Fall 2023 Journal

PRINCETON DAY SCHOOL FALL 2023

PIONEERING PROGRESS

HEAD OF SCHOOL DR. KELLEY NICHOLSON-FLYNN LEADS INAUGURAL ALL-FEMALE COHORT OF ACADEMIC HEADS

Fall 2023 Volume 61, No. 2 Deanna Harkel EDITOR Ashley Stenger DIRECTOR OF PUBLICATIONS Kelly Koching ART DIRECTOR Jana F. Brown Sarah Oskay Ann Wiley ’70 CONTRIBUTORS Michael Branscom Eunice Kim Kelly Koching Andrew Lee PHOTOGRAPHY Anna Godeassi ILLUSTRATOR ABOUT THE COVER A digital illustration depicting Head of School Kelley Nicholson-Flynn, Head of Upper School Katie O‘Shaughnessey, Head of Middle School Renée Price, Head of Lower School Sandra Wang and Associate Head of School Lisa Surace. Artwork

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CON PIONEERING PROGRESS Head of School Kelley Nicholson-Flynn leads all-female cohort of academic heads

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TENTS ONE, 8 COME COME ALL

REPORT ON PHILANTHROPY

Tom von Oehsen ’80 is bringing the circus arts to communities through the Trenton Circus Squad

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DEPARTMENTS 5 | THE COMMONS 20 | FROM OUR LEADERS 62 | CLASS NOTES

OTHER READING

TURNING THE THEORETICAL 11 INTO REALITY

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NEW BEGINNINGS, TOGETHER In October, I had the great honor of addressing many of you in person as I was formally installed as Princeton Day School’s 12th head of school. Within those remarks, of which you can read an abridged version below, I spoke to the great privilege and deep responsibility I have to continue guiding our beloved institution on its path as an inclusive, caring and responsive learning community. I am grateful to be here, to be welcomed so openly and warmly, and I look forward to beginning this important work ahead, together.

I began my career as a scientist, but a series of pivotal moments early on in my journey helped shift my attention to education. I recognized the immense impact of teachers in shaping young minds and fostering essential life skills, and I quickly realized that pursuing a path of education would allow me to combine my love for science and the human heart at the center of learning.

As I grew in my career and began to explore leadership opportunities, I never envisioned myself as a head of school, fearing I would be quickly disconnected from what matters most to me: the ideas, the learning and the people. In my short time in this role, however, I've come to realize that being head of school isn't about having all the answers; it's about asking the right questions and facilitating the collective search for solutions. It is in that spirit that I’d like to share with you a little bit more about what I’ve learned since I began in July.

The impact of our teachers is far-reaching and long-lasting. Over the summer, I had the privilege of meeting with several young alumni whose stories reaffirmed the importance of our faculty's dedication and the opportunities our school offers. Their experiences at PDS laid the foundation for their future endeavors and in every conversation it was clear: our educators played pivotal roles in their lives.

Our students also teach us. Each in their own unique way, our students remind us of the importance of community and inclusion and help us understand that we are responsible for one another, for fostering a culture of belonging. This resonates throughout our school, whether it's in the classroom, on stage, on the field or in service to others. I have seen it and felt it.

Community lies at the heart of Princeton Day School, and it is a strength we must continue to nurture.

Along with our greater community, we are all part of different microcosms within our school, each with a unique identity. These communities don't divide us; they unite us.

Communities celebrate their members and our collective when we are thriving. They hold each other accountable when we transgress boundaries — intentionally or unintentionally. But most importantly, we are changed by those who surround us.

So, as we celebrate Princeton Day School today, the first phase of my job is well underway. Soon, we will turn our attention to articulating our strategic directions. My promise to you is that I will remain committed to listening, learning, being fully present and reflecting on what I’ve seen and learned. I will persist in my work of building authentic, reciprocal relationships and most importantly, loving and celebrating this special community.

With gratitude,

Kelley Nicholson-Flynn P’26, Ph.D. Head of School

“listening, learning, being My promise to you is that I will remain committed to

fully present and reflecting

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on what I’ve seen and learned. ­—Dr. Kelley Nicholson-Flynn

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 2023 WHO ARE ATTENDING THE FOLLOWING COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES!

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Babson College Bates College (2) Berklee College of Music Boston University (3) Bowdoin College Brown University Bucknell University California Institute of the Arts Carleton College Carnegie Mellon University Case Western Reserve University (2) Clemson University Colby College Colgate University Cornell University (2) Denison University Dickinson College Drexel University Duke University (4) Fairfield University Florida Atlantic University George Washington University (3) Hamilton College Harvard University Haverford College (3) Hobart William Smith Colleges Indiana University-Bloomington King's College Lehigh University (2) Mercer County Community College Middlebury College Northeastern University Occidental College Ohio State University Pennsylvania State University

Princeton University (5) Purdue University Rice University Rowan University Rutgers University (5) Savannah College of Art and Design Smith College Syracuse University (4) The College of New Jersey University of California-Berkeley (2) University of California-Los Angeles University of California-San Diego University of California-Santa Barbara University of Colorado Boulder University of Delaware University of Florida University of Maryland-College Park University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth University of Miami (2) University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (2) University of New Hampshire-Main Campus University of Notre Dame University of Pennsylvania (2) University of Pittsburgh University of Rhode Island University of Rochester (2) University of Southern California (3) University of St Andrews University of Toronto University of Vermont University of Wisconsin-Madison Vassar College (2) Wake Forest University Washington University in St Louis

THE COMMONS

SNIPPETS AND STORIES FROM THE GREAT ROAD AND BEYOND

TURF’S UP

Aaron Schomburg with his fourth-grade science class.

THE SECRET LANGUAGE OF TREES When the emerald ash borer beetle was discovered on campus around 2015, there was a moment of sadness among community members. “We knew, through our tree surveys, that we could lose up to 60% of the trees on campus to this invasive insect,” said Aaron Schomburg, Lower School science teacher and member of the Outdoor Spaces Committee. “But we quickly pivoted, thinking about how we could use this as a cross-divisional learning moment for our students, a chance to diversify our tree population and an opportunity to create new outdoor spaces for all to enjoy.”

With Schomburg’s guidance, the committee, whose charge includes “enhancing learning, community health and well-being while reforesting and modeling thoughtful stewardship of our

environment,” set to work on several initiatives including an experimental reforestation project.

Throughout the spring, with guidance from faculty and members of the facilities team, Upper School students moved quickly, planting bare-root river birch and hackberry trees while the grounds crew planted the larger evergreen saplings.

Once in the ground, the trees were meticulously tagged and assigned to a Lower School student whose job was to conduct ‘interviews’ with their trees to find out if they were happy and thriving. The interviews, Schomburg notes, are ongoing, and used to help “track growth over several seasons to determine if the model can be scaled to address larger portions of campus.”

So, how does one determine if a tree is happy? Schomburg believes the answer is easy if you ask the right questions. “‘Are there holes in the leaves? Are they growing taller? Are the leaves green?’ Trees are great conversationalists,” he said.

While the success of the experiment is yet to be determined, if most of the trees are, in fact, happy, the committee will be able to more confidently purchase hundreds of new saplings for planting, spurring even more environmental stewardship across campus.

After two decades of use, the Bill Smoyer ’60 Turf Field got a refresh this past summer thanks to a generous gift from current parents Meredith Asplundh and Timothy Gardner P’21 ’23. The field, which has historically been used for girls’ lacrosse practices and games, is also a key part of the Physical Education curriculum. “All PE classes use Smoyer,” said Katie Fay, director of athletics and physical education.

“From PreK through grade 12, every student steps on that field. It’s a space that we all share and we can all be proud of.”

As the spring athletics season quickly approaches, new girls’ varsity lacrosse head coach, Lucia Marcozzi, agrees and is eager to hit the turf running. “Athletics and lacrosse promote confidence and achievement through hard work, discipline and grit. I want our students, my players, to take pride in the work they do, on and off the field,” she said. “I can’t wait to head out onto Smoyer and get started.”

Fay shares her enthusiasm. “For a school of our size to have two turf fields speaks volumes about the commitment to athletics at PDS. This gift will sustain and enhance our athletics and PE programs for the next ten to twelve years,” said Fay. “It’s a great moment for our community.”

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SEIZING THE CLAY When brainstorming ways to use the brand new 3D clay printer in the ceramics studio, students in Advanced Ceramics understood the assignment. Creating stamps and patterns, adding texture, carving or hand-building onto the print are just a few of the ideas offered when asked to consider how the printer could be a tool within the creation process rather than a machine that produces a finished product.

“I’ve had a lot of fun experimenting with this machine,” said Brynn Dandy ’26, who has already created several pieces with the printer, each varying in size. “I’ve learned a lot since I made my first piece. I feel more confident each time I use it.”

The learning curve is something that students and ceramics teacher Eric Rempe are experiencing together. “There are a lot of nuances with the printer,” he explained.

“And not only with the physical printer but with the software needed to utilize it correctly. I spent a lot of time over the summer with members of the arts and STEAM faculty learning how to use it, and even as I’m teaching students, I’m still learning something new every day.”

One of those lessons learned: the clay printer is incredibly fast compared to a traditional filament printer, but it can still take a long time for some prints.

“Depending on the size of the piece, it could take over an hour for one project to print,” Rempe said. “So, for the first time ever, I have my students working on two projects at once. They’re currently designing and printing a project, but they’re also working on a salt and pepper shaker assignment. This way, we can alternate who’s working on the printer each day.”

Having access to such a printer as part of a ceramics curriculum is an exceptional opportunity for students to explore and hone their ceramics skills as well as their ability to conceptualize creative possibilities. With plans for the printer to be used by every division in the school, each student will have the chance to see all the ways this technology can enhance their 6 | JOURNAL

Brynn Dandy ’26 with her 3D printed projects.

learning — starting as early as the fourth grade. Rempe said, “Beyond ceramics, I see so many opportunities for cross-divisional partnerships. The fourth-grade project, for example, was designed after a conversation with Anne Louise Ennis, the Lower School

3D printed vase and handbuilt dragon design by Clara Shin ’25.

math chair. The assignment will support the teaching of fractions in their math class.”

These partnerships may also serve as an introduction to the arts for students who have not considered themselves to be creative or artistic. “We always had it in mind to introduce this technology to students from a different perspective,” Rempe said.

In addition to being an entry point to ceramics, as well as a new way to approach traditional classroom learning, the 3D printer is also part of a larger mission at PDS: to embrace sustainability whenever and wherever possible. Discarded clay from other projects is softened with water and then inserted into a machine that bears a newly retrofitted attachment tube designed to hold the clay for the printer. These tubes are then inserted into the machine and act as the ‘ink’ for the printer.

“Everything we create here is made from recycled clay in the studio, and I wanted to ensure that we could continue that as we begin to experiment with 3D printing,” Rempe explained. “It’s pretty remarkable that we have that ability and this truly innovative tool. And it's all visible from the outside hallways through a large picture window so that students and visitors can look inside and see how much is possible.”

ICE, ICE, BABY It takes a lot to make an NHL-sized ice rink function, but there’s arguably nothing more important than its chiller system.

For decades, the system used at the Lisa McGraw ’44 Skating Rink was running off R-22, an HCFC (hydrochlorofluorocarbon) refrigerant often used in air-conditioning equipment and is highly detrimental to the ozone layer. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency began a phase-out of HCFC refrigerants beginning in 2010; By 2030, all HCFCs will be banned.

Understanding the environmental implication of running a system with a refrigerant nearly 2,000 times more potent than the CO2 alternative, and given the changing regulatory landscape, the school knew it was time to make a change. Partnering with globallyrecognized engineering firm WSP to conduct a feasibility study and CIMCO Refrigeration to make the transition, the CO2 system was put in place in June of 2023 and is projected to be at least 15% more efficient.

“It was an opportunity to be forwardthinking,” said former Director of Major Projects Ronald Tola. “Our goal was to find an all-encompassing and responsible solution that would serve the school for the next 30 years.”

The CO2 system includes the latest technological advancements to ensure optimum efficiency and alignment with the school’s sustainability goals. “This investment will help PDS set the gold standard for future-proof sustainability,” said Director of Facility Operations Robert Clemens.

PDS girls' varsity soccer team makes history. Photo courtesy of NJ.com.

GOAL! PDS GIRLS’ SOCCER MAKES HISTORY The Princeton Day School girls’ soccer team has made history with its first-ever New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Non-Public A state championship.

“It was incredible to see the way the girls reacted and the pure joy on their faces as they raced out to celebrate with each other,” Christopher Pettit, varsity soccer head coach, said. “This group of players made history. That will always be their legacy. They earned it and deserve it.”

Working to make a successful season has taken hard work, and the team accepted every challenge. Perhaps most notably — they emphasized the team over everything.

“The coaches have been very demanding,” Pettit said. “And as a program, the girls

cleared all the hurdles, supported each other, pushed each other and picked each other up.”

The players committed to cementing a strong defensive foundation to build a possession-oriented game, resulting in 15 shutouts in 22 games and a total of only nine goals conceded. They earned a share of the Colonial Valley divisional title in their first season in the conference, and have now become the first PDS team to win the NJSIAA Non-Public A. For Pettit, the future of the program is all about building from this moment. “I thought it would take four or five years to get the possession style implemented and be successful. So, we are a couple of years ahead of schedule, which is a testament to the girls’ talents and determination. The challenge for next year is to use this as a platform to build from and prove that it was not a flash in the pan.”

ALWAYS LEARNING

Robert Clemens and Ron Tola.

During the summer of 2023, all employees were asked to read Belonging, the Science of Creating Connections and Bridging Divides

by Stanford University professor and social psychologist Geoffrey L. Cohen. During opening meetings in August, employees broke into small groups to discuss the reading and its application to their own work at PDS. Recognizing that these groups were meant to encourage reflection and healthy discourse, they’ve continued to meet throughout the fall, building relationships and examining the ways in which the school’s professional community can continue to foster belonging and forge connections across divides.

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Building Bridges Under the Big Top In the Chambersburg neighborhood of Trenton, N.J., stands the historic Roebling Wire Works building, a former machine shop built in 1890 by John A. Roebling's Sons Company. Known most notably to be the epicenter of steel wire rope manufacturing in the early 20th century, the sprawling complex has been used in more recent years to house jam-packed community events including the Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market and Art All Night. However, should you happen to wander by on any given weekday afternoon between the months of October and August, you might find yourself, well, at the circus.

Take one step through the doorway and it’s as if you are suddenly Alice, falling through a rabbit hole into a wonderland of light, color and sound. Against one wall, unicycles are lined in neat disarray.

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and hula hoops, juggling pins and algebra homework is sprawled haphazardly amongst them.

This is the headquarters for the Trenton Circus Squad where, inside the place once used to mold the steel that would be shipped to California for the Golden Gate Bridge, a different kind of bridge is being built.

RUNNING AWAY TO THE CIRCUS Tom von Oehsen ’80 is part of a long lineage of Princeton Day attendees. “My siblings all went to PDS with me. My mother went to Miss Fine’s, my aunts went to Miss Fine’s…even my grandmother went to Miss Fine’s,” von Oehsen said.

“The environment is very nurturing. I was encouraged to be exactly who I was... whoever that was at any given time. I loved athletics, so I was an avid lacrosse player, but I also loved theater. I was in a lot of shows, the most memorable among them was performing in Carnival! at The Circle and the Square Theater in

Manhattan.” Unbeknownst to von Oehsen, his love of theater and athletics, as well as his experiences and the relationships he formed at Princeton Day School, would merge in a most surprising way.

As he packed his bags for Boston University following graduation, he got the feeling that something wasn’t quite right.

“I had the tuition deposit in my hand. I was on campus ready to deliver it to the bursar, but I decided not to. That was a very interesting phone call with my mother,” he recalled, chuckling.

Instead, von Oehsen signed up for acting classes. It was during one of those classes that a friend showed him a Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Clown College advertisement, saying von Oehsen would be a perfect fit. “I was perhaps a bit offended by that,” he laughed. Regardless, he decided to check it out, and the rest, as they say, was history. “The circus was a place where I could practice my two loves — acting and athletics,” he said. “For me, that was enough.”

Tom von Oehsen ’80 pictured with the Trenton Circus Squad staff outside the Trenton headquarters in Roebling Market.

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Despite his desire to continue “clowning,” von Oehsen ended up back on a slightly more traditional trajectory, attending the University of Pennsylvania and working as an arborist to stay afloat. “It wasn’t until I was approached by Mary Williams, former PDS head of the Middle School, who asked if I’d be interested in teaching circus arts for Mini-Course Week, that I considered it might be possible to do this long term.”

There was only one issue. “I didn’t know a thing about teaching,” he recalled. “But Mary still encouraged me to come in. I was in my late 20s at the time, and I don’t think Mary knew how much that experience shaped me. She approached me after and said, ‘You know, I think you were made to be a teacher.’ That was the turning point of my life.”

And so, von Oehsen was once again running away to the circus. But this time, he had a vision that would grow to touch and change lives.

FOR HIS NEXT ACT… As circus plans began to swirl in his head, von Oehsen split his time between two worlds. For fifteen years, he was director of admission at Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart (PASH), an all-male K-8 school just a mile away from PDS. Finding himself keenly aware of the access that he, and many of his students were privy to, he began to think about the right location to build his circus program.

“I started the program in Princeton,” he said, “but I learned quickly that it would be much more meaningful in Trenton. Princeton and Trenton are close to each other geographically, but they couldn’t be further apart. I saw that a lot of kids in Princeton were inundated with opportunities for extracurriculars, but that 10 | JOURNAL

is not the case for many of the students in Trenton. So, I decided to move my dream down the road.”

Upon his retirement from PASH in 2014, von Oehsen’s vision would grow to become a reality now known as the Trenton Circus Squad. A non-profit organization that “inspires young people to take big leaps in life,” the TCS provides workshops and after-school programs free of charge for kids ranging from ages five to 18. But it’s not all about flipping off trampolines or dunking basketballs (though that is definitely part of it).

“The entire philosophy of the Squad stems from the idea of mutual exchange,” von Oehsen explained. “Squad members learn how to work together, push themselves and learn new skills. Then they turn around and teach those skills to others. They perform and they answer questions. The service they provide equips other kids with so much confidence and curiosity. It’s amazing to see.”

Confidence and curiosity aren’t the only skills gained. Through TCS’s intentional emphasis on civic engagement, Squad members and their audiences end up working together to build friendships and community, fostering relationships and conversations that may have otherwise gone unexplored — all made possible through the sharing of circus skills.

Von Oehsen recognizes that being an authentic part of the community will only work if every member of it is welcome, and that means eliminating barriers. “One of our biggest goals is to provide a safe place for kids to come after school and during the summer months,” he explained.

In fact, every aspect of the program, including transportation, homework help and dinner, is free. “That’s how we level the playing field for every member of the Squad — no one is paying to be here. We offer the same service for everyone,” von Oehsen shared. And, unsurprisingly, no one wants to leave. Since its inception eight years ago, the Squad has seen remarkable retention. “Every member of the paid staff is a former Squad member who was part of it when it first started,” he said.

So, what keeps them coming back?

According to von Oehsen, it’s a welcome opportunity to leave the digital world of social media and dive into something unique and creative. “There aren’t many activities or art forms that are as inclusive

as circus arts. It really encourages people to jump in and find something that resonates with them. It allows you to connect to a piece of yourself that you may not have even known was there.”

THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH (OR AT LEAST IN NEW JERSEY) As von Oehsen prepares for the tenth anniversary of the TCS, he is excited about the program’s potential for growth.

“We finished up our Big Top Tour this summer where we traveled to Camden and Asbury Park. We received a generous gift to purchase a big top tent that was manufactured in Italy by a company that designs and builds tents for Cirque du Soleil. It is a whimsical tent that allows our advanced Squad members and coaches to bring youth together and build community all over the state,” he said.

Even the act of raising the tent was a community effort. “We partner with different organizations that find employment for people who have been incarcerated. These are people who want to get their lives on track,” von Oehsen explained. “So, we invite them to help us put up the tent. We invite the whole community. It feels like an old-fashioned barn raising in a lot of ways. But the most amazing part is that after everyone works so hard to get this tent set up, they are able to invite their families to a performance.

Seeing a circus performed under the big top is a great way to celebrate their accomplishment.”

Watching the TCS tent travel across New Jersey serves as a reminder of how far the circus has taken von Oehsen. “When I was just a kid at PDS, I never knew that it would be possible to combine everything I love, but I was encouraged to look for it anyway. The community has been very meaningful in my life. Classmates and fellow alumni supported me in building TCS. James Burke ’80 and Amy Mayer ’84 are former TCS board chairs, with James as a founding board chair, and Chris Wallace ’80 is a current board member who chairs the TCS Development Committee.”

He continued, “I want anyone who walks through the TCS doors to know that the skills they learn and teach here can take them to so many places,” von Oehsen said.

“The circus can change lives. It changed mine. When I walk into the building, I can’t help but think every time, ‘This is where all of my dreams came true.”

TURNING THE THEORETICAL INTO REALITY A plan to bring Einstein back to Princeton

Elizabeth Penick Romanaux ’74 pictured with the Albert Einstein bust in downtown Princeton.

Elizabeth Penick Romanaux ’74 has long been interested in the life and work of Albert Einstein. “My father attended Princeton University while Einstein lived here and told wonderful stories about him,” she said. “What I heard from others when I was growing up was that Dr. Einstein was willing to be one of us, getting to know his neighbors and fellow Princetonians, from small children to seniors. It didn’t matter what walk of life a person was from, Einstein was more interested in their ideas and experiences than in their social status.”

Decades after she heard those stories, and inspired by her congruous blend of interests in local history, science and her hometown Princeton community, she had an idea: Why not create a museum dedicated to Einstein’s time in Princeton and his scientific legacy? And thus, the idea for the Princeton Einstein Museum of Science (PEMS) was born.

“Can you believe there is no Einstein museum currently in Princeton?” asked Romanaux. “Tourists travel here to see where Einstein spent his years after fleeing Nazi Germany, but there’s no museum in town to learn about his science and humanitarianism. I think it’s time we changed that.”

A former president of the New Jersey Association of Museums, Romanaux credits Princeton Day School for solidifying her passion for science. “Didi [Deirdre] Bannon taught me sixth grade science, and she was way ahead of her time in terms of letting us learn in a hands-on environment. Then in the tenth grade, PDS helped connect me to a volunteer summer job as an assistant paleontologist at the NJ State Museum. It was thrilling to excavate fossils and see how science works.”

After working in various museumrelated roles for the next four decades, and

following a 28-year stretch at the Liberty Science Center, Romanaux finally retired in December of 2020. “I tried to keep myself busy,” she said,” but I had the overwhelming sense of ‘what’s next?’”

The answer was PEMS. It’s no simple task, the creation of a museum, and Romanaux spent countless hours thinking about how to tell the story of a man whose scientific contributions (and signature wiry hair) continue to permeate popular culture, while also reminding the public of his impact as a community leader and vocal civil rights activist. With that in mind, and knowing that Einstein requested that no elaborate “shrine” be built in his memory after he passed, she contacted members of his family about the concept of a science museum, which they readily endorsed.

In the summer of 2023, PEMS launched a traveling pop-up gallery titled, “Albert Einstein: Champion of Racial Justice and Equality,” which featured information about his anti-racist actions and writings, and friendships with prominent mid-20th century leaders such as Marian Anderson and Paul Robeson. Created in partnership with the Witherspoon-Jackson Historical and Cultural Society and supported by the McCutchen Foundation, the exhibit is touring the state through next summer.

The 2024 pop-up exhibit will be about magnetism, with hands-on activities, Romanaux explained.

“Einstein was a neighbor and a friend,” said Romanaux. “Of course, we want to focus on the continuing impact of his scientific discoveries, but we also want people to walk away knowing more about his life as a Princetonian.”

While the museum is not yet brick and mortar, Romanaux is working to secure a permanent location and hopes to welcome its first Einstein fans in 2026. Despite the many steps ahead, she is feeling positive about the direction her work has taken her.

“The PDS community inspired me and encouraged me to go further, and that’s exactly what I want to give to kids today.”

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Head of School Dr. Kelley Nicholson-Flynn leads an all-female cohort of academic heads for the first time in PDS history.

Words by Jana F. Brown Illustration by Anna Godeassi

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t a summer retreat for Princeton Day School’s leadership team, Kelley Nicholson-Flynn, Ph.D. asked each of the members to share their personal goals for the upcoming year. The request signaled the new head of school’s immediate efforts to get everyone in sync ahead of the fall semester.

“We are deeply engaged in one another’s success, and that’s a direct function of Kelley’s leadership,” says Head of Middle School Renée Price, who also serves as assistant head of school for academic life. “We were all asked to send each other a note to respond to something in our goals, which demonstrates how we are intertwined, holding each other accountable, and also supporting one another. That’s phenomenal; I’ve never seen that practice.”

While the school has long been thriving, the arrival of Nicholson-Flynn ushers in with it an opportunity for a refreshed perspective and a chance to build on the strong foundation laid by the leadership of her predecessor, Paul Stellato. As she shepherds the school into its next chapter, Nicholson-Flynn will partner with the longest-tenured member of the academic leadership team, Associate Head of School Lisa Surace, who has a doctorate in school psychology and has been at PDS since 2009; Price, who arrived in 2015; Head of Lower School Sandy Wang, who has a doctorate in education and was appointed in 2019; and Katie O’Shaughnessey, who joined the faculty in July as head of the Upper School.

Though the group members represent a diversity of background, identity,

and experience, in addition to sharing a common goal of executing the PDS mission and creating a culture of belonging, they share something else: for the first time in school history, the head of school and each of the four academic heads are women.

“Should it be a big deal?” NicholsonFlynn asks. “No. And also it kind of is a big deal. But more interesting than having five women in leadership roles is that we are five women who have different racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds — that’s exciting to me. Even with one identifier being similar among us, we’re different in other ways and we’re definitely different in terms of our life experiences, so it’s still an incredibly diverse group.”

This dynamic is nothing new for Nicholson-Flynn, whose deans were an allfemale cohort when she was head of the Upper School at Riverdale Country School (2012-20). Most recently, NicholsonFlynn served as assistant head of school for operations at the Bronx-based PreK–12 institution. In that role, she added to her list of skills a better understanding of the business, advancement, facilities, and other functions that support the work of the students, faculty, and staff. Prior to that, Nicholson-Flynn spent fourteen years at The Lawrenceville School, where she was chair of the Science Department and coordinator of Teaching and Learning Programs, among other roles.

“What is a big deal to me,” Head of Upper School O’Shaughnessey says, “is that our head of school is this amazingly well-qualified woman.”

FINDING JOY No matter their qualifications, NicholsonFlynn, O’Shaughnessey, Price, Surace, and Wang acknowledge that the administrative structure ahead of the 2023-24 academic year at PDS is still somewhat of an anomaly. In a summer 2022 article for Independent School, author Kelley King addressed gender equity in schools, noting that “women make up 78% of the teaching force yet only 27% of public school superintendents and 33% of independent heads of school, according to U.S. Census data.” Although Nicholson-Flynn is a data-informed scientist with a Ph.D. in cell and developmental biology, she notes that those numbers don’t tell the whole story.

“We need to all be able to look at the diversity of people in our community and recognize that talent is everywhere — in all genders, all races, all ethnicities,” she says. “It’s just a probabilistic event to end up with five women in charge here; it shouldn’t surprise us. I’m a female scientist. When I was in school, I was in an underrepresented group. How I continued to progress despite that, in science and at independent schools, was because of a lot of people who believed in me.”

While Nicholson-Flynn and her academic team members followed individual paths to education, each woman easily summons the word “joy” when talking about the work of an educator, tying into the PDS mission of discovering the joy of learning through creative and critical thought. After a career that included work as a programmer and a professional actor, O’Shaughnessey, FALL 2023 | 13

who received her M.Ed. in secondary education from Chestnut Hill College, found education to be the perfect bridge between her distinct interests. To make a living while pursuing her life in theater, she tutored students at independent schools in New York City and quickly realized, “I’m supposed to be an educator.”

“The thing I didn’t like about computer science was the distance between me and the user,” explains O’Shaughnessey, who began her educational path in Teach for America and most recently served as Upper School assistant principal at Rye Country Day School. “Being an actor didn’t feed my brain, but it fed the human need. I found teaching, and it brought these two seemingly disparate threads of who I am fundamentally together in all the right ways.”

Filled with infectious enthusiasm, O’Shaughnessey believes one of her strengths is “bringing a little lightness to heavy situations without diminishing the importance of them.” In addition to being a strong female role model for her students, O’Shaughnessey has many identifiers outside of her gender, including being a gay woman and a mother. She and her wife are the parents of three children (Finn, Mac ’27, and Maeve), one of whom has autism.

Although O’Shaughnessey and Nicholson-Flynn are both new to the school, they have known one another for a decade. “When I first met her, I thought, ‘What an incredibly smart and thoughtful person who will not just do the same thing over and over again but will change to make things better,’” Nicholson-Flynn says of O’Shaughnessey.

Associate Head of School Lisa Surace, an academic and former Princeton University soccer player who returned to the area when her husband became the head coach of the Princeton football team, fell in love with PDS through the eyes of a parent.

Daughter Alison ’22 is a PDS graduate, while son AJ is a high school senior who attended the school from PreK–8. When Surace was head of Lower School from 2011 to 2015, she was the lone female academic head on the leadership team.

In addition to her vast institutional knowledge, she is described as “grounded” and is appreciated by her colleagues for her calm demeanor and warmth. Surace approaches her vocation from her training in psychology (she earned her Ph.D. from 14 | JOURNAL

But more “interesting than having five women in leadership roles is that we are five women who have different racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds — that’s exciting to me.

”

­— Dr. Kelley Nicholson-Flynn

New York University). She considers herself a lifelong learner and her work “a passion, not a job.”

“I love the intellectual [pursuits] at PDS and I love the diversity of academia, the people, the programs, and the opportunities,” Surace says. “I also love the engaging and collaborative environment and being in a place of learning every day.”

The personal mission of Surace is to offer students access to an education that expands their confidence, capacities, and sense of purpose in the world. It’s about empowering them to find their promise, she explains. With Nicholson-Flynn and the others, Surace shares the PDS focus on a student-centered approach, and praises the new head of school for her intentional cultivation of a welcoming and connected community.

“She brings this passion for teaching and learning, and it’s contagious,” Surace says of Nicholson-Flynn, “and she also brings a warmth and sense of excellence. The school is coming from a place of strength, and I am grateful to have been part of building that foundation.”

From the onset of her career, Surace has embraced the energy of schools, the sense of community they provide, the enduring relationships she has been able to build with students and their families, and the bonds she has formed with her treasured colleagues. She strives to help create a

setting in which students feel loved and supported, and delights in the role she plays in fueling that positive atmosphere.

“Lisa is so smart and knows everything about PDS,” Nicholson-Flynn lauds. “There is not a single thing that I have asked, ‘Hey, what’s going on with this?’ that she didn’t tell me something important, thoughtful, and wise. I have appreciated that so much.”

A UNIFIED APPROACH Still, it’s a time of new beginnings, while honoring the school’s previous leaders and the legacy of those who remember with pride Princeton Country Day School and Miss Fine’s School before their 1965 merger.

The three academic divisions of PDS are led by a trio of dynamic women, with O’Shaughnessey in the Upper School, Price in the Middle School, and Wang in the Lower School. All three women note that Nicholson-Flynn has quickly created a team atmosphere that encourages coordination and cooperation between the academic leaders who oversee the educational journeys of students from ages four to 18. They also model a diversity and representation within their group that is important for students to see.

Born in Taiwan but educated in America, Wang is an Asian woman who describes herself as someone with “something to say, even though I’m not the loudest voice in the room.” She has appreciated Nicholson-Flynn’s ‘we above me’ approach and the similar philosophies she shares with O’Shaughnessey and Price in terms of helping kids thrive in a nurturing environment.

“What I appreciate about Sandy is how well she can get into the mind of a Lower Schooler,” Nicholson-Flynn says. “When I asked her what I should look for on my visit to the Lower School, she was sharing hardcore information about the curriculum

Photos from top left: Sandy Wang, Kelley Nicholson-Flynn, Lisa Surace, Renée Price and Katie O’Shaughnessey.

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and then paused and said, ‘Look for joy.’

She has such a wonderful spirit.”

A psychology major, Wang fell into her profession as an undergraduate teaching assistant at the Barnard College Toddler Center. She has spent her career in independent schools and holds a master’s in early childhood education from NYU and an Ed.D. in educational leadership from the Klingenstein Center at Columbia University, where, coincidentally, Nicholson-Flynn taught at the organization’s Summer Institute for Early-Career Teachers from 2004 to 2012.

Wang says it was her fascination with people that led her to teaching. She believes that education is really about human connection and fostering personal growth. After serving in a variety of leadership roles at independent schools in Manhattan since 1993, Wang (who is also an Olympic-certified weightlifter and proud dog mom), was drawn to PDS by the people. In fact, she withdrew her name from consideration for comparable roles at other schools after visiting campus.

“The commitment to the school and the community I saw,” Wang recalls, “and the interesting balance between tradition and innovation at PDS was how I knew this was where I wanted to be.” The connectedness of which Wang speaks is integral to her ambitions for the Lower School. “One is helping the school and the community see the Lower School as part of an academic institution. It is warm and inviting, but our goal is to create scholars.”

Colleague Renée Price brings that same vision to her post as head of Middle School, where she offers a continuity of program and philosophy for students who come from the Lower School. According to stories O’Shaughnessey has heard, Price is the most likely to “dance with students as they pass her in the hall or sing an impromptu song about their name.” Like O’Shaughnessey, Price began her livelihood on a different track, and discovered teaching while studying for the LSAT in preparation for a legal career.

“What drew me to academia is pure joy,” says Price, who earned her Ed.M. from Teachers College at Columbia University.

“Once I started teaching, I knew there was no turning back to a job where the laughter of children was not a part of my everyday experience.”

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the diversity of the school community. She knew PDS was a good fit professionally when she realized its values also lined up with her priorities as a mother. Price, who is Black and from the South, has two children (Carter ’27 and Caroline ’29) enrolled at PDS, and wanted that multicultural environment for them as well.

During Price’s tenure, enrollment in the Middle School has increased by about 5%, while becoming increasingly proactive in its support of students’ emotional, social, and academic needs and by providing ongoing professional development to the faculty. Price is also proud that the Middle School has augmented the number of faculty of color significantly “to try to mirror the diversity in the student body.”

Hailed by Nicholson-Flynn as a “master of organizational structure,” Price says she’s looking forward to working with the 12th head of PDS. She declares NicholsonFlynn “more prepared than any first-time head of school” she has seen in her 23 years in academia. She credits Nicholson-Flynn for her ability to manage people effectively, along with an admirable vulnerability and openness as a leader.

“Any time you have a change in the head of school, it’s an opportunity for new beginnings,” Price says. “Everything we do in the Middle School starts with the question, ‘What’s in the best interest of the student?’ Kelley’s student-centered approach will enhance our efforts to keep them at the core of the conversation when we design programs. Her understanding of a PreK–12 school at every level exceeds anything I’ve ever seen.”

PAYING CLOSE ATTENTION For her part, Nicholson-Flynn says she’ll spend her first year at the helm asking questions, a direct reflection of her colleagues’ description of her as an outstanding listener. The 2023-24 session will also represent the first time she has not taught a class since she launched her career teaching lab sciences at Lawrenceville School in 1998 (for many years, she also taught bioethics, a course at the intersection of science and philosophy).

Nicholson-Flynn credits her mentor there, Kevin Mattingly, for changing the course of her life by investing heavily in her desire to become a teacher. Now a seasoned veteran, her students-first method indicates not only Nicholson-Flynn’s innate

understanding of what it means to be an educator, but also the experiences she has held dear for her two children, Mira (23), and Jillian (15), a tenth grader at PDS. In the midst of the head-of-school search process, Nicholson-Flynn identified a wellroundedness and wholeheartedness at PDS that matched her educational ideals. Those standards involve paying close attention to the intellectual pursuits of students, but also to the social-emotional learning, inclusion work, and preparation for global citizenship that is integral to the PDS mission.

When describing her own hopes for the work ahead, Nicholson-Flynn references the PDS summer reading book, Belonging: The Science of Creating Connection and Bridging Divides, by psychologist Geoffrey L. Cohen. The author, she says, explores what it means to be a citizen of the country and the world and how communities can create belonging.

Nicholson-Flynn connects the book’s themes to the question of purpose, which she has previously examined.

“Bill Damon is another researcher who has done a lot of work on purpose,” she adds. “He says people who have strong purpose are happier, healthier, and more successful. That’s part of our mission; to help students find purpose in this highchallenge, high-support environment.”

During her years of teaching at the Klingenstein Center, Nicholson-Flynn had the opportunity to dig into the idea of how students learn and what educators should be doing to best contribute to their development. Among the many rewarding aspects of her role, one that remains constant is the opportunity to witness students in her charge doing what makes them most fulfilled. She revels in observing theatrical and musical performances and athletic contests, sharing, “I love watching kids be their best.” That sentiment aligns perfectly with the school’s promise — and that of her colleagues — of an opportunity-rich learning community that champions self-discovery and personal growth.

“If you can create the environment, create the structure, create the calendar, and provide the resources, kids will blow you away,” Nicholson-Flynn says. “They will never cease to amaze us with what they can accomplish. My job — all of our jobs — is to unlock that for the students in whatever way makes sense to them.”

PODCASTING FOR A PURPOSE

How one student’s eighth-grade project ended up being recognized by NPR

Harkiran Kaur Sandhu ’27 records a podcast.

Harkiran Kaur Sandhu ’27 was home for winter break when her mother told her about the NPR Student Podcast Challenge. “I was already writing something for the competition when my English teacher presented us with a podcast project, an assignment that included writing and recording a podcast script,” Sandhu said, then a Middle School student. “I thought, ‘This could be a perfect recording to submit.’”

The podcast project was assigned by Katy Radice, an eighth-grade English teacher and advisor to Sandhu. Radice explained, “Each year, the students engage in a multimodal project around social justice.

After reading about many different aspects of social justice, each student does a deep dive into a topic of their choice.”

The annual NPR Student Podcast Challenge was a perfect outlet for students to submit their work. In its fifth year, NPR has heard from over 40,000 student podcasters in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Judges include awardwinning NPR reporters and journalists

including All Things Considered host Ailsa Chang and Shereen Marisol Meraji, founding co-host and senior producer of Code Switch, a critically acclaimed podcast covering race, culture and identity.

“I enjoy listening to podcasts regularly.

Knowing that I was being judged by renowned podcasters — I was very excited and nervous!” Sandhu said.

Sandhu harnessed her personal experiences as a practicing Sikh in New Jersey to tell her own compelling story about hate crimes against Sikhs and the need for public education about Sikhism.

Choosing to title her podcast Turbans Are Not Terrorists, Sandhu addressed misinformation that has led to violence against Sikh communities. She said, “New Jersey has a high Sikh population. I grew up in the Central Jersey Sikh Association, which is a big community. I was ignorant of all the hate surrounding Sikhism. When I turned ten, I began to learn of some of the stereotypes surrounding turbans.

Even as I researched, I was shocked by the hatred and ignorance.”

Radice immediately noticed Sandhu’s connection with the project. “Harkiran’s motivation for this project came from within; she conducted interviews and read extensively about her topic in advance of deadlines,” she said. “Her combined curiosity and personal investment in the project pushed her above and beyond the assignment requirements — she even worked over spring break to gather information and begin recording and producing her podcast.”

Sandhu was working hard, but she recognized that she wasn’t working alone.

Along with the guidance from Radice, Sandhu was also receiving encouragement from Matthew Trowbridge, another of Sandhu’s Middle School English teachers.

“Mrs. Radice and Mr. Trowbridge were so helpful during the submission process and my biggest supporters,” Sandhu shared gratefully.

The hard work paid off. In late July, Sandhu received notification that she was awarded an honorable mention from NPR for her podcast. “I was volunteering at Princeton Public Library when I ran into Mr. Trowbridge,” she said. “He told me that just a day ago they had discovered that I won the honorable mention! The night I learned about the honorable mention, I kept thinking about some of the phrases I used in the podcast and thinking about which of them made the podcaster understand my point of view.”

Radice explained that engaging with the process of creating the podcast was just a small part of what made the project so special. “Working with Harkiran was an example of what makes the PDS experience so valuable and so unique. First, we have the freedom to design projects that are relevant and engaging with student choice and real-world skills leading the work. Second, we have the flexibility to modify the work to meet students' needs and interests. Third, we get to work closely with students like Harkiran, forming relationships that go beyond English assignments, understanding them as individuals and building a mutual exchange of ideas. It’s pretty remarkable.”

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ELENA PIROZZI UPPER SCHOOL LATIN Any Dungeons & Dragons adventurer will tell you that dice are a crucial part of the game.

And with over 50 dice to choose from, Pirozzi knows which to go for when she’s especially needing a win. “My set made of opalite has such good luck, I only use them occasionally.”

ANTHONY LAPINSKI UPPER SCHOOL PHYSICS In 1983, Lapinski began collecting foreign paper currency. Since then, he’s amassed 250 unique bills from 75 countries (and a lot of neat facts along the way). Ex: Did you know the new Canadian currency is a polymer plastic that lasts for decades? Neither did we. “The clear maple leaf contains a hologram of the denomination. Shine a laser to see it on a wall!”

Pretty cool, eh?

THATCHER COOK UPPER SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHY Cook was 12 years old when he received his first photobook, a paperback edition of Henri Cartier-Bresson's work. Since then, he has amassed thousands of photobooks, keeping many here at PDS for students to leaf through. He also teaches an advanced photo class where students shoot, edit, sequence and bind their own photographs into a book. Where do we sign up?

EDGAR MARIANO MIDDLE & UPPER SCHOOL MUSIC Out of the 35+ playbills in Mariano’s collection, his favorites include the ones you can spot his name in, like Carnegie Hall and the Philadelphia Orchestra. NBD.

CHRISSY JOHNSON MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISION ASSISTANT

JONATHAN MARTIN MIDDLE SCHOOL THEATER, GRADE 7 DEAN For these lovebirds, stepping foot in all 50 states was the ultimate accomplishment. While on the road, they made sure to adhere to one self-imposed rule to validate their visit: Either spend the night or eat a meal at a local restaurant — no chains allowed! Next up?

Checking off all seven continents. Q

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CHRIS DEVLIN BUILDINGS & GROUNDS An avid Flyers, Phillies and Eagles fan, Devlin has over 80 shirts and hats honoring his favorite Philly sports teams. “They tell a story about who I am and remind me of some great times.” [Editor’s note: #NYGiants4Life.]

COOL COLLECTIONS

From Hot Wheels to heirloom recipes, our colleagues have amassed treasure troves of artifacts, experiences and memories. Some are kept on campus and shared with students, some are kept at home and some can’t be kept anywhere at all. Meet the campus collectors who prove that nothing is off-limits when it comes to human curiosity.

STEPHANIE BALAZSI UPPER SCHOOL DIVISION ASSISTANT With seven tattoos and another in progress, Balazsi has turned meaningful symbols and memories of her loved ones into a permanent art collection. She even has matching tattoos with her father and sister.

“Once you get one, you kind of can't stop!,” she said. Sort of like Pringles.

RYAN BRECHMACHER MIDDLE & UPPER SCHOOL MUSIC Through paper cutouts, paintings, digital paintings and typewriter drawings, Brechmacher has commemorated each of his 17 Elton John concert experiences, transforming his memories into art.

“Elton is the main reason I'm a musician today,” he shared. We see you, Brechmacher, and we raise you one all-school performance of Bennie and the Jets before the year is over.

CLOEY WILCOX MIDDLE SCHOOL LEARNING SPECIALIST Wilcox’s recipe collection was born out of her love of sharing food with her friends and family, but it was also a way for her to keep the memory of those she loves close to her.

“The most cherished recipe in my collection is one that my grandmother hand-wrote for me — her famous rice pudding.”

JON OSTENDORF CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER Ostendorf’s Hot Wheels collection — which is in the thousands and nearly 50 years in the making — reminds him of the “hours I spent with friends racing our Hot Wheels and of all the time I spent with my daughter when she was young, always looking for special cars.”

He also has a (real life)1989 Camaro that inspired parts of the collection. Time to dust off the old cassette tapes.

JANET DICKSON MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY ASSISTANT Dickson has been an audio describer for live theater since 1981 with hundreds of shows under her belt. From her spot in the sound booth, she describes performances in exquisite detail for audience members with visual impairments. Dickson also sits on the Cultural Action Network Project committee established to help make NJ cultural arts programs and facilities accessible. Bravo!

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FROM OUR LEADERS Earlier this fall, I had the distinct honor of representing the Board of Trustees at the installation of Dr. Kelley Nicholson-Flynn. While delivering my remarks, I made eye contact with our current Alumni Council president and Board member Paris McLean ’00 who, 11 years earlier, was my daughter’s second-grade teacher at PDS. That moment reminded me of my longstanding connection to the school and, as I begin my fifteenth year as a parent of two Panthers, I reflect on the impact that he and so many others at PDS have had on my family.

My wife, Tiffany, has volunteered with the Parents Association for many more years than I’ve served on the Board. My daughter is now in college, and my son is in his sophomore year at PDS. In both, I can see how the community has helped them develop competencies they will use for the rest of their lives. I was acutely aware of this when my son gave me his notes after my remarks. Let’s just say I’m glad to have earned a passing grade on his assessment.

During a recent workshop I attended for new independent school board chairs, the instructor stated that high-functioning boards operate generatively, grappling with messy questions that do not have simple answers. I took this as a personal goal for this year, asking myself, ‘How can we best use our diverse talents and backgrounds to create a Board greater than the sum of its members?’ I am pleased to report that the first two meetings of the Board were full of enthusiasm as we consider the school’s future. We have balanced the necessary fiduciary work with engaging workshops touching our collective understanding of what makes Princeton Day School special and exceptional. I am grateful for the difficult but significant work that has already been accomplished over the years by the strong partnership of the Board of Trustees, the head of school and the community. Our strength in enrollment, endowment and a vibrant campus are all indicators of working towards the collective good.

As we start this next chapter, we have the luxury to ask ourselves, ‘What’s next for Princeton Day School?’ In that spirit, I look forward to the journey ahead with my colleagues on the Board including our newest members, Howard Powers ’80 P’11 ’12 ’12 and Kavita Morris P’28 ’31, as we implement best practices of effective governance and build our capacity for generative discussions about the future of the school. To be able to lead an incredibly talented group and partner with an impressive head of school is something I never would have imagined when my children were both in the Lower School. I am grateful and excited about our future. I hope you are as well.

—Christopher Bobbitt P’22 ’26, Chair of the Board of Trustees Princeton Day School develops a centering theme for Pre-K through 12th grade each year. Carrying a practice like this unifies the school, aligns the work and purpose ahead and supports all to see themselves and their potential impact within the institution. In my 24 years of experience within PDS, I believe that this year’s theme of ‘Community’ could not be more accurate. I know I have leaned on this community over the years, and I imagine many of you have in your ways.

At the center of any community, most especially PDS, are its people.

PDS reshapes and evolves as those new to the school bring their gifts, talents and personhood. This year, PDS welcomes new students, parents and caregivers, faculty and staff, administrators, trustees and alumni into various roles and spaces. Our school’s greatness will be amplified by their presence and contributions, and our mission will be fulfilled. Our collective responsibility as people within the community is to uplift and contribute to the texture of school life from our respective roles and affiliations.

As we reflect and explore how we can each contribute to PDS' brilliance, the school carries the opportunity to walk shoulder to shoulder with a new leader, Dr. Kelley Nicholson-Flynn, who has quickly absorbed and translated the PDS community's beauty and promise in just a few months. Whether meeting with students, speaking with faculty and staff, connecting with parents and caregivers or holding summer meetings with alumni, Kelley has not only grown in her understanding of our school, we have grown to know her. Kelley equips herself with humility, vision, awareness and a deep understanding of independent schools and education, positioning our great school for continued excellence in all forms.

Cheers to the year ahead, and I hope you explore ways to engage or reengage with our PDS community.

—Paris McLean ’00, Alumni Council President 20 | JOURNAL

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Ashley Aitken-Davies P’27 ’28 ’30, Vice Chair Sanford B. Bing H’87 P’81 ’84 Christopher B. Bobbitt P’22 ’26, Chair Jixin Dai P’26 ’33 Beth Geter-Douglass ’82 P’20 Georgia B. Gosnell P’03 ’08 ’09 ’14 Anna Horner P’27 ’30, Secretary/Parliamentarian Dylan J. Leith ’04 Cynthia O. Linville P’06 ’09 ’14 Amanda Maher P’28 ’30 ’34 Wesley D. Markham Lee S. Maschler P’23 ’24 Paris McLean ’00 Kavita Morris P’28 ’31* Kelley Nicholson-Flynn P’26 Howard Powers ’80 P’11 ’12 ’12* Anita Shah P’22 ’25 Jacob L. Silverman ’89, Treasurer John C. Wellemeyer ’52 P’18 ’18 *

New member of the Board of Trustees.

TRUSTEES EMERITI William P. Burks P’75 ’77 ’81 ’86 Rebecca W. Bushnell ’70 Barbara Griffin Cole ’78 P’08 ’13 ’17 Marilyn W. Grounds P’88 ’92 John P. Hall P’79 ’85 Thomas B. Harvey P’89 Samuel W. Lambert III P’83 ’86 ’89 Edward E. Matthews P’76 ’80 ’83 ’86 Andrew Okun P’14 ’16 John D. Wallace ’48 P’78 ’80 ’84 C. Treby McLaughlin Williams ’80 P’12 ’15

ALUMNI COUNCIL EXECUTIVE BOARD Neal Bakshi ’10 Lewis Blackburn ’14 Kaylah Bland ’18 Joanna L. Bowen ’03 Jill Cacciola ’13 Zaneta Shannon Chambers ’95, Vice President Sara Chopra ’18 Marc A. Collins ’88, Secretary Lynch W. Hunt, Jr. ’85 Taylor K. Hwong ’88 P’27 ’30 Raina Kasera ’19 Paris L. McLean ’00, President Peter F. Powers ’12 Anu Shah ’05 David Straut ’74 Mary Travers ’14 Veronica White ’94 P’28 ’32

REPORT ON PHILANTHROPY 2022-2023 This publication gratefully recognizes the many donors who supported Princeton Day School between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023. To learn more about the various ways you can move Princeton Day School forward, please visit pds.org/give.

PRINCETON DAY SCHOOL

FINANCIAL OVERVIEW 2022-2023 9% 5% 85%

Upper School Parent Participation

1%

REVENUE

CLASS

PERCENT

2023

63%

2024

85%

2025

79%

2026

76%

Middle School Parent Participation CLASS

PERCENT

2027

72%

2028

82%

Tuition and Fees

$31,688,292

2029

74%

Endowment Income

$3,305,205

2030

77%

Annual Fund

$1,936,619

Other

$477,271

Total

$37,407,387

Lower School Parent Participation

12% 78% 8%

2%

EXPENSES

Salaries and Benefits

$29,134,965

Technology and Facilities

$4,437,868

Program Support

$2,914,307

Other

$918,221

Total

$37,405,361

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CLASS

PERCENT

2031

75%

2032

88%

2033

70%

2034

65%

2035

82%

2036

67%

Top Five Alumni Classes by Percent Participation CLASS

PERCENT

1971

52%

1967

48%

1973

48%

1986

48%

1988

41%

YOUR GIVING IN ACTION

TOTAL RAISED

968 GIFTS

1,971

$3,857,490

made on the Day of Giving

TOTALING $724,582

DONORS

$1,935,992

73%

$4,937

ANNUAL FUND DOLLARS RAISED (4% over our budgeted goal!)

DOLLARS RAISED FROM GIFTS OF $100 OR LESS

$60,228

TOTAL PARENT PARTICIPATION

DOLLARS RAISED FROM COLLEGE-AGED ALUMNI

221

113 GIFTS

FIRST-TIME DONORS

(Classes of 2018-2022)

FROM MFS AND PCD ALUMNI

MESSAGES OF GRATITUDE Joining Princeton Day School with my family has been a joyful experience, and, without question, the highlight of my professional career.

What a privilege it is to work with and for this community of faculty, staff, alumni, parents and friends who are all united in an effort to inspire lifelong learning in our students while providing them with a truly transformative educational experience.

Every day, as I meet with members of our talented, devoted community and learn more about PDS and its legacy, I am struck by both the excellence of our school today and by the generosity, hard work and thoughtful stewardship of those who came before me. As the new Director of Advancement, I am deeply appreciative of the strong and courageous leadership of my predecessor, Kathy Schulte.

My wife Katie and I chose PDS for the remarkable teaching, learning and growth that happens here, but, as importantly, for its compassion and community-wide quest for purpose. After meeting Head of School Kelley Nicholson-Flynn, and a broad cross section of our community, I knew that PDS would continue to thrive and strive, and that I had found a place and cause that I could believe in with all my heart.

After only a few short months, I am happy to have discovered that PDS is all we anticipated and more. We are witnessing firsthand how a PDS education equips students with agency, strong values and the competencies they need in order to shape their own lives and contribute thoughtfully to the lives of others. As parents of three young Panthers ourselves, we are beyond thrilled to see them growing in a community where they are both challenged and supported.

Thank you for prioritizing our students in your philanthropy. Your support makes all the difference as we continue our important work and seek to amplify our impact even further as a leading PreK-12 institution.

Gratefully yours,

Jonathan Cormier P’29 ’31 ’34 Director of Advancement

As you read through the 2022-2023 Annual Report, you will see the names of hundreds of individuals — families, alumni, members of our professional community and many others — who believe in the power of a Princeton Day School education. Individually, the support is remarkable. Collectively, the impact is astounding. Thank you to all who gave so generously and thank you to all who made my 20 years at PDS so personally and professionally fulfilling.

While we look ahead to this next chapter for our beloved learning community, and as I say farewell, I hope you will continue to see, firsthand, how your investment enhances PDS in meaningful ways and helps build a vibrant experience for the students of today and tomorrow.

With gratitude,

Katherine A. Schulte P’19 ’21 Former Assistant Head of School for Advancement and Strategic Priorities

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PAYING IT FORWARD Lynch Hunt ’85 has spent the better part of the past two decades giving back to Princeton Day School. A member of the Alumni Council and a member of the Semper Luceat Loyalty Society, honoring donors who have given to the Annual Fund for ten or more consecutive years, Hunt’s impact is far-reaching. But, it almost didn’t happen. In fact, Hunt’s journey to PDS was made possible only through the generosity of people he had never met, along with the deep determination of his mother.

“I entered PDS in 1981 as a freshman. My mom really valued education and wanted me to attend, but knew the cost would be prohibitive,” Hunt reflected. Enter A Better Chance, a nonprofit organization that provides high-performing students of color access to the nation’s most rigorous and prestigious independent and public schools. “The combination of the financial aid offered by A Better Chance and the fact that the day school aspect would still allow me to maintain my relationships and community was a perfect fit,” he said.

The fit was reciprocal. In a college recommendation written by legendary faculty member Anne Shepherd, Hunt was described as “winning the respect and liking of the whole class, who elected him president for the following year.” Fittingly, leadership and mentorship were common themes throughout Hunt’s time at PDS, and his class was the first to experience the Peer Group Leaders program. “The program opened me up in a way I could’ve never anticipated,” he shared. “It was formative and foundational. It set the tone for the caring environment I found PDS to be for all of my four years.”

It was this formative environment that inspired Hunt’s desire to give back to the place that had given him so much. “I know there are students out there who will see in their lives, as I have in mine, the incredible impact PDS can have,” Hunt shared. “An institution is ultimately made up of people. There can be a rich and long history measured in years, but the actual effect on our personal lives, our communities and our society is astronomical. When we stop to talk to each other, tell our stories and share the ‘why’ of our lives, we truly find out what life is all about.”

He continued, “I definitely cherished my time at PDS. But, as we all know, you can’t go backward. What you can do is relive those moments by being involved and by paying it forward.”

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REPORT ON PHILANTHROPY

LEADERSHIP GIVING As we continue to raise the bar for excellence in teaching and learning, we offer our abundant thanks to those leadership donors who have made Princeton Day School a philanthropic priority. To learn more about leadership giving, contact Jonathan Cormier, director of advancement, at jcormier@pds.org.

FOUNDERS CIRCLE Named in honor of those individuals whose generosity provides Princeton Day School with the means to carry on the outstanding educational experience inspired by its founding schools, Miss Fine’s School and Princeton Country Day School, this level recognizes donors of between $500,000 and $999,999.

Meredith Asplundh and Tim Gardner Gardner Family Charitable Gift Fund of the Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund

LEADERSHIP CIRCLE Named in honor of those individuals whose philanthropy allows Princeton Day School to fulfill its mission, this level recognizes donors of between $250,000 and $499,999.

Robin Gosnell Lynn and Bob Johnston Annie and Frank Li Ed Matthews Carol and Brad Mills ’72 Susan Xu and Hong Ni Ni and Xu Family Fund at Schwab Charitable Rupal and Dipal Patel Happy and Jack Wallace ’48 John D. Wallace, Jr. Memorial Fund of the Princeton Area Community Foundation

TRUSTEE CIRCLE Named in honor of the distinguished individuals whose leadership sustains the school’s commitment to excellence, this level recognizes donors of between $25,000 and $49,999.

Anonymous Carol Chiang-Li and Ronald Li Cindy and Jud Linville Lee Maschler The Lee S. Maschler Charitable Fund of the Vanguard Charitable Paul Vogel ’62 The Vogel-Seidenberg Charitable Fund of the Ayco Charitable Foundation Louise and John Wellemeyer ’52 †Mary Roberts Woodbridge ’42 Woodbridge Family Foundation, Inc.

Anonymous (3) Ashley and George Aitken-Davies Aitken-Davies Foundation Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund Leigh Constable Bartlett and John Bartlett Margaret and Marshall Bartlett Family Foundation Sue and Marc Brahaney Brahaney Family Fund at Schwab Charitable Kerri and Geoff Cook Yi Liu and Jixin Dai Amanda Maher and Amar Gautam Sally Campbell Haas ’63 Archer and Tom Harvey The Emily & John Harvey Foundation Johnson & Johnson Alicia and Kevin Merse Kevin and Alicia Merse Charitable Gift Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Suzanne Suarez Susan Schildkraut Wallach ’64 and Ken Wallach Susan S. & Kenneth L. Wallach Foundation Curtis McGraw Webster ’75 The Curtis W. McGraw Foundation Karen Wells Mike Wells

DEAN MATHEY CIRCLE

THE 1965 SOCIETY

Named in honor of Dean Mathey, this level recognizes donors of between $50,000 and $99,999.

Named in honor of Princeton Day School’s founding year, this level recognizes donors of between $10,000 and $24,999.

Anonymous Educational Ventures Inc. Fasli Family Foundation Inc.

Anonymous Bank of America Foundation

Anonymous Barbie Griffin Cole ’78 and Chris Cole The Griffin-Cole Fund

1899 CIRCLE Named in honor of those individuals whose generosity and vision were the very foundation of our school, this level recognizes donors of between $100,000 and $249,999.

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Sangeeta Sarma and Krishna Bhagavathula Shefali Shah and Chris Boerner Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation, Inc. John Toner and Rebecca Bushnell ’70 Bushnell/Toner Fund within the Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund Qian Liu and Jim Chen Fengying Zeng and Yong Zhang Chen Comcast Jen and Kun Deng Will Eglin ’82 Eglin Family Charitable Giving Fund Domenica and John Elbasan Robbie and Shawn Ellsworth ’75 Lauren and Peter Fasolo Dana and David Frascella Leslee and David Geltzer Geltzer Family Foundation Beth Geter-Douglass ’82 May and John Hall ’79 The Hall and Lee Family Fund at Schwab Charitable Chris and Mike Halpern Halpern Family Foundation, Inc. Laura and Alex Hanson Hanson Family Charitable Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Meghan and Peter Harrison Elisa and Ryan Heslop Anna Horner Lorraine and Henry Hsu Henry and Lorraine Hsu Charitable Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Honglu Que and Kang Huang Japna, Inc. Supriya and Amit Karande Karande Family Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Rashmi Badwe and Ketan Khandkar Joanne Liu Mike Kody and Laura Longman Lori and Tareq Mansour Darby and Ted Mazzarisi Zhanyun Zhao and Kewei Ming Kewei Ming and Zhanyun Zhao Family Charitable Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Debbie and Steve Modzelewski Joan and Michael Mullen Ingrid and Dan Murdock Shyloo and Naru Narayanan Martha L.A. Norris Fund of the Princeton Area Community Foundation Novax, Inc. Jimin Wu and Zhenwen Pan

Lily Wang and Victor Peng Haiyan Zeng and Abner Qu Anne and Jack Rabinowitz Judy Heim and Rick Ross ’68 Navleen Thind and Gagandeep Sandha Ruma Mukerji and Amitava Sarkar Schwab Charitable Fund Candy and Paul Shah ’90 Natalie Guo and Steven Shen Jake Silverman ’89 Tanu and Kenny Singh Smith Family Foundation, Inc. Stanley Black & Decker Takeda Cathy and Neil Tang Linda Li and Richard Wang Robert Cantlay and Lisa Warren ’71 LAWsgiving Fund of the Princeton Area Community Foundation Rob Whitlock ’78 Robert and Roby Whitlock Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Treby McLaughlin Williams ’80 Heng and Kaiwen Xu Xiaolu Ye and Bing Yuan Zen of Princeton Inc. Amy Lian and Peng Zhao Li Cheng and Ming Zheng

FACULTY CIRCLE Named in honor of our dedicated faculty whose wisdom and patience have guided countless students through the learning process, this level recognizes donors of between $5,000 and $9,999.

Anonymous (2) Reema Gupta and Vaibhav Agarwal Jade and Sam Bae Karin Belgrave ’89 and Rodney Belgrave Blue Ridge Charitable Trust Karen and Michael Bynum Jessica and Doug Chia Clear Skies Fund of the Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund Laura and Bradley Cohn Marc Collins ’88 Jie and Joe D’Elia Mike Englander ’72 Ben Frost ’92 Goldman Sachs Gives Shelley Goldsmith ’84 and Graham Goldsmith Harold Kramer Foundation Christopher Kuenne ’80 The Olivia Michelle Kuenne Rainbow Fund of the Princeton Area Community Foundation Anjum Khan and Sajjad Ladiwala Khan/Ladiwala Gift Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Christina and David Lee Ena and RJ Lumba Louise Scheide Marshall Kelly ’60 Page and Otto Marx Foundation Paris McLean ’00

MGN Family Foundation The Merck Company Foundation Gina and Sumit Mukherjee David Nieves Samantha Reid and John Niforatos Niforatos and Reid Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Jed Nussbaum ’93 Nussbaum Charitable Gift Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Christina and Andrew Overman ’94 The Overman Family Charitable Fund at Schwab Charitable Dede Pickering ’71 Alex and Howie Powers ’80 Powers Family Charitable Fund of the Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Maggie and Michael Powers Princeton Skating Club Marielle and Patrik Ringblom Annika and Matt Salvner Sanofi Foundation for North America Alvin Seow Ginny Stattman ’09 Will Stattman ’08 Farrah and Michael Su Hongxiu Luo and Xianglin Tan Lucy Englander van den Brand ’78 Woodney and John Wachter Weili Liu and Steven Xu Bei Wang and Zhe Xu Ningning Zhang and Lailiang Zhai Fang and Peike Zhang June Ye and Ruibin Zhou

COLROSS CIRCLE Named for the historic campus building, and in honor of those whose generosity preserves our traditions of excellence, this level recognizes donors of between $2,500 and $4,999.

Anonymous (2) Richa and Rahul Ajmera Ali Alam ’09 Asghar Alam ’04 Latif Alam ’08 Maria Tardugno Aldrich ’99 and Stephen Aldrich Kathy Schulte and Pat Amaral BAE Systems Steve Bash ’72 Jennifer and Myron Bednar Nandini Chowdhury and Deepinder Bhatia Bhatia-Chowdhury Family Giving Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Lew Blackburn ’14 LGB Foundation of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund BlackRock Matching Gift Program Bill Burks Cindy and Marty Chomiak Alicia Collins ’89

Lidia and Calin Cristian Jennifer and Philip DelVecchio Diane and Tom DiBianca Feng Pan and Alex Du Betsy and Craig Dykstra Karen Robbins and Michael Epstein Yuan Yuan and Tony Fang Lisa and Frank Figel Ethan Geltzer ’10 Isaac Geltzer ’08 Gina and David Goldberg Shuang Liu and Yunhong Gu Gordon Gund The Gordon and Llura Gund Fund of the Princeton Area Community Foundation Natalie Hamill ’01 Michele and Steven Harlan Rachel Luo and Xin He Michelle and Joseph Heiser Dan Helmick ’90 Helmick-Fox Fund of the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Justin Hillenbrand ’94 Debbie Hobler ’66 Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield Christine Liu and Frank Hou Taylor Hwong ’88 Liliana and Guenter Janhofer Kajal and Volker Janssen Aprajita and Arbind Jha Nancy Hudler Keuffel ’58 Delores and Hans Kim Deborah Moore Krulewitch ’61 Dylan Leith ’04 Jinglin Sun and Shunan Lin Adrienne and Jason Longo Mani Padmanaban and Abi Manikandan Jasmine Ferrer and Jason Matthews Hiam Boraie and Christopher McDonald Kavita and Jason Morris Patricia and Sai Myat Joanne and Joel Namm The Joel & Joanne Namm Fund of the Vanguard Charitable Stacey Nieves Nvidia Jeff Patterson ’78 Sabrina Mirza-Pepe and John Pepe Becky Baumgold and Jonathan Prenner Prenner Family Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Joe Punia ’71 Ashley and Daniel Schmitz Jeff Schor ’97 Anita and Bobbi Shah Anjali and Rahul Shah Barney Rush and Marjorie Shaw ’70 Chris Sheldon ’92 Sheldon Family Giving Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Charlotte and Rick Smith Janet Chen and Benny Soffer Maureen and Paul Stellato Meri and Jon Stevens

Consecutive Annual Fund Donors: 5 plus years *; 10 plus years **; 15 plus years ***; 20 plus years ****; 25 plus years *****; 30 plus years ******; †Denotes Deceased

REPORT ON PHILANTHROPY Lisa and Bob Stockman Jennifer Ni and Wei Sun Nancy and Ben Sung Qian Yang and Bohan Tai Take-Two Interactive Software Company/ Rockstar Games, Inc. TIAA Susan Tourville Mandy and Tucker Triolo Katie Taub and Erik VanLaningham Amrit Walia-Zaidi Jing and Yin Wang Laura and Roscoe White Bob Wilson Xiaolan Zeng and Charlie Wu Lang Sun and Chao Yan Yalian Fan and Gang Yuan Lucy Fu and Zhanjiang Zhang Yang Cao and George Zhou

ALUMNI LEADERSHIP SOCIETY Recognizing alumni who made contributions to the Annual Fund at the following leadership levels.

$1,000-$2,499 ALL ALUMNI Veronica White ’94 and Stephen Acunto Heather and Seth Adler ’97 Ned Barclay ’57 Yamilee Bermingham ’82 Nancy and Pete Buck ’77 Vance Camisa ’79

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Kristen Tomlinson Carter ’06 Brian Caulin ’04 Jivan Datta ’88 Kathleen Sittig Dunlop ’63 Eric Dunn ’75 Kitty Walker Ellison ’62 Jeanine Figur ’74 Ellen Fisher ’73 Andy Fishmann ’68 Nancy Shannon Ford ’54 Ilene and Jonathan Gershen ’86 Jill Goldman ’74 Rebecca Lintner Griffith ’95 and John Griffith ’99 Kari Zarzecki Habay ’98 Bob Hillier ’52 Lynch Hunt ’85 Janie Hwang ’88 Mary Hobler Hyson ’68 Brad Johnston ’94 Tim Karcher ’86 Jerry Kemper ’00 Cathy Lane ’71 Jay Marcus ’80 Mac McMorris ’59 Josh Mezrich ’89 Nishant Nair ’10 Erik Oliver ’90 Marcie and Chris Ordowich ’00 Tamar Pachter ’77 Sharon and Jeff Perlman ’82 Jamie Phares ’80 Julie Roginsky ’91 Scott Rosenberg ’04 Jeremy Rothfleisch ’88 Lynn Behr Sanford ’68 and Larry Sanford

Jeff Schuss ’73 Erik Schwiebert ’83 Sarah Sharma ’21 Peter Sienkiewicz ’88 Jane Aresty Silverman ’63 Jamey Simpson ’89 David Smoyer ’56 Lauren Welsh Sparrow ’99 Martha Sullivan Sword ’73 Tucker Triolo ’13 Anne Williams ’74 Alicia and Lambros Xethalis ’88

$500-$999 ALUMNI WITHIN 11-25 YEARS Anonymous (2) Neal Bakshi ’10 Tracey Spinner Baskin ’00 Lauren Kostinas Birkhold ’99 Katie Babick Brickner ’02 and Ben Brickner ’00 Chris Chomiak ’07 Sam Hamlin ’08 Caroline and Dixon Hayes ’00 Sean Merriweather ’99 Eric Powers ’12 Will Powers ’11 Justin Revelle ’03 Ali Hiller Rorick ’07 Marcus Vik ’11 Warren Wilson ’08

$250-$499 ALUMNI WITHIN 1-10 YEARS Anonymous Zeeza Cole ’13

ANNUAL GIVING Critical for sustained growth, this unrestricted giving provides vital annual support for teaching and learning, enhances all areas of the school and allows for the flexibility necessary to create transformational growth on campus and in the community. We extend our sincere gratitude to all those who have chosen to make Princeton Day School a philanthropic priority.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Class of 1944 Vandy Vandewater Leonard ******

We are deeply grateful to the Board of Trustees and Trustees Emeriti for their unwavering commitment to furthering the school’s mission.

Class of 1946 Mickey Meyers Shriver ******

Ashley Aitken-Davies Sandy Bing h’87 Chris Bobbitt Marc Brahaney Bill Burks Carol Chiang-Li Barbie Griffin Cole ’78 Jixin Dai Galina Flider Beth Geter-Douglass ’82 Robin Gosnell Tom Harvey Anna Horner Sam Lambert Dylan Leith ’04 Cindy Linville Amanda Maher Wesley Markham Lee Maschler Ed Matthews Paris McLean ’00 Lorraine Sciarra David Scott Anita Shah Jake Silverman ’89 Paul Stellato Amrit Walia-Zaidi Jack Wallace ’48 John Wellemeyer ’52 Treby McLaughlin Williams ’80

ALUMNI DONORS The power of a Princeton Day School education endures. Thank you to the many donors from Miss Fine’s School, Princeton Country Day School and Princeton Day School who propel us to new heights.

Miss Fine’s School Class of 1940 Phyllis Vandewater Clement ****** Class of 1943 Marie Frohling Rawlings

Class of 1948 Kay Gulick Gardner Class of 1951 Barbara Johnston Rodgers ****** Class of 1953 Anne Carples Denny ****** Hilary Thompson Kenyon ****** Hope Thompson Kerr ****** Jane Gihon Shillaber ****** Class of 1954 Louise Mason Bachelder ***** Nancy Shannon Ford ***** Agnes Fulper Class of 1955 Jo Cornforth Coke Chloe King ****** Class of 1956 Carol Harris Bradley ***** Hobey Alsop Hinchman Kay Dunn Lyman **** Marina Turkevich Naumann *** Cicely Tomlinson Richardson *** Class of 1957 Nancy Miller ****** Class of 1958 Betsy Carter Bannerman Nancy Hudler Keuffel ****** Jinx Prather Bell Tirana * Class of 1959 Ann Kinczel Clapp ****** Cecilia Aall Mathews ** Class of 1960 Louise Scheide Marshall Kelly ***** Jane Dielhenn Otis Eileen Baker Strathnaver Class of 1961 Julia Fulper Hardt ****** Julia Cornforth Holofcener ***** Deborah Moore Krulewitch

Class of 1962 Gail Cotton ****** Kitty Walker Ellison ****** Tassie Turkevich Skvir ** Linda Maxwell Stefanelli ****** Class of 1963 Patience Outerbridge Banister ****** Andy Updike Burt Joan Knapp Crocker * Wylie O’Hara Doughty ****** Kathleen Sittig Dunlop *** Sally Campbell Haas ****** Bonnie Grad Levy Kleia Raubitschek Luckner Valerie Wicks Miller **** Polly Miller ****** Pamela Sidford Schaeffer Jane Aresty Silverman * Class of 1964 Jettie Edwards ****** Cary Smith Hart ****** Mea Aall Kaemmerlen *** Susan Schildkraut Wallach ****** Class of 1965 Peggy Woodbridge Dennis Karen Fraser

Princeton Country Day School Class of 1940 Michael G. Hall Class of 1943 Peter Erdman ****** William Harrop Class of 1944 Markley Roberts ** Class of 1947 Paul Roediger * Class of 1948 Alex Burnstan George Hackl *** Charlie Mapes Jack Wallace ***** Class of 1950 Mike Erdman Class of 1951 Hugh Fairman

Consecutive Annual Fund Donors: 5 plus years *; 10 plus years **; 15 plus years ***; 20 plus years ****; 25 plus years *****; 30 plus years ******; †Denotes Deceased

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REPORT ON PHILANTHROPY Ed Metcalf ****** Harry Rulon-Miller **** Class of 1952 Peter Bauer Bob Hillier ** John Wellemeyer **** Class of 1954 Austie Sullivan ****** Class of 1955 Bob Fernholz William Kales **** Patrick Rulon-Miller ****** Chuck Travers *** Class of 1956 John Cook ****** Peter Moock *** Danny Quick ***** Hugh Sloan ***** David Smoyer ****** Class of 1957 Ned Barclay ** Tim Carey ****** Harrison Fraker **** Andy Harris Bill Morse **** Bob Smyth Class of 1958 Dick Baker Toby Knox * Class of 1959 Mac McMorris ***** Class of 1960 Brock Putnam Class of 1961 Tom Chubet ****** Regan Kerney ***** Peter Kirkpatrick Peter Raymond Richard Reynolds John Sheehan ** Edward Warren **** John Willis ** Class of 1962 John Baker *** Rick Delano John Gaston **** Rick Marcus ****** Jack McCarthy Rod Myers ** Paul Vogel ** Class of 1963 Bill Edwards ****** Jonathan Linker ** Chip O’Brien ** John Ritchie Bradley Smith *** 30 | JOURNAL

Class of 1964 Steve Lane **** Mike Simko ** Class of 1965 Nat Hutner Archie Reid

Princeton Day School Class of 1966 Linda Staniar Bergh ****** Mary Carol Bilderback * Susan Bonthron Debbie Hobler **** Sally Lane ***** Patty Morgan-Irigoyen ****** Margery Cuyler Perkins * Class of 1967 Lissy Stevenson Bryan *** Patty Sly Chamberlain ****** Susan Fritsch Hunter *** Julia Lockwood ***** Mary Woodbridge Lott *** Pam Erickson MacConnell ** Jo Schlossberg McConaghy ****** Martha Miller ***** Faneen Murray-Cieslinski Laura Bennett Peterson **** Marta Nussbaum Steele * Phoebe Knapp Warren ** Class of 1968 55th Reunion Reunion Committee: Connie Sayen Ban, Sia Godfrey Bauer, Andy Fishmann, Mary Hobler Hyson, Rick Ross, Joan Wadelton Connie Sayen Ban Sia Godfrey Bauer * John Claghorn ****** Faron Daub Fahy Andy Fishmann *** Michael Hart ***** Mary Hobler Hyson ****** Lisa Lawrence Ann McClellan ***** Pam Aall McPherson Rick Ross *** Punky Brewster Rutledge Lynn Behr Sanford Beth Schlossberg ** Joan Wadelton Class of 1969 Kathy Gorman Colket ****** Sue Denise Harris *** Barbara Thomsen Kerckhoff **** Laurie Lamar Derry Light * Bertina Bleicher Norford Thos Paine Austin Starkey ****** Brent Vine Jane Wiley ****** Robert Wilmot ***** Jeanie Gorman Wilson ******

Class of 1970 Tom Berger * Rebecca Bushnell ****** Freddi Cagan Doeringer ****** Fred Erdman * Diane Erickson ** Porter Eubank *** Louise Hutner Allison Gilbert Kozicharow * Hilary Martin ****** Janet Masterton **** Shelly Brewster McMahan Wendy Lawson-Johnston McNeil ****** Margaret Meigs Bobbie Miller ****** Jim Rodgers **** Nicki Sarett * Bill Schluter Harriet Sharlin ****** Marjorie Shaw ****** Cindy Shoemaker Stephen Vine ****** Ann Wiley ****** Deebs Young ****** Class of 1971 John Battle Jeremy Bonner Rick Bryant Jodie Platt Butz Danny Cantor Dave Claghorn Bill Flemer Kristen Garver Bach Lizette Mills Hardie Kim Chambers Hughes Margaret DeVries Kane Rick Kramer ** Blythe Kropf Cathy Lane * Kevin McCarthy Tania Lawson-Johnston McCleery ****** Ted McCluskey Rob Norman **** Dede Pickering ****** Hope Pillsbury Katie Poole ** Joe Punia ****** Scott Richardson Sasha Silverstein Tim Smith * Mitch Sussman Howard Vine * Lisa Warren ****** Natalie Huston Wiles * Vicki Willock * Tom Worthington ****** Jean Schluter Yoder Laurie Bryant Young * Class of 1972 Steve Bash Hank Bristol *** Jan Hall Burruss ****** Mike Englander ****

Jody Erdman ****** Mark Harrop * Kobby Gulick Hoffman ****** John Lockette John Moore Karen M. Turner ****** Ted Vogt ****** Diana Walsh ****** Laurie Merrick Winegar Class of 1973 50th Reunion Reunion Committee: Ellen Fisher, Martha Sullivan Sword Joe Abelson ****** Pam Tegarden Allen Glenna Weisberg Andersen ****** Cynthia Bishop ** Helena Brett-Smith Sue Ross Cusack Andy Davies *** Mark Ellsworth Anne Bishop Faynberg ***** Ellen Fisher ****** Rosalind Fussell Louise Whipple Gillock ***** James Harford Daren Hicks Daryl Janick Kent Carol Lifland ** Hilary Morgan Chip Place **** Russell Pyne ****** Beth Sanford Jeff Schuss **** Susan Bauer Schwinger ***** Dan Skvir h’73 ** Martha Sullivan Sword *** Winn Thompson Ginna Vogt ** Anne Macleod Weeks Roger Williams Gina Cascone Williams Buzz Woodworth Class of 1974 Evan Bash Ted Brown ** Evelyn Turner Counts *** Jeanine Figur *** Sam Finnell ***** Wendy Frieman *** Jill Goldman ****** Ethan Johnson Laura Mali-Astrue ***** Diana Roberts Eleanor Funk Schuster Julie Sly Selberg ***** Barbara Spalholz ****** David Straut *** Palmer Uhl ****** Terry Ward **** Polly Hunter White ***** Anne Williams ******

Class of 1975 Jack Bonini Carl Briscoe * Ruth Barach Cox Eric Dunn Shawn Ellsworth ****** Bill Graff ****** Alex Smith Gunderson ****** Caroline Erdman Hare ** Liv Johnson ** Dafydd Jones Yuki Moore Laurenti ****** Molly Sword McDonough Kip Herrick O’Brien ** Anne Russell ****** Lars Selberg ****** Keith Thomas Curtis McGraw Webster *** Harvey Wiener ** Gay Wilmerding ****** Hilary Winter **

Barbie Griffin Cole ***** Bob Cottone * Tom Gates ****** Kim Groome Alice Lee Groton ****** Jenny Chandler Hauge ***** Tim Johnston Betsy Murdock Maguire Sheila Mehta ****** Greg Morea * Jeff Patterson ** Heather Dembert Rafter **** Allison Ijams Sargent Gwen Scott Scott-Hodges Robyn Ultan Lucy Englander van den Brand ***** Barbara Vaughn Hoimes * Suzanne Vine Liz Westergaard Rob Whitlock **** Nora Cuesta Wimberg

Class of 1976 Jim Daubert Molly Murdoch Finnell ***** Julie Stabler Hull ****** Gwyneth Hamel Iredale * Steve Judge * Greg Matthews ****** Ann Wittke Morrissey * Elizabeth Partridge Raymond ** Sandy Shaw *** Carl Spataro Bill von Oehsen **** Cintra Eglin Willcox ****** Donna Bauer Zimble

Class of 1979 John Ager ****** Vance Camisa ****** Ben Dubrovsky ** Laura Farina ****** Doug Fein **** Delia Smith Gardiner Lou Guarino *** John Gutman *** John Hall ****** Chris Horan ****** Andy Jensen Jane Henderson Kenyon ****** Teresa Lane * Cathy White Mertz ****** Cory Powers Chris Price Muna Shehadi ****** David Weiner ** Sarah Woodworth-Gibson Hazard Zenzie

Class of 1977 Holly Burks Becker ** Nancy Bonini Claire Treves Brezel Pete Buck * Annabelle Brainard Canning * Sandra Benson Cress Cary Bachelder Dufresne ****** Anne Dennison Fleming ***** Barbara Russell Flight ****** Julia Penick Garry Babette Mills Henagan Rebecca Hafitz Hull Simeon Hutner ***** Alexis Arlett Kochmann ** Ophelia Laughlin Livia Wong McCarthy *** Rob McClellan **** Tamar Pachter *** Caroline W. Sherman * George Zoukee ****** Class of 1978 45th Reunion Reunion Committee: Alice Lee Groton, Allison Ijams Sargent Keith Baicker David Barondess ****** Nancy Chen Cavanaugh ****

Class of 1980 Stratos Athanassiades * James Burke Sally Fineburg David Harrower Winnie Stolzfus Host Jim Laughlin ****** Rob Leahy **** Lolli Dennison Leeson Jennifer Brannon Manning ** Jay Marcus ****** Nick Osborne * Jamie Phares ****** Joy Power **** Howie Powers ****** Dana Stewardson ****** Chris Wallace * Leslie Straut Ward ***** Dave Whitlock *** Jennifer Dutton Whyte ****** Treby McLaughlin Williams ******

Consecutive Annual Fund Donors: 5 plus years *; 10 plus years **; 15 plus years ***; 20 plus years ****; 25 plus years *****; 30 plus years ******; †Denotes Deceased

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REPORT ON PHILANTHROPY Class of 1981 John Cavuto **** Scott Egner Jane Gerb ** Mark Goodman * Sarah Sword Lazarus Andrew Ross ***** Wade Speir ** Barbara Zeitler Class of 1982 Yamilee Bermingham April Barry Braswell * Don DeCandia **** Will Eglin Mark Egner ****** Alice Ganoe ****** Beth Geter-Douglass ***** Lorraine Herr Jamie Herring Cam Johnson * Kang Na ****** Lindsay McCord Norman ** Jeff Perlman ****** Lauren Goodyear Schramm ****** Laura Stifel Murphy *** Lindsay Suter Bob Szuter *** Carl Taggart ** Newell Thompson **** John Vine ***** Class of 1983 40th Reunion Reunion Committee: Sandra Danielson Quirinale, Stewart von Oehsen, Kelly Lambert Walker Stephanie Bogart *** Phil Clippinger Vic Fedorov Matt Kohut **** Mac McDougald Geordie McLaughlin Ebe Metcalf * Craig Phares Sandy Danielson Quirinale * Erik Schwiebert Elisabeth Reichard Swanbery * Kelly Lambert Walker ** Rena Whitehouse ****** Class of 1984 George Belshaw Tory Chen ****** Margie Wallace Gibson ****** Suzanne Lengyel ****** Andrew Naumann Hilleary Thomas ** Sarah Griffin Thompson **** John Woodward ***** Class of 1985 Laura Bennett ****** Pat Courtney *** Samantha Levine Dawson ** Mimi Lawson-Johnston Howe ***** 32 | JOURNAL

Lynch Hunt *** Charlie Jaques Andy Schragger Karen Callaway Urisko ****** Class of 1986 Jaye Chen ***** Sean Cullen * Jonathan Gershen **** Susan Hockings ****** Tim Howard **** Tim Karcher Mitchell Klein **** Sam Lambert * Lisa Taitsman *** Eric Tamm ** Class of 1987 Sandy Bing h’87 *** Peter Biro ** Jeffery Brown ** Shana Fineburg Owen Kathryn Gellenbeck Lisa Somerstein Kulka Jill Campbell Maurice Sheila MacKay Power Stephanie Richman ***** Will Schafer ****** Michele Sternberg ****** Craig Stuart ****** Randall Walter ****** Class of 1988 35th Reunion Reunion Committee: Taylor Hwong, Arianna Rosati, Julia Herr Smith, Lambros Xethalis Hilary Bachelder Elaine Chou ** Amy Venable Ciuffreda ***** Miriam Pollard Cohen Marc Collins ** Jivan Datta * Andrea Hall Elish Dawn Feldman Fukuda Holly Greenberg Christine Grounds *** Zack Gund Laura Heins Kit Greenberg Herrera Janie Hwang Taylor Hwong **** Mike Lingle ** Heidi Puchner Malik B.J. Matelson ***** Delon Mollett Brooke Murphy Arianna Rosati ****** Jeremy Rothfleisch **** Peter Sienkiewicz * Julia Herr Smith ***** Becca Tilden Nils von Zelowitz ** Lambros Xethalis *

Class of 1989 Karin Hagios Belgrave Alicia Collins ****** Michael Cook * Nikki Dunn Karen Fredericks ****** Greg Gordon ** Libby Griffith Hipp *** Jackie Reiss Kravitz Kent Kyle Josh Mezrich Hardy Royal ****** Jake Silverman * Jamey Simpson ** Beth Schwartz Waisburd ** Class of 1990 Lylah Alphonse ****** Edie Roberts Baronian * Matt Farkas Dan Helmick ****** Ben Hohmuth *** Jason Hollander *** Erik Oliver ****** David Ragsdale **** Paul Shah *** Julie Taitsman ** Sara Matelson Taylor **** Ramsay Vehslage Class of 1991 Ara Baronian * Missy Rosendorf Calvert Aly Cohen *** Jenny Kim Jeremy Kuris ***** Amy Livingston ***** Brendan Lucey Matthew Riccardi Julie Roginsky ** Jonathan Trend ** Rachel Bridgeman Trend ** Class of 1992 Sarah Berkman Jason Bilanin * Adam Bromwich ****** Chuck Buttaci *** Kevin Capinpin ****** Ravi Dalal ** Mike Ferry Ben Frost ****** Sharon Thomas Haber Jud Henderson Kate Marquis ****** Natasha Datta Moore ** Gary Moore ** Art Rotberg Chris Sheldon Eon Shin John Stitzer *** Dave Wise Eric Wolarsky ***

Class of 1993 30th Reunion Reunion Committee: Scott Feldman, Stephen Siegel Griff Braddock ** Jean Chen ** Matt Dickson Michael Janson Benjamin Kuris ***** Emily Miller ** Jed Nussbaum * Dan Ragsdale Katharine Powell Roman Matt Shaffer * Stephen Siegel *** Phil White Class of 1994 Mike Brown * Jessica Seid Dickler *** Michael Ehret Jason Hart *** Justin Hillenbrand ** Brad Johnston ***** Rachel Zublatt Kusminsky ** Daniel Oppenheim Andrew Overman Maggie Seidel Waterhouse Veronica White *** Christina Williams Cornelia Wu **** Class of 1995 Zaneta Shannon Chambers Cindy Laudenberger Ehret Phil Glassner Rebecca Lintner Griffith ** John Helmick Myong Lee Alex Manka ** Stephen Rose * Amanda Tate Speedling * Albert Toto Class of 1996 Eric Boyd * Mark Chatham *** Rob Drabiuk *** Zoe Hart *** Katie Jamieson **** Galete Levin *** Ed Li Karen Pilar Masciulli Steve Nanfara Michael O’Neill *** Jason Read Liuba Shapiro Ruiz ** Rebecca Nemiroff Siegel **** Peter Suomi ** Class of 1997 Seth Adler *** David Bromwich Robert Goldberg Connie Hwong Mandy Rabinowitz Plonsky *****

Jeff Schor *** Ameesh Shah ** Class of 1998 25th Reunion Jessica Collins Anderson ***** Robin Ackerman Cameron *** Leif Forer ** Kari Zarzecki Habay Eric Hochberg **** Giovanna Torchio Lockhart ***** Bryan Newman * Robert Paun *** Pooja Raj Russo Matt Trowbridge * Andrew Warren * Class of 1999 Maria Tardugno Aldrich **** Annie Jamieson Applegate **** Lauren Kostinas Birkhold Ariana Jakub Brandes **** Sarah Danielson Compton Tina Flores Cordes *** Joe Gallo ** Chris Gerry *** John Griffith ***** Gabe Kuris Sean Merriweather **** Alex Nanfara Ben Petrick ** Lauren Welsh Sparrow *** John Walsh Class of 2000 Tracey Spinner Baskin **** Ben Brickner ** Charlie Denby John Dorazio ** Robert Farina Jennifer D. Gladden Brendan Hart *** Dixon Hayes * Jerry Kemper Trevor Lamb ** Jared Lander ** Nabil Laoudji Christina Lee * Dalya Levin * Paris McLean ** Chris Ordowich Page Schmucker *** Class of 2001 Mia Rabinowitz Cote * Zack Faigen * Mike Fishbein * Sara Peach Messier **** Sydne Levine Miller *** Kristin Miller Rakow ** Xan Nowakowski *** Jessica Feig Opet **** Edith Petrovics-Godor Lauren Sanders ** Eric Skaar Greson Torchio * Joy Woffindin

Class of 2002 Anonymous Kathryn Babick Brickner ** Aviva Perlman Fintz ** Timon Lorenzo Grant Schmucker * Marlee Sayen Schmucker *** Ilona Spiro ** Alix Warren Urey Class of 2003 20th Reunion Reunion Committee: Joanna Bowen, Amy Gallo, Joe Joiner Anonymous Joanna Bowen *** Kelley Keegan Brecht *** Christopher Campbell *** Colin Cherry Annie Chow Amy Gallo *** Andrew Gentile *** Bianca Gersten Jess Grossi Grace ** Tony Hack ** Emily Hamlin Peter Hugick Joe Joiner ** Allison Marshall *** Russell Nemiroff *** Eleanor Oakes * Priya Radhakrishnan James Ramos * Justin Revelle ** Julia Tamulis Julia Kay Thompson * Katie Fanok Tucker Chris White Class of 2004 Asghar Alam Jason Bender * Chad Bernstein Lillie Binder *** Brian Caulin ** Michael Costa Kate Chimacoff Dickens Molly Jamieson Eberhardt *** Jim Harding ** Russell Joye ** Dylan Leith Carly Berger Ogren Michelle Rolfe Bramlett Scott Rosenberg *** Matt Tarduogno Josh Thompson * Class of 2005 Jay Bavishi *** Katie Chomiak *** Hilary Richards Conger ** Colin Johnson Vika Kovalchuk Zamparelli Rajiv Mallipudi Peter Martin

Consecutive Annual Fund Donors: 5 plus years *; 10 plus years **; 15 plus years ***; 20 plus years ****; 25 plus years *****; 30 plus years ******; †Denotes Deceased

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REPORT ON PHILANTHROPY Cecily Moyer *** Megan Keegan Murphy *** Robert Quigley Anu Shah *** Class of 2006 Clark Bristol Kristen Tomlinson Carter * Mendy Fisch *** John Maher * Daniel Rathauser *** Jon Siani Class of 2007 Tanner Campbell * Chris Chomiak ** Meg Francfort Keely Langdon Ali Hiller Rorick *** Andrea Spector Mandelbaum Joseph Yellin ** Class of 2008 15th Reunion Reunion Committee: Teddy Brown, Tess Glancey Crampton, Pat Murphy Latif Alam Teddy Brown Erin Burns Emily Cook Tess Glancey Crampton Jarrett Dury-Agri Hannah Epstein * Greg Francfort ** Isaac Geltzer ** Kalla Gervasio *** Sam Hamlin David Janhofer Taylor Kenyon ** Mark Madden ** Alexa Maher ** Clint O’Brien Raquel Perlman ** Brody Sanford Philip Stadulis * Will Stattman Warren Wilson * Class of 2009 Ali Alam Dan Altman ** Alex Phipps * Erin Cook Phipps * Gabriela Rodriguez Bryanna Mayes Sanford Ashley Smoots ** Ginny Stattman Class of 2010 Anonymous ** Neal Bakshi ** Abhi Basu ** Dennis Cannon ** Theo Casey * Ian Crowell * Ethan Geltzer ** Brooks Herr ** 34 | JOURNAL

Matt Mantell * Sheridan Gates Montemarano ** Nishant Nair ** Adam Oresky ** Anna Otis ** Dina Sharon ** Liz Yellin Class of 2011 Meade Atkeson ** Peter Blackburn Caylin Brahaney ** Caitlin Cannon ** Brian Crowell ** Kevin Francfort ** Jessica Frieder ** Ali Frieder ** Matthew Garry Sydney Gecha Katie Gibson ** Will Kearney ** Courtney Klein Perry McCarthy Alexandra McCourt Bryan Miner Carly O’Brien Will Powers ** Nick Rehmus * Bailey Richards ** Skye Samse Evan Seto ** Aaron Shavel Alex Sherman Carla Tamburro ** Marcus Vik * Class of 2012 Nick Banks Brit Bucklee ** Brendan Clune ** Joe Duvall ** Jenna Fritz ** Emily Janhofer Tom Keegan ** Nicole Keim Vicki Maragoudakis Jennifer Martin ** Julia Miller ** Carly Ozarowski ** Eric Powers ** Peter Powers ** Annie Nyce Questell * Paul Quigley Callie Schneider ** Alex Zink * Class of 2013 10th Reunion Reunion Committee: Mary Atkeson, Jill Cacciola Blackwell, Darling Cerna, Ron Gerschel, Allie Persky, Lizzie Snyder, Ellen Bartolino Straus, Colby White Kalyn Altmeyer Christina Bowen ** Jill Cacciola Blackwell ** Darling Cerna *

Zeeza Cole ** Grahame Davis ** Jessa Dury-Agri Lizzie Frieder Alec Gershen ** Robert Hrabchak Carolyn Kossow ** Abha Kulkarni Hannah Latham Allie Persky Kate Reynolds Kelsey Scarlett * Selena Seay-Reynolds Tucker Triolo ** Carlton Tucker h’13 ***** Corinne Urisko Adriana van Manen ** Colby White Class of 2014 Lew Blackburn * Lexie Fairman Rory Finnegan * Eddie Hannush Nick Jaeckel * Mimi Matthews Hadley Phares Mallory Richards * Abby Sharer Sean Timmons Mary Travers * Michael Tucker * Class of 2015 Katie Alden * Chris Azzarello Kathleen Crowell * Adam Gershen * Emma Kaplan Caroline Lippman Cody Meagher Erin Murray * Marco Pinheiro Jacob Shavel Brigette Suerig Katherine Venturo-Conerly * Class of 2016 Ashley Abrams Max Adam Sophia Bernardi * Jacquelyn Hart * Peter Klein Kate Laughlin * Jamie Maher * Sean Nyce Austin Phares * Rahul Rajaram * Peter Sanderson * Rowan Schomburg * Class of 2017 Anonymous Jack Amaral * Julie David * Marc Harary

Russell Kirczow * Amberjean Leist * Oliver McIntosh * Grace Nicholas Amanda Ostendorf Christina Tian Erica Walsh Class of 2018 5th Reunion Reunion Committee: Kaylah Bland, Sara Chopra, Nikolai Darenkov, Summer Patterson Grace Barbara * Rahul Bhatia * Kaylah Bland Amalia Cappuccino * Sara J. Chopra * Nik Darenkov * Ryan Donnelly * Danielle Gershen * Hallie Hoffman * Ihea Inyama Clara Love * Max Miller * Madison Mundenar Marcos Ortiz Brian Rowntree Elena Schomburg * Douglas Wellemeyer * James Wellemeyer * Colton Wolk * Class of 2019 Nina Ajemian Sam Bernardi Seshu Bhaskar Mari Cordón-Maryland Amon DeVane Charlotte Eiseman Kevin Flahive Giulia Gerschel Connor Green Lucy Gutman Skylar Hall DJ Hoffman Raina Kasera Sangeeta Kishore Aneesh Kumar Maggie Laughlin Maddy McCaw Helen Mehreteab Eleanor Myers Matt Nyce Jimmy O’Connor Eric Quirinale Ava Roitburg Joe Santamaria Vibhu Singh Ryan Sullivan Elsie Wang Hailey Young Class of 2020 Margaret Amaral Chris Cecila Alexandra DiNovi

Brynna Fisher Teddy Gutman Caroline Haggerty Eric Leung Skylar Mundenar Chad Sprague Class of 2021 Anjali Bhatia Brendan Chia Aaron Chu Bruno Cucchi Sophie Difazio Anna Ellwood Alex Hollander Brooke Littman Hayden Masia Aidan McChesney Nazareth Mehreteab Lila Pechter Varun Rao Vinay Rao Natasha Ray Jules Romano Mark Santamaria William Sedgley Sarah Sharma Yishi Wang Jillian Wexler Hailey Wexler Zak Zaidi Olivia Zebrowski Class of 2022 Jackson Bailey Eleanor Ding Caroline Ewing Jenny Fan Harrison Fehn William Foster Sophia Glasgold Arnav Kokkirala Brooke Lauer Zachary Law Elizabeth Lee Veronica Li Joe Lippman Lily Nyce Emma Ozdogan Sanjana Paramesh Jacob Roitburg Milan Shah Bolin Shen Milind Singh Haley Sullivan Ali Surace Anshika Virani Veronica Vogelman Jack Wang Grant Wells Sophie Zhang Zander Zhang Emily Zhu

CURRENT AND ALUMNI PARENTS We are thrilled to have such passionate parents, current and past, who sustain and enliven the Princeton Day School experience. Thank you to all those who provide the school with additional resources for unparalleled educational and co-curricular student experiences.

Current Parents Class of 2023 Anonymous (3) Erin Galbraith and Joseph Amon Lynn and Marc Baranski Melissa and Rich Bernardi Sangeeta Sarma and Krishna Bhagavathula Neetika and Sanghosh Bhalla Sonia Deora-Bhens and Satty Bhens Davina Brittingham Terri Hassett Brown and Eric Brown Barry Bruno Wenting and Chihming Chen Irina and Brock Covington Julie and Anthony Cucchi Alvin Daniel Radha and Ravi Desikan Lisa and Troy Ewanchyna Jennifer and Lewis Fenton Em Yodin and Tony Fong Youngja Park and Marco Gruteser Nicky and David Hall Dee and Wade Hall Julia He Becky Higgins Leah and Jason Huff Sara Rovno and Robert Jaffe Kate and Rand Jerris Aizi Shi and Hu Jin Ritu Jajodia and Kamal Kasera Rashmi Badwe and Ketan Khandkar Anita and Kiran Kumar Staceyann Smith and Ivan Latanision Alison and William Lee Lin Zheng and Zili Ma Lee Maschler Jasmine Ferrer and Jason Matthews Darby and Ted Mazzarisi Natasha Datta Moore ’92 and Gary Moore ’92 Susan Xu and Hong Ni Rajan Ramaswamy and Viji Rajan Evelyn Jimenez and Rafael Restituyo Maritza Abreu and Greg Rodriguez Marcie and Joseph Romano Megan and Matthew Ruf Maria and Charles Ryan Rima and Ravi Sakaria Jean Pineda-Sandberg and Steven Sandberg Karen and Andrew Sarnow Farhat Siddiqui and Suhail Sayed Elissa Grodd Schragger and Andy Schragger ’85

Consecutive Annual Fund Donors: 5 plus years *; 10 plus years **; 15 plus years ***; 20 plus years ****; 25 plus years *****; 30 plus years ******; †Denotes Deceased

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REPORT ON PHILANTHROPY Mariah and Josh Silva Linda and Jermaine Smith Renee and Michael Tucker Holly and Eric Vandal Prasanthi and Rama Vasireddy Nancy and Eric Weinstein Wei Huang and Wei Wu Monika and Wieslaw Zebrowski Yang Cao and George Zhou June Ye and Ruibin Zhou Beifang Guo and Tao Zhou Class of 2024 Anonymous (5) Michele and Robert Arnwine Jennifer Basselini and Sal Babbino Jade and Sam Bae Nadia and Brad Campbell Jennifer and Mike Caputo Amy Liu and Leo Chen Phuong Ngo and Brian Chin Stephanie Hanzel Cohen and Daniel Cohen Meredith and Michael Cook ’89 Su and Thierry Demorre Ziping Fu and Jay Ding Michelle Silverman-Dultz and Rachel Dultz Liza DiMedio-Elkin and Brad Elkin Karen Robbins and Michael Epstein Pam and Rob Flory Jean Goh and Robert Glasgold Samina Wasiq and Mohammad Haque Meghan and Peter Harrison Nikki and Craig Hartman Christina and Jud Henderson ’92

Sarah Werbel and Jason Hollander ’90 Denise and Kevin Jackson Aprajita and Arbind Jha Mollie and Erik Johnson Sundaa and Randy Jones Mandakini Dantuluri and Jagannadh Kanumuri Lisa and Andrew Kaplowitz Supriya and Amit Karande Karen and Stuart Law Denise Savitt-Leaver and John Leaver Loren and David Lightman Jinglin Sun and Shunan Lin Kelly and Gary Littman Reuben Loewy Liuliu Lu Sylvia Chan-Malik and Badi Malik Mani Padmanaban and Abi Manikandan Lee Maschler Carli and Neal Masia Sue and Brian Mayer Christina and Scott McCann Kelly and Brion Milligan Melanie and Ken Miranda Sahar Elkenani and Ahmed Mousa David Nieves Stacey Nieves Mara Olmstead Uzoma and Henry Owunna Anita Miedziak and Brent Ozdogan Heena and Hem Pandya Hemal and Jigar Patel Alena and Andy Poljevka Stephanie Richman ’87 and Bill Reilly

Barbara and Cyril Richards Ashley and Patrick Ryan Ruth Ochs and Tomasz Rzeczycki Annika and Matt Salvner Leesa and Jerry Salzano Christine and Dennis Scheil Cassandra and Jeffrey Schmidt Lori and Gerard Sentveld Seema Betigeri and Venkat Sethuraman Shailja Dixit and Sidhartha Shankar Dave Freedholm and Maria Shepard Sunhee Kim and Sangyun Shin Sylvia Gomez-Sichel and Rob Sichel Antoinette and Anthony Spence Maria and Mike Stratton Holly Welles and Rob Thomas Rachel Bridgeman Trend ’91 and Jonathan Trend ’91 Anila and Krishna Vasireddy Jenny and James Wang Xuefei Liang and Wenyang Wang Lois and Raymond Whittaker Tiffany and Bruce Willner Xiaolan Zeng and Charlie Wu Ling Gao and Ping Yang Michelle Zarish and Frank Yasunas Yalian Fan and Gang Yuan Sophie Wan and David Zhang Sherry and Jason Zhang Laura Ziv Class of 2025 Anonymous Heather and Seth Adler ’97

THE IMPACT OF GROWTH Hemal and Jigar Patel P’24 ’28 lived in East Windsor when their oldest son started attending PDS, but when they realized he loved it, they moved to Pennington so they could keep him close to the school. It was imperative to them that their children, Arun ’24 and Reena ’28, felt a sense of belonging in their new community, along with exposure to new perspectives and a wealth of opportunities. When they found PDS, they knew it was a perfect fit and a place that would welcome their whole family into the community.

“When our son started Pre-K in 2010, I remember reaching out to the teacher asking if I could come in and talk about Diwali,” Hemal shared.

“There was nothing formal set up from the school at that time, so she was happy to have me come in. She welcomed me with open arms and made me feel like sharing my culture was important for the growth of the students. This led to other teachers reaching out to me. I could feel how warm and welcoming the community was, but I could also see the effort the teachers were putting into their classrooms to make them inclusive places to learn together.”

Hemal’s experience in Arun’s classroom had a profound impact on her. “I realized that I would do anything to support these teachers,” she said.

And she meant it.

Since then, Hemal has not only made a yearly gift to the annual fund but has also become a mainstay as a parent volunteer and an eighthgrade Annual Fund captain. “Being connected to the school and maintaining that relationship allows me to see the individualized education and engagement my children are receiving from PDS educators. I’ve watched them succeed academically, but I’ve also seen them become more social.

I’ve watched them become braver,” she shared.

As Arun and Reena grew, and despite Hemal’s own career demands, her involvement with the school increased. Finding time in her busy schedule can be a challenge, but PDS remains a priority. “The Parents Association makes it so easy to give back, especially if you’re a working parent. I’ve found the process of volunteering for PDS to be so accessible,” she said.

“It’s the only way for me to stay connected with and thank the institution that has had a huge impact on the growth of my family. We’ve had opportunities to move to new places, but we have decided that PDS is what is keeping us here. My children have a voice at PDS, and I really feel like I do, too.”

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Anju Kalra and Sundeep Agrawal Malini and Pinakin Amin Christina and Peter Bailey Marla and Glen Bergstein Neetika and Sanghosh Bhalla Barry Bruno Youmi and David Chen Sharyl and Jingdong Chen Zhen and Junjie Chen Phuong Ngo and Brian Chin Kerri and Geoff Cook Amelia and Pat Courtney ’85 Lidia and Calin Cristian Alvin Daniel Lisa and Troy Ewanchyna Michele Falcey and Alex Ewing Jennifer and Lewis Fenton Lisa and Frank Figel Meenakshi and Nissim Ghoge Nadia and Marlon Graham Elizabeth Carter Grissom and Erik Grissom Tatyana and Vasily Guche Annie and Keith Haan Nicky and David Hall Margaret and John Hinsdale Tamanna and Amit Kalra Ruchi and Aniket Khera Sylvia Plange-Kuma and Raymond Kuma Anjum Khan and Sajjad Ladiwala Marites Imperial and David Lauer Cathianne and Charles Leonardi Aly Cohen ’91 and Stephen Lewis Annie and Frank Li Mike Kody and Laura Longman Priya and Sachit Malhotra Danielle and Patrick McKee Mekdes Amine and Musie Mehreteab Sharon Lauchaire and Rick Miller Zhanyun Zhao and Kewei Ming Alison Moye Joan and Michael Mullen Mirna and Alain Nahas Julia Liu and Peter Nowakoski Christina and Andrew Overman ’94 Lily Wang and Victor Peng Maggie and Michael Powers Yi Jia and Wenhong Qu Katy Radice Deivy Doria and Gerardo Ramirez Nikki Richardson Nadia Rowe Megan and Matthew Ruf Anne and Mike Russell Andrea Schwartz and Scott Schlenker Elissa Grodd Schragger and Andy Schragger ’85 Fatou and Aly Seydi Anita and Bobbi Shah Angana and Chirag Shah Natalie Guo and Steven Shen Nara and Eon Shin ’92 Rebecca Nemiroff Siegel ’96 and Robert Siegel Jennifer and Peter Simms Michelle Simonds Janet Chen and Benny Soffer

Tracie and Damon Stewart Li Li and Hajime Takano Susan Tourville Leigh-Anne Wiester and Nils von Zelowitz ’88 Huajing Shi and Jin Wang Linda Li and Richard Wang Emily and Brent West Crystal Zhao and Yun Xia Weili Liu and Steven Xu Beth and Nir Yakoby Jeanne Ryan and Ludwig Zebrauskas Yang Cao and George Zhou Class of 2026 Anonymous (3) Dorie and Saras Agarwal Nitu and Dinesh Agrawal Richa and Rahul Ajmera Gina and Kumar Ananthan Margy and Kishore Bagga Deborah and Herald Barber Charu Misra and Sanjeev Bhardwaj Tiffany Smith and Chris Bobbitt Amy Bridgeman Ramatu Brimah Pernilla and James Burke ’80 Kathelene and Scott Burns Sandeep Kaur and Alexander Cardona Christine Castillo and James Caruso Jessica and Doug Chia Yi Liu and Jixin Dai Melissa Dandy Jie and Joe D’Elia Jessica Seid Dickler ’94 and Dane Dickler Natalie and James Douglas Mosidi and Olumide Egbeleye Aranzazu Campos and Ignacio Garcia-Carrillo Yesica and Donald Gomez Nadia and Marlon Graham Youngja Park and Marco Gruteser Meghan and Peter Harrison Nikki and Craig Hartman Rachel Luo and Xin He Lorraine and Henry Hsu Leah and Jason Huff Sandra and Elliott Jang Aizi Shi and Hu Jin Maria and Slavomir Kacmarsky Lisa and Andrew Kaplowitz Helen and Alex Kim Leigh Engelhardt and David Kragseth Galina Flider and Sergey Kriloff Rori and Charles Lamin Staceyann Smith and Ivan Latanision Christina and David Lee Jill Nusbaum and Jonny Levy Jinglin Sun and Shunan Lin Sue and Jim Logue Becky and Steven Malin Lori and Tareq Mansour Danielle and Patrick McKee Barbara and Patrick McLaren Stacey and Gerald McLaughlin Glenda and Brian McNally

Patricia and Sai Myat Jesse Bitzer and Christie Nemeth Kim and Leonza Newsome Mukti and Jigar Pancholi Rupal and Dipal Patel Gayle Bruney-Phillip and Cedrick Phillip Stephanie Richman ’87 and Bill Reilly Marielle and Patrik Ringblom Lisa Dobruskin and Roman Rozenblat Annika and Matt Salvner Sukhjit Hothi-Sangha and Gurraj Sangha Karen and Eric Santini Nidhi and Siddharth Saran Sunhee Kim and Sangyun Shin Michelle Simonds Shivani Srivastava and Shalabh Singhal Antoinette and Anthony Spence Amy and Michael Stivala Jennifer Ni and Wei Sun Mary and Brad Teryek Holly and Eric Vandal Yilin Huang and Lieping Wang Emily and Brent West Tiffany and Bruce Willner Heng and Kaiwen Xu Qian Yin and Zhongyuan Xue Xiaolu Ye and Bing Yuan Li Cheng and Ming Zheng Class of 2027 Anonymous Heather and Seth Adler ’97 Eisha Garg and Pri Agarwal Ashley and George Aitken-Davies Malini and Pinakin Amin Maria Reyes and Bertin Aparicio Leigh Constable Bartlett and John Bartlett Jennifer and Myron Bednar Tia and Sean Bennett Stephanie and Rob Berry Itzik Yanovitzky and Cindy Blitz Amy Alexis Cedeno Jenjen Chen and Hon Chang Zinnia Yoon and Ho-San Chang Qian Liu and Jim Chen Jill and Raphael Cohen Meredith and Michael Cook ’89 Rachel and Chris Cooper Jennifer and Philip DelVecchio Ewa and Artur Gajewski Dana Hyland George and Don George Angie Latif and Zog Hamdia Katie Jamieson ’96 and Nathan Heavers Ivelisse and Gino Hernandez Anna Horner Xin He and Zhe Hu Tamanna and Amit Kalra Angela and Peter Konin Rosie and Anubhav Kunwar Rachel Zublatt Kusminsky ’94 and Andrew Kusminsky Aly Cohen ’91 and Stephen Lewis Jane Wu and PengCheng Li Benjamin Yeh and Emily Liu

Consecutive Annual Fund Donors: 5 plus years *; 10 plus years **; 15 plus years ***; 20 plus years ****; 25 plus years *****; 30 plus years ******; †Denotes Deceased

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REPORT ON PHILANTHROPY Rui Yin and Marc Liu Julie Zhu and Chun Lo Ena and RJ Lumba Samragnee and Raj Majumdar Sweetee and Arun Manchanda Aubrie and Zoltan Nagy Renée and Mike Price Wendy and Igor Roitburg Ruma Mukerji and Amitava Sarkar Sylvia Gomez-Sichel and Rob Sichel Kelly and Josh Sokoloff Srinivasan Renganathan and Sudha Srinivasan Namrata Pandey and Shreesh Tiwari Leigh-Anne Wiester and Nils von Zelowitz ’88 Jinghua Liu and Michael Walker Sophie Jiao and David Wang Patricia and Andrew Williams Hongyan Wu Lisha Xu and Yueping Zhang Jennifer Zhou Li Li and Jian Zhou Class of 2028 Anonymous Zahra Zaidi and Syed Abbas Veronica White ’94 and Stephen Acunto Dorie and Saras Agarwal Ashley and George Aitken-Davies Barbara and Walter Babecki Margy and Kishore Bagga Karin Belgrave ’89 and Rodney Belgrave Sangeeta Sarma and Krishna Bhagavathula Kathelene and Scott Burns Youmi and David Chen Kerri and Geoff Cook Jennifer and Philip DelVecchio Jessica Seid Dickler ’94 and Dane Dickler Mosidi and Olumide Egbeleye Cindy Laudenberger Ehret ’95 and Michael Ehret ’94 Donelia Erazo Wilson Estrada Rachel and Chauncey Farrington Dana and David Frascella Amanda Maher and Amar Gautam Shauna and Chris Gerry ’99 Nancy Aguilar and Andres Gomez-Caminero Shae’ Campbell-Henry and Max Henry Darren Greenblatt and Sam Hunt Liliana and Guenter Janhofer Aprajita and Arbind Jha Supriya and Amit Karande Sasikala Manthena and Chandra Koppella Yizhen Xu and Jeff Kramer Galina Flider and Sergey Kriloff Jinna Lee and William Landhauser Melissa Yih and Douglas Lenart Guohong Cheng and Chun Lin Adrienne and Jason Longo Maggie Shen and Keming Lou Vanessa and Tazee Mahjied Heather and Ralph Maione Jasmine Ferrer and Jason Matthews Hiam Boraie and Christopher McDonald Alicia and Kevin Merse 38 | JOURNAL

Sarah and David Moore Kavita and Jason Morris Elizabeth and Andrew Naumann ’84 Eleni and Jonathan Nicozisis Shana Fineburg Owen ’87 and Bradley Owen Hemal and Jigar Patel Kimberly and William Paulmenn Maggie and Michael Powers Becky Baumgold and Jonathan Prenner Anne and Mike Russell Nidhi and Siddharth Saran Alvin Seow Jag Amin and Ashish Shah Nara and Eon Shin ’92 Michelle Simonds Madhu Gokhale and Sandeep Singh Danna Drori and Ben Strauss Farrah and Michael Su Cathy and Neil Tang Joy and Paul Turchetta Sonali and Kedar Vaidya Karen Wells Mike Wells Barbara Guo and Li Yao Dominique and Michael Young Xiaolu Ye and Bing Yuan Xiaoming Li and Daming Zhang Lucy Fu and Zhanjiang Zhang June Ye and Ruibin Zhou Class of 2029 Reema Gupta and Vaibhav Agarwal Marrein Agwaro Chelare and Richard Allen Marla and Glen Bergstein Shonell Best Itzik Yanovitzky and Cindy Blitz Samantha and Eric Boyd ’96 Kasi and Michael Class Laura and Bradley Cohn Rosy DaFonseca and Donnell Davis Michelle Silverman-Dultz and Rachel Dultz Michele Falcey and Alex Ewing Ang Liu and Lu Fan Seema Basi and Matthew Fede Eden Rauch-Fine and Howard Fine Paola Camara and Jorge Garcia Khyati and Rutwik Ghodadra Shuang Liu and Yunhong Gu Meghan and Peter Harrison Julia He Sandra Forero and Andres Leon Sandy Chang and James Lipuma Pallavi Bandi and Rajesh Madala Becky and Steven Malin Alicia and Kevin Merse Ragini and Abhinav Mittal Catherine and Pami Mogaka Natasha Datta Moore ’92 and Gary Moore ’92 Patricia and Sai Myat Eleni and Jonathan Nicozisis David Nieves Stacey Nieves Rupal and Dipal Patel Reeveka Bhuyan and Riten Patel

Cathy and Kyle Peckens Shamala Ajay and Ajay Pillai Renée and Mike Price Tatiana Robinson Karen and Bryan Rozo Abril Retana and Mario San Martin Anjali and Rahul Shah Preeti and Niroop Singh Jennifer Ni and Wei Sun Jennifer Shin and Bill Takeuchi Hongxiu Luo and Xianglin Tan Cathy and Neil Tang Farah Qureshi and Muneeb Tariq Neha Badheka and Deep Trivedi Priti and Rick Vaghasiya Jenny and James Wang Jamie Hu and Jinhua Wu Qian Yin and Zhongyuan Xue Class on 2030 Anonymous Ashley and George Aitken-Davies Shefali Shah and Chris Boerner Qian Liu and Jim Chen Chunyuan Jing and Xiaomu Chen Fengying Zeng and Yong Zhang Chen Laura and Bradley Cohn Rosy DaFonseca and Donnell Davis Jennifer and Ralph DeSimone Feng Pan and Alex Du Yuan Yuan and Tony Fang Jennifer and Lewis Fenton Kathryn Jones and Gillian Frank Amanda Maher and Amar Gautam Jing Li and Gabriel Gloege Nadia and Marlon Graham Vanessa and Kevin Grassi Katie Jamieson ’96 and Nathan Heavers Shae’ Campbell-Henry and Max Henry Anna Horner Rachel Zublatt Kusminsky ’94 and Andrew Kusminsky Ena and RJ Lumba Artina Sheikh and Amir Memon Emily Miller ’93 Alison Moye Gina and Sumit Mukherjee Iris and Martin Neuhaus Samantha Reid and John Niforatos Shannon and Michael Nutt Christina Lee ’00 and Jason Park Marlen and Elder Ramirez Viridiana Gonzalez and Ricardo Ramos Lisa Dobruskin and Roman Rozenblat Annika and Matt Salvner Kuleen and Kunwar Singh Farrah and Michael Su Nancy and Ben Sung Vanessa Zhang and Xiaofei Wang Xiaolan Zeng and Charlie Wu Megan and Xuedong Wu Weili Liu and Steven Xu Amy Lian and Peng Zhao Nicole and Ryan Ziegler

Class of 2031 Anonymous (3) Heather and Seth Adler ’97 Aziza Anderson Leigh Constable Bartlett and John Bartlett Zhen and Junjie Chen Naomi Kelly and Victor Cirilo Rachel and Chauncey Farrington Shauna and Chris Gerry ’99 Ammie Huang and Huan Guo Heather and Richard Hadley Michele and Steven Harlan Caroline and Dixon Hayes ’00 Cecily Williams Henson and Frank Henson Christine Liu and Frank Hou Lisa and Keith James Rori and Charles Lamin Sha Li and Kai Ma Hiam Boraie and Christopher McDonald Rachna Mehta and Manish Mehta Jen Gallagher and David Mesuda Ragini and Abhinav Mittal Kavita and Jason Morris Shruti and Kishore Pandrangi Viridiana Gonzalez and Ricardo Ramos Abril Retana and Mario San Martin Ashley and Daniel Schmitz Ash Shah Rebecca Nemiroff Siegel ’96 and Robert Siegel Janetta Squire Lillian Koo and Matthew Thorburn Namrata Pandey and Shreesh Tiwari Xiaoming Li and Daming Zhang Lisha Xu and Yueping Zhang Class of 2032 Veronica White ’94 and Stephen Acunto Zheng Chen Jill and Raphael Cohen Mia Rabinowitz Cote ’01 and Matthew Cote Lissette De Los Santos Cindy Laudenberger Ehret ’95 and Michael Ehret ’94 Domenica and John Elbasan Elisa and Ryan Heslop Amy Gallo ’03 and Brian Hickel Honglu Que and Kang Huang Kajal and Volker Janssen Melody and Geary Jefferson Delores and Hans Kim Man Guo and Weiwei Liang Adrienne and Jason Longo Pallavi Bandi and Rajesh Madala Heather and Ralph Maione Darby and Ted Mazzarisi Artina Sheikh and Amir Memon Alicia and Kevin Merse Emily Miller ’93 Anita Dybala and Dariusz Moniak Gina and Sumit Mukherjee Sophie Chen and Chen Muliadi Eleni and Jonathan Nicozisis Shannon and Michael Nutt Christina Lee ’00 and Jason Park

Sabrina Mirza-Pepe and John Pepe Maggie and Michael Powers Navleen Thind and Gagandeep Sandha Ruma Mukerji and Amitava Sarkar Margaret and Drew Stoneman Nancy and Ben Sung Cathy and Neil Tang Alaina and Matthew Tonelli Diane and Arnaud Wisnia Lang Sun and Chao Yan Nicole and Ryan Ziegler Class of 2033 Anonymous (2) Shiva and Ritesh Agarwal Corinne and Etienne Bilodeau Lauren Levine and Shawn Brand Jamie Wolf and Mike Brown ’94 Kerri and Geoff Cook Yi Liu and Jixin Dai Jennifer and Ralph DeSimone Sarah and Kevin Graham Angiana Gray Jean-Baptiste and Philip Gray Ammie Huang and Huan Guo Michele and Steven Harlan Caroline and Dixon Hayes ’00 Stacey Lee and Edward Kim Liana Valentin and John Knowles Clare and John Kowalak Becky and Steven Malin Sarah and David Moore Iris and Martin Neuhaus Samantha Reid and John Niforatos Marcie and Chris Ordowich ’00 Mandy Rabinowitz Plonsky ’97 and David Plonsky Tina and Nate Saint Victor Garima and Gyan Singh Preeti and Niroop Singh Kelly and Josh Sokoloff Dani and Scott Stein Frank Sun and Xing Zhang Anna Mak and Paul Tye Janine and Jonathan Wheaton Jamie Hu and Jinhua Wu Lei Ye and Ting Yang Class of 2034 Deniz and Vahit Atakan Kasi and Michael Class Yuan Yuan and Tony Fang Ewa and Artur Gajewski Amanda Maher and Amar Gautam Shauna and Chris Gerry ’99 Rebecca Lintner Griffith ’95 and John Griffith ’99 Katie Jamieson ’96 and Nathan Heavers Michelle and Joseph Heiser Danqing Liu and Junming Huang Mehnaz Sheikh and Shon Khan Rori and Charles Lamin Tony Lin Pallavi Bandi and Rajesh Madala Alicia and Kevin Merse Jimin Wu and Zhenwen Pan

Lizzie and Neel Ray Navleen Thind and Gagandeep Sandha Shilpa Kadam and Sonu Sharma Swagata Sengupta and Tanmay Sheth Anna and Nicholas Torcini Suzanne Cunningham and Matt Trowbridge ’98 Woodney and John Wachter Alicia and Lambros Xethalis ’88 Sarah Chen and Jonathan Xiao Lang Sun and Chao Yan Ningning Zhang and Lailiang Zhai Fang and Peike Zhang Class of 2035 Rona and Kivanc Aydin Corinne and Etienne Bilodeau Samantha and Eric Boyd ’96 Jamie Wolf and Mike Brown ’94 Corbin Gurkin and Thatcher Cook Mia Rabinowitz Cote ’01 and Matthew Cote Dana Hyland George and Don George Jing Li and Gabriel Gloege Sphurthi and Vikas Goela Angiana Gray Jean-Baptiste and Philip Gray Ammie Huang and Huan Guo Elisa and Ryan Heslop Amy Gallo ’03 and Brian Hickel Melody and Geary Jefferson Yanan Ma and Wei Jin Alice Nikuzwe and Cliff Kodero Aparna and Gaurav Mangla Chantal and Michael Nashed Mandy Rabinowitz Plonsky ’97 and David Plonsky Angelica Vazquez and Miguel Ramirez Jaime Janko-Stafford and Terell Stafford Dani and Scott Stein Yiliu Chen and Jianwei Sun Sandra and Matt Uretsky Katie Taub and Erik VanLaningham Jing and Yin Wang Janine and Jonathan Wheaton Heng and Kaiwen Xu Bei Wang and Zhe Xu Ashleigh and Jeffrey Young Li Li and Jian Zhou Class of 2036 Erin and Takashi Iwai Caitlin and Kevin Johnson Meral Reyhan and Tomasz Kawka Delores and Hans Kim Michael Spencer Suzanne Cunningham and Matt Trowbridge ’98 Woodney and John Wachter Jessica and Matthew Zofchak

Parents of Alumni Anonymous (4) Sandy Ackley Denise Adams Mark Adams Beatrice and Edem Afemeku Kathy Schulte and Pat Amaral Giselle and Keith Asplundh

Consecutive Annual Fund Donors: 5 plus years *; 10 plus years **; 15 plus years ***; 20 plus years ****; 25 plus years *****; 30 plus years ******; †Denotes Deceased

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REPORT ON PHILANTHROPY Krista and Jamie Atkeson Linda and Rick Babick Louise Mason Bachelder ’54 Heather and Steve Bailey Debbie Baseman Holly Burks Becker ’77 and Paul Becker Linda Staniar Bergh ’66 and Bill Bergh Nandini Chowdhury and Deepinder Bhatia Iris and Sandy Bing h’87 Dawn and Dave Bocian Sue and Marc Brahaney Lisa and David Bremer Barbara and Michael Brent Brent Bridgeman Susan and Hank Bristol ’72 Kay Brush Nancy and Pete Buck ’77 Bill Burks Tara Cannon Luz and Bob Capinpin Alice Cunningham-Cara and Carlos Cara Eva Carey Donna Carson Robin Antonacci and John Cavuto ’81 Laurel and Mario Cecila Fleur and Jay Chandler Marjorie and Joel Chernikoff Nita and Merkle Cherry Linda and Paul Chew Joan Girgus and Alan Chimacoff Cindy and Marty Chomiak Jeannie and Jay Chopra Jessica and David Clingman Phil Clippinger ’83 Barbie Griffin Cole ’78 and Chris Cole Jocelyn and Mike Collins Jeanne and John Cook ’56 Evelyn Turner Counts ’74 Jeannie Crane Pat and Barry Cross Jeanne and Chris Crowell Laurie and Hal Curtis Flora Datta Betsy Davis Samantha Levine Dawson ’85 Vicky Dean Diane and Tom DiBianca Janet and Peter Dickson Nancy and Matt Difazio Denise King and Robert DiMatteo Eamon Downey Sally Drayer Kristen and Chris Dries Cary Bachelder Dufresne ’77 Betsy and Craig Dykstra Edith Eglin Maeve and Mark Egner ’82 Robbie and Shawn Ellsworth ’75 Alison and Mike Emann Joanne and Paul Epply-Schmidt Terri and Jon Epstein Jody Erdman ’72 Mike Erdman ’50 Peter Erdman ’43 Laurence Farhat 40 | JOURNAL

Carol and Bob Farina Jean Farina Heather and John Fehn Susan and Stuart Ferguson Luisa and Bob Fernholz ’55 Carole and Sherman Feuer Colleen and Jim Finnegan Molly Murdoch Finnell ’76 and Sam Finnell ’74 Tobe and Nat Fisch Nancy Feldman and Keith Fishbein Laurie VanSant and Mark Fisher Nancy Shannon Ford ’54 Nancy and Douglas Forer Betty Ann Fort Patty and Greg Francfort Beth and Jon Frieder Patricia and David Frothingham Maggie and Rich Fuschetti Bev and Jack Gallagher Emily and Spencer Gallagher Debbie Gallo Steve Gallo Kay Gulick Gardner ’48 Julia Penick Garry ’77 Audrey Gates Tracey and Tom Gates ’78 Leslee and David Geltzer Alix Gerry Ilene and Jonathan Gershen ’86 Beth Geter-Douglass ’82 Margie Wallace Gibson ’84 and Peter Gibson Diane Gigliotti Gina and David Goldberg Debby Goldman Jill Goldman ’74 Gigi and Jim Goldman Robin Gosnell Carol and Bill Graff ’75 Cathy and Frank Greek Tina and Bill Greenberg Mimi and Hugh Gregory Dorota and Chris Gribbin Barbara Griffin Kim Groome ’78 Patti and Lou Guarino ’79 Kelly Foy and Todd Gudgel Gordon Gund Elizabeth Duffy and John Gutman ’79 Chris and Mike Halpern Kathleen Deignan and Andy Hamlin Gail and Bob Haney Laura and Alex Hanson Caroline Erdman Hare ’75 William Harrop ’43 Chris Hart Archer and Tom Harvey Carol and Mike Helmick Debora Williams-Herman and Gary Herman Rachel and Mark Herr Bob Hillier ’52 Stephanie and Bill Hoffman Joyce and Don Hofmann Michael Lemonick and Eileen Hohmuth-Lemonick

Karen and John Howe Mimi Lawson-Johnston Howe ’85 and Nat Howe Tamara Jakub Kathy and Dan Jamieson Maria and Liv Johnson ’75 Joyce and Marc Johnson Liz and Marty Johnson Lynn and Bob Johnston Rajmonda and Renard Kardhashi Judy and Mike Keegan Jane Henderson Kenyon ’79 and Kevin Kenyon Chris Kuenne ’80 Liz Westergaard ’78 and Tom Kilbourne Alesia and Hoddy Klein Saritha and Vijaysinha Kokkirala John Konopka Lynne and Joe Kossow Suzanne and Eric Krebs Linda Matusick-Kumar and Ramesh Kumar Irene Kurakina Elena Rivera and Kent Kyle ’89 Casey and Sam Lambert Karen and Andy Latham Marjie and Jim Laughlin ’80 Yuki Moore Laurenti ’75 and Jeff Laurenti Clay Leopold Carol Chiang-Li and Ronald Li Angela Deng and Ye Li Lynn and Mark Lien Derry Light ’69 Hsiu-ping and Shiow Lin Cindy and Jud Linville Linda and Andy Lippman Kathy and Jeffrey Liu Joanne Liu Mary Woodbridge Lott ’67 Sheila and Lamar Love Linda and Jian Ma William Macco Linda and Jack Madani Liz Sherman and Chris Maher Toni and Jack Maher Nancy and Burt Malkiel Doris and Charlie Mapes ’48 Rayna and Jules Marcus Becky and Dan Marshall Barbara and Joe Marshall Cecilia Aall Mathews ’59 and Michael Mathews Elisa Matthes Ed Matthews Greg Matthews ’76 Susan Anable and Jack McCarthy ’62 Livia Wong McCarthy ’77 and Joseph McCarthy Darby and Matthew McChesney Elizabeth and Peter McCue Stephanie McCue Jennifer Bazin and Jamie McCulloch Daniel McIntosh Wendy Lawson-Johnston McNeil ’70 and Thomas McNeil Dianne and Mark Melodia Nancy and Ed Metcalf ’51

Cathie Miller Polly Miller ’63 and Nick Miller Jenny and Ken Mischner Jacqueline Mislow Debbie and Steve Modzelewski Nancy Carteron and Ken Moll Ingrid and Dan Murdock Marina Turkevich Naumann ’56 Ann Robideaux and Jesse Neuman Sheira Director-Nowack and Brian Nowack Aimée and Tom Nyce Carol and Rick Ober Fran and Jack O’Brien Dana and Raymond O’Brien Maryann Ortiz Marianne and Jon Ostendorf Bente Ott Lisa and Thos Paine ’69 Pat and John Peach Janet Perkins Sharon and Jeff Perlman ’82 Jacquie Phares Jamie Phares ’80 Karen Pike Dorothy and Charles Plohn Sheila MacKay Power ’87 and Sean Power Alex and Howie Powers ’80 Haiyan Zeng and Abner Qu Kathy and John Quigley Tara and Tom Quigley Sandy Danielson Quirinale ’83 and John Quirinale Sowmya Ramakrishnan and Raj Radhakrishnan Suzy Farhat and Dave Rehmus Ilene and Yale Richmond Sarah Ringer Betsy and Peter Rizza Kathy and Mike Rosenberg Lew Ross Toms Royal Harry Rulon-Miller ’51 Patrick Rulon-Miller ’55 Susan and Jon Sachs Mark Samse Lynn Behr Sanford ’68 and Larry Sanford Carol and David Sanzalone Karen Ahern and Elliot Savitzky Jas and Devon Scarlett Andrea and Peter Schafer Heather and Paul Schofield Erin and Aaron Schomburg Jerry Seid Candy and Paul Shah ’90 Bill Sweeney and Dede Shannon Sandy and Yitzhak Sharon Pengfei Xiang and Hongliang Shen Valentina and Boris Sherman Jane Gihon Shillaber ’53 Paula Siegel Jane Aresty Silverman ’63 Tanu and Kenny Singh Tassie Turkevich Skvir ’62 and Daniel Skvir ’73 Deb and Don Slabicki Don Smith

Maureen Smith Charlotte and Rick Smith Gayle Henkin and Tom Smith Roberta and Jerry Spector Amanda and Bill Stanton Lois and Jerry Sternberg Meri and Jon Stevens Renee and Sheldon Stevenson Victoria Stabile and Dennis Stoker Alison Baxter and Bill Stoltzfus Sheila Stuart Yafei Huang and Xiaohang Su Chris Suerig Bonnie Higgins and Tom Sullivan Lisa and Bob Surace Mitch Sussman ’71 Martha Sullivan Sword ’73 Cathy and Bob Szuter ’82 Sydney and Charlie Taggart Qian Yang and Bohan Tai Ronnie and Peter Tate Lisa Skeete Tatum and Mark Tatum Penny and Ted Thomas Sarah Griffin Thompson ’84 and Newell Thompson ’82 Hilary Winter ’75 and John Thurman Katie Poole ’71 and Ward Tomlinson Chuck Travers ’55 Kris and Christopher Triolo Mandy and Tucker Triolo Kathleen and Carlton Tucker h’13 Karen Callaway Urisko ’85 and John Urisko Lucy Englander van den Brand ’78 Audrey and Pepper Vareha Jeanne Conerly and David Venturo Olga Yokoyama and Brent Vine ’69 John Vine ’82 Jenn and Andy Vradenburgh Amrit Walia-Zaidi Happy and Jack Wallace ’48 Michele and Jim Walsh Dee and Frank Walter Leslie Straut Ward ’80 and Grant Ward Robert Cantlay and Lisa Warren ’71 Kalle and Dave Weeks Jane Cai and Yen Wei Louise and John Wellemeyer ’52 Karen and Chris Westcott Barrie and Ira Wexler Noel White Lisa and Rick White Laura and Roscoe White Liz and Ken Whitney Judy and Charlie Williams Treby McLaughlin Williams ’80 Bob Wilson Jessica Manners and Shane Wilson Sara and Warren Wilson Jessica Manners and Shane Wilson Susan and Edwin Winstanley Buzz Woodworth ’73 Phyllis Wang and Haibo Wu Tracy and Darius Young Li Qian and Biao Yu

Kathy and Ed Yurkow Lisa and Ben Zablocki Donna Zarzecki Xiaomei Dai and Peilin Zhang Ruozhen Chen and John Zhao

EMPLOYEES Princeton Day School is fortunate to have such extraordinary leaders within our professional community. We are deeply thankful for many employees who are committed to the growth of our school and who enhance the quality of the PDS experience.

Anonymous (5) Mark Adams ** Edem Afemeku *** Alana Allen Arielle Altchek Allison Anderson Steve Armandt Alana Asch Jamie Atkeson *** Stephanie Balazsi Kimberly Ballinger *** Marjorie Barlet * Oriela Barrientos ** Amy Beckford ** Robin Bernard Scott Bertoli *** Shonell Best ** Kelley Bethoney Neetika Bhalla * Corinne Bilodeau ** Chris Bobbitt ** Dawn Bocian *** Ryan Brechmacher ** David Bremer * Paul Brewer Amanda Briski * Teddy Brown ’08 Tom Buckelew ** David Burkett Eugene Burroughs Stan Cahill ** Luis Camacho ** Carlos Cara *** Jonathan Carty Jean Castellano Chip Cash * Brandon Cawley Darling Cerna ’13 * Margot Chalek *** Vicky Chang Wenting Chen * Ronny Choy Michael Cifelli Victor Cirilo Kelly Clark Robert Clemens Jessica Clingman ** Daniel Cohen ***

Consecutive Annual Fund Donors: 5 plus years *; 10 plus years **; 15 plus years ***; 20 plus years ****; 25 plus years *****; 30 plus years ******; †Denotes Deceased

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REPORT ON PHILANTHROPY Kim Collura * Thatcher Cook * Rachel Cooper Josie Crafford Brian Crowell ’11 ** Jeanne Crowell ** Julie Cucchi *** Suzanne Cunningham * Allison Czarnecki Patty Davidovich Tracy Davis Samantha Dawson ’85 ** Matt Decristofaro Chris Devlin ** Janet Dickson ** Ryan Donovan ** Kira Dudeck * Toni Dunlap Jonah Edwards Carlos Egana Mike Emann *** Sophie Evans ** Nelda Fajardo Laurence Farhat *** Heather Farlow * Katie Fay ** Jennifer Fenton ** Craig Ferraro Pam Flory ** Myriam Folkes ** Dave Freedholm *** Steve Gadd Bev Gallagher ****** Emily Gallagher *** Jen Gallagher ** Amy Gallo ’03 *** Dulany Gibson *** Margie Gibson ’84 ****** Chris Gillespie Lauren Gleeson * Sheila Goeke ** Jill Goldman ’74 ****** Kevin Graham ** Nadia Graham Sarah Graham ** Jason Greene William Greene Todd Gudgel ***** Jason Haber Caroline Hare ’75 ** Deanna Harkel Gene Hartway ** Beth Hatem * Rony Hernandez Courtney Hodock * Meagan Hodson Sam Hunt * Erin Iwai Katie Jamieson ’96 **** Ryan Jannos Naomi Kelly Asad Khan Eunice Kim Tyrone King Kelly Koching 42 | JOURNAL

Joe Kossow Ellen Labrecque Karen Latham *** Jim Laughlin ’80 ****** Marjie Laughlin ****** Lauren Ledley ** Andy Lee Caroline Lee * Christina Lee * Linda Lippman *** Gabrielle Loperfido Jack Madani **** Chris Maher Heather Maione ** Becky Malin Nicole Mangino ** Jessica Manners Yves Marcuard ****** Edgar Mariano * Chrissy Martin * Jonathan Martin * Dunnia Martinez Blanco Ruth Martinez ** Priti Matta Brian Mayer ** Christina McCann Jamie McCulloch ** Danielle McKee Caroline McKenna Tony McKinley * Tom McStravock * Lauren Menjivar Kate Meredith ** Henry Minarick Brian Mochnal ** Pami Mogaka ** Elias Montes ** Joan Mullen Jesse Neuman ** Carol Olson ** Maryann Ortiz **** Jon Ostendorf * Monica Owens Chuck Papp Jason Park * Jen Peck-Nolte Gary Perchalski ** Juan Perez Sarat Karen Pike ** Alex Powers * Renée Price * Suzanne Procaccino ** Tara Quigley *** Tom Quigley *** Julia Quindlen * Cathy Quinlan * Katy Radice ** Samantha Ranaghan Angharad Rebholz Joe Reilly ** Eric Rempe * Chris Rhodes * Mike Rich ** Ann Robideaux **

Valerie Robinson Kim Roesing * Robyn Roesing Wendy Roitburg *** Rocio Ruiz Cabalga * Tomasz Rzeczycki Kenny Sajo Stef Santangelo * Sophia Scanlan Andrea Schafer *** Christine Scheil * Eric Schnepf Heather Schofield * Aaron Schomburg *** Elena Schomburg ’18 * Kathy Schulte **** Gary Schumacher Candy Shah *** Abid Shakoor Amy Sharpless ** Emily Shircliff Michelle Simonds * Jennifer Simons Don Slabicki Chandra Smith * Ricardo Stella Paul Stellato *** Ashley Stenger Lisa Surace ** Jim Sweeney Cloey Talotta * Nicholas Taylor Sarah Thompson ’84 **** Ron Tola ** Rob Toole * Matt Tramontana Matt Trowbridge ’98 * Audrey Vareha ** Caren Vasquez Jenn Vradenburgh *** Stacey Walker ** Michele Walsh ** Sandy Wang Lisa Webber Cloey Wilcox * Krysta Woll ** Dolores Wright ****** Amy Wulfman Beth Yakoby **** Darius Young *** Ashleigh Young Tracy Young ***

FORMER TRUSTEES We are grateful to our former trustees for their continued commitment to Princeton Day School.

Robin Antonacci Deepinder Bhatia Hank Bristol II ’72 Rebecca Bushnell ’70 Jay Chandler

Evelyn Turner Counts ’74 Chris Dries Cary Bachelder Dufresne ’77 Edith Eglin Mark Ellsworth ’73 Shawn Ellsworth ’75 Sally Fineburg ’80 Ben Frost ’92 Julia Penick Garry ’77 Tom Gates ’78 Chris Gerry ’99 Gina Goldberg Gigi Goldman Jill Goldman ’74 Tina and Bill Greenberg Barbara Griffin Gordon Gund Chris Grant Halpern Laura Hanson Sue Denise Harris ’69 Jenny Chandler Hauge ’78 Barbara Mills Henagan ’77 Jud Henderson ’92 Don Hofmann Eleanor Horne Lynn Johnston Jane Henderson Kenyon ’79 Chris Kuenne ’80 Yuki Moore Laurenti ’75 Karen Law Galete Levin ’96 Lynn Lien Joanne Liu Nancy Malkiel Polly Miller ’63 Debbie and Steve Modzelewski Carol and Richard Ober John Peach Jamie Phares ’80 Jim Rodgers ’70 Lew Ross Mark Samse Markell Meyers Shriver ’46 Jane Aresty Silverman ’63 Rick Smith Amanda Stanton Mitch Sussman ’71 Charles Taggart Mark Tatum Penny Thomas Newell Thompson ’82 Lucy Englander van den Brand ’78 Kathleen Gerritz Weeks Noel White Robert Whitlock ’78 Anne Williams ’74 Bob Wilson

FRIENDS We recognize and thank our past faculty and staff, grandparents, organizations and many others who have contributed to the success of Princeton Day School.

Former Faculty and Staff, Grandparents and Friends Glenn Altchek Krista Atkeson Diane and Anton Atwell Louise Mason Bachelder ’54 Steve Bailey Jan Baker Judy and John Bankson Georgine and Edward Baranski Denise Bencivengo Sandy Bing h’87 Hope Bonifacio Madiha Boraie Barbara Brent Brent Bridgeman Hank Bristol ’72 Mary Bucher Pete Buck ’77 Bill Burks Karen and Michael Bynum Renard Charity Anne Charity-Hudley Amy Ciuffreda ’88 Carol and Steven Cohn John Collins Jeanne and John Cook ’56 Jon Cormier Christian Cousins Irina Covington Pat Cross Ian Crowell ’10 Florence Cucchi Laurie Curtis Jeff Cutts Daly-Rouse Flora Datta Helen Davies Betsy Davis Vicky Dean Celine Demorre Eamon Downey Betsy Dykstra Paul Epply-Schmidt Jody Erdman ’72 Peter Erdman ’43 Jean Farina Chauncey Farrington Joan and David Fay Jenny and Wendell Fenton Susan Ferguson Sandy Fetter Samuel Finnell ’74 Ellen Fisher ’73 David Frothingham Pam Frothingham Steve Gallo Audrey Gates Tracey Gates Leslee and David Geltzer Alix Gerry Diane Gigliotti Debby Goldman

Hugh Gregory Barbara Griffin Steve Hahn Andy Hamlin Chris Hart Gayle Henkin Eileen Hohmuth-Lemonick Erik Hove John Howe Alison Hwong Kathy and Dan Jamieson Davetta Johnson Rachel Kamen Jai Kasera ’23 Alesia Klein Phyllis Kragseth Harvey Lee Reuben Loewy Mary Ann and John Longman Betsy Maguire ’78 Alexa Maher ’08 Linda Masia Gloria and Frank Masino Elisa Matthes Ed Matthews Paris McLean ’00 Judy Michaels Cindy Michalak Cathie Miller Margery Miller Nancy Miller ’57 Jenny Mischner John Moran Laura Moye William Moye Ronnie and Jerry Muller Marina Turkevich Naumann ’56 Kelley Nicholson-Flynn Aimée Nyce Katie O’Shaughnessey Bente Ott Janet Perkins Jacquie Phares Howie Powers ’80 Becky Baumgold Susan Reichlin Betsy Rizza Marybeth Roach Jim Rodgers ’70 Jeffrey and Linda Rubens Harry Rulon-Miller ’51 Nicholas Sampogna Jerry Seid Bill Sweeney and Dede Shannon Eleanor Shaw Maria Shepard Marie Shock Mickey Shriver ’46 Paula Siegel Tassie Turkevich Skvir ’62 and Daniel Skvir h’73 Cheng Smith Don Smith Maureen Smith Jane Spencer

Consecutive Annual Fund Donors: 5 plus years *; 10 plus years **; 15 plus years ***; 20 plus years ****; 25 plus years *****; 30 plus years ******; †Denotes Deceased

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REPORT ON PHILANTHROPY Linda Stefanelli ’62 Maureen Stellato Bill Stoltzfus Steve Storey A.J. Surace ’24 Martha Sword ’73 Sydney and Charlie Taggart Sandra Tanners Hilleary Thomas ’84 Jill Thomas Carlton Tucker h’13 Cheri and Stephen Uretsky Ryan Vandal ’23 Gabrielle Vastardis Kaye Vosburgh Barbara Walker Joan Walker Happy and Jack Wallace ’48 Frank Walter Zhenghua Wang Bunny Webb Laura and Roscoe White Ann Wiley ’70 Judy Williams Sherrie Willner Donna Zarzecki Mary Zecchino Sai Hua Zhu

Organizations Anonymous (4) 390 George Street LLC 5Starz Family Fund of the Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund Adler Family Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Airbnb Aitken-Davies Foundation Stephen and Maria Aldrich Charitable Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Alliance Bernstein Amazon Smile Foundation American Express Gift Matching Program Apple The Aresty Foundation Asplundh Foundation AstraZeneca Avanade BAE Systems Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund Bank of America Foundation Margaret and Marshall Bartlett Family Foundation Becton, Dickinson and Company Bhatia-Chowdhury Family Giving Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Biro Family Charitable Gift Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund BlackRock Matching Gift Program Blue Ridge Charitable Trust Bossow-Fredericks Giving Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Breakhorse Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Fund 44 | JOURNAL

Brickner Family Charitable Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation, Inc. The Brownington Foundation Bushnell/Toner Fund within the Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund Carlisle Companies Cedar Grove Fund of the Princeton Area Community Foundation Valentine B. and Patricia S. Chamberlain of the Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc. The Victoria Chen and Jeffrey Guild Fund of Vanguard Charitable The Chomiak Family Charitable Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Chu Family Foundation Inc. Chubb & Son, Inc. Clear Skies Fund of the Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund Comcast Couture-Francfort Charitable Trust of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. Deluxe Corporation Foundation Educational Ventures Inc. Eglin Family Charitable Giving Fund Erdman and Cole Charitable Fund of the Independent Charitable Gift Fund Fasli Family Foundation Inc. Dr. Nancy Feldman and Dr. Keith Fishbein Family Fund of the Vanguard Charitable Fineburg Family Fund of the Princeton Area Community Foundation Fleming Family Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Flicker Family Donor Advised Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Metrowest NJ Francfort Family Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Fusion Marketing, LLC GE Foundation Geltzer Family Foundation The Girgus/Chimacoff Family Fund of the Princeton Area Community Foundation Vikas and Sphurthi Goela Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Goldman Sachs Gives Google James Q. Griffin Memorial Fund of the Princeton Area Community Foundation The Gordon and Llura Gund Fund of the Princeton Area Community Foundation The Hall and Lee Family Fund at Schwab Charitable Halpern Family Foundation, Inc. Hanson Family Charitable Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund The Emily & John Harvey Foundation Helmick-Fox Fund of the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation The Henagan Foundation Herman/Williams-Herman Charitable Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund

Hofmann Family Charitable Fund of the Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Honey Perkins Family Foundation, Inc. Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield Henry and Lorraine Hsu Charitable Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund ICONIQ Capital Japna, Inc. Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Mercer Johnson & Johnson The Nancy E. & William R. Kales Fund at Schwab Charitable Karande Family Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Khan/Ladiwala Gift Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Harold Kramer Foundation LAWsgiving Fund of the Princeton Area Community Foundation Malhotra Family Charitable Endowment of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Manulife Investment Management Joseph and Barbara Marshall Charitable Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund The Lee S. Maschler Charitable Fund of the Vanguard Charitable LGB Foundation of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Medidata The Merck Company Foundation Kevin and Alicia Merse Charitable Gift Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund MGN Family Foundation Microsoft Corporation Kewei Ming and Zhanyun Zhao Family Charitable Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund The Mislow Charitable Fund of the Vanguard Charitable Moody’s Foundation Matching Gift Program New York Life Foundation Niforatos and Reid Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Martha L.A. Norris Fund of the Princeton Area Community Foundation Novartis US Foundation Nussbaum Charitable Gift Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Nvidia Charles and Melissa O’Brien Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Erik Oliver Giving Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Omega Painting Services LLC Oracle The Overman Family Charitable Fund at Schwab Charitable The PepsiCo Foundation Powers Family Charitable Fund of the Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Prenner Family Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund

Princeton Area Community Foundation, Inc. The Prudential Foundation Quest Diagnostics Rauch Fine Family Giving Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Renaissance Charitable Foundation, Inc. Rockefeller Center, Inc. Royal Family Charitable Fund at Schwab Charitable Patrick Rulon-Miller Charitable of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund SAP Peter and Andrea Schafer Family Fund of the Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund Schwab Charitable Fund Shaw Giving Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Sheldon Family Giving Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Smith Family Foundation, Inc.

G. Whitney Snyder Charitable Fund Stanley Black & Decker State Street Matching Gift Program Susquehanna International Group Take-Two Interactive Software Company / Rockstar Games, Inc. Takeda The Charles Schwab Corporation Foundation Third Point LLC Penny and Ted Thomas Fund of the Princeton Area Community Foundation TIAA Tucker Family Charitable Trust of the Fidelity Charitable Fund Universal Display Corporation Verizon Foundation ViacomCBS Vine Family Giving Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund The Vogel-Seidenberg Charitable Fund of the Ayco Charitable Foundation

John D. Wallace, Jr. Memorial Fund of the Princeton Area Community Foundation The Wallace Pelican 2125 Fund of the Princeton Area Community Foundation Walsh-Magnin Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund The Curtis W. McGraw Foundation Eric and Nancy Weinstein Family Foundation Wells Fargo Matching Gifts The Kendrick and Lisa White Family Foundation within the Raymond James Charitable Robert and Roby Whitlock Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Wrestle Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Yaqun Properties LLC Zen of Princeton Inc. Zenzie Donation Fund of the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund

Consecutive Annual Fund Donors: 5 plus years *; 10 plus years **; 15 plus years ***; 20 plus years ****; 25 plus years *****; 30 plus years ******; †Denotes Deceased

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REPORT ON PHILANTHROPY SEMPER LUCEATS Semper Luceat — may it always shine — was the motto of Miss Fine’s School. The Semper Luceats are Princeton Day School’s most loyal donors who have given to the Annual Fund for 10+ consecutive years.

They remain a bright and vital force within our community.

Anonymous (4) Joe Abelson ’73 Sandy Ackley Veronica White ’94 and Stephen Acunto Mark Adams Heather and Seth Adler ’97 Beatrice and Edem Afemeku John Ager ’79 Maria Tardugno Aldrich ’99 and Stephen Aldrich Lylah Alphonse ’90 Dan Altman ’09 Kathy Schulte and Pat Amaral Glenna Weisberg Andersen ’73 Jessica Collins Anderson ’98 Annie Jamieson Applegate ’99 Giselle and Keith Asplundh Krista and Jamie Atkeson Meade Atkeson ’11 Linda and Rick Babick Louise Mason Bachelder ’54 Heather and Steve Bailey Jan Baker John Baker ’62 Neal Bakshi ’10 Kimberly Ballinger Patience Outerbridge Banister ’63 Ned Barclay ’57 David Barondess ’78 Oriela Barrientos Leigh Constable Bartlett and John Bartlett Tracey Spinner Baskin ’00 Abhi Basu ’10 Jay Bavishi ’05 Holly Burks Becker ’77 and Paul Becker Amy Beckford Denise Bencivengo Laura Bennett ’85 Linda Staniar Bergh ’66 and Bill Bergh Melissa and Rich Bernardi Scott Bertoli Shonell Best Nandini Chowdhury and Deepinder Bhatia Corinne and Etienne Bilodeau Lillie Binder ’04 Iris and Sandy Bing h’87 Peter Biro ’87 Cynthia Bishop ’73 Jill Cacciola Blackwell ’13 Tiffany Smith and Chris Bobbitt Dawn and Dave Bocian Stephanie Bogart ’83 Christina Bowen ’13 Joanna Bowen ’03 Griff Braddock ’93 46 | JOURNAL

Carol Harris Bradley ’56 Caylin Brahaney ’11 Sue and Marc Brahaney Ariana Jakub Brandes ’99 Ryan Brechmacher Kelley Keegan Brecht ’03 Barbara and Michael Brent Katie Babick Brickner ’02 and Ben Brickner ’00 Susan and Hank Bristol ’72 Adam Bromwich ’92 Jeffery Brown ’87 Ted Brown ’74 Barry Bruno Kay Brush Lissy Stevenson Bryan ’67 Tom Buckelew Brit Bucklee ’12 Bill Burks Jan Hall Burruss ’72 John Toner and Rebecca Bushnell ’70 Chuck Buttaci ’92 Stan Cahill Luis Camacho Robin Ackerman Cameron ’98 Vance Camisa ’79 Christopher Campbell ’03 Caitlin Cannon ’11 Dennis Cannon ’10 Tara Cannon Luz and Bob Capinpin Kevin Capinpin ’92 Jennifer and Mike Caputo Alice Cunningham-Cara and Carlos Cara Eva Carey Tim Carey ’57 Donna Carson Brian Caulin ’04 Nancy Chen Cavanaugh ’78 Robin Antonacci and John Cavuto ’81 Laurel and Mario Cecila Margot Chalek Patty Sly Chamberlain ’67 Fleur and Jay Chandler Mark Chatham ’96 Jaye Chen ’86 Jean Chen ’93 Tory Chen ’84 Linda and Paul Chew Jessica and Doug Chia Chris Chomiak ’07 Katie Chomiak ’05 Jeannie and Jay Chopra Elaine Chou ’88 Tom Chubet ’61 Amy Venable Ciuffreda ’88 John Claghorn ’68 Ann Kinczel Clapp ’59 Phyllis Vandewater Clement ’40 Jessica and David Clingman Brendan Clune ’12 Stephanie Hanzel Cohen and Daniel Cohen Barbie Griffin Cole ’78 and Chris Cole Zeeza Cole ’13 Kathy Gorman Colket ’69

Alicia Collins ’89 Marc Collins ’88 Jocelyn and Mike Collins Hilary Richards Conger ’05 Jeanne and John Cook ’56 Tina Flores Cordes ’99 Gail Cotton ’62 Evelyn Turner Counts ’74 Amelia and Pat Courtney ’85 Irina and Brock Covington Jeannie Crane Pat and Barry Cross Brian Crowell ’11 Jeanne and Chris Crowell Julie and Anthony Cucchi Florence Cucchi Ravi Dalal ’92 Charlie Rouse and Susan Daly-Rouse Andy Davies ’73 Betsy Davis Grahame Davis ’13 Samantha Levine Dawson ’85 Vicky Dean Don DeCandia ’82 Anne Carples Denny ’53 Chris Devlin Diane and Tom DiBianca Jessica Seid Dickler ’94 and Dane Dickler Janet and Peter Dickson Nancy and Matt Difazio Freddi Cagan Doeringer ’70 Ryan Donovan John Dorazio ’00 Wylie O’Hara Doughty ’63 Rob Drabiuk ’96 Sally Drayer Ben Dubrovsky ’79 Cary Bachelder Dufresne ’77 Kathleen Sittig Dunlop ’63 Joe Duvall ’12 Betsy and Craig Dykstra Molly Jamieson Eberhardt ’04 Bill Edwards ’63 Jettie Edwards ’64 Edith Eglin Maeve and Mark Egner ’82 Kitty Walker Ellison ’62 Robbie and Shawn Ellsworth ’75 Alison and Mike Emann Mike Englander ’72 Joanne and Paul Epply-Schmidt Terri and Jon Epstein Karen Robbins and Michael Epstein Jody Erdman ’72 Peter Erdman ’43 Diane Erickson ’70 Porter Eubank ’70 Sophie Evans Laurence Farhat Carol and Bob Farina Jean Farina Laura Farina ’79 Joan and David Fay Katie Fay

Anne Bishop Faynberg ’73 Doug Fein ’79 Jennifer and Lewis Fenton Susan and Stuart Ferguson Jeanine Figur ’74 Colleen and Jim Finnegan Molly Murdoch Finnell ’76 and Sam Finnell ’74 Aviva Perlman Fintz ’02 Mendy Fisch ’06 Tobe and Nat Fisch Nancy Feldman and Keith Fishbein Ellen Fisher Fisher ’73 Andy Fishmann ’68 Anne Dennison Fleming ’77 Barbara Russell Flight ’77 Pam and Rob Flory Myriam Folkes Nancy Shannon Ford ’54 Leif Forer ’98 Betty Ann Fort Harrison Fraker ’57 Greg Francfort ’08 Kevin Francfort ’11 Karen Fredericks ’89 Maria Shepard and Dave Freedholm Ali Frieder ’11 Jessica Frieder ’11 Beth and Jon Frieder Wendy Frieman ’74 Jenna Fritz ’12 Ben Frost ’92 Patricia and David Frothingham Pam Frothingham Bev and Jack Gallagher Emily and Spencer Gallagher Megan and Joe Gallo ’99 Steve Gallo Alice Ganoe ’82 John Gaston ’62 Audrey Gates Tracey and Tom Gates ’78 Leslee and David Geltzer Ethan Geltzer ’10 Isaac Geltzer ’08 Andrew Gentile ’03 Jane Gerb ’81 Shauna and Chris Gerry ’99 Alec Gershen ’13 Ilene and Jonathan Gershen ’86 Kalla Gervasio ’08 Beth Geter-Douglass ’82 Dulany Gibson Katie Gibson ’11 Margie Wallace Gibson ’84 and Peter Gibson Louise Whipple Gillock ’73 Sheila Goeke Jill Goldman ’74 Greg Gordon ’89 Robin Gosnell Jess Grossi Grace ’03 Carol and Bill Graff ’75 Sarah and Kevin Graham Cathy and Frank Greek Tina and Bill Greenberg

Dorota and Chris Gribbin Rebecca Lintner Griffith ’95 and John Griffith ’99 Alice Lee Groton ’78 Christine Grounds ’88 Patti and Lou Guarino ’79 Kelly Foy and Todd Gudgel Gordon Gund Alex Smith Gunderson ’75 Elizabeth Duffy and John Gutman ’79 Sally Campbell Haas ’63 Tony Hack ’03 George Hackl ’48 May and John Hall ’79 Dee and Wade Hall Chris and Mike Halpern Kathleen Deignan and Andy Hamlin Gail and Bob Haney Laura and Alex Hanson Jim Harding ’04 Julia Fulper Hardt ’61 Caroline Erdman Hare ’75 Sue Denise Harris ’69 Brendan Hart ’00 Cary Smith Hart ’64 Chris Hart Jason Hart ’94 Michael Hart ’68 Zoe Hart ’96 Gene Hartway Archer and Tom Harvey Jenny Chandler Hauge ’78 Katie Jamieson ’96 and Nathan Heavers Dan Helmick ’90 Carol and Mike Helmick Brooks Herr ’10 Amy Gallo ’03 and Brian Hickel Justin Hillenbrand ’94 Bob Hillier ’52 Libby Griffith Hipp ’89 Debbie Hobler ’66 Eric Hochberg ’98 Susan Hockings ’86 Kobby Gulick Hoffman ’72 Joyce and Don Hofmann Ben Hohmuth ’90 Michael Lemonick and Eileen Hohmuth-Lemonick Sarah Werbel and Jason Hollander ’90 Julia Cornforth Holofcener ’61 Chris Horan ’79 Tim Howard ’86 Karen and John Howe Mimi Lawson-Johnston Howe ’85 and Nat Howe Julie Stabler Hull ’76 Lynch Hunt ’85 Susan Fritsch Hunter ’67 Simeon Hutner ’77 Taylor Hwong ’88 Mary Hobler Hyson ’68 Sara Rovno and Robert Jaffe Tamara Jakub Kathy and Dan Jamieson

Liliana and Guenter Janhofer Maria and Liv Johnson ’75 Brad Johnston ’94 Lynn and Bob Johnston Joe Joiner ’03 Sundaa and Randy Jones Russell Joye ’04 Mea Aall Kaemmerlen ’64 William Kales ’55 Rachel Kamen Rajmonda and Renard Kardhashi Ritu Jajodia and Kamal Kasera Will Kearney ’11 Judy and Mike Keegan Tom Keegan ’12 Hilary Thompson Kenyon ’53 Jane Henderson Kenyon ’79 and Kevin Kenyon Taylor Kenyon ’08 Barbara Thomsen Kerckhoff ’69 Regan Kerney ’61 Hope Thompson Kerr ’53 Nancy Hudler Keuffel ’58 Chloe King ’55 Mitchell Klein ’86 Alexis Arlett Kochmann ’77 Matt Kohut ’83 Saritha and Vijaysinha Kokkirala John Konopka Carolyn Kossow ’13 Rick Kramer ’71 Linda Matusick-Kumar and Ramesh Kumar Benjamin Kuris ’93 Jeremy Kuris ’91 Rachel Zublatt Kusminsky ’94 and Andrew Kusminsky Trevor Lamb ’00 Casey and Sam Lambert Jared Lander ’00 Sally Lane ’66 Steve Lane ’64 Karen and Andy Latham Marjie and Jim Laughlin ’80 Yuki Moore Laurenti ’75 and Jeff Laurenti Karen and Stuart Law Rob Leahy ’80 Lauren Ledley Harvey Lee Suzanne Lengyel ’84 Vandy Vandewater Leonard ’44 Galete Levin ’96 Jill Nusbaum and Jonny Levy Aly Cohen ’91 and Stephen Lewis Carol Chiang-Li and Ronald Li Angela Deng and Ye Li Carol Lifland ’73 Mike Lingle ’88 Jonathan Linker ’63 Cindy and Jud Linville Linda and Andy Lippman Amy Livingston ’91 Giovanna Torchio Lockhart ’98 Julia Lockwood ’67 Reuben Loewy Mary Woodbridge Lott ’67

Consecutive Annual Fund Donors: 5 plus years *; 10 plus years **; 15 plus years ***; 20 plus years ****; 25 plus years *****; 30 plus years ******; †Denotes Deceased

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REPORT ON PHILANTHROPY Kay Dunn Lyman ’56 Linda and Jian Ma Pam Erickson MacConnell ’67 Linda and Jack Madani Mark Madden ’08 Erik Hove an Alexa Maher ’08 Toni and Jack Maher Vanessa and Tazee Mahjied Heather and Ralph Maione Priya and Sachit Malhotra Laura Mali-Astrue ’74 Nancy and Burt Malkiel Nicole Mangino Alex Manka ’95 Jennifer Brannon Manning ’80 Lori and Tareq Mansour Yves Marcuard Jay Marcus ’80 Rayna and Jules Marcus Rick Marcus ’62 Kate Marquis ’92 Allison Marshall ’03 Becky and Dan Marshall Barbara and Joe Marshall Louise Scheide Marshall Kelly ’60 Hilary Martin ’70 Jennifer Martin ’12 Ruth Martinez Lee Maschler Janet Masterton ’70 B.J. Matelson ’88 Cecilia Aall Mathews ’59 and Michael Mathews Elisa Matthes Ed Matthews Greg Matthews ’76 Sue and Brian Mayer Livia Wong McCarthy ’77 and Joseph McCarthy Tania Lawson-Johnston McCleery ’71 Ann McClellan ’68 Rob McClellan ’77 Jo Schlossberg McConaghy ’67 Jennifer Bazin and Jamie McCulloch Daniel McIntosh Paris McLean ’00 Mac McMorris ’59 Wendy Lawson-Johnston McNeil ’70 and Thomas McNeil Sheila Mehta ’78 Dianne and Mark Melodia Kate Meredith Sean Merriweather ’99 Cathy White Mertz ’79 Sara Peach Messier ’01 Jen Gallagher and David Mesuda Nancy and Ed Metcalf ’51 Bobbie Miller ’70 Cathie Miller Emily Miller ’93 Julia Miller ’12 Martha Miller ’67 Nancy Miller ’57 Polly Miller ’63 and Nick Miller Sydne Levine Miller ’01 48 | JOURNAL

Valerie Wicks Miller ’63 Zhanyun Zhao and Kewei Ming Jenny and Ken Mischner Brian Mochnal Debbie and Steve Modzelewski Catherine and Pami Mogaka Sheridan Gates Montemarano ’10 Elias Montes Peter Moock ’56 Natasha Datta Moore ’92 and Gary Moore ’92 John Moran Patty Morgan-Irigoyen ’66 Bill Morse ’57 Cecily Moyer ’05 Megan Keegan Murphy ’05 Rod Myers ’62 Kang Na ’82 Nishant Nair ’10 Marina Turkevich Naumann ’56 Russell Nemiroff ’03 Ann Robideaux and Jesse Neuman Susan Xu and Hong Ni Lindsay McCord Norman ’82 Rob Norman ’71 Xan Nowakowski ’01 Aimée and Tom Nyce Carol and Rick Ober Chip O’Brien ’63 Fran and Jack O’Brien Kip Herrick O’Brien ’75 Erik Oliver ’90 Carol Olson Michael O’Neill ’96 Jessica Feig Opet ’01 Adam Oresky ’10 Maryann Ortiz Anna Otis ’10 Bente Ott Carly Ozarowski ’12 Anita Miedziak and Brent Ozdogan Tamar Pachter ’77 Heena and Hem Pandya Rupal and Dipal Patel Hemal and Jigar Patel Jeff Patterson ’78 Robert Paun ’98 Pat and John Peach Gary Perchalski Janet Perkins Sharon and Jeff Perlman ’82 Raquel Perlman ’08 Laura Bennett Peterson ’67 Ben Petrick ’99 Jamie Phares ’80 Dede Pickering ’71 Karen Pike Chip Place ’73 Dorothy and Charles Plohn Mandy Rabinowitz Plonsky ’97 and David Plonsky Joy Power ’80 Eric Powers ’12 Alex and Howie Powers ’80 Peter Powers ’12

Will Powers ’11 Suzanne Procaccino Joe Punia ’71 Russell Pyne ’73 Danny Quick ’56 Kathy and John Quigley Tara and Tom Quigley Sowmya Ramakrishnan and Raj Radhakrishnan Katy Radice Heather Dembert Rafter ’78 David Ragsdale ’90 Kristin Miller Rakow ’01 Marlen and Elder Ramirez Daniel Rathauser ’06 Elizabeth Partridge Raymond ’76 Suzy Farhat and Dave Rehmus Susan Reichlin Stephanie Richman ’87 and Bill Reilly Joe Reilly Justin Revelle ’03 Mike Rich Bailey Richards ’11 Barbara and Cyril Richards Cicely Tomlinson Richardson ’56 Ilene and Yale Richmond Marielle and Patrik Ringblom Sarah Ringer Betsy and Peter Rizza Marybeth Roach Markley Roberts ’44 Barbara Johnston Rodgers ’51 Jim Rodgers ’70 Julie Roginsky ’91 Wendy and Igor Roitburg Ali Hiller Rorick ’07 Arianna Rosati ’88 Kathy and Mike Rosenberg Scott Rosenberg ’04 Andrew Ross ’81 Rick Ross ’68 Jeremy Rothfleisch ’88 Hardy Royal ’89 Toms Royal Liuba Shapiro Ruiz ’96 Harry Rulon-Miller ’51 Patrick Rulon-Miller ’55 Anne Russell ’75 Susan and Jon Sachs Rima and Ravi Sakaria Mark Samse Lauren Sanders ’01 Carol and David Sanzalone Karen Ahern and Elliot Savitzky Farhat Siddiqui and Suhail Sayed Andrea and Peter Schafer Will Schafer ’87 Andrea Schwartz and Scott Schlenker Beth Schlossberg ’68 Marlee Sayen Schmucker ’02 and Grant Schmucker ’02 Page Schmucker ’00 Callie Schneider ’12 Erin and Aaron Schomburg Jeff Schor ’97

Lauren Goodyear Schramm ’82 Jeff Schuss ’73 Susan Bauer Schwinger ’73 David Scott Jerry Seid Julie Sly Selberg ’74 and Lars Selberg ’75 Lori and Gerard Sentveld Evan Seto ’11 Ameesh Shah ’97 Anu Shah ’05 Anita and Bobbi Shah Candy and Paul Shah ’90 Shailja Dixit and Sidhartha Shankar Bill Sweeney and Dede Shannon Harriet Sharlin ’70 Dina Sharon ’10 Sandy and Yitzhak Sharon Amy Sharpless Barney Rush and Marjorie Shaw ’70 Sandy Shaw ’76 John Sheehan ’61 Muna Shehadi ’79 Jane Gihon Shillaber ’53 Mickey Meyers Shriver ’46 Sylvia Gomez-Sichel and Rob Sichel Paula Siegel Rebecca Nemiroff Siegel ’96 and Robert Siegel Stephen Siegel ’93 Mike Simko ’64 Jamey Simpson ’89 Tassie Turkevich Skvir ’62 and Dan Skvir ’73 Bradley Smith ’63 Julia Herr Smith ’88 Charlotte and Rick Smith Gayle Henkin and Tom Smith Ashley Smoots ’09 David Smoyer ’56 Janet Chen and Benny Soffer Barbara Spalholz ’74 Lauren Welsh Sparrow ’99 Wade Speir ’81 Antoinette and Anthony Spence Jane Spencer Ilona Spiro ’02 Amanda and Bill Stanton Austin Starkey ’69 Linda Maxwell Stefanelli ’62 Maureen and Paul Stellato Lois and Jerry Sternberg Michele Sternberg ’87 Meri and Jon Stevens Dana Stewardson ’80 Laura Stifel Murphy ’82 John Stitzer ’92

Alison Baxter and Bill Stoltzfus Steve Storey David Straut ’74 Craig Stuart ’87 Sheila Stuart Austie Sullivan ’54 Bonnie Higgins and Tom Sullivan Peter Suomi ’96 Lisa and Bob Surace Martha Sullivan Sword ’73 Cathy and Bob Szuter ’82 Carl Taggart ’82 Sydney and Charlie Taggart Julie Taitsman ’90 Lisa Taitsman ’86 Jennifer Shin and Bill Takeuchi Carla Tamburro ’11 Eric Tamm ’86 Ronnie and Peter Tate Sara Matelson Taylor ’90 Hilleary Thomas ’84 Jill Thomas Penny and Ted Thomas Sarah Griffin Thompson ’84 and Newell Thompson ’82 Hilary Winter ’75 and John Thurman Ron Tola Katie Poole ’71 and Ward Tomlinson Chuck Travers ’55 Rachel Bridgeman Trend ’91 and Jonathan Trend ’91 Kris and Christopher Triolo Tucker Triolo ’13 Kathleen and Carlton Tucker h’13 Joy and Paul Turchetta Karen M. Turner ’72 Palmer Uhl ’74 Karen Callaway Urisko ’85 and John Urisko Lucy Englander van den Brand ’78 Adriana van Manen ’13 Audrey and Pepper Vareha Jeanne Conerly and David Venturo John Vine ’82 Stephen Vine ’70 Paul Vogel ’62 Ginna Vogt ’73 Ted Vogt ’72 Bill von Oehsen ’76 Leigh-Anne Wiester and Nils von Zelowitz ’88 Kaye Vosburgh Jenn and Andy Vradenburgh Beth Schwartz Waisburd ’89 Barbara Walker Kelly Lambert Walker ’83

Stacey Walker Happy and Jack Wallace ’48 Susan Schildkraut Wallach ’64 and Ken Wallach Diana Walsh ’72 Michele and Jim Walsh Dee and Frank Walter Randall Walter ’87 Leslie Straut Ward ’80 and Grant Ward Terry Ward ’74 Edward Warren ’61 Robert Cantlay and Lisa Warren ’71 Phoebe Knapp Warren ’67 Curtis McGraw Webster ’75 David Weiner ’79 Nancy and Eric Weinstein Louise and John Wellemeyer ’52 Karen Wells Mike Wells Noel White Polly Hunter White ’74 Lisa and Rick White Rena Whitehouse ’83 Dave Whitlock ’80 Rob Whitlock ’78 Liz and Ken Whitney Jennifer Dutton Whyte ’80 Harvey Wiener ’75 Ann Wiley ’70 Jane Wiley ’69 Cintra Eglin Willcox ’76 Anne Williams ’74 Judy and Charlie Williams Treby McLaughlin Williams ’80 John Willis ’61 Gay Wilmerding ’75 Robert Wilmot ’69 Bob Wilson Jeanie Gorman Wilson ’69 Susan and Edwin Winstanley Eric Wolarsky ’92 Krysta Woll John Woodward ’84 Tom Worthington ’71 Dolores Wright Cornelia Wu ’94 Beth and Nir Yakoby Joseph Yellin ’07 Tracy and Darius Young Deebs Young ’70 Kathy and Ed Yurkow Lisa and Ben Zablocki Donna Zarzecki Laura Ziv George Zoukee ’77

Consecutive Annual Fund Donors: 5 plus years *; 10 plus years **; 15 plus years ***; 20 plus years ****; 25 plus years *****; 30 plus years ******; †Denotes Deceased

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HONORARY AND MEMORIAL GIFTS A gift made in one’s honor or memory is a meaningful way to recognize a special individual. We are thankful to all who made such a gift and are humbled to know how PDS has had such a positive impact on so many lives.

HONORARY GIFTS In Honor of Mark Adams

Chantal and Michael Nashed Amy Lian and Peng Zhao In Honor of Edem Afemeku

Marites Imperial and David Lauer In Honor of Ceyda Allen ’29

Chelare and Richard Allen

In Honor of Scott Bertoli

In Honor of David Burkett

Peter Blackburn ’11

Alison Moye

In Honor of Shonell Best

In Honor of Stan Cahill

Corbin Gurkin and Thatcher Cook Caitlin and Kevin Johnson Woodney and John Wachter

Anonymous Harrison Fehn ’22

In Honor of Kelley Bethoney

Joe Santamaria ’19 Kathy Schulte and Pat Amaral Jane Spencer

Anonymous In Honor of Corinne E. Bilodeau

Chantal and Michael Nashed

Yi Liu and Jixin Dai Feng Pan and Alex Du Holly and Eric Vandal Li Li and Jian Zhou Beifang Guo and Tao Zhou

In Honor of Stephen Armandt

In Honor of Sandy Bing h’87

In Honor of Charles Alt

Yi Liu and Jixin Dai In Honor of Arielle Altchek

Yi Liu and Jixin Dai In Honor of James Atkeson

Joanne and Paul Epply-Schmidt Vanessa Zhang and Xiaofei Wang Amy Lian and Peng Zhao In Honor of Krista Atkeson

Lang Sun and Chao Yan In Honor of Michael Augsberger

Anonymous In Honor of Jan Baker

Ellen Fisher ’73 Daryl Janick Kent ’73 Arianna Rosati ’88 Barbara Zeitler ’81

Anonymous Rachel Luo and Xin He

Sharyl and Jingdong Chen

Lauren Levine and Shawn Brand In Honor of Theodor Brasoveanu

Zhen and Junjie Chen Yi Liu and Jixin Dai Brooke Lauer ’22 In Honor of Ryan Brechmacher

Beifang Guo and Tao Zhou In Honor of Amanda Breese ’93

Griff Braddock ’93 In Honor of Paul Brewer

In Honor of Amanda Briski

Georgine and Edward Baranski

In Honor of Jean Castellano

In Honor of Jacob Brand ’33

In Honor of Kimberly Ballinger In Honor of Josephine Baranski ’23

Sophie Difazio ’21

In Honor of Darling Cerna ’13

Anonymous Beifang Guo and Tao Zhou

Angharad Rebholz

In Honor of Laurent “Chip” Cash

Denise Bencivengo Jill Goldman ’74 Andy Jensen ’79

Anonymous

In Honor of Stephanie Balazsi

In Honor of Carlos Cara

Beifang Guo and Tao Zhou In Honor of Marilyn Chen ’25 In Honor of Wenting Chen

Vicky Chang In Honor of Michael Cifelli

Anonymous Alison Moye In Honor of Victor Cirilo

Tia and Sean Bennett Li Li and Jian Zhou In Honor of Daniel Cohen

Jill Cacciola Blackwell ’13 Ammie Huang and Huan Guo Christine Liu and Frank Hou Xiaoming Li and Daming Zhang

Anonymous Beifang Guo and Tao Zhou

In Honor of Arya Cohn ’30

In Honor of Mackenzie Brodel ’26

In Honor of Lucas Cohn ’29

Carol and Steven Cohn

John Collins

Carol and Steven Cohn

Joy and Paul Turchetta Yilin Huang and Lieping Wang

In Honor of Teddy Brown ’08

In Honor of Kimberly Collura

Chantal and Michael Nashed

Feng Pan and Alex Du

In Honor of Amy Beckford

In Honor of William Brown ’23

In Honor of Thatcher Cook

Chengji Cui and Jay Kang Angharad Rebholz

Terri Hassett Brown and Eric Brown In Honor of Thomas Buckelew

In Honor of Julia Beckmann

Eden Rauch-Fine and Howard Fine Alison Moye Joy and Paul Turchetta Xiaoming Li and Daming Zhang

In Honor of Marjorie Barlet

Aziza Anderson Chantal and Michael Nashed In Honor of Michael Berry ’27

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Anna Ellwood ’21 Crystal Zhao and Yun Xia In Honor of Rachel Cooper

Alison Moye In Honor of Brian Crowell ’11

Jeanne and Chris Crowell

In Honor of Ian Crowell ’10

Jeanne and Chris Crowell In Honor of Kathleen Crowell ’15

Jeanne and Chris Crowell In Honor of Julie Cucchi

Anonymous Mari Cordón-Maryland ’19 Nick Darenkov ’18 Eden Rauch-Fine and Howard Fine In Honor of Suzanne Cunningham

Reema Gupta and Vaibhav Agarwal Tia and Sean Bennett Chantal and Michael Nashed Amy Lian and Peng Zhao In Honor of Elizabeth Cutler

Rachel Luo and Xin He Holly and Eric Vandal Yilin Huang and Lieping Wang Beifang Guo and Tao Zhou In Honor of Sophie Evans

In Honor of Amy Gallo ’03

Jill Goldman ’74 Deanna Harkel Cindy Michalak Nicholas Sampogna

Reema Gupta and Vaibhav Agarwal Feng Pan and Alex Du Vanessa Zhang and Xiaofei Wang Amy Lian and Peng Zhao

In Honor of Marjorie Wallace Gibson ’84

In Honor of Laurence Farhat

In Honor of Christopher Gillespie

Anonymous Lily Wang and Victor Peng In Honor of Heather Farlow

Reema Gupta and Vaibhav Agarwal Chantal and Michael Nashed

Jan Baker Holly Greenberg ’88 Laura Heins Mallory Richards ’14 Arianna Rosati ’88 Michael Tucker ’14

In Honor of Katherine Fay

In Honor of Allison Czarnecki

Anonymous Joan and David Fay

Veronica White ’94 and Stephen Acunto Man Guo and Weiwei Liang Anonymous Reema Gupta and Vaibhav Agarwal Angharad Rebholz Amy Lian and Peng Zhao In Honor of Sheila Goeke

Reema Gupta and Vaibhav Agarwal In Honor of Jill Goldman ’74

In Honor of Fiona Morgan Fein ’61

Anonymous Evelyn Turner Counts ’74 Yi Liu and Jixin Dai Rui Yin and Marc Liu Maureen and Paul Stellato

Chantal and Michael Nashed Shruti and Kishore Pandrangi

Deborah Moore Krulewitch ’61

In Honor of Christine Gooding

In Honor of Patricia Davidovich

John Claghorn ’68

Veronica White ’94 and Stephen Acunto In Honor of Samantha Levine Dawson ’85

Alison Moye Lily Wang and Victor Peng In Honor of Thomas V. DeVito

John Vine ’82 In Honor of Christopher J. Devlin

Qian Liu and Jim Chen Jill Goldman ’74 In Honor of Kira Dudeck

Reema Gupta and Vaibhav Agarwal Amy Gallo ’03 and Brian Hickel Alison Moye Chantal and Michael Nashed In Honor of Toni Dunlap

Anonymous Yi Liu and Jixin Dai In Honor of Jonah Edwards

Reema Gupta and Vaibhav Agarwal Feng Pan and Alex Du Alison Moye Amy Lian and Peng Zhao In Honor of Paul Epply-Schmidt

Arnav Kokkirala ’22 In Honor of Leila Estes

Anonymous Christine Castillo and James Caruso Yi Liu and Jixin Dai

In Honor of Douglas A. Fein ’79

Laura Farina ’79

In Honor of Susan Ferguson In Honor of Ellen M. Fisher ’73

Jan Baker In Honor of Pam Flory

Yi Liu and Jixin Dai Chantal and Michael Nashed In Honor of Myriam Folkes

Anonymous In Honor of Gregory Francfort ’08

Patty and Greg Francfort In Honor of Kevin Francfort ’11

Patty and Greg Francfort In Honor of Meghan Francfort ’07

Patty and Greg Francfort In Honor of Andrew Franz

Jill Goldman ’74 In Honor of Steve Gadd

Anonymous Raina Kasera ’19 Dina Sharon ’10 Weili Liu and Steven Xu In Honor of Emily Gallagher

Lang Sun and Chao Yan Ningning Zhang and Lailiang Zhai In Honor of Jennifer Gallagher

Yi Liu and Jixin Dai Chantal and Michael Nashed

Jill Goldman ’74 Dominique and Michael Young In Honor of Nadia Graham

Chantal and Michael Nashed In Honor of Sarah M. Graham

Feng Pan and Alex Du Jai Kasera ’23 Haiyan Zeng and Abner Qu Beifang Guo and Tao Zhou In Honor of Peter Green

Rajiv Mallipudi ’05 In Honor of Kabrina Gregory

Alison Moye Vanessa Zhang and Xiaofei Wang Amy Lian and Peng Zhao In Honor of Todd B. Gudgel

Anonymous Sara J. Chopra ’18 Jean Goh and Robert Glasgold Sophia Glasgold ’22 Beifang Guo and Tao Zhou In Honor of Jason Haber

Reema Gupta and Vaibhav Agarwal In Honor of Julia Fulper Hardt ’61

Deborah Moore Krulewitch ’61 In Honor of Jacquelyn Hart ’16

Jane Spencer In Honor of Beth Hatem

Lang Sun and Chao Yan

Consecutive Annual Fund Donors: 5 plus years *; 10 plus years **; 15 plus years ***; 20 plus years ****; 25 plus years *****; 30 plus years ******; †Denotes Deceased

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REPORT ON PHILANTHROPY In Honor of Jennifer Chandler Hauge ’78

Fleur and Jay Chandler In Honor of Lizbeth He ’26

Rachel Luo and Xin He In Honor of Alicia Hercz

Dawn Feldman Fukuda ’88 In Honor of Ollie Hilliker

William Sedgley ’21 In Honor of Jerry Hirniak

In Honor of Zultan Lamin ’34

In Honor of Benjamin Malone

Rori and Charles Lamin

Sara J. Chopra ’18

In Honor of David LaMotte

In Honor of Nicole Mangino

Sydne Levine Miller ’01

Anonymous Tia and Sean Bennett Tiffany Smith and Chris Bobbitt Sara J. Chopra ’18 Hongyan Wu Li Li and Jian Zhou

In Honor of Karen Latham

Anonymous Alison Moye Emma Ozdogan ’22 Dina Sharon ’10 In Honor of James Y. Laughlin ’80

In Honor of Eileen Hohmuth-Lemonick

Amy Gallo ’03 and Brian Hickel Chantal and Michael Nashed Woodney and John Wachter

Eddie Hannush ’14

In Honor of Marjorie Laughlin

Nancy and Matt Difazio

In Honor of Julia Holofcener

Jo Cornforth Coke ’55 In Honor of Orlando Huang ’34

Danqing Liu and Junming Huang In Honor of Samuel Hunt

Sara J. Chopra ’18 In Honor of Beatrice and Corrington Hwong

Alison Hwong In Honor of Mrs. Carl Illiva

David Straut ’74 In Honor of Colin Johnson ’05

Liz and Marty Johnson In Honor of Jeremy Johnson ’02

Liz and Marty Johnson In Honor of Lon Johnson ’04

Liz and Marty Johnson In Honor of Naomi Kelly

Ammie Huang and Huan Guo In Honor of Asad Kahn

Yi Liu and Jixin Dai Vanessa Zhang and Xiaofei Wang

In Honor of Yves Marcuard

In Honor of Rebecca Lavinson ’09

In Honor of Edgar Mariano

Anonymous In Honor of Caroline Lee

Hallie Hoffman ’18 Lily Wang and Victor Peng

In Honor of The Kragseth Kids: Elias, Sheridan, Hartleigh and Atticus

Phyllis Kragseth In Honor of Andrew J. Kramer ’28

Yizhen Xu and Jeff Kramer In Honor of Larry Kuser ’60

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In Honor of Jonathan Martin

Reema Gupta and Vaibhav Agarwal In Honor of Priti Matta

In Honor of Jenny Lee

Alison Moye In Honor of Mattias Leon ’29

Sandra Forero and Andres Leon In Honor of Linda Lippman

Eden Rauch-Fine and Howard Fine In Honor of Charles L. Littman ’24

Judy and John Bankson In Honor of Gabrielle Loperfido

Tia and Sean Bennett In Honor of Summer Ma ’31

Sha Li and Kai Ma In Honor of Douglas MacMillan In Honor of Jack Madani

Courtney Klein ’11 Peter Klein ’16

Rachel Luo and Xin He Milind Singh ’22 Yilin Huang and Lieping Wang

Lang Sun and Chao Yan

Alison Moye

In Honor of Alesia Klein

Angharad Rebholz

In Honor of Christina Lee ’00

Christine Castillo and James Caruso

Stacey Lee and Edward Kim

Caroline Ewing ’22 Denise Savitt-Leaver and John Leaver Mara Olmstead Sophie Wan and David Zhang Beifang Guo and Tao Zhou

Caitlin and Kevin Johnson Woodney and John Wachter

In Honor of Michael Kideckel In Honor of Emma Kim ’33

In Honor of Jessica Manners

Tia and Sean Bennett Qian Liu and Jim Chen Joanne and Paul Epply-Schmidt In Honor of Elizabeth Murdoch Maguire ’78

Jason Read ’96 In Honor of Heather Maione

Gloria and Frank Masino Lang Sun and Chao Yan In Honor of Rebecca Malin

Angharad Rebholz

Vanessa Zhang and Xiaofei Wang Amy Lian and Peng Zhao In Honor of Brian Mayer

Reema Gupta and Vaibhav Agarwal Beifang Guo and Tao Zhou In Honor of Christina McCann

Li Li and Jian Zhou In Honor of Ian D. McCue ’06

Elizabeth and Peter McCue In Honor of R. James McCulloch

Anonymous (2) Sara J. Chopra ’18 Amon DeVane ’19 Weili Liu and Steven Xu Beifang Guo and Tao Zhou In Honor of Danielle McKee

Yi Liu and Jixin Dai Ammie Huang and Huan Guo Lei Ye and Ting Yang In Honor of Anthony McKinley

Anonymous Caroline Lee In Honor of Paris L. McLean ’00

Anthony McKinley In Honor of Kate Meredith

Yi Liu and Jixin Dai Alison Moye In Honor of Anna Mesuda ’31

Jen Gallagher and David Mesuda

In Honor of Constance Miller

In Honor of Karen E. Pike

In Honor of John “Doc” Ross

Reema Gupta and Vaibhav Agarwal Angharad Rebholz

Jill Goldman ’74 Elena Rivera and Kent Kyle ’89

In Honor of Brian Mochnal

Amy Sharpless Woodney and John Wachter Sarah Chen and Jonathan Xiao

Qian Liu and Jim Chen

In Honor of Aditya Pillai ’29

In Honor of Maria del Rocio Ruiz Cabalga

In Honor of Paminas Mogaka

Shamala Ajay and Ajay Pillai

Chantal and Michael Nashed

In Honor of Akshay Pillai ’29

Alison Moye Weili Liu and Steven Xu

Shamala Ajay and Ajay Pillai

In Honor of Harry G. Rulon-Miller ’51

In Honor of Elizabeth Monroe

Caroline Ewing ’22 Adriana van Manen ’13

In Honor of Elena Pirozzi

In Honor of Noelle Moore ’33

Anonymous Holly and Eric Vandal

Sarah and David Moore

In Honor of Caroline Price ’29

In Honor of Sebastian Moore ’28

Anne Charity-Hudley

Sarah and David Moore

In Honor of Carter Price ’27

In Honor of Collin Myat ’26

Anne Charity-Hudley

Patricia and Sai Myat

In Honor of Renée Price

Patricia and Sai Myat

Jill and Raphael Cohen Sheila Goeke Amy Lian and Peng Zhao

In Honor of Leigh Myers

In Honor of Tom Quigley

In Honor of Maxx Myat ’29

Zhen and Junjie Chen In Honor of Alexander Nanfara ’99

Steve Nanfara ’96 In Honor of Jesse Neider

Christine Castillo and James Caruso In Honor of Maddie Nowack ’22

Sheira Director-Nowack and Brian Nowack In Honor of Jay Nusblatt ’79

Cathy White Mertz ’79 In Honor of Carol Olson

Chantal and Michael Nashed In Honor of Maryann Ortiz

Reema Gupta and Vaibhav Agarwal Vanessa Zhang and Xiaofei Wang In Honor of Jason Park

Tia and Sean Bennett In Honor of Rebecca Park

Reema Gupta and Vaibhav Agarwal Alison Moye Vanessa Zhang and Xiaofei Wang Amy Lian and Peng Zhao In Honor of Reanna Bhuyan Patel ’29

Reeveka Bhuyan and Riten Patel In Honor of Zaina Patterson ’31

Aziza Anderson In Honor of Erin Pelc

Anonymous Feng Pan and Alex Du Adriana van Manen ’13 Beifang Guo and Tao Zhou In Honor of Catherine Quinlan

Angharad Rebholz In Honor of Katy Radice

Wendy and Igor Roitburg In Honor of Angharad Rebholz

Reema Gupta and Vaibhav Agarwal In Honor of Danielle Redd

Chantal and Michael Nashed In Honor of Joe Reilly

In Honor of Tomasz Rzecycki

Caroline Lippman ’15 Susan Xu and Hong Ni Natalie Guo and Steven Shen Joy and Paul Turchetta Vanessa Zhang and Xiaofei Wang Beifang Guo and Tao Zhou In Honor of Stefanie Santangelo

Anonymous Reema Gupta and Vaibhav Agarwal Feng Pan and Alex Du Holly and Eric Vandal Weili Liu and Steven Xu In Honor of Sophia Scanlan

Joy and Paul Turchetta In Honor of Christine Scheil

Caroline Ewing ’22 Denise Savitt-Leaver and John Leaver Kate Meredith In Honor of Aaron Schomburg

Yi Liu and Jixin Dai Rachel Luo and Xin He Shruti and Kishore Pandrangi Holly and Eric Vandal Jing and Yin Wang Xiaolan Zeng and Charlie Wu Amy Lian and Peng Zhao

Qian Liu and Jim Chen Vanessa Zhang and Xiaofei Wang

In Honor of Haley Schragger ’23

In Honor of Eric Rempe

In Honor of Kathy Schulte

Jean Goh and Robert Glasgold Wendy and Igor Roitburg In Honor of Chris Rhodes

Anonymous Sara J. Chopra ’18 Jean Goh and Robert Glasgold Jill Goldman ’74 Rachel Luo and Xin He Jai Kasera ’23 Denise Savitt-Leaver and John Leaver Linda Li and Richard Wang Xiaolu Ye and Bing Yuan

Shruti and Kishore Pandrangi Lillian Koo and Matthew Thorburn

In Honor of Betsy Rizza

In Honor of Laura Bennett Peterson ’67

In Honor of Wendy Roitburg

Mary Zecchino

Rachel and Mark Herr

Sarah Ringer Ava Roitburg ’19 Jacob Roitburg ’22

Elissa Grodd Schragger and Andy Schragger ’85 Anonymous Jack Amaral ’17 Margaret Amaral ’20 Yi Liu and Jixin Dai Katie Fay Amy Gallo ’03 and Brian Hickel Margie Wallace Gibson ’84 and Peter Gibson Jill Goldman ’74 Courtney Hodock Ava Roitburg ’19 Wendy and Igor Roitburg In Honor of Abid Shakoor

Kelly Clark Joy and Paul Turchetta In Honor of Bolin Shen ’22

Pengfei Xiang and Hongliang Shen

Consecutive Annual Fund Donors: 5 plus years *; 10 plus years **; 15 plus years ***; 20 plus years ****; 25 plus years *****; 30 plus years ******; †Denotes Deceased

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REPORT ON PHILANTHROPY In Honor of Gwen Shockey ’06

In Honor of Annemarie Strange

In Honor of Sandy Wang

Tiffany Smith and Chris Bobbitt Rachel Luo and Xin He Sandra and Elliott Jang Yilin Huang and Lieping Wang

Reema Gupta and Vaibhav Agarwal Angharad Rebholz

Man Guo and Weiwei Liang Shruti and Kishore Pandrangi Lang Sun and Chao Yan Li Li and Jian Zhou

In Honor of Michelle Simonds

In Honor of Ryan Sullivan ’19

Bonnie Higgins and Tom Sullivan

Anonymous Jai Kasera ’23

In Honor of Ali Surace ’22

In Honor of Jennifer Simons

In Honor of Lisa Webber

In Honor of Rachael Tan ’29

Anonymous Rachel Luo and Xin He Yilin Huang and Lieping Wang

Yi Liu and Jixin Dai Chantal and Michael Nashed

Hongxiu Luo and Xianglin Tan

In Honor of Charles West ’26

In Honor of Chandra Smith

Tamara Jakub Tracy and Darius Young

In Honor of Henry West ’25

In Honor of Sarah Thompson ’84

In Honor of Jaye and Allen White

Anonymous Xin He and Zhe Hu Sonali and Kedar Vaidya In Honor of Paris Smith ’23

Evelyn Jimenez and Rafael Restituyo In Honor of Jane Spencer

Jacquelyn Hart ’16 In Honor of Arthur Starr

Cheri and Stephen Uretsky In Honor of Maureen and Paul Stellato

Anonymous Iris and Sandy Bing h’87 Christopher Devlin Myriam Folkes Nancy Hudler Keuffel ’58 Susan Xu and Hong Ni In Honor of Paul J. Stellato

Anonymous Denise Bencivengo Yi Liu and Jixin Dai Colleen and Jim Finnegan Rory Finnegan ’14 Ellen Fisher ’73 Jill Goldman ’74 Greg Gordon ’89 Nikki and Craig Hartman Amy Gallo ’03 and Brian Hickel Haiyan Zeng and Abner Qu Ava Roitburg ’19 Dina Sharon ’10 Jane Spencer Sophie Jiao and David Wang Amy Lian and Peng Zhao Beifang Guo and Tao Zhou

A.J. Surace ’24

In Honor of Jill Thomas

Lang Sun and Chao Yan Li Li and Jian Zhou In Honor of Robert Toole

Qian Liu and Jim Chen Chantal and Michael Nashed Sophie Wan and David Zhang Amy Lian and Peng Zhao In Honor of Matthew Tramontana

Angie Latif and Zog Hamdia In Honor of Allison Treese

Emily and Brent West Emily and Brent West Chris White ’03 In Honor of Dolores Wright

Jan Baker Barbara and Michael Brent Marie Shock Ann Wiley ’70 In Honor of Elaine Wu ’23

Julia He In Honor of Helen Wu ’29

Reema Gupta and Vaibhav Agarwal Angharad Rebholz

Julia He In Honor of Amy Wulfman Amy Lian and Peng Zhao

In Honor of Matthew Trowbridge ’98

In Honor of Beth Yakoby

Tia and Sean Bennett Qian Liu and Jim Chen Sophie Jiao and David Wang In Honor of Carlton Tucker h’13

Diane Gigliotti Jane Spencer In Honor of Carlton Tucker and Family

Denise Bencivengo Iris and Sandy Bing h’87 Stephanie McCue

Dina Sharon ’10 In Honor of Ashleighann Young

Sarah and Kevin Graham Caitlin and Kevin Johnson Chantal and Michael Nashed In Honor of Tracy Young

Amy Gallo ’03 and Brian Hickel In Honor of Matthew J. Zablocki ’96

Lisa and Ben Zablocki

In Honor of Josephine Uretsky ’35

In Honor of Allison Zhang ’24

Cheri and Stephen Uretsky

Liuliu Lu

In Honor of Karen Callaway Urisko ’85

In Honor of Sophie Zhang ’22

Laura Bennett ’85

Xiaomei Dai and Peilin Zhang

In Honor of Aavi Vaghasiya ’29

In Honor of the Class of 1944

Priti and Rick Vaghasiya

Curtis McGraw Webster ’75

In Honor of Carolee Van Dervort

In Honor of the Class of 1961

Chantal and Michael Nashed

Deborah Moore Krulewitch ’61

In Honor of Jennifer Vradenburgh

In Honor of the Class of 1968

Aziza Anderson Cecily Williams Henson and Frank Henson

Punky Brewster Rutledge ’68

Anonymous Sharon Haber ’92 Rajiv Mallipudi ’05

In Honor of Barbara Walker

Amy Gallo ’03 and Brian Hickel

Diane Erickson ’70 Curtis McGraw Webster ’75

In Honor of Danielle Stramadi ’97

In Honor of Lily Wang

In Honor of the Class of 1971

Qian Liu and Jim Chen

Ted McCluskey ’71

In Honor of Shayla Stevenson

Renee and Sheldon Stevenson In Honor of Anthony Stewart ’22

Tracie and Damon Stewart In Honor of William A. Stoltzfus

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In Honor of the Class of 1970

In Honor of the Class of 1973

In Honor of the Class of 2032

Winn Thompson ’73

Eleni and Jonathan Nicozisis

In Honor of the Class of 1975

In Honor of the Class of 2033

Curtis McGraw Webster ’75

Lauren Levine and Shawn Brand

In Honor of the Class of 1976

In Honor of the Class of 2034

Gwyneth Hamel Iredale ’76

Jimin Wu and Zhenwen Pan

In Honor of the Class of 1978’s 45th Reunion

In Honor of Affinity Group Facilitators

Rob Whitlock ’78 In Honor of the Class of 1988

Anonymous Amy Venable Ciuffreda ’88 Andrea Elish ’88 Zack Gund ’88 Heidi Puchner Malik ’88 In Honor of the Class of 1993

Griff Braddock ’93 Matt Dickson ’93 Emily Miller ’93 In Honor of the Class of 1996

Galete Levin ’96 In Honor of the Class of 2006

Toni and Jack Maher In Honor of the Class of 2008

Toni and Jack Maher In Honor of the Class of 2011

Caylin Brahaney ’11 Bryan Miner ’11 Skye Samse ’11 Alex Sherman ’11 In Honor of the Class of 2016

Toni and Jack Maher In Honor of the Class of 2023

Anonymous Maria and Charles Ryan Farhat Siddiqui and Suhail Sayed Namrata Pandey and Shreesh Tiwari In Honor of the Class of 2024

Anonymous Karen Robbins and Michael Epstein In Honor of the Class of 2025

Huajing Shi and Jin Wang In Honor of the Class of 2028

Eleni and Jonathan Nicozisis Barbara Guo and Li Yao In Honor of the Class of 2029

Eleni and Jonathan Nicozisis Cathy and Kyle Peckens In Honor of the Class of 2030

Sai Hua Zhu In Honor of the Class of 2031

Namrata Pandey and Shreesh Tiwari

Toni Dunlap In Honor of Annual Fund Volunteers

Qian Liu and Jim Chen Jill Goldman ’74 In Honor of Building and Grounds Team

Rachel Kamen In Honor of Fifth Grade Teachers

Rocio Ruiz Cabalga In Honor of Middle School Math Team

Patty Davidovich In Honor of PDS Computer Science Faculty

Toni Dunlap In Honor of the CMDT

Paris McLean ’00 In Honor of the Eighth Grade Teachers

Marjorie Barlet In Honor of the Faculty of Princeton Day School

Rosalind Fussell ’73 In Honor of the Lower School Faculty

Susan and Stuart Ferguson Abril Retana and Mario San Martin In Honor of the Middle School Faculty and Staff

Renée and Mike Price In Honor of the PDS Steam Initiative

Angie Latif and Zog Hamdia In Honor of the Peer Group Faculty

Ryan Vandal ’23 In Honor of the Penn Fellows Program

Toni Dunlap In Honor of the Performing Arts Students

Karen Masciulli ’96 In Honor of the Princeton Day School Advancement Team

Kathy Schulte and Pat Amaral In Honor of the Security Team

Sophie Jiao and David Wang

MEMORIAL GIFTS In Memory of Simi Bakshi

Neal Bakshi ’10 In Memory of Kim Tumilty Bedesem

Karen Callaway Urisko ’85 and John Urisko In Memory of Christopher W. Benchley ’05

Colin Johnson ’05 In Memory of Robert S. Bennett, Jr.

Karen Callaway Urisko ’85 and John Urisko In Memory of Bill and Rose Bonini

John Bonini ’75 In Memory of Jane C. Borgerhoff ’67

Julia Lockwood ’67 In Memory of Susan Bridgeman

Amy Bridgeman In Memory of Cynthia Carter

Anonymous In Memory of Elizabeth N. Cobb Chloe King ’55 In Memory of Allen Cohen

Stephanie Hanzel Cohen and Daniel Cohen In Memory of Irene Conroy

Kobby Gulick Hoffman ’72 In Memory of Stephen Crawford ’57

Peter Moock ’56 In Memory of Marina Cucchi

Florence Cucchi In Memory of Marcelino and Nora Cuesta

Nora Cuesta Wimberg ’78 In Memory of Dr. Pabitra Datta

Natasha Datta Moore ’92 and Gary Moore ’92 In Memory of M. Livingston Delafield, Jr. ’75

Peter Sienkiewicz ’88 In Memory of Stanislaw Drabiuk

Rob Drabiuk ’96 In Memory of Debra C. Egner

Katie Gellenbeck ’87 and Scott Egner ’81 In Memory of Charlene Elmore

Karen Callaway Urisko ’85 and John Urisko In Memory of Michele Namm Epperson ’90

Jill Nusbaum and Jonny Levy Joanne and Joel Namm David Ragsdale ’90 In Memory of Charles Farina

Doug Fein ’79

Consecutive Annual Fund Donors: 5 plus years *; 10 plus years **; 15 plus years ***; 20 plus years ****; 25 plus years *****; 30 plus years ******; †Denotes Deceased

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REPORT ON PHILANTHROPY In Memory of Charles Fetter

In Memory of Courtney Leopold ’06

In Memory of John M.K. Mislow ’88

Sandy Fetter

Jacqueline Mislow

In Memory of Jean and Joseph Figur

Sandy Fetter Clay Leopold

Jeanine Figur ’74

In Memory of Genevieve Lescroart ’03

Nancy Carteron and Ken Moll

In Memory of Elizabeth Hutner Flemer ’73

In Memory of Karl M. Light

Julia Kay Thompson ’03 and Josh Thompson ’04

Louise Hutner ’70 and Bill Flemer ’71

Marta Nussbaum Steele ’67

In Memory of Pauline Gallo

In Memory of Gary M.C. Lott

Steve Gallo In Memory of Peter A. Gallup ’85

Daryl Kent ’73 Chip Place ’73

Charles Jaques ’85

In Memory of Theresa Macco

In Memory of Linda Geltzer

William Macco

Karen and Eric Santini

In Memory of Barbara Maloney

In Memory of Jane Grigger

Mendy Fisch ’06 Betsy and Peter Rizza Sandy and Yitzhak Sharon Jane Spencer

Rachel Kamen

In Memory of H.C. Mangla

In Memory of Katharine M. Metlar Gulick

In Memory of Stephanie Mann ’92

In Memory of Dale K. Griffee

Iris and Sandy Bing h’87

Kay Gulick Gardner ’48 In Memory of Walter P. Hall ’38

Michael G. Hall ’40

Aparna and Gaurav Mangla Jill Nusbaum and Jonny Levy In Memory of Kristine Anastasio Manning ’81

In Memory of Mary “Polly” Richards Hamill

Jane Gerb ’81 Mark Goodman ’81

Natalie Hamill ’01

In Memory of Scott Martin

In Memory of Peter Higgins

Sandy Chang and James Lipuma

In Memory of Susan E.G. Moll In Memory of John L. Moore, Jr. ’47

John Moore ’72 In Memory of David R. Mottley ’77

Alexis Arlett Kochmann ’77 In Memory of Jennifer E. Namm ’87

Jill Nusbaum and Jonny Levy Joanne and Joel Namm In Memory of Elizabeth Nicholes ’69

Sue Denise Harris ’69 In Memory of Peter O’Neill

Michael O’Neill ’96 In Memory of Christine Otis ’67

Anna Otis ’10 In Memory of Ann Petroski

Denise and Kevin Jackson In Memory of Elwood Phares

Jacquie Phares In Memory of Nicole Gordon Piasecki ’93

Greg Gordon ’89 In Memory of Isabelle K. Raubitschek

Kleia Raubitschek Luckner ’63

Mark Adams Tanner Campbell ’07 Bruno Cucchi ’21 Heather Farlow Amy Gallo ’03 and Brian Hickel Becky Higgins Russell Joye ’04 Taylor Kenyon ’08

In Memory of Henry H. and Carole S. Matelson

In Memory of Scott M. Mauney ’95

Jackie Reiss Kravitz ’89

In Memory of Barbara Hillier

Anonymous

In Memory of Virginia Reynolds

Bob Hillier ’52 In Memory of Kimberly Hillier ’81

Mark Goodman ’81 In Memory of Lawrence Holofcener

Julia Cornforth Holofcener ’61 In Memory of Molly Houston

Betsy and Peter Rizza In Memory of Franklin P. Jacobson

Benjamin Kuris ’93 Kang Na ’82

B.J. Matelson ’88 Sara Matelson Taylor ’90 Elisa Matthes

In Memory of Jeanne Reiss

In Memory of Herbert McAneny

Richard Reynolds ’61

John Sheehan ’61

In Memory of Trevor Richardson

In Memory of Douglas McClure

Nikki Richardson

Laurie Lamar ’69 Ann Wittke Morrissey ’76

In Memory of Elizabeth Meredith Rigo ’71

In Memory of Kay and Douglas McClure

Iris and Sandy Bing h’87 Ginna Vogt ’73 In Memory of Harriette McLoughlin ’72

Davetta Johnson

In Memory of Fowler Merle-Smith

In Memory of Sally Kuser Lane ’42

Iris and Sandy Bing h’87

Teresa Lane ’79

In Memory of Debbie Merrick

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In Memory of Christopher Reeve ’70

Nat Hutner ’65

In Memory of Calis E. Johnson Sr.

Judy Michaels

Cecily Moyer ’05

In Memory of Dr. Richard Matthews

John Lockette ’72

In Memory of Stephen A. Lawrence

In Memory of Miriam Reed ’05

Derry Light ’69

Scott Richardson ’71 In Memory of C.R. Perry Rodgers, Jr. ’58

Toby Knox ’58 In Memory of Neil Rosenthal ’71

Danny Cantor ’71 In Memory of Katherine B. Royal

Toms Royal In Memory of Robert Salup ’70

Hilary Martin ’70

In Memory of Mathew Schilling

In Memory of Regina Spiegel

In Memory of John D. Wallace, Jr. ’78

Gary Schumacher

Aly Cohen ’91 and Stephen Lewis

Doug Fein ’79

In Memory of Emily Schulz ’80

In Memory of David H. Stark ’71

In Memory of Murray B. Weiner

Delia Smith Gardiner ’79

Howard Vine ’71

David Weiner ’79

In Memory of Sara M. Schwiebert h’05

In Memory of Janet Stoltzfus

In Memory of Robert C. Whitlock

Cathie Miller Erik Schwiebert ’83

Bunny Webb In Memory of Stephanie Trock ’80

Chip Place ’73 Karen Callaway Urisko ’85 and John Urisko

In Memory of Peter Sears

Jennifer Dutton Whyte ’80

In Memory of Marjorie Williams ’75

Terry Ward ’74 In Memory of Alison Shehadi

Muna Shehadi ’79 In Memory of Anne B. Shepherd

Jaye Chen ’86 Kitty Walker Ellison ’62 Pam Erickson MacConnell ’67 Sheila Mehta ’78 Marina Turkevich Naumann ’56 In Memory of Mary Ellen Smith

Tim Smith ’71 In Memory of Moyne Smith

Bobbie Miller ’70 Martha Miller ’67 In Memory of Jean Osgood Smyth ’31

John Willis ’61

In Memory of Tian Tu

Anne Williams ’74

Jane Spencer

In Memory of Mary V. Williams

In Memory of Arthur H. Turner, Jr. ’76

Charlie Rouse and Susan Daly-Rouse

Karen M. Turner ’72

In Memory of Mark Winstanley ’90

In Memory of Emile VanderStucken ’58

Toby Knox ’58 In Memory of Patricia Venable

Amy Venable Ciuffreda ’88 Eric Tamm ’86 In Memory of Sherwood Vine

Doug Fein ’79 In Memory of James W. Walker

Heather and Steve Bailey Amy Gallo ’03 and Brian Hickel Barbara Walker

Lylah Alphonse ’90 David Ragsdale ’90 Susan and Edwin Winstanley In Memory of Frederick D. Woodbridge ’78

Robyn Ultan ’78 In Memory of Mary Roberts Woodbridge ’42

Woodbridge Family Foundation, Inc. In Memory of Mark L. Zaininger ’81

Mark Goodman ’81

Consecutive Annual Fund Donors: 5 plus years *; 10 plus years **; 15 plus years ***; 20 plus years ****; 25 plus years *****; 30 plus years ******; †Denotes Deceased

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PLANNED GIVING Established in 1998, the May Margaret Fine Society recognizes those who have made provisions for Princeton Day School in their estate plans. Including the school in their will, establishing a charitable trust while maintaining life income or naming the school as a life insurance beneficiary are some of the ways these individuals have helped secure the long-term strength of Princeton Day School. We are grateful for the generosity and vision of these planned giving donors.

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†Elizabeth Meredith Rigo ’71 Joyce Robinson †Christopher Rodgers Arianna Rosati ’88 †Wendy Gartner Rowland ’53 Jeff Schuss ’73 Mickey Meyers Shriver ’46 Jane Aresty Silverman ’63 †Ann Smith ’56 †Margaret Smith-Burke ’61 †Stanley Smoyer †Patricia Smith Thompson ’45 Karen M. Turner ’72 Lucy Englander van den Brand ’78 †Elizabeth McGraw Webster ’44 Marina von Neumann Whitman ’52 Ann Wiley ’70 †Mary Roberts Woodbridge ’42 †Helen Woodruff Laurie Bryant Young ’71 George Zoukee ’77

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Joyce and Don Hofmann †Theodore Kane †Elizabeth Kelley Regan Kerney ’61 Nancy Hudler Keuffel ’58 Chloe King ’55 Jackie Reiss Kravitz ’89 Casey and Sam Lambert †Nancy Lifland Cindy and Jud Linville Mary Woodbridge Lott ’67 †David Mathey ’47 †Estate of Dean Mathey ’43 Ed Matthews †David McAlpin ’43 †Leslie McAneny ’54 Ann McClellan ’68 Nancy and Ed Metcalf ’51 Nancy Miller ’57 †Marcia Goetze Nappi ’52 Carol and Rick Ober Bente Ott Pat and John Peach Cindy Peifer Laura Bennett Peterson ’67 Dede Pickering ’71 †Donald Pickering †Carl Reimers

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Anonymous Maria Tardugno Aldrich ’99 and Stephen Aldrich Seth Baranoff Denise Bencivengo †Gladys Borrus Lisa and David Bremer †Sarah Hart Brodsky ’54 †Katherine Eisenhart Brown ’38 John Toner and Rebecca Bushnell ’70 Arthur Bylin Melissa Rosendorf Calvert ’91 †Joseph Conroy †Therese Critchlow ’39 †Helen Crossley ’38 †Shirley Davis Victoria Dean and †Guy Dean III ’55 †Elizabeth Dilworth Edith Eglin Robbie and Shawn Ellsworth ’75 †Adelaide Banks Evers ’28 Ellen Fisher ’73 Nancy Shannon Ford ’54 Wendy Frieman ’74 †Joan Daniels Grimley ’46 †Joanne Sly Hicks ’40 †James Hill

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If you have already included the school in your estate plans or would like more information, please contact Courtney Hodock in the Advancement Office at chodock@pds.org or (609) 924-6700 ext. 1251.

A LEGACY OF LOVE Karen M. Turner ’72 has long recognized the power of education to transform lives, just as it transformed her life and the life of her late brother, Arthur H. “Rick” Turner ’76. After his sudden and untimely passing in 1988, Turner was left searching for a way to not only honor her own educational journey at Princeton Day School, but also Rick’s.

“He loved PDS,” Turner said, who, together with family, alumni and friends, established the Arthur H. Turner ’76 Scholarship in his memory.

For nearly two and a half decades, the fund has provided need-based financial assistance to students and families who would otherwise be unable to attend. Over $6M in financial aid is awarded annually each year at PDS. “I am blown away by what today’s students can take advantage of, by the breadth of offerings they can experience,” Turner shared. “I want to give that to families and kids who never thought it would be available.”

But building the endowment is only part of Turner’s gift; she also named the school in her estate plans and established a bench in memory of her brother outside of Colross. “My experience as a student at PDS was challenging yet transformative,” she said. “And since then, I have seen positive changes at every level. It’s important to continue to be part of the institutions that shape us, especially when we see areas for growth.

I have been so proud to watch PDS grow in so many ways.”

Philanthropic support, while critical for the forward movement of the school, is only part of how Turner has expressed her gratitude over the years. As a member of the Alumni Board, a decade spent as a Class Agent, and four years as a Board of Trustees Educational Policy Committee member, her impact has been far-reaching. I think my brother would be pleased to see Princeton Day School today. I am happy to give back. I'm also thrilled Ricky's memory lives on not only through his named scholarship but also through his lovely campus memory bench,” Turner said.

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VOLUNTEERS We gratefully recognize all volunteers who share their time and enthusiasm in support of our institutional fundraising efforts.

ANNUAL FUND LEADERSHIP GIFT COMMITTEE Qian Liu, Co-Chair Alicia Merse, Co-Chair Krishna Bhagavathula Jixin Dai Jill Goldman ’74 Courtney Hodock Annie Li Yi Liu Laura Longman Ruma Mukerji Gagandeep Sandha Sangeeta Sarma Kathy Schulte Mehnaz Sheikh Navleen Thind Iris Zeng

ANNUAL FUND PARENT VOLUNTEERS Rich Bernardi, Co-Chair Aprajita Jha, Co-Chair Tomasz Kawka, PreK Volunteer Michael Spencer Jaime Janko-Stafford, Kindergarten Captain Samuel McKnight Chantal Nashed Taraun Tice Mehnaz Sheikh, 1st Grade Captain Sarah Chen Mithun Sahdev Megha Shah Lambros Xethalis ’88 Sarah Moore, 2nd Grade Captain Jenn DeSimone Mandy Plonsky ’97 Amy Gallo, 3rd Grade Volunteer Elisa Heslop Kajal Janssen Jennifer Ruina Alaina Tonelli Heather Hadley, 4th Grade Captain Aziza Anderson Cecily Henson Frank Henson Namrata Pandey Ashley Schmitz Shreesh Tiwari Sarah Nabeel, 5th Grade Captain Alison Moye Stacey Nieves, 6th Grade Captain Rosy DaFonseca

Amit Jalali Ragini Mittal Hemal Patel, 7th Grade Captain Joy Turchetta, 7th Grade Captain Barbara Babecki Karen Belgrave ’89 Arundel Clarke Madhu Gokhale Edith Juarez Ruthie Lemole Margaret Powers Sandeep Singh Kedar Vaidya Wendy Roitburg, 8th Grade Captain Malini Amin Alicia Council Judy Johnson Angela Konin Peter Konin Raj Majumdar Samragnee Majumdar Zinnia Yoon Stephanie Richman ’87, 9th Grade Captain Kishore Bagga Margy Bagga Veronica Blamasah Ramatu Brimah Alex Cardona Heather Chambers-Daley Galina Flider Ignacio Garcia-Carrillo Sukhjit Hothi-Sangha Sandra Jang Elliott Jang Yuanqiu Luo Tony Mack ’91 Kim Mack Stacey McLaughlin Gurrag Sangha Xiaolu Ye Lily Wang, 10th Grade Captain Lisa Figel Linda Li Laura Longman Mirna Nahas Aprajita Jha, 11th Grade Captain Gerard Sentveld, 11th Grade Captain Randy Jones Uzoma Owunna Barbara Richards Leesa Salzano Rich Bernardi, 12th Grade Captain Farhat Siddiqui, 12th Grade Captain Melissa Bernardi Dee Hall Kate Jerris Chandra McQueen

DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE OF THE ALUMNI COUNCIL EXECUTIVE BOARD Joanna Bowen ’03, Co-Chair Neal Bakshi ’10, Co-Chair Taylor Hwong ’88 Co-Chair

ALUMNI ANNUAL FUND VOLUNTEERS Laura Peterson ’67 A. Richard Ross ’68 Lisa A. Warren ’71 M. Daryl Kent ’73 Ellen M. Fisher ’73 Martha Sword ’73 Alice Lee Groton ’78 Allison Ijams Sargent ’78 Lynch W. Hunt ’85 Marc Collins ’88 Lambros Xethalis ’88 Zaneta Chambers ’95 Amy Gallo ’03 Anu Shah ’05 Theodore R. Brown ’08 Tessica Crampton ’08 Peter Powers ’12 Jill Cacciola Blackwell ’13 Ashley Abrams ’16 Rahul Rajaram ’16 Kaylah Bland ’18 Sara Chopra ’18

EMPLOYEE VOLUNTEERS Chris Devlin, Staff Representative Angharad Rebholz, Faculty Representative

THANK

YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

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INVESTING IN EXCELLENCE “When I started working at PDS, I was given some terrific advice,” shared Director of Academic Technology and Institutional Research Lauren Ledley. “Amy Beckford, head of the Middle School Humanities Department told me, ‘If you have a dream, if you have something you want to do here, go for it. This school has so many resources to support you.’ That planted seeds for me, and it really shaped how I have approached my role at PDS.” The recipient of grants from several endowed funds for professional development, Ledley found herself transformed by her experiences. Among the most memorable was her time spent in Nicaragua in 2015, a trip made possible with support from The Kaye Family Fund for Professional Development, which provides the opportunity for educators to enhance and enrich their teaching expertise and the experience of their students through summer travel and research. “I attended a training for trip leaders with Middle School Spanish teacher Carmen Santa-Cruz. It was hosted by ‘Where There Be Dragons,’ an organization that promotes immersive, experiential, socially and environmentally responsible travel experiences for students. It was a learn-by-doing model, so our time in Nicaragua mimicked what this kind of travel could look like with students,” she said. “We spent lots of time learning from local farmers, socialist revolutionaries, conservationists and more. We practiced how to situation-craft so that students could safely push themselves outside their comfort zones in unfamiliar situations. It was amazing!”

The opportunity provided by The Kaye Fund “had a huge impact on me,” Ledley shared. “I learned so much in that training about the privilege and responsibility that comes with traveling. I learned skills that I could apply to not only international travel but also to my classroom. The training was very challenging, but I brought back so much that I still use today.”

Ledley’s experience with professional development didn’t stop there. With assistance from The Minerva Fund, she was able to obtain her master’s degree from 2019 to 2020. Established in 2007 by an anonymous Princeton Day School family, The Minerva Fund generates annual income to support continuing professional growth for PDS employees. Recipients must demonstrate a record of success in and beyond the classroom as well as evidence of great promise in the years to come.

“My entire outlook on life over the last four years was shaped by that opportunity,” Ledley shared gratefully. “I cannot overstate how transformative it was.”

Ledley also believes that more employees can and should apply for these types of opportunities. She knows the impact they can have on a young faculty or staff member. “The best thing someone can do is say, ‘I think you’d be great for this!’” she said. “That kind of enthusiasm, encouragement and recognition leads to so much exploration and collaboration. It keeps you inspired and motivated to try new things. Professional development at PDS changes you professionally, but it also changes you personally. You keep it with you forever.”

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ENDOWED FUNDS Impacting each member of our community, gifts to endowment provide a permanent source of income for priorities that are essential to the school and meaningful to the donor. Endowed gifts enable Princeton Day School to provide access for deserving students while also making long-term investments in our faculty, programs and facilities. Thank you to the many donors who have made endowment giving a priority. To learn more about contributing to an existing fund or to discuss the creation of a new fund, please contact Jonathan Cormier, director of advancement, at jcormier@pds.org.

SUPPORT FOR ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Asian Studies Fund Mary (Polly) R. Hamill Memorial Fund David Noyes Lecture Fund Pioneers in Science Fund Rosenberg Science Grant Fund for Academic Support Anne Rothrock Lectureship Fund

SUPPORT FOR THE ARTS Lively Arts Program Fund Gary M.C. Lott Fund for the Arts The Triolo Family Performing Arts Fund John D. Wallace, Jr. ’78 Memorial Guest Artist Series Fund Mark Winstanley ’90 Memorial Fund

SUPPORT FOR FACILITIES Artandi Fund The Betty Wold Johnson Campus and Physical Plant Fund

SUPPORT FOR FACULTY SALARIES AND BENEFITS Class of 1994 Faculty Salary Fund Faculty Salary Fund Miss Fine’s School Fund Carroll O’Brien Kane Fund Carl Reimers Distinguished Teaching Chair Fund Shepherd-McCaughan Sabbatical Fund

SUPPORT FOR FINANCIAL AID

SUPPORT FOR LIBRARIES

Elinor Shreve Barclay Memorial Scholarship Class of 1980 Sandy Bing Scholarship Class of 1984 Scholarship Concordia Scholarship Fund Elizabeth C. Dilworth Scholarship Endowed Scholarship #1 Michele Namm Epperson ’90 Scholarship Fund Olivia Fill Scholarship Richard A. Fox ’00 Memorial Scholarship Fund Geltzer Family Scholarship Goldman Sachs Scholars Fund Eric Haring ’77 Scholarship Fund Helen’s Fund HK Hochschild Scholarship Joyce Johnson Scholarship Robert Wood Johnson III Scholarship Page and Otto Marx, Jr. Scholarship Fund The David Mathey ’47 Scholarship Fund Dean Mathey Scholarship Fund David Mottley ’77 Scholarship Fund Marcia G. Nappi ’52 Sunshine Fund The Martha L.A. Norris Memorial Scholarship Fund Princeton Day School Scholarship Fund Anne B. Shepherd Scholarship Noel Stace ’47 Scholarship Fund C. V. Starr Scholarship Fund Paul J. Stellato and Maureen O. Stellato Fund Suarez Music Scholarship Fund Elaine and Sydney Sussman Scholarship Fund Arthur H. Turner, Jr. ’76 Memorial Scholarship Fund The Mitzie L. & Louis F. Vogel Scholarship Fund Wallace Family Scholarship Fund Marjorie Williams ’75 Scholarship Stuart van V. Willson ’76 Scholarship Fund Frederick Woodbridge ’78 Scholarship Fund Helen Woodruff Scholarship Fund The Kevin M. Zlock and Sima Zlock Scholarship Fund

Library Fund

SUPPORT FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Academic Excellence Fund David C. Bogle Award Doll Family Fund Miss Fine’s Center Fund Johnston Faculty Enrichment Award Fund Kaye Family Fund for Professional Development Lila Boyce Lohr Fund Mario Fund for Science The Minerva Fund Ostro Grant Fund for Interdisciplinary Programs Meredith Peterson Fund Robert C. Whitlock Award Fund Whitman Faculty Development Fund The Kevin M. Zlock and Sima Zlock Faculty Fund

SUPPORT FOR STUDENT PRIZES Bencze Art Scholarship Prize William R. Plapinger ’75 Cross Country Fund John D. Sacks-Wilner ’80 Award Fund Anne B. Shepherd Humanities Prize Fund

SUPPORT FOR STUDENT PROGRAMS Class of 1977 Community Service Fund The Scott M. Mauney ’95 Memorial Fund The Peter W. Merle-Smith ’85 Memorial Fund The Susan E.G. Moll Fund for Community Service Regina Spiegel Memorial Fund The Mark L. Zaininger ’81 Memorial Award

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CLASS NOTES MISS FINE'S SCHOOL

1940 Phyllis Vandewater Clement pvanclement@gmail.com

1943

where she lives. The most recent describes a very serious heart event from which she was told she might die. She got close but at the last minute her health turned around and she not only survived but thrived. She describes herself as a semi-invalid, but she is enjoying life and felt great being able to go to her computer and write this article. The final sentence "just riding the rails and hoping for the best…whatever that is.”

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I, Doe Coletti Mechem, have also been dealing with health issues, none critical but taking up SO much time and energy. I had a wonderful trip to Nantucket, which also included three days with my daughter, Liz, and family in Nyack NY, and my sister, Mimi’s, 90h birthday. It was a 10 day visit from the end of July to the first week in August. There were 18 family members: her four grown children significant others and nine grandchildren, I am 91 and I am blessed to have a very healthy husband who just turned 98. I also have four grown children and four grandchildren. Would love to hear from other classmates: doe@mechem.org.

Donata Coletti Mechem doe@mechem.org

1953

Marie Frohling Rawlings sent a note: “I am still fiddling, playing second violin, in the Merrimack Valley Orchestra. Now and then putting on a story with fiddle, violin, and sing-along here at my summer place. Getting in a daily walk, reading, etc.”

1949 Lucy Law Webster lucylawwebster@gmail.com

Wendy McAneny Bradburn says she has nothing to report but that she and her husband, Norman, are both well. Both turned 90 this past year. They live in Arlington, Virginia and they have two grown daughters and a grown son.

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Hope Thompson Kerr Sporthope33@gmail.com Anne Carples Denny wrote: “Twenty-one years ago my husband, Collins, and I moved into a cottage at a very nice retirement home named Cedarfield. Collins had just started his medical journey with MS. Last year he was no longer able to live independently so he moved to Health Care, and I moved to an apartment.

I am very happy here. I play bridge twice a week, visit with friends and go to see Collins from 4 to 5:30pm. At almost 89, I can still drive my car, but not on the interstate and never at night. At 6:30, I often go to dinner with friends or eat here in my apartment with Lester Holt on NBC. I would love to hear what you, my classmates, are doing.

Go love life!!!”

Jane Shillaber Gihon is “still living in the same home, alone now, in Lawrenceville, NJ since 1998. Golf is still my favorite outdoor sport. I'm trying hard to keep improving. I don't see many of our classmates. If you (MFS and PCD alums) ever come back to see the ‘new’ school—do let me know. It is a fun place to see. I hope all is well.”

Hilary Thompson Kenyon reported: “I am still enjoying the outdoors here in Bend despite the smoke from elsewhere! I am playing a lot of golf, some pickleball, hiking, kayaking and indoor activities like seeing theatre and shows. Life is good here in Bend! We're lucky. Hope and I have stopped travelling outside of Bend but do visit the Oregon coast and places with my daughter who lives nearby. We do keep busy and the days and months just WHIZ by!”

I, Hope Thompson Kerr: Time does fly; it has been four years since I moved from NJ (Montclair and Princeton) to Bend, Oregon.

I'm living with my other 1/2—Hilary. She has lived here for 20 years. We live in a senior place and have our own cottage. I still do many outdoor activities: pickleball, golf, hikes, events etc. No humidity here and the weather has been very nice. Come out to visit!!!

1954 Joan Kennan joankennan@gmail.com I regret to report the death of our classmate and our former Class Correspondent, Katherine Webster Dwight in May 2023 in Exeter, NH. Her children, Lawrence, Charles and Katie were with her during her final days.

I heard from just two classmates.

Judy Gihon Leppert wrote: “Still here!

Greetings to all. Seven great grandchildren.”

Ann Rosenblad Davies sent a lovely drawing.

On the back she had scribbled: "I have no news at the moment. My four children are all well.”

Your correspondent continues to lead a quiet life with my dog, Maeve, in Washington, DC, but this past spring, my son, Barklie Griggs, Maeve and I went on a road trip through the South. In two weeks, we visited NC, SC, Georgia, Louisiana, Alabama, Kentucky, Tennessee and West Virginia. My son has a goal of paddleboarding in every state of the country, which was why he wanted to do the trip so that he could knock off a few states.

Maeve, a Labrador Retriever, got to swim in several lakes, which she greatly enjoyed.

1955 L. Chloe King lchloek@comcast.net

Painting by Anna Rosenblad Davies ’54.

Jo Cornforth Coke: “We can be thankful at 85 that we are on this side of the grass!

Health concerns seem to dominate. I keep busy: boards of our local PBS station and symphony; AARP region co-chair; League of Women Voters; 50th anniversary show for our lovely antiques museum, and weekly Rotary. I encourage everyone to read the daily newsletters from Heather Cox Richardson; she distills all this mess to make sense of it all.”

Jeannie Crawford: “Four members of my family are heading to Colorado to attend college, work and ski. Another is doing research in the Arctic about how the ice is melting.”

Mary Tyson Goodridge: “I am in pretty great health but broke my hip and femur a few years ago. It has been a bit tough as it has cut back on my hiking and most things that allow me to move. It is getting better as I am able to walk a mile or so. I am at White Sands independent living in La Jolla. A beautiful spot. I am blessed.”

Terri Beck Morse: “The major event of the summer was gathering 12 family members, including our niece. Maria, her husband, Eric, and their almost two-year-old daughter who flew East from San Francisco, all together in a cabin near the banks of Rangeley Lake in the far northwest corner of Maine. You know how rainy the summer has been! Thinking we would have seven days with 12 people looking out cabin windows judging the degrees of dampness, I packed up bags and boxes of art and craft supplies, board games, and books.

Unbelievably, we had only one day of torrents.

And everyone remained happy to be together!!”

Laura Travers Pardee: “There is no question that it has been very hot. We still get out to walk but cut the distance to two miles or less. We have a terrific exercise room indoors with all the latest HUR machines, which we use regularly.”

L. Chloe King: This summer has been busy!!!

Many doctor visits for Mary Lou, who cannot drive any longer, and finally major surgery for her. She now has a new left hip, and doing well recovering. Once again, I am playing the role of nurse. Recently, I have returned to the pool here at North Hill…and loving it! Life here is marvelous, and we feel so fortunate to live in a CCRC, which is excellent!

I look forward to hearing from more classmates for the next issue! Hugs to all!!!

Ann Merriol “Polly” Bering-Gould Almond sent a note: “‘Old Age Isn’t for Sissies!’ But I am glad I’m still living at home with my husband, Doug, in the house we have lived for 55 years. Our four adult children are doing well. Two live in California and two on the East Coast. Our oldest two grandchildren have been off to college; one failed to go to classes (!) and is now back home, working part-time for Amazon and Whole Foods.

The other just started her first year at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor.

We’ve been living through difficult times both socially and politically and at times the challenges seem overwhelming. We are deeply concerned about the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the suffering that results from it. Good luck to all of us as we navigate these stressful times.”

1955 Classmates Lucy Busselle Myers, Barbara Kohlsaat von Oehsen and Chloe King had lunch in Ipswich, MA, last March.

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CLASS NOTES 1956 Charlotte Harding Cook, Ph.D. ccook@csus.edu

1957 Rosalind Webster Perry rosperry@impulse.net Alissa Kramer Sutphin emailed me with the sad news that our classmate. Susan Barclay Walcott, passed away on March 23, 2023. Sue had a sunny personality, ever ready with a warm smile. With genuine concern for the well-being of others, she was very active on the Social Services Committee, organizing fund-raising projects (including wreath making, of course). She was also musically talented, played the harp, and later, greatly enjoyed bell ringing.

I learned more sad news from Eugénie Rudd Fawcett: "Just letting you know that Jim, my dear husband of over sixty years (9/16/61), died June 30, 2022, seventeen days after having suffered a 'massive' stroke. This last year has been made more bearable due to the tremendous support we have received from family and friends." Eugenie added that she has just retired from teaching Latin for 52 years. What a wonderful accomplishment!

Our world traveler, Helen Wilmerding, phoned with news of her two-week trip to France in August. Her extended family of 20 relatives traveled there from near and far to watch Helen’s granddaughter, Ellie Smith, compete in the World Rowing Under 19 Championships, held at the nautical stadium where the 2024 Olympics rowing events will be held. The group rented houses nearby for a wonderful family reunion. Helen added that they enjoyed fabulous food, and also ubered into Paris where they visited the Musée D’Orsay and Musée de l'Orangerie.

1958 Nancy Hudler Keuffel acornnhk@aol.com Being a Class Correspondent is simply the BEST “job” as one gets to chat or email with old pals. This time I caught up with Faith Wing Bieler who had just returned from a family reunion at Vinalhaven, Maine with her sisters, Whitney ’56 and Cindy ’67. She had a challenging time driving there from her home in Vermont as roads were closed due to the floods. Faith’s home was safe, but the town of Waterbury, which is near her, suffered quite a bit of damage. Faith continues to teach yoga at the Trapp Family Lodge where some of her students are Lodge guests and others 64 | JOURNAL

are persons in the community. Faith must be really flexible! Her eldest granddaughter will be starting college at California Polytechnical University. She is very interested in the environment and is enrolling in the agricultural school. Her father, Faith’s son, is a vintner and buys grapes all over the world and turns them into wine! Charles and Charles is one of his labels—a rosé made from Washington grapes—and Bieler Pere et Fils is a rosé made from French grapes. Sounds like a fun business to be in!

Linda Mullaly Masten emailed me her news: “My husband, Ric, and I just celebrated 61 years of marriage by the Grace of God! We still live in Carmel by the Sea and are currently enjoying the annual Bach Festival.

Last year we took eight of our friends to New Zealand and spent several weeks in our home in Chipping Campden during the Coronation.

I am still practicing law and keeping both my law license and CPA license active—also by the Grace of God. “Our oldest grandson, who is a violinist, just returned from the Oberlin Baroque Institute.

His passions are the violin and sailing. Our youngest grandson hiked 420 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail alone last year when he was 17; this year, before his sophomore year, he plans to hike 1,000 miles from the Washington-Oregon border to Lake Tahoe.”

Betsy Carter Bannerman continues to live in the Mission District of San Francisco. She was looking forward to a family reunion in Maine. Betsy is continuing her interest in craft projects and makes Baby Blocks, which are cloth cubes stuffed with fluff that a baby can grab. She individualizes them by putting the letters of the first name of the baby on the sides of the blocks.

Sadly, Anne (Jinx) Prather Tirana lost her husband, Bardyl Tirana, in June. Jinx is a very busy artist and has two pieces in the summer show at the Century Club in New York. Her painter moniker is Anne Bell, and a quick Google will show you her wonderful work.

Jinx seems to have grandchildren living all over the world, including one who had served as a ball boy at Wimbledon for four years. The training for ball boys is a six-month course!

1959 Ann Kinczel Clapp AnnClapp@hotmail.com Nan Nicholes Goodrich and her partner are embarking on a 73-day cruise circumnavigating Africa. She is rebuilding her condo in Sanibel, but it won’t be finished until at least February.

Cecilia Aall Mathews and her husband have spent three weeks journeying through history in Kazakhstan, Kyrgzstan and Uzbakistan. They also attended two grandchildren’s graduations.

Susan Stevenson Badder spent April in Paris celebrating her 80th (two years late) with her sisters.

Jennifer Dunning is comfortably settled in a nursing home in New Rochelle, which allows her more time to read and write. She is currently writing a piece on growing old.

“I am an old, well-driven truck, rusty parts dangling but not yet fallen off.” She had discovered a wonderful book, Loving Letters from Ogden Nash.

I had the pleasure of a visit from Judy Levin and Lucy James who again cavorted in the ocean. They are planning a Thanksgiving road trip.

It is with great sadness that I report that Ruth Pessel Riedel passed away September 1.

1960 Penelope Hart Bragonier Pbragon@gmail.com These are challenging times in which to live, fraught with threats to the future we desperately want for our grandchildren and the world. It’s particularly hard to witness these burgeoning threats as we, ourselves, are experiencing the loss of loved ones and our own diminishment.

More sad news as Emily vanderStucken Spencer lost her battle to lung cancer in August. Over the decades she and I chatted a couple of times a year and talked about old times. She is survived by her daughter, Polly, and many nieces and nephews, some of whom reside in Sonora, Texas, a place that was always a center of the vanderStuckens and dear to Emily.

Susan Barclay Walcott ’57, senior year, with her future husband, Dexter Walcott.

Yet we all know we are among the privileged.

When I start to despair, if Frank and I are on the Vineyard as we are now, I go to the window, bound to spot a cardinal, goldfinch, or downy woodpecker in the feeder or, with luck, an osprey perched in a tree. And I look out at the water I love.

Harriet Gaston Davison feels “blessed to have good health and the energy (though that is failing) to live a full and busy life.” She acknowledges how lucky she is to have her three families, including nine grandchildren, all living nearby in the UK. Caroline Godfrey Werth wrote about her good fortune in living at Piper Shores, a retirement community in Scarborough, Maine. “For anyone toying with the idea of a retirement place, I say don’t hesitate. I love it and it keeps me very active. Who would have thought of water volleyball as my new favorite sport!”

Water volleyball at 80, awesome! As for me, kayaking is my favorite sport now that I’m not playing tennis. Yesterday, I went out in 18 mph winds—just to prove that I’m not yet such a very old bag, (Anyone witnessing my graceless exit from the boat would conclude otherwise).

Like Caroline, Martha Thompson Eckfeldt is grateful for the opportunities provided at

Watermark, the Brooklyn Heights retirement community where she lives. Though the quality of the food is way subpar to a gourmet cook like Martha, she has “a stunning view of lower Manhattan and the chance to take advantage of great theatre, museums, and other events.” She adds: “I would welcome any calls or visits!”

Nancy Davis Sachner wrote, as does everyone else, of the “loss and sadness that is all around us” and the sorry state of the country and the world. Still, she reports working hard “to age well and not be prevented from leading a good life.” To that end, she has reduced her workdays to three in order to focus on the exercise and PT that are helping her recover from a tough spinal condition. She added: “My newish life with Matt (Thurs-Sun) provides fun, comfort, love and support. I’m feeling so much better physically that we just booked a trip to France in May/June.”

I received a thought-provoking message from Carol Garrigues Scofield about “CHOICE, a word I am valuing more and more these days. There are so many things,” she said, “That I cannot choose to do anymore—water ski, hike mountains, job, volunteer many hours, even cook a gourmet dinner. But I CAN choose to learn about and support those organizations that provide ‘choice.’” In particular, she references Planned Parenthood,

where she worked for five years (“It remains my favorite job.”) and Compassion and Choices, an organization that explores medical aid in dying.

“I love my life. I love my husband of 62 years.

But I know I won’t go on forever. So, I study choice…and make choices wherever I can.

They make me feel empowered and somewhat in control.”

She concluded: “I have also made a choice to stay in touch with many of my dear old classmates as we age together, and perhaps this is the most important choice of all.” Agreed!

Despite the pain of losing Susie Behr Travers a year ago and other dear classmates before her, many of us rejoice that we’re still in touch.

Harriet and Eileen Baker Strathnaver saw the film Oppenheimer in London together.

While many of us remember the Oppenheimer family, Harriet’s memories may be clearest since Kitty used to drop in on the Gaston’s unannounced and Harriet carpooled with Peter and Tony.

Best of all, our September 2022 reunion at Louie’s wonderful house in Vermont brought eight of us together for a weekend of laughter, shared stories, and nostalgia (maybe not so much nostalgia for MFS, some would say, but certainly for growing up in Princeton). I hope that we’ll be able to gather again—soon’ish!— and that those who can’t make the trip will join us virtually.

1961 Mahala Busselle Bishop mahalabishop@yahoo.com Julia Cornforth Holofcener holofcenerltd@comcast.net A beautiful 80th birthday party was organized

by Nancy Smoyer, Fiona Morgan Fein and Julie Fulper Hardt. In person were: Fiona, Nancy, Julia, Tibby Chase Dennis, Elise

1957 senior class picnic: (front, l-r) Tina Burbidge Hummerstone, Eugénie Rudd Fawcett, Susan Barclay Walcott, Kinsa Turnbull (back, l-r), Nancy Miller, Susie Smith Baldwin, Anne Gildar Kaufman, Alissa Kramer Sutphin, Molly Menand Jacobs.

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CLASS NOTES Bruml, Sandy Sidford Cornelius, Cherry Raymond, Cynthia Weinrich, Debbie Moore Krulewich and Sheila Long. Joining by Zoom were: Jeanie Shaw Byrne, Julia Cornforth Holofcener (from London), Kasa Lowndes and Polly Busselle Bishop. An awesome time was had by all.

Sheila Long wrote: "A highlight of the past few months was the class reunion in Princeton last May. It was planned by Fiona, Julie and Nancy in honor of the fact that for many of us, 2023 is the year of our 80th birthday. (We had missed what would have been our 60th reunion because of the pandemic.) For some of us, this was the first time we had seen each other since graduation, and it was fascinating to hear everyone's life stories. We stayed at the Nassau Inn, which has tripled (or quadrupled?) in size since the 60s. We had a tour of the campus and a minibus ride around town by a young (to us, anyway) guide from Tennessee, who is fascinated by Princeton’s history. The reunion ended with a lovely brunch chez Julie.

A huge thank you to Fiona, Julie and Nancy for giving us this special time together!"

Cherry Raymond sent: “I am ever grateful for our lovely reunion in Princeton this May. Much praise to Fiona, Julie FH, and Nancy for shepherding us over months into a smooth, commodious landing in a place of well-beloved beauty. How reassuring to find each of us changed, yet still the same, and to discuss what it’s like to be firmly planted on this new continent of aging. The centerpiece of Julie’s brunch table expresses something of the care and qualities of our time. Of course, I idealize—but not really. This is about essential goodness and long-held loving connections.

“Three years new to Holyoke MA, my outreach into the post-Covid Valley proceeds slowly as waning vitality keeps me close to

home. Though well-sustained by family, friends, plants, and Internet, writing projects wilt like old celery sticks. My canary, whose spell-binding arias have been accompanied by the likes of The Three Tenors, passed last month. I’m tracking down yet another songster, hoping for a bright lifter of spirits to guide me through winter. I live groping, appalled, irritable, grateful, full of wonder and grieving in the mixed emotions of this end time. I am inspired and deeply alarmed by the accelerating conundrum of humanity’s d/evolution while I somehow prepare for the next great adventure: Lift-Off. If reincarnation be true, our paths are sure to cross again.”

Fiona Morgan Fein wrote: “I was thrilled to be part of our three-day 80th Birthday Bash in Princeton in mid-May. Sadly, the photo from the wonderful brunch Julia Fulper Hardt provided for us on the morning we parted wasn’t sharp enough to reproduce.

“On another front, I have resigned from the Board of Wells College after serving for fourteen years and was glad to accept an Honorary Trusteeship for life, as I am still committed to this wonderful school. To top it off, I was stunned, and very pleased to be presented with the Wells College Medal at

Julia Cornforth Holofcener sent this: “I have been playing 'Angel' to a number of plays in London, some small, a couple not so small.

Fun being an Associate Producer. I have just spent three weeks with my youngest daughter, Liz, on a rail/cruise trip of the Swiss Alps and the Danube. Very interesting, and wonderful to be able to spend time with her.

Engagements and weddings of grandchildren on the horizon! Life is good!”

1962 Linda Maxwell Stefanelli linda.stefanelli@gmail.com Toni Oppenheimer left an indelible impression on our class with her kindness, sensitivity, quiet determination and individuality. Since this summer’s release of Oppenheimer, the highly successful film about her father’s work as director of the Manhattan Project, classmates have been looking back and sharing memories of her time at Miss Fine’s: the gracious dinner parties before holiday dances, the slumber party in the loft over her garage, and the pool party in the beautiful

MFS 1962 friends Susie Shea McPherson and Cindy Brown in Hyannis Port, MA in July.

The MFS class of 1961 celebrated their 80th birthdays this past spring: (clockwise from lower left): Fiona Morgan Fein, Nancy Smoyer, Cherry Raymond, Sheila Long, Elise Bruml, Tibby Chase Dennis, Debbie Moore Krulewitch, Cynthia Weinrich, Julia Fulper Hardt.

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Commencement in June. This summer has included two wonderful visits to the Marlboro Music Festival in Vermont. I continue to be amazed and my heart is warmed by the connections we in the class of 1961 have kept alive over these 62 years since graduation and celebrating our 80th birthdays together was nothing short of spectacular.”

Julie Fulper Hardt ’61’s centerpiece at the brunch for her classmates this past May.

backyard of her house on Olden Avenue.

She spoke fluent French, sang in the Madrigal Group, was active with the AFS and Social Service committees, and was the photography editor of our yearbook. Always modest about her accomplishments, she became a talented horsewoman and sailor.

Before moving to Princeton, Toni spent her earliest years in New Mexico. When she contracted polio, the Oppenheimers took the family on a visit to St. John in the US Virgin Islands, feeling the climate might speed her recovery and they eventually bought a second home there. After losing both parents in 1967, Toni lived there full-time until her tragic death in 1977.

The movie prompted a lovely email from Stetsie (aka Charlotte Stetson). “It’s been 70 years since I was at Miss Fine’s, but I do want to say that watching the movie Oppenheimer has led me to think often of Toni and how lovely and quiet she was.

(Especially compared to some of us rowdies, like Sargent Stringbean!). It’s brought back many MFS memories. I came to Miss Fine’s from a quiet home school scene in sixth grade.

Mrs. Conroy was our teacher, and I was delighted by our classmates and challenged by everything. It was a wonderful four years for me, after which I went to boarding school.

My memories of that time are so good, but I have been sad thinking of Toni and how challenging and difficult her life must have been. I hope Miss Fine’s and our class gave her some laughs and good challenges and maybe some security and comfort. It did that for me.”

I think Stets echoes the feelings of many in the class, including Cindy Brown who wrote: “I visited Susie Shea McPherson on Cape Cod in July and after we saw the powerful film Oppenheimer, I began thinking of Toni, who graduated with us and went on to Oberlin.

Toni Oppenheimer ’62.

Later, Kitty Walker and I had lunch with Toni in New Hope when she was in Princeton briefly from her home in St. John. As was her way, she told us little about her life, but some about that island and the house she and her parents loved and where she enjoyed sailing.

Some years after our luncheon, we heard that Toni had died by suicide in St. John after a failed marriage.

“Link Editor-in-Chief Judy Adams wrote what I think is a beautiful description of our sweet friend in our yearbook. (Cindy has removed some of Judy’s Eloise styling which was ‘62’s signature.)

“Toni is special.

She is always running down to the Virgin Islands Which is partly why she is so natural and free.

Her hair is long and black and beautiful.

In spring she wears a flower in it.

She has a lovely smile.

Here is what Toni is good at Dancing Calypso Speaking French Drawing those wonderful pictures of her horses.

She has two.

Sometimes she rides over to see me on a Sunday afternoon, And, oh my Lord, she gives the best dinner parties.”

Kathy Elsasser Worthington’s ’62 10-year-old grandson, Noah, ready for a game.

Cindy continued with enough news that I tried to recruit her a class correspondent, but I was unsuccessful—for the moment. I still have hopes. This is the rest of her contribution: “In late July, I spent several days with Susie Shea McPherson who was in our class from Kindergarten until she left for Farmington (Miss Porter’s) boarding school in ninth grade.

As you know, Susie (who now uses Susan) served as our class secretary for quite a few years. She lives in a wonderful old house that her grandfather built in Hyannis Port on the Cape where she summered her whole life. She served on the Civic Council for 15 years and knows almost everybody. Her own children (Rob, Elle and Sandy) have also summered there their whole lives. I was lucky to be there when they were all there too. Sandy, who lives nearby, creates fine baked goods that are loved Cape-wide. Elle lives in Argentina and New Mexico, gives a fine yoga class, is currently a life coach, and is soon to be married to an Argentinian. Rob lives in northern Virginia and has a very special wife named Selena and two winning little boys. Susie adores them all, and the boys call her “GBear.” Her other loves are an elegant black and white cat named Daisy and the Red Sox. Susie and I took walks, went to beach picnic with family and neighbors, including some Kennedys celebrating a birthday, and we all sang. A good visit! Susie is expecting her next visitors to be Polly Dickey Cockburn ‘66 and her husband, Dave, who live in England and have been sightseeing in Maine. Polly’s sister, the late Win Dickey Kellogg, was Susie’s very best friend. Both sisters went to MFS and then on to Garrison Forest in Maryland.

“I have also talked to Gail Cotton who is adjusting to life in assisted living in Fort Collins, CO. Her failing vision and arthritis had just become too advanced for her to be on her own. Typical of Gail, she has tackled various practical problems as the good manager she is. She also has the essential support of her daughter, Anne.” (I (Max) also talked to Gail who, as always, was very upbeat and was looking forward to an extended visit from her son, Colton, who will be coming from Australia to stay from October to January.) Cindy continued, “I also email with Pat Halcomb Phillips who has possibly broken some kind of record for a managing a long life with Diabetes 1. She deserves credit for maintaining her gentle and kind attitude but says she can't wait for this summer’s Florida heat to break. (As if Covid wasn’t enough!)”

More welcome news arrived from Kitty Walker Ellison. “Not much new going on here. I moved to a senior-living community last February; got tired of pulling weeds, shoveling snow, and worrying about

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CLASS NOTES maintenance. It’s been great. Lots of fun people and activities and it’s harder to skip an exercise class half a block away than one that’s across town. I see my daughters and families frequently and help with child transportation (Granny’s Uber) after school. Hope all are well. I enjoy catching up with everyone through the Journal.” (See, others count on the news you send!)

And great news from Tassie Turkevich Skvir.

“Finally, in early June, my physicians sprung me from being isolated, masked, and away from others!!!!! So, I am out and about with no mask, able to hug others, able to be in person with family and friends! I made it through a second bout with this auto-immune disease.

It’s rare to get it once and I managed to get it twice! Anyhow after nine months, I’m feeling good now!” And looking good too. Tassie and Dan were finally able to come over to our house this summer. We’ve been waiting for the medical okay to welcome them to Pennington.

Now that they’re living just down the road, I hope to see a lot more of them. It was such fun to catch up.

I was also thrilled to have a chance to see Carol Estey, her wife, Linda Pattie, her brother, Larry ’56, and his wife, Elizabeth.

They were in Princeton in May to transfer some Princeton Ballet Society material to the Princeton Historical Society for their archives. They also met with Ballet Society administrators and enjoyed a school show while here. Mrs. Estey left an incredible legacy that’s still going strong and impacting children today. Tony and I corralled them for dinner at our house and, as you might expect, had a raucous and very fun evening. Can’t wait for an excuse to do it again.

Kathy Elsasser Worthington not only sent a couple of great pictures, but the following impressive update. “The heat in South Carolina this summer (like everywhere!) has kept me inside most of the time, other than

walking the dog. I still stay busy with my freelance copyediting work, everything from academic dissertations and journal articles to biographies, mysteries, and children’s books.

I am grateful for the grammar and spelling proficiency drilled into me by Mrs. Shepherd!

My one grandson, Noah, is now 10. He loves playing football, both flag and tackle. I enjoy going to his games and am glad that he lives fairly close.”

In order to tempt people to send news, I mentioned that most of us will be (gulp!!)

80 this year. Kate Sayen Kirkland replied: “I am trying to avoid the topic. Somehow, it sounds much older than 79. My daughters are hatching a plot to take me to Wimbledon.

Stay tuned.” We will! Sounds terrific.

1963 Virginia Elmer Stafford vesalb@aol.com We had a very enjoyable 60th reunion in May. Those able to attend were Andy Updike Burt, Joan Knapp Crocker, Kathy Sittig Dunlop, Sharon Stevenson Griffith, Bonnie Grad Levy, Polly Miller, Laurie Rogers, Jane Aresty Silverman and Virginia Elmer Stafford.

We also had phone visits from Bonnie Strong Berge (yes, all the way from South Africa!!), Sally Campbell Haas and Ellen Levy, and email messages from Turid Helland and Kleia Raubitchek Luckner. We certainly missed those who couldn’t come but hope you can join the reunion we talked about having in five years.

Sally Campbell Haas wrote that she was “kicking herself for not making it to the reunion,” but thought that “everyone looked good” on her video call into the Friday night dinner at Jane’s house. After spending a nice and busy time at the Cape this summer, she was back in Denver. She read a lot this summer, but particularly recommended Lessons in Chemistry, which she says has a great story line and is “so true to those of us who grew up in the 60s.”

Kathy Sittig Dunlop made it to the reunion after hip surgery (and I must say did very well) but has had a hard time since then with various complications from the surgery. Even so she has managed several fun outings with her husband and friends, and a birthday visit from her daughter, Allison.

Kathy Elsasser Worthington '62 with her son and grandson.

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Polly Miller sent a fun picture of her playing the cook in a summer production of Turn of the Screw. She particularly loved working with two children. She had visits from both sons and three of five grandchildren this summer, which were full of fun. She is praying the hurricanes stay away.

Andy Updike Burt reported that the hip replacement surgery she had at the end of July was a great success. Although her first bout with Covid slowed her down a bit, she is now getting around mostly on her own steam and looking forward to enjoying the last glorious days of Maine summer on trails and ocean water.

Sharon Stevenson Griffith sent news and pictures of summer visits with her two sons and grandchildren. She also reported on a great trip to Paris with her sisters to celebrate Susan’s birthday, and a trip with her husband, Chuck, to Norway and Finland. She is proud of her work with a local literacy group, and helping one man become a citizen.

Pam Sidford Schaeffer wrote that she is sorry her news isn't the "perfect Christmas letter."

Her husband of 55 years has been struggling with pancreatic cancer, which has limited their life for the past year, but she is hopeful that the improvement will continue after the Whipple procedure. She has been reading a lot and watching documentaries on Apple TV: Maiden, My Octopus Teacher (if you haven't seen it, it is my all-time favorite), one about Sidney Poitier and Three Individual Strangers.

She has knitted 10 blankets (and I thought I had knitted a lot at six!!). Her dog has become her best friend and exercise companion.

She does play lacrosse with her 14-year-old grandson, and still thinks she can dance the May Pole.

I, Virginia Elmer Stafford, am enjoying the summer in Washington state with both daughters and all five grandchildren. I do continue to work full-time, and hoping my energy for work lasts another year!!

1964 Barbara Rose barbarabrose@me.com Happy Fall! Let’s hope this season provides the welcomed weather relief we all seek, and used to expect, no matter where in the world we are living.

Thank you to those of you who shared your news, making this column a reality.

Susie Moulton has a lot to say by way of reflection on her 75th birthday. "I know class notes are usually about travel or grandchildren or other things that we late 70-year-olds experience. But my mind is wandering backwards. I recently saw the movie Oppenheimer, and thought of Toni Oppenheimer who was a few years ahead of us. She was a beautiful, talented, and gifted person. And I realize that MFS had so many really intellectually gifted students.

I won't mention them here because they would be embarrassed but I knew even back then that I was NOT one of them, but I felt equally valued by the teachers! I suspect I was accepted more because my father was a professor rather than because of my own academic prowess, as earnest and hardworking as I was. But I did not imagine my position.

I was, after all, placed in the ‘slow Latin class’ —there were only three of us with the ever wonderful and patient Mrs. Raubitchek.

I was also in the 'slow' math class because I never could do math. But I remember with both fondness, respect and some awe our wonderful teachers who tried to and did bring out the best in each of us: English was Mrs. Shepherd and Mrs. Moyne Smith, science was Mrs. Barbara Schleyer, religion—Mr. Gordon, He was Scottish and rolled his 'r's' and said ‘worrrrld without end’ so beautifully, and history—Mrs. Boutelle, and others. I have misplaced my yearbooks, so the fact that these names come back to me 60+ years later shows their impact on me. And one indelible memory that is not kind but lives with me:

Susie Moulton celebrating her 75th birthday in Salem, MA.

once a year my mother would buy me a new winter coat—a 'good Republican cloth coat’ as she would call it. Imagine my horror when I realized, in junior year. that our Headmistress, Miss Davis, had the exact same coat as mine!!! I was trying so hard to be cool and our 'matching coats' did not help my efforts.

“This was all very long ago but MFS was an exceptional place and I feel so lucky to have climbed those creaky stairs in the old building, looked at Morven, the former New Jersey Governor's mansion next door, and have had the privilege of getting to know each of you, our wonderful class of 1964!” Thanks, Susie for that excellent trip down memory lane.

Jane Budny Conrad did not share news of herself, but instead sent a quick email applauding Susie’s recollection of old MFS days. “Well said, Susie. You look the same and just as happy!”

It was especially nice to hear from Cary Smith Hart, who reported spending last Thanksgiving with Dora Lange and her family. Cary wrote: “My husband, Gary, of 52 years, died in January 2022. I am still learning how to manage without his presence and perspective, but family and friends have provided a lot of support. On the MFS ’64 front, Dora and her husband, George, hosted my entire family to a visit at a polo pony ranch in Indio last Thanksgiving. The six grandkids were in hog heaven, let loose to frolic in a pasture with very well-behaved horses; it was really nice to have a visit with Dora and George as well. I can’t offer anything as spectacular as that, but Sacramento has fun museums—railroad, art, science—so consider a visit.” In a follow-up email Cary said: “….I

am headed to the Vineyard for a week with an old roommate, hoping we don’t get any hurricanes there!”

You all certainly make traveling to the West coast enticing. I believe there are at least four of you living out West; Penny Petit Kreinberg, Linda Conroy Vaughn, Dora Lange, and Cary.

I sense a mini reunion...

Dora, lucky soul, has been on the move. She wrote: “We have been traveling a lot this year, trying to pack in as much as possible before we’re too ancient and tottering for adventures.

Also there have been crazy temperatures here in the desert, (over 120 degrees at times!) so we have to escape the heat in the summer!

Our top two trips have been to Alaska and to Costa Rica. In both places we observed amazing wild animals and birds. In Alaska, we saw the glaciers ‘calving’ in Prince William Sound, as well as grizzly bear, caribou, moose, porcupines, etc. And in Costa Rica we saw many beautiful birds, monkeys, and numerous iguanas. Memorable Bucket List trips!

“Hope everyone is doing well and remains healthy and energetic. Please stay in touch! I love reading everybody’s news!”

Fran Wolff is sad that Susan Jamieson is no longer living in Atlanta and said: “Now that Joanna and Sue are no longer in Atlanta, I get lonely for an MFS fix. I spoke to Sue today. She is living with her daughter (and her daughter's family) in MD. Sue said she is fine but for her very bad memory. I enjoy my life in Atlanta, but I’m not nearly as active as I once was, and I’m quite content with a quieter life. I might consider traveling again if Covid disappeared! I look forward to hearing about what the rest of us are up to!” Being only five hours away from Atlanta I made a couple of trips there to see both Sue and Fran and have fond memories of those visits, including taking one of Fran’s exceptional yoga classes while there.

Sue sent a brief message of her own: “Living in Takoma Park MD. with my daughter and her family.” Looks like you’re still technically living in the South, Sue.

Barbara Rose ’64’s grandson, Jasper Drake, and his mom, Elizabeth Hare ’88.

Piper Hare and Henry Hare are the grandchildren of Barbara Rose ’64; they are the children of Hobie Hare ’93.

Seems like globe-trotting Linda Conroy is back on the road. “I am delighted Covid is in the rear-view mirror so I can continue traveling this crazy world of ours. I went to Senegal, Togo and Saudi Arabia in February, clearly some less travelled places. I’m heading to Hudson Bay and the Arctic to see polar bears in October. Maybe I’ll have some pics of that trip to share. That’s it from me. All is well here. Summer was late in coming but it is here now and welcomed!” We would love to hear more about your visit to Senegal, Togo and Saudi Arabia, Linda.

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CLASS NOTES An email from Leslie Dupont Myrin came as a lovely surprise. It is my hope she will write more about her life, family and horses. She wrote: “Hope you survived your last hurricane and thank you for including me so that I might see what everyone I remember is doing.

I do have relatives where you are but have not been down in years as I have two elderly horses and then there is COVID.” Love to see you, Leslie, if you come this way.

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It’s been a busy year for me, but in a different way. I spent the winter months in Wakefield, MA with my son, Hobie Hare ’93 and is family, as nanny to my two youngest grandchildren (now four and six). What a gift it was, having the chance to get to know them better sharing time and space with them! It was a high-energy and busy time and included a myriad of “visiting” school germs, cold weather and a move to a new house!

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Seems to be a little difficult to receive news from our classmates, however there are still a few of us who still have it together. I spent last winter in our home in Puerto Penasco, MX, and enjoyed the milder winters with no chance of slipping on snow. My fear has been to further damage an already practically non-existent right shoulder with one of my all too frequent falls. I probably tripped as much when younger, but managed to recover. Now I just look for the softest landing with the least damage potential. However, last week I had that right shoulder replaced, and I’m more than happy with the result. I now have two replaced shoulders and one knee.

In May I attended the high school graduation in Denver of my oldest grandchild, Jasper Drake, son of Elizabeth Hare ’88 and Todd Drake. He just started his freshman year at Cornell University, having been accepted into their well-regarded architecture program. I’m so proud of him!

We are sorry to report the passing of David Rogers who served as the 1947 correspondent for over ten years.

Back in Charleston, I continue to work as a real estate broker with Sotheby’s Charleston office. Expanding our reach, we now have locations serving the sea islands: Hilton Head, Savannah, Beaufort, and Bluffton. Anyone contemplating a move to the SC/GA coast, please let me know.

I continue my post as President of our condo association and a founding member of a greater neighborhood coalition, giving us a seat at the table at the city level. The latter has become very important as no less than 70 acres of Downtown Charleston prime peninsula waterfront property will soon be sold for development impacting the Holy City forever.

Peter E. B. Erdman perdman700@comcast.net

Markley Roberts wrote an article, “How I Became an Oxfordian,” that was published in a recent Shakespeare Oxford Fellowship newsletter.

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1948 John D. Wallace njnb1@aol.com

1950 Michael P. Erdman mperdman57@gmail.com

1951 Edwin H. Metcalf ehmet@comcast.net

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Philip Kopper PosPress@AOL.com

Margaret Woodbridge Dennis hotyakker@gmail.com

1954 Fred M. Blaicher, Jr. fritzblaicher@yahoo.com

1955 Patrick Rulon-Miller prmiller322@gmail.com Clark G. Travers cgt1781@gmail.com

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Robert E. Dorf bdorf@slifer.net

John Davison wrote: “I had my right hip replaced on Friday. How many of us are working on new parts?”

Johnny Cook added: “I got a new knee in January of 2020 and it has worked splendidly.

Most of my Minnesota Oldtimers hockey teammates have replacement parts, too. A side note: we allow five minutes to talk about our ailments in the locker room. After that, it’s on to the latest joke or an analysis of what’s going on in the ‘Swamp.’”

Larry Estey has led the good life and wrote: “All's well in the Estey household, as we've completed two years in our 55+ condo community in Portland, Maine. No organs or joints replaced recently, thankfully, but we are at that stage of life, aren't we? I fill in on the occasional Sunday at local Episcopal churches, and my wife, Elizabeth, continues to consult around the state as an archivist, but we're mostly just enjoying living in Maine.

“We were in Princeton for a few days in May with my sister, Carol ’62, to visit the Princeton Ballet School, which our mother founded many years ago, and still continues to thrive.

We donated a trove of things pertaining to her to the Historical Society of Princeton, where they can manage an archive of her work. Good to be back, but it ain't the small college town of our youth!

“I'm eager to see the Oppenheimer movie for many reasons, and it reminds me of my friendship with his son, Peter, which faded as I left town for school. But I have enjoyed catching up in person with friends from youth, so do be in touch if you're in Maine.”

David Kamenstein is always available to catch up with and wrote: “Good to hear from you. I hope you, as well as our other classmates who have reported similar conditions, will mend quickly. Not much new to report for me and

my family. We finally sold our summer house in Dorset, VT last November. It was on the market for only 14 years. This summer, we rented a house in Sandwich, MA on Cape Cod. Our two children, Tracy and Sloan, are with us, and our twin granddaughters, age 12, are in camp. We will all return to Florida in early September for the start of the school year. Next month Carol and I will celebrate our 60th anniversary. Thanks so much for taking on the role of class secretary and doing such a good job.”

It’s rare that I don’t hear from John Stein. I’m leaving this report open for a couple more days in hopes that somehow he’ll manage to get a signal out from beautiful downtown Portland, OR. All other class mates are no-shows. If any of you have contact with Chris, Hugh, Danny, Vern, Moke, et al, shoot me an email and I will follow up.

1957 James Carey, Jr. tim_carey@nobles.edu I have little to report since I gave my classmates a time-out for this edition of Class Notes.

Rob Kuser wrote to say that he and Mary Kay hiked in the Great Smoky Mountains in May to celebrate her 80th birthday.

My wife, Mary, and I were pleased to have Harrison "Pony" Fraker and his wife, Molly, stay with us in Boston for a couple of nights in late July. It is so enjoyable to get together with childhood friends and find yourself coming up with memories that you had not thought about for years. Molly visited museums and Pony and I played golf. We ate well and talked endlessly. I know that Pony and Molly also saw Joe Wright on Nantucket. Joe's comment about their meeting: "How does Pony manage to stay so young looking? Must have been all the rest he got when he dozed in left field during baseball practice at PCD." In a note that just arrived, Rob also mentioned that he had made contact with Adam Hochschild who looks "very healthy."

Adam was in Princeton giving a lecture to The Old Guard (I recall that my father was a member way back when) on his most recent book American Midnight. "His lecture was extremely illuminating on a dark period in American history, 1917-1921." Rob ended his note by saying that Andy Harris and his wife, Sue, will be visiting later in September.

My major piece of news is that my youngest daughter, Zoe, was married in Tenants Harbor, Maine to Jon Broome of Mountain Lakes, NJ in August. They met at Middlebury, and like many who went to the college, the rest is history.

I think that those of us who have remained in touch are doing fine. I trust that all will be the same when I next write. Best to everyone!

1958 Toby Knox toby@tobyknox.com Sandy Kirkpatrick and his wife, Jeanie, hosted a family reunion in Saranac Lake NY (her three and his three, plus spouses and offspring), in connection with his 80th birthday. One of the highlights was a family Olympics featuring several tests of athletic skill (okay, luck). They did not have an Olympic torch, but fortunately there was a Bic fire starter for his son, Taylor, to hold aloft while leading the contestants into the arena.

Pompey Delafield chimed in that big news is that “I took the family (12 strong and ages three and up) to a wonderful small resort (Casa Cayuco) on the Bocas del Torro islands in Panama last March to celebrate my 80th birthday. We rented the entire resort. They were terrific, and all ages loved it.”

According to David Stewart, his latest book, Research Handbook on Law and Diplomacy, with Professor Peggy McGuiness was recently published by Elgar. It is aimed to get the younger generation excited about the various career options in this fascinating field. The book "examines the dynamic and interdependent relationship between law and diplomacy in the contemporary international system.”

As of this submission, John White reported that he and Kath are about to take off for a two-week walking tour of Slovenia (think the Alps) and Croatia (think beaches). “It has been very hot in Europe this summer so we have our fingers crossed we will find cool mountain breezes and onshore wind. We have not taken a trip like this in four years, so this one already has its challenges of trying to recall what we will need. Maybe it’s our age—now we enter our eighth decade! We have had some great Zooms with our grandson, who is on a Dickinson College program in New Zealand where winter is ending and spring is emerging.

Quite fun to see his photos of sea lions and penguins. Just amazing that technology has brought to us a smaller world!”

Sandy Kirkpatrick ’58’s clan opening the family Olympics at Saranac Lake.

For Toby Knox, summer 2023 in Vermont has been delightful in-between rain drops.

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CLASS NOTES Lots of golf, family and friends. Every morning John White and I remotely play an online geography game where a country’s black profile is presented and the player tries to name the country, its neighbors, capital, flag, currency, and population size. While it pains me to admit it, John has retained more recognition of the maps that we filled in with colored pencils in first form than I have.

When I get more correct answers than he does, he accuses me of cheating. Mon Dieu!

This spring I started volunteering weekly at the University of Vermont Medical Center’s Oncology Infusion Clinic. While I’m just a goffer getting patients coffee, food, or warm blankets, it has given me a deep appreciation for the patients’ fortitude and positive attitude under difficult circumstances and for the care they receive from the nurses. Best wishes to all classmates and PCD friends for a healthy, happy and safe autumn and winter.

Then in late June, Megan Friedman and I traveled to Marion, Massachusetts for a reunion with Jonny Howland ’63 and Liz Howland, Davy Davis ’63 and Tink Davis, and Joannie Knapp Crocker ’63. Jonny’s two children, Rachel and Jon (twins), also joined us for the long weekend. The weekend included remembering fun times with fellow PCD and MFS students like Liza Maugham ’63, Wendy Fruland Hopper ’64, Barbara Rose ’64, Barclay ’62 and Wendy ’65 Baldridge, Murad (Fred) Sayen ’60, Brock Putnam ’60, David Green’60, and many others. The get-together was capped off with a delightful two-hour cruise around the Marion Harbor.

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Percy Hoxie Wood recently called me with an update on his whereabouts. He is presently living with a friend in western Arkansas. He’s enjoying fishing and growing flowers in his garden. His son, Kyle, and wife, Bim, have returned from Thailand and are now living in Memphis. Pete is very happy to have them living state-side so that he has a fighting chance of visiting with them from time to time.

Stephen S. Cook stevecook566@gmail.com

1960 Karl “Pepper” D. Pettit III karl.pettit@comcast.net Time has certainly flown by since my last submission of Class Notes in the Fall of 2022; but certain, noteworthy events have happened along the way. For example, this past June I attended a Princeton U. classmate’s memorial service in Seattle. His name was Douglas Kelbaugh and he had national recognition in sustainable design strategies for urban environments. He was a Fellow in the American Institute of Architects, and his firm’s designs won over 15 regional and national design awards and competitions.

Their designs also appeared in over 100 books and magazines, and in many exhibitions in the USA and abroad.

To my surprise, Harrison “Pony” Fraker ’57 was also there to celebrate Doug’s life. Pony is a practicing architect and Dean Emeritus of the School of Architecture / UC Berkeley. I quickly learned that Pony and Doug were best of friends and had collaborated on numerous urban design initiatives during their careers.

Pony and I had a lot to talk about while being together for two days. For example, we talked about our fathers being Princeton classmates in the Class of 1939, and about Pony still playing hockey along with John Cook ’56…WTF, they’re both crazy! However, crazy or not…if I hadn’t had replacements of both knees and hips, I would probably have found a way to still be playing lacrosse in some remote senior league.

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As hard as we tried to entice Alex Patton and his wife, Pog, to join us…they told us that they were vacationing in Seattle and would once again miss a great time to be with his buddies.

“has proved nothing short of prophetic.

To this day I continue to pull out things I learned at PCD.” Reliable Class Historian Randy Hobler filed this on classmate Ted Hollman who joined us from Third to Fifth Form: “Ted was born Theodore Francis Hollmann on August 18, 1946 in New Brunswick when his native German father, Werner Hollmann, was teaching German at Douglas College before the family moved to Princeton's 15 Linden Lane when Werner became a professor of German at Princeton and his mother, Dorothy Dana Hollmann, an editor at The Princeton University Press. Ted went to Nassau Street School where his classmate Jude Earhardt remembers Ted as “quiet with a wicked sense of humor and an engaging smile.” Another classmate, Margery CliveAnderson, remembers “being in third grade with Mrs. Penrose, who had a short fuse and didn’t put up with Ted's antics.” At PCD he played soccer in fifth form before heading to

1961 Peter H. Raymond peterh.raymond@protonmail.com Reliable updater Fr. John Sheehan reported a solo concert gig for a fundraiser while awaiting word on possibly serving as chaplain on a South Pacific military base—fingers crossed for you, John! As for PCD memories, in the end someone advised him to remember everything he'd learned. “And that,” he said, Fr. John Sheehan ’61.

Joannie Knapp Crocker ’63, Davy Davis ’63, Pepper Pettit ’60, Jonny Howland ’63 and Liz Howland spent a great weekend this past summer in Marion, Mass.

Pepper Pettit ’60 and Pony Fraker ’57 (“both with hair!”).

Princeton High School, then college, then sales in Florida and Texas in sales. He died early on May 8, 1978. His grave is in Wilton, CT, just nine miles from my home. One of Ted's great-great grandfathers was Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, another was Richard Henry Dana, Jr., author of Two Years Before the Mast, and his grandfather, Alston Dana, was co-designer of both the George Washington Bridge and the Triborough Bridge!”

Randy also forwarded the story of a French kid grabbed out of the Paris 1900 Olympic crowd by a Dutch rowing pair who evicted their original coxswain for being too heavy.

The twerp replacement steered the Dutch to gold on his first and only hour in a racing shell, then melted back into the crowd. I add that the cox of the West German 1968 Olympic gold eight was a twerp, too (I'm not bitter or anything).

More Hobler research uncovered two articles on jazz written by Robin Kerney as a Canterbury School arts journalist for that school's paper. ˆ Richard Reynolds, provoked by a photo of savage wildlife in my back yard (rabbit, chipmunk, squirrel) countered with a Powerpoint of his Colorado backyard critters: cute little rattlesnake, black bear, elk, bobcat.

His bear guest has raised “three beautiful yearling cubbies” and sleeps “in the alcove just outside his front door.” And: “Today's highlight—two spectacular bull elk nearby on an early-morning hike.” You win Richard.

He hardly sounds retired: “…those pesky, microplastics present other challenges. I try to convince experts to take my samples to a million-dollar scanning electron microscope for imaging that also does energy-dispersive spectroscopic chemical analyses on electron beams as small as nine nanometers sent down a column to hit particle surfaces. I spent about 15 cross-eyed hours hand-picking individual particles under a different microscope and transferring them to a sticky tape on a very small aluminum stub. One can't see the particles, which are about 1/10 the width of a hair. My hi-tech process was to cut and trim a piece of dental floss and tape it to the end of a dissecting needle. Richard closed, “I'm gathering a memory about Dr. Harwood, our Latin teacher in ninth (?) grade. What a kind and patient gentleman! Do others have memories of him? Anyway, ours is the best column in The Journal, although Debbie Hobler ’66's comes close.”

Regan Kerney, with whom I shared a table at reunions, wrote: “Favorite PCD lunch: Rice, peas and chipped beef (only lunch I can remember). Favorite in-class skit: Hobler and me reading my scene from Soviet Union in my one-scene, one-act play for a McAneny English class. Favorite phrase by a teacher: Mr. Tibbals pronouncing "because of the Chinese." Favorite excuse that never worked: Trying to convince Mr. Whitehead that my dog really DID eat my homework (Ed. Note: I did not have a dog). Most futile effort: Trying to convince Henry B. Ross that I was

1961 Classmates having some fun: (ascending): Dick Aaron, Randy Hobler, Richard Reynolds.

a meaningful human with potential. Favorite opponent: Miss Fine’s.”

Peter Kirkpatrick, my South Kent School classmate, reported via Zoom that last spring he had suffered a stroke on the tennis court but greatly benefited from a quick medical response such that now he is regaining his legendary prowess [my words, not his] in relationship to a new girlfriend, aged 93, who leaves him gasping on long, salutary walks from their retirement facility.

His sense of humor and manner of speech are impeccable; we hope marathons are in his (even their) future.

I close with a story of a double date with my South Kent classmate, Porter Broughton, and two Miss Fine's 1964 girls (TMF1964G— names withheld to protect the innocent).

Summer night back in 1963, we loaded bales of straw into my family's stake-body truck, picked up the TMF1964G, roared north on Rt 1 to the drive-in's double horror feature of Vampire and the Ballerina and something about a four-story tarantula. Porter's irrepressible and infectious word-mangling set the tone, and soon one of the TMF1964G came up with “Pamvire And The Ballernia,” which, with every expression, dissolved us into hysterics.

On and on, through a summer evening of pamvires, ballernias, laughter, tarantulaboosted screams, and popcorn. Home through the warm summer night to a couch in the home of one of the TMF1964G onto which we four jammed, still triggering each other into hysterics until I observed a prodigious arachnid hiking across my thigh, “That is one heck of a big spider” at which both shrieking TMF1964G ascended the substantial ceilingto-floor curtains and frightened the bejesus out of the poor spider. That it was the best date of my life. Neither I nor Porter said to either of the TMF1964G. Why? Dave Barry explains in his brilliant essay, “How Guys Think.” So, humbly, Porter and I extend our 60-year-late heartfelt apologies for not profusely thanking you both, our Two Miss Fine's 1964 dates.

1961 classmates Ted Hollman and Randy Hobler.

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CLASS NOTES 1962 John M. Gaston III jmgaston3@gmail.com Paul Vogel: “Next week I am taking our four and six-year-old grandsons to our Wyoming home for some fly fishing and golf. Wonderful fun in Jackson Hole! I am lazy by nature and enjoy sedentary activities other than golf and fly fishing when in Wyoming.” Paul has given generously to several educational institutions, including our own. Thank you, Paul.

Jack McCarthy is now a Judge. It's no surprise. Jack has always been known for his astute capacity for good judgement. He’s always been helpful to many of us on sundry legal matters, as well as advising on delicate personal matters. Obviously, good judgement has always been in His Honor's nature.

jamboree. Rod bought the place many years ago mostly because it had a rental unit on the lower floor that he rented to many young Georgetown U coeds. Being incredibly risk averse, Rod ensured their leases, had a few special clauses. Rod finally got married, which turned the rental unit away from anyone young and blonde. Rod is retired after a successful career as a commercial lender with Prudential and now travels extensively, especially during the hot Washington months. By the way, he’s still a brunette.

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John A. Ritchie jhnritchie@yahoo.com

Deborah V. Hobler dvhobler@cox.net

Bruny Dielhenn has led an active and sometimes challenging life in California. He started as a TV producer and ended up as a respected career coach. He said: “Believe it or not I wrote an Amazon #1 Bestseller. I know, I know, it's hard to believe.” Bruny’s book is called Get Out of Your Head, It’s a Mess in There!

101 Simple Aphorisms for Better Thinking and Living. It has a five-star rating and is actually a really great book. Congrats, Bruny.

Rick Eckels wrote: “I continue to be retired, splitting time between Memphis and Ponte Vedra. I am lucky to have my daughter and grandchildren living nearby! Will be meeting up with Jack McCarthy in September to attend a concert by South Side Johnny and the Asbury Jukes! The concert is in a small concert hall that holds less than a thousand people.

Come and join us and other Septuagenarians to enjoy this blast from the past! Ponte Vedra is great in the fall!”

Kim Le (wife of Andy Fishman ’68) with Debbie Hobler ’66 and Margery Cuyler ’66 at Alumni Weekend last May.

William E. Ring mwmaverick@gmail.com Donald E. Woodbridge maderacito@yahoo.com

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As you may recall, this spring, PDS invited our class back to celebrate our 55th reunion (cancelled in 2021) along with the Class of 1968’s REAL 55th reunion. Two incredibly courageous class members gathered for the reunion on the weekend of May 19: noted children’s author, Margery Cuyler and her much beloved 1966 class correspondent, me, (Debbie Hobler). Yes, the then almost 75years-old twosome represented the Class of 1966. Of course, the Class of 1968 felt so sorry for us lonely old gals, so they decided to adopt us into their class.

It was amazing how much younger we felt!

We all attended the Old Guard Luncheon on Friday, where we heard former Head of

Rick Delano wrote: “Like many of us, my wife, Jenice, and I have entered a remarkable period in our lives...plenty of time to enjoy, grandchildren, enough money to see us through. But I am severely challenged in how to be otherwise relevant. Around Bridgehampton on Long Island, there are an assortment of volunteer activities that don't seem very satisfying. I would enjoy learning from others in our class how you continue to make a difference.” Delano has given much more than his fair share with his work with the Ford Foundation working to significantly improve our public-school systems. The rest of us should feel so relevant. However, I'm sure it's difficult in the Hamptons to find and help the "under-privileged."

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Margery Cuyler ’66 (front, left) and Debbie Hobler ’66 (back, second from right) were adopted by members of the Class of 1968 at reunions last May: (front) M. Cuyer, Charles Bauer (husband of Sia Godfrey Bauer, Mary Hobler Hyson, Sia Godfrey Bauer; (back) Andy Fishmann, Connie Sayen Ban, D. Hobler and Rick Ross.

School Paul Stellato give a terrific speech on his years at the school. We will miss him.

Lynn Behr Sanford ’68, spoke movingly about how wonderful and thoughtful the Stellatos had been to the Behr family over the years, inviting them to visit the house whenever they wanted, and saying how the Stellatos had kept the spirit of the house alive. (The head of school resides in Behr House.)

It was great to catch up with Margery who is now working with Simon & Schuster on a new story and a chapter series.

Additionally, she chaired a 25th anniversary event for her church, and is doing freelance work. See what happens when you are two years younger? Congratulations!

In May, Andrea Hicks, husband, Marcial Garlitos, and son, Zach, traveled to Marcial’s birthplace in the Philippines in a town called Lingayen Pangasinan where they joined family, included Marcial’s father.

Sally Harries Gaudlie and husband, Jack, went back for a visit to the UK to visit their family and friends. Two weeks in, they both got Covid, and Sally got the bigger hit. She wrote: “I couldn’t believe that I had dodged Covid for three years and then finally succumb to it in England, what a bummer!” Indeed.

I was thrilled to be back in Princeton for the first time since my father’s memorial service in October 2019. I had not seen my siblings, except for Zoom sessions, for almost four years. First stop was to Princeton Chapel to see the memorial stone the family had placed in dad’s memory for all his work for the University, and the town of Princeton.

A wonderful surprise was working with the university donor relations person, none other than Yuki Moore Laurenti ’75! It was great to see her again after 50 plus years! We commiserated about the woes of being a PDS class correspondent and attempting to gather information for our columns. HINT. We also visited the Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum, near Hopewell, whose founders have made presentations to PDS students, and are close family friends. If you haven’t visited the site, I highly suggest going. The founders have brought African American erased history to light, through the museum, two books, presentations, a PBS special, which I believe are crucial to learning our REAL American history.

The Hobler family also had a terrific dinner with Pepper Pettit ’60 (also a class correspondent)! He recently gave a terrific presentation, which I saw on You Tube, on his involvement in the late 1970s of the Japanese Garden at the Missouri Botanical Gardens in St. Louis. Pepper worked with the Japanese garden designer Koichi Kawana. After hearing his talk, I went online to see the Gardens, which are stunning. All the times I have visited the city, I have never gone, I must add it to my bucket list.

I am sad to report that Sally Behr Fisher, Lynn Behr Sanford ’68 and Elaine Behr King’s dear sister, Susan Behr Travers ’60, passed away in Princeton in October 2022. We send our deepest condolences to the family.

1967 Susan Fritsch Hunter ares543@comcast.net Julia Lockwood wrote: “Our big news is the birth of our daughter, Rachel’s, first baby, Sid, born August 14! We were in Boise, Idaho for the delivery. Thankfully, Rachel gets the fall off from teaching at the College of Idaho where she is a professor of American history.

“Priyanka our youngest is back at our local elementary school as an ed. tech for the third year and hopes to pursue a master’s in social work next year. Shradha has moved to Massachusetts for a new job still as quality manager in a large meat packing plant, Bertolinos, in Peabody.

Marcial and Zach Garlitos, father and son of Andrea Hicks ’66.

Randy Hobler ’61, Debbie Hobler ’66, Yuki Moore ’75, Mary Hobler Hyson ’68 and Nancy Hobler ’74 at Princeton University.

Julia Lockwood ’67 greets her new grandson, Sid, born to her daughter, Rachel, in May.

Francoise Foassier ’67 stands on the Giant's Causeway on a summer 2023 trip to Northern Ireland.

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CLASS NOTES “We have moved to our little house in Cumberland, ME, built on the old family property that was initially intended for summer use but now is full-time for us.

Moving from our South Freeport home of 40 years has been emotional and difficult, but it’s almost done!”

Francoise Foassier wrote that in France this summer, she has experienced “dog days, living all day with shutters closed, but the holiday I took in Northern Ireland was extremely ‘cool’ with a maximum of 18º C.” As for me, Susan Fritsch Hunter, my husband, Bill, and I hosted Mary Young Bragado and her husband, Max, in April. We gave them a tour of Plymouth, MA, tasted local seafood, and walked along the Cape Cod Canal.

PDS has notified us of the death of Dianne Willis (aka Linda Dianne Willis) in May 2023. Francoise wrote these words about Dianne: “I was very sad to hear that Dianne had passed away. I remember her very well.

We were good friends. She was so sweet and gentle. She was beautiful, too. As we get older, we see our friends disappear, and it's very sad. My year at PDS was a pretty long time ago, but I remember every minute of it—at least every friend I had there, not only in the class but also in other classes. Now I have grandchildren who could be old enough to spend a year abroad!”

I also have memories of Dianne. She arrived at Miss Fines in 10th grade, commuting from North Brunswick. I remember her also as very pretty and gentle, with a ready laugh and seldom without a smile. She spent the summer of 11th grade living with a family in Malaysia, and the experience “sparked her love of travel,” according to her obituary. After graduating from PDS, she attended Randolph Macon Women’s College and later graduated with a BA in English from the University of Texas in Dallas. She worked in the writing, editing,

Bill Hunter, Susan Fritsch Hunter ’67, Mary Young Bragado ’67 and her husband, Max, in front of the Mayflower II in Plymouth harbor in April.

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legal assistant, and research fields. I caught up with her in Dallas, TX in the 1980s when I was attending a book convention. We had dinner one evening outdoors at a Mexican restaurant; it was great to see her.

“Linda Dianne was brilliant, beautiful and deeply loved,” her obituary reads. “Her wit, her generosity and her stories will be dearly missed.” The Class extends its sympathy to Dianne’s mother, sisters, niece and nephew.

Pamela Erickson MacConnell sent news via Wavelength: “It's been a busy year in my quilting studio. I, along with five friends, made more than 36 pillowcases for Camp Hope in middle Georgia. This camp is for participants ages 7-11 who have been affected by domestic violence, sexual abuse, and child abuse. It was sponsored by the Crisis Line & Safe House of Central Georgia where my daughter, Sarah Schanck, is the Director of One Safe Place Macon. The campers got a big kick out of these pillowcases which they took home after the camp. I also made at least five quilts this spring as gifts for various friends and family members. I'm still convinced that retirement is the best job I've ever had!”

of 1966 at the Behr House on campus, where Head of School Paul Stellato addressed the group. He and wife, Maureen, are moving to a new job, after leading PDS to new heights over the last 15 years. Thank you, Stellatos for your stellar work. Class of ’68 attendees at the luncheon included Lynnie Behr Sanford, Andy Fishman, Rick Ross, Sia Godfrey Bauer, Connie Sayen Ban, and me, plus Joan Wadelton and Lisa Lawrence on Zoom. See Debbie Hobler’s Class of 1966 notes for more on the luncheon.

On Saturday evening of Reunion, Connie Sayen Ban and husband, Vlad, graciously hosted a spectacular dinner at their Princeton home. Those from the Friday luncheon crowd, including the Zoomers, were joined at the Bans by Gillian Gordon Crozier and Annie Fulper. Connie and Vlad both showcased their substantial culinary skills. After all of these years, it was a special time for reconnecting with dear old classmates.

1968 Sophia Godfrey Bauer sbauer2086@gmail.com Mary Hobler Hyson bassett7750@cox.net Many from our PDS Class of 1968 were in Princeton in May for our 55th reunion.

Because of the pandemic, we shared our Friday Gold Guard luncheon with the Class

Lynn Behr Sanford ’68 and Mary Hobler Hyson ’68 during Reunion Weekend last May.

Pam Erickson MacConnell and friends celebrating the completion of 36 pillowcases.

Sue Kleinberg sent along the following: “I've been retired from the State of New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission for over 12 years, so I'm pretty sure I've told you before. Now, I am writing for the Monmouth-Middlesex edition of an online magazine of Jewish interest. Check out my articles in JLifeNJ.com in the December through April and July and August issues. I've therefore cut back on my civic responsibilities: no longer on the Keyport Public Library Board of Trustees and Young Israel of Aberdeen Board of Trustees and have stopped publishing the Keyport Garden Club Newsletter. Writing takes time! As for my family, my daughter, Cecily MacConchie, is the proud parent of ‘my two twinkies’ as of October 24, 2022: Violet Victoria Vichna Caltavuturo and Ruby Grace Chaya Yehudis Caltavuturo. My daughter hasn't let them slow her down, however; she was just promoted to Senior Vice President of Marketing at Furman Roth Advertising. My son, Teddy MacConchie just became engaged to Casey Espinosa and will be graduated from the New York Fire Department Academy on August 29 if he doesn't manage to get injured before then. He had been competing on a CrossFit Team, but stopped taking chances when he entered the Academy.”

as affable, intelligent, and fun to be around.

He was a natural leader and a gifted athlete, which is saying something given the talents of John Claghorn, Evan Donaldson, Bill Rigot and others in our class. We all remember Sandy as the fullback on our football team who scored multiple touchdowns in almost every game. We remember him as a ferocious defenseman on our hockey team and the goalie on the lacrosse team. He was admired by our teachers, especially Mrs. Whipple who took a special interest in him and worked to expand his knowledge and use of the French language.

All told, we remember Sandy as being charismatic, intelligent, friendly, talented and totally dedicated to PDS. It was an honor and privilege attending school and playing sports with him. I am proud to have called him my friend. His passing came much too early and saddens all of us greatly.”

1969 Beverly Bevis Jones beverly@bbjonespr.com I am looking forward to becoming the class correspondent for the alumni notes. I retired

Bob Ramsey shared his following tribute to Sandy Wandelt who passed away December 14, 2022: “I am sure my Class of ’68 classmates will join me in remembering Sandy Wandelt

Sue Kleinberg ’68’s twin granddaughters.

in May and closed my two businesses: creating websites and public relations and marketing.

I live in Stuart, FL, where I have lived since 1990. Hobbies include gardening, painting and my adorable dog, Desi. I look forward to receiving news from each of you. It’s great to stay in touch and our class notes are a great way to do that. I’m in Groton, CT. at the moment visiting family and going into NYC. I will see Chooch Cleaver, whom I am sure many of you remember.

Doug Rieck reported: “My daughter, Raechel, is entering her junior year at UCF in Orlando.

She is enjoying college life and working at Disney. She loves Florida after growing up at the Jersey Shore. My son, Ryan, completed his freshman year at Stockton and he is happy here in South Jersey.”

Beth Healy wrote: “My stepson, Peter, will tie the knot with Kellie on September 16 in an outdoor wedding at Apple Hill Center for Chamber Music, looking out on NH and VT mountains. Kellie comes from NJ, having grown up on the Jersey shore. We're much now in ‘pre-wedding prep’ mode. We love Kellie and her family and are so excited!! And on September 23 we'll see Blair Lee as we will be attending her daughter, Brita's, wedding to David in NYC!!

“This fall I'll continue volunteering in ESL class, a highlight of my week! I help adult students, newly in America, to learn English; the students are from Russia, China, Ukraine, Afghanistan, Haiti, etc. And I'll be re-joining a memoir group as I work slowly to put my memoir together. Would love to connect if you're here in SW New Hampshire (bhealyee@gmail.com).”

Many thanks to Susan Denise Harris for serving as class correspondent for over 50 years. Well done, Susan!

1968 Classmates Connie Sayen Ban and Mary Hobler Hyson during Alumni Weekend 2023.

Members of the Class of 1968 during Reunion Weekend 2023: (from l-r) Sia Godfrey Bauer, Connie Sayen Ban, Rick Ross, Gillian Gordon Crozier, Andy Fishman, Mary Hobler Hyson and Annie Fulper.

Bob Peck ’70 (right) in San Miguel da Allende with his sister (second from left) and her son.

“This is what retirement looks like!,” according to Bob Peck ’70.

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CLASS NOTES 1970 Ann M. Wiley awileyemail@gmail.com Marjorie Shaw wrote: “I am the delighted recipient of two brand new hip joints and they are making a miraculous change in my life!

Hurray for modern medicine.

“This June, our younger daughter got married. They are actually living with us, since their apartment was affected by a fire, and they are waiting for restoration to be done; fun for us but I suspect it’s a bit hard on the newlyweds…

“I taught a summer course in gross anatomy at the Uniformed Services University, entirely

by Zoom (so I could still get the hips done).

And I’m teaching a course this fall through

Diane Erickson ’70.

Old Courthouse on Main Street, Deland, FL painted by Diane Erickson ’70.

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OLLI on Introductory Cell Biology. Not too onerous, and keeps my hand in. Between the teaching, four book clubs, rehab, and knitting, I keep busy.”

Diane Erickson wrote: “At the last newsletter I mentioned that I had been accepted for a juried art show. Well…it was fabulous and very successful. In fact, earned more money than a semester of teaching two classes at the University! The next show is in November. I am working on new pieces for it as well as a commissioned painting.”

Congratulations, Diane!

Meg Brinster Michael wrote: “I caught up briefly with the Hobler clan when they were in town in May. We shared lots of memories about growing up on Mercer Road. I also visited Allison Gilbert Kozicharow for a few days in early June. We had a blast exploring some of the Smithsonian Museums as well as the contemporary art collection at Glenstone and the beautiful home and gardens that had belonged to Marjorie Merriweather Post.

While I was there, we also had a fun dinner with my nephew, Jeremy Brinster ’09, and his spouse, Mark, who live in DC. “My son, Spencer, recently moved to Oslo, Norway having taken a job at SLA, a Danish landscape architecture firm with a satellite office in Oslo. I’m hoping to visit soon!

Otherwise, I’ve been mostly enjoying being at the beach this summer.”

Janet Masterton is so creative reporting her activities: I will now sound like a broken record from my last class notes……

The Cruise to Alaska was fun, Alaska scenery was beautiful, the weather was cool and the ship; Well, it was just too big.

I must say, the smaller cruise ships are far, far better!

Reminiscing about growing up on Mercer Road were (l-r):Mary Hobler Hyson ’68, Meg Brinster Michael ’70, Debbie Hobler ‘66, and Nancy Hobler (Princeton High School).

Meg Brinster Michael ’70 and Allison Gilbert Kozicharow ’70 had fun in Washington, DC this past summer.

Fred Erdman ’70 and Deebs Young ’70 at Saratoga Racetrack. “Great afternoon of fun catching up, despite not leaving with as much money as I came with.”

Salup’s poem, Let’s, written in 1970.

Perhaps, a river cruise for the next time?

We then, stopped in Colorado, visiting family and friends.

A good time was had by all!

I have just returned from a week in the Catskills, which was also delightful.

Having lots of friends visiting this fall.

Then I am back out West for the holidays So hard to think that the summer is almost over…..

I sure hope everyone is doing well!

And wonderful wishes to you ALL! Allison Gilbert Kozicharow and Hilary Martin: “We were devastated to learn the sad, sad news about Bob Salup—‘Oupy!’—who was so much a part of our high school lives. We attended his graveside service this past spring and spoke at some length with his brother, Gary ’75. Half a dozen of his poet friends read selections of his poems, including his wellknown one, Furlong Getty. Google it! One of our faves from his “Uncollected Poetry” which Oup sweetly bestowed upon Allison on her 18th birthday in 1970.”

I, Ann Wiley, went on a river boat trip in April on the Rhone River in France, from Lyon to Arles. Great trip, especially loved Carrières des Lumières. Planning another river boat trip in May to the tulips in Holland.

AMAWaterways is the way to go! And dreaming that the spring issue of the Journal will have more updates from classmates…

David Clagborn ’71 (center) with his clan.

1971 Blythe Anne Kropf blythekropf5@gmail.com Thomas C. Worthington worthington_tom@yahoo.com Congratulations Class of 1971! Our class had the most alumni donors to PDS this past year!

Well done classmates. We have a few updates to share with the PDS community.

David Claghorn shared the good news that he has fully recovered from his heart surgery two years ago and he is 100% back to all his fun activities. He and his wife, Betsy, are enjoying their six grandchildren, and all the ensuing mayhem!

Jane Cross reported: “I was able to visit Katie Poole this summer at Katie’s family place in the Adirondacks. A real treat plus the chance to meet her adorable, sweet baby grandson (and her daughter and son-in-law, of course). I am still spending lots of time with my grandkids, traveling a bit, gardening, volunteering with refugee resettlement, biking and hiking, some work as a pediatrician on a non-profit board, and knitting.

Life is very good. I am feeling very lucky and very grateful.”

Jeremy Bonner’s construction company is finishing up its last project and he is looking forward to retirement! His younger daughter, Emily, was married in June in a small outside ceremony in Friendship, Maine.

Lisa Warren: “There was a very nice article on page 28 in the spring Journal about the PDS mock trial team featuring me, and my fellow coaches. You can also find it on the PDS website. We won the NJ State championship title and went on to participate in the National High School Mock Trial Competition in Little Rock, Arkansas. Unfortunately, due to a Covid issue, we had to cancel our planned trip and compete virtually. The students rose to the occasion, and it was still a great experience.

Looking forward to the start of the upcoming mock trail season.

“We went to Costa Rica in March with our daughter and future son-in-law. I have made several trips to Atlanta as we are deep into planning for their fall of 2024 wedding.

We are leaving next week for two weeks in Croatia. Hopefully no Covid this time!”

Lastly, I (Tom Worthington) am happy to report that life in Minnesota continues to be full of tennis, grandkids, travel, and more grandkids. Melissa and I are both active on several non-profit boards and volunteer together at the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Come visit!

Snippets of reminiscences of Frank Jacobson are spread throughout class notes. If you would like a copy of all the memories, please email Celia Schulz ’77 at heliotrp@flash.net.

Lisa Warren ’71 with her husband, daughter and future son-in-law in Costa Rica last March.

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CLASS NOTES Blythe Kropf wrote: “Frank Jacobson always took the time to talk individually with students and also their parents when they stopped by for a visit.”

1972 John L. Moore III johnlmoore3@gmail.com Susan Ecroyd: “Hi John, so grateful that you are still willing to prod all of us into sharing our news. I do love to read about what everyone else is doing even if I am usually less than punctilious about contributing myself.

The last few months have been a bit of a roller coaster. My mother, Mary Lincoln, suffered a stroke in January, which moved her from living completely independently in her own home (still driving, shopping etc.) to requiring 24-hour care. We were lucky to be able to maintain her in her own home with caregivers until her death on July 31. My sisters and I were all with her. She was 97 years old, and she lived a very full life.

“On a happier note, my husband, David, and I celebrated our 40th anniversary two years late (yeah, Covid) by spending a glorious month in Italy. We reconnected with George Treves ’71 at our 50th reunion (thanks again, Alex Laughlin!). I recalled that George and his sister, Claire Treves Brezel ’77, maintain their family’s home in the hills outside of Rome as a working farm and guesthouse. The Casale Sonnino has been in the Treves family for at least a hundred and fifty years and is located in the Castelli Romani, an incredibly beautiful and historic region surrounding Rome. Casale Sonnino is built on the site of an ancient Roman villa mentioned in Pliny the Younger’s writings and the area is replete with things for history fiends like me to visit, scenic vistas for the artistic, amazing restaurants for the foodists in the group, easy access into Rome, and almost no tourist crowding. Miraculous! We rented the entire villa for most of May, and invited family and close friends to come and visit with us! David decided that driving in rural Latium is as much fun as a carnival ride, and I became a familiar at the bread, cheese and salumi sections of the local grocery store. George was an incredible host, and the property and his staff were wonderful. We are already planning a return. (Thanks again, George!)”

Brigid Moynihan: “Dashed this off just as you requested, Johnny! Still thrilled about our last reunion—what interesting and friendly people! Thanking Alex and his gorgeous wife, Janet, once again for making perhaps the best reunion party ever. I’m feeling grateful for what’s becoming almost a life-long friendship with Beth Johnson (and Turner, too).

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We’ve spent time in Truro, Cape Cod and in NYC comparing notes on the sometimes remarkable and sometimes startling lives of our adult children. Beth and I sometimes revisit an argument we had at the water fountain at Lawrenceville Elementary School.

She thinks it was second grade and I think third. Beth said she was lucky because she had a pony; I said I was the luckier because I was going to live for a year in Ireland. These days I still wonder about the answer to that but one thing we know now is how clueless we both were, about how lucky we both were to be competing about gifts most children could not have contemplated. Love to all.”

Steve Bash: “I admire your energy and commitment to this! I am still feeling my disappointment from not being able to attend our 50th. When I read notes from others, it’s clear that we as a class formed, and maintain, a special bond and relationships that others can only envy.

“Life is still great for me. Still living in Santa Monica and just cannot—and don't want—to get away from this wonderful way of life. I continue to work for ‘the man’ doing international banking, a career that I have enjoyed immensely and has allowed me to build friendships with wonderful people in every corner of the world. I only wish that I paid closer attention in French class during my years at PDS or took Spanish at some point when my brain could easily remember what was said more than five minutes ago.

For someone who has done business in 102 countries during my career, I would have certainly both enjoyed the conversations and

Painting by Hank Bristol ’72.

endeared myself to more business contacts than I did. Getting by with just a quirky and often ‘off-the-mark’ sense of humor barely did the trick.

“Not playing as much tennis or golf as I would like but still love both and can get around pretty well. Recently started art (drawing) classes to try and release and express the inner creativity that I feel I've always had. Although Laurie Merrick Winegar may think differently, having shared a table with me in a very fun Mrs. Smith's art class. Everyone stay well, live each day with no regrets and smile always.”

Kate Merlino: “What’s up with me: I have entered semi- retirement, with a couple of freelance PR clients in the performing arts field and some ushering at the Metropolitan Opera. Enjoying friends and my family now that there is more time to do so.”

Lucinda Herrick: “I’m still smiling at the thought of our reunion. The highlight for me was probably at Alex and Janet’s (thank you again, you two!) when the microphone was passed, and we shared reminiscences of those tender years. The one-on-one conversations over the reunion events, friendships easily picked up and enriched decades later—so precious! Loved seeing everyone.”

Diana Walsh: “Although neither of us attended, our 50th reunion prompted John Gordon to reconnect with me and it has been really fun to learn about his journey over the years. He still enjoys life in Vermont and his passion as a cabinet maker.

“For me, a quick summary over the last 50 (!) years: career in health care finance in the Boston area; three children, all boys, a lot of early morning hockey and lacrosse over the years; lived in Andover, MA for 38 years, now split time between Boston in the summer and Naples, FL in the winter; three wonderful grandchildren all living in southern CA; married to Paul Magnin who grew up down the street, a Lawrenceville guy, for 42 years.

Wishing you all the best.”

Jean Beckwith Funk and Paul Funk: “We were so happy to welcome our second grandson this March; Emmett Ruffin Funk is growing like a weed! With two of our three adult sons living in Washington state, we head west for quick visits when we can. This July, we had an absolutely delightful visit with Ellen Sussman and Neal Rothman in their beautiful home in the wine country of CA. In August, I traveled with 35 other musicians, to serve as the ‘choir in residence’ for 10 days at Salisbury Cathedral in the UK. We sang every day in this astonishing 800-year-old space, where the organ thunders and the final reverberations seem to last forever! We send love to all our classmates and think of everyone so often.”

But I’m a software engineer, and at least I enjoy what I do, so it could be worse. Hope all is well with you.”

Anne Robinson: “All is well here in North Carolina despite what seems to be nightly thunderstorms after each hot summer day.

Scottish Gourmet is doing well despite increases in lots of food and ingredient costs.

The aches and pains of getting older are my only complaint. A knee here, a shoulder there, but nothing serious enough to slow me down.

I hope all that caught Covid at our reunion have recovered fully! Now we all need RSV vaccines—what will be next? All the best to our classmates.”

Richard Huber: “Kitesurfing in Cabarete Dominican Republic in the winter, renting to 15 Georgetown students, and a property in Austin keeps me busy! Right now, touring Big Sur with my daughters!”

Michael Clagett: “Here’s what’s been going down in these quarters. First, and most importantly, I finally put together the band that I’ve been wanting to do for about 50 years. Bill Flemer ’71, who you’ll recall was in the class ahead of us, is playing bass and is one of three lead singers, me being another, and our female vocalist the third. Drums, Bill on bass, me on keys/guitar, another lead guitarist, pedal steel, and the female singer. It’s a lot of fun.

“As for work, I’m still a working stiff. With respect to my daughter’s education, I bought into PDS for high school and after that the whole Ivy League boondoggle, so I still have about one more year of indentured servitude before I can kiss the corporate world goodbye.

Richard Huber ’72 and his wife in California.

Ginny Myer Kester ’72 and Nancy Farley O’Farrell ’72 visiting with each other last March.

1972 Classmates Andy Scasserra, Ginny Myers Kester, Jim Harford, Tom Reynolds and Cici Morgan Pastuhov with family members in Maine in 2022.

Ginny Myer Kester: “You are so good at gently pressuring those of us who mean well but don't deliver. I am following your advice and getting this off to you now! Since I blew it on writing in for the winter I will go back to the fall of 2022 when I got together with Andy Scasserra, Cici Morgan Pastuhov, Tom Reynolds, and Jim Harford ’73 in Maine. It was a mini-weekend reunion and a wonderful time. A great time at the Stone Mountain Music Center, a lobster dinner, and best of all just some easy conversation with dear friends.

In January I traveled to Mexico for several weeks, spending time by the ocean, in Oaxaca City, ending in Mexico City before heading home to Wisconsin. Oaxaca is beautiful and it gave me a chance to practice my Spanish. One of my retirement goals has been to become conversational in Spanish. (Why did I take all those years of French!) However, you know it’s a bad sign when the waiter, after patiently listening to me butcher his native language, says, ‘You know I speak English.’ I'm still not there but hope springs eternal!

“Greg and I spent March in southern California (he still telecommutes) where it was freezing (by SoCal standards) and poured rain most of the month. We know never to complain about rainy weather while in southern California, but it was a disappointing escape from Wisconsin's dreary late winter weather. A bright spot was a visit with Nancy Farley O'Donnell who came to spend a rainy week with me. Despite the bad weather, we had a great time. The spring brought us back home where I have been, with a few exceptions to visit our daughter and family in Washington state. Bill, our son-in-law continues his work as a commercial fisherman. Both of our children are following new career paths. John begins his new job as a fourth-grade teacher at a Madison public school after finishing his certification program in elementary education. As a retired public-school teacher, I am very happy to see the next generation choosing to teach. He and our daughter-in-law, Nicole, are busy running after Teddy who is now two. Nicole's work as Operations Manager for the WI Association for school counselors keeps her busy, too. Our daughter, Laney, starts nursing school this fall after finding the seasonal work for marine biologists to be too limited. Guess we are a family of late bloomers—Greg finished his engineering degree when he was 40—after years of blue-collar work. Besides working on my Spanish, yoga, rug hooking, walking and biking with friends, and some political action legwork take up most of my time, or what is left over after spending time with my grandkids and family. Life is good for which I am grateful! Best to everyone and I sure hope to see many of you at the next reunion!! Thanks again John for keeping us in touch with one another. It is greatly appreciated!”

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CLASS NOTES Tom Reynolds: “The big news for me is that daughter, Grace, has excepted a position with a local orthopedic surgical group here in Fort Worth! (Her dad is quite happy...) She spent six years in residency at the Mayo Clinic and then a one-year fellowship in sports med at Columbia, MO, so the girl is ready. This town has grown SO much in the time she has been gone (which sure has its downsides—could you get people to stop moving here?), but the positive side of a bigger town are more amenities, like having a really good ortho group in town. So, she’s living with us for a minute with her dog, who mixes it up with my grand-dog (hers, until her work got too crazy), so we are ever more the wildly dysfunctional family pod.

“The gigs have, thankfully, been coming back and I am getting busy again there with the one thing that really does the happy pill trick without the pill. Covid messed things up SO badly that we are just now coming out of it to surmise the wreckage. I continue with the ranch and real estate I have in town, which again is a busy time, has exploded. Good for the kid’s inheritance. I have been a lucky man with this damned health trip, still here (and crazy) after all these years, thanks to the great strides our medical researchers have done. Better living through science...With all affection to you and our classmates.”

year with all the political happenings. What a great yet challenging time to be a student journalist! I want to continue to shape this cohort of truth seekers but not with the responsibilities of full-time employment!”

Henry “Hank” Bristol: “Susan and I have recently been given the gift of a fourth grandchild! I am retired from teaching at PDS, and active as a deacon at Trinity Church. I am sailing, when I can, and painting watercolors.”

Kenzie Carpenter: “While I’m heading to Lucca, Italy in September, I’m otherwise living a quiet life in Pittsburgh trying (not all that successfully) to avoid the news, enjoy my friends and stay healthy! I also volunteer… organizing service projects with my garden club to help social service agencies and nonprofits keep up their properties, planting, weeding, etc. I’m a gardening madwoman (as are you, John! Well…madMAN.) My kids are doing well, which is the most important thing.

In April/early May I went to Mallorca to visit my youngest daughter, Annie, who spent six months teaching English to high school kids. (I kid you not: that is where the Spanish government sent her.) She wants to become

fluent in Spanish so she can work with Latino immigrants here in Pittsburgh. She spent three years as a paralegal at a firm specializing in immigration law…she has the paperwork bureaucracy down cold, but now she can speak Spanish…hallelujah! My son, Steve, is a sportswriter, but currently his Newsguild Union is striking against the Pittsburgh PostGazette for the same reason everyone else seems to be on strike these days…for fairer wages! My other daughter, Leslie, is a muchin- demand massage therapist. (Everyone needs a massage these days!) The miracle is that they are still here in Pittsburgh. (Fingers crossed.) I just hope I don’t have to wait five years to see my PDS classmates again…I feel so fortunate that we are still so bonded after all these years (Alex Laughlin has a lot to do with that!).”

John Moore: Once again, I want to thank all of you wonderful classmates that have taken a few moments to update us on your whereabouts and your comings and goings!

Karen Turner: “After 31 years, I'm leaving the journalism department at Temple University this December. Though I have plans and projects for this next chapter, the thought of ‘retirement’ is daunting. I promised myself not to be working full-time at 70. I will continue to do some adjunct teaching, especially next

Erica Klein (l) and Glenna Weisberg Andersen (r) caught up and shared a laugh at 50th Reunion.

Kenzie Carpenter ’72 and daughter, Anne, in Mallorca.

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1973 Classmates at the Friday evening gathering of Reunion Weekend: (l-r) Susan Bauer Schwinger, Hillary Morgan, Tucky Fussell, Martha Sullivan Sword.

1973 Classmates at the Friday evening gathering of Reunion Weekend: (front, l-r) Erica Klein, Tucky Fussell, Hillary Morgan, Susan Bauer Schwinger, Anne McLeod Weeks, Princey Gamblin, Susan Ross Cusack, Beth Sanford, Martha Sullivan Sword; (back, l to r) Carol Lifland, Glenna Weisberg Andersen, Winn Thompson.

As you can read, your classmates (our friends) appreciate staying connected because they care about you! As I near 70 years of age I find myself more and more contemplative about life—past and present (I stay away from the future!). I appreciate how very, very precious life is—new life through the birth of grandchildren and the passing of life through too many. I’ve also come to realize that it’s the simple things, the intangibles in life, that are the most valuable.

My update—I have picked up tennis and paddle tennis after a 25-year hiatus. It’s been really fun, with the exception of my ego thinking I should still be playing at a 40-yearold’s level. My travel has not been glamorous, but emotionally rewarding—time on the river in the Thousand Islands saying goodbye to a blessed childhood and lifestyle through the spreading of my mother’s ashes, as well as family get togethers in mid-coast Maine with my brothers and families. Slowly and grudgingly repairing, upgrading, and sprucing up our home in preparation of the inevitable downsize and move—on to the next adventure!

Our condolences to Susan Ecroyd and her family on the passing of her mother. As many (most?) of us know, it is never easy, but take solace in sharing a mother’s long life and special memories.

I received a note from Erica Klein who wrote that she “was thrilled to have an opportunity to see and hang out with her warm, welcoming, and accomplished classmates at our 50th Reunion including Glenna Weisberg Andersen, Carol Lifland, Tucky Fussell, Susan Bauer Schwinger, Princey Gamblin, Beth Sanford, and Ann McLeod Weeks. Big kudos and congrats to Courtney Hodock, Brian Crowell ’11 and Jill Goldman ’74 for helping to organize this wonderful multi-day event!”

Russell Pyne wrote that he has had a terrific summer. He added: “In July, my wife, Helen, and I celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary in East Africa with our kids and their spouses.

Our fabulous family adventure included a safari in the Tanzania Serengeti and a trek to the mountain gorillas in the Rwanda

Erica was recently awarded a Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC) Arts Grant for writing and publishing the nation’s first business comic book designed to encourage breakthrough thought leadership and innovation among senior leaders of financial, technology, and bioscience companies. She and her husband live in NYC where they recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary.

Martha mentioned that they did have a sighting of Don DeVries late in the fire pit evening and, “Of course, we all got to see and hear Helena Brett-Smith when she was honored at the school.”

Russell Pyne ’73 with his family at the Grumeti Reserve in Tanzania: (back, l-r) Sons, Nick and Tucker, son-in-law Greg Kamradt, and son, Stuyvie; (middle; l-r) Nick’s wife, Christine, and daughter, Eliza; (front) Russell, his wife, Helen, with their guide Wilson, at Grumeti Reserve.

Around the fire pit at Martha Sullivan Sword’s party during Reunion Weekend: (clockwise from left) Susan Ross Cusack, Chip Place, Chip’s wife, Mary, Martha Sullivan Sword, Jill Houghton Stuart, Carol Lifland’s husband, Carol Lifland, Tucky Fussell, Princey Gamblin, Hilary Morgan, Carl Sturken, Susan Bauer Schwinger’s husband, Seth, Bill Flemer ’71; (in front) Susan Bauer Schwinger.

In Martha Sullivan Sword ’73’s kitchen during Reunion Weekend: (l-r) Princey Gamblin, Carol Lifland, Martha Sullivan Sword, Susan Bauer Schwinger, Glenna Weisberg Andersen, Beth Sanford.

1973 Cassandra L. Oxley cassandra.oxley@gmail.com Our 50th anniversary! How can this be? See what follows here for all the latest.

1973 Classmates at the Friday evening gathering of Reunion Weekend: (l-r) Glenna Weisberg Andersen, Beth Sanford, Martha Sullivan Sword, Susan Bauer Schwinger, Princey Gamblin.

1973 Classmates and friends at Martha Sullivan Sword’s house on Saturday night of Reunion Weekend: (front, l- to r): Bob Palmieri, Iris Bing, Sandy Bing h’87, Jan Baker, Martha; (second row, l-r) Carol Lifland, Pam Teagarden, Princey Gamblin, Glenna Weisberg Andersen, Susan Bauer Schwinger, Jim Harford, Michael Hafitz, Zander Kennedy, Jeff Schuss; (back, l-r) Bill Flemer ‘71, Roger Williams, Carl Sturken, Beth Sanford.

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CLASS NOTES rainforest. But the highlight was perhaps our visit to Daraja Academy in Kenya. Daraja is a tuition-free secondary school that educates and empowers impoverished but talented girls. Helen has worked closely with Daraja’s founders for several years and the school has an extraordinary record of success. Each of our kids taught a workshop to the students (ranging from AI to volleyball!) and we were thrilled that they experienced the Daraja magic with us.”

Daryl Janick Kent wrote that she is “living a busy, mostly content life in Naples, Florida 32 years in the Bay Area–the transition to retirement in Florida is not an easy one.

Only three more months of Hurricane Anxiety and Uncertainty!”

Hilary Morgan wrote, by way of Daryl: “Five of us went to our 50th PDS reunion–Susan Ross Cusack, Tucky Fussell, Anne McLeod Weeks, and Hilary Morgan, and Hilary's wife,

Robin, made the journey into our crazy past!

(We got to Zoom connect with Robin, Liz, and Daryl who couldn’t make the trip) The reunion was a blast. We saw lots of old friends, had a fantastic time. We rented a house in Princeton, and all stayed together… kind of like the Big Chill–only way better. I am on my way tomorrow to spend three months in Europe with my recently retired wife, Robin, spending September in Scandinavia, October in Portugal and Spain, and November in the Netherlands. So overall life is great, and we’re having fun. Oh, and I recently met up with Susan Bauer Schwinger’s daughter and boyfriend in Alaska–a good time was had by all!”

Anne Macleod Weeks sent news via Wavelength: “This has been a crazy summer in Nova Scotia with fires and floods.

Summer has only really started now, at the end of July. Despite this, we still love it here and relish the beauty surrounding us every day. I continue to show my photography in shows and galleries, and my husband, Jim, published his first novel through Moosehouse Press, Nodding's People. It is selling well and earning strong reviews. We made a trip down to Baltimore in May, and I stopped briefly in Princeton, staying with Tucky Fussell, Hilary Morgan and her partner, Robin, Susan Ross Cusack, and connecting via Zoom with Liz Amory, Daryl Janick Kent, and Robin Maltese Dintinger. I visited the school for one night. It is just as impressive as ever. I was

Daryl Janick Kent ’73.

Class of 1973 friends in May (l to r): Susan Ross Cusack, Anne Macleod Weeks, Hilary Morgan, Rosalind "Tucky" Fussell.

At the 1973 Reunion dinner...Hilary Morgan and Tucky Fussell–lifelong friends since seventh grade.

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The way we were.

struck by how much Princeton has changed— not my hometown anymore. As always, if you are visiting Nova Scotia, stop for a visit or ask for recommendations.”

1974 Polly Hunter White pwhite2224@gmail.com Terry Ward: “I would say, like many of my classmates, I have embarked upon that adventure called RETIREMENT, as of July 1, 2023. It is early, of course, but with retirement comes the end of my commuting relationship with my partner, Gary, as we now reside at the same address. Wonderful! More to come as the adventure unwinds. But so far so good.”

David Straut: “After 29 years, I retired from Wells Fargo Commercial Banking in April.

Since then, my wife, Maureen, and I have been traveling, first on a long-awaited trip to Southeast Asia followed by a long drive to California from DC to visit with our three kids, all of whom live in the Bay area.

We were there for the birth of our second grandchild, for which we feel so blessed (mom and daughter are doing well). We are now back in DC and ready for the next chapter (whatever that may be). I share that we have a great 50th reunion next May 2024. I look forward to seeing everyone there.”

Diana Roberts: “Life on an island in Maine is very good. Stanley and I have nine grandchildren between our combined families.

Four of them live on the island. We try to see the other five often, as they live on the East Coast. We continue to try and get away in the worst winter months by housesitting which has proven remarkably successful. We spent eight weeks last year in Australia, just north of Sydney, taking care of a malamute, spending a lot of time on beautiful beaches, and exploring the coast. It is a nice and cheap way to see the world. Apart from that, I have to say that as much as I hated being a faculty kid, I thank PDS almost daily for the incredible education that I got.”

Wendy Cohen: “Married for over 20 years to my lovely wife, Marge. I have been a real estate/agent broker for the last 13 years. I am still working, but not as much. Marge was an RN for her entire adult life and has just retired. We are living in Yucca Valley, CA, just minutes away from Joshua Tree National Park.

We have two younger male cats, Cuddles and Buster. We also have one ridiculously old female cat, Arti, and a pit-bull, named Cecil, that I inherited from my father. My mom is 92 years old and lives with us.”

Jill Goldman: “I retired from my role as the PDS Director of Annual Giving in June. I am working part-time through October to help with the transition. My four children are in the area (for now), and I am able to see them, and my one-year-old grandson, Henry, fairly often. One of my goals in retirement is to do more road trips. So, if you would like to get together sometime, let me know. I am looking forward to our Reunion, May 17 and 18, 2024.

I have already spoken to David Straut, Evelyn Turner Counts and Liz Penick Romanaux.

I am sure that more of us will be in touch as we get closer to the dates. I look forward to seeing there.”

Polly Hunter White: Our 50th PDS Reunion will be May 17 and 18, 2024. Please save these dates. We hope to see as many as possible can make it from our class of 1974. If you cannot come in person, please send us a video, a written update, or photos that we can share at the reunion. The more the merrier.

We all hope to see you at PDS, May 17 and 18, 2024. I will be working with PDS on communicating to all of you the details of our class reunion.

Zander Lamar sent news: “Currently living in Dallas and working on a CO2 sequestration project on the Osage Nation Reservation in northeast Oklahoma—we’re sequestering about 600,000 tons of CO2 per year. The Osage reservation (and surrounding area) is the setting for the new Scorsese movie, Killers of the Flower Moon. Haven’t seen Leo DiCaprio yet—hope everyone is doing well!”

Snippets of reminiscences of Frank Jacobson are spread throughout class notes. If you

would like a copy of all the memories, please email Celia Schulz ’77 at heliotrp@flash.net.

Ted Dowey wrote: “I knew he was a great guy, but I never had a class with him or played a musical instrument. However, I remember that he once let Christopher Reeve ’70 take over conducting the Madrigal choir at the Thanksgiving ceremony.”

Janet Pritchard shared news about the release of “my new award-winning book, More than Scenery: Yellowstone, an American Love Story, this past winter. Additional information can be found on my publisher’s website (George F. Thompson Publishing) or at Amazon.”

1975 Yuki Moore Laurenti ymlaurenti@gmail.com Mary Sword McDonough mollyswordmcdonough@yahoo.com From Yuki: While the nearly half-century since our graduation may make it seem like a distant memory, the friendships we forged at PDS have not diminished.

1975 Classmates John Brinster, Molly Sword McDonough and Keith Thomas got together this past summer.

John Brinster reported that he had a visit from Molly Sword McDonough and Keith Thomas in August while Keith was in the area for a family picnic. John is still a home-based (and now semi-retired) travel agent in Pennington.

He talks a fair amount to Lars Selberg and Julie Sly Selberg ’74, who have moved to Maine and are enjoying retirement. Fellow classmates with whom John reported playing golf on occasion include Gary Salup, Glenn Russo, and Peter Chalverus—as he wrote: "Fun to see some PDS’ers once in a while!"

Talee Redcorn and Zander Lamar ’74 at the Osage Mineral Summit in April 2022. Talee is a member of the Osage Nation and plays the part of “medicine man” in the upcoming movie, Killers of the Flower Moon.

Cover of Janet Pritchard ’74’s new book.

Randy Hobler ’61, Debbie Hobler ’66, Mary Hobler ’68 and Nancy Hobler, with Yuki Moore Laurenti ’75 (in front) on the Princeton University campus.

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CLASS NOTES In late August, Eric Dunn and his wife, Susan, visited classmate David Apgar in Santa Cruz CA for the weekend and reported that they were introduced to the Apgar family's lively new puppy. By the time this Journal issue is printed Eric and Susan will have returned to California from a visit to Great Cranberry Island in Maine, where they joined their East Coast based children, Sarah, Gregory, and daughter-in-law, Ellen, as well as some other family members. In short, Eric affirmed: "All is well."

In the "It's a small world" category: This spring, as part of my responsibilities in Princeton's Advancement Office, I had the pleasure of working with Debbie Hobler, class correspondent for PDS 1966, on the chapel stone for her father, Herb Hobler, that was carved in the Princeton University Chapel. The Hobler family timed their visit to view the carved stone when Debbie and her sister, Mary Hobler, class correspondent for 1968, returned to Princeton for the May PDS Reunions. What a coincidence and what a delight! Classmates might note that, while I am working amid tigers, I'm not sporting orange-and-black—that "IAS" cap refers to my chairing the Friends of the Institute for Advanced Study, now for a third year.

Snippets of reminiscences of Frank Jacobson are spread throughout class notes. If you would like a copy of all the memories, please email Celia Schulz ’77 at heliotrp@flash.net.

Mary Lane ’75 with her youngest grandchildren: Wade, 6+ months (l) and Crosby, 8+ months (r) with Penny (the dog in the center) on the beach in Nantucket.

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Yuki Moore Laurenti wrote: “Mr. Jacobson was a very special person with a lovely smile as he cocked his head. I remember him telling me with tact, diplomacy, and great directness that in our school musical productions I “should be seen but not heard.” In other words, my voice was ‘not quite up to sub-par.’”

1976 Kathy Kehoe kgkath@verizon.net “Once in a Blue Moon” is a timely thought as I gather everyone’s news for this edition, because its lovely countenance is shining brightly outside my window. Occasionally, I will hear from a former classmate for the first time in a very long time, and it is always a most welcome event. This includes friends whom we knew from long ago but who did not graduate with us. Some are remembered from Lower or Middle School days and shared experiences like birthday parties, learning the recorder, homerooms, sleepovers, Miss Fine’s, class trips, athletics, theater, surviving sex ed, Baker Rink, the Christmas Pageant, The Fair, Blue & White…all those things that nobody but us “get”. As I like to respond when some timidly offer that they don’t feel qualified to participate here: I love hearing how they’re doing, and so will others!

Speaking of travel, it was wonderful to hear from Elizabeth Partridge Raymond, who mentioned adventures abroad: “My husband and I still live in Bryn Mawr, PA, in the 120-year-old house that he grew up in. It's been really gratifying to restore it and keep it in the family. Our three children are on the East Coast—one in our same town!—so we see our grandchildren often. Travel is a big part of our lives right now, and we just took an amazing trip to Africa. Hello to all the class of '76!”

Ann McClure Noel sent some pics of an old PDS cookbook created using recipes from students, including some of us (thanks Annie!)

Nan Giancola Walsh was quick to reach out for Ann’s contact info, which helped them connect. This is the best part of what I do! If you’re not receiving my emails, please ping me (kgkath@verizon.net) and join us.

Ann offered: “Nan got in touch—so nice to reconnect! Annie Wittke Morrissey and I are going to my family camp on Great Pond at end of September. Looking forward to lots of laughs!”

Amos Harris sent a quick note: “My wife, Natalie, and our three kids, Ember (13), Brady (8) and Ashton (8), took off from So Cal in June, where we had been living since Covid.

Traversed 14 states and six countries in a wandering move to Granada Spain, where we have rented a beautiful old house for the school year. There is an extra bedroom!!!!

Please reach out and come visit.” Many of you travel extensively, so here’s your chance to catch up and experience Spain like a local instead of a tourist.

Amos Harris ’74 with his wife, Natalie, and their three kids: Ember, Brady and Ashton.

PDS Cookbook circa 1974.

I confessed to E. J. Barnes that I had to Google the device she mentions, but I love learning something new: “On 9-10 September — several weeks before the Omicron shot is available — Cambridge (MA) Artists Open Studios is in-person for the first time since 2019. I've signed up to participate — I participated 2010-19. I've got an EZ-Up tent and a utility table to show art and comics in my yard, but if it rains, I'll have to move the whole shebang indoors and let strangers troop through my house and drink my wine and eat my crudités. With any luck, the rain will keep everyone away anyway. Corsi-Rosenthal boxes may or may not do the trick if it doesn't. I just went on Medicare so if you don't hear from me again, you'll know what happened.” Always a much-appreciated dry humor, E. J.!

Sandy Shaw is enjoying retirement. She wrote: “I’ve been playing a lot of golf this summer in the local ladies’ league. I’m not very good,

but I am having a blast, and improving, I think. As one of my playing partners quipped: ‘Sometimes even a blind squirrel finds a nut.’

Hmmm… Also a little hiking, biking, and floating on rivers. I no longer have family in NJ, but my son is in the NY area and I was able to lure him and his GF and others to LBI for a week. From the tacky to the sublime, it’s still my happy place!”

Tom Moore wrote: “I joined Billy Erdman, Jebby Burns, Leslie Ring Burns, my wife, Linda, and other friends to attend Mary Chapin Carpenter’s recent concert at the Cabot Theatre in Beverly, MA. Wonderful show!” Also, “Billy and I will be riding in the PMC Unpaved (fundraising) event in Western MA on September 23. All donations benefit research and treatment at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute.” It’s really heartwarming to see that so many in our class are doing charitable work.

Steve Baicker-McKee and Bill von Oehsen spent some time together fishing for striped bass at the mouth of the Ipswich River. Bill reported: “Steve and a mutual college friend visited our new home in Ipswich for a weekend in May. They were our first out-of-town guests since moving into the newly renovated house.

The other big news is that our two daughters both announced they are getting married next year—one in August and the other in October.

So next year will be the year of planning and hosting weddings.” Congrats, Bill!

Although I haven’t seen anyone in person, I have spoken with or otherwise stayed in touch with a few classmates these past few months, among them Creigh Duncan, Carl Spataro, Caren Ludmer, Murray Wilmerding and Julie Johnson Morrison. And I see on FB, the passages of others as well. Some classmates shared sad events not meant for publication.

It seems that our 65th trip around the sun has been a challenging one for many of us, which may explain why responses were so sparse this time around. I know that my spring has been fraught with a few issues—nothing major, thankfully—but it has felt like one thing after another… or as Edna St. Vincent Millay said so eloquently, “It's not true that life is one damn thing after another; it's one damn thing over and over.” Hang tough, my friends—and know that you are not alone.

1977 1974 Classmates Billy Erdman and Tom Moore ready for their bike ride.

1974 classmates Steve Baicker-McKee, Bill von Oehsen and friend had a successful day of fishing.

1974 Classmates Billy Erdman, Jebby Burns, Leslie Ring Burns and Tom Moore celebrating Billy turning 65!

Sandra Benson Cress sbcress@aol.com Hello, classmates and other curious PDS alums. I am grateful to have had submissions from some long-semi-lost classmates for this edition!

Alex Zaininger shared from Sydney: “As I write this, I am at 34,000 feet flying from Sydney to Munich to my eldest daughter’s wedding. The long flight has given me time to reflect on all that has happened in the last few years since I’ve written last. On top of the fires, cyclones, floods, droughts, we are watching horrible wars in Ukraine and Africa.

We have also lost all four of our parents in as many years. Both Amely and I have had our battles with cancer (all clear for me, Amely in remission) and sadly we also have lost dear friends along the way. Add to that several years of Covid lockdowns, which have blurred the passage of time. And the current state of politics in the US (and elsewhere) is truly stomach-turning. Despite all that, there is still much joy! Our three children are turning into adults that make us proud. Paula, 31, is now a full-fledged pediatrician and has bought her first house right around the corner from us, Augustin, 29, just completed his Ph.D. at FALL 2023 | 87

CLASS NOTES Oxford in Quantum Physics and Louisa, 27, is most of the way through med school here in Sydney. We are looking forward to a great wedding party and welcoming Lars and his (very large) family into ours.

“Amely and I are slowing down professionally and suspect that like many in our age, we are starting to look forward to grandchildren.

I have no immediate plans for coming to Princeton, but I will be sure to reach out to those of you still in the area when I do come home. And of course, the welcome mat is always out if any of you come to Sydney.”

end of July, Julia and I (and a few others) did some hiking in Sun Valley, Idaho. The weather, wildflowers and mountains were all perfect.”

Also hitting the road was Quinn McCord.

He shared: “We’ve had a pretty interesting last couple of months. I acquired an old 1966 Shasta Astroflyte camper and Mary and I took off on a three-week road trip. This trip has been planned for 40 years. After scrapping the plan after we graduated college because we had no medical benefits, we reinvented

the trip as we are now both retired. Maryland, Pennsylvania, Chicago (Lollapalooza weekend) Michigan and the UP, Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Dakota (Bike Week) Montana, Wyoming (Yellowstone, Tetons) were a blast but we both got bronchitis and decided to head home early. Mine got worse as we headed straight home. I’m in the hospital today for a few days to try and knock out pneumonia in both lungs. Anyway, the trip was filled with great memories and will look at restarting it up at some point. Hope everyone is good.”

Clooie Sherman contributed: “My news is that one of my cousins is getting married next year and has asked me to be the officiant! So, I went online and got ordained at American Marriage Ministries based here in Seattle.

(Am I and others like me helping to put Fifi and other pastors out of business?!) I'm excited to do this and having fun collecting my thoughts and anecdotes and going through the ceremony in my head. In other news, my niece and her family came out to visit this month and we had a blast with her little ones! The rest of my family is doing fine.”

As I write, Julia Penick Garry and Fifi Loughlin just successfully completed their 120km Camino de Santiago pilgrimage.

This is a personal joy to me, as I did part of the Portuguese branch of the Camino this time last year, and apparently my Facebook photos looked like so much fun (it was!) that Julia and Fifi decided to go on their own journey!

So glad they had such a great trip (which will be but a distant and fond memory by the time this comes out), and no reports of blisters or bedbugs!!

Christie Black contributed: “Here’s a speck of news, though NOTHING compared to HIKING THE CAMINO in Spain! At the

1977 Classmates Christie Black and Julia Penick Gerry hiking in Sun Valley.

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1977 Classmates Anne Dennison Fleming with Barbie Russell Flight and Annabelle Brainard Canning getting together in Florida.

Stephanie Sampson ’77 with her grandson.

Julia Penick Garry ’77 and Fifi Loughlin ’77 on the Camino de Santiago.

Celia Schulz wrote: “After Frank Jacobson passed away, I collected reminiscences from alumni ranging from 1971-86. Snippets of these memories are spread throughout class notes. If you would like a copy of all the memories I received, please email me at heliotrp@flash.net. My fondest memory (of Mr. Jacobson) is from 10th grade (I believe), a classmate and I were to perform a Handel sonata for Upper School assembly. I practiced and prepared. The morning of our performance I saw my classmate by their locker and asked them if they were ready to perform. They told me that they had not practiced their part and would be unable to accompany me. I immediately ran downstairs to Mr. Jacobson and explained the situation. He calmly told me not to worry, and that he could accompany me.

On stage, Mr. Jacobson sight read the entire piano accompaniment to the sonata as he played along with me. What an amazing person he was! It was from Mr. Jacobson that I learned that music is a kind of language.”

Pete Buck wrote: “Mr. Jacobson was a treasure.

Such a thoughtful and unassuming man who brought out the best in others.”

Personally, I spent a lot of time in PDS’s music hall—between Chorus, Madrigals (30-minute rehearsals each day before school began), and musicals. Mr. Jacobson was always there to guide and encourage in his wonderful music-nerdy way. I remember him coming back from summer vacation in Germany, I think, where he was allowed to play one of the church organs of his dreams. I also remember the weeks before Christmas break, Madrigals got a lot of excused absences to sing holiday performances around town, culminating with Christmas Eve service in the Princeton U chapel.

On to other news, Lisa Yokana added: “On the news front I just spent August with my little grandson, Andy, and my kids and sonin-law in Vermont at our lake cottage. We’re tearing it down next week and building a four-season house designed by my husband.

All exciting!”

Becky Hafitz Hull wrote: “I am attaching a photo taken of the family (minus daughter Sara, who is at the Evans School of Public Policy at University of Washington) at a family wedding this past weekend in Vermont.

Jon (actor and working at Wooster Group in NYC), James (New York City Housing Coalition), Tony, Eliza (Lululemon, NYC) and me. Tony and I both work mostly remotely—spending most of the time on Martha’s Vineyard and in Delray Beach, FL. Other than our dog, Sawyer, winning third place in mixed breed at the Ag Fair, our lives are pretty unexciting—good, right?”

Anne Dennison Fleming added: “My mom is still with us at 99 but she can't remember

much except her family, and I feel we are losing her little by little. Fortunately, we have moved her up to Massachusetts, so I am only 15 minutes away. We did get together with Annabelle and her 99-year-old mom two weeks ago, which was so wonderful!

“Not much to report here, my two boys are out in the world and gainfully employed but no marriages or grandchildren yet. We did buy a place in Florida (don’t know how long it will be there as we look at the hurricanes marching across FL!) but it is a wonderful spot to hide out from the New England winters.”

I, Sandra Benson Cress, have seen periodic posts from Leigh Faden on Facebook. Leigh had some terrible health challenges in the past year and is working hard to recuperate her mobility. Please send along your best thoughts and energy for her to get back her strength.

As for me, this was a tough summer for me and my family—as my mother, Joan, age 94, passed away in late June, after a brief and painfree illness. She died in hospice care at her home, with me and my three older brothers by her side. We spent our last day together looking at a slide show of her life, with Joan chipping in bits of information. She ate a bit of a BLT and drank a Negroni, and then quietly slipped away. I know all of you have either gone through this painful transition or are anticipating it. This “adulting” stuff can be rough!

In other news, I enjoyed seeing shots of Princeton and the Institute in the movie Oppenheimer. And all summer, as I relished summer peaches, tomatoes and corn, I fondly

Lisa Yokana ’77 and her newest grandson, Andy.

Becky Hafitz Hull ’77 and family.

Sandra Benson Cress ’77 and her brothers, including Philip Benson ’75 (second from right), with their mother, Joan.

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CLASS NOTES remembered Princeton and her peerless bounty. I bore my family with memories of when I was young, and we would stop at farm stands on Cold Soil or Carter Roads and get 12 ears of corn for $1!! And I treat myself to a DQ stop a few times each summer and am thrilled at how the taste of my vanilla cone dipped in chocolate is EXACTLY the same as it was in my youth! Other than that, I am still enjoying singing in my cathedral choir, dancing flamenco, and volunteering as an English tutor to a wonderful Ukrainian woman in Zaporizhzhia. Husband, Doug, and I head to Paris next week to “ride the fences” on our apartment there, and then to Limerick to visit daughter, Lauren. Finally, I will spend two weeks volunteering on the Camino de Santiago, before returning home to Portland to catch up on fall. Keep sharing those notes, folks. It’s always great to hear from you all!!

1978 Nora Cuesta Wimberg nlazz@mac.com The Friday night reunion at Tom’s was wonderful. Not only were Tommy and Tracy great hosts, but we had a Zoom session going on with Sheila Mehta (a fantastic idea!). I was so pleasantly surprised to see Sandy Bing there. We keep in touch every Christmas, and seeing him in person, made my evening. I have a lot of love and memories for him because of my parents.

Tom Gates wrote: “The reunion was really terrific. We had about 22 classmates and a few spouses and friends join the fun. In the kitchen on Zoom, there were another dozen or so classmates that made their presence felt too! In March, I had the pleasure of seeing Anne Dennison Fleming ’77 and Annabelle Brainard Canning ’77 in Vero Beaches FL. We had a rip-roaring tennis match, and a really great time connecting. In July, Jay Itzkowitz, (world traveler), and I met for breakfast in Princeton; we had a grand time catching up!”

Sue Fineman Keitelman wrote: “So I have just lost my mind and agreed to be a ‘teacher professional on temporary assignment.’

(Something like that!) instead of being a teacher assistant like I was last year. OMG: I KNOW how much work it will involve.

Someone please talk me out of it! My grandsons (Ezra and Wesley) are now one and a half and three and a half. Of course, they are very cute, but VERY busy. Now I know why people say, ‘It’s good being the grandparent—you get to leave after you spend time with them!’”

California, the Mission Pacific and the Seabird Resort. Jeff is the Managing Partner of one of the top law firms in Southern California, based in nearby San Diego.

Jeff Ritter wrote: “My newest musical group in Pittsburgh, Iron Appalachia, is playing folk, old timey, bluegrass. Playing with great younger musicians is a joy. Takes me back to my musical start with Spiegel playing tunes in the music room and anywhere else they would let us. (By the way, we’re all older now than almost every faculty and staff member at PDS when we graduated, except for Anne Shepherd and Herb McAneny, perhaps?!)”

Keith Baicker wrote: “Well, if our 45th reunion didn’t remind me that I am a little older than I think I am, my older son’s engagement certainly drove that home.

They are college sweethearts; an October wedding in New Hampshire is looming; we are delighted.”

Melanie Thompson Faucet’s son, JP, married on July 21, 2023, and her grandson, Anthony, got married on July 14, 2023.

Jay Itzkowitz wrote: “By great coincidence, I was recently in San Diego where I caught up with our classmate Jeff Patterson. My group recently built two hotels in Oceanside,

Melanie Thompson Faucet ’78 with her son, JP, and his bride on their wedding day.

Anne Dennison Fleming ’77, Tom Gates ’78 and Annabelle Brainard Canning ’77 had a rip-roaring tennis match and a really great time connecting this past summer.

Jay Itzkowitz ’78 and Jeff Patterson ’78 connected in California this past summer.

Jay Itzkowitz ’78 and Tom Gates ’78 enjoyed catching up with each other this past summer.

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Members of the Class of 1978 gathered on Friday night of Alumni Weekend.

Sue Fineman Keitelman ’78’s grandsons: Ezra (l) and Wesley (r).

Greg Morea wrote: “June was a quadruple round of incredible events. 45 years after graduating from PDS and 40 years after graduating from Columbia. Add to that, 40 years at Electric Boat; I am now a ‘Distinguished Shipbuilder’ there! And, best of all, 40 years of marriage to Barbara.

To celebrate, we took a two-week Mediterranean cruise. Incredible scenery, l ots of shopping, and the chance to climb two active volcanos. Family is all well; a very blessed life right now.”

Barbara Vaughn wrote: “On Saturday night of our reunion, the great Class of ’78 brought an unbridled energy and enthusiasm to the dance floor that left every other class eating our dust. I’m certain we’ll do the same at our 50th! It was great seeing everyone who made it. Thanks again to Alice and Alison for their communications, organization, and hospitality with Tommy Friday night, and to

Sabrina, whose DJ requests jump-started our dancing marathon!”

bottle washer and two-year-old minder. What a summer of fun. See you in five years!”

Allison Ijams Sargent wrote: “I think anybody who attended our 45th reunion would attest it was a grand time! Friday night at Tom and Tracey Gates’s beautiful house was very special. Many thanks to Sheila Mehta whose brilliant idea to include a Zoom call completed the evening! What a world we live in where our friends can join a party from thousands of miles away. I hope to see many of you at our 50th; it promises to be a time to remember.

On a personal note, my youngest son got married in June to a lovely young woman; we are thrilled to welcome into our family. And I’ve recently become a grandmother for the second time! Willa Porter Hogan was born on July 25. I am currently in residence being chief

Sabrina Barton wrote: “I’m happy to report that I survived the summer by escaping Texas heat, politics, you name it, and spending two months in Berkeley, CA, land of crisp air, abundant flowers, progressive politics, and cars that screech to a halt for pedestrians instead of trying to run them over. While there, I hung out with my brother Adam '80, who’s still designing and building beautiful living spaces; put my feet in the Pacific Ocean while visiting with relatives in Carmel; and worked on my ghost-horror screenplay, “Unfinished.”

The story is about a female artist, a wealthy patron, an unfinished painting, and a vengeful demon (anyone up for producing a low-budget horror movie?). I’m about to head east to see more family at my sister Jessica ’77’s house in Cape Cod, including my new great and grandnephew, Louis.”

Patricia Metzger wrote: “Jeff is determined to keep our dates interesting and has gotten us tickets to a few ‘oldie’ bands! In the past few months, we have enjoyed concerts at the State

Andy Sanford ’78 and Tom Gates ’78 are “still rocking in our ’77 state championship jackets!”

Andy Sanford ’78 and Rob Olsson ’78 in Maine this past summer.

Melanie Thompson Faucet ’78 with her grandson, Anthony, and his bride on their wedding day.

Jeff Ritter ’78’s newest musical group, Iron Appalachia.

Members from the class of 1978 celebrating at Reunions 2023.

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CLASS NOTES Theatre in New Brunswick—Doobie Brothers and The Beach Boys were our most recent ones. I have had a wonderful time!

“I had a visit from Melanie Thompson Faucet this summer. She was in New Jersey briefly and we had managed to find time to have lunch together! It felt like we had never been apart and I loved seeing her again.

“Our pool is a family magnet. Jeff installed a solar heater quite a few years ago—the water is warm and inviting! So, they all come!! In two weeks, I'm going to Hawaii for the first time. I'm not sure what to expect but I am very excited. And yes, I am returning to the classroom in September. I love having summer to reboot and relax but teaching is my passion and even during the summer I find myself exploring new resources and ideas for my classroom. I am fortunate to have a partner, (he is a special education teacher), that I have been paired with for six years. We finish each other's sentences but also challenge each other.

In September I will also mentor a student teacher. I love the energy that new teachers bring. So, this school year is looking like it's off to a great start! My life in a nutshell.”

Mediterranean cruise. Incredible scenery, lots of shopping, and the chance to climb two active volcanos. Family is all well, a very blessed life right now.”

Andy Sanford and Rob Olsson met up in August at Rob's summer home on Little Deer Isle in Maine, where they enjoyed a hike in Acadia National Park and a relaxing island picnic. Andy moved with his family to San Francisco from New York this summer. Aside from three months in Maine each summer, Rob and Nancy remain near Princeton— unable to decide whether to downsize and move. Rob's daughter, Lindsey, was recently engaged with a fall 2024 wedding to plan.

Sheila Mehta wrote: “After 30 years at my current institution where I was serving as professor of psychology, I retired on August 1. I love my colleagues and students, so my retirement is bittersweet, but I am already happily booked up. I am planning a pilgrimage

Andy Jensen ’79 and his wife, Mary, this past summer at Col du Bonhomme, Tour du Mont Blanc.

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1979 Cathy White Mertz cathywhitemertz@gmail.com Evan R. Press evanrpress@gmail.com Here’s all the Class of ’79 news that fits in the Journal!

Greg Morea wrote: “June was a quadruple round of incredible events: 45 years after graduating from PDS and 40 years after graduating from Columbia. Add to that, 40 years at Electric Boat; I am now a ‘distinguished shipbuilder’ there! And, best of all, 40 years of marriage to Barbara.

To celebrate, we took a two-week

Greg Morea ’78 with his wife, Barbara.

next spring by walking 500 miles on the “Camino de Santiago” by myself in Spain. I am hoping not to have to book rooms ahead so that I can be spontaneous. I am also learning some Spanish, joining a hiking group, and enrolling in a four-year theological education program. My husband has been patiently waiting some years for me to retire so that I can help him on house and yard projects, but it’s looking like I won’t have much time for that—ha, ha! We are also planning some trips together, such as India this December/ January with our grown children. I am looking forward to seeing many of you at our 50th reunion, and here’s to happy, healthy later years for all of us!”

Harriette Brainard: “During Covid, I moved back to VT and am living with my mom as her caregiver. She’s doing well and is quite amazing, but she’s now 99-years-old and living alone is too much. I’m working full-time from home and shared workspace and have work travel as well. My four kids are doing well.

Alexander (Z) is a farmer in the Catskills with a growing commercial exotic mushroom business—he and his wife have three children.

Samantha is living in Portland, ME, and she and her partner in NJ have built a very

Sam Bryan ’79 and his wife, Ann, at Loch Coruisk on the Isle of Skye in Scotland.

well-respected consulting business. Spencer is a director at Video Amp, a software and data company. Bradford is a strategy/energy consultant at Accenture.” Harriette sent me a comprehensive description of the many things she’s involved in, almost all of which went over my head, so I’m just going to say this: her many positions, projects, endeavors, and efforts are related to agriculture, food security, water, and climate. She is an impressive and passionate dynamo in the field of sustainability!”

Suzi Gerb: “After 22 years teaching computer science at Centennial High School in Ellicott City, MD, I've finally retired. It's giving me more time to enjoy the summer. I've been playing some bridge and spending time with friends.”

Susan Wiener Berson: “I retired from the practice of law in April. Loving having more time and less stress. Doing some consulting, enjoying our house on the Eastern Shore of Maryland with lots of golf and boating. Also traveling a bunch and will be at the Ryder Cup and Solheim Cup in Europe in a few weeks.

In the small world category, Anne Merrick Kellstrom and I belong to the same club in Chestertown, MD.” Joe Lapsley: “Played new Pro-Queer song "What About You, Procrustes" at the Neighborhood Texture Jam show in Memphis in July. Still teaching college history in Chicago, still writing songs, taking care of my dog, Lucy. Doing some abortion clinic escorting, handball and...pickleball. Slow college town lifestyle for us here.”

A bunch of ’79ers gathered at the home of Cathy White Mertz in May: (l-r) Oscar Mertz (Cathy’s husband), Diane Barry, Ben Dubrovsky, Evan R. Press, Alison Lockwood Cronson, Alice Waugh (Ben’s wife); (front) Sara Dubrovsky and Hartley Press.

Katherine Sachs Casler: “I'm still happily planted in the heart of the ADK mountains, even more so since I retired two years ago.

When people ask what I ‘do’ in my retirement, I think ‘anything I damn well please!’ Both kids are grown and doing well. Kiefer is a PGA pro, works at some pretty amazing golf courses, and is living life well. Karli is in Rochester, NY, pursuing her Ph.D., in biology.

Kev and I do truly enjoy living the retirement life in this part of the world, although I didn't know you could pull so many muscles doing ‘leisure.’ Actually, we spend lots of time

Evan Press ’79 and his kids, Hartley and Nevin, at Hartley’s graduation from Suffolk University in Boston in May.

Karen (Kipi) Polcer Bdera ’79, Ted Metellus (dear friend and New York Road Runner's senior VP of events and technical director of the TCS NYC Marathon), and Karen’s husband, Nick Bdera, in Central Park at the NYRR Retro 4-Miler this past summer.

mowing fields; cutting, splitting, and stacking wood; shoveling; and plowing—when we're not hunting, fishing, kayaking, swimming, or building lean-tos, saunas, and sugarhouses and stuff like that... Life is really, really good.”

Andy Jensen: “After teaching high school for 30 years, my wife, Mary, and I retired two years ago. We are thankful to still feel so healthy. Busy as always in Boulder: biking, climbing, hiking, and supporting Mary’s ever-present tennis schedule! Mary and I just finished the Tour du Mont Blanc—highly recommended! Both girls are off at college— Colorado College and San Diego State University. Heading toward Year #39 of ski patrolling at Breckenridge—look me up if you are up skiing this winter!”

Vance Camisa: “My older daughter, Holly, who is a second-year associate at the law firm Holland & Knight, had a severe allergic reaction that landed her in the ICU, followed shortly thereafter by emergency surgery to remove her gall bladder. I'm happy to report that she's largely recovered and back to work.

In June, my wife, Ruth, and I celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary. Gigs have bounced back from Covid, and I'm playing about four times a month, including some new venues like the Pullman Restaurant & Bar in Bryn Mawr. Later this month, I'll be performing with my quartet at the Cipriani Midtown in NYC. It's for a fundraiser for Pro Bono Partnership, a nonprofit through which I do a lot of pro bono work. In fact, last year, at their 25th Anniversary Gala, I was named (along with my colleague, Mark Benevenia) the NJ volunteer of the year.”

Chris Horan: “I've been coaching ice hockey for 13 years, and girls’ teams for the past five years. It was time for a change, so I'm now coaching 10-year-old boys at a club known as the Royals. Great group of kids but requires some adaptation. Nothing better than being on the ice.”

Katie Jeffers “moved out of dodge, back to the pastoral grounds of NJ. Rob and I moved to Constitution Hill. So happy to leave the mess that has swallowed NYC. Princeton has granted us an abundance of new neighbors, some on two legs, others on four. Between the foxes and deer, we feel right at home.”

Laura Farina ’79 performing with Spare Capo at Big Gig of Lakehouse Music Academy at the Vogel Theatre in Red Bank, NJ in June.

After years of seeking Sam Bryan, we finally tracked him down in Scotland.

Here’s his update: “Retired from Boeing in 2018 after 33 years, mostly in Seattle but nine years in England, two in Australia, and one in India. Just at start of Covid, I left Seattle and moved to Scotland. I live on the Isle of Bute with wife, Ann, and black lab, Ailsa. Enjoying a lot of sailing up and down the west coast of Scotland.”

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CLASS NOTES Muna Shehadi Sill is still thrilled with her move to Cape Elizabeth, ME a year ago. She says it’s been great getting back to the East Coast. She’s still writing, working now on a trilogy about three women who stumble over priceless objects, and how the fraught discoveries affect their lives and those of their daughters.

Karen Polcer Bdera: “Trying to not only survive this summer heat (and wildfire invasion), but also train for the 2023 TCS NYC Marathon. If the training doesn't kill me, then I know the race won't. I continue to use these long-distance challenges as fundraisers to help in the battle against cancer (my generous donors and I have helped to raise $280,000 so far over the years). Nick and I will be celebrating our 34th anniversary this year—time flies!”

Evan R. Press: “Daughter, Hartley, graduated from Suffolk University with her master’s degree in dosimetry and is working at a hospital in NJ whilst residing in Philadelphia!

This pleases Philly Boy Dad to no end. Son, Nevin, had a terrific summer internship and is now in his senior year at Trinity University in San Antonio. I am, unfortunately, still me, despite others’ best efforts to alter this.

I am already planning festivities with Cathy White Mertz and Laura Farina for the 2024 PDS Reunion, and my concubine, Maggie, has foolishly committed to joining me there.

Please not only do your best to attend but also do your best to be there from Thursday through Sunday. Events galore!”

John Ager: “The Princeton Agers and Pennington Chandlers (Kit’s family) all took our 97-year-old father down to Asheville, NC, this past July to spend time with our southern relations. A good time was had by all in the mountains, not far from where our grandfather had his farm.”

Nick Donath, Esquire, in Las Vegas: “Involved in the cannabis business for clients here and in Colorado, including buying dispensaries and grows. We think the market bottomed out earlier this year, but time will tell. In between feeding the stray road runners in my back yard, I recently argued a cannabis case in front of the Nevada Supreme Court.

It was an uphill battle; we are still waiting for the ruling. I am ready for our reunion! More importantly, I am currently looking for a fullsize Grinch costume—and the greatest gift Evan will ever get in his life.”

N.B., We graduated in 1979 and 2024 is creeping up on us. Do the math and stay tuned!

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email Celia Schulz ’77 at heliotrp@flash.net.

Delia Smith Gardiner wrote: “Mr. Jacobson was a very kind and patient teacher. Not only did he get us started on instruments, but he drew us into ensemble settings where we began to develop a greater appreciation of music. Mr. Jacobson always had confidence in us even if we didn’t possess it ourselves.”

Laura Farina sent news via Wavelength: “After too long of a time with Covid, and fits and starts, I finally feel that I have a worthy update to share: I joined a rock and roll band!

Anyone who has ever known me knows I am music obsessed and knows what I have been listening to since I could speak. It took a move from Washington DC to Red Bank, NJ, showing up at an open house at the Count Basie Theatre's educational arm, Lakehouse Academy, and a good buddy who also wanted to ‘do the band thing,’ and the next thing you know we are playing stages and iconic Asbury Park bars: The Wonder Bar, Asbury Lanes, The Low Dive, and more recently, the brand new Vogel stage at the Basie. All in nine months but we, SPARE CAPO, plan to continue and expect to be playing Bar Anticipation (‘Bar A’) the last weekend in September. It's highly unlikely that we will be going on the road soon, LOL, but I can honestly say, this is the most fun I've had in a long time. I play electric guitar, rhythm and some lead, and am now even singing some lead vocals. At our June show, family (including Rob Farina ’00 and Anthony Farina ’09, Jill Migliori ’77 and Judi Migliori Ward ’70) and friends showed up big time and we busted Lakehouse show attendance records! Many thanks to lifelong PDS friends and teammates, Caroline Hartshorne, Drew Rosenberg and Martha Hicks for showing up big time, all dancing and singing while we played our set list of Tom Petty, Collective Soul, Tracy Chapman and REM covers, among others.

“P.S. I haven't quit my day job, as I continue to practice entertainment and sports law with SmithDehn LLP and teach Sports Law and Ethics in the master’s program in Sports Industry Management at Georgetown.”

a large litigation law firm and have learned through experience how awful it is to be in charge. I highly recommend avoiding it at all costs. During the pandemic, I got a Master in WWII Studies through a combined program with Arizona State and the National WWII Museum. If I can trick some school into allowing me to teach when I retire, then my plan will be accomplished. I am lucky enough to have some (too limited!) contact with Jeff Freda, Stratos Athanassiades, Whit (Dave Whitlock), and John David, which brings back a flood of (mostly good) memories.”

Snippets of reminiscences of Frank Jacobson are spread throughout class notes; if you would like a copy of all the memories, please email Celia Schulz ’77 at heliotrp@flash.net.

Virginia Gilbert wrote: “He and my mom shared the music office, along with Mrs. Spiegel, for so many years. They both shared a love of religion, so maybe they're making music together in Heaven.”

Emily Schulz wrote before she passed away: “It is very difficult to sum up how much Mr. Jacobson means to me. Of all the many excellent teachers we had at PDS, to me, he was one of the best. He was an oasis of safety, calm, and patience that I so much needed in my life. He seemed to be eternally kind and patient and had a gentle, quick sense of humor.

“It is impossible to convey in words how much he meant, and still means, to me. Mr. Jacobson, thank you for everything. You took a mediocre musician, gave her an opportunity to grow and develop in a small way, and kept her safe while doing so. I love you.”

1981 Camie Carrington Levy camie@palousetravel.com Kirsten Elmore Meister kmeister5@yahoo.com

1980 Suzanne Albahary D’Amato suzannemndamato@yahoo.com Karen Kelly k2pk@comcast.net Rick Ramsey sent news: “I am living in Jacksonville with Kathy and our 18-year-old twin boys who will go to Georgetown and Davidson this fall. We will experience the ‘empty nest’ syndrome all at once, which I am dreading. I am a managing partner of

1981 Classmates Mark Goodman, Joe Warren and Kevin Johnson enjoyed their mini reunion in Maine this summer.

Mark Goodman, Joe Warren and Kevin Johnson spent some time together in Maine sharing stories this past summer with many laughs and a few cocktails as part of a Tour de 60. Kevin is working to improve democracy through his organization Election Reformers Network. Joe continues his 20-year effort at DOJ aiming to keep our environment cleaner. Mark manages his fitness company, Cardio High, training his clients on a low impact form of high intensity fitness.

Kevin reported that you can reach him at kjohnson@electionreformers.org to learn more about his org.

Rosalind Waskow Hansen sent news: “Many of you knew Tara Lynch Rojas from Lower School; I didn’t meet her until I entered PDS in the eighth grade. Our friendship was off and running until she went to Miss Porter’s School in our sophomore year; I was heartbroken but not as heartbroken as when my dear friend passed away on August 22, 2023, after a myriad of health struggles that began when she was only 13 years old.

Our bond was intact; it was unbreakable.

We visited one another and spoke on the phone frequently. We were bridesmaids in

one another’s weddings and we both lived in the Bay Area where our friendship continued to deepen until we were separated when she moved to the Pacific Northwest and I moved back to Princeton. Distance proved to be no obstacle as we saw each other at our respective homes and on vacations. The most remarkable thing about Tara is that for someone who had long standing health issues she never complained. She maintained a sunny disposition and lived her best life “Tara’s greatest joys and loves were her husband, Manual Rojas and her daughter, Karly, who is currently a sophomore at the University of Redlands. Manual and Karly gave Tara the strength to persevere and to go through many medical procedures and treatments with both of them steadfastly by her side offering encouraging words and unwavering love. Tara also leaves behind her brother’s Chad and Casey and her father Charlie Lynch as well as her beloved cats and dogs. Please take a moment to honor Tara and

reflect upon a happy memory.”

Liza Stewardson Connolly ’80 came to visit me, Camie Carrington Levy, in Idaho to celebrate my 60th birthday. It was so much fun to spend a long weekend together and dance to all the music we listened to in high school at my black/white themed birthday party. Liza coming to Idaho was the best gift I got, and so happy our great friendship has lasted all these years.

John Banse ’80 and I met up for breakfast last March in Sun Valley; it was great to see each other again. A few of his kids are working in the area, so he comes out more often. I was visiting family and it worked out perfectly to see each other.

Life in Moscow Idaho is wonderful. My husband, Buddy Levy, just published his eighth book Empire of Ice and Stone, and it is doing really well. My three-year-old grandson is keeping us busy, and in December we will welcome our new granddaughter. My travel agency is booming and keeping me very busy, life is good. Hope you are all doing well, please stay in touch.

Karttikeya (Mike Dobkowski) sent news: “Early in 2023, a bunch of PDS alums collaborated on a funky-cool new album: Shanks Pony, by the Cold Soil Drifters, featuring Ryan Thornton ’98 on drums; Matt Kohut ’83 on bass; Sonya Cotton ’01, backing vocals; Amy Kohut ’86 and I did the recording/mixing/co-producing.”

Lily Downing sent news via Wavelength: “Our art business is very busy advising collectors with buying and selling. We also

Class of 1981 crew in Annapolis, MD when they were in eighth grade: (l-r) Tara Lynch, Janet McAlpin, Eliot Ammidon Jacobs, Debby Burks Southwick, Rosalind Waskow Hansen and Kirsten Elmore Meister.

Tara Lynch ’81 (l) with her daughter, Karly, and Rosalind Waskow Hansen ’81 in the Cayman Islands.

Liza Stewardson Connolly ’80 and Camie Carrington Levy ’81 in Idaho celebrated Camie’s 60th birthday.

Camie Carington Levy ’81 and John Banse ’80 had breakfast together last March.

Lily Downing ’81 with her son, Jackson, daughter, Libby, and husband, David, at Libby’s Fordham Law graduation in May of 2023.

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CLASS NOTES represent a wonderful stable of contemporary artists. My husband, David, is on the boards of Bruce Museum, Avon Theatre, and various other organizations. I am on the boards of the Wadsworth Museum, The Fleming Museum at University of Vermont, and various committees at the Greenwich Historical Society and the Bruce Museum. Life at home is happy with four dogs, a bird and four horses. Most importantly, my children, Libby and Jackson, are doing so well. Libby just graduated from Fordham Law, taking the bar this summer and will start at Read Smith in the fall. Jackson is at the University of Vermont, Larner School of Medicine; he is in his third year currently doing rotations.”

J. Scott Egner sent news via Wavelength: “Greetings from Boston. Hard to believe it’s been 16 years since we moved to Boston. Our daughter, Josie, is now 13 going on 21 and attends Thayer Academy in Braintree, MA. Josie's hockey team (Charlestown Townies) won a state title along with the Mayor’s Cup and league title, a big record for the ‘townies’ program. It was super fun to be a part of and watch. We get to see lots of family, cousins, siblings, and friends throughout the year, whether in VT or a visit to the city. 42 years has flown by, I must say! Til we all meet at the 45th, be well!”

1982 Lorraine M. Herr LHerr@herr-design.com

1983 Noelle Damico revdamico@gmail.com Sylvia Wills Millar sylvialmillar@gmail.com Rena A. Whitehouse renawhitehouse@hotmail.com Welcome to Sylvia Wills Millar as the third member of the class of 1982 Class Correspondents team!

Our class sends their condolences to Erica Weeder whose husband, John Kezdy, died August 26, 2023 from injuries sustained in a bicycling accident. Paul had been a long-time prosecutor with the State of Illinois Attorney General’s office, a former frontman and singer for the Chicago-based punk rock band, The Effigies, an avid bicyclist, and a survivor, along with Erica, of the 2022 Highland Park Fourth of July Parade shooting. He is survived by his wife, and two children, Lena and Lucas. Our hearts are with you, Erica.

One of the best things about living in Boulder, CO is that I get to see Andy Hawkes frequently. We enjoy seeing live music together and Andy and his wife, Janet, have been incredibly generous to me and my husband. The Hawkeses are our Boulder “sherpas” and include us with their family during the holidays. It’s amazing to have such a good friend so close by. Thank you PDS for bringing us together.

Another great thing about living here is that I get lots of houseguests! Sarah Cragg Johnson was one of them. Sarah made her first trip to Colorado over the summer and Andy hosted a gathering at his house that same weekend.

Jeff Olsson ’81, who also lives in Boulder, was there and we had a great time catching up!

Sarah was also able to spend time with Geordie McLaughlin recently when he and his wife, Lorena, were visiting family and friends in NJ. They split their time between Miami and the Dominican Republic. Sarah reminded me that the Craggs and the McLaughlins were neighbors when Sarah and Geordie were children in Kingston, NJ. They’ve known each other for a long time, at least since they were five! They are also two of our classmates who attended PDS kindergarten through 12th grade. Can anyone guess who the others were (answers below).

Beth keeps in touch with Carrie Stewardson Thornewill, whose son, Wes, was recently in the news. Wes was named a 2023 Nantucket Scholar (one of two) by the Nantucket Golf Foundation. The award includes a four-year scholarship to the college or university of his choice. Carrie shared that Wes is following in his mom’s footsteps and is attending Boston University as a freshman. She’s a proud mama!

Over the summer, Steve Schluter, Ebe Metcalf, Stewart von Oehsen and Jon Erdman spent a weekend together at the Jersey Shore on Long Beach Island. Looking good, guys!

Phil Berger raced and won the Flying Scot MAYRA (Mid Atlantic Yacht Racing Association) regional regatta in Avalon, NJ. Nineteen boats competed, from four clubs in

Having fun at Andy Hawkes ’83’s home in Boulder, CO were: Andy, Sarah Cragg Johnson ’83, Rena Whitehouse ’83 and Jeff Olsson ’81.

On my summer vacation road trip, I unexpectedly got to see Beth Barclay Livingston, who has relocated from NYC back to Bozeman, MT. We went out one night

From Rena: It is with great sadness that I share Eric Hatke passed away on September 2, 2023. He was pre-deceased by his beloved son, Ethan. He is survived by his wife, Theresa Bracco Hatke, his daughter, Emilianne Hatke, brother, Gary Hatke ’81, and his mom, Judith Hatke. Eric was a great classmate, a proud graduate of Lafayette College, a long-time resident of Pennington, and a friend to many. He will be dearly missed. Our deepest condolences to his family for their heartbreaking loss.

Scott Egner family photo from earlier this year.

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and saw some great local music. Beth is a mental health professional, educator and fine artist. It was wonderful to visit the cabin she is renovating and to see her art studio. We’ve already talked about another visit and I look forward to seeing her again.

PDS Lifers Sarah Cragg Johnson’83 and Geordie McLaughlin ’83 at Erini’s Tiki Bar in Ewing, NJ this past summer.

three races Phil scored 2, 1, 3 to win the event with his crew! Congrats, Phil!

For those who want the answer to the Class of 1983 Trivia Question: PDS “lifers” from the Class of 1983 include: Sarah, Geordie, Carrie, Stewart, Karri Bowen-Poole, Abby Hurowitz Davis, John Jennings, Louise Matthews Flickinger, Meg Merle-Smith Bergstrand, and Erik Schwiebert. Janet Zawadsky Mark is a “lifer” from first grade on!

Snippets of reminiscences of Frank Jacobson are spread throughout class notes. If you would like a copy of all the memories, please email Celia Schulz ’77 at heliotrp@flash.net.

trusted students; he always gave us the benefit of the doubt. Generations of PDSers have Frank to thank for our love of singing, our joy in ensemble performance, and our memories of making music together. He and his lessons continue to resound within our hearts and within our lives.”

1984 Edward J. Willard tcwillard@mac.com

Noelle Damico wrote: “When I think of Mr. Jacobson, I think of his kindness and of the way he saw the potential in each student and coaxed it out…Utterly unflappable, Mr. Jacobson was beloved because he respected and

Phil Berger this past summer with his MAYRA trophy.

The Willard family had quite a summer! On Mother’s Day, Jayne graduated from Chapel Hill, with a master’s in eco-hydrology.

Courtney and I watched her thesis defense, via Zoom, as did 30 people around the world, including her adviser who was in Ecuador!

Currently, Jayne is now working as a biological technician for the National Parks Service in Saint Paul, MN. Her master's thesis was how man-made retention ponds affected beaver habitats in urban settings, i.e. Durham, NC. Now she is concentrating on how the decrease in cottonwood trees along the Mississippi River are affecting the bald eagle population.

Are beavers the cause?” Courtney, Christopher and I spent a couple of weeks in London with a day trip to Paris, via the Chunnel, which was really cool! The three of us then visited Jayne in Saint Paul for the July 4th holiday.

Caroline, who is currently a marketing manager for SIEMENS Healthineers in Raleigh, could not to be outdone by her younger sister. She was finally proposed to by her high school boyfriend, Michael Myers, who is a chemical engineer at BASF in Raleigh where they’ve lived since graduation in 2021. A September 28, 2024 date has been tentatively set.

William Meyerhofer sent news: “Some lovely news: my daughter, Nora Rose Tin Oi Hefes was born on December 17, 2022. Her mother is our old friend, Jess Hefes, and her bio-dad is my husband, William Yan To Kwok. I'm the psycho-dad. Nora's Chinese name means ‘Love.’ Her brother, Elio's, Chinese name, Tin Yan, means ‘Compassion’ These kids are definitely something the world could use

1983 Classmates Rena Whitehouse and Beth Barclay Livingston (and her dog, Hudson) at the Tune Up in Bozeman, MT this past summer.

1983 Classmates Ebe Metcalf, Stewart von Oehsen, Steve Schluter and Jon Erdman on LBI this past summer.

1983 Classmates Eric Hatke and Matt Kohut working at Pine Brae Swim Club summer of 1979.

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CLASS NOTES more of. They've settled in London with their mother (who is French) for the foreseeable future, so we're making regular trips across the pond to visit. Never in a million years did I think I'd wind up a father at my age, but hey, it's a great motivator to eat right and get to the gym. And my goodness, they're cute.”

Peter and Wendy White Brockelman are finally enjoying empty-nestness in Princeton, MA. Last September, Pieper, 24, and dog, moved out to the Boston area where she works for a small Orthotics & Prosthetics Medical Center. “Most of what they do is on-sight, and they were recently featured on our CBS news as they were fitting a Ukrainian soldier who had lost a limb. Myles, 26, has been living in NH and going to school for physical therapy.

He’s currently working through his clinical internships and come March he will graduate.

Then it’s just a matter of a little exam to become an official DPT. “Several years ago, Pete quit his stressful, time-consuming, ridiculous commute job with a big bank in Boston, took seven months off, and now, from home, does commercial real estate for a smaller Maine bank. Life feels much better now for us both. Two winters ago, I decided to try a six-week jewelry metals class at a great craft center in Worcester, and I never stopped. I finally understand now what it’s like to LOVE doing something! Within six months I had a full work set-up at home.

In order to get anything done I have to lock up my shop or I end up wandering in and never leaving. I haven’t put any effort into selling stuff, but I do post things on Instagram @seriouslyfishydesigns in case I ever do.

Visit me!

“After over 20 years here and with the kids out, I declared that I’m done with winter, and Peter didn’t take long to join me. We’re now getting ready to put our house on the market next spring and move to NC. We’re very excited! The kids are in denial. I’m trying to coax them in to joining us. We may have to move in with my mother-in-law for a bit. Wish us all luck!”

This summer, Christine Sampson Clark had the opportunity to attend the Caribbean Union of Teachers (C.U.T.) 41st Biennial Conference in Jamaica. “As one of six at-large executive committee members for the National Education Association, I was invited to represent our leadership team as well as our three million union members.

Along with my colleague, Gladys Fatima Marquez from IL, who also sits on the NEA Executive Committee, we brought greetings at the Women’s Conference portion of the seven-day conference. The C.U.T. is comprised of members from twenty-six teacher organizations from Anguilla, Antigua 98 | JOURNAL

and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Suriname, Haiti, Dominica, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guyana, Jamaica, Montserrat, Nevis, St. Croix, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, St. Maarten, St. Vincent, the Grenadines, and Trinidad and Tobago. It was an amazing opportunity to network, learn, and grow with educators from the Caribbean. On many accounts, we share similar successes and challenges. However, some of the concerns of the educators and students in these countries and as their colleagues, members of the NEA are eager to stand in support.”

Jonathan Leaf sent news: “My novel, City of Angles, came out in March from Post Hill Press/Simon & Schuster to considerable acclaim. Kirkus Reviews are a notoriously difficult source for rave reviews, wrote: ‘Lacerating wit…As chilling as it is morbidly funny...delightfully humorous, and the murder mystery is engrossing. The book is filled with hilarious insights...This is lighthearted literary entertainment at its best—easily companionable, intelligent, and brimming with artful humor. A genuinely funny sendup…’ Also, my play The Germans In Paris, which The Wall Street Journal once referred to as ‘the off-Broadway hit of the season,’ will finally be coming out in print from Next Stage Press in October.”

Snippets of reminiscences of Frank Jacobson are spread throughout class notes; if you would like a copy of all the memories, please email Celia Schulz ’77 at heliotrp@flash.net.

Rad Roberts wrote: “Dear Mr. Jacobson, I'd heard about Madrigals and wanted to audition, but I couldn't read music. It didn't

Will Blechman Meyerhofer ’84 holding his daughter, Nora, “glowing with happiness, holding my Loy Loy (baby girl).”

matter. You played a series of notes on the piano, and I sang them back to you. Somehow, I got in and joined the merry crew, singing each morning before school. The group won gold medals almost every year, not because we were great but because you were. Thanks for believing in me, in us and for giving us the gift of music. You will always have a special place in my heart. Thank you.”

Edith Schulz-Ogden wrote: “As a conductor, Mr. Jacobson was soft-spoken and always encouraging-a truly gentle and kind soul. He was my first conductor, and I have compared all other subsequent conductors to him.

His method of teaching was through love and quiet joy. Anyone who wanted to play in orchestra, even if it wasn't a traditional orchestral instrument, could. Mr. Jacobson was INCLUSIVE! I always checked in with Mr. Jacobson in the music department when I swung by for visits at school in the years after I left PDS. And years later, I returned to PDS for an alumni weekend and saw Mr. Jacobson playing the saxophone in the marching band for returning alumni. It was a comfort to see this pillar of the PDS community still supporting his students—still spreading quiet love and joy.”

1985 Lynch W. Hunt, Jr. lynchhunt@alumni.upenn.edu Marisa Petrella sales4metoo@msn.com David Andrew Taylor sent news via Wavelength: “Hello PDS Journal, To update on me (I think this is my first class note, actually), I am very happily living my life as a family man and corporate lawyer in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for some time now (my mother's Brazilian; it was just a question of time for me!), I was very pleased to have

David Andrew Taylor ’85 and his “‘tribe:’ Davi, Giselle, Luiza, David and Théo, about a year or so ago! (Not appearing, regrettably, due to location is Bella, the French Bulldog, and the cats, Chico and Maggie!)!”

outreached to Chris Thanner, Lynch Hunt, Andy Schragger and Doug Leavitt recently, having met up with Chris in Florida for a beer at the beginning of the year. I hope to keep in touch with you guys going forward and am glad for your professional success (likewise you too, my brother, John ’87, my sister, Lesley, and Cary Paik ’86! It was also terrific having been back at PDS to see the (for me) brand-new top-level squash courts (I am an avid player and enthusiast) and shake the hand of the correspondingly top-level squash coach, Asad Khan. Well done PDS! And I am of course so grateful always for my family and (now returning to regular) family visits back home: ‘If ever there is tomorrow when we’re not together… there is something you must always remember. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. But the most important thing is, even if we’re apart… I’ll always be with you!’”

Andrew Schragger sent news via Wavelength: “It’s an odd feeling watching my daughter, Haley, graduate from PDS this past spring and head off to Syracuse University's School of Architecture. It doesn't feel that long ago that I graduated and headed off to college.”

years, including ‘Marvel's Spider-Man 2,’ which comes out this October, and of which I'm really proud! In other news, the kid had his bar mitzvah, and we are embarking on a house renovation. Come visit!”

Scott West sent news via Wavelength: “Well. it’s that time of the year again when Scott Haveson and I do battle at his Member-Guest golf tournament…8/3-8/5 in Seattle. Wishing everyone well!!”

Snippets of reminiscences of Frank Jacobson are spread throughout class notes. If you would like a copy of all the memories, please email Celia Schulz ’77 at heliotrp@flash.net.

Alan Yang wrote: “He taught a History of Music class, which I took with three other classmates. Mr. Jacobson made topics like monophonic Gregorian chant as interesting as any other musical style. He even joked about how some scenes from Monty Python and the Holy Grail were historically accurate!”

1989 Doria Roberts doriaroberts@yahoo.com

1987 Sofia D. Xethalis sxethalis@yahoo.com.au

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1988

Mollie D. Roth mollie.roth@pgxconsulting.com

Mike Lingle mlingletonic@yahoo.com

Jamie Mayer sent news via Wavelength: “Been writing for video games the last few

is well in DC with us, and also with our boys.

Our oldest, Max, graduated from UChicago in May and is now working at a fund downtown there and living in the Loop. He, and we, miss Hyde Park, but not the time it took to get from there to the bars and restaurants downtown. Our youngest, Nathan, is starting his second year in aerospace engineering at Virginia Tech. Blacksburg is not Chicago, but as they say there, when you are surrounded by 35,000 other kids your age it doesn't much matter where you are. Tobey and I continue to travel for work a fair amount and are enjoying it. With the boys away we can now coordinate our destinations sometimes, which is fun.

It was great to see a bunch of 1988-ers on campus in May; looking forward to it again next year. All our best!”

Marc Collins sent news via Wavelength: “Hi all, hope everybody is well. Thanks for a great Class of '88 effort on this year's Day of Giving, very cool of all who contributed. All

Greg Gordon ’89 and family in Iceland this past summer.

Scott West ’86 and Scott Haveson ’86

1986 Classmates: Helen Kreisler, Evan Alter, Charmian Stephenson and Alan Yang in History of Music class taught by Frank Jacobson.

Frank Jacobson in 1986.

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CLASS NOTES Gregory Gordon sent news via Wavelength: Our eldest, Dexter, is about to head off to college at CU Boulder to study bio and business. Fondly recall the memories of fellow PDS'ers and their adventures when they attended Boulder: The Guze, Vince, Deirdre, Chris, Dave, Will, and Laird.

While some folks have already launched their kids off to college long ago, it's one of those new ‘life experiences’ we're about to embark upon. Crazy stuff! I'm now the Director of Institutional Advancement at Boston Conservatory at Berklee and Berklee College of Music. Very fulfilling and meaningful to raise philanthropic funds to support the next generation of performing artists and performing arts leaders. If anyone's in Boston and wants to see a show, just give me a shout!

Just got back from an awesome family vacation to Iceland. Truly an amazing experience.”

1991 Aly Cohen alycohen@yahoo.com It's a big year for many of us alumni from the PDS class of 1991...its the big 5-0!!!

Many of us celebrated this big event with old PDS friends.

Amy Livingston: “The bad news is, I lost my biggest freelance writing client last fall. The good news is, I've decided to use the extra free time to write a book of my own based on my Ecofrugal Living blog. No plans yet

for getting it published once it's done, but I'll cross that bridge when I come to it.”

David Hank: “I was just flipping through my exciting, as always, PDS Journal and it occurred to me that I just saw a bunch of PDS people for Tony’s 50th. I gave Tony the first right of refusal to add that he has the least amount of hair. Anyway I hope you are well and if you’re in DC look JA and me up. I hope you are well and if you’re in DC look JA and me up.”

Aly Cohen: My boys are starting their ninth and 11th grades at PDS and they're very

1990 Deborah Bushell Gans gansdebby@gmail.com

Aly Cohen ’91 with husband, Steve Lewis and their sons, Asher Lewis ’25 (l) and Landon Lewis ’27 (r) in Arenal, Costa Rica.

1991 Classmates celebrating Aly Cohen’s birthday: (l-r) Tony Mack, Aly, and Kate Muccino.

1991 Classmates celebrating a birthday: (l-r) Tony Mack, Julie Roginsky and Kate Muccino Gandhi.

Class of 1991 friends: (l-r) John Alex Romano (JA), David Hank, Jason Steinfeld, Graham Richmond, and Tony Mack.

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Brendan Lucey ’91, Carrie Compere, Tameka Brooks Herndon ’90, and Joseph.

active in sports, both in and out of school. We recently came back from a great trip to Costa Rica...with hours of hikes and tours with no cell phone service...priceless when it comes to teenagers! I'm still practicing rheumatology, integrative medicine, and environmental health in Princeton. Although I love patient care, I am also really loving my educational work with schools, curricula writing, and social media. My environmental health and wellness platform, The Smart Human, has reached almost 75,000 followers on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X, The Smart Human YouTube Channel and podcast.

Brendan Lucey sent news via Wavelength: “Brendan Lucey and Tameka Brooks Herndon ’90 met in DC to see Sherry James Erhart ’91's sister, Carrie Compere. in lead in Shout Sister Shout at the Ford Theatre in DC. It was amazing!”

1992 Sharon Thomas Haber ziggythomas@hotmail.com Judson R. Henderson jhenderson@callawayhenderson.com

1993 Darcey A. Carlson Leonard darceyva@gmail.com It brings me great sadness to share that Amanda Breese passed away April 2023 in Stuart, Florida. She was caring and kind, and the person you wanted to lean on when you needed a friend. One memory from school that keeps coming back is her singing Whatever Lola Wants in our 8th grade play, Damn Yankees. She will be missed.

1994

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Cynthia Shafto Cynthia.678@icloud.com

Joanna Woodruff Rominger jbw1980@gmail.com

1995 Melissa Woodruff Mccormick mwoodruf99@yahoo.com

1996

Keri Bernstein Keiter sent news via Wavelength: “My husband, Jonathan, and I welcomed daughter, Marlo Blythe Keiter, on 5/1/23. Emmett is the best big brother.

His second birthday was celebrated in June with Aunts Margo Smith Mumma, Lauren Kostinas Birkhold, and Tina Flores Cordes at the party with their families.”

Jessica Barson sent news via Wavelength: “Hello Class of '96! I am happy to report that I was awarded tenure this year, as an Associate Professor of Neurobiology and Anatomy at Drexel University College of Medicine. My family and I have really been enjoying our time in the Philadelphia area.”

Adrena Cunningham sent news via Wavelength: “It's been a while! Life has truly been wonderful. I am still in the area (Lawrenceville) working and raising my two teens. In addition to working for the State of NJ, I am a part time prenatal/birth/ postpartum doula as well as a certified reiki practitioner. It's always nice to get together with or run into classmates during my travels.

Hope everyone is well!”

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Ellyn R. Rajfer Herkins ellynrajfer@gmail.com

Sapna E. G. Thottathil sapna.thottathil@gmail.com

Dana DeCore Falconi dana.falconi5@gmail.com

Mandy Rabinowitz Plonsky mandyplonsky@gmail.com

1998 Giovanna Gray Lockhart gray.giovanna@gmail.com

2001 Carolyn Yarian Morgan carolyn.morgan2012@gmail.com Wilson H. Weed wweed1@gmail.com

2002 Aviva Perlman Fintz aperlman26@gmail.com Alexandra Warren Urey sent news via Wavelength: “On April 10, 2023, we added the final piece to our family, Samantha Jan Urey. We could not be more in love with her.”

2003 Allison Marshall amarshall220@aol.com

Emmett Zane and Marlo Blythe, children of Keri Bernstein Keiter ’99.

Alix Warren Urey ’02’s daughter, Samantha Jan.

Christopher Campbell sent news via Wavelength: “Lt. Col. Christopher Campbell completed his assignment as commander of the 461st Flight Test Squadron, the US Air Force unit that conducts experimental flight test of the F-35 for the United States, Allies, and Partners. He and his family moved from California’s Central Valley to Washington, DC in July, where he started a course of study at the Eisenhower School for National FALL 2023 | 101

CLASS NOTES Security and Resource Strategy. Melissa returned to manage Pennsylvania Avenue’s Labyrinth Games & Puzzles while Charlotte trained in ballet and started third grade.

The entire Campbell family hopes to reconnect with PDS friends and enjoy city life for a few years!”

2004 Katherine Chimacoff Dickens Mrskatedickens@gmail.com Scott E. Rosenberg rosenbergse@gmail.com

2005 Hilary Richards Conger hilary.conger@gmail.com

2007 Nina Crouse ninacrouse@gmail.com Vishal Gupta vishgupta2@gmail.com Alexandra Hiller Rorick ali.rorick@gmail.com

2008 Tessica Glancey Crampton tessicaglancey@gmail.com David Janhofer and Lauren Kronthal were married this past summer, and classmate Greg Francfort officiated the wedding.

Tessica Glancey Crampton and husband, Rob, welcomed their second child, Reilly Nell Crampton on August 16, 2023.

This summer Hannah Epstein served as the Director of Photography for the popular HBO Series, Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the New York Jets. This summer’s series featuring Aaron Rodgers and his new team, became the most watched Hard Knocks series in its 20 years of production. Hannah also worked as the Second Unit Director of Photography on the premiere season of Netflix’s new hit series, Quarterback. The show stars Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins, and Marcus Mariota. Both Hard Knocks and Quarterback ran as #1 shows on their platforms through their releases.

In the fall of 2022, Hannah ran her first full marathon with fellow PDS alum, Alexa Maher Hove. They completed the Atlantic City Marathon on October 23, 2022. Rain and wind couldn’t stop them from crossing the finish line together!

2006 Jacob M. Fisch mendyman@gmail.com Daniel Rathauser wrote: “Erin, Aviv (2) and I were blessed with a baby girl, Eila Romi Rathauser, on September 3, 2023. We are living in Millburn, NJ and would love to connect with any alum in the area!”

Congrats to Daniel! Write to me with class notes for the next Journal by January. If any of you are in the DC area, let me know.

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Reilly Nell Crampton, born on August 16, 2023, is the daughter of Tessica Glancey Crampton ’08.

Hannah Epstein ’08 and Alexa Maher ’08 midMarathon on the Atlantic City boardwalk.

Daniel Rathauser ’06’s family: (l to r) Aviv, Erin, Daniel, and Eila.

David Janhofer ’08 and Lauren Kronthal on their wedding day.

2009 Ashley Smoots asmoots@gmail.com Vinay Trivedi vt1090@gmail.com Megan Reilly sent news via Wavelength: “I love being a Panther! I love it so much I exclaimed it during a pilates class yesterday without being prompted whatsoever (and they didn't even kick me out). I also love that I've spent so much of 2023 exploring the world with other PDS alumni. From catching the last lift in J-Hole with the brothers Gerschel to laughter filled London nights with the Dools, Rachel Beardsley and my glorious little sister (THE Allie Reilly ’11). If there is one lesson I've learned in life it is to never take these friendships for granted. How lucky am I that, even after all these years, my PDS squad still has my back. Love big, laugh big and live big fam <3 And if you're ever looking for something to do, I play kickball in Philly on Wednesday's and my team has gotten really good so come through!!!!! :)

Alejandra Arrué and I are still best friends despite us living on opposite coasts.

Rachel Manning sent news via Wavelength: “Rachel continues to enjoy her work at the New Jersey Attorney General's Office in the Environmental Enforcement & Environmental Justice Section. She got married near Princeton on June 11, 2023, and several PDS alumni were present: Daniel Khan, Sara Katz, John Garet Stoker, and Faith Krech ’11.”

2011 Evan D. Seto eseto17@gmail.com Allie DeCandia sent news: “My husband Ed and I have a rescue dog, Stella, and live in a residence hall at Georgetown University as ‘faculty-in-residence.’ My family still lives in the Princeton area, so I often come home to visit!”

Meade Atkeson sent news via Wavelength: “Meade and his wife, Shannon, are enjoying the first few months with their baby girl, Noelle! They are looking forward to their move from Boston to Shelburne, VT this fall to be closer to family.”

2012 Rachel Maddox rachelhmaddox@gmail.com Peter F. Powers peterfpowers@gmail.com Annie Nyce Questell annienyce@gmail.com Annie Nyce-Questell '12 sent news via Wavelength: “Annie and her husband look forward to the arrival of their second baby boy in October.”

2010 Anna D. Otis annaotis92@gmail.com Alexandra W. Feuer Portale awfeuer@gmail.com From Anna Otis: This summer has been incredibly busy between work and travel. We also moved to the ‘burbs! Mia, our Shih Tzu, is loving her new yard.

2010 classmates Anna Otis and Alejandra Arrué at Alejandra’s bachelorette party in August.

Steve Dool ’03, Rachel Beardsley ’09, Greg Dool ’09 and Meg Reilly ’09 screaming "BEN" in front of Big Ben in London.

2010 Classmates Elizabeth Yellin Talmud, Adrienne Esposito and Alex Feuer Portale at a concert in Philadelphia this past summer.

Alex Feuer Portale ’10 with her husband, Joe, and their son, Dylan, in France this summer.

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CLASS NOTES 2013 Leah G. Falcon lgfalcon04917@gmail.com Robert S. Madani robert.s.madani@gmail.com

2014 Rory E. Finnegan ref8af@virginia.edu Mary G. Travers marygrtravers@gmail.com

2015 Grace Lee gracelee6666@gmail.com Caroline R. Lippman crlippman@gmail.com

institution is recognized as one of the top 25 schools in my specialized field of speech therapy. As I approach my graduation in August, I am eagerly looking forward to being awarded a master's degree and a medical license, which will grant me the privilege to practice as a certified speech therapist.”

2018 Hallie B. Hoffman halliebryn@gmail.com

2019 Amon M. DeVane amond1234567@gmail.com Raina Kasera raina.kasera@gmail.com

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Kathryn T. Cammarano camm1217@aol.com

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Helen Healey helen.healey97@gmail.com

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Peter W. Klein pwklein3@gmail.com

Milan U. Shah milanushah1@gmail.com

2023 Jai Kasera jai.kasera@gmail.com Over the summer, Peter Ryan visited Greece and Turkey and was able to learn a lot of history as well as experience his own culture.

His favorite part of the trip was the “amazing” food he ate in both countries!

Maddie Weinstein spent the summer at home and worked scooping ice cream and selling chocolate at Thomas Sweets, as well as spent a lot of time hanging out with friends.

Farhan Mohammed was able to travel back home to his extended family in India and spent valuable time with loved ones. He also used the time to improve his pickleball skills.

IN MEMORIAM Princeton Day School acknowledges with sadness the passing of the following alumni.

We honor the memories of those we have lost and extend our deepest condolences to their families and loved ones.

2017 Abigail Atkeson abigail.atkeson@gmail.com

Mary "Polly" Roberts Woodbridge ’42

Tyler A. Birch tbflyers@gmail.com Katelyn Takacs sent news via Wavelength: “After completing my undergraduate studies at the University of Florida, which consistently ranked among the top five public universities nationwide, I decided to further my education at the University of South Carolina. This

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Sesaly Gould Krafft '45 David Rogers ’47 Jared Leveson ’18 playing lacrosse in Israel. Note the HIGGS on the bottom of his shooter shirt, in memory of former PDS lacrosse coach Pete Higgins.

John Law ’48 Katherine Webster Dwight ’54 Patricia Andrews Steffan ’56 Susan Barclay Walcott ’57 Emily vanderStucken Spencer ’58 Ruth Lyn Pessel Reidel ’59 Linda Dianne Willis ’67 Neil Monroe ’80 Tara Lynch Rojas ’81 Eric Hatke ’83 Amanda Breese ’93

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Maggie Madani ’20 rappelling down a 65-foot tower; she spent part of the summer at Fort Knox, Kentucky, undergoing ROTC Advanced Camp training.

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