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THE MAGAZINE OF LANDMARK SCHOOL
475 STUDENTS 475 PROGRAMS
AN INDIVIDUALIZED APPROACH FOR EVERY STUDENT
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The Lantern is published twice yearly by the Marketing and Communications Department at Landmark School, P.O. Box 227, Prides Crossing, MA 01965-0227 The Lantern is available online at landmarkschool.org/lantern Contact us at lantern@landmarkschool.org Lantern Editorial Committee and Contributors Scott Blanchette Bob Broudo P’11 Hazel Crowley Danielle Figueira Michelle Granese Scott Harlan Rob Kahn Brittany Kenney Avery McNiff Katie Mullen Beth Rowen P’20 Susan Tomases Designer Melanie deForest-Malloy Contributors Maida Broudo P’13 Callie Dangel ’20 Nate Efinger Amira Ghobrial ’17 Moira McNamara James P’10 Bruce Miller Tom O’Riordan Claire Sullivan Brook Sumner
Photographers Susan Dangel P’20 Kieran Kesner ’09 Winslow Martin Cindy Spreer
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
COVER STORY
14 475 STUDENTS
475 PROGRAMS AN INDIVIDUALIZED APPROACH FOR EVERY STUDENT
16 Yasmine Demeter ’27 18 Sam Sirois ’24 20 Sunaina Hoon ’22 22 Gavin Colby ’21 24 Isabella
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FEATURE ARTICLES 26 Parents’ Days 28 Second Chances 30 Faculty Summer Pursuits
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33 Stronger Together 34 Commitment and Collaboration: Japanese Educators at Landmark 36 Landmark’s Strategic Plan
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DEPARTMENTS ◗ HEADLIGHT
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Landmark School, A Medical Model
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Landmark’s News in Brief
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Student: Alice Schwechheimer ’20 Faculty: Anna DiPerna Alumni: Amira Ghobrial ’17 Parents: Courtney and Andy Stephenson P’21
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46 In Her Own Words, Callie Dangel ’20 ◗ STARLIGHT
48 Athletics 50 Performing Arts ◗ FLOODLIGHT
52 Events 56 Alumni Notes ◗ GIVING
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HEADLIGHT a message from the Headmaster
Landmark School, A Medical Model Providing a Customized Program for Every Student by Bob Broudo
To achieve this vision and our goals, we stepped outside of the norm and took the lead from the world of medicine and the integration of science and practice. Landmark’s model and my mantra have always been built on the foundation of providing a diagnostic and prescriptive, individualized, customized, problem-solving, remedial education for students with languagebased learning disabilities. This indeed is a medical model, wherein each patient’s prescription for healing is based upon a thoroughly individualized diagnosis. Diagnosing each student’s learning profile, prescribing a unique program that bridges their strengths and challenges, and altering the program based on continued diagnosis and growth have always been the hallmark of Landmark School. Staying true to our promise of 4
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offering one-to-one tutorials everyday, seasoned academic advisors, customized scheduling, skills and language-based class structure, and so much more, all rest on the medical model and provide the maximum opportunity to create success for every student. Landmark at 50 will continue to reinforce and refine this model. Given the trust placed in Landmark by our families from around the globe, the success we are privileged to witness in our students everyday, the deep investment in fine tuning our approach, always striving for excellence is a responsibility we take very seriously. Enjoy this issue and our cover story (p. 14) where we share the stories of five current Landmark students, and highlight what makes their customized program suit their needs. BOOK-OPEN
“ Diagnosing each student’s learning profile, prescribing a unique program that bridges their strengths and challenges, and altering the program based on continued diagnosis and growth have always been the hallmark of Landmark School.” FALL/WINTER 2019–2020
K I E RA N K E SN E R ’ 09
In education, one size does not fit all. It is the premise upon which Landmark School was founded. We designed Landmark’s educational model to provide the maximum opportunity to meet all of our students exactly where they are in the learning process and to help them achieve success. This concept demanded that Landmark be clear about and true to our mission, fully understand each student’s diagnostic profile, implement a wide range of best practices, train our faculty in the requisite science, and keep teachers informed of best practices to provide a customized program for every student.
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T-Shirt Design Contest Jennifer O’Riordan, who manages The Store, Landmark’s school store, organized its first t-shirt design contest in the fall. High school students were invited to submit a design for a long-sleeve t-shirt. A panel of discerning judges selected the work of Antonio “Big T” Calvanese ’21. The shirt is available for purchase in The Store. A similar contest will be held for Elementary•Middle School students in the spring.
Epic EMS Soccer Match The Elementary•Middle School (EMS) soccer team completed its season with a match against faculty and staff members. The middle schoolers brought polish, experience, and a true sense of teamwork to the game. Faculty and staff brought dusty old sweats, parents, and thankfully some youthful siblings. The second half culminated in an all-on-the-field showdown where very few rules were adhered to, but everyone emerged a winner.
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EVENTS! SEE YOU THIS SPRING FALL/WINTER 2019–2020
MAKING WAVES APRIL 15
HS PARENTS’ DAYS APRIL 16–17
EMS PARENTS’ DAYS MAY 14–15
Join us at the Shalin Liu Performance Center for our annual auction and performances by the Landmark Chorus and a marquee act. Tickets go on sale soon!
High School parents and guardians are invited to meet with your child’s teachers and advisor, attend workshops and presentations, meet other parents, and more.
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EMS Family BBQ
On a beautiful early September evening, students, parents, guardians, faculty, and friends gathered for the annual Elementary•Middle School Family Barbeque. Classrooms were open, families and teachers had a chance to get to know one another, shoppers enjoyed a Landmark pop-up store stocked with school swag, and everyone enjoyed a delicious BBQ meal thanks to SAGE Dining Services. Those balmy evenings are but a distant memory! community, while also fostering leadership skills and encouraging students to have a voice in school. “We want to instill in them leadership skills to use in their lives going forward, to recognize how our younger students look up to them, and to feel empowered to make change,” said Laura Polvinen, counseling team leader at the EMS.
Eighth Grade Leadership Retreat
In early October, the entire eighth grade class participated in the seventh annual Leadership Retreat. Events were held on the Elementary•Middle School campus and at Gordon College. The goal of the day was to learn about leadership, brainstorm ways to strengthen the community, bond as a class, and to have fun! Since the class includes many new eighth graders, it was a nice way to kick off the year and create a sense of
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Eighth grade students take a moment during their leadership retreat to pose for a group photo.
Pep Rally
The Friday before Homecoming, High School students gathered in the Ansara Athletic Center for the Fall Pep Rally and Keeper of the Spirit ceremony. Students dressed by class color and competed by grade in a series of athletic contests, including dodgeball and a five-event relay race. The seniors prevailed! Ben Enos ’20 and Antonio Calvanese ’21 shared the vaunted title of Keeper of the Spirit. The event wrapped up with what else? Students throwing pies in the faces of their favorite teachers!
Fall Pumpkin Carving
What says fall more than pumpkin carving? Two dozen Elementary•Middle School students made the trek to Appleton Farms in Ipswich, Mass., in October to help prepare for the farm’s Pumpkin Trail event. Students carved pumpkins and then helped to move 150 of the gourds to make a long, winding trail through the farm.
New Director of Food Services
Patrick Griffin joined the SAGE Dining Services staff over the summer as Landmark’s director of food services. It was a seamless transition, and the dining options at Landmark continue to be varied, healthful, and delectable! Early in the school year, Griffin hosted several grab-and-go pop-up events outside Alexander.
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Landmark High School students celebrated the end of midterm exams with a lavish lunch provided by Sage that featured a pasta bar, shrimp cocktail, roast beef, an ice cream bar, and a DJ who rocked the house!
EMS Fall Fest
❱❱ TIPS FROM OUR HEAD
An October bomb cyclone may have downed trees and left thousands of people without power, but it didn’t dampen spirits at the 2019 Elementary•Middle School Fall Festival. The activitypacked event went on as planned, a day after an unexpected storm resulted in the cancellation of school. Students enthusiastically participated in activities that included slime making, toilet paper bowling, candy corn bingo, pumpkin decorating, and, of course, eating doughnuts on a string!
Tables Are Turned
During November’s Saturday school, the members of the Cooking Club showed their gratitude to Landmark High School’s talented, accommodating, and supportive SAGE Dining Services by preparing a meal for them. The students made three different types of chili and tiramisu for dessert.
Bob’s Books Dogtown: Death and Enchantment in a New England Ghost Town, Elyssa East Leadership in Turbulent Times, Doris Kearns Goodwin News of the World, Paulette Jiles Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, Yuval Noah Harari Spying on the South: An Odyssey Across the American Divide, Tony Horwitz
EMS students enjoy festive, seasonal treats during the 2019 Fall Fest.
The Great Halifax Explosion: A World War I Story of Treachery, Tragedy, and Extraordinary Heroism, John Bacon BOB’S FAVORITE CHILDREN’S TITLES
Crack-of-Dawn Walkers, Amy Hest Ferdinand the Bull, Munro Leaf Grandfather Twilight, Barbara Helen Berger Stand Back Said the Elephant, I’m Going to Sneeze, Patricia Thomas and Wallace Tripp The Snow Goose: A Story of Dunkirk, Paul Gallico
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Beacon ❱❱ Landmark’s News in Brief
❱❱ THE VOTES ARE IN
Student Council Elections
High School Student Council: L to R: John Simpson, Joseph Membrino, Jake Lunder, Lee Dalzell
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Landmark High School students voted to elect Student Council officers in September. Joseph Membrino ’20 won the race for president, John Simpson ’20 secured the vice president slot, Jake Lunder ’21 was elected treasurer, and Lee Dalzell ’20 assumed the position of secretary. Candidates bravely delivered speeches in Ansara, outlining their platform and explaining what makes them the strongest candidate for the job. In addition to organizing campus-wide events, the Student Council raises money for organizations near and far, including the Open Door Food Pantry in Gloucester, Beverly Bootstraps, North Shore Alliance of LGBTQ Youth (nAGLY), Ddembe Home Uganda, Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos (NPH), and many more.
Middle School Student Council: L to R: Mr. Pinstein, Jackson B., Mitchell G., Rose W., Gerig W., Ella H., Harrison H., Will H., Mr. Harris, Ethan F., Will C., McKenzie B.
ELEMENTARY•MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL
Also in September, EMS students gave speeches to an audience of their peers, faculty, and staff, pitching their views and highlighting qualities that would make them ideal to serve on the EMS Student Council. Candidates promises included more field trips, installing a soft-serve ice cream or frozen yogurt machine in the cafeteria, getting new recess equipment, and much more. All candidates from the elementary program were offered seats on the council, while the middle school held elections with secret ballots that were carefully tabulated. The process was as much about learning as electing a Student Council. Elementary School Student Council: James A., Tyler A., Annie B., Logan B., Liam B., Nolan C., Maggie C., Valentina F., Izzy F., Shayne F., Frannie H., Anna H., Myles H., Emerson J., Paraic K., Jack L., Charlie M., Angus M., Max M., Darvin M., William R., Cole R., Caidan S., Caroline S., Liam S., Jack V.
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Caret-left 2019–2020 Student Advocates: left to right: Caitlin M. Joseph M. Catherine D. Jessup G. C. Lucie L. John (Ned) B. Elizabeth T. Olivia M. Isabel (Isa) W. John M. A.J. H.
its own composting program in October. Before the first scrap of food was placed in the composting bins, faculty member Deb Telep and the Green Team gave a presentation showing students what can and cannot be composted. The students were vigilant about making sure the bins were not contaminated by nonorganic material. Isabel West ’20 and August Reid ’20, the masterminds of the program at the High School, explained the composting process and its benefits to EMS students. Students eagerly peppered them with questions about what items could be composted and why others, such as plastics and rocks, cannot.
2019–2020 Student Advocates
Landmark students juggle many responsibilities each day: school, homework, sports, arts, community service, and often long commutes. Each year, a small group of seniors are chosen to be Student Advocates, adding another time-consuming commitment to their schedules. The Student Advocates, led by faculty members Dan Ahearn, Ashley Hubacz, and Jason Mansfield, deliver presentations to graduate and undergraduate education students at local colleges and universities, as well as to students, teachers, and administrators at elementary and middle schools. They talk about how having a learning difference affects them in school, at work, and in other aspects of life. These personal accounts are honest, powerful, and eye-opening.
EMS Debuts Composting Program
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In early November, the High School’s Outdoor Leadership class embarked on its first camping trip of the year to Mount Cardigan in western New Hampshire. Students and faculty battled high winds and chilly nights, but their spirits remained high! On Saturday the group hiked the mountain and was pleasantly surprised by beautiful sunny skies and endless views.
Pringles Challenge
Caret-left Isabel W. and August R. introduce the EMS community to the composting initiative that they started at the High School.
Given the resounding success of the student-led composting initiative at the High School, the Elementary•Middle School began
Outdoor Leadership Trip
People feel strongly about Pringles—you either love or hate the salty snacks. But how many people have thought about mailing a single wafer via the U.S. Postal Service? Sophie Wilson, the head of the Elementary•Middle School Science Department, has. In the fall, all 111 middle school students participated in the Pringles Chip Challenge. Students designed packaging to protect a single Pringle as it navigated the rigors of the postal system. 57% made it back to campus unbroken and ready for munching! The Lantern
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Athletes of the Week Kindred Hurtado ’20 varsity volleyball Andrew Elcik ’22 boys jv soccer Emily Varga ’22 varsity cross country Max Ash ’23 varsity golf Erik Schneider ’22 varsity soccer Morgan Sebastian ’21 jv volleyball C I NDY S P R E E R
Ryan Shea ’20 varsity cross country
Girls Varsity Athletes Go the Distance
After a stellar 11–2–3 season, the girls varsity soccer team advanced to the championship round of the NEPSAC tournament. Students, faculty, family members, and other fans packed Alumni Field in early November to support the girls in their match against Covenant Christian Academy. Despite a second-half rally, the girls came up short, 2–1. The team ended a magnificent season with grace and class. Thank you to Kate Kunin for her tremendous coaching and unwavering enthusiasm. In November, the girls varsity volleyball team made its first appearance at the NEPSAC tournament. They faced Christian Heritage School in Trumbull, Conn., in the quarterfinals. While they lost the match, the team exhibited skill, poise, and sportsmanship. A special thanks to coaches Mike Orie and Paul Howard for their fantastic work with the group this year!
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Players huddle for some pre-game team building and inspiration.
Eight teams braved unusually frigid November weather and participated in the High School’s first flag football tournament on Collins Field. Competition was fierce— but friendly! The Black Panthers defeated No Fly Zone in the championship game. Students and faculty alike hope to make this an annual event. FALL/WINTER 2019–2020
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Titans of the Trails
On November 11, in Litchfield, Conn., Landmark’s boys’ varsity cross country team captured its third New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) championship in the last six years. It was their first championship since being moved up from division four to three in 2018. All seven varsity athletes finished in the top 35 of 175 athletes who represented 25 schools in the NEPSAC-D3. The Vikings won the meet, over 50 points ahead of the second place Rivers School—an extraordinary showing at such a competitive outing. Not surprisingly, Landmark had five athletes named NEPSAC AllStars, and another four named NEPSAC-JV All-Stars. The JV team missed defending their three-year championship streak by a mere six points. In the Eastern Independent League (EIL), our boys were also undefeated, with six athletes named EIL All-Stars, including Ryan Shea ’20, who was named EIL MVP, a first for our program. Not to be outdone, the girls cross country team had an excellent season as well, resulting in the first girls’ championship banner being hung in Landmark’s Ansara Athletic Center. On October 30, with the smallest roster in the 12-team Massachusetts Bay Independent League (MCIL), the girls dramatically took the championship. In a nail-biter of a race, in which the top three teams were separated by only three points, the girls proved that hard work and consistency are a winning combination, besting Gann Academy and Brimmer and May, who tied for second!
Beyond Borders For the past three years, several members of the Landmark High School faculty traveled to Mozambique over March break to visit schools and orphanages. The visits were opportunities for the educators to both give and receive teaching advice. In October 2019, Susan and Larry Weil, the directors of the Christian Academy of Mozambique, one of the schools that the teachers visit each year, spent the day at Landmark, touring the campus, observing classes, and meeting with administrators. “We wanted to let Landmark know how much we appreciate that your teachers travel to Mozambique over their vacation,” said Susan. “It’s been a wonderful experience for our teachers and students.” The Weils, who hail from Washington State, started the school and ministry in Mozambique in 1996. The school, for students in grades kindergarten through 12, has grown from 12 students to its current 123. Students are taught in English, though many of the younger students enter school speaking Portuguese. Sense of Community Palpable on Campus Susan said the teachers at the Christian Academy most appreciate the classroom management strategies and differentiated instruction tips they learned from Landmark teachers. The couple was impressed with the stateof-the-art science labs, the details of the woodworking in Governor’s Landing, and the natural beauty of the campus, but what most impressed them were the students and faculty. “We can feel the sense of community between both teachers and teachers, and teachers and students. The environment is very similar to CAM (Christian Academy of Mozambique),” Susan said. “We hope this relationship continues for many years to come.”
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Why Landmark?
At an all-school milkbreak in October, a Landmark High School student and faculty member explained what brought them to Landmark. Both delivered their speeches with confidence and poise in front of more than 500 people in the Ansara Athletic Center. Jessup Goldberg Cook ’20 arrived at Landmark during his junior year. He said while some students attend Landmark because their parents made the decision for them, he said coming to Landmark was his choice. “I wish I had the opportunity to start at Landmark sooner than I did,” he said. “Being at Landmark made me realize that if I put my mind to learning, I can accomplish it. I just need the access and resources to succeed at school.” Like many Landmark faculty members Grace Walkowicz, a math teacher, has deep connections to Landmark. Her parents, Stephen and Kelly, met and married at Landmark. After a few years, they left Landmark for other career opportunities in western Massachusetts. When it was time for Grace to choose a career, she recalled stories about the “mythical place called
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Landmark” that she had heard so often growing up. Grace took her parents’ advice and applied to Landmark. Now in her fifth year of teaching, Grace has no regrets. “I was curious about this place that has so many of their memories. I have fallen in love with teaching, getting to know the students, and trying to find creative ways to make math fun. I, just like my parents, have found a family at Landmark.”
Holiday Helpers
Elementary• Middle School students collected dozens of gifts for Wellspring House’s Holiday Store program, which gives parents the opportunity to provide holiday gifts to their children. Students also helped to organize the gifts and stock shelves. This year, the program served more than 800 children from 350 families. Wellspring offers temporary shelter, job training, and education programs for those in need on Cape Ann.
Technology Breaks Down Borders
In the fall, Amy Conant’s class at the Elementary•Middle School Skyped with friends from Uganda
as part of their study of Africa. Students from each country took turns eagerly asking and answering cultural questions. The Ugandan students were curious about forms of transportation and appliances used in the U.S., while Landmark students asked about Ugandan religions and customs. EMS students were fascinated to learn that Ugandan girls kneel to show respect to people. EMS students wrote letters to the students in Uganda—English is the official language of Uganda. “It was a great example of using technology in the classroom and putting their Language Arts skills to work,” said Mrs. Conant.
EMS Colonists Stay the Course
In November, elementary students enhanced their social studies unit on colonial times and Massachusetts history with a field trip to the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum! FALL/WINTER 2019–2020
Ally Day
Dozens of students, faculty, and staff participated in Ally Day at the High School in October. Student and faculty members of the Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) handed out safe space stickers and encouraged community members to reflect on their values and actions and commit to the Ally Pledge, which states: “I believe all students, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, deserve to feel safe and supported. That means I pledge to: • Not use anti-LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) language or slurs. • Intervene, if I safely can, in situations where students are being harassed or tell an adult. • Support efforts to end bullying and harassment.
❱❱ ALTRUISM AT WORK
Community Service Wrap-Up
Landmark High School’s chaplain, Rev. Bill Ferguson, works with students to encourage personal growth and an awareness of the world by organizing community service opportunities near and far. As of December 20, Landmark students logged nearly 3,300 community service hours! Below are the organizations that Landmark students supported during the fall of 2019. • Beverly Children’s Learning Center • Harborlight retirement home • Leaf-Raking Marathon in Beverly, Mass. • Lifebridge Northshore homeless services •M assachusetts Special Olympics soccer tournament • Vettes to Vets
• Encourage others to be Allies. “Over 160 community members signed the Ally pledge to help put an end to hate speech, bullying, and harassment and to cultivate a safe and welcoming environment at our school,” said Jennifer Moy, faculty leader of the GSA and a teacher at the High School.
Math in Action
In October, several High School math classes participated in the first basketball free-throw activity. More than 80 students took shots, results were tallied, and the game went into overtime with small group discussions and analysis. Students used the real-life data in a variety of statistical analysis activities. The students and teachers involved took home a “W,” thanks to their impressive stats. The fun and engaging activity allowed students to see math in action and how it applies to real life! FALL/WINTER 2019–2020
Students’ Professionalism Earns Praise
Sean Thibodeau, an executive at a company in Chelmsford who volunteers each year at Vettes to Vets, took time to email Rev. Ferguson about our students. “The volunteers from Landmark School worked effectively, energetically, and enthusiastically, as a team,” Mr. Thibodeau said. “They were simply the most impressive group of young volunteers I’ve witnessed at this event or any other I’ve served at.” BOOK-OPEN
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Veteran Landmark teacher Scott Harlan speaks of how incredibly fun it was to observe and interact with so many fellow teachers in pursuit of the puzzle pieces that comprise these student stories. “I was left with admiration for Landmark’s mosaic of touchstones, an existing array of educators, classes, activities, and possibilities from which each student’s program is drawn and fit into place.” Advisors, tutors, coaches, teachers, and administrators pick out resources or invent new ones from our constellation of time-tested programs, ideas, and methods. A spirit of innovation inspired by each student’s needs is combined with the practical teaching wisdom of seasoned teaching staff and supervisors. The result is a flexible structure adapted to every child based on where they are at that point in time. Reflecting back on this process Scott says, “I’m gratified by the school’s capacity to serve our students well, and also moved by the spirit of can-do collegiality that allows that opportunity and brings us together to renew and extend our community.” CONTRIBUTORS:
Scott Blanchette, Scott Harlan, Rob Kahn, Susan Tomases PHOTOGRAPHY:
Winslow Martin Take a look at five of our students’ individualized programs. ARROW-CIRCLE-RIGHT FALL/WINTER 2019–2020
Judy Sorum Brown’s poem “Fire” captures the subtle mix of fuel and space that reminds us of our extraordinary students and educators and the sophisticated process of nourishing flames.
Fire What makes a fire burn Is space between the logs, A breathing space. Too much of a good thing, Too many logs Packed in too tight Can douse the flames Almost as surely As a pail of water would. So building fires Requires attention To the spaces in between, As much as to the wood. When we are able to build Open spaces In the same way We have learned To pile on the logs, Then we can come to see how It is fuel, and absence of fuel Together, that make fire possible. We only need to lay a log Lightly from time to time. A fire Grows Simply because the space is there, With openings In which the flame That knows just how it wants to burn Can finds its way. —Judy Sorum Brown, Teaching With Fire: Poetry That Sustains the Courage to Teach, pg. 89
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Yasmine Demeter CLASS OF 2027 • PROUD, DETERMINED, FRIENDLY When Yasmine arrived at Landmark as a third grader, her advisor, Joni McLaughlin, created a program for Yasmine focused on expressive language, social thinking, and a predictable structure. They met regularly and worked through role plays of daily interactions. Wendy Ellis, EMS speech and language therapist, offered word-retrieval strategies and exercises to support working memory. Now in her third year at Landmark, Yasmine is a comfortable and productive member of Liz Scola’s elementary class. The language-based classroom, carefully crafted by Liz, addresses Yasmine’s needs and builds upon her strengths. The calm, structured routine creates an unhurried, yet purposeful pace for seven students, ensuring that Yasmine is seen and heard, not lost in a crowd. Previewing the agenda on the board reminds Yasmine of the class focus and what will come next. Oral review and cueing help her recall thematic vocabulary and concepts. Familiar templates spark written production. Yasmine has identified three goals for herself: “I want to make my cursive writing better, to learn about more countries in social studies, and to look up when I’m presenting my event retell.” One-on-one tutorial is a warm inviting space Yasmine and her tutor, Lisa Nichols, have created together. “Making personal connections has always been important to Yasmine,” Lisa noted. On each of their tutorial’s walls are creative touches. Over their workspace a heart painted by Yasmine radiates red, orange, and purple splashes bursting forth from every side. With encouragement to express herself built into her program, Yasmine has found her place at Landmark. She smiles in the hall, waves a friendly “hi” to all, and often shares a joke. As a three-year veteran of the cheerleading team, she has impressed Coach Scola with her positive attitude and willingness to learn and practice new cheers. “Having her in class for the first time this year, I have seen how readily Yasmine accepts new challenges and displays a positive work ethic,” Liz said. When not cheering, Yasmine stays after school and designs impressive structures (a veterinary clinic!) in LEGO Club while making plans for her next outing with friends.
A look at Yasmine’s day ACADEMIC COURSE LOAD:
Art (gold day) Enrichment / Music Language Arts Language Arts Tutorial Mathematics Oral Expression/Literature Physical Education (blue day) Science/Social Studies FOR FUN:
Cheerleading Drawing Lego Club
When Yasmine’s tutor, Ms. Nichols, noticed that she liked to draw she added opportunities to draw characters and scenes from their reading to help expand comprehension and deepen understanding.
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YASMINE’S PROGRAM
AN INDIVIDUALIZED APPROACH FOR EVERY STUDENT
STRUCTURE
Teachers provide predictable structure during classes and Yasmine’s daily tutorial.
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT
Faculty working with Yasmine often use role playing to practice expressive language skills.
A CHANGE OF PACE
Yasmine’s teacher, Ms. Scola, provides a calm and nurturing classroom environment to increase productivity.
TAKING THE CHALLENGE
Teachers working with Yasmine gauge her readiness to accept new challenges and provide frequent encouragement. FALL/WINTER 2019–2020
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SAM’S PROGRAM
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FOSTERING INTERESTS
TRANSITION
To help manage the transition from homeschooling to the Elementary•Middle School, faculty members crafted a schedule and selected teachers that would help Sam adjust to a new routine at his pace.
Sam’s tutorial teacher, Amanda Maddox, recognized Sam’s passion for the outdoors and the environment and allowed him to take a deep dive into topics of interest.
CONSISTENCY
Faculty members maintained habits established while Sam attended the Summer Program through the regular school year to help him feel at home.
METACOGNITION
Teachers worked with Sam to build self awareness to help him focus on improving skills in reading comprehension and writing.
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Sam Sirois CLASS OF 2024 • CURIOUS, METICULOUS, REFLECTIVE As a homeschooled student making a transition to Landmark in 2018, Sam Sirois faced a daunting challenge: What would it mean to work with a variety of new teachers across distinct subjects as “one of the new kids” in an unfamiliar community? Sam recalled, “It was scary at first until Rowan came up to me and I made my first friend. Since then, it’s been good!” Sam’s innate curiosity, insightful nature, and social instincts were evident from the start. He began his Landmark journey in the Summer Program, and his first tutor, Erin Herzeelle, was also his counselor in the fall. Connections from that first summer into his first school year made Sam feel secure. His program recognized his strengths while addressing skills in reading comprehension, math, spelling, and executive functioning. Rich Mangano, Sam’s academic advisor, and Charlene Williams, Sam’s tutor, implemented flexibility and support to ease Sam into his new routine, helping him manage his time and school work, experience success, and develop more self-confidence. Since that first year, Sam’s advisors and teachers have simultaneously built skills and opened doors to ever-expanding opportunities for Sam. Amanda Maddox, Sam’s current tutor, noted, “Sam is meticulous with his work and will linger after the bell to explore a topic more.” Amanda smiles when she cites Sam’s in-depth writing about conserving endangered redwood forests. In his tutorial, they work on reading comprehension and written production strategies. Metacognitive learning (e.g., why intonation and pace are important and how they impact Sam’s enjoyment of reading) resonates with Sam’s reflective powers. Geoff Russell, Sam’s current advisor, explains that Sam has taken social risks this year inside and outside the classroom: in Eighth Grade Leadership, playing soccer, and as a student panelist sharing his experience with prospective parents, to name just a few. “I see Sam coming into his own, realizing his own potential. He continues to seek out opportunities to make a difference,” said Geoff. Ask any teacher who has had the pleasure of working with Sam and you will hear a consistent message: They appreciate Sam’s desire to help make things better, eagerness to reach out and embrace opportunities, and his determination to be kind to all. Sam calls Landmark his second home, even as he feels secure and confident enough to contemplate his next educational setting. For Sam, the future holds limitless possibilities.
A look at Sam’s day ACADEMIC COURSE LOAD:
Language Arts Language Arts Tutorial Math Oral Expression/Literature Physical Education (gold day) Practical Arts (blue day) Science Social Studies FOR FUN:
Boat building Green Team Composting Initiative Soccer Student Panel speaker
“ Sam saw that our most common mistake with our new composting initiative was napkins going in the trash. He created a vivid poster with actual napkins glued to it, showing that paper napkins go in the compost.” —Deb Telep, EMS Faculty and Green Team Coordinator
“ Sam is meticulous with his work and will linger after the bell to explore a topic more.” —Amanda Maddox, EMS Faculty and Sam’s tutorial teacher FALL/WINTER 2019–2020
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Sunaina “Su” Hoon CLASS OF 2022 • MOTIVATED, HARD WORKING, INVESTED “Living so far from home—India—is really hard, but Su wants to be here,” said Joe Rose, Sunaina “Su” Hoon’s academic advisor. “She knows that her customized program will help her achieve her goals—of which she has many! Su knows that every door is open to her here.” Su is a driven and capable sophomore in her second year at Landmark. She is in the Prep Program, where most students do not have a daily tutorial. After Su’s freshman year, Joe realized that she needed a bit more support with her writing, reading comprehension, and organization, so he built a schedule for her that included a daily tutorial. He also knew that having outlets to relieve stress was a priority for Su, so she takes yoga every day in an after-school program that allows her to also participate in art two afternoons each week, alternating with a supervised study hall. “My school in India was very competitive and students were expected to be more independent,” Su said. “We were reading Shakespeare in sixth grade! My mom had me tested in fifth grade because I was beginning to lag behind and that’s when I learned that I had dyslexia.” Jeremy Melvin was selected as Su’s tutorial teacher and said, “Su is the ideal student. She is highly motivated to improve her skills. Working with Su is more like collaboration than teaching because she’s so invested.” Not surprisingly, Su’s favorite time of the day, given her busy schedule, is in the evening when she has “me time.” “I’m interested in homeopathic healthcare and I practice Ayurveda, which includes giving friends from my house neck and shoulder massages and treating our hair and skin with essential oils from home.” She continues, “I love the feeling of being more self sufficient and I know Landmark has helped me with that.”
A look at Su’s day ACADEMIC COURSE LOAD:
American Perspectives Geometry Grammar and Writing II Health and Wellness Language Arts Tutorial Physical Science FOR FUN:
Ayurveda (oldest healing science) Jewelry design Learning to speak Arabic, French, and Spanish Loves to read poetry Yoga THE PREP PROGRAM
The Prep Program places special emphasis on developing study skills and higher-level reading comprehension and writing skills in larger classes with increased focus on independence. A daily tutorial is not typically offered in this program.
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SU’S PROGRAM
AN INDIVIDUALIZED APPROACH FOR EVERY STUDENT
CUSTOMIZATION
Unlike most students in the Prep Program, Su’s course load includes a daily one-to-one tutorial to focus on writing, reading comprehension, and organization.
BALANCE
Su’s Advisor, Joe Rose, arranged for an after-school schedule that includes a study hall alternating with visual arts to help manage a demanding workload while providing opportunities to de-stress.
MIND AND BODY
Su participates in yoga during the last period of the day to provide a transition into the afternoon and evening routine.
FEELING AT HOME
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GAVIN’S PROGRAM
AN INDIVIDUALIZED APPROACH FOR EVERY STUDENT HANDS ON
Teachers reinforce Gavin’s tactile and visual skills by using manipulatives.
SKILLS FOR A LIFETIME
TEAM PLAYER
Gavin’s teachers use a variety of strategies in classes and tutorial to improve his confidence expressing himself verbally and in writing.
The residential staff encourages Gavin’s desire to be involved on campus, where he is often seen helping set up and break down events, shovel snow, and more.
NEXT STEP
The Guidance Department is working with Gavin to identify several post-secondary options that will ideally suit his personality and interests.
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Gavin Colby CLASS OF 2021 • HELPFUL, SELF AWARE, PREPARED Gavin is an 11th grader at Landmark from Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, who has excelled in the Expressive Language program since he arrived three years ago. As part of a customized approach to his learning profile, Gavin is taking a challenging course load designed to meet his needs. Gavin’s schedule this year includes classes in ecology, reading, language arts, woodworking, and oral expression. “Woodworking is my favorite class of the day,” he said, “because I get to work with my hands. I’m a hands-on and visual learner, and Landmark has really supported those skills.” These tactile and visual skills are also practiced in his one-to-one tutorial, where he uses manipulatives and other devices to build words. Gavin enjoys his oral expression course, where he is one of only three students. This class is focused on helping students improve their skills and clarity in verbal expression. Through presentations and class discussions, Gavin and his classmates are building the confidence to successfully navigate meaningful conversations. When asked about his plan for after high school, Gavin said that he’s “most likely going to a trade school or maybe I’ll end up in a career as an EMT or firefighter. But I’m also interested in woodworking or auto mechanics.” Whatever Gavin decides to do when he graduates, he’ll be well prepared with the skills he’s learned at Landmark. As a residential student, Gavin spends more time on campus than some of his peers. “It is basically home for me,” he said. “The only time I leave is when the campus closes down.” By spending so much time here over the past three years, Gavin has established himself as a leader within the community and is always the first one to jump in to shovel snow and set up or break down from community events. Landmark School and especially the Expressive Language Department are lucky to have him.
A look at Gavin’s day ACADEMIC COURSE LOAD:
Algebra II Ecology Language Arts Language Arts Tutorial Oral Expression Reading Literature FOR FUN:
Bike riding Outdoor activities Woodworking
EXPRESSIVE LANGUAGE PROGRAM
The Expressive Language Program offers highly-structured classes focused on helping students who need extra support in oral and written language. The program is designed to use multi-modal approaches to work on both the processing and formulation of language.
“ Woodworking is my favorite class of the day, because I get to work with my hands. I’m a hands-on and visual learner, and Landmark has really supported those skills.”
—Gavin Colby ’22
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Isabella “Bella” Wilkinson-Brennan CLASS OF 2022 • DRIVEN, EAGER, ACCOUNTABLE Meet Isabella “Bella” Wilkinson-Brennan, an energetic and motivated sophomore at Landmark High School. Bella attended the Summer Program last July before she started as a residential student this fall. Like many of our students, Bella’s intelligence helped mask her learning challenges until ninth grade, when the demands of her rigorous high school became overwhelming. Enter Landmark. Bella’s academic advisor during the summer and the academic year is veteran Landmark faculty member Candis Mitchell, who studied Bella’s testing, conferred with the Admission team, and sculpted a program that would meet her eagerness to learn and address her deficits that result from dyslexia and weak executive function skills. “They slowed everything down for me, so now I can digest the material,” said Bella. “I’m learning strategies to help me juggle school, life, extracurricular activities, homework, sleep, sports...and to be more accountable. Having dyslexia makes you more aware of yourself and where you need help. Ms. Mitchell helps fill in the gaps and makes sure that my program at Landmark is giving me support where I need it.” “Bella loves the structure of Landmark,” said Candis, “and we were able to match her up with Paula Seaver for tutorial who understands her drive to learn while providing the framework to help Bella manage her workload and develop the skills to build a strong foundation. She’s doing so well! It’s been fun to watch her flourish in such a short period of time.”
A look at Bella’s day ACADEMIC COURSE LOAD:
Algebra II American History Biology Foundations of Study Skills Language Arts Language Arts Tutorial FOR FUN:
Dance Guitar lessons International Club Community service Landmark Chorus Dorm representative to the Student Council FOUNDERS PROGRAM
The Founders Program provides direct instruction to the majority of Landmark High School students where they develop reading and writing skills through daily tutorials and small group classes. Emphasis is on a structured and sequential delivery of content and skill development.
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BELLA’S PROGRAM
AN INDIVIDUALIZED APPROACH FOR EVERY STUDENT
CONSISTENCY
Bella was assigned the same academic advisor when she started in the Summer Program and throughout the first academic year to help maintain routine and consistency.
GETTING INVOLVED
Bella is eager to be involved with the community, and her houseparent and teachers help her juggle a demanding course load with many extracurricular activities.
STRUCTURE
In tutorial, Bella’s teacher, Paula Seaver, provides structure to build skills to manage executive function.
BUILDING A STRONG FOUNDATION
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PARENTS’ DAYS By Beth Rowen
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y all accounts, Parents’ Days at the High School and Elementary•Middle School (EMS) are meticulously choreographed events, with faculty, academic advisors, department heads, and administrators adhering to tight schedules as they meet with eager—and often anxious—parents over two days in the fall and the spring. Given the success of 2,420 conferences at the High School and 1,100 at EMS, it’s easy to overlook the organization and scheduling that occurs behind the scenes. In keeping with Landmark’s approach that provides an individualized curriculum for each student, Parents’ Days are carefully crafted with each parent or guardian’s schedule and requests in mind. Need to be on a plane by 3 p.m.? No worries, Althea Sergeant and Beverly Carpenter at the High School will make sure your conferences are over by lunch. Want a one-on-one meeting with the head of school and your child’s counselor? Sarah Turnbull at EMS will make that happen. They make the process seem like a breeze, but it’s an intricate puzzle with hundreds of moving pieces. Preparing schedules for 340 family units at the High School and 160 at EMS takes approximately two months. The process begins with Althea, Beverly, and Sarah printing out each student’s schedule. When they receive the RSVP form with parents’ preferences, they match the student’s schedule with teacher availability and try to plan conferences back-to-back. At the High School, Althea and Beverly attempt to schedule conferences in locations that are close geographically so parents aren’t criss-crossing campus. Sarah likes to include a few breaks in each parent’s schedule so they can look at student work on display, grab a coffee, or visit the admissions table or pop-up school store. In the days leading up to the Parents’ Days, administrators on both FALL/WINTER 2019–2020
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It’s wonderful to experience what he experiences on a daily basis and to put a name to the faces of his teachers.” campuses double check each schedule to make sure that everyone is meeting with the right people at the right time. “We try really hard to make the days a balance of what works best for parents and guardians, students, and teachers all together,“ said Sarah. “This was our first Parents’ Days, and we were impressed with how smoothly it was run! Each conference was on time,” said Kristy Miller, the mother of Ava ’21. “It was great meeting oneon-one with her teachers and getting feedback about our daughter. We only had conferences upon request at other schools she attended.” “Parents’ Days have, and always will be, about the opportunity to host individual parent conferences with each staff member involved in a Landmark student’s program,” said Bill Barrett, head of the High School. “The intent of each conference is to explain to parents the individualized nature of our program as it relates to a student in any capacity.” Richard and Kristin Rattray, parents of Kaitin ’23, had attended several Parents’ Days at the EMS, and while they missed observing classes, they appreciated meeting their daughter’s teachers and seeing work samples. “Now that she’s in high school, we don’t see much of her work. The teachers gave us a thorough overview. We didn’t feel rushed at all and they patiently answered all of our questions.” DIFFERENT FORMAT AT EMS The format of Parents’ Days at EMS is different than at the High School. Students have a half day of classes
with abbreviated periods, and parents are invited to visit each class session. Parents enjoy experiencing first hand what their child’s day is like and seeing both students and teachers at work. “I appreciated the opportunity to interact with my son’s academic teachers. He’s an 11-year-old boy and he’s not very forthcoming about school,” said Seth Model, the father of Yoonk ’26. “It was great to observe his classes and see the students and teachers in action.” Yoonk’s mother, Amy Etherington, was impressed with how quickly his teachers got to know him. “After only a few months they figured him out and understand what he’s been through and what he needs academically. There’s definitely a sense of community here.” Jill Ludmar, the mother of Maxwell Ludmar ’24, echoed Seth’s sentiment about class visits. “It’s wonderful to experience what he experiences on a daily basis and to put a name to the faces of his teachers.” “Parents have a menu of choices on Parents’ Day morning customized to their interests,” said Rob Kahn, head of the EMS. “Many new parents attend the “Landmark Testing 101” talk with testing coordinator Meghan Sebens, while parents contemplating transitions from Landmark often attend Karl Pulkkinen’s guidance presentation. This year, a presentation on technology at the EMS was well-received. One parent remarked about the efficiency of the conferences: ‘You folks have teacher speed-dating down to a science!’ “ Customization is in Landmark’s DNA, and Parents’ Days are no exception. BOOK-OPEN The Lantern
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Guido Meade P’24, residential team member, and Robb Genetelli, dean of students at Landmark’s High School, nine months after their successful transplant surgery.
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By Maida Broudo P’13
n the morning of April 25, just after struggling to eat an omelet, Guido Meade P’24 put on his yellow socks, the socks that were an instant signal to the nursing staff that he “needs assistance when walking.” With an IV pole in tow, he made the first of what would be many trips down the superhighway corridor of 6 West at the Lahey Clinic. Though his steps were small and he felt a twinge of pain with each one, he was determined to make it to Robb Genetelli’s room to thank him and see how he was doing. Only three days earlier, Guido’s entire damaged liver was removed by a surgical team and replaced with the entire right lobe of Robb’s liver.
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Guido entered the room and was thrilled to deliver the news that he was up and walking and had just finished breakfast. Robb, however, was nauseous and feeling miserable. He could barely talk as he lay in his post-surgical state. You see, Guido now had a working liver to replace a nearly dead one, and Robb had lost more than half of his, as a gift to his longtime friend and colleague from Landmark School. Within days, however, these two gentlemen were making multiple trips to and from each other’s rooms. They took turns, at the nurse’s urging, walking the stretch to their friend and back. Robb was proud of the fact that he could wear the grey socks, which indicated that he could walk on his own. This proved to be premature smugness however, as he nearly fainted on one of his outings. Liver transplant surgery is serious business. It took months of testing to determine not only if Robb could be a tissue match for Guido, but also if the geometry of his blood vessels would actually fit those inside Guido once his liver was removed. There was only a 10% chance that Robb would be a match for Guido, but a 100% chance that Guido would not survive with his ailing liver. There were scans, in-patient stays, psychological evaluations, and vials upon vials of blood drawn. There was anxiety for both families. When Guido’s liver had given up after a cancer diagnosis and congenital scarring, Robb knew he had to help. “I just kept thinking of their children,” said Robb. Gabriella was 15 and Felim only 9. “They needed their dad.” Within a few months, both Guido and Robb returned to full health, and as of this interview, six months later, the two of them are laughing and almost finishing each other’s sentences, as though in some strange way, they are one. Robb will say that he is not a great person. He is a person who did a great thing. Guido, who also happens to be legally blind and wears the most adoring smile, says otherwise. “He saved my life.” BOOK-OPEN
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FACULTY SUMMER PURSUITS Landmark faculty members participate in a variety of activities during summer break. Many teach at one of our summer programs, others travel or use the time to recharge, and some take part in enrichment or altruistic endeavors. Here’s a look at how some High School and Elementary•Middle School educators took advantage of opportunities to their boost teaching skills or improve the lives of children during the summer of 2019.
EMS Faculty member Bruce Miller in Berlin
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Bruce Miller
EMS Social Studies Department Head Bruce Miller spent two weeks in Germany with the Transatlantic Outreach Program, an international initiative that seeks “to find the best and most qualified social studies and STEM educators and give them the opportunity to experience contemporary Germany in the most dramatic way possible: in person.” He visited Frankfurt, Wurzburg, Leipzig, and Berlin with a cohort of 14 teachers from around the U.S. They experienced the German education system firsthand, visiting a UNESCO-associated elementary school, a high school, a university, and an apprenticeship program at a Bosch facility. The educators met professors and teachers from schools surrounding Wurzburg. In addition, they toured many historical and cultural sites, attended a Volksfest (a large two-week fair), visited families, and took a cooking class with Syrian refugees. Bruce also met the teacher of his class’s pen pals from last year. He will be using this experience to bolster his department’s geography teaching and will demonstrate how to develop theme-based instruction around researching a country (Germany) in his workshop at the Learning Disabilities Association Conference in February. “This adventure has given me many ideas to incorporate into the curriculum,” he said. “Sharing such experiences with my students has always helped them to feel connected to abstract and distant events, so I am grateful for this trip for their sake.” FALL/WINTER 2019–2020
Jamaal Dixon
High School Faculty Jamaal Dixon has been associated with Project R.I.S.E. (Respect, Integrity, and Success Through Education) since the program’s inception, in 1993, first as a student and now as a teacher, coach, and role model. Founded by Jamaal’s father, Rob Dixon, the summer and school-year program operates out of Thayer Academy, in Braintree, Mass., where Rob teaches history, and empowers at-risk students by providing them academic support, cultural education, and enrichment activities. About 100 students attend the program each summer, with 70% from Boston Public Schools and 30% from the greater Boston area. During the summer, Jamaal teaches history in the upper program, which consists of students in grades six through ten. In the afternoons, he runs basketball and weight-training sessions. But his most meaningful contribution extends beyond the classroom and basketball court. “My most important task is to be a positive role model. That is what the program is all about—teaching these young men and women how to be better,” Jamaal said. “We emphasize the importance of taking education seriously, especially for their population, and we start this at an early age. We teach kids how to be respectable in a climate where respect has been lost to a certain extent.”
Rob Dixon, the father of High School teacher Jamaal, at a R.I.S.E. classroom. FALL/WINTER 2019–2020
Faculty Grants The Burke Award and Petway Family Faculty Development Fund provide grants to High School faculty members interested in developing curriculum that will benefit Landmark High School students. Teachers submit proposals and the awards are announced in the spring. Here’s a look at the 2019 recipients. PETWAY FAMILY FACULTY DEVELOPMENT FUND Paul Howard created materials and resources to help students improve their reading comprehension skills. His project is intended for students in the Founders and Early Literacy tutorials. Paul developed structured reading comprehension questions that accompany several levels of The Six-Minute Solution fluency program, which is widely used in tutorials. He wrote teacher guides that highlight strategies for teaching skills that include identifying the main idea, recalling a fact, getting meaning from context, making text connections, understanding the author’s presentation of material, developing vocabulary from context, paying attention to detail, processing information (drawing conclusions/making inferences), and using textual details to support a statement. Additionally, he created a data-collection spreadsheet to pinpoint specific areas of comprehension needs. “I’ve received positive feedback from academic advisors and teachers who appreciate the structured questions and instructional guides,” Paul said. “My students have benefitted from repeated practice with active reading strategies that teach them how to engage with a text to comprehend both literal and inferential question types.” BURKE AWARD
Betty Tremblay was one of three recipients of the Burke Award. She created a unit, Character Is Destiny, for use in tutorials. She has already received positive feedback from teachers who are incorporating the unit into their tutorials. “One first year teacher reported that she is using the unit with two tutorial students who are relating the stories in the unit to their own lives and/or connecting them to other people they know,” Betty said. “The teacher and her students appreciate the combination lessons that pull words from the chapters for warm up, syllabication, and vocabulary work. They appreciate how the lesson flows when the skills covered in the day’s lesson tie together with the reading passage. The teacher uses the daily lesson plans created for the unit not only “as is,” but she also refers back to them as models to guide her in developing lessons for tutorials based on other books and reading passages. That was one of the main purposes of the unit!” Continued on page 32
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Kanella Zaralides, current faculty member, and Jess Caron, a former faculty member, also received a 2019 Burke Award. They used the funds to expand the introductory materials of a morphology curriculum they created last year. Their goal was to create a scope and sequence for systematic morphology instruction that would complement and enhance decoding/ encoding strategies and vocabulary comprehension techniques used in both the Founders and Early Literacy tutorials. The curriculum was designed to address the diverse backgrounds and needs of Landmark teachers and students. Analytical lesson plans that included cueing techniques for each skill presented were incorporated, accompanied by differentiated materials and multimodal activities for the beginner and intermediate levels. During their training in August, new faculty members were introduced to Kanella and Jess’ morphology instruction curriculum, and veteran faculty previewed the materials during professional development sessions. Additionally, one-to-one meetings with faculty have already begun to provide further support and respond to the individualized needs of them and their students through the development of tailor-made materials. BOOK-OPEN
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In the fall of 2021 Landmark School will celebrate our 50th year. We’ve come a long way since 1971, when we started with 40 students, an eclectic campus (some buildings were converted chicken coops!), and a cohort of young, idealistic, and passionate educators lead by visionary head, Charles Drake. The future looks bright for Landmark, and we look forward to a year-long celebration of our impact, extraordinary community, and the next 50 years.
Saturday, September 25, 2021
Stay tuned for more information and save the date for an extraordinary day for the entire Landmark community to celebrate this exciting and momentous milestone.
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STRONGER TOGETHER Landmark Partners with Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development
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raining for faculty members differentiates Landmark from many other schools in its scope and depth, including an intensive three-week training, mentorship, regular observations, internal professional development workshops, access to Landmark Outreach online and Summer Institute courses, and a fully subsidized master’s degree program held on Landmark’s campus provided by Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. “Landmark has an incredible reputation in terms of specializing in the education of students with language-based learning disabilities,” said Dr. Nancy Harayama, program director of BU Wheelock’s special education programs, who played an essential role in constructing the new partnership. The Landmark School master’s program was formerly offered through Simmons College. Dr. Harayama emphasized the importance of hosting courses for Landmark teachers at their school and online. “We’re really excited about the way in which we can structure the program around the intensive field experience that they’re having at their school.” As an advocate for and organizer of this partnership, BU Wheelock’s associate dean FALL/WINTER 2019–2020
for Academic Affairs, Dr. Linda Banks-Santilli, expressed her excitement at the possibilities the new relationship opens up: “Our goals for this partnership are to bring the incredible talents and expertise of faculty, staff, and students at both institutions together to learn from each other so that every child, with or without disabilities, benefits from a wellprepared, well-educated teacher committed to ensuring children with disabilities have all of the same rights and opportunities to succeed as others.” Tara Joly-Lowdermilk, assistant dean of students at Landmark’s Elementary•Middle School, calls the impact of the partnership “immeasurable.” “BU Wheelock’s rich graduate programming will make our teachers more knowledgeable and well-rounded instructors,” she said. “That benefit will ripple out through peer-topeer interactions ultimately affecting all students at Landmark and in many other settings.” Dr. Felicity Crawford, clinical associate professor with BU Wheelock’s special education programs, started teaching on-site classes at Landmark School this fall. She’s also working directly with Landmark teachers as an academic advisor and liaison. “I am excited about engaging with these teachers who are already changemakers,” said Dr. Crawford. BOOK-OPEN
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Commitment and Collaboration: Japanese Educators at Landmark By Rob Kahn, Head of Landmark’s Elementary•Middle School
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Although he did not know it, Manabu was following a path previously followed by Kiyomi Ueki, whose son was dyslexic, as well as members of the Japanese Association for Children with Learning Disabilities (JALD), including Dr. Etsuko Muta and Dr. Junko Kato, all of whom connected with Landmark in the early 1990s. When Ms. Ueki asked for assistance establishing a school in Japan, Dr. Charles Haynes, who was director of Landmark’s Expressive Language Program at that time and also had FALL/WINTER 2019–2020
family connections in Japan, responded. Over the next two decades, he and co-author Terry Jennings, Language Arts department head and curriculum developer at Landmark, shared their expertise with Japanese colleagues, delivering keynotes at JALD conferences and sharing other presentations and publications. Landmark hosted a series of visitors from Japan during these years of collaboration. Landmark Elementary•Middle School also connected with Dr. Kato and the JALD in 2007 when I spoke about Landmark’s models for teaching and teacher training at the Annual Conference in Yokohama. In 2016, Manabu was looking for a way to spread Landmark’s methods and models to his colleagues in Japan when he visited Landmark a second time with Kazuki Tani. Kazuki had also been a classroom teacher for 22 years and is now a professor at Tamagawa University Graduate School of Education and a teacher trainer. Kazuki is vice president of TOSS (Teachers’ Organization of Skill Sharing), a professional network of 770+ study groups all over Japan, founded in 1987 by a visionary educator, Yoichi Mukoyama.
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“ I was looking for something special for LD students, and the Landmark teaching principles, strategies, teacher training, and supports for students and families were amazing.”
—Manabu Wakuta
Together, the two professors have been on a mission to bring best practices for LBLD schools to Japan. Manabu and Kazuki have visited Landmark and local public schools (Manchester-Essex, Beverly, Marblehead, Danvers) each year since 2016. Manabu has also attended Landmark’s Summer Institute. Each year, they have organized study groups of educators, professionals,
and doctors who come for several days, observing and discussing what they see, and receiving presentations from Landmark faculty on a wide variety of topics, such as counseling and social issues, support for families, speech and language, assessment, mathematics, comprehension, and social thinking. One visitor, Dr. Tamaki Mikami, remarked after her recent visit: “I was so moved when your students told us their feelings about your school. All the students are happy to be there, the Landmark teachers are so kind, and I thought, if we had the same kind of school, many students in Japan could be happy too.” Kazuki added, “Your ways to implement education for these children are so practical and effective, and are based on evidence. We need to bring these ideas to Japanese teachers.” Manabu agreed: “We don’t have enough strategies and systems to teach these children. Teachers and parents need them. Kazuki and TOSS will share the information with those who are motivated to make change. I hope to involve business people and specialists with the power to make new educational systems.” This February, Jennifer Schley Johnson, Oral Expression department head who developed the ACTIVE learning strategies in use at Landmark, will be traveling to give a seminar and lecture series in Japan. It has been a joy for all at Landmark to watch the annual relationship grow between Landmark educators and their Japanese counterparts and do our small part to create a helpful future for LBLD students in Japan. BOOK-OPEN
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STRATEGIC PLAN
By Moira McNamara James ’10, Landmark School Board Chair
Landmark is Turning 50!
In 2021, we will celebrate the 50th anniversary of our founding—a milestone that provides natural opportunity for reflection, introspection, and improvement. It is also an ideal time to map our strategy for the short and long term. We have achieved much since 1971, including growing our enrollment from 40 to 475 students, expanding to two campuses with 36 buildings on 55 acres, upgrading our IT infrastructure, becoming an increasingly inclusive community, and so much more. 36
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The Future Looks Bright
As Headmaster, Bob Broudo says, “Landmark has never strayed from its mission to serve students with dyslexia and other language-based learning disabilities. We are eager to chart our course for the next 50 years.” The future looks bright for Landmark School, but we must remain vigilant in our efforts to ensure that our model is sustainable; support our extraordinary faculty, offer more students in need the opportunity to attend Landmark, and foster strategic partnerships through our Outreach program, to name some key priorities.
A Road Map for the Next Five Years
Our new Strategic Plan provides a road map for our next five years, and I am especially excited to share it with you—our community of alumni, parents, and friends.
Strategic Goals for 2023
PRIMARY GOALS
Below are the four primary goals mapped out in our Strategic Plan. Initiatives for each goal are detailed in the full publication, which I encourage you to read on Landmark’s website, landmarkschool.org/ strategic-plan.
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SPOTLIGHT student
A Sense of Adventure by Hazel Crowley
Helen Keller once said, “Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.” Alice Schwechheimer, a senior from Essex, Massachusetts, would surely agree. Not only because Alice shares an affinity with the famous activist, having played her in a single but memorable Landmark performance of The Miracle Worker, for which she learned stage combat (also known as fight choreography), but also because Alice has, simply put, an affinity for adventure itself. That adventure started at Landmark in second grade. Was she excited? “Of course not. I crossed out the logo on the Landmark application and wrote ‘Not going.’ It was summer and I really didn’t like school.” That opinion has since changed, dramatically—pun intended. When asked to identify a few highlights from her successful tenure here, Alice seemed at a loss: “That’s like a decade of good teachers. It’s hard to remember all the amazing stuff.” What does stand out? Learning to read, learning to write, and, of course, theater. A former student athlete (whose parents are both Landmark physical education teachers), Alice now considers herself a “three-season drama kid.” Even through a disaster, like the time her cast accidently skipped 30 pages of King Henry V, Alice values immensely the sense of community fostered in the Performing Arts Center, better known to students as the “black box theater.” And the faculty agree: “Her bright personality and focused work ethic encourage her castmates. She always has a clever quip to get everyone laughing,” says Liz, one of her performing arts teachers. 38
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Yet last fall, Alice craved a change. The answer? A ten-month immersive program in Kongsvinger, Norway, via the American Field Service (AFS). A skier and cold weather enthusiast, Alice chose Norway because she saw it as a “blank slate.” With the phonetic skills and willingness to be flexible acquired at Landmark, she threw herself into learning the language to the great delight of her host family and the appreciation and awe of her new community. Despite the occasional goof (she once said someone had died who was merely lost), Alice emerged a confident conversationalist (able to discuss recipes and politics with her beloved host grandparents), an experienced gourmet (the only one of her peers to try lutefisk—a traditional Nordic dish made from aged, dried cod soaked in lye), and an accomplished performer (her ensemble placed second at the National Youth Theater contest). “At Landmark, I learned to like learning and I learned a lot in Norway,” Alice said. Most importantly, returning to campus has refreshed Alice. While going abroad made her realize just how much Landmark has helped prepare her for life, coming home has shown her just how much the students and faculty in the community care, both about her and for each other. Alice says that living in a foreign city helped her to emphasize the big picture over the tiny details, and she now sees Landmark with that same perspective: “This is a special place. The smallness is actually good.” The adventures will only continue: next year at college, at some point another stint abroad, in the future, a possible career in the social sciences. Says head of Landmark’s Elementary• Middle School, Rob Kahn, who bestowed Alice with the Charles Drake Award in 2016: “It has always been clear that nothing was going to stand in her way. Watching her intelligence and personality unfold has been a true thrill.” It was Helen Keller who also said, “Never bend your head. Always hold it high. Look the world straight in the eye”. Alice certainly will. BOOK-OPEN FALL/WINTER 2019–2020
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She’s Got A Lot to Give by Claire Sullivan
Service. It’s fundamental to the ethos of Landmark, and we encounter acts of it daily on both the High School and Elementary•Middle School (EMS) campuses. In times of crisis, calls resonate to help those suddenly without. Bags of clothing and boxes of canned goods are marshaled in Landmark’s lobby before shipping out. On designated Fridays, EMS students present about personal causes, and the opportunity to don non-dress code attire for the day draws monetary donations. Service pervades our school’s culture. set up sponsorship between Landmark and Carlos. Dress-down days and the beloved annual basketball tournament, Slam Jam, both raise money for the orphanage. Anna also brings her service-minded philosophy to campus, where she co-founded the Community Action Team (C.A.T.) to involve students in service. She encourages students to collect donations and organizes service-based field trips around the area, a favorite being to the local animal shelter. All of this, plus additional
own words, “empowers young people to learn science the way scientists do science.” Over the years, she has held many roles, including interim head of the board of directors, tirelessly working to further the group’s mission of supporting place-based nature education. Several years into balancing her time at Landmark and Kestrel, the opportunity to travel to an orphanage in Honduras arose. Anna soon forged a lasting relationship with the program Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos. While there, she met several children, including a young boy named Carlos. Deeply affected upon returning, Anna sponsored several children herself and
projects, such as the adult education math tutoring she provides on weekends, grew from her dedication to service and helping those around her. In a culture where everything seems to be on display, Anna’s work is surprisingly understated. If she mentions her work at all, it is not to boast. It is rather to inform and educate, share and inspire. Anna rallies others around her because she leads by example. She will not solicit a donation because she has to; she asks when she believes strongly in the mission. Anna impacts the Landmark community every single day. For all of her service, we are grateful. BOOK-OPEN
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SPOTLIGHT alumni
Knowing Myself By Amira Ghobrial ’17
I am in my third year at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, where I am majoring in economics. Three years out of Landmark, I realize that the opportunity to attend Landmark School was a pure luxury because I have taken so much that I learned to university. When I graduated from Landmark School, I had no idea what I wanted to study, but I knew I had the skills and confidence to figure it out. I took a wide range of courses in my first year in college, and after taking an introductory economics course, I slowly started finding out that I enjoy learning about individuals and industries and the economic activities of different markets. Landmark taught me that everyone learns differently. Now I attend classes consisting of 100–200 students, and everyone around me learns at a different pace and in different ways and spends different amounts of time on assignments and their studies. The important thing is knowing what works best for you and sticking to that, even if it means making some compromises or sacrificing a night out. One thing that has helped me succeed is waking up early. I used to think I was a night owl until I tried changing my schedule and saw how 42
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productive I could be with no distractions while everyone was still asleep. Suddenly I had more time to do other things I love. I am part of several clubs including Muse Magazine, a student-run lifestyle and fashion magazine, and Queen’s Women in Financial Markets. I also volunteer as a notetaker in most of my courses. Perhaps the most vital thing Landmark taught me was self-advocacy. Before Landmark, I was a very shy girl who was always afraid to ask for help. During my three years there, the words “advocate for help” were engraved in my mind because teachers put such an emphasis on this skill. Advocating has helped me a lot in university. I have built relationships with professors simply by asking for help, and this has made me a more successful student. I am continuing to learn new things every day, and I can’t even imagine what will unfold for me in the future; but I am looking forward to the obstacles and challenges ahead. BOOK-OPEN
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SPOTLIGHT parents
It’s a Family Affair by Brittany Kenney
Since their first daughter started preschool, Courtney and Andy Stephenson P’21 have been involved with their children’s education. Courtney helped with school events and fundraising and was on a first-name basis with many teachers. They were on a seamless course to graduation—or so they thought! When their eldest daughter, Katharine, was diagnosed with dyslexia and dysgraphia in ninth grade, Courtney and Andy’s beloved K–12 school couldn’t provide the support Katharine needed to succeed, so they got to work investigating other options. “We had very little guidance; we found Landmark via a Google search!,” Courtney remarked. “We visited schools closer to home, but none felt right. As soon as we walked through Landmark’s doors, we knew this was the place.” Landmark stood out because of the academic model, and also because of the people. “The admissions team was exceptionally kind, knowledgeable, and understanding, and the students were happy and engaged in learning. It was exactly what we were hoping for.” Boarding school had never been in the Stephenson’s plan, but they took a leap of faith and moved from New Jersey to the North Shore—and they haven’t looked back. Some of the biggest changes they’ve experienced since coming to Landmark have been academic—Katharine has grown by leaps and bounds and has regained much of her confidence—but the family dynamic has also changed. Most afternoons had formerly involved shuttling to tutors and evenings and weekends revolving around seemingly endless homework. “Katharine didn’t have much time for FALL/WINTER 2019–2020
extracurricular activities, except for one Saturday morning film class. We couldn’t do things as a family because we were always so focused on school work. Suddenly, everything she needed to succeed academically was happening in her regular school day. Katharine could devote afternoons to her passion for theater stage managing, something she never would have been able to do at her old school. Free evenings and weekends meant, for the first time in a long time, we were able to do more as a family.” The Stephensons arrived at Landmark in the fall of 2018 and have been involved, engaged, and supportive ever since. Courtney and Andy purchase raffle tickets, bid on auction items, sponsor events, and support the Landmark Parents’ Association (LPA). They also give their time attending parent events, including the Landmark fundraiser Making Waves, LPA meetings, and performing arts shows. When asked why they support Landmark, Courtney said, “We understand how important it is to volunteer and financially support the independent school model. More importantly, Katharine finally sees herself as we’ve always seen her—a smart, talented, and capable person with endless possibilities, prepared for life after high school, college, and beyond. Landmark is a magical place that changes lives, and we’re happy to give every way that we can!” BOOK-OPEN
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PENLIGHT
Finding My Voice by Callie Dangel ’20
Elementary School - Day Two five-year-old girls sitting at a table surrounded by crayons. Sounds of young laughter in the background. Room full of activity. Teacher trying to keep control of the energy. Classmate (grabs crayon from Callie’s collection) Callie (noticeably angry, yet silent) Classmate (confused expression on her face) What’s wrong? Callie (struggling to find words, makes unintelligible noises instead) Classmate (continuing to show signs of frustration) ...Why don’t you just talk to me?
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The text on my script (left) represents a confrontation that happened 12 years ago between my best friend and me. Why is this significant? It was the moment I realized I was unable to use words to fully express my emotions like others could. Fortunately enough, she had patience with me because she understood what it was like to have challenges. Our personal obstacles brought us together. Although I was taken out of class to attend speech therapy, I did not feel isolated because my close friend remained my lifeline. Having her on my side made me want to try harder to start communicating. It was not until the age of 5 that I said “go home” in the parking lot of the supermarket to my mom—my first understandable words. My mom did just that. From that point on, I began to find my voice and prove that I could do more than sign language and paint rainbows. Visual art stuck with me and remained an essential outlet. Rainbows evolved into stick figures, clay animals, colorful drawings and paintings, and doodles all over my homework assignments. I eventually discovered the importance of expressing myself through spoken words. However, school still presented obstacles. I was diagnosed with a learning disability. While my school tried to help, they were not able to provide what I needed. During eighth grade, my family started looking for an alternative. I was hopeful because I didn’t see a future for learning at my school. My family discovered Landmark School, which impressed us immediately. I could visualize myself being successful in the welcoming atmosphere. Thankfully, I was accepted, and Landmark School became a place where I could thrive academically and cultivate my art skills. Throughout my time at Landmark, I became more at ease with talking than I ever believed possible. My art ability grew with my speech output. I expanded my creative interests to other media, particularly the art of moving pictures. Last year, I participated in a film literature class. This opened my eyes to a whole new form of expression. I discovered the myriad of elements incorporated into each film. One specific aspect captured my attention: screenwriting. It is the blueprint from which the movie comes to life. The combination of visuals and language are reminiscent of my own evolution and inevitable destiny. It is exciting to discover a new art form and career path. My educational journey has literally propelled me to “find my voice” within the classroom and the world of art, and I am excited to uncover what the future holds. BOOK-OPEN FALL/WINTER 2019–2020
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in her own words
“ In junior year of high school, I participated in a film literature class. This opened my eyes to a whole new form of expression...One specific aspect captured my attention: screenwriting. It is the blueprint from which the movie comes to life.”
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STARLIGHT athletics
No Magic, Just Hard Work Mike Murphy, Landmark’s longtime athletic trainer, has seen a lot of change in 26 years. Changes in health science, changes in school facilities, and changes in the students he works with. But his devotion to health and fitness and his passion for building connections with student athletes have not changed. “Murph” arrived at Landmark in the fall of 1994 when, as he likes to put it, Bill Barrett made his first hire at Landmark. Barrett, now head of the High School, was the school’s athletic director at the time, and Landmark had made the decision, as part of its commitment to the Eastern Independent League, to hire a full-time certified athletic trainer. Murph had just come off a yearlong stint as an athletic trainer with the Boston Bruins (where he worked with former defenseman and current general manager, Don Sweeney, parent of Jarrod ’18). Prior to working with the Bruins, Murph had served as the athletic trainer at Ipswich High School from 1990 to 1993 and had developed an affinity for working with high school students. Over his 26 years teaching strength and conditioning classes at Landmark, Murph consistently has preached a functional performance philosophy where technique and appropriate progression are primary to ensuring safety. His approach mirrors some of Landmark’s most important teaching principles. Students move on to more challenging skills only when they have mastered their current skill base with perfect technique. By continuously spiraling 48
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“ It’s important that they feel good about what they accomplish when they put the work in—there is no magic.”
back (following a regressive approach where his athletes review what they’ve learned), Murph ensures automaticity and continued good technique. He elicits “buy in” by providing his students with opportunities for success, language that certainly sounds familiar to a Landmark tutorial. Murph tells his strength and conditioning students that there is “no magic, just hard work.” Repetitive practice ensures results...and Murph guarantees results. The experience has been transformative for many of his students. They often see dramatic improvement in strength, stamina, endurance, balance, and mobility. This same message goes for Murph’s interscholastic athletes who are recovering from injury: you have to put the work in. Performance-based corrective exercises are how student athletes regain their physical strength and confidence. Student athletes may come with a doctor’s note clearing them to return to their sport, but Murph will tell them that not being injured any longer does not necessarily equal being ready to play. What he enjoys most about teaching is when his students make what they’ve learned a part of their lives. “They see the benefits of their own hard work,” Murph said. “It’s not important that they like me; it’s important that they feel good about what they accomplish when they put the work in—there is no magic.” BOOK-OPEN FALL/WINTER 2019–2020
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STARTLIGHT performing arts
Performing Arts: Switching It Up and Hitting the Gym by Nate Efinger
Switching It Up Landmark’s Performing Arts Department kicked off the year with a plan to meet two new goals—make our department more connected to the Landmark community and find ways to enhance participating students’ experiences. To achieve these goals, we made a significant shift in our schedule, resulting in the spring musical moving to the fall and the Evening of Dance shifting from February to April. We also added a new type of show to the docket: a night of one-act performances—directed by students. Finally, to give all students a more seamless transition from sports to performing arts and make the performing arts more accessible to all interested students, the three primary theatrical performances are now aligned with the end of the regular season athletic schedule. 50
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New to the Team We also welcomed two new faculty members this year: Technical Director Nate Haywood and Dance Director Evelyn Burke. Nate comes to us from Dedham Public Schools, where he taught drama, music, and technical theater. Evelyn Burke moved to the North Shore with an impressive dance resume as a performer and instructor. Both faculty members have hit the ground running, already producing show-stopping dance numbers, beautiful and creative sets, and much more. We are excited to have them on board and can’t wait to see what else they have up their sleeves!
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Hitting the Gym In November, we debuted The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, our firstever fall musical. The Performing Arts Center was transformed back to its glory as Landmark’s High School gymnasium with the audience sitting in “bleacher-style” seating on a hardwood floor, creating a gym-like atmosphere. Real bleachers for actors were positioned at one end of the stage with the orchestra pit at the other. The show was an inclusive, intimate affair as students acted, danced, and sang inches from the audience, and faculty members were pulled from the crowd to participate in the show. The Landmark performers encapsulated their many characters flawlessly, the audience never stopped laughing, and the show received rave reviews! BOOK-OPEN Mark your calendars for February 27–29 for our next performance, Puffs, or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic, as well as many more productions that our talented students will perform throughout the year! FALL/WINTER 2019–2020
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Landmark Fund Signature Events
Homecoming and Fall Festival RECORD-BREAKING CROWD Thank you to the record-breaking crowd and sponsors that came out to enjoy the sunshine and participate in Landmark’s Homecoming on October 19, 2019! More than 200 people ran the scenic course, faculty vendors sold hand-crafted goods, and kids enjoyed the petting zoo, and carnival treats. It was a perfect fall day to celebrate Landmark School.
Thank you to our 2019 Homecoming Sponsors GOLD SPONSOR: The Anastasia-Murphy Family SILVER SPONSORS: Blink Fitness Century Bank Daily Printing Hawaiian Jim’s Shave Ice & Company Jennifer Graham P’23,’26 JGPT Shari and Steven McStay, Keller Williams Realty and Ryan Skerritt ‘09, Fairway Mortgage Todd’s Sporting Goods BRONZE SPONSORS: Andy Hansen (Films By Andy) Bartlett Tree Experts Jackie Purcell Jeffrey Gladney ’06, Alumni Council Member Spector Photography Some Fuzzy Taylor Felicity Patten ’07, Alumni Council Member
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Landmark Connects Events New to Landmark School this year, Landmark Connects events are a set of complementary gatherings designed for current Landmark parents to meet each other, foster lasting friendships, and build community. So far this year, over 100 parents have gathered at four events around the region. Movers and Shakers, Parent Social
September 14, 2019 Manchester, Mass. Hosts Bryan and Katherine Bottarelli P’23, ’26 graciously welcomed fellow Landmark parents who have moved to the area so that their children could attend Landmark. Guests enjoyed lively conversation and great company!
Metro West Parent Social
October 10, 2019 Weston, Mass. Hosts Evan and Susan Dangel P’20 invited Landmark parents to join them for an evening at the Weston Country Club. It was a spirited fall gathering full of engaging conversations and community building.
High School Parents’ Days Headmaster’s Reception
October 24, 2019 Prides Crossing, Mass. The positive energy was contagious as Headmaster Bob Broudo graciously hosted High School families at his home during our annual Parents’ Days reception.
Landmark Parents’ Association Fall Fundraiser A NIGHT OUT
On November 2, 2019, more than 70 attendees gathered at Riversbend Restaurant in Essex, Massachusetts, to enjoy a festive evening of refreshments, a silent auction, and the tunes of Evangeline and Henri. Long-time faculty members Tim and Beth Mahoney spoke about the significance of the Landmark Parents’ Association (LPA) staff appreciation programs and acknowledged Landmark parents’ generosity, respect, and positive recognition of the school’s faculty. The event raised over $8,000 to directly support faculty and staff appreciation initiatives for our beloved Landmark employees and to help make other LPA programs possible. Many thanks to our event hosts, Lindsay and Curt Bergeron P’30 of Riversbend Restaurant, Essex, Mass.
North Shore Parent Social
November 15, 2019 Marblehead, Mass. Hosted by William and Meghan Cashel P’28. More than 40 local parents attended this casual gathering at the home of EMS parents William and Meghan Cashel P’28. Headmaster Bob Broudo and Landmark Trustee Jenny Casey P’02, ’06 shared sentiments of gratitude for the value of the strong Landmark community.
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Landmark School welcomed more than 100 alumni for our fall reunion events in September and October. Thank you to those who gathered to celebrate Landmark. We loved losting you and look forward to seeing you again next time!
10th Year Reunion
September 28, 2019 The 10th Alumni Reunion, celebrating the Class of 2009, drew over 40 alumni to Boston to reminisce and reconnect. Alumni hosts Ryan Skerritt ’09, Andrew Reed ’09, and Jordan Yorks ‘09 spearheaded the gathering and ensured that class faculty favorites, Scott Jamieson, Keryn Kwedor, and Carlton Winslow, were also in attendance.
20+ Year Alumni Reunion
October 19, 2019 The 20+ Alumni Reunion, celebrating the Class of 1999, welcomed over 50 alumni, faculty, and former faculty to the Cape Ann Brewing Co. in Gloucester during Homecoming weekend. This reunion was graciously hosted by longtime Elementary•Middle School (EMS) faculty member, Karl Pulkkinen P’99. Thank you to our alumni and faculty hosts for helping to promote the event to your classmates. Interested in helping plan your upcoming reunion? Contact Danielle Figueira, director of Alumni and Parent Engagement, at Dfigueira@ landmarkschoo.org.
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Landmark Viking Hall of Fame
October 18, 2019 On the eve of Homecoming, a small group of family, friends, and Hall of Fame Committee members gathered outside the Ansara Athletic Center for a private ceremony to induct the newest class of nominees into the Landmark School Viking Hall of Fame. Please join us in congratulating these decorated Landmark athletes, coaches, and friends of the program. 2019 Viking Hall of Fame Inductees: Cole Burbage ’15 Liam Burbage ’15 Charlotte Goff ’07 Peter O’Connor ’15 Kyle Pietrowski Rick Simula Martin and Cathy Slark P’01 UPCOMING ALUMNI EVENT
ALUMNI BAR NIGHT
Thursday, February 20, 2020 • 6–8 p.m. Boston, MA (Location TBD - stay tuned!)
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Alumni Notes facebook.com/landmarkschool
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Stay in touch! Please email us and let us know what you’ve been up to. Send updates and pictures to dfigueira@landmarkschool.org John Markham Gassaway Carter ’84 I am currently married and have been for 28 years—best thing I ever did! I am re-learning how to walk again as a double amputee. It is just as scary as the first day at Landmark after your parents leave! What I learned at Landmark has stuck with me, and I miss it now more than I ever thought I would. Thank you Mr. Green for not letting me give up. Thank you Mr. Rigor for making me run up and down the stairs in the main house by The Rock.
Zachary Fine ’92 I earned my doctorate in education from Northeastern University with a concentration in higher education administration. Landmark friends Ellie Bertolino, Sue Richardson, and Amy Lander Annable all came to my graduation celebration!
John Markham Gassaway Carter ’92
Jennifer Tripp ’85 My summer at Landmark gave me skills I use to this day. I graduated from Bishop Strachan School, a girls boarding school in Toronto, and was then accepted to the top theater program in Canada. I am from Ontario and graduated from York University in Toronto with my BFA. For a short time, I worked in film and television and then moved to sales and marketing for consumer packaged goods. I wanted to be my own boss, so I transitioned to working in real estate, and I have become one of my firm’s top performers. At Landmark, I learned that nothing can stand in my way, except me, so I knuckled down and worked my butt off. 56
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John DiMaso ’95 I got married in September of 2018 in Plymouth, Mass. My wife, Tracy, and I are currently living in Franklin, Mass., and I am seeking new work opportunities in the healthcare field in Boston. Chuck Martinsen ’96 My wife, Brittany, and I welcomed our son, Finn Harrison Martinsen, on October 5, 2019. Finn is proudly sporting his Landmark gear already! Sam Boardman ’99 My wife, Kristel, and I welcomed our daughter, Hannah, on June 21, 2019. We are still living in Dedham, Mass. Evin Van Doesburg ’03 I currently own my own business helping people find financial solutions to secure their retirements and protect their families. I am also helping retirees and other people find healthcare coverage. In my spare time, I enjoy taking care of my German Shepherd and traveling the world. Ashley Howard ’05 In 2012, I started a graduate program for marriage and family therapy and art therapy in the San Francisco Bay area. I am now back in Massachusetts working toward earning my license to practice. I currently work in a trauma-specific practice where I am able to support children and families working through emotionally difficult experiences. I credit some of my educational success to my elementary school, which was for children with dyslexia, but also Landmark. I started as a junior, and I know if I stayed at my prior high school, I never would have graduated, gone to college, or even thought about earning a higher degree. I am grateful for the education I received at Landmark but even more grateful for the confidence my teachers instilled in me. Betsy Wilking ’08 I’ve been working in the senior living industry for the past six years and am currently employed as a sales manager at one of the Brookdale Senior Living communities in Houston, Texas, helping families transition their loved one into a senior living residence. Recently, I was interviewed for a podcast series called 101 Tips for Moving to Assisted Living and Nursing Homes. My interview specifically FALL/WINTER 2019–2020
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Nathan Seckler ’12 I have been working with Rob Terry Cabinets in Springville, Utah, for the past five years. It has been a very fun time being a kitchen cabinet maker and, so far, I have not sustained an injury in all of those years—“knock on wood.” I plan to attend the 10 year alumni reunion in 2022!
Steve Darby ’09
focused on how to have the conversation with your loved one about moving. Caroline Cohen ’09 I have an awesome job with The Indigo Project, where we help schools easily adopt a strengthsbased personalized learning approach and create a culture of self-awareness for students. I’ve been particularly inspired to do this work because of Landmark and the way each teacher catered to each student’s unique learning style. Now that I’m working in education, I feel even more grateful to have attended Landmark. I admire the culture and care you all provide.
Abigail Kennelley Cogan ’13 Since graduating from Landmark in 2013, I attended Regis College and got my bachelor’s degree in psychology. I am more than halfway through my master’s degree program and expect to graduate in May of 2020. I am also working in the admission office at Johnson & Wales University, waitressing on the side, and starting a YouTube channel! One of my first videos talks about what it is like to be dyslexic. I am hoping to help people understand what dyslexia and other language-based learning disabilities are, and what it is like to live with them. I am also married and have an adorable puppy! Life after Landmark has been remarkable due to so many teachers and faculty who taught me not just in the classroom, but also helped me become the person I am today!
Abigail Kennelley Cogan ’13
Steve Darby ‘09 After graduating from Landmark, I earned my BFA in film from Syracuse University before moving to Los Angeles, where I have lived for the last six years. I am currently working for Panavision in Hollywood and as a freelance director of photography for both narrative and commercial projects. One of the short films I was involved with premiered earlier this year at the Montclair Film Festival in New Jersey. Nathan Stowes ’11 I completed my master’s in public administration in 2017 and am now working in Washington D.C. for the federal government.
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LANDMARK SCHOOL
Golf Benefit
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Ipswich Country Club provides a beautiful setting for our afternoon tournament, where parents, friends, and sponsors enjoy the challenging 18-hole championship golf course. To learn more about personal and corporate sponsorship opportunities, please contact: Katie Mullen, Director of Annual Giving kmullen@landmarkschool.org FALL/WINTER 2019–2020
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ANNUAL SPRING CONCERT & AUCTION
MAKING WAVES JOIN US!
Mavis Staples April 15, 2020 Book your tickets or sponsor one of the most memorable nights of the year and be treated to a cocktail reception overlooking the picturesque Rockport Harbor, a lively auction emceed by local celebrity Billy Costa, a performance by the talented Landmark Chorus, and finally a private concert with Grammy Award winner MAVIS STAPLES, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and R&B legend. Tickets will sell out quickly— order yours TODAY!
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Contact us to learn more about opportunities to sponsor and contribute to this memorable event. Katie Mullen, Director of Annual Giving • kmullen@landmarkschool.org FALL/WINTER 2019–2020
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Ashely Penta ’13 After graduating from Landmark, I attended Wheelock College, where I earned a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education (K-2) and developmental psychology. I then went to Boston University to get my master’s in early childhood education, specializing in teaching English language learners and special education. I graduated in May of 2018 and went on to teach pre-kindergarten in Brookline, Mass. All of these amazing experiences have led me to working as a kindergarten teacher at St. Raphael School in Medford, Mass. Victoria Smith ’16 I’m in my fourth year at the University of Maine, Orono, majoring in communication sciences and disorders and minoring in disability studies and childhood and family relations. I am passionate about helping kids and adults overcome obstacles with their speech, and so I am applying to graduate schools to become a speech pathologist. My senior capstone topic is on Alzheimer’s disease. There is so much to learn about this disease. To invest in a year of research culminating in a final presentation on this subject is very exciting. These past four years have been incredible academically and socially, and I am beyond excited to be moving on and furthering my career. William Hsaingling Stevens ’16 On August 10, 2019, I graduated from the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) Officer Candidates School in Quantico, Virginia. I graduated from Landmark School in 2016, where a highlight for me was serving as a captain of the wrestling team. I am presently in my senior year at the University of Arizona, Tucson, majoring in political science and minoring in Arabic. I also train and recruit future Marine officers in the university’s Platoon Leader Corps. Upon graduation, I will be commissioned as a second lieutenant by the USMC. Henry Koo ’17 Howdy! Things are holding up well here in Rochester, New York. I am narrowing down my career goals and plan to pursue either web and mobile technologies or management information systems at Rochester Institute of Technology. I’d like to work closely within both the business and technology worlds. I am keen to work in new media and technologies, and I believe full-stack FALL/WINTER 2019–2020
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Victoria Smith ’16
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developing/programming is crucial for my field. I am living off-campus with two roommates in a big house that we love! Aidan Powers ’17 I am in my junior year at Bryant University and was selected to join 20 students from my class to go to Japan. We went over and visited companies like Amazon and Isuzu to learn about their business structure and what they have done in the past to set themselves apart from other companies in their industries. Jack Anastopoulos ‘18 Since graduating from Landmark in 2018, I have continued my education at Springfield College in Springfield, Mass. I am majoring in sports management and minoring in business management and philosophy. I am also on the Springfield College tennis team! Teddy Gravel ’19 After leaving Landmark, I headed for Carthage College in Wisconsin, the cheese state. Going to college was a big adjustment and the transition came with some struggle and hardship. My entire life was built around my home and school in Massachusetts. New friends, a new school, and a new environment was a lot to take on but has been good for me. Creating my own schedules, keeping up with the work, reminding myself about homework, and getting enough rest has been a challenge, but Landmark taught me to set daily and weekly goals to build upon. The active reading strategies have helped me flourish in the classroom as well. I will forever cherish the memories and friends from Landmark, because these helped me become more confident academically and socially.
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BOOST SKILLS, GAIN CONFIDENCE, LOVE LEARNING Landmark School offers three programs for students in grades 1–12 throughout the summer.
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Elementary•Middle School Program July 6 - August 7, 2020 Full and half-day options for students entering grades 1 - 7.
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High School Program July 5 - 31, 2020 Full, half-day, and residential options for students entering grades 8 - 12.
Both programs offer a one-to-one daily tutorial and challenging academics, all in a small collaborative environment followed by exciting and fun afternoon activities. Designed for students with a diagnosed language-based learning disability, such as dyslexia. Learn more at Landmarkschool.org/summer • 978-236-3000 FALL/WINTER 2019–2020
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Skills+ Study Skills Workshop July 27 - August 7, 2020 Half-day program for middle and high school students Get your academic edge this summer with skills and strategies to get and stay organized, manage time, gain focus, and so much more. Designed for students in traditional learning environments who need to improve executive function skills. The Lantern
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Landmark School’s Annual Report of Giving FISCAL YEAR 2019 An annual report provides an opportunity for us to publicly and gratefully acknowledge the extraordinary generosity of our community. Gifts of cash, stock, in-kind contributions, and time are invaluable and help ensure that Landmark School will be here for generations to come. Because of Landmark… When we asked current Landmark parents to complete the following sentence, “Because of Landmark...” we were moved and humbled by the answers they provided. These sentiments beautifully sum up the importance and impact of Landmark’s work. We are proud to share some of these statements in the following pages of our FY19 Annual Report of Giving. Thank you for your partnership. Thank you for your trust. Thank you for your support.
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Thank you from Headmaster Bob Broudo................................................ 66 Landmark Fund Donors and Giving Societies.......................................... 67 Event Sponsors and Donors......................................................................... 78 Volunteers......................................................................................................... 79 Summary of Giving......................................................................................... 80 Honors and Memorials.................................................................................. 81
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BECAUSE OF LANDMARK 2019 ANNUAL REPORT OF GIVING
We are grateful
to our community of supporters included in this report who contributed in numerous ways toward the successful Fiscal Year 2019 Landmark Fund, our school’s annual giving campaign. Over 1,000 individuals made gifts to the Landmark Fund, raising a total of $1.3 million. This achievement is a testament to your commitment to our mission to serve generations of students whose lives are impacted by Landmark School. The Landmark Fund makes an effect everyday throughout the school by filling the gap between tuition and the cost of running our highly customized educational programs. The fund provides teachers with the resources for individual classroom instruction, allows students to thrive in a supportive academic environment, and gives administrators the flexibility to pursue new and engaging programs. We are also proud to give special recognition in this report to members of our community who supported our fundraising efforts in extra special ways: Donors to the 2019 Making Waves Paddle Raise for Teacher Laptops, as well as members of our community who have given loyally to Landmark School. In addition to those who contributed financially, we also recognize the many of you who gave back to the school through your time and volunteer efforts. Each individual, company, and organization listed in this report plays an important role in the success of Landmark’s students, faculty, and programs. Thank you!
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Leadership Society $50,000 and above Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. John Grayken P’21 Ibrahim El-Hefni Technical Training Foundation *Mr. and Mrs. Michael Pehl P’21 Ms. Brette Petway P’19 and family Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sebastian P’21 Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wright P’22 Flagship Society $25,000 and above *The Alter Family ‘82 Celanese The Dow Chemical Company **Mr. and Mrs. James Duffy P’14 and Ravago Manufacturing Americas Goldman Sachs Gives Luetta and Jay Gould P’98 Mr. and Mrs. Murray Halpern P’19 Mr. and Mrs. John Leslie P’21 *Mr. and Mrs. Martin P. Slark P’01 Mr. and Mrs. William J. Whelan, Jr. Admiral’s Society $10,000 and above Mr. Stuart B. Abelson Joseph W. and Christiane K. Alsop P’20 **The Ansara Family Fund at The Boston Foundation P’11, ‘12, ‘15 Mr. John Brenden ‘83 and The Brenden Mann Foundation *The Buddenhagen Family P’23, ‘27 **Amy and Robert Campbell P’04 *Jennifer Casey and Gerard Johnston and The Casey Family Foundation P’02, ‘06 Ms. Cynthia Cox P’21 O. Paul Decker Memorial Foundation *Mr. and Mrs. Peter Donovan P’23, ‘28 Hurston Family Foundation, Inc. *The James Family P’10
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Kaneb P’18 Rebecca Kenney-Olofsson and Alan P. Kenney John E. Krampf P’13 Molex, Inc. Michael and Janet Rogers Foundation P’07 Mr. and Mrs. Paul G. E. Schomber ‘92 **Mr. and Ms. Ilan Segev P’18 Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Warmack P’20 Wells Fargo Bank Foundation Founder’s Society $5,000 and above Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Abate Sr. Betty and Michael Bradley P’08 *Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Broudo P’11 **The Carney Family P’16, ‘18 Mr. and Mrs. Stephen C. Caulfield P’89 *Ms. Nancy Crate P’17, ‘21 Digi-Key Corporation Mr. and Mrs. Matthew P. DiGiovanni P’11, ‘20 Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Ege P’20 Mr. and Mrs. Joel Freedman P’23 *Mr. William ‘06 and Mrs. Elizabeth Gersh **Mr. and Mrs. William M. Graves Jr. ‘87 and The Graves Foundation *Mr. Thilo Henkes and Ms. Lucy Armstrong-Henkes P’24 Mr. Perry Justesen Kay and Fred Krehbiel Mr. Donald Law and Ms. Sara Molyneaux P’15 Liberty Mutual Long’s Jewelers Ms. Susan McGlennon Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Moran P’87 *Mrs. Shelley Moses-Reed and Mr. Steven Reed P’23 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Nault ‘21 Dr. Randolph Nelson and Dr. Cynthia Nelson P’13, ‘17
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nentwig P’20 Mrs. Gwendolyn Barrington Nichols Mr. and Mrs. Mark Nichols P’25 Plastic Express Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Stephenson P’21 Mr. and Mrs. Harley Stowell III P’22 *Mr. and Mrs. Michael Tancreti and Family P’09, ‘11 TD Bank - Corporate & Specialty Banking TGS Cedar Port Mr. and Ms. John B. Wise P’13 and The Wise Family Fund Keeper’s Society $2,500 and above Anonymous Arrow Electronics, Inc. Bank Of America Merrill Lynch Ms. Astrid Boesze Hayward and Mr. Guy Hayward P’19 Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Burbage P’15 Florence V. Burden Foundation Mr. Mark E. Burns P’20 Burns & Levinson, LLP C.E. Floyd Company, Inc. Century Mold Co. Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, LP Mr. Nicholas F. Childs and Mrs. Jean A. Robinson Childs P’19 Mr. Robert Clapp Columbia Recycling Corporation Compass 360, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Edward Crain Jr. P’19 Mr. and Mrs. Evan Dangel P’20 *Mrs. Lynne Darling-Melochick ‘98 and Mr. Michael Melochick Ms. Heather L. Doyle P’11 The du Four Family P’22, ‘23, ‘24 Ernst & Young, LLP G2 Capital Advisors KEY * Landmark Trustee ** Landmark Former Trustee ◆ Matching Gift Company
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BECAUSE OF LANDMARK 2019 ANNUAL REPORT OF GIVING Brian and Sherri Garvey P’19 GJ Burns CPA, LLC The Goldenberg Family Foundation Goldman Sachs Matching Gift Program **Mr. William A. Goldthwait ‘86 and Ms. Courtney C. Church Mr. William Hall and Ms. Jennifer Dumas P’29 Mr. and Mrs. John Hernandez P’27 Hub Group, Inc. *Ms. Sandra L. Jesse P’13 *Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas A. Lopardo P’92 Mr. and Mrs. Steven Lunder P’21 and The Lunder Family Foundation *Myrna and Robert Merowitz P’06 *Joseph H. Morgart P’12, ‘22 Mouser Electronics Northern Trust Mr. and Mrs. John O’Connor P’15, ‘16 Mr. and Mrs. Thad Palmer P’21 **The Patten Family P’07 Peterman Architects, Inc. Pinnacle Polymers Mr. John W. Rowe Seaboard Marine & Jacintoport International Ann and Michael Sherman P’90 Mr. Samuel Vigersky ‘98 Atlantic Society $1,000 and above Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Abate P’19 Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Abate, Sr. Mr. Charles Allen P’18 *Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Alpaugh P’21 Amundi Pioneer Asset Mgt, USA Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Andreottola P’19 Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Ash P’23 Christine E. Bancheri Esq. P’13 Mr. and Mrs. Eric Belfi P’17 Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Belgrad P’15 Ms. Anne Bellefeuille and Mr. Michael J. Belliveau Mr. and Mrs. Martin J. Benchoff P’25 Mr. and Mrs. James A. Boone
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Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Bottarelli P’23, ‘26 Mrs. Barbara Broudo H. Carr & Sons, Inc Mr. and Mrs. William Cashel P’28 Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Chrumka P’20 Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan C. Clark P’12 Mr. Robert J. Connelly and Dr. Margaret E. Connelly P’08 Crescent Capital-Crescent Cares Ms. Victoria Crisp Cummings Properties Mr. and Mrs. Frederic P. Dodge P’98 The Eagan Family P’09 East Boston Savings Bank Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Federico Jr. P’09 Mr. and Mrs. Steven Garfinkel P’21 **Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gersh P’06 **Marty and John Gillin P’85 Mr. and Mrs. Alan Gordon P’82 Mr. and Mrs. George E. Gove III P’07 Mr. and Mrs. Paul Graf P’19 Mr. Howard Grill The Griswold Family P’06, ‘09 Mr. and Mrs. John Haggerty P’22 *Eric and Emily Haggman Susanna Hamilton and Family P’09 Mr. and Mrs. Donald B. Holmes Jr. P’13 Mr. Jay Kenney and Ms. Rosaleen Doherty P’20 Mr. Frank D. Kittredge and The Reverend Cynthia B. Kittredge P’07 **Mr. and Mrs. Leonard I. Ladin P’89 Mrs. Tracy A. Lukegord-Hayes and Mr. Joseph Hayes P’19 Dr. Gerard McMahon and Ms. Judith A. Gale P’08 Mr. and Mrs. Guido Meade ‘81, P’24 Mrs. Alice Michel and Mr. Mark Michel P’24 Mr. Michael Miele and Ms. Anne Esbenshade P’17 Ms. Betsy A. Mizell ‘06 Mr. Phillip H. Monier ‘83 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Moran ‘87 Mr. and Mrs. Mark Moreschi P’23 Mrs. Deirdre Mulligan The Anastasia-Murphy Family Oak Consulting Group Ora, Inc. **Mr. Arthur B. Page Mr. and Mrs. Oliver A. Parker P’09 Ms. Taylor F. Patten ‘07 Perlstein Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Michael Pomposelli P’21 RBC Capital Markets Right At Home Boston & North Mr. Matthew J. Rogers ‘07 Mr. Joseph Rose and Ms. Alicia B. Peckham Rose P’25 Nancy and Bryan Ruez P’07, ‘09 Schulze & Burch Biscuit Co.
Mr. R. Oliver Schwab, Jr. ‘02 Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Shafter P’14 Mr. John F. Shafter ‘14 **Philip and Jane Shute Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. Smith P’16 Ms. Rosalie Sorenson Ms. Zerla M. Stayman P’84 Dr. and Mrs. Brian J. Strasnick *Mr. and Mrs. David A. Tessier P’10 The Coca-Cola Foundation The Lautenberg Foundation Richard K. Thorndike III Mrs. Angela Timpone Gowans and Mr. Robert Gowans P’23 Mr. Douglas Walker Ms. Terre S. Wallach P’85 Mr. Patrick H. Wastal Jr. Dr. Myrna J. Weissman P’89 1971 Society $500 and above Allen’s Pharmacy Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Appelstein P’21 Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Mr. Edgar H. Bachrach Bank of America Foundation William and Christine Barrett The Barrett Family P’07 Mr. and Mrs. Matt Below P’23 Beverly Shade Shoppe Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Bram P’23 Brenner Facility Services, LLC Mark and Pamela Brislin Mr. and Mrs. Robert Champey P’20 Mr. Garland E. Coble and Ms. Katherine Linhares P’23 Mr. and Mrs. James Colby P’19 Mr. and Mrs. William Couzens P’14 Mr. Richard Cox P’21 Dana Alarm and Electric, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. John Demers P’00, GP’19 Mr. and Mrs. Louis DiBurro P’23 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Drew P’20 EMS-Chemie Mr. and Mrs. John Fawcett P’26 Mr. and Mrs. Frederick E. Ferris III ‘89 Robb and Allison Genetelli Ms. Charlotte D. Goff ‘07 Dr. and Mrs. Michael Goldberg P’15 Michelle and Christopher Granese Ms. Jamie Hartwright-Wadham and Mr. Benjamin Wadham P’13 Herb and Lauren Harvey P’19 Haworth, Inc. Hayden Safe and Lock Co., Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Hegarty P’20, ‘25 KEY * Landmark Trustee ** Landmark Former Trustee ◆ Matching Gift Company
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2019 Making Waves Paddle Raise for Teacher Laptops The annual Making Waves Concert and Auction is one of the school’s largest fundraisers, raising nearly $200,000 toward the Landmark Fund through sponsorships, ticket sales, auction prizes, and raffles. As if that level of generosity wasn’t enough, our community went above and beyond at Making Waves in April 2019 with an outpouring of support for the “paddle raise” for teacher laptops. The generosity was overwhelming! By raising their hands during a lively auction-style program, 50 individuals and families contributed approximately $70,000 toward the purchase of new laptops, fulfilling a long-standing goal to provide every direct-service educator (over 250!) a school-issued computer. The teacher laptop program was implemented at the start of this school year and the faculty are enormously appreciative. Thank you to all who raised their paddle for this important effort. Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Andreottola P’19 Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Appelstein P’21 Ms. Astrid Boesze Hayward and Mr. Guy Hayward P’19 Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Bottarelli P’23, ‘26 Mrs. Barbara Broudo *Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Broudo P’11 *The Buddenhagen Family P’23, ‘27 Mr. Mark E. Burns P’20 Mr. and Mrs. William Cashel P’28 FALL/WINTER 2019–2020
Mr. Garland E. Coble and Ms. Katherine Linhares P’23 Mr. and Mrs. James Colby P’19 Mr. and Mrs. Evan Dangel P’20 Mr. and Mrs. John Demers P’00 *Mr. and Mrs. Peter Donovan P’23, ‘28 Ms. Heather L. Doyle P’11 Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Frampton Mr. and Mrs. David Genova P’20 Michelle and Christopher Granese Mr. and Mrs. John Haggerty P’22
Mr. William Hall and Ms. Jennifer Dumas P’29 Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hearns P’23 *Mr. Thilo Henkes and Ms. Lucy Armstrong-Henkes P’24 Ms. Ashley R. Holmes ‘13 Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Jackson P’18 *The James Family P’10 Tara and Courtney Joly-Lowdermilk Ms. Andrea Kusiak Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Larco P’27 Mr. and Mrs. John Leslie P’21 *Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas A. Lopardo P’92 Mr. and Mrs. Mark Moreschi P’23 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Nault P’19, ‘21 Mrs. Melody R. O’Neil P’26 Ora, Inc. Ms. Taylor F. Patten ‘07 **The Patten Family P’07 *Mr. and Mrs. Michael Pehl P’21 *Mrs. Shelley Moses-Reed and Mr. Steven Reed P’23 Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Rowen P’20 Mr. Dan Ryan P’20 Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sebastian P’21 Meghan and Daniel Sebens Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. Smith P’16 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Standley P’25 Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Stephenson P’21 Mrs. Angela Timpone Gowans and Mr. Robert Gowans P’23 Susan Tomases and Paul Erhard UBS Matching Gift Program Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Wilmot P’20 The Lantern
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BECAUSE OF LANDMARK 2019 ANNUAL REPORT OF GIVING Ms. Ashley R. Holmes ‘13 Mr. James Houlihan Mr. and Mrs. Odd Isaksen P’19 Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Jackson P’18 Mr. and Mrs. Mark Kagan P’23 Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Kahn Mr. and Mrs. Richard Katz P’23 Mr. and Mrs. Kenyon Kellogg P’29 Ms. Jennifer Kelly Ms. Karen Kepler and Ms. Patricia Bernstein P’22 Ms. Elizabeth LeBaron Mr. Christian Lenikus Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Lopardo ‘92, P’20, ‘22, ‘23 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Loverro P’25 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Marks P’98 Mrs. Camilla Martin P’20 Gina and Ted Martin P’25 Mrs. Patricia McGovern McInnis Paving, Inc. Medtronic Mr. Walter C. Meibaum III P’09 Mr. and Mrs. Christopher B. Moore P’01 Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Murphy P’22 Dr. and Mrs. Michael T. Nathan P’13, ‘22 New World Van Lines Stephen P. O’Brien Jr. Plumbing & Heating Mr. Kent L. Palmer and Ms. Robin S. Palmer P’05 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph S. Parker P’08, ‘10 Peter Ramsey and Isabel Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rattray P’23 Mr. and Mrs. Karl Renney P’20 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Reyer P’08 Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Roussos P’22 Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Rowen P’20 SAGE Dining Services Constantine and Elizabeth Sarantos P’09 Meghan and Daniel Sebens Seigle’s Cabinet Center Mr. Harvy Simkovits and Ms. Beth Davenport P’18 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Standley P’25 Mr. and Mrs. Brian Stein P’26 Mr. and Mrs. John Stephans P’19 Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Sumter Mr. and Mrs. Chris C. Ten Eyck P’13 Mr. Michael Thompson Susan Tomases and Paul Erhard Mr. Matthew Tosh TTI, Inc. Dr. Robert A. Vigersky and Ms. Karen J. Fitzgerald P’98 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Vorrias P’25 Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Wilmot P’20 Mr. and Mrs. Dan Wittner P’26 Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey Wurlitzer P’22
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Landmark Society $250 and above Dan Ahearn Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Aloi P’27 Mr. and Mrs. Mark Becker P’20, ‘23 Mr. and Mrs. John Beckley P’28 Ms. Pat Bishop Deborah & Robert Blanchard Mr. and Ms. Michael Blundin P’16, ‘19 Ms. Diana B. Blyer P’18 Mr. Donald M. Branagan and Ms. Karen B. Blatt P’15 Brookwood Landscape & Stonework, Inc. The Brusca Family P’11 Dr. and Mrs. Peter A. Burke Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Callaghan Joan and Edward Callahan P’94 Mr. Ray Caruso Mr. and Mrs. David Castellucci P’19, ‘21, ‘26 Mr. Marc Cooper P’18 Mr. and Mrs. Eric D’Orio P’22 Daily Printing Mr. Jack K. DeJesus ‘07 Mr. and Mrs. Robert DiRienzo P’24 Mr. and Mrs. Travis M. Drouin P’21, ‘23 Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Drouin Mr. and Mrs. Paul Durant P’27 Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Fahey P’12 Mr. and Mrs. John Fettig Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Flemming Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Frazier P’20 Google Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Graham P’23, ‘26 Mr. Brian E. Hagale ‘05 Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hearns P’23 Mr. Timothy Henry Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hughson P’20 Tara and Courtney Joly-Lowdermilk Mr. and Ms. Matthew Kanaracus P’20
Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Keating P’02 Mr. and Mrs. Peter Keefe P’20 Mr. Thomas King P’83 Mr. and Mrs. John H. Knowles Jr. P’10 **Mr. and Mrs. Maurice P. Lamarque P’03 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Larco P’27 Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Leidner P’29 Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Ludmar P’24 Mr. and Mrs. David C. McAveeney P’98 Mr. and Mrs. Kevin McKernan P’27 Mr. and Mrs. Steven McStay P’23 Mr. Jeffrey C. Melick P’09, ‘13 Ms. Susan Membrino and Ms. Kimberly Joly P’20 Mr. and Mrs. Raymond F. Miller Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Morgan P’18 Mr. and Mrs. James E. Morris P’97 Derrick S. Neal ‘04 Mrs. Melody R. O’Neil P’26 Ms. Gabriella R. Pecoraro ‘07
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Ms. Brette Petway and Mr. Jeff Zadow P’19 Phil Richard Insurance, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Derek E. Pierce Mr. Steven Pisarra Mr. Aaron Poplack **Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Probert Jr. P’15 Mr. and Ms. John Riley P’17 Lisa and Tim Robinson Ms. Jenny Robinson Martin and Peggy Rubenstein P’03 Mr. Dan Ryan P’20 Mr. and Mrs. Phil Schneider Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sheehan P’22 The Polvinen Family Mrs. Sarah W. Sherwood P’07 Mr. and Mrs. Jason Silverman P’21 Mr. Andrew Singer P’20 Mr. and Mrs. Charles “Brook” Sumner Mr. and Mrs. Martin Surak P’22 Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Taggard ‘90 Ms. Jeanne Talbot P’20 The Therrien Family P’16, ‘20 Todd’s Sporting Goods UBS Matching Gift Program Mr. and Mrs. Callum Valleli P’19 Mr. and Mrs. Jon von Tetzchner P’19, ‘21 The Van Damme-Waelchli Family Waters & Brown Paint & Decorating Mr. Thom C. Wilson and Dr. Susan M. Seidman P’08 Christopher and Jennifer Woodin P’17, ‘20 Viking Society $100 and above Anonymous Mr and Ms. David Abbott P’21 Mrs. Janet Abdow P’87 Mr. and Mrs. David Aldrich P’18 Ms. Laura Alter Klapman P’82 **Charley, Jill and Robert Ammerman P’08 Ms. Sharon Anderson Mr. and Mrs. John Andrew Sr. P’20, ‘23, ‘24 Mr. and Mrs. Eben Andrew The Angier Family P’12 Dr. Stanley J. Antonoff Ms. Kathleen Archer Mr. and Mrs. John Austin Mrs. Kathie Babcock Mr. and Mrs. George Ball Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Baratka P’00 Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey G. Barlow P’15 Barnes Group Foundation Mr. and Mrs. John W. Barrett P’15, ‘20 Ms. Marcia Beagan Drs. Donald deB. and Olga R. Beaver Mr. and Mrs. Mark Beckler Mrs. Eleanor Bertolino Dr. and Mrs. Angelo A. Bertolino Jr. Ms. Terri Birmingham Ms. Joanne Brandt Mr. George Brangiforte Ms. Nancy Brennan
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Brooks School Mr. and Mrs. Howard J. Bruschi Mr. and Mrs. Will Buddenhagen Ms. Pamela Budman Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Burke P’20 Mr. and Mrs. Tom Burke Joan K. Burke P’78 Ms. Isabella J. Cahill Ms. Cassie Cammann Mr. and Mrs. Richard Camuso P’23 Mr. Daniel P. Capriotti ‘98 Mr. and Mrs. William H. Cash P’90 Mr. Michael Cataldo ‘84 Ms. Jackie Cataldo-Murray Mr. and Mrs. John R. Citrano P’17 Ms. Deborah Clain P’17 Mr. and Mrs. Larry Cohen Robert C. Cohn ‘91 Mr. and Mrs. Brian S. Colcord P’16 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cole Mr. and Mrs. Shawn P. Corr P’06 Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Cournoyer P’25 Mr. David Craig Mr. and Mrs. Leo Creegan Mr. John Crisafulli and Ms. Maria DeLuzio P’21 Mr. and Mrs. David Cross P’22 Ms. Sheila Crotts Nicholas and Jayne D’Angelo P’07 Mr. and Mrs. John Davagian Mr. and Mrs. Antonio DeAraujo P’21 Mr. Steven Defrancesco Dr. and Mrs. Robert B. DeMaggio Ms. Mia DeMeis Mrs. Emily R. Denoncour Mrs. Helene Dionne Ms. Patricia Donahue Ms. Alina J. Donato ‘11 Mr. and Mrs. Greg Doran P’25 Ms. Jennifer Driscoll Ms. Carol Ann R. Dumond Mr. and Mrs. William S. Ebert P’87, ‘91 Ms. Georganna El Heneidy (see page 82) Ms. Surrey Elwell Mr. and Mrs. John C. Elwell P’98 Mr. and Mrs. Earl Estep P’19 Mr. and Mrs. David Evans P’22 Ms. Wendy Falchuk P’22 Mr. and Mrs. Louis Farrah P’26 Mr. Albert Farrah and Mrs. Karen Van Beers P’19 Ms. Sharon Fava Mr. and Mrs. Saul J. Feldman P’93 Ms. Maureen Ferreira P’29 Ms. Danielle M. Figueira Ms. Katie Fitzpatrick Ms. Stacy R. Flood Mr. Gregory J. Flood and Mrs. Andrea O. Carol-Flood P’14 Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Frampton *Dr. Nadine Gaab Ph.D.
Mr. Stephen D. Gallagher ‘79 Mr. and Mrs. Scott J. Ganassin P’12 Mr. German Garcia Ms. Jane Gardner Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Gauthier Mrs. Laura F. Geary P’85 Dr. and Mrs. Michael Geffin P’25 Mr. and Mrs. David Genova P’20 Mr. and Mrs. David J. Giber P’14 Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Gilson Jeffrey W. Gladney ‘06 Mr. Mark Glovsky David Gold and Wendy Herzog P’10 Ms. Rachel Goldberg and Ms. Susan Cook P’20 Mr. and Mrs. John Graham P’21 Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Gravel P’19 Mr. Anders Gustafsson Ms. Kathleen Hamon Mr. Adam Hanna ‘79 Zachary Hardy ‘05 Mr. Richard A. Harriman and Ms. Kristen Wainwright P’09 Mr. John Hartman Brian and Christine Harty Mr. and Mrs. George Haseltine P’19 Ms. Dana Hawkes Ms. Constance Hennessey Dr. Stephan M. Hochstin P’01 **Mr. William W. Hoyt P’92, 93 Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hunt P’19 Mr. and Mrs. Domenic Inferrera Mr. and Mrs. E. Whitney Jackson P’20 Ms. Suzanne Johnson P’20 Lauri M. Johnson Mr. Larry Jones and Mrs. Sumiko Kanazawa ‘84 Mr. and Mrs. Allen L. Kaplan P’94 Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Karle P’20, ‘22 Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Kast P’11 KEY * Landmark Trustee ** Landmark Former Trustee ◆ Matching Gift Company
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BECAUSE OF LANDMARK 2019 ANNUAL REPORT OF GIVING Mr. and Mrs. Demetrios Katos P’25 Ms. Joyce Kehoe Ms. Suzanne Kenney Mr. James Kent Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Kohn P’93 Mr. and Mrs. Paul S. Kramer P’82 Mr. Jordan A. Kreidberg P’17 Michael Thomas Krol & Family P’19 Kronos Incorporated Mr. Paul Krueger Mr. and Mrs. James A. Kuhns David and Jacquelyn Kurz P’10 Ms. Andrea Kusiak Ms. Keryn Kwedor LaChance Associates, Inc. Mr. Pete Laird Ms. Eleanor Lee Ms. Nancy Legendre Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Leikikh P’20 Ms. Melissa LeRay Mr. and Mrs. John Leslie Ms. Marleen Spengler and Mr. Marvin Liberman Mr. and Mrs. Philip LoChiatto P’19 Mr. Joseph Lukasiewicz and Ms. Laurie Gumuchian P’22 Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Lyman P’86 Mr. George Lynch III Mr. and Mrs. Brian MacDonald P’19 Mr. and Mrs. Scot B. MacMannis P’18 Ms. Amanda Maddox Mr. Roy C. Martinsen III ‘96 Ms. Athena McAlenney Mr. Thomas McConnell Ms. Jenifer McDougall Mr. and Mrs. Robert McLaughlin P’20 Mr. and Mrs. Bob McLaughlin
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Mr. and Mrs. Paul McTigue P’21 The Meicher Family Mr. Jeremy Melvin Jonathan and Rawlings Miller Mr. Bruce Miller Mizuho USA Foundation Inc. Mr. Patrick Molloy Mrs. Brittany Molloy Kenney Mr. and Mrs. Richard Moore P’19 Ms. Emily Moore-Cross ‘97 Mr. Francis Morana Mr. Luke Morgan ‘19 Mr. Loren Morgan and Ms. Mary-Anne Benevento P’18, ‘19 Mr. and Mrs. John Morton P’19 Mark and Sylvia Moss P’11 Ms. Elizabeth Murphy Ms. Kathleen M. Murray P’01 Mr. and Mrs. Armand Musto Ms. Sandra Nadeau Ms. Jillian Nannicelli Mr. and Mrs. Stephen D. Neal P’04 Ms. Lisa Kendrick Mr. and Mrs. Kerry Noonan P’19 Ms. Lucy Noyes P’27 Mr. and Mrs. William O’Brien III P’20 Mr. and Mrs. Kevin O’Shea P’18, ‘22 Eva Oliveira Ms. Anita Olson Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Owens Mrs. William D. Paton Dr. Martin Paul and Dr. Chris Talsness P’20 Mr. Joseph Pelrine P’21 Tom and Joan Pennace P’21 Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Phelan P’19 Mr. and Mrs. Chris Pierce P’22 Mr. Jacob D. Pike ‘05
Mr. and Mrs. William Pitkin III P’22, ‘24 Mr. Michael Poirier and Ms. Carolyn J. Bailey Ms. Barbara Polan William Porteous and Elizabeth Weber P’06 Mr. and Mrs. E. Everett Post Jr. P’11 Mr. Neil W. Putnam and Dr. Pamela S. Putnam P’04 Mr. and Mrs. Michael V. Quinlan P’13, ‘15 Mr. John Redford and Ms. Curtis Nelson P’23 Mr. Andrew R. Reed ‘09 Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Roberts P’83 Mr. and Mrs. Chris Rocca P’22 Mr. and Mrs. Russell Roman P’21 Ms. Margaret Rosa Mr. Martin J. Rowland and Ms. Eleanor J. Griffin P’05, ‘15 Mr. Gregory J. Sarmanian ‘19 Mr. Mark Saviano ‘91 Ms. Nancy Schick Mr. Jacob Schneider ‘08 Ms. Althea Sergeant Ms. Sarah Sheehy Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Silvestro P’22 Mr. Ryan T. Skerritt ‘09 Mr. and Mrs. Dean T. Skiffington P’17 Mr. and Mrs. Antonio F. Slomp P’19 Mr. Patrick E. Smith ‘10 Ms. Patricia Smith Susan and James Snider Fund P’06 Ms. Anna M. Soule ‘99 Mr. Alex Spear ‘94 Mr. and Mrs. Adam Stein P’20 Mr. and Ms. Matt Stella P’24 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Steriti P’19 Ms. Anne Stevenson P’21 Mr. Alan Stockdale and Ms. Laura Schneider P’22 Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. Stromberg Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sullivan P’21 Mr. and Mrs. Duane G. Sullivan P’12, ‘19 Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Sullivan P’19 Mr. and Mrs. Owen G. Sullivan P’06 Jeffrey Swanson and Kristyn Newhall M. A. Talbot Heating & Energy Systems Ms. Victoria Tansey Ms. Wendy C. Taylor Ms. Sharon Tessem The Bookstore Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Theriault P’20 Mr. and Mrs. Brandon Thomaszvic Ms. Virginia Thornton Barbara and Norman Tomases Mr. and Mrs. Weber Torres III John, Deborah and Jamie ‘10 Toulan Mr. and Mrs. Todd Twombly P’24 Ms. Beth Tyler and Mr. Jett Skell P’11 Mr. William J. Tylko ‘13 Ms. Kari Van Buren Mr. Nikos Vasilakos Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Vieira P’21, ‘23
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Ms. Doreen A. Waine ‘83 Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Walker Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Walker Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Walsh III P’25 Ms. Sue Watkins Mr. Thomas E. Wellwood III Mr. Edward L. Werner P’24 Ms. Karen Weser Mr. Dean Whitney and Dr. Julie Irish P’22 Mr. Henry E. Willette Mrs. Linda Wilson-Gamage Irene and Jan Wolpert P’10 Ms. Beverly Woodin Ms. Kathryn Worden Mr. Jordan T. Yorks ‘09 Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Zogby Blue & Gold Society up to $99 Ms. Annie M. Abate ‘19 Mr. Jacob A. Agger ‘09 Mr. Robert Alfieri and Ms. Laura Santini P’26 Mr. and Mrs. George Allen Mr. Jerry R. Andreottola ‘19 Ms. Megan Arnio Dr. and Mrs. Julian M. Aroesty P’02, ‘05 Ms. Alisa Ashcroft ‘83 ‘83 Thomas and Kathleen Ashley P’06 Mrs. Jennie Baker ‘84 Mr. Matthew L. Balestracci ‘19 Mr. and Mrs. Louis Balestracci P’19, ‘22 Bank of New York Mellon Community Partnership Ms. Michelle Baras Ms. Lindsay M. Barth Ms. Abby Battis Ms. Amy Battis Mr. Lukas V. Baumgaertel ‘98 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Beatty P’27 Mr. and Mrs. Mark C. Bedrosian Mr. Matthew Belliveau Ms. Chelsey Bergsten Mrs. Alison Troy Bildsten ‘06 Mr. Michael R. Bird ‘19
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Mr. Sean Bisson-Donahue ‘97 Mrs. Priscilla A. Black Mr. Scott Blanchette Mr. Trevor Bloom Mr. Matthew G. Blundin ‘16 Ms. Frances Bolla-Larkin Ms. Hope A. Bonin ‘22 Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Bonin P’22 Ms. Ruth Bossler Ms. Michelle Boucher Ms. Eleanor C. Bradley ‘19 Ms. Vicki Bram Ms. Paula Seaver Brand Ms. Erin Brewer Ms. Kristine M. Burgess Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Burke P’24 Mr and Mrs. Neil Burke P’24 Mr. Jordan Burleigh Mr. and Mrs. Marc Cadorette P’22 Mr. Lawrence J. Camerlin ‘97 Mr. Travis A. Carlson ‘08 Ms. Jessica Caron Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Carpenter Mr. Henry H. Casey ‘15 Mr. and Mrs. Bill Cashel Mr. Daniel Cashman Mr. Isaiah D. Castellucci ‘19 Ms. Emma E. Champey ‘20 Debbie & Bob Chandler Khiet and Katie Chhu Mr. and Mrs. Dennis D. Christensen P’00 Mr. Dan Chruniak Mrs. Kerri Coen Mr. James T. Colby IV ‘19 Mr. and Mrs. Harold Colby III P’21 Mr. and Mrs. Harold J. Colby Jr. Mr. Todd Collier ‘89 Ms. Isabella L. Combs ‘19 Ms. Bonnie Corrigan
Ms. Anne Corrigan P’99 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Corsini P’24 Mr. and Mrs. Adam Craig Mr. Edward B. Crain III ‘19 Daniel and Suzanne Crossman Ms. Anya D. Crowley ‘19 Mr. Brian J. Crowley ‘88 Mr. and Mrs. David Crowley P’19 Dr. David Cunningham ‘80 Ms. Jennifer A. Curtin ‘98 Mr. Phillip Cutter Mr. and Mrs. David Daddario P’28 Mr. Stuart Dalzell and Mrs. Mary-Clare Condon-Dalzell P’16, ‘20 Mr. and Mrs. Augustine Damico Mr. Mark A. Davidson ‘04 Mr. Michael A. Deckers ‘92 Mr. Zach DeLeo ‘19 Mr. and Mrs. David DelPico P’21 Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Demain P’19 Ms. Skylur J. Demers ‘19 Mr. Jeffrey Dickinson Beth Dietze Mr. Frank DiPersio P’14 Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Dorr P’26 Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Dragon P’28 Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Duff P’20 Mr. John P. Early ‘19 Ms. Alexandria Edwards P’20 Dr. Theresa Ellis and Dr. Diane Dalton P’20 John and Wendy Ellis P’14 Ms. Samantha Ellner Mr. Jonathan Ells
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Mr. Ryan P. Graf ‘19 Mr. and Mrs. Jason Grant P’23 Mr. Joseph T. Gravel ‘19 Mr. Nathan Gray Ms. Merryl E. Green ‘19 Mr. and Mrs. Lance Green P’19 Mr. Daniel Grimm Ms. Mary Guinee Mr. and Mrs. David Guthrie P’22 Ms. Klarinna R. Hadley ‘98 Dr. and Mrs. William G. Hagar III P’89 Ms. Mara Hale Ms. Faith Hall Mr. Nathaniel Halpern ‘19 Mr. Chad Hamilton Ms. Anne Hanchett Ms. Eileen M. Hardy P’05 P’05 Mr. and Mrs. Adam Harlor P’28 Peter and Casey Harris Mr. Tucker Harrison and Mrs. Natalia Harrison Ms. Coco L. Haseltine ‘19 Mr. Michael J. Havey ‘07 Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Hecht P’21 Ms. Carrie J. Helmer ‘85 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hennessey P’21 Ms. Melissa Herron Ms. Erin L. Herzeelle Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hildebrandt Mr. James P. Hoffman ‘22 Mr. and Mrs. David Holinger ‘98 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hood P’28 Mr. Matthew Horan Mr. Paul Howard and Ms. Kelly Graves Ms. Ashley Hubacz Ms. Jaquelin Hubbard Mr. Jonah Hulbert Ms. Beth Hurst Mr. Cam James Mr. and Mrs. Scott Jamieson Ms. Anna L. Jensen ‘19 Mr. and Mrs. John C. Jensen P’19 Mr. James R. Johnson ‘08 Ms. Audrey Johnson Mrs. Betsy D. Jones Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Joyce P’20 Mr. Scott A. Kane ‘84 Ms. and Mr. Elizabeth Kaplan Mr. David G. Kast ‘11 Mr. Derek D. Keene ‘21 Ms. Michelle Kempskie Mr. Kevin M. Kenny ‘09 Ms. Gail Kent P’99 Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Kerr P’21 Ms. Kathleen A. Kiely Ms. Katherine Kinsman Ms. Linda Klemis Mrs. Dina Kleros Mr. Sam J. Knight ‘19 Ms. Kristen Knight Mrs. Claire Marie Knutson ‘98
Mr. Henry H. L. Koo ‘17 Ms. Kate Kunin Ms. Danica K. Kurzhals ‘08 Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Lagan P’19 Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Lamb P’22, ‘24 Ms. Carrie Lang Ms. Julia G. Larco ‘27 Reid C. Lavoie ‘04 Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Lear P’24 Mr. and Mrs. James Leshaw P’21 Ms. Mimi Linden Ms. Julie Littlefield Mr. and Alexander LoChiatto ‘19 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Loeb P’90 Mr. Sean M. Lorenc ‘19 Ms. Lucie Lott ‘20 Max Lukegord ‘19 Mr. Edward Lynch Mr. Joseph B. MacDonald ‘19 Mr. Mitch MacDonald Mr. Scott Mackenzie Mr. Ryan T. Maheu ‘97 Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Mahoney Mr. Bradley Mandell ‘97 Mr. Jason Mansfield Ms. Margot Marcou Mr. and Mrs. Gerald L. Marcus P’88 Mr. Dana Marks Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Marston Mrs. Theodore Marton Ms. Rose Marujo P’23 Mr. John Massey Ms. Danielle Maxwell ‘19 Pamela and Jack May P’04 Ms. Anjala E. McAveeney ‘98 Mr. and Mrs. John McDonnell P’20 Ms. Ellen McGee P’14 Chris and Jennifer McKernan Ms. Joan McLaughlin Ms. Kierce G. McLean-Benson ‘04 Ms. Maureen McNamara-Karlberg and Mr. Kent Karlberg Mr. Joseph McTeague and Ms. Lisa Williams P’21 Mr. and Mrs. John Meador P’19
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Ms. Evelyn Mears Mr. Stephen Melaragni Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Migliaccio P’20 Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Minster P’25 Mr. Richard E. Moore Jr. ‘19 Mrs. Ashley Moore ‘98 Mr. and Mrs. Terence Moran P’20 Ms. Rebecca Morcos ‘19 Mr. and Mrs. Hany Morcos P’19 Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Moreira P’22 Mr. Gavin Morrissey Mr. William T. Morton ‘19 Mr. Nicholas J. Moruzzi ‘21 Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur M. Mounsey Jr. P’07 Ms. Jennifer Moy Mr. Andrew J. Moylan ‘19 Mr. and Mrs. John Moylan P’19 Ms. Ann Mulcahy Andrew Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mullen Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Mullen P’98 Mr. and Ms. Joshua Mulready P’21 Mr. Connor R. Mulready ‘21 Mr. Peter Murdoch Ms. Kiley Murphy Ms. Emma Mushnick Ms. Piper W. Nichols ‘19 Mr. and Mrs. Caleb Nichols P’19 Mr. Joseph K. Noonan ‘19 Ms. Julia D. Norcross ‘08 Mr. and Mrs. Michael O’Brien P’19, ‘23 Ms. Sarah Jane S. O’Connor ‘21 Mr. Martin M. O’Flaherty ‘22 Mr. Daniel O’Flynn Mr. and Mrs. Thomas O’Riordan Mr. Brendan T. Opalka ‘08 Mr. Michael Orie Mr. Jeffrey Orkwis Ms. Claudia Owens P’08 Mr. and Mrs. John Paolini P’21 Mrs. Mara E. Paul ‘86 Ms. Kate Payson Ms. Melissa Peraner Mr. and Mrs. Michael Perry P’23 Mr. Thomas C. Peterman Ms. Sallie Pettengill Ms. Danielle M. Phillips Ms. Sofia J. Plater ‘07 Mr. Preston G. Pollock III ‘86 Dr. and Mrs. Jack Regan P’27 Mr. Cole K. Regan ‘27 Mr. Ezekiel J. Reilly ‘20 Mr. David R. Reyer ‘08 Mr. and Mrs. Eric Rich P’23 Mr. Robert Rick Jr. and Ms. Gail Strauss Mr. Jake G. Riopel ‘08 Mrs. Emma E. Ritter and Mr. Gabe Ritter ‘08 Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Roberts Mr. Jon Rock ‘77 Mr. and Mrs. Ettore Rosa P’22 Ms. Jenna H. Rucker ‘22 Mr. Geoffrey Russell
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Mr. and Ms. Robert Ryan P’23 Mr. Matthew Sarrett P’22 The Schley-Johnson Family Mr. Matthew L. Schur ‘08 Mr. Ashton Sears ‘19 Ms. Amy Sellers Mrs. Lori A. Serino McLoughlin ‘82 Mr. Ryan Shea ‘20 Mr. and Mrs. William Shomphe P’22 Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Silva P’22 Mr. John P. Simpson ‘20 Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Slater Mr. Pedro JP da Silva Slomp ‘19 Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Smith P’20 Ms. Stephanie Tyler Smith Ms. Rene Smith Ms. Stephanie E. Smoot and Mr. Gary Wilcox P’22 Mr. Antonio Sodano ‘19 Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Sodano P’19 Mrs. Kristine Stark Ms. Josephine Steere ‘19 Dr. Martin Steffen and Dr. Paula Ragan P’23, ‘27 Mr. Patrick Sullivan ‘19 Mr. Anthony D. Sullivan ‘14 Mr. Sheamus W. Sullivan ‘98 Ms. Clarie Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. Kirk W. Swanson Ms. Caroline Swearingen ‘22 Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Swearingen P’22 Barbara and Jen Sweeney P’06 Mr. and Mrs. Vinal Tabor Morgan Talbot and Ariel Martin-Cone Mr. and Mrs. Richard Telep Mr. and Mrs. Constantine Theokas Ms. Lauren Torres Mr. Ethan C. Townsend ‘19 Ms. Freddi Triback
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas B. Turnbull Mr. Shaquan Turner ‘19 Mr. Caiden J. Valleli ‘19 Mr. and Mrs. Victor Varga P’22 Mr. and Mrs. David A. Veling Ms. Julia D. Ventura ‘19 Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ventura P’19 Ms. Santry E. Vied ‘19 Mr. William Volpe ‘84 Mr. Zachary R. Volpe ‘08 Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Volpi P’21 Ms. Sigrid M. von Tetzchner ‘19 Mr. Dante Vukotic-Ferri ‘19 Ms. Carina Walder Ms. Patricia L. Walsh Mr. Trevor Ward Mr. and Mrs. Robert Welcome Mr. Kevin Wenrich ‘88 Steven and Nancy White P’83 Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Williams III P’17, ‘20, ‘22 Mr. and Mrs. William Winship P’23 Mr. Eike Wintzer and Ms. Beth Mosher P’22 Ms. Janelle Wolters Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wright P’20 Ms. Danielle Yaracz Ms. Rachel Zacchigna Ms. Kanella Zaralides Mr. and Mrs. Bernard D. Zelenka Ms. Agnes A. Zephyr Ms. Suzanne K. Zimmer P’20 Ms. Jennifer Zinzopoulos P’19 Ms. Autumn Zubricki KEY * Landmark Trustee ** Landmark Former Trustee ◆ Matching Gift Company
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Loyalty Donors Landmark’s tradition of excellence is defined by the exceptional people who have dedicated themselves to the school’s mission for almost 50 years. We give special thanks to the esteemed group of steadfast donors who have contributed to the Landmark Fund for more than three consecutive years. Your loyalty makes a difference on our campuses every day. Thank you. Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Abate P’19 Mrs. Janet Abdow P’87 Dan Ahearn *Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Alpaugh P’21 Joseph W. and Christiane K. Alsop P’20 *The Alter Family ‘82 Ms. Laura Alter Klapman P’82 **The Ansara Family Fund at The Boston Foundation Dr. Stanley J. Antonoff Ms. Megan Arnio Arrow Electronics, Inc. Thomas and Kathleen Ashley P’06 Mr. Edgar H. Bachrach Mr. and Mrs. George Ball Christine E. Bancheri Esq. P’13 Bank Of America Merrill Lynch Bank of New York Mellon Community Partnership Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Baratka P’00 Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey G. Barlow P’15 Barnes Group Foundation The Barrett Family P’07 William and Christine Barrett Mr. and Mrs. John W. Barrett P’15, ‘20 Drs. Donald deB. and Olga R. Beaver Mr. and Mrs. Mark C. Bedrosian Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Belgrad P’15 Mr. and Mrs. Martin J. Benchoff P’25 Ms. Chelsey Bergsten Dr. and Mrs. Angelo A. Bertolino Jr. Mrs. Eleanor Bertolino Mrs. Priscilla A. Black Deborah & Robert Blanchard Ms. Frances Bolla-Larkin Mr. and Mrs. James A. Boone Ms. Ruth Bossler Ms. Paula Seaver Brand Mr. John Brenden ‘83 and The Brenden Mann Foundation Mark and Pamela Brislin *Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Broudo P’11 The Brusca Family P’11 Mr. and Mrs. Howard J. Bruschi *The Buddenhagen Family P’23, ‘27 Ms. Pamela Budman 76
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Ms. Kristine M. Burgess Burns & Levinson, LLP C.E. Floyd Company, Inc. Joan and Edward Callahan P’94 **Amy and Robert Campbell P’04 **The Carney Family P’16, ’18 Ms. Jessica Caron *Jennifer Casey and Gerard Johnston and The Casey Family Foundation P’02, ’06 Mr. and Mrs. William H. Cash P’90 Mr. and Mrs. Stephen C. Caulfield P’89 Celanese Century Mold Co. Debbie & Bob Chandler Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, LP Mr. and Mrs. Dennis D. Christensen P’00 Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Chrumka P’20 Mr. Robert Clapp Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan C. Clark P’12 The Coca-Cola Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Larry Cohen Robert C. Cohn ‘91 Columbia Recycling Corporation Mr. and Mrs. William Couzens P’14 Mr. and Mrs. Adam Craig Mr. and Mrs. Edward Crain Jr. P’19 *Ms. Nancy Crate P’17, ‘21 Daniel and Suzanne Crossman Nicholas and Jayne D’Angelo P’07 Daily Printing *Mrs. Lynne Darling-Melochick ‘98 and Mr. Michael Melochick O. Paul Decker Memorial Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Robert B. DeMaggio Mrs. Emily R. Denoncour Digi-Key Corporation Mr. and Mrs. Matthew P. DiGiovanni P’11, ‘20 Mr. and Mrs. Peter Donovan P’23, ‘28 Mr. and Mrs. Frederic P. Dodge The Dow Chemical Company
The du Four Family P’22, ‘23, ‘24 **Mr. and Mrs. James Duffy P’14 Ms. Carol Ann R. Dumond The Eagan Family P’09 Mr. and Mrs. William S. Ebert P’87, ‘91 Ms. Alexandria Edwards P’20 John and Wendy Ellis Mr. and Mrs. John C. Elwell P’98 EMS-Chemie Ernst & Young LLP Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Fahey P’12 Amanda Farrer Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Federico Jr. P’09 Reverend William R. Ferguson Mr. Jay Flannery Ms. Mary G. Foster John and Betty Franklin P’82 *Dr. Nadine Gaab, PhD Mr. and Mrs. Scott J. Ganassin P’12 Ms. Jane Gardner Mrs. Laura F. Geary P’85 *Bill ‘06 and Elizabeth Gersh **Marty and John Gillin P’85 GJ Burns CPA, LLC Jeffrey W. Gladney ‘06 David Gold and Wendy Herzog P’10 Goldman Sachs Matching Gift Program Mr. and Mrs. Alan Gordon P’82 Luetta and Jay Gould P’98 Mr. and Mrs. George E. Gove III P’07 Mr. and Mrs. John Grayken P’21 Mr. Howard Grill The Griswold Family P’06, ‘09 Dr. and Mrs. William G. Hagar III P’89 Mr. and Mrs. John Haggerty P’22 *Eric and Emily Haggman Mr. and Mrs. Murray Halpern P’19 Susanna Hamilton and Family P’09 Mr. Richard A. Harriman and Ms. Kristen Wainwright P’09
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Brian and Christine Harty Dr. Stephan M. Hochstin P’01 Mr. and Mrs. Donald B. Holmes Jr. P’13 **Mr. William W. Hoyt P’92, 93 Hub Group, Inc. *The James Family P’10 *Ms. Sandra L. Jesse P’13 Mr. Larry Jones ‘84 and Mrs. Sumiko Kanazawa Mr. and Mrs. Mark Kagan P’23 Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Kahn Mr. and Ms. Matthew Kanaracus P’20 Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Kaneb P’18 Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Kast P’11 Ms. Gail Kent P’99 Mr. Thomas King P’83 Mr. Frank D. Kittredge and The Reverend Cynthia B. Kittredge P’07 Ms. Linda Klemis Mrs. Dina Kleros Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Kohn P’93 Mr. and Mrs. Paul S. Kramer P’82 John E. Krampf P’13 Kay and Fred Krehbiel Mr. Jordan A. Kreidberg P’17 David and Jacquelyn Kurz P’10 **Mr. and Mrs. Leonard I. Ladin P’89 **Mr. and Mrs. Maurice P. Lamarque P’03 Reid C. Lavoie ‘04 Ms. Marleen Spengler and Mr. Marvin Liberman Liberty Mutual Ms. Julie Littlefield Mr. and Mrs. Michael Loeb P’90 *Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas A. Lopardo P’92 Mrs. Tracy A. Lukegord-Hayes and Mr. Joseph Hayes P’19 Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Lyman P’86 Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Mahoney Mr. Jason Mansfield Ms. Margot Marcou Mr. and Mrs. Gerald L. Marcus P’88 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Marks P’98 Mrs. Camilla Martin P’20 Mr. and Mrs. David C. McAveeney P’98 Mrs. Patricia McGovern Chris and Jennifer McKernan Ms. Joan McLaughlin Ms. Kierce G. McLean-Benson ‘04 Dr. Gerard McMahon and Ms. Judith A. Gale P’08 Ms. Maureen McNamara-Karlberg and Mr. Kent Karlberg Mr. and Mrs. Guido Meade ‘81, P’24 Mr. Walter C. Meibaum III P’09
KEY * Landmark Trustee ** Landmark Former Trustee ◆ Matching Gift Company
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Mr. Jeffrey C. Melick P’09, ‘13 Ms. Susan Membrino and Ms. Kimberly Joly P’20 *Myrna and Robert Merowitz P’06 Michael and Katharine (O’Connell) Merrell Mr. Michael Miele and Ms. Anne Esbenshade P’17 Jonathan and Rawlings Miller Mr. and Mrs. Raymond F. Miller Mizuho USA Foundation Inc. Molex, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Christopher B. Moore P’01 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Moran P’87 Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Morgan P’18 *Joseph H. Morgart P’12, ‘22 Mr. and Mrs. James E. Morris P’97 Mark and Sylvia Moss P’11 Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur M. Mounsey Jr. P’07 Mouser Electronics Ms. Deirdre Mulligan The Anastasia-Murphy Family Ms. Kathleen M. Murray P’01 Mr. and Mrs. Armand Musto Ms. Sandra Nadeau Mr. and Mrs. Stephen D. Neal P’04 Dr. Randolph Nelson and Dr. Cynthia Nelson P’13, ‘17 Mr. and Mrs. Mark Nichols P’25 Mrs. Gwendolyn Barrington Nichols Northern Trust Ms. Eva Oliveira Ms. Anita Olson Mr. Michael Orie Ms. Claudia Owens P’08 Mr. Kent L. Palmer and Ms. Robin S. Palmer P’05 Mr. and Mrs. Oliver A. Parker P’09 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph S. Parker **The Patten Family P’07 Ms. Kate Payson *Mr. and Mrs. Michael Pehl P’21 Perlstein Foundation Peterman Architects, Inc. Pinnacle Polymers Plastic Express Mr. and Mrs. Michael Pomposelli P’21 Mr. and Mrs. E. Everett Post Jr. P’11 **Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Probert Jr. P’15 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rattray P’23 Ravago Manufacturing Americas Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Reyer P’08 Right At Home Boston & North Mr. and Ms. John Riley P’17 Michael and Janet Rogers Foundation P’07 Mr. Joseph Rose and Ms. Alicia B. Peckham Rose P’25 Mr. John W. Rowe Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Rowen P’20 Martin and Peggy Rubenstein P’03 Nancy and Bryan Ruez P’07, ‘09 Constantine and Elizabeth Sarantos
The Schley Johnsons Schulze & Burch Biscuit Co. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sebastian P’21 **Mr. and Mrs. Ilan Segev P’18 Ann and Michael Sherman P’90 The Polvinen Family Mrs. Sarah W. Sherwood P’07 **Philip and Jane Shute Mr. and Mrs. Dean T. Skiffington P’17 *Mr. and Mrs. Martin P. Slark P’01 Susan and James Snider Fund P’06 Mr. Alex Spear ‘94 Mrs. Kristine Stark Ms. Zerla M. Stayman P’84 Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. Stromberg Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sumner Mr. and Mrs. Kirk W. Swanson Mr. and Mrs. Vinal Tabor Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Taggard ‘90 Morgan Talbot and Ariel Martin-Cone *Mr. and Mrs. Michael Tancreti and Family P’09, ’11 Ms. Wendy C. Taylor Rick and Deborah Telep Mr. and Mrs. Chris C. Ten Eyck P’13 Richard K. Thorndike III Susan Tomases and Paul Erhard Barbara and Norman Tomases TTI, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Todd Twombly P’24 Dr. Robert A. Vigersky and Ms. Karen J. Fitzgerald P’98 Mr. Samuel Vigersky ‘98 Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Walker Mr. Douglas Walker Ms. Terre S. Wallach P’85 Dr. Myrna J. Weissman P’89 Wells Fargo Bank Foundation Mr. Thom C. Wilson and Dr. Susan M. Seidman P’08 Christopher and Jennifer Woodin Ms. Kathryn Worden Ms. Danielle Yaracz Ms. Kanella Zaralides
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Event Sponsors and Donors
Landmark’s fundraising events play a crucial role in raising unrestricted support for the school and creating a strong community among our parents, alumni, faculty, and students. Thank you to the generosity of so many Landmark families and friends who make these events successful. The list below represents individuals and organizations who sponsored or donated to an event in the 2018–2019 fiscal year. *Anonymous *Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Alpaugh P’21 *The Alter Family ‘82 The Anastasia-Murphy Family Annie & The Tees Arrow Electronics, Inc. Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Mr. Max J. Ash ‘23 Atomic Cafe Mr. Edgar H. Bachrach The Bagel Shop Bank Of America Merrill Lynch Barmakian Jewelers BDS Design, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Beaudet Beverly Shade Shoppe Ms. Astrid Boesze Hayward and Mr. Guy Hayward P’19 Boston Harbor Hotel Brenner Facility Services, LLC Brookwood Landscape & Stonework Inc *The Buddenhagen Family P’23, ‘27 Burns & Levinson, LLP C.E. Floyd Company, Inc. Captain Dusty’s Ice Cream Mr. John Cardarelli **The Carney Family P’16, ‘18 Mrs. Becki Carson *Jennifer Casey and Gerard Johnston and The Casey Family Foundation P’02, ‘06 Mr. AJ Caturano ‘92 Celanese Century Mold Co. Chapman’s Greenhouse
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Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, LP Cisco Brewing Mr. Robert Clapp Columbia Recycling Corporation Compass 360, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Edward Crain Jr. P’19 Crisp Education Advising Ms. Victoria Crisp Daily Printing Dana Alarm and Electric, Inc. *Mrs. Lynne Darling-Melochick ‘98 and Mr. Michael Melochick Mr. Jack K. DeJesus ‘07 Mr. and Mrs. John Demers P’00 Depot Liquors Digi-Key Corporation Mr. and Mrs. Matthew P. DiGiovanni P’11, ‘20 The Dow Chemical Company Ms. Heather L. Doyle P’11 The du Four Family P’22, ‘23, ‘24 East Boston Savings Bank Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Ege P’20 Elements Massage EMS-Chemie Ernst & Young LLP Exclusive Resorts Exelon Frayed Knot Sailing Charters G2 Capital Advisors Galley Beach Restaurant Ms. Jacquie Gardner P’23 Mr. and Mrs. Steven Garfinkel P’21 *Mr. William ‘06 and Elizabeth Gersh GJ Burns CPA, LLC Jeffrey W. Gladney ‘06 Mr. and Mrs. Alan Gordon P’82 Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Graham P’23, ‘26 Jennifer Graham Physical Therapy Gulu Gulu Cafe Mr. Brian E. Hagale ‘05 *Eric and Emily Haggman Mr. William Hall and Ms. Jennifer Dumas P’29 Mr. and Mrs. Murray Halpern P’19 Ms. Kathleen Hamon Hawaiian Jim’s Shaved Ice
Haworth, Inc. Hayden Safe and Lock Co., Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Jerry and Ruth Healey Henry Jr. Sandwiches Mr. and Mrs. John Hernandez P’27 Ms. Elin Hilderbrand Mr. James Houlihan Hub Group, Inc. Mr. Thomas Hudzik and Ms. Jane Ziesing P’18 Hy-Line Cruises Ibrahim El-Hefni Technical Training Foundation Ipswich Country Club Island Resorts *The James Family P’10 Mr. Jay Kenney and Ms. Rosaleen Doherty P’20 *Ms. Sandra L. Jesse P’13 Kay and Fred Krehbiel Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Lear P’24 The Lenox Hotel Dr. Timothy J. Lepore Liberty Mutual Long’s Jewelers *Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas A. Lopardo P’92 Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Lord P’25 Max’is Creations, Inc. Ms. Mary Ann McCormick Mrs. Patricia McGovern McInnis Paving, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Steven McStay P’23 The McStay Team - Keller Williams Realty Mr. and Mrs. Guido Meade ‘81, P’24 Molex, Inc. The Moon and The Mat Mrs. Ashley Moore ‘98 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Moore P’19 Mr. and Mrs. Mark Moreschi P’23 *Joseph H. Morgart P’12, ‘22 Mouser Electronics Nantucket Baby Derrick S. Neal ‘04 New England Running Company New World Van Lines North Shore Glass School North Shore Music Theatre FALL/WINTER 2019–2020
Northern Trust Oak Consulting Group Pat’s Peak Ski Resort Ms. Taylor F. Patten ‘07 **The Patten Family P’07 *Mr. and Mrs. Michael Pehl P’21 Peterman Architects, Inc. Phil Richard Insurance, Inc. Pingree School Pinnacle Polymers Plastic Express **Mr. George W. Ratermann ‘79, P’09 Ravago Manufacturing Americas RBC Capital Markets Relish Catering Right At Home Boston & North Rockport Music, Inc. Mr. John W. Rowe Schulze & Burch Biscuit Co. Sea Grille Seaboard Marine & Jacintoport International Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sebastian P’21 *Mr. and Ms. Ilan Segev P’18 Seigle’s Cabinet Center Serenitee Group Shearwater Excursions Inc *Mr. and Mrs. Martin P. Slark P’01 Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. Smith P’16 Spector Photography Mr. and Mrs. Brian Stein P’26 Stephen P. O’Brien Jr. Plumbing & Heating Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Stephenson P’21 Mr. and Mrs. Harley Stowell III P’22 The Sunken Ship Mr. and Mrs. Don Sweeney P’18 Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Taggard ‘90 *Mr. and Mrs. Michael Tancreti and Family P’09, ‘11 TD Bank - Corporate & Specialty Banking *Mr. and Mrs. David A. Tessier P’10 TGS Cedar Port Todd’s Sporting Goods Tonno Restaurant Mr. and Mrs. Weber Torres III TTI, Inc. Ventuno Restaurant Waters & Brown Paint & Decorating Wells Fargo Bank Foundation The White Elephant Wicked Island Bakery Mr. Perry Wolfman and Mr. Sheridan Wright P’18 Wylie Inn and Conference Center Yoga Sakti Young’s Bicycle Shop KEY * Landmark Trustee ** Landmark Former Trustee ◆ Matching Gift Company
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Volunteers
Landmark School is proud to have such a vibrant group of volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to our community. Their involvement is vital to efforts such as leading the Landmark Parents’ Association, organizing faculty and staff appreciation events, lending a hand at fundraising events, and welcoming new families to the school—just to name a few of the ways that we benefit from their involvement. Below is a list of individuals who volunteered for Advancement-sponsored activities this past year. Dr. Christiane K. Alsop P’20 Mrs. Laura Andreottola P’19 Mrs. Kimberly Appelstein P’21 Mrs. Michelle Assetta Mr. William Barrett Mrs. Carolyn Beatty P’27 Mrs. Amanda Becker P’20, ‘23 Mrs. Kristina Beckley P’28 Mr. Matthew Belliveau
Mrs. Suzanne Below P’23 Mrs. Alison Troy Bildsten ‘06 Mrs. Joya Bird P’23 Mr. Scott Blanchette Mrs. Katherine Bottarelli P’23, ‘26 Ms. Michelle Boucher Mrs. Elizabeth Bradley P’19 Mrs. Linda Helmig Bram P’23 Mrs. Tracey Burke P’24 Mrs. Cleide Burke P’24 Mrs. Kelly A. Burns P’20 Mrs. Meghan Cashel P’28 Mrs. Lisa Castellucci P’19, ‘21, ‘26 Mr. William Chamberlain Mrs. Jane Ann Chrumka P’20 Mrs. Blakney Ciccolo P’20 Ms. Deborah Cohen P’23 Mr. Charles Collins Mrs. Caroline Corsini P’24 Mrs. Andrea Cross P’22 Mrs. Heather Csongor P’23 Mrs. Cynthia Cutter P’24 Mrs. Linda Daddario P’28 Mrs. Mary-Clare Condon-Dalzell P’16, ‘20 Mr. and Mrs. John Demers P’19 Mr. Benjamin DiFrancesco Mr. Frederic P. Dodge Mrs. Jeaniene Donovan P’25 Mrs. Dawn Dorr P’26 Mrs. Heather Driscoll P’22 Mrs. Pamela Drouin P’21, ‘23 Ms. Jennifer Dumas P’29 Mrs. Kelly Durant P’27 Mr. Nathan Efinger Mrs. Catherine Eidson P’26 Mrs. Karen Elwell P’24 Mrs. Ivana Farrah P’26 Mrs. Caitlin Fawcett P’26 Reverend William R. Ferguson
Donor Support for Landmark Outreach We extend our sincere appreciation to the individuals and organizations who contributed their support in fiscal year 2019 to the Landmark School Outreach Program. With their commitments, Landmark Outreach is able to further its mission to empower students with language-based learning disabilities by offering their educators meaningful and effective professional development grounded in theory and practice. The Bilezikian Family Foundation East Boston Savings Bank Charitable Foundation People’s United Community Foundation of Eastern Massachusetts Salem Five Charitable Foundation **Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Stern P’84
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BECAUSE OF LANDMARK 2019 ANNUAL REPORT OF GIVING Ms. Maureen Ferreira P’29 Mr. Frederick E. Ferris III ‘89, P’25 Mr. John J. Fettig P’12 Ms. Carissa Fraser Ms. Jacquie Gardner P’23 Ms. Julie Brown-Garthwaite P’20 Mrs. Alison Geffin P’25 Mr. Jeffrey W. Gladney ‘06 Ms. Sarah Gosse Mr. Robert Gowans P’23 Mrs. Jennifer Graham P’23, ‘26 Mrs. Sheila Graham P’21 Mrs. Karen Grant P’23 Mr. Zachary Hardy ‘05 Mrs. Laura Hart P’26 Mrs. Carole Hearn *Mr. Thilo Henkes P’24
Mrs. Michelle Hernandez P’27 Ms. Erin L. Herzeelle Mrs. Beverly Hilaire P’24, ‘26, ‘28 Ms. Ashley R. Holmes ‘13 Mr. Matthew Horan Ms. Ashley Hubacz Mrs. Christine Jackson P’20 Mrs. Lynn Katz P’23 Ms. Jessica Krol Mrs. Kristen Lamb P’22, ‘24 Mr. Seth H. Larner ‘02 Mrs. Jennifer Leikikh P’20 Mrs. Karen Lorenc P’19 Mrs. Jill Ludmar P’24 Mr. George Lynch Ms. Hillary Mackay-Smith Mrs. Pamela Martin P’21
Ms. Elizabeth Maurer Mrs. Dolores McIlmail Mrs. Rebecca McKernan P’27 Mrs. Kristen McLaughlin P’20 Mr. and Mrs. Steven McStay P’23 Mr. and Mrs. Guido Meade ‘81, P’24 Mrs. Erin Merrill P’24 Mrs. Alice Michel P’24 Mrs. Delphine Minogue P’23 Ms. Carrie Jelsma P’25 Mr. Mark Moreschi P’23 *Mrs. Shelley Moses-Reed P’23 Mrs. Eva Mostoufi P’22 Mr. Michael Murphy Mrs. Kirsten Murphy P’23, ‘26 Ms. Kiley Murphy Mrs. Michele Nathan P’13, ‘22
Summary of Giving to Landmark School The Landmark Fund is a critical resource that allows Landmark School to run a balanced operating budget. Approximately 90% of the school’s revenue comes through tuition; the rest is through philanthropy and other income.
Landmark School Operating Revenue
We are grateful for all of the ways that our community gives back philanthropically to the school. July 1, 2018–June 30, 2019 Landmark Fund: $1,387,365 CHEVRON-CIRCLE-RIGHT Landmark Fund Unrestricted: $623,573 CHEVRON-CIRCLE-RIGHT Landmark Fund Restricted: $230,320 CHEVRON-CIRCLE-RIGHT Landmark Fund Events: $533,472 Other Designated Gifts: CHEVRON-CIRCLE-RIGHT Paddle Raise for Teacher Laptops: $70,485 CHEVRON-CIRCLE-RIGHT Landmark Outreach Program: $40,850 CHEVRON-CIRCLE-RIGHT Other Restricted: $95,047 Figures are unaudited. Landmark Fund and Other Designated Gifts include long-term pledges made during the fiscal year, not including payment toward pledges made in prior years.
Landmark School Giving Landmark Outreach Program: $40,850
Other Restricted: $95,047
Paddle Raise for Teacher Laptops: $70,485
The Landmark Matters Campaign
successfully concluded in 2015 with over $6.6 million raised. As part of the campaign effort, many donors made pledges for multi-year commitments that they continue to support. Thank you for your ongoing commitment and generosity.
Landmark Fund Events: $533,472
Landmark Fund Unrestricted $623,573
Gifts toward pledges made to the Landmark Matters Campaign: $93,000
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Landmark Fund Restricted: $230,320 FALL/WINTER 2019–2020
Mr. Derrick S. Neal ‘04 Mrs. Karen Nichols P’25 Ms. Lucy Noyes P’27 Ms. Kathleen O’Brien P’15 Mrs. Maureen Palmer P’21 Ms. Taylor F. Patten ‘07 Ms. Gabriella R. Pecoraro ‘07 Ms. Melissa Peraner Ms. Brette Petway P’19 Mr. Jacob D. Pike ‘05 Mrs. Lysa L. Pirone P’21 Mrs. Jennifer Pitkin P’22, ‘24 Ms. Sofia J. Plater ‘07 Ms. Eileen Quinn P’27 Mrs. Katherine Renney P’20 Mrs. Susan Rocca P’22 Mr. Andrew Ryan SAGE Dining Services Mr. John Schwechheimer P’20 Mrs. Alissa Sebastian P’21 Mrs. Sonia Silverman P’21 Mr. Harvy Simkovits P’18 Ms. Stacy Spies P’20 Mrs. Laura Sirois P’24 Ms. Stephanie E. Smoot P’22 Mrs. Lee Sodano P’19 Mrs. Katherine Stephans P’19 Mrs. Courtney Stephenson P’21 Mr. Bruce Stoddard Mrs. Cynthia Stowell P’22 Ms. Patricia Sullivan ‘82 Mrs. Maricarmen Sullivan P’21 Mr. Charles “Brook” Sumner Ms. Michelle Takahashi P’27 Dr. Chris Talsness P’20 Ms. Victoria Tansey Ms. Susan Teta P’22 Mrs. Angela Timpone Gowans P’23 Ms. Lauren Torres Mr. Douglas B. Turnbull Mrs. Amy Valleli P’19 Mrs. Karen Varga P’22 Mrs. Ana Volpi P’21 Mrs. Laura Vorrias P’25 Mrs. Kristen Walsh P’25 Mr. Trevor Ward Mrs. Jennifer Warren P’22 Mrs. Mary Beth Watts P’20 Mr. Tristan Whitehouse Mr. Marcus R. Wright ‘16 Mrs. Suzanne Wright P’20 Mrs. Suzanne Wright P’22 Ms. Jennifer Zuniga P’19
HONORS
MEMORIALS
In Honor of Maureen & Joseph Abate Cummings Properties
In Memory of Sean P. Callahan ‘94 Joan and Edward Callahan P’94
In Honor of Harvey Alter ‘82 Mr. Howard Grill
In Memory of Marc Goldenberg ‘85 The Goldenberg Family Foundation
In Honor of Harvey Alter ‘82, Michael Alter, Jennie Abt Anonymous
In Memory of Mary Jo Kimelman ‘85 Ms. Terre S. Wallach P’85
In Honor of AJ Carey-Marujo ‘23 Ms. Rose Marujo P’23 In Honor of Dawn Dorr’s P’26 Birthday Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Marston In Honor of Nathaniel Halpern’s ‘19 Graduation Mr. and Mrs. Murray Halpern P’19 In Honor of Frank Kittredge P’07 Mr. Gavin Morrissey In Honor of Max Lukegord ‘19 Debbie and Bob Chandler In Honor of Joseph Membrino ‘20 and his family Ms. Susan Membrino and Ms. Kimberly Joly P’20 In Honor of Anna Post ‘11 Mr. and Mrs. E. Everett Post Jr. P’11 In Honor of Martin Slark P’01 Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Callaghan Ms. Jennifer Kelly In Honor of Kirk Swanson Jeffrey Swanson and Kristyn Newhall In Honor of Marlowe Weissman ‘89 Dr. Myrna J. Weissman P’89 Mr. and Mrs. Matt Below P’23 honor the following: Amy Conant Jeremy Smith Christopher Woodin P’17, ‘20 Cornelia Schwechheimer P20 Elizabeth Rozeski Allen Pickwick Michelle Crosbie William Bresnahan Scott Harlan Wendy Taylor
In Memory of Andrew Marton ‘78 Mrs. Theodore Marton P’78 In memory of our spirited son Andrew Huyler Ramsey (1995-2017) Peter Ramsey and Isabel Phillips In Memory of Dr. Michael F. Saviano P’91, Nelson Peatross ‘91, and Shana Rosenberg ‘92 Mr. Mark Saviano ‘91 In Memory of Linda Taw Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Young P’05 In Memory of Georganna El Heneidy Mr. and Mrs. David Aldrich P’18 Allen’s Pharmacy Ms. Marcia Beagan Mr. Matthew G. Blundin ‘16 Brenden Mann Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Carpenter Bonnie Corrigan Mr. Phillip Cutter Ms. Alina J. Donato ‘11 Mr. and Mrs. Jon Elso Reverend William R. Ferguson Mr. and Mrs. John Fettig Robb and Allison Genetelli Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Gilson Mrs. Betsy D. Jones The Meicher Family THE CLASS OF 2019 SENIOR GIFT HONORS Ms. El Ms. Annie M. Abate ‘19 Mr. Jerry R. Andreottola ‘19 Mr. Matthew L. Balestracci ‘19 continued on next page KEY * Landmark Trustee ** Landmark Former Trustee ◆ Matching Gift Company
Note About Report
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the listing of donors and volunteers. If an error has been made, please accept our apologies and contact the Office of Institutional Advancement at mgranese@landmarkschool.org, so that the appropriate change can be made.
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Mr. Michael R. Bird ‘19 Ms. Eleanor C. Bradley ‘19 Mr. Isaiah D. Castellucci ‘19 Mr. James T. Colby IV ‘19 Mr. Edward B. Crain III ‘19 Ms. Anya D. Crowley ‘19 Mr. Zach DeLeo ‘19 Ms. Skylur J. Demers ‘19 Mr. John P. Early ‘19 Mr. Leo Fobert ‘19 Ms. Gillian Garvey ‘19 Mr. Michael M. Giardina ‘19 Mr. Ryan P. Graf ‘19 Mr. Joseph T. Gravel ‘19 Ms. Merryl E. Green ‘19 Mr. Nathaniel Halpern ‘19 Ms. Coco L. Haseltine ‘19 Ms. Anna L. Jensen ‘19 Mr. Sam J. Knight ‘19 Mr. Sean M. Lorenc ‘19 Max Lukegord ‘19 Mr. Joseph B. MacDonald ‘19 Ms. Danielle Maxwell ‘19 Mr. Richard E. Moore Jr. ‘19 Mr. Luke Morgan ‘19 Mr. William T. Morton ‘19 Mr. Andrew J. Moylan ‘19 Mr. Joseph K. Noonan ‘19 Mr. Gregory J. Sarmanian ‘19 Mr. Ashton Sears ‘19 Mr. Pedro JP da Silva Slomp ‘19 Mr. Antonio Sodano ‘19 Ms. Josephine Steere ‘19 Mr. Patrick Sullivan ‘19 Mr. Ethan C. Townsend ‘19 Mr. Shaquan Turner ‘19 Mr. Caiden J. Valleli ‘19 Ms. Julia D. Ventura ‘19 Ms. Sigrid M. von Tetzchner ‘19 Mr. Dante Vukotic-Ferri ‘19
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Health Center Dedicated to Georganna El Heneidy by Beth Rowen In October, friends and members of Georganna El Heneidy’s extended family attended an all-school milkbreak and dedication of the High School Health Center to the beloved nurse who passed away tragically in January 2019. During the assembly in Alice Ansara Athletic Center, Dean of Students Robb Genetelli recalled how Mrs. El made a lasting impression on colleagues and students and imbued the school with an enduring sense of love and peace. “She cared deeply for this community. We were part of her family. She incorporated us into her world,” he said. “Her joy and love of life was present in her. She had the extraordinary ability to make you feel as if you were the only person on the planet who mattered.” He urged students to be kind to one another in her honor and think of the legacy she left behind. “It’s our job to make sure those who didn’t know her learn about her and her extraordinary compassion and love, and her openness to everyone,” he said. “That’s how you keep someone’s memory alive.” Family, friends, and members of the Landmark community then gathered outside the Health Center for the formal dedication of the El Heneidy Health Center and garden. The garden is adorned with purple flowers (Mrs. El’s favorite color), Landmark blue Adirondack chairs, and marble plaques, creating a welcoming space for students to congregate. Several members of her family told stories of her generosity, kindness, and love of life. Each mentioned that although Mrs. El and her husband never had children themselves, Georganna mothered hundreds of children at Landmark. Mrs. El’s presence was felt throughout the morning—and she may have had something to do with the sun that broke out during the dedication after a morning of clouds and drizzle. BOOK-OPEN FALL/WINTER 2019–2020
Our Mission
Landmark School’s mission is to enable and empower students with languagebased learning disabilities (LBLD) to reach their educational and social potential through an exemplary school program complemented by outreach and training, assessment, and research. FALL/WINTER 2019–2020
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The Landmark community warmly welcomes the following Trustees to our Board. Jeff Alpaugh P’21 Wellelsely, MA Jeff Alpaugh leads growth and industry practices for Marsh & McClennan Companies U.S. and Canada in their global real estate and hospitality firm. He is a member of the company's U.S. executive committee and is responsible for growth, retention, innovation, client service, and market delivery. He founded Marsh's Boston Real Estate Practice in April 1998, and in 2001 he assumed the additional responsibility of leading the industry practice groups. Jeff received his BA in political science from Kenyon College in 1989 and his MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management in 2006. Jeff and his wife, Larisa, live in Wellesley, MA. Their son Landon has attended Landmark School since 2015. In his free time, Jeff coaches youth lacrosse, hockey, and soccer and pursues his interests in skiing, golf, and hockey. Julie Donovan P’23, ’28 Marblehead, MA Julie Donovan spent nearly 30 years with Fidelity Investments, during which time she held various management and leadership positions. Julie received her BA in economics from the University of New Hampshire and her MBA from Boston College. Julie and her husband, Peter, reside in Marblehead, MA, with their three children, two of whom are current students at Landmark. Julie enjoys traveling, spending time with her family, and running marathons. John Leslie P'21 Newton Centre, MA John is a partner with the firm IHS Markit, an information, insight, and data science company. Currently a member of the office of the CTO, John is product lead for the firm’s major data aggregation and distribution technology platforms. Prior to this, John was a founding member of Wall Street
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On Demand, where, as CTO, he lead the effort to build a technology platform that now hosts web sites for a majority of North American brokerage and financial media firms. Wall Street On Demand was sold to IHS Markit upon which John and his family moved to London, IHS Markit’s headquarters, where he served a variety of technology roles. John graduated from Princeton University where he majored in Political Economy. John, his wife Heather, and their twin boys moved to Boston in 2017. Their son Nick started Landmark in eighth grade and is currently a junior. Shelley Moses-Reed P’23 Greenwood Village, CO Shelley works for Medallia, a leader in providing companies with experience management feedback and data-driven decisionmaking software. She holds a certification in Operational Customer Experience Management and a BS in administration and management from the University of Kansas. Shelley and her husband, Steven, are parents of Matthew, who attended Landmark’s Summer Program in 2013 and 2014 and the Elementary•Middle School from 2016 to 2019. They temporarily moved from Colorado to Manchester when Matthew attended EMS. Shelley enjoys entertaining family and friends, gardening, and hiking. Spencer Smitherman ’08 Denver, CO Spencer is a graduate of Landmark School. He attended both the Elementary•Middle School and High School over the course of eight years. Spencer graduated from Bentley University magna cum laude, focusing on entrepreneurial studies and global perspectives. He lived in San Francisco for several years, where he was the manager of solutions architecture for the North American region of Optimizely. Spencer, and his wife Holly, recently relocated to Denver, CO. He is currently working at Returnly as director of client onboarding and technical support.
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Landmark School 2019–2020 Board of Trustees Moira McNamara James P’10 CHAIR Marblehead, MA Director of Video Operations The Conference Board *Nicholas A. Lopardo P’92, GP’20,’22 ’23, ’24 CHAIRMAN EMERITUS Sanibel, FL Retired, Vice Chairman State Street Corporation Robert J. Broudo P’11 PRESIDENT AND HEADMASTER Beverly, MA Landmark School, Inc. Larry Karle VICE PRESIDENT Norwell, MA Landmark School, Inc. Julie A. Murphy CLERK Beverly, MA Landmark School, Inc. Charles P. Harris CLERK EMERITUS Winchester, MA Landmark School, Inc.
Jeffrey Alpaugh P’21 Wellesley, MA Growth and Industry Practices Leader, Marsh & McClennan Harvey L. Alter ’82 Glenview, IL Vice President, The Alter Group Jennifer Buddenhagen P’23, ’27 Magnolia, MA Chief Marketing Officer, Carling Technologies, Inc. Jennifer Paul Casey P’02, ’06 Marblehead, MA Casey Family Foundation Nancy Crate P’19, ’21 Ipswich, MA Volunteer Alan Dachs San Francisco, CA CEO and Director, Fremont Group Lynne Darling-Melochick ’98 Hampden, ME Director of Community Relations, Darling’s Automotive Group Julie Donovan P’23, ’28 Marblehead, MA Recently Retired Senior Vice President, Fidelity Investments Nadine Gaab, PhD Cambridge, MA Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School Faculty at Harvard Graduate School of Education Bill Gersh ’06 Beverly Hills, CA Agent, The Gersh Agency
Emily Haggman Magnolia, MA President and Director of Client Services, Haggman, Inc. Thilo Henkes P’24 Georgetown, MA Managing Director and Partner, L.E.K. Consulting Sandra L. Jesse P’13 Manchester, MA Consultant John Leslie P'21 Newton Centre, MA IHS Markit, Office of the CTO Robert S. Merowitz P’06 Sudbury, MA President & CEO, Universal Realty Corporation Joseph H. Morgart P’12,’22 Waltham, MA Alternative Investment, Amundi Pioneer Investments Shelley Moses-Reed P’23 Greenwood Village, CO Customer Experience Executive, Medallia Michael Pehl P’21 Manchester, MA Founder and Managing Partner, Guidepost Growth Equity Catherine Slark P’01 Burr Ridge, IL Volunteer Martin P. Slark P’01 Burr Ridge, IL Retired, President and CEO, Molex, Inc. Spencer Smitherman ’08 Denver, CO Director of Client Onboarding and Technical Support, Returnly Michael D. Tancreti P’09, ’11 Nashua, NH Chief Executive Officer, Ashwood Development Company
As of January 2020
David A. Tessier P’10 Del Ray Beach, FL President,Hospitality and Gaming Advisors *Robert J. Campbell P’04 Rockport, ME Investment Counselor Beck, Mack, & Oliver *David G. Peterson P’08 Bedford, MA Sales Management Consultant *Suzanne H. Sears P’02 Hamilton, MA * Trustee Emeritus Robert and Angela Gowans P’23 Landmark Parents’ Association Representatives Beverly, MA Gabriella Pecoraro ’07 Alumni Representative Salem, MA Global Wealth and Asset Management Strategy Leader, John Hancock
Thank you!
We would like to thank the following members of Landmark’s Board of Trustees for their service to the Board and the School. We are grateful for your generosity, passion, and dedication to our work and community. Mr. Jeff R. Carney P’16, ’18 Trustee from 2012–2019 Mr. James Duffy P’14 Trustee from 2012–2019 Mr. William T. Patten P’07 Trustee from 2007–2019 Mr. Ilan Segev P’18 Trustee from 2017–2019
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