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Milestones
Marriages Fifi Knott ‘02 Scott Leachman May 4, 2019 Births Laurence Jollon ‘91 Juliet Hayes Jollon April 4, 2019 Lindsey W. Spink ‘94 Quincy Aviv Barnea Spink April 28, 2019 Vanessa Paolillo Confessore ‘01 Theodore Louis Confessore April 17, 2019 Diana Grace Beard ‘02 Vivienne August Beard October 29, 2019 Alison A. Fornell ‘05 Hewitt Elizabeth Hammatt December 16, 2019 Deaths Gloria Vanderbilt ‘39 June 17, 2019 George D. O’Neill ‘41 June 27, 2019 Isabel Bryan Leib ‘43 September 30, 2019 Thomas M. Bancroft, Jr. ‘44 October 7, 2019 Grace Dyer Aarons ‘45 December 23, 2019 Cecily Delafield ‘46 January 28, 2019 Robert D. Craigmyle ‘47 March 28, 2019 John B. Brock ‘57 April 28, 2020 George K. Sargent III ‘58 June 6, 2019 Michael T. Johnson ‘60 September 8, 2019 Frances Tower Thacher ‘69 March 25, 2019 Tyler M. Benham ‘87 August 14, 2019 Milestones Following Kim Sargent’s death in June 2019, Green Vale was notified of a generous bequest to the School from his estate as part of Green Vale’s 1923 Legacy Society. The 1923 Legacy Society was established in Green Vale’s 95th year to distinguish individuals and families who choose to provide for the future of the School in their estate plans. The Society recognizes both intended and received bequests. After Green Vale, Sargent went on to Brooks School, Hamilton College, and the United States Navy’s Officer Candidate School. While deployed to South Vietnam, LTJG Sargent served as the commanding officer of a swift boat on the Mekong River where he distinguished himself valorously, earning the Bronze Star Medal. Kim continued to serve his country until 1996, retiring as a captain with the United States Naval Reserve. Another lasting passion was his involvement with various cultural and arts organizations in Chicago, notably Porchlight Musical Theater which has dedicated their current season in honor of his service. For more information on how to designate a planned gift to Green Vale, please contact Alexandra Shaheen, Associate Director of Development at (516) 628.5197. Green Vale lost one of its oldest living alumni with the death of Issie Leib in September. She served the School as a trustee and a member of the Alumni Council. Sister of Nancy Bryan Taylor ‘44, she was also mother to three GVS graduates, Theodore “Ted” N. Danforth, Jr. ‘66, Alexandra S. Danforth ‘69 and Bryan N. Danforth ‘75. A star athlete at GVS, Issie was also an excellent figure skater and champion golfer. She was most proud, however, of her many years of service at Glen Cove Hospital, where she worked in the emergency room as a volunteer for over 33 years. During a recorded interview for Green Vale’s 95th anniversary, Issie poignantly encapsulated the lessons at the heart of a GVS education. Isabel Bryan Leib ‘43 George “Kim” Sargent ‘58 1923 Legacy Society Inductee “Be a good guy. Be a leader. Be a team player. And have school spirit. And be grateful for the education that your parents gave you.” — Issie Leib on the lessons of Green Vale Hector Rosario The GVS community lost a beloved fixture to COVID-19 on April 20. Hector Rosario spent over 20 years as a custodian and maintenance worker in the Facilities & Security Department. He will be remem - bered by students, parents, and faculty/ staff for his perpetually outgoing, friendly disposition and willingness to help wherever needed.