The Lion's Pride 2022-2023 by King's Academy

2022-2023

Beyond learning to be independent, creative and responsible, and to think for themselves, our students learn to respect and celebrate diversity. At King’s, they quickly discover how the differences between us enrich our experiences and broaden our horizons. – HM King Abdullah II

IN THIS ISSUE 4 Governance 5 Board of Trustees 6 Message from the Chairman of the Board 8 Message from the Head of School 10 2023 Advancement Events and Alumni News 16 Featured Interview with Ali and Rasha Farouki P’27, P’29 18 Building a Strong Annual Fund 20 2023 Senior Parent Gift 22 Featured Interview with Robert and Mary Engel, Former Arabic Year Parents 24 Endowed Funds 26 Endowed Scholarship Funds 32 Named Scholarships 34 Scholarships and Financial Aid Finance 36 Income and Expenditure Finance 38 Source of Giving 40 King’s Academy Fellows 42 2023 Honor Roll of Donors

Board of Trustees

Ali Kolaghassi, Chairman P’18 Dubai, UAE

Hani Abuali P’18, P’19 Zurich, Switzerland

Sirine Sidani Abu Ghazaleh P ’20, ’22, ’26 Amman, Jordan

Noor Eddin Amer New York, USA

Bishr Baker Amman, Jordan

Aristide J. Collins, Jr. Washington, D.C., US

Rory Cowan Florida, USA

Mazen Darwazah Amman, Jordan

Monique Devane California, USA

Michael Hess New York, USA

Tamam Mango P’26 Amman, Jordan

Souheil Mokaddem Beirut, Lebanon

Khaled Saqqaf Amman, Jordan

Talal Shair Amman, Jordan

Aysha Shoman Amman, Jordan

Daniel Szeto P’20 Hong Kong Penny Townsend ex officio Head of School, King’s Academy

GOVERNANCE

James F. Warren, Esq. Legal Counsel to the Board of Trustees Washington D.C., USA Linda Whitton Vermont, USA

Alia Wakileh Secretary of the Board of Trustees Madaba, Jordan

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Dear King’s Academy family, It is my honor and pride to share with you the remarkable generosity that has been extended to King’s Academy by you, our kind and giving supporters, to sustain our mission and maintain our promise of academic excellence. You have shown us that an engaged, aware and committed donor community can make a true difference in the lives of our students. With our sights set on ambitious goals that further propel King’s towards greater heights, I am truly grateful for your invaluable support towards the continuous development of effective teaching and learning at King’s, which are translated into robust academic programs, high-tech facilities across our campus, and necessary financial aid programs which make education at King’s accessible to all. Undeniably, the dedication of our generous family of donors has helped to make all this possible. Your unceasing passion for education and unwavering support of King’s Academy inspire us. In fact, I am humbled to share that since its inception, King’s has been able to offer over US$ 120 million in financial aid to thousands of talented and deserving students from Jordan, the region, and the world, thus empowering the next generation with a one-of-a-kind, transformative education of the sort that only King’s Academy can provide. Investing in our young women and men is a guarantee for a better future. Our alumni learn the values of leadership, ambition, service and a life-long love of learning, and in the 16 years since King’s opened its doors, we are already witnessing our graduates making an impact in their fields’ of work, here in Jordan and around the world. When you invest in education, you are investing in a better future not only for our students, but also for the community as a whole. Philanthropy has no limits, and we are grateful for each and every one of your contributions. King’s Academy is growing and thriving thanks, in large part, to you our distinguished donors, who have faith in us as we continue to pursue academic excellence so that our students can fulfill the mission His Majesty King Abdullah II envisioned for them, as change-makers of a shared future of peace and opportunity. Thank you once again for your philanthropic spirit, and for believing in us. With heartfelt appreciation,

Ali H. Kolaghassi Chairman of the Board of Trustees

MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL Dear parents, alumni and friends, Exactly a year ago, give or take a few days, I visited King’s Academy for the first time. I arrived as a candidate for the headship, and after several days on campus and a multitude of meetings and interviews, I returned to the United States with a head full of ideas and a heart full of gratitude. Ideas about what is next for King’s and gratitude for the opportunity to serve as King’s fourth head of school. It was during the first day of that visit that an uncomplicated reply to a simple question put all that I thought I knew about King’s Academy into perspective. King’s ambitious founding, its compelling mission to “drive change towards a shared future of peace,” and its relentless pursuit of support for financial aid came sharply into focus. I asked a soon-to-be colleague why he chose to work at King’s. His reply was unequivocal: “Because I wholeheartedly believe that this institution is absolutely essential to the future of our county.” With that top of mind and a tenure as head of school that officially began at the end of March, it gives me immense pleasure to share with you this year’s edition of The Lion’s Pride. There is nothing more rewarding nor more humbling than to say “thank you” to you, our donors, who make everything we do at King’s Academy possible. Your support has allowed us to enrich our educational programs, upgrade our facilities, support our faculty, and provide financial aid for promising young men and women who otherwise would not be able to attend King’s Academy. Last spring, we celebrated our 15-year anniversary, and we also celebrated a royal wedding, both events inextricably linked to the future of Jordan. In 15 short years this institution has matured and prospered, and our first classes of graduates have already gone on to make their mark in the world. While at King’s, those future leaders formed lifelong relationships and collaborated on projects that will undeniably have an impact on the future of Jordan. Their appreciation for their country and for the education they received at King’s Academy is categorical. Independent schools are beautiful places. Blessed with stunning facilities, ideally located in a natural setting removed from the noise and distractions of congested urban centers, a distinguished faculty, bright and ambitious students, and academic and extracurricular programs that educate the whole child, independent schools are a blessing. King’s is one of those places. What truly separates this school, however, from all independent schools in the region, and most abroad, is our abiding commitment to enrolling a diverse population that lives and studies together, developing the global perspective and empathy critical to the future of our world and our planet. This work cannot be accomplished without the support of our loyal donors. During the next several months I will be working closely with our Chairman Ali Kolaghassi and our Board of Trustees setting our strategic goals for the near future. You can expect to hear from us, and I hope that you will reach out if you would like to discuss any aspect of King’s Academy. We are a young school, and we will always have much work to do. Knowing that there are people who support us gives me great confidence in the future of our remarkable school that is so important to the future of this captivating country. Thank you for joining us on the King’s Academy journey. With deep gratitude and good wishes,

Penny Townsend Head of School

2023 ADVANCEMENT EVENTS AND ALUMNI NEWS INTERNATIONAL PARENTS RECEPTION AUGUST 2022

Every August, the Advancement Office hosts a special reception for all international families. Parents and students get to meet their house heads, deans and class deans, faculty and staff. They can walk around campus, visit their dorms, and get a first glimpse of what will be their home for the coming year.

OMAR A. AGGAD OBSERVATORY DEDICATION CEREMONY OCTOBER 2022 King’s Academy held a ceremony to dedicate its astronomical observatory, the Omar A. Aggad Observatory, in honor of the philanthropic spirit of the late Omar A. Aggad. Aggad’s son Tarek, a longtime supporter of King’s Academy and former member of the school’s Board of Trustees, generously donated the cost of the observatory.

LAUNCHING SAMSUNG INNOVATION CAMPUS PROGRAM AT KING’S ACADEMY OCTOBER 2022

MOHAMMED ABU SHEIKH CLASSROOM DEDICATION CEREMONY OCTOBER 2022 A dedication ceremony took place on campus to recognize the generosity of King’s alumnus Abdallah Abu-Sheikh ’12. King’s Academy dedicated Room 211 in the science wing of the Academy Building as the Mohammad Abu-Sheikh Classroom, named after Abu-Sheikh’s late father in recognition of his commitment to nurturing the advancement of Arab youth through education.

Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) is an information, communication and technology (ICT) education initiative offered globally by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the South Korean multinational electronics corporation and one of the world’s largest technology companies. The SIC aims to provide students and youth with core competencies such as AI, coding and programming, in addition to a range of soft skills to foster talented youth, enhance their employment prospects, and help them gain practical education in technologies. Offered as a six-week course in 2022, twenty-six King’s Academy students participated in the first iteration of the program, during which software engineers from Samsung Levant’s Research and Development Center provided them with training and mentoring to develop their skills in coding, programming and robotics.

KING’S ROWS FOR STUDENT LIFE FUND NOVEMBER 2022

School spirit was the order of the day at King’s Academy’s second annual Row for Funds event, a dynamic fundraising initiative that brought together the entire student body, faculty and staff for an energetic afternoon of rowing for a good cause. Students and employees were divided into four teams, to take turns on rowing machines for a total of 45 minutes with the goal of burning the most calories (points) for their team. The winning team that gained the most points set the minimum amount to be donated, in cash, by each of the team sponsors to the Student Life Fund. The Student Life Fund ensures that King’s students on financial aid have access to the same opportunities available to other students, guaranteeing an equal educational experience for all King’s students. The fund covers, among other things, the cost of sitting for external examinations like the SAT, university application fees and various extra-curricular activities.

KING’S ACADEMY SILENT AUCTION OF STUDENT ART WORK

DECEMBER 2022 In collaboration with the Department of Art, Design and Technology, the King’s Academy Silent Auction was hosted online and on campus in December 2022 on the same nights as the fall musical. During the auction, art enthusiasts and supporters were invited to own one, or more, of 15 beautiful pieces of artwork made by King’s students or alumni, by placing a bid through the Silent Auction page on the school’s website. The pieces ranged from paintings, photography, sculptures and mixed media, and were displayed in the Abdul Majeed Shoman Auditorium to be viewed by visitors and participants.

WINTER HOLIDAY BAKE SALE

DECEMBER 2022 Every December, King’s Academy parents from every grade get into the giving spirit by baking, making and donating an array of delicious sweet and savory goodies for the school community. Proceeds from the winter holiday bake sale were directed to support the Student Life Fund.

CELEBRATING THE TAWFIQ FAKHOURI CHAIR FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP, INNOVATION AND LEADERSHIP APRIL 2023 The Tawfiq Fakhouri Chair for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Leadership was established in the spring of 2021 at King’s Academy by sTF5 Care, a foundation that works with grassroots organizations to deliver evidencebased health and education solutions to Jordanian and Palestinian communities. Offered as a semester-long course at King’s Academy during the spring semester of 2023, the entrepreneurship program concluded with a shark tank-like pitch competition at which 21 students, divided into six teams, presented their business ideas to a panel of external judges.

ARABIC CREATIVITY COMPETITION GOES NATIONAL JUNE 2023

ALL-ALUMNI REUNION ON CAMPUS JUNE 2023

In June 2023, King’s Academy hosted its annual Arabic Creativity Competition, an initiative launched last year with the aim of celebrating Arabic language and culture. The Arabic Creativity Competition is the brainchild of King’s Academy alumnus Ali Shajrawi ’11, who came up with the idea in memory of the late Atef Abu Sarris, who was a longtime Arabic teacher at King’s. This year the competition was expanded to include students from all over the kingdom. The competition provides students with a platform to express themselves and demonstrate their skills and creativity in the Arabic language in a myriad of forms, including poetry, short stories, short films, literary articles and speeches.

Around 200 King’s alumni from Classes 2010 to 2022 gathered on June 8 for a reunion on campus to forge connections, reminisce, mingle with each other and with faculty members, and celebrate achievements as proud King’s graduates. It was also Head of School Penny Townsend’s first major encounter with alumni since taking the helm at King’s. ”It fills my heart with joy to witness the strong bond that connects our King’s Academy family,” Townsend said of the gathering, adding how happy she was to meet them and see what a great example they are to the younger generations of King’s students. She urges alumni to continue to inspire, empower and shape the lives of future generations” so that the legacy of King’s Academy endures for many years to come.

AN INTERVIEW WITH

ALI AND RASHA FAROUKI P’27, P’29

You have long and deep ties with King’s Academy. What made you believe that King’s would be the best place for Layla and Fawaz? Layla was the first of our children to join King’s Academy in the 8th grade. We had discussed as a family the merits of the Advanced Placement (AP) educational system and the academic culture that is unique to King’s Academy. After Layla’s experience during 8th grade, we were convinced that Fawaz would benefit from the care and support that is demonstrated by the faculty and administration at King’s Academy. It’s very evident that there is a cultural buy-in by all members of the King’s Academy community. What would you like to say about your experience as parents? We very much enjoyed our experience as King’s Academy parents. We were grateful for the way that the Middle School team created a support system to encourage Layla to fulfill her potential, and we also appreciated the open lines of communication between us as parents and the school. We’re hopeful that this same level of care for the students permeates the Upper School as well. In a part of the world that is surrounded by so much conflict and humanitarian issues, why is it also important to support a place like King’s?

We believe that investing in King’s is investing in the region’s future leaders. King’s mission of having scholars from all backgrounds learning together and exchanging intellectual views is incredibly valuable, nurturing young people that may shape our communities in the future. What are your thoughts on the current role of King’s in the region? What part do you see it playing in the future? We believe that King’s is one of the leading academic institutions in the region. Having King’s perform at an academic level comparable to prep schools in the US, and at the same time be steeped in the culture and tradition of our region is a brilliant combination. Hopefully with time King’s reputation will spread and attract scholars from all over the region and beyond. Why is King’s a philanthropy priority for your family? They say that charity starts at home and we are firm believers in this ethos. Our children have the privilege to be a part of the King’s community and a part of the responsibility that comes with that is giving back. Education in general is an important philanthropic priority for our family and we believe strongly in His Majesty’s vision for King’s and are happy to support it.

How do you compare King’s now and seven years ago? King’s has made incredible strides during the past seven years. While there was always a vision of what the school could be, we see all the fruits of the King’s teams’ efforts paying off now with the caliber of graduates, the growing reputation of the school, and the community pride. What advice would you give us to keep you as a supporter and inspire others like you to join our mission? Keep telling King’s success stories. There have been so many wonderful scholars who have had life-changing experiences at school, and we believe their stories should be amplified. We also believe that the school should maintain its excellent academic record and strive to excel even more. What do you expect from the recipient of the Ali and Rasha Farouki Scholarship Fund? We hope that our scholarship recipient will take advantage of all that King’s Academy has to offer. We hope that they will excel academically and have their education open doors for them that they would not have thought possible. Above all, we hope that whatever road the scholar takes, they end up giving back to the community in the future.

King’s Academy is founded on His Majesty King Abdullah II’s mission to “develop and empower young leaders who will drive change within and beyond their communities, and eventually across borders.” Delivering this mission depends on the strong and enduring fiscal foundation created by our donors through their annual support for King’s Academy. Unrestricted gifts enable us to cover the areas of greatest need and opportunity, supporting all aspects of our educational mission. Like every leading independent school, King’s counts on these gifts. The Annual Fund serves as the lifeblood of our institution, providing the necessary resources to enhance academic programs, faculty development, and student life. It allows the school to adapt to changing needs, invest in cutting-edge technology, and maintain state-of-the-art facilities. We see the impact of the Annual Fund throughout the school – in the growth students experience when they learn how to work as a team; in discussions between students, faculty, and parents about the context of the current crisis in our region and the importance of being open to perspectives different from their own; or in a senior personally affected by sectarian violence encouraging his classmates not to be afraid. Engaging in active listening, continuous learning, healthy debating, and asking questions are essential skills and habits that we seek to impart to our students. By contributing to the Annual Fund, you make this possible. You become a vital part of the King’s Academy community. Your support not only provides tangible benefits to current students but also helps shape the future of the school. It ensures that the institution remains a beacon of excellence in education and continues to graduate young leaders who are academically accomplished, globally aware, and committed to positive change.

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Supporting the Annual Fund at King’s Academy is an investment in the future. It is a commitment to the enduring legacy of a school that empowers young minds, instills a passion for lifelong learning, and prepares students to make a meaningful impact on the world. Your support helps build a strong foundation upon which the dreams and aspirations of future generations can thrive, ensuring that the King’s Academy legacy endures for years to come.

Floreat Scientia Circle US $50,000 - US $99,999 Samer and Maram Fakhouri Clock Tower Circle US $5,000 - US $9,999 Paul and Victoria Stewart Thomas and Stefanie Winans Mosaic Circle US $1,000 - US $4,999 Anonymous Ahmad and Ruba Al-Hanandeh Jehad and Maha Shenaq Wael and Dima Shokerat Olive Branch Circle up to US $999 Anonymous (2) Laith Al Naber and Lara Al-Masri Mahmoud Al-Amayreh and Amal AlMuhtadi Ma’en and Sabal Al-Hadeed Wesam Alissa and Rola Jaber Kent Alley and Lauren Fiacco Faris and Ashtarout Kawar Peter and Lara Krawchuk

2023 SENIOR PARENT GIFT

A TREMENDOUS OPPORTUNITY AN INTERVIEW WITH

ROBERT AND MARY ENGEL, FORMER ARABIC YEAR PARENTS

How did you first come to find out about King’s Academy? RE: I was fortunate to attend Deerfield Academy in Massachusetts at the same time that King Abdullah was a student there. Though two classes behind him, I always respected his scholarship, athleticism, and generosity of spirit. I loved my time at Deerfield, so when Mary and I heard that the King had opened a school in Jordan, modeled on Deerfield, to drive academic excellence and forge the same kind of meaningful bonds across diverse backgrounds that we enjoyed as students, we were excited to support that effort. What has this experience been like for you, as an American family with children studying abroad in Jordan – in the Middle East? RE: As a family, we appreciate the need to better understand the world around us. We are Americans, and the children were raised in New York and New Jersey, but we also had the chance to live with them in London early on. These experiences have kept us open to new ways of thinking and living. When we learned about the opportunity for American students to attend King’s Academy, we jumped on it! This experience has helped our family gain a first-hand understanding of the Middle East’s culture, people and politics, and we are extremely grateful for the incredible friendships made there. Why choose to learn Arabic in specific? RE: The Arab world is immense, with over 300 million Arabic speakers in dozens of nations, including the US. To begin to understand a people and culture, familiarity with the native language is helpful. For the kids, knowing this beautiful language has helped spark great relationships with other Arabic speakers and made them better global citizens. Both Robert and Hunter, our two who studied at King’s, enjoyed Arabic so much that they continued their studies upon return to the US. Robert majored in international studies with a focus on the Middle East and Arabic language at Middlebury.

Using his new Arabic skills, Hunter did an independent study senior year of high school on Arab immigrants and refugees in Charlotte, where we live.

What would your message be to parents who might be interested in sending their children to study at King’s Academy?

What was the biggest impact King’s Academy has had on your family?

ME: If your children are engaged students, enjoy learning languages and exploring the world, King’s Academy is a tremendous opportunity. It is a unique and excellent learning experience on so many levels. The faculty is exceptional, the campus is beautiful and safe, and the travel opportunities are so special. Imagine the field trip to Petra! At King’s, our children loved their classes, met wonderful new friends, and were happy, healthy and well-cared for.

ME: While Rob and I had both lived abroad, neither of us knew much about daily life in the Middle East. As a result of our family’s experience with Kings, we have gained a more meaningful understanding of the history and potential of this vital, beautiful and ancient land. In addition to being Arabic Year Program parents at King’s Academy, you are also generous and long-time supporters of King’s, making an annual gift to the school for almost a full decade now. Why do you think it is important as parents to go that extra mile to donate to a school? Why do you give? RE: It is crucial to give back in whatever ways you can — with your time, talent or treasure — to educational and cultural institutions that make a positive difference in the world. King’s offers such a unique experience for young people from diverse backgrounds to get to know each other in an intimate and challenging but nurturing environment. We believe in the mission of King’s to educate the next generation, but also to allow people to appreciate the similarities and differences we share as human beings. From your experience as generous donors to many organizations around the globe, how would you explain the importance of annual giving to institutions such as King’s Academy. ME: Supporting educational institutions, especially those trying to encourage peace, partnership and good stewardship for students rich and poor, are a top priority for our family. King’s is an important institution in that it is trying to build positive relationships in a fraught region. For this and many other reasons, we believe this transformational enterprise deserves support.

Where are Robert and Hunter now? How did learning Arabic help them in their work, life, etc.? RE: Robert now lives and works in New York City in the financial sector. His fluency in Arabic and familiarity with Middle East culture continue to open doors to a magnificent world of friendships that were easy due to his cultural competency learned, in part, during his time at King’s. The same for Hunter. Now a college senior at Princeton, Hunter still keeps in touch with his friends from King’s, where he developed the confidence to explore ambitious language acquisition and travel opportunities. Just as he took on Arabic, Hunter took on learning Portuguese so he could work in a medical clinic in Rio this past summer. How can we make you feel closer to our community? ME: It would be great to have gatherings in the US once a year for alumni and parents of alumni. Maybe King’s could organize a great speaker to come talk to King’s supporters about the current situation in the Middle East or other meaningful, relevant topics.

“King’s mission is not just to prepare young men and women to succeed in life, but to develop and empower young leaders who will drive change within and beyond their communities, and eventually across borders.” -- Abdullah II bin Al Hussein

Why Endowment? An endowed fund, established in perpetuity, is a permanent fund that earns an annual interest. The earned income is used for the purpose specified by the donor. Endowments are used to secure the future and growth of nonprofit schools and institutions like King’s Academy. Endowments provide both long-term support for our growth and financial sustainability that allow us to consistently support our students and programs. Our school’s current endowment size is US $14M. Our aim is to significantly grow our small endowment to ensure the financial sustainability of the school, especially in these days of uncertainty.

Ways to Give to Endowed Funds at King’s Academy Endowed Scholarship Fund With 50% of our students receiving financial aid, we rely on endowed funds to steadily support the education of students at King’s. These permanent funds – that live as long as King’s exists – provide a sustainable and steady funding for our students.

ENDOWED FUNDS

Unrestricted Endowed Fund The King’s Academy endowment has significant room to grow. We aim to rely on endowment income to provide financial sustainability to the school for the many years to come. Building our endowment, both through designated funds and unrestricted capital, is a crucial next step for the school’s continued achievement and growth. The return from the unrestricted endowed fund will be used wherever the need is greatest.

Academic and Departmental Programs In order to attract the best students and retain talented faculty members, gifts made to establish a fund for academic departments and student life have an enduring impact on the quality of a King’s Academy education. Endowed funds for academic departments assist with the costs of curriculum development, resource procurement, educational projects, faculty salaries, community service and travel. • • • • • • • • • •

Arabic Fine and Performing Arts History and Social Sciences Physical and Life Sciences Religious Studies Mathematics World Languages Computer Sciences University and Career Counseling Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Innovation

By providing a world-class educational experience for bright students from disadvantaged backgrounds, King’s Academy is investing in the future of the community and region as a whole. The school’s founders and early advocates saw the Academy as a crucial step in building the capacity for economic and social opportunities in the Middle East as well as working toward a future of peace. It is only as young men and women from across the region and beyond – leaders in the decades to come – have the opportunity to learn and live together during their formative years with mutual respect and understanding, will peace and opportunity flourish.

KING’S ACADEMY AT A GLANCE

Scholarship Funds The Ahmad Tarawneh Endowed Scholarship Fund The Ahmad Tarawneh Scholarship Fund honors the memory of former King’s Academy and Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) student, Ahmad Tarawneh ’10, who before his tragic death a few months before graduation, inspired his classmates and teachers with his intellectual curiosity, kindness and love for King’s Academy.

The Akel Biltaji Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund In 2021, King’s Academy was saddened by the death of its former trustee; Akel Biltaji. Akel believed strongly in the power of transformative education to change the lives of young men and women. As a tribute to Akel and his immeasurable support of the vision of the school, we have established the Akel Biltaji Endowed Scholarship Fund, which will permanently honor Akel’s name at King’s Academy and in the hearts of the scholarship beneficiaries.

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The Ali and Lama Kolaghassi Foundation Endowed Scholarship Fund This endowed fund was made possible by the generosity of Ali and Lama Kolaghassi, former parents of two children who attended King’s Academy, and as a result have seen the transformative education at King’s. As an endowed fund, the Ali and Lama Kolaghassi Foundation Scholarship will exist in perpetuity. This gift will create the opportunity for a promising student to attend King’s and to live the experience Ali and Lama believed in.

The APIC Endowed Scholarship Fund The Arab Palestinian Investment Company (APIC) was established in 1994 by Arab businessmen seeking to channel investments into Palestine and has been an active contributor to the country’s economy, creating jobs and paving the way to greater development and participation in regional and global markets. The APIC Scholarship is exclusively dedicated to students from Palestine, including East Jerusalem, Gaza and the West Bank. The Ali and Rasha Farouki Endowed Scholarship Fund This endowed fund was made possible through the generosity of Ali and Rasha Farouki, parents of two King’s students. Established in June 2021 for perpetuity, this endowed fund will provide sustainable and steady support for students in financial need at King’s Academy. Ali and Rasha are strong believers that investment in education is a core factor in shaping our region’s future leaders.

The Atef Abu Sarris Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund In 2021, the King’s community was shaken by the passing away of its beloved Mr. Atef Abu Sarris, former head of the Arabic section of the Department of Communication, Rhetoric and Literary Arts (CRLA) at King’s. In honor of his memory and the lasting impact he has had on the King’s community, and with his family’s blessing, the Atef Abu Sarris Memorial Endowed Scholarship has been established. This permanent endowed scholarship will make a King’s Academy education possible for a student in financial need.

The Baha’a Hariri Endowed Scholarship Fund The Baha’a Hariri Scholarship is named in honor of prominent Lebanese businessman Sheikh Baha’a Hariri. Established in 2008, the Hariri Scholarship was one of the first endowed scholarships at King’s Academy.

The C.V. Starr Endowed Scholarship Fund The Starr Scholarship is named in honor of Cornelius Vander Starr and his dedication to accessible education for all. An American insurance entrepreneur, Starr founded The Starr Foundation in 1955. At his death in 1968, he left his estate to the Foundation. Under his successor, Chairman of the Starr Companies Maurice R. Greenberg, , the Foundation has established more than 150 Starr Scholarships at colleges, universities and secondary schools around the world.

Hashem chose to support student scholarships at King’s because of his belief in the school’s mission and its financial aid program, giving the opportunity for the best and the brightest students to attend King’s. Hashem is a firm believer that an education at King’s Academy empowers promising young leaders to drive change within and beyond their communities.

The Inam Abdel Majeed Masri Endowed Scholarship Memorial Fund Established in memory of Inam Masri, a woman of great intellectual curiosity and passion, who dedicated her life to developing the minds of children and adults. The fund was created to annually support a female student from Nablus.

The Jonsson Family Endowed Scholarship Fund The Deerfield Class of 1980 Endowed Scholarship Fund This fund is a result of the generosity of the members of the Deerfield Academy Class of 1980, a group of men who graduated with His Majesty King Abdullah II. This group of friends has been a part of King’s Academy since the school was just a vision of His Majesty.

The fund was established by the Jonsson family to support the school’s ambitious financial aid program. Designated to a Jordanian student, the fund is just one way the family wishes to thank and acknowledge the Jordanian community, which had a profound impact on the growth of the entire family during the three siblings’ time at King’s Academy.

The Jordan Endowed Scholarship The Enlightened Leadership and Growth Scholarship Fund Established anonymously in 2016, the Enlightened Leadership and Growth Scholarship Fund was created to give an opportunity for an exceptional scholar, exhibiting traits such as open-mindedness, compassion, courage, and a commitment to excellence, to attend King’s Academy and receive a transformative education.

The Loyalty Support Services (LSS) Endowed Scholarship Fund

Several donors have given to establish a general endowment fund dedicated to providing scholarships to deserving students from Jordan and around the world. The General Student Scholarship endowment ensures the viability of this long-term opportunity to invest in young men and women.

This endowed fund was established through the generosity of Loyalty Support Services (LSS) Company. Proceeds from this fund will support the tuition fees of a talented student, of whom at least one parent is a current or former military members. Such endowed funds empower promising young leaders to drive change within and beyond their communities.

The Hani and Dania Abuali Endowed Scholarship Fund

The Maurice R. Greenberg Endowed Scholarship Fund

This endowed scholarship fund was made possible by the generosity of our board member, and parents of King’s students, Hani and Dania Abuali. This fund supports a very important mission at King’s; not only does it address one of King’s most pressing needs (student financial support), it also paves the way towards attaining a sustainable institution that will flourish for many years to come.

The Maurice R. Greenberg Scholarship Fund was created in 2012 as a tribute to The Starr Foundation’s Chairman Maurice R. Greenberg, calling for the establishment of a permanent scholarship endowment at selected institutions of learning. This fund provides scholarship assistance to students selected by King’s Academy on the basis of merit and need.

The Hashem Hashem Endowed Scholarship Fund

The Nadim Muasher Endowed Scholarship Fund

This endowed fund was established in April 2019 by the generosity of a King’s Academy grandparent. Hashem

The Nadim Muasher Endowed Scholarship Fund honors the generosity of Nadim Muasher, former chairman of Ahli

General Student Scholarship Endowment

The Jordan Endowed Scholarship Fund was established to honor the socio-economic diversity of the King’s Academy community, and the important lessons that are learned through this environment. Recipients of this scholarship will be Jordanians who embody the qualities of academic determination, empathy and social awareness.

Bank, a well respected businessman and Jordanian citizen. Muasher’s fund was established to support young men and women of Jordan. The Omar and Aysha Shoman Endowed Scholarship Fund The Omar and Aysha Shoman Endowed Scholarship Fund is a result of the generosity of Omar and Aysha Shoman. The Shoman family has a long history of making transformative philanthropic gifts to various causes within the region. Their gift to King’s Academy created an opportunity for a promising student on financial aid to receive a quality education at our school. The Senior Class Gift Endowment Every year since the founding of King’s Academy, the senior class has been asked to make a small contribution to student scholarships before they graduate. In 2018, King’s Academy created a special endowment fund to channel all senior class gifts into. These alumni endowments celebrate student giving and have a lasting impact on the school. They will serve as a reminder of each class’ generosity for years to come. The Suhail and Janwa Sikhtian GS Endowed Scholarship Fund Thanks to the generosity of Suhail and Janwa Sikhtian, King’s Academy was able to establish this endowed scholarship fund which will support the education of students at King’s Academy. This fund will be established in perpetuity – it will live as long as King’s exists – and will provide a sustainable and steady funding for our students. The Tawfiq Shaker Fakhouri Endowed Scholarship Fund This substantial gift of stock supports the school’s critical financial aid program. The stock dividends, donated by the Bank of Jordan in 2018, cover the tuition costs of a deserving student. Shaker Fakhouri, CEO of the Bank of Jordan, and his wife Suha, are proud King’s Academy parents. They are also strong advocates of His Majesty’s mission to establish a need-blind school. The fund is named in recognition of their father, the late Tawfiq Shaker Fakhouri, a founding donor and longtime supporter of King’s Academy. The Weinberg Family Scholarship Fund The Weinberg Family Scholarship Fund was established in 2022, to honor the generosity and commitment of King’s longest serving trustee Peter Weinberg. After serving on the Board of Trustees for 18 years, Weinberg decided to step down in 2022; however, his excitement about King’s and steadfast commitment continue to be evident. Weinberg was invited to remain as an honorary trustee. Proceeds from the Weinberg Family Endowed Scholarship Fund support the tuition fees of a student who demonstrates financial need and is in very good academic standing.

Faculty and Student Life Funds The Austin Chair for Excellence in Teaching This endowment was established in 2019 through the generosity of a group of King’s parents to honor Dr. John Austin, King’s Academy’s second head of school. Named the Austin Chair for Excellence in Teaching, the fund will support “those members of the King’s community whom Austin is most passionate about: our great teachers.” Proceeds of the Austin Chair endowment will support professional development for faculty and will fund an annual prize for teaching excellence, called the Austin Prize. The Brandon P. Winans Robotics Endowed Fund The Brandon P. Winans Robotics Endowed Fund was established in 2021 by Thomas and Stefanie Winans to support various activities under the robotics department at King’s Academy. The fund is named after their son who graduated from King’s in 2023. The Camille Jane Marguerite Bouquet Memorial Fund In memory of Camille Jane Marguerite Bouquet and her passion for learning and international travel, a group of her friends set up the fund to support students and faculty of King’s Academy visiting Deerfield and Eaglebrook. Bouquet attended both Eaglebrook School and Deerfield Academy, where she graduated in 2003. She had hoped to teach at King’s Academy and was pursuing a degree at Barnard College in 2006 when she died in a tragic car accident on a trip to Tanzania. The Equitable Experience Endowment Fund Every student at King’s Academy deserves an equal opportunity to succeed, regardless of their background or socio-economic status. This endowment fund is designed to help cover the short-term expenses of students receiving high levels of financial aid at King’s, in perpetuity. This fund acts as a safety net, or contingency, to improve the financial stability and student life experience of financially-challenged students, and provide them with a fair opportunity to excel and prosper. The Eric Widmer Fund for Student Life This fund was established in recognition of King’s Academy’s founding headmaster, Dr. Eric Widmer. It aims to honor his leadership, steadfast attentiveness to our educational excellence and legacy of thoughtful development of an integrated life at King’s Academy. The fund supports crucial aspects of life outside the classroom, such as travel for regional exploration, athletics contests, debate competitions and leadership conferences, invitations for guest performers and speakers, as well as equipment for our performing arts program.

The Hunt Ethridge Visiting Students and Faculty Endowed Fund Hunt Ethridge created the Visiting Students and Faculty Endowed Fund in 2007, after reading a US news article about the establishment of King’s Academy. The fund supports our robust global exchange program for students and faculty who wish to attend King’s Academy for a semester up to a year. Ethridge hopes that his young daughter will one day be able to attend King’s as an exchange student. The Michael and Amani Dagher Science Wing Endowed Fund King’s Academy’s science wing was named for Michael Dagher to honor his extraordinary generosity to the school. The Michael and Amani Dagher Science Wing Endowed Fund, created in 2017, ensures the preservation and maintenance of this portion of the Academy Building. Michael Dagher, president of DAMA Ventures, is a highlyregarded pioneer of Jordan’s telecommunications industry. The Mousa Budair Endowed Fund This endowed fund was established through the generosity of Mousa Budair, who strongly believes in empowering young Jordanians not only by providing a top-notch educational experience, but also by offering various nonacademic opportunities for Jordanian youth to enhance their skills. Proceeds from this fund will be directed towards funding the Jordan Model Parliament (JMP), a mock parliamentary conference held annually at King’s Academy with participation from schools nationwide. The annual event offers students the opportunity to research and debate national and global issues. Students become more informed citizens, gain confidence by learning to voice their opinions, and develop a range of skills, including leadership, teamwork and project management.

The Sheikh Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa Distinguished Chair in Theory and Practice of Knowledge The fund was established by the generosity of Sheikh Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, the crown prince and prime minister of Bahrain and the commander-in-chief of the Bahrain Defense Force. The fund supports visiting faculty from outside of Jordan in order to strengthen cross-cultural exchange and internationalism at King’s Academy. The Tawfiq Fakhouri Chair for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Leadership Endowed Fund This fund was created through the generosity of Samer and Maram Fakhouri with the aim of sponsoring and supporting the year-long entrepreneurship course at King’s Academy. This endowed fund was established to enable the school and faculty members teaching this course to invest more in the entrepreneurship program and expand it beyond the classroom. The Unrestricted Endowment Fund The Unrestricted Endowment Fund supports the areas of greatest need at King’s Academy during any given year. These may include, but are not limited to, financial aid, buildings and ground maintenance, faculty and staff professional development, and guest speakers. The Weinberg Distinguished Chair in Peace and Prosperity The Weinberg Chair in Peace and Prosperity was established by Sidney “Jim” Weinberg and Peter Weinberg with the hope of promoting understanding among all regions of the world, and to encourage students and faculty to build personal and professional relationships that surpass national and societal borders. The Chair will support the teaching of conflict resolution and regional studies throughout the school curriculum.

The Pegasus Fund for Athletic Excellence This fund was established to support the growth of the Athletic Department at King’s Academy and to provide steady and sustainable funding to athletics at King’s Academy. The Peter Nilsson Endowed Fund for Professional Development This fund was established through the generosity of Board of Trustee members, family and friends to honor Peter Nilsson dedication to King’s Academy during his tenure as its third head of school, and will fund projects and initiatives that serve the improvement of teaching and learning for the benefit of future generations of young leaders, in perpetuity.

At King’s Academy, named scholarships are awarded to top students in need of financial aid to honor their achievements and to acknowledge the generosity of the donors who make these scholarships possible. In the list below are the scholarships that were named during the 2023 fiscal year.

The APIC Scholarship The Ahmad Tarawneh Endowed Scholarship The Ali and Lama Kolaghassi Foundation Endowed Scholarship The Ali and Nisreen Al-Husry Scholarship The Ali and Rasha Farouki Scholarship The Housing Bank for Trade and Finance Scholarship The Baha’a Al Hariri Scholarship The Bank of Jordan Scholarship The C.V. Starr Scholarship The Cairo Amman Bank Scholarship The Capital Bank Scholarship (2) The Class of 1980 Scholarship The Enlightened Leadership and Growth Scholarship The Faek Mohammad Kolak Scholarship Fund (2) The Global Snacks Scholarship The Hashem Hashem Endowed Scholarship The Inam Abdel Majeed Masri Scholarship The Jonsson Family Scholarship The Jordan Scholarship The Mohammad Abu Sheikh Scholarship Fund (2) The Nadim Muasher Scholarship The Omar and Aysha Shoman Scholarship The Robert and Jane Toll Scholarship The Rula and Mazen Darwazah Scholarship The Said and Mami Darwazah Scholarship (2) The Sawiris Scholarship The Tawfiq Shaker Fakhouri Scholarship The Future Leader Scholarship The Weinberg Family Endowed Scholarship

NAMED SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships and Financial Aid Education is a vital process that can transform lives, advance societies and create a better world. This is why King’s Academy considers scholarships a necessary and life-changing element of our school, as they ensure the diversity of our student body who come from wide ranging socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. As a private preparatory and independent school, King’s relies on fundraising to maintain the highest level of academic excellence and, therefore, attracting the best and the brightest students remains our highest priority. We will continue working hard with our remarkable alumni, parents, trustees and friends to make sure that cost is never an obstacle preventing a bright student from receiving an excellent education. This is our responsibility toward a new generation and toward ourselves. Through its strong financial aid and scholarship program, King’s Academy currently provides financial support to more than 50% of its student body. This means that over half of our students receive some sort of financial support to pursue their education in an institution that is home to excellent international and local faculty, dedicated staff and world-class facilities. Since its inception, King’s Academy has granted more than US $100 million to student financial aid and scholarships, making it possible for more than 1,000 students to access the unique educational experience offered by King’s.

Number of Awardees

Financial Support Awarded

SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID Student aid totals consist of King’s institutional budget and donor scholarships

FY23

*Other Income refers to money generated from King’s Summer Program, services to employees (Daycare) and the sales of King’s Merchandise; hats, notebooks, shirts..etc

FY23

Donations in Fiscal Year 2022 – 2023

US $6,224,833

US $4,904,431

US $1,227,808

US 92,594

936

576

296

US $860,517

US $892,608

US $1,753,125

169

251

420

Amount Donated by Donor Category FY 2023

Number of Donations by Donor Category FY 2023

SOURCES OF GIVING

Membership in the King’s Academy Fellows is awarded to those donors whose lifetime giving to King’s Academy exceeds US $1 million. We are honored indeed by their generosity and steadfast friendship to the school.

Founders $10,000,000 + Anonymous (2) Saad Rafic Hariri The Housing Bank for Trade and Finance Benefactors $5,000,000 - $9,999,999 Anonymous Arab Bank HRH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum HRH Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah

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Patrons $1,000,000 - $4,999,999 Anonymous Mohamad and Mahira Abu Ghazaleh HRH Sheikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa Fouad Alghanim Bank of Jordan Arab Palestinian Investment Company (APIC) Dick and Lisa Cashin Cisco Systems Michael and Amani Dagher Dar Al-Handasah (Shair and Partners) Hess Foundation John and Susan Hess International Company for Water and Power Projects (ACWA Power) Eyhab Jumean Ali and Lama Kolaghassi Koray Isam and Samia Salfiti Rajai Salfiti Omar and Aysha Shoman Peter and Debby Weinberg Sidney J. Weinberg, Jr. Foundation Sidney J. Weinberg

Floreat Scientia Circle US $100,000+ Anonymous 2 Trustees Mazen and Rula Darwazah Ali and Lama Kolaghassi Parents Tarek Aggad and Shirine Kanaan in memory of Mr. Omar Aggad Samer and Maram Fakhouri on behalf of sTF5 Care Saad and Civa Kolak in memory of Mr. Faeq Mohamad Kolak Friends Sabih Masri on behalf of Arab Bank Bassem Al-Salem on behalf of Capital Bank

Guiding Principles Circle US $50,000-$99,999 Anonymous Trustees John and Linda Whitton in honor of Mr. Peter Nilsson Parents Mughith Sukhtian on behalf of Ghiath and Nadia Sukhtian Foundation Past Parents Said and Mami Darwazah Eric and Jody Jonsson Friends Suhail Sikhtian and Janwa Dajani

Global Citizens Circle US $25,000 - $49,999

Trustees Ahmad Abu Ghazaleh and Sirine Sidani Abu Ghazaleh Tamam Mango Alazzeh in honor of Mr. Peter Nilsson Aysha Shoman in honor of Mr. Peter Nilsson Parents Khaled AlKurdi and Ruba Asfour Ali and Rasha Farouki Alumni Abdallah Abu-Sheikh ’12 in memory of Mr. Mohammed Abu Sheikh Faculty and Staff Penny and Mike Townsend in memory of Mrs. Janet Eillis Gillis Alia and Michael Wakileh in memory of H.E. Mr. Akel Biltaji Friends Michael Bloomberg Edward and Frances Nilsson in honor of Mr. Peter Nilsson Susan and Kenneth Wallach on behalf of Susan S. & Kenneth L. Wallach Foundation in honor of Mr. Peter Nilsson Naseem and Lena Tuffaha in memory of H.E. Mr. Akel Biltaji

Clock Tower Circle ($5,000-$9,999) Trustees Daniel Szeto on behalf of the 5L2F Foundation Parents Shamel Janbek Ons and Abdullah Jefri Paul and Victoria Stewart in honor of His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein Thomas and Stefanie Winans in honor of Mr. Brandon Winans ’23

Anonymous

Past Parents Clement Maamarbachi

Trustees Hani Abuali and Dania Shawwa Abuali in honor of Mr. Peter Nilsson Rory Cowan and Charlotte Conover in honor of Mr. Peter Nilsson Talal Shair on behalf of Dar Al-Handasah (Shair and Partners)

Faculty and Staff Mousa Budair

Parents Muntaser AbuDawwas on behalf Invest Bank

2023 HONOR ROLL OF DONORS AND SPONSORS

Lion’s Circle US $10,000 - $24,999

Alumni Ali Shajrawi ’11 in memory of Mr. Atef Abu Sarris and in honor of Mrs. Rola Jaber Friends Michael and Amani Dagher Haethum Buttikhi on behalf of Jordan Kuwait Bank Thierry Marigny on behalf of Jordan Telecommunications Company (Orange) Jane Toll on behalf of Robert and Jane Toll Foundation

Friends Ayman Abdel-Khaleq in memory of Mr. Hasan Abdel Khaleq Laith and Qais Biltaji in memory of H.E. Mr. Akel Biltaji Nawar Fariz in memory of H.E. Mr. Akel Biltaji Jeffry and Elizabeth Louis on behalf of J. Jeffry and Elizabeth S. Louis Foundation Mohammad Shaheen on behalf of MG Motor Shehadeh Twal in memory of the late Mr. Shehadeh Twal The Deerfield Class of 1980 Tom and Suzanne DeNunzio Chris and Patricia Grennon

Mosaic Circle ($1,000 - $4,999)

Olive Branch Circle ($999 and under)

Anonymous (2)

Anonymous (43)

Trustees Khaled Al Saqqaf and Manal Balbisi Aristide J. Collins, Jr. in honor of Mr. Ali Kolaghassi Monique DeVane in honor of Mr. Peter Nilsson

Trustees Noor Eddin Amer ’12 in honor of Mr. Peter Nilsson

Deerfield Class of 1980 James R. Billingsley, Jr. Allen Fowlkes Brian and Diane Milewski Perry and Debra Vella Parents Ahmad and Ruba Al-Hanandeh Rami Badran and Alia Al Jazaeri on behalf of Sugar Daddy’s Bakery and Professional Audio Visual and Multi-Media Co. Ltd. (AVXAV) Shaker and Suha Fakhouri Nabil Halaseh on behalf of Access 2 Arabia (A2A) Eman Al Hayek and Subhi Jabri Rami Muhaisen on behalf of Vy Health Club Bo and Katherine Peabody Omar Shami and Hana Bushnaq on behalf of Shami Eye Center Jehad and Maha Shenaq Wael and Dima Shokerat Past Parents Imad Bukhari on behalf of COZMO Robert and Mary Engel on behalf of the Robert G. and Jane V. Engel Foundation, Inc. in honor of Mr. Robert Wellford Tabor Engel and Mr. Andrew Hunter Tabor Engel Alumni Rajaa Al Borqan ’14 Employees Andrew and Marianne Harcourt Soha Hmaidan in memory of Mr. Chakib Hmaidan Rita Naber Peter and Crystal Nilsson Randa S. Qunsol

Friends Mahmood Awad Nizar Dayyat Ziad Fariz in memory of H.E. Mr. Akel Biltaji Radi Hatoogh in memory of H.E. Mr. Akel Biltaji Hassib Sahyoun and Zeina Sahyoun on behalf of MedLabs Laboratories Mona Sami in honor of King’s Academy alumni who give back to King’s and the world Rob Shapiro in honor of Mr. Peter Nilsson Ali Al Wazani on behalf of Arab Orient Insurance Company PSC - GIG Jordan Eric Widmer and Meera Viswanathan in honor of Mr. Peter Nilsson

Deerfield Class of 1980 Sandy Brown Steve Casey Jim Dinneen Greg Dobbs in honor of Deerfield Class of 1980 Ben and Cathy Giess Benjamin Greenblott in honor of His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein Peter and Noelle Lawrence John and Sarah Mattes David Phillips Dave and Kelly Reichert Rob Sartin Pamela Skripak Parents Maha Abu Abboud Hanan Al Bqour and Basem Al-Bqowr Wessam Alissa and Rola Jaber in honor of Ms. Sama Alissa Iyad Abu Touq and Yusra Al Hilo Ma’en and Sabal Al-Hadeed Hani Al-Husseini and Mays Alkhawaldeh Mohammed Abu Tayeh and Alia Alkhraisha Laith Al Naber and Lara Al-Masri Mahmoud Al-Amayreh and Amal AlMuhtadi Mohammad Ali Al-Mufleh and Mira Bilbeisi Fouad Abbas and Hajer Ben Cheikh Ola Bseiso Betty Dabaien and Marwan Twal Kent Alley and Lauren Fiacco in honor of Mr. Davis Alley ’23 Faris and Ashtarout Kawar Peter and Lara Krawchuk Farid and Mayyada Tawasha Past Parents Niveen Abboushi Barbara Eubanks in memory of Ardelle Vivienne Robinson Mark and Michele Hebeka Isam Hussein and Abrar Abuhijeh Robert and Lisa Toomey Employees Yazeed Abdulla and Haya Almughraby Hanadi Abi Haidar Ayoub Abu Dayyeh Rania Abu Sarah Ayman AbuKbeer Luma Al Hejazin Ibrahim Al Hmoud Shadi Al Mansour

Rania Al Natsheh and Imadaldeen Salameh Alhassan Abdulrahim and Shaden Al Salman Rakez Al Sawalha Lubna Al Smadi Muna Al-Alul Lana AlAnsari Diya Alhadidi Abdelrahman Almousily in honor of Lama Almousily Lukman Arsalan Rami Ashour Vera Azar and César Pomar González Rawan Bato Thomas Cahill Juman Dairanieh Obada AlSaqqa and Noor Dajani Stephen Dalvet and Jody Flynn Heba Diab Kristen Dickhaut Lara Dissi Wafa’a El-Haddad Atithya Ghai Mays Ghaith Shereen Gharaibeh Judith Goltz and Mohammed Khlifat Dima Goussous Jake Guth Fuad Habjouqa Maram Haddad Yousef Haddadeen Lisa and Reza Hakamiun Baraa Hakouz Farah Halabi and Luo Jing Ziad Joaneh and Selina Halteh Don P. Hargis Lauren Howard Ethan Jerome and Bethany Jerome Tala Kakish Alexandra Kalaitzis Sherifa Krisht Hisham Abdallat and Terri Lore Sana Madadha Sara’a Malkawi Tatyana Mansour Reem Masri Peter and Crystal Nilsson Christopher Pultz and Gamze Pultz Lina Rababah Nadine Samara Hazem Samawi Ramiz Samawi Rasha Shegem Moradi Sukkari Zain Tbaishat Mary Wall and Michael Oxford Nisreen Yaseen Alumni and former students Hayat Abu Samra ’10 Othman Abu Samra ’13 Mohammad Al-Quraan ’10 Kareem Al-Wazir ’17

Mumen Alzubi ’12 in honor of Dr. Khaled Alzubi and Ms. Tharwat Alali Phillip Chartouni in memory of Ahmad Tarawneh ’10 Nour Hasanat ’13 Fawaz Hourani ’10 Lulwa El-Saket ’17 Khaled Jarwan ’13 Nick Jonsson ’14 Ahmed Khalayleh ’15 Dina Kuttab ’17 Seema Samawi Peters’11 Mohammad Sarhan ’12 Muthana Tarawneh ’10 Renee Underhill ’13 Hanaé Yoshida ’20 in memory of Charlotte Billinsley Margaret Zachary in memory of Charlotte Billingsley Class of 2023 Hashem Abdullah ’23 Alisha Abu Najem ’23 Yara Abu Samrah ’23 Farah Abu Taleb ’23 Sara Abuhamra ’23 Liliana Abuzied ’23 Mahmoud Adili ’23 Maya Ahmad ’23 Aya Al Karaki ’23 Yousuf Al Karboli ’23 Tawfiq Al-Alami ’23 Abdallah Alamad ’23 Sama Al-Amayreh ’23 Abdel Rahman AlAwamleh ’23 Abdullah Albaghdadi ’23 Kenzy Aldaher ’23 Karam Al-Hadeed ’23 Kareem Alhanandeh ’23 Sadeel Alhazim ’23 Jadiye Juana Ali Ugarte ’23 Sama Alissa ’23 Nour AlJawhary ’23 Seba AL-Lahham ’23 Malak Allawama ’23 Mufleh AlLouzi ’23 Saif AlMadani ’23 Mariam Almzainy ’23 Aoun Al-Owen ’23 Ibrahim Alqudah ’23 Sufian Al-Rabi ’23 Vladimir Alrayyan ’23 Monyati Alsabbagh ’23 Saad Al-Saraf ’23 Ghena Alsoub ’23 Cyntia Alsusi ’23 Naser Alzuheir ’23 Omar Amin ’23 Mohammad Zaid Ammar ’23 Farah Arabi ’23 Rajaie Asbah ’23 Basil Ayed ’23 Abdulrahman Bakhsh ’23 Abdullah Bakhsh ’23

Jalila Bent Ali ’23 Qaisar Chen ’23 Hyeyoon Cho ’23 Humayd Dada ’23 Mira Daoud ’23 Mira Diab ’23 Ziad El Hout ’23 Mohamed El Zefzafy ’23 Juliana Elfar ’23 Jafar Fakhouri ’23 Nadine Fanous ’23 Fozie Fanous ’23 Mia Fraiture ’23 Jude Ghazaleh ’23 Aseel Hajjiri ’23 Abdullah Hajjiri ’23 Taymour Hakim ’23 Tala Hammad ’23 Ra’ad Hammad ’23 Dana Hammouri ’23 Sereen Hamshari ’23 Farah Hasan ’23 Sultan Hassoubah ’23 Zaliyna Hina ’23 Faris Hmaid ’23 Seungmin Hong ’23 Jude Jaarah ’23 Sasha Karzon ’23 Faris Kassisieh ’23 Tarek Kawar ’23 Ali Khair ’23 Teya Kharbat ’23 Lara Khashman ’23 Donghoon Kim ’23 Alexander Krawchuk ’23 Ali Kubba ’23 Shihun Lee ’23 Tamara Lutfi ’23 Tina Naber ’23 Karim Nabilsi ’23 Basil Nasr ’23 Ahmed Omran ’23 Taya Qatawi ’23 Sarah Qutaifan ’23 Lo’ay Ramadan ’23 Taehoon Ryu ’23 Tia Sawalha ’23 Mohammad Shaban ’23 Yusif Shawish ’23 Noor Shehinalbanwi ’23 Zade Shenaq ’23 Sara Shibli ’23 Tala Shokerat ’23 Ashton Stewart ’23 Mohammed Suwan ’23 Yousef Taha ’23 Tamer Tash ’23 Elias Telegraph ’23 Tiara Wijanarko ’23 Brandon Winans ’23 Jiaqi Xu ’23 Omar Yaish ’23

Ziqi Yu ’23 Zaid Zaidkilani ’23 Adam Zatar ’23 Ra’ad Zayyad ’23 Jaser Zayyad ’23 Abdallah Ziada ’23 Students Ward Abu Ali ’24 Celine Abu Saadeh ’24 Salma Abu-Elnaj ’24 Celine Akroush ’24 Lour Al Jaber ’26 Razan Alali ’25 Abdullah AlAoun ’25 Mousa Alasmar ’24 Mireille Aldabain ’24 Tala Aldaher ‘24 Massa Alhajjiri ’24 Awn Alhmoud ’24 Tala Al-Husseini ’24 Tara Ali ’24 Ahmad Aliahmad ’24 Thafer Alkilani ’24 Sattam Almajali ’25 Shahad Al-Meqdadi ’25 Jumana Alnobani ’26 Mohammed Al-Shamaseen ’24 Maria Altwal ’24 Abdullah bin Ali ’25 Faris Doughan ’24 Isabella Haddad ’26 Bana Haloush ’24 Leen Jumah ’25 Asad Kedairy ’25 Omar Khamis ’24 Yousef Labadi ’24 Saqer Mousa ’25 Tareq Obeidat ’25 Suhayb Qasem ’24 Zaid Saleh ’24 Laith Shwaiat ’25 Xavier Smith ’25 Rand Tadros ’24 Nour Tawasha ’26 Yara Thalji ’25 Yara Yacoub ’24 Aya Zaid Al Kilani ’25 Friends Ismail Abu Odeh on behalf of Marouf for Food Industries Co. Afif Abu-Rish in memory of H.E. Mr. Akel Biltaji Rami Al Karmi Amal Alrandy Nabil Antary in memory of H.E. Mr. Akel Biltaji Davies Bisset in honor of a group of faculty and staff Katherine D. Brown Tom and Markey Burke Philip M. Carr-Harris Cesar DeLara in honor of Mr. Ali Shajrawi ’11 Nuom Husni Fariz in memory of H.E. Mr. Akel Biltaji Charlie Hopkins

Abdul Jones Noor Kabariti on behalf of KABS Fitfactory Farah Karrain on behalf of Sukoon Awakening Hind Khlaifat Hikaru Kozuma in honor of Mr. Peter Nilsson Hania Maraqa and Yasmine Sardast in memory of H.E. Mr. Akel Biltaji Aisha, Karma and Yasmin Masri David Miller and Anna Steim Miller in honor of Mr. Peter Nilsson Ruba Mansour Margarita O’Byrne Curtis in Honor of Mr. Peter Nilsson Susan Peters Esther Rosenberg Ghiath Sukhtian and Nadia Abdulhadi-Sukhtian Charlie and Haidee Stith in honor of Mr. Peter Nilsson Cornelis van Aalst in memory of H.E. Mr. Akel Biltaji James and Bothwell Warren Georgina Warren Sadia Yilla in memory of H.E Mr. Akel Biltaji

Organizations and Foundations Floreat Scientia Circle ($100,000+) Anonymous Arab Bank Capital Bank Loyalty Support Services (LSS) sTF5 Care in memory of Mr. Tawfiq Fakhouri The Boeing Company The Housing Bank for Trade and Finance

Mosaic Circle ($1,000 - $4,999) Access 2 Arabia (A2A) Arab Orient Insurance Company PSC- GIG Jordan COZMO Future Uniform Company LS Power Medlabs Laboratories Shami Eye Center The Henry L. and Grace Doherty Charitable Foundation Inc. in memory of Charlotte Billingsley The Robert G. and Jane V. Engel Foundation, Inc. in honor of Mr. Robert Wellford Tabor Engel and Mr. Andrew Hunter Tabor Engel The Susan S. Shiva Foundation in memory of Mr. Gil Shiva Vy Health Club

Olive Branch Circle ($999 and under) Anonymous Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Amman, Jordan Franklin Templeton Jordan Ice and Aerated Water Co. Ltd. (JICE) KABS Fitfactory Marouf for Food Industries Co. Professional Audio Visual and Multi-Media Co. Ltd. (AVXAV) Spectrum Sound and Light Sukoon Awakening The Terminal VR Gaming Center

Guiding Principles Circle ($50,000 - $99,999) Ghiath and Nadia Sukhtian Foundation

Global Citizens Circle ($25,000 - $49,999) Arch Capital Group Ltd. Dar Al-Handasah (Shair and Partners) Hikma Pharmaceuticals LLC in memory of H.E. Mr. Akel Biltaji Invest Bank Jordan Kuwait Bank Jordan Telecommunications Company (Orange) Robert and Jane Toll Foundation Samih Darwazah Foundation in memory of H.E. Mr. Akel Biltaji

Lion’s Circle ($10,000 - $24,999) Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. Global Snacks Trading Sanad Holdings Susan S. & Kenneth L. Wallach Foundation

Clock Tower Circle ($5,000 - $9,999) J. Jeffry and Elizabeth S. Louis Foundation MG Motor The 5L2F Foundation

Every effort has been made to include all donors in fiscal year 20222023 and to list their names properly. If you have any questions please contact the Office of Advancement: email advancement@kingsacademy.edu.jo tel +962 6 430 0230 ext. 1053

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