Paw Prints: Fall 2015 by Lake Forest Country Day School

Paw Prints

FALL

2015

LAKE FOREST COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

Exploration in the Classroom: Promoting Self-Discovery Inside this issue: Celebrating Sally & Bob Bullard | 2014-15 Annual Report

Our Mission Mi Inspir nspired ed teaching, academic rigor, rigor, attention to individual needs, a commitment to responsible r enship—these principles infuse citizenship—these everyy aspect of life at Lake Forest F est Countryy Day Countr D School and deﬁne our dedication to producing producing students of strong ong character with a passion for learning.

INSIDE PAW PRINTS

Head of School Bob Whelan President, Board of Trustees Wendy Weil Board of Trustees Nicholas Alexos Joe Andrea Kimberly Beans Jeffrey Brincat Bill Collins Sameer Chhabria ’88 Pedro DeJesus Ahmed Farag Kate Fitzgerald ’87 Bill Giambrone Rebecca Graf Jamee Kane ’90 David Keller Adam Kriger Ted Kovas Jane S. O’Neil Diane Potts Marianne Silver Wendy Weil Bob Whelan

Annual Report

Managing Editor John Kinzer Design Peapod Design, New Canaan, CT Photography Tim Coffey

4 CELEBRATING SALLY & BOB BULLARD

10 INNOVATION SPACES

We have tried to accurately recognize those who have contributed so thoughtfully to the School. We apologize in advance if we inadvertently made an error of any kind. Please advise the Development ofﬁce at (847) 234-2350 x233 of any edits so that we may correct our records immediately.

Contributors Judith Arnstein Bob Bullard Amyanne Cope Candace Gregg Lisa Horstmann Jill London Marcia Mann Susan Murphy Sarah Thomas

FALL 2015

02 HEAD OF SCHOOL

A MESSAGE FROM HEAD OF SCHOOL Legendary LFCDS coach and teacher, Frank Ward, passed away recently at the age of 95. Frank was the LFCDS Athletic Director for 23 years (1959-1982) and in that time he left an indelible mark on our school community as a coach, teacher, and mentor.

There is a lot that is new in our education—evolving research that helps us better understand how students learn, and technology that creates access to seemingly inﬁnite amounts of information that informs teaching and learning. Our students now have 1:1 access for iPads in ﬁrst and second grade, we have added a staff person to support the exciting work taking place in innovation and Lego robotics, and we’ve added even more resources to train faculty and staff in every discipline.

I was personally saddened having not had the chance to spend time in person with Frank, but what I did have a chance to observe ﬁrsthand, on countless occasions, was a real sense for the extraordinary connection that Frank had with students at LFCDS.

Yet as we think about the choices we make each day, we return to what will always be at the center of the work we do—the relationship between a student and a teacher at such a formative period in a young person’s life. This bond is what so many of our alumni continue to highlight as contributors to their current success. Whether it be writing screen plays for Hollywood or heading an innovative project for Disney Interactive, our alumni consistently point to the caring nature of LFCDS teachers and the safe environment these mentors created as reasons why they, as students, were able to explore, take risks, and ultimately ﬁnd what it was they were good at doing.

Coach Ward was a master at creating opportunities for young people to measure themselves against their potential. As Ed Swift ’65, Sports Illustrated contributor and New York Times bestselling author wrote about Coach Ward, “Without even knowing it, we learned. How to win and lose. How to practice. How to hustle. To be accountable for our actions. To laugh at our mistakes.” Bob Bullard, who coached and taught alongside Frank noted, “On the ﬁeld Frank taught the skills of the game, in the classroom he taught the importance of history, but ultimately he taught a generation of young people the lessons of life.” Similar to Coach Ward, Sally and Bob Bullard, monumental ﬁgures in our school history, had a way of getting kids to naturally develop their strengths. And while Sally and Bob retired this past year, our current teachers carry on their inspiring talents. This fall’s magazine honors this commitment of our teachers by not only looking back on Sally and Bob’s past contributions to our school throughout the years, but also by shedding light on the future state of our school—one that will enable our students to discover their passion and develop their sense of self and worth in the world.

In his own words, Frank noted in the book Coach, “I don’t think you do the same molding of young people in high school or college that you do in elementary school. That’s what I always thought of my job, that I was in the business of molding. I was trying to instill something for life.” We hope you enjoy the inspiring stories that follow in the upcoming pages.

Bob Whelan

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04 SALLY & BOB BULLARD

CELEBRATING SALLY & BOB BULLARD new alumni have passed through the halls and out into the world beyond LFCDS. One constant during this changing landscape has been the welcoming presence of either Sally or Bob Bullard as a friendly face at the school. During their combined 77 years as teachers, administrators, and parents, Sally and Bob have helped enrich the academic and social-emotional experiences of countless children, and have played an indispensable role in shaping the warm culture and inclusive community that LFCDS personiďŹ es today.

Since the year 1971, much has changed at Lake Forest Country Day School. Several headmasters have come and gone, major school renovations have been completed, and hundreds of

As they settle in to their new home on Cape Cod, we fondly look back on their years here and wish them the best of luck on their next stage in the narrative of Sally and Bob. On behalf of the entire LFCDS community, we thank you, Sally and Bob, for your immeasurable contributions to the school, and for your kindness and friendship.

1971 Bob Bullard hired by Sam Parkman as Chair of the History Department

1975 Bob becomes Director of Admission

1972 Bob chaperones his ďŹ rst Washington D.C. trip

1976 Malcolm Coates hires Sally Bullard as a part-time reading teacher

1978 Bob becomes Associate Director of Secondary School Placement

1984

1986

Sally begins teaching full-time as a Language Arts teacher

Bob becomes Director of Secondary School Placement

1988 Sally begins teaching Grade 3

1992 Bob becomes Assistant to the Headmaster

1998 Bob leads Washington D.C. trip for the ďŹ nal time

1994 Sally is honored as a Golden Apple Award ďŹ nalist

1996 Bob becomes Assistant Head of School

2006 Sally becomes Head of Lower School

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SALLY & BOB BULLARD

Q&A with Sally Q: What was your first day like at LFCDS? A: Malcolm Coates was the Headmaster, a wise and committed leader and a master teacher. I had met the head of the English Department, the inimitable Connie Mullen, with whom I shared a passion for reading and the quality of the training we had each received when earning our Reading Specialist Certification at National-Louis University. She recommended me when a part time reading position was available in the Upper School—a perfect position as I was home with our first child.

Q: What is your favorite part about teaching? A: The best part of teaching is guiding students to ﬁnd their passion, recognizing their progress and where they need to improve, helping them meet their goals, and creating opportunities for them to develop conﬁdence and a belief in themselves that anything is possible with perseverance, hard work, practice, and personal responsibility.

Q: What is one unique thing about you that most people do not know? A: I spent a semester teaching kindergarten at the Pestalozzi Children’s Village in Trogen, Switzerland.

Q: Who is your favorite athlete? A: Jonathan Toews! He is such a humble, hardworking leader who created a winning mindset with his young teammates years ago.

Q: What one single educational theme has been consistently present during your time at LFCDS? A: The emphasis on communication, both oral and written, and the acquisition of executive functioning skills is a hallmark of the LFCDS experience as we continue to fulﬁll our mission of creating students of strong character with a passion for learning.

Q&A with Bob Q: Wh What at wer weree som somee top top highlights of your time time at LFCD LFCDS? S? A: My Washington D.C. trip memories were great. On my second Washington D.C. trip in April of 1974, we were witness to the House Judiciary Committee listening to Watergate hearings. Also, meeting President Clinton in the oval ofﬁce in May of 1996 was a special memory. He invited us to be guests in the rose garden for the national teacher of the year presentation.

Q: Wh What at wa was yo your ﬁrst ﬁrst da day like like at LF LFCD CDS? S? A: One of my close friends John Virden was teaching at the school at the time. He invited me to an “interview” with Sam Parkman, Head of School at the time, during a cocktail party at his house. After I got the job, I was a bag of nerves coming into the school at the age of 24 as the Chair of the History Department.

Q: Wh What at wa was so so unique abo about ut LFCD LF CDS S at the the time time? A: I loved the notion of being at a school where each administrator also taught a class. I always thought that teaching attributed to the administrator’s own professional credibility. Another unique thing was that on Fridays, we only had school for a half day, followed by meetings.

Q: Wh What at is is one one unique thing thing abo bout ut yo you th that at most most people do not kno know? A: On July 4, 1958, my last year in little league baseball, I pitched a no-hitter. All the kids on the team signed the ball and I still have it.

Q: Wh What at is is yo your fav favorit oritee thing thing to to do in yo your free free time time? A: Playing golf and gardening. Q: Wh What at one one single single education educationaal them th emee h haas been con consi sist stent entlly pres pr esent ent during during yo your time time at LFCD LF CDS? S? A: A consistent theme has been demanding excellence in writing and speaking. Communicating an idea clearly and effectively has always been important to us as teachers and administrators. To develop the conﬁdence and ability to stand on your own two feet and communicate an idea has always been our aim.

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SALLY & BOB BULLARD

Sally & Bob Bullard Event: May 2, 2015 Friends, colleagues, alumni, students, family members, and countless others whose lives Sally and Bob have touched came from far and wide to meet under the Legacy Oak Tree. Friendly conversation, children playing, tributes to Sally and Bob, and a special dedication ceremony helped acknowledge the actions of these two monumental ﬁgures in LFCDS history on this special day.

The Bullard Legacy The newly named “Bullard Cup” will be awarded to the winning House team at the conclusion of every school year.

s /VER ADULTS AND CHILDREN CAME TO THE 3CHOOL S “backyard” to enjoy a catered lunch, jump houses, inﬂatable obstacle courses, a live band, and good conversation and laughter. s 4HE (ONORS #HORUS PERFORMED h! "LESSING v WRITTEN by Scott Baeseman for Sally and Bob Bullard; Fred Wacker ’74, Kate Mursau ’90, and Joyce Caldwell ’12 spoke about Sally and Bob’s impact; Sally and Bob spoke about their time at LFCDS and expressed gratitude for the support. s 4O WATCH A VIDEO OF THE h2IBBON #UTTING #EREMONY v please visit www.lfcds.org/bullards and click on the video link in the “Videos” section!

The Outdoor Laboratory

The Outdoor Laboratory, donated by the Greene Family in honor of Sally and Bob Bullard, will host interactive school projects and peaceful nature walks for years to come.

The newly created Bullard Fund has been established. It will honor the Bullard legacy by providing professional development opportunities and student scholarships for qualiﬁed students at LFCDS. Sally and Bob have always placed an emphasis on providing continued learning situations for teachers and ample support for students, which this fund will promote for years to come.

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10 INNOVATION SPACES Innovation Spaces:

AREAS OF EXPLORATION & DISCOVERY STEM technology has been well-documented as a critical tool for success in today’s innovation economy and continues to be at the forefront of government investment and employer demand. Since the formal establishment of a STEM+ program in 2013, LFCDS has met this global need for STEM+-literate students by expanding the infrastructure and technological capacities that empower its unique science curriculum. This vested interest by the Board and Administration in creating new innovation spaces and classrooms, outﬁtted with cutting-edge technology and equipment, is a direct result of the expansive nature of the curriculum itself. For Head of Upper School, Andy Sperling, the program goes by “STEM+” instead of “STEM” for a reason. “The whole idea is not just to be cutting-edge, but to be leaders in innovation, and the ‘plus’ in our mind stands for the future, the ways our students will address it, and the ways the program will enhance and expand as we move forward.”

The STEM+ (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and more) curriculum initiatives are as limitless as the classrooms and spaces that the program inhabits at LFCDS.

Students are encouraged to submit their own project proposals in STEM+ classes, including designing a personalized Outdoor Classroom conservatory. The winning blueprint has been chosen by students and will be constructed by eighth-grade STEM+ students this year. Similar endeavors, such as building an 8hp Briggs and Stratton engine-powered hovercraft, constructing a high-tech drone, and designing a dream house using architectural software—each of which involves valuable “real-world” lessons in applied engineering and mathematics—require the necessary spaces and resources to tinker, explore, and ultimately, to discover. Today, LFCDS boasts ﬁve of these so-called innovation spaces that allow students to apply their STEM+ knowledge and realize their creative potential.

Innovation Center Newly renovated, this room has been designed by students and has all the capabilities necessary to start an independent project. High-tech gadgets such as a green screen have been used to present the exploration of the Moon and to demonstrate the effectiveness of earthquake resistant structures. If you want to design your dream house using architectural software, build to-scale structures with precision power tools, or create your own battery powered helicopter model, this is the place to be. Upper School students can be seen building C02 dragsters or constructing balsa wood house models, among other projects, during their tutorial times and in between classes.

Capabilities: s Power Tools s MakerBot

3-D Printer equipment with green screen and movie software s Mac computers s Student-made keycard door- swipe locking system s Film

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dragsters wood house models s Roller coaster construction s Drone construction s Outdoor Classroom conservatory design 2

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Upper School Robotics Room text here The Upper School Lego Robotics Room is where students go to construct and program high-tech Lego robots. The room is outďŹ tted with two full-sized Lego Robotics competition tables, blue-tooth motorized Lego robots, Lego engineering software, moon-bots and a mock lunar-landscape, and many more interactive devices. This room is primarily used by seventh-grade STEM+ students who are practicing for the annual Lego Robotics tournament, set to be hosted again at LFCDS on Saturday, December 5.

Lower School Robotics Room The Lower School Robotics Room is a miniature version of the new Upper School Robotics Room, designed to provide younger students a structured space to learn engineering, design, and construction skills. Students are introduced to coding in this room as they use computer interfaces to program simple robots capable of moving and even picking up objects. Think of this room as the training ground for students who will enter the more complex STEM+ curriculum in the Upper School.

The Tinker Lab This space allows Lower School students a place to explore their creativity, develop design and engineering skills, and “tinker” around with different interactive constructs. The lab consists of various building materials that students can manipulate into whatever they wish to design. Whether it might be the tinker toys, Legos, or Arduinos, this room provides students a variety of objects to capture diverse interests. The Tinker Lab can also be used as a space for kids to hone their computer coding skills. In ﬁfth grade, kids jump into more hands-on coding projects, such as creating their own video game using an introductory computer design program in Mrs. Croft’s science class.

Outdoor Laboratory

Donated by the Greene Family in honor of Sally and Bob Bullard, the Outdoor Laboratory provides students an opportunity to study nature and earth science in a serene setting. Through a partnership with Lake Forest Open Lands Association, LFCDS began restoring this multi-acre parcel of woodland on the south side of its campus in 2012. Today, this “living natural classroom” is used across all grades and disciplines for a variety of activities, whether it is an English class inspired by nature to write poetry or a science class studying ecosystems.

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14 INNOVATION SPACES

SHAWN FARSHCHI ’08 An Aalytical Mindset

Sports programming these days is as much about the presentation and display of facts, statistics, and visual enhancements as it is about the content itself. Before a picture of Andrew Luck’s touchdown to interception ratio appears on the television screen, creative minds in the production room analyze, aggregate, and manufacture seemingly illusive statistics into a neat, packaged graphic that is visually appealing for viewers. This past February, LFCDS alumnus Shawn Farshchi ’08 entered and won a national contest that simulated this very same creative process integral to the sports industry. Farshchi was admitted to the first annual Sloan Sports Analytics Conference Hackathon at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center after being selected as one of twenty finalists out of 300 undergraduate and graduate applications nationwide. Farshchi was awarded with a coveted internship at ESPN Stats & Info for becoming a finalist. However, Farshchi wanted to stand alone as the finalist. Farshchi, a junior at the University of Michigan, was asked to come to Boston with the rest of the student division finalists one day before the contest to spend three and a half hours working with ESPN’s NFL play by play data. Using these exclusive data sets, Farshchi and the other finalists were tasked with combining the data into a visually appealing graphic display relating to football. At the contest the following day, the finalists were given one minute to succinctly present their findings and describe their data visualization in front of a panel of industry expert judges. After the first round, Farshchi was chosen as a finalist along with an NYU Stern MBA student and a USC PhD student. Two days later at the final contest during the Alpha

Awards, Farshchi did more than hold his own against the more experienced graduate students. Demonstrating sound analytical skills and articulate presentation abilities, Farshchi won the ﬁrst Hackathon.

Farshchi attributes much of his analytic creativity to his education at LFCDS, saying, “I am very grateful and excited from the result of the competition. I would like to thank Lake Forest Country Day School for encouraging me to develop my analytic mindset while cultivating my presentation skills.”

PLANNED GIVING AT LFCDS 15 Planning Your Legacy at

LAKE FOREST COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Build a lasting legacy with a planned gift to Lake Forest Country Day School through the Appleton Mason Society. Members of the Appleton Mason Society have an honored status at LFCDS because their planning ensures a future of enduring vitality for LFCDS in addition to securing its ﬁscal stability. The commitments of Society members constitute one of Lake Forest Country Day School’s most valuable assets. The society is named after Appleton Mason, who became Headmaster of the Bell School in 1955 and served in this role until he became the ﬁrst Headmaster of the consolidated Lake Forest Country Day School in 1958, a position he held until 1967. Appleton Mason had a vision of what the newly formed Lake Forest Country Day School could become and mean to generations of students. His delicate handling of the merger of two rival schools resulted in an institution today that retains the strengths of the Bell School and Lake Forest Day School—providing an academically rigorous, yet individualized, program to students age two through grade eight. Individuals who provide for LFCDS in their estate plans will be recognized in perpetuity as members of the Appleton Mason Society.

For more information please contact Sarah Thomas, Director of Development at sarah.thomas@lfcds.org or (847) 234-2350.

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16 OUTREACH PROGRAM Innovation Outreach Program:

SHARING SPACE In partnership with the North Chicago Community Partners (NCCP)—an organization that aims at achieving broad, long-term community improvements in nearby North Chicago—LFCDS has created the Innovation Outreach Program to help spread STEM+ learning to a neighboring school. In 2014, LFCDS began the Innovation Outreach Program which has become a series of academic exchanges between LFCDS and a neighboring school just 5 miles north. This interactive program pairs LFCDS Upper School students (Grades 5-8) with second-grade students from the nearby school to engage them in innovative STEM+ activities at both school locations several times per year. Thinking back on the inception of this program, Head of the Science Department, Mr. Arthur, mentioned that the sharing of ideas is a crucial component of innovation and the advancement of science. The Innovation Program provides an opportunity for LFCDS students and teachers to share the STEM+ experience with the surrounding community, as well as learn new concepts from students and teachers from other schools and programs. Mr. Arthur and other LFCDS teachers had observed the widespread enthusiasm for STEM+ learning during past Lego Robotics Regional tournaments hosted at LFCDS and recognized the opportunity to feed into this growing demand for science education. Following discussions and meetings, LFCDS administrators decided to partner with the NCCP, which has evolved into a vibrant organization that has brought the “community school model” to ﬁve North Chicago public schools—a model of learning that extends the school day in order to provide after-school enrichment opportunities. Activities such as the Innovation Outreach Program have beneﬁted countless children with a chance to collaborate with new students, experience cutting-edge STEM+ learning, and to make new friendships. Innovation requires collaboration, and this program demonstrates this very fact.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Outreach program is rewarding for everyone involved. This wonderful opportunity allows teachers, parents, and students to see each other in a new light and create meaningful life experiences, all while enjoying the wonders of science in action. Sharing ideas, memories, and friendships is what this program is all about.â&#x20AC;? Mark Arthur, Head of the Science Department

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18 ALUMNI INTERVIEW Alumni Interview with Disney Interactive’s Vice President

JOHNVIGNOCCHI ’95 Q: What is your job title now? A: My job title is Vice President of Production, Disney Interactive. I work exclusively on a project called Disney Inﬁnity, a constantly evolving and extremely popular video game that was voted one of the top-ten games of 2014. The Inﬁnity project is a “platform for all things Disney,” which means that I get to see all of our coolest new TV shows, animated series, movies, etc., long before anyone else.

Q: How did your experiences at LFCDS spur your creativity? A: My most fond memories come from the various classes I took in the Fine Arts and English departments. My LFCDS drama teacher, Phyllis Mount, taught me a lot about projecting and acting at a very young age, while my English teachers honed my vocabulary, written and oral skills. In addition and equally important, in every class I was taught to think clearly. These abilities have become invaluable for me over the years.

Q: What is your best memory at LFCDS? A: A more personal, fond memory is one of our LFCDS grade school reunions. Many, many years after graduation, Bob Bullard invited members of our class back to campus to re-connect. We dug up a time capsule we had buried during second grade, and everyone took out the papers our class had written. When I looked at what I said I wanted to be when I was grown up—a video game designer—I laughed out loud. I guess dreams really do come true! Not only do I credit a majority of my development to LFCDS, but my parents do, too. Both of my parents swear that if it wasn’t for the teaching of people like Sally and Bob Bullard, I’d never be where I am today!

Q: How do you balance the multi-tasking that is required at your job? A: As a producer at the Walt Disney Company, I find myself wearing many different hats and assuming various roles throughout my day, so to be able to quickly adapt to a new situation is critical. During a typical day at Disney, I’ll find myself in a serious financial discussion at 9:30 a.m., only to have a camera in my face at 10:30, next conversing passionately with a film director at lunch about how we’re planning to integrate his or her characters into Disney Infinity, and then on a plane in the evening communicating with my team via E-mail. To be able to adjust to each situation and connect with people is critical, and I believe a lot of these skills were nurtured during the time I spent at LFCDS.

Q: In your innovative industry, what life or career skills do you ﬁnd are most valuable? A: Written communication, public speaking, and strong leadership skills have been incredibly important in my career path, and they were all encouraged in me by the various faculty at LFCDS. While anyone might be able to dream up the next big thing, it takes a special type of person to follow through and actually bring things to life. Clearly explaining your dreams (written communication), conveying them to a wide audience (public speaking), and then motivating people to believe and build a project (leadership skills) are the three key tools that are necessary to run a business that is focused on innovation.

LFCDS IN PICTURES 19 FIELD DAY

FLIGHT TO SOUTH AMERICA

HOUSE CUP

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20 DRAMA CLASS Drama Class:

A JOURNEY TO SELF-DISCOVERY LFCDS students and tomorrow’s future leaders. So much of this begins in drama class. According to LFCDS drama teacher Ms. Pitman, “After completing their drama education, my hope is that graduating eighth-graders have come to realize their ability to make a positive difference and that they are able to employ learned techniques to self-advocate and communicate with comfort.”

Today’s professions require well-rounded employees who possess talents at both ends of the analytical and creative spectrum with the ability to articulate these ideas with confidence and persuasive finesse. At Lake Forest Country Day School, the drama program is a vital staging ground for developing the skillsets that enable smooth delivery and presentation proficiencies. The proven benefits of early drama education are linked to improved academic performance in language arts skills and communication. According to recent studies, students involved in drama classes at their schools scored an average of 65.5 points higher on the verbal component of the SAT. While results are at a premium in today’s data-driven society, the process of developing essential communication tools is often even more important than the product of a strong performance in the LFCDS drama program. It is the exercise of learning to willingly step out of one’s comfort zone, developing new perspectives, learning coping methods for stage fright and failure, and finding one’s voice that is of the utmost importance to today’s

As one of the core values at LFCDS, participation is the vehicle through which students progress through this journey of self-discovery in drama class. Ms. Pitman has created a progressive curriculum that builds sequentially through the grades so that students gradually master essential advocacy skills—sensory and spatial awareness, speech and voice technique, and confident body etiquette and posture. Students progress at their own pace and receive proper guidance according to their individual needs. Students also learn valuable life skills such as mindfulness-awareness practice, grounding techniques, positive self-talk, and learning from failure as they build a “toolbox” of applicable skills that will sustain them during high pressure performance situations, such as interviews, company presentations, or speeches. According to Ms. Pitman, “I have had some students who entered their first drama class shy as can be, and who left in eighth grade with booming confidence, resolve, and a real desire to stand out. They developed important life lessons and learned how to express themselves in drama class.”

“Drama class is an invaluable experience for any young kid growing up and learning about the world.” – Reid Carolin, Class of 1997: Hollywood Writer/Producer

ALUMNI PROFILE 21 Reid Carolin ’97:

HOLLYWOOD SUCCESS A nationally acclaimed Hollywood screenwriter and producer, Reid Carolin ’97 is the creative mastermind behind recent, major motion pictures such as Magic Mike XXL (2015), 22 Jump Street (2014), and White House Down (2013). For LFCDS graduate Reid Carolin ’97, the road less traveled has always been a more enticing option than the straight and narrow path. Carolin mentions that he developed a strong sense of independence at LFCDS, especially in drama class. “Underneath the well-structured schedule that scaffolds an LFCDS school day was an open and encouraging environment that allowed me to be a free thinker,” he says. Reid took that creative spark to Lake Forest High School where, with the help of influential teachers, he flourished in English classes and honed his creative writing skills. According to Carolin, “Like my LFCDS teachers, my high school teachers didn’t point me to skills I thought I never had, rather they helped illuminate my strengths by recognizing and cultivating the skills that had already been instilled in me.” Ever curious and always willing to take initiative, Carolin signed up for a summer digital film production class at NYU during high school, which led him to pursue a Visual and Environmental Studies degree at Harvard University. After creating numerous short films, documentaries, and comedies at Harvard, Carolin decided to drive out to LA after graduation in pursuit of a career in the film industry. After reading scripts and answering phones in a production studio for Paramount Pictures, Carolin mentioned to his boss that he wanted to pursue a project involving American soldiers. His boss put him in touch with writer Kimberly Price, who took him as part of the writing team for the movie Stop Loss (2008), a story chronicling the hardships some American GI’s endured after returning from tours in Iraq.

During his time on the set of Stop Loss, Carolin found himself getting to know a group of young actors who included the up and coming Channing Tatum. “We were the same age,” recalls Carolin, “so we started hanging out and getting to know each other on set and became good friends.” Out of that spontaneous friendship between the young writer-producer and rising actor emerged a creative collaboration that resulted in a company and a popular movie franchise. The Magic Mike movies follow the story of Tatum’s life growing up as an entertainer and the experiences that he encountered along the way. Interspersed between these two box-office-shaking sequels was the comedy hit 22 Jump Street, a movie that that jumpstarted Carolin’s comedy writing for Hollywood directors. “I have always been interested in story-telling,” says Carolin. “And I knew that Channing had an interesting story to relate and that I could be the one to help him write it.” Reflecting on the art of storytelling, Carolin attributes an Ernest Hemingway quote to the way he views his relationship between his personal life and his professional life: “In order to write about life, you must live it.” For Carolin, his story began at LFCDS, where he was encouraged by caring teachers to try new things, even those that may have seemed impossible at the time. “Because I was so cared for and looked after, I developed the confidence to embrace myself and my personality, wherever it took me,” relates Carolin.

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22 GRADUATION

EIGHTH-GRADE GRADUATION

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The traditional LFCDS graduation moments—the ones formed from years of special bonds between compassionate teachers and engaged students—comprised this year’s graduation ceremony as the weather held up for a beautiful day in the courtyard. Opening remarks by Head of School Bob Whelan, thoughtful bookplate readings of each graduating student, student speeches by Charlie Shattock and Kimberly Stafford, and closing words by Head of Upper School Andy Sperling reinforced the sense of community that accompanied the Class of 2015’s send off from LFCDS. Everyone at LFCDS wishes this year’s eighth-grade students the best of luck as they continue to prosper as young adults of strong character who will no doubt make a positive impact in the communities where they study, live, and work in the years ahead.

“My favorite part of graduation was when our grade was presented to the audience as the Class of 2015. It was hard to say goodbye to the place we know and love, the teachers that work so hard, and our peers. It’s in moments like this that it’s important to remember the quote from the movie Kung Fu Panda that Mr. Whelan read to us during his speech: ‘Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the present.’ LFCDS was an amazing gift, and for that I am thankful.” – Foster Graf ’15

LAKE FOREST COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL AWARD RECIPIENTS

“Coming into my ﬁnal year at LFCDS was quite bittersweet, but it made me look back on the 11 years I have spent at this school. Along the way, I’ve made lifetime friends whom I will cherish forever and established remarkable bonds with my teachers. LFCDS will always have a very special place in my heart.”

The Mary E. Ballard Community Service Award

Thomas Miller Dixon Alexandra Ivy Gunton

The Allen C. Bell Scholarship Award

Sydney Elizabeth Steinberg

The Alexander C. Bell Drama Prize

Thomas George Hodgkins Tyler Jacob Husted Medvec Caitlin Rose Peirce

The Timothy F. Briggs Sportsmanship Award

Nathaniel E. Barnes Erin Elizabeth Bowler Alexis Lucia Jimenez Timothy Sands Thompson Junior

The Athletic Director’s Award

Paul Janusz Podedworny

The Davies Music Prize

C. Foster Graf Grayson Elizabeth Veron Pruett

The Faculty Merit Award

C. Foster Graf Sydney Elizabeth Steinberg

– Kimberly Stafford ’15

The Kevin D. Gorter Award Nneka A. Okoli Caitlin Rose Peirce Charles David Shattock The Fred J. Hahn Mathematics Award

Kimberly S. Stafford Colin Middleton Weil

The Henry Art Prize

Sophia Grace Bienkowski Sophie Hagnell Kommers Natalie Rose Regan

Stuart Family Scholarships

Tyler Jacob Husted Medvec Layne Rachel Escosar Eklund

Eighth-Grade Short Story Contest

Kimberly S. Stafford

Robbie Bermingham Speaking Contest

Angelique Alexos

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24 GRADUATION

“LIFERS” (Attended from preschool to Grade 8): Back Row (L to R): George Hodgkins, Timothy Thompson, Nathan Barnes, Tyler Medvec, Colin Weil Front Row (L to R): Alexis Jimenez, Sasha Sklarov, Lily Connery, Sydney Steinberg, Erin Bowler, Kimberly Stafford, Georgia O’Neil, Alexis Dennis

“ One of the most amazing parts about graduation is that every teacher has made such a strong connection with their students and they can write a two minute speech about a certain student that makes everyone else in the room understand how unique each student is.” – Colin Weil ’15

25 CLASS OF 2015 HIGH SCHOOL DESTINATIONS Nathan Barnes Nicholas Bauer Sophia Bienkowski Helena Blumenau Anne Marie Boardman Erin Bowler Lily Connery Alexis Dennis Thomas Dixon Layne Eklund Olivia Fisher Andrew Forowycz Foster Graf Alexandra Gunton Toby Harris George Hodgkins Alexis Jimenez Sophie Kommers Liam Larsen Tyler Medvec James O’Keane Nneka Okoli Georgia O’Neil Caitlin Peirce Paul Podedworny Grayson Pruett Natalie Regan Robert Roloson Charles Shattock Sasha Sklarov Kimberly Stafford Sydney Steinberg Timothy Thompson Colin Weil Ingrid Yeung Skylar Zelinske

Columbus Academy Loyola Academy Lake Forest High School Highland Park High School Berkshire School Woodlands Academy Lake Forest High School Culver Academies Lake Forest High School Lake Forest Academy Lake Forest Academy Lake Forest High School St. Paul’s School The Waterford School Loyola Academy Lake Forest Academy Carmel High School Woodlands Academy Lake Forest Academy Lake Forest Academy Lake Forest High School Vernon Hills High School Lake Forest High School Brooks School Lake Forest Academy Lake Forest High School Loyola Academy Lake Forest High School Lake Forest Academy Lake Forest High School Deerﬁeld Academy Lake Forest High School Loyola Academy Lake Forest Academy American International School Hong Kong Stevenson High School

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26 BONDY HODGKINS

BONDY HODGKINS AWARD

PAST WINNERS OF THE BONDY HODGKINS AWARD 2015 Rebecca Graf, Wendy Weil 2014 David Grumhaus ’81, Susan Krivoshik 2013 Kristen Mills, Patrice Wetzel

Congratulations to this year’s winners, Rebecca Graf and Wendy Weil!

2012 Anne Reyes

The Bondy Hodgkins Award for Distinguished Volunteer Service is annually given to a parent or parents who have demonstrated outstanding volunteer service to the School.

2009 Nancy Clemens, Katie Hale, Lynn Taylor

Established in 1985, this award recognizes Bondy’s remarkable commitment to volunteer service as a parent at LFCDS, including 13 years on the Board of Trustees, the last four of which she served as President. A strong sense of parent involvement is a hallmark of LFCDS, and the time and energy our parents dedicate to the School is an attribute that we take great pride in celebrating each year at Graduation. This year we were happy to give this award to Rebecca Graf and Wendy Weil for their selﬂess dedication to Lake Forest Country Day School, its students, and faculty. Rebecca immersed herself in many volunteer roles at LFCDS and was always willing to step in to support, and lead, many initiatives. Whether it was spearheading robotics and innovation initiatives, serving on the Board of Trustees, or as a member of the Enrollment and Diversity Committee, she has brought an incredible sense of enthusiasm, creativity, and thoughtfulness. Wendy has been a dedicated volunteer for thirteen years at LFCDS and has generously given her time and talents in an immeasurable fashion. As the Board President, Wendy brings a distinct leadership skillset to the school. Congratulations, Rebecca and Wendy!

2011 Susan & Kenny Bozorgi, Joan & Kevin Shannahan 2010 Coni Carfagno, Sarah & Chuck Lamphere

2008 Ellory Peck, Betsy Rosenﬁeld 2007 Debbie Terlato 2006 Lisa Zenni, Sonya Wolsey-Paige 2005 Lauren Gorter, Molly South 2004 Mary Ballard 2003 Lisa Ireland 2002 Mimi & Bob Murley 2001 Carole Sandner 2000 Jane Eberly 1999 Sharon Weiss 1998 Consie Pierrepont 1997 Jill Caldcleugh, Prue Beidler 1996 Connie Nagle 1995 Jamee Field, Anne Lerner 1994 Susan Pitt 1993 Wendy Hicks, Hope Ehrman 1992 Anthony & Maureen Culicchia, Lyn Andress 1991 Catherine Denckla, Kathleen McAllister, Carolyn Tocks 1990 Emily Battle, Jane O’Neil 1988 Darcy Donald 1987 Dianne Fitzsimons 1986 Lucia Prochnow 1985 Bondy Hodgkins

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TEACHER AWARDS 27

YVONNE BANKS Caring Teacher Award The Yvonne Banks Caring Teacher Award celebrates two teachers annually “who have demonstrated exceptional creativity using their abilities to help and nurture children.”

Yvonne Banks was a beloved teacher and a parent at LFCDS. The family of Yvonne Banks originally created the award in 1992 to honor the compassion and support her children received from their teachers at our School during Yvonne’s illness. Participation in the nomination process has always been a wonderful way to express your appreciation for all the extra help and compassion our teachers give to the students. This year’s winners were well-deserving of this honor.

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Yvonne Banks Caring Teacher Award recipients from the past 5 years include: 2014 Scott Baeseman and Abby Reed 2013 Kirsten Anderson and Glenda Barnwell 2012 Mark Arthur and Shira Schwartz 2011 Andy Sperling and Glenn Kalin 2010 Lynn Beuttell and Kevin Brady

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28 CLASS OF 2011 NOTES Lauren Basgall

Kelly Bowler

High School:

Lake Forest High School College: McGill University Special Notes: LFHS Valedictorian (2015), National Merit Scholarship Finalist (2015), Cum Laude Society, National Honor Society, Illinois State Scholar, YWCA of Lake Forest Scholarship, LFHS French World Language Departmental Award, Lauréat National- Silver- Level 5 French Award, APT Senior Contribution Award

Carter Bedward High School:

Woodlands Academy College: Creighton University Special Notes: Double major in Marketing and Communications

Amanda Bozorgi High School: Lake Forest Academy College: Middlebury College Special Notes: Playing ﬁeld hockey at Middlebury

Carmel Catholic High School

College: Washington University Special Notes: National AP Scholar, AP Scholar with Distinction; Scholastic Bowl and Chess Club, State Chess Tournament qualiﬁer; Carmel Staff Member for their literary magazine Harbinger, starred as Dracula at Gorton Center, Lake Forest

Jesse Bernhart High School: Lake Forest High School College: New York University Special Notes: LFHS Spanish World Language Departmental Award, National Honor Society, Illinois State Scholar

Evan Boudreaux High School: Lake Forest High School

College: Dartmouth College Special Notes: Holds numerous LFHS basketball records, LFHS Boosters Outstanding Senior Athlete Award, Illinois State Scholar; Playing basketball at Dartmouth

Spencer Cecola High School: Loyola Academy College: University of Southern California Special Notes: Graduated Magna Cum Laude (2015); pledging Sigma Chi Fraternity at USC

Karisma Chhabria High School: Lake Forest Academy College: Brown University Special Notes: LFA Faculty Award, LFA Speidel Award, LFA Louch Award, LFA Kulieke Award for Spanish, Cum Laude Society, National Spanish Exam Gold Winner (2012, 2014), National Merit Commended Scholar, AP Scholar with Distinction, National AP Scholar

29 Stanton Cope

William Hodges

High School:

High School: Deerﬁeld Academy College: New York University,

Lake Forest Academy College: Tufts University Special Notes: AP Scholar with Distinction (2014, 2015), Illinois State Scholar, LFA E.E. Grace Award for Music; Principal cast member 4 years in theater at LFA; Independent Study with Krafts Food Corp. and Dr. Cedergren; Volunteer Sunday School, VBS; works with MIC Chicago Suzuki Institute; He blogs for the Ofﬁce of Admission at Tufts University and will major in Drama and Chemistry

Thomas Danner High School: St. Viator High School

College: University of Dayton Special Notes: Illinois State Scholar; Captain of the Lacrosse Team and MVP his senior year

John Dwyer High School: Lake Forest Academy College: University of Southern California, Viterbi School of Engineering Special Notes: Majoring in Computer Science/Business; USC Robotics Club member

George Harris High School: Loyola Academy College: Miami University in Oxford, Ohio

Special Notes: Played water polo at Loyola; Member of the Miami University water polo team

Stern School of Business

Wesley Janeck High School: Lake Forest High School

College: University of Maryland Special Notes: Graduated with honors from LFHS; National Honor Society; All State, All Conference, All Academic in football and lacrosse; US Lacrosse Association’s All American team; only Illinoisan on the 2015 National Intercollegiate Lacrosse Coaches Association All America team; LFHS Boosters 2015 Outstanding Athlete Award; Playing Division I lacrosse at University of Maryland

Nathen Johnson High School: Lake Forest Academy

College: George Washington University, School of Business Special Notes: LFA Honor Roll (2012, 2013, 2014), Head of School list (2013), Academic Performance list (2012, 2013, 2014), National Student Leadership Conference on Business and Entrepreneurship at Northwestern University, Silver Award for Foreign Language, AP Scholar; Awarded a Presidential Academic Scholarship at George Washington University

Daniel Levine High School: Boca Prep International and Evert Tennis Academy College: Carnegie Mellon University, Tepper School of Business Special Notes: Playing Division III tennis for Carnegie Mellon University

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30 CLASS OF 2011 NOTES Lucy Lytle

Kyle Shannahan

High School: Deerﬁeld Academy College: Boston College Special Notes: New England

High School:

Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) all-star (2013, 2014), NEPSAC Class A all-tournament team honors (2013, 2014); Recipient of Deerﬁeld’s Field Hockey Cup in 2014 (team MVP); Playing Division I ﬁeld hockey at Boston College

Vicente Nagel High School:

Lake Forest Academy

College: Johns Hopkins University

Michael Shanahan High School: Cranbrook Kingswood Upper School College: Denison University

Lake Forest Academy

College: Yale University Special Notes: National Merit Scholar winner, Cum Laude Society, LFA English Award, LFA Economics Award, AP Scholar with Distinction, LFA Master Key; LFA four year varsity track athlete; Playing rugby at Yale University and volunteers as a math tutor

Michael Phillips High School: Lake Forest Academy

College: University of Notre Dame Special Notes: Illinois State Scholar, AP Scholar with Distinction; LFA Class Representative, Class President, Senior Class Representative; LFA Co-Captain Varsity Tennis; Managing Editor of the LFA newspaper, The Spectator

Jasmine Sawyer High School: Lake Forest Academy College: University of Missouri Special Notes: Star basketball player at Lake Forest Academy; Member of the Freshman Action Team with the Legion of Black Collegians at Mizzou

Michael Silver High School: Lake Forest Academy College: George Washington University Special Notes: Majoring in International Business and working on obtaining his pilot’s license

Serena Somerﬁeld High School: Choate Rosemary Hall College: Boston College Special Notes: Graduated Cum Laude from Choate; Playing Division I Ice Hockey as a defenseman at Boston College

Deanna Stephenson High School: Lake Forest High School

College: George Washington University Special Notes: LFHS The Applause Senior Scholarship; APT Senior Contribution Award; LFHS The Music Wall of Fame Award; LFHS The Musicianship Award; LFHS President of the Orchestra Board; Member of club ﬁeld hockey and the “Women in Business” club at George Washington University

31 Andrew Strudwick High School: Lake Forest Academy

College: Dickinson College Special Notes: Varsity squash player and studying International Business at Dickinson College

Greg Swenson High School: Loyola Academy College: Boston College Special Notes: Playing lacrosse at Boston College

Christian Tchamitchian High School: Lake Forest Academy

College: Claremont McKenna College Special Notes: Played four years of Varsity Football at LFA; playing football for Claremont McKenna College

Ricky Walgreen High School: Lake Forest High School College: College of Charleston Special Notes: Pursuing a degree in Arts Management - music talent management

Ali Weil High School: Woodlands Academy

College: Southern Methodist University Special Notes: Illinois State Scholar; Majoring in Biomedical Engineering at SMU

CLASS OF 2011 COLLEGE DESTINATIONS Lauren Basgall Carter Bedward Jesse Bernhart Evan Boudreaux Kelly Bowler Amanda Bozorgi Spencer Cecola Karisma Chhabria Romaer Chopra Stanton Cope Thomas Danner Jacqueline DeMay John Dwyer George Harris William Hodges August Hodgkins Wesley Janeck Nathen Johnson William Kakavas Avanna Kotlarz Daniel Levine Lucinda Lytle Barrett Medvec Alec Mesrobian Zoe Murphy Vicente Nagel Michael Phillips Sydney Richman Jacqueline Sawicz Jasmine Sawyer Michael Shanahan Kyle Shannahan Michael Silver Hannah Sklarov Serena SommerďŹ eld Deanna Stephenson Andrew Strudwick Gregory Swenson Saisha Talwar Christian Tchamitchian Chloe Tomkins Ricky Walgreen Alexandra Weil Jordan Wolff

McGill University Washington University New York University Dartmouth College Creighton University Middlebury College University of Southern California Brown University University of Michigan Tufts University University of Dayton DePaul University University of Southern California Miami of Ohio University New York University Montana State University University of Maryland George Washington University Elon University University of Miami Carnegie Mellon University Boston College Stanford University American University DePaul University Yale University Notre Dame University Chapman University Villanova University University of Missouri Denison University Johns Hopkins University George Washington University Texas Christian University Boston College George Washington University Dickinson College Boston College University of Chicago Claremont McKenna College University of Puget Sound College of Charleston Southern Methodist University University of Michigan

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32 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

FOCUSING ON THE BOARD

2015-16 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Nicholas Alexos Joe Andrea Kimberly Beans Jeffrey Brincat Bill Collins Sameer Chhabria ’88 Pedro DeJesus Ahmed Farag Kate Fitzgerald ’87 Bill Giambrone Rebecca Graf Jamee Kane ’90 David Keller Adam Kriger Ted Kovas Jane S. O’Neil Diane Potts Marianne Silver Wendy Weil Bob Whelan

Back Row (L to R): Jeffrey Brincat, Pedro DeJesus, Sameer Chhabria ’88, Ted Kovas, Bob Whelan, Bill Collins, Bill Giambrone, Adam Kriger, Nicholas Alexos Front Row (L to R): Jamee Kane ’90, Rebecca Graf, Wendy Weil, Jane S. O’Neil, Diane Potts, Kate Fitzgerald ’87

Lake Forest Country Day School’s Board of Trustees is a volunteer body that serves as the guardian of the School’s mission, focusing on the welfare of students and faculty and the School’s long term well-being. The Board ensures that the mission is relevant and productive to the community it serves. The Board plans, develops, and establishes policy and constantly assesses the performance of the School, leaving the School’s daily operations to the Head of the School. The trustees of the School hold regular meetings where they discuss ﬁnancial statements, review committee reports, and implement policy. The work of the trustees is carried on primarily in small committees to ensure a thorough study and discussion of policy matters. Throughout the year, Board members volunteer countless hours actively learning about the School and strategizing effective policy that will serve its mission and beneﬁt the community.

WELCOME OUR NEW TRUSTEES Kimberly Beans Kimberly Beans is the co-founder and Executive Vice President of Client Services for Rising Medical Solutions. Kimberly and her family joined the LFCDS community in the fall of 2013 and she is a dedicated parent of Ashley ’24 and Shannon ’27. Taking on various roles at the School, Kimberly has served on the Sports Committee and is a room parent in the senior kindergarten this school year. With a broad range of marketing expertise, Kimberly has served on the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Medical Fee Advisory Board, the Leukemia Society Illinois Chapter Board, and the Lurie’s Children’s Hospital Corporate Board. A graduate of Woodlands Academy in Lake Forest, Kimberly currently lives in Lake Bluff with her family.

Jeff Brincat Jeff Brincat is the founder, owner and CEO of Consumer Financial Services Corporation and has been employed in the ﬁnance industry the majority of his adult life. Mr. Brincat is also a decorated veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Mr. Brincat serves on the National Board of the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation (MCLEF), as well as the National Board of the Friends of the Israeli Sports Center for the Disabled. He holds a BA from the University of Illinois (Champaign) and an MBA from Lake Forest College. Mr. Brincat is married with six children and lives in Lake Forest, Illinois.

Ted Kovas Ted Kovas is the president of the Bode Companies, Inc. in the ﬁnancial services industry. Ted and his family came to LFCDS in 2013 when Reed ’17 entered ﬁfth grade. Having served on the Investment Committee

at LFCDS for one year, Ted brings ﬁnance and investment skills to the board. A ﬁrm believer in Bob Whelan’s vision for the school, Ted is excited to be a part of the future planning process at LFCDS. Currently, Ted serves on the Board of Governors of Lake Forest Open Lands and is a Class Agent for St. Paul’s School, where he went to high school.

Sameer Chhabria ’88 Sameer Chhabria is an attorney with the Law Ofﬁces of Sameer Chhabria. He focuses on estate planning and related business succession planning in his practice as a lawyer. Sameer graduated from LFCDS in 1988 and his son, Shalin ’22, came to LFCDS as a senior kindergarten student in 2013. Sameer’s wife, Simi, was a room parent last year at LFCDS. Sameer is on the Governing Board of Apna Char Inc. and currently serves as Board Vice President. As a practicing attorney, Sameer brings legal expertise to the board, as well as a strong understanding of ﬁnance and facilities.

Jamee Kane ’90 Jamee Kane is the current parent of junior-kindergarten student Carter and is an alumna of Lake Forest Country Day School. She has extensive experience in the non-proﬁt world and currently sits on the boards of Lake Forest Open Lands, Gorton Community Center, the Field Museum, the Lincoln Park Zoo, and RUSH Presbyterian Hospital. Jamee brings all of the essential leadership skills that an effective board member needs to make a meaningful impact.

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34 REMEMBERING FRANK & MALCOLM

REMEMBERING FRANK WARD “ Frank Ward was a captivating storyteller, an unabashed patriot, and a thorough gentleman. He was passionate about building a winning sports program at Lake Forest Country Day School, but his most important and lasting impact can be seen in the self-conﬁdence and positive character traits he inspired in the students he coached.” Tom Crofts, Head of the Social Studies Department

Legendary LFCDS teacher and coach Frank Ward passed away recently at the University of Virginia hospital this past August. He was 95 years old. Frank was the LFCDS Athletic Director for 23 years (1959-1982) and he left an indelible mark on our school community as a coach, teacher, and mentor during this time. Frank led a full and meaningful life. At 17, Frank was a member of the landing crew when the Hindenburg airship exploded overhead in Lakehurst, New Jersey. Frank was also a decorated veteran of World War II and Korea. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jeanne, who passed away in 2004.

Most of all, Frank was a magnanimous presence who left an incredible and lasting impact on our community. LFCDS alumnus Ed Swift ’65, longtime Sports Illustrated writer and New York Times bestselling author, penned a reflection on Frank Ward’s life in 2006 that highlighted the depth of connection that so many students had with Frank. His reflection is taken from the book he co-authored, entitled Coach: 25 Writers Reflect on People Who Made a Difference. To read this thoughtful reflection that highlights Frank’s energy and magnetic personality, please visit: https://www.lfcds.org/FrankWard and click on the “please click here” link.

Remembering Frank We will be collecting stories, pictures, and memories on Frank to share with our community in the upcoming months, with a full story on Frank to follow in the spring Paw Prints edition. If you are interested in helping us in this endeavor, please contact John Kinzer at john.kinzer@lfcds.org.

REMEMBERING MALCOLM COATES The LFCDS family is sad to report the passing of our dear friend and former colleague, Malcolm Coates, who was 89 years old when he died at home in Boxford, MA surrounded by his family. He was the devoted husband of Deborah Lake Coates, with whom he shared over 38 years of marriage. Besides his loving wife, he is survived by his beloved children, daughter Carter and her husband James Donovan of Jamaica Plain, MA; daughter Judy and her husband Whitney Mitchell of Hanover, NH; son Malcolm Coates, Jr. of Phippsburg, ME; son J. Webster Coates and wife Ryoko of Tokyo, Japan; and son, David L. Coates and wife Sophie of Baltimore, MD; as well as 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Malcolm served as an airplane navigator during World War II, held a Master’s Degree from the University of Pennsylvania, and was later honored with a Doctorate of Humane Letters from Williams College for his work in school communities. Malcolm was Headmaster at LFCDS from 1976-1981. Throughout his long, productive life, Malcolm enjoyed storytelling with children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, relaxing on Casco Bay in Maine, reading, skiing, hiking, and playing tennis.

“ Malcolm fit the very definition of ‘Headmaster’ to a tee, a superb leader and consummate professional as ‘Head’ of LFCDS, and the quintessential ‘Master’ teacher with our honors group of ninth-grade English students. Four months prior to Malcolm’s arrival on July 1, 1976, I had been appointed Director of Admission and Financial Aid, and I learned so much under his guidance and mentoring. He set the bar extremely high with expectations of how an independent school best fulfills its mission, making it clear that everything we did as a school would show respect for the very highest professional standards and best practices within the independent school world.” — Bob Bull Bullar ard, d, Retir Retired ed Assi Assistant stant Head of Sch School ool

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36 ANNUAL GIVING FUND WHAT IS THE ANNUAL GIVING FUND? Gifts to the Annual Giving Fund are of vital importance to our school as they help secure the margin of excellence that makes the LFCDS experience so extraordinary. SpeciďŹ cally, contributions to the Fund allow LFCDS to maintain a low student-to-teacher ratio, to recruit and retain talented faculty members, to utilize cutting-edge technology in the classroom, and to preserve our core values of excellence, partnership, responsibility, participation, and diversity. The Annual Giving Fund at LFCDS makes everything possible.

WHY GIVE? The Annual Giving Fund is Lake Forest Country Day Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most important ongoing fundraising activity. Similar to the majority of all independent schools, LFCDS relies on charitable giving to bridge the gap between tuition revenues and total operating costs. Annual Giving Fund contributions are an essential resource and play a vital role in the day-to-day operations of the school. Participation with a gift of any size allows LFCDS to attract support from foundations and corporations.

THANK YOU!