Harvey Magazine Winter 2024

Rigor with HEART

FEATURES: RIGOR WITH HEART

Cover: Ms. Feighery and Isolda Corena ’29 (Photo credit: Abby Hassett ’13)

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Ten Years After Harvey 2013 Graduates Chart Their Own Course

Having graduated Harvey a decade ago, our 2013 alums are finding much satisfaction and success today along their career paths.

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Building a Strong Foundation: Study Skills

A former Harvey educator and administrator returns to share her expertise in helping our middle schoolers establish the skills they will need to flourish in their academics.

14 Introducing the 2023-24 Board of Trustees

Meet the esteemed members of Harvey’s Board of Trustees who are working to ensure that our school continues to thrive today and through the years ahead.

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New Fellows Program: Advancing Teaching & Mentorship

Two aspiring young teachers are gaining invaluable experience working side by side with some of Harvey’s best educators.

Homecoming 2023 Rain AND Shine

Despite the clouds and intermittent rain, the Harvey Spirit shone throughout the special day’s events and festivities with smiling faces and warm embraces.

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The Harvey School

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HEAD OF SCHOOL

William J. Knauer

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Karen Grazia

CONTRIBUTING EDITOR

Chris Del Campo

ALUMNI EDITOR

Greg Janos ’98

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Sarah Parker

CONTRIBUTORS

Carolyn Bean

Dr. Brendan Byrne

Jennifer Feighery

Abby Hassett ’13

Andrew Jamieson ’09

Ray Lacen

Phil Lazzaro

Alex Lindquist

Joanne Lombardi

Dianne Mahony

Dr. Stephanie Metz

Michelle Morris

Alex Morse

Joseph O’Connell ’16

Sarah Parker

Jeff Seymour

Denise Smith

Kailey Smith

Beth Visintainer

CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHERS

Gabe Palacio

Tim Coffey

John Brooks

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Abby Hassett

DESIGN

Good Design, LLC, gooddesignusa.com

PRINTING

J. S. McCarthy Printers, jsmccarthy.com

MISSION STATEMENT

Our purpose is to prepare and inspire students to become independent, adventurous thinkers and engaged, compassionate citizens in courageous pursuit of knowledge and truth.

CORE VALUES

» Passion for learning

» Respect

» Integrity

» Determination

» Excellence

From the Editor

The strong connection between our students and teachers is unmistakable. In the classrooms, the Dining Hall, in the hallways, and on the sports fields, students feel comfortable to be themselves around Harvey’s faculty and administrators. Setting students on their own path of self-discovery is an integral part of a Harvey education. As our theme states, “Rigor with Heart” is our academic motto, challenging students to study hard and to learn and expand their knowledge, while always keeping in mind that not all students learn in exactly the same way.

In this issue, we visit our Middle School to share how we’ve incorporated Study Skills into the curriculum to lay those all-important building blocks for academic success. We check in with three Harvey alums who graduated in 2013 to see where they are 10 years after leaving our school. Seeing how far they have come is amazing! We also introduce our new Fellows Program and our first two young teachers who are bringing their enthusiasm and passion to Harvey as they receive experience and priceless mentorship from our veteran teachers.

We are proud to feature our Board of Trustees, a talented and dedicated group of individuals who regularly commit their time and talent to ensuring continued excellence at Harvey. In this issue, we also acknowledge the celebrations of Harvey Homecoming 2023 and our Alumni Reunion that brought our extended community together, highlighted by the 50th reunion of the Class of 1973 and the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Weil House and Barn Complex at the entrance to campus.

Our network of alumni keeping in touch with Harvey is growing, and we are always thrilled to follow along on their journeys to see where life takes them next. It’s validating to hear that so much of what they learned during their years at Harvey is what has supported them in reaching their goals and continuing to dream even bigger.

Happy reading!

Karen Grazia, Director of Marketing

& Communications

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Eileen Walker, Chair

Paul Aaron

Philip Bowers ’70, Vice Chair

Leslie Berni

Lara Casano ’95

Kevin Durkin

Ashley Foote

Jerri-Lynn Galgano, Secretary

Jonathan Kass

Edward W. Kelly

William J. Knauer, President

Ronice Latta

Wendy Lederer

Donna Leone

Lindsey Walker Lynch ’05

Joseph Plummer

Gregg Roberts

Elizabeth Schwartz

Wallace L. Schwartz

Andrea L. Tessler

Dawanna Veneable

Clifford Wallach

J. Eric Wise

Emeriti Trustees

Daniel K. Chapman ’73

Alice DeSomma

Barry W. Fenstermacher

Charles A. Krasne

Raymond G. Kuntz

Jeffrey Lasdon

Jane Petty

Frank A. Weil ’44

ALUMNI EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

Lara Casano ’95, President Seth Morton ’57, Secretary Pieter Catlow ’73

Erica Cheyne ’14

George Dallas ’64

Philip A. Eifert ’73

Daniel Galgano ’20

Andrew Jamieson ’09

Greg Janos ’98

Lindsey Walker Lynch ’05

Alexander P. McKown ’57

Laurel Meredith ’88

Sean O’Brien ’09

Alex Pugliese ’07

HEAD’S COUNCIL

Dennis Dilmaghani ’62

John Fasciana P’02

Lori Garbin, P’16

Deirdre Glascott, P’19

John Hughes ’68

Richard Ledes ’71

Vivien Levy, P’16, ’19

Lucy Lopez, P’19

Jennifer Powell-Lunder, P’18

Dave Raneri ’69

David Silk, P’14, ’17

Kathleen Treat, P’16, ’18, ’18, ’22

Vanessa Williams, P’18

welcome from the head of school

Excellence with Heart

For years we have used the phrase “Rigor with Heart” to describe what makes The Harvey School such a special place. Last year, at the culmination of a thorough and inclusive planning process, the Board of Trustees approved a new Strategic Plan and Mission Statement, updated the school’s Values and the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Culture Committee Statements, and also designated “Rigor with Heart” as the school’s official motto.

Although at this point, “Rigor with Heart” is a familiar phrase at Harvey, both for current families and for those interested in joining our community, what exactly do we mean?

As I often note, the word “rigor” does not actually mean what most people believe it means (Go ahead; look it up.), but if we accept its common usage, it describes an educational environment that challenges students and prepares them for academic success.

The pursuit of academic excellence has always been a cornerstone of The Harvey School. Rigor, in this context, represents the school’s unwavering commitment to challenging students academically and intellectually. Our programs and curriculum are designed to stimulate critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity, and our teachers encourage students to push themselves beyond their limits, explore new ideas and activities, and develop a deep understanding of various subjects. This dedication to academic rigor prepares Harvey students for the challenges of college and beyond, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to excel in their chosen fields.

Even though this academic rigor is essential, at Harvey we understand that each student is unique, with distinct abilities, interests, and goals. The “Heart” in our motto recognizes our individualized approach that meets students where they are and gives them the guidance, support, and appropriate challenge they need to grow and develop as learners and people. Teachers and staff at Harvey are dedicated to understanding the needs and aspirations of each student. We encourage students to take risks, making it clear that the ultimate goal is personal growth and not perfection. With our small class sizes and a nurturing environment, students receive personalized attention and support that allow them to thrive. Our purpose is not just about having our students achieve academic success but also helping them discover their true potential, or as we like to say, become the people they are meant to be.

“Heart” is not just a buzzword at Harvey; it represents our core values and is central to all we do and who we are as a school and a community. At Harvey we place a strong emphasis on character, empathy, and relationships. As we express in

our Mission Statement, Harvey students are encouraged to be “independent, adventurous thinkers and engaged, compassionate citizens” who understand the value of kindness, diversity, and service to others and are ever in “courageous pursuit of knowledge and truth.” This balanced, holistic approach to education prepares our students to be not only successful professionals but also responsible and caring individuals.

Ultimately, “Rigor with Heart” is more than a motto; it’s a promise. It encapsulates the essence of what makes The Harvey School an exceptional place for students to grow, learn, and flourish and reflects our commitment to providing an education that is both challenging and nurturing for all students.

All the best,

William J. Knauer, Head of School

Karina Lambert’s ’13 four-year experience in Harvey’s Upper School epitomizes the wide range of opportunities the school offers to its students. “I had a very Harvey experience,” Karina said, in describing how she took great advantage of the many school offerings. She played volleyball, performed in musicals, sang in the choir’s Chamber Singers, helped lead the Community Service Club, and served as student government president her senior year. The student voted by her fellow seniors as having the “Most School Spirit” and “Most Likely to Brighten Someone’s Day” said Harvey encouraged her to be curious and explore her interests. “I was able to study Japanese and take opera lessons all at one special place,” Karina said.

Karina credits her Harvey English classes with Dianne Mahony as being “so emblematic of the Harvey experience,” explaining, “We were encouraged to think outside the box and discuss and defend our opinions.” She draws a direct line from her academic experience at Harvey to her career choice. She recalls the influence of her ninth through 12th grade advisor, Dr. Amy Gignesi, her former history teacher whose economics class prompted Karina to major in the subject in college. “Dr. Gignesi’s classes and guidance helped me grow at Harvey and set me up for success in college,” shared Karina, who went on to Barnard College and earned her degree in economics.

explore diverse interests was really anchored in my experience at Harvey,

“The encouragement to and this guided me through college and post-college career navigation.”

Reflecting on her entire time at Harvey, Karina said Harvey built the foundation for her future success. “The encouragement to explore diverse interests was really anchored in my experience at Harvey, and it guided me through college and post-college career navigation,” Karina said. Her career within financial services shifted a few times after college graduation. She started at Morgan Stanley working within the international wealth management division before transitioning to an investor relations role at The Carlyle Group. Today, Karina is at Apollo Global Management, focusing on the build-out of its Global Wealth business. She is part of her company’s strategy team working on business development with its largest strategic accounts in the U.S. and Latin America. “I’m most proud of the chapter of my career that I’m in now,” Karina said.

As her career direction is now in clear view, she is quick to credit Harvey with helping to set her on the path of success and personal fulfillment. “Looking back at my time at Harvey, I realize how special it is to grow in a place that encourages individualism and community at the same time. I definitely grew as a student and a person at Harvey and was given the tools to navigate college successfully, which in turn, has empowered me in my early career.”

Top to bottom. Karina at Harvey with former headmaster Barry Fenstermacher // Karina today // Karina on a business trip to Latin America with her associates

Building a Strong Foundation

STUDY SKILLS

By Karen Grazia

The foundation of academic success begins with good study skills.

Whether you’re just entering middle school, striving for excellence in high school, or looking for success in college and in your career, your ability to study effectively makes a world of difference in your educational journey.

Although teaching good study skills and habits has long been a key element of a Harvey education, Harvey Middle School now has a dedicated Study Skills teacher working with all sixth graders to ensure they develop a strong skill set for learning in the middle school years and beyond. Jennifer Feighery has joined the faculty to fill an important role in the education of middle schoolers.

“Since all the sixth graders are new to Harvey and come from a variety of different schools, we believe that making Study Skills a class is helpful in assessing students’ individual needs,” says Ms. Feighery. “I am also working with seventh and eighth graders who can benefit from more instruction and support in organization and study skills.”

Seventh and eighth graders are referred by their teachers or a parent to Ms. Feighery, who then meets with them on a rotating schedule, sometimes one-on-one or in a small group of no more than five students at a time. “The students are responding really well, and getting to know all of them inside and outside the classroom has been nice,” says Ms. Feighery. “Every student has strengths and challenges, especially when it comes to the academic environment. I try to celebrate their strengths while working together to support them in areas that may not come naturally to them,” she says.

Ms. Feighery, who holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education and Human Development, works collaboratively with subject area teachers if they have a concern about a student and suggests strategies that might work in their class. Students

They thrive on connections with each other and their teachers. I feel that they all really want to do well, but some just have a tougher time figuring out how to get there.”

often respond differently in each classroom and with different teachers and subjects, and ascertaining the complete student picture helps to discover what works best for each student.

The addition of a Study Skills class allows teachers to have the support they need in the classroom while giving students the tools they need to find success, without feeling alienated or different from their peers. The Study Skills curriculum will continue to grow as the Middle School continues to explore how studying varies from subject to subject and as Ms. Feighery examines different techniques to strengthen skills in task initiation, planning and prioritization, organizing, note-taking, outlining assignments, and time management.

So far, the students are excited to spend time in Study Skills and work with Ms. Feighery, and the feeling is mutual. “I have always enjoyed working with middle schoolers,” says Ms. Feighery. “They thrive on connections with each other and their teachers. I feel that they all really want to do well, but some just have a tougher time figuring out how to get there,” she says. “This is the in-between stage where most still want to be little kids but also struggle with the desire to be more mature. Middle school is not the easiest stage of life, but it is so rewarding when you see them figuring out who they want to be and begin to realize how to get there.”

Ms. Feighery is not new to Harvey. Before having children, she was the assistant head of the Middle School and taught math. Ms. Feighery has two of her three children at Harvey, both having started as sixth graders. “I was excited to rejoin the Harvey family when the opportunity of a study skills

class was presented,” she says. “At Harvey, I have always appreciated and valued getting to know each student as a whole person. This is a connection that I did not always experience as a student myself, but I realize the vital role it plays in a child’s life,” Ms. Feighery says.

“Though study skills have long been integrated into the different subject areas, it has been a significant step to more intentionally have a point person in the building who is working with our students and supporting teachers,” says Dr. Brendan Byrne, head of Middle School. “Ms. Feighery’s familiarity with our academic program has allowed her to seamlessly become an impactful mentor in the academic lives of our Middle School students,” he says.

Study skills are very important at any level in a student’s academic career; however, there’s no better time to start than sixth grade when students are moving forward on the next step of their educational journey — middle school.

Advancing Teaching & Mentorship New Fellows Program

By Karen Grazia

Better than a thousand days of diligent study is one day with a great teacher.

— JAPANESE PROVERB

While schools are here to educate students, Harvey also recognizes the importance of educating its young teachers. Our veteran teachers have always served as mentors to our newest teachers, helping them navigate their early years of teaching, and that mentoring model remains. But when administration explored recent nationwide issues of faculty retention and hiring, they conceived of a new idea: the Fellows Program.

“We looked for creative ways to attract new faculty and provide some flexibility with our current staff,” said Head of Upper School Phil Lazzaro. “Through researching and speaking to other independent schools, we created the Fellows Program idea.” Mr. Lazzaro then turned to 36-year veteran Harvey teacher Dianne Mahony to design and direct the new two-year program. In the 2023-24 school year, we welcomed Joseph (Joey) O’Connell ’16 and Kailey Smith as our first two Fellows at Harvey.

“The first year of the Fellows Program is designed to pair early career teachers with multiple seasoned mentors throughout the school year,” explained Ms. Mahony. “Each term, our two Fellows will be in class with two teachers in their subject area. By the year’s end, they will have worked in the classroom with four to six different colleagues, absorbing multiple teaching styles through observation, team teaching, lesson planning, grading discussions, and, most important, engaging with and supporting a multitude of students,” she said.

Mr. O’Connell and Ms. Smith are also currently partnering in ninth grade study halls and will eventually take on primary responsibilities as the school year progresses. They will continue to visit classes in all subject areas throughout the year, as well as play an active part of our athletics program as assistant coaches every term.

Mr. Lazzaro sees tremendous benefit to these two young teachers and the students as a result of the Fellows Program. “These young teachers will learn about life at an independent school and the value of that community, while gaining valuable classroom experience guided by their colleagues,” he said. “Kailey and Joey bring new ideas, perspectives, and enthusiasm to the school — as well as diversity, representing different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.”

While these two young teachers are learning, they also have insight to offer our veteran faculty. “As someone who has been teaching for a while, I find it wonderful to be able to look at my own practices and consider how they might serve as a model for someone just starting out in the field,” shared Ms. Mahony. “At the same time, I value their perspectives on what is happening in the classroom, their perspectives on the students — individually and collectively,” she said. “I am always asking them what they think.”

So far, the Fellows Program is delivering on its promises, allowing young adults who are passionate about education to experience what being a full-time teacher is like, not only the day-to-day rigors but also the joy of seeing a group of students come to full understanding in the classroom.

“Kailey and Joey have embraced the opportunities presented,” said Mr. Lazzaro. “ From working with Ms. Mahony and mentor teachers, they have begun to explore the dynamics of a Harvey classroom,” he said. “They are both personable, motivated, and hard-working, and I look forward to their continued growth and development throughout the year,” the Upper School head said.

Ms. Mahony agrees, seeing them striving toward their full potential. “Kailey and Joey are authentic, compassionate people,” she said. “Add to that their enthusiasm, intelligence, athleticism, and generosity of spirit and you have exactly the sort of individuals that any school would be lucky to count as members of their faculty,” Ms. Mahony said, and then added with a smile, “Plus they’re teaching me how to play Catan.” (Catan is a popular strategic board game.)

The Fellows Program is an opportunity for growth at Harvey, both in the after-school program and in the classroom. Bringing more qualified teachers into the workforce and helping those teachers to understand the value of teaching and coaching for themselves and their students is what the program aspires to achieve.

Meet Our Fellows

Kailey

Smith

Katonah, New York, is a long way from Racine, Wisconsin, where Kailey Smith grew up. She moved to Peoria, Illinois, when she was 15, finishing high school there. She then attended Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota, earning her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in June 2023. During college Ms. Smith completed an internship at Pomfret School in Connecticut, which was her first introduction to independent schools. When she heard about the opening for the new Fellows Program at Harvey, she knew immediately it would be a great fit.

“I could not ask for a better first job out of college,” said Ms. Smith. “I absolutely love teaching at Harvey. I have learned so much from my lead teachers in the classroom. The thing that sticks out the most to me is how to be flexible in the classroom,” she said. “Being able to adjust and be flexible is vital to student learning and something I’ve greatly appreciated getting to learn from some incredible educators who are quite talented at it.”

The passion to become a teacher came out of Ms. Smith’s not having a mentor when she was in high school. “I also did not have a teacher of color until I got to college, and I realized the importance of representation in teaching our kids,” shared Ms. Smith. “I realized that I could be both a great mentor and also simply a presence for students who may not see themselves often in those teaching them. I get to do all of this while sharing my passion for social studies and sports, which is truly a dream come true,” she said.

All the Upper School teachers have welcomed Ms. Smith into the community and are always available to answer any questions she has. Focusing on psychology and history, during the fall term, Ms. Smith worked closely with Sarah Zeigler and Alex Morse. “Alex is so knowledgeable and the way he takes time to talk things through with both me and our students has been invaluable,” said Ms. Smith. “Sarah is also very knowledgeable and has really taken me in as a co-teacher. I could not ask for a better mentor.”

A fun fact about Ms. Smith is that she was a competitive dancer as a child and competed for a dance studio that went up against the Abby Lee Dance Company made popular by the hit TV show “Dance Moms.” Ms. Smith’s dance studio won! After dancing, Ms. Smith turned her focus to volleyball, which she played for 15 years and is now helping to coach Harvey’s varsity volleyball team.

“I am beyond excited to get to share my knowledge and love of the game with young players,” said Ms. Smith. “This team really welcomed me.” Ms. Smith

will also help coach girls varsity basketball in the winter and instructional volleyball in the spring.

Every day, Ms. Smith sees examples of Harvey’s motto “Rigor with Heart.” She especially sees it in her mentor, Mr. Morse. “He expects a lot of his students, which allows them to live up to their full academic potential. However, he doesn’t simply expect the most from them and leave them to struggle alone. I often find him spending his free periods working with students, making connections, and truly giving everything to help his students grow,” Ms. Smith said. “In class, he uses the perfect balance of goofy fun and serious work to allow for relationship-building and high-level learning. This complements my own teaching philosophy quite well as I have often said that students will learn nothing if they don’t believe you care about them.”

Mr. Morse, a 22-year history teacher at Harvey, is impressed with how Ms. Smith interacts with students and faculty in multiple ways, which makes her connection to the school very strong. “She is eager to learn the craft of teaching as well as the historical materials to be presented,” said Mr. Morse. “As with most activities, people learn best by doing. She has already taught several lessons and will be teaching a unit in the near future. I have enjoyed working with her as it allows for a different perspective within the classroom, and all of our students feel comfortable asking for her guidance.” Ms. Smith will also work with Christian Coscio and Robert Griffin in their Modern European History classes later in the year.

Ms. Smith plans to start working toward her master’s degree in secondary education in the next few years, but right now she’s focusing on getting her footing as a teacher first. “Every day I look forward to the laughs we share and the teaching we get to do. I’ve never seen anything quite like this. The students here are quite phenomenal and are a large part of what makes Harvey so special,” says Ms. Smith.

Joseph O’Connell ’16

Joseph O’Connell early on discovered his passion for English, history, and other subjects while learning about Greek mythology in his sixth grade humanities class. Ever since then, Mr. O’Connell thought he might want to teach. Mr. O’Connell attended Harvey for two years, graduating in 2016 and then went on to receive his bachelor’s degree from Iona University, double majoring in English and history. When the opportunity to join the new Fellows Program came about, he jumped at the chance.

“As a former student here, I see the same heart in the faculty now as a peer as I did when I was a student,” said Mr. O’Connell. “What an amazing experience it’s been to look behind the curtain here and see how much more goes on behind the scenes from all the teachers. It’s easy to overlook the hard work from your teachers when you’re only 16 and are in your own world, but as somebody trying to live up to their standards, it’s so impressive how much care they put into their work,” he said.

Mr. O’Connell feels he’s already learned a lot about teaching in just the few months he’s been a Fellow. “Classroom management is probably the best tool I’ve learned about, “ Mr. O’Connell said. “I felt very prepared for the school year content-wise, but learning how to deal with students and figure out ways to help them learn is much more complex than I assumed it would be.”

Working closely with Dianne Mahony, Mr. O’Connell has felt her impact on him and the Fellows Program. “She’s taken so much time out of her schedule for both me and Kailey,” he said. He also credits Assistant Head of Upper School and English teacher Beth Visintainer with being a tremendous help to him during a week when his lead teacher was absent, and Mr. O’Connell had to step in and lead the class by himself. “Beth went out of her way to help me plan the classes and go over content and tactics that would be helpful to use,” said Mr. O’Connell, who is also being mentored by his lead teacher, Jeff Seymour. “He’s been incredibly helpful and allotted his free periods to sit with me and go over lesson/ week plans and make sure I’m keeping up with the content.”

Mr. Seymour is also enjoying the experience of mentoring a young Fellow. “To work with an enthusiastic newcomer to education is both refreshing and renewing,” said Mr. Seymour. “It has been a pleasure to view teaching afresh through Joey’s experiences and observations. We have encountered and had to navigate some ‘tricky’ aspects that come with the job, which you could never learn without practical first-hand experience,” he said.

Mr. O’Connell embodies the independent school model of living on campus, teaching, and being an assistant coach for varsity football. He will continue on with coaching indoor track this winter and varsity rugby in the spring. Wearing multiple hats enables Mr. O’Connell to build on his rapport with students outside the classroom, which helps to support and motivate them in the classroom.

Although his own teaching philosophy is still evolving, he knows one thing he wants to emulate is how much compassion the teachers at Harvey put into their jobs. He shared the example of the impact Phil Lazzaro made on him in high school. “He took so much time out of his own life to onboard me to the school,” said Mr. O’Connell. “He wears so many different hats here at Harvey, and somehow goes above and beyond with each role. If I can have even a fraction of the impact on some of my students that he had on me, I’ll know I’ve succeeded in my goals as a teacher.”

Mr. O’Connell notes that many schools employ rigor in their curriculum, but “Rigor with Heart” really strikes at the core of what makes Harvey stand out and stand above so many schools. “I think what makes Harvey unique is that there’s no ‘right’ way of doing things,” shared Mr. O’Connell. “Each teacher has their own strengths that they employ in their teaching. They don’t need a formula to make a difference for their students.”

Being an alum, Mr. O’Connell sees himself in the students and finds himself easily able to recognize their struggles as similar to his own back in his time at Harvey. “Being able to relate and empathize with them has really helped me make strong connections with the students I interact with and to understand what they are struggling with much quicker than I could otherwise,” he said.

Down the road, Mr. O’Connell sees the pursuit of his master’s degree in his future, but right now, he’s in the classroom, on the playing fields, and on campus, embracing every aspect of what it means to be a teacher.

Introducing the 2023-24 Board of Trustees

The Harvey Board of Trustees is a dedicated group of people whose job is to ensure that The Harvey School continues to thrive and serve young people long into the future.

The Board is responsible for the governance of Harvey — ensuring that it stays true to its mission, is sustainable into the future, and carries out its purpose every day through the talented Harvey faculty and staff. Each trustee has a personal reason for committing their time and talent to Harvey — but every trustee is charged with the task of ensuring excellence in the education that Harvey provides to all students. The Board comprises current parents, past parents, alumni, and community members — all passionate about making Harvey the best it can be. The Harvey Magazine editors hope these profiles will give a little insight into who the trustees are and why they serve Harvey.

OFFICERS

Eileen Walker P’03, ’05

» Chair of the Board

» Ridgefield, CT

» Joined Board: 1999

» Chair of Board since 2012

“Harvey provides a rare environment in which each student can explore the world near and far in the process of developing skills and discovering talents that will serve them for a lifetime. Being part of this special place and continuing to see the dedication of the faculty and staff in supporting excellence for each student motivates me to do what I can to keep Harvey strong for future students.”

Philip Bowers ’70

» Vice Chair

» Katonah, NY

» Joined Board: 2008

» Chair of the Investment Committee

» Co-chair, Weil House & Barn Complex Committee

» Member of Executive and Finance Committees

» Parent of two boys who attended in Middle School

“I think Harvey is extremely important and valuable to the Northern Westchester/Fairfield counties, and I am dedicated to doing what I can to ensure that the school thrives!”

Andrea Tessler P’15, ’19

» Treasurer

» Briarcliff Manor, NY

» Joined Board: 2012

» Chair of the Finance Committee

» Member of Executive and Investment Committees

“Harvey was so important in the personal growth and development of my two children whether it be academically, socially, on the athletic field, or most important, for self-reflection and confidence. I felt it was appropriate to give back my time and provide guidance in helping Harvey continue on a positive growth track as an independent educational institution.”

Jerri-Lynn Galgano P’20, ’23

» Secretary

» South Salem, NY

» Joined Board: 2019

» Co-chair: Strategic Planning Committee

» Member of Executive, Finance, and Development Committees

“The Harvey School helped my children find their passions and become independent and confident. I serve on the Board to pay it forward and help the school prosper and grow.”

Paul Aaron P’27

» Greenwich, CT

» Joined Board: 2023

» Member of the Finance, Buildings & Grounds, and Development Committees

“The Harvey School is a unique educational environment with tremendous momentum. I want to do all I can to help continue the mission of the school and continue to build an environment where our students thrive.”

Leslie Berni P’22, ’26

» Stamford, CT

» Joined Board: 2023 (Sat on board as Parent Association President from 2020-22)

» Member of Audit, Development, and Marketing Committees

“As a former Parent Association President at Harvey, I attended board meetings and saw how individual members could come together to influence the holistic health and well-being of the Harvey community. I am excited about the opportunity to help shape the future of the school, which I’ve seen grow since my oldest son started at Harvey in 2016. I love working as a community and feel that I have perspective and skills that I can contribute as Harvey continues to evolve.”

Lara Casano ’95, P’25, ’27, ’27

» New Rochelle, NY

» Joined Board: 2022

» Member of Finance, Development, and Board Membership Committees

“I firmly believe that Harvey gave me more than I will ever have the capability to give back, and I feel compelled to ‘pay it forward’ by giving back in whatever way that I can assist for the greater good of the school. Being a member of the Board of Trustees is truly an honor, working with others who are all looking to ensure our amazing community remains focused on creating an environment, as our mission states, in which our students are inspired ‘to become independent, adventurous thinkers and engaged, compassionate citizens in courageous pursuit of knowledge and truth.’”

Kevin Durkin P’21, ’23

» Katonah, NY

» Joined Board: 2016

» Chair of Retirement Committee

» Chair of Campaign Committee

» Co-Chair of Weil House & Barn Complex Committee

» Member of the Development and Board Membership Committees

“I’m grateful to assist in the overall school direction, for the best interests of the students and community.”

Ashley Foote P’24, ’24, ’25

» Mt. Kisco, NY

» Joined Board: 2022

» Co-chair of the Buildings & Grounds Committee

» Member of the Development and Campaign Committees

“I am passionate about serving on the board to make meaningful contributions to help advance Harvey’s mission and values for today’s students and future generations.”

Jonathan Kass P’22, ’25

» Katonah, NY

» Joined Board: 2020

» Member of the Buildings & Grounds Committee

» Guest: Finance, Audit, Investment, and Retirement Committees

“I am passionate about being on the Harvey Board because it allows me the opportunity to give back to the school community, advocate for the students, and support the teachers.”

Edward W. Kelly

» Katonah, NY

» Joined Board: 25+ years

» Co-Chair of the Buildings & Grounds Committee

“Harvey is a great school, and I am an invested neighbor. I’ve observed great growth over my decades on the Board.”

Ronice Latta P’23

» Stamford, CT

» Joined Board: 2017

» Chair of the Audit Committee

» Member of the Marketing Committee

“Representation matters at all levels here at Harvey. This is why I am happy to lend my voice and help drive the mission and strategic plan of this wonderful school.”

Wendy Lederer P’23, ’25, ’27

» Greenwich, CT

» Joined Board: 2020

» Chair of the Development Committee

» Member of the Marketing Committee

“I am passionate about serving on the Board for Harvey because I believe in the mission of the school and find it rewarding to invest my efforts and time into our school for the betterment of the community.”

Donna Leone P’04, ’08

» Cortlandt Manor, NY

» Joined Board: 2022

» Member of the Development Committee

» Guest: Retirement Committee

“The Harvey community is an extraordinary example of how when mind, body, and spirit come together, incredible things occur. Since first stepping foot on campus in 1999, our family knew we needed to be part of the Harvey family. We are committed to helping others experience the same benefits through the Maury Leone Scholarship.”

Lindsey Walker Lynch ’05

» New York, NY

» Joined Board: 2020

» Chair of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Culture Committee

» Co-Chair of the Strategic Planning Committee

“My experience at Harvey shaped me as a person and taught me how to be a compassionate leader. My teachers were so inspiring that I myself pursued a career in education — first as a teacher and then as a school leader. I feel honored to support and give back to the school and community that invested so much in me.”

Joseph Plummer GP’15

» Cold Spring, NY

» Joined Board: 2012

» Member of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Culture, and Marketing Committees

“Harvey is such a unique place with its ‘student first’ set of values and ways of learning. I have been amazed over my years on the board at how the school has evolved to meet new needs and leverage new technology for a more empowering experience for each and every member of the Harvey community. I have enjoyed helping with marketing and communication for the Harvey brand and participation in long-range planning.”

Gregg Roberts P’23, ’27, ’29

» White Plains, NY

» Joined Board: 2023

» Member of the Development and Campaign Committees

“Harvey was transformational for our oldest son, Luke, and we will forever be indebted to the school for how the faculty and staff nurtured and supported him. He grew tremendously and really discovered who he is while at Harvey. Zach asked to be moved to Harvey in seventh grade after witnessing how much his brother loved school. Through the support of the faculty and staff at Harvey, Zach is also developing his own identity and it’s fun to see.”

Elizabeth Schwartz P’09, ’14

» Bedford Corners, NY

» Joined Board: 2009

» Member of the Development Committee

“I became a Trustee when my sons, Sam and Andrew, attended the school. Harvey had a tremendous impact on their education, and I still see the benefits of that education in their lives today. I wanted to see Harvey continue to thrive and provide that same education to future students, and being a member of the Board allows me to do just that.”

Wallace L. Schwartz P’09, ’14

» Bedford Corners, NY

» Joined Board: 2009

» Chair of the Board

Membership Committee

» Member of Executive Committee

“I have been a trustee on The Harvey School Board since our sons, Sam and Andrew, attended the school. We could see then, when they were students, what a meaningful impact the school (including the administrators, teachers, and staff) had on their education, and we continue to see the fruits of that education in their lives today, many years later. We are very happy and excited about participating in the continuing growth (both physically and educationally) of The Harvey School, and we appreciate the opportunity to be part of the Harvey community that is playing such a critical role in providing a great education to new generations of students.”

Dawanna Veneable P’25, ’28

» Cortlandt Manor, NY

» Joined Board: 2021

» Member of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Culture Committee

“I appreciate the opportunity to provide my viewpoint on the Board as directional guidance to The Harvey School. The Board has sought and welcomed diverse perspectives and backgrounds, and it has been my pleasure to be a voice for those Harvey community members who might also represent my demographic groups. I enjoy contributing to the consideration of hard questions and thoughtfully determining the recommendations that will be made. It is my privilege and pleasure to serve.”

Clifford Wallach P’19, ’21, ’24

» South Salem, NY

» Joined Board: 2018

» Member of the Audit and Development Committees

“I love The Harvey School and what it has done for my children so I was honored to be asked to serve on the Board in 2018 so that I can try to give back in some way to this amazing community.”

J. Eric Wise P’17

» Old Greenwich, CT

» Joined Board: 2013

» Member of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Culture, and Development Committees

“Aristotle noted that the best education for most persons is not the best education for each person. The Harvey School provided the best possible education for my son, John Wise, who thrived and loved attending Harvey.”

EMERITI TRUSTEES

Daniel K. Chapman ’73

Alice DeSomma

Barry W. Fenstermacher

Charles A. Krasne

Raymond G. Kuntz

Jeffrey Lasdon

Jane Petty

Frank A. Weil ’44

Homecoming 2023 Rain AND Shine!

October was a month filled with beautiful weekday weather and rainy weekends. The same was true for our 2023 Homecoming Day; however, the rain did not outlast the Harvey spirit. Harvey alums and their families, along with current families, students, faculty, and staff, donned their rain gear and joined the day’s festivities.

The farmers market offered jewelry, goodies, apples, olive oil, and clothing. Alums Katie Ketner ’19, displaying her original jewelry collection from her own Ketner Studio, and Josh Gantt ’15, showcasing his Health clothing line, were among the vendors. Harvey’s newest line of spirit wear sold like lightning and was seen being worn by students, faculty, alums, and families of all ages. We are definitely feeling Harvey Proud these days!

The rain-soaked athletic fields kept the soccer action for both girls and boys varsity soccer teams over on RK Field near Harvey’s Evarts Rink, with fans lining the fields to simultaneously cheer on our athletes. Fenstermacher Athletic Center was the driest spot on campus, and fans were equally excited to support our varsity volleyball team.

The highlight of the day is always the Homecoming football game with Harvey taking on Pomfret School from Connecticut. As the sun finally won out over the rain clouds, pushing them aside to reveal blue skies and a cool fall breeze, the Cavs ultimately prevailed with a 24-16 win over the Griffins in front of a loud Homecoming crowd.

The day proved that there is so much more to this annual tradition than any of the many festivities that we tirelessly plan and execute each year.

The truth is, Homecoming is a feeling, not just an event. That’s what lasts long after the day is done.

Alumni Reunion

This year’s Alumni Reunion and Annual Harvey Homecoming was packed with special celebrations, recognition, and highlights that brightened the day despite the less than perfect weather conditions.

The rain and the clouds were no match for the spirit of our Harvey alums. By the morning of October 21, more than 80 Harvey alumni flooded back to campus with their families, excited to see old friends and former teachers; reminisce and share memories; enjoy lunch together; and cheer on Harvey’s soccer, volleyball, and football teams.

Director of Alumni Relations Greg Janos ’98 welcomed everyone at the Alumni Reunion luncheon under the alumni tent, speaking to the mission of the Alumni Association, which wholly and solely exists to help Harvey alumni succeed after graduation. Head of School Bill Knauer P’23 also welcomed the alums to the Annual Harvey Homecoming and the annual alumni luncheon, which offered two food trucks with a wide variety of options that pleased everyone in attendance.

A highlight of this annual event always occurs when we recognize and celebrate Harvey alumni and faculty who have been selected for induction into the Alumni Hall of Fame. We proudly honored these deserving individuals in 2023:

» Philip Bowers ’70, the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award, presented by Headmaster Emeritus Barry Fenstermacher

» Erica Cheyne ’14, the recipient of the Young Alumni Award, presented by Chair of the Performing Arts Vinny Alexander

» Marcie McGowan Hajem, the recipient of the Faculty/Staff Outstanding Service Award, presented by English teacher Meg Taylor ’09

» Curt Evans, inductee into the Coaching Hall of Fame, presented by President of the Harvey Alumni Association Lara Casano ’95, P’25, ’27, ’27

The luncheon and Hall of Fame awards were only the start of a day of celebrations. All alums, along with current Harvey faculty and staff, were then invited to a special cocktail reception featuring Wah Gwaan Tacos prepared by Stephen Wallace ’07 in The Walker Center for the Arts. See page 48 for more on this fun get-together.

The Class of 1973 celebrated a major milestone — their 50th reunion — with a lovely dinner in the Harvey Dining Hall. See page 49 for more on this significant event.

LEAVING A LEGACY

Turning the Corner: Groundbreaking Ceremony

We were delighted to hold the official groundbreaking ceremony for the Weil House and Barn Complex at Homecoming, a day when the greater Harvey community was gathered to celebrate, reconnect, and support our Harvey athletes. To gather students, parents, faculty, staff, and alumni to break ground on a building that will serve each of these groups in different ways for years to come was particularly fitting. We anticipate that the Weil House and Barn Complex will be ready for use by early 2025. Since its inception, the Weil House and Barn campaign has grown into the Cornerstone Campaign, which approaches four pressing capital renovations from the standpoint of building community and supporting the student experience. In addition to the Weil House and Barn Complex, the Cornerstone Campaign focuses on adding both classroom and community space to Sylvan Hall and the Middle School’s Krasne Building, as well as a full renovation of both the O’Malley and Stafford dormitories. With gratitude to the generosity of our Harvey community, we have currently raised more than $4 million toward our $6 million philanthropic goal for the Cornerstone Campaign.

Please contact Sarah Parker, Director of Development, at sparker@harveyschool.org or (914) 232-3161 ext. 111 for more information.

$6 MILLION

$4 MILLION

1. Sophomores Fin Furgang, O’Neil Ellis, and Chloe Siddons // 2. Maria Marcos Muñoz ’24 solving a problem // 3. Celestina Schmid ’25, Katie McCulloch ’24, Iva Hadzi Mihailovic ’24, and Lena Boyce ’26 enjoy an afternoon of ziplining at a ropes course. // 4. Henry He ’26 and Joy Chen ’26 // 5. Tory Janush ’26 and Gabriella Montero ’25 enjoy a quiet moment outside Shea Cottage. // 6. Student Ambassador Benji Cutler ’25 meets prospective students at Open House 2023. // 7. Ms. Mahony’s AP English students, seniors Wesley Elkind, Riannah Wallach, Sophie Feldman, Alexa Williams, and Annissa Khanna, perform Sophocles on the Quad. // 8. Mr. Kelly and robotics team members Blake Friedman ’24, Meaghan Sullivan ’25, Logan Alexander ’25, Ben Zilberstein ’25, and Katie McCulloch ’24 presenting at Google Headquarters in NYC. // 9. Juniors Ryan Byrne and Jonah Kass wear pink for Breast Cancer Awareness. // 10. Sophomore Olivia Barsky and seniors Carina Weksel and Chloe Ramsey Lavoie channel the ’80s during Spirit Week. // 11. In her biology lab, Mallon Gilligan ’27 examines a starfish. // 12. Senior Łukasz Daszczynski practices with a drone for an upcoming competition. // 13. Sofia Solares and Sophia Thilo at FirstYearFest 2023 // 14. AP Environmental Science class takes their study outside to the goats. // 15. Embracing Jersey Day during Spirit Week are sophomores Sophia Collum, Logan Kreisberg, Peyton Forde, and senior McKensi Forde. // 16. Senior Raizy Akrongold has her own signature style in fashion design.

State of the School Dinner 2023 Impact Awards

A highlight of each school year in September is the State of the School program in which Head of School Bill Knauer shares school updates for the year ahead. The evening provided a delicious array of hors d’oeuvres and desserts as families met new faculty and staff and learned about campus improvements, planned site projects, and new academic programs and initiatives. It was a relaxing evening of community and excitement for the new school year ahead.

A special part of the evening each year is the announcement and presentation of the Impact Awards, honoring members of the community who embody the Harvey spirit, give selflessly to the school, and have a profound impact on the community. Chair of the Board of Trustees Eileen Walker introduced the Impact Awards, followed by the President of the Harvey Alumni Association Lara Casano ’95, who spoke about alumni recipients Philip Eifert ’73 and Dan Chapman ’73. Harvey teacher Beth Visintainer then paid tribute to her colleague and friend, Dianne Mahony, the faculty and past parent recipient of the Impact Award.

Philip Eifert ’73

Philip Eifert attended Harvey from 1969 to 1973 for his formative middle school years and was an active student, playing soccer, football, hockey, lacrosse, as well as being a member of the glee and letter clubs. After Harvey, he attended Choate Rosemary Hall and later studied economics at Vassar College.

Philip has been an active Harvey alum as a member of the Alumni Executive Council working on strategic planning, leading outreach and phonathons to other Harvey alums, and organizing numerous alumni events. He also judged the annual student speech contest and joined other Harvey-related committees. This year he spearheaded the planning for the Class of 1973’s 50th reunion with a dinner held on the evening of Homecoming.

Accepting his award, Philip said, “This means a lot to me. I can’t believe it’s been 50 years. Harvey’s a special place and always will be in my heart.”

“Philip’s passion and support for Harvey are evident in everything he does and we are so grateful to have him as part of our alumni family.”

— Lara Casano ’95

“No one has done more for Harvey than Dan to shape the Harvey Alumni Association into what it is today. Dan has truly made a difference in the Harvey community.”

— Lara Casano ’95

Dan Chapman ’73

Dan Chapman has the distinction of being the longest-serving alumni trustee and alumni association president at Harvey. Attending Harvey from 1968 to 1973, Dan went on to high school at Taft and then received a bachelor’s degree from Williams College in political science and international relations, after which he earned his master’s degree in foreign services and international relations.

Under Dan’s leadership, alumni giving increased to help fund programs and projects that would directly benefit students. He initiated the annual NYC Alumni Networking Reception and alumni athletic events and established alumni class representatives and the alumni awards program. He advised the planning of Harvey’s Centennial 2016 Celebration and worked with Chair of Languages Tim Cornell to establish the Japanese language program and its travel opportunity for students to Japan.

“This school means so much to me and gave me the courage and confidence to try new things, to realize what kind of impact you can make,” said Dan. “I’m deeply honored by this award and all that Harvey has meant to me.”

Dianne Mahony P’19

Dianne Mahony has taught at Harvey for 36 years, and she isn’t slowing down anytime soon. As a member of the English and performing arts departments and the mentorship team, Ms. Mahony is truly passionate about her students, her colleagues, and The Harvey School.

“If you know Dianne, if she’s your friend or a colleague; if she’s your child’s teacher, advisor, or mentor; then you understand the power of impact,” said Beth Visintainer. “Dianne’s ordinary impact on me, on you, on Harvey, is epic.”

Ms. Mahony has a fierce dedication to mentoring new teachers and is one of the driving forces behind the new Fellows Program to nurture and support first-year teachers. She was also instrumental in helping to develop the Senior Bridge program. She is a courageous and passionate teacher whom you will often see out on the Quad with her AP English students performing the Theban plays by Sophocles.

“I think this award tonight is not so much about the impact I’ve had on Harvey but the impact Harvey has had on me,” said Ms. Mahony, after receiving her award. “I have had the great fortune to be surrounded by extraordinary colleagues … and any contribution that I have made to this learning community has been achieved only by linking my arms with theirs. This is a wonderful honor for all of us.”

“An ordinary day Dianne fills with reading and writing, and literature and imagining, and studying and thinking, and creating and questioning, and teaching and caring. An epic impact indeed.”

— Beth Visintainer

Harvey Perspective Harvey Grown

Carolyn M. Bean, B.A., M.A.T., English teacher and coach

In reality, we rarely use what we learned in school from English, science, math, and history in isolation. Often when we tackle a task in our daily lives, we are applying the concepts we have learned in a few different subject areas. Personally, I have experienced this when gardening at home. To garden, I have to put everything I learned during my formative years into practice. I have to remember what plants need to grow. I need to measure the garden bed and calculate square footage. I have to research constantly while trying to figure out which plants will suit my purposes best, and I learn new vocabulary along the way. My experience and passion for gardening and my belief that students need to understand how subjects intertwine when developing practical skills led me to create an interdisciplinary course around, you guessed it, gardening.

Last year, I started the new elective, Harvey Grown. It’s a unique course offering that blends green literature, horticulture, and sustainability. The students read “green” literature, which is a fusion of personal stories, cultural traditions, and scientific concepts. It is a relatively new genre that I believe has come about due to our collective awareness of climate change and the need to live a more sustainable lifestyle. The class reads the stories and experiences of others who have come before and they put those concepts into practice. Each student chooses a spot in the garden and designs and plants it. They learn scientific concepts; play with elements of art and design; practice their reading, writing, and research skills; and so much more.

One of the most important parts of the class is that the students spend most of the second half of it outside! We are only now starting to understand the benefits of green spaces and the power of developing an appreciation for nature. There are countless benefits of spending time outside and smelling some dirt. Last year, one of my students often would tell me that their favorite part of the day was when they were working outside during my class.

Gardening is not only something that I enjoy, but also is something that I believe in. I believe in its ability to soothe the soul. I believe in its capacity as an artform. It is one of the few artforms that feeds all the senses. And I believe in its ability to change the landscape of our existence. I think that everyone should have knowledge of the plants in our environment; how they function, which ones are edible. Gardening is a fundamental life skill.

I am beyond lucky and grateful to have the opportunity to teach a unique class like Harvey Grown. I do not think I would have had the same opportunity to pilot a course like this just anywhere. Harvey trusted me and gave me the tools (literally and figuratively) to make it happen. An English teacher teaching horticulture and sustainability? Where would that happen? It is happening here at Harvey.

WHY WE GIVE Andrea Tessler and Michael Scarsella

Andrea Tessler and Mike Scarsella joined the Harvey community in 2011, when their son Jameson was a rising eighth grade student and they were looking for Harvey’s signature small class sizes and passionate, committed teachers. When the Tessler-Scarsella family first arrived on campus, they had no idea the extent to which their lives would change and the way the whole family would become involved in the community.

The journey continued one year later when Sophia, Jameson’s sister, joined the community as a sixth grader. Between Jameson and Sophia, they played nearly every sport; participated in the arts, robotics, Japanese, music; and created a lifetime of connections.

Not only did Jameson ’15 and Sophia ’19 make a mark on Harvey, but Mike was also recruited by the development team to become an annual giving volunteer which quickly grew into his becoming co-chair of the Annual Fund, helping to lead the development team to reach ever-increasing fundraising goals. Andrea became a member of Harvey’s Board of Trustees in 2013, where she has been a tremendous influence. As part of the investment committee, she led the initiative to move our endowment investments into the Commonfund, which immediately had an impact. Andrea also transformed our stock transfer process, increasing the speed and decreasing the cost of each trade. Ultimately, Andrea succeeded Charles Krasne as the Treasurer of the Board and, in conjunction with the finance operations team, has created systems that will keep the school in good standing for years to come.

Helping Harvey students become their best selves by helping to provide unprecedented opportunities to challenge themselves and find success.

Additionally, Andrea and Mike were lead donors in the Cornerstone Campaign, for which Mike serves as a committee member. They made a leadership gift to the Centennial Campaign, which significantly increased the school’s endowment. If that weren’t enough, last spring Mike became the head coach

of the boys lacrosse team, and led the team to the Housatonic Valley Athletic League finals.

The support of families like the Tessler-Scarsellas, have helped Harvey get to where we are today, providing students with unprecedented opportunities to challenge themselves and find success.

In Their Own Words

Profiles from the International Student Program

Marina Barreto ’25

I am Marina Barreto and I am a junior at Harvey. I am 16 years old and come from Valls, Spain, where I live with my parents. I don’t have any siblings, although I would like to have them. My cousins are like my brothers and sisters. My mom studied Catalan philology, and my dad studied communication and audiovisuals.

My hometown of Valls is a small city with nearly 25,000 inhabitants. It’s located near Barcelona. The environment is so different from Katonah. Here, there is a lot of vegetation and the houses are much bigger than those in Valls. There, you can barely see trees and plants in the landscape. The food is so different, too. Obviously, the most different thing is language. In Valls, we speak Catalan as our first language and Spanish as our second.

My favorite subject at school is economics because it allows you to know more about the real world. In addition, it is so useful because, without realizing it, we have to make a lot of decisions based on economics; for example, the money that we spend on buying different things.

The club that I have chosen is Crochet. I thought that it was relaxing and practical as well. It’s also a technique that you don’t know when you are going to need it, so it’s good to learn how to crochet. In the fall term, I played varsity soccer, and I was thinking about joining basketball in the winter and tennis in the spring.

My hosts are Michael and Trish Breede and their son Conrad. We have done different activities, but the one that I enjoyed the most was when they took us to New York City to watch “Lion King.” After the show, we walked around the city and visited Times Square and other spots.

My favorite American food is mac and cheese because I like the combination of the ingredients. What I like the most about my life at Harvey is that it has a great community, and you are able to hang out with friends during the day. I like the classes too because they are very dynamic and there are fewer people in them than there are in Spain.

I’m not sure about the career path that I want to take, but I want to study something related to law, economics, or international relations. I would like to do something more creative, and that’s why I’m still thinking about what I want to do in the future.

Roger Garrós Marti ’25

children, Giovanni and Michelle. They visit the house very often. I like cooking lasagna with Señora Menacho. She taught us how to cook it and all the things we had to add to it. It was delicious. My favorite food in America is the burger. They cook them very well, and they taste so good.

I’m thinking about studying informatics engineering at a university because I like technology, mathematics, and physics. The thing I like most at Harvey is that the teachers are always there for you. If you have a problem or you don’t understand something or any kind of situation, they will always try to help you.

Iva Hadži-Mihailović ’24

I’m Roger Garrós Marti from Spain, and I’m 16 years old. I live in Terrassa, a city near Barcelona, with my parents and my brother, who is 19 years old. I also have a dog whose name is Jack.

Terrassa is quite big and has over 200,000 inhabitants. It is so different from Katonah. It’s a lot bigger with a lot of shops, restaurants, and sports facilities.

My favorite subject at Harvey is robotics because I’m learning things that in Spain we don’t do. In Spain, there’s no robotics as a subject.

I’ve chosen to participate in the Sports Club because I’m a big fan of sports. In the fall, I did strength and conditioning in the weightroom. In the winter I play basketball because it’s my favorite sport. I’ve played it since I was 8 years old. In the spring, I’m thinking about playing rugby, but I’m not sure yet what I will do.

My host is Señora Menacho. She is so nice, respectful, and always there for us, and she cooks so well. She has two

My name is Iva Hadži-Mihailović from Belgrade, Serbia. I’m 18 years old and a senior at Harvey. I live with my mom Zeljka, my dad Milos, and my younger brother Luka, who is 11.

On weekends while I’m here in America, I live with Claudia and Bobby Grant, my host family. They have two daughters, Giselle, age 16 and Sophie, age 7.

Living in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, is very different from living in Katonah. Belgrade is the largest city in the country. It has a long history and is very busy. There are also a lot of forests, buildings, parks, and churches everywhere.

The biggest difference between living in Serbia and living in Katonah is you depend a lot on your car, and in Belgrade, you can easily walk to any place in the city or use the public transportation that is developed a lot better.

My favorite subjects are choir and math, choir because I really like to sing, and math because I just enjoy solving problems.

I joined the Crocheting and Knitting Club because I wanted to learn something new. I was a part of the fall musical and I really enjoyed it. In winter, I will be doing indoor track and field, and in spring I will play tennis.

For my future, I would like to do VFX (visual effects) and 3D animation. I chose this career path because I want to do something creative, but at the same time, have fun as a job. My uncle does the same job and sometimes I watch him work, and sometimes it looks really interesting. I would get to work on special effects for different movies or help in designing video games.

My favorite American food is mac and cheese. What I like the most about life at Harvey is that I get to spend a lot of time with my friends and get to go with them on fun dorm trips.

Henry (Jiaxing) He ’26

My name is Henry He. I am 16 years old and a sophomore at Harvey. My hometown is Shanghai, China. My family consists of my mom, my dad, and my little sister. My father is currently starting a business in China and is working on environmental protection, specifically, air purification and land protection. My mother is one year younger than my father and is now supporting the poor people in low-income provinces by selling things from those provinces.

Shanghai is now one of the modern cities in China, where there is a lot of traffic, tall buildings, and a lot of people. Our family’s house is a 20-minute drive by car to the center of the city. Our place has fewer people, and there is more space than a lot of places in Shanghai. Compared to Katonah, Shanghai’s population is far more and has much higher buildings. The air quality in Katonah is much cleaner than Shanghai’s.

My favorite subject is fine arts. I began sketching in the third grade, and I was very

interested in drawing things with my own hands. I can really see my improvement in my drawing skills, and I love the feeling of sketching. At Harvey, I want to create more things with my own ideas and I want to draw them out using my skills.

The club I chose in Harvey is Japanese Culture. The main reason is because I am a big fan of anime. Japan’s anime is the best in the world, and, in the Japanese Culture Club we can watch anime.

I want to do concept art in game projects in the future or do business. I want to do concept art because I love art so much, and I found I’m now really interested in character and setting design, but business is a general and common way to gain money.

My favorite food in America is hamburgers. I like the atmosphere at Harvey, where there are teachers from every place in the world. I’m talking with people, exchanging ideas in English, and using my free slot every day to work out.

Michael (Yuekai) Ma ’25

Maria Marcos Muñoz ’24

I am Michael Ma. I am in the 11th grade at Harvey. I come from Tinji, China, where I live with my parents. I have no siblings.

Tinji is a small city with a big population. It is very different from Katonah, especially culturally. On the weekends I live with the Hill family who are from Nanuet, New York. I enjoy time with my host family and working out.

My favorite subjects are philosophy and psychology.

I will be playing basketball in the winter and not sure what I’ll choose to do in the spring. I’d love to play in the NBA someday. My favorite American food is the cheeseburger.

My name is Maria Marcos Muñoz. I am 18 and a senior at The Harvey School. I am from Alcala De Henares, Spain, where I live with my mother and older sister. My mother is dedicated to sending students with sports and academic scholarships to different parts of the world. My sister is 19 years old and is currently studying criminology in a college in the Bronx, New York. On the weekends, I stay off campus with Jessica and Estella Vicente. We are originally from Spain. My sister and I were born in the capital, Madrid, which is why our first language is Spanish. We have grown up there almost all our lives. Our childhood has been very sweet and beautiful. In Katonah, the lifestyle is very different; it is more focused on the future, while in Spain is up-to-date.

In the summers, we love going to Spain to see our relatives and have a good time. My city, compared to Katonah, is much larger and different since I live in a city of Spain and Katonah is on the outskirts of a big city, so the lifestyle is different. Katonah is surrounded by nature and is much quieter. The people here are extremely nice and welcoming as well.

My favorite subjects are mathematics and science. I like numbers. They are very easy for me to understand and do, plus they are universal so they never change and that makes it very easy and fun. In the fall I played volleyball for the first time in my life. Perhaps because I am tall it made sense. I joined the Board Games Club with Ms. Menacho as our advisor.

My favorite food in Spain is a potato omelet and croquettes, but in the United States, I love pizza and hot dogs because you can choose to have it come with sweet potato fries.

As for thoughts on my future, I think I want to go to Europe for college, and my hope is to become a pilot.

Jimena Márquez López ’26

Piotr Paweł Pajewski ’26

Jimena Santana ’25

My name is Jimena Márquez López. I am 15 years old and a sophomore at Harvey. My hometown is Valencia, Spain. It is a pretty city on the coast of Spain. It has everything to live — calm but busy. It is one of the safest cities to live in with great gastronomy and a lot of history and traditions. I live in Valencia with my family, my mum Carolina, my dad Antonio, and my brothers. I am the oldest of us three. In the middle is Antonio, who is 13 years old. My youngest brother is Mateo, who is 10. We have all lived our entire lives in our home country, Spain. My favorite subject has always been biology. It is the one that I find the most interesting and most fun. For extracurricular activities, I chose to join the Ski Club because every fall since I was 3 years old I would go skiing with my family, and it became one of my favorite hobbies. In the spring, I plan to play rugby. I have been playing rugby since I was 4 years old, and it is also a hobby that I share with all my family.

On weekends, I stay with Giselle Grant’s family. She is a junior at Harvey. My host mum is Claudia and my host dad is Bobby. There are three siblings. Alex is the oldest brother who is 18 but doesn’t live with them because he is away at college. Then there is Giselle, who is 16 and has a little sister called Sophia who is 6 years old. My favorite American food is mac and cheese. In Spain, I have never seen that type of pasta and I tried it for the first time here and I loved it.

When I go to college, I want to study odontology and then become an orthodontist and specialize in Invisalign (teeth-aligning) treatments, just as my mum does. Since I was a young kid, I always loved to play with a dentist kit that I had, and I always dreamed of becoming one, and that dream has never changed.

I am Piotr Paweł Pajewski from Poland, where I live with my parents and my cat. I’m an only child. I am a sophomore at Harvey, and I turn 17 in January 2024.

My hometown is Warsaw, the capital city of Poland, so it is big, with around 1.8 million people living there. It is much bigger and busier than Katonah.

My favorite subjects are math and robotics because these are the most important to me. I like solving different types of problems.

In my extracurricular activities, I have chosen the Blacktop Basketball Club because it is a good club to do what I like to and socialize with other people who like it. In the fall term I played soccer. In the winter I play basketball and in the spring, I’ll try instructive tennis. My favorite sport is basketball. It has been my sport for eight years, and I really look forward to playing it this winter.

My host is Señora Menacho. I live there with Maksim, 15, Roger, 16, and Michael,17. Señora Menacho taught me and the boys how to make lasagna. I really like the food in the United States, but my favorite American food is the bacon, egg and cheese bagel for breakfast. At Harvey, I like the people the most. Students here are open to making new friends, and I also like the variety of after-school activities to choose from.

Someday I might work in the computer industry. I would like to go that way so I can help people by doing what I actually like.

My name is Jimena Santana. I am 16 years old and a junior at Harvey. I come from Alovera, Guadalajara, Spain. My family consists of my mom, my dad, and my little brother Cayetano, 13. When I was younger, my brother and I had arguments all the time, but nowadays we are like best friends, and I miss him so much.

My hometown consists of two main parts. The first part that I describe is like the urbanization of my hometown called Parque Vallejo. It’s not too big, but there are basketball and soccer fields and parks for the people who want to hang out there, but honestly, it’s not so common to hang out there because all the people stay in the main part of my hometown and that part is a quieter area to live. Most of my hometown and where I live is a favorite place of many people who live there. It’s divided into a few places where all the teenagers hang out. First is the skating rink. Then we have the main square in town and a lot of parks with the weirdest names that most people don’t go to because the conditions are really bad. Living here in Katonah is so different because in Spain we can walk anywhere in the city and we can easily meet everyone while here it is so hard to meet because we live so far away from each other.

As far as my favorite subject is concerned, it is biology because I am very interested in that field of science as well as all the anatomy because I have always been curious about medicine and surgery. I am in the Crochet Club. I find it so interesting and practical. All parts can be made with wool and needle, and this is a way to reduce stress.

My hosts are Jennifer Cunningham and Jason Jobe, along with Nora, a senior at Harvey, and her older sister Allie.

The first weekend I spent with my host family, we went apple picking, which was a really interesting experience because we don’t have that activity in Spain.

I don’t really know what I want to study in the not-too-distant future, but I know that I want to study something related with biology, maybe something related to medicine and surgery. What I like the most about my life at Harvey are the friendships that I’m making with the people at the dorms and with the people that I am meeting in the school.

Celestina Schmid ’25

David Trueba ’24

I am Celestine Schmid from Eschen, Liechtenstein. I am 18 years old and a junior at Harvey this year. I live with my mother, father, and a younger sister, who is 14. I also have a cat and his name is Lucky. My home is in a very small village in the town of Eschen. We have only one supermarket. My village has one big hill where I live and I have a very good view of other villages in my country. Eschen has a population of a little more than 39,000 people. The village has a population of about 4,400 people. Liechtenstein is one of the smallest countries in the world. My favorite subject in school is Spanish because I like to learn and speak other languages. Spain is also a very interesting country, and I want to learn more about it. I chose to join the Community Service Club because I like to help other people. In the fall, I participated on the cross country team. I chose it because I want to know how to be on a sports team in the U.S. In the winter, I chose to dance because I really like to dance.

My name is David Trueba from Madrid, Spain. I am 18 years old and a senior at Harvey. I live with my family in the capital of Spain. My dad’s name is Carlos. My mom is Susana, and I have two siblings, one older and the other younger than me.

Where I live in Madrid is not a very big place yet. Katonah is much smaller, but I like small places where you can walk around with your friends and have the same fun as in a big city.

My favorite subject is economics because I love numbers and all that is involved with money. Also, the teacher is excellent, and she takes care of every single one of us.

In the fall, I took soccer because in Spain we play it a lot. I think I’ll try new things in winter and spring.

My host family consists of Nacho and Laura Gomez. I also live with two friends from school Olaf, 18, and Hayden, 17. I enjoy when my hosts make barbecue, which is delicious. On Halloween they took us to a holiday celebration. My favorite American food is chicken and dumplings, and the thing that I like the most about Harvey are the people who live with me with the hosts and my friends in the dorms. I have made a lot of friends, and I am very happy. In thinking about my career path, I might take something related to real estate or to cars.

Toni (Antoni) Valles Mascarelli ’26

I grew up in Manresa, Spain, but then I moved to Barcelona, which is more beautiful. I am more comfortable because it is a city where I went to school and where all my friends are. It has a beach and very good gastronomy.

Barcelona is very different from Katonah because it’s bigger, has beaches, and has very good food, not like Katonah, where you always eat fast food. Katonah is close to New York City, but Barcelona’s atmosphere is very beautiful. Here in Katonah everyone lives in houses, and in Barcelona everyone lives in buildings, six floors or fewer.

My favorite subjects at my school in Spain are physical education and Catalan, and at Harvey they are music production and free period. I really like having free periods because in Spain, we don’t have them, so I enjoy them a lot. I have always liked sports and tried basketball, swimming, and soccer. The one I like the most and what I currently do is tennis. I love to play and watch it on TV and, if possible, in person.

Here at Harvey I am playing tennis, even though it is not spring, but there is a special program called Instructional Tennis, where I can play the sport I love. I attended Harvey only until December to learn English. Another reason is because, if I were to stay the whole year at Harvey, then my school in Spain won’t save me a spot for next year. Since I was little, I have wanted to do chemistry. It was my dream to do experiments in laboratories, but, since I started school, I realized that not everything was experiments but also formulas. I am not very good at math at the moment. I don’t know my career choice yet, maybe something like journalism.

My favorite American food is mac and cheese. It is very delicious and, in fact, whenever there is mac and cheese at Harvey I repeat it because I like it a lot, and in Spain it would be the Spanish omelet made of potatoes and eggs.

I am Toni Valles Mascarelli. I am 15 years old and a sophomore at Harvey. I live in Barcelona, Spain, with my family, consisting of me, my father, my mother, and my older sisters, Edith, who is 24, and Clara, who is 21.

Ana Vizcaino ’26

I am Ana Vizcaino and I am a sophomore at Harvey. I am 15 years old and come from Madrid, Spain, where I live with my parents and my older brother, Miguel, who is 17. Both of my parents are lawyers. My mother chose to specialize in the area of Compliance while my father works at a law firm.

Madrid is the capital city of Spain and has 3.4 million inhabitants. Unlike Katonah, Madrid is a very crowded city where people run back and forth to get to their meetings on time. Gastronomy is also completely different from Katonah and so is the language. Nevertheless, there is a lot of vegetation, and the weather is very similar.

My favorite subject at school is mathematics because I have always been a girl who wants to challenge herself, and what better way than with numbers? Moreover, math encourages logical reasoning and mental rigor, which is essential when making decisions.

The club I have chosen is CAVS Nation, since all of my friends are there, and it helps me to get involved in the school’s activities. We involve everyone in the school’s atmosphere and try to make it enjoyable. During the fall, I ran cross country, and I thought about joining the ski team during winter and tennis in the spring.

I have been very lucky with my host family. Thanks to Conrad, Trish, and Michael Breede, I have had the opportunity to go to the city and watch “The Lion King” on Broadway, as well as visit other main spots of the city.

I love American cookies because of my delicate sweet tooth. What I like most about Harvey is the great community and environment it has. People here are very friendly, and it is easy to hang out with friends during my free time. The schedule varies widely from the one I have in Spain. Due to the dynamic classes and the small number of students in each class, learning is not an issue since I also can meet with teachers during specific slots.

Last but not least are my thoughts about my career. I have always been a very self-demanding girl and aware of my future decisions and marks. Ever since I was a child I have grappled with the question of “What do you want to do for a living?” However, by the time I grew older, I have realized I enjoy learning and like every subject. I want to study mathematics and physics, as well as law and international relationships, since I speak four languages and I am starting to learn a fifth one.

Cindy (Xinping) Wang ’26

I am Cindy Wang, a sophomore at The Harvey School. In late January I will turn 16. I live in Beijing, China. My family consists of my dad, my mom, and my little sister who is 11. My hometown consists of three areas: my dad’s family is in Tianjin, and my mom’s family is in Hangzhou. Their love story started in Beijing, and they later had me. I am always changing the place to stay because I love to travel, and I want to stay at every place for a long time. I could remember different places, cultures, and people. The food I like most are instant noodles, and the drink I like most is called Smartwater.

My favorite school subject is art because drawing lets me feel relaxed and happy. When I was little, I started drawing, and I always drew when I had the free time. I love it for one reason — it can help me spend the time doing something I enjoy rather than being bored. I also have other hobbies like swimming, playing tennis, and playing instruments.

I like autumn the most, with the weather being on the cooler side. It’s not as hot as summer and not as cold as winter. I like the feeling of maple leaves falling, and it’s very beautiful to watch. I enjoy the cooler climate because it makes people feel very comfortable. I also enjoy when it lightly rains because it allows me to sleep at night and brings me comfort.

I came to Harvey to learn and take many fun class subjects, along with making many new friends, which I have done. Before I came here, I studied at a school that had a serious environment. I feel happy at Harvey.

Ziyi Wu ’26

I am Ziyi Wu from Xiamen, China. I am a sophomore this year at Harvey. My family consists of my mom, my dad, my sister, who is 21, and me. My mom is a very profound person who makes lots of delicious and unexpected desserts. My father is a knowledgeable man. He would teach me all kinds of things including physics, chemistry, and history. My sister is now studying at a university in the U.S.

My hometown is a coastal town consisting mainly of an island and several peninsulas, called Xiamen. I grew up in a district that is near the sea. With the development of the city, more and more tourists visit Xiamen to see the sea. There’s a big difference between Xiamen and Katonah. Xiamen is a southern city where people may wear short sleeves in winter, while Katonah is very cold in the winter, and it even snows. Also, the language is different. People in Xiamen speak mostly Chinese while in Katonah people speak mostly English. On top of that, Xiamen is a small city but with almost four million people, which is far more than Katonah.

My favorite subject is physics because I am very curious about how the world works. When you see a miraculous phenomenon in life, you will wonder, “Huh, a little interesting, what does it do?” You go to look up the information, to see the principle, and with the use of formulas, to calculate and finally verify, you figure out how it works. At that moment your heart is an unspeakable sense of satisfaction and pride.

I am in the Art Club, and I plan to ski in the winter. I usually play badminton, but, since that is not an option, I want to try skiing. Because it never snows in my hometown, I am very curious and eager about snow and things related to it.

Second, I skied once when I was traveling in Beijing. I found it very exciting and challenging. When I skied down from the top of the mountain, I felt the freedom and satisfaction that I had never felt before. I fell in love with this sport from then on. My favorite food would have to be Chinese because I like spicy food. I like to stay in the dorm, which is the warmest place in The Harvey School. I can sleep in my bed or do whatever I want. I also like to stay with my roommate, who is a very good person. We all have fun in the dorm.

I don’t have a clear plan for my career right now. My ambition is to become a landowner, renting out my own home so I can do what I love every day and not be stressed. It would also give me a steady income to support my daily expenses.

Grace Xue ’25

My name is Grace Xue from Shanghai, China, but I was born in New Zealand. I recently turned 17, and I am a junior at Harvey. My family consists of my father, mother, sister, and me. My sister is living in America, and my mom and dad are staying in China. My sister is in her 30s, and we have a good relationship. My parents are in their 60s, and they are healthy and love my sister and me very much. Shanghai is a big international city. It has fewer people compared to other areas of Shanghai. In Shanghai, you can hear multiple languages but mostly Chinese. In Shanghai, you may see the remains of being colonized by other European countries. It also has tasty food there such as xiao long bao, which is not common in Katonah. My favorite subject is American history because I would like to learn about America’s past. In my old school, history was also my favorite subject. History tells me what happened in the past and how the world came to be. For my extracurricular activities, I chose the Knitting Club for multiple reasons.

First, my friend Lena, who is the one who created the club, convinced me to join, and I would love to learn from her because she is very talented. Second, back in China, I had the chance to knit, but I didn’t have much interest in it so I gave up. But this time around I am interested in it again, so I joined the club.

The sport I played in the fall was cross country track, which is running in the wild on uneven pathways. I joined this sport because I would like to be more fit and strong. For the winter, I chose skiing because, before I came to Harvey, I knew they had access to several mountains to ski. I am interested in it because I like the cold and ice.

I don’t have a host family because I live in America with my lovely sister. Usually on the weekends, I will go to her house, which takes me about an hour to get there. My sister and her husband are both 32. They have two dogs, one called Brownie and the other called Nugget. The most interesting thing that we did since being in America is go to a plant garden near the Bronx in New York City where I saw a lot of lovely pumpkins. The career path I would like to take is psychology because I would like to make a difference in this world. I want more people to be happy, rather than think the worst. I don’t have a favorite American food yet, but I might have one in the future. My favorite part about Harvey so far is being able to play afternoon sports.

Eva (Shiwen) Yin ’25

My name is Eva Yin from Beijing, China. I am 17 and a junior at Harvey. I am an only child and live with my parents in China’s capital city. Beijing is a big city with a large population, approximately 21 million residents. It is the cultural, economic, and political center of China. Life in Beijing is secure, convenient, busy, and colorful. Compared to Beijing, Katonah is a cute small town. It is much more peaceful here,

and we have a closer access to nature. This is a great place for me to learn and grow.

Chemistry is my favorite subject because I love the atmosphere of this class. My teacher Mr. Osborne is a nice and lovely person who cares about every student. My classmates are active and friendly and always willing to help. Moreover, I love chemistry itself since I want to explore different substances that make up our world.

I have chosen the Community Service Club because I want to help people in need and dedicate myself to the community. This will also help me get involved in the new environment more quickly.

In the fall, I played soccer. In winter I plan to do either skiing or basketball, and in spring I’m going to play tennis.

I enjoy playing the violin the best. I always borrow the practice room when I have free slots. Playing the violin makes me feel relaxed, passionate, and energetic. Plus, the pieces I play remind me of my hometown, thus preventing me from feeling homesick. My hosts are Cecar and Ivonne Rios and their family, Kayla, who is 13, CJ, who is 10, and their two German shepherds, Brooklyn and Bayly. I have enjoyed several outings with my host family. We went to an Irish festival in a park one week, enjoying good food and playing volleyball. One weekend in the fall my host family took me to a local farm to pick pumpkins and we carved them for Halloween. My favorite style of American food is barbecue. What I like most about Harvey is people’s tolerance and inclusion.

I think I might take a career path that relates to biology because I think improving people’s health is very beneficial to society, and I want to do something to help.

Discovery Fuels Learning

1. Seventh grader Cole Nevins explains principles of math. // 2. Eighth grader bonds are strong for Ruth Doran, Vivienne Stoller, Lilah Groff, Livie Bailey, and Emma Mazzella. // 3. Seventh grader Marcus Espitia gets creative. // 4. Eighth graders Jonathan Cappucci and Derek Lugo // 5. Enjoying their walk to class are seventh graders Hank Gilbert, Will Fottrell, Emerson Sanchez, and Marcus Espitia. // 6. Sixth grade is about friendship for Nate Buckley and Flint Birnbaum. // 7. Ms. Pignataro has fun with seventh graders Aoife Lazzaro and Isolda Corena. // 8. Seventh graders O’Launi Ebanks and Ally Zimmerman perform outside for theater class. // 9. Jamming out with ukuleles are sixth graders Brydie Groff, Flint Birnbaum, Christopher Farkas, and Phoenix Goldstein. // 10. Sixth grader Olivia Farkas steps up to the board with Mr. Fink. // 11. Sixth grader Noah Adams and eighth grader Max Bernstein are focused on robotics. // 12. Eighth grader Bex Waisman investigates robotics. // 13. Eighth grader Sameera Britton works with partners in science class. // 14. Middle School Community Service Club members Carmen Perez ’29, Corinne Owen ’28, and Isolda Corena ’29 deliver food for people in need at Thanksgiving.

faculty & staff NEWS

Learning Specialist

Danielle Meyer attended The Reading League’s Annual Convention in Syracuse, New York. The event included 1,500 people from 49 states and eight countries. Keynote speakers included education leader Kareem Weaver and journalist Emily Hanford with breakout sessions focused on skills around reading and writing.

Chair of the Harvey Board of Trustees Eileen Walker was honored this past fall with the Frank H.T. Rhodes Exemplary Alumni Service Award from Cornell University. Eileen is a 1976 graduate of Cornell and went on to receive a Master in Business Administration from the university in 1978. She has been an active alumna from president of the Class of 1976 Council, to chair of her class Reunion Campaign Major Gifts Committee for her 25th and 30th Reunions, vice president of the Johnson Class of 1978, and co-chair of the Cornell Library Council for Collections. Eileen was elected to the Cornell University Board of Trustees from 2009-2013, and reelected through 2017. She has also served on the eCornell board of directors and currently co-chairs the eCornell Advisory Council.

History teacher and varsity cross country, indoor and outdoor track

coach Christian Coscio was named president of the New England Prep School Track Association in fall 2023 for a two-year term.

Years of Service Honored

10 YEARS

• Greg Janos ’98, Director of Alumni Relations

• Rick Price, Chair of Visual Arts

15 YEARS

• Vinny Alexander, Chair of Performing Arts, Director of Harvey Summer Camp

• Rob Griffin, History teacher

• Susan Harris, 9th and 10th Grade Dean, English teacher

• Alex Lindquist, Director of International Programs, English teacher

• Jeff Seymour, English teacher

20 YEARS

• Tim Cornell, Chair — Languages, Japanese teacher

25 YEARS

• Marcie Hajem, Science teacher

• Chris Del Campo, Communications Associate, Director Emeritus of Harvey Summer Camp

30 YEARS

• Chris Kelly, Director of Robotics

40 YEARS

• Rich Ryerson, Director of Buildings & Grounds

Artistic spotlight

Opening Page. Artist Henry He ’26 // 1. Artist Christina Phipps ’26 // 2. Sophomore Logan Kreisberg captivated as The Beast in the fall Upper School musical “Beauty and the Beast.” // 3. The cast of “Beauty and the Beast” // 4. Artist sixth grader Carmen Perez // 5. Artist seventh grader Matthew Schenck // 6. Senior Chloe Ramsey Lavoie dazzled as Belle in “Beauty and the Beast.” // 7. Artist Ryan Byrne ’25

Fall Sports Wrap

The fall season of 2023 gave us its share of exciting moments as one varsity team won a league championship and three others came close, each finishing as a runner-up. The boys on the cross country team captured their third straight Housatonic Valley Athletic League (HVAL) championship while the girls took second place and did so impressively. In capturing the first-place trophy, three Harvey boys finished in the top 10 to edge out Wooster. Meanwhile, four Harvey girls finished in the top 10, helping the squad become the runner-up to Wooster.

The girls volleyball team had a marvelous season, making it to the HVAL championship match as the No. 2 seed before losing to the champion, Christian Heritage School. The Harvey girls earned a bid to play in the highly competitive championship tournament conducted by the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC). Harvey, the No. 6 seed, won in the opening round and advanced to a NEPSAC semifinal before falling to the No. 2 seed, Canterbury School.

The boys soccer team had a terrific season as well. Harvey, the No. 2 seed entering the HVAL playoffs, gave top-seeded Wooster a scare before the Generals were able to hold off the Cavs and win the championship game, 6-3. In the loss, the three goals Harvey had were the most scored against the Generals by any HVAL opponent all season long, a feat that earned the Cavs

a berth in the NEPSAC soccer championship tournament. Harvey, however, did not advance to a NEPSAC semifinal round, as the Cavs lost a 1-0 heartbreaker to Gann Academy in the quarterfinal.

The girls soccer team, the No. 5 seed, made it as far as the HVAL semifinals by shutting out the No. 4 seed, Christian Heritage School in a quarterfinal matchup. Their season ended, however, in a loss to top-seeded Williams in a semifinal.

Rounding out the fall varsity schedule was the football Cavaliers, who missed out on a NEPSAC 8-Man League bowl bid when they lost their regular season finale 30-26 to Holderness, leaving them with a 3-3 record and one victory shy of advancing to postseason play.

We salute all the coaches and the players on all the fall teams — varsity, JV, and Middle School — for their hard work, commitment, and dedication, and for representing the school with fine sportsmanship and class throughout the season.

At the end of the season, the leagues and the coaches named the following as recipients of postseason honors:

Varsity Coed CROSS COUNTRY

(Boys HVAL Champions)

All-New England

Felipe Torres

All-New England

Honorable Mention

Aidan Garcia

HVAL All-League

Sophia Beldotti

Ana Vizcaino

Emily Klein

Parker Eisner

Felipe Torres

Aidan Garcia

Micah Berni

Boys MVP

Felipe Torres

Boys Top Newcomer

Aidan Garcia

Boys Most Improved

Neel Mistri

Girls MVP

Sophia Beldotti

Girls Top Newcomer

Emily Klein

Girls Cavalier Spirit

Ana Vizcaino

Boys Varsity SOCCER

(HVAL 6-3-1; Overall 9-8-1)

WNEPSSA All-Stars

Elijah Cornell

Patrick Cuneo

All-NEPSAC

Elijah Cornell

Patrick Cuneo

All-NEPSAC

Honorable Mention

Jonah Kass

Evan Vasile

HVAL All-League

Elijah Cornell

Patrick Cuneo

Jonah Kass

Ryan Byrne

MVP

Patrick Cuneo

MIP

Evan Vasile

MVP Defense

Elijah Cornell

Coaches

Julian Marin

Girls Varsity SOCCER

(6-12 overall; 5-9 HVAL)

WWNEPSSA All-Stars

Amani Carty

Mikayla Neave

WWNEPSSA Junior All-Stars

Emily Lehrburger

Sasha Nannizzi

HVAL All-League

Amani Carty

Mikayla Neave

MVP Offense

Amani Carty

MVP Defense

Zoe Seltzer

MIP

Caitlin Savitt

Cavalier

Sophia Collum

Sportsmanship

Phoebe Lichtman

Top Student-Athletes

Fall Term

Patrick Cuneo ’26 and Iliana Hellinger ’24

Varsity FOOTBALL

(3-3 NEPSAC 8-Man League)

All-NEPSAC

William Bland

Felix Oliver

All-NEPSAC

Honorable Mention

Jack Matz

Michael Sorio

NEPSAC 8-MAN

Lineman of The Year

Felix Oliver

MVP Offense

Will Bland

MVP Defense

Ian Bryant

Varsity VOLLEYBALL

(12-8 overall; 8-2 HVAL)

All-NEPSAC

Iliana Hellinger

All-NEPSAC

Honorable Mention

Olivia Bailey

HVAL All-League

Iliana Hellinger

Casey Kelly

Olivia Bailey

MVP

Coaches

Jackson Saccomanno

Rookie of the Year

Max Hernandez

The “Sullivan” Cavalier

MVP Award

Michael Sorio

Jack Matz

The Sean “SJ” Breen Lineman Award

Felix Oliver

“The Mitch” (Mitch Thompson Award), given to the player who best exemplifies heart, hustle, and love of the game)

Peter Sorio

Iliana Hellinger

MIP

Casey Kelly

Cavalier

Olivia Bailey

JV VOLLEYBALL

(9-8)

MIP

Arabella Serfilippi

Cavalier Award

Lois Houck

Coaches Award

Sophia Kimmel

Peyton Forde

Carissa Rocco

Boys JV SOCCER

(0-6)

MIP

Jordan Collins

Coaches

Jake Rubin

MS VOLLEYBALL

(3-6)

MVP Aoife Lazzaro

MIP

Cassidy O’Neil

Cavalier

Isolda Corena

MS

SOCCER

(3-2-2)

MIP

Samuel Palevski

Cavalier

Isabel Doran

Coaches

Emerson Sanchez

MS CROSS COUNTRY

MVP

Ruth Doran

MIP

Elizabeth Galgano

Cavalier

Ally Zimmerman

MS

FLAG FOOTBALL

(2-4)

MVP

Jonathan Cappucci

MIP

Matthew Schenck

Cavalier

Jake Schindler

alumni news

Dear Harvey Alumni,

The Harvey campus has been buzzing with activity since September with students actively engaged in classes, clubs, and performing arts productions, along with our athletes competing in winter sports. Parents were active, too, having attended Back-to-School Night and parent-teacher conferences to discuss academic programs and how their children will be supported and challenged. This balance between pushing students to reach their potential, while ensuring that they feel supported and seen, is what Harvey calls “Rigor with Heart,” making Harvey such a unique and special place.

I am confident that you recall the nerves that come along with the start of a new academic year; concerns about how difficult classes and teachers will be, whether you find your social circle, and if you had prepared and practiced enough to participate at the level you had hoped on the sports team or within the school play. In addition to remembering the concerns you may have experienced at the start of a new year, you, as a Harvey alum, likely also remember that those concerns were met with support, endless encouragement, and the gentle push that helped you exceed your goals. Harvey continues to challenge students, expecting a certain standard of excellence not

only from students but also from the faculty and staff as well. This standard of “rigor” can be seen not only within the classroom’s challenging yet supportive environment but also within all aspects of life at Harvey. There is no doubt that Harvey exemplified, and continues to exemplify, what it means to have “Rigor with Heart.”

In this issue, we profile three young alums who graduated 10 years ago and see how far they’ve come in their careers. We also learn about Harvey’s new Fellows Program, allowing two new teachers to experience teaching at Harvey, guided by our incredible faculty. Also in this issue, we see how Harvey continues to challenge our students to learn strong study skills in our Middle School as preparation for a successful academic career.

I hope that you find experiences in life that challenge you in similar ways that Harvey challenged you, by encouraging you to meet and exceed certain standards of excellence while being supported and encouraged by those around you.

Warm regards,

Lara Casano ’95, Alumni Association, President

Summertime Alumni Happy Hour

August was the perfect month for alums in the tristate area to come together for a relaxing Happy Hour at Bartaco in Stamford, Connecticut. Alums enjoyed some delicious tacos and refreshing beverages while catching up with friends and Greg Janos ’98, director of alumni relations. There was also live music as part of the “Stamford’s Alive at 5” concert series.

See all our exciting upcoming alumni events on the back cover of this issue or scan the QR code to join in on the fun in 2024 including our first Cavalier Golf Outing July 1, 2024.

www.harveyschool.org/alumni/alumevents

// If you have any questions, feel free to contact Greg Janos ’98 in the alumni office at gjanos@harveyschool.org or (914) 232-3161 ext. 122.

1. Alex Breitenbach ’19, Ryan Spiro ’22, and Lucas Roberts ’23 // 2. Ash Champlain ’22 and Talia Campbell ’22 // 3. Pieter Catlow ’73 and Director of Alumni Relations Greg Janos ’98 // 4. Ash Champlain ’22 and Ella Cohn ’22 // 5. Seth Morton ’57

Alumni Reception at Homecoming Touchdowns, Tacos, and Tranquility!

Following the Homecoming football game Oct. 21, all alumni, faculty, and staff were invited up the hill for a cocktail reception held both inside and outside The Walker Center for the Arts from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. With the sun and blue sky finally making an appearance, it was the perfect way to wind down after a busy day of Alumni and Homecoming festivities. More than 20 alums and their families were treated to delicious Jamaican Taqueria tacos “with a vibe” prepared by Stephen Wallace ’07, owner and visionary chef of Wah Gwaan Tacos, along with his business partner and wife, Emily.

We will continue to host more alumni receptions throughout the year. We would love to come to wherever you are. Harvey travels! So let us know if you’re interested in attending a Harvey Alumni reception in your area. Reach out to Greg Janos ’98 in the alumni office by emailing gjanos@harveyschool.org.

50 Years Young! The Class of 1973 Marks a Milestone

It seems like yesterday when the Harvey Class of 1973 were roaming the campus, scurrying to their classes, and calling the school home. 2023 was a significant milestone for the class, marking 50 years since they left Harvey as eighth graders ready to take on the next challenge. (This was before there was an Upper School at Harvey.)

On Oct. 21 on the evening of Homecoming, the members of the class that were able to attend enjoyed a special 50th year reunion dinner in the Harvey Dining Hall — the perfect location to revive cherished memories and spark lively stories about their days as Harvey students.

In attendance from the Class of 1973 and 1974 were Pieter Catlow ’73 and his wife, Patty, P. Palen Conway ’74, Philip Eifert ’73, George Ledes ’73, Fritz Mitchell ’73, and Carl Rubenstein ’73. We also happily welcomed special guests U.S. Ambassador John Loeb, Jr. ’44, Seth Morton ’57, Martyn Williams ’65, Lara Casano ’95, and Head of School Bill Knauer P’23.

Class members remarked on how much the Dining Hall has improved since the ’70s, yet it still brings back that “at home feeling” from when they were young boys sitting down to lunch midday. They commented on the talent of current Harvey students whose artwork adorns the Dining Hall walls.

Many thanks to Philip Eifert ’73 for spearheading and sponsoring the 50th reunion dinner.

class notes

To submit a note or share your Harvey memories, please contact your class agent or the alumni office at alumni@harveyschool.org.

Dear Harvey Alumni Community,

As alums, we have life after Harvey. We get involved with our families, work becomes demanding, and suddenly we’ve lost touch with that close community that we created here at Harvey. But you are never too far removed to reconnect with your roots and where you grew up. You can always connect with Harvey. The Harvey Alumni Association exists wholly and solely to help our alumni succeed, and by extension, the Harvey School as well. We are here to help you stay connected to those friends and vast resources available here; from the faculty who taught and guided you, to our growing alumni networking community as you pursue your post-academic life and careers. Some of our “stay connected” opportunities consist of networking get-togethers, on-campus activities, sporting events, career advisory services, and social media resources. These opportunities all serve the same goal — to help you be as successful as you possibly can. After all, your success is our success.

I also challenge you to think of ways you can give back to the community at Harvey, and I do not mean just monetarily. There are many ways to give back, from career and academic mentoring, to volunteering at events on or off campus, judging the annual speech or poetry recitation contests, or attending one of our social events. And let’s not forget athletics. Rooting for the Cavs in whatever sport appeals to you is always a fun and exciting way to reconnect with old friends and Harvey. You will also find that giving back has another benefit: it feels good!

I invite you to come back to campus often. I encourage you to explore all the ways we offer to stay connected as alums, or even parents of alums, to help make Harvey even stronger for future Cavalier alums. Should you find yourself in the area, the door to the Alumni Relations Office is always open!

See you soon!

Greg Janos ’98, Director of Alumni Relations gjanos@harveyschool.org

1941

Class Agent: Jim Wood, (914) 922-1559, jimandtwink@gmail.com

1944 // 80th Reunion

It was great to welcome Ambassador John Loeb, Jr. back to campus at Homecoming 2023. He took a tour of the campus with Greg Janos ’98 and George Ledes ’73, and spent some time looking back at his yearbooks and Ramblers. Ambassador Loeb enjoyed reminiscing about his classmates and the award he won “back in the day.”

1956

Class Agent: John Crawford, (540) 247-8810, celect@comcast.net

1957

Class Agent: Alex McKown, (718) 392-1373, alexander.mckown@gmail.com

Walter R. Nock, who spent two years at Harvey on the Hawthorne campus, says it was a “great experience.” He served in the Army, earned the third-highest score on record, and went to defense college as a foot soldier. “Spanish saved my life, especially during Vietnam,” Walter says of being bilingual. He is very committed to his church and its activities in Florida.

1961

Class Agent: Sandy Gabel, (919) 693-8099, sandy.gabel@icloud.com

1965

Class Agent: Rev. Malcolm Starring, (603) 444-6016, mfstarring@gmail.com

Richard Kinnaird gave a series of lectures this fall about his travels. The series included his experiences in ancient places around the globe: Angkor Wat, Cambodia; The Mayan World-Chichen Itza and Palenque; Egypt, the Pyramids, King Tut and The Valley of the Kings; Taj Mahal, India and the Ellora Caves; Petra, Jordan and Borapadur, Indonesia; El Mirador and Tikal, Guatemala; and the Mummies, Heroes, and Cracking Codes about how the ancients can inform our world. Richard is very knowledgeable about the cultures and histories of The Aztec, The Maya, The Incas, The Khmers, The Ancient Egyptians and others which he has long studied.

1966

John Winkhaus had a chance interaction while waiting to get some work done on his car. He chatted with a man who, it turns out, attended Harvey in the early ’60s. John remembered he had photos that Director of Alumni Relations Greg Janos ’98 had shared with him, so he showed the man some of them. Although they couldn’t find any photos that included him, many of the photos were of the man’s old friends and classmates. John reports that the man was practically in tears and said that encounter made his day. The man also shared some old stories of being at Harvey and even had lived in the dorms while attending. “Pretty neat!” John said.

1967

Six years ago, Frederick Balsam retired from Brooklyn College after working there for 32 years. He said he was so blessed to love his job and the people he worked with. Frederick said that he had great mentors along the way from college and graduate school, to people who mentored him in the workplace and from professional associations. He then paid it forward, mentoring others. His career spanned about 40 years and included working at Pace University, NYU, New School, and Columbia

Fritz Mitchell ’73, Pieter Catlow ’73, George Ledes ’73, Ambassador John Loeb Jr. ’44, Greg Janos ’98, Philip Eifert ’73, and Carl Rubenstein ’73

Frederick Balsam ’67 smiling on his last day of work

University, before finishing off at Brooklyn College. To all those who mentored him and helped along the way, he sends a sincere thank-you. To all those with whom he had worked, Frederick offers a thank-you for being great co-workers. “It was a great ride,” he said.

Six years removed, he is loving every day of retirement, spending time with the love of his life, their family and friends, traveling, gardening, reading, and volunteering. They have created a pollinator garden as well as an inviting sanctuary in their yard for wildlife, from the birds, bees, insects, turkeys, foxes, coyotes, deer, bobcats, squirrels, and chipmunks.

1968

Class Agent: Alex Edwards-Bourdrez, (631) 754-1041, alexb2@gmail.com

Corydon Sperry is a physician specializing in family medicine in Colorado. His clinical interests include travel medicine and international medicine. He is also a senior clinical instructor at the School of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

1970

Philip Bowers was the 2023 recipient of the Distinguished Service Award, presented at the Alumni Reunion Luncheon at Homecoming in October. Read more about Philip and the Alumni Reunion on page 21 of this issue.

1973

Class Agent: Phil Eifert, (914) 232-6489, peifert@yahoo.com

Dan Chapman was honored with a 2023 Impact Award from The Harvey School at the annual State of the School program in September. Read more about Dan and the Impact Award on page 27 of this issue.

Philip Eifert was honored with a 2023 Impact Award from The Harvey School at the annual State of the School program in September. Read more about Philip and the Impact Award on page 26 of this issue.

Several graduates of the Class of 1973 came together on the evening of Homecoming 2023 to celebrate their 50th reunion from Harvey.

1977

Gordon Camous recently met up with Greg Alker after 43 years.

1978

Class Agent: Patrick Peterkin, (203) 655-9917, p_peterkin@yahoo.com

1983

Class Agents: Melinda Frey Arkin, bentleyshop@aol.com; Joshua Rosenthal, (970) 385-4723, weplay@bresnan.net

1984 // 40th Reunion

Class Agent: Herbert Sloan, (203) 438-0051, hjs1988@yahoo.com

Leslie Weissman’s son Matt was married in September 2023.

1988

Class Agents: Charles Collin, (860) 263-7972, chascolin@gmail.com; Laurel E. Meredith, (917) 280-5233, laurel.meredith@gmail.com

Jamison Hold has a son who is now a sailor in the U.S. Navy.

Henry Rogan married Sandra Traub July 22, 2023, at the Molly Pitcher Inn. Henry said, “What an awesome day to get married!”

1989 // 35th Reunion

Class Agent: Chris Abrenica, (914) 556-8344, cabrenica71@outlook.com

1990

Class Agent: Peter Hall, (518) 369-1991, hallpeter1@gmail.com

Carl Rubenstein ’73, Philip Eifert ’73, and Fritz Mitchell ’73 take in the Harvey Homecoming football game.

Gordon Camous ’77 and Greg Alker ’77

MAX TUCCI ’92

The Delmonico Way

Max Tucci ’92 recently reopened his grandfather’s iconic restaurant Delmonico’s (America’s first fine dining restaurant) established in 1837 located at 56 Beaver Street in the heart of the Financial District. The opening of the restaurant started with the ringing of the famous bell for the New York Stock Exchange (which Max’s mother and father rang in 1973 for Delmonico’s).

New York City Mayor Adams joined Max as he welcomed New York and the world back to Delmonico’s. Mayor Adams joined Max’s mother in cutting the ceremonial red ribbon. In addition, Max published a history/cookbook titled “The

Delmonico Way: Sublime Entertaining and Legendary Recipes from the Restaurant That Made New York!” (Rizzoli 2022). The book is a #1 Best Seller on Amazon and is an award-winning book, winning the Muse Award for Outstanding PublicationBook. Max is also the 2023 recipient of the International Association of Culinary Professionals Trailblazer (IACP) Award. Max shares some words of wisdom for current students: “If you can see it in your mind, you can create it in your reality. You are the director, producer, and creator of your life. Dream big, and then dream bigger.”

REFER A FRIEND TO HARVEY!

Small classes, inspiring teachers, rigorous academics, and an array of extracurriculars instill in students a passion for lifelong learning and the confidence to pursue individual passions.

1994 // 30th Reunion

Class Agent: Russell Stamm, (781) 329-3004, rcstamm@rcstammco.com

J. Kevin Conboy is enjoying being dad to “an amazing 2-year-old named Hunter Robert with Ashley Sue Beadle.” He is an assistant manager for Rocky’s Ace Hardware and he lives in Stamford, Connecticut. He credits Harvey with showing him the right path to walk on and says he will always consider Harvey to be part of his “extended family.” He encourages current students to take advantage of everything Harvey has to offer, never give up, and always ask for help when they feel stuck. “Any dream you have is in reach,” says Kevin.

1995

Class Agents: Lara W. Casano, (347) 539-7301, lcasano@harveyschool.org; Raphael Miranda, (917) 520-7808, mirandaraphael@hotmail.com

1996

Class Agents: Keith Harrigan, (412) 853-9392, kh1843@gmail.com; David Stark, (336) 771-5303, dlstark@kpmg.com; Jeannette Brandt Stark, (336) 771-5303, jeanettemstark@gmail.com

Mike Malloy lives in Colorado and works in the heavy infrastructure industry. He is married with one son.

1997

Class Agent: Blayre Farkas, (561) 929-1802, carolynfarkas@gmail.com

Jamie Michel was promoted to AXO to the principal military deputy at ASA (ALT).

1998

Class Agent: Greg Janos, (845) 857-7688, gjanos@harveyschool.org

Greg Janos is now the Director of Alumni Relations at The Harvey School after serving as the associate director for the last three years. This year, Greg celebrates 10 years at Harvey. “I am excited to continue to show off our distinguished alumni and highlight all of our alums’ successes and milestones achieved.” Greg says. “I look forward to connecting and reengaging with even more Harvey alumni to create a successful professional networking system of Cavaliers.” Greg encourages all alums to stay in touch and keep their updates coming in. On a personal note, Greg is ecstatic for the start of spring sports and coaching the girls varsity lacrosse program for his 12th consecutive year at Harvey. Go Cavs!

1999 // 25th Reunion

Class Agent: Amy Albert Morello, papillia@hotmail.com

2001

Class Agent: Jennifer J. Vogeney, (914) 494-9397, jenn.j.vogeney@gmail.com

Daniel Savatteri started a new position as manager, sales enablement 2 — governance at PayPal.

2002

Class Agent: Tiffany Franqui Hamilton, (845) 612-9858, travelsize84@gmail.com

2003

Class Agent: Jaclyn Walker, (914) 319-1699, JaclynMarisaWalker@gmail.com

Giuseppe Del Grosso won the club championship at the Centennial Golf Club in July. He said, “It’s been a few years, but it is an honor to have my name back on this trophy.”

Greg Janos ’98 at State of School 2023 with Harvey Head of School Bill Knauer, Dan Chapman ’73, Philip Eifert ’73, and Lara Casano ’95

Mike Malloy ’96 with his son

CLASS OF 2003

Celebrating 20 Years!

Alums from the Class of 2003 held a 20th year reunion at Disney World in Orlando, Florida, October 19-23, 2023. In attendance were: Jackie (Klein) Walker, Evan Walker, Matt Gugel, Morgan (Aird) Harvey, Amanda (Ruzicka) Mogridge, Lauren (Markowitz) Edelman, and Sierra Pepi. The event was organized by Jackie Klein Walker and Sierra Pepi

2004 // 20th Reunion

Class Agent: Maria Neri, (845) 279-5234

2005

Class Agent: Brian Ryerson, (914) 329-6863, ryersonb@gmail.com

Diana (Bondy) Leung started a new position as a school counselor at the Swift School in Atlanta, Georgia.

Lindsey Walker Lynch and her husband Garrett Lynch welcomed a healthy son Sept. 26, 2023. Liam Walker Lynch weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces and was 22 inches long.

William Sorenson was excited to start his new position as the sales director at Bright Data, the world’s largest data collection platform dedicated to helping all businesses view the internet just like their consumers and potential consumers do each and every day. William says, “This is a phenomenal company with a fantastic product and great leadership. I can’t wait to see what the future holds!”

2006

Class Agents: Gregory Jurschak, (914) 260-8133, gjurschak@gmail.com; Teresa Neri, (914) 462-7440, teresa.neri12@gmail.com

Thomas Devlin got married July 1, 2023 to Ruth Cunnane Devlin at Bertra Beach Mayo.

Leah Horowitz has completed her Master of Fine Arts at Brooklyn College.

Emily Roman started a new position as the lending solutions sales assistant at J.P. Morgan Private Bank.

2007

Class Agents: Doniella McKoy, (914) 960-9375, donimckoy@yahoo.com; Alexandra Pugliese, (914) 760-0119, alexandra.m.pugliese@gmail.com

Mike Bruno started a new position in AI Integrity Data Science at Meta.

Stephen Wallace provided his delicious Jamaican Taqueria tacos “with a vibe” along with his wife, Emily, at the Alumni Cocktail Reception on the afternoon of Homecoming October 21. See page 48 in this issue for photos and more about the event.

2008

Class Agents: Gretel Coleman, (914) 234-0907, gretelcoleman@gmail.com; Dylan Hackley, (914) 482-5318, dhack@me.com

Miranda Larsen is a culinary instructor at Congregation Gates of Prayer in Metairie, Louisiana. She is also a new cat mom!

2009 // 15th Reunion

Class Agents: Andrew Jamieson, (203) 273-3884, andrewjamieson91@icloud.com; Erika Osborne, osborne7937@gmail.com; Peter Sorenson, (914) 438-7486, psorenson68@gmail.com; Megan Taylor, (914) 234-6205, meg.kerrytaylor@gmail.com

Andrew Jamieson is now the Director of the Harvey Fund at Harvey. After serving as Associate Director of Development in 2022, Andrew is excited to step into the directorship of Harvey’s annual fund and work with

the Harvey community. He’s eager to bring his retail management background and independent school advancement work to his new position at Harvey. Andrew works closely with current families, the Harvey administration, the Board of Trustees, and the alumni community. “I’m very much looking forward to learning more about families’ experiences at Harvey and seeing how we can best position the Harvey Fund (formerly known as the Annual Fund) to help enhance the student experience.”

John McDermott was hired last year by the University of Mississippi as its first-ever director of esports programs. This year, he is leading a group of four staff members and 300+ students with two top 10 nationally related esports (League of Legends and Rocket League). “Harvey gave me the skills to help develop myself as well as the confidence and belief in myself to venture into new professional grounds,” says John. He encourages students to “keep trying new and different things, and don’t stop learning.”

Sean O’Brien recently tied the knot Sept. 8, 2023. Sean and his wife Kara reside in Norwalk, Connecticut, and both work in New York City. Sean works for a financial consulting firm called Capco, where he just moved into a new office on the 68th floor of the Empire State Building.

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Thomas Devlin ’06 with his beautiful bride, Ruth

David Mandra ’13, Brent Feldman ’13, Phil Bowers, and Armando Vazquez ’13, recently got together to catch up.

2012

Class Agents: Brandon Hickey, (845) 270-8670, hickbg05@gmail.com; Brett Marks, (914) 815-1686, brettmarks94@gmail.com; Nicole Pugliese, (914) 760-7148, npug@umich.edu; Julian Rissetto, (914) 539-1175, j.rissetto@icloud.com; Maya Sank, (203) 803-5850, mayasank7@gmail.com; Daniel Schonning, (203) 788-6811, danny.schonning@yahoo.com; Natalia R. St. Lawrence, (914) 707-0406; Mikhyle Stein, (914) 419-4615, mick909@gmail.com

Mickey Stein is engaged to Sarah Wisser.

2013

Class Agents: Sharif Koonce, (914) 356-1553, skoonce29@gmail.com; Karina K. Lambert, (914) 844-9123, karina.k.lambert@gmail.com; Ben Walant, (203) 947-4541, bwalant@gmail.com

Erika (Osborne) Deininger and her husband, Steven, have announced that their team is growing by TWO, expected to arrive in January 2024.

Meg Taylor and her husband Pete Scholes welcomed their new baby son, little Pete Scholes, June 20, 2023. Meg was thrown a wonderful shower by her Harvey colleagues. She thanked them for “all of their support.”

Meg added that her new son is “one lucky kid” to be welcomed with so much love. Meg teaches Upper School English at Harvey and Pete teaches music part time for the school.

2011

Class Agents: Amelia Slater, (914) 874-7436, ameliajslater1@gmail.com; Nicolette A. St. Lawrence, (914) 707-0414, ns669@cornell.edu; Konrad Testwuide, (914) 953-9006, ktestwuide@gmail.com

Daniel Goodkind married Emma Shepardson July 23, 2023, at the Martha’s Vineyard Museum in Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts. Both are employed in New York City; Danny works at Morgan Stanley and Emma works on the “Today” show with Hoda and Jenna.

Abby Hassett celebrated one year working at Harvey as a communications associate.

Karina Lambert is currently working at Apollo Global Management, focusing on the build-out of its Global Wealth business, with its largest strategic accounts in the U.S. and Latin America. Read more about Karina on page 7 of this issue.

Meg Taylor ’09 welcomes her son born June 20, 2023 with husband Pete.

Mickey Stein ’12 proposing to fiance Sarah

Erika (Osborne) Deininger ’09 announces she’s expecting twins.

Natalie Ullman is a social media manager with experience overseeing social media strategy, developing brand voice and persona, and partnering with influencers and brands. Read more about Natalie on page 6 of this issue.

Ben Walant is a lead matte painter and concept artist for a global visual effects (VFX) house, working on both TV shows and commercials. His work can be seen in shows for Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, HBO, and Netflix. He has also worked on various Super Bowl commercials and had his artwork displayed in Times Square. Read more about Ben on page 4 of this issue.

2014 // 10th Reunion

Class Agents: Christian Artuso, (914) 462-0302, cjartuso@aol.com; Erica Cheyne, (914) 708-9482, ericacheyne@outlook.com

Erica Cheyne was the 2023 recipient of the Young Alumni Award, presented at the Alumni Reunion Luncheon at Homecoming in October. Read more about Erica and the Alumni Reunion on page 21 of this issue.

Michael Goodkind was recognized by the Phi Kappa Tau National Organization as a Phi Tau Under 40. “My brother inspired me to start a chapter at Boston University.” Michael says, “It’s incredible to see how far Phi Kappa Tau has come today from the groundwork the founding fathers laid back in 2016.” Michael is celebrating one year with the Utah Jazz.

Isobel Quinsee married Robert C. Van Raamsdonk July 22, 2023 on Block Island. Plenty of Harvey alums were in attendance to watch them tie the knot and celebrate.

2015

Class Agents: Julia Chatzky, (914) 420-6876, jbc310@gmail.com; Richard Hicks, (914) 233-6825, hicks.ricky1@gmail.com; Brendan Kneitz, bkneitz24@gmail.com; Ariana Weaver, (914) 703-0008, arianaweaver@gmail.com

Alexander Bae is celebrating one year at Morgan Stanley.

Keith Lambert started a new position as vice president at Mission Staffing.

Matthew Tuckner recently had his poetry published in the Denver Quarterly.

2016

Class Agents: Hannah Herrera, (914) 714-5407, Hannahv_herrera@yahoo.com; Tyler Levy, (914) 572-3020, bbhockey22@gmail.com

Eliot Choe just graduated from the Graduate School of Environmental Studies at Seoul National University in South Korea with a master’s degree in urban and regional planning. Previously, Eliot received an undergraduate dual degree in geography and information, technology, and information (ITI) from Rutgers University, New Brunswick campus.

Julia DeNegris started her business as a little side gig back in college, filming realestate videos for some extra cash. Shortly after, one of her close friends (who is now her sole associate videographer) invited her

Eliot Choe ’16 met up with Ms. Lindquist in South Korea.

Julia DeNigris ’16 is engaged to fiance Blake.

Julia DeNigris ’16

Isobel Quinsee ’14 and Robert Raamsdonk ’14 on their wedding day

Curtis Rattner ’14, Robert Van Raamsdonk ’14, Brian Silva ’14, and Corey Eisenband ’14

TESSA KNORR ’16

Joins the Faculty

Tessa Knorr has returned to Harvey as a full-time substitute teacher after completing her master’s degree in education. She will also be coaching alongside Greg Janos ’98 with the girls varsity lacrosse team in spring 2024. The most exciting news is that Tessa will be getting married Nov. 29, 2024.

One of Tessa’s favorite memories at Harvey was the support she received from her teachers and peers. “Without the help of the Harvey community, I would not have had the chance to return to Harvey and work as a teacher.” She adds, “Harvey gave me the opportunity to be better prepared for college, along with putting myself out there, taking risks, and ultimately allowing me to decide what I wanted to do for my career.”

We are lucky to have Tessa teaching a new generation of Harvey students.

to film a wedding for fun and she absolutely fell in love with it! She spent the next two years diving back into education and online courses while building up her business and working an 8 to 5 job. She says, “I am so thankful that it just absolutely took off and I was able to go full time back in March! I specialize in Wedding Photography & Videography as well as high school and college graduation portraits.”

Julia also shared the exciting news that she is engaged! Julia met Blake back in 2018, and they pretty much became best friends instantly! They purchased their home back in 2021 and just got engaged in September 2023. They are so excited to tie the knot but, being in the industry and

both being self-employed, they’re planning on enjoying a very long engagement and taking their time to plan the perfect day.

“This was definitely a 180 from my plans when I left Harvey, but I’m so thankful for the path it led me down!” says Julia.

Joseph O’Connell started in the fall as an English teacher at The Harvey School in the school’s new Fellows Program. He is also assisting in coaching varsity football, varsity indoor track and field, and boys varsity rugby. Read more about Joey on page 10 of this issue.

Jack Taylor recently celebrated two years at Caribou Biosciences.

2017

Class Agents: Joseph Bakas, (914) 708-6131, bakasjoe@gmail.com; Alexandra Barber, (914) 414-7353, lgbarber1999@gmail.com; Jewel Li, (914) 920-1409, lijewel1117@gmail.com; John Wise, (203) 637-7876

2018

Class Agents:

Marissa Annechiarico, (845) 546-2011, marissa.annechiarico@yahoo.com; Yulanda Huang, (203) 947-2885, hjuewei@163.com; Chloe Savitch, (914) 393-9432, cbsavitch@aol.com; John Sullivan, (914) 217-6364, johns2388@aol.com

Andrew DeRose attended Homecoming 2023 and joined in the alumni festivities, even picking up a shovel at the Weil House & Barn Complex Groundbreaking Ceremony and sharing a photo with Head of School Bill Knauer.

James Jackson was an associate producer/ unit production manager for “The Jungle.”

Danielle Oddo started a new position as librarian and head girls varsity basketball coach at Canterbury School in New Milford, Connecticut.

Andrew DeRose ’18 grabbed a shovel alongside Mr. Knauer at the Homecoming Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Weil House and Barn Project.

2019 // 5th Reunion

Class Agents: Treshawn Felder, (347) 792-7458, joel@harlemlacrosse.org; Charlotte Levy, (914) 238-1099, charlottehailey16@gmail.com; Sebastian Wallach, (914) 763-2579, sebski01@gmail.com; Courtney Warren, (914) 755-6960, courtrw1@gmail.com

Coraline Chu graduated from Johns Hopkins University in May. This fall, Coraline started a five-year master’s and doctorate program in mechanical engineering at Cornell University

Harrison Fontaine is working as an emergency medical technician at Ossining Volunteer Ambulance Corps.

Sara Hoffman graduated cum laude from the University of Vermont with a bachelor’s degree in art education.

Kaitlyn Kavounas graduated from the University of Vermont with a bachelor’s degree in secondary education, English.

Sanath Kumar graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in May 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Computer & Systems Engineering.

Zoe Lewis graduated from the University of Vermont with a bachelor’s degree in wildlife and fisheries biology.

Maya Mehrara was a social media intern at Mezz Entertainment.

Mae Parker graduated from St. Lawrence University in May 2023 with a multifield Bachelor of Arts degree. She was also named to the dean’s list for achieving academic excellence during the spring 2023 semester.

Following graduation, she joined the EVERSANA INTOUCH team as a marketing coordinator in the company’s New York City office. Mae shared, “The chance to launch my career in the life sciences industry holds a profound significance for me. I will not only be immersed in the world of advertising, account services, and project management, but also I will be contributing

Coraline Chu ’19 at Johns Hopkins University graduation with parents Xin Wang (mom) and Lei Chu (dad).

to causes that hit close to home. Companies like EVERSANA have personally contributed to the well-being of the people closest in my life. The energy and dedication of the INTOUCH team inspire me, and I am truly grateful for the chance to be a part of it. I’m thrilled to embark on this new chapter!”

Mya Turner graduated from Boston University with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering. Mya says, “Even though Black women make up only 1.6% of scientists and engineers, I am happy that I can join this powerful cohort of trailblazers and make my mark on the world.” Mya was awarded the Anita Cuadrado Memorial Award at graduation by the Boston University College of Engineering, in recognition of her enthusiasm and devotion to the college. The greatest employer on campus, BU Spark!, awarded Mya the FireStarter Award for her impact as a project manager and other roles at the innovative center. Mya gave a shout-out to “the best club on campus” — the National Society of Black Engineers and stated it was an honor to serve as the club’s president.

2020

Class Agents: Allan Dilone Rodriguez, (914) 393-3642, allanedilone@gmail.com; Daniel Galgano, (914) 763-0461, dpgalgano@gmail.com; Ryan Piken, (914) 628-4166, rypenguin57@gmail.com; Cameron Thomas, (914) 736-6565, cameronthomas155@hotmail.com

Allan Dilone Rodriguez is currently an intern with Northwestern Mutual as a financial representative. He has many long-lasting

friendships and connections with Harvey and would love to be able to connect with many more alumni from all over.

Allison Glass recently celebrated two years at Sustainability Academy at Lawrence Barnes in Burlington, Vermont.

Ryan Piken was the social media marketing intern at Buffalo Toronto Public Media this past summer. Ryan was excited to experience more in this role and grow personally and professionally.

Cameron Thomas was a public lifestyle intern at Authentic Brands Group this past summer.

2021

Zi Glucksman started a new position as Junior Investment Analyst — Energy and Environment Team at NUImpact — Northeastern University’s Impact Investment Fund. Zi was promoted to campus planning advisory board member at the student government association of Northeastern University.

2022

Ash Champlain, a student at SUNY New Paltz, shared original writing at the state university’s annual Celebration of Writing in May 2023. The annual event celebrates student writing across various genres and the curriculum. It is organized by the University’s Writing Board, which exists to encourage and support the development of writing across the curriculum.

Zach Grann, a gifted musician and songwriter, has continued to not only to pursue his passion in his studies at Berklee College of Music in Boston, but also to use his talents to bring attention to dyslexia. On October 30, 2023, Zach hosted a livestream Instagram event “Dyslexic Hearts Club” with the purpose of celebrating dyslexic songwriters (Lou Reed, Jewel, Florence Welsh, and John Lennon) and celebrating dyslexia’s positive impact on creativity. “I have always believed that having dyslexia gives you a unique way to learn and create, and I believe that students and parents can benefit from what

I have learned about dyslexia’s effect on writing songs,” said Zach. He also performed a song he wrote titled “Be the Angel” about his experience with dyslexia.

Sofia Marcos Muñoz finished her first year at the College of Mount Saint Vincent with a special honor. Sofia was the recipient of the Unsung Hero Award at the college’s Athletics Award Ceremony.

This past summer, Amanda Mohamad began her core role as the co-digital executive editor for the Distraction Magazine website (distractionmagazine.com) updating its readers with online versions of the magazine’s print articles. She is also now the assistant social media director and will help run their Instagram and TikTok accounts.

In the fall, returning to the University of Miami for her second year, Amanda started her position at University of Miami Television (UMTV) as the 2023-2024 outreach coordinator. She promoted UMTV events and ran the mentorship program that places younger broadcast journalism students with more experienced ones to better improve their skills outside the classroom.

Amanda had another announcement to share: “I am so excited to announce that I will

CLASS OF 2023 DORM LIFE

be a teacher’s assistant in the University of Miami School of Communication First Year Directions, a one-semester class for firstyear students, introducing them to all the resources they could ever need at UM. I took this class myself last year, and I continue to reap the benefits of what it taught me. I cannot wait to pay it forward.”

Amanda will also return to the UMTV’s award-winning, live entertainment news show “Pulse,” with a brand new in-studio segment

2023

Juliet Jaques was recently visited at Syracuse University by friend and current Harvey student Angelica Salazar ’24.

Dan Gasch (Susquehanna University) and James Miller (Gettysburg College) faced each other in a rugby match this past fall, playing for their respective colleges. Despite the former Harvey teammates now playing on opposing teams, the bond is still strong when the game is over.

Bradley Lederer, Brandon Mallon, and Jacob Weisberger started at Elon University in fall 2023 and remain in touch with each other.

Sofia Marcos Muñoz ’22 with fellow athletes being honored at her college Athletics Award Ceremony

Dan Gasch ’23 and James Miller ’23

Juliet Jaques ’23 and Angelica Salazar ’24

Bradley Lederer ’23, Brandon Mallon ’23, and Jacob Weisberger ’23

Jose Vasquez ’23 at Rice University

Kailey Bologh ’23 at Skidmore College

Lucas Vicente-Ruiz ’23 at Lafayette College

Lucy Durkin ’23 at Lafayette College

in memoriam

Frank M. Perrine

July 22, 1933-July 18, 2023

Harvey mourns the passing of Frank M. Perrine, history teacher (1960-1967) and interim headmaster (1963-1964), who died July 18, 2023, at his home in Larkspur, California.

Even though Frank worked at Harvey for only seven years, he is remembered with love by former Harvey students and faculty alike.

Growing up in Cranbury, New Jersey, with a father and grandfather both in banking in New Jersey, Frank came to realize that he was not destined to follow in their footsteps. Graduating Lafayette College in 1955 with a bachelor’s degree in art and history, Frank served two years in Korea with the U.S. Navy while trying to figure out what to do with his life. In 1957, he took a job as a salesman, but he knew this wasn’t his path in life. He moved to New York City and got his master’s degree from New York University. It was then that he found a call to teach. “I was drawn to teaching,” Frank once recalled. “I don’t know why. It was an inner thing,” he said. Before Labor Day in 1960, he heard about a job opening at a small private school in Katonah, New York — The Harvey School.

At the time, Harvey had an enrollment of 60 boys in grades four through eight. He aced the interview and was offered a job teaching math and coaching sports. When he married a year later, he and his wife Laura lived in a dormitory with 16 boys under their charge. Frank’s professional life would take a dramatic turn when The Harvey School community was shocked by the sudden death of Headmaster Lev Smith, who was killed in an automobile accident in 1963. Frank was asked to serve as the interim school head, and he helped the school community heal from the sudden and tragic loss of their headmaster. When Headmaster Bradley Richardson was hired in 1964, Frank served as assistant head of school until 1967.

In 1967, Frank, who became beloved at Harvey, left to become the fifth head of school at The Foote School in New Haven, Connecticut. The school’s longest-serving headmaster, Frank served at Foote for 25 years until 1992. After retiring (the first time), he moved to Massachusetts but quickly came out of retirement to serve as the head of Fessenden School in West Newton, Massachusetts, from 1995 until his second and final retirement in 2002.

Frank served on Harvey’s Board of Trustees from 1974 to 1984, and in 2015 he received Harvey’s Faculty and Staff Leadership and Outstanding Service Award. He was close friends with Harvey librarian Rose Baldwin and the Baldwin family, and kept in close touch with the Harvey Alumni Association, Rose Baldwin, Brad Richardson, and Jock Burbank.

A few years ago, in a past issue of Harvey Magazine, Frank was featured in an article in which he made his great love and appreciation of Harvey quite evident. When asked how he felt about the school after having spent seven years at Harvey as a teacher and acting headmaster, Frank replied, “I had wonderful mentors at Harvey like Lev Smith; Carroll Howes, my senior master; and teacher Rose Baldwin. I am grateful to have worked at a school that placed an emphasis on wanting to get the best

out of each child.” He also shared his perceptions of what he saw from the current day Harvey, nearly 50 years after he left. He said, “There’s a great spirit there, just a wonderful feeling,” and he capped off his interview with “Viva la Harvey!”

In 2018, Frank and his wife of 58 years, Laura, moved across the country from New England to northern California to be close to their family. He relayed to the Harvey Alumni Relations Office that he was enjoying his retirement years playing the piano and spending time visiting his three children, all with careers in education, and his five grandchildren.

RIP Frank Perrine. You are remembered with much fondness and appreciation. Harvey expresses its deepest condolences to Frank’s family: his wife Laura and their children Charlotte, Bill, and Katherine.

Tribute to Frank Perrine

Frank Perrine was my favorite teacher at Harvey, hands down. He was our encouraging fourth grade soccer coach (though he confessed to me a few years ago that he had never coached soccer before that). I still have all my school sports photos, and Frank is in many of them.

I loved how he would sometimes play the piano outside the Dining Hall before study halls and played “H.M.S. Pinafore” when many in my 1965 class were eighth graders: Tom Cocks (Dick Deadeye), Tony Martin (captain of the ship), Teddy Congdon (Ralph Rackstraw), and then there was the captain’s daughter and Ralph’s beloved (Josephine = moi!).

When Headmaster Lev Smith died in a car crash when we were seventh graders, Frank became acting headmaster. He was such a natural at it. He’d walk back and forth on the Study Hall platforms, hands in back pockets, just like Lev did. We loved and respected him so much.

Were we ever shocked (as was my dad who was chairman of the school’s Board of Trustees) when it bypassed Frank from becoming Harvey’s permanent headmaster. Thankfully, my dad would champion Frank’s name to a Board member of The Foote School in New Haven where Frank ended up and had an illustrious career.

When I was in between ministries in 1986, I visited Frank at The Foote School, and he took me out to lunch and thereafter remained a dear friend and encourager in my ministry.

At one of our Class of 1965 reunions that Frank was able to attend, we were honored to make him an honorary member of our class. He was indeed one of a kind and we all were blessed to have had him at Harvey during our formative years.

He was just such a normal guy and someone I could actually approach with issues I might have had. When I complained to him after a teacher gave marks to Brian Steppacher and Chip Willets at the end of study hall for singing the school song with their hands in their pockets (for shame!) Frank just smiled and rolled his eyes.

I will always treasure Frank as a friend, and I am sure we all send his dear wife Laura our sincerest condolences. — Malcolm (Mac) Starring, 1965 Class Agent

Cornell MacDonald Grout ’45

December 17, 1931-October 19, 2023

Cornell MacDonald Grout, “Don,” died peacefully and well cared for Oct. 19 while surrounded by his loving family at Hospice of Jefferson County, in Watertown, New York.

Born Dec. 17, 1931, in Albany, New York to Emily Cornell and Harold MacIntyre Grout, Don attended The Harvey School through sixth grade, and then the Hackley Preparatory School in Tarrytown, New York, for the remainder of his college prep school years. He spent a lifetime of happy summers and ski seasons at the family houses in Sugar Hill and Franconia, New Hampshire, working for the Appalachian Mountain Club. He staffed several of the New Hampshire huts and was especially fond of his time at the Greenleaf Hut on Mt. Lafayette. Among the highlights of Don’s time working for the Appalachian hut system was one adventure in which The Old Man of the Mountain somehow acquired a large spruce tree goatee overnight.

At Colby College, Don majored in geology, receiving his Bachelor of Science in 1954. While at Colby, Don was a member of the Air Force ROTC, Outing Club, and the varsity ski team. While at Colby, he met the love of his life, his beloved wife, Nori. He loved to tell the story of how he tried to meet the pretty girl in the red sweater at the activities fair by recruiting her for an Outing Club canoe trip. She didn’t go on the canoe trip, but she did go on the date. Don was commissioned as a lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force upon graduation, and he served as an instructor pilot from 1954 to 1959.

Don married Nori June 23, 1956, in Bayside, Long Island. After their marriage, Don and Nori moved to Waco, Texas, where he was stationed at James Connally Air Force Base, continuing as an instructor pilot. Don loved to share a story of a close call in which one of his students flew them underneath some power lines and still managed to land the plane safely. After leaving the Air Force, Don went to work as a field geologist for St. Joseph Lead Company, first in Bonne Terre, Missouri, and then in northern New York.

The Grout family spent many happy summers together swimming, sailing, fishing, boating, and socializing on Sylvia Lake. Nori and Don were among the founders of the Sylvia Lake Sailing Club, racing “Sunfish.” For many years, Don was a director of the Sylvia Lake Association, ultimately serving as its president. Don’s lifelong love of skiing was an instrumental part of his becoming a co-founder and owner of Juniper Hill Ski Resort in Harrisville, New York, where the whole family learned to ski. Don was a member of the ski patrol, and an organizer of the youth ski racing program — the Lollipop Races.

Upon his retirement from St. Joseph Lead Company, Don worked for many years as a popular and busy substitute teacher in the Gouverneur Central Schools in New York. After the death of his wife, Don moved from Gouverneur to the Adirondacks and built a log home in Lake Placid near three of his daughters and their families. In the last four years, he was also joined by his younger sister Ruth, who established a residence next door and visited with him often.

Don was an avid outdoorsman, and throughout his entire life, spent as much time as possible in nature — skiing, hiking, gardening, birding, and adventuring. Don knew how to make friends and made many in his time on this earth. He was unfailingly warm,

wise, fun, and friendly to all. Don was a master gardener with the Cornell Cooperative Extension and relished his time at the Lake Placid Farmers Market, sharing his vast knowledge and love of plants with those who stopped by the table. For many of the years he lived in Lake Placid, Don was active with the Lake Placid Curling Club and spent much happy time with his friends on the ice. He was also an avid reader and enjoyed his book club meetings with fellow readers at Bookstore Plus.

Don was predeceased by his beloved wife, Nori, and his sister, Janet Grout Williams. He is survived by his sister, Ruth Vaill, four daughters and three sons-in-law: Emily and Phil Sprague, Margie and Patrick Gallagher, Tricia and Bob Garrett, and Andrea Grout. Don loved his seven grandchildren: Caroline (JJ) Sprague, Julia (John) Wright, Carleigh, Conor, and Brenna Garrett, Glenice Gallagher, and Eleanor Evans, and his two great-grandsons, John and James Wright. Don also leaves behind many loving extended family members and friends.

Don’s final days were made more bearable by a legion of wonderful caregivers — his daughters and their families and some incredibly kind and invaluable home health caregivers. Don’s family would like to thank Jefferson County Hospice for their expert, kind, and compassionate care of their beloved Papa in his final days.

Those who wish to honor Don’s memory can do so by donating to Jefferson County Hospice at www.jeffersonhospice.org, or to Essex County Cornell Cooperative Extension.

(Adirondack Daily Enterprise, Published Oct. 23, 2023)

Hope Sperry

1930-2023, Daughter of Herbert S. Carter, former headmaster

The daughter of Rachel Trafford Carter and Herbert S. Carter, Hope Sperry spent her early years at The Harvey School, then in Hawthorne, New York, where her father was the headmaster. The family spent summers at West Chop on Martha’s Vineyard, one of her favorite places and to which she returned as often as possible.

After attending Emma Willard in Troy, New York, and Bennett College in Millbrook, New York, she married the late Victor Salvatore, Jr., and they had three daughters — Ellen Cunningham of Waco, Texas, Andrea Hook of Jericho, Vermont, and Joy Salvatore of Waco, Texas. Raising her family in Bedford, New York, she later married the late Robert Rigby. After retirement, she moved to Madison, Connecticut, where she met and married the late Robert Sperry of Guilford, Connecticut. They made their home there for many years and were active members of Christ Church on the Guilford Green. Her final residence was nearby in North Branford, Connecticut.

Hope greatly enjoyed music. She was a member of the Eastern Connecticut Recorder Society and even built her own harpsichord. She was an avid painter, especially late in life when she had the leisure time.

She was predeceased by her sisters, Joy Luke and Ann Carter; and is survived by her sister, Susan Harris; her three daughters; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She died August 17, after a short illness, the day’s New York Times crossword puzzle almost completed by her side. A memorial service was held Sept. 16 at Christ Church in Guilford. (Published by The New Haven Register on Aug. 26, 2023.)

Parting Thought

Harvey’s Traditions in the Classroom

When Headmaster Harry A. Dawe (1969-1984) arrived at Harvey, he found a school with a strong and rich tradition. He also noticed the Western Humanist tradition with its liberal arts and sciences circulating through the school’s veins because, as he wrote, it,

“.... deals with big ideas and has an expansive view of man’s capacities.”

The curriculum at Harvey was classic but not staid. In 1973, for example, students could choose from such electives as The Poetry of Rock, The Athlete in Modern Society, and The Human Spirit Under Stress.

In 1976, Latin and English teacher John McMahon prepared teaching material inspired by the idea that major authors learn their craft through reading, analysis, and imitation. Today this would be called learning to read like a writer. Also that year, history teacher Henri Benac replaced textbooks in U.S. history classes with a set of materials that would deliver both the desired content and reinforce reading and study skills.

At the time, some considered the efforts of Harvey teachers to individualize instruction to be quite modern — and yet this ideal has always been the lifeblood of the school’s mission.

Headmaster Dawe wrote,

“The theme which runs through all these projects is that of teachers bringing their own experience and scholarship to the art of teaching.”

And so, it continues to this day … “Rigor with Heart” infuses the academics at Harvey taught by faculty devoted to their students and their craft.

Headmaster Harry A. Dawe

Week of February 5-8, 2024 GIVING

Mark your calendar to join us for Harvey’s Week of Giving in February.

We invite our entire community to join the fun and participate in unique daily challenges geared toward a specific group of the Harvey community each day of the week leading up to our annual Founders Day celebration, Thursday, February 8.

Monday, February 5

Alumni Day of Giving

A friendly competition between our alumni Cavaliers to see which class comes out on top with the highest participation percentage and amount given.

Tuesday, February 6

Grade & MS vs. US Division Challenges

A dedicated day to see which grade will emerge victorious with the highest collective participation. This year, we’ve added an extra challenge, seeing who will lead in participation between our Middle and Upper School.

Wednesday, February 7

Specific Project Challenges

This day will be devoted to supporting specific facilities projects around campus. Stay tuned for further information!

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Save the Dates!

Cavaliers Alumni Networking Event

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Reception at Juniper Bar (237 W 35th St.) followed by college basketball clash of St. John’s vs. Villanova at MSG. Cheer on our own, St. John’s associate head coach Steve Masiello ’96.

NYC Alumni Reception

Thursday, May 9, 2024

Bourbon and Branch, NYC

Cavalier Golf Outing 2024

Monday, July 1, 2024

Westchester Hills Golf Club

Registration opens January 26.

For more upcoming alumni events , scan QR code or visit: www.harveyschool.org/alumni/alumevents