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THE SUMMIT The magazine of The Summit Country Day School 2013 - 2014 Annual Report EDITOR Nancy Berlier ART DIRECTOR/DESIGNER Kathy (Hilsinger) Penote ’93 PHOTOGRAPHY Robert A. Flischel, Jolene Barton, Nancy Berlier, Molly Compton, John Fahrmeier, Leah Fightmaster, Kathy (Hilsinger) Penote ’93, Jeff Whitehead, Impact Action Sports Photography. CONTRIBUTORS Leah Fightmaster, J. Patrick Kelly, Megan McGrath, Jessica Nethers, Donna Paulin, Sandy Champlin, Susan Maxwell, Janine Boeing, Michele Duda, Emily Jolly, Nancy Snow. PRINTING Arnold Printing © 2014 The Summit Country Day School, Cincinnati, OH. The Summit magazine is published three times a year by the Communications Department of The Summit Country Day School, 2161 Grandin Road, Cincinnati, OH 45208. Please direct address changes or other correspondence to the above address.
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ON THE COVER: A few of our newest alumni show their college spirit to illustrate our centerpiece story on the “Parents Views of the College Search.” From the top, L to R: Tino Delamerced, Brown University; Abby Semler, Rochester Institute of Technology; Antonio Woods, University of Pennsylvania; Carter Hall, University of Chicago; Emily Haussler, Washington University in St. Louis; Ben Schloss, University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business; and Marissa Ortiz, American University. Photos by Robert A. Flischel and Jolene Barton. See story on page 24. ON THIS PAGE: Junior Mason Moore crosses the finish line for the 1,600-meter race making him The Summit’s newest state champion. Photo by Impact Action Sports Photography. See story on page 34.
Head of School Message
Ref lection For many years, Coca-Cola used the selling line: “The Pause that Refreshes.” Just seeing or hearing that line conjures up images of people stopping work or play to have a Coke and feeling much better afterwards. I would submit this line makes a good definition of the word ‘reflection’: it’s taking time out to think about something so that one views the matter at hand more fully and in a new way. Reflection is critical to learning. If we don’t reflect on what we have heard, read or seen, it never makes it out of short-term memory and into long-term memory. If it’s not in long-term memory, we can’t make use of it in the future. Veteran teachers consistently tell me that children today are far less reflective than children 20 to 30 years ago. That’s a scary thought, but it’s not surprising. Sure, 30 years ago there was television and radio to consume idle hours and distract children from thinking, but one had to be near a TV or radio to be distracted. Today, the distraction is in children’s pockets … if not in their hands. The constant checking, texting, responding and searching on computers and handheld devices is tremendously satisfying and entertaining. But it is crowding out reflection. Reflection is how we learn. Pausing for reflection: Deepens understanding. The student integrates what he, or she, has just learned with what he, or she already knows. Connecting new knowledge to that which already exists in longterm memory is the key to deepening one’s understanding. Stimulates new ideas. By taking time to think about new knowledge,
the student can see relationships that may not have been apparent before. Original lines of thought emerge. Most inventors are deeply reflective people. Pausing to think allows for questioning: asking “what if” and “why not?” Transforms behavior. Reflecting on relationships with others often leads to self-discovery and a change in self-perception. What just happened and how do I feel about that? Differentiating or reconciling thoughts and feelings only happens through reflection. Researchers from California State University observed students studying by capturing data once a minute on what they were doing. “Although students knew they were being observed and had been told to work on something important, within two minutes they were texting, looking at Facebook feeds, making phone calls, etc. Students were on task only about 65 percent of the time they were observed.” The brain can’t do two complex tasks at once. When students try, their studying takes longer, their learning is less comprehensive and they become fatigued more quickly. Teachers at The Summit have taken steps to facilitate more student reflection. In teaching study skills, we urge children to turn off all electronic devices unless one is required for the study task, and even then turn off all incoming message notices. We urge getting homework done first and then allocating 15 to 20 minutes for social media. When finished reading, we urge children to take a couple of minutes to think about what they just read rather than moving on quickly to the next task. It doesn’t take long to encode the learning into long-term memory. Similarly, when a parent reads to young children, it’s useful to finish the story and then ask two or three questions of the child to ensure comprehension and generate understanding: “Why do you think the author wrote this story? What do you think he/she was trying to say to you?” We want the children to write a lot. You can’t write unless you think. In teaching the writing process, we encourage them to first reflect on what they want to say and jot down some thoughts. This helps them become more profound thinkers and
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writers. In the higher grades, we challenge the children to respond to literature in an original way. I remember my daughter’s first essay for Mr. Kelly. He wrote on her paper, “Tell me something I don’t already know.” At first she was frustrated by that comment. It took two more essays before she was thinking deeply enough to meet his high standards.
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There is a rush in education to supply every student with a computer or tablet and have them use it for every task. Teachers at The Summit have resisted that trend. We think students get enough screen time outside of school, and if an in-class lesson requires a computer, we have 700 of them on campus for their use. Instead, we want the children in school to express their original thoughts in class, and learn by doing. Challenging questions are asked; lively discussions ensue. Learning takes place. One teacher commented to me about a colleague at a local school which recently moved to a laptop program. The teacher said she learned she had to teach from the back of the classroom, so she could ensure the children weren’t surfing or texting. Another local school asks the students to turn in their laptops at the end of each school year. When asked why, the I.T. person responded, “So we can remove the games.” In discipline cases, we often require the offending student to write a reflection piece about his or her behavior. This forces the children to think about why their behavior was offensive to the teacher and other students. The exercise tends to increase self-awareness. These are all examples of The Summit Way: a timetested method of accelerating children’s learning. While current culture may present challenges to student focus, we continue to push for more reflection time in children’s lives and hope parents will partner with us in this regard at home. The copywriters at Coke had a good consumer insight when they penned “The Pause that Refreshes.” Perhaps we should apply the same insight to learning and put a sign in every classroom and student’s bedroom: “Reflection: The Pause that Refreshes.”
Rich Wilson Head of School
Nearly 70 lesson plans were developed in 2013-14 in support of a new strategic initiative to teach social skills intentionally in an age-appropriate way. Kelly Cronin, who teaches social studies and serves as Dean of Students, was given the Raymond E. Schilderink Family Faculty Chair for Distinguished Teaching. Neither snow, nor sleet, nor the juggling of thousands of textbooks and untold numbers of classroom supplies stay Julie Keairns, Bruce Hartung and Vic Colin from the swift completion of their appointed rounds. Caring and authentic models of compassion, humility and responsibility characterize Middle School teacher Julie Currie and Upper School teacher/coach Jerry Hilton ’91, this year’s recipients of the Leaders of Character Awards. Upper School English teacher J. Patrick Kelly pays tribute to one of The Summit’s longest-standing faculty members, Bruce Bowdon, who retired after 43 years. Runner Mason Moore gives The Summit another state championship, earning the title in the 1,600-meter race. Summit’s seniors buck a national trend of declining acceptances and enrollments at colleges and universities. The McKenzie-Sargent Distinguished Alumni Award was given posthumously to Ruth Jung Conway ’46, a woman whose life was a model for the character traits that The Summit has embedded in its curriculum. Through our annual roll call of donors, we give thanks to the generosity of the entire Summit community whose contributions to the Annual Fund for Excellence and Angel Donor Program made our school even stronger this year.
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Chairman of the Board Message
Exciting Times Ahead As the new chair of the Board of Trustees, I would like to personally welcome you to the beginning of the 2014-2015 school year. I have been on the board for the past five years, serving as vice chairman under Mike Bergeron for the past three. It is my pleasure to officially introduce myself and my family to The Summit community. My wife Holly and I each began our education years at The Summit in the Primary, both graduating from the Upper School in 1986. Holly and I have four children, all of whom have attended The Summit, each beginning in the Montessori program. This fall, our daughter, Elly ’12, will begin her junior year in the Farmer School of Business at Miami University; our son, Stuart ’14, will begin his freshman year also in the Farmer School of Business; our son, Hank ’16, will begin his junior year at The Summit; and our daughter, Martha ’19, will begin her eighth grade year in the Middle School. I am so very fortunate to have the opportunity to serve as Chairman on behalf of such an incredible institution. On one hand, being involved with The Summit in some fashion for close to 40 years may seem like a long time. On the other hand, it really is not, given the fact that The Summit has been educating Leaders of Character since the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur started the school in 1890. My entire family and I each have experienced, and as a result, known firsthand the importance of The Summit mission: “to share fully the gifts that have been given to them by God; to grow in grace and wisdom; to develop spiritually, academically, physically, socially and artistically; and to become people of character who value and improve the world they inherit.” It is with great honor that I say to you that this mission has been an integral part of my life and
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will continue to serve me well as I begin in this new capacity to serve our school. As we all know, any institution is only as good as its people. I can tell you what separates this institution from the rest is the awesome faculty and staff, both past and present. I could go on for days about the wonderful teachers I had as a student at The Summit, some of whom are still imparting their wisdom to our children. The Summit is in an elite group because of its talented people. Further, I have heard it best explained by the statement: The Summit is a PLUS school. The Summit education offers the incredible advantages of an independent, college preparatory school, and then takes that advantage to the next level by differentiating itself through the inclusion of a faith- and values-based education. As such, the Character Education Program will continue to be at the forefront of each child’s individualized experience. Of course we are challenged by the difficult economy and declining demographics within our city. However, The Summit has continued to operate in a fiscally responsible manner thanks to the consistently strong leadership of Rich Wilson, Head of School, the Senior Leadership Team and the Board of Trustees. The debt has continued to decline in a material fashion while operating the budget at a break-even level including the Annual Fund and a sustainable annual endowment draw of 4 to 4.25 percent. Exciting times are ahead for our school. Next year we will celebrate the 125th anniversary of the founding of The Summit Country Day School, again thanks to the foresight and passion of St. Julie Billiart and the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. Plans are already underway to celebrate that in a big way. Beyond that, the board, faculty
and staff have big dreams for our school, which we are in the process of refining and finalizing. They include significant renovations to existing buildings and plans to grow the endowment.
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To make all this happen, we will rely on the generosity of all of you. My sincere thanks go out to those who supported the Annual Fund again this past year. The Annual Fund provides the extras that tuition does not cover. It is critical to the stability and sustainability of the school. I call on every parent, every alum and every parent of alumni to give to the Annual Fund in order to advance the school’s mission. In the coming months, we will reveal our plans as we aim higher and ask your support for our renovation program and endowment goals.
Friday, Sept. 26 SPA Fall Festival 3-7 p.m., Main Circle
I obviously have big shoes to fill. I am committed to being the type of servant leader the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur and The Summit taught me and would expect of me. I only ask that each of you, as part of this wonderful Summit community, rally together to help bring our big dreams to fruition. Only together can we successfully navigate these exciting and challenging times in order to ensure the successful delivery of the school’s mission for the next 125 years and beyond. Very truly yours,
Sept. 26-28 Homecoming & Reunion Weekend
All-Alumni Reunion Cocktail Party 6-8 p.m., St. Cecilia Hall Homecoming Football Game 7 p.m., Williams Field Saturday, Sept. 27 Alumni Awards Luncheon 11:30 a.m., St. Cecilia Hall Sunday, Sept. 28 Homecoming Mass Noon, Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel All alumni are invited to attend all Homecoming and Reunion events on campus. Class years ending in “4” and “9” are encouraged to plan their individual reunion gatherings for Saturday, Sept. 27. For more information or to volunteer, contact the Alumni Office at 513.871.4700 x240.
Thursday, Oct. 16 Legacy Photo 8:30 a.m., Front Steps Saturday, Oct. 25 Early Childhood Education Symposium 8 a.m., Lower School
P. Stuart Seltman ‘86 Chair, The Summit Board of Trustees
Thursday, Nov. 13 Boutique Fashion Show Time TBD, Bell Event Center Sunday, Dec. 14 Lessons and Carols 6:30 p.m., Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel. December 24 Christmas Eve Mass 3 p.m. & 5 p.m., Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel.
Sophomore Haley Bosse makes a connection with a Montessori student in one of several activities which emphasized the Character Education Program in 2013-14. This year, faculty also launched the Social Skills Program, intentionally teaching specific skills at each grade level.
Taking Initiative: Delivering on the Mission’s Promise to Develop Social Skills By Nancy Berlier In the past few years, administration and faculty have implemented several strategic initiatives that differentiate The Summit. The goal of these initiatives is to develop best-of-city experiences based on the five-pillars mission statement of the school. One of the directives of the mission is to develop children socially so they grow in both grace and wisdom. Initiatives in this area were inspired three years ago after faculty read Daniel Goleman’s “Emotional Intelligence: Why it Can Matter more than IQ.” The idea that emotional intelligence can be taught – and that it could matter more than IQ in the success and happiness of an individual – had a profound effect on the school psyche. 8 Annual Report 2013 - 14
Two years ago, the Character Education Program was revamped. Faculty members embedded lessons in the curriculum that intentionally taught children about one character trait at each grade level from pre-k through 12. Based on the work of developmental psychologist Dr. Thomas Lickona, the Character Education Program holds that children should be taught to be both“smart” and “good.” In the 2013-14 school year, the Character Education Program entered its second year with many teachers honing their first-year lesson plans and the seventh grade adding a cross-curricular capstone called the “Art of Accountability.” This year, the faculty added another dimension to the curriculum that is closely tied to character education by developing nearly 70 lesson plans on social skills.
“Polishing the social skills of our children is something The Summit has always done,” says Rich Wilson, Head of School. “In the days when the Sisters ran the school, they spent a lot of time developing students’ social skills. As we moved toward secular leadership of the school, social development remained one of the five pillars of a well-rounded Summit experience, but the teaching it was probably not quite as intense. Our thoughts on being intentional about teaching social skills were to base it on Daniel Goleman’s work in a way that makes us more accountable to our mission.”
Parents also saw the work as a partnership between home and school. In an end-of-year survey of parents about social skills, many parents noted that the program is reiterating what they are teaching at home. “I do appreciate the social skills being taught to back up what is being reinforced at home,” one fifth grade parent says. “I really feel that the daily interactions at Summit are teaching moments with respect to social etiquette, and the children thereby are learning further in regard to social skills,” a seventh grade parent says. “I think it is very important to focus
Lower School Director Helen Clark was asked to lead development of a Social Skills Program. Having just asked her teachers to read Nancy Frey’s “Purposeful Classroom: How to Structure Lessons with Learning Goals,” Mrs. Clark combined the ideals of Goleman and Lickona with the practical pedagogy of Frey. The result is a program that is intentional, age-appropriate, repeatable and sustainable. The work began with surveys of parents to develop a list of potential social skills to teach. Teachers were asked for their ideas. The list of skills was reviewed by faculty members and directors, who determined which seemed most age-appropriate at each grade level with an eye toward where they dovetailed naturally with curriculum. Preschoolers are taught when to “say please and thank you,” second graders learn “how to not interrupt conversations,” seventh graders learn “proper phone/electronic etiquette” and ninth graders learn “how to handle disappointment.” “I think we, as teachers, have taken for granted that we are teaching social skills in school anyway,” says Lower School French teacher Amy McDonald. “We really are reinforcing what children are learning at home, but since we’re the school, we can connect the skills with the concept of the purposeful classroom. So when we teach children to write thank you notes, we teach them why it is important to write thank you notes. As adults, we are also modeling these social skills in order to reinforce them.”
Seventh grader Mia Semler helps a third grader with his bandanna during the Middle School’s “Art of Acceptance” Character Education event so he can better understand what it is like to be blind. In the Social Skills Program, seventh graders learn how to be a good guest while third graders focus on how to show appreciation. Summit Magazine 99
David Judd ’14 hands a ball to a Montessori student during a Character Education event. Social responsibility and volunteering are among the social skills reviewed by seniors.
on virtues,” a 10th grade parent says. “Thanks for supporting the values we have instilled at home,” a parent of a 2014 graduate says. In the Middle School, the social skills resonated with teachers who are trained to understand the rapid changes that are taking place in the adolescent brain so they can be more effective. “Social skills definitely instill some selfresponsibility and self-esteem,” Middle School Guidance Counselor Kara Russell says. “I see it as a core piece of any middle school, just because of all the negative societal influences children face at this age and the pressure that they feel from their peers. Anything we do around character education and social skills is building our students up to have the skills they need to be successful in life.” The Middle School presented social skills through different avenues. Mrs. Russell taught some of them explicitly, some were taught in conjunction with Character Education capstones, while others 10 Annual Report 2013 - 14
were peer-taught by members of the Knights of the Round Table student leadership. And while the skills taught are assigned to specific grade levels, teachers in other grades can choose to repeat them, says Middle School Director Mike Johnson. “The lesson plans have been collected in a binder so anyone can use them.” Teaching social skills has long been part of The Summit’s distinctive culture and is not limited to those chosen for the Social Skills program, says Interim Upper School Director Jack Von Handorf. “We are being intentional about these few skills, but there is so much more to what we do,” he says. “Adolescents need guidance every day, so there are many teachable moments. Social skills are part of the natural conversations we have with maturing young adults in the classrooms, hallways and chapel, as well as on athletic fields. Whether we are advising students how to dress appropriately for prom, how to win games with humility or how to greet a college admissions representative, we are talking to them about
how to advocate for themselves, display good sportsmanship, volunteer their talents and behave well in groups.” The idea of teaching social skills intentionally delivers on the promise in The Summit’s mission statement to develop children socially so they can “become people of character who value and improve the world they inherit.” “The reason parents send their children here to The Summit is that they want to give them an advantage in life,” Mr. Wilson says. “We think these skills have helped them deliver better college interviews. We think these skills will make them better communicators so they are happier in their marriages. We think they will get better jobs. We think they won’t be as easily derailed in their careers if they are polished. We see social skills as life skills.” Montessori teacher Lauren Guip helps toddlers develop social skills such as as speaking honestly but with respect, how to take their turn and behaving properly in a chapel or sanctuary.
Middle School fifth grader Jacob Locke greets a newly sworn-in American citizen at a naturalization ceremony in Flannery Gym. Jacob models three of the social skills taught at The Summit – how to maintain eye contact, addressSummit adults properly Magazine 11 and offer a firm handshake.
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in Ms. Cronin’s Honors Reasearch Seminar about the evidence presented at the Mary, Queen of Scots’ trial.
“What took so long?” Head of School Rich Wilson anticipated that would be the reaction of faculty and staff members when he announced that Upper School teacher Kelly Cronin would be the 2014 Raymond E. Schilderink Family Faculty Chair for Distinguished Teaching Award winner. Although Mr. Wilson says he likes to surprise people with the Schilderink Chair winner, after being nominated for several years by many people, Ms. Cronin’s award wasn’t much of a shock to anyone. “She’s a master teacher,” he says. “Her courses are rigorous. No one slides by.” Ms. Cronin, who teaches social studies and serves as Dean of Students, has a Bachelor of Arts from Northwestern University and a Masters of Arts from Indiana University. She’s taught at The Summit since 1999 and has said that her teachers in high school taught her the value of reading, writing and thinking critically which drew her toward teaching. It’s those values that mold her teaching and curriculum at The Summit today. Within Ms. Cronin’s classroom, critical thinking is demanded of her students and discipline is doled out appropriately. To pass a class taught by her is not considered an easy task. Assignments are challenging. If a student works hard during her course, a good grade isn’t all he or she leaves with. Students gain life-long skills while in her classroom that they can take and apply to situations they might encounter in their future. Ms. Cronin loves history, and she ensures that not only do her students know that, but they develop an appreciation for it as well. Her writing-intensive and analytical courses are part of the reason The Summit has a reputation for training students to write excellent research papers. Ms. Cronin’s students are proof of the skills she imparts — she’s taught multiple Summit students whose papers were published in The Concord Review, including senior Emily Walton’s 42-page paper written
The analysis of evidence drew a relationship between politics and religion in 16th century Europe. The paper reflected the attention to detail and critical thinking taught in Ms. Cronin’s classes. Ms. Cronin leaves her work at school. It’s just that she often doesn’t leave the school. She can frequently be found at The Summit long after school has let out for the day, on Saturdays and for much of the summers. From September through March, she’s at school working as moderator for the award-winning Mock Trial team on Saturdays, coaching students through learning the intricacies of the legal system and teaching them the various roles within a courtroom. The Summit’s strong showing by the Model APEC team each year is a testament to her work with those students. She works during weekends leading up to the Advanced Placement tests to ensure her students are fully prepared and can perform to their best ability when testing week comes in the spring. As Upper School Dean of Students, Ms. Cronin is responsible for disciplinary actions throughout the year. She has a no-nonsense attitude, which shows in her classroom and outside as well. If a student comes to class not dressed properly, she sends them to her “uniform substitution center” to change into uniform. It might seem as though Ms. Cronin has no spare time with all the extracurricular activities she moderates. But she does. When she’s not watching crime shows, she manages the schedule for the Upper School. With a thousand moving parts, many might run screaming from such a complex task. Because of her efforts, students and teachers end up with logical schedules. Minds grow and learn when people are presented with information and are challenged to use it. It’s the basic idea of teaching that a teacher gives students the pieces they need, the skills to utilize them, and then pushes them to make something of their talents. Ms. Cronin’s teaching style and ability to motivate her students is what makes her a master teacher.
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The Summit Way Awards:
Julie Keairns, Bruce Hartung and Vic Colin By Leah Fightmaster “Aim High” isn’t just The Summit’s slogan. It’s a motto and mantra that students, faculty and staff members bring to the table each day – to do not only the best for themselves and others, but also for God. The Summit acknowledges faculty and staff members with The Summit Way Award that recognizes those who strive for excellence – a highly valued trait. Julie Keairns takes hard work and dedication to another level. She holds multiple titles: Accounts Payable Analyst in the Business Office, Purchasing Manager in the purchasing department and an Auxiliary Clerk for Cincinnati Public Schools, managing the state funding The Summit receives for work the state requires. Three jobs equates to a lot of work — much of which she could manage during her scheduled workday. But many of Mrs. Keairns’ days begin at 6 a.m., and sometimes ends well after everyone has gone home for the evening. She can also be found in her office on some Saturdays. There are many moving parts to her jobs, but this queenof-all-trades manages them with integrity and dedication. Mrs. Keairns manages money every day, but she once saved The Summit hundreds of dollars by unearthing a scam that targeted the school, Head of School Rich Wilson says. Her extensive research kept The Summit from becoming another victim.
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Saving money and balancing tasks aren’t just limited to purchasing and business at The Summit. Bruce Hartung, facilities director, routinely juggles requests that would overwhelm many people.
Another jack-of-alltrades, he can handle whatever comes at him quickly and properly. Mr. Hartung shows true dedication to maintaining The Summit’s historical Bruce Hartung campus and buildings, while paying attention to the smallest of details.
Vic Colin
He too works hard and efficiently. During the winter this year, Mr. Hartung and his crew were on campus at 6 a.m. to plow snow every time it piled up on The Summit’s grounds. If there’s a problem during the night or on a weekend, Mr. Hartung answers the call and responds to the task. His knowledge and skill has saved the school money and the charm of its buildings. Many great and dedicated individuals are actually a dynamic duo. Within the facilities and maintenance sphere at The Summit, Vic Colin is that other half. Mr. Colin began working at The Summit in 1984, sharing his time between maintenance and taking care of the new Flannery Gym, Holmes Gym and the fields. During the last 30 years, he’s moved up to maintenance supervisor and has gleaned decades of knowledge regarding The Summit and its facilities. Some might wonder if there’s anything on campus that Mr. Colin doesn’t know how to fix. From the boilers to the locks on the doors, Mr. Colin knows how they work and how to keep them functioning. Buildings as old as 1890 inherently require repair and constant TLC. Mr. Colin is the man for that job. His patience and dedication to his job are reasons the school operates smoothly. Mrs. Keairns, Mr. Hartung and Mr. Colin exemplify the dearly-held values of dedication and hard work in the simplest of ways. Each aims high every day they come into work. Why? That’s The Summit Way.
Leader of Character Awards: Julie Currie and Jerry Hilton ‘91 By Leah Fightmaster By now, close followers of The Summit know 13 character traits have been embedded into the curriculum of the school’s signature Character Education Program: kindness, caring, respect, fairness, responsibility, courage, perseverance, accountability, justice, patience, humility, compassion and gratitude. The goal of intentionally teaching these traits is to develop both the intellect and ethics of students so they become effective leaders of character. Leaders must recognize opportunities, form a vision and challenge themselves and others to achieve their goals. Teachers who are effective leaders inspire their students to work hard and do their best in all that they do. Teachers who are leaders of character model those traits in order to show students authentic examples. Each year, The Summit names faculty or staff members as recipients of the Leader of Character Award – individuals who best exemplify the character traits taught at the school. This year, The Summit recognized Middle School teacher Julie Currie and Upper School teacher and coach Jerry Hilton ’91. Head of School Rich Wilson says that Mrs. Currie is “an example to our students of what it means to grow in grace and wisdom.”
Mrs. Currie is characterized as living The Summit’s mission authentically, a core requirement to be a leader of character. A colleague called her “a picture of calm,” adding that she is “the most spiritual person I have ever met.” That spirituality is evident to many others, including another colleague who says her faith is clear and real. “You can see it alive whether she is teaching social studies, art or religion and whether she is working with the service club, the Middle School faculty prayer group or the Good News Puppet Ministry.” “Her most outstanding character trait,” Mr. Wilson says, “is humility.” Mrs. Currie doesn’t just do the right thing; she does it in everything she does and when no one is looking. “She is simply authentic — her faith, her compassion, her witness,” a colleague says. Another trait valued at The Summit is responsibility which Leader of Character Award winner Jerry Hilton ’91 exhibits every day. Accepting responsibility and following through with accountability, another Summit trait, began in the same halls where he attended school. Mr. Hilton is known throughout the school for volunteering his time to contribute to a project that isn’t required of him. Mr. Wilson says that his name will come up frequently linked to various tasks that he offers to help with. He volunteers his time to help make operations run smoothly across all departments, serves as Faculty Representative on the Alumni Board of Trustees and coaches track, cross country and basketball. Former Summit teacher Farrell Ackley had the greatest influence on him when he was a student and he tries to model to his students the integrity, hard work and high expectations he learned from Mr. Ackley and other teachers. As Mr. Ackley suffered from cancer, strived to finish out his last school year teaching at The Summit, Mr. Hilton stepped up to help make that possible.
Jerry Hilton ‘91
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To be a leader of character is not a task to be taken lightly, and at The Summit, it’s not an award bestowed frivolously. Mrs. Currie and Mr. Hilton both exemplify what it means to lead a life with character. Summit Magazine
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Bruce Bowdon
Bruce Bowdon’s Adventures in Teaching: That’s Amore Bruce Bowdon retired this year after 43 years on The Summit’s faculty. In those years, he taught music, film and speech, coached drama and athletics, advised students and moderated student council. In tribute to one of our longest-standing faculty members, Upper School English teacher J. Patrick Kelly offers this encomium. By J. Patrick Kelly On my last week of bus duty this year, I saw Bruce Bowdon walking down from his classroom with two signs in his hands. One was for “Bouquet,” the first show Bruce wrote and staged while an undergrad, and then again staged at Kyte Theater where students, faculty and parents brought the surreal musical drama to life. The other sign was for “Adventures in Parenting,” which was the last of the many works Bruce gave to The Summit throughout his 43 years here. Bruce, as a teacher in the Boys’ Middle School and the Upper School, was always surrounded by intelligent, dedicated teachers. Bruce was something more than a great teacher though; he is one of only two geniuses I have personally known in my life. When we had our farewell to Bruce in the Upper School, I looked around the room and realized that many of the new teachers never had the chance to see a Bowdon production and thus to appreciate what a rare and wonderful composer Bruce was and is. I missed all of Bruce’s shows in the 1970s because I was still in high school and college, but I saw all of them from 1980 on and was lucky enough to be in two of them. To be in the audiences of those shows was to see not only how well Bruce wrote, but how much he drew forth from his students. His show based on Tom Sawyer was a genuine opera sung by children who dazzled us all. Who but Bruce would then conceive and execute a song cycle based on “The Diary of Anne Frank,” which had one girl, an eighth grader, come on stage and sing the whole cycle herself and convey the full
complexity of that heartbreaking diary. Always looking for a challenge, Bruce once asked all our Middle School students to submit their most cherished wish to him in a little essay. He then turned those wishes into songs and staged “Bouquet,” a show full of children singing their deepest desires that had me laughing at one song and crying at the next. After bringing the children’s wishes to the stage, Bruce asked the adults in the community to send him their wishes, and thus the adult version of “Bouquet,” starring faculty and parents, was born. “Amore,” the second last show Bruce staged, took years to write. In this show, Bruce explored a stunning array of views on how love works and fails to work in our lives. Staged over Thanksgiving weekend with a cast of current and former students, teachers and parents who had almost no time to rehearse, “Amore” was as gorgeous a collection of songs as I have ever heard and culminated in a mesmerizing final song I thought Bruce would never top. Years later he did top himself with the poignant and hilarious “Adventures in Parenting,” done in the same sort of Thanksgiving whirlwind that brought the cast to exhaustion and the audience to their feet. Being in two of Bruce’s shows was more fun than a person should have, but the cast parties are another order of magnitude of glee altogether. Listening to old friends and students belt out Bruce’s songs, including the old church hymns he wrote that used to rock our chapel, is to hear the evidence of the power of art, to understand why the arts are the real foundation of the academic world. It has been my privilege to teach with many fine teachers, but Bruce is a genius of song, a genius at getting people of all ages to put themselves out there on a stage fearlessly and beautifully. We will not see his like again. Summit Magazine 17
NEWSMAKERS Emily Walton, senior, received The Concord Review’s 2013 Ralph Waldo Emerson Prize. The Review published Emily’s 42-page analysis of evidence presented at the trial of Mary, Queen of Scots in its spring issue. Emily Walton
Brigid Devine, Colby Gordon and Brandon Harris, all eighth graders, and freshmen Joseph Delamerced, Teo Fernandez and Caroline Klette earned a perfect score on the National Latin Exam. Three students earned consecutive gold medals and more than 70 Summit Latin students won other awards for their achievements on the exam.
Tino Delamerced ’14 and senior Jesse Campbell placed in the top 50 for Latin translations in the multi-state Latin Translation Contest. The placement allowed Jesse to be inducted into Eta Sigma Phi, the academic fraternity that recognizes excellence in classical scholarship, of which Tino was already a member.
Jack Meyer, junior, placed second in the American Chemical Society, Cincinnati Section’s first-year chemistry scholarship examination.
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Lucia Boadas
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Lucia Boadas, seventh grade, ranked among the top 10 in the National French Exam and top four in the Ohio Chapter of the American Association of Teachers of French. Sophomore Alejandra Valencia placed 10th in the nation on her exam. Nine students received certificates of honor. Anna Lang, junior, won first place within the Ohio Buckeye Chapter of the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese after ranking in the top 10 nationwide in the National Spanish Exam. Junior Jack Meyer received a silver award certificate. Three students received bronze awards and 25 earned honorable mention.
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Lily Kroencke, senior, earned an honorable mention, the highest possible award for her age in Artists Reaching Classrooms, a program sponsored by the Taft Museum of Art. Lily’s painting was on display at the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County’s Main Branch downtown for two weeks.
Hali Clark, freshman, ranked among the top 50 eighth grade finalists in March during the state Power of the Pen writing competition at the College of Wooster. Charlotte Luo, Jack Meyer, Calvin Spanbauer and Olivia Northrop, juniors, were published in a regional poetry anthology called “A Celebration of Young Poets – Ohio Spring 2014.” The anthology featured the works of dozens of students across the region and was sponsored by Creative Communication.
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L to R: Hudson Ritch, Nicky Luttmer, Luca Tosolini, Drew Cavallo, Aidan Jambor and Oren Jenkins received the Arrow of Light Award, the highest award a Cub Scout could earn last year when they were fourth graders.
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Jack Crane, now in fifth grade, created a Lego city model that was displayed in July at the Cincinnati Children’s Museum. The model, while not a replica of any city specifically, included Cincinnati icons such as Fountain Square and Graeter’s.
Ed Kentrup, Upper School Chemistry Teacher, was named High School Chemistry Teacher of the Year by the Cincinnati Section of the American Chemical Society. He is the fourth Summit faculty member to receive the award.
Jack Von Handorf was named Interim Director of the Upper School for the 2014-15 school year, as a nationwide search for a new director continues. Mr. Von Handorf was an educator for eight years before joining The Summit in 1998. He teaches AP Calculus, Calculus and Honors Geometry and is Assistant Student Senate Moderator. “Jack served many years as Upper School Dean and was well-regarded in that role,” says Mr. Wilson. “He knows the Upper School operation well and is highly respected as a teacher and faculty colleague.”
Kelley Schiess, formerly Director of Admission and Enrollment Management at The Summit, was named Assistant Head of School for Enrollment Management and Special Projects. In her new role, Mrs. Schiess will assist in administration by working with the Senior Leadership Team, the Board of Trustees and the Summit Parents Association. She will take on oversight of Extended Day Programs and other special projects. “Kelley has been successful in the past 12 years in attracting some of the best and brightest students in the city to The Summit,” says Rich Wilson, Head of School. “As our financial aid program has grown, Kelley has skillfully attracted a wide diversity of students which has enriched our student population. We have 24 percent children of color, more than 30 countries represented and students who are highly talented academically, athletically and artistically.” Kelley Schiess Summit Magazine 19
Junior track runner Mason Moore leads the pack during the state championship meet in Columbus, Ohio. Winning the 1,600-meter race made him the newest Summit state champion.
State Champion Mason Moore: Going the extra mile By Leah Fightmaster “Did I do well?” It’s the question on everyone’s mind after they complete a challenging task. Oprah Winfrey once said that some of the most famous people, such as Beyoncé, President Barack Obama and former President George W. Bush, have asked her that question after an interview. People want to know that their training and effort has been successful. In the case of The Summit’s track runner and rising senior Mason Moore, the answer is yes. His state track title in the 1,600-meter race wasn’t easily won, though. It’s been a hard-fought battle that involves a lot of rough training days, tough opposition and a strong sense of competition. Mason’s career began during his freshman year at The Summit when he joined the cross country
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team. When that season ended, he decided to try track in the spring. Mason clocked two good times that year and has continued to improve since. Summit Track Coach Casey Wilson says that although Mason began running both the 3,200-meter and 1,600-meter races, it soon became clear that the latter was his best. He’s fast, and speed became his focus during track. Mason will do whatever his coaches ask of him, he said, and that trust is what put him on the track to success. Mason’s tough training routine was an integral aspect of his title-winning race. Coach Wilson says his routine focused on pushing his limits — stacking multiple workouts one after another so that running on tired legs was something to which he became accustomed.
“This year we worked more on wearing him down mentally for weeks to simulate end-ofseason and race fatigue,” Coach Wilson says. “By its nature, running will make you mentally tough if you want to be successful. But the mental part comes in when you’re putting in thousands of miles.” Mason says that his training pushed him through his race, because each time he felt the pain, he remembered that at one time, he was hurting more than he was then. But it’s the mental side that also pushed him harder to be better. “I crave the personal record,” he says. “It’s trying to beat your old record and trying to prove to yourself and the people around you that you can get better, and that your training is actually working.” Mason says his competitiveness, the camaraderie of his team and the values of excellence instilled at The Summit are all part of what makes running fun for him and what makes him to work harder. The runners on the team who work the hardest are the people everyone else looks up to, he says, and that success is something he strives for. “The Summit has taught me to be a man of character and to represent my school well,” he says. “If I run the best I can and show that we’re a top-tier school and program, then other schools will notice as well.”
Mason’s state title isn’t his first experience with running success. As a sophomore, Mason was the Miami Valley Conference champion in cross country, with a 5-kilometer best time of 16:18. He also placed 26th at the state meet that season. During his sophomore track season, he was named both the district and regional champion in the 3,200-meter with a best time of 9:33, while placing seventh at state. He was also the MVC champion in the 1,600-meter with a best time of 4:27. However, 2013-14 is when the accolades began to roll in. During his junior cross country season, Mason was named MVC, district and regional champion, as well as placing 25th at state, one spot up from the year before. In track, he clocked his best time at 4:16 in the 1,600-meter, with wins as MVC, district, regional, and of course, state champion. Next year, eyes will be looking to see if Mason can continue his successful streak at The Summit. But that’s not intimidating him. Aiming high for himself and his teammates is The Summit Way. “I strive for my very best, and if I’m not doing my best, it’s a waste of time,” he says. “I don’t think I would be where I am right now without my teammates. I look at this title as a stepping stone — I have to keep getting better from here.”
Mason Moore stands tall as No. 1 on the state championship podium.
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Summit Sports By the Numbers: Athletic Year- in- Review Summit athletic teams again took the “Aim High” standard to heart. Here is a look at the year, by the numbers:
57 Athletes were named to All-League first team honors. 47 Athletes awarded All-District honors. 38 Student-athletes named to All-Academic teams. 13 Individuals qualified for state competition. 7 Athletes named to All-Ohio first and second teams. 11 Athletes signed with National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I
schools and 1 with a Division II school.
7 Miami Valley Conference (MVC) championship teams. 8 Athletes awarded the MVC Player/Runner of the Year. 3 League Coaches of the Year. 5 District team champions. 6 District Players of the Year. 2 Athletes received the Ohio Coaches’ Association Player of the Year Award. 2 Athletes named All-Americans. 1 State championship individual. 1 State championship team.
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The Girls’ Lacrosse team won the Miami Valley Conference title and received the No. 1 seed in the post-season tournament, finishing with an 11-4 season record.
Kyle Fisk ’14 runs the hurdles at the Miami Valley Conference track meet. He won both the 110- and 300-meter hurdles and finished second in the long jump, earning himself the title of MVC Runner of the Year.
The Summit’s Boys’ Soccer team won their second consecutive state title in Ohio Division III. Back Row, L to R: Athletic Trainer Amber Gerken, Cameron Belle, Craig Bond, Austin Smythe, Brendan Jones, Taylor Jones, Philip McHugh, Matt Eustace, Rupert Domville, Matt Meister, David Judd, Assistant Coach Zac Van Frank, Assistant Coach Ryan Johnson. Middle Row: Assistant Coach Dan Cosgrove, Rielly Dowling, Chris Hudson, Jacob Beardslee, Josh Campbell. Front Row: Assistant Coach and Upper School Director Dr. Terry Malone, Ben Schloss, Ethan Hay, Carlos Garciamendez-Mijares, Isaiah Chapman, Matt De Jesus, Charlie Maciejewski, Christian Hay, Nate Logan, Head Coach Barnard Baker, Jack Baker.
The baseball team finished their season as District Runner-up with a record of 17-13. They were section champions and finished second in the Miami Valley Conference. Doug Compton was named most valuable player in the 12th Annual A.J. Cohen Memorial Baseball Tournament. The team was introduced at the Cincinnati Reds baseball game at Great American Ballpark for their participation in the Red Futures High School Baseball Showcase. L to R: Front row, Ryan Stoffel, Craig James, Doug Compton, Eric Terry, Mark Peterson, Vaughn McLean and Coach Tim Noel. Second row, Coach Triffon Callos, Chris Lee, Connor McMurry, John Merritt, Brooks Taylor, Michael Connerton, Reece Jackson, Brennan Byrne, Justin Ayer, Will Mackey and Coach 23 Summit Magazine 23 Ernie Petri.
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Parents Views of the College Search Students Gain Admission to Coveted Programs Amid Increased Competition
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By Lisa Murtha After 60 years of growth, enrollment at U.S. colleges and universities peaked in 2011 and is now on the decline; this fact alone led many parents and educators to believe that college admissions would become gradually less selective as the pool of potential applicants decreased. But two things that no one foresaw made 2013-2014 one of the most difficult college search seasons in recent history: applications from students outside the U.S. increased, and wider use of the Common Application made it easier for highly qualified students to apply at multiple institutions. Both events significantly intensified competition for coveted freshman class spots and many colleges and universities reported record low acceptance rates this year. In short, they became more selective instead of less. The good news? Summit students have managed to buck the trend. “Not only are we continuing a long-standing tradition of 100 percent college matriculation,” Rich Wilson, Head of School, says, “but our 98 graduates had 423 acceptances and offers from 53 different colleges and universities
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in 22 states and the District of Columbia this fall. These students were offered $24.9 million in scholarship dollars, including 24 full-tuition scholarships.” One student alone was offered $10 million in scholarship dollars from 17 colleges and universities. The school’s exemplary graduates remain a favored group at universities across the country, managing to repeatedly distinguish themselves and secure spots at some of the nation’s most competitive programs. “With colleges turning away so many well-qualified students this year,” Summit Director of College Counseling Maureen Ferrell says, “the passions and interests of our students made them stand out in the crowd. “Many college admission representatives consider The Summit to be an academic powerhouse,” Mrs. Ferrell continues. “We tend to turn out academic standouts who also excel at athletics, the arts, leadership and community service.” After all, she notes, well-rounded students “have a better chance of being accepted into the best colleges. Our alumni already know how to balance academics with other activities.”
Students at The Summit have the advantage of two full-time college counselors and an administrator devoted to tracking their college search process. L to R, Junior Jacob Beardslee meets with Maureen Ferrell, Director of College Counseling; Susan Maxwell, Administrative Assistant; and Laci Tucker, College Counselor. 25 Summit Magazine 25
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then applying is both “time consuming” and “involves many moving parts.” Even so, she notes, “probably the most difficult part is waiting to hear from each college.” No Place Like Home Ben Schloss, who started his Summit career in the ninth grade, wanted to stay close to home. Ben’s top school choices included Miami University and Xavier University, but unlike most high school students, he’d figured out his first choice school well in advance of the application process: “Mrs. Ferrell invited Ben during his junior year to a breakfast for the Carl H. Lindner Honors-Plus program at the University of Cincinnati,” Ben’s mom, Angie, says. “He knew he wanted to study operations management and international business in college and after attending the Emily Haussler
As well prepared as Summit students are to attend college, applying for admission can be a daunting task and often becomes especially stressful for parents. The parents of seven 2014 graduates shared their view of the process. While their reasons vary about why they made their selection, there was one interesting similarity: all the parents agreed that the students needed to make the final decision themselves. Finding the Best Fit Having been at The Summit since she was four years old, Emily Haussler was looking to “experience something beyond Cincinnati” when it came time to consider colleges, her mom, Eleanor, says. Size was not necessarily as much of a factor as location. Although she did look at the University of Cincinnati (UC), Emily also applied to the University of Texas, Emory and Vanderbilt. The number one factor for Emily was finding a school that “offered strong programs in both science and dance,” Eleanor says. “Emily’s long-term goal is to pursue biomedical research, specifically related to genetics and stem cell therapy.” However, she also wants to pursue a major in classical ballet. In the end, the family decided on Washington University in St. Louis, where Emily could major in both. Eleanor cautions that the process of researching schools, narrowing down choices and 26
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breakfast he knew that was the right program and where he wanted to go to school.” Ben received five different scholarship offers his senior year, but he chose to go to the school he was most passionate about, Angie says. “It was a bonus that he received a scholarship for
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because of how its photojournalism program allows students to “take their passion for photography and apply it in a related field,” Don and Laura say. Abby was accepted at all five schools and received scholarship, offers from four. “Since RIT was her first choice,” Don and Laura say, “we were able to go back to RIT and have them raise their award to match a slightly larger award from one of the other schools.” In the end, the Semlers say, the takeaway for this family was clear: Abby ended up deciding on “a school that had never been on her radar.” Thorough Exploration
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that program, but he still would have attended UC.” The application process was “not stressful at all,” Angie notes, crediting both an early start to the application process plus “excellent guidance from Mrs. Ferrell and the whole college counseling office.”
Summit lifer Carter Hall’s college application process “was pretty work-intensive,” mom Karla says, “but it was not as stressful as I had heard it would be.” Karla credits Mrs. Ferrell with “ensuring that Carter completed his applications in a timely manner,” and “made herself very available to answer questions and proofread essays, which really helped keep our stress level low.” Carter wanted to stay within a six-hour radius of home; with that in mind,
Weighing Multiple Offers Abby Semler thought she had her dream college identified early as well. Like other ninth graders guided by the College Counseling Office, Abby developed a college search plan and used the online Naviance software to explore college options. She began college visits her junior year. By then, she had identified the Savannah College of Art and Design as her number one choice, hoping to pursue a major in photojournalism. After researching the industry though, and learning that many photojournalists are freelancers, Abby realized that “she was not ready to set herself on that course from the start,” her parents Don and Laura say. That bout of “second thoughts” led to more exploration through Naviance. Abby considered four other schools senior year: Ball State, Kent State, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and Gardner Webb, but was drawn most to RIT
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he narrowed his top three choices down to The University of Chicago, Vanderbilt University and Washington University. He also participated in many opportunities during his search, including an overnight experience so that his ultimate decision was very deliberate. “During the application process, Adam and I spoke frankly with Carter about important qualities to consider in choosing a college and how much financial assistance we intended to offer,” Karla says. “We both suggested some schools, and sometimes he looked at those schools and sometimes he did not. By decision time, we believed that Carter had thoughtfully considered all the important issues so we were confident he would choose the right place for himself.” “Carter received scholarship offers from several schools, but we encouraged him not to choose a school based solely on scholarships,” Karla says. He ended up choosing the University of Chicago, where he will double-major in physics and classics. “Some schools offered him more scholarship money than UChicago and some schools offered less,” Karla says, “but in the end he decided that UChicago was the best place for him.” Getting an Early Start Marissa Ortiz, who attended The Summit from seventh grade on, started her college selection
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process when she was a freshman. “We took every opportunity to visit universities each time we traveled over the past four years,” Marissa’s parents, Pedro and Mary, say. “We visited about ten universities even though she was not interested in applying to all of them. This helped her start to determine what she was looking for and to make comparisons among the universities.” Marissa was looking, her parents say, for a big-city school “with an international environment.” Her family tackled the college selection by first “completing the application work in increments,” then, after receiving her acceptances, narrowing the list down to four finalists (the family visited all four and weighed the pros and cons of each). Finally, together, they narrowed her choices down to two schools – Northeastern and American Universities. Marissa received partial scholarships to both (in addition to full scholarship offers from three other universities - some to schools where she did not even apply “due to her National Hispanic Recognition,” Pedro and Mary say). The scholarships at her two finalist schools “were very similar,” so the family “let Marissa decide which university would meet her needs.” She’ll be attending American University this fall. Like the Halls, the Ortiz family credits Summit’s college counselors with making the application process smooth. The school, Mary and Pedro say, was “very helpful in setting a timeline for the students and helping them complete their applications on time, giving special attention to helping students revise essays and encouraging them to keep working until the essays were top notch.” Athletic and Academic A football and basketball star since his freshman year at The Summit, Antonio Woods received 17 scholarship offers from colleges across the country his senior year. In order to narrow down his choices, Summit’s football coach, Mike Brown, helped by “preparing a grid listing all of the schools that had made an offer” and having Antonio “rank them according to his interest,” Antonio’s mom, Sheila, says. His top schools included the University of Pennsylvania, Northwestern University, the University of Toledo, Kent State University and St. Joseph’s University. Sheila helped her son “consider the pros and cons of attending each school, but ultimately, the decision “to attend the University
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He applied to similar dual admission programs at the University of Michigan, Notre Dame University and Stanford University as well, but the ultimate decision, Vicki says, was Tino’s. “Our philosophy has always been ‘you choose.’ If we tell them ‘this is what we want,’ they’re not going to own it.” Tino was a National Merit Scholar so he received plenty of scholarship offers from other schools, but “we always told him not to consider money when you’re deciding. We really want you to go where you’ll be happy, where you’ll thrive.” Although Brown does not offer merit scholarships, Tino did apply for and receive a prestigious Coca-Cola scholarship. “That was huge,” Vicki says. These parents views of the college search can serve as a guide for other parents who have yet to face this challenge and other parents can come away with a better understanding of what a successful college selection process can look like. Each college search is as individual as each student; each family has different factors to consider.
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of Pennsylvania” was his. He was immediately attracted to the city of Philadelphia and its rich history,” she notes. “In addition, he was offered the opportunity to play basketball and/or football, where some of the other schools were only offering one sport. He’s hoping to study business or sports management.” Sheila wishes he was staying closer to home, but she respects her son’s decision to move to Philadelphia.
If the college search is in your future, please explore out the College Counseling link on The Summit’s website (www.summitcds.org) for a wealth of information.
Choosing the Ivy League Summit lifer Tino Delamerced will be the second in his family to attend Brown University’s program in liberal medical education this fall. His older sister, Anna, also a Summit graduate, attends as well. Both will be part of the school’s special “dual admission program,” which accepts students to both Brown’s undergraduate program and Brown’s medical school at the same time, straight out of high school. “We tried to dissuade him from going to the same school as Anna,” Tino’s mom, Vicki, says. Plus, even with Anna already there, Tino was by no means a shoe-in: “The whole program at Brown is about a 2 percent acceptance – there are very few spots.” Luckily, Brown seems to “like The Summit product,” she says, and Tino, who felt Brown was “the right fit,” was in fact accepted. Tino Delamerced 29 Summit Magazine 29
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(Top right) Valedictorian Cheryl Lynne Fladung and Salutatorian Allison Quinn Brophy. (Middle left) Mary Frances Harsh and Kathryn (Stahl) Harsh ’84. (Middle right) Matthew Pace De Jesus and Christian Alexander Hay. (Bottom left) Louise S. Zhou and Patrick Clark Schiess. (Bottom right) L to R, top row: Kelly Katherine McBride, Abigail Pauline McIntyre, Clare Wall Taylor and AnnualLeigh Report 2013middle - 14 row: Brooke Elizabeth Tepe, Christina Julia Moneta and Katherine Brooke Harrison; bottom row: Lauren Bacho; Alexandra Nicole Schmerge and Monica Marie Windholtz.
Unforgettable Class of 2014 By Megan McGrath The 98 seniors of the Class of 2014 celebrated their graduation from the Upper School on Sunday, June 1 amid reminders of the memories that each individual holds of The Summit and many well wishes for what the future holds for each of them. Class Valedictorian Cheryl Lynne Fladung spoke to her classmates about looking forward, with a focus on how The Summit assisted in shaping them. She reminded them that they have to create their own futures.
L to R: Nyla Sauter, Katherine Brooke Harrison, Jessy Marie McKeever and Maria Christina Schreibeis.
“This is the pivotal moment that marks the beginning of the rest of our lives, and we are in control of our own destiny,” she said. The McKenzie-Sargent Distinguished Award was given posthumously to Ruth (Jung) Conway ’46 and was accepted by her son, Robert A. Conway, Jr. He reiterated Ms. Fladung’s message to the graduating class — to cherish their memories at the school and use the character values they have learned to inform their future decisions. During commencement, the Boosters Association Maurice “Bud” O’Connor Memorial Award was given to Render Antonio Woods II and Meredith Marie Schertzinger for excellence, dedication and Christian leadership in athletics. The Saint Julie Billiart Award was given to Peter Jacob Corser for exhibiting the ability to love and bring love to others, to possess a selfless nature, joyful disposition and dedication to students, staff and community. The Archbishop McNicholas Award was given to Kyle James Fisk and Christopher Lee for maintaining high ideals of academic achievement, Christian awareness and responsibility, service and loyalty to the school. In her speech, Class Salutatorian Allison Quinn Brophy focused on the memories that the Class of 2014 created throughout the course of achieving major accomplishments in the spirit of teamwork. “Today, our team will cross the finish line, and I must say that we have done so in an unforgettable way. Our team may be going our separate ways, but we will never be forgotten,” she said.
L to R: Isaiah Monroe Chapman, Matthew David Eustace, Render Antonio Woods II, Preston Quinn Smith, Christopher Michael Hudson, Michael M. Barwick, Jr. and Eric Michael Bond.
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The Lifers These graduates were life-long Summit students. Front Row, L-R: Allison Marie Zabrecky, Cheryl Lynne Fladung, Alexandra Paige Bissantz, Christina Julia Moneta, Alexandra Nicole Schmerge, Abigail Pauline McIntyre, Katherine Brooke Harrison and Nyla Sauter. Row 2: Mary Frances Harsh, Kelly Katherine McBride, Emily Katherine Haussler, Elizabeth Lauren Nourse, Olivia Paris Klosterman and Meredith Marie Schertzinger. Row 3: William James France, John Carter Hall, Patrick Clark Schiess, Peter Jacob Corser, Christopher Lee, Matthew David Eustace and Amador Victorino Delamerced, III. Row 4: Austin Forrest Eric Northern, Peter Georges Baluyot Saba, Sebastian George Bohlke, Michael Joseph Connerton, Paul Stuart Seltman, Jr., Erik Matthew Wenzel and William Anthony Ng.
National Recognition National Merit finalists: Michael Joseph Connerton, Amador Victorino Delamerced III, Elizabeth Deanna Eadie, John Carter Hall, Emily Katherine Haussler and Kelly Katherine McBride. National Merit National Hispanic Recognition: Carlos Ezio GarciamĂŠndez-Mijares and Marissa Anne Ortiz. National Merit National Achievement Program Outstanding Participant: Christopher Michael Hudson. National Merit Commended Students: Carolyn Marie Eyre, Kyle James Fisk, Nicholas Ryan Inglin, Taylor Christopher Jones, Olivia Paris Klosterman, Joseph Neil Kreyenhagen, Christopher Lee, Marissa Anne Ortiz and Monica Marie Windholtz.
L to R: Head of School Rich Wilson, Board of Trustees Chairman Mike Bergeron and Michael M. Barwick Jr.
Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Silver Medal: Nyla Sauter. National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) AllAmericans: Christian Alexander Hay and Bryce Capri Hueber. NSCAA High School Scholar All America Team: Meredith Marie Schertzinger. Lacrosse All-Academic All-American: Rebecca Maureen Stromberg and Sarah Diana Mahon. 32
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L to R: Dana LeAnne Thomas, Marlena Jean Toebben and Nia Margaret Warren.
Accomplishments • These 98 graduates received 423 acceptances and will attend 53 colleges and universities in 22 states and the District of Columbia this fall. • They attracted $24.9 million in scholarship offers. • 24 full-tuition scholarships were awarded. • A single student was offered more than $10 million in scholarships from 18 colleges and universities. • 18 percent were recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. • 97 percent of the class took college-level classes through the College Board Advanced Placement Program. • 11 students signed to NCAA Division I teams and one to Division II. In all, 15 percent plan to compete in collegiate athletics. The national average is 6 percent. • 76 percent of the seniors participated in at least one sport this year. • Seniors performed nearly 9,000 hours of community service, averaging 91 hours per student.
Five students received special awards during graduation. L to R: Christopher Lee and Kyle James Fisk, Archbishop McNicholas Award; Meredith Marie Schertzinger and Render Antonio Woods II, the Boosters Association Maurice “Bud” O’Connor Memorial Award; and Peter Jacob Corser, St. Julie Billiart Award.
L to R: Dr. Terrence Malone, former Upper School Director; former Assistant Head of School Mary Brinkmeyer ‘67; Pat White, former Upper School Director; Sr. Mary Barnhorn, Director of Development, Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur (SNDdeN); Carole Fultz, retired teacher; Sr. Lois Ann Meyer, Coordinator of Associates, SNDdeN and Theresa Merrill, Director of Choral Music.
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National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) NCAA Division I Ellie Alexandra Adams Sophie Elizabeth Adams Michael M. Barwick Jr. Daniel Joseph Bruns Adeline Patrice Englehart Christian Alexander Hay NCAA Division II Rebecca Maureen Stromberg
Bryce Capri Hueber Maria Christina Schreibeis Meredith Marie Schertzinger Alexander Joseph Vance Render Antonio Woods II
Summit Magazine L to R: Kelly Katherine McBride, Abigail Pauline McIntyre, Jessy Marie McKeever and Caroline Ann Melson.
The Graduates
L-R, Row 1: Caroline Ann Melson, Maria Christina Schreibeis, Elizabeth Deanna Eadie, Jessy Marie McKeever, Abigail Ruth Semler, Emma Lyn Compton, Alexandra Nicole Schmerge, Christina Julia Moneta, Katherine Brooke Harrison and MaryAlice Elizabeth Dadosky. Row 2: Ellie Alexandra Adams, Ebele Rene de la Bay-Coffie, Stephanie Marie Slager, Allison Marie Zabrecky, Alexandra Paige Bissantz, Cecilia Lorraine Dowling, Brooke Elizabeth Tepe, Monica Marie Windholtz, Caroline Johantges Hertzel and Nyla Sauter. Row 3: William James France, John Carter Hall, Sophie Elizabeth Adams, Allison Quinn Brophy, Marissa Anne Ortiz, Lauren Kay Meyer, Amy Rebekah Burte, Emily Katherine Haussler, Kelly Katherine McBride, Abigail Pauline McIntyre, Clare Wall Taylor, Lauren Leigh Bacho, Mary Frances Harsh, Adeline Patrice Englehart, Matthew David Eustace and William Anthony Ng. Row 4: Dana LeAnne Thomas, Madeline Elizabeth Kiley, Meredith Marie Schertzinger, Marlena Jean Toebben, Katherine Francis Ryan, Grace Christine Berger, Elizabeth Lauren Nourse, Olivia Paris Klosterman, Cheryl Lynne Fladung and Bryce Capri Hueber. Row 5: Taylor Christopher Jones, John Edward Castleberry, Chelsie DhanĂŠ White, Carolyn Marie Eyre, Sydney Alexandra Carter, Marie Elizabeth Cossins, Nia Margaret Warren, Anna Catherine Bertsch, Louise S. Zhou, Rebecca Maureen Stromberg, Marie Marnell Powers, Sarah Diana Mahon, Christian Alexander Hay and Brennan Patrick Byrne. Row 6: David Jacob Judd, Matthew Pace De Jesus, Kyle James Fisk, Nicholas Ryan Inglin, Peter Georges Baluyot Saba, Peter Jacob Corser, Austin Forrest Eric Northern, Paul Stuart Seltman, Jr., Patrick Clark Schiess and Maxwell David Damaska. Row 7: Benjamin Michael Schloss, Gage Douglas Goodwin, Alexander Joseph Vance, Austin Anthony Decker, Christopher Lee, Douglas Joseph Compton, Jr., Erik Matthew Wenzel, Isaiah Monroe Chapman and Amador Victorino Delamerced, III. Row 8: Derrick Kyle Buschbacher, Radek Wallace Lord, Connor Patrick Dawson Frenck, Matthew Clark Brinkman, Joseph Neil Kreyenhagen, Ryan Daniel Stoffel, Preston Quinn Smith, Render Antonio Woods II and William Henry Phillips, III. Row 9: John Bartholomew Diener, Michael M. Barwick, Jr., Eric Michael Bond, Carlos Ezio GarciamĂŠndez-Mijares and Christopher Michael Hudson. Row 10: Matthew James Lydon Meister, Michael Joseph Connerton, James Cameron Kraml, Sebastian George Bohlke, Daniel Joseph Bruns.
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McKenzie-Sargent Distinguished Alumni Award Winner Ruth Jung Conway ’46 Honored Posthumously
Mr. Conway said his mother was a model of the 13 characteristics that are part of The Summit’s Character Education Program and was the embodiment of dignity. He defined dignity as a combination of other traits – most importantly humility and respect for others. He urged the graduates to follow his mother’s example by demonstrating dignity in interactions with others so their experiences will be more rewarding.
By Megan McGrath The idea of shaping oneself by emulating character traits that The Summit has embedded in its curriculum is one that resonated with Bob Conway, who delivered the commencement address to the Class of 2014.
how this development of character is unique to the school and should be utilized in life after graduation. He suggested that students live out the meaning of ‘carpe diem’ in the coming years. He advised them to “find enjoyment in life” through serving others and the community, and utilizing the education they received while at The Summit.
Ruth Jung Conway ’46
“Like my mother and like your parents, you will become your own unique amalgam of character traits, a cup of respect, a tablespoon of compassion, an ounce of patience and a pinch of courage,” Mr. Conway said. “…Use dignity and Ruthie will be happy to have added a little spice to your elixir.”
The McKenzie-Sargent Award, the highest honor bestowed upon an alum, was given posthumously to Ruth Jung Conway ’46, Bob’s mother, who passed away in 2010. Throughout her life, Mrs. Conway lived the characteristics that give the award meaning as she donated both time and money to numerous philanthropies throughout the Cincinnati area. In the 1990s, Mrs. Conway made the decision to invest in a company that eventually sold the rights of their products to Procter and Gamble. According to her son, Mrs. Conway believed that when those “types of fortuitous events occur, there must be a greater purpose,” so she started the Ruth J. and Robert A. Conway Foundation with the profits she made from the sale. Her foundation has had a widespread effect in Cincinnati, especially at The Summit, where the Ruth Jung Conway Memorial Scholarship was established in 2011. Mrs. Conway also felt that participating in charitable services was both necessary and fulfilling. She not only started a foundation that assists charities monetarily, but she also volunteered her time in the hope that her work would benefit others. During his address, Mr. Conway spoke about how his mother’s character traits influenced him as a child and assisted him in becoming the man he is today. He said The Summit is a place that has “equipped (graduates) with an understanding of how to use these traits to inform future decisions.” He stressed
Bob Conway
“Your experiences will shape your values, and an elixir of character traits will start to emerge.” – Bob Conway Summit Magazine 33
The Summit Country Day School
2013 - 2014 Annual Report
Contributions to the Annual Fund for Excellence help pay for upgrades to facilities, including the new artificial turf and goal posts which were installed this 36 year. Annual Report 2013 - 14
The 2013-2014 Annual Fund for Excellence A special thank you to our Annual Fund donors who have partnered with us to provide The Summit Advantage to the children, grandchildren and friends of our community. Your gift provides a foundation that enables The Summit to fulfill its mission to educate the students and inspire them to become responsible stewards of the world in which they inherit. Every gift makes a difference for every Summit student. LEADERS OF CHARACTER SOCIETY The Leaders of Character Society is the flagship program of the Annual Fund for Excellence that recognizes donors with giving circles of like-minded people who share a passion for the mission of The Summit. Being in a Leadership Circle defines you as a person who is empowered to make a significant difference in the life of a child. Gifts to the Annual Fund give a student the opportunity to shine and become a pillar of our community. Your gift not only touches The Summit family but also the greater world around us. By joining The Leaders of Character Society, you are enabling our students to develop a foundation for life, a foundation that has grown stronger over 120 years. Saint Julie’s Circle ($50,000 and above) Peg and Tim Mathile ** The Robert C. & Adele R. Schiff Foundation (Adele Schiff, Dawn and Robert Schiff, Jr. and James A. Schiff) 1890 Circle ($25,000 - $49,999 ) Anonymous (1) ** Anonymous (1) * Julia and Louise's Circle ($20,000 – $24,999) Anonymous (1) * Summit Parents Association Grandin Circle ($15,000 - $19,999 ) Jenny and Thomas Williams SBS ‘71 ** Trustee's Circle ($10,000 – $14,999 ) Anonymous (1) Fund for Independent Schools (FISC)* Lana Long and Brett Coldiron* Eleanor and Steven Haussler* Lisa and Timothy Michel** Joelle and Howard Ragland BMS ‘83** James Scharf Jr. Deborah Good and Thomas Theobald SBS ‘50 Mary Anne Weber** Carol and Richard Wilson** Head Of School’s Circle ($5,000 - $9,999) Charles Abbottsmith ** Anne and Michael Bergeron* Julie and W. Scott Bristow** Diedra and Stephen Burns* Melanie Chavez and Jeremy Campbell* MacKenzie and Manuel Chavez BMS ‘91 Vivi and Hector Chow** Molly and Douglas Compton Cynthia and Robert Conway* Jeanne and Robert Coughlin Katherine and Charles Crowther** Karina and Joseph Daly Sara and Claude Davis Drive For The Knights Golf Outing Julie P. Klosterman* Kimberly and Daniel LaBar BMS ‘77 Susan and Eric Meeks* Alexandra and Andrew Quinn* Susan Beckert-Rager and David Rager* Mary Agnes (Walter) ‘78 and John Schroder ‘79* Holly (Friesz) ‘86 and Paul Seltman ‘86** Autumn Abrams and Scott Sheppard
Patricia and James Stahl Judy and Joseph Williams, Jr. SBS ‘57 ** Director's Circle ($2,500 - $4,999 ) Maureen and Kenneth Amend * Erin and Michael Ascher Robyn and Larry Ayer Peggy and Edwin Barker* Jennifer and David Bastos* Karen and Thomas Bosse Mary (Foss) ‘67 and Joseph Brinkmeyer** Kathleen D’Isernia and Michael Buckius Susan and Edward Castleberry SBS ‘46* Jane and DeWitt Cook Kimberly and Scott David** Victoria and Amador Delamerced** Tara Hardin and Sean Dwyer* Judith and John Fahrmeier** Cecily and Douglas Fassler* Susan Kelley-Fernandez and Emilio Fernandez BMS ‘76** Nancy and Andrew Hagerman* Kathryn (Stahl) ‘84 and Keith Harsh ‘84* Theresa and Greg Hartmann** Camille and Bruce Healy Mayra Muniz-Helm and Benjamin Helm* Andrea and Robert Hinton* Laura and Walter Homan SBS ‘66** Beth and Paul Hunter The Harry J. and Edna D. Husman Foundation Elizabeth and Paul Jantsch** Caroline and Ronald Joseph BMS ‘81* Nicci and Brent Kohlhepp Maya and Gregory LaLonde BMS ‘83 Bryn and Joshua Lorentz Kelly and Christopher Lyle Kathy and Michael McQueen* Christina and Nathan Neyra Jennifer and John Ragland BMS ‘87* Gabrielle (Bouscaren) ‘66 and Mercer Reynolds Wendy (Sutphin) Ritch GMS ‘86 and Andrew Ritch* Beth and Ken Robinson Heather and Jeffrey Spanbauer* Megan and Christopher Stagnaro BMS ‘89 Amy and Michael Stagnaro BMS ‘87* Patty and Eric Steinman** Michele and Edmund Sumnar* Cenona Taveras and Eric Beatty* Therese (Rohde) ‘70 and William Tobler** Suzanne and Alessandro Tosolini* Antoinette Pragalos and Robert Warden* Nadine (Makstell) ‘74 and Marc Whitsett** Mirja and Raimond Zeilstra * 37 Summit Magazine 37
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Five Pillars Circle ($1,000 - $2,499)
Anonymous (2) ** Nina and Jumur Akgunduz ** Deanna and David Argo* Agustina and Sabino Baluyot Jolene and Robert Barton* Petra Hackenberg-Bauer and Jeffrey Bauer** Susan and William Beckmeyer BMS ‘75* Nancy and Douglas Berlier Gina and Mark Berry* Beth and Joseph Bissmeyer Patty and Wade Bush Margaret and Kerry Byrne Britt and Phillip Castellini ‘88 Cheviot Savings Bank Charitable Foundation Mary and Nicholas Ciaccio CLH Foundation Crystal Faulkner and Thomas Cooney** Irene Vlaskamp and Roger Cornwall Lucy A. Davis ‘71 Catherine and William DeFoor* Anthony Edmondson and Sophie Malliaroudakis* Victoria and Andrew Englehart* Maureen Ferrell* Megan and Matthew Fitzpatrick Kimberly and William France Sharon W. Frisbie ‘69 Kathleen (Hadley) ‘54 and Robert Greiwe SBS ‘46 Jane and Stephen Griffith, Jr.* Amal Sarah and Fuad Hajjar Mariana Belvedere and Samer Hasan Mary and Thomas Hobbins Tamara and James Hochwalt Catherine and Paul Hogya* Rebecca and Michael Holmes Christine A. Homan ‘84** Kimberly and Stephen Hunt** Deborah and Robert Hutchins** Mary and James Jackson Jewish Federation of Cincinnati Christin and Bryan Jones Margaret and Richard Joseph BMS ‘79* Wendy and Gregory Joseph BMS ‘76 Amy and George Joseph BMS ‘78 Jackie and Robert Juenke* Kathleen and Frank Kane** Grace (Baluyot) Kerr ‘82 and Timothy Kerr* Lama and Saeb Khoury Jackie and Brian Kirkpatrick Kenneth F. Klosterman ‘80* Jenni and Scott Kohlhepp* Renee and Michael Kreeger Christine (Walter) ‘82 and Scott Kroencke Allison (Hiltz) ‘93 and J. Brian Kropp* Margaret and Charles Kubicki** April and Jeffrey Lane Marian and John Leibold Christine (Castleberry) ‘89 and Wayne Lippert ‘89* Teri List-Stoll and Steve Stoll Marianne and David Locke* Jodi and Stephen Mahon* Sophia (Homan) ‘77 and Charles Male** Margaret (Homan) ‘71 and John Masters** Mary and William McClung* Mary Lynn and Brian McHugh Suzanne and Phil McHugh Lisa and David McSwain Deborah Lydon and Michael Meister* 38 Annual Report 2013 - 14
Alexandra and Sung Min Lisa and Hubeny Thomas Murtaugh* Kathryn and Theodore Nelson* Valerie Newell and Timothy Smith Mary and Roger Nunlist BMS ‘72 Kathleen (Homan) ‘99 and Christopher O’Brien Bambi and Joseph Pappano Rosemary Paris* Mary and Larry Patterson** Stacey and Brian Pavlin Sophie and Joseph Ragland ‘94* Melody Sawyer Richardson Mary and William Rieke Mollie and Thomas Ritter** Carla and Stephen Romanelli Zeina and Saad Samaan Angeleke and Anthony Sansalone Julie and George Schaefer** Jill and Michael Schiaparelli Kelley and Adrian Schiess** Jane and Paul Schmerge BMS ‘78* Lisabeth and Kevin Shaw* Nancy and Phillip Smith** Eileen and Slobodan Stanisic* Elizabeth Shaughnessy and James Stapleton* Kathleen and James Stengel** Michelle and Jason Sullivan W. Dennis Swaney SBS ‘63** Nancy K. Swanson** Target Stores** Melissa and Kevin Taylor Sherrie and Randall Terry** Penelope and Michael Thomas* Sally and Alexander Thomson* Barbara (Foley) Van den Broeck ‘61 Lynne Wagoner and Victor Walton ‘83* Lisa and Brenton Warren Celeste and John Warrington** Suzanne and Kenneth Weis* Gracey and Alfred Weisbrod SBS ‘56* Maryann H. Witte ‘81** Joan R. Wood** Christina and Mark Zaring ‘89
SILVER KNIGHT CIRCLE (Under age 35 $500 - $999) The Silver Knight Circle instills in younger alumni the importance of giving back to The Summit on a sustained and committed basis. Joining the Silver Knight Circle makes you a member of the Leaders of Character Society and reinforces your faith in the mission of The Summit. This donation sets you on the path of knowing the power of philanthropy and following the footsteps of our Christian faith in giving back. Michael G. Daly ‘96* Walter E. Homan ‘02 Adam R. Keslosky ‘98* Katharine P. Klosterman ‘05 Dana (Griffin) ‘98 and Alan Mackinder Elizabeth McSwain ‘09 Betsy J. Newman ‘01* PATRON ($999 AND BELOW) Anonymous (9) Anonymous (4)*
Susan and William Abouhassan Jeffrey T. Ackel Laura and Terrence Adkins Amie Adkins Emily (Sheckels) ‘98 and David Ahouse Julie (Owens) ‘62 and David Albanese* Luke J. Albi ‘05 Anna M. Albi ‘10 Julia and Alejandro Almaguer* Rosemarie and John Alway** C. Bert Amann SBS ‘45** Sudha and Ramesh Amatya Lavina and Ketan Ambani Alexandra E. Amend ‘11 Jackie Bulls and Carlos Amesquita** Evelyn and Ray Amrhein Heather and Matthew Arling Raquel and Norman Arnold* Gerry Ascher Kimberli and Dan Ashcraft Sophie Duval-Austin and Orson Austin* Florence and James Bacho* Gayle Brown and James Bacho* Julie (Kelley) ‘87 and Gregory Back** Patricia and Robert Baechtold** Barnard and Michele Baker* Janiene and Stephen Baker* Kristin (Hausladen) ‘96 and James Baker Aine M. Baldwin ‘94* Mary Ann and Michael Barnard Verne and Anthony Barnhorst Kay and Miles Barrere Eileen and John Barrett SBS ‘63 Charles F. Barrett SBS ‘60 Lynn and David Bartley* Katherine and William Baumann SBS ‘59* Patricia and Lawrence Bayer** Molly M. Bayer ‘01 Elizabeth and Earl Beck Laura (Lintz) ‘86 and Eric Becker Nolita and Sean Becker ‘92* Carol and Joseph Beech SBS ‘59 Amy E. Berger* Lorraine and George Bergeron Judith and Thomas Berhalter Brenda and Robert Bertsch** Molly and Tom Besanceney Carol and John Biggs Elaine and David Billmire** Mary and Matt Birk Kirby M. Birk ‘09 Nancy (Stone) Black ‘57+* Ann and James Blum SBS ‘59 Christine L. Blum ‘69 Anne Boat* Janine and Keith Boeing Michele and David Boggs Linda Bohnenkamper Barbara and Timothy Bolender Linda and John Botsford Mallory Botsford ‘07* Robin Bratt and Bruce Bowdon** Mary and Reid Bradford** Christa and Adam Brady* Julie S. Brammer ‘08 Barbara and William Brammer Alice (O’Dell) ‘85 and Benjamin Brannon Daniel and Amy Brinkman Gina and Kenneth Brown
Betty Lou Brown* Sara A. Browning ‘71* Peggy L. Brueggemann Brenda and Brian Bruns* Christopher F. Burke ‘08* Michael B. Burke ‘04* Mark E. Burke ‘03* Julia B. Burke ‘02* Arlene and Gerald Burns Marilyn and Albert Burns Gina and Stephen Burrington* Bonnie and Kerry Burte Kimberly and Kevin Bush* Collette and Mark Busher Brooke Byam* Molly (Price) ‘97 and Jeffrey Cahill* Mary (Deiterman) ‘63 and Robert Calico Joy and Juan Campbell* Mary Beth and Christopher Canarie Johann Capodanno Kristin and Matthew Carcieri Karen and Jeffrey Carle** Denise Carpenter Lea and Jimmy Casanas Joann and Ken Caskey Barbara and Robert Cecil Christine and Christopher Chadwell Anne and Ralph Chambers Sandy Champlin Sarah J. Chasnoff* Michael J. Chasnoff** Jing and Qiang Chen Joan and Jeffrey Childs Wakenya and Gyasi Chisley Rebecca (Ackley) ‘93 and Ryan Christie Rev. John R. Civille Helen C. Clark* Megan and Donald Clark Ryan Clark ‘10 Mary Jo (Randolph) ‘69 and Richard Cleveland**
Keeping up with advances in technology, Summit’s librarians completed a major update of the school’s expansive online library system so that students and teachers have research resources available at their fingertips.
Sally (Slete) ‘67 and Richard Coe Gretchen (Clark) ‘95 and Michael Cogan Meghan and Sean Cole Jacqueline and Vittorio Colin Louise and Charles Collete* Linda and Robert Collier* Barbara and John Collins* Phil C. Collins** Joan (Van Lahr) ‘52 and W. Conners Caroline E. Conners ‘99* Jane M. Connerton** Sheri Auttonberry and Jason Conte Ethna and Todd Cooper** Yolanda and Kevin Cooper Lillie Cooper Catherine (Knue) ‘73 and Gene Cooper Cammie Corder-Nelson* Ilse Hawkins and Terrence Cosgrove Sophie Cox ‘09 Anne and James Cox Cheryl and Steven Craig* Marianne and Jerome Cramer** Jody and Michael Crane Jill (Verdin) Crew ‘85 and Samson Crew BMS ‘82** Christine and Andrew Curran Melinda Curran ‘06 Manisha and Michael Curran Julianne and Scott Currie* Nicole (Pembaur) ‘94 and Charles Cutter* Diane M. Czech Alice and Edward Dadosky Laura and Michael Dailey Jennifer and David Damaska Jeanne and Ian Dasent Marcia and Arthur de la Ossa Mary Ann and Edwin de St. Aubin Lawrence H. Dean* Theresa and Joseph DeBrunner Anna Delamerced ‘12 Kelli and Gregory Dennis* Monica (Haas) ‘90 and Russell Desch**
Phyllis and David Desch Kathleen and Christopher Devine* Karen DeWine Rhonda and Richard DeWine Joseph M. Dibert SBS ‘50 Linda S. Didday** Joshua D. Diedrichs ‘95 Frank Diedrichs Becky and Steve Diener Sharon Dinterman Kelly and Michael DiPaola* Kathleen and William Doering SBS ‘62* Mary Jane and Ronald Dolan** Marina and Michael Dolgin** Melanie (Nordloh) ‘59 and Stanley Dollenmayer Jane and John Domaschko Patricia A. Donovan ‘78 Andrew P. Donovan ‘05 Anne and Robert Dorsey Victoria and Patrick Dowling* Sandra (Schlenck) ‘61 and John Dubberley** Michele Duda* Stephanie and William Duggan Jesse Dunbar ‘91 Jackie and Darrell Dunker Mary Ann Dyehouse Patti and William Dyer Billie and Robert Dziech Mary and Bernard Eadie Frances (Shiels) ‘67 and Thomas Eagen SBS ‘58 Cristina and Javier Echevarria* Eric Elliott Kathleen and Ronald Emery** Kathryn (Deye) ‘65 and James Enright Allison (Weber) ‘88 and Richard Erickson** Virginia and Eugene Eschbacher Mary Ann (O’Donnell) ‘71 and Edmund Escudero* Carol and Kevin Eustace** Teri and Cory Eyer* Logan M. Eyer ‘11
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Noreen and Bruce Eyre Eileen and Shane Faucett Robert Fee Diane and R. Michael Fee Sondra Fee Mary Jean and Todd Feldhaus Mary and Benjamin Ferguson Alaine and Charles Fertick Christina and Joseph Finke ‘76* Gayle and Robert Firoenza Elaine (Smith) ‘58 and Arthur Fischer Carissa Fisher Tammy and David Fisk* Margaret H. Fisk ‘42** Patricia (Clasgens) ‘68 and James Fisk James S. Fisk ‘03 Cynthia Fitton and Robin Cotton** Marcy and Brian Fitzgerald Susan and Peter Fitzpatrick Brenda and James Flannery Alex Flannery ‘11 Ryan Flannery ‘09 Judith and Thomas Forristal** Carolyn and Paul Foster* Lori Aronson and Craig Froehle Patricia and William Fry SBS ‘54* Laura (Hefele) ‘70 and Arthur Ftacnik* Margaret (Niehaus-Sauter) ‘03 and Andrew Fuchs** Josephine (Walter) ‘80 and William Funk Ellen Funk Bianca (Becker) ‘69 and John Gallagher Liza and Brian Gallagher J. Neal Gardner BMS ‘84 Katherine (Finn) ‘75 and Theodore Gast Karen and Dennis Gates ‘83 Ashley Gayonski* Margaret (Walter) ‘76 and Daniel Geers* Jean and Thomas Geier* Monica and John Gerhardt*
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Ann Ghory ‘68 and George Tapke* Nicole and Christopher Gier Elaine Gillespie* Madeline and Patrick Gilligan** Jennifer and James Ginocchio* Amy and Robert Girkin Tricia and Gary Glass Meghan Glass ‘12 Ryan T. Glass ‘11 Rosalie and Joseph Glassmeyer SBS ‘56** Sandy and Thomas Gleeson Susan and Rene Gobonya Emily and Joseph Gockerman Dorothy and Jon Gockerman Lauren (Brinkmeyer) ‘96 and Wesley Goebel Tina and Douglas Goodwin Gayla and Richard Gordon Vladimir Goykhman Cynthia C. Graham Susan and Merwin Grayson* Bonnie and Charles Greenert* Latoya Greer Rosemary and Richard Greiwe SBS ‘44 Conky Greiwe ‘61** Elizabeth (Grimme) ‘00 and Michael Griffith** Ann Marie and James Griffiths Nancy and Thomas Grote SBS ‘69* Lauren Grote ‘12 Lisa Grote ‘07* Caroline Grote ‘06* Kathryn M. Grote ‘02* Julie and Andrew Grove Mary Grulee ‘92 and Charles Cavallo* Martha and Richard Grumbley Patricia (Barton) ‘65 and Michael Grunkemeyer** Sonal and Richard Grzymajlo* Noreen Sullivan and Michael Guarasci
Lauren and Jonathan Guip Jess Guarnaschelli and Brett Gumlaw Jack Gustafson ‘11 Dagne and Michael Gustafson Joanne and Walter Haag Steven J. Haag ‘03 Carrie M. Haas ‘02 Laura Haas and James Breyer** Maureen and James Habig Wayne F. Hach Connie J. Hach* Jane and Philip Hackett Alexandra and Thomas Hadley Joselyn and Michael Hall Karla and Adam Hall** Deborah and Michael Halvonik Terry and Gary Hardin Jenifer and William Harris** Charles Harris* Letra and Anthony Harris Tamara and Robert Harrison** William K. Harrison Polly and Douglas Hart* Mary A. Hart ‘10 Hannah C. Hart ‘11 Susan and Bruce Hartung Eileen and Eric Hay Judith and David Haydu Megan Gardner and Robert Hayes Isobel and J. Christian Hays Karen (Horan) ‘75 and Peter H’Doubler Barbara and E. Channing Headley* Mr. and Mrs. John Headley Rhonda and Stephen Headley ‘84** Jayne and James Heekin ‘95 Caroline and Patrick Heekin ‘82** Elizabeth (Koch) ‘47 and Thomas Hefele Carol and Herbert Heilbrun* Karol and Joseph Hellmann Penny and Michael Herr*
Cindy Hertzel* Robert D. Hertzel ‘10 Antoine Hicks Adaire Hiestand ‘87 and Brian Wade* Susan and Ronald Hill Jerome S. Hilton ‘91* Karen and Jeffrey Hock SBS ‘71 Lisa and Frank Hoffman* Anne and Ron Hoffman Patricia and Timothy Hogan** Martha and John Holland** James R. Howe Jr. Melinda and Gregory Hudson Karen and David Huelsman Karen and James Huesing SBS ‘60* Julie and Joseph Hughes Mary and Lawrence Humpert** Mark D. Humpert ‘10 Matthew W. Humpert* Edward M. Humpert ‘04* L. J. Humpert ‘00* Cynthia and Gary Hussong Lindsey and Samuel Huttenbauer Kimberly and Joseph Ibáñez Judith and Earl Imhoff Lauren and Stephen Imwalle Michelle and Thomas Inglin* Christine and D. Jackson Kristin and Michael Jambor* Joan and James Jambor* Kim and Christian James Laura Janneck ‘01 and Brandon Green Carrie Jantsch ‘05 Lauren Jantsch ‘07 Timothy L. Jedding** Emil E. Jemail Neerja and Steve Jindal ‘86 Fern Johns Cecelia and Michael Johnson** Denise and Michael Johnson** Elizabeth and Terrence Johnson Margo and Douglas Johnson Lois and Robert Johnson* Amanda and Pierce Johnson Emily H. Jolly** Delle (Christensen) ‘67 and Edmund Jones Daisy Jones Katherine (Grefer) ‘93 and Peter Joseph Brenda and William Judd** Diane and Dan Judy Lori Jump Martha and George Junker ‘76** Michele and Mark Kaegi Christine Kaeser* Colleen M. Kane ‘08 Meghan E. Kane ‘05 Francis J. Kane ‘09 Carolyn and Elefteris Karageorges Susan and Michael Karbowski LaDreka and Ansong Karikari Tara (Wolfson) ‘91 and Charles Karyanis Julie and Christopher Keairns** John E. Keck SBS ‘56** Jennifer and Robert Keelor* Frances and Scott Keller Elaine (Springmeier) Kelley ‘55** Kathryn and Charles Kelly* Susan and Pat Kelly* Damian B. Kelly ‘82
Christina and Harold Kelso Mirtha Kennedy Patricia and William Kenney* Debra and Ed Kentrup Susan and Kenneth Kerr* Patricia Kidd Diana (Bigelow) ‘61 and Timothy Kilfoil Lynn Bergquist and Robert Kindel Kathleen (Rabe) ‘57 and Edward Kirchmier** Helen (Gerdsen) ‘50 and John Kispert Sarah and Niko Kitsinis Kirstin (Fullen) ‘95 and Keith Klein* Janet and William Kling* Ellen P. Klosterman ‘12 Klug Bus Services Transportation Industries, Inc.* Julie Gabbard and Jim Klug* Susan and William Koch* Karen J. Koch* Kimberly and Christopher Koenig Jacqueline and Edward Koenig* Margaret (Tapke) ‘69 and David Konerman Joan and Michael Kramer Sheryle and James Kraml Therese and Robert Kranz** Jacqueline and William Kreyenhagen* Thomas Kreyenhagen ‘12 Emilie and Kevin Kroner ‘99 Marjorie (Meyer) ‘58 and Lawrence Kyte SBS ‘52* Kathleen and Richard Laib Emily A. Laib ‘94 Anne M. Laib ‘94 Annette and Donald Lakes* Susan and Charles LaMacchia Kristin and Thomas Lamarre* Susie and John Lame Madeleine Lame ‘46 William Lampkin Evelyn and William Landrigan* Tashia and LaDon Laney* LaDon R. Laney ‘12 Rachel and Matthew Langenderfer* Sally and George Langenderfer** Ronicha and Brian Laroche Tracy C. Law ‘85 Kathleen and Brian Lawler* Carol and Jack Lawler Jasmine and Collin Lensing Charles S. Leonard SBS ‘67 Ann and Jonathan Lindy Phyllis Lipovsky* Lynn and Wayne Lippert** William Lippert ‘03 Anne and Eugene Locke Barbara and Todd Logan Joan and Robert Lohrey** Bernadette and Ed Lottman Ellen (Peterson) GMS ‘92 and Jason Love Pat and Coleman Love Mary and Jeff Lozen* Xuan Meng and Jun Lu Van Kim Ly ‘94* Juanita and Alan Lynam Hillary (Kramer) ‘98 and David Lynch Susan and Gerald Lyons* June and Charles Lyons* Elizabeth and Michael Maeder*
Katrina Majeski Wendy and Stanley Mambort* Kelly and Terry Maples Rosaleena and Clement Marcellus* Alyson and O’Sam Mardin* Elizabeth (Walter) ‘89 and Glen Maringer Marjorie and Harold Marlette Melissa (Sutphin) ‘92 and Alexander Marx* Kelly S. Masters ‘03 Monica and Darrian W. Mathis Dorothy W. Mautz* Susan Maxwell* Cheng and Douglas Mays Scott Mays ‘10 Lisa M. Mays ‘05 Geri McConaughy Amy McDonald Jeannette (Holm) ‘05 and J. Blaine McElroy Jennifer and Gregory McGrath Donna and Anthony McIlvenna Lisa and Josh McIntyre Donna and Bryan McMullen Donna Meakin ‘49** Susan Mechler* Neil Meeks Lauren L. Meister ‘11 Irina Melnik and Simon Goykhman* James L. Merling SBS ‘63** Theresa and Thomas Merrill* Elena Messina ‘75 and Richard Beagle Annette and Daniel Meurer Melissa and Keith Meyer Anna and Patrick Meyer ‘96 Kathleen and Patrick Michel* Kirsten T. Michel ‘11 Kyndal E. Michel ‘07 Tami and Matt Milam Anna and Joseph Milburn Shannon and Rodger Miller Carol and Vail Miller Marissa and Michael Miller Brian R. Miller* Judith M. Mitchell ‘62 Linda and James Moeggenberg* Pauline and Harry Moeller* Marie and Thomas Monaco* Mugurel and Ioana Moneta** Barbara and Tom Moore Tracy T. Moore ‘02* Pamela Moore Whitney (Botsford) ‘00 and Ryan Morgan Janice Mortenson** Thresiamma and Antony Mukkada Madeline Murdock ‘09* Lisa and Matthew Murtha Peggy and Chris Nachtrab Mary Ann and Arthur Naltner* Uchenna J. Ndulue ‘96 Shannon (Fullen) ‘87 and Frederick Nelson Traci and Matt Nestheide Michael Newman BMS ‘93 Silvania and Willie Ng* Catherine and Steve Nieberding Paul L. Niklas* Sharon and Tony Nista** Marchoe and William Northern Jason and Holly Northern Sarah A. Nowlin* Cynthia and Daniel Null 39 Summit Magazine 41
A new Bobcat front end loader with a snowbrush came in handy during the severe winter snowfalls.
Patricia L. Nutting* Jane and Michael O’Brien Molly O’Brien ‘08* Patricia and Dennis O’Brien* Penny and Kevin O’Brien** Paula and John O’Brien ‘97 Megan O’Brien ‘10 Melinda O’Brien ‘10 Shannon and Stacey Oldfield* Mary Lee (Blum) ‘66 and Donald Olinger Michele and James Oltman** Sarah A. Oltman ‘12 James E. Oltman ‘10 Carol and James O’Reilly John Ortman* Maureen K. O’Sullivan Mary Boyd and Joseph Palascak* Katia and Paul Palek S. Diane and Richard Park Steven and Joy Parker** Ingrid Parry ‘75 Sandra Bernal and Mario Patino* Donna and David Paulin* Elaine and Richard Pearl** Jeanne and Howard Pecquet Dawn and Berthold Pembaur Kathleen (Hilsinger) ‘93 and John Penote* Ellen and Mark Peterson John P. Peterson ‘05 Patricia Peterson Bonnie (Naberhaus) ‘57 and Richard Peterson Mary and Bruce Petrie Noreen and Michael Petry Sharon and Glenn Pfister ‘79** June and Glenn Pfister Barbara and Jack Pflum Lisa and Phillip Pilon Renee Beck-Plum and James Plum* Kathy and Leo Plum Vivian and Louis Pohl* James D. Porter Barbara and James Powers* Jennifer and James Price ‘95* Margaret and Thomas Prinner* Jill and Scott Puffer 42 Annual Report 2013 - 14
Sue (Baron) ‘82 and Bryan Pugh* Hong Ying and Ke Ming Quan Robyn and Manuel Quintero Linda (Symons) ‘79 and Frank Raab Nancy and Ronald Rademacher Megan and Eric Rademacher* Gert and Joe Ralenkotter Cheryl and Douglas Ralph Leona Ralph Jereme S. Ransick ‘94* Amanda and Craig Rassi Jane and Donald Ray Mary Clark (Schulte) ‘58 and Richard Rechtiene** Phyllis K. Reeves Shirley Reilman** Dina and Clark Reinhard Stacy and John Remke* Pamela Rentschler Jessica and Joe Replogle Anne and Robert Rettig SBS ‘64* Lindsay (Byrnes) ‘97 and J. Mercer Reynolds ‘95* John M. Reynolds Martha and Tom Rich* Deborah (Bucher) ‘72 and John Riggs Elizabeth J. Roberts** Hilda and Nelson Rodriguez* Joan (Schulte) ‘47 and G. William Rohde Jeanne C. Rolfes ‘57** Carol and Chris Rooney Mary Jo and John Rose Gail Rosero ‘82 and Robert Dornbusch Jenni and Derek Roudebush** Leslie and Gregg Runge ‘82** Kara and Brad Russell Sally and Kent Ryan** Joan and Ely Ryder* Cathy Cebulski and John Sacco Joan and Albert Sagel Hui Jiang-Saldana and Luis Saldana* Isabelle H. Saldana ‘13 Barbara and Mark Sander Megan Sanders* Elizabeth Galvin-Sang and James Sang* Michael Sanzere
Erin and David Satterwhite Patricia (Moran) ‘56 and Barry Savage Patricia (Suttle) ‘56 and Richard Sayre Deborah and Thomas Schaefer Barbara and Joseph Schaffer Kathleen and Howard Schertzinger** Candice (Schutte) ‘70 and John Scherz Matthew Schiess ‘12 Meredith Schiff Borchers ‘02 and John Borchers Elizabeth (Grogan) ‘75 and C.J. Schmidt Hope E. Schmidt ‘05* Ann and Mark Schmidt Stephanie and Jeffrey Schmitter Mary and Robert Schneider* Heidi and Philip Schneider ‘02 Sherry (Schloemer) ‘81 and Glenn Schneider Charlotte and John Schreckenhofer Christy and Todd Schreibeis Steve R. Schueler BMS ‘80 Phyllis and Richard Schueler** Cathleen (Canfield) ‘62 and Henry Schulhoff Mary and Daniel Schwietering* Kathleen and Kevin Scott* Susan and William Scoville* Philip O. Seher** Matthew Selker ‘03 Brenda D. Seltman Patricia E. Seta* Donna Seward Sadia and Asim Shabbir Brandon A. Sharp ‘09 Margaret and William* Angela and Michael Sheehan Anne and Jim Sheehan Marilyn and Robert Shimp Joanne and Joseph Shreve* Andrea M. Siegel ‘68 Carol and Christian Sigman Beth A. Simmons Sunjia and Robert Sims Carol and Tom Slager Marie (Laib) ‘92 and Daniel Slater Letitia (O’Neil) ‘75 and Sean Smith Ashley and Kurtis Smith* Laura (Reiter) ‘93 and Nathan Smith Marjorie and Ryan Smyth ‘97 Melinda and Michael Smyth BMS ‘86 Nancy and James Snow* Christopher Snyder Stacey and Eric Soper Laura and Michael Speed Nora and Richard Spencer* Christie and Brad Spencer Monica (Moran) ‘63 and J. Daniel Spinnenweber* Jennifer and Michael Stanis* Robin and Winston Stanley Dan Stapleton Mary and William Staun* Krista and Jeffrey Stayton Laura and Gregory Stefani BMS ‘74** Abigail (Broerman) ‘04 and John Steinman ‘03* Shirley and Philip Stikeleather** Donna and James Stines Monica Stoffel and Christopher Wahl
Angela Stone Madeline M. Stortini Carol-Anne Straubing Gail Sue and William Strietmann SBS ‘69 LeArdyce and Henry Stroh Judith A. Stubenrauch ‘55* Jane and Ralph Stuckman Karen and Jeff Suder** The Summit Spirit Shop Cindy Tanudji and Michael Suwiryo Susan and Martin Swinarski* Barbara Tackett Ananda and Saroj Tamrakar Kristin (Steding) ‘84 and Jamison Tatman Cheryl and Charles Taylor* Catherine (Halpin) ‘75 and John Teasdale Carol Tepe Kimberley and Thomas Tepe* J. Alexis Thompson ‘61 Stephanie (Schrimpf) Thomson GMS ‘76 and Douglas Thomson** Kendra and Robert Thornton* Yngrid and Hale Thurston Joan and Dennis Tirman Sharon and Duke Tobin Hillary A. Tobler ‘05** Blair Tobler ‘02* Dawn and David Todd* Deborah S. Toth* Molly (Moran) ‘84 and David Towell** Carl Tower Rupashree and Robert Townsend** Christina and James Traiforos* Josephine M. Trippe ‘63* Silvia and Andy Trokan Patricia and Richard Trzybinski Bridgette and Jack Tucker**
Laci Tucker Deborah and Douglas Tuke SBS ‘65 Trudy and Carl Tuke SBS ‘63 Donte Turnage Kathleen and Edward Tyrrell** Diane and Kenneth Uckotter** Gloria and Louis Valencia BMS ‘78 Francine (Walter) ‘86 and Diego Vallota Jettie and Roberto Van Dams Thomas B. van der Zee ‘09* Spencer L. van der Zee ‘05* Debora and Jos van Gils Peter H. Vancuren SBS ‘50 Liz and Reid Vann Carolyn and Douglas Varick* Lindsay (Botsford) ‘98 and John Velasquez* Julia and Joseph Ventura SBS ‘65** Anne Vertuca and Louis George* Mary H. Vetter* Madelyn and James Visconti Ann C. Vollman ‘62* Barbara (Buse) ‘67 and J. Philip Vollmer SBS ‘59 Teri and John Von Handorf** Jill and George Vonderhaar Patricia and Dean Vonderheide Karen A. Wagner** Jeana and Robert Wahlbrink* Kathleen and Michael Walker Michael and Doris Walker Michelle and Bruce Wallace Mary and John Walsh Kari and Edward Walter BMS ‘84 Susan and David Waltz Julie and Glenn Warden ‘91 Luke Warrington ‘10 Whitney Washington
Alexis and Brian Weaver Mary Helen Weber Nicole and Darren Weigl Melanie and Michael Weiner Julie Weis Glenn Wells* Chrystel and Martin Wells Lisa Wells* Marsha and Joe Wermes Jane Weyer Jeffrey Weyer Stephen D. Weyer ‘98 Tina and Scott Whalen** Stephanie and Michael Whiting Mary Kay (Bradley) ‘65 and Richard Wick Jan and Mark Wiesner** Emily (Brose) ‘73 and Shaun Wilkins* Linda and James Wilson* Kelayne E. Wilson ‘09* Christian V. Wilson ‘08 Patricia (O’Connor) ‘94 and Anthony Wiltshire* Carol J. Wimberg* Patty and Gary Winzenread Charles Wiser* Nancy and William Wojcik** Judith M. Wood ‘58 Paula (Bien) Yarnell ‘65* Sheila (Woliver) ‘63 and Sam Young JoAnna and David Young Patricia (Sweeny) ‘57 and Rudolph Zadnik* Catherine B. Zawaideh Ma’an Zawaideh Martha (Schmerge) ‘60 and Guy Zerega Jamie Zupka*
Thanks to the generosity of The Summit Parents Association, the historic Rookwood fountain and three centuries-old fine art oil paintings in the foyer of the main building were restored this summer. Here, Nancy Luken of Wiebold Studio Inc. applies a color-matched durable Summit Magazine 41 compound to repair a chip in the corner of the fountain. 43
MEMORIAL GIFTS Farrell Ackley Karen and Thomas Bosse Drive for the Knights Golf Outing Kathryn (Stahl) ‘84 and Keith Harsh ‘84 Summit Upper School Talent Show Kathleen and Edward Tyrrell Mark Todd Berger Alfred J. Berger, Jr.
A portion of the proceeds from the Drive for the Knight Golf Outing benefits the Farrell Ackley Scholarship Fund. This year’s winners, left to right, are Matthew Weinberger, Michael Oberschmidt, Mike Bergeron and David Graham.
Drive for the Knights Golf Outing
We would like to thank the following sponsors of the third annual Drive for the Knights Golf Outing on June 8, 2014. This year’s golf outing raised more than $14,500, which will support scholarships and financial assistance for students. Presenting Sponsor Claude Davis Hole Sponsors Advanced Pain Solutions Birthday Buddies Club Comprehensive Medical Management Construction Process Solutions Crescent Paper Tube Company Executive Transportation Services, Inc. Graduate Service, Inc. Hoist Kingdom Family Dentistry Klug Bus Services Transportation Industries, Inc. Michael Bergeron
O’Bryons Irish Pub Team Fitz Graphics LLC The Gorilla Glue Company The Motz Group LLC The Summit Boosters Association Wiser Partners Gift in Kind Joseph Auto Group Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen Play It Again Sports Rusty Bucket Jenny and Thomas Williams SBS ‘71 Tim Rappe – Cincinnati Reds
Marc Bohlke Belloti S.P.A. Bohlke 5K Walk/Run Manfred and Katrin Bohlke Castellini Foundation Charles Schwab & Co, Inc. Citterio SAS Crescent Paper Tube Company Cropp Timber Da.Ma Legno Dewey’s Pizza Duke Energy Foundation, Inc. Eva’s Esthetica Salon/ Day Spa Fifth Third Bank Finney, Stagnaro, Saba & Patterson Co., LPA Goldsmith Cardel Goodrich Corporation Hibdon Hardwood, Inc. Hokusan IL LEGNO Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc. Karp Groundworks, LLC Margaret and Richard Kuck Ludwig Luhrs GMBH Lykins Companies, Inc M. Bohlke Veneer Corporation Tia Kay and Chester Maccio Diane and Perrin March Ma. Vi. SRL McGohan Brabender Mock Woodworking Co.
Heritage Society The Heritage Society recognizes and honors those alumni, family and friends who have thoughtfully provided for the future of The Summit through their will and/or estate plans. Anonymous (6) Julianne and William Baechtold Jon S. Blohm SBS ‘68 Julie and Mark Bodnar Linda and John Botsford Mary (Foss) ‘67 and Joseph Brinkmeyer Jane (Buse) ‘70 and Mark Burke Susan and Robert Castellini Deanna and Asad Dalia Ann (Wiley) ‘53 + and Donald Denison Kathy and William DeWitt Jane and John Domaschko Mary and William Earls SBS ‘59 Betty Forker+ David M. Forker SBS ‘53 Sharon W. Frisbie ‘69 Laura (Hefele) ‘70 and Arthur Ftacnik Lauren (Brinkmeyer) ‘96 and Wesley Goebel Paula N. Grulee 44 Annual Report 2013 - 14
Louise Hack ‘27+ Charles Hinckley+ Ann Hinckley Lisa and Frank Hoffman Peggy (Feltrup) Becker ’49 and William Jackson III Amy and George Joseph BMS ‘78 Marjorie (Meyer) Kyte ‘58 and Lawrence Kyte SBS ‘52 Mary Elizabeth Kyte+ Cynthia and Christopher MacConnell SBS ‘65 Nancy (Van Lahr) ‘57+ and Paul Niklas Susan Ratterman ‘70+ Pam and Frederick Rentschler SBS ‘53 + Gabrielle (Bouscaren) ‘66 and Mercer Reynolds Bettina and D. Bruce Ross Patricia (Long) Rotsinger ’45 Kathy and Philip Schneider
Kathryn and Brian Spivey Anne and Edward Stern Therese and Lyle Stetzer Jean Hennegan Strasser ’29+ Jeanne (Henkel) Strout ’41+ Caroline Sutphin and Mr. Richard Sutphin + Candace and George Thurner BMS ‘77 Jayne Thurner Kathleen and Edward Tyrrell Mary Virginia Vollmer + Susan (Thurner) ‘74 and Christopher Vollmer SBS ‘66 Helen (DeCourcy) ‘38 and William Williams ‘29+ Dorothy and Richard Wurzelbacher+ + Designates Deceased Member
Pearlman Veneers Joelle and Howard Ragland BMS ‘83 Reliance Veneer Co. LTD Richards Electric Supply Co., Inc. Sönke Bruhn GMBH & Co. KG Stigler Supply Company Surtidora De Triplay Sa De CV Tabu Spa The Armor Group The Huntington National Bank The I.B. Goodman Foundation The Wine Merchant US Bancorp Voltage Inc. Wells Fargo Insurance Services Zaring Family Foundation A.J. Cohen ‘97 Lisa and Frank Hoffman The A.J. Cohen Memorial Inc. Ruth (Jung) Conway ’46 Robert A. Conway Cynthia and Robert Conway, Jr. Tracie and Sean Conway Marc Fragge ‘83 C. Bert Amann SBS ‘45 Brenda and Brian Bruns Betty and Ronald Fragge Karen (Grau) ‘84 and Nicholas Gates ‘84 Judy Gates Karri and Paul Haffner ‘86 Katherine A. Haffner ‘84 Damian B. Kelly ‘82 Patricia and William Kenney Grace and Tim Kerr Adam R. Keslosky ‘98 Jacqueline and William Kreyenhagen Christine (Walter) ‘82 and Scott Kroencke Lori and Augustine Long Janine Lambert and David McConnell ‘84 Patricia and Dennis O’Brien Sue (Baron) ‘82 and Bryan Pugh Linda (Symons) ‘79 and Frank Raab Karen and Jay Schreckenhofer ‘84 Lisabeth and Kevin Shaw Jeanne and Christopher Sheldon Keith Gilkeson Anne and Michael Bergeron Genevieve Harrison William K. Harrison Rita Hellmann Karol and Joseph Hellmann Robert Hertzel ‘81 Nancy and James Brockhoff BMS ‘75 Frank X. Homan Kim and Ricky Bailey John Brinkman Mark E. Burke ‘03 Diane and J.B. Buse Nancy and Peter Cassady SBS ‘62 Designeers Midwest Nancy and James Donnellon Mary and Robert Dorger Fifth Third Bank Geno Industries Inc. Anne Vertuca and Louis George Muriel and Jack Greenleaf
Robyn Pfister Griffin Cindy Hertzel Christy and Terence Horan James R. Huesing Stephen M. Kappers James J. Lampe Joan and Louis Lauch Lynne and Jerold Levine Donna and Christopher Malfara Catherine C. Miller Lloyd Miller Paul L. Niklas C. Terry and Keith O’Brien Heather and Michael Pfister PNC Bank Wealth Management Vivian and Louis Pohl Linda and Joseph Ratterman Clifford Robson Joyce (Macke) Rohan ‘49 Catherine and Richard Rothfuss Amy and Benjamin Russert Robin and Walter Sweeney Judy and Ben Wells Frank E. Wood John W. Warrington ‘05 Celeste and John Warrington Andrea Weis Julie Weis Thomas E. Wood, Sr. and Thomas E. Wood, Jr. SBS ’48 Lois Ann and Dennis Doyle Dorothy (Wood) Whitaker GMS ‘43 George G. Yarnell Anonymous Carole Albers Anne and Michael Bergeron Wanda and Roger Bien Ann and Leland Bulger Toni H. Clark Helene Cohen Peggy Culp Nancy Forbriger Carole G. Fultz Suzanne Pliskin and Jeff Garfield Marilyn and Alan Gast Mr. Ralph P. Ginocchio Louis Graeter Penny and Michael Herr Emily Hodges Caroline N. Howard Jackie and Robert Juenke Margaret and Robert Kadykowski Larke and Doug Kramer Joanne and Daniel Lang Timothy and Margaret Mathile Vicki and Scott Merrill R. Bradley Motz Glenda and Gayle Mulberry Maurine and Roland Nieman Alice O’Connor Schimpf, Ginocchio & Kehres Co., LPA Mary (Hesselbrock) ‘65 and Dennis Sies Andrea and John Sinkking Maggie Smith and Ned Stern Kathleen and Edward Tyrrell Ann and William Venner Joyce and Wilbur Witter Donna and Jerome Yarnell Robert Zelina
Angel Donors Our Angel Donors enlighten our world by making the decision to support the needs of deserving and talented students who have the desire to attend The Summit, but are in need of financial assistance. Angel Donors are asked to make a minimum commitment of $2,500 four years to support a child, so that child can realize their fullest potential by gaining The Summit Advantage. A special thank you for giving our students wings to fly. Anonymous (3) Peggy and Edwin Barker Jennifer and David Bastos Lorraine and George Bergeron Anne and Michael Bergeron Melanie Chavez and Jeremy Campbell Michael J. Chasnoff Cheviot Savings Bank Charitable Foundation Kim and Scott David Drive For The Knights Golf Outing Fund for Independent Schools Rebecca and Michael Holmes Kimberly and Stephen Hunt The Harry J. and Edna D. Husman Foundation Nicci and Brent Kohlhepp Maya and Gregory LaLonde BMS ‘83 Kathy and Michael McQueen Joelle and Howard Ragland BMS ‘83 Beth and Ken Robinson James Scharf Jr. The Robert C. & Adele R. Schiff Foundation (Adele Schiff, Dawn & Robert Schiff, Jr., and James A. Schiff) Steve R. Schueler BMS ‘80 Holly (Friesz) ‘86 and Paul Seltman ‘86 Lisabeth and Kevin Shaw Patricia and James Stahl Deborah Good and Thomas Theobald SBS ‘50 Summit Magazine45
Corporations, Foundations and Organizations Anonymous (2) Aristo Properties BV Arnold Printing The Babcock and Wilcox Company Cheviot Savings Bank Charitable Foundation Cincinnati Marathon, Inc CLH Foundation Community Foundation of Louisville DeWine Family Foundation Drive For The Knights Golf Outing Encore Research Network, LLC Equipment Finance Group LLC Fidelity Foundation Fifth Third Bank Fund for Independent Schools Frederick B. & Pamela A. Rentschler Foundation Gabrielle B. Reynolds Foundation Greater Cincinnati Foundation Huesing Family Foundation IBM Corporation Jewish Federation of Cincinnati Joseph Airport Toyota Scion Keating, Muething & Klekamp, PPL Klug Bus Services Transportation Industries, Inc. Mandare Foundation Marnick Foundation Mathile Family Foundation Merrill Lynch Wealth Management MLFB Foundation North American Properties, Inc. Redan Investments, LLC RH Sutphin Family Foundation Richard H. and Mary Kay Wick Fund of The Dayton Foundation The Robert C. & Adele R. Schiff Foundation Stagnaro Distributing, LLC Stefani Grounds Care, Inc. Summit Parents Association The Summit Spirit Shop Target Stores The Clorox Company Foundation The Gary & Peggy Johns Family Fund The General Electric Foundation The Harry J. and Edna D. Husman Foundation The Homan Foundation The Roger and Mary Nunlist Fund of The Dayton Foundation The Sam & Sheila Young 1998 Trust The William J. & Dorothy K. O’Neill Foundation UBS Walter and Olivia Kiebach Charitable Foundation The Williams Foundation Zaring Family Foundation Annual Report 2013 - 14
Named Endowment Funds With the Endowment Family Funds program, you can make a difference today, tomorrow and forever. This program gives the donor the opportunity to support important programs, student scholarships, faculty development, character education, campus beautification and also provides naming opportunities to honor family and friends. Through the legacy of endowed scholarships, generations of Summit students will be afforded the opportunity to pursue their dreams at The Summit Country Day School. The objective of establishing a Family Fund is to grow the fund until it reaches minimum funding of $100,000 so it supports the designated purpose in perpetuity of the school. Unlike Annual Fund contributions, which provide for daily operations designated for needs in the current fiscal year, endowment gifts are necessary to secure the future financial stability of The Summit Country Day School.
Named Family Founder Funds ($100,000+) Farrell Ackley Memorial Scholarship Fund Karen and Thomas Bosse Drive for the Knights Golf Outing Kathryn (Stahl) ‘84 and Keith Harsh ‘84 Summit Upper School Talent Show Kathleen and Edward Tyrrell Anonymous Scholarship, established in 2001, provides a scholarship to a qualified person of character, who demonstrates ability to succeed, participates actively in co-curricular programs and shares God-given gifts. Charles and May Belle Barrett/ Marian and Jack Leibold Family Fund, established in 2009 Marc Bohlke Scholarship, established in 2009, is awarded to students entering the ninth grade who demonstrates leadership through commitment and passion for their interests and endeavors, inspiring those around them to pursue their own interests and activities with dedication and enthusiasm. Belloti S.P.A. Bohlke 5K Walk/Run Manfred and Katrin Bohlke Castellini Foundation Charles Schwab & Co, Inc. Citterio SAS Crescent Paper Tube Company Cropp Timber Da.Ma Legno Dewey’s Pizza Duke Energy Foundation, Inc. Eva’s Esthetica Salon/ Day Spa Fifth Third Bank Finney, Stagnaro, Saba & Patterson Co., LPA Goldsmith Cardel Goodrich Corporation Hibdon Hardwood, Inc.
Hokusan, Ma. Vi. SRL, IL LEGNO Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc. Karp Groundworks, LLC Margaret and Richard Kuck Ludwig Luhrs GMBH Lykins Companies, Inc M. Bohlke Veneer Corporation Tia Kay and Chester Maccio Diane and Perrin March Ma. Vi. SRL McGohan Brabender Mock Woodworking Co. Pearlman Veneer Joelle and Howard Ragland BMS ‘83 Reliance Veneer Co. LTD Richards Electric Supply Co., Inc. Sönke Bruhn GMBH & Co. KG Stigler Supply Company Surtidora De Triplay Sa De CV Tabu Spa The Armor Group The Huntington National Bank The I.B. Goodman Foundation The Wine Merchant US Bancorp Voltage Inc. Wells Fargo Insurance Services Zaring Family Foundation Mary (Foss) Brinkmeyer ‘67 Scholarship, established in 2009 and is awarded every four years to a strong academic student who has demonstrated and will grow in the values that Mary admires, which are the values that are integral to The Summit’s mission: “to be challenged; to share fully the gifts he or she has been given by God; to grow in grace and wisdom; to develop spiritually, academically, physically, socially, and artistically; and to become a person of character who values and improves the world he or she inherits.” Mary (Foss) ’67 and Joseph Brinkmeyer
Constance (Alf) Castleberry ’20 Memorial Scholarship, established in 2012. Susan and Edward Castleberry SBS ’46 Family Scholarship, established in 2005, to provide a scholarship to a well-qualified student in grades 1–12 who needs financial assistance and who displays leadership, Christian values and community spirit. Patricia and Joseph H. Clasgens II SBS ’37 Scholarship, established in 2004, to assist a qualified student who exhibits Michael Clasgens’ qualities of a cheerful, positive spirit, a good friend to others, and a leader who shares God-given talents with others. A.J. Cohen ’97 Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 2000, to provide assistance to a student in grades 9–12 who shows leadership in placing the needs of others before his/her own, is interested in serving the community, has strong spiritual values and exhibits an interest in athletics. Lisa and Frank Hoffman The A.J. Cohen Memorial Inc. Ruth (Jung) Conway ’46 Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 2011, is awarded every four years to a female student entering the ninth grade who excels academically and demonstrates a passion for learning yet needs financial assistance in order to attend The Summit. Robert A. Conway Cynthia and Robert Conway, Jr. Tracie and Sean Conway Kim and Scott David Family Fund, established in 2005, is awarded every four years to a culturally diverse student entering the Upper School who demonstrates a passion for learning, involvement in their school and/or their community, a commitment to their faith, as well as qualities reflective of The Summit five pillars. James E. Evans Teacher Institute Fund, established in 1990, enables faculty members to improve their teaching skills, expand their knowledge and use technology for personal and institutional excellence. Endowed Faculty Development Fund, established in 2003, designated for faculty renewal to enhance their area of expertise or teaching and learning within The Summit community. Amelia Hamberg Foss ’24 Scholarship, established in 1989, assists a qualified
student who demonstrates leadership through school, church or community service and witnesses Christian values and social responsibility. Marc Gerard Fragge ’83 Scholarship, established in 1988, assists qualified students who exemplify Marc’s personal dedication to academic achievement, athletic involvement and spiritual growth. C. Bert Amann SBS ‘45 Brenda and Brian Bruns Betty and Ronald Fragge Karen (Grau) ‘84 and Nicholas Gates ‘84 Mrs. Judy Gates Karri and Paul Haffner ‘86 Katherine A. Haffner ‘84 Damian B. Kelly ‘82 Patricia and William Kenney Grace and Tim Kerr Adam R. Keslosky ‘98 Jacqueline and William Kreyenhagen Christine (Walter) ‘82 and Scott Kroencke Lori and Augustine Long Janine Lambert and David McConnell ‘84 Patricia and Dennis O’Brien Sue (Baron) ‘82 and Bryan Pugh Linda (Symons) ‘79 and Frank Raab Karen and Jay Schreckenhofer ‘84 Lisabeth and Kevin Shaw Jeanne and Christopher Sheldon Joan and James Gardner Family Scholarship, established in 2004, is awarded to a deserving Summit Lifer in grades 9-12 who shares fully the gifts that have been given to them by God and who values the educational opportunities of The Summit. Chris and Trey Heekin Family Scholarship, established in 2004, provides partial scholarships to students preferably in grades 3–9, whose parents have demonstrated their commitment to The Summit’s educational and character building programs. Robert T. Hertzel ‘81 Memorial Scholarship, established in 2012. Nancy and James Brockhoff BMS ‘75 Frank X. Homan Scholarship, established in 2004, for a qualified male student who embodies the spiritual values of The Summit, shows strength of character and is willing to work hard to achieve his goals. Kim and Ricky Bailey John Brinkman Mark E. Burke ‘03 Nancy and Peter Cassady SBS ‘62 Designeers Midwest
Nancy and James Donnellon Mary and Robert Dorger Fifth Third Bank Geno Industries Inc. Anne Vertuca and Louis George Muriel and Jack Greenleaf Robyn Pfister Griffin Cindy Hertzel Christy and Terence Horan James R. Huesing Stephen M. Kappers James J. Lampe Joan and Louis Lauch Lynne and Jerold Levine Donna and Christopher Malfara Catherine C. Miller Lloyd Miller Paul L. Niklas C. Terry and Keith O’Brien Heather and Michael Pfister PNC Bank Wealth Management Vivian and Louis Pohl Linda and Joseph Ratterman Clifford Robson Joyce (Macke) Rohan ‘49 Catherine and Richard Rothfuss Amy and Benjamin Russert Robin and Walter Sweeney Judy and Ben Wells Frank E. Wood Margo S. Homan Scholarship, established in 2004, for a qualified female student who embodies the spiritual values of The Summit, shows strength of character and is willing to work hard to achieve her goals. Carolyn and John LaBar Family Scholarship, established in 2004, is awarded to a student(s) in grades 9-12 who through service and leadership in their school, church and/or community strives to improve the world they inherit. Lifers Scholarship, established in 1998, provides a scholarship for grades 1–12 to a qualified student who could not otherwise afford a Summit education. PNC Bank Scholarship Fund, established in 2006, provides tuition assistance for minority applicants seeking admission to The Summit Country Day School. The Price Foundation Path to Excellence Scholarship, established in 2003, to assist a qualified student in grades 1-8 who exemplifies high integrity, a passion for excellence academically and athletically and generosity to others. Summit Magazine 47
The Ragland Family Scholarship, established in 2009, is for a student in the Lower School who demonstrates financial need and a potential for academic achievement. Schilderink Family Faculty Chair for Distinguished Teaching, established in 1989, promotes academic and institutional excellence with an annual award to a faculty member who exemplifies the highest standards of teaching and distinguished service to The Summit. The Harold C. Schott Family Fund, established in 2004, for the maintenance and upkeep of the Harold C. Schott Middle School. The Marge and Charles J. Schott Scholarship, established in 2006, provides tuition assistance for deserving students in grades 9–12. The Summit Legacy Scholarship, established in 2006, to provide a scholarship for a student in grades 1–6 who is a child of an alumnus/alumna or a sibling of a student and who needs financial assistance, displays strong academic performance and contributes positively to student life. The Summit Professional Development Institute, established in 1999, is a school-directed professional development fund to meet the school’s most pressing educational needs that strengthen excellence in teaching. Arthur and Irma Theobald Scholarship, established in 1996 in honor of their abiding belief in the gift of education and perseverance in the face of challenge, provides scholarships to qualified African-American youth who could not otherwise afford a Summit education, and who not only can achieve personal success, but also will aspire to leadership positions in our society. Johnny Warrington ’05 Scholarship, established in 2005, assists a qualified student who is well-rounded in his/her interests and is athletically inclined. The Richard F. Williams SBS ’58 Scholarship, established in 2001, provides a scholarship to a qualified student who could not otherwise afford a Summit education. The William J. Williams ’29 Scholarship, established in 2010, is awarded every four years to a student 48 Annual Report 2013 - 14
in grades 9-12 who demonstrates high integrity and who chooses to “do the right thing.” Thomas E. Wood, Sr. and Thomas E. Wood, Jr. Memorial Scholarship, established in 2014, assists a qualified student who is ambitious and hardworking and displays the desire to attend The Summit Country Day School, but is in need of financial assistance. Lois Ann and Dennis Doyle Dorothy (Wood) Whitaker GMS ‘43
Family Funds Listed below are Family Funds that received gifts during fiscal year 2013/2014 Family Benefactors ($40,000 - $99,999) Alumni Scholarship Fund, established in 1980. Lois (Crowe) Jones ‘50 C. Bert Amann, Jr. SBS ’45 Family Fund, established in 2004. C. Bert Amann, Jr. SBS ‘45 The Harry J. and Edna D. Husman Foundation The Harry J. and Edna D. Husman Foundation Family Endowed Funds ($10,000 - $39,999) Mark Todd Berger Scholarship Fund, established in 1990, provides assistance to a student who makes a significant commitment to self, school, family, community or environment. Alfred J. Berger, Jr. Ethna and Todd Cooper Family Fund, established in 2005. Ethna and Todd Cooper Zeilstra Family Fund, established in 2007. Mirja and Raimond Zeilstra
Family Funds ($2,500 - $9,999) The Burke Family Fund, established in 2008. Jane (Buse) ‘70 and Mark Burke Carole and Albert Fultz Family Fund, established in 2003 Roberta Ackley Bettina and Bruce Ross Family Fund Bettina and D. Bruce Ross The George G. Yarnell Memorial Fund Anonymous Carole Albers Anne and Michael Bergeron Wanda and Roger Bien Ann and Leland Bulger Toni H. Clark Helene Cohen Peggy Culp Nancy Forbriger Carole G. Fultz Marilyn and Alan Gast Mr. Ralph P. Ginocchio Louis Graeter Penny and Michael Herr Emily Hodges Caroline N. Howard Jackie and Robert Juenke Margaret and Robert Kadykowski Larke and Doug Kramer Joanne and Daniel Lang Timothy and Margaret Mathile Vicki and Scott Merrill R. Bradley Motz Glenda and Gayle Mulberry Maurine and Roland Nieman Alice O’Connor Suzanne Pliskin and Jeff Garfield Schimpf, Ginocchio & Kehres Co., LPA Mary (Hesselbrock) ‘65 and Dennis Sies Andrea and John Sinkking Maggie Smith and Ned Stern Kathleen and Edward Tyrrell Ann and William Venner Joyce and Wilbur Witter Donna and Jerome Yarnell Robert Zelina
This year, the Annual Fund helped pay for new artificial turf for the Williams and Lower School fields.
Gift in Kind
Thank you to the following individuals and businesses that have made in kind donations to The Summit this year. Your support and generosity is greatly appreciated. Anonymous 513fit AAA/Bob Sumerel Tire and Service Amsale Zewge and Berhanu Abebe Gregory and Phyllis Adams Laura and Terrence Adkins Adorable Creations by Dori Alligator Purse LLC Lavina and Ketan Ambani American Girl Karen Anderson Photography AnMi, Inc. Arnold Printing Company Awakenings Alison and Scott Bailey Janiene and Stephen Baker Jolene and Robert Barton Jennifer and David Bastos Beam Sunfree Tanning Susan and William Beckmeyer BMS ‘75 Bell Dental Group BeneFit Studio Amy E. Berger Anne and Michael Bergeron Gina and Mark Berry Beth and Joseph Bissmeyer Blown Blow Dry Studio Blythe Winslow Photography Bob Roncker’s Running Spot Boca Restaurant Group Mary (Heekin) ‘77 and John Bolan Bonbonerie Karen and Thomas Bosse Bow Tie Cause Leah Brady Photography Mary (Foss) ‘67 and Joseph Brinkmeyer Kathleen D’Isernia and Michael Buckius Patty and Wade Bush Busken Bakery Triffon Callos Mariza Caraveo de Cohen and Jonathan Cohen Castle House René J. Cheatham ‘03 Cincinnati Art Museum Cincinnati Arts Association Cincinnati Bengals Cincinnati Center for Improved Communication Cincinnati Dermatology Center Cincinnati Facial Plastic Surgery Cincinnati Nature Center Cincinnati Reds Cincinnati Sports Club Cincinnati Strings City Dermatology and Laser Helen C. Clark Lana Long and Brett Coldiron Patrick Collura Connections Tutoring Caroline E. Conners ‘99 COSI Delamere & Hopkins Jamie and Gregory DeLorenzo BMS ‘75 Dental Center of Florence, KY Details Its All Inside Dewey’s Pizza Kelly and Michael DiPaola Sara and Nicholas Domville Kelly and Robert Dziech ‘88 Eastern Hills Indoor Tennis Club Beth Ransick
Elan Technologies Elleure Events Executive Transportation Services, Inc. FastPark Diane and R. Michael Fee Mary Jean and Todd Feldhaus Fiberge First Watch Robert A. Flischel Photography Caryn and Eric Franke Becki and Gerry Fritsch From Far Away Places Fusian Restaurant Game Day Communications Ashley Gayonski Martha and Herman Geller Gayle Gillette-Hummel Gilligan Oil Company Wendy and Scott Grimes Paula N. Grulee Lauren and Jonathan Guip Michele Hanlon Massage Kathryn (Stahl) ‘84 and Keith Harsh ‘84 Patricia Headley GMS ‘87 Cindy Hertzel Adaire Hiestand ‘87 and Brian Wade Susan and Ronald Hill Catherine and Paul Hogya Karen and David Huelsman Mary and Lawrence Humpert Deborah and Robert Hutchins Ideal Limo It’s in the Details It’s Working Out Jaguar Land Rover Cincinnati Tom James Cecelia and Michael Johnson Denise and Michael Johnson Helen Jon Caroline and Ronald Joseph BMS ‘81 Joseph Auto Group M. Kathleen and Frank Kane Carolyn and Elefteris Karageorges Keating, Muething & Klekamp PLL Patricia and William Kenney Grace Kerr Orthodontics Keysocks LLC Khakis Kilwins Chocolates Kings Island Kirstin (Fullen) ‘95 and Keith Klein Klein Medical Supply Krombholz Jewelers Allison (Hiltz) ‘93 and J. Brian Kropp Donna Krummen, M.D. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Kimberly and Daniel LaBar BMS ‘77 Drew Lachey LaRosa’s Pizzeria Laxland Sporting Goods Marvin Lewis Community Fund Joan and Roger Littlejohn Kelly and Christopher Lyle Macy’s Maketewah Country Club MaLissa & Josie’s Catering Jennifer and Terrence Malone Mangat-Kuy-Holzapfel Diane and Perrin March Timothy and Margaret Mathile Debra Borkowski and Scott Mautz Amy McDonald Jennifer and Gregory McGrath J. McLaughlin Lisa and David McSwain Meier’s Wine Cellars Mercy HealthPlex Theresa and Thomas Merrill Mim’s Off Main
Amy and Gary Mitchell Modo Yoga Linda and James Moeggenberg Mugurel and Ioana Moneta Morgan’s Canoe Livery Kathryn and Theodore Nelson Nest Friend Sharon and Tony Nista Jason and Holly Northern Moira and Richard Norton Nourish Sarah A. Nowlin Mary and Roger Nunlist BMS ‘72 On Occasions Otterbox Katia and Paul Palek Pappadeux Seafood Kitchen Steven and Joy Parker Patty’s Old Fashioned Popcorn Peek of Chic Kathleen (Hilsinger) ‘93 and John Penote Perfect North Slopes Piada Pizzelils Gourmet Pizza Play It Again Sports Rob Portman Barbara and James Powers Margaret and Thomas Prinner Pure Barre Mason Pure Romance, LLC Quince and Quinn Thomas and Halle Quinn Blasdel A. Reardon SBS ‘50 Recreations Outlet John M. Reynolds Rusty Bucket Saks Fifth Avenue Megan Sanders Angeleke and Anthony Sansalone Hope E. Schmidt ‘05 Phyllis and Richard Schueler Kathleen and Kevin Scott Philip O. Seher Holly (Friesz) ‘86 and Paul Seltman ‘86 Gloria Uziel and Patrick Shea Susan and Russell Shelton Beth A. Simmons Skyline Chili of Oakley Soho Boutique Megan and Christopher Stagnaro BMS ‘89 Amy and Michael Stagnaro BMS ‘87 The Summit Lower School Summit Parents Association Superior Rubber Company, Inc. Sweaty Bands The Castle The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden The Dog Studio The Fig Leaf Penelope and Michael Thomas Jenny and Thomas Williams SBS ‘71 Alexandria M. Thurner ‘08 Yngrid and Hale Thurston Judith and William Toebben Towne Properties Elizabeth and Donald Treadway Ultimate Air Shuttle Uptown Jo Creations US Bank Arena/Cincinnati Cyclones Traci and Thomas Van Dorselaer Anne Vertuca and Louis George VIP Backrubs Hyde Park Darla and James Wainscott Wake Nation Antoinette Pragalos and Robert Warden Alexis and Brian Weaver 49 Summit Magazine 49
Peter and Kathleen Wenzel Melissa and Andrew Whitworth Jan and Mark Wiesner Patricia and Robert Wilhelmy Carol and Richard Wilson Jack Wood Gallery WSN Sports Academy Jeff Wyler Automotive Group Zone 6 Landscape Service
HONORARIUM GIFTS Maureen Ferrell Isabelle H. Saldana ‘13 Diana Krick Jennifer and Gregory McGrath Holland F. Lippert Lily F. Lippert Wayne A. Lippert Adeline Grace Wilson Charles Alexander Wilson Robert Paul Wilson Lynn and Wayne Lippert
GRANDPARENTS
Evelyn and Ray Amrhein Marie E. Cossins 2014
Phyllis and David Desch Luke J. Desch 2019 Grant Desch 2024 Sharon Dinterman Abigail Semler 2014 Amelia H. Semler 2019
Gerry Ascher Benjamin R. Ascher 2021
Mary Ann Dyehouse Jack D. Robinson 2023
Agustina and Sabino Baluyot P. Georges B. Saba 2014 Monica R. Saba 2016 Robert Kerr 2018 Maxwell Rowitz 2018 Isabella B. Saba 2019 Mary M. Saba 2021
Billie and Robert Dziech Elizabeth V. Dziech 2021
Florence and James Bacho Lauren L. Bacho 2014
Robert Fee Carter Fee 2017 Alexis M. Fee 2019
C. Bert Amann SBS ‘45 Mary Anne J. Drew 2021
Verne and Anthony Barnhorst Andrew H. Barnhorst 2021 Kay and Miles Barrere Graeme D. Barrere 2022
Virginia and Eugene Eschbacher Cole R. Bush 2015 Logan R. Bush 2016 Cooper Bush 2022
Sondra Fee Carter Fee 2017 Alexis M. Fee 2019
Elizabeth and Earl Beck Sarah Scoville 2015
Margaret H. Fisk ‘42 Kyle J. Fisk 2014 Margaret L. Fisk 2016
Austin Reid Miller Wyatt Worth Miller Carol and Vail Miller
Lorraine and George Bergeron John Bergeron 2019 Katherine A. Bergeron 2021 Nicholas Bergeron 2024
Susan and Peter Fitzpatrick Nathan Fitzpatrick 2019 Laura Fitzpatrick 2022 Kathleen P. Fitzpatrick 2023
Sharon M. Nista Susan and Ronald Hill
Molly and Tom Besanceney Dillon S. Fox 2027
Carolyn and Paul Foster Ellen F. Schwietering 2015
Ann Maureen O’Reilly Carol and James O’Reilly
Linda Bohnenkamper Ryan Burns 2020 Allison Burns 2023
Sandy and Thomas Gleeson Grace Anderson 2019 Sophia M. Anderson 2023
Emma Rademacher Joshua Daniel Rademacher Keelin Rademacher Nancy and Ronald Rademacher
Betty Lou and William Brown Lauren L. Bacho 2014
Dorothy and Jon Gockerman Nathaniel J. Gockerman 2027 Wyatt C. Gockerman 2027 Elliot Gockerman 2029
Stacy P. Remke Susan and Ronald Hill Wendy Ritch Jody and Michael Crane Duke Energy Foundation, Inc. Robert Schutte Candice (Schutte) ‘70 and John Scherz
Marilyn and Albert Burns Ryan Burns 2020 Allison Burns 2023 Johann Capodanno Aiden Malone 2022 Brendan Malone 2023 Susan and Edward Castleberry SBS ‘46 Lily F. Lippert 2022 Holland F. Lippert 2025 Wayne A. Lippert 2025
Gayla and Richard Gordon Colby A. Gordon 2019 Paloma M. Gordon 2022 Ms. Cynthia C. Graham Abigayle E. Anderson 2015 Susan and Merwin Grayson Elizabeth A. Hill 2023 Emery R. Hill 2025
Barbara and Robert Cecil Dustin B. Argo 2016
Bonnie and Charles Greenert David Judd 2014
Duke Energy Foundation, Inc.
Louise and Charles Collete Sophia M. Stanisic 2021 Aleksandar C. Stanisic 2024
PHOTO COMPOSITES
Lillie Cooper Kevin J. Cooper 2020
Terry and Gary Hardin Lillian Dwyer 2024 Carson Dwyer 2025 Kayla Dwyer 2028
Class of 1952 Joan (Van Lahr) Conners ‘52
Ilse Hawkins and Terrence Cosgrove Rowan Cosgrove 2027
GARDEN FOR THE GOOD
Class of 1977 Anonymous We have made every effort to ensure that these lists are accurate. If there are any additions or changes, please contact Michele Duda at 513.871.4700 x243.
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Jeanne and Ian Dasent Joanna C. Hutchins 2016 Marcia and Arthur de la Ossa Constance C. Nelson 2020 Gustaf Nelson 2022
Charles Harris Alea R. Harris 2018 Barbara and E. Channing Headley Katherine Anne Headley 2017 Mr. and Mrs. John Headley Robert H. Headley 2020 Sarah E. Headley 2024
Anne and Ron Hoffman Katelyn Bastos 2025 Abigail M. Bastos 2027 Megan A. Bastos 2027 Joan and James Jambor Aidan Jambor 2022 Max C. Jambor 2024 Emil E. Jemail Sabrina A. Jemail 2016 Amanda and Pierce Johnson Lleyton S. Kidd 2023 Mirtha Kennedy Trey J. Ackel 2014 Ty C. Ackel 2020 Georgina M. Kenneally 2027 Patricia Kidd Lleyton S. Kidd 2023 Jacqueline and Edward Koenig James E. Stahl 2022 John E. Koenig 2023 Susanna M. Stahl 2024 Carol and Jack Lawler Brigid Lawler 2018 Regan Lawler 2018 Aidan F. Lawler 2021 Owen Lawler 2024 Lynn and Wayne Lippert Robert P. Wilson 2019 Charles A. Wilson 2021 Lily F. Lippert 2022 Holland F. Lippert 2025 Wayne A. Lippert 2025 Adeline G. Wilson 2026 Anne and Eugene Locke Jacob M. Locke 2021 Pat and Coleman Love Ellen S. Love 2026 June and Charles Lyons Christopher M. Lyons 2015 MaryAnn and Clayton Mathile Mary Clare Mathile 2016
Jane and Michael O’Brien Emma J. O’Brien 2026 Catherine R. O’Brien 2029
Marilyn and Robert Shimp Hannah Fassler 2017 Douglas W. Fassler 2020
Rosemary Paris Olivia Klosterman 2014
Patricia and James Stahl Mary Frances Harsh 2014 Elizabeth Harsh 2015 Margaret Harsh 2018 James E. Stahl 2022 Susanna M. Stahl 2024
Ellen and Mark Peterson Ellen S. Love 2026 Patricia Peterson Mark L. Peterson 2015 Ellen S. Love 2026 Barbara and Jack Pflum Jean E. Pflum 2016 Kathy and Leo Plum Nathalie V. Plum 2016 Nancy and Ronald Rademacher Joshua D. Rademacher 2016 Emma Rademacher 2018 Keelin Rademacher 2020 Martha and H. Ragland SBS ‘58 Alexandra O. Ragland 2019 Elizabeth R. Ragland 2020 Sydney L. Ragland 2021 Margaret K. Ragland 2022 John F. Ragland 2024 Cecilia E. Ragland 2026 K. Chloe Ragland 2026 William A. Ragland 2027 Gert and Joe Ralenkotter Christopher J. Ralph 2019 Kendall M. Ralph 2023 Leona Ralph Christopher J. Ralph 2019 Kendall M. Ralph 2023 Shirley Reilman Cheryl L. Fladung 2014 Elizabeth J. Roberts Brenna P. Biggs 2015 Colton Biggs 2019 Hilda and Nelson Rodriguez Julia Rosa Helm 2019
Dorothy W. Mautz Emma G. Mautz 2021
Carol and Chris Rooney Abigail Taylor 2015 Margaret Taylor 2016
Mary and William McClung Alejandro C. Almaguer 2019 Abigail Almaguer 2022
Patricia (Moran) ‘56 and Barry Savage Katherine F. Ryan 2014
Geri McConaughy Eric Meeks 2021 Carl R. Meeks 2023 Neil Meeks Eric Meeks 2021 Carl R. Meeks 2023
Barbara and Joseph Schaffer Henry P. Baker 2020 George Baker 2025 Mary and Robert Schneider Grant R. Gerhardt 2021 Jude W. Gerhardt 2024
Carol and Vail Miller Wyatt W. Miller 2027 Austin R. Miller 2028
Brenda D. Seltman Paul S. Seltman 2014 Henry R. Seltman 2016 Martha A. Seltman 2019
Marie and Thomas Monaco Carter Fee 2017 Alexis M. Fee 2019
Margaret and William Shaw Connor J. Shaw 2016
Barbara and Tom Moore Emily Wiser 2015
Madeline M. Stortini Lauren Wells 2015 LeArdyce and Henry Stroh Meredith M. Schertzinger 2014 Harrison H. Schertzinger 2018 Howard H. Schertzinger 2018 Jane and Ralph Stuckman Grady Stuckman 2015 Cheryl and Charles Taylor Abigail Taylor 2015 Margaret Taylor 2016 Sally and Alexander Thomson Hope A. Thomson 2017 Carl Tower Carlo T. Quintero 2025 Rocco Quintero 2026 Liz and Reid Vann Natalie E. Neyra 2027 Edward B. Neyra 2029 Madelyn and James Visconti Edmund Sumnar 2022 Madeline Sumnar 2024 John Sumnar 2027 Patricia and Dean Vonderheide Graeme D. Barrere 2022 Mary Anne Weber Anna C. Erickson 2015 Suzanne and Kenneth Weis Tullus A. Dean 2017 Julia S. Dean 2019 Gracey and Alfred Weisbrod SBS ‘56 Kathryn G. Kelly 2024 Judith and W. Joseph Williams SBS ‘57 Patrick C. Williams 2027 Walker J. Williams 2029 Charles Wiser Emily Wiser 2015 Joan R. Wood Alexandra Bissantz 2014 Sara J. Bissantz 2016 Paula (Bien) Yarnell ‘65 Tate Yarnell 2026 Lilly E. Yarnell 2028
Anne and Jim Sheehan Jack A. Sheehan 2022 Summit Magazine 51
The Summit Parents Association Annual Report The Summit Parents Association (SPA) works to support the mission of the school. The SPA promotes a strong, integrated and diverse community of parents, faculty, staff and students to enhance the educational experience while seeking to foster a warm and welcoming community for all Summit families. Primary funding for SPA programs and activities comes from the Spirit Shop/Uniform Resale and the Kroger Community Rewards Program. Typically, SPA’s goal is to make all community-building events – such as Fall Festival, Boutique Noel and Spring Dinner – budgetneutral activities. Fundraising is not the primary goal for these events, which are designed to be financially accessible to all. Funds raised through our primary programs go to benefit students, parents, faculty and staff. Excess dollars raised are dedicated to SPA Reserve Fund projects and capital improvements. Reserve Fund projects for this year included Kyte Theatre improvements, renovation of Knights’ Hall and Chapel foyer artwork restoration. Highlights from the year include introduction of two new initiatives: • The “Parents Who Host Lose the Most” program to encourage the entire community to send a unified message that teen alcohol consumption is unhealthy, unsafe and illegal. • The “AmazonSmile” rewards program to raise additional funds for SPA events and activities. Highlights of continuing events include: • The Faculty/Staff fall breakfast and spring luncheon. • Fall Festival, adding new games, activities and food booths. • A celebration of the Olympics at our Spring Dinner
Annual Expenses 50% Division Specific 42% Division Specific
20% Faculty 16% & Staff Mission/ Service
• • •
at the Indian Hill Winter Club. New activities included a green screen and curling. We also raised funds for Chapel improvements through a live auction at the event. Support of the schoolwide Hands Across the Water service-learning project which raises funds for the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur Clean Water Fund. Birthday Books, Library Legacy, Lower School Fun Day, class parties, holiday parties, parent socials, Summit/SPA Parent Series, Caring Committee and Helping Hands. New items and shipments arrived in the Spirit Shop prior to the start of school.
As we begin a new year, Fall Festival promises fantastic family fun on Friday, Sept. 26. The new ladies-only Boutique Fashion Show will be Nov. 13. Plans are under way for an informative speaker presentation in early 2015. SPA is excitedly gathering ideas for The Summit’s 125th Anniversary Celebration in 2015-2016. We are extremely blessed to have such incredible support from our talented and dedicated parent community, without whom the SPA could not continue to enhance the educational experience at The Summit. Many thanks from the 2013-2014 SPA Board: Becky Hogya, president; Patty Bush, vice president; Traci Van Dorselaer, immediate past president; Jenifer Harris, treasurer; Alice Temming, assistant treasurer; Susan Beckmeyer, secretary; Kim Koenig, Spirit Shop manager; Tina Hendrix, Spirit Shop treasurer; Robyn Ayer, US chair; Joelle Ragland, MS chair; Deborah Schaefer, LS chair; Carolyn Karageorges, Montessori chair; Conky Greiwe ’61, staff liaison.
Annual Income Sources*
28% Mission/ Service
Uniform Resale 42%
*Excludes Reserve Fund projects.
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4% Operating Costs
All Other All Other 13% 19% Kroger Community Rewards 44%
The Summit Boosters Association Annual Report The Summit Boosters Association advances the athletic development pillar of The Summit’s mission through financial support and volunteer activities. Boosters manage youth athletics for kindergarten through sixth grade. Parents volunteer as coaches, team coordinators and a multitude of other support roles. All eligible K-6 students have the opportunity to participate in every team sport offered and every participating student plays in every contest. Sportsmanship, teamwork and skill development are emphasized as students have fun. Players, coaches and parents are asked to sign a Code of Conduct. Boosters also provide supplementary support athletic teams and helpsixth improve facilities. In the 2013-14 year, boosters made the following The Boosters manage youth athletics forfor kindergarten through grade. Rob Dziech ’88 gives his girls’ basketball purchases andtips donations: team some during a time out. Williams Field. A gift of $1,500 provided new chairs for the Williams Field Stadium Press Box and Coaches Room. Track Team. A gift of $2,900 provided a new broad jump pit and pole vault pit for the track team.
The Summit Boosters Association Annual Report The Summit Boosters Association Annual Report
Scholarship. A donation of $4,000 was added to the school’s general scholarship fund to help provide tuition assistance. Membership fees are the main source of Booster funding and membership is open to all Summit families through three levels of membership. A Silver Knight membership for $500 includes a pass for the immediate family to all home games, a promotional gift, lunch with Athletic Director Greg Dennis, one Miami Valley Conferenceadvances away gamethe passathletic and a choice ofKnight sports decals. Silver Knight can direct $250 of their membership formembers $500 includes a pass for the The Summit Boosters Association membership to a particular sport or sports. A Blue Knight membership for $150 includes a pass for the immediate family to all home games and immediate family to all home games, a promotional development pillar of The Summit’s mission through a choice of sports decals. A $75 membership includes an individual pass to all home games and a choice of sports decals. gift, lunch with Athletic Dennis, one financial support andchildren volunteer Sign Up: Parents can sign up foractivities. K-6 Athletics online. Find registration links for each sport listed byDirector season onGreg the K-6 web page. Contact Miami Valley Conference away game pass and a K-6 Athletic Coordinator Cary Daniel via e-mail daniel_c@summitcds.org or call 871-4700 x259. choice oftab sports decals. Silver Knight can Boosters manage athletics for kindergarten Join: Find the Boostersyouth membership form online the K-6 web page under the Athletics at www.summitcds.org. Contactmembers Mary Jean Feldhaus, Vice President forgrade. Membership, at feldhaus_m@summitcds.org. direct $250 of their membership to a particular sport through sixth Parents volunteer as coaches,
or sports. A Blue Knight membership for $150 includes team coordinators and a multitude of other support Thanks fromeligible the 2013-14 Association officers: Richard Massey, president; executive vice president; Wiser, vice and a passKathy for Nourse, the immediate family to allDavid home games roles. All K-6Boosters students have the opportunity president; Mary Jean Feldhaus, vice president of membership; Pam Noe, past president; Ellen Peterson, executive treasurer; Monica Desch ’90, a choice of sports decals. A $75 membership includes to participate in every team sport offered and assistant treasurer; Anne Sesler, executive secretary; Rob Dziech ’88, K-6 treasurer and Eric Meeks K-6 liaison. an individual pass to all home games and a choice of every participating student plays in every contest. sports decals. Sportsmanship, teamwork and skill development are emphasized as students have fun. Players, coaches and Sign Up: Parents can sign children up for K-6 Athletics parents are asked to sign a code of conduct. Boosters online. Find registration links for each sport listed by also provide supplementary support for athletic teams season on the K-6 web page. Contact K-6 Athletic and help improve facilities. In the 2013-14 year, Coordinator Cary Daniel ‘93 via e-mail at boosters made the following purchases and donations: daniel_c@summitcds.org or call 871-4700 x259. Williams Field. A gift of $1,500 provided new chairs Join: Find the Boosters membership form online for the Williams Field Stadium Press Box and Coaches at www.summitcds.org/boosters. Contact Mary Room. Jean Feldhaus, Vice President for Membership, at feldhaus_m@summitcds.org. Track Team. A gift of $2,900 contributed to a new broad jump pit and pole vault pit for the track team. Thanks from the 2013-14 Boosters Association officers: Richard Massey, president; Kathy Nourse, Scholarship. A donation of $4,000 was added to executive vice president; David Wiser, vice president; the school’s general scholarship fund to help provide Mary Jean Feldhaus, vice president of membership; tuition assistance. Pam Noe, past president; Ellen Peterson, executive treasurer; Monica Desch ’90, assistant treasurer; Membership fees are the main source of Booster Anne Sesler, executive secretary; Rob Dziech ’88, K-6 funding and membership is open to all Summit treasurer and Eric Meeks, K-6 liaison. families through three levels of membership. A Silver
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Summary of Financial Operations 2013-14 The school’s financial position continues to be solid. Total incoming cash was flat versus a year ago. This was a function of incoming operating cash down 1% due to heavy demand for financial aid. The slow economic recovery continues to be a challenge for many of our families.
by not having to follow up with them repeatedly. Once again, our Board of Trustees and our employees had a participation level of 100%. They believe in what we do and demonstrate their support accordingly. We look to our parents and alumni to match that pride in our school.
However, the Annual Fund for Excellence was up 5% due to the strong growth in our Angel Donor Program. It is heartening to see those in our community, who have been richly blessed, extend a hand to those who need some help to keep their child at The Summit. This is what Christ calls us to do and is a tradition in this school. It’s The Summit Way.
Tricia Headley again did a fabulous job in leading our successful auction. Lisa Nicholson came on board to coordinate the many details of this effort and kept the train on the rails as it sped toward a satisfying conclusion. Lisa was mentored in her new position by Susan Maxwell, who introduced the online auction. We thank her for her many contributions as she transitions to the College Counseling Office this school year. Once again, Summit volunteers rose to the occasion to ask for gifts and to give them. After subtracting $83,000 of the total raised to cover costs and budget needs, $44,000 of the remaining went to the Summit Parents Association (SPA) reserve fund, which was allocated back to the school for improvements to the lighting system in Kyte Theater; air conditioning in Flannery Gym; additional art display boards; improvements to the archives; and, some would argue, the most important improvement ever – cushions for the chapel pews!
Outgoing operating cash was up 2% but was offset by capital expenditures declining 36% and returning to a more normal level after the considerable cost last year of paying for the new artificial turf on Williams Field and the Lower School field. We are proud of our excellent facilities and know the importance of keeping them well maintained. Total operating cash flow was virtually breakeven before withdrawing any money from the endowment. Due to careful management of school funds, this was a better result than we had planned. Consequently, we ended up withdrawing more money from the endowment, which we do early in the year, than our ending financial position required. We used that increment to pay down the line of credit, which reduced the school’s debt by 25% and brought it under $3 million. For perspective, we share data with 44 other independent schools across the country who are preK-12 schools of about 1,000 students. Of all those schools, The Summit has the lowest level of debt as a percent of the operating budget. While we received some endowment gifts this past year, most of the gain in the endowment was due to favorable market conditions. With the debt decreasing by about $1 million, our net position (value of the endowment minus the value of the debt) grew by 19%. The 5% growth of the Annual Fund last year was on top of 5% growth the year before. Development Director Jim Jackson continues to bring great ideas to the operation, and Assistant Director of Development Michele Duda is tireless in executing the Annual Fund campaign every year. Sandy Champlin and Janine Boeing, who handle acknowledgments and the database, do a fantastic job in keeping everything straight. We are especially thankful for donors who respond to our first fund-raising appeal each year. They help keep our costs down
Operating Cash Receipts
Your school’s financial position is strong. This is due to: • Careful spending and financial management by the faculty and staff. • Generous contributions by our loyal donors, especially those who have joined the Leaders of Character Society; which continues to grow thanks to the leadership of Board Chair Emeritus Nick Ragland, Jr. BMS ‘83. • Superb stewardship of the endowment by our Foundation Board, chaired by Tom Theobald and guided by Chip Crowther, foundation president. • Discerning parents who believe The Summit is the obvious choice in Cincinnati for their children’s education. • And skilled faculty, staff and coaches who love kids and teach them to be life-long learners. The leaders of character we graduate each year have developed spiritually, academically, physically, socially and artistically. They have grown in grace and wisdom. They will make an important difference to the future of Cincinnati and the world they inherit.
Operating Cash Expenses
Other Income 5% Facilities 14%
State Support 5% Fund Raising 7%
Administration 16% Faculty Salaries & Benefits 57%
Tuition, Net of Scholarship and Assistance 83% Other School Expenses 13% 54 Annual Report 2013 - 14
SUMMARY OF GIFTS
The Summit Board of Trustees 2014-2015
(Rounded to nearest thousands)
July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014
GIFTS FOR CURRENT USE Annual Fund $813 157 Restricted Annual Fund 83 Auction* (net) TOTAL ANNUAL GIVING 1,053
P. Stuart Seltman ’86, Chair Joe Brinkmeyer
GIFTS TO CAPITAL AND ENDOWMENT
Julie Bristow 483 14
Capital and Endowment Gifts In Kind TOTAL GIFT SUPPORT
Susie Castellini Melanie Chavez
$1,550
*Online and event auction net proceeds totaled $127,000 with $83,000 going to the school’s account and $44,000 to the Summit Parents Association account.
Rev. John R. Civille Bob Conway
CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
Karl Gieseke
(Rounded to nearest thousands)
Preliminary 2013-14
2012-13 Incoming Operating Cash Fund Raising - Current Operations
$ 15,788 950 16,738
$ 15,641 1,053
$ (15,746) (1,021)
$ (16,075) (692)
Total Operating Cash Flow $ (29) Cash Used for Servicing Long Term Debt (676)
$ (73)
Total Incoming Cash Outgoing Operating Cash Capital Expenditures **
Support from Endowment 1,000
16,694
(641)
1,400
Kathryn (Stahl) Harsh ’84 Ron Joseph Lama Khoury Allison (Hiltz) Kropp ’93 Peg Mathile Tim Michel Kate Nelson Joelle Ragland Andy Ritch Cenona Taveras
Endowment Debt $ 24,366 $ 3,730 June 30, 2013 27,382 2,755 June 30, 2014
Net $ 20,636 24,627
$ (975) $ 3,016 Change
$ 3,991
Suzanne Tosolini Nadine (Makstell) Whitsett ’74 David Wiser Mirja Zeilstra
** 2013-2014 includes $63,000 of unbudgeted capital expenditures funded by affinity gifts.
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Parenting Matters! The Seventh Annual
Early Childhood Education Symposium Saturday, October 25 • 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Summit Lower School Keynote Speaker: Dr. Catherine Steiner-Adair, author of The Big Disconnect: Protecting Childhood and Family Relationships in the Digital Age, clinical psychologist and instructor in the Harvard Medical School Department of Psychiatry will deliver the keynote address, “The Big Disconnect.” Weaving research and real stories into her presentation, she proves that children need parents and educators to provide what technology cannot – close, meaningful interactions with the adults in their lives to prevent psychological risks and fallout as a result of the pervasive presence of technology. Her Dads and Daughters workshop will highlight critical research on the unique impact of fathers on their daughters’ self-confidence, motivation, body image and future relationships. At lunch, Dr. Steiner-Adair will present “Got Grit: The Challenge of Raising Smart, Savvy and Socially Intelligent Children.” Dr. Steiner-Adair is a sought-after speaker across the country and resource for media including The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Discovery Channel, CNN, PBS, NPR and many newspapers and magazines.
Featured Speaker: Beth Nowak will expand on concepts presented in her TEDx Talk, “Helping Our Littlest Helpers,” explaining how external reward systems negatively impact a child’s intrinsic motivation to be compassionate, generous and helpful. She will equip parents with practical alternatives to help develop those innate skills. A longtime kindergarten teacher at Wyoming City Schools, she collaborated with Yale’s Center for Emotional Intelligence, received an Honorable Mention in Stanford University’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education’s Compassion & Technology Competition.
Breakout Sessions: Choose from an array of breakout sessions on today’s most intriguing topics for children from birth to age 10 presented by doctors, psychologists and early childhood experts. Free. Open to the public. CEUs for teachers. Complimentary box lunch for those who register by Oct. 23. RSVPs requested, walk-ins welcome.
Register Now: www.summitcds.org/symposium or call 513.871.4700 ext. 261