, Maureen and Stephen Foley Professor and Mrs. Sheldon Frome Henry and Spencer Frome Varney S. Greene (d) Charlotte and Cutler Greene Arthur J. and Barbara H. Griffa Natalie Harden

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Carol Johnson James and Kendra Johnson

Marilyn G. Kinsman Charlie and Jack Kinsman Mr. Fred Lebherz Colin and Jamie Galvin Mrs. Colleen O’Shea Mahoney Jack and Kristin Borowiak Carolyn McClure Michael McClure Sybil and Peter McGennis Claire, Peter, and William McGennis Mr. and Mrs. Vince McGuire Carol McGuire Kirsten M. Milbrath Jonathan Rinaldo Richard and Deborah Murak Nathan Santana Donald F. and Barbara L. Newman Charles, Grace, Kylie, and Max Newman

Marsha and Philip Stark Sam Stark Hilkka Taival-Leone Adam, Alexander, and Drew Sabuda Sally ’60 and Michael W. Vincent Charlie and Jack Kinsman Mr. and Mrs. Peter Vogt Molly and Thomas Enstice Mr. and Mrs. Gary Warner Atticus and Isabelle Warner Ralph T. and Patricia M. Webdale Kendra and James Johnson Daniel Welsh Olivia Colon Kevin M. Wyckoff Connor, Ellie and Jane Wyckoff Dr. and Mrs. Ernest G. Zingapan Olivia Castiglia

Every November, grandparents are invited to spend the morning with their Prep grandchildren for a performance by the students followed by fun activites in the classroom.

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Alumni Donors 1932 Marjorie Buyers 1934 Mimsey Olmsted Potts 1935 Isabel Vaughan James Cecile Kelly Brown Whittemore 1937 Anne Backus Cheney Rosemary Smith Marlette 1938 Barbara Strebel Conners H. Reed Hunt 1939 Ruth Fowler Niswander 19 40 Diana Mitchell Sanford Wendy Warner 19 41 Frances Saperston Klingenstein 19 42 Susan Beck Allan Hazard K. Campbell George W. Laub Evelyn Gurney Miller 19 43 William F. Kimberly, Jr. (d) Joan Kahle Smith Holly Salt Walsh Elizabeth Gale Woods 19 4 4 Gracia Knox Campbell (d) Malcolm Strachan 19 45 Alice Sullivan Dillon Robert Dillon 19 46 Cynthia Keating Doolittle Thomas R. Flickinger Irving A. Laub George F. Phillips, Jr.

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19 47 Angeline Kenefick Fryer Joan Willard Gruen Stephen Gurney Edwin M. Johnston, Jr. David G. Strachan

19 6 0 Michael Dyett Mary Franklin Saperston Bettina Tubbs-Oberheide Sally Spitzmiller Vincent Kevin Wyckoff

19 48 Anita Taber Gates Margot Mimmack Lamar Annette Stevens Wilton

19 61 Charles Banta Penny Schoellkopf Banta Trudy Adam Mollenberg

19 49 Ginger Heussler Emily Edwards King Pinky Leahy Regan Esther Spaulding

19 62 Janie Urban Constantine Susan Barrett Green Suzanne Culliton Stephan Catherine Talley Wettlaufer

1950 Ann Boocock Coburn Louise Zeller Curley

19 63 Bruce Biltekoff Deborah Clark Christopher L. Davis Kate Scherer Hacker

1951 Ansie Silverman Baird Stephen Kellogg 1952 Bill Hudson Mary Ellen Daniels McCormick 1953 Sarah C. Goodyear 1954 Stephen Clement Howard T. Saperston, Jr. 1955 Susan Gibbons Alford Margaret Perry Garvin Nancy Cooley Polk Bonnie Cornelius Spitzmiller Marina Welmers 1956 Wende Adam Alford Margot Rumsey Banta Callie Zeller Ostendorf David O. Smith 1957 Varney Spaulding Greene (d) Bonnie Adam Hopkins

19 64 Ardith Bausenbach Jody Hollister Colby Lisa Lord Gillespie Paul G. Howard Susan Lenahan Kimberly Madeline Ambrus Lillie Ann B. Quackenbush Susan Quackenbush Wertman Joan Howland Webber 19 65 Elizabeth Swift Mitchell Molly S. Mugler Gaier Notman Palmisano Susan B. Schoellkopf 19 66 Penny Matthews Wendy Wendt Pierce 19 67 Devon Parker Marlette John B. Pomeroy 19 68 Heidi Dent Arthurs Charles D. Hahn Robert L. Miller, Jr.

Suzanne S. Murray-Bissonnette William Rupp Edward F. Walsh, Jr. 19 69 Seymour H. Knox IV Philip Niswander Theodore B. K. Walsh 1970 Alice Strachan Barr Linda Ambrus Broenniman Hazard K. Campbell II Melinda Burgwardt Gibson Elizabeth Barth Harten Eliot Lazar Liz Duryea Maloney Barbara Fischer McQueeney Grace Walsh Munschauer Edmund Wick 1971 Gitti Barrell Neal Fatin Arthur Glick Avery Knox Allison E. Prince Elizabeth O. Waagen 1972 Jonathan A. Graff James P. Hettrick Liza Smith Morehouse 1973 Kingman Bassett, Jr. DeWitt C. Ivins Kerime L. Perese 1974 Jennifer Prince Bronstein Molly Sanders Clauss Stacey Fell Milne Ann Flynn Wolney 1975 Catherine A. Fryer Christopher L. Hamill Darby R. Johnson 1976 Robert Biltekoff George T. Laub

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Susan Schoepperle Viti 1977 Jeremy Jacobs, Jr. Stephen Kellogg, Jr. Meredith Birkmayr Metcalf David G. Strachan, Jr. Wendy Sheets Mathias Frank S. Wilton 1978 Mary N. Wadsworth 1979 Melinda Potts Quigg 198 0 Brooke Nussbaumer Muggia Annette P. Wilton 1981 Thomas J. Laub Robert Rich III 1982 Kristin Schoellkopf Borowiak Carrie Marcy Hamlett Justin K. Kellogg Newell L. Nussbaumer Pamela Moeschler Ricagliano Amy Habib Rittling 1983 Julia Collard 1984 Liza Hetherington Lowe William L. Reich 1985 Cameron Baird Siobhan Hughes Peter W. McGennis, Jr. Josh Nussbaumer Eric Saldanha Margot Vincent Brad Wyckoff 1986 Amy Decillis Bard F. Robert Greene III Brigid Hughes Scott Saperston

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1987 Anthony Habib Andrew Mathias Nicholas B. Tzetzo

Robert Drake Christina Hong Sarah Lillie Jolie Roetter

1988 Patricia Hughes Brady Cutler S. Greene

19 97 Gregory Faust George Matthews

1989 Adrian Benjamin Burke Marie Habib Carroll Elizabeth Constantine Janowski Jessica Jacobs Enstice Adrian Quackenbush Carolyn Sufrin

19 98 Emma Colby Dionne Fabiatos

19 9 0 Sarah Mitchell Duddy Ashley Godell Jordan M. Jayson Meredith G. Kirchner Brian Mathias Mark Saldanha Shana Siegel 19 91 Lori Decillis Tiedje Kyle Walsh 19 92 Tricia Barrett Eliza Jacobs Melissa Marlette Kresse Christine Lillie Matthew Mariconda 19 93 Andrew Godell Wende Mollenberg Stevenson 19 9 4 Martin Chason Alexander Ross Blake Walsh 19 95 Jackie Cappuccino Benjamin T. Siracusa Hillman Brad Termini 19 9 6 Allison Drake

19 9 9 Nicolas Chason Matthew Edson Lee Fabiatos Joseph Hong James P. Maloney 20 0 0 Melina Hong Tamar Siracusa 20 01 Anna Ellis Adam Goldfarb Karen Lillie Madeline McQueeney Kayla Zemsky

20 0 6 Andrew Cappuccino Madeline Friedman Ari Goldfarb Michael Jurnack Stephen Kellogg III Brett Notarius David Zemsky 20 07 Nick Cappuccino Riley Featherston Sandra LoFaro Alexandra Merritt Mathews 20 0 8 Murray Bibas Lachlan Case Kellogg 20 0 9 Elizabeth Cappuccino Alec Long Jay Yarbrough 2012 Lucy Featherston

20 02 Michael Cappuccino Nicholas Edson 20 03 William Chason Eliza Friedman Amelia Kermis Ryan McQueeney Harry Zemsky 20 0 4 Julia Friedman Michael Hong Rachael Kermis Michele Kujawa Benjamin Sorgi 20 05 Erin Edson Will Maloney

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110% Club Donors 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.

Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Acker Dr. and Mrs. Steven Awner Tricia Barrett '92 Claire Barry Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Bennett Mrs. Sue Bensman Ms. Rosemarie Beres Mr. and Mrs. Peter Biehl Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Brannen Mrs. Augusta K. Brannen Mr. and Mrs. Edward G. Broenniman Claire Buchheit-Edson Mr. Adrian Benjamin Burke, Esq. '89 Cameron and Jane Baird Foundation Alyssa Charles Ms. Shellonnee Chinn Joseph and Irene Cianciosa Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cianciosa Mr. and Mrs. Michael Clement Julia Collard '83 Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Colpoys Janie and Robert Constantine Ms. Christine Cooke Mr. and Mrs. James Cosbey III Ms. Jennifer Costanzo Mrs. Louise Z. Curley Mr. John Darby and Mrs. Carolyn Kellogg Darby Alice and Bob Dillon Mr. and Mrs. Brian Dopkin Kirk and Barbara Hourihan Downing Shelley and Ken Drake Sarah ’90 and Anthony Duddy Michael V. Dyett '60 Erin C. Edson '05 Matthew L. Edson '99 M. Nicholas Edson '02 Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Enstice Julie and Gil Farkash Mr. Anthony Featherston and Dr. Helen Roy Jeremy and Kristin Finn Mr. Chuck Fisher and Mrs. Dani Weiser Ms. Joan Fleming Mary Foley Ms. Leslie H. Fox and Mr. Steve Vathy Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Franasiak Ms. Mary C. Frank Mr. and Mrs. Appleton Fryer Mr. Thomas Sabatino and Ms. Rosalie Gardon Ms. Lynn D. Gates Anna Geronimo Ms. Sue Gibson Patricia Glynn Mr. John Gilbert and Ms. Joan Good

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Sarah Goodyear '53 Margaret P. Gordon Beth Golebiewski and Bill Greeley Julie and Cutler S. Greene Mrs. Varney Greene (d) Amy Hartman Mr. Michael and Dr. Harriette Hogan Sandra J. Joney Mr. and Mrs. Frederic K. Houston Mrs. Patricia K. Hughes Mr. William Ilecki and Ms. Hillary Rifkin Mr. Paul and Dr. Dora Iskalo Sally Jarzab Mr. Jeffrey Jayson Darby R. Johnson '75 Kate Ross and Betrand Juillet Mr. and Mrs. James Jurnack Michael Jurnack '06 Mr. and Mrs. Ludvik Karl Mr. and Mrs. Daniel G. Keane Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Kellogg, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Justin K. Kellogg Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Kellogg Christine Kent Meredith Kirchner Melissa Marlette Kresse '92 Dr. and Mrs. Michael Kuettel Margot Mimmack Lamar Mrs. Sandra J. Laub Mr. Thomas J. Laub Mr. Fred Lebherz Mr. and Mrs. Todd L. Levin Drs. Marshall Lim and Raffaella Marcantonio Mr. Jeff Long and Ms. Amy Carter Liza Hetherington Lowe '84 Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Maloney Mr. and Mrs. Edward N. Marlette, Jr. Michael and Tracy Masiello Karen L. Mathews Christopher Mathias Penelope F. Matthews Mr. and Mrs. Peter W. McGennis, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Vince McGuire Ms. Kathleen McIntyre Barbara '70, Maddie '01and Ryan '03 McQueeney Dr. Mihai Merzianu and Dr. Octavia Balan Gregory L. Migdal and Paula Ciprich Ms. Leigh Mikulka and Mr. Christofer Fattey Trudy and Van Mollenberg Ms. Brooke N. Muggia Rebecca Murak Richard and Deborah Murak Mrs. Kathryn Murray Suzanne S. Murray-Bissonnette '68 Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Muscarella

Mr. Jan S. Najdzionek and Ms. Kimberly S. Trinidad National Fuel Gas Company Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Michael F. Newman Gaier Notman Palmisano '65 Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Papagni Ms. Kerime L. Perese Dr. Jose Buscaglia and Ms. Maria Pesquera Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Piazza Adrian Quackenbush Ms. Ann B. Quackenbush Steven and Laura Rao Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Rich III Mr. and Mrs. Philipp M. Rimmler Mr. and Mrs. Michael Rinaldo Amy Habib Rittling '82 and Mark Rittling Jennifer Robinson Mr. M. Bradley Rogers, Jr. Ann L. Ross Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ryan Rachel and David Santana Scott and Kristin Saperston Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Scaffidi Carrie Bramen and David Schmid Ms. Abby Schoellkopf Trini E. Ross and Geoffrey K. Seals Mr. and Mrs. Pawel Seidler Tim and Sue Setteducati Dr. and Mrs. Adnan Siddiqui James A. Smith and Colleen W. Cummings Benjamin D. Sorgi Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Spitzmiller II David and Cynthia Stark Suzanne Culliton Stephan '62 Mr. and Mrs. Trevor Stevenson Dr. and Mrs. Keith Stube Mr. Mark Supples and Ms. Amy Taylor Mr. and Mrs. S. K. Suresh Mr. and Mrs. Dennis J. Szymkowiak Hilkka Taival-Leone Mr. Brad Termini Lori Decillis Tiedje Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Tomasello Mr. Nick Tomasullo and Ms. Brigitte Barrell Nicholas '87 and Nicole Tzetzo Mr. and Mrs. John Victor Wendy Warner '40 Ralph T. and Patricia Webdale Daniel Welsh Mr. Arthur Bronson and Ms. Catherine T. Wettlaufer E. John and Kathryn White Cecile Kelly Whittemore '35 Annette P. Wilton Mr. John Yates and Mrs. R. Lorraine Collins John and Cindy Zachau

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Elmwood Franklin School Auction 2011 THE AUCTION IS A SPECIAL 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) JENNIFER RYAN, SHASHI DAVAE, AND ALISON KEANE PLANNED A MAGICAL EVENT WHERE—JUST LIKE IN THAT FARAWAY LAND SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW—DREAMS REALLY DO COME TRUE. THE AUCTION RAISES SUBSTANTIAL FUNDS FOR OUR STUDENTS AND THEIR EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE!

Auction Facts and Figures • Raised $251,770 after all expenses • Sold 580 items donated from 423 local companies and families • 295 attendees • 100+ volunteers • 15 sponsors • 50 advertisers

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Executive Committee Chairs

Shashi Davae, Alison Keane, Jennifer Ryan

Acquisitions Arts & Antiques

Julia Ladds Clauss, Vicki Newman

Children’s

Mia Acharya, Kristin Saperston, Mary Jane Zurowski

Fabulous Finds

Jane Buck, Cynthia Stark

Live Auction

Jessica Enstice ’89, Anne Rimmler

Restaurants & Ent.

Suzanne Badgley

Sports & Leisure

Julie Greene, Emily Wyckoff

Women’s Boutique Mindy Shine, Carrie Telford Advertising

Sheila Walier

Alumni

Tricia Barrett ’95

Auctioneer

Cash Cunningham

Board Reservations

Trini Ross

Catalog

Leslie Keane

Caterer

Rich Renaissance

Corporate Sponsors

David Bard, Buddy Borowiak

Check-Out

Tom Jordan

Class Gifts

Kristin Finn, Pam Catipovic

Clean-Up

Edie and Jim Dref

Coordinator

Sarah Duddy ’90

Decorations

Tracy Heneghan, Terri Rich, Holly Rupp

Faculty Gifts

Pete Johnson, Kathryn Murray, Jenna Piazza, Alyssa Schwabe, Shannon Victor

Friday Set-Up Items

Jane Buck

Friday Set-Up Tables

Lisa Hotung, Anna Geronimo

Gift Certificates

Margot Banta ’56, Penny Banta ’61, Kitty Marcy

Health Professionals

Ketan Davae

Legal Professionals

Paul Walier

Financial Professionals

Cutler Greene ’88

Item Tagging

Andrea Kuettel

Reservations Shashi Davae Silent Auction Announcer Bob Rich III ’81

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Technology Fund RAISE TH E PAD D L E F OR IPADS Updating and adding new technologies is an important priority for EFS. And yet, these technological resources come at a cost. This year, donors contributed $62,500 to help to fund our iPad Project, which put 160 iPads in the hands of our students and teachers.

Our gratitude goes to the following donors who helped to complete this project by raising their paddle for iPads.

Raise the Paddle for iPads Auction 2011 Donors $5,000+ Ludvik and Christina Karl Siegel Family $2,500-$4,999 John and Carolyn Darby Matt and Jessica Enstice Kate and Steve Foley Michael and Harriette Hogan Paul and Dora Iskalo Michele and Chris Lee Jock and Betsy Mitchell Bob and Karin Rich Elizabeth and Wayne Robinson John and Jennifer Ryan $1,000-$2,499 Mia Acharya and Nishi Harvey Joanne and Kelly Brannen Judith Jayson Dan and Leslie Keane Chas and Liz Maloney Gregory L. Migdal and Paula Ciprich Michael and Marcy Newman Michael and Michelle Parentis Adnan and Josephine Siddiqui Keith and Leslie Stube Todd and Anna Voelkl $500-$999 Bob and Pam Catipovic Bill and Rebecca Collins Maria and John Conrad Mara and Michael Endl Tony Featherston and Helen Roy

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Kanika and Ashvani Gulati Lisa and Patrick Hotung Jacqueline Jayson and Matthew Iak Elizabeth R. Keane Andrea and Michael Kuettel Barbara Maier Mihai Merzianu and Octavia Balan Victoria and James Newman Kevin and Jodi Osinski Brian and Nina Riegel Phil and Anne Rimmler Kristin and Scott Saperston Edward and Elizabeth Simmons $250-$499 Rosemarie Beres Ravi and Angela Desai Ken and Shelley Drake Sarah and Anthony Duddy Richard and Susie Green Jerry and Jen Lauria Trini Ross and Geoffrey Seals David and Cynthia Stark Sandra and Gary Warner John and Cindy Zachau Walter and Mary Jane Zurowski $100-$249 Donnette Calhoun Robert and Janie Constantine Ketan and Shashi Davae Chuck Fisher Evans Geisler Greg and Lisa Koessler Michelle and Chris Lenahan Aimee Neri and Christopher O'Connor Kenneth and Danielle Piver Stephanie and Daniel Watkins

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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.

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.

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.

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, and 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 a Fall book fair each year that provides 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.

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S U P ER - E A S y T h i N G S

yoU Can Do T O P RO M O T E

elmwood franklin school Invite family, friends and neighbors to an Upper School play or musical. Not only is it

Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/elmwoodfranklin. It doesn’t get any easier than that.

quality, family-friendly entertainment, it shows off the all the great talents and features of our school!

Wear your EFS gear proudly.

We’ve got hats, shirts, fleeces, shorts, sweatpants, scarves, even flip-flops. (You probably shouldn’t wear them all at once, though.)

Spread the word about our Open Houses. Here’s a head start: this year’s open

Stick an EFS bumper sticker on your car, minivan, motorcycle, boat, or forehead. Call us at (716) 877-5035 and we will send you one for free!

Read, comment on, and share our blogs. Tony has

house is scheduled for Thursday, January 26. And volunteer if you can—there are usually pastries!

Follow us on Twitter—and retweet us. We may not be quite as entertaining as some celebrity tweet-ists, but you’ll be up-to-date with all things EFS and help to promote the school.

one, as does Sarah Duddy, our head of Lower School, as well as Prep teacher Molly Clauss. You just might learn something new and interesting.

Don’t forget about EFS Summer Camp—for your own kids, or for someone else’s. It’s a great option for visiting relatives or neighborhood pals. Visit efssummer.org!

Embrace the idea of legacy: make a referral and bring in one new student or family to be your “successor.” And then they’ll do the same with someone else, and they’ll do the same, and so on. Think of all the lives you’ll change!

Take a minute to express what Elmwood Franklin means to you, whether you’re an alum, or current parent, or former parent. We use testimonials in different ways in our marketing efforts, and they bring a smile to our faces. E-mail us anytime at development@ elmwoodfranklin.org

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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.

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