Stuart News Magazine | 2023 Edition

STUART NEWS

STUART

MAGAZINE

2023 EDITION

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

2022 – 2023

Cheryl Lagay, Esq., Chair

Paul Teti, Vice Chair

Mark Badros

Katherine Baus Bogumil ’96

Scott Blandford

Emily Firmenich

Steve Hackett

Zoelene Hill, Ph.D. ’00

Patricia D. Gilbert ’74

Nancy Kehoe, RSCJ

Laura Lamke

Jennifer Landis ’90

Alyson Lawrence, Esq.

Sean McKee

Hamilton F. Potter III

Veronica Robinson ’94

Ari Soroken

Marguerite Vera

Anne Wachter, RSCJ

Woodney Wachter

Jing Wang

ABOUT STUART

Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart is a leading preschool to Grade 12 private school in Princeton designed just for girls. Stuart's mission is to educate young women to a life of leadership and service within the framework of the Goals and Criteria of the Schools of the Sacred Heart. Thanks to a highly personalized and rigorous curriculum, exceptional faculty who know girls well and an emphasis on the importance of spiritual development in the leadership journey, Stuart girls graduate as compassionate and empowered global citizens who are driven to be forces of change in our world.

SERVICE AND EXCHANGE

EXPERIENCES

As a member of a global network of schools, students experience a world beyond Stuart through service and exchange trips. Current students and recent alumnae share their stories.

LEGACY OF LEARNING

A retrospective on how Stuart has evolved to meet the needs of its students while remaining true to the vision of its founders and architect Jean Labatut.

COR CORDIS CENTER

Introducing a forward-thinking vision for Stuart that honors our Sacred Heart legacy while preparing students for their ambitious futures.

TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIAL FEATURES

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TRIBUTE TO OUR FOUNDING MOTHERS

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CLASS OF 2023 MATRICULATION, GRADUATION AND AWARDS

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INTERVIEW WITH THE LANDIS FAMILY

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LEADERSHIP VISIONARIES: DR. MARISSA MUOIO AND STEPHANIE CHAMPI '12

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BEYOND DIVERSITY: THE POWER OF BELONGING

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TRIBUTE TO CHERYL LAGAY AND SCOTT BLANDFORD

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WELCOME NEW BOARD CO-CHAIRS

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Q&A WITH THE SPA PRESIDENT

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2022-2023 ANNUAL REPORT

Welcome

TO THE 2023-2024 STUART NEWS, MARKING THE BEGINNING OF OUR 60TH YEAR.

In my first year as head of school, I enjoyed learning so much from our students, alumnae, parents and friends. Their experiences, memories, testimonials and lifelong connection to the Sacred Heart identity provided an invaluable education in what it means to be a Child of the Sacred Heart. In the months leading up to the opening day of Stuart’s 60th year, I reflected heavily on our school's history — not just our 1960s history, but the history of the Society and our founders’ stories of bravery and perseverance that continue to embolden our own students to imagine a world where they’ve made a difference. In planning for the future of Stuart, I do so in service of the mission of the Society of the Sacred Heart to empower young minds to better the world through God’s love.

Over 220 years ago, in the aftermath of the French Revolution and its severe antipathy to the Catholic Church, Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat started the Society of the Sacred Heart, believing that the education of women would be a key means for rebuilding, renewing and transforming society, a radical vision for the late 1700s. The mission of the Society of the Sacred Heart was brought to Princeton in 1960 by Millie Harford, Mary Murray Garrett and Peggy McNeil, Stuart’s founding mothers, who built Stuart with the same conviction as St. Madeleine Sophie Barat.

In this issue, learn about Stuart's origin story from a tribute to its founding mothers, the blueprint for our 60-year mission to educate young women for leadership and service. Explore how Stuart's programs and spaces connect the past to the future. Meet present-day Stuart visionaries who are imagining Stuart’s next generation of developing exceptional leaders. And feel heartened by the design of a new anchor space on campus, the Cor Cordis Center for Exceptional Leadership, an interconnected student services hub designed to inspire students to eagerly and unapologetically seek the resources they need to meet their great aspirations for living, learning and leading.

We have a lot to celebrate in our 60th year, and I am privileged to lead this incredible community forward. Thank you for all you do out in the world, carrying your own Sacred Heart with you.

SINCERELY,

Julia Breen Wall Head of School

P.S. As we launch our 60th year, please share your Stuart stories with us for a digital timeline and archive in the 2024-2025 edition. Send

STUART’S VISIONARIES:

A Tribute to Our FOUNDING MOTHERS

This 60th anniversary commemorative issue begins with a tale of courage, dedication, and love. Our Stuart story begins with the unwavering spirit of three visionary women - Millie Harford, Peggy McNeil, and Mary Murray Garrett - young mothers from Princeton whose steadfast belief in the transformative power of education laid the cornerstone for Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart.

The idea to start Stuart was conceived in 1960 at a small Sunday book club of young mothers who wished to establish a school where students knew God’s love and were educated to lead with courage, empathy, kindness and truth. With the support of other visionary parents and their sights set on the Sacred Heart, the three women raised enough money for a meeting with the Reverend Mother Barry -- then vicar of the Religious of the Sacred Heart (RSCJ). From there, things were in motion - literally. The three women dressed in matching navy suits and white gloves and boarded a train in Trenton bound for Washington, D.C. to meet with Reverend Mother Barry and petition for sponsorship to build a Catholic school for girls in Princeton. When asked by Reverend Mother Barry what they each had to contribute to such a daunting undertaking, their responses became legend: “Money,” answered Peggy; “Land,” declared Mary; and “Zeal,” added Millie enthusiastically!

As the story goes, all three women returned home so confident that Mary initially offered thirty acres of land not far from the present Stuart location, and Millie moved her family to Greenwich, Connecticut, so she could take a course in the Montessori method of teaching to open a preschool for boys and girls.

“What is intended through Stuart, what those parents who started it wanted, is that you would be prepared for revolution, that you will be aware of the intent of your Creator, that you keep your engine, your heart, your mind and your will tuned in to the Heart of Christ so that the world will be a better world because of you.” - Peggy

It would be another two months before they had the green light from Rome, and even more waiting ensued before they had Sacred Heart approval. After scouting a few properties in the area for Stuart, they settled on land owned by Lady Maria Monck, who had initially planned to build a home before relocating to California. However, after Lady Monck and her mother witnessed two young doe drinking from the stream while visiting the property, they envisioned a more Sacred purpose for the land to honor St. Francis, who knew the love of God through the beauty of creation. And the rest is history!

Former Head of School Sr. Fran de la Chapelle remembered Millie, Peggy and Mary with fondness as they were instrumental in bringing her back to lead the school after serving two prior tenures as Head of Lower School and Head of Upper School (where she also had the unique pleasure of having

“What was that vision? An excellent independent Catholic school, ecumenical in spirit, bound not by walls of seclusion but to be a part of the Princeton community and a door open to the world.” - Millie

the founders’ daughters as little girls and then again as young women). “These three wonderful women were one of a kind. I had never met anyone like them, in the sense of their vision, their determination, and how they built upon the gifts of one another. They were three incredibly great, gifted women who lived way before their time, and who were such role models for me as a young head of school, in trying to further the whole vision of Stuart and Sacred Heart education.” Within the first few years of her headship, Sister de la Chapelle invited all three of the mothers back to Stuart to share the Stuart story with students. “I needed their vision, I needed their wisdom, but I also needed our students to learn from their story. At Stuart we have always taught our students that you are never alone; our founding mothers are a testament to what you can do together with each of your strengths working toward a common goal.”

The Stuart community was gifted with our founders’ enduring friendship for the remainder of their lives. Peggy McNeil passed away in 1999, and we lost Mary Murray Garrett and Millie Harford most recently during the pandemic in 2021 and 2022 respectively. Peggy had a storied career as a journalist, later becoming president of the Trenton Times. She was also named to the Governor’s Commission on the Status of Women, was heavily involved in Trenton youth organizations, and was a charter trustee of the Mercer County Community College and Friends of the New Jersey State Museum. Millie remained, until her passing, an active part of our Stuart community as a friend, mentor and resident “rock star” to our students. Her legacy lives on through our Lower School community space, which was renovated in 2015 and affectionately named Millie’s Garden in her honor. Millie was a committed volunteer in the local area and served

“Was

it daunting? I don’t recall that. We just took one step at a time. We moved along quickly and all of a sudden, there was Stuart!” - Mary

as a docent with the Princeton Art Museum for 40 years. She was also a founding docent at the National Women’s Museum in Washington DC. Mary also leaves behind a remarkable legacy having been a founding member of Bedens Brook Club in Skillman, NJ. She was dedicated to the former Our Lady of Princeton Convent and the Marianite Sisters who lived there. When the convent was sold and became the site of Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart, Mary was influential in the development of the Princeton Academy campus and formation in its early years. Our founding mothers’ relentless pursuit of excellence created a solid foundation upon which Stuart stands tall today. Their story, an embodiment of resilience and vision, will forever inspire generations to come.

PASSPORPORT

BIGGER R

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For students in the Network of Sacred Heart schools, a transformative journey awaits. Guided by our goals and bolstered by service and exchange opportunities, students in our Middle and Upper Schools embark on an exploration that forms a self-awareness leading to the revelation that they are part of something bigger. In our work to educate students to have a culturally responsive mindset, Stuart girls come to learn that their interests and talents have a place beyond our green brick walls. Reflections from young alumnae and current students demonstrate the lifelong impact of Stuart’s service and exchange opportunities on these young women, which have become a hallmark of the Stuart experience.

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Hadassah Broughton ‘27 - San Francisco Exchange trips at Stuart begin in eighth grade with an opportunity for students to travel within the United States and spend time with their Sacred Heart sisters in other cities. Hadassah Broughton shared a reflection on her trip out to San Francisco at Convent and Stuart Hall, which included a Golden State Warriors basketball game against the Sixers!

“My first few days were filled with fog, rain, and excitement," she said. "The foggy hills were a big shock. As a student living in New Jersey, all I see are flat lands, and the big hills all around the school is a new lifestyle. The school’s architecture is extremely fascinating. The floor-to-ceiling windows remind me of my school, and the friendship with teachers is a similarity as well. The school day is filled with climbing stairs but the classes are so fun I forget that the stairs are even there. I am so excited to tell all my New Jersey friends how great this school really is.”

Morgan John ‘21

Participating in Sacred Heart Academic Exchange Program was a highlight of my years in Upper School! At first, I was a bit apprehensive about the whole experience because I had never hosted an exchange student before; however, as soon as I met Camille, everything clicked! I am not sure how we got so lucky, but Camille and I made the absolute perfect pair. We did everything together, from shopping to trips to New York City and even trick or treating on Halloween! When it was finally my turn to go to France, I was beyond excited to finally see Camille again. Though I was nervous because my French speaking skills were not advanced, I knew going to France would be the perfect opportunity for me to work on my language skills. When I arrived, it was like Camille and I had never been apart — we just picked up where we had left off! By the end of the exchange, Camille and I had become best friends, and we knew we did not want to lose our connection. Through the rest of high school, the pandemic and both of us starting college, we never lost contact. After five long years of FaceTimes and texting, Camille and I finally reunited in person this past June! Being together again was the best feeling. In fact, we spent the day talking about our friendship, specifically mentioning how we never want it to end. I am confident Camille and I will remain friends for life, and that is thanks to SHAEP. Without this program, I would have never met one of my best friends; of course, it had its challenges, but participating in SHAEP taught me many valuable lessons and made me grow as a student and as an independent individual.

Misha Meyer ‘21

I participated in SHAEP, going to Barcelona as a sophomore in 2018. My exchange sister, Inés, and I matched through the program and each spent a month living together in both countries. We ended up liking each other so much that, over the following summer, we independently organized a third month together. I had dreamt of visiting Spain and being able to live there among locals. And to make the most of the opportunity, I exclusively used the target language, kept a daily diary and opted into every possible class and presentation I could. By the time I returned, I had made lifelong connections and could communicate anything in Spanish. The SHAEP program has inspired me to continue in my pursuit of global experiences. Since graduating, I’ve worked at my university’s Office of International Students and Scholars, received my TEFL certification abroad, done linguistic research and am studying in Uruguay, again with a host family. I’m grateful to the SHAEP experience for giving me the confidence and drive to explore new countries independently.

Annarose Bourgoin St. Maurice ‘25

Ava Malacki ‘27 - Greenwich "I’m so happy I had an opportunity to go on Sacred Heart exchange. Through the experience, I realized how strong I am and how new opportunities can surprise you when you put yourself out there.”

As a Stuart student, you are constantly taught the importance of service. In my past 10 years at Stuart, I have experienced this firsthand. In the lower school, we first began our community service experience through participation with Loaves and Fishes. Now [that I’m] in high school, Stuart continues to support and encourage me to help those in need within our Stuart, local, national and global community. This is evident through Stuart's various service clubs, monthly trips to Meals on Wheels and ASP. Within two years in high school, I have been able to contribute to over 10 different community service groups such as Seeds to Sew, Operation Smile, ASP, and several more. The Appalachian Service Project in particular is one of the most unique experiences at Stuart. It has been a tradition for the past 43 years! I have had the opportunity to participate in this experience twice, which allowed me to build stronger connections with my Stuart community and abroad! Overall, Stuart showcases the importance of service to others which has allowed me to grow into the person I am today and continue to become.

In July 2023, eighth graders Alexandra and Sophie put Goal 3 into action with other Sacred Heart students from around the country for a Network Service Project at Sacred Heart Schools Chicago.

Alexandra '28: In certain areas of the Chicago suburbs and many places across the country, food is not easily accessible, and residents may resort to convenience stores that contain no fresh produce. This is why organizations like Precious Blood and Farm on Ogden have created urban gardens that allow people to access fresh produce on a daily basis without traveling far from their homes. At one farm, our group picked vegetables, watered plants, and weeded gardens. In addition to the environmental experiences, the Sacred Heart students and I volunteered at a local food pantry and served over 1,000 customers. Finally, we volunteered at Cradles to Crayons, an organization that collects gently used clothing and donates it to children in need. I really enjoyed these hands-on activities because I could learn more about the environment, work with a group of girls very similar to me and know that I am helping the environment and people in need during the process. Volunteering at these organizations made me reflect on the five Sacred Heart goals, especially Goal 3: a social awareness which impels action. It is very eye-opening to see what those less fortunate are experiencing, and it made me feel happy to help.

Sophie '28: I participated in the Committed to Creation Project in Chicago, Illinois at Sheridan Road. This trip was a lot of fun and was a very educational experience. The main topic of this program was to learn how food and environmental issues are related and how they can affect each other. We talked about climate change, food scarcity, food deserts, the quality of food, and what is being done to help people affected by these things. I loved that we were really involved in all of the activities; we were very active rather than just learning about what is being done to make a change. We got to sort clothing at Cradles to Crayons, weed at a community garden, help distribute food at a food pantry, and prepare and package meals for Inspiration Cafe. I also liked that we learned about eco-friendly gardening, aquaponics and hydroponics. We had an information session at Loyola University, where we learned about their aquaponics and hydroponic systems, how they grow their own mushrooms and their outdoor vegetable garden on campus. It was so cool to meet other Sacred Heart girls from schools around the country. I had a lot of fun getting to know the girls from Greenwich, St. Louis, Bloomfield Hills and Miami. We talked about the differences and similarities between our schools.

I learned that out of those schools, Stuart has the best Congé! All of the other schools celebrate Congé on campus, while we get to go somewhere fun. I had a great time in Chicago and definitely recommend this program to other middle schoolers who want to learn more about the environment and our sister schools!

Emily Ix ‘23

On Valentine’s Day, the Sacred Heart to Heart Club held a bake sale fundraiser for Madre Admirable, the Sacred Heart School in Lima, Peru. Señora Guerrero will hand deliver over $500 to the headmistress at Madre Admirable. We are so grateful for the generosity of the Stuart community in supporting our fundraiser.

Sacred Heart to Heart Club History and Mission Statement

Nineteen years ago, Stuart students and faculty traveled to Peru. This journey inspired and firmly established our relationship with Colegio Sagrado Corazón Sophianum, our sister school in Lima, Peru. During that exchange, students also visited our sister school, Madre Admirable, which is on the outskirts of Lima. Stuart students spent the day getting to know the students, teaching them songs in English and promising them that we would always stay in touch.

At that time, a wise and humble religious of the Sacred Heart, Sister María, who was an administrator at Madre Admirable, told us that she had never been out of Peru and that she would like to visit Stuart. She wanted to know “what it would be like to be in a Sacred Heart School in the United States.” Sister María inspired us with her message of peace, compassion and respect for other realities. We all decided that we would bring Sister María to Stuart. With help from our entire Stuart community, Sister María was able to visit Stuart, volunteer at Loaves and Fishes and visit with her RSCJ sisters, Sister Fran De La Chapelle and Sister Grace Butler. While Sister María was at Stuart, we made a promise to her that we would keep our connection to Peru alive by starting the Sacred Heart to Heart Club. The Heart to Heart Club has been supporting the dream and the promise made to Sister María to stay connected for all these years.

When Stuart students were able to have their SHAEP exchange with Peru, Señora Mary Anne Guerrero, a former Stuart faculty member and parent, would accompany our students on visits to Madre Admirable. The funds we earn from our Valentine’s Day bake sale are handed directly to the headmistress of Madre Admirable by Señora Guerrero. A plaque, which is located at the entrance of the Madre Admirable School, was donated by Stuart families to remind us of our connection to Sacred Heart Education and to our sisters and brothers in Peru. On or around February 14, the promise we made to Sister María to support Sacred Heart Education for women around the globe continues. Thank you for your help in keeping our promise to Sister María.

Sydney Amato ‘23

Service has been such an important part of my life for the past 14 years, and I am so grateful that I have gotten to grow my love for service by going on The Appalachian Service Project (ASP) the past two summers. As the only recent graduate who went this year, I was excited to spend one last week with my Stuart sisters. This year, my team had a very difficult time with our project, as there wasn’t a clear answer to how to approach it. But with the help of Mr. Cupit, we were able to accomplish more of our project than expected, but more importantly learned a lot about problem solving and resilience. ASP is both physically and emotionally challenging, but the company of your teammates makes everything better. This trip helps you find the positives in life even when they are really difficult to find. My worksite also had another church working on a porch above us, and our teams worked so well together. We would help each other carry materials up our big hill and would constantly check on each other's project progress. Being on this service trip teaches you that ASP isn’t just construction, it’s about building relationships with people around you. This is why I love service. It’s not necessarily about the act of serving but the relationships you nurture in the process.

Alex Durish ‘25

Mia Zebrauskas ‘23

My exchange experience could not have been more special to me for my Stuart senior year. After saying “¡Hasta luego!” to Maria, my exchange student, when she visited me in the spring, I was so excited for my time to visit her in Barcelona, Spain. Overall, the coolest (and most daunting) part about traveling there was using my Spanish that I have been learning at Stuart for years and years. I applied my knowledge by learning new phrases in Spanish and practicing talking and listening to people. So as I immersed myself in the language there, I also loved observing the differences in culture between the city of Barcelona and suburban Princeton, New Jersey. In addition to attending classes at Sagrat Cor Sarrìa with Maria, I hiked to see the beautiful city views, went to restaurants and tried new delicious food, went shopping and toured all of the marvelous architectural places Gaudi has to offer. Since I’ve returned, I can’t stop talking about my trip to other people, and I still talk with Maria regularly. Even though my SHAEP trip was delayed due to COVID, I am forever grateful that I was able to participate in this incredible experience!

The Sacred Heart and Stuart have been a part of my life for a very long time, especially since I am a fifth-generation Sacred Heart student and a Stuart Lifer. A large part of the Sacred Heart is a devotion to and passion for service. I have grown up alongside this compassionate mindset of the Sacred Heart, and community service has been close to my heart ever since. For example, every year, Stuart works with Loaves and Fishes, and they are the first organization I started constantly volunteering for. Through volunteering for local nursing homes, Princeton Nursery School, Homefront, CYO and YWCA, I have learned more about the world, my community and myself in ways other experiences would never be able to [teach me]. This year, I had the chance to help two organizations for the first time, Meals on Wheels and the Appalachian Service Project. The best part of these experiences and a lot of different service opportunities are the people you get to meet. With Meals on Wheels, we had a small group of students go out once a month, and I got to participate in every outing this year. I got to meet new people every time I went, whether it was a brief “Good morning” or a valuable conversation. The best full-circle moment was getting our first repeated route as our last outing for the year, so I got to see familiar faces again before heading off for the summer. Soon after, I got to go on ASP, which was my first overnight service experience. Again, I got to meet some incredible individuals who shared a lot of wisdom with us. Spending time with my Stuart peers and new people is something I hope to do again next year. I will always remember moments and memories in service and I look forward to creating more, especially after my time at Stuart.

College MATRICULATION

The Class of 2023 will be attending 28 different colleges and universities around the United States. About a third of our students will pursue STEM fields, and a third plan to study the arts, humanities and social sciences. One student will continue her athletic career playing Division 1 field hockey.

Barnard College

Boston College

Boston University

Brandeis University

Carnegie Mellon University

University of Chicago (2)

Cornell University (2)

Emory University (2)

Fordham University

The George Washington University

Georgetown University

Georgia Tech

Lehigh University

The College of New Jersey

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Northwestern University

Penn State University

Purdue University

Spelman College

Syracuse University

Ursinus College

Vanderbilt University

University of Vermont (2)

Villanova University (2)

University of Virginia

Wake Forest University

The College of William & Mary and University of St. Andrews (joint degree)

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Scan the code to watch our 2023 lifers reflect on their years at Stuart and share advice for younger students.

PRIZE DAY DEPARTMENT AWARDS and

Prize Day is a Sacred Heart tradition to celebrate the many accomplishments of every one of our students. Each student is on a journey to receive the highest award we give, the Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart diploma. During Prize Day, members of the junior class are recognized by faculty members for their academic achievement, and traditional Sacred Heart awards are given to students in each division.

The ceremony concludes by recognizing the seniors with department awards, along with the Sacred Heart Goal Awards, which are given to five members of the senior class who have embodied a specific goal throughout their time at Stuart. Department awards are presented to graduating students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in one or more disciplines. The recipients are selected by the faculty in each department.

The Alan Pugh Award

Layna Tarbotton

The Barat Award

Grade 9: Annika Alden-Siegel

Grade 10: Alexandra Durish

Grade 11: Brittney Barnwell

The Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Award

Isabel Milley

The Head Of School Award:

Grade 9: Najma Tahiry

Grade 10: Maya Dev

Grade 11: Leila Washington

The Hubert Alyea Award

Sarah Nagarkatti

The James J. Hughes Jr. Sports Award

Giselle Jean-Marie

The Princeton Book Award

Eva Nester

The Rensselaer Medal

Alisha Wong

The Smith Book Award

Brittney Barnwell

The University Of Rochester

Bausch And Lomb Science Award For Outstanding Achievement In Science

Jennifer Wang

The Yale Book Award

J’vonae Fitchett

The Carrol Florkiewicz Award for P.E.

Lily Harlan

Computer Science

Alisa Deczynski

Digital Media

Mia Zebrauskas

English

Stella Firmenich

Lucy Simon

French

Isabel Garcia-Carrillo

History

Lucy Simon

Latin

Hannah Wang

Math

Hannah Wang

Music

Grace La Nasa

Performing Arts for Technical Theater

Sydney Amato

Science

Emily Ma

Senior Athletic Award

Mia Zebraauskas

Spanish

Anna Landis

Sportsmanship Award

Emily Ix

Theology

Sydney Amato

Emily Ix

Visual Arts

Rebekah Cho

Aadya Labh

NCGLS Leadership

Endorsement Graduates

Arts & Humanities

Sydney Amato

Hannah Feldman

Anita Liu

Lucy Simon

Lucy Wang

Business & Entrepreneurship

Peighton Dwellingham

Emily Ix

Molly Missonis

Hannah Wang

Mia Zebrauskas

Katherine Zong

STEM

Britney Chen

Alisa Deczynski

Ella Johansson

Aadya Labh

Tania Lokesh

Emily Ma

Abigail Snyder

WINNERSGoal Award t

GOAL 2

KATHERINE ZONG

a deep respect for intellectual values

GOAL 3

EMILY IX

a social awareness which impels to action

GOAL 5

ABIGAIL SYNDER

personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom

GOAL 1

MARGARET LESINSKI

a personal and active faith in God

GOAL 4

MIA ZEBRAUSKAS

the building of community as a Christian value

MOLLY MISSONIS MARGARET LESINSKI

The Head of School Award, established in honor of Sister Frances de la Chapelle, is selected by faculty and is presented to a student in each of the four grades who, through the process of challenging herself and by her willingness to take risks, has grown in self-awareness and has positively impacted the quality of life in the Upper School.

The Barat Award, instituted by Student Government and selected by students, recognizes one student from each grade who demonstrates self-sacrifice, compassion, respect for self and others, courtesy, a sense of balance and good judgment, and overall citizenship.

SENIOR HEAD OF SCHOOL AWARD

SENIOR BARAT AWARD

Congratulations TO THE CLASS OF

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Q&A WITH ANNA LANDIS '23 AND JEN LANDIS ‘90

As an all-girls school, Stuart has nurtured an extraordinary sisterhood where friends become family and family members share an even more profound connection – the Stuart ring. In this commemorative issue, we are highlighting a motherdaughter story that embodies the unique bond shared by those who have embarked on the Stuart journey together.

Jen Landis ‘90 and daughter Anna, a Stuart Lifer and class of 2023, have a story that bridges two generations – a Stuart alumna resuming her professional career at Stuart as her daughter takes her first steps into education within the same green brick walls. “I was returning to work after six years of being home, and it was her first day for preschool,” recalled Jen with vivid detail. “I remember looking at her contract and seeing class of 2023 and having a laugh to myself, thinking how abstract that was and that day will never come.” Jen and Anna’s story encapsulates the profound bond between Stuart's past and present and represents the enduring impact of our mission to empower and transform.

The Stuart Impact

Jen: Anna’s experience at Stuart was beyond what I would have ever dreamed, even with knowing how wonderful the school is. I'm proud of my Sacred Heart legacy, and to share that with Anna and see her experience some of those same things, including some of the same teachers, was pretty special.

Anna: That's one of my favorite things: When I'm walking in the hall, I know some of the teachers know my mom and knew her as a colleague and as a student. They know how wonderful a person she is. When I participate in things outside of school and people compliment me on my confidence or the way I interact with others, I say, "Oh, I get it from my parents and I get it from Stuart."

Favorite Traditions

Anna: I saw Mom's Stuart’s ring, and I knew I wanted one. I couldn't wait until I got mine. My friends also shared in the enjoyment of seeing my mom ring me, because I know they love her so much. But perhaps my favorite tradition - and for my mom as well - was when we got to sing "Christmastide" together. Oh my goodness, I think it brought me to tears, and it brought my dad to tears.

Jen: There are also moments that are not as big - like an event - but just as special. When I would go back to Stuart for conferences or some presentation and go into the Upper School Resource Center, I would look at the places where I spent time with my friends and knew that Anna was hanging out with her friends, taking classes and having those same experiences (and obviously in a modern time) that I had as a kid.

Stuart for Life

Anna: I am indebted to my parents. They trusted that Stuart would give me the things that they felt that I was needing. I cannot imagine my life without Stuart; it would have been a different trajectory entirely. Stuart gave us everything and more. I wouldn't be the person I am today without Stuart, and I hope it remains in my life for years and years to come.”

Jen: When I look at the friendships that Anna has built, and I look at this group chat that I have with my friends, these girls are always going to be part of my life, and Anna’s friends will always be part of hers. That is something so special just to see that happening for her. These incredibly kind, sweet, funny, smart young women are about to take on the world, and those relationships that are rooted in the Sacred Heart traditions and philosophy and mission are such a gift.

A LEGACY OF THE EVOLUTION OF BUILDING DESIGN AND FUNCTIONALITY AT STUART

By Darren Malone and Monica Vagnozzi Vogel | Nestled

in the heart of Princeton, New Jersey, Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart has been providing a transformative all-girls education for over 60 years. While the core values and educational philosophy have remained steadfast, the physical environment within the school has undergone some significant transformations. Over the years, the school has changed to meet the pedagogical needs of an evolving academic program while remaining true to the unique and important architectural expression developed by the founders and architect Jean Labatut. A visitor from 1963 would immediately recognize Stuart and its familiar details, from the green brick walls to the flowing stairways and walls of glass looking out on the wooded campus. They may be surprised to see major additions to the campus, beginning with the gymnasium and art wing in 1969, the science building and additional gymnasium in 1992, classroom additions in 2001 and Cor Unum in 2003. They might be surprised to learn that the convent was converted to classrooms and offices in the 1990s; that recent renovations have been completed in the lower school, bringing us Millie’s Garden; and that the dining room has become the Student Center. Outdoors, the familiar driveways and Stuart stream are complemented by the turf athletic field, grass fields and tennis courts. Overall, the school contains a wonderful mix of the nostalgic past and the modern and new.

EMBRACING CHANGE AND RESPECTING THE PAST

A remarkable aspect of Stuart is that the original building remains a thoroughly modern school, continuing to support the mission and offering students and faculty a wonderful setting to learn and teach. The original concept for each division to have at their core a communal space surrounded by classrooms remains an integral part of the social and academic life of the school. Bright classrooms flooded with light and views from the floor-to-ceiling glass give Stuart unique character, one that changes from morning to evening and as the seasons progress through the school year. Over the years, these spaces have seen changes in furniture and technology as the methods and tools of teaching and learning have evolved. During the course of the last decade, Stuart has made significant investments that position the school as a leader in learning innovation.

FROM TRADITIONAL TO INNOVATIVE

Stuart has embraced technology as an integral part of education, and this is reflected in the design of its classrooms. State-of-the-art multimedia capabilities, interactive displays and high-speed internet access empower both students and teachers to harness the full potential of digital resources. These modern amenities support innovation, research and the cultivation of critical thinking skills. Our building control systems offer students access to data about their environment, adding to their learning experiences in everything from environmental sciences to statistics classes. This same system has allowed Stuart to achieve great success in operational aspects of the campus.

Ten years ago, Stuart strategically decided to modernize the operations of campus and installed the foundations of a building management system. The system allowed the school to analyze the mechanical and electrical systems and develop a strategy to save energy and become a more energy-efficient campus. This strategy has resulted in Stuart reducing energy consumption by more than 40%, but it has also given much more to the school. Collected from each space are the temperature, humidity level, CO2 levels and many more data points. Teachers have control over the temperature setpoints of their classrooms, resulting in more comfortable students who are focused on their classroom work and not the temperature of their space. During the COVID-19 pandemic, significant investments were made to upgrade to an air ionization system that broke down viruses in the school. Combined with classroom data this allowed the operations team to monitor conditions, ensuring that classrooms were safe and that our standards for air quality were being met or exceeded.

FLEXIBLE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS

In 2016 Stuart developed a Campus Master Plan. One of the most important findings of the process was that Stuart had the space it needed, it only had to use that space in a more efficient and flexible way. Single-use spaces needed to become flexible, multi-use spaces that served the students throughout the school day and year. Completed in November of 2021, the Student Center is a significant example of this philosophy. The Student Center renovation included the area of the dining room, faculty dining room, early childhood classrooms and the kitchen. Within the light-filled space is a collaborative classroom area dining areas with different types of seating from traditional tables and chairs to a bar with stools and a small amphitheater. The area of the former early childhood classrooms is open to the Student Center but can also be a separate conference facility with a folding partition, conference technology and new restrooms, while maintaining the special yellow brick wall as an homage to its past. The goals for the Student Center included the intention that the space be used daily, as a classroom, social gathering and meeting space, and a dining room, and happily, that is a typical day for the space.

SPECIALIZED FACILITIES FOR THE ARTS AND SCIENCES

As the importance of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education has gained prominence, Stuart has responded by providing specialized facilities. Additionally, the school's design now incorporates dedicated spaces for visual and performing arts, science labs equipped with cutting-edge equipment and maker spaces that encourage creativity and experimentation. These areas nurture the students' passions and allow them to explore their full potential in their chosen fields.

WELLNESS AND COLLABORATION

Recognizing the significance of holistic well-being, Stuart has also prioritized the creation of spaces that promote wellness and collaboration. The incorporation of comfortable and inviting common areas, outdoor learning spaces and peaceful retreats encourages student interaction, relaxation and reflection. Teachers benefit from faculty collaboration spaces like the Community Room and Student Center, where they can gather together to share innovative ideas.

Over the past six decades, Stuart has transformed not only the lives of its students but also the physical spaces where learning takes place on a daily basis. Through thoughtful design and a commitment to embracing change and sustainability, the school has created an environment that reflects its dedication to providing an exceptional education for young women. From flexible learning environments to specialized facilities, the building design and classroom functionality exemplify the institution's commitment to empowering students and teachers to thrive in a dynamic and ever-evolving world.

ANNOUNCING: THE COR CORDIS CENTER FOR EXCEPTIONAL LEADERSHIP

A HEALTHY VISION FOR THE FUTURE GROUNDED IN OUR SACRED HEART ROOTS

When St. Madeleine Sophie Barat founded the Society of the Sacred Heart at the turn of the 18th century in post-revolutionary France, the world was in turmoil. As a young woman, she was highly educated and deeply inspired by an unconditional love of God and felt compelled to live a life of service. She recognized the relationship between intellectual values and emotional and spiritual introspection as the path forward and dedicated herself to educating women to be leaders committed to transforming a troubled world.

Since its founding in 1963, Stuart has been driven by a mission to prepare girls and young women for lives of exceptional leadership and service within the framework of the Goals and Criteria of the Schools of the Sacred Heart. The success of Stuart and its students is uniquely linked to a spiritual foundation. At a time when young people across the country are struggling with depression and other mental health issues, as well as social and societal pressures, Stuart provides the support students need to thrive grounded in their spiritual identity. “As a school, we are grounded in purpose and wholly invested in the success and well-being of every Stuart girl. And we are distinguished by our Sacred Heart mission that calls us to educate and empower girls to be a force for good in all aspects of their lives,” says Julia Wall, Head of School at Stuart. “At the core of that mission, and at the heart of our school, is a personal and active faith in God and, along with that, a deep commitment to the health and wellness of our girls. We believe they cannot and should not be unconnected. We are living in an increasingly complex and rapidly changing time. It’s imperative that we invest in the health

and wellness of our future leaders” — just as St. Madeleine Sophie Barat did when she established the Society of the Sacred Heart in the 18th century.

Sophie believed that women had the power to transform that world and set out to educate them to be the change agents in a troubled, postwar society, explains Nancy Kehoe, RSCJ, PhD, Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School, and a member of the Stuart Board of Trustees. “For Sophie, it was always about educating the whole child, a phrase we hear all the time now,” says Dr. Kehoe. Stuart upholds this holistic approach to education, one that encompasses a spiritual dimension, an intellectual dimension, a community dimension, a social justice dimension, and personal responsibility.

When Stuart was first established, its three founders were called to action — as was Mother Madeleine Sophie Barat — in response to a changing world. Girls and young women of the day needed an education that was aligned with the times and deepened their sense of faith, community and service. Women were finding their voices and using them to build a better, more just society.

Girls today face new challenges in an increasingly complex, divisive, and isolating post-pandemic world, and these challenges have had a negative impact on their well-being. According to a recent youth risk behavior health survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), almost 60 percent of teenage girls in the United States reported feeling persistently sad or hopeless in 2021. As a school designed to empower girls, Stuart heeds this research as a call to action.

A CALL TO ACTION, YESTERDAY AND TODAY

The CDC data signals an urgent need for schools to invest in the health and wellness of their students and our country’s future leaders. Stuart is living its mission by prioritizing the health and wellness of our students with new and enhanced initiatives, programs, and structures.

“We’re poised to care for the well-being of girls better than anyone else,” says Wall. “It has been part of Stuart’s mission and vision for 60 years to pay close attention to the interconnectedness of a child’s mind, body, and heart. One cannot move forward without the other. When kids understand this, they prioritize their lives differently. They make time to nurture their soul and their physical health because they know that will improve their learning outcomes.

“We know that in today’s world, children do better when they have some kind of spiritual foundation. They need to know that they have a place in the world, and a contribution to make."

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NANCY KEHOE, RSCJ, PHD, ADJUNCT ASSISTANT CLINICAL PROFESSOR OF PSYCHOLOGY, DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY, HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL, AND A MEMBER OF THE STUART BOARD OF TRUSTEES

And they take time to get to know themselves and others, because this knowledge provides them with purpose, connection, and joy. This self-awareness fuels their development as curious, influential, and empathic leaders and sustains them for life-long ambitious pursuit,” she says. “When girls figure out that a powerful leadership skill they can learn at Stuart is the ability to adapt eagerly and with resilience, the sky is their limit.”

THE HEART CENTER: ELEVATING LEADERSHIP THROUGH WELLNESS

At Stuart, it is in our “heart of hearts” to provide our girls with the tools they need to be emotionally and physically resilient and strong. “High-achieving Stuart girls have a can-do attitude and are used to giving every endeavor their all,” notes Wall. “The dissonance that occurs when you find yourself needing to stretch to new challenges and ask for help is not comfortable. We owe them a model for what sustainable learning and leadership can look like and how to find synergies and efficiencies in their school day so they can equitably nurture all pieces of them. They need moments of joyful release, moments of spiritual discernment, and some freedom to choose their own work. We provide those opportunities whenever we can.”

This is what inspired Stuart to create the Cor Cordis Center for Exceptional Leadership, a game-changing project that integrates our Learning Services, Wellness Services, and Student Success Services in a centralized and more accessible way. With a name derived from Latin and Sacred Heart values as its foundation, the Cor (heart) Cordis (at the heart) Center for Exceptional Leadership puts the heart of the Stuart girl at the center of Stuart’s purpose.

Designed with input and involvement from students, faculty and staff, Cor Cordis will utilize the existing footprint of the two floors surrounding the Staircase of Intellectuality to re-imagine and modernize the spaces for the following services:

• Learning Services: Library, Tech, Writing and Math Labs and Learning Support Services

• Wellness Services: Counseling, Nurse, Campus Ministry/Sacred Heart Spiritual Center and Health and Wellness Classroom

• Student Success Services: National Center for Girls’ Leadership at Stuart, College Counseling, DEIB

Nestled in the center of campus, the Cor Cordis will empower girls to lead full and healthy lives of learning, leading, and serving by adhering to three pillars — agency, collaboration, and curiosity — which are rooted in the Sacred Heart Goals and Criteria:

Agency: Bringing together the academic, spiritual, and wellness student services in a centralized location sends a clear message to students that utilizing these resources are an essential "power move" in their leadership development. Accessing resources builds self-efficacy, thereby allowing students to bring their best selves to myriad situations now and in the future.

Collaboration: Providing collaborative learning and teaching spaces that build and strengthen interpersonal connections leads to a deeper sense of community. Increasing the efficiency of student support enhances every girl's academic success.

Curiosity: Serving as a research incubator for students and faculty, skills are developed and put into action. With mentorship from faculty and staff, students will make unexpected connections and nurture curiosity and innovation – in themselves and in their world.

With this initiative, we are investing in student success by making sure our girls have access to the resources they need, whether for academic, emotional, psychological, or spiritual support. The goal is to foster agency, collaboration, and curiosity in a safe and joyful environment.

“Stuart girls are strong and resilient, compassionate and mission-driven, curious and ambitious,” remarked Wall. “They are also human, wonderfully imperfect evolving works in progress, doing their best to navigate a complex world. We can help shape their futures by keeping their holistic development at the center of our purpose.”

Construction on the new space will begin Summer 2024 and is scheduled to be completed for the opening day of school in September 2024. To learn more about Cor Cordis, visit stuartschool.org/corcordis

LEADERSHIP

Visionaries

A LOOK AT THE FUTURE OF LEADERSHIP WITH STEPHANIE CHAMPI ‘12 AND

DR. MARISSA MUOIO

Meet two incredible women at the forefront of reshaping education and leadership. In 2012, Stephanie Champi ‘12 and her mother, Patricia Costante, co-founded the Harris B. Siegel Endowment for Leadership Development in memory of Harris B. Siegel, former college counselor at Stuart. Their transformational gift was the catalyst in forming the National Center for Girls’ Leadership at Stuart (NCGSL) to create a pathway for leadership development under the Goals and Criteria of the Sacred Heart. Stephanie, a champion for equity in education, sat down with Dr. Marissa Muoio, Stuart’s head of Upper School and director of the NCGLS, to discuss their shared reason for advancing the mission of girls’ schools and the critical role of the Center in developing reflective leaders and cultivating the power of joy.

ABOUT STEPHANIE CHAMPI

Stephanie is a strategy and implementation partner for LiberatED Way powered by AUSL, an education consulting firm that supports schools and school districts in redesigning systems intended to improve student outcomes that are aligned with the demands of the 21st century and the unique needs of the community.

THE FUTURE OF THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR GIRLS’ LEADERSHIP AT STUART

Marissa Muoio: I enthusiastically embrace my role as the director of the NCGLS because it fosters innovation and generates valuable insights from our faculty, staff and students. Over the past few years, I've had the privilege of joining other leaders from Stuart at the annual International Coalition of Girls’ Schools (ICGS) conference, where we engage in enriching presentations and discussions. This conference consistently renews and inspires us, reinforcing the direction we are taking at the NCGLS, which revolves around three key areas: research, networking and thought leadership.

The trend in education is shifting toward the incorporation of research programs and the exposure of students to the skills necessary for the research process. Beyond traditional subjects, we have been diligently crafting programs and courses that cultivate research skills across our curriculum. This approach enables students to grasp what research entails in various academic disciplines.

The challenges faced by adolescents in recent years highlight the importance of the networking aspect of our Center. Our aim is to rebuild and strengthen interpersonal connections, providing support and a sense of community.

Moreover, our commitment to thought leadership extends to our faculty, staff and students. We actively encourage collaboration with students in our endorsement programs, fostering an environment where we can help them make unexpected connections and explore fields of study beyond their regular coursework. This approach reflects our dedication to nurturing curiosity and innovation within our educational community.

WHY INVESTING IN LEADERSHIP EDUCATION FOR GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN IS CRITICAL

Stephanie Champi: My Upper School experience

was profoundly influenced by Harris Siegel, who served as the college counselor for nearly 20 years. His consistent message emphasized that the success of Stuart girls in college and beyond was no mere coincidence. Stuart excels in imparting valuable lessons, teaching girls to become self-advocates, encouraging them to embrace failure, fostering the confidence to speak up in class and empowering them to assume leadership roles in extracurricular activities.

Another transformative experience during my time in the Upper School that significantly shaped my current work was my role as a camp counselor with Dream Camp. Dream Camp offers a free five-week summer camp experience for children living below the poverty line in Philadelphia. I had the privilege of teaching ballroom dancing to bright and talented fifth- and sixth-grade students. However, these young minds did not have the same access to education opportunities that I had enjoyed at Stuart. The small class sizes and individualized attention I experienced at Stuart were starkly contrasted with the reality my students faced. The existing systems and barriers prevented them from being able to reach their full potential. It was this eye-opening experience, coupled with a deep sense of responsibility to give back, especially after the passing of Harris Siegel, that ultimately led to the establishment of the Center.

Stuart has always been committed to girls’ leadership, but my goal with the Center was to codify the informal pathways that prioritize character development, guided by dedicated faculty who are specifically trained to provide an education centered on the needs of girls to assist students in achieving success across various industries. It's worth noting that although industries have become more diverse, the leadership tends to be predominantly male-dominated despite societal progress. This discrepancy is especially evident in the field of education, which tends to be a female-dominated industry, but [in which] leadership positions remain largely occupied by men.

When women embrace such leadership roles, it not only addresses issues of representation but also acts as a catalyst for transformative change. It opens doors for future generations and propels society toward a more positive and equitable future.

STUART FACULTY AND STAFF AS MENTORS

Marissa Muoio: I have the privilege of witnessing these remarkable developments daily, all of which occur behind the scenes. I'd like to spotlight one

OUR AIM IS TO INSTILL IN OUR STUDENTS IN THEIR CAPACITY TO EFFECT CHANGE AND THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THEIR VOICES. a profound belief

tsignificant achievement this year—the collaborative effort among our faculty in designing and teaching the Research Seminar course. This course serves as a crucial precursor to our Junior Venture Project, equipping students with the essential skills needed for the challenges they'll encounter throughout the research process, from hypothesis construction to data collection, handling outliers, refining the design process and result analysis.

An outstanding example of our students' achievements is a project where a student created a virtual reality simulation of the Upper School Resource Center. This endeavor involved her coding the entire simulation and receiving guidance from four different faculty members throughout the process. The mentorship provided by our dedicated faculty and staff greatly contributes to our networking efforts, allowing them to remain engaged throughout the entire journey.

I must also acknowledge the invaluable support I receive from our development team, particularly

Alma Eisenacher, associate director of alumnae engagement, who has played a pivotal role in expanding our mentorship programs with alumnae. Following a successful career and networking event last spring, a student reached out to connect with one of our alumnae speakers. This experience boosted her confidence and empowered her to cultivate connections forged at Stuart. Recognizing the importance of actively pursuing such connections is a significant skill. Additionally, this fall, we provided an opportunity for Junior Venture students to present their research and findings to a broader audience during our 60th anniversary Homecoming weekend.

Stephanie Champi: When we initiated this endowment just over a decade ago, our primary focus was on faculty professional development. We aimed to ensure that faculty members had intentional opportunities to build expertise in leadership development. It's truly inspiring to witness how you've transformed this vision into reality, and it deeply resonates with my personal commitment to this cause. Given that leadership development and personal mentorship from

experts and educators are not universally accessible, collaborative efforts among faculty enable us to create meaningful moments and opportunities for students to unlock their full potential.

THE ROLE OF REFLECTION IN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Marissa Muoio: Our aim is to instill in our students a profound belief in their capacity to effect change and the significance of their voices. Simultaneously, we're dedicated to fostering a mind-set of perpetual curiosity – encouraging students to inquire without the expectation of possessing all the answers. It's about understanding that you can continue your personal journey while assuming a leadership role, a concept that can be challenging for both adults, including myself, and students to embrace.

Stephanie Champi: That component of the Center is really unique. There are few schools that offer students the chance to experiment and affirm the validity of their ideas. I can remember many discussions with Walt Cupit, the technical director and theater manager at Stuart, about the crucial lesson of embracing failure, particularly within a safe environment like Stuart, where trusted faculty and staff mentored you through challenging moments. The notion that it is OK to fail is essential to good leadership and removes the stereotype that leadership is perfection. A damaging message that persists in discussions of women's leadership is the expectation of perfection. The prevailing notion suggests that if you fail, you won't be given a second chance. However, it is essential to embrace the value of failure, learn from it and recognize the opportunity for improvement. While messages in society tell us that failure is career-ending, it is, in fact, just the beginning.

Marissa Muoio: I think about it too as a leader in a Sacred Heart school. How do I build a culture of finding value in reflection and giving grace to oneself? How do we do that? We know that as women, that is one of the hardest things to do, so how do we cultivate reflective leaders in our students? It will take a consistent effort to have reflective discussions around everything that happens throughout a day so it becomes ingrained in how our students think about themselves.

THE RECIPE FOR SUCCESS? THE PURSUIT OF JOY.

Stephanie Champi: My vision for success is when all students know they have access to opportunities for turning a passion into a reality. For girls’ education

in particular, what Stuart is doing is noteworthy. Girls need to learn in a place where it's safe to fail. Schools need to provide opportunities for girls to try things that aren't stereotypically “in the pink aisle.” They need that reassurance that success isn’t a result of only pushing boundaries. We want students to lean into opportunities and experiences that bring them joy and that they’re passionate about moving forward. And like you are doing with the Center, schools need to fundamentally be a space that teach kids how to be curious. The rest will fall into place.

Marissa Muoio: Absolutely, I couldn't agree more. I've been contemplating the impact of COVID-19 on our capacity for innovation and creativity, and it's evident that our joy has been somewhat stifled. To truly foster innovation, we must rediscover and embrace that sense of joy. Therefore, an essential question for us is: What does joy mean to us, and how can we incorporate it into our daily lives? This will be a significant focus of our efforts this year.

Recognizing school as a place where students can feel both safe and joyful is of paramount importance, particularly in safeguarding the mental health of our girls. As Janet Stuart aptly stated, "Joy is the most heavenly atmosphere found on Earth - we ought to cultivate it as a duty always."

DIVERSITYBeyond POWER BELONGING of the

By Monique Jones, MSW, M.Div. Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Stuart

Pictured, from left to right, are Stuart students selected to attend the NAIS Student Diversity Leadership Conference: Giselle JeanMarie, Layna Tarbotton, Deanna Missouri, Brittney Barnwell, Noelle Westcott and Alisa Deczynski.

In an ever-changing world, fostering a sense of belonging is essential for individuals to thrive and succeed, and it requires intentional work. It is not something that can be achieved by simply reading an article or watching a video. It requires an active presence in one's environment where engaging with others is not an option, but a necessity. At Stuart, the pursuit of true belonging is at the core of our Sacred Heart mission.

As an all-girls independent school, Stuart is committed to embracing the "B" in DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging), by creating an environment where students not only feel acceptedbut also empowered to make a meaningful impact on their school community and the world beyond.

EMBRACING INDIVIDUALITY

Belonging goes beyond acceptance − it means creating space for each student's unique identity. Stuart recognizes that every student brings with them a wealth of experiences, perspectives gifts and talents. Through a curriculum that emphasizes self-awareness and cultural exploration, Stuart empowers its students to appreciate their own unique individuality, while fostering a deep sense of respect and empathy for the unique individuality that also exists in others.

Belonging allows individuals to express their authentic selves without fear of judgment or rejection. When students feel a genuine sense of belonging, they are more likely to develop a positive self-image, cultivate self-worth and lovingly embrace who they are. It is through belonging that individuals can fully explore their potential and make meaningful contributions to society.

BUILDING A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY

Creating a sense of belonging requires nurturing a supportive community that values inclusivity and fosters meaningful connections. A supportive community encourages students to be their authentic selves because they feel safe in doing so. Small class sizes and strong faculty-student relationships enable personalized attention, allowing for each student to feel seen, heard and valued.

Belonging enhances collaboration and teamwork. When individuals know that they belong, they are more inclined to actively engage and contribute their unique skills and perspectives. Collaboration flourishes when individuals feel safe to express their ideas and know that their contributions are valued. This synergy creates an environment where creativity, innovation, and collective problem solving thrive.

A community of belonging appreciates and respects diverse perspectives and experiences. This foundation facilitates the development of individuals who are more likely to be inclusive of others. Communities with a genuine sense of belonging are able to demonstrate deeper understanding and greater empathy for others' struggles and triumphs, fostering a compassionate and connected environment.

EMPOWERING STUDENT VOICES

The impact of belonging at Stuart extends beyond the classroom, empowering students to make a positive impact in their school community and the larger world using the Sacred Heart Goals and Criteria as a guide. We find value in the student voice and encourage active participation in decision-making processes through groups such as student government, clubs, affinity groups, and service learning opportunities. Stuart students take on leadership roles, organize community service initiatives, educate members of the community, advocate for social justice causes and spearhead projects that foster a sense of belonging for all.

Sacred Heart GOALS

PREPARATION FOR THE GLOBAL STAGE

The power of belonging at Stuart equips students with the skills and perspectives necessary to engage with the wider world. Stuart's curriculum emphasizes global leadership, cultural awareness and intentional service-learning experiences. These opportunities allow students to develop a deeper understanding of systems and their impact on various cultures, resulting in students becoming more compassionate leaders capable of effecting positive change in an interconnected world.

Belonging is not a passive state but an active pursuit. By embracing the "B" in DEIB, Stuart is committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and empowering environment where students can truly flourish. The school's commitment to cultivating a sense of belonging not only prepares students for success within the independent school environment, but also equips them with the tools and mindset needed to navigate an ever-changing world with empathy, courage and their own personal commitment to making a difference. Stuart students graduate as confident, compassionate individuals who understand the transformative power of belonging and are prepared to contribute meaningfully to a diverse and interconnected society.

When you truly see each student, you recognize that simply bringing them into the school building is not enough to ensure their success. All of who that student is must be acknowledged, nurtured and guided, and then supported. Moving beyond the diversity found walking through our halls, we are committed to being intentional in creating a school community where that diversity and all of its beautifully intersecting components are welcomed, because our school community and our future world depend on it.

PEOPLE OF COLOR CONFERENCE STUDENT REFLECTIONS

In December, more than 7,800 adults and students from independent schools across the country gathered in San Antonio, Texas, to learn, collaborate and support one another at the annual NAIS People of Color Conference (POCC, for faculty/staff) and Student Diversity Leadership Conference (SDLC, for students).

After completing an application and review process, juniors Brittney Barnwell and Layna Tarbotton and Giselle Jean-Marie and seniors Alisa Deczynski, Deanna Missouri and Noelle Westcott were chosen to represent Stuart. They were joined by faculty/ staff members Monique Jones, Katherine Gibson, Juana Rosario and Frances Lyons. The conference for students focuses on self-reflecting, forming allies and building community. For Stuart students, this transformational experience often opens the door for more dialogue and action within the Stuart community. Below are some of their reflections:

Brittney: I learned so much about both myself and others. I was able to meet new people, gain some valuable knowledge, visit the wonderful city of San Antonio and be surrounded by fellow POCs. I would have to say that the Black Affinity group was probably my favorite space in the entirety of SDLC, because I got to be surrounded by people who look like me. I hope to bring what I learned and gained at SDLC to Stuart by educating my peers, teachers, faculty and staff about the societal, social, racial, cultural, sexual, socioeconomic and gender issues Stuart students face on a daily basis. This experience has led me to become more aware of those around me, what they live through every day and how they must combat the injustices of society.

Alisa: For me, Student Diversity Leadership Conference (SDLC) was not just a conference where I learned, but also where I grew and developed as a person. When I went to SDLC, I expected to gain a better understanding of topics I am already aware of, such as inequality and equity. But I did not expect to build upon my current knowledge and learn about topics I did not understand before. I grew so much from SDLC, because I not only found other teenagers like me who are Latina - and passionate about their heritage - but I also was able to hear from so many different perspectives, such as ones from people who identified as trans or nonbinary. Coming from a Catholic school, perspectives such as these are crucial, since they can be rare in this environment, but being able to hear and learn from them is still as important. I also learned about the importance of being aware of people's ability status. SDLC made me realize that being able-bodied is something that is not as common as it seems and that making sure that there are physically accessible features for all is needed. I also learned that ability does not pertain to solely physical factors, but it can also pertain to emotional and developmental ones. Seeing all of the love and support and awareness from SDLC made me realize that I wish for Stuart to be the same. Some of my ideas include having more conversations with the Board of Trustees and having more discussions about DEI in classrooms. Although these ideas seem simple, I am eager to collaborate with others who went to SDLC to enact positive change in Stuart.

Layna: At SDLC, we began the week with Peer Facilitator Training, where we learned about the importance of driving group discussions inclusively and attentively. We were given our family, affinity and regional groups to attend during the remaining days. Family groups were who you spent most of your time with. These groups housed deep and intense discussions about societal issues concerning racism, prejudice, oppression and more. Additionally, we discussed cultural identifiers and how we recognize ourselves and others as a part of specific groups, such as gender and socioeconomic status. Our affinity groups were chosen based on racial or gender and sexuality identifiers. The affinity group I attended was the white affinity group. We discussed concepts like the white savior complex, internalized racism and intersectionality. Based on what I learned from SDLC, I would like to bring the importance of difficult discussions back to Stuart. Many people are uncomfortable with these discussions or find them boring; however, despite how difficult they may be, they are vital to creating a society of well-informed people who are the future of America. Additionally, I would like to bring a white affinity group to Stuart. It would be renamed, as I believe affinity groups are meant to be associated with minority groups that face oppression, which white people do not face. Still, it is essential to have discussions with a group of white people on how we can assist and support those who face oppression daily.

Giselle: I was fortunate enough to be able to attend the 2022 Student Diversity Leadership Conference in San Antonio, Texas, the week of November 30. Going to an all-girls school, I often am affirmed in my strength as a woman, but the intersectionality of my identity is not always recognized. I am not just an unstoppable Stuart girl or strong woman but a strong Black woman. In our smaller family groups, we discussed cultural identifiers and the different parts of a person and their life that shape their identity. I got to explore and reflect on these different parts of my identity and then be further enriched in one specific cultural identifier, race, in the Black affinity group. In this affinity group, I found a community. At the conference, for once, I was not the minority but the majority. We laughed, danced, discussed and offered a safe space of support. I had the opportunity to make many new friends from all different places and backgrounds, introducing me to new perspectives and improving my social skills and social awareness. I cannot wait to introduce the many engaging and enriching activities I learned to Stuart, especially the Black Student Union (BSU), which I am a co-head of. This is an experience I am extremely grateful for and will never forget.

CHERYL LAGAY

SCOTT BLANDFORD:

HONORING THEIR LEGACY OF COMPASSION AND LEADERSHIP

A TRIBUTE TO RETIRING BOARD TRUSTEES CHERYL AND SCOTT FOR THEIR EXCEPTIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STUART COMMUNITY

At the close of the 2022-2023 academic year, two devoted leaders on the Stuart Board of Trustees culminated their service. We would like to recognize former Board Chair Cheryl Lagay, Esq, P ‘21, and trustee Scott Blandford, P'14, ‘22, for their dedication and compassion as stewards of Stuart's mission and commitment to our students.

Cheryl and Scott's commitment to the five Sacred Heart Goals has been the cornerstone of their service. They have selflessly shared their expertise and provided invaluable counsel to fellow board members. By modeling the Goals and Criteria in their leadership, Cheryl and Scott have fostered a culture where every student feels a sense of belonging, importance and the desire to give back to others in need.

During a time of unprecedented challenges, as the world grappled with the pandemic and social justice reckoning, Scott and Cheryl emerged as beacons of leadership and moral guidance. Their firm resolve and unwavering determination provided an anchor in the storm, allowing the Stuart community to persevere through the pandemic due to a solid financial standing and a commitment to providing stability and normalcy for our community.

Scott, often referred to as the north star of the Stuart brand, has been an advocate for the power and potential within each student. Serving as the chair of the Enrollment Committee, he tirelessly fought for equitable access to education and worked to ensure that generations of students would benefit from Stuart’s transformative programs. Scott's innovative thinking, expertise and generosity have propelled Stuart forward in an increasingly competitive school market, leaving behind a lasting legacy that will continue to shape the future of the school. Beyond his professional contributions, Scott's passion for music has captivated and inspired many, fostering a deep appreciation for the arts within the Stuart community.

As board chair, Cheryl embodied the essence of a role model, historian and tireless advocate. Her warmth and dedication have touched the lives of everyone she has encountered, earning her the admiration and respect of colleagues and students alike. Cheryl's profound impact as board chair is uniquely intertwined with Stuart’s ethos, as her own daughter's lifelong journey within its walls and her own tenure as dedicated parent and board leader made her an honorary Child of the Sacred Heart. In honor and in celebration of her devotion to Stuart and the

Society of the Sacred Heart, Cheryl was gifted with a green brick, an iconic symbol reserved for “Lifer” students, and her very own Stuart ring. This heartfelt gesture encapsulates Cheryl's deep-rooted commitment to Stuart's values, uniting her family's legacy with the school's enduring spirit.

As we bid farewell to Cheryl and Scott, the Stuart community stands united in gratitude and admiration for their remarkable contributions. As Children of the Sacred Heart in their own right, their leadership during challenging times and their dedication to fostering an inclusive and nurturing environment have left an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of all those fortunate enough to have crossed paths with them.

On behalf of the entire Stuart community, we extend our deepest appreciation and heartfelt thanks to Cheryl and Scott. Your impact has been immeasurable, and your influence will resonate within our halls for years to come.

STEWARDS OF THE MEET THE CO-CHAIRS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Sacred Heart:

Paul Teti P '29, '30 and

Woodney Wachter P '31 are primed to continue the legacy of outgoing board chair Cheryl Lagay and eager to lead a group of trustees who share in the enthusiasm for advancing the mission of Stuart’s all-girls Sacred Heart school.

Paul is the father of two Stuart girls - Ava in seventh grade and Nina in sixth - who have been at Stuart since preschool. Woodney is a mother of four children; her eldest, daughter Izzy, is a current fifth grader who has been at Stuart since kindergarten. Woodney and Paul bring distinct skill sets to the leadership role, with Woodney most recently cochairing the Strategic Planning committee and Paul chairing the Committee on Trustees. Paul and Woodney's leadership promises to shape a future that is guided by the Goals and Criteria of the Sacred Heart and that is built on a foundation of collaboration and community.

Paul and Woodney’s belief in Stuart and its mission is unwavering. With Paul a product of single-sex education, and both equally committed to the Goals and Criteria of the Sacred Heart, they see the benefits of such an education in their daughters' experiences at Stuart. They champion the unique sense of community that Stuart offers, grounded in shared values and faith.

“We both feel compelled to serve the mission of the school and use our skills and backgrounds to help keep Stuart as a healthy place for girls to pursue a Sacred Heart education for many decades to come.” remarked Paul.

“Echoing Paul, these days, in what is sadly often an increasingly disconnected and divided world, an education that's grounded in Sacred Heart values is essential for our daughters and our families,” added Woodney. “I think that we offer a level of community and connection that is small and it is faith-based but also community-based. And it's something that is increasingly unique today, not only in the Princeton area but also throughout the country.”

As they take up their leadership roles, Paul and Woodney have concrete plans for the year ahead. They intend to uphold the positive momentum post-COVID and provide unwavering support to the school's leadership team led by Julia Wall . They acknowledge the example set by the previous board chair, Cheryl Lagay and fellow board

member Sister Nancy Kehoe, RSCJ, and emphasize the importance of continuity in mission, goals and leadership for stability.

“We are doing our job if every single one of the goals is being pursued,” said Woodney. “I also feel guided by the dedication to love. I believe that Dr. Nancy Kehoe, RSCJ, has said that before: We are here to serve, to educate and to make sure that our girls are able to learn to thrive in this world not just through education but through mind, body and spirit. That is what guides me to want to serve at Stuart.”

Central to their leadership is their commitment to the Sacred Heart Goals and Criteria, bolstered by their collaborative approach to fostering diverse perspectives and vibrant discussions.

“This is probably the most important aspect of our role,” emphasized Paul. “Everything that we do at the board level starts with Formation to Missionthe core Sacred Heart Goals and Criteria that are in every action we take. Sister Kehoe is such a great example for us on the board, for our girls and for our administration to make sure that we always ask that question when we're making a decision as a board.”

“The vision Paul and I have for the board is important,” concluded Woodney. “But our work is a very collaborative process, and we're here to guide and lead a group of talented and committed individuals. We're very much representatives of the board and the entire Stuart community.”

FACULTY Spotlight

KELSEY LEWIS COMPLETES ACTION RESEARCH ON SEL IN MUSIC EDUCATION AS PART OF ICGS GLOBAL ACTION RESEARCH COLLABORATIVE

In the fall of 2021, I began my fellowship in the Global Action Research Collaborative (GARC), a program for International Coalition of Girls School (ICGS) educators to learn about the formal process of action research and develop research in their own classroom from start to finish under the direction of a research adviser and small group. My small-group cohort members included girls' school teachers from Australia, the UK, Spain and Canada. One of my favorite aspects of this program was spending time with and getting to know teachers from all over the world.

Throughout that year, I attended biweekly classes with my cohort and began crafting my own research. My research explores the utilization of specific social-emotional learning (SEL) criteria in music education. Post-onset of the pandemic, care of mental well-being has never been more imperative for ensuring successful

student outcomes. We know SEL is most effective when embedded within academic curriculum, but there is less literature guiding best practices. How can teachers measure their efficacy when fusing SEL standards within lesson content? Using this action research project as an opportunity to document the cyclical process of planning, acting, developing and reflecting, I wanted to see if my SEL in music framework was effective, using student engagement and sense of belonging as markers for success. This led me to my guiding research question: “How does incorporating social-emotional learning methods in music education impact engagement and sense of belonging?”

I spent the 2022-2023 school year implementing my action research and produced a final paper, which will soon be published to the ICGS research database.

Thanks so much to Stuart for supporting this endeavor. It’s been such a rewarding experience!

-KELSEY LEWIS

Our outstanding faculty and staff lead and mentor by example every day at Stuart. Each year, those who truly exemplify a specific Sacred Heart Goal and its Criteria are nominated by their colleagues and selected by the Board of Trustees to receive an award.

On Thursday, June 8, the 2023 recipients were announced at our Recognition Ceremony along with the members of our faculty and staff celebrating milestone years of service. Students earning Lifer status and those who are on their way to earning such an honor with over 10 years at Stuart were also recognized. Prior year recipients of the Goal Awards were invited on stage to announce this year's awardees with Head of School Julia Wall. Congratulations to the following individuals:

GOAL I - JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN TEACHER KAREN POCH

Goal I calls us to educate to a personal and active faith in God. The criteria under Goal I call us to reflect an ethos of joy, hope and celebration and to nurture the spiritual lives of all.

GOAL II - MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH TEACHER SUSAN LEE

Goal II calls us to educate to a deep respect for intellectual values. The criteria under Goal II call Sacred Heart educators to offer challenging experiences that inspire intellectual curiosity and to utilize space and the physical environment in alignment with best practices.

GOAL III - EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER AND LOWER SCHOOL DEIB

COORDINATOR JUANA ROSARIO

Goal III commits us to educating to a social awareness which impels to action. Criteria that reflect how we live Goal III call us to engage in direct service, advocacy and outreach and to develop a lifelong commitment to service.

GOAL IV - DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES ANNIE CRAWFORD

Goal IV calls us to educate to the building of community as a Christian value. The key criteria under Goal IV call us to promote the inherent dignity of each person and to strive for relationships that are characterized by inclusion and mutual respect.

GOAL V - UPPER SCHOOL LEARNING SPECIALIST LIZ MAURER

Goal V calls us to foster personal growth within an atmosphere of wise freedom. The new criteria under Goal V ask students and faculty to grow in courage and confidence as we learn from our mistakes and to develop empathy and exercise resilience in meeting challenges.

Remembering SUSAN HAYES

On January 22, 2023, beloved Middle School teacher Susan Hayes passed away after a short illness. At Stuart since 2016, her impact in shaping the minds and identities of our young women extended far beyond teaching and stayed with students and families beyond their time in her classroom. She was a great educator, mentor and leader. The following is a excerpt from her tribute given by head of Middle School Robert Missonis at her memorial service:

“Susan lived her life through both service and love. Most importantly, she loved and led her students to be changemakers and people who would lead with the love she gave them. Susan’s classroom door should have been a revolving one, as her impact went well beyond inspiring her English students to love literature - her advisees, former students and faculty would constantly visit her to talk to her about life and even love. Her final wish was that the girls feel and share the love. She lamented the state of the world and how most of the problems would be alleviated if people led with love. There is a quote about teaching, 'Love what you teach, but love who you teach more.' This is the example that Susan led with.”

AT STUART Arts

This year's accomplishments include:

• Stuart art teacher Phyllis Wright hosted an exhibit of her COVID-19 paintings in the Considine Gallery

• Upper School productions of “Mamma Mia” and “Alice in Wonderland”

• Tartantones performed at Capital Singers Women’s Chorale Concert

• The 8th Grade performance of musical “Beauty and the Beast”

• Stuart celebrated its 16th World Arts Day

• The 4th Grade production of "Wizard of Oz"

• Middle School players showcased their comedic chops for Cabaret

• All School Art Show and Concert showcased

AT STUART Athletics

• Lily Harlan signed a Letter of Intent to play field hockey at Boston University and achieved 100 career points in field hockey

• Stuart hosted National Girls and Women in Sports Day with special guest Gia Fruscione ’96, Athletics Hall of Fame member and founder of the Let Her Play Foundation

• Taylor States ‘26 was selected for Girls Basketball First Team AllPrep B, and Emily Ix ‘23 was selected for Girls Basketball Second Team All-Prep B

• Giselle Jean-Marie was named Prep B high jump champion in winter track

• Allison Lee and Emily Ix achieved career highs of 100 goals in lacrosse

• Stuart lacrosse athletes were named to local area all-star teams:

• Trenton Times All-Area and All-Prep 2023 Lacrosse Teams: Allison Lee

• The Trentonian All Prep 1st Team: Emily Ix and Allison Lee

• The Trentonian All-Prep Honorable Mention: Sydney Amato and Abby Chirik

• Alisha Wong ‘24 was selected for Volleyball Honorable Mention All-Prep B

• Eighth grade volleyball team went undefeated

Q&A with SPA PRESIDENT

MARY WASKOVICH

Since 1971, the Stuart Parent Association (SPA) has been the driving force behind enriched student experiences and parental involvement. Get to know SPA President Mary Waskovich — a passionate educator turned community leader — who, in only a few short years, has already etched her mark in our vibrant school community.

Briefly tell us about yourself, your family and your involvement at Stuart.

I am a proud parent of Stephanie ‘30 and Olivia ’31. My husband, Jim, and I both grew up in Monmouth County, New Jersey, and moved to Pennington three years ago. Jim’s business has been based in Princeton for nearly 20 years, and we love this community. This will be my second consecutive term as the Stuart

Parent Association (SPA) president. Prior to having children, I was a special education teacher in the North Hanover School District. As my children have grown, I am grateful to have been involved in their education as a Girl Scout leader, class parent, an elected member of the board of education of their prior school district and now SPA [president].

What inspired you to dedicate your time to SPA and the mission?

I’ve always been involved in my girls’ education, so when we came to Stuart, I looked for ways to contribute. I love being in school: the excitement, the energy. It is one of the reasons I became a teacher. I love celebrating the seasons and holidays within the school. It is awesome to see how much the students enjoy the special occasions that follow. It is so festive and fun! Ensuring that our students get to experience those special events is one of the things that really attracted me to SPA.

What are you most proud of from your time as our president, and what are your goals for this school year?

I am most proud of bringing joy, laughter and normalcy back to the Stuart community after two rough years due to COVID. It was wonderful to see the community come together and socialize again. I loved seeing all the smiling faces. As a former teacher, I understand the importance of parental involvement and community

building within a school. I really want to find ways for parents to get involved. My goal is to ensure everyone feels connected and part of something extraordinary.

What is your favorite Stuart tradition and why?

I love the Junior Ring Ceremony! The personalized ornaments of our juniors and seniors on the traditional Ring Ceremony Tree represent the bonds that both classes will have for life. It’s a beautiful and moving ceremony during my favorite time of year – Christmas!

What has Stuart done for your daughters?

Stuart has been such a positive experience for both Stephanie and Olivia. They’ve become more independent in their thinking and have learned to take responsibility for their academic success. They are not afraid to ask questions or speak publicly in front of their peers. I am very proud of them.

What do you enjoy doing in your downtime?

One of the things I like to do when I’m not at Stuart or carting my girls from activity to activity is Pilates. I go to a studio in Princeton and absolutely love how it has helped me grow stronger and have better posture. I also like to read. I can get lost in Barnes and Noble for hours. One of my favorite authors is Elin Hilderbrand, because most of her books take place on Nantucket, which is one of my favorite places. But mainly, I love spending time with family, especially date nights with my husband, and our mini goldendoodle, Chloe.

2023 ALUMNAE WEEKEND

Over 100 alumnae came home to Stuart to “reset, return and reconnect” at Alumnae Weekend, which was in conjunction with the annual Spring Soirée fundraiser and allschool StuartFest weekend. With a kickoff beginning Friday with a Career Day and business fair in partnership with the National Center for Girls’ Leadership at Stuart (NCGLS), Stuart graduates reconnected with each other, forged meaningful connections with current students and experienced a vibrant Stuart that was bustling with a weekend full of community events. Per tradition, graduates and their families gathered for the Memorial Window Dedication and Alumnae Gallery induction. Class years ending in 3 and 8 were honored, and the Class of 1993 walked away with the coveted Kerney Cup for the highest number of participants from a single class over the weekend. For more photos and highlights from the weekend, visit stuartschool.org/alumnae.

ALUMNAE GALLERY

The Alumnae Gallery at Stuart highlights graduates whose lives' work exemplifies the Sacred Heart Goals and characteristics outlined in Stuart's Portrait of a Graduate.

Maritza Maxwell ‘88

Maritza exemplifies what it means to be a Stuart woman and reflects how leadership can be demonstrated in the world of the arts.

Maritza began her career at the Metropolitan Museum of Art before she founded her own venture, Hatch. This enterprise is dedicated to crafting high-quality, affordable handmade items. Beyond her entrepreneurial pursuits, Maritza imparts her artistic passion through private instruction, aiming to share the delight of creating and honing dormant skills. Maritza serves on the board of the John C. Campbell Folk School in North Carolina. She is also a mother of two children.

Lynette Lantin ‘93

Lynette embodies the spirit of proactive service. Initially trained as a nurse, she swiftly advanced to nurse practitioner, and her skill was exemplified during critical periods such as the COVID-19 pandemic, where she consistently met patient needs. Yet, Lynette's drive to fulfill unmet needs persisted and led her to pursue further education as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She balances familial duties and care giving for her parents alongside her studies and nursing, and Lynette's peers marvel at her remarkable capabilities, often referring to her as “amazing.” Her pursuit of excellence garners profound respect and pride from her classmates.

Sheila Riley '13 (middle) accepted the award on Alaina's behalf

YOUNG ALUMNA AWARD

The Young Alumna Award recognizes one young alumna from among the fifth, 10th or 15th reunion classes whose efforts and achievements, though not over a lifetime, have been shown to be exemplary.

Alaina Ungarini ‘13

Throughout her college years at Lafayette, Alaina (who graduated in 2017) engaged in impactful internships at TerraCycle and NextGen Climate, a trailblazing youth voter mobilization organization. Post-graduation, Alaina embarked on a career with the Division of Water Supply and Geoscience within the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Her focus centers on effectuating state-level regulations targeting lead eradication in drinking water and other pivotal initiatives for New Jersey residents. Alaina personifies Sacred Heart Goal 3 with her unwavering environmental passion. Her commitment is transforming lives not only within New Jersey but also on a global scale.

BARBARA BOGGS SIGMUND AWARD

Established to honor the memory of Barbara Boggs Sigmund, a former Stuart teacher and public servant, this award highlights the achievement of a Stuart alumna and demonstrates the relevance and merit of a Sacred Heart education in the contemporary world.

Eleanor Meredith ‘73

Eleanor Meredith, deeply influenced by Barbara's example, embodied Stuart Country Day School's values and the motto "NOTHING Stops a Stuart Girl!" Standing at just 5'3 ½", Eleanor was an unstoppable force. During her senior year, she held numerous leadership roles, including student government president, student moderator of Honor Council, and captain of both the field hockey and lacrosse teams. Her impact extended beyond the school, as she pioneered the creation of Georgetown University's Women’s Lacrosse Team, earning her the title of Washington, D.C., Woman Athlete of the Year. Eleanor's journey continued with notable achievements including her Columbia Business School graduation and her transformative leadership at Irving Levin Associates alongside her husband, Steve. She garnered industry recognition for her innovative marketing strategies, all while nurturing her nonprofit, Two Bookends, and raising four children. Eleanor's infectious laughter and indomitable spirit left an indelible mark on the world until her passing on October 2, 2021, and she will be remembered fondly by those she deeply inspired and cherished.

The family of Eleanor Meredith accepted the award in her memory

Two Thousand Twenty-Two • Two Thousand Twenty-Three

2022– 2023 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Cheryl A. Lagay Esq. P'21, Chair

Paul Teti P'29, '30, Vice Chair

Mark Badros P'28, '32

Scott Blandford P’14, '22

Kate Baus Bogumil ‘96 P’28

Emily Firmenich P'23, '26

Judy Garson, RSCJ

Trish Donelly Gilbert '74

Steve Hackett P'24, '28

Zoelene Hill '00 P'36,'37

Nancy Kehoe, RSCJ

Jennifer Landis '90 P'23

Alyson Lawrence P'30

Sean McKee P'23, '27

Hamilton F. Potter III P’17, ’18, ’21

Veronica Robinson ’94 P'25

Ari Soroken P'24

Marguerite Vera P’08, ’13, ’18

Anne Wachter RSCJ

Woodney Wachter P’31

Jing Wang P'31, '35

COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD

AUDIT

Mark Badros, Chair

Steve Hackett

Alyson Lawrence

Hamilton Potter III

Rose Neubert**

BUILDING & GROUNDS

Steve Hackett, Chair

Sean McKee

Hamilton Potter III

Paul Teti

Darren Malone**

COMMITTEE ON TRUSTEES

Paul Teti, Chair

Emily Firmenich

Beth Marks '84

Veronica Robinson ‘94

Ari Soroken

COMPENSATION

Scott Blandford

Hamilton Potter III

Rose Neubert**

DEVELOPMENT

Emily Firmenich, Chair

Ari Soroken, Chair

Kate Baus Bogumil ‘96

Laura Lamke

Beth Marks ‘84*

Jennifer Norton*

Veronica Robinson ‘94

Janine Soroken*

Vanessa Zhang*

EXECUTIVE

Mark Badros

Scott Blandford

Emily Firmenich

Nancy Kehoe, RSCJ

Hamilton Potter III

Ari Soroken

Paul Teti

Marguerite Vera

FINANCE

Hamilton Potter III, Chair

Mark Badros

Jasmine Ferrer ‘87*

Steve Hackett

Sean McKee

Rose Neubert**

FINANCIAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION

Scott Blandford

Hamilton Potter III

Rose Neubert**

Robert Missonis**

FORMATION TO MISSION & DIVERSITY

Nancy Kehoe, RSCJ, Co-chair

Marguerite Vera, Co-chair

Judy Garson, RSCJ

Laura Lamke*

Veronica Robinson ‘94

Monique Jones**

HEAD SUPPORT & EVALUATION

Scott Blandford

Emily Firmenich

Hamilton Potter III

RISK MANAGEMENT

Mark Badros, Chair

Steve Hackett

Hamilton Potter III

Rose Neubert**

STRATEGIC PLANNING

Scott Blandford, Chair

Kate Baus Bogumil ‘96

Emily Firmenich

Judy Garson, RSCJ

Sara Burchell Kestner ‘96*

Hillary Nastro*

Robert Missonis

Ari Soroken

Marguerite Vera

Woodney Wachter

Hilary Morris*

* Non-Trustee Committee Member

**Representative from the Administration

Cheryl Lagay and Dr. Patty L. Fagin Ph.D. are ex-officio members of all committees.

REPORT OF GIFTS AND PLEDGES

With gra titude...

DURING THE 2022– 2023 ACADEMIC YEAR,

the support of the Stuart community has ensured that our students continue to thrive in an academically rigorous program designed with the whole child in mind.

Your generous support provides the margin of excellence that allows Stuart to provide the best educational environment for girls and young boys to learn and grow while grounded in our Sacred Heart Goals.

Stuart’s fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30.

ALL DONORS

Thank you to the philanthropic leaders in our community who made gifts and commitments during the 2022–2023 fiscal year that enriched the experience of Stuart students. We are especially grateful to our loyal supporters who have contributed for five or more consecutive years.

ARCHANGELS CIRCLE

$25,000+

Dr. Anthony Chiurco and Mrs. Kimberly Jingoli Chiurco*

Mr. William C. Egan III

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel A. Fruscione*

Steve and Kristen Hackett*

Mr. and Mrs. Ari Soroken*

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Sugden*

The Fruscione Foundation*

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Teti*

Woodney and John Wachter*

James and Mary Waskovich

ANGELS CIRCLE

$10,000+

Anonymous*

Mr. and Mrs. Scott M. Blandford

Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund*

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Garrett

The Grace Jones Richardson Trust

Jacob L. Reiss Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Janiszewski*

Johnson & Johnson*

Joseph A. Patrick Foundation, Inc.

Kestrel Fund of the Princeton Area Community Foundation*

Mrs. Nancy Kramer

Robert and Cheryl Lagay*

Mr. and Mrs. Jason Lawrence*

Ms. Catharine R. Macdonald

Mr. William M. Mayhall and Ms. Linda Foell*

Mr. and Mrs. Sean McKee*

Mr. Herman Sanchez and Mrs. Erin Mitchell Sanchez

Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. O'Brien

Joane deTuro Patrick '85 and Scott Patrick

Hamilton F. Potter III*

Sheila Scott '67

BARAT CIRCLE

$5,000+

Michelle and Kevin Broughton* ConnectOne Bank*

Katherine Fox Feeny '71

Patricia Donelly Gilbert '74*

The Glenmede Trust Company of New Jersey

Mr. and Mrs. J. Todd Glickson*

Mr. Sudhir Pakalapati and Ms. Lakshmi Kalidindi

Ellen Murray Kelsey '69 and James T. Kelsey

Mr. and Mrs. James D. Lamke*

Mr. Qing Li and Ms. Jing Wang*

Elizabeth Marks '84 and Bryan Luchs*

National Philanthropic Trust

Mr. Bing Xu and Ms. Qin Qin*

Mr. Alexander Sokol and Ms. Elena Shevliakova

The Murray Foundation, Inc.

Ed and Jaci Trzaska*

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Wall

Dominique and Marc Wolff

Sean and Penny Xia

Mr. Yansong Zhou and Ms. Christina Zhao*

DUCHESNE CIRCLE

$2,500+

Anonymous (2)

Katherine Baus Bogumil '96 and Thomas Bogumil*

Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation*

*Donors who have given to Stuart for five or more consecutive years.

Mr. Joseph Arns and Ms. Caitlin Freeh

Gia Fruscione-Loizides '96 and Craig Loizides*

Martha Goss

The Kumar and Green Family

Natalie Hamill '01 and Josh Perlsweig

Ms. Sandra Scarlatella and Mr. Kenneth Harlan*

Mr. Dongshan Ma and Mrs. Ruijun Li

Gerard and Jennifer Norton*

Veronica Maxwell Robinson '94 and Ty Robinson*

S&P Global

Cynthia Reiche Schumacker '73 and Scott F. Schumacker*

Mr. Joshua Suggs

Alison L. Toro

Mr. Juan C. Toro

Marguerite and Fernando A. Vera, Jr*

STUART CIRCLE

$1,000+

Anonymous (6)*

Ahmed A. Azmy

Nahla Azmy '83 and Jeffrey L. Russo*

Dr. Pablo Lapuerta and Ms. Rachelle M. Bin*

BlackRock Matching Gift Program

Maria Komoski Bowditch '72 and Penn Bowditch*

Barry and Colette Breen

BrightStar Care of Hamilton Township Robbinsville

Drs. Janice K. Bush and Eric L. Hagestad*

Karen and Paul Chirik

Ms. Patricia A. Costante*

Mr. and Mrs. Philip J. Driscoll, Jr.*

Sarah Du '18

Shaolei Feng and Xia Li

Lisa Fischbeck '73 and Robert L. Bland

Marjorie Fitton '81

FLIK Independent School Dining

Jessica Francisco '97

Prof. Wade Trappe and Dr. Nisha Gilra

Mr. and Mrs. Alec Haverstick

Susan Hayes*

Mrs. Erin Heinemann Hennessey and Mr. Ed Hennessey*

Zoelene Hill '00 and Squire Servance

Dr. Robert Hindes and Dr. Amy O'Donnell

Dr. Paul J. Hirsch

Mrs. Elizabeth Hoover

Carey Hwang and Manakan B. Srichai

Patricia Peters Iannucci '71 and A. Joseph Iannucci

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas O. Ix*

Mark and Tracy Johnson*

Leonard A. Jokubaitis*

Roberta Tabell Jordan '76 and Robert M. Jordan, Jr.*

Margaret Tabell Kasprak '74 and John R. Kasprak*

Victoria Katen-Narvell '06

Sara Burchell Kestner '96 and Cory K. Kestner*

Damon and Anna Kress*

Jennifer Landis and John D. Landis

Jing Li and Thomas Yue

The Family of Anita Liu

Kristen Lopez-Watt '90 and Antonio Lopez-Torrero*

Dorothy Fecht Luntey '73*

Junzhu Ma ‘23

Mehdi R. Malaki and Nina F. Travinsky

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond A. Marks

Martin and Cristina Mendiola

The Merck Company Foundation

Cindy Michalak

Robert and Rebecca Missonis*

Morgan Stanley

Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Nastro*

The Naumann Family

Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Nester*

Christopher and Rose Neubert*

Sarah Tabell Nocka '80 and Steven M. Nocka*

The Moxon O'Connor Charitable Trust

Amy O'Donnell

Anne Conley O'Neill '68 and Peter O'Neill*

Anne Murray Patterson '76 and James E. Patterson*

Prospect Foundation

Paul and Shannon Rangecroft

James and Whitney Ridings

Schiro Family Foundation*

Justine Schiro '92 and Apostolos J. Tsiouris*

Mrs. Tomasina Schiro*

Mr. and Mrs. David E. Schorr*

Munish and Anita Sood*

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald N. Stricklin

Tabell Family Foundation*

Cynthia L. Tower '73

Prof. Wade Trappe and Dr. Nisha Gilra

The McKee Family*

Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program

Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Vogel, Jr.*

Ying Guo and Moxuan Wang

Dr. Xiaofei Wang and Dr. Yanhua Zhang*

Mr. Fubin Liu and Ms. Lishan Wu

Philip and Maria Yang*

Mr. Bin Zhang and Ms. Zhong Zheng

Abby J. Zhou

TARTAN CIRCLE

$500+

Joseph and Linda Alexander*

Kristina deTuro Alvino '83 and Jeffrey S. Alvino

Anonymous (3)*

Azmy Architects LLC

Dr. Karen Badros*

Mark Badros and Heidi Van Evera*

Maureen and Bob Baus*

Tomas and Eva Bohmanova

Monique Shissias Bombardieri '92 and Jon Bombardieri

Mr. and Mrs. James C. Burke

Mr. John Lawrence and Mrs. Aurora Calonico

Elizabeth Cancelosi '07

The Chennault Family

Matthew and Tiernan Close

Robert Comizzoli*

Mr. and Mrs. Neal Cramer

Joe and Linda Alexander*

Christine D'Alessandro

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Deczynski and Sara and Alisa Deczynski

Samuel J. and Judith deTuro

Molly Doyle '83 and Vikram Narasimhan

Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Dugan III*

Alma Moxon Eisenacher '94 and Family

Dr. Maria J. Ellis '78 and Jeffrey Cook

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Gallagher*

Timothy Gaughan and Kristen E. Hooks

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Geonnotti

Google Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Page W. Griffin

Mary Anne and Jorge Guerrero*

Deborah Endersby Gwazda '67 and Edward J. Gwazda, Jr. *

Mr. and Mrs. John A. Heffern

Molly Hillenbrand '96

Barbara Horne '94*

Elizabeth Murray Hosea '70

Insieme Luxury Travel

Mr. and Mrs. Gerson Jean-Marie

Kathleen Clancy Jefferson '73 and Niel Jefferson

Jokubaitis-Granata Giving Fund*

Cynthia Chooljian Jost '77 and Danny J. Jost*

Mr. Frank Kenny, Jr.*

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Klein

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald R. La Nasa, Jr.*

Megan B. Lamb

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Jay Lee*

Catherine Currie Leguia '05*

Thomas and Emily Lesinski*

Mr. Xing Li and Ms. Jun Wang

Carol Fischer Lowenstein '78

ALL DONORS (cont.)

Elizabeth Maurer*

Terry McCoy

Mark Miller

Marissa Muoio

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Nastro*

Penny and Ted Thomas Fund of the Princeton Area Comm Found.*

Deborah and James Peters

Maureen and Henry Pfeffer*

Mrs. John B. Pierpont*

Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart

Mindy Magid Radcliff '73

Alois J. Riederer*

Dr. and Mrs. Ronald S. Schotland*

Mr. and Mrs. Aadit Seshasayee

Mr. Michael D. Simko*

Marisa and Mitchell Simon*

Jill Smith

Ken Smith

Lillian E. Soroken

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Sullivan

Trinity Counseling Service

Unicorn HRO

Lesley Vannerson '84

Visa

Mr. Xing Li and Ms. Jun Wang

Ying Wang

Jim and Martha Winder*

Phyllis Wright*

Cheng Yow and Junseock Park

Mayine Yu '86

GREEN AND WHITE CIRCLE

$250+

Anheuser-Busch

Anonymous (2)*

Mr. Edward Carmien

and Ms. JoAnn Arnholt*

Leanne Baker '69

Jan Baldwin*

Brooke and Morgan Battle

Sheila Kelly Bauer '88

Kathryn Duffy Bavuso '89

Mr. Thomas Bell and Ms. Lori Hennon-Bell*

Ann Fleming Brown '75 and Michael S. Brown*

Murphy Sisters*

Barbara Anne Cagney

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Caivano

Dr. and Mrs. Eduardo Cevallos*

Carol Church*

Rachael Claudio '03

Constellation

Marilyn Crawford '73

Ann Crawford-Roberts '08

Denise Baumunk Crystal '85 and James F. Crystal

Joseph P. and Marianne Deane

Marjorie Smith Donovan '96 and Michael Donovan

Christina Emile '11

Barbara Flora

Robin McCarthy Froehlich

Mr. Rafael Vergara and Ms. Maria Gomez-Vergara

Mr. and Mrs. Boniface Gracias

Zhidong Han

Betsy Heymann

Patricia and Jon Hlafter*

Farrah Hossain '05

Molly and William Jones

Erin Joyce '99

Mrs. Jennifer Kasper

Elizabeth Keuffel '80 and William H. Ouellette

Alexey Krupitsch

Molly E. Lagay ‘21

Jun Li and Qin Zheng

Christy Love-Sadron '66 and Jean Philippe Sadron

Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Marcelino

Jeffrey and Kristin Martin

Mr. Rocco F. Maruca, Sr.*

Regina McDonald*

Colleen Farrell McHugh '03 and Brendan McHugh*

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald J. Muller

Mrs. Victoria S. Oglesby

*Donors who have given to Stuart for five or more consecutive years.

Catheryn O'Rourke '90*

Mr. Antonio Piscitelli*

Ms. Margaret Ramsey and Mr. William Newman*

Janet Reiche

Sheila Riley '13

Whitney Ross

Anita and Shamit Saha

Doug and Maris Schotland

Melissa Baggitt Scott '75 and Thomas A. Scott*

Amen Sergew '92

Nancy and Alan Solomon*

Dorothy Sonnenburg

Isabel Soto '13

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Tarditi*

Katharine Thompson '06*

Daphne Townsend*

Ms. Nancy VanEvera*

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Velez

Rupal and Sai Vijayanathan

John and Perri Wachter

Annabelle D. Weiss ‘31

Ms. Sarah Whitehouse*

Heather Wilkerson

Soyini Wilson

Mrs. Susan N. Wilson

Fidelma Callery Woodley '85 and William Woodley*

Catherine Wu '99

Dr. Tan Yan and Mrs. Yiyi Wu

H. Lydia Zaininger '79

Yingjuan Zhen

FRIENDS

UP TO $249

Alexander M. Ackley*

The Akers Family*

Mr. and Mrs. R. Graham Akers*

Mira J. Alden

Pauline Alden

Courtney Alexander '09*

Dr. Christopher Amato and Ms. Joanne Seltsam*

Anonymous (28)*

Kivanc Aydin

Rona Aydin

Katherine Baker '08*

Amelia Becker

Anne-Marie Belli '79

Gary Hughes Bender '75

Pam and Ed Berchtold*

Dr. Anup Bhalla and Ms. Patricia Doyle

Claire Bhalla '17

Catherine Biava

Iris and Sandy Bing*

Katherine Kuser Birkenstock '94 and David Birkenstock

Ms. Kathleen Blake

Cynthia Y. Blaney '19

Boeing Company

Mr. and Ms. Aaron L. Bogad

Caroline Christen Boucher '74

Annarose Bourgoin St. Maurice

Dr. Susan G. Bowen

Kyra Bradley '13

Parris Branker '12

Sarah and Mark Branon*

Coral Brooks

Dr. Jonathan Brookshire and Ms. Sareena Dalla

Trinity F. Broughton

Christiana Brueggemann

Cheryl C. Bruno

Kelly Bruvik '07

Kenneth and Maureen Bruvik*

Bryhn Construction

Eric & KaNeda Bullock

Catherine Mark Burdge '77 and Charles H. Burdge, Jr.

Sarah M. Callaghan

Shaun T. Callaghan

Organized in 1971, the Stuart Parent Association (SPA) serves to foster parents’ interest in the school and involve them in enhancing the quality of their daughters’ lives through enrichment activities designed to support both student and parent.

The organization also functions as a communications conduit between faculty, students and parents. The work of SPA is led by the Executive Council, consisting of SPA’s elected officers and the head of school. The Stuart Parent Association coordinates events and supports the school in many ways. Elected officers serve for a term of two years.

Mr. Donald Davison Cantlay

Rachel Cantlay

Cecilia Carlowicz '08

Kathleen Carmien '15

Chip and Marilynn Carstensen

Mary Lantin Casparis '90 and Thomas Casparis

Geovanni Chavez Munguia

Deborah A. Chiarello

Katelyn Chiarello

Ms. Catherine Chiurco

Jennifer Chiurco '98

Christine Cho '92

Mrs. Megan Cianfrone

Laura A.B. Cifelli '86*

Roger Clayton

Sandrine Clayton

Susan Crowell Clifton '79 and Thomas Clifton

2022–2023 SPA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

President: Mary Waskovich P’30 ‘31

Treasurer: Maris Schotland P‘29

Secretary: Aurora Calonico P’27

VP of Outreach: Alison Toro P’30, ‘33

VP of Communication: Maria Gomez-Vergara P’25

VP of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: Rai-Tonicia King P’27, ‘31

VP of Merchandising: Ludwig Zebrauskas P’23

VP of Education (Common Ground): Aurora Calonico P’27

VP of Encore Emporium: Jaci Trzaska P’30

DIVISION REPRESENTATIVES

Early Childhood: Kaila Doran P’32, ‘37

Lower School: Katie Janiszewski P‘28, ’31

Middle School: Gillian Reeder P’27, Nina Travinsky P’27, ’30

Upper School: Sandy Scarlatella P’23, ‘25

PAPA Liaison: Shelley Sbarro P’29

ALL DONORS

(cont.)

Mr. Juan Carlos Cordero

Albert Cowell

Virginia Cowell

Annie Crawford

Reverend Care Crawford '75

Mark Crawford

Tara Crowley '85*

Beth and John Crutcher*

Amanda Cutalo

Laura Waldron Darby '73 and Karl B. Darby

Anna L. Dawson

Mr. James J. Dawson

Mary Louise Dawson

Frances de la Chapelle, RSCJ*

Anne Desmond

Francesco Di Meglio

Judith Di Meglio

Jennifer Dias '12

Ms. Patrice Dias*

Elizabeth Donahue

David and Lizzie Donahue*

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Doran

Ellen Dougherty '67

Mr. Anup Bhalla and Ms. Patricia Doyle

Brian Drury

Anne Duncan '02

Mr. Andres Duque

John and Judith Durish*

Judy Durish

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Durish

Mary Frances Ebersole

Heidi Echternacht

Lisa Eckstrom and Gideon Rosen

Mr. and Mrs. William Ehret*

Gregory B. Eldridg

Irina Elgart

Bruce R. Engel

Irene C. Engel

Lee Jamieson Englert '83 and John J. Englert

Mr. Marc Eripret

Michelle Evaul '94*

Dr. Patty Fagin and Mr. Tim Fagin*

Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Farnum*

Karen Neely Faryniak '82 and John G. Faryniak, Jr.

Dr. Lauren and Mr. Jake Feldman

Sarah Felton '79 and Mark Manasas

Jeannette File-Lamb '72 and Craig M. Lamb

Stella Firmenich ‘23

Gary M. Fitton

Alyson Craig Flournoy '75 and John C. Schaible

Amy C Flynn

Alicia Fruscione '98

Mr. and Mrs. Ira Fuchs

Karen R. Fuchs

Jennifer Galambos

Isabel Garcia-Carrillo ‘23

Katherine Gibson*

Diane Gigliotti

Janet and Mike Glickson*

Ms. Elizabeth A. Goheen ‘72

Lucy Arnold Gore '03

Gwendolyn Greenberg

Anne Grissinger

G.O.L.D. DONORS (GRADUATES OF THE LAST DECADE)

Graduates of the last decade who contribute $50 or more are recognized as members of the G.O.L.D. Club.

Isabel Soto '13

Elisa Vera ‘13

Anna Verhaegen '13

Margaret La Nasa Woodley '14

Claire Bhalla ‘17

Milan Kainer ‘17

Sarah Du ‘18

Caroline Mullen ‘20

Anna Dawson ‘21

Molly Lagay '21

Amanda Vogel '22

Min Guo

Sarah Sheahan Hager '72 and Harold E. Hager

Molly Hale

Mr. Christopher Shilts and Ms. Catherine R. Hamm

Kun Han

John and Cynthia Haney

Ms. Janet Hansen

Jennifer Harford '77

Susan Harford '72

Charlotte Healey '13

Marisa and Timothy Hedges

Suzie Hennessy Graefen '96

Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Henriquez

David and Debbie Herman

Tonia Tersigni Ho '86 and Kenneth Ho

Courtney Hodock '95

Kevin Hogan

Agnes Acuff Hunsicker '68 and Don Hunsicker

Jill Hunt

Lindsay Grabowski Hyde

Emily C. Ix ‘23

Mary Lee Jamieson*

Tracy Jefferson Shore '91 and Peter Shore*

Elizabeth Moxon Jensen '91 and Christian Jensen

Mary Jensen

Kimberly Johnson

Kimberly Gallagher Johnson '93 and David Johnson

Christen and Keith Jones*

Monique Jones

David McGruder

Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Jones

Dr. Vijay Krishnamurthy and Ms. Praveena Joseph de Saram

Nancy L. and Stephen F. Jusick

Ms. Anna Kachmarski

Patricia and Phillip Karali

Nancy Kehoe, RSCJ*

Tatiana Shulzycki Kennedy '86 and Scott Kennedy

Jane and Kevin Kenyon

Ketting Family Donor Advised Fund

Mr. and Mrs. Jaap J. Ketting*

Gwendolyn Navarrete Klapperich '92 and Ron Klapperich

Ms. Anne Klein

Susan Knox '12*

Dr. and Mrs. Alexander G. Kocar

Debbie and David Koehler

Isabella M. Kopits

Ronald E. and Sonia C. Kraemer

Sarah Driscoll Kuchar '01

Dominique Di Meglio Kucharczuk*

Peggy A. Kucharski-Richey

Mr. Raymond Kuma and Mrs. Sylvia Plange-Kuma

Barbara B. La Nasa

Charlotte La Nasa '12

Katherine G. La Nasa ‘23

Aadya Labh ‘23

Anna E. Landis ‘23

Mr. Mark Sanvardine and Ms. Melissa Larson

Jennifer Lee-You '93

*Donors who have given to Stuart for five or more consecutive years.

The Lewis Family

Sandra and Lance Lewis

Guishen Li

Donald and Nancy Light

Anne Lindseth

Anita W. Liu ‘23

Mrs. Carol LiVolsi*

Ms. Victoria Lombard

Mr. and Mrs. John C. Lupero

Frances Lyons

Genevieve Madigan

Joan Magnetti, RSCJ*

Philip J. Mara

Ms. Barbra Martin

Becca Sanchez Martin '07

Margaret and Paul Martinetti

Julia Mather '09

Michaela O'Neill Mathews

Angelo and Doris J. Mattozzi

Michael Mazzoni

Candace McCarty

Natasha Legiersky McDermott '01 and Patrick McDermott*

David McGruder

Karin Seminack McLaughlin '89 and Daniel A. McLaughlin

Kaitlin McCarthy McNamara '06 and Ryan McNamara

Ms. Josie McNeil and Mr. David Owen

Margaret O'Hare McSherry '00 and Brian McSherry

Joy L. Robinson Melendez '89

Madeleine Michaels '18

Margaret Camp Millice '07 and Brenden Millice

Cathleen McCurry Milliken '81 and Charles Milliken

Taylor K. Mills

Robert Missonis III

Molly F. Missonis ‘23

Ms. Toni Mitchell

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Mondello*

Stephen M. Monroe

Ann Montgomery

Sally Montgomery

Ginny and Roger Moore*

Mrs. Elisabeth H. Morgan*

Louise Morse '67*

Jill Houghton Mudge '73

Caroline Mullen '20

Ms. Catherine Murphy*

Edward and Jennie Murphy*

Qudsiya Naqui '02

Greta Nelson

Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Nickerson*

Pamela Long Niederer '03

Jianhua Ning

Janice G. Noonan

Dr. and Mrs. Vincent C. Noonan

Maria C. Northup '69

Tara Nunn '92 and Thomas Nunn

Liadan O'Callaghan '94

Olympian Personal Training

Emma Barnes O'Neill '11

Aileen O'Shea*

Lisa and Thomas Paine

Barbara J. and Duilio Panfili

Nicholas Parr

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Parrado

Audrey Goldberg Parton '77 and Jim Parton

Caroline T. Passano Cagney

Roshni Patel '18

Joseph Petitto

Frank J. and Linda R. Petrino

Ms. Betty L. Phillips

Carrie B. Phillips

Dean Pierson

Marte Pierson

Viva Pizer '68

Mr. Raymond Kuma

and Mrs. Sylvia Plange-Kuma

Ms. Karen Poch*

Nancy Douglas Pontone '67*

Aleksandra Popczyk

Daniel W. Preston

Andrew and Susan Prusan

Ms. Christine Ramsey and Mr. Andrew Fussner

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony P. Randazzo, Jr.

Dolores M. Randazzo

Margaret Randazzo '86

Dr. Alexa M. Rangecroft

Christine M. Razler

Kathryn Hughes Redmond '85 and Aiden J. Redmond

Ms. Emily K. Reeves

Lynn Rich

Laurie J. Richards

The Richey Family

Ms. Dawn Richmond

Mr. and Mrs. Brad Rivenburgh

Brian Rivenburgh

Kadance Robinson '25

Maggie Agin Rogers '84 and David J. Rogers, Jr.

Ms. Juana Rosario

The Rosica Family

Patrick and Samantha Ryan*

Marilyn Saetta

Michael Saetta

Dr. and Mrs. Carlos Sagebien

Gabriel Ritz Saphar '78 and Edwin G. Saphar, Jr.*

Ana Figueroa Sauthoff '68 and Dr. Ned R. Sauthoff

Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Scheuerman, Jr.

Catherine Schmidt

Alexandra Tully Schneider '04 and Robert Schneider

Jordan Schnell '95

David E. Schorr

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Scopelliti, Jr.

Kelsey Semrod '08*

Fanjie Shang '24

Mr. Yuhui Shang and Ms. Mei Sun

Theresa Sheehan '68

Mr. Christopher Shilts and Ms. Catherine R. Hamm

Peter Shore*

David R. Siegel

Jacqueline Silva

Dr. and Mrs. Mitchell Simon

Tonia Simone

Amelia Berchtold Sked '05

Alex D. Smith

Jacqueline Smith

Randall Smith

Steven Smith

Society of the Sacred Heart

Ana Maria Sauthoff Soler '02 and Peter Soler

Mibs Southerland '83

Amelia J. Stewart ‘36

Mr. and Mrs. Zachary Stewart

Mr. Yuhui Shang and Ms. Mei Sun

Ms. Myrtle Sutton

Ritika Tadla '20

Edie Tattersall '09

Mrs. Margaret Tattersall

Red Taylor

Vivian Teets

Ava R. Teti ‘29

Nina M. Teti ‘30

Rose Tetnowski

Ellen Ogorzaly Timmer '95 and Ted Timmer

Stephanie L. Truesdell '88*

Meg Turner

Emily Urquhart

Pam and Ernie Vagnozzi

Royce and Tina Van Evera*

Vanguard

Elisa Vera '13

Viviana Vera '18

Anna Verhaegen '13

Thomas Verni

Amanda Vogel '22

Monica Vogel

Anne Wachter

Julia Walker '29

Sarah Walker '32

Maeve Wall ‘27

Margaret Walsh '14

Walter Brown and Son

Hannah Wang ‘23

Dr. Sarah P. Wascura '83*

Ms. Joan Weiss*

Susanna K. Weiss ‘22

Rose and Carlton Wong

Mr. and Mrs. Bronson Woodhull*

Margaret La Nasa Woodley '14

Woodwinds Associates, Inc.

Gregory and Michelle Wriede

Alexandra and Justin Young

Margaret Young-Nordgren '72 and James Nordgren

Maria Golfinopoulos Yuelys '86 and Jordan D. Yuelys

Kristen Zosche

James and Madeline Zozzaro

HONORARY GIFTS

In honor of Annika E. Alden-Siegel ‘26

Mira J. Alden

Pauline Alden

David R. Siegel

In honor of Janice Baldwin

Michael and Marjorie Smith Donovan

In honor of Julia Breen Wall

Dorothy Sonnenburg

Mary Anne Guerrero

Anne Grissinger

Jennifer Galambos

In honor of Maureen Bruvik

Kenneth Harlan and Sandra Scarletella

Emily Ix ‘23

In honor of Gillian Carmien ‘19

Edward Carmein

JoAnn Arnholt

In honor of Katie Carmein ‘15

Edward Carmein

JoAnn Arnholt

In honor of Stephanie Champi ‘12

Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program

Paul J. Hirsch

Patricia A. Costante

In honor of Mayah Chennault ‘27

Alex D. Smith

In honor of Mizan Chennault ‘25

Alex D. Smith

In honor of Margherita Condell

Katherine Feeny ‘71

H. Lydia Zaininger ‘79

In honor of Patricia Cook

Kimberly Cook-Chennault and Marc Chennault

In honor of Sister Frances de la Chapelle, RSCJ

James Winder

Stephanie and John Lupero

Jane Kenyon

Samuel J. and Judith C. deTuro

Kristina Alvino ‘83

In honor of Alexandra Durish ‘25

John Durish

In honor of Eleanor Ehret ‘20

William Ehret

In honor of Alma Eisenacher ‘94

Christen Jones

In honor of Patricia L. Fagin

Monique Jones

Davide McGruder

James and Martha Winder

In honor of the Feeny Family

Katherine Feeny ‘71

In honor of Hannah Feldman ‘23

Lauren and Jake Feldman

In honor of Samantha Feldman ‘26

Lauren and Jake Feldman

In honor of Zoha Fuseini ‘34

Farrah Hossain ‘05

In honor of Min Guo

Min Guoa and Kun Han

HONORARY GIFTS (cont.)

In honor of Dorothy and Jim Hamm

Christopher Shilts and Catherine Hamm

In honor of Noelle Hedges ‘23

Timothy and Marisa Hedges

In honor of Abigail Heffern ‘13

Amy and John Heffern

In honor of Kathleen Heffern ‘10

Amy and John Heffern

In honor of Timothy M. Hosea

The Murray Foundation, Inc.

In honor of Mary Lee Jamieson

Susan Wilson

In honor of Sophia Klein ‘22

Christopher and Leah Klein

In honor of Nancy Klepack

Jing Li and Thomas Yue

In honor of Amy Kuma

Raymond Kuma and Sylvia Plange-Kuma

In honor of Cheryl Lagay

Veronica ‘94 and Tyrone Robinson

Nancy Kehoe, RSCJ

Qing Li and Jing Wang

In honor of Erin Lamke ‘14

Laura and James Lamke

In honor of Kristen Lamke ‘18

Laura and James Lamke

In honor of Lauren Lee ‘27

Michael Jay and Susan Lee

In honor of Anita Liu ‘23

Fabian Liu and Lishan Wu

In honor of Penelope Luchs ‘21

Elizabeth Marks ‘84 and Bryan Luchs

In honor of Msgr. Gregory E. Malovetz

Dominique Kucharczuk

In honor of Elizabeth Marks ‘84

Christen Jones

In honor of Zoe McDonald ‘28

Regina McDonald

In honor of Taylor Mills ‘16

Rose Tetnowski ‘16

In honor of Molly Missonis ‘23

Rebecca Missonis

In honor of Sophia Mondello ‘29

Karla and Stephen Mondello

In honor of Castleman

Montgomery ‘37

Sally Montgomery

In honor of Arielle Moule ‘96

Janice Baldwin

In honor of Marissa Muoio

Jyotirmoy and Tracey Dev

Irina Elgart

Molly Missonis ‘23

In honor of Greta Nelson

Aadya Labh ‘23

In honor of Katherine Neubert ‘11

Christopher and Rose Neubert

In honor of Olivia Neubert ‘13

Christopher and Rose Neubert

In honor of Sarah Anne Pierpont ‘04

Anne Pierpont

In honor of Molly Preston ‘06

Daniel Preston

In honor of Margaret Mary Randazzo ‘86

Dolores and Anthony Randazzo

In honor of Isabelle Reeder ‘27

Laurie Richards

In honor of Karoline Rivenburgh ‘35

Meg Turner

In honor of Lavanya Seshasayee ‘24

Aadit Seshasayee and Meena Traku

In honor of Naomika Seshasayee ‘31

Aadit Seshasayee and Meena Traku

In honor of Lucy Simon ‘23

Mitchell and Marisa Simon

In honor of Lillian Soroken ‘24

Barbara Flora

In honor of Amelia Stewart ‘36

Ashley and Zachary Stewart

Frank and Stacy Parrado

In honor of Ashley Stewart

Christen Jones

In honor of Layla Suggs ‘33

Joshua Suggs

Heather Wilkerson

In honor of Lola Suggs ‘32

Joshua Suggs

Heather Wilkerson

In honor of Luna Suggs ‘35

Joshua Suggs

Heather Wilkerson

In honor of Rose Tetnowski ‘16

Taylor Mills ‘16

In honor of Charlotte Toro ‘33

Juan Toro

Alison Toro

In honor of Katherine Toro ‘30

Juan Toro

Alison Toro

In honor of Kaylee Velez ‘28

Robert and Tiffany Velez

In honor of Isabel Wachter ‘31

John Wachter

Alec Haverstick

In honor of Maeve Wall ‘27

Genevieve Madigan

In honor of Andrea Weiss ‘29

Joan Weiss

In honor of Annabelle Weiss ‘31

Joan Weiss

In honor of Lidya Wilson ‘31

Soyini Wilson

In honor of Anna Xu ‘28

Qin Qin and Bing Xu

In honor of Anastassia Young ‘35

Justin and Alexandra Young

In honor of Camila Young

Justin and Alexandra Young

In honor of Abby Zhou ‘24

Yansong Zhou and Christina Zhao

TARTAN TUESDAY

Tartan Tuesday is our annual giving day that is held each year in November. It is a day dedicated to encouraging our Stuart Community to come together and support our girls and young boys through a gift to the Stuart Fund.

Last year, we made history by raising over $300,000 from more than 350 donors! Thank you for making Tartan Tuesday a success!

STUART FUND PARENT DONORS

CLASS OF 2023

Dr. Christopher Amato and Ms. Joanne Seltsam

Anonymous

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Deczynski

Irina Elgart

Dr. Lauren and Mr. Jake Feldman

Mr. and Mrs. Johan Firmenich

Ms. Sandra Scarlatella and Mr. Kenneth Harlan

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas O. Ix

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald R. La Nasa, Jr.

Jennifer Garver Landis '90 and John Landis

Thomas and Emily Lesinski

Mr. Dongshan Ma and Mrs. Ruijun Li

The Family of Anita Liu

Mr. and Mrs. Sean McKee

Robert and Rebecca Missonis

Mr. Ludwig Zebrauskas and Ms. Jeanne Ryan

Dr. and Mrs. Mitchell Simon

Anita and Munish Sood

Mr. Fubin Liu and Ms. Lishan Wu

CLASS OF 2024

Anonymous (2)

Murphy Sisters

Mr. and Mrs. J. Todd Glickson

Molly Hillenbrand '96

Mr. and Mrs. Gerson Jean-Marie

Jing Li and Thomas Yue

Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Nester

Mr. and Mrs. Ari Soroken

Mr. Aadit Seshasayee and Mrs. Meena Trakru

Ying Wang

Rose and Carlton Wong

Sean and Penny Xia

Mr. Yansong Zhou and Ms. Christina Zhao

CLASS OF 2025

Anonymous

Tomas and Eva Bohmanova

Murphy Sisters

The Chennault Family

Matthew and Tiernan Close

Mr. and Mrs. Jyotirmoy Dev

Scott Durish and Lorna Cole Durish

Shaolei Feng and Xia Li

Mr. Rafael Vergara and Ms. Maria Gomez-Vergara

Ms. Sandra Scarlatella and Mr. Kenneth Harlan

Carey Hwang and Manakan B. Srichai

Monique Jones

David McGruder

Damon and Anna Kress

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Jay Lee

Dr. and Mrs. Gerard Norton

Veronica Maxwell Robinson '94 and Ty Robinson

CLASS OF 2026

Mira J. Alden

Anonymous (2)

Karen and Paul Chirik

Dr. Lauren and Mr. Jake Feldman

Mr. and Mrs. Johan Firmenich

Prof. Wade Trappe and Dr. Nisha Gilra

David R. Siegel

Dr. Xiaofei Wang and Dr. Yanhua Zhang

Ying Guo and Moxuan Wang

CLASS OF 2027

Anonymous (2)

Michelle and Kevin Broughton

Murphy Sisters

Mr. John Lawrence and Mrs. Aurora Calonico

The Chennault Family

Sandrine Clayton

Amy C Flynn

Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Jones

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Jay Lee

Thomas and Emily Lesinski

Mehdi R. Malaki and Nina F. Travinsky

Mr. and Mrs. Sean McKee

Karin Seminack McLaughlin '89 and Daniel McLaughlin

Ms. Toni Mitchell

Mr. Herman Sanchez and Mrs. Erin Mitchell Sanchez

The Naumann Family

Christine Razler

Scott and Gillian Reeder

Mr. Alexander Sokol and Ms. Elena Shevliakova

Mr. Patrick and Mrs. Julia Breen Wall

Gregory and Michelle Wriede

CLASS OF 2028

Anonymous

Mark Badros and Heidi Van Evera

Katherine Baus Bogumil '96 and Thomas Bogumil

Mr. and Mrs. James C. Burke

Annie and Mark Crawford

Steve and Kristen Hackett

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Janiszewski

Molly and William Jones

Damon and Anna Kress

Regina McDonald

Mr. Bing Xu and Ms. Qin Qin

Patrick and Samantha Ryan

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Velez

CLASS OF 2029

Anonymous

Mr. Joseph Arns and Ms. Caitlin Freeh

Michelle and Kevin Broughton

Alicia Fruscione '98

Mr. Sudhir Pakalapati and Ms. Lakshmi Kalidindi

Kristen Lopez-Watt '90 and Antonio Lopez-Torrero

Stephen and Karla Mondello

Doug and Maris Schotland

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Teti

Tao Xin

Cheng Yow and Junseok Park

CLASS OF 2030

Anonymous

Mr. and Ms. Aaron L. Bogad

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Geonnotti

Dr. Robert Hindes and Dr. Amy O'Donnell

Guishen Li and Jianhua Ning

Mehdi R. Malaki and Nina F. Travinsky

Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Marcelino

Anita and Shamit Saha

James and Mary Waskovich

Mr. and Mrs. Jason Lawrence

Natasha Legiersky McDermott ‘01 and Patrick McDermott

Mr. Herman Sanchez and Mrs. Erin

Mitchell Sanchez

Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Nester

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Teti

Alison L. Toro

Mr. Juan C. Toro

Ed and Jaci Trzaska

CLASS OF 2031

Anonymous

Anonymous

Katherine Baus Bogumil ‘96 and Thomas Bogumil

Dr. Jonathan Brookshire and Ms. Sareena Dalla

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Janiszewski

Mr. Qing Li and Ms. Jing Wang

Patrick and Samantha Ryan

Mr. John Wachter and Mrs. Abigail Woodney Wachter

Dr. Tan Yan and Mrs. Yiyi Wu

Brooke and Morgan Battle

Min Guo and Kun Han

Dr. and Mrs. Alexander G. Kocar

Mr. Raymond Kuma and Mrs. Sylvia Plange-Kuma

Andrew and Susan Prusan

Mr. Aadit Seshasayee and Mrs. Meena Trakru

James and Mary Waskovich

Soyini Wilson

CLASS OF 2032

Tomas and Eva Bohmanova

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Doran

The Kumar and Green Family

Mark Badros and Heidi Van Evera

Alicia Fruscione ‘98

Mr. Mark Sanvardine and Ms.

Melissa Larson

Mr. Joshua Suggs

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Sullivan

Mr. and Mrs. Page W. Griffin

Tara Nunn '92 and Thomas Nunn

Dr. Tan Yan and Mrs. Yiyi Wu

CLASS OF 2033

Eric & KaNeda Bullock

Zhidong Han

Marisa and Timothy Hedges

Sandra and Lance Lewis

Alison L. Toro

Mr. Juan C. Toro

Mr. Bing Xu and Ms. Qin Qin

Mr. Joshua Suggs

Yingjuan Zhen

CLASS OF 2034

Anonymous

Eric & KaNeda Bullock

Timothy Gaughan and Kristen E. Hooks

Farrah Hossain '05

Dr. and Mrs. Alexander G. Kocar

Mr. Xing Li and Ms. Jun Wang

Jun Li and Qin Zheng

Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Marcelino

Dr. Jonathan Brookshire and Ms. Sareena Dalla

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Nastro

Jeffrey and Kristin Martin

Natasha Legiersky McDermott '01 and Patrick McDermott

Ms. Dawn Richmond

Mr. Bin Zhang and Ms. Zhong Zheng

CLASS OF 2035

Anonymous

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Caivano

Mr. and Mrs. Page W. Griffin

Mr. Qing Li and Ms. Jing Wang

Mr. and Mrs. Brad Rivenburgh

Amelia Berchtold Sked '05

Mr. Joshua Suggs

Ms. Jing Wang and Mr. Qing Li

Alexandra and Justin Young

CLASS OF 2036

Anonymous

Tomas and Eva Bohmanova

Min Guo and Kun Han

Zoelene Hill '00 and Squire Servance

Dr. Vijay Krishnamurthy and Ms. Praveena Joseph de Saram

Martin and Cristina Mendiola

James and Whitney Ridings

Mr. and Mrs. Zachary Stewart

Rupal and Sai Vijayanathan

CLASS OF 2037

Anonymous

Kivanc Aydin

Rona Aydin

Dr. Jonathan Brookshire and Ms. Sareena Dalla

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Doran

Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Henriquez

Zoelene Hill '00 and Squire Servance

Sally Montgomery

CLASS OF 2038

Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Henriquez

GRANDPARENTS CLUB

CLASS OF 2023

Dr. and Mrs. Eduardo Cevallos

Barbara B. La Nasa

CLASS OF 2024

Barbara Flora

Janet and Mike Glickson

CLASS OF 2025

John and Judith Durish

CLASS OF 2026

Dr. and Mrs. Eduardo Cevallos

CLASS OF 2027

Barry and Colette Breen

Laurie J. Richards

CLASS OF 2028

Dr. Karen Badros

Maureen and Bob Baus

Mr. and Mrs. William Ehret

Royce and Tina Van Evera

Ms. Nancy VanEvera

CLASS OF 2029

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel A. Fruscione

Ms. Joan Weiss

CLASS OF 2030

Mr. and Mrs. William Ehret

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel A. Fruscione

CLASS OF 2031

Maureen and Bob Baus

Mr. and Mrs. Alec Haverstick

John and Perri Wachter

Ms. Joan Weiss

CLASS OF 2032

Dr. Karen Badros

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel A. Fruscione

Royce and Tina Van Evera

Ms. Nancy VanEvera

CLASS OF 2033

Gwendolyn Greenberg

CLASS OF 2034

Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Nastro

Ms. Sarah Whitehouse

CLASS OF 2035

Pam and Ed Berchtold

Brian Rivenburgh

CLASS OF 2036

Anonymous

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Chiarello

2022–2023 STUART FUND CABINET

STUART FUND CABINET CHAIRS

Mark Badros P'28 '32, and Todd Glickson P'24

LEADERSHIP GIFTS COMMITTEE

Alumnae Chair: Tess Chiarello ‘22

Grandparent Chairs: Debbie Chiarello

Past Parents Chair: Ginella Gracias

PARENT CLASS CAPTAINS

Early Childhood

EC: Rona Aydin P’37

Lower School

Junior Kindergarten: Ashley Stewart P’36

Kindergarten: Ginella Gracias (Past Parent Chair)

Grade 1: Kristen Martin P’34

Grade 2: Soyini Wilson P’33

Grade 3: Melissa Green P’32

Grade 4: Woodney Wachter P’31

Middle School

Grade 5: Ed Trzaska P’30

Grade 6: Ginella Gracias (Past Parent Chair)

Grade 7: Mark Badros P'28 '32

Grade 8: Diane McKee P’27

Upper School

Grade 9: Ginella Gracias (Past Parent Chair)

Grade 10: Josée Bourgoin P’25

Grade 11: Mary Ellen and Todd Glickson P'24

Grade 12: Noel Ix P’21 ‘22

FACULTY AND STAFF DONORS

Stuart’s faculty and staff bring their best every day to support our students. They are the role models, the teachers, the character builders and the inspirational leaders delivering our mission in creative and innovative ways. Their dedication to our students, our families and our community is reflected not only in student learning but also in their generous participation in The Stuart Fund.

Anonymous

Janice Baldwin

Amelia Becker

Julia Breen Wall

Maureen Bruvik

Geovanni Chavez Munguia

Megan Cinafrone

Juan Carlos Cordero

Annie Crawford

Amanda Cutalo

Christine D'Alessandro

Patrice Dias

Brian Drury

Andres Duque

Heidi Echternacht

Alma Eisenacher ‘94

Marc Eripret

Michelle Evaul ‘94

Katherine Gibson

Cathy Hamm

Cynthia Haney

Janet Hansen

Susan Hayes

Betsy Heymann

Jill Hunt

Monique Jones

Anna Kachmarski

Meghan Kocar

Deborah Koehler

Alexey Krupitsch

Dominique Kucharczuk

Melinda La Nasa

Melissa Larson

Emily Lesinski

Frances Lyons

Elizabeth Marks ‘84

Elizabeth Maurer

Candace McCarty

Cynthia Michalak

Robert Missonis

Hilary Morris

Marissa Muoio

Greta Nelson

Rose Neubert

Aileen O’Shea

Maureen Pfeffer

Anne Pierpont

Antonio Piscitelli

Karen Poch

Amanda Rivenburgh

Samantha Ryan

Eileen Scheuemann

Jacqueline Silva

Tonia Simone

Amelia Sked ‘05

Nancy Solomon

Ashley Stewart

Thomas Verni

Phyllis Wright

Kristen Zosche

ALUMNAE DONORS BY DECADE

1960s

Christy Love-Sandron ‘66

Ellen Dougherty ‘67

Deborah Gwazda ‘67

Louise Morse ‘67

Nany Pontone ‘67

Agnes Hunsicker ‘68

Anne C. O’Neill ‘68

Viza Pizer ‘68

Ana M. Sauthoff ‘68

Theresa Sheehan ‘68

1970s

Leanne Baker ‘70

Elizabeth Hosea ‘70

Katherine Feeny ‘71

Patricia Iannucci ‘71

Michaela Mathews ‘71

Mary Bowditch ‘72

Jeannette File-Lamb ‘72

Sarah Hager ‘72

Susan Harford ‘72

Margaret Young-Nordgren ‘72

Marilyn Crawford ‘73

Laura Darby ‘73

Lisa Fischbeck ‘73

Kathleen Jefferson ‘73

Dorothy Luntey ‘73

Jill Mudge ‘73

Cynthia Schumacker ‘73

Cynthia Tower ‘73

Caroline Boucher ‘74

Patricia Gilbert ‘74

Margaret Bender ‘75

Ann Brown ‘75

Carolyn Crawford ‘75

Alyson Flournoy ‘75

Melissa Scott ‘75

Anne Patterson ‘76

Catherine Budge ‘77

Jennifer Harford ‘77

Cynthia Jost ‘77

Audrey Parton ‘77

Carol Lowenstein ‘78

Gabriel Saphar ‘78

Anne-Marie Belli ‘79

Susan Clifton ‘79

Sarah Felton ‘79

Laurie Krzyston ‘79

H. Lydia Zaininger ‘79

1980 s

Elizabeth Keuffel ‘80

Sarah Nocka ‘80

Marjorie Fitton ‘81

Cathleen Milliken ‘81

Karen Faryniak ‘82

Kristina Alvino ‘83

Nahla Azmy ‘83

Molly Doyle ‘83

Lee Englert ‘83

Milbrey Southerland ‘83

Elizabeth Marks ‘84

Maggie Rogers ‘84

Catherine van Kampen ‘84

Lesley Vannerson ‘84

Anonymous ‘85

Tara Crowley ‘85

Denise Crystal ‘85

Joane Patrick ‘85

Kathryn Redmond ‘85

Fidelma Woodley ‘85

Anonymous ‘86

Ramona Berven ‘86

Laura Cifelli ‘86

Tonia Ho ‘86

Tatiana Kennedy ‘86

Margaret Randazzo ‘86

Mayine Yu ‘86

Maria Yuelys ‘86

Anonymous ‘88

Sheila Bauer ‘88

Stephanie Truesdell ‘88

Kathryn Bavuso ‘89

Holly Light ‘89

Joy Melendez ‘89

Rosamond O’Connor ‘89

1990 s

Mary Casparis ‘90

Jennifer Landis ‘90

Kristen Lopez-Watt ‘90

Catheryn O’Rourke ‘90

Tracy Jefferson Shore ‘91

Elizabeth Jensen ‘91

Monique Bombardieri ‘92

Christine Cho ‘92

Gwendolyn Klapperich ‘92

Justine Schiro ‘92

Amen Sergew ‘92

Anonymous ‘93

Mary Carpenter ‘93

Kimberly Johnson ‘93

ALUMNAE DONORS BY DECADE (cont.)

Katherine Birkenstock ‘94

Alma Eisenacher ‘94

Michelle Evaul ‘94

Barbara Horne ‘94

Liadan O’Callaghan ‘94

Veronica Robinson ‘94

Courtney Hodock ‘95

Jordan Schnell ‘95

Ellen Timmer ‘95

Katherine Bogumil ‘96

Marjorie Donovan ‘96

Gia Fruscione-Loizides ‘96

Suzie Hennessy Graefen ‘96

Molly Hillenbrand ‘96

Sara Kestner ‘96

Jessica Francisco ‘97

Alicia Fruscione ‘98

Erin Joyce ‘99

2000 s

Anonymous ‘00

Zoelene Hill ‘00

Margaret McSherry ‘00

Natalie Hamill ‘01

Sarah Kuchar ‘01

Natasha McDermott ‘01

Anonymous ‘02

Anne Duncan ‘02

Qudsiya Naqui ‘02

Ana Maria Soler ‘02

Rachael Claudio ‘03

Lucy Gore ‘03

Lindsay Hyde ‘03

Colleen McHugh ‘03

Pamela Niederer ‘03

Alexandra Schneider ‘04

Farrah Hossain ‘05

Catherine Leguia ‘05

Amelia Sked ‘05

Victoria Katen-Narvell ‘06

Kaitlin McNamara ‘06

Katharine Thompson ‘06

Anonymous ‘07

Kelly Bruvik ‘07

Elizabeth Cancelosi ‘07

Rebecca Martin ‘07

Margaret Millice ‘07

Katherine Baker ‘08

Cecilia Carlowicz ‘08

Ann E. Crawford-Roberts ‘08

Kelsey Semrod ‘08

Julia V. Mather ‘09

Caroline T. Passano Cagney ‘09

2010 s

Christina Emile ‘11

Parris Branker ‘12

Jennifer Dias ‘12

Susan Knox ‘12

Charlotte La Nasa ‘12

Kyra Bradley ‘13

Charlotte Healey ‘13

Alexa Rangecroft ‘13

Sheila Riley ‘13

Isabel Soto ‘13

Elisa Vera ‘13

Anna Verhaegen ‘13

Margaret Walsh ‘14

Margaret Woodley ‘14

Cynthia Blaney ‘19

2020s

Caroline Mullen ‘20

Ritika Tadla ‘20

Anna Dawson ‘21

Molly Lagay ‘21

Anonymous ‘22

Trinity Broughton ‘22

Susanna Weiss ‘22

MEMORIAL GIFTS

In memory of Soyoung ‘Youngie’

Bethea ‘92

Barbara E. Horne ‘94

In memory of Agnes Boisde ‘81

Mary Frances Ebersole ‘81

Cathleen Milliken ‘81

In memory of Clare Broadbent

Betsy Heymann

In memory of Mary-Louise Carmody

Ed and Erin Hennessey

Michaela K. Matthews ‘71

In memory of Amos Ammon Chaney

Amy and John Heffern

In memory of Beatrice ChukumbaInyama ‘86

Margaret Randazzo ‘86

In memory of Kathleen M. Cox

Lindsay Hyde ‘03

In memory of Stacy Cramer

Charles R. and Paula Jones

Neal Cramer

In memory of Alicia de la Campa

Scott and Lorna Cole Durish

In memory of Diane C. Duffy

Kathryn A. Bavuso ‘89

In memory of Alberto Duque

Andres Duque

In memory of Pauline Egan

William C. Egan

Elizabeth Hoover

In memory of Edward Evaul

Michelle Evaul ‘94

In memory of Rosemarie Evaul

Michelle Evaul ‘94

In memory of Richard Flora

Barbara Flora

In memory of Carrol Florkiewicz

Amen Sergew ‘92

In memory of Mary Murray Garrett

Ellen Kelsey ‘69

The Murray Foundation Inc.

Timothy and Elizabeth Hosea ‘70

In memory of Phyllis Goldberg

Audrey L. Parton ‘77

In memory of Mildred Harford

Cynthia Jost ‘77

Emily K. Reeves ‘81

In memory of Susan Hayes

Christen Jones

Nisha Gilra and Wade Trappe

Mira Trappe ‘26

In memory of Caroline Dawson

Heller ‘89

Mary Louise Dawson

James J. Dawson

In memory of William D. Hogan

Thomas and Lisa Paine

Michael and Marilyn Saetta

Myrtle Sutton

Samuel Scopelliti

Mary Jensen

Terry McCoy

Anne Pierpont

JoAne deTuro Patrick ‘85

Samuel deTuro

Woodwinds Associates, Inc

Randall and Jacqueline Smith

Albert and Virginia Cowell

Betty Phillips

Carrie Phillips

Irene and Bruce Engel

Sonia and Ronald Kraemer

Margaret and David Schorr

Kevin Hogan

Walter Brown and Son

Joseph Deane

Nancy and Stephen Jusick

Doris and Angelo Mattozzi

Janice and Vincent Noonan

Vivian Teets

AnneMarie and Ronald Stricklin

William Egan

Francesco and Judith Di Meglio

Duilio and Barbara Panfili

Patricia and Phillip Karali

Jill Smith

Noel and Thomas Ix

James and Madeline Zozzaro

In memory of Sr. Dorothy Holmes

Ann Brown ‘75

In memory of Sherri Homes

Christopher and Rose Neubert

In memory of Thomas Jamieson

Mary Lee Jamieson

Lee Englert

In memory of Nancy Kane ‘73

Robert Bland and Lisa G. Fischbeck ‘73

In memory of Eliza Kelly ‘67

Anonymous

In memory of Delia Mark

Catherine Burdge ‘77

In memory of Peter Mark

Catherine Burdge ‘77

In memory of Jacqueline Maruca

Rocco Maruca

In memory of Vickie McCarthy

Anonymous

Karen and Ira Fuchs

In memory of Peggy Kerney McNeil

Josephine McNeil ‘74

In memory of Eleanor Meredith ‘73

Stephen Monroe

In memory of John and Ping Moxon

Rosamond O’Connor ‘89

Morgan Stanley

In memory of Mary O’Brien

Charles C. O’Brien

Nicholas Parr

In memory of James and Eileen O’Mara

Maureen Pfeffer

In memory of Mary Ramsey

Christine Ramsey

Maureen Bruvik

Margaret Ramsey

In memory of Richard Thetgyi

Samantha and Patrick Ryan

In memory of Thierry Verhaegen

Anna Verhaegen ‘13

BlackRock Matching Gift Program

In memory of Roni Williams Kenny

Frank Kenny

MATER LEGACY SOCIETY

The generosity of the Mater Legacy Society members supports the current and future programs at Stuart. We are so grateful to the donors who remember Stuart in their wills, or who, through another type of planned gift, strengthen Stuart in perpetuity.

Mr. and Ms. Attila Agh

Mrs. Maude Belli

Mr. William A. Bonnell

Drs. Janice K. Bush and Eric L. Hagestad

Mr. and Mrs. Brendan T. Byrne, Jr.

Laura Cifelli '86

Mr. Robert E. Clancy

Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Clark

Mrs. Margaret B. Considine

Mr. and Mrs. John Crutcher

Estate of James E. Doyle

Mrs. Pauline Egan

Ms. Katherine Eikel

Marjorie Fitton '81

Mary Flournoy '73

Patricia Donelly Gilbert '74

Mrs. Margaret S. Goheen

Dr. Jorge Guerrero and Mrs. Mary Anne Guerrero

Mr. and Mrs. William H. Hamill

Mr. Samuel M. Hamill, Jr.

Mrs. Margaret Hamill

Mr. Alan Hill and Dr. Linda M. Hill

Mrs. Jeanne Howley

Ms. Eleanor Hughes-Fulmer

Mrs. Mary Lee Jamieson

Mr. and Mrs. Jaap J. Ketting

Mrs. Kenneth W. Keuffel

Mrs. Elizabeth R. Keuffel

Rosemary Murphy Kitts '69

Mr. and Mrs. John S. Kramer

Estate of Margaret Hehir

The Estate of David Mathey

Mr. and Mrs. David C. Maxwell

Mr. William Mayhall and Ms. Linda Foell

Estate of Felicite P. Morgan

Deborah Brown Murdock '76

Ms. Laura J. Novia

Dr. Robert M. Olson

Jessica Palmer '99

Laura Pratt '15

Mrs. Maribeth Proshan

Mr. and Mrs. Rudnyanszky

Mr. and Mrs. John D. Sayer

Sheila and Jim Schnell

Cynthia Reiche Schumacker '73 and Scott F. Schumacker

Mr. and Mrs. T. Joseph Semrod

Mr. Harris B. Siegel

Mr. and Mrs. George F. Smith III

Mr. Thomas J. Sowanick

Mr. and Mrs. Guy J. Speciale

Ms. Megan E. Thomas

Mr. and Mrs. James S. Thornton

Mrs. Mary E. Townsend

Mrs. Daphne and Mr. Charles Townsend, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Philip L. Yang, Jr.

For more information on how you can have a lasting impact on Stuart, contact Beth Marks ‘84 P’21, director of development, at bmarks@stuartschool.org

ENDOWMENT FUNDS

Endowed Funds at Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart help ensure that Stuart can deliver on its mission of preparing young women for lives of exceptional leadership and service. As an institution, Stuart is grateful to the donors who had the vision and foresight to support future generations of Stuart women. Thanks to these visionary donors, Stuart’s total endowment exceeds $14 million.

SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENTS

Fund

The Barbara Boggs Sigmund Scholarship Fund

Established in memory of Barbara Boggs Sigmund, a former Stuart faculty member, Sacred Heart alumna and mayor of Princeton Borough, to support a minority student from Princeton with financial need.

The Mary P. Caddell Scholarship Fund

Established in memory of Mary Caddell, who died in a hiking accident while a student at Stuart, to support a student with a strong interest in science and the environment.

The Callan-O'Brien Family Scholarship Fund

Established in memory of two of the founders of Stuart, Anne Cuttle Callan O'Brien and her husband, Russell O'Brien, and Anne's mother, Catherine, for whom Stuart's first scholarship fund was established.

The Class of 2008 Scholarship Fund

Established by the parents of the Class of 2008 in honor of their daughters.

The Margherita Condell, RSCJ Scholarship Fund

Established in honor of Margherita Condell, RSCJ, by Muriel Gardiner, a longtime friend, with additional contributions provided by Mrs. David McAlpin, to support a minority student.

The Marie-Louise Carmody, RSCJ Scholarship Fund

Established in honor of Marie-Louise Carmody, RSCJ, beloved guidance counselor and mentor, to support a kind, faithful and motivated student with financial need.

The Frances de la Chapelle, RSCJ Scholarship Endowment

Established in 2010 in honor of 25 years of service faithfully provided by Frances de la Chapelle, RSCJ, for financial aid that will allow Stuart to continue attracting and retaining the brightest, most motivated, diverse student body.

The Maloney-Duffy Scholarship Fund

Established by Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Maloney in gratitude for their parents, John & Shirley Maloney and James & Diane Duffy.

The Goizueta Scholarship Fund

Established by Robert C. Goizueta in celebration of the achievements of immigrants to the US to support financial aid for Hispanic/Latina students.

The Hillenbrand Family Scholarship Fund

Established to provide financial aid to students at the beginning of Upper School and continue providing support to those students through to commencement.

The James E. Kerney Scholarship Fund

Established by the James Kerney Foundation to provide financial assistance for children from the city of Trenton.

The Peter Mark Scholarship Fund

Established in memory of a renowned scientist, father of Catherine '77 and husband of Delia Mark, Stuart's beloved former school nurse.

The Dean Mathey Scholarship Fund

Established through the estate of Dean Mathey, WWI veteran, national tennis champion, financier and longtime Princeton University trustee, who had a lifelong commitment to education, volunteerism and philanthropy. The fund supports students who excel in science.

The Edward E. Ford Scholarship Fund

Established through a gift from the Edward E. Ford Foundation and matched by several generous friends of Stuart to support financial aid for students of the Upper School.

SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENTS (CONT.)

Fund

The Peggy Kerney McNeil Scholarship Fund

Established in memory of one of Stuart's Founding Mothers, and mother of Fran '71, Josephine '74, grandmother of Jennifer '90, Colleen '91, Sarah '10 and great-grandmother of Emily '15 and Betsy '21, to support the daughter of an alumna.

The Hamilton F. Potter, Jr. and Linton W. Turner Scholarship Endowment

Established by Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton F. Potter III in honor of their fathers, to provide scholarship support to students of any grade.

The Gee Johnson Scholarship Fund

Anonymously given to establish an endowed financial fund in memory of Gee Johnson.

The Cynthia Reiche Schumacker '73 Scholarship Endowment

Established in celebration of Stuart's 50th anniversary to support a student or students of any grade who have demonstrated academic excellence and shown financial need.

The Mme. Hilda Ronel Scholarship Fund

Established by the family, friends and students of beloved French teacher Hilda Ronel, who taught at Stuart for many years.

The Stuart Scholarship Fund

Established and supported by the generous donors of our community to help fund Stuart's financial aid program.

The Stuart Board of Trustees Scholarship Fund

Established by current and former Trustees in support of the financial aid endowment.

The Eileen Fox Weence Scholarship Fund

Established in 2004 by Kathy Fox Feeny '71 in celebration of her mother, a Sacred Heart alumna and an RSCJ from 1941 to 1946. She lived by the motto "Educo," to draw forth and discover how to excite each individual to learn and grow.

The Soroken TeacHER Scholarship

Established in 2022 by Ari and Janine Soroken, parents of Lillian ‘24, to provide an education to a student who has been denied access in the past.

PROGRAM ENDOWMENTS

Fund

The Alice Llewellyn Eubank Burke Fund

Established by Mrs. Betty Wold Johnson in fond memory of Alice Llewellyn Eubank Burke, mother of Clotidle '77, to enrich all students' arts education by funding annual visits to the region's finest museums.

The Caroline Dawson Heller '89 Women in Leadership Memorial Fund

Established by James J. Dawson and Mary Louise Dawson in memory of their daughter Caroline '89. The proceeds support activities of the Women in Leadership initiative, including visiting speakers, workshops and mentorships that inspire young women to lives of leadership.

The Class of 2021 Faculty Excellence Fund

Established by the parents of the Class of 2021 in honor of the faculty who nurtured and supported their daughters. This fund provides ongoing support of the faculty at Stuart.

The Faculty and Staff Development Fund

Established to provide long-term resources for the compensation and professional development opportunities of faculty and staff so that Stuart will always attract and retain personnel capable of inspiring and empowering the young women of Stuart.

The Frances de la Chapelle, RSCJ Faculty and Staff Endowment

Established in 2010 in honor of the 25 years of service lovingly provided by former faculty member and Head of School, Frances de la Chapelle, RSCJ to provide training and compensation to recruit and retain the finest possible faculty and staff.

ENDOWMENT FUNDS (cont.)

PROGRAM ENDOWMENTS (CONT.)

Fund

The Frances de la Chapelle, RSCJ Program Endowment

Established in 2010 in honor of the 25 years of service lovingly provided by former faculty member and Head of School Frances de la Chapelle, RSCJ, to support new technology, enhance communication with the Sacred Heart Network, advance the curricula and support service programs that result in local and global commitment to social justice and environmental action.

PROGRAM ENDOWMENTS (CONT.) PROGRAM ENDOWMENTS (CONT.) Fund

The Green Chair in Music Fund

Established by Helena R. Geuting in memory of her mother, Helena Springer Green Raskob, to further the music program at Stuart from preschool to grade 12.

The Mark and Tracy Johnson Community Service Fund

Established in honor of their daughters Carys '08 and Bethan '11 to further the outreach of the community service program at Stuart.

The William Kalker Fund

Established to provide financial assistance for needy students to take part in the school's international exchange programs, with first preference given to students of Jewish heritage.

The Louise and Marston Morse Library Fund

Established by a Stuart trustee with additional support from the Morses' friends to honor these two members of Stuart's Founding Committee, Professor Marston Morse, renowned mathematician, and Louise Morse, community advocate and champion of the Stuart libraries, to support the collections and activities of the libraries.

The Mary Ramsey Student Life Fund

Established in loving memory of longtime Stuart faculty member Mary Ramsey by her husband, David Gilvarg, family members, friends and former students to support travel exchanges and various opportunities available but not always feasible for students of modest means.

The Jane and Frank Ryan Fund for Leadership Training

Established by John and Carolyn Healey in honor of Carolyn's parents to support educational opportunities for the development of leadership qualities in Stuart's students.

Pauline Palmer Wood Memorial Fund

Established by the Egan family in memory of Pauline Egan's mother to support library acquisitions for the Lower School.

Harris B. Siegel Endowment for Leadership Development

Established by Patricia Costante and her daughter Stephanie Champi '12 in recognition of college guidance counselor Harris B. Siegel. This fund supports Upper School students’ pursuit of leadership opportunities and the skills that put them front and center in the causes and activities that capture their interest.

Elaine France Simko Memorial Fund for Lainie's House

Established in memory of Lainie Simko, mother of Kathleen '02, Caroline '06 and Julia, and wife of Michael, for ongoing maintenance of the home of the Head of School.

Timendi Causa Este Nescire Fund

Established by A. Raines Plambeck '08 and E. Fayette Plambeck '15. Ignorance is the cause of fear. The fund will be used to give students leadership education opportunities, encouraging them to spread knowledge, empathy, tolerance and understanding.

The Mark and Tracy Johnson and Sue and Charles Plambeck Strategic Board Endowed Fund

Established on June 2, 2017, by the Board of Trustees to honor Mark and Sue's outstanding leadership and focus on governance and strategic planning. This fund supports ongoing education for the Board of Trustees as well as their attendance at the Network of the Sacred Heart Schools Trustee Conferences.

The Hasby/Epstein Endowed Fund

Established by former faculty member Karen Epstein and her husband Lawrence to honor their parents, Rose and Lee Epstein and Ann and Jarl Hasby, for whom education was very important. The fund supports academic testing for students with limited resources.

The Joan Kirby, RSCJ Sustainability Fund

Established by the Board of Trustees in memory of Joan Kirby, RSCJ, Stuart's first head of school, to support school initiatives that protect the natural environment, ecological health and energy conservation.

The Holt and Regina Murray Physical Plant Maintenance Fund

Established by the family and friends of Holt Murray to provide long-term support to maintain the campus of Stuart.

The Philip and Maria Yang College Preparatory Endowment

Endowment established by Philip and Maria Yang to support college preparatory expenses for talented students who otherwise would not have access to these resources.

PROGRAM ENDOWMENTS (CONT.)

Fund

Sugden Family Sacred Heart Goals Fund

Established by Chris and Debbie Sugden P’23 ’27 to foster and deepen the connection between Stuart students, faculty and staff, and the broader Sacred Heart Network.

The Soroken Faculty Excellence Fund

Established by Ari and Janine Soroken, parents of Lillian ‘24, the fund seeks to provide opportunities for faculty to focus on the needs of their students through course release and reduction.

Dr. Patty L. Fagin Learning and Wellness Center

Established by the Chiurco Family in 2022 to provide Stuart students with opportunities to meet their wellness and learning needs.

UNRESTRICTED ENDOWMENTS

Fund

Frances de la Chapelle, RSCJ, General Endowed Fund

Established in 2010 in honor of the 25 years of service lovingly provided by former faculty member and Head of School Frances de la Chapelle, RSCJ, to support new technology and enhanced partnership with the Sacred Heart Network, advance the curricula and support service programs that result in local and global commitment to social justice and environmental action.

The Richard Flournoy Memorial Fund

Established in memory of Richard Flournoy, father of daughters Lee '67, Anne '69, Vickie '71, Mary '73, Alyson '75 and granddaughter Caroline '02, for the general support of Stuart.

Stuart Memorial Endowment

Established by the Board of Trustees in 2013 as a means of creating a lasting tribute to those memorialized through contributions.

The Stuart General Endowment

Established to provide long-term resources available for emergency purposes and assistance each year to the operating fund.

TOTAL MARKET VALUE AS OF JUNE 30, 2023……………………… $14,716,007

New, named funds may be endowed with a gift of $50,000. Exceptions are made at the discretion of the head of school and the approval of the Board of Trustees. Gifts can be made over a multiyear period.

THE CHERYL LAGAY FUND

In recognition of her leadership and service to the Stuart Community, the Stuart Board of Trustees created and endowed a fund in honor of Cheryl Lagay, Stuart’s outgoing chair of the Board of Trustees. This fund will be dedicated to providing health and wellness services and resources to our Stuart students for years to come.