Harbor Day Fall Benefit 2022

It seemed fitting that our new campus would host our Fall Benefit as we turned 70, went public with our capital campaign, and reflected on nearly a year of education since moving into Phase I. The reality was breathtaking, in harmony with many of our reactions to the results of this transformational phase for Harbor Day. The evening focused on our community and brought together current parents, alumni, faculty, and even grandparents for this special night.

We have so many people to thank who made the Benefit an incredible success. Our Board President, Chris Shepherdson '96, and Campaign Co-Chairs Alex and Alan Airth and Kerri and Danny '87 Sonenshine led our remarks, and Head of School Angi Evans '75 previewed the newest campaign video along with Phase II renderings and plans. The Cari and Chad Peets Family offered a challenge grant of $150,000 to galvanize campaign participation, and we easily cruised past 50% with this accelerator. In addition, a new family to Harbor Day School, Grace Yum Zimmermann and Kent Zimmermann, announced a multiyear pledge on behalf of the campaign. Attendees gifted and pledged generously to support our campaign and building project. In total, we recognized nearly $650,000 in gifts to the Fall Benefit on behalf of the campaign.

Sponsors and underwriters helped to make the evening sparkle. We are extremely grateful to the Lu Family, the Steelberg Family, the Cudzil Family, the Sadri Family, the Davis Family , the Dinan Family , the Slavik Family, the Massoudi Family , the McCormick Family, the Werner Family, the Taketa Family, and the Ledger Family.