Windward Magazine Summer 2021 by Windward School

WINDWARD MAGAZINE

S U M M E R 2021

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS Donor Impact Report Inside

FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL

CONTENTS From the Head of School

01 A Letter from Tom Gilder

50th Anniversary

02 Windward History Timeline 04 50 Years of Alumni

Senior Celebrations

06 Senior Chalk Day 07 Night on the Bridge 08 2021 Graduation 10 2021 Matriculation List

Academics

12 8th Grade Capstone 14 MAFL Showcase 15 Women in Storytelling 16 CREATE Studio Showcase 18 VMA Artwork & Website 20 Senior History Projects 22 Zack Weitman '22 Spotlight 23 Performing Arts Podcast

Student Achievements

24 Jaden Anselmo '23 26 Luke Gialanella '23

Spring Athletics

28 Season Wrap-Up 31 Gold Coast All-League Standings

Board of Trustees

32 2021-22 Trustees 33 New and Departing Trustees

New Faculty

34 New Faculty Profiles

A Letter From

Advancement Office Contributions

TABL E O F

Donor Impact Report

37 Donor Impact Report Cover Page 38 Volunteer Roll 39 WF Goal Exceeded 40 Windward Fund Donor Roll 45 Parent of Alumni Giving 46 Grandparent Giving 47 Alumni Giving 48 Faculty and Staff Giving 49 Foundations and Corporate Support 50 Trustee Support 51 Windward Fund Allocations 52 Innovation Campaign Donor Roll 53 Innovation Campaign Part 1: Academic Hub 54 Donor Spotlight: Weiner Family 55 Donor Spotlight: Asher/Fikre Family 56 Donor Spotlight: Venit Family 57 Parent Guild 58 Senior Class Gift 60 Party Book

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

61 The Year Ahead 62 Meet the Team

Windward Network

64 Internship Map & List 66 Kenna Blume '21 Internship Spotlight 68 Dr. Shamsah Amersi Mentor Spotlight

Alumni Features

70 Ariella Salimpour '13 72 Alumni in Athletics 74 Curren Krasnoff '10

Save the Dates

76 Community 50th Anniversary Celebrations

Tom Gilder

Dawn Barrett

Chief Operating Officer

Michael Bognanno

Director of Advancement Services

Whitney Burke

Director of Communications and Public Relations

Jeff Gilder ’08

Director of Alumni Development and Engagement

Jeff Lake

Communications Manager

Lindsay Knaub

Director of Development and Special Events

Susan Marx

Interim Director of Windward Fund

Jamey McElvain-Whitman Graphic Designer

Robin Pickett

Director of Windward Network

Jacqueline Varney

Director of Development and Major Gifts

La Donna Wertlieb

Director of Development and Donor Services

Communications Office Interns Matthew Carter '18 Henry Diamond '22

Photography Kevin Chan Brandon Kirk Photography Ultimate Exposures

Design & Layout

Kevin Chan

Multimedia Specialist

Original Illustrations

his issue of the Windward Magazine is particularly meaningful to me, as it kicks off Windward’s 50th Anniversary celebration. Windward was founded in the Fall of 1971 on the heels of the Los Angeles teachers strike, during which co-founders Shirley Windward and Carl Parsons walked the picket line with lofty aspirations to transform secondary education. That they did when they banded together with 68 students and their families to pioneer a new school located in Santa Monica. As a once converted motel, Windward was constructed from humble beginnings. There were bean bag chairs instead of desks and only about a dozen faculty members on the payroll, but the dream to provide a quality education was alive and well. When I arrived at Windward in 1982, the school was in the process of moving to our present-day campus on Palms Boulevard. Only the framework for the building was in place, and there was no indication that the school would be ready for instruction in just one month’s time. But I learned that day that Windward loves to push the envelope. We find our boundaries and then surpass them, and that remains true even today as we unveil our state-of-the-art Academic Hub this Fall. Since becoming Head of School in 1987, Windward has grown exponentially, but the core values remain intact from which our work is grounded in. Students have always been the central focus of all of the work

taking place at Windward, and since our founding, our goals have been to provide the best possible programs to our students and to support financial aid and economic diversity. Windward has not always had a tradition of fundraising. It’s something we have worked hard to build, and through steadfast community support, we have increased these aspirations over time. As we head into a new school year, I am moved more than ever by the exceptional achievements of our student body and the heartfelt generosity of our community. Our 2020-21 donor report (page 37) represents just how far we’ve come since our beginning days at 3118 Wilshire Blvd.

forward to our 50th Anniversary Spring Soiree and Alumni Weekend where we will come together as a community to celebrate this special milestone. I want to thank you again for joining me on this journey and witnessing this exhilarating period in Windward’s history.

Tom Gilder HEAD OF SCHOOL

I am profoundly grateful to each and every one of our donors. Your gifts display your trust in us to provide students a top quality, dynamic education, and support of our Windward Fund allows us to continue to achieve all of our annual goals. The generosity of our community members allows us to focus on the future and meet the needs of our students by continuing to enhance and expand our academic programming and innovative spaces. It also allows us to continue to research and partner with collegiate and professional institutions as we refine the interior design of our facilities to best meet our programmatic goals and enhance learning experiences. As inscribed on our 50th Anniversary emblem, our past serves as inspiration for our future. I am excited to honor Windward’s successes all year long and look

Mollie McElvain

Cover Artwork

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5 0 TH A N N I V E R S A R Y

Windward School opens at 3118 Wilshire Blvd. with an enrollment of 68 students. At the first annual meeting of the Board of Trustees on September 7, 1971, three faculty members were elected to serve as officers of the School: Shirley Windward, President Toni Stein, Vice President

Tim Corcoran is named Head of School.

Carl Parsons, Secretary-Treasurer

1971

Continuing to grow and needing additional space for new programs, Windward moves to its present site, a 9.5 acre, multi-building campus at 11350 Palms Blvd. in Los Angeles.

1978

SEPTEMBER

1982

Tom Gilder is named Head of School.

Windward embarks on its first Capital Campaign co-chaired by Warren Littlefeild, Mary Estrin, and Tom Hunter.

1987

The Leichtman-Levine Bridge opens.

2000

1996

DECEMBER

Continued on Page 04

Celebrating 50 Years

1976 The School moves to its second campus, a converted medical building, at 1414 21st St.

1984

1990

Small Bridge constructed.

First gymnasium built on campus.

1997 Irene Kleinberg Theater is built.

IN 1971,

Shirley Windward and Carl Parsons opened Windward School in a small converted hotel in Santa Monica to give local kids a better education. 50 years later, Windward has become one of the most prestigious independent schools in Los Angeles. Founded on the mission of challenging each student to achieve excellence in a nurturing, inclusive community, these ideals are still the cornerstone of a Windward education today. The 2021-22 school year marks Windward School’s 50th anniversary. In celebration of this special milestone, we welcome the community to reflect on some of the remarkable achievements of the past and join us for events throughout the year as we inspire the future.

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Community 50th Anniversary Celebrations • Performing Arts Faculty Concert - Sept. 24, 2021

• Founders’ Day - Jan. 28, 2022

• Tales at the Table - Oct. 6, 2021

• An Evening of Dance - Feb. 18, 2022

• Homecoming Football Game - Oct. 8, 2021 at 3:30 p.m.

• Spring Coffeehouse - March 18, 2022

• Fall Coffeehouse - Nov. 12, 2021

• Spring Music Concert - April 30, 2022 and May 1, 2022

• WIT Alumni Match - Dec. 16, 2021

• 50th Anniversary Spring Soiree - May 7, 2022

• Young Alumni Luncheon - Dec. 17, 2021

• 50th Anniversary Alumni Reunions - June 4, 2022

• Music Extravaganza Concert - Jan. 22, 2022

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50 Years of Alumni W

Windward successfully completes the $6 million Campaign for Windward School, which allows the school to add significant new facilities. Arts Center and Meshulam Riklis and Pia Zadora Dining Pavilion opens.

50th graduating class. CTL Renovation and new furniture.

2019

2002

2022

indward’s first graduating class was the Class of 1972. This year, we celebrate our 50th graduation with the Class of 2022. Whether an alum from 50 years ago or last year, their time at Windward is part of our history. We have asked alums to reflect on some of the remarkable achievements of the past and share their fondest Windward memories.

MAY

Derek Leavitt ’95

2015 The 11,647 square foot Lewis Jackson Memorial Sports Center undergoes an extensive remodel. The Weight Room undergoes an extensive remodel and is renamed the Peak Performance Center.

2021 Academic Hub and the Schwartzberg Family Bridge open.

Architect & Real Estate Developer “The gym was the "new" building when I started and the bridge was very narrow. After assemblies there would be a massive backup of students crossing the bridge back to class because most of the classrooms were on the Palms side of the river.”

Jasmine Blevins ’17 Production Assistant

“My favorite Windward memory is from my Junior year when I hosted Shirley's Slams and Jams with Hannah Kanter. We told jokes, played music, I rapped Hamilton with the crowd and the girls basketball team and I recited poetry. It was a blast and one of the most special days of my Windward career.”

Mark Polland ’81

Lawyer & Artist

“When I attended Windward it was located in a small converted office building on 21st Street, with big dreams inside. It was twice as big as the converted motel on Wilshire where it all started. It's a parking lot now, but the memories live on. My favorite Windward memory was camping on Santa Barbara Island for a week during block week. Carrying all our water and bringing 12 scuba tanks

each so that we could get certified to scuba dive. Floating underwater over a school of bat rays that made the seafloor look like it was moving all around us. Finding an antique anchor and bringing it back to the dock, only to have our instructor tell us to take it back again. We hauled it around a corner and then goofed off until the tanks were dry so he thought we worked really hard.”

Lauren Hoffman ’05 Piano Teacher & Jewelry Designer

“Windward allowed me the space to see what it felt like to explore all my interests. If I wanted to play a sport, their response was, go for it. If I wanted to join the speech and debate team their response was, go for it. Being able to engage in so many opportunities allowed me to explore all of my creative passions!”

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SENIOR CELEBRATIONS

Windward

- Class of 2021 -

Chalk Day!

Windward’s tradition of Senior Chalk Day lived on this

year as Seniors had the opportunity to come to campus on Saturday, May 1 to draw a chalk creation of their own name, college logo, Windward

message, or other

creation that joined their

classmates’ designs

to create the Chalk

Collage of 2021.

What a Night! N ight on the Bridge, Wind-

Duchemin read her original poem

ward’s long-standing tra-

in honor of Shirley Windward, “Con-

dition of hosting our grad-

trolling the Uncontrollable.” Follow-

uating class for one last evening

ing Michelle was Faculty speaker JP

on campus, continued this year

Contreras-deGuzman, who encour-

with a wonderful celebration of

aged students to focus on the

the Class of 2021. The evening

interconnectedness of the world

began with students gathering to

and the ways in which they both

write memories and fond wishes

support and are supported by the

on keepsake photos for each of

community around them.

their classmates. With baby photos paired with Senior photos, and a

As the sun set, and dusk began,

map showing where each student

students were illuminated by can-

would be in the coming year, the

dlelight as every member of the

Class of 2021 had an opportunity to

class of 2021 held a candle to com-

both reflect on their time at Wind-

plete the circle. At the close of the

ward and look forward to their lives

ceremony, Seniors watched a video

after graduation.

montage of their years at Windward and concluded the evening

The official Night on the Bridge cer-

as it began, gathering together to

emony began with the class gath-

reminisce and to excitedly look for-

ering in a circle on Foley Field as

ward to the future.

they listened to classmate Michelle

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SENIOR CELEBRATIONS

GRADUATION 2021

ongratulations to the Class of 2021, who celebrated with close family on Friday, May 28 in a spirited and sentimental ceremony on Foley Field, which was spectacularly transformed for the occasion. The ceremony included several moving student speeches and performances along with a poignant faculty speech by English Teacher Kara Nebel. The ceremony concluded with the presentation of department awards, the Director’s Award, the Shirley Windward Award, and the Windward’s 2021 Valedictorian announcement

Student Speakers Defining the Class of 2021 Nicholas Aaron Cohen You’ve Got a Friend Oliver Winfield Grynberg, Drew Mark Ikaika Lazo Mickelson, Riley Joseph Tanner Trust the Process Dominique-Michelle Duchemin The Climb Phoebe Rose Eskovitz & Alexandra Lily Reynolds High School is a TV Show Sam Siminou Lessons from Windward Corynn Marie Grayson Branche For Good Corynn Marie Grayson Branche & Isabella Grace Downey The Road That Has Been Windward Oliver Winfield Grynberg

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SENIOR CELEBRATIONS

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THE ADVENTURE BEGINS! W

e look forward to supporting our newest alumni through the Windward Network, which assists students seeking professional growth, networking, and mentorship opportunities.

This Fall, our most recent Windward alumni are just beginning to make their mark at the following college and university campuses, indicated above.

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1. American University 2. Babson College 3. Bard College 4. Boston College 5. Boston University (3) 6. Brown University (3) 7. California State University-Dominguez Hills 8. California State University-Northridge (2) 9. Chapman University (2) 10. Colby College 11. Connecticut College 12. Cornell University (2) 13. Duke University 14. Emerson College 15. Emory University 16. George Washington University

41 17. Georgetown University 18. Indiana University-Bloomington 19. Kenyon College 20. Loyola Marymount University (2) 21. New York University (3) 22. Northeastern University 23. Northwestern University 24. Purdue University (2) 25. Queen's University 26. The American International University in London, Richmond 27. San Jose State University 28. Santa Clara University

29. Santa Monica College 30. Seattle University 31. Southern Methodist University 32. Stanford University (3) 33. Syracuse University 34. Tufts University (3) 35. Tulane University of Louisiana (5) 36. Union College 37. University of California-Berkeley 38. University of Chicago 39. University of Colorado Boulder 40. Glasgow School of Art 41. University of Miami (4)

42. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (7) 43. University of New Haven 44. University of Oregon 45. University of Pennsylvania 46. University of Southern California (4) 47. University of Virginia 48. University of Washington 49. University of Wisconsin-Madison (3) 50. Vassar College (3) 51. Wake Forest University 52. Washington University in St Louis (3) 53. Wesleyan University 54. Williams College

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ACADEMICS

No (Cap)Stone Unturned

“

Middle School Students Rise to Occasion

e do not learn by doing, but by reflecting upon h av i n g d o n e .” T h i s quote, attributed to John Dewey, is at the heart of Windward’s 8th Grade Capstone program. As students finish their Middle School experience and embark on their career as high school students, we wanted to give them an

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opportunity to reflect on how they developed as students, artists, athletes, and as people. Over the course of Middle School, students collected evidence of their growth within broad “habits of mind.” They became better collaborators and self-advocates.

They developed organizational skills. They communicated understanding in multiple modalities. They persevered through challenges, took risks, and cultivated growth mindsets. This year, many also reflected on the skills and habits of mind they developed in having to do the majority of their Middle School years from their homes! So many students recognized that even though their Middle School years were challenging in a way no other students have ever experienced, there were gains to be had in managing Middle School during a pandemic that our resilient students will never forget. Having a self-selected portfolio of their own work as evidence of growth allowed our 8th Graders a way to reflect on who they have become over the course of their Middle School years. As one of their Seminar sessions during the second half of 8th Grade, they reflected upon the artifacts in their portfolios and decided on an area of focus as the theme of their creative project. This year’s creative projects included songs, paintings and drawings, animations, videos, collages, and more. Students shared their projects and accompanying reflections using a platform called Flipgrid, before watching and commenting on their classmates’ work as a celebration of their Middle School years. “We are so very proud of this group of students who have managed to grow and flourish despite the many challenges they faced. We hope these capstone projects provided a meaningful way for them to celebrate who they are becoming as they head into Upper School,” said Emily Dawe, Associate Director of Middle School.

Monica Kusserow ’25 “Life isn’t just black and white, so you’ll notice that all but one of my photos have a splash of color because we’re not leaving all of our experiences in our past. We’re ready to move on but still carry what we’ve learned with us… During this capstone project, I learned just how much these experiences I have had in Middle School have shaped me into who I am now.”

Cole Kaller ’25 “Through Middle School, I have learned to be more self-confident and eliminate pessimistic thoughts and really just love myself no matter what… I remember collecting all the artifacts for my portfolio last year, and I didn’t think it was that meaningful until I compiled it into this song, and I realized that most of the songs that I write are about other people or morals or perspectives I have on life but not really stories about me and my growth and the lessons that I think represent myself as a person. I was able to figure that out and write a song just about me because I was able to find physical artifacts that represented me, and I could attach meaning to them. I think it was a really awesome process.”

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ACADEMICS

The Media Arts & Film Lab hosts first Women of Innovation & Storytelling panel

ongratulations to all of the Windward students, who submitted more than 100 works of creative storytelling to the 2021 Media Arts & Film Lab Showcase. Not only did the event screen notable films and award-winners, but students were identified for the excellence of craft, collaboration, and dedication to the media arts and telling personal stories.

Several students this year were also awarded our "2021 Shirley Spirit Award.” In the spirit of Shirley Windward, who encouraged our community to set out and “shake the world,” several students were recognized for their excellence in creativity and collaboration inside and outside of the classroom, as well as the quality of their individual creative body of work this year.

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n June 2, three diverse and celebrated women creators came together to share parts of their stories as women innovators in the multifaceted business of storytelling. This fireside panel conducted over Zoom hosted over 100 Windward students, faculty, parents, and alumni who participated and asked questions. Our panelists took a deep dive into their childhood dreams, their first desires to enter the business of the creative arts, and explored both their hopes and challenges, as women innovating in the business. Born into a West African diplomat family, Namina Forna described growing up in war-torn Sierra Leone, and how her dreams of becoming a writer took her on a lifelong journey of facing her parents expectations, patriarchal social norms, self-doubt, and self-motivation. By the time she was acquiring her MFA at the University of Southern California, Forna had become con-

vinced that writing was for her—so much so that she began writing her breakthrough Young Adult fantasy "The Gilded Ones" in class. Marin Hinkle described her lifelong love for reading, fantasy stories, and dancing, but how becoming injured at 16 led her into a depression that she ultimately overcame by turning her life full force towards acting. "Embracing oneself " is what Hinkle describes as the most important thing to do at all times, regardless of life's challenges. Some of her earliest career tribulations were facing casting stereotypes, but deeply desiring to have an opportunity to act and to create her own way. Marin also described the changing climate of the industry and how women are fighting but still slowly rising the ranks of leadership storytelling roles. Luminary Jodie Foster expressed how in the beginning of her career, she had several positive male mentors but that

very few women could be found "on set" and likewise, in leadership positions. At an early age, Foster understood that the craft and the business of storytelling are both creative arts, and that diversifying and evolving the industry and the stories told takes full participation from both men and women. Foster also described how even when she was 30 years old, many movie distribution companies were led by women but there was still less representation of women in creative leadership roles. She believes we are finally arriving at a "transitional" moment in the industry and the country that is both dividing us and bringing us together, and beholds such promise, even as a difficult transition. Each esteemed panelist discussed and explored how all young storytellers of any gender or genre can help make our industry and stories more inclusive, dynamic, and diverse. W I N D W A R D M A G A Z I N E - 15

Original Illustration: Mollie McElvain

Young Storytellers

Sharing Their Stories

ACADEMICS

Flexing Their Creativity Windward’s 5th Annual CREATE Showcase took place on Wednesday, June 2 as an opportunity for students and faculty to share and celebrate their creative and innovative passions. Awards were presented in the following categories: Most Original, Niftiest, Fridgeworthy, and Stewards' Pick.

Top Left: A painting of Mt. Fuji won the "Most Fridge-Worthy" award for Misha Sharif ’24. Bottom Left: Mitchell Brodie ’22 won the "Most Original" award for his aluminum can sculpture. Below: The "Niftiest" awardwinning bookshelf by Jake Eaton ’23.

Left: "Stewards' Pick" award winner Charlie van Hook ’23 demonstrates his robot.

Congratulations to the following students for their awards! Most Original: Mitchell Brodie ’22 Most Fridge-Worthy: Misha Sharif ’24 Niftiest: Jake Eaton ’23 Stewards’ Pick: Charlie van Hook ’23 A big congratulations is also in order for Aman Granados-Puvvula ’25 and Lexi Gelbard ’26 for being awarded the Middle School Innovators Award, which recognizes their creative spirit and exemplifies an innovator’s mindset throughout the year. 16 - A C A D E M I C S

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ACADEMICS

Virtual Visuals

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ince Windward’s founding, its Visual and Media Arts program has valued artistic rigor and excellence, process and risk-taking, critical thinking, and personal voice. With traditional and contemporary media, Windward students become curious and informed navigators of a complex visual world.

QR CODE: Scan to view the virtual exhibition site.

During the 2020-21 school year, that visual world became even more complicated as students were forced to create art from within the confines of their homes. As a celebration of all of the hard work put forth by VMA students this past year, the department created a vibrant website, which showcases student portfolios from all courses beginning with 7th Grade Introduction to Studio and Media Arts all the way up to AP Art and Design. The website is all encompassing—featuring both traditional and contemporary expressive modalities.

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Given the challenges of remote learning for the 2020-21 school year, Justine Ludden '23, 3D design student, built and designed a virtual space as an end-ofyear art exhibition called the Windward Art Collective. The virtual exhibition is a collection of art made up by hardworking Windward art students. It is a glimpse into the work they have done while a part of the collective and features mediums such as painting, drawing, and virtual design.

Artwork (Left Column): Charlotte Siegel '22, Garrett Davis '22, Maddie Altman '23, Ella Olsen-Richman '22, Kai Musk '24 Artwork (Right Column): Claire Asten '23, Keon Vafaee '22, Riley Morris '22, Shaelee DeCarolis '22 W I N D W A R D M A G A Z I N E - 19

ACADEMICS

COURSE SPOTLIGHT

Honors History: The U.S. in the World

Dr. Dahlia Setiyawan Assocaite Director of Collegiate Division Dr. JP Contreras-deGuzman History Teacher Image: Alondra Cardenas '22

Origins The origins of Honors History: The U.S. in the World were to bolster a global approach to the study of the United States. As the class has evolved, students have gained better appreciation for other cultures, history around us, and they have grappled, moreover, with DEI issues. This class began in 2018 when then-department chair Melanie Arias approached us to develop The U.S. in the World as a globally-oriented alternative to AP United States History. We have designed the class to introduce students to the transnational forces that have shaped our society—from Enlightenment ideals to global decolonization movements—and the effects of our foreign policy on the rest of the world. Through this approach, we strive to cultivate critical thinkers and responsible global citizens.

Stella Paz '22 Giving Voice Stella’s powerful poetry honored her grandmother’s experience. “My series of poems act as a voice for [Vietnamese] refugees who have a story to tell but could be unable to due to the language barrier... they act as a translation of the hardships, accomplishments, and feelings of being a refugee in America.” To read Stella’s poetry, scan the QR code above.

Course Overview The course emphasizes hands-on, immersive approaches to the study of History, and we encourage students to express themselves in ways that tap into their interests and talents. An assessment in The U.S. in the World might be an infographic, a research paper, or a work of visual media. In this manner we emphasize that interpreting data and sharing findings can be expressed in multiple forms. This realworld approach prepares students for college, where they will need to be flexible, even experimental, in visualizing their data to persuade an audience. Making Deeper Connections Students often tell us that this class allows them to connect both to their histories as well as the histories of other cultures. They think critically about what it means to be American. And they examine how their experiences, as

Sophie Schwartzberg '22 Caroline Hannan '22 The World of CambodianAmericans in a Donut Box Inspired by the documentary Donut King, about entrepreneur Ted Ngoy, Sophie Schwartzberg and Caroline Hannan fashioned an iconic pink donut box with several donuts inside, each representing aspects of Cambodian migration. They showed how refugees survived genocide and created new lives, often building communities in their donut shops. To learn more about Donut King, scan the QR code above.

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well as those of their family members and ancestors, have shaped this nation and its relations with the wider world. For example, the mid-year documentary project in which students research turn-of-the-20th Century immigration to the U.S. has been a vehicle for many students to learn about their own family’s history in this country. The Final Project For the final project, students research the global Cold War-era origins of a chosen refugee population in Los Angeles and the issues their communities face today. This assignment requires students to use a visual or aural medium of their choice (art, sculpture, song, performance etc.) to become historians in the public sphere and educate the school community about those people and their neighborhoods.

Whilst offering a culmination of research and argumentation skills they have gained through the year, the project prompts students to move outside of their own communities and connect to their interests as residents of Los Angeles. For example, students who have visited Koreatown, now approach the community with the eyes of historians, focusing on the trans-Pacific forces that shaped the lives of Korean immigrants who built this enclave. Discovering Global Los Angeles The work of bringing LA into the classroom goes well beyond the final project. Throughout the year, we incorporate aspects of Los Angeles and California history to introduce students to the global exchanges right in their backyard. Whether through rethinking the California Mission system or identifying the array of immigrant and refugee communities

in the region, we have helped students come to a well-rounded understanding of their city. To scaffold our reading of the graphic novel The Best We Could Do, a memoir of the Vietnamese refugee experience, we’ve brought students to Little Saigon to understand how the war is memorialized and how Vietnamese Americans have built a vibrant community. Meanwhile, a variety of LA-based guest speakers have helped humanize the complex histories students learn about in the classroom.

Lucy Lipofsky '22 Re-Discovering Koreatown

Kate Albert '22 Cubans Through the Lens

Alondra Cardenas '22 Little El Salvador

“Growing up next to Koreatown, I have personally benefited from this organized and active community as I’ve attended rallies and protests hosted by [its] residents. This is one of the main reasons I chose to study and represent the stories of Koreatown and Korean refugees.”

Kate visited Echo Park, the center of the Los Angeles Cuban exile community, to learn about the enclave that formed there in the 1960s. As Kate found, “this community, despite its decreasing size… is still continuing to embrace their culture and history.”

“Los Angeles is a very culturally diverse city, so for this project it was important to me to capture in my photographs the Salvadoran community to both learn about them and share what I have learned with my peers.”

Use the QR code to view one of Lucy’s animations, which uses Korean-langauge newspapers to interpret aspects of the Korean American refugee experience.

Want to learn more about the “Golden Exiles” and experience a taste of the neighborhood? Kate recommends a visit to the familyowned restaurant El Cochinito.

To view Alondra’s original photographs, scan the QR codes above.

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ACADEMICS

Artists Turned Innovators

As part of his project, Zack designed a 12-page zine and spent over 25 hours creating a handmade rug.

History Student Work Spotlight:

Zack Weitman ’22

Scan the QR code to listen to Corrie’s podcast

Interview by Henry Diamond ’22, Windward Network Intern For his final U.S. in the World project, Zack Weitman ‘22 explored his own ancestry by studying the Russian Jewish "Refuseniks," who came to L.A. in the 1970s and '80s. His project was a tour-de-force display of his dedication and talents. In addition to creating a wellresearched written piece, he also created a digital zine. Then, he went above and beyond, using a skill he picked up during the pandemic: rug-making! Through his artistry, he forged connections to his heritage and his family's multigenerational involvement in the garment industry. Windward Network intern Henry Diamond ‘22 sat down with Zack to learn more about this exciting project. Who were the Refuseniks and how did they come to form a community in Fairfax?

The Refuseniks were a group of Russian Jews during the Cold War who had hopes of creating a life of religious and economic freedom, where they can continue to spread and grow their culture. The Russian Jews had hoped to immigrate to Israel or America in order to begin their new life. However, the Soviet leaders at the time refused for the Russian Jews to immigrate due to a fear of a mass migration making the Soviets appear weak to the rest of the world. However, due to the Jackson-Vanik amendment the Russian Jews were eventually allowed to move out of The Soviet Union in order to create a new life in Israel and in America. A group of Russian Jews decided to form a community based on Fairfax, which is in West 22 - A C A D E M I C S

Hollywood due to cheap housing prices at the time.

Corrie Branche ’21

How and why did you decide to focus on Refuseniks for your project?

I decided to focus on the Refuseniks due to some of my ancestors being Russian Jews, and due to the impact Refuseniks have had on the West Hollywood area that I have seen firsthand. I believe it is important to allow myself a better understanding of the communities around me and my family's history.

Despite a yearlong pandemic, Windward Performing Arts students managed to flex their artistic creativity in ways never thought possible. Windward Network intern Henry Diamond ‘22 caught up with Windward’s Dance students to learn more about what inspired their innovative projects from this past Spring.

Please describe your decision to produce both a rug and a zine. Why did you choose those mediums of expression to reflect the Refuseniks' story?

First, I decided I wanted to produce a rug due to my personal family connection with garments, it being a new hobby of mine and for a unique challenge. My rug was 3.5 x 3.5 ft and had a white border with a blue Star of David inside, with the inside of the Star of David being filled in with red. I purposely ordered the colors white, blue, red to represent the colors of the Russian flag which go from white, blue to red. I completed this project using a Tufting Gun, and in total I spent 25+ hours creating this large art piece. However, after completing the rug I didn’t believe that this project spoke enough for how I wanted to represent my Russian Jewish ancestors that live on Fairfax. I decided to create a zine layout in order to better communicate visually and with text information on the story of the Russian Jews on Fairfax. I understand that this project allowed you to connect with your heritage and family history—how so? What did your family think of your creation?

My family, which partially comes from Russian Jews has three generations before me in

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the garment industry. I believe representing my Russian Jewish heritage along with a garment-based project would be a great way to represent a personal side of myself. My family was very impressed with my unique project and how I have set this challenge for myself. Were there any unexpected outcomes of this project for you?

I was happily surprised afterwards that I felt more knowledgeable about the Jewish community in West Hollywood around me and of my family‘s history.

What was it like to listen to your mother’s experience with dance and being able to reflect together on both of your experiences during the podcast?

It felt very revelatory listening to my mom’s experiences compared to my own. Our experiences with dance throughout our childhoods were very different and it helped to explain some of the differences in how we think about dance today. Reflecting on my past in dance also felt cathartic. I expressed 12 years of emotions in a casual conversation without feeling the need to organize them. I just said what I felt. What would you tell every child interested in pursuing dance?

To every child interested in pursuing dance, I would say to accept that everyone will have their own path. I often made the mistake of holding

myself up against other dancers as if it were a competition. It made me self conscious seeing other dancers perform skills that I couldn’t. I always focused on my own weaknesses in comparison to others when I should have focused on finding my strengths. Any child interested in pursuing dance should look to find their niche and the parts of dance that make them happy without worrying about what other people are doing.

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Annabelle Fields ’23

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Dance Photography What was the experience like going from dance, which is very movement based, to a photography project, which is very still?

The transition was actually easier than I had expected. I broke down dance moves and turned them into still shots. It was a bit odd at first, but thinking about it as a certain movement being held helped me.

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Laurel Hinds ’24

How did you decide on the locations in your photos?

I chose my locations by driving home from school and walking around my neighborhood. I would see something, such as a sculpture, and I’d think it would work perfectly for my photos. Some locations I saw the day I was taking my pictures, and I just improvised my photo.

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Caroline O'Connor ’24

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STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS Original Illustration: Mollie McElvain

Jaden Anselmo ‘23 has been studying classical piano for more than a decade. Now he’s had a chance to share the biggest stage with the most accomplished musicians in the world as a fellow in the Nancy and Barry Sanders Composer Fellowship Program, a oneof-a-kind opportunity for young musicians and composers to become a part of the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s thriving music community. We sat down with Jaden to learn more about this exciting opportunity with the LA Phil.

How did you discover the Los Angeles Philharmonic Composer Fellowship?

I first heard about the LA Phil Composer Fellowship through my composition teacher. He’s helped quite a few students apply and get into the program. When I first heard about the program, I only had two original pieces to my name, both written for piano. Dr. Krouse told me that the application would be incomplete without at least one piece that utilized an orchestra. I applied in the Summer of 2019, submitting both of my piano short scores. Even though I knew without an orchestral piece my chances of acceptance would be low, I still wanted to give it a shot. That year I was not accepted into the program, however, I was given the opportunity to attend three masterclasses with the heads of the program. During that year, I worked with my composition teacher to write my first orchestral piece. I originally wrote ‘Dawn Over The Ocean’ for piano. Once I finished the piano short score, I orchestrated the entire five-minute-long piece. It was a challenging and intimidating process. I had only played and been exposed to piano for my entire musical life. Now, I had to use an entire orchestra instead of one instrument to express my ideas. With the help of Dr. Krouse and the LA Phil masterclasses, I finished the entire process in just under a year. ‘Dawn Over The Ocean’ is a piece written for a mixed orchestra, highlighting the colors and sounds

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Mastering His Craft

of the ocean. I submitted that piece along with my favorite piano short score, and was accepted for the 2020-21 Composer Fellowship Program. The prospect of working under the top musicians and composers in the world was incredibly exciting. Even though I had been playing piano for a decade, I still had miles to learn in the world of composition. I knew this program would elevate my passion and ability to a whole new level. What was it like being mentored by LA Phil composers?

I remember nearly shaking to death as I logged into the first Zoom session of the year. My nerves quickly went away when I realized how welcoming everyone was. The students were all so kind and supportive. Our first mini project was to create a piece for your instrument without notating or writing any of it down. During the sessions, we were given time with each of the program heads to revise and guide our pieces. All of the suggestions were things I would have never noticed or fixed. I listened to every piece of advice they gave me, which has elevated every one of my compositions since. Our first real project was to write for a solo instrument that was foreign to us. Piano being my main instrument, I was tasked with writing a piece for solo cello. This project allowed me to explore a completely new style with unfamiliar instruments. Hearing my piece

played back to me by the principal cellist of the LA Philharmonic was the most incredible experience. I was smiling ear to ear as he played every note near perfection. Having your ideas being translated into a tangible and shareable piece of paper that anyone around the world can access, is why I love composing music. A world renowned musician was playing my ideas for the world to hear. Hearing his compliments and informed suggestions helped me make crucial changes to the piece. Surrounding myself with people more experienced and talented than me has only served to help me in my journey. What was it like performing at Walt Disney Concert Hall?

After sitting behind a computer for months on end, it was incredibly rewarding to meet the program directors and all the fellows in person. After completing the string orchestra pieces, we were granted the opportunity to have readings with the LA Phil string orchestra. The first part of the afternoon allowed us to meet the conductor, and she went over notes and questions about our pieces. We were then directed through corridors and long hallways backstage into the concert hall. We passed lounges and practice rooms, where the musicians warm up and prepare right before a concert. Finally, we walked through a set of doors and into the concert hall. Musicians

were opening their cases and warming up their instruments. Every word uttered filled the vast space of the room. I found my seat and followed along with every piece of music as it was rehearsed. Each fellow was able to give notes and comments to the conductor and orchestra. A chill went down my spine as I realized my piece was being rehearsed next. My knees were trembling as I arose from my seat and walked down to a music stand facing the orchestra. The conductor introduced my piece and gave some last minute notes to a couple of the players. Finally, everything went silent as she queued the orchestra to begin. The first grand and beautiful chord of my piece filled the entire hall. It felt surreal as I witnessed a group of world famous musicians playing something contrived from my mind. I was in awe as everyone played perfectly and followed every subtle direction—by far the most memorable three minutes of my entire life. When the orchestra played the last chord and went silent, I couldn’t help but smile. The conductor clapped, and I made one edit to my piece at the very end, changing the dynamics to a louder, more gradual close. It was truly an honor to get to hear my piece played by such gifted and incredible musicians. What was the most surprising part of your experience in the fellowship?

It had to be community hour. For the last hour of almost every session, a world renowned

musician or composer would talk to us about their life journey and musical process. In the world of composition, my ultimate dream is to score music for films. My favorite moments in cinematography are elevated drastically by the music and the score. The music brings the scene to life and it can persuade and alter the emotions of the viewer. Hearing from some of the top film composers in the world was truly inspiring and informative.

Can you tell us about your string orchestra project?

Anytime I want to write a piece, I need to draw inspiration from something. The string orchestra is composed of cellos, first violins, second violins, violas, and double bass. There is a wide variety of possibilities for a string orchestra, but I knew I wanted my piece to be grand, yet intimate. When searching for inspiration, I recalled the famous surf break in Fiji called Cloudbreak. I was fortunate enough to visit Tavarua two years ago and witness Cloudbreak. It is a beautiful and near perfect wave, but there is a sharp and terrifying reef that lies below. I centered my piece around Cloudbreak, which allowed me to use beautiful, calm sounds, but also dark, creepy textures. Drawing inspiration from this natural wonder forced me to use the versatility and wide dynamic range of the string orchestra. The first part of my piece highlights the beautiful and serene feeling of surfing, while the second part illuminates the dark and

unpredictable nature of the ocean. Getting to write and hear this piece played by the LA Philharmonic was the honor and privilege of a lifetime. How has being part of the fellowship helped develop your skills as a musician?

Being a part of the Composer Fellowship Program has progressed my knowledge of composition and music substantially. Hearing about the compositional process of some of the most world class musicians and composers allowed me to incorporate some of their strategies into my own compositions and creative process. This program has motivated me to pursue music and has given me the privilege of being surrounded by such a powerful support system helping me on my path. Just working on the projects alone made me into a more efficient and better writer. Hearing the comments and suggestions from the program heads, but also the musicians themselves, has informed many decisions I make today while composing. I look forward to continuing to grow and use suggestions and tips to improve my writing.

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STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS

At just 11 years old, Luke Gialanella ‘23 founded GOVLEARN, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization committed to providing easily accessible and nonpartisan government & politics education to students after discovering that there was a lack of substantive civics education for elementary and middle schoolers. We sat down with Luke to learn more about GOVLEARN and its efforts to empower youth through civic engagement.

Future of Politics

What led you to found GOVLEARN.org?

After the 2016 Presidential election, and realizing the lack of civic engagement and education amongst my peers, I decided to start teaching others about the topic I was passionate about! I put together a website and threw some videos up on YouTube! Fun fact: the original name for GOVLEARN was going to be “CEEMS,” or “Civics Education for Elementary & Middle School,” but GOVLEARN had a much better ring to it. How did you first become involved in the world of Politics?

I’ve been interested in politics for as long as I can remember. To pinpoint a specific time, it would probably be a trip I took to Washington, D.C. in 4th Grade. I had been interested in geography and history around that time, but seeing Capitol Hill & the White House truly solidified my passion for politics. I then began reading dozens of books on the subject and became involved in the 2016 Presidential election. Why is it so important to educate young people on politics? Why do you think the youth should be civically engaged?

I know this has been said many times before, but the youth generation is the future of our democracy, and soon enough, will take up a large proportion of our country’s voting bloc. If this new generation is to truly make a difference in society and at the polling place, education is the first place to start, and in my opinion, it’s better to start younger than older. Young people should be given a chance to learn about the structures of government before determining how they stand on the

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issues. They should be able to come to their own conclusions and consensus, without the influence of others or social media and should understand the structures of how the government works. Over the past year, we’ve seen much more civic engagement among young people, be it organizing and protesting for racial justice, climate change, or campaigning in the 2020 elections. Hopefully this trend continues in the future amongst our youth. What can youth do to be involved if they’re

How has Windward helped you along this journey?

Windward has been incredibly helpful along this journey, especially the faculty, who have been so kind and flexible with me, as I have continued to work on GOVLEARN. I even had the chance to speak at a Monday Morning Meeting once about my organization and was able to present my work! Do you see yourself working

not yet old enough to vote?

in politics in the future?

There are so many ways young people can participate in government and politics besides voting. Firstly, you can volunteer in local government offices, or with campaigns that you support! You can also sign up for newsletters, newspapers, or magazines about government that interest you so you can stay in the know. Of course, for new members of our democracy, I’d recommend you go to GOVLEARN’s website or just explore the issues that interest you and determine where you stand. It’s never too early to get involved in democracy!

Yes! What lane I choose to enter in that field is still uncertain; I’ve been recently considering becoming a diplomat, as a result of my wanderlust during the pandemic, though I’ve always aspired to becoming a politician here in the United States. Plans can always change, but I have a feeling that this one might stick.

What was the process like to create the GOVLEARN app?

I worked with a group of developers to design and format the GOVLEARN app (which is still under construction). It took a lot of work transferring the design of our website to a mobile format, but so far we have been successful. Having a mobile app has also given GOVLEARN legitimacy as an organization, leading us to become an official 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization as approved by the IRS.

Any additional details you’d like to share?

Even though it is a few years old, GOVLEARN is only just getting started on its goal to provide accessible nonpartisan government and civics education to students across the country. If anyone would like to get involved with GOVLEARN, you can send us an email at contact@govlearn.org.

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SPRING SPORTS “The COVID pandemic has been extremely challenging and as a community, we were able to stick together and support our scholar-athletes with some type of normalcy. Coaches were able to reinvent, pivot and allow time for reflection during these uncertain times. We were lucky that we had some of our teams experience full seasons while understanding resilience and strength on a whole new level.”

Frances Jones, Senior Associate Athletic Director

Middle School After what felt like forever conducting Zoom 7th period sports practices, the springtime finally saw our Middle School Athletics Program return to some normality. 7th period athletics was held in person twice per week and our Middle School scholar-athletes were able to practice alongside each other and fully experience their chosen sports or activities whether it was an on-campus full school day or a 7th period on campus afternoon. We were also delighted to be able to get our Middle School sports teams back on the fields and courts competing with local schools. While the Pacific

Basin League did not run competitive leagues or playoffs this year, most member schools came together and worked hard to ensure a robust and suitable games program for our respective teams. We are proud that every Middle School Spring sport managed to compete in some form. This list of sports included Baseball, Boys and Girls Basketball, Boys and Girls Soccer and Track & Field. Across all of our Middle School teams there was a collective sense of fun, belonging, and strong student engagement.

SPRING ATHLETICS

Upper School As we think about all we went through as a community during the past months of the COVID pandemic, we sit in disbelief and pride. So many of our scholar-athletes and coaches managed to push the envelope and survived months of training behind a computer, all while doing our best to be comfortable with the uncertainty and provide some calm through sports.

SWIMMING

Swim kicked of f the se of swimmers, and w ason with a handful e ended up having two swimmers part icipate at the CIF championships. Sa matha Eng ‘23 and Ian Fink ‘23 did a stella r jo swam the 200 Indivi b at CIF. Samantha du ley and the 100 Breaststroke and fin al Med th ish ed 7 Pl ace in the IM and 6th in the 10 0 Breaststroke. Ian 200 swam the 100 Freest yle an d finished 6th.

SOCCER

re delighted to be back we s er ay pl er cc so rls Gi g and despite some on the field competin oroughly enjoyed the setbacks, the group th team environment. season and the positive h aligned on this The team was very muc connec tion, t re season being all abou ing for the future. team grow th, and build d some on-field an Experiencing adversity am to ac tually grow te e setbacks allowed th r team spirit, and closer, build a stronge nce of teamwork and understand the importa tough moments. ugh sticking together thro learned by all and the re Valuable lessons we e despite not making th most important thing, in a long while, was e playof fs for the first tim tting back out there! ge n fu d ha that the team er team had a stellar The Boys Varsity Socc League earning a spot season placing 2nd in Our boys team fought at the CIF tournament. fs and will return next hard during the playof team. year with a promising

We managed to prioritize the health and safety of all the members of our community while doing our best to salvage a season. We were fortunate to have our students on the courts and field for the remaining weeks of the 2020-21 school year. A few highlights to acknowledge the teams:

TRACK & FIELD had a great season The Track & Field team

rsonal bests with everyone turning in pe Luke Zanuck in their respective events. in the distance ‘22 was the League’s MVP ee distance section qualifying for all thr individual the events at CIF. He was also le running mi the in on league champin ndouek ‘22 a blistering 4:37. Maya Ashe the shot put turned in a personal best in runner up in s with a 27-0 throw as she wa placed 3rd in the the event. Maddie Doi ‘22 at CIF. The boys mile, also secuthring a spot ls team placed team placed 4 and the gir king for ward to 5th respectively. We are loo a full season next year.

FOOTBALL

It was aweso m football seaso e having the privilege to have a n this Spring our friends a nd family wh after being away from ile dealing w pandemic. W ith e scholar-athle are so proud of the outs the tes who sacri ta ficed so muc nding effort to repre h in the se n t Windward w our numbers ith pride. Wh were few, we ile the field on tw were able to ta o k o e c c a si o ns, which allo to provide clo wed su develop som re to three special Senio us e rs and forward to g fantastic young players. etting back to We look in the Fall. G work and com o Wildcats! peting

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SPRING ATHLETICS

BASEBALL

Windward B aseball bega n North Venic e Lit tle Leag its return at ue uncertain the season a ab h strong sense ead and finished with a out of purpose a for the path nd a founda ah ti latter part o ead. The program took on f the season to improve o the fundamenta ls, embrace n a team cultu its and send te re, n Seniors off h courageous and gritt y aving challe nged them to and compete lead w it h p u rp ose the undercla ssmen were . In doing that able to witn what is possi es b program is p le and the youth of the s repared to ta the Seniors have left off ke over where .

VOLLEYBALL

Boys Volleyball had a spec tacular 2021 season, finishing 1st Place in the Gold Coast League with an undefeated record of 10-0. Sophomore Libero Aidan Flintoft, Junior Middle Blocker Garrett Davis, and Junior Opposite Hitter Angus Ebeling received GCL 2nd Team honors. Junior Outside Hitters Matt Edwards and Kai Meyers, as well as Junior Middle Blocker Nathaniel Milchan received GCL 1st Team honors. Senior Setter Will Gallon was named league MVP. The Varsity team made it to the 2nd round of CIF Division 3, where we were ultimately defeated by the eventual CIF champions. The entire Boys Volleyball program showed resilience over the adversity of the 2021 season, and we are excited to continue to grow as we implement our core values of hard work, respect, and trust.

GOLD COAST ALL LEAGUE 2020-2021

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GOLF

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itical poin After starting injuries at a cr rticular y ke e m so d in pa suffere . Three Seniors in the schedule helped lead the team to a d stepped up an uarterfinal contest. Despite Q 1 e boys CIF Division es canceled, th nished the m a g e re th g havin and fi ng 20 games ended up playi year 13-7. son with ad a great sea h ll a tb e sk ior, a B Girls y their one sen d for b d le , d a u sq a young team tie emin '21. The Michelle Duch League championship, and IF the Gold Coast ete in the Open Division C p m went on to co they went 2-1 in pool play. playoffs, where

ALL LEAGUE MVPs

Luke Zanuck Will Gallon

FIRST TEAM

SECOND TEAM

Cross-country Maddie Doi Luke Zanuck Keon Vafaee Soccer

Ally Reynolds Jack Kwit Jonah Pertula Jeremy Merritt

Bridget Welch Henry Diamond Jack Soller Micheal Kavounas

Golf

Ryan Kaplan Evan Speak Max Wimmer Ryan Gordon

Liam Green Caleb Rosenblum Kevin Crosson

Basketball

Juju Watkins Michelle Duchemin Skye Belker Brandon Richard

Jaren Harris Jake Shapiro Maya Stokes Kelise Jackson

Volleyball

Matthew Edwards Nathaniel Michan Kai Meyers

Garett Davis Angus Ebeling Aiden Flintoft

Baseball

Skyler Chang

Noah Cosgrove Zack Lurie

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Board of Trustees W

e are deeply grateful to all who have served as Trustees since the School was founded in 1971, and we salute the following Trustees, who are leaving the Board this year, for their commitment to Windward. As you join the special group of former Trustees, please know that you are always a member of the Windward community, and we look forward to your continued involvement in the life of the School.

2020-21

Board of Trustees

2021-22

Board of Trustees

Chair: Alex Kwit

Secretary: Tom Gilder

Officers: Ted Fikre Elliot Gordon ’74 Emily Kovner Moss ’91 Michelle Taub Neil Wertlieb

Officers: Gareth Asten Ted Fikre Elliot Gordon ’74 Emily Kovner Moss ’91 Michelle Taub Neil Wertlieb

Parent Guild Representative: Evanne Gargiulo Members: Gareth Asten Ed Gargiulo Ann Gianopulos Nancy Glaser Jordan Kaplan Kevin Kloeker Nora Malone Maria Mancuso-Gersh Debbie Markiles Pamela Mass Rich Pachulski Andrew Schwartzberg Raj Shourie Maxine Stratton Michelle Taub Steve Trilling Erica Tukiainen ’06 Karol Watson Perrie Weiner Brian Weitman

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Parent Guild Representative: Marnie Altman Members: Ed Gargiulo Ann Gianopulos Nancy Glaser Jordan Kaplan Kevin Kloeker Nora Malone Maria Mancuso-Gersh Pamela Mass Rich Pachulski Chelsea Patterson Andrew Schwartzberg Raj Shourie Maxine Stratton Steve Trilling Erica Tukiainen '06 Karol Watson Perrie Weiner Brian Weitman

DEPARTING TRUSTEES

Evanne Gargiulo While she departs the Board of Trustees at the close of her service as the 2020-21 Parent Guild President, Evanne will continue her engagement with Windward in many ways. Evanne was instrumental in creating opportunities for parents and guardians to connect virtually with events like the Parent Guild Coffee and Connections and supporting all the Parent Guild committees’ efforts in reimagining their traditional on campus activities in virtual ways including leading the Faculty and Staff Appreciation committee’s effort to send handwritten thank you notes to every member of the Faculty and Staff. We thank Evanne for her enthusiastic efforts to create an inclusive community and to help parents make meaningful connections on campus and in the virtual space. With her son Jack in the Class of 2024, we look forward to collaborating with Evanne for many years to come.

Debbie Markiles Debbie Markiles began her time on the Board in 2015 after having served as the Parent Guild President for the 2013-14 academic year. The proud parent of Benjamin ‘14 and Phoebe ‘17, Debbie has contributed to the Windward community in many capacities. Over the years, Debbie has served as a valuable member of the Committee on Trustees and on the Stewardship Subcommittee of the Major Gifts Committee. We thank Debbie for her tenure on the Board and her continued dedication to the School.

NEW TRUSTEES

Marnie Altman Marnie Altman has dedicated her time recently to volunteering at her children’s schools. After receiving her BA in American Civilization from The University of Pennsylvania and spending the early part of her career in Marketing at Random House Publishing in New York and Borders Books & Music corporate marketing, she attended the University of Michigan for her MBA. Post-MBA, she spent the better part of 15 years both full and part-time in Brand Management at Neutrogena Corporation/Johnson & Johnson, pri-

marily focused on new product innovation marketing in the Suncare category. Since leaving the corporate world, she has taken on additional leadership roles in her children’s schools, serving as Parent Association President at Echo Horizon School and spending three years on the Windward Parent Guild Executive Committee prior to her role as Parent Guild President for the 2021-22 school year. Marnie and her husband, Paul, are the proud parents of Windward alum Ryan ’21 and current Windward student Maddie ’23.

Chelsea Patterson Chelsea Patterson has been an active parent volunteer for the past 15 years. She has a BA in Communications with a Minor in Journalism from the University of Evansville. After college, she moved back to Atlanta where she worked in music Promotions and Marketing at LaFace Records and then Media Ad Sales at Turner Broadcasting

in Los Angeles. Chelsea served on the Parent Guild Executive Committee as the Vice President of 7/8 grade and on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Committee during the 20202021 school year. Chelsea and her husband Saladin are the parents of Windward student Joshua ’24 and daughter Micah, a Freshman at UCLA.

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N E W F A C U LT Y P R O F I L E S

New Faculty Design by Matthew Carter ‘18, Windward Network Intern

Windward believes that great work comes from people who are inspired to do their best. The School is committed to building a nurturing, inclusive culture and welcomes teachers who bring skills, qualities, and experiences that demonstrate an understanding of and ability to support our work surrounding fostering a diverse school community. This year, we are excited to welcome the following new faculty members to Windward!

Erin Borgstrom Erin Borgstrom joined the Windward faculty in 2021 to teach Biology and Environmental Science. She is a Los Angeles native who earned a BS in Biology from Cal State Long Beach and a teaching credential from Chapman University. She has continued her lifelong love of learning by taking marine science courses, technology training, and educational diversity seminars. Erin has taught a variety of science courses, including APs, to west Los Angeles students for over 20 years. Through the years, she has helped numerous new teachers

Becca Larson Becca joined Windward's college counseling team in 2021 after a decade of working in both college admissions and college counseling. Becca is a proud Skidmore College alumna, where she received a degree in Dance and Sociology and studied abroad in both London and Copenhagen. Becca's study abroad experiences instilled a deep love of travel and she began her professional career working for IES Abroad in the UK. Once she returned stateside, Becca began her admissions career at New York University. As Senior Assistant Director of Admissions at NYU, Becca managed enrollment for the Gallatin School of Individualized 34 - N E W F A C U L T Y P R O F I L E S

Dean of College Counseling Study. During her time at NYU, Becca received her Master's in Higher Education and Student Affairs where she focused her research on the high school to college transition. Becca relocated to Los Angeles in 2016 to join the college counseling team at Wildwood School before transitioning back to admissions as the Regional Director of Admissions at Muhlenberg College. Becca has also served as a volunteer college counselor and Director of the Senior Program for the New York and Los Angeles chapters of the community based organization, Minds Matter. In her free time, Becca enjoys baking, traveling, and hiking with her rescue pup, Lucy.

Alden Derr Alden joined Windward’s Mathematics Department in 2021. Originally from the Los Angeles area, Alden spent the last 15 years in Boston. She earned her BS in Mathematics & Secondary Education and MEd Mathematics Specialist from Gordon College. She has over a decade of teaching experience, and has taught students in every course from Algebra I up through Calculus and AP Statistics. Alden also spent time teaching adults in a Master’s program in a course on how to teach math well using manipulatives and hands-on lessons.

Science Teacher

and college students begin teaching careers by acting as a teacher mentor. She has also helped other teachers integrate technology and hands-on curriculum in the classroom while acting as an on campus trainer and tech mentor and as a presenter at various science and educational technology conferences. When not in the science lab, Erin can be found either playing beach volleyball, exploring her beloved Sierra Nevada mountains, or traveling to Mexico or Central America to surf with her husband.

Math Teacher Most recently, she taught at Dana Hall School in Wellesley, MA; she also served as the department chair, a student advisor, and the JV and Varsity Swim coach. She’s passionate about making math socially relevant, and strives to create memorable lessons that show students the real applications of what they’re learning in her classroom. When she’s not teaching, Alden loves planning vacations and traveling, swimming, and reading fiction and suspense thriller novels.

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DONOR IMPACT REPORT

Will Vincent Will Vincent is a poet who has been teaching Middle School English in Oakland for the past four years at Downtown Charter Academy, a California Distinguished School. He has experience teaching everyone from 2nd Grade Montessori students in Marin to adult learners at Brooklyn College. Will received his BA from University of California Santa Cruz in Modern Literature and Creative Writing

Kyle Shimoda Kyle Shimoda joined Windward in 2021. He received a BA in History and Classics from the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa, and later received an MA and PhD in Medieval History and Archaeology from The Ohio State University. He is particularly interested in the history and archaeology of Greece and the crusades, which were the core topics of his dissertation. His archaeological field experience has been in Greece and Egypt. Prior to joining Windward, Kyle taught courses in World History, ancient and medieval European History, Classical Archaeology, and the History of the Crusades at Ohio State, Ohio Wesleyan University, and 36 - N E W F A C U L T Y P R O F I L E S

English and Debate Teacher and his MFA in poetry from Sarah Lawrence College. Will has published several eccentric essays on the intersections of science fiction, video games, and poetry for The Iowa Review, HTML Giant, and Entropy Magazine, as well as a book of poetry called Wildfires, I-XVI with sPect! Books. Beyond reading and writing, Will loves hiking, basketball, crafting, and playing overly complicated board games.

History Teacher Wittenberg University. Kyle’s study of history is primarily motivated by a sense of curiosity and discovery, and he hopes to instill in his students a passion for exploring the world, as well as the understanding to use history as a lens to focus their exploration. Having been born and raised in Hawai’i, Kyle is looking forward to being near the ocean and mountains in Los Angeles, and to exploring all of the cultural and historical offerings of the city. He always appreciates suggestions for good restaurants in LA and the best places to go salsa dancing, along with any other interesting activities.

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WINDWARD FUND BY THE NUMBERS

2020-21 Volunteers Thank you to our amazing 2020-21 Windward Fund volunteers! The collective effort put forth by this group allows Windward the opportunity to improve our academic programs, provide financial aid to those who need it, and gives the School flexibility to adapt to unforeseen circumstances.

WINDWARD FUND CO-CHAIRS

THANK YOU

$2,250,000

2020-21 WINDWARD FUND GOAL

to our amazing parents, parents of alumni, alumni,

+30.7%

$2,940,298.95

2020-21 WINDWARD FUND TOTAL

grandparents, trustees, faculty and staff, and foundations and corporations, for helping us to not only reach but well exceed our Windward Fund goal for 2020-21. Without your con-

Janel Ablon

Caroline Wittcoff & Doug Fuchs

Jovana Lara-Brooks

Michelle Asten

Shana & Todd Garner

Kendra LaSalle

Letitia Bridges

Carol & Kevin Gelbard

Nancy Lurie

Erica Broido

Lori & Kirk Goldstein

Allison & Peter Morrison

Shainaz & Mark Burg

Jennifer Winer-Gordon & Rafi Gordon

David Nelson

Yasmin Cader

Elise Grace

Beth Osisek

Amy Call

Susan Winfield & Stephen Grynberg

Viveca Paulin-Ferrell

Jo Champa

Matthew Hayutin

Rachael & Bob Platt

Cristina & Conly Chi

Cathy He

Jessica Reid

Alex Conrad

Lisa & David Hernand

Jamie & Pej Sabet

Phyllis Crotty

Bo Hyde

Kevin Scher

Nicole Deddens & Ronn Davids

Monica Isaacs

Kate Seton

Sabine Dreher

Laura James

Eric Silverman

Teri Eaton

Erika Johnson-Brooks

Kelly & Matt Sloan

Kerry O'Neill & Martin Estrada

Peggy Proctor & John Johnston

Jessica & Mark Sokol

Shannon & Dean Factor

Dana & Adam Kaller

Maie & Richard St. John

Ilana & Justin Farar

Aaron Kaplan

Mitch Tenzer

Scott Farkas

Matthew Karatz

Julian Zolkin

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tributions, exceeding our goal would not have been possible!

W I N D WA R D F U N D AT W O R K : Below are just a few things that the Windward Fund supported during the 2020-21 school year: •

Ed Gargiulo Parent of Ava ’21, Emma ’21, and Jack ’24

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Ann Gianopulos Parent of Alexa ’21 and Niki ’23

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Enabled departments to send home academic kits to all students (Science, Robotics, Create Studio, Art, etc.) Provided funds for Research and Development, specifically mandatory Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training for Faculty and Staff Allowed for on-campus retreats for all divisions Supported Financial Aid, recognizing the educational benefits of bringing a broader range of families into our community Provided resources to ensure the health and safety of our campus (upgraded filtration, hand sanitizer stations, floor decals etc.)

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2020-21

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These pages illustrate the incredible support that the 2020-21 Windward Fund received from our generous community. Windward gratefully acknowledges each of the following donors, who together have helped raise $2.9 million! The support of the Windward community was able to provide so much to our students in a year that was unpredictable and ever-changing! Thank you for your valued support! More information can be found online at: windwardschool.org/giving/windward-fund

Thank you! c Denotes five or more years of consecutive giving FA Denotes a donation to Financial Aid

Founder $50,000+

Anonymous (1) Angela Asher & Ted Fikre c Samantha & Jonathan Firestone Ann & Jim Gianopulos c Christine & Jordan Kaplan c William Lauder EJ & Gregory Milken Christine & Dennis Miller Dana & Richard Pachulski c The Schwartzberg Family c Taylor Stein

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Head of School Leadership $25,000+

$10,000+

Anonymous (1) The Ahmanson Foundation c Jennifer Lewis & Peter Benudiz Virgina & Austin Beutner Wendy & Gary Broad '77 c Shanna & Jonathan Brooks Andrea & Barry Cayton c Viveca Paulin-Ferrell & Will Ferrell Evanne & Edward Gargiulo c Maria Mancuso Gersh & Gary Gersh c Nancy & Jon Glaser c Goldrich Family Foundation c Susan Winfield & Stephen Grynberg c Emma Watts & Jonathan Krauss Jenny & Alex Kwit c Heidi & Damon Lindelof The Margaret A. Cargill Foundation Lorraine & Damien McCann The Richard Salomon Family Foundation c Talia & Jason Rimokh The Seton Family Nicole Pearl & Cindy Tobisman Elisabeth & Rich Welch c

Anonymous (2) 1P Foundation Gina Valentine & Mark Albert Lori & Howard Altman c Alison Garb & John Andrews Sue & John Antoni Kristin & Aaron Bendikson Lorraine & Joe Berchtold c Hsiu-Yen & Sean Brosmith c Shainaz Donnelly Burg & Mark Burg c Jo Champa Kori & Darren Dworkin c Teri & Darryl Eaton Rachel & John Edwards c Katherine & Sean Eskovitz c The Finger Family c Whitney & Bill Glass Cathy & Josh Goldsmith Jennifer Winer-Gordon & Rafi Gordon Jamie & Joshua Gutfreund c The Kallman Family c Blaire & Aaron Kaplan Family Lindsey & Matthew Karatz Nancy Corshen & Richard Klubeck Lorie Alexander & Thomas Kreller c Kendra & Michael LaSalle Wendy & Gary Leshgold c The Lugash Family c Marci Pool & David Madden c Shoreen Maghame c Michelle & Yariv Milchan c Staci & Adam Miller Elizabeth & Bill Molinski Gillian & Abram Nalibotsky Candace & Charles Nelson II The Newkirk Family Philip Paccione c Joanne & Matt Pauley Rachael & Bob Platt Michele & Jason Reitman Tristan Bickman and David Ribakoff c Aimee & Mark Rosenbaum c Raina & David Rosenblum c The Roth Family c Gretchen & Dan Rush Jennifer Rush c Jamie & Pej Sabet Diana & Andrew Sachs c Dana & Evan Schlessinger Shawn & Jason Silletti Jessica & Mark Sokol The St. John Family c Martha & Ari Swiller c Michelle & David Taub c Gail Woods & Mitchell Tenzer c The Walt Disney Company Foundation c Liz & Andy Waters

Visionary $15,000+

Anonymous (2) Michelle & Gareth Asten Nicole & Brad Brooks Kate & Arthur Coppola c Valerie & Faraz Daneshgar Elyssa & Gilad Elbaz Shannon & Dean Factor The Kent-Feldman Family Risa Gertner c Lisa & David Hernand Brian Klos Michelle Klos The Mass Family c The O'Connor Family Patricia & Gregory Penske Laura & Kenny Rogers c Pippa Bond & Stan Savage Jr Jennifer & Noah Shore The Shourie Family Mark Siegel Ann & Eric Silverman The Stratton Family c Robin & Jeffrey Strug Karen Blackfield & Stuart Tobisman Lexine & Cuyler Tremayne c The Trilling Family

Joanne Danto & Arnie Weingarden Amy & Brian Weitman c Patricia & Paul Weitz Courtney & Jared Wolff c The Yi Family c

Benefactor $5,000+

Anonymous (3) Laura Cohen & Arik Ahitov Lisa & David Alpern Sheri & Steve Altieri c Marnie & Paul Altman c Jennifer & Chris Andrews Jennifer & Michael Beerman Margaret Yuspa & David Blackman Angela Armitage & David Blau Kathy & Andrew Bobrow Nonny & Brian Breiter c Cicek & Paul Bricault c Jovana Lara-Brooks & Randy Brooks The Broumand Family c Soma Samanta-Buck & Stephen Buck Carolyn & Dwight Caines c The Chachra Family Michelle & Tyrone Chang Cristina Wong & Conly Chi Roya & Peter Cohen c Cathleen Young & Patrick DeCarolis c Gina Di Bona Erica Gerard Di Bona & Vincent Di Bona Julie & Steve Dolcemaschio c Lisa & Christopher Downey c The Edelman Family Julia & Jonathan Eng Kerry O'Neill & Martin Estrada Jennifer & Todd Feldman Debbie & Mark Feldstein Amy Call & Adam Finkel Andrea Wallace & Jonathan Friedman Caroline Wittcoff & Douglas Fuchs Jennifer Ouchi & David Gallon c Natalie & Leo Gestetner Suzanne & Michael Ginestro Yanka Burgos & Brad Gluckstein Sarah Hennelly & Adam Goldberg Joyce & Michael Goldstein Carol Schwartz & Elliot Gordon '74 c Laura & David Gottlieb Melissa Papp Green & Jeff Green c Micah Green Sheri & Michael Green c Vardit Green Jolie & Rick Greenwald Tamara & Andrew Gross '92 c Jill & Bradley Haas Hillary & Steve Hartman c Wendy & Brett Hauser Lizette Sanchez-Hayutin & Matthew Hayutin Jennifer & Adam Herschman

Amy Friedlander Hoffman & Todd Hoffman Christy Morcomb & Laurie Hudson Alexandra Winston & Bo Hyde Roopal & Dylan Jadeja Laura & Andre James Kristina James J.R. Hyde Family Foundation The Kane Family Wendy & Brandon Kirk c Charice & Ko Kobayashi Emily Kovner '91 c Vivian & Samuel Ku Mina & Peter Lefevre Eleanor Suhr & Michael Lerner Jennifer Price-Letscher & Matthew Letscher Serena & Shawn Levy c Lisa & Kevin Lewin c Diana & Jerry Longarzo c The Loni & Jeff Rush Family Foundation c Julie Sandor & Jack Ludden c Erin & Mike Mand Elizabeth & Jon Marashi Marvin & Betty Family Foundation Lorena Barrientos & Mark Merritt c Joyce & Mark Mickelson c Heather & Kenneth Mitchell Jr Allison & Peter Morrison Randee & Richard Motzkin c Sam Naficy c Roberta & Richard Nathanson Cheryl & David Nelson c Jerold Neuman c Juliet & Jun Oh Beverly & Stephen Pazuk c Kelly & Darren Peers Jessica & Eric Reid Anna & Jeffrey Reyna c Michelle & Glenn Robson Samantha & Bejan Rufeh Loni & Jeffrey Rush Lara Sachs-Fishman c Jessica & Scott Samet Pamela & Matt Schwab Scone Foundation Rochelle & Ian Siegel c Kelly & Matt Sloan Pam & Stephen Soller c Linda & Glenn Solomon c Marin Hinkle & Randall Sommer Jennifer & Sean Sullivan Cara & Daniel Swartz Colleen Terpening Amy & Jon Turteltaub Karen & Karen Umland Denise Contis-Walter & Christopher Walter Michelle & Robert Watkins Danae & Gregory Webster c Candice & Perrie Weiner c La Donna & Neil Wertlieb c Nicole & Jeffrey Westheimer

Partner $2,500+

Anonymous (3) Jamie & Michael Angus c Cynthia Atterberry Bank of America Dawn Barrett c Christen Carter & Simon Beardmore Thanda & Harald Belker Meghan & Randy Bishop c Alex & Jason Brent c Teresa & Paul Bridwell The Cheng Family c Tatsinda & Jonathan Cohen Alexandra Conrad Gaby & Daniel Cosgrove c The Crotty Family Nicole Deddens & Ronn Davids Janel Ablon & Matthew Davis Erica Broido & Greg Dawley Julie Pan & Jeffrey de Chausse The Farar Family Stacey & Tim Farish c Carin & Scott Farkas Linda McLoughlin Figel '81 & Matt Figel FA c Beth Osisek & Ken Fink Dawn & Brent Forrester c Portia & Sean Furst '88 c The Garner Iwanyk Families Roxanne Davis & James Gavsie Carol & Kevin Gelbard c Lori & Tom Gilder c Toni & Steve Goldsobel c Lori & Kirk Goldstein Amy Harkin & Steven Goodrich Rosanne Cunningham & Karsten Gopinath c Kim Gordon Lori Gottlieb Chelsea Grayson Gordon Grayson Davina Grossman c Shazi & Kambiz Hakimi c Alma Medina '88 & Colin Hampson FA Jasmine Parker-Hampton & Jeramy Hampton Ruth & Tom Harkin Jennifer & Marc Heenan Letitia Bridges & William Hill Janet Shim & Taos Huskey '93 FA Monica & David Isaacs Natalie Reisman Iwanyk & Basil Iwanyk c Lisa & Colin Jeffery Ing Lee & Todd Jerry c Peggy Proctor & John Johnston Dana & Adam Kaller c Jenny Park & James Kim Caitlin & Greg Knopp c Caroline & Matt Kunitz c

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Elinor & Jonathan Lewis c Tony Low Jana & Scott Luirette Jamie & Douglas Lynn Jennifer & Charles Malaret c Eric Mandel c Julie Marsh & Steve Mayer Jackie & Jim McKenzie Dana Sano & James Meyers Allison & Jeffrey Mirkin c Danielle & Kevin Misher Jennifer Chasalow-Neiman & David Neiman Michelle & Roger Nieves Chelsea & Saladin Patterson Kimberly & Joshua Perttula '88 c Guilda & Jacob Peykar c Erica & Jason Powell Orit & Nadav Ravid c Michaela & Mischa Reis Michelle & Keith Richman Shannon Callan & Michael Rische Melissa Karz & Thomas Rubinson Nancy & Kenneth Ruttenberg Dorothy & Avram Salkin c Michal Amir Salkin & Ken Salkin '86 c Karinn & Todd Sammann c Jennifer & Fred Savage Lauren & Kevin Scher Jennifer Howard & Robert Schwentke Robyn & Marc Sidoti c Karen & Scott Silver c Anne Parker & Jeffrey Spear Deborah Lipsztein Spector & Marcelo Spector c Eleni Mavromati & John Stasinos Georgeann Carras & Adam Stotsky Laura & Ric Tanner Anitra & Anthony Tarpey Ambereen & Ramez Toubassy c Jill & Nicolas van Dyk Vanguard Charitable Karyn & Rob Weber Emily Stern & Jeremy Weitz c Leslie & David Wimmer c Kristen & Dean Wong Alice & Brian Wood Patricia & Harrison Zanuck c

Donor

Up to $2,500 Anonymous (21) Sepi Nezam & Sam Abazari Gayla Aspinall & John Agoglia Kevin Altieri '16 FA Sabine Dreher & Robert Amin Estela Zarate & Tait Anderson Kimberly Andrews Baptiste Andrieux Dean Anselmo Barbi Appelquist

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Melanie Arias c Natasha Arnold c Frieda & Ceth Ashendouek '85 c Ken Asher c Judith Avery Barbara Avilez Gabe Baez c Betty & George Baffa c Richard Bailey Mayr & Dave Balasa Crystal Balthrop '96 FA Naader Banki '07 Stephanie Barnes Eugenie & Joseph Baumann Elise & Eric Beane Ann Blanchard & Sandy Becker Marty Behrendt c Lauren & Todd Behrendt c Ana & Trevor Belden Annick Bellordre c Angelica Benavides Benevity Community Impact Fund c Keli Kastrup & Mike Bennett c Tisha & Andrew Berman Noura Bermudez Karen Van Nuys & Antonio Bernardo c Brian Bernhards c Brittany Berriz c Dilan Bhalla '17 Kamila & Dilip Bhavnani c Amanda Bickman '19 Jacob Bickman '16 Matthew Bickman '18 Alma Castellanos & Dirk Binkley c Phyllis & Robert Blaunstein Sharnell & Clifton Blevins c Jasmine Blevins '17 The Blum Family Foundation c Kotra Ajir & Jeff Blume c Cathleen McGrath & James Blythe c Boeing Corporation Michael Bognanno c Susan & Jim Bologna c Cielo Botello-Williams c Molly & Peter Branch c Karol Watson & Christopher Branche Kathy & Richard Brisacher c Cynthia Sikes & Ross Brodie c Haley Brooks '12 Erika Johnson-Brooks & William Brooks c Leigh & Lawson Brown c Jan Brumm Regan Buck Bardeen Virginia Bullukian Whitney Burke c Maya Burrell Marrero c Nikki & Kermit Cannon c Virginia & Edward Caress c Becky & Troy Carter c Mya Caruso c Maynor Castellanos c

Kevin Chan Kristen Ding & Mitchell Chang c Polina & Sam Chapiro c Jesse Chavez Candice Chiang c Samantha Chinn '86 c Cigna Sarah Clark c Tammy Clem c Kevin Coale c Tamy & Marc Cohen '91 Joan & Kenneth Cohn c Melissa & Stephen Cope c Gabrielle & Malcolm Cosgrove c The Cotsen Family c Carrie Creighton c Christine Cuddy Angie & Kelly Cunningham c Sherly & Kamyar Daneshgar c Celia Davidson Farkas c Emily Dawe c Tony de los Reyes c Paola DeCastro c Jean-Paul deGuzman Veronica Nales & Vicente Del Rio Marisol Delahoussaye Benjamin Delwiche Wendy Dembo '84 Christina Dempsey c Dionne Washington-Denny & John Denny Beth Rendeiro & Steven DePaul c Deborah & Eric Diamond c Eva & Sabino Diaz Nancy Lee & Elton Doi Karen & Timothy Donahoe Rachel & Jay Donaldson c Claire & Dominique Duchemin Caskey & Mick Ebeling c Alice & Phillip Eng Cathy & Jeff Engel-Marder Valerie & Anthony English c Johnny Enriquez Patricia & Bruce Eskovitz c Isaiah Evans '12 Stacy & Scott Ezra Phoebe Fan c Aaron Farkas '14 Alia Faubert c Ayn Faubert c The Faye/Asher Family Lindsay Flacks Nolan Flashman Janette & Gerald Flintoft Adine & Dan Forman Allison MacGregor Fornes '95 FA Jordan Fox c Michael Fox-Boyd Asha Francisco Karen Silagi & Jeffrey Freedman c Cheryl Freitag Julie & Garth Friedrich c

Patrick Friel Rita Bower & Ray Friend c Andrew Fromer '08 Jill & Leonard Fromer c Jennifer & Robert Galperson '90 c Judy & Paul Gardner Kate Briscoe & Ivan Garel-Jones c Andrea & Christopher Gialanella Tiffanie & Jeff Gilder '08 c Jenna Gilder '11 c Barnett Gimbel '98 FA Matt Ginyard Barbara & David Gold '89 FA Allison Diftler & William Goldenberg c Julian Goldstein Sonja Bolle & Patrick Goldstein Hiliana Gomez c Edgar Gonzalez Ashley Goodman Cami & Howard Gordon Lily Gordon '08 FA Jennifer & Scott Gordon '84 c Julia Coley & Jerry Goren c Brett Gottlieb '85 c Rosyln & Selvyn Gottlieb Ronen Grace Jyoti Puvvula & Gilberto Granados Stephanie Grissom Ethel Gullette c Jill Gully c Daniel Gutierrez c Brandon Hakim '08 Meredith Hamel c Sharon Stanley & William Hansen Colleen Hargaden Jordan Harris '87 FA Karla Northern-Harris & Tyrece Harris c Danielle Miller & Jonathan Hausman '85 Stacie & Bryan Hausner c Stephanie Hayutin Eveneshia Hedgeman c Nery & Dave Heenan Verna Helbling '85 FA Dominique & Mats Hellstrom c Christina Hendershaw c Susan Herrera Karriann Farrell Hinds & Elliot Hinds c Margaret Hinkle Ann-Marie & Nicholas Hobbs c Kristen & David Hodess Jennifer Leitzes & Jon Hoeber Schuyler Ha & Richard Hoff Erika Hoffman Lauren Hoffman '05 FA c Regina Hoffman Gail & Robert Holmes c Josh Holt Andrea & Scott Holtzman c Laura & Nathan Hopper c Tiffaney Hughes Peggy & Francis Hung c

Simon Huss c Lynn & Alan Iezman Michelle Nilsson & Ronaldo Ignacio Jesse Israel '03 Kam & Jermaine Jackson c Robin Jacobson Sipkins Dessie & Rodney Jeffries c Sudha Joga Veronica Johnson Frances & Josh Jones c Kimberly Jones Francie Calfo & Trent Jones Andrea Kahn '02 Alison Kaplan '96 & Jason Kaplan FA Jennifer & William Kassoy '86 FA Jennifer & Eric Kaufman Chung Han & EJ Kavounas c Shirley Kennedy Jasmin Danesch & Kourosh Khajavi Grant Klein '13 Kevin Kloeker c Lindsay Knaub c Daniel Koh c Yifat Dahan & Shahar Koren-Pinto Ali Kornberg '01 Michael Kraus Suzanne Kraus Monica Lacy c Ross Lacy c Jeff Laff '87 FA Jeff Lake Suzan & Matthew Lamishaw c Ali Landes '04 c Ursula Brooks & Jonathan LaPaglia Aryelle & Ryan Lawrence '00 Cathy & Matt Leaf c Derek Leavitt '95 FA c Corey Lebowitz '08 Eileen & Mark Lebowitz Dorothy Lee c Aaron Leff '01 Michelle & Daniel Lehmann Pauline & Marty Leitzes CC Pulitzer-Lemann & Monte Lemann Laura Ornest & Rick Leslie Pearce Levey '16 FA Roz & Charles Levin Debra & Meir Levy c Doreen & Leon Lewin Sarah Lidschin '87 FA c Julie & Harley Liker c Christine Wang & Edward Lin Sheila Darcey-Linton & Micah Linton Lauren & Josh Lippman '95 c Lany & Sy Lippman Mara Silverman & Brian Lloyd c Karan Lodha Gage & Laura Loveless c Alesia Young & David Lowe c Laura Luna & Reinaldo Luna Nancy & Robert Lurie c

Dillon Malaret '18 Jacqueline Malaret '16 Nora Malone c Shelly & Martin Mand Debbie & Jonathan Markiles c Phoebe Markiles '17 FA Aaron Marquette c Corey Marquetti Stefano Marrero c Susana & David Martin Susan & Josh Marx c Susan Bukata & Louis Maslow Christopher Matthews Amanda Cohn Matus '02 & Nick Matus Tricia & Eric Matuszak Linda McCormack Jamey McElvain-Whitman Erica McGrath Brandie & Dan Meis Drue Metz Margaret & Lucas Meyers '88 FA Alexa Micek Jeff Miller c Laurel Miller '90 FA Emily Miner c Ryan Mirkin '06 c James Patric Moran c Morgan Stanley Cori & Landon Morris Veronica Mullins Andie Munoz '16 FA Meredith Murad Mary Shaifer & Christopher Murphey Sarah & Chris Musich Sari & Robert Neal-Watkins Kara Nebel Vicki Neuman c New York Life Insurance Company Amy Weimer & Kevin Newman c Tri Nguyen c Francine Magasinn Nicholson '05 Julia & Joel Nickerson Max Nishimura c Hannah Freed Northenor '99 c Wayne Northrup c Vanessa Nygaard c Tiffany & Terence O'Day Jennifer Van Hook & Micah Officer Susanne Cipolla Olmos & Mico Olmos c Ornest Family Foundation Mark Owens Samantha Pack Christopher Padilla c Parkside Foundation Julie Leeds & Rob Pasnau '85 FA c Khanh Truong & Mark Paz c Kerry & Howard Perlow FA c Maja Starcevic & Kresimir Petrinec c Colin Pfaff c Julia Phillips Robin & Jeff Pickett

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Chase Pion '12 FA Simone McKitty & Martin Pitts Mark Polland '81 c Tina & Bradley Pomerance c Leslie Saxon & Gary Poole c Andrew Porter '07 FA Miriam Van Allen & Scott Porter '88 Nora Portillo c Sibylle & Howard Postley '82 Susan & Tyrone Powell c Aaron Presser '18 Lisa & Jon Provisor c Lani & Stephen Rabin Karalyn Ramon c Chantal Randolph Heather Regnier '04 c Jennifer Regnier '02 Samantha Abrahamson-Remeny & Justin Remeny '95 FA Mahi Lashgari Renselaer & Edward Renselaer Nery Reyna Pamela & David Reynolds c Elizabeth & David Ricanati c Lauren Rice c Sophia Lord-Richard & Joe Richard Christine Olsen & Jason Richman Marie & Louis Robbins c Julie & Bennett Roberts '78 c Dawn Robinson c Natasa Jovanovic & Matthew Robinson Deborah Schwartz Rohde '84 FA Amy Romine Ashley Rose '03 FA Emily & Colin Rose c Ani Rosen '19 The Holly & Eric Rosen Family Sydney Rosen '16 Joan & Robert Rosenbaum Joy & Jason Rothenberg c James Rothstein c Elisa & Steven Rubin Regina Rubio c Heidi Rufeh Christina & Kenneth Russo Amber & Warren Saft '91 c The French-Saleh Family c Christie Salomon c Benjamin Sanders '02 c Maryann & Michael Sanders Alex Sarkissian '09 Nichole Sater Foss Chana & Justin Schuman Dahlia Setiyawan c Courtney Schaberg & Lincoln Sevier c Lolita Davidovich & Ron Shelton c Ryan Shelven Michael Shephard '13 Sharon & Boris Shimanovsky

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Teri & Michael Shoustal c Bertha & William Simmons c Charles Sipkins Bonnie & Peter Sipkins Sara & Lawrence Sloan Cheryl & David Snow David Soffer '98 FA Jennifer & Rob Solomon '87 c Zakaria Solotoff Carolyn & Norman Straker Lori Zukerman & Thomas Strouse c JaJuan Sudds Michael Sugarman '05 Joanne Van Emburgh & Sam Surloff Jane Swindell Donata Takahashi c Nina Kogan Tepper '86 & Yaniv Tepper Katie Thoma c Ben Thomas c Darcie & Robert Tillis c Austin Totty c Adrienne Tourtelot Mark Tronson c Megan Kissinger & Chris Trunnell c Erica Tukiainen '06 Lori & Barry Turbow '89 c Garret Tyau Jennifer & Spencer Tyler United Way of Los Angeles Azita Ashofteh & Farhad Vafaee c Seena Vafaee '16 FA Jacob Van der Wilk Alison Forbes & Andrew Van Hook Damon Van Leeuwen c Jacqueline & Adam Varney c Jane Vaynerov '01 FA Vanessa Vazquez c Jill & Salvador Velazquez c Lisa & Dennis Walker c Leslie Katzman Wallach '84 FA Maia & Matt Wapnick '02 Karen & Alan Weil c Lisa Weinstein c Tessa Weinstein Evelyn & Manuel Weiskopf Eric Weller c Michael West Jon Westerman Amanda Westrick Sheila & Trevor Weyland c Curtistine Spates White '84 & Tom White FA Monique Washington-White & Robert White RJ Wilks '16 FA Pamela & Herbert Williams Deborah & Richard Winn Phaizon Wood c Whitney Wood Andrew Woodman '08 FA

Diana Wright '03 FA The Wright Family Amy Xiong Emily & Peter Yu c Sharon Pearline & Henry Zangwill c Jenn Zanoria c Cathy He & Jianjun Zhou Jenny & Ronen Zipkin Bonnie Zolkin Julian & Jeff Zolkin Alejandro Zuniga c

Parents of Alumni

Donor Roll

Parents of Alumni will always be part of the Windward community. We are grateful for your continued support and generosity and are thrilled to connect with you on campus or virtually in the year ahead!

c Denotes five or more years of consecutive giving

Anonymous (2) Sheri & Steve Altieri c Lori & Howard Altman c Frieda & Ceth Ashendouek '85 c Ann Blanchard & Sandy Becker Karen Van Nuys & Antonio Bernardo c Kamila & Dilip Bhavnani c Sharnell & Clifton Blevins c Cathleen McGrath & James Blythe c Susan & Jim Bologna c Karol Watson & Christopher Branche Kathy & Richard Brisacher c Shainaz Donnelly Burg & Mark Burg c Carolyn & Dwight Caines c Becky & Troy Carter c Polina & Sam Chapiro c Joan & Kenneth Cohn c The Cotsen Family c Christine Cuddy Beth Rendeiro & Steven DePaul c Deborah & Eric Diamond c Eva & Sabino Diaz Julie & Steve Dolcemaschio c Karen & Timothy Donahoe Cathy & Jeff Engel-Marder Valerie & Anthony English c Angela Asher & Ted Fikre c Adine & Dan Forman Karen Silagi & Jeffrey Freedman c Rita Bower & Ray Friend c Jill & Leonard Fromer c

The Garner Iwanyk Families Maria Mancuso Gersh & Gary Gersh c Lori & Tom Gilder c Nancy & Jon Glaser c Allison Diftler & William Goldenberg c Sonja Bolle & Patrick Goldstein Carol Schwartz & Elliot Gordon '74 c Cami & Howard Gordon Julia Coley & Jerry Goren c Karla Northern-Harris & Tyrece Harris c Stacie & Bryan Hausner c Dominique & Mats Hellstrom c Kristen & David Hodess Gail & Robert Holmes c Andrea & Scott Holtzman c Natalie Reisman Iwanyk & Basil Iwanyk c Francie Calfo & Trent Jones Dana & Adam Kaller c Chung Han & EJ Kavounas c Suzan & Matthew Lamishaw c Eileen & Mark Lebowitz CC Pulitzer-Lemann & Monte Lemann Laura Ornest & Rick Leslie Elinor & Jonathan Lewis c Christine Wang & Edward Lin Mara Silverman & Brian Lloyd c Jennifer & Charles Malaret c Debbie & Jonathan Markiles c Susana & David Martin The Mass Family c Brandie & Dan Meis

Joyce & Mark Mickelson c Allison & Jeffrey Mirkin c Mark Owens Julie Leeds & Rob Pasnau '85 Kerry & Howard Perlow c Leslie Saxon & Gary Poole c Lisa & Jon Provisor c Lani & Stephen Rabin The Bickman-Ribakoff Family c Elizabeth & David Ricanati c The Holly & Eric Rosen Family The Roth Family c Joy & Jason Rothenberg c James Rothstein c Elisa & Steven Rubin Dorothy & Avram Salkin c Karinn & Todd Sammann c Maryann & Michael Sanders Lolita Davidovich & Ron Shelton c Lori Zukerman & Thomas Strouse c Joanne Van Emburgh & Sam Surloff Darcie & Robert Tillis c Azita Ashofteh & Farhad Vafaee c Lisa & Dennis Walker c Danae & Gregory Webster c Karen & Alan Weil c Candice & Perrie Weiner c Amy & Brian Weitman c La Donna & Neil Wertlieb c Leslie & David Wimmer c Sharon Pearline & Henry Zangwill c

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Thank you to all alumni who made a gift to the Windward Fund in our 2020-21 Fiscal Year! Your generosity supports Research and Development, Program Enhancements, and Financial Aid on campus. Your contributions truly make a difference in the lives of our students, and we appreciate you supporting your alma mater.

Grandparents & Special Friends

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Alumni Leadership

Windward School extends gratitude and appreciation to all proud Grandparents of Windward students. We are thankful for their support and active participation in our community.

c Denotes five or more years of consecutive giving; Italicized indicates student(s) given on behalf of

Anonymous (4) Judith Avery Lilah Newkirk '24 Betty & George Baffa c Ashley Sammann '18 Luke Sammann '23 Marty Behrendt c Jessica Behrendt '22 Natalie Behrendt '25 Phyllis & Robert Blaunstein Dylan Reid '24 Jan Brumm Tolly Morrison '21 Zephyr Morrison '26 Virginia Bullukian Julian Weinstock '20 Eden Weinstock '25 Virginia & Edward Caress c Mac Carter '18 Alex Carter '21 Kate & Arthur Coppola c Ava Baron '20 Ian Baron '22 Gabrielle & Malcolm Cosgrove c Noah Cosgrove '21 Celia Davidson Farkas c Aaron Farkas '14 Courtney Farkas '20 Reed Farkas '23 Dori Farkas '25 Gina Di Bona Phoebe Swartz '24 Erica Gerard Di Bona & Vincent Di Bona Phoebe Swartz '24 Alice & Phillip Eng Samantha Eng '23 Cheryl Freitag Christopher Robson '23 Judy & Paul Gardner Samantha Gardner '26

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Julian Goldstein Max Trilling '24 Rosyln & Selvyn Gottlieb Zach Gottlieb '24 Lilly Gottlieb '25 Sophie Gottlieb '26 Ruth & Tom Harkin McQuaid Harkin-Goodrich '24 Daisy Harkin-Goodrich '26 Stephanie Hayutin Bianca Hayutin '25 Nery & Dave Heenan Malia Heenan '26 Margaret Hinkle Benjamin Sommer '22 Pauline & Marty Leitzes Josie Hoeber '23 Juliette Hoeber '26 Roz & Charles Levin Lilly Gottlieb '25 Sophie Gottlieb '26 Doreen & Leon Lewin Jessica Lewin '20 Ethan Lewin '23 Aaron Lewin '26 Lany & Sy Lippman Lila Hernand '26 Shelly & Martin Mand Maple Mand '25 O.B. Mand '27 Linda McCormack Maple Mand '25 O.B. Mand '27 Meredith Murad Lily Waters '23 Travis Waters '27 Roberta & Richard Nathanson Jonah Nathanson '26 Beverly & Stephen Pazuk c Nikki Naficy '21 Kamran Naficy '23

Marie & Louis Robbins c Jake Edwards '20 Matt Edwards '22 Joan & Robert Rosenbaum Jaden Rosenbaum '22 Julian Rosenbaum '23 Heidi Rufeh Mason Rufeh '26 Loni & Jeffrey Rush Billie Morton '20 Adin Rush '23 Emmy Morton '24 Amelia Rush '26 Asher Rush '26 Christie Salomon c Ava Gargiulo '21 Emma Gargiulo '21 Jack Gargiulo '24 Bertha & William Simmons c Izzy Brown '19 Maggie Brown '22 Bonnie & Peter Sipkins Teddy Sipkins '25 Carolyn & Norman Straker Zach Hauser '26 Karen Blackfield & Stuart Tobisman Eli Pearl '23 Alex Pearl '25 Ava Pearl '25 Joanne Danto & Arnie Weingarden Owen Shore '26 Pamela & Herbert Williams Jasmine Blevins '17 Michael Blevins '23 Deborah & Richard Winn Campbell Scotch '23 Amelia Scotch '25 Bonnie Zolkin Reese Zolkin '25

Windward Alumni

Donor Roll c Denotes five or more years of consecutive giving FA Indicates donation for Financial Aid

Alumni Council President

Lauren Hoffman ’05

Engagement Chair Brandon Hakim ’08

Events Chair

Derek Leavitt ’95

Giving Chair

Barry Turbow ’89

Members Naader Banki ’07 Jasmine Blevins ’17 Scott Gordon ’84 Andrea Kahn ’02 Allison Kornberg ’01 Ali Landes ’04 Sarah Lidschin ’87 Mark Polland ’81 Heather Regnier ’04 Matt Wapnick ’02

Wendy & Gary Broad '77 c Isaiah Evans '12 Linda McLoughlin Figel '81 & Matt Figel c FA Portia & Sean Furst '88 c Carol Schwartz & Elliot Gordon '74 c Tamara & Andrew Gross '92 c Alma Medina '88 & Colin Hampson FA Janet Shim & Taos Huskey '93 FA Emily Kovner '91 c Sarah Lidschin '87 c FA Kimberly & Joshua Perttula '88 c Samantha Abrahamson-Remeny & Justin Remeny '95 FA Michal Amir Salkin & Ken Salkin '86 c Maia & Matt Wapnick '02 Andrew Woodman '08 FA

Alumni Kevin Altieri '16 FA Frieda & Ceth Ashendouek '85 c Crystal Balthrop '96 FA Naader Banki '07 Dilan Bhalla '17 Jacob Bickman '16 Matthew Bickman '18 Jasmine Blevins '17 Haley Brooks '12 Samantha Chinn '86 c Tamy & Marc Cohen '91 Wendy Dembo '84 David Dworsky '11 Aaron Farkas '14 Allison MacGregor Fornes '95 FA Andrew Fromer '08 Jennifer & Robert Galperson '90 c Tiffanie & Jeff Gilder '08 c Jenna Gilder '11 c Barnett Gimbel '98 FA Barbara & David Gold '89 FA Lily Gordon '08 FA Jennifer & Scott Gordon '84 c Brett Gottlieb '85 c Brandon Hakim '08 Jordan Harris '87 FA Danielle Miller & Jonathan Hausman '85

Verna Helbling '85 FA Lauren Hoffman '05 c FA Jesse Israel '03 Andrea Kahn '02 Alison Kaplan '96 & Jason Kaplan FA Jennifer & William Kassoy '86 FA Grant Klein '13 Ali Kornberg '01 Jeff Laff '87 FA Ali Landes '04 c Aryelle & Ryan Lawrence '00 Derek Leavitt '95 c FA Corey Lebowitz '08 Aaron Leff '01 Pearce Levey '16 FA Lauren & Josh Lippman '95 c Dillon Malaret '18 Jacqueline Malaret '16 Phoebe Markiles '17 Amanda Cohn Matus '02 & Nick Matus FA Margaret & Lucas Meyers '88 FA Laurel Miller '90 FA Ryan Mirkin '06 Andie Munoz '16 c FA Francine Magasinn Nicholson '05 Hannah Freed Northenor '99 c Julie Leeds & Rob Pasnau '85 FA Chase Pion '12 FA Mark Polland '81 c Andrew Porter '07 FA Miriam Van Allen & Scott Porter '88 Sibylle & Howard Postley '82 Aaron Presser '18 Max Rappaport '09 Heather Regnier '04 c Jennifer Regnier '02 Julie & Bennett Roberts '78 c Deborah Schwartz Rohde '84 FA Ashley Rose '03 FA Ani Rosen '19 Sydney Rosen '16 Amber & Warren Saft '91 c Benjamin Sanders '02 c Alex Sarkissian '09 Michael Shephard '13 David Soffer '98 FA Jennifer & Rob Solomon '87 c Michael Sugarman '05 c Nina Kogan Tepper '86 & Yaniv Tepper Erica Tukiainen '06 Lori & Barry Turbow '89 c George Ulmer '90 Seena Vafaee '16 FA Jane Vaynerov '01 FA Leslie Katzman Wallach '84 FA Curtistine Spates White '84 & Tom White FA RJ Wilks '16 FA Diana Wright '03 FA

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100% PARTICIPATION During the 2020-21 School Year, 100% of Faculty and Staff donated to the Windward Fund

Donor Roll

Foundations and Corporate Support

We are grateful for the partnership and support of these foundations and corporations, which are vital to the growth and success of Windward School.

c Denotes five or more years of consecutive giving MG Indicates Matching Gifts

1P Foundation The Ahmanson Foundation c American Endowment Foundation Bank of America MG

In 2020-21, Windward’s Faculty and Staff achieved 100 percent participation for the seventh year running. Your gifts, in addition to your dedication to the community, send a strong signal of your belief in the power of a Windward education. We couldn’t be more grateful to count you as supporters of the Windward Fund.

c Denotes five or more years of consecutive giving Melanie Arias c Natasha Arnold c Ken Asher c Gabe Baez c Richard Bailey Stephanie Barnes Dawn Barrett c Angelica Benavides Noura Bermudez Brian Bernhards c Brittany Berriz c Alma Castellanos & Dirk Binkley c Michael Bognanno c Jim Bologna c Cielo Botello-Williams c Molly Branch c Richard Brisacher c Regan Buck Bardeen Whitney Burke c Kermit Cannon c Becky Carter c Mya Caruso c Maynor Castellanos c Kevin Chan Jesse Chavez Candice Chiang c Sarah Clark c Tammy Clem c Kevin Coale c Julia Coley c Carrie Creighton c

Emily Dawe c Tony de los Reyes c Paola DeCastro c JP deGuzman Benjamin Delwiche Christina Dempsey c Bruce Eskovitz c Phoebe Fan c Alia Faubert c Ayn Faubert c Lindsay Flacks Nolan Flashman Jordan Fox c Michael Fox-Boyd Asha Francisco Julie Friedrich c Patrick Friel Ray Friend c Jeff Gilder ’08 c Tom Gilder c Hiliana Gomez c Edgar Gonzalez Ashley Goodman Stephanie Grissom Jill Gully c Daniel Gutierrez c Meredith Hamel c Colleen Hargaden Eveneshia Hedgeman c Christina Hendershaw c Susan Herrera

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Paula Hirsch c Ann-Marie Hobbs c Erika Hoffman Regina Hoffman Gail Holmes c Josh Holt Tiffaney Hughes Simon Huss c Nataša Jovanovic c Sudha Joga Frances Jones c Kevin Kloeker c Lindsay Knaub c Daniel Koh c Jeff Lake Dorothy Lee c Karan Lodha Gage Loveless c Alesia Lowe c Eric Mandel c Aaron Marquette c Jamey McElvain-Whitman Erica McGrath Drue Metz Alexa Micek Jeff Miller c Emily Miner c James Patric Moran c Veronica Mullins Sarah Musich Kara Nebel Kevin Newman c Tri Nguyen c Max Nishimura c Hannah Freed Northenor '99 c Wayne Northrup c Vanessa Nygaard c Samantha Pack Chris Padilla c Sharon Pearline c

Colin Pfaff c Julia Phillips Robin Pickett Nora Portillo c Tyrone Powell c Karalyn Ramon c Nery Reyna Lauren Rice c Michelle Richman Dawn Robinson c Colin Rose c Regina Rubio c Nichole Sater Foss Dahlia Setiyawan c Ryan Shelven Zakaria Solotoff Maja Starcevic c Jane Swindell Donata Takahashi c Katie Thoma c Ben Thomas c Austin Totty c Mark Tronson c Garret Tyau Jacob Van der Wilk Damon Van Leeuwen c Jacqueline Varney c Vanessa Vazquez c Jill Velazquez c Lisa Walker c Lisa Weinstein c Tessa Weinstein Eric Weller c Jon Westerman Amanda Westrick Phaizon Wood c Whitney Wood Jenn Zanoria c Alejandro Zuniga c

Benevity Community Impact Fund c MG The Blum Family Foundation c Boeing Corporation Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation c MG Cigna MG Colony Capital MG Eastdil Secured LLC Fidelity Charitable Fund c Gary Broad Foundation Goldman Sachs Matching Gift Program MG Goldrich Family Foundation c Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Hampson-Medina Family Fund Hartman Family Charitable Fund Jewish Foundation of Cleveland Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles MG J.R. Hyde Family Foundation The Loni & Jeff Rush Family Foundation c The Margaret A. Cargill Foundation Marvin and Betty Family Foundation Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust, Inc. MG Morgan Stanley MG New York Life Insurance Company Ornest Family Foundation Parkside Foundation The Richard Salomon Family Foundation Sachs Family Foundation The Scone Foundation United Way of Los Angeles Vanguard Charitable The Walt Disney Company Foundation c MG Wells Fargo Foundation Educational Matching Gift Program c MG

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THANK YOU to OUR TRUSTEES Thank you to our 2020-21 Trustees who have generously provided Windward with additional support for the 202021 school year. With their continued leadership, Windward will be readily prepared to meet the changing needs during an ever-evolving time.

Ted Fikre Ed Gargiulo Maria Mancuso Gersh Ann Gianopulos Elliot Gordon '74 Jordan Kaplan Alex Kwit Pamela Mass Emily Kovner Moss '91 Richard Pachulski Andrew Schwartzberg Maxine Stratton Michelle Taub Steve Trilling Karol Watson Neil Wertlieb Brian Weitman

2020-21

Expense Allocations

33% PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS • CTL and Pavilion renovations • Filtration system upgrades • Transition to in-person learning • Windward Network Internships, networking, and support for current students & alumni

WINDWARD FUND TOTAL RAISED

SPECIAL THANKS The Ahmanson Foundation Jennifer Lewis & Peter Benudiz Lori & Tom Gilder The Windsong Foundation

$2,940,298.95 It is with appreciation and gratitude that we thank the following families and foundations for their generous gifts to Financial Aid this year which helped us to meet the needs of many by providing financial support in an ever-changing environment.

53% FINANCIAL AID • Tuition assistance

14% RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

• Textbooks and OneCard funds

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion training for faculty and staff

• Retreat support

• Additional remote learning support for faculty and staff • Professional workshops, trainings and conferences for faculty and staff

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DONOR IMPACT REPORT

indward School is thrilled to invite the community back to campus for the 2021-22 school year. While we have been away during this

unprecedented year, progress on Part I—the Academic Hub of the Innovation Campaign is nearly completed. Through the commitment and support of our community, we were able to achieve the financial support necessary to turn this sophisticated building into a reality for all students, parents, faculty and staff to enjoy. We are pleased to announce that the Academic Hub will be open

INNOVATION

CAMPAIGN $20,338,226 RAISED TO DATE

$40,000,000 CAMPAIGN GOAL

THANK YOU to OUR DONORS

t is with appreciation and gratitude that we thank the following families for their commitment to progress and their investment in the Innovation Campaign and the future of Windward School.

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$2MM Allison & Bennett Rosenthal

$1MM+ Anonymous (1) Christine & Jordan Kaplan The Schwartzberg Family

$500,000+ The Ahmanson Foundation Valerie & Faraz Daneshgar Shannon & Dean Factor Caroline & Michael Hackman Dana & Richard Pachulski The Shourie Family

$250,000+ Anonymous (2) Andrea & Barry Cayton The Crotty Family Quinn & Bryan Ezralow Nancy & Jon Glaser Jenny & Alex Kwit Allison & Jeffrey Mirkin Sam Naficy The O’Connor Family The Rosenthal Family Pamela & Matt Schwab The Yi Family

$100,000+ Anonymous (5) Lori & Howard Altman Michelle & Gareth Asten Jennifer Lewis & Peter Benudiz Nicole & Brad Brooks Jo Champa Julia & Jonathan Eng Angela Asher & Ted Fikre

The Finger Family The Foster Family The Ouchi Tsai Gallon Families Evanne & Edward Gargiulo Maria Mancuso Gersh & Gary Gersh Carol Schwartz & Elliot Gordon '74 Susan Winfield & Stephen Grynberg Shiva & Cyrus Hadavi Blaire & Aaron Kaplan The Koudsi Family Wendy & Gary Leshgold Lisa & Kevin Lewin The Lugash Family The Mass Family Michelle & Yariv Milchan Staci & Adam Miller Angela & Mark Milstein The Newkirk Family Christine & Richard Newman The Pauley Foundation Kelly & Darren Peers Rachael & Bob Platt Tristan Bickman & David Ribakoff Laura & Kenny Rogers Miriam & Stanley Rothbart The Sachs Family Dana & Evan Schlessinger Paulina & Carlos Smith The St. John Family The Stratton Family The Trilling Family Trina & Adam Venit Candice & Perrie Weiner Amy & Brian Weitman Elisabeth & Rich Welch La Donna & Neil Wertlieb

$50,000+ Alison Garb & John Andrews Nadine & Bart Bell Lorraine & Joe Berchtold Alex & Jason Brent Risa Gertner

Cathy & Josh Goldsmith Roopal & Dylan Jadeja Julie & James Kang Lisa & Brian Kessler Leah & John Ketcham Serena & Shawn Levy Laura & Chris Miller Judith Hayward & Michael Parks Kimberly & Joshua Perttula '88 Aimee & Mark Rosenbaum Sharon & Shawn Sani

to our students and faculty this Fall. The Academic Hub houses state-of-the-art facilities that are emblematic of the goals of Windward School’s Strategic Plan.

up to $49,999 Randye Soref & Michael Abrams Jennifer & Chris Andrews Jamie & Michael Angus Kamila & Dilip Bhavnani Karol Watson & Christopher Branche Rachel & John Edwards Katherine & Sean Eskovitz The Farar Family Ryan & Tucker Gates Lori & Tom Gilder Sheri & Michael Green Jamie & Joshua Gutfreund The Gutman Family Stacie & Bryan Hausner The Kallman Family The Kane Family Emily Kovner '91 Cathy & Matt Leaf Debbie & Jonathan Markiles The Nichols Levey Family Lydia & Charles Oppenheim I-Shyh & Paul Ortiz Patricia Duncan & Winston Peters Jessica & Eric Reid Michelle & David Taub Courtney & Jared Wolff Malea & Reza Zafari Gina Deutsch-Zakarin & Mark Zakarin

The new building features:

DESIGN GOALS

ENHANCEMENT OF EDUCATION

• • • • • • • •

The vision for this 28,178 square foot building was designed with student engagement and learning in mind. Every space was carefully curated with thought, usage and flexibility as a guiding principle. This new space will not only be a true “Hub” and central part of our campus, but it will encourage creativity, design thinking, and collaboration for students of all grade levels for years to come.

Our goal for the Academic Hub is to strengthen connections, provide a hands-on learning experience, and continue to build innovative ways to channel creativity. The Academic Hub embodies the tenets of play, practice and performance. The Academic Hub will provide students with a chance to utilize the available resources offering unique opportunities and space to fulfill our mission of a dynamic education and nurturing learning environment.

11 Active Learning Studios Drawing and Painting Studio Graphic Design Lab Division Suites Admissions and Head of School Offices Outdoor Deck Central Courtyard for outdoor gatherings An upgraded Performing Arts Wing

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I N N O VAT I O N C A M PA I G N

DONOR SPOTLIGHT

Candice & Perrie Weiner

Angela Asher & Ted Fikre

Parents of Jenny ’16 and Matthew ’17

Parents of Asher ’18 and Serafina ’20

indward is a school like no other—an extremely fine academic, nurturing and wonderfully diverse environment; and, we are all very fortunate that our children are receiving one of if not the very finest education and social experience available. With that extraordinary privilege comes some level of responsibility and opportunity. I am a firm believer that it is important to leave a place, particularly a school that has so enriched our children and thereby our respective families, in a much better position than we found it. I have had the privilege to co-chair the annual fund for many years, to co-chair prior financial campaigns, and to serve on the Windward board of trustees for over eight years, long after my children have left for college, and now are embarking on law school, in my daughter Jenny's case, and a real estate finance career in the case of

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my son, Matthew. We have eagerly participated in each and every campaign since our children started at Windward. And the Innovation Campaign is the latest opportunity for Windward families to become involved.

This is an important next step in Windward's wonderful evolution, for our children, for the families that follow, and someday hopefully for our children's children someday to enjoy. Windward is a culture of friendship and philanthropy, where all families have always joined hands together, to not just create the best environment for their children, but to pay it forward for the next generation of Windward children. This is everyone's opportunity to do just that, and to help the Windward community's collective vision, become a reality. It is an opportunity to join in something very special, of which we can all be very proud.

Windward is a culture of friendship and philanthropy, where all families have always joined hands together, to not just create the best environment for their children, but to pay it forward for the next generation of Windward children.”

“

e are thankful for the great experiences our children were afforded during their years at Windward and we have enjoyed being a part of the school community for almost a decade. Windward has established itself as a premier independent school in the Los Angeles area and the institution continues to grow and evolve in ways that make it an increasingly valuable asset for the community in which we live.

We look forward to seeing Windward continue to impact the lives of children and families that come through the school and we are particularly eager to see the reach of the school expand into the broader community with ongoing efforts to achieve greater diversity. We are pleased to help Windward continue to flourish in any way we can, whether that be by supporting initiatives like the Innovation Campaign, giving to the Windward Fund annually, or volunteering our time in service of the school.

Windward has established itself as a premier independent school in the Los Angeles area and the institution continues to grow and evolve in ways that make it an increasingly valuable asset for the community in which we live.”

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2020-21

Parent Guild All Windward parents are members of the Parent Guild. The Parent Guild’s volunteer programs strengthen the Windward community, enriching the social, cultural, educational, and fundraising activities of the School. Every volunteer’s time is appreciated and meaningful; special thanks goes out to those who led the Parent Guild in 2020-21. 2020-21

Executive Committee President

Vice President

Trina & Adam Venit Parents of Olivia ’20

indward has consistently shown ways to grow while bringing the Windward community closer. Investing in the School is investing in our children. It's not about growing bigger, it's about growing the inspiration and creativity of our children in a safe environment, with traditional, progressive and innovative educators. We value the school's foresight for creating the best possible space with new tools for our children, and our children's children, to grow and learn. We plan for the future, but as visionaries, one can see that the future is in the here and now.

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Marnie Altman

Chelsea Patterson (7th/8th)

Kimberly Perttula (9th/10th)

I N N O VAT I O N C A M PA I G N

DONOR SPOTLIGHT

Evanne Gargiulo

“

Investing in the School is investing in our children. It's not about growing bigger, it's about growing the inspiration and creativity of our children in a safe environment, with traditional, progressive, and innovative educators.”

Social

Inclusivity Treasurer

Member at Large

Alexis Fingold (11th/12th) Ing Lee

Tricia Matuszak Elise Beane

Cara Swartz

2021-22

Executive Committee President

Vice President

Marnie Altman Cara Swartz

Raina Rosenblum (7th/8th)

Kimberly Perttula (9th/10th) Social

Inclusivity Treasurer

Member at Large

Mary Beth Broumand (11th/12th) Ing Lee

Chelsea Patterson Elise Beane Sue Antoni

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WINDWARD

Senior Class Gift

Thank you to all of the Senior families who generously donated over $30,000 to the Class of 2021 Senior Class Gift, a tradition to honor graduates and provide a lasting legacy at the School. These gifts will be put towards the Windward Network, offering support to all of our students and alumni through internships, opportunities to network and explore mentorship and job opportunities through Windward at Work, invitations to upcoming industry networking events, and more. The Class of 2021 will have a commemorative paver on campus to acknowledge their support of the Windward Network. Italicized indicates student(s) given on behalf of

Windward at Work by the Numbers

Our online networking platform, Windward at Work, now has over 875 users, including:

450 STUDENT S

266 ALUMNI

160

Anonymous (1) Marnie & Paul Altman Ryan Altman '21 Alison Garb & John Andrews Sydney Andrews '21 Jamie & Michael Angus Julian Angus '21 Ann Blanchard & Sandy Becker Ryland Becker '21 Lorraine & Joe Berchtold Jacob Berchtold '21 Angela Armitage & David Blau Jack Blau '21 Erika Johnson-Brooks & William Brooks Trey Brooks '21 Andrea & Barry Cayton Derek Cayton '21 Roya & Peter Cohen Nicholas Cohen '21 Sophia Cohen '21 Gaby & Daniel Cosgrove Noah Cosgrove '21 Carolyn & John Crosson Kevin Crosson '21 Lisa & Christopher Downey Bella Downey '21 Kori & Darren Dworkin Julia Dworkin '21

Jennifer Ouchi & David Gallon Will Gallon '21 Kate Briscoe & Ivan Garel-Jones Emilia Garel-Jones '21 Evanne & Edward Gargiulo Ava Gargiulo '21 Emma Gargiulo '21 Natalie & Leo Gestetner Jenna Gestetner '21 Ann & Jim Gianopulos Alexa Gianopulos '21 Yanka Burgos & Brad Gluckstein Leila Gluckstein '21 Kim Gordon Miles Low '21 Vardit Green Elijah Green '21 Emma Green '21 Susan Winfield & Stephen Grynberg Oliver Grynberg '21 Jamie & Joshua Gutfreund Gray Gutfreund '21 Shazi & Kambiz Hakimi Amira Hakimi '21 Laura & Nathan Hopper Henry Hopper '21 Lynn & Alan Iezman Campbell Iezman '21

Dessie & Rodney Jeffries Chaiya Jeffries '21 Caroline & Matt Kunitz Kate Kunitz '21 Frances Kallman Cayla Kallman '21 Wendy & Brandon Kirk Colin Kirk '21 Caitlin & Greg Knopp Delaney Knopp '21 Jenny & Alex Kwit Jack Kwit '21 Ross Lacy Caden Lacy '20 Diana & Jerry Longarzo Luke Longarzo '21 Tony Low Miles Low '21 Julie Sandor & Jack Ludden Eli Ludden '21 Jeannie Lurie Elijah Cohen '21 Jennifer & Charles Malaret Sophia Malaret '21 Lorena Barrientos & Mark Merritt Jeremy Merritt '21 Joyce & Mark Mickelson Drew Mickelson '21 Robert Morton Emilia Morton '24

Vicki Neuman Jade Neuman '21 Sharyn Nichols Addison Levey '21 Susanne Cipolla Olmos & Mico Olmos Layla Olmos '21 Orit & Nadav Ravid Netanya Ravid '21 Sophia Lord-Richard & Joe Richard Brandon Richard '21 Moira & Rajath Shourie Jai Shourie '21 Linda & Glenn Solomon Alexander Solomon '21 Maxine & Brent Stratton Jasper Stratton '21 Ambereen & Ramez Toubassy Leyth Toubassy '21 Elizabeth Tyler Rose Tyler '21 Karen & Jeremy Umland Rachel Umland '21 Karyn & Rob Weber Tamar Weber '21 Danae & Gregory Webster Connor Webster '21 Elisabeth & Rich Welch Charlotte Welch '21 Emily & Peter Yu Justin Yu '21

PARENT S & FRIEN DS o f WINDWARD

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D I V E R S I T Y, E Q U I T Y, A N D I N C L U S I O N

PAR T Y B K

The Path to Progress A W

indward Party Book provides a variety of exciting parties for parents and guardians that instill a sense of community, fun, and friendship. Whether spending time with old friends or making new ones, there is no better reason to “party” than to support the Windward community. Proceeds from the Party Book benefit Windward’s Research and Development and Financial Aid Programs.

Thank you to our Co-Chairs Kendra LaSalle, Sue O'Connor, and Christina Russo as well as our party hosts. Jennifer & Chris Andrews Ana & Trevor Belden Mary Beth & Cameron Broumand Kate & Arthur Coppola Caskey & Mick Ebeling Ilana & Justin Farar Caroline Wittcoff & Douglas Fuchs Evanne & Edward Gargiulo Sheri & Michael Green Jennifer & Marc Heenan Jennifer & Adam Herschman Caitlin & Greg Knopp Natasha & John Koudsi

Kendra & Michael LaSalle Heidi & Damon Lindelof Joyce & Mark Mickelson Susan & Matthew O'Connor Joanne & Matt Pauley Elizabeth & David Ricanati Aimee & Mark Rosenbaum Samantha & Bejan Rufeh Amy & Patrick Russo Jamie & Pej Sabet Karinn & Todd Sammann Chana & Justin Schuman Shawn & Jason Silletti Georgeann Carras & Adam Stotsky Michelle & Robert Watkins Alice & Brian Wood

Parent/Guardian Book Group We would also like to express our gratitude to Sheri Green and our Parent/Guardian Book Group hosts for the connections and conversations they facilitated. Mick Ebeling Cambria Gordon Lori Gottlieb

Beth Ricanati Allison Winn Scotch

s Windward celebrates its 50th Anniversary, the School remains committed to its founding core values of offering students a nurturing, inclusive community in which to learn that embraces diversity and encourages students to develop a deep understanding and respect for those around them. The focus of the school’s DEI initiative for the 2021-22 school year is to build on the previous year’s work while continuing to align its actions and words. This means meeting all students where they are, but particularly historically marginalized students, and helping to provide a true understanding of the diverse world beyond the walls of the Windward community.

“

Every level of stakeholder has a responsibility to help move the work of DEI forward in our community, and as a predominately White institution, it is important that we acknowledge the history of our Community and strive to create a diverse and inclusive campus that embraces the rigor of creating a place for members to belong and feel valued.” -Windward DEI Team

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D I V E R S I T Y, E Q U I T Y, A N D I N C L U S I O N

Meet the Team

o help accomplish its goals, Windward has expanded its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion team with the hiring of Roger Bridges, a passionate educator with more than 15 years of experience in the DEI realm, as Assistant Head of School for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Roger will head a team of four dedicated practitioners, all of whom are eager to work alongside one another to carry out Windward’s goals in their individual capacities. In this newly created senior leadership position, Roger will collaborate with Windward’s DEI Co-Directors—Ashley Goodman and Tyrone Powell—the DEI Associate Director— Tammy Clem—Division Teams, and faculty, leading them forward in fostering DEI initiatives and strategic plan goals related to the continued growth and evolution of an equitable and inclusive school community that celebrates and nurtures the diversity and identity of all students, families and community members. Roger will also help celebrate, nurture, and support students, families, and community members in his role on the senior leadership team.

Roger Bridges

Tyrone Powell

Assistant Head of School for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Co-Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Affinity Groups & Open Spaces The DEI team also plans to use affinity groups, open spaces, faculty collaboration time, parent coffees, and alumni meetings to amplify voices and create places of belong-

Ashley Goodman

Tammy Clem

Co-Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Associate Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

ing, and to partner with all members of the community to

Hiring

Tammy Clem

Middle School Counselor & Co-Director of DEI Hiring will continue her role in collaborating with Ashley, Tyrone, and Roger on DEI initiatives and working closely with Susan Herrera, and the Division Directors on the hiring process. Windward’s DEI initiative continues to make strides from a programmatic standpoint. This past Summer, members of Windward’s Faculty and Staff attended the National Diversity Practitioners Institute facilitated by the

tions, corporations, leadership teams, and schools. She

can explore issues of shared identity and experience and are afforded the opportunity to affirm their emotional and intellectual responses to being part of a distinct subset of the larger Windward community. These groups are an

facilitator, and strategic change partner for organizaled the DEI team in Affinity Space Facilitator Training in early August. Dr. Talusan has more than 25 year of experience in the K-12 sector and is an engaging facilitator in conversations about diversity, anti-racism, bias, privilege and power and creates environments that allow for people to discuss these difficult topics openly.

important tool for reducing the sense of isolation, discomfort, and marginalization many children and adults can feel even in the most progressive school communities.

Director of DEI Admissions will take an active role as a member of the Admissions team to help attract families of color and work to diversify the Community. In addition, Ashley will continue to work on DEI initiatives, including Affinity Groups, Open Spaces, special events and guest speakers.

DEI Defined

Student Leadership

edgement and recognition of the myriad of ways we exist

Director of DEI Student Leadership will now help facilitate clubs on campus, work closely with the student leadership groups, and continue to work on DEI initiatives on campus including Open Spaces, special events, guest speakers, and vertically integrating student leadership on campus.

The team defines EQUITY as making sure that people have

Ashley Goodman

QR CODE: Scan to learn more about Windward’s DEI Initiatives.

stand the depth and breadth of the work ahead, the

Open spaces are “opt-in” affinity spaces that occur once a

Admissions

Tyrone Powell

goal of collaborating with strategic partners to underteam has partnered with Dr. Liza Talusan, PhD, Educator,

provides a “brave space” in which its students and adults

Glasgow Group. The NDPI is one of the leading workshops on how to integrate DEI work into Independent Schools and create a culture where belonging truly matters.

Building on Phase One of Windward’s DEI Strategic Plan

ensure that community members feel seen and heard.

month during seminar or community time. An affinity group

“I feel blessed and beyond excited to be in position to rejoin the Windward School community where I have so many fond memories. I look forward to partnering with Tom, Tyrone, Ashley, the Windward leadership team and entire faculty and staff. I welcome the opportunity to support and build upon the work that this community has engaged in over the past few years in fostering the type of school environment where community members feel that all aspects of their identity are valued and celebrated,” said Roger.

Strategic Plan

A central focus of the team for this year is to ensure that the Windward community has a firm grasp of what Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion means at Windward.

Admissions For the upcoming Admissions season, Windward has made it its mission to have its DEI team and Admissions team work closely together to ensure that the Windward student body reflects the racial and cultural diversity of the Greater Los Angeles area and the world.

The team defines DIVERSITY as who we are. It is the acknowland show up in our community and in the world.

what they need to fully participate in school life and reach their greatest potential. The team defines INCLUSION as taking every individual’s experience and identity into account in striving to create an environment in which all are honored, seen, feel safe, supported, and affirmed. The team acknowledges that this work is ongoing and has adopted an “open door policy,” inviting all community mem-

Community Events The team is also excited to host its annual community event, Tales at the Table, on Thursday, October 6. Tales at the Table is the initiative’s cornerstone event, which was created in 2018 as a way to bring the Windward Community together for an evening to break bread and share in storytelling.

bers to partake in this important initiative throughout this school year and in the years to come.

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his Summer, in light of the challenges presented in the wake of COVID, the Windward

Network* was successful in providing both in-person and virtual internships. Through the generosity of parents, alumni, and Friends of Windward, we provided over 60 students and alumni opportunities to partner with 30 organizations in a variety of fields including engineering, publishing, finance, and medicine. We would like to acknowledge these organizations and mentors and thank them for supporting our interns and giving them the opportunity for "real-world" work experience in such unusual times. Additionally, we applaud our interns for a successful Summer!

Mitchell Brodie ’22, Veronica Ann Cope ’22, Shane Grayson ’22, Theo Mass ’22, Kian Rosenblum ’22, Luke Trunnell ’22 Charles Bogart

Santa Monica

Shamsah Amersi, MD

Jessica Behrendt ’22, Kelly Romine-West ’23, Tessa Weinstein ’23 Dr. Shamsah Amersi (Jaden ’23)

Taste of Nature

Shira Schlessinger ’22 Scott Samet (Jack ’23 & Spencer ’26)

Climate Action Santa Monica

Andy Balasa ’23, Chandler Herring ’22 Cris Gutierrez

Gideon Strategic Partners

Sami Merati ’20, Connor Molinski ’23 Corinne Weisler

RESET

Angus Ebeling ’22, Asher Fikre ’18 Dave Morrison & Sarah-Jane Wilde (Tolly ‘21 & Zephyr ‘26)

Lilla Bello

Anna Perttula ’23 Toby Kassoy ’88

NNN Equities

Aaron Platt ’23 Jake Fedder

Hayutin & Associates

Riley Madden ’22 Matthew Hayutin (Bianca ’25)

West LA

* Windward Network initiatives are sponsored in part by the Senior Class Gift. By supporting the Class Gift, parents of Seniors will leave a legacy at the School, in honor of their child, that help support students and alumni for years to come.

QR CODE: To learn more about the Windward Network and our Summer Internship program, scan here.

DeNovo

Matthew Rosenthal ’19 Carly Steinbaum Savar

Vision to Learn

Max Cohen ’23, Nicky Kallman ’22 Virginia Beutner (Emily ’22)

Roger Fishman

Charlotte Siegel ’22 Roger Fishman (Jack ’26)

Marina Del Rey

Watkins Spine

Maya Ashendouek ’22, Zoe Kreller ’22, Trevor Lamishaw ’23, Wyatt Peers ’23, Kelly Romine-West ’23, Jack Silvera ’20, Sophie Soller ’22, Max Wimmer ’22 Dr. Robert Watkins IV (Bobby ’24 & Tommy ’26)

Westwood

UCLA Dept. of Head & Neck Surgery Maya Ashendouek ’22, Maddie Doi ’22 Maie St. John (Zane ’22 & Jude ’24)

Klevan Longarzo Vance Blumensaadt LLP UNKNOWN INTERN ’2? Diana Longarzo (Luke ’21 & Dante ’24)

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SAN FERNANDO VALLEY

Mar Vista

SHERMAN OAKS

Windward Communications

PASADENA

GLENDALE

Matthew Carter ’18, Henry Diamond ’22

Beverly Hills

Roxbury Consultants

Cayla Hausner ’18 Scott Diamond (Olivia ’17, Jack ’19, & Henry ’22)

W E H O / H O L LY W O O D BRENTWOOD

Lori Gottlieb

Teala Fishman ’22 Lori Gottlieb (Zach ’24)

B E V E R LY WESTWOOD HILLS

PACIFIC PALISADES

Financially Wise

Bella Garcia ’20 Brittney Castro

San Fernando Valley

LA BREA/ FAIRFAX

WEST LA

SANTA MONICA

MONTEREY PARK

DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES

EAST LOS ANGELES

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Dr. Marc Cohen

Shannon Carnahan ’19, Cece Bouza ’19, Ivy Pomerance ’20 Marc Cohen ’91 (Sadie ’24)

JLTV

Eli Pearl ’23 Brad Pomerance (Ivy ’20 and Paige ’22)

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DOWNEY

SmartSoft

Elliot Bobrow ’23 Anitra Tarpey (Eve Tarpey ’25)

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COMPTON

West Hollywood/Hollywood

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Gotham Group

Samantha Eng ’23, Henry Roth ’22 Ellen Goldsmith-Vein

HUNTINGTON PARK

NORWALK

REDONDO BEACH

La Brea/Fairfax

Craft Contemporary Julia Masiel-Berick ’20 Suzanne Isken

CERRITOS TORRANCE

Holocaust Museum LA

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Erin Goldenberg ’22, Ella Olsen-Richman ’22 Andrea Cayton (Derek ’21)

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Griffith Observatory

Charlie Van Hook ’23 Shannon Callan (Angela ’22)

Downtown LA

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

Noah Cohen ’23, Jack Silvera ’20 Dean Anselmo (Jaden ’23)

LONG BEACH RANCHO PALOS VERDES

SEAL BEACH SAN PEDRO

Viva USA

Claire Asten ’23, Tyler Brent ’19, Gigi Glass ’23, Maya Gordon ’23, Piper Lacy ’22, Jeremy Markovits ’20, Stella Paz ’22, Eve Tarpey ’23 Mollie Meyer

Inner City Law Center

Ashley Renselaer ’23 Elliot Gordon ’74 (Daniel ’10)

Out-Of-State

Trial by Human (Montana) Noah Breiter ’22

Sundance

Jaden Anselmo ’23

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Intern Spotlight

Intern: Kenna Blume '21

Company: Climate Action Santa Monica Internships offered through the Windward Network provide real-world experiential learning opportunities for current students (rising Juniors and Seniors) and collegeage alumni. Kenna Blume '21 has now spent three Summers interning with Climate Action Santa Monica through the Windward Network. We caught up with Kenna learn how she's grown as an individual and made a difference in our community!

How did you decide to apply for an internship at Climate Action Santa Monica?

I applied for an internship with Climate Action Santa Monica because I’ve always had a passion for preserving the environment! When I was just in elementary school, I was taught to be aware of my environmental impact. I learned through a program called “Growing Great” how to compost, garden, and the importance of using minimal electricity and water. Although the program was only a part of my elementary school, I continued to take environmental action further. When offered the opportunity to apply for a real internship in environmental action and activism through Windward’s networking program, I immediately did. Can you walk us through a typical work day with your internship?

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Prior to the pandemic, our work took place at farmers markets, community gardens, and city council meetings. A typical workday at one of Santa Monica’s many farmers markets included passing out metal straws, tote bags, or LED light bulbs for anyone who took a survey and a climate pledge with us. We also sold reusable produce bags so that shoppers were consuming less plastic. So many valuable climate conversations took place at these farmer’s markets as we strived to empower individuals into activism and in turn learned from their stories and experiences.

Work at the Santa Monica Community garden included giving tours to passerbyers, and again conducting impactful climate conversations. Often, we were able to inspire the community by introducing them to some of the gardeners and just showing off the abundance of life in the garden. While having climate conversations with the community is a huge component of environmental activism, we took our work further by advocating for the environment and voicing our concerns at city council meetings as well. We attended meetings in person, however, I found that some of our most powerful moments took place on Zoom when meeting with Santa Monica Mayor Pro Tem, Kristin McCowan, and Santa Monica Mayor, Sue Himmelrich. Aside from voicing our concerns and advocating during the pandemic, we kickstarted several projects. One of the projects I participated in involved learning and teaching regenerative farming with hopes of building a new communal garden. A typical work day included several hours in the Ishihara Park Learning Garden and in Mark Twain Middle School’s garden before and after classes during the week as well as on weekends. During these several hours, we turned compost, fed worms, planted seeds, transplanted plants, and even had our own small plot of land that we regenerated. One of our mottos was that no soil is considered dead. The small plot of land we sought to revive was full of plastic, sand, and even small animal

bones! However, by picking and raking the sandy and hardened soil and layering fresh, nutrient dense compost, we were able to revitalize the soil! Another project I co-led aimed to cool heat islands in the Pico neighborhood of Santa Monica. In short, heat islands are metropolitan areas that are significantly warmer than surrounding rural areas due to infrastructure and human activity. The Pico neighborhood we focused on is infrastructure-dense and underrepresented. Most of the residents don’t have access to air conditioning, and cooling centers were closed due to the pandemic. My partner and I attended meetings with an organization in the area called Familias Latinas Unidas to figure out how we could help residents in the neighborhood adapt to the heat. We ended up creating infographics with tips on how to keep cool and ultimately decided that the neighborhood needed more vegetation to reflect heat and absorb some of the CO2 pollution.

Currently, a garden is being built in the neighborhood with the efforts of both the gardening project and my heat islands project! What did you take away from this experience, and how might it impact you in the future?

This experience gave me so much. I’m going to take away everything I learned about how to grow food, combat heat, and speak to community members. Because of this experience, I will forever be an environmental activist and advocate. What have you learned from your mentor(s)?

My mentor had an insurmountable impact on me as her teaching and inspiration went far beyond environmental activism. She taught me how to use my voice and believed in me more than I believed in myself sometimes. Ultimately, my mentor empowered me and proved to me that there are no limitations

on the powerful impact any individual with a little passion can make. What is your favorite Windward memory?

My favorite Windward memory has to be the time it rained and I slipped and fell on my back in the Pavilion and frozen grapes went everywhere! While it was embarrassing at the time, it’s one of my favorite stories to tell! Why would you recommend fellow Windward alumni and students utilize the Windward Network?

I would recommend fellow Windward alumni and students utilize the Windward Network because it really helped me find an immersive experience in something I was passionate about. The process for finding the internship was super navigable and led me to such an amazing opportunity I’m so grateful I took part in!

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"One thing I took away from this experience is how important it is to push yourself and have determination. Dr. Amersi told me about how

Mentor Spotlight Mentor: Dr. Shamsah Amersi, OB-GYN Parent of Jaden Anselmo ’23

Internships offered through the Windward Network provide meaningful Summer experiences for current students (rising Juniors and Seniors)

to her success. She now has a super successful practice with the nicest

Jessica Behrendt ’22

Interns: Jessica Behrendt ’22, Keely Romine-West ’23, Tessa Weiss ’23 Are there any projects in particular you had your intern(s) work on?

The interns would spend their and college-age alumni in a variety of different days, and sometimes evenings, fields beyond the classroom. This Summer is Dr. seeing every single patient with me. They witnessed the broad Shamsah Amersi’s second year partnering with scope of my practice and were the Windward Network. Dr. Amersi’s shared her present for each of my patient experiences as a mentor with the Program. encounters. They experienced the grief of my patients who had miscarriages, infertility Can you give us a little background on how struggles, cancer diagnosis made during our you came to be in your line of work? appointments, along with the joy of witnessing childbirth during both vaginal births and As a young girl in Africa, I witnessed firsthand c sections. My patients range in age from the power of medicine after my brother was 14-80 and the interns were able to see how an attacked by a lion in front of me. He almost OB-GYN provides guidance for a woman at all died and was saved by prayers and the power phases of her life, from adolescence, through of medical and surgical healing. When I was the reproductive years, birth, menopause 13, I would travel to Mexico with "Flying Docand beyond. They also were educated on the tors of Mercy" each Summer with my sister and importance of integrative medicine in providvolunteer in rural villages again realizing that ing the most optimal care. medical knowledge can truly impact a person's life and that the skills learned are timeless and Why do you think that the Windward affect all of humanity. During medical school, Network internship program is invaluable to I was fascinated by surgery but also longed for students and alumni? the human connection between a patient and My patients were all so impressed by the physician. I loved how obstetrics and gynecolstudents in my practice. The Windward ogy encompass all aspects of medicine: surstudents who interned with me were gery, internal medicine, endocrinology, psyincredibly mature and poised. My patients chiatry and most of all allow me to integrate were in disbelief that they were only 15-17 both Eastern and Western Medicine. I love years old! Keely would literally help me to be able to help my patients, especially my comfort my patients who were experiencing high-risk patients, experience safe and healthy miscarriages, cheer them on during pregnancies, and to date I’ve delivered over childbirth, and ended up being so loved by 12,000 babies.

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difficult medical school was and that hard work and drive were integral

my patients that she is now being recruited to babysit their babies and children that I have delivered! It is such a wonderful opportunity to have our students see firsthand what certain career paths involve. The sacrifices to become a doctor are enormous, but the rewards from having a career in medicine have brought me such purpose and personal gratification, and I was happy to share this with my son's peers.

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As a parent of the Windward Community, it is imperative that we use our own platforms, careers, and life skills to help mentor Windward students.”

A funny story is once I had to rush to the hospital for an emergency during a childbirth. When we arrived at the hospital, I told Keely that we have to run. Well, I forgot that Keely is also on track and a 1/3 of my age! She began running, and I was

huffing and puffing well behind her. I had to remind her that she could not outperform her mentor. She responded that she was running slow. Thankfully, the rest of the Summer didn't involve too much running with the teens around the hospital hallways. Why do you think that other parents should get involved with our internship program?

Although I mentor students from across the country including medical and physical assistant students from UCLA, Yale, Harvard and Stanford, having students from Windward during this Summer was truly rewarding for me. The special bond I formed with my interns was in part due to feeling so protective and invested in their education and Summer experience as I saw my own son in each of their faces. As a parent of the Windward Community, it is imperative that we use our own platforms, careers, and life skills to help mentor Windward students, support them in exploring their passions and also provide them with inspiration. Receiving a text message from Keely after a long day of work saying "you inspire me to follow through with my medical dreams to become a doctor. You are truly the coolest!" put the biggest smile on my face.

patients, which shows that all of her hard work really paid off. She told me that as long as you want something bad enough, you can do it—whether it’s getting into a good college or pursuing medicine. She taught me how important determination and grit are in achieving your goals."

"Ever since a young age, I have always been intrigued by the medical field in general, especially ones revolving around women's health and children. The field of medicine is so vital to the world's preservation

Keely RomineWest ’23

and what these doctors do within it is absolutely incredible. When I saw this internship offered through the Windward Network, it immediately called out to me, and I knew this was a once in a lifetime opportunity that I had to take."

"Since beginning my internship, I have been very impressed with how well Dr. Amersi connects with her patients regardless of whether they are struggling physically or emotionally... Before the internship I knew

Tessa Weiss ’23

I had some interest in becoming a doctor, but I had never known what it was really like. Because of my opportunity to shadow Dr. Amersi, I am now sure I want to pursue a career in medicine and am interested in becoming an OB-GYN like her."

To be a mentor makes you a more understanding, compassionate and kinder human being, and also reminds us of our mentors. I truly am a doctor because of my older sister and hope to return the gift to Windward students for years to come.

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What was your inspiration for founding Thumbroll?

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Thumbroll is the accumulation of my experiences, skills, and passions. It ties together my passion for photography, my interest in medicine and my fascination with psychology and neuroscience. During my Sophomore year in college, my sister, Gabriella, and I were surprised to find out that medical trainees went to YouTube to watch and help learn medical skills and procedures. While we didn’t set out to “start a company,” we knew there had to be a more modern approach. After a lot of doodling, we landed on a platform that uses imagery (a universal language) to help medical trainees and professionals supplement their current resources—a quick, simple, and reliable platform at your fingertips.

What have been the most significant challenges with growing Thumbroll, and how have you responded to those challenges?

I didn’t know what I didn’t know. My naivete when starting Thumbroll has been a blessing and my greatest challenge. It gave me the strength to move forward without fear of failure; I didn’t know how much I was taking on. I learned most things through trial and error, which was great as a learning opportunity. But this method also resulted in a lot of mistakes (some of which were more costly than others). Over time, I became more aware, acknowledged my weaknesses, and began surrounding myself with experts to plug the holes. During the pandemic, you co-founded Bluestone Safe, which helps organizations monitor the symptomology associated with COVID-19, provides telemedicine, and offers COVID-19 testing. What lessons from founding Thumbroll did you apply when launching this second venture?

Bluestone Safe has been one of the best experiences of my life. This time around, I had a few years of experience and an incredible team already at my side. While COVID19 was a brand new disease and there was a lot we didn’t know, we weren’t starting from scratch. We already had our team, we knew the types of questions we should be asking, and most importantly, we knew how to build structure within chaos. What are your aspirations for Bluestone Safe in the next five years?

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How does Bluestone Safe differentiate itself from its competitors?

Bluestone offers a holistic program and a superior product that after more than a year, still has not been matched by a competitor. More importantly, we have an incredible team that works extremely well together and is comfortable being nimble. The disease, the science, and the protocols surrounding COVID-19 are changing monthly, if not weekly or daily. For a company to thrive in this type of market, let alone survive, it needs to be comfortable pivoting and pivoting fast. We’re lucky that being nimble has been a strength from the beginning. How did your Windward experience help shape the person you have become today?

dom to take my different interests and apply them in different, unique ways. In my case, the innovation came at the intersection of seemingly unrelated fields. As an entrepreneur who has launched multiple companies, what advice would you give to aspiring Windward student entrepreneurs?

Become an entrepreneur only when you absolutely love your idea and are willing to dedicate years developing and growing it. It won’t be easy, there will be a lot of hurdles in your way, and you’ll want to stop at different times. If you’re not passionate about the idea and the business, the challenges will feel that much more daunting. Find what you love, focus on your strengths, and find great people to fill in the other gaps.

There is a difference between having interests and passions vs. letting those interests and passions define you. Windward showed me that loving science didn’t mean I had to pursue medicine and that loving photography didn’t mean I had to become an artist. I am lucky enough to have been born at a time and in a place where I have the freeW I N D W A R D M A G A Z I N E - 71

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Alumni in Athletics Questions:

What inspired you to return to Windward and support the Windward Athletics program?

What is your favorite memory as a Windward scholar-athlete?

What are the takeaways from your experience supporting the Windward Athletics program?

Drew Pion ’14

One of the most unique aspects of my Windward experience was the opportunity it gave me to play three different sports throughout my high school career. The coaching staff, and athletic department as a whole, were a second family to me as I went through the recruiting process for college athletics. I have to give a special thanks to the training staff (Wayne & Meredith) for taking such good care of me. 1

My favorite memory as a Windward scholar-athlete was winning the Volleyball State Championship with my older brother, Chase, and then rushing to make it to prom afterwards. 2

Returning to campus and coach3 ing the high school scholar-athletes reminds me of how lucky I was to go to a school as warm and welcoming as Windward. Many of my closest friends to this day, I met at Windward over the years. The care and attention the Windward family offers their scholar-athletes is one-of-a-kind. 72 - A L U M N I S P O T L I G H T S

core values lay the groundwork for a very well-run Athletics Program that values their student-athletes’ experiences above all else. I am extremely thankful to be a part of Windward Athletics.

Sarai Zedingil ’19

Being on the Soccer team during my time at Windward provided me with an intimate and safe place that I felt added not only to our overall success as a team, but to my time as a student. This was something I wanted to see become a key part of the program, and I felt with my age and experience at Windward, I would be able to connect with and motivate the girls on a different level. 1

Vince Dolcemaschio ’19

What inspired me to return to Windward were the relationships I had built previously while I was a student-athlete. My relationships with coaches in the athletic department and current students who I had played with made my transition into the coaching sphere at Windward very smooth. 1

My favorite memory was definitely beating Sierra Canyon at their place during my Senior season. It was a long time coming and to do it Senior year made it all so much better. There were many tears and lots of hugs, which just emphasized how much of a family we were. 2

Our playoff run my Junior year on the Baseball team was probably my favorite memory as a student-athlete. We made the CIF-SS Semifinals for only the second time in school history, and the run that we all had together on that team is something I’ll never forget. My former teammates and I still talk about certain games during that playoff run whenever we get together.

Some things I noticed while coaching was that the girls look to us coaches a lot more than we may think. They notice our behavior and match our energy. We are the ones who must set the tone, but it’s their job to maintain that in a respectful yet fun way. It’s really easy getting to know all the girls because of it.

Windward Athletics has continually shown me, both as a player and as a coach, how much the program values respect, communication, competition, grit, and teamwork. These

Initially, I returned to Windward Athletics for my love of the sport. But the more time I spent at Windward, the more I realized my return was based on the relationships I had with my

Sam Ziering ’10

coaches when I was a student. I wasn’t the best scholar, but I always cherished the relationships I had with my coaches. My coaches at Windward were a resource for me to talk about all kinds of things beyond sports, and this really shaped me as an adult.

My favorite memory as a scholar-athlete is easily winning the Girls Basketball State Championship in 2011. I think we swept and won CIF, regionals, and state. It was an amazing accomplishment with a group of girls that I am still close with today.

The thing I hold closest to me is the comradery I got from my teammates. No matter how well the team was performing at any given time, we always supported each other like family. Ten years later, to this day, I feel comfortable reaching out to any one of my former teammates for anything.

Windward is the epitome of TEAM. The biggest takeaway is how you can succeed the best and the quickest by helping others succeed. This goes far beyond the athletic department. The commitment to help one another is a common theme throughout the campus and I believe it's really important for life after sports.

I can hopefully say that I have 3 come full circle in my impact on the students’ lives. I received a card at the end of the year with notes from each one of the students I coached, and their kind words gave me the sense that I had positively shaped their experience as students and athletes. A Senior said to me that he always remembered something I told him when he was a Freshman, but to be honest, I don’t remember what my advice was! It seems to have stayed with him, and we can only hope it was a small nugget of wisdom.

Courtney Jaco '13

I had such a positive experience as a player in Windward Athletics that it inspired me to return the favor and give back to the next generation of scholar-athletes. The relationships I made with the coaches all over the athletic department not only impacted my well-being as a player, but also as a human. It's only right to give that opportunity to the students that come after me. 1

Zach Bright ’08

When I returned to Windward as a coach five years ago, I honestly thought it was going to be a temporary situation. I had just moved back from the East Coast and was still contemplating my next move. Once back on campus, though, I couldn't ignore the excitement I felt from being part of the Athletics Team. I have such fond memories of all my coaches over the years, and am beyond grateful for the opportunity to have a similar impact on future Wildcats. 1

The one story I tell our players over and over again is how I broke up a no-hitter against Dylan Covey my Senior year. He went on to be the 15th Overall Pick in the 2010 MLB Draft and made it to the Majors with the White Sox and Red Sox. One of the uglier swings I probably took in my career, but because of their extreme defensive shift my soft fly ball ended up being a double. Was that the only reason I made All-League? You'd have to ask Tyrone. 2

Sam Rogers ’19

The Windward Volleyball program meant so much to my family and me while I was a player, so I relished the opportunity to make the Windward Volleyball program have a similar impact on the current players. 1

My favorite memory as a Windward Volleyball player was our CIF semifinal match in the Lewis Jackson Sports Center. It was by far the most packed I have seen the gym for a Volleyball match, and the support from our fans led us to a reverse sweep and gave us an opportunity to compete in the CIF finals! 2

I saw firsthand how important communication is, regardless of your role on a team. As an assistant coach, I saw myself as a bridge between the players and our head coach, Alexa Micek. In order for this Windward volleyball team to have the success that it had, EVERYONE had to be on the exact same page in terms of our collective goals and core values. 3

I'm just so impressed by the dedication of our scholar-athletes today. From my conversations with students, the academic workload seems to be noticeably heavier than during my years, yet there is rarely a morning before school when you don't see at least one team getting in extra work. Their commitment to greatness is truly inspiring. 3

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Your company, Cortex Composites, produces a cement that is applied in rolls and does not require a cement truck to install. How did your goal of addressing canal construction in the developing world initially inspire this venture?

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Curren Krasnoff ’10 Industry: Manufacturing Company: Cortex Composites Job Titles: Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Water is the lifeblood of the world and is needed for economic growth and to sustain life. Economies can’t grow without access to clean water. The prospect of delivering a technology that enabled more affordable and faster construction of canals seemed like a noble cause. We can build a canal 30x faster than traditional concrete and at 50% of the cost. Developing nations desperately need the technology to build their economies. The company has received inquiries from many developing nations and is on its way to delivering on its mission of bringing clean water to developing countries. The water infrastructure is also very aged in the U.S. and currently has a D- rating. We can also repair canals at 50% the cost and 30x the speed, and we are excited about the opportunity to repair the U.S. water infrastructure. There are billions of dollars of canals in the U.S. that need repair, so we feel it is an exciting business opportunity. You were recently named by Forbes as the world record holder for the most number of patents filed by an inventor under 30 years old. What have you learned about the patent process throughout this journey?

The patents are in a broad range of fields: energy generating devices, braking systems, aircraft, electric engines,

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combustion engines, computer memory systems, phones, solar panels, earthquake safety devices, composite materials, composite manufacturing equipment, building systems, cloud computing architectures, and medical devices. I am passionate about a broad range of technology and have founded a company, Duplicent, LLC to bring the technologies to market. Duplicent's goal is to have a central role in bringing humanity-changing technologies to market, to grow, double, and increase social, financial, and humanitarian interests. The technology could save lives through improved braking devices for cars and earthquake mitigation devices for buildings. The technology could prevent further climate change by providing sustainable and clean access to energy. The technology isn't just a business opportunity but a humanitarian effort. Having filed 168 patent applications, I have become an expert on the patent filing process. I currently have 38 granted patents as well. Some took many years to grant and had a long prosecution process. Cortex has focused on patenting many aspects of the technology to build a moat of intellectual property—we have focused on material structures, material properties, and manufacturing methods. The three areas combined provide meaningful protection which will make it hard for anyone else to enter the market for rolled cement. The business opportunity of having exclusive access to the market for a period of time is very exciting.

What have been the most significant challenges with regard to running a company that has over $25 million in contracts and distributors in eight countries?

How has your Windward experience shaped the individual you are today? What advice would you give to your former self, as a student at Windward?

The technology development process was long and challenging. We didn't have the goal of developing one rolled cement product, but all the rolled cement products. We developed over 30 separate rolled cement products over a period of five years. We spent millions of dollars developing the technology and engaged industry experts. We then applied for patents and were awarded significant patents on the technology.

Windward provided a great academic foundation for me. It provided me with the skills to excel professionally. It allowed me to hone my communication skills and taught me the work ethic and discipline I needed to excel professionally. I would tell my former self to apply yourself fully to the academic process at Windward. The work ethic and discipline that you learn at Windward will carry over to help you succeed professionally. Having applied myself fully to the academic process at Windward, I felt prepared to excel professionally.

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We look forward to celebrating Windward’s 50th anniversary all year long. Please mark your calendars for these important events* taking place in the Spring!

50th Anniversary Spring Soiree May 7, 2022

50th Anniversary Alumni Reunions June 4, 2022

50th Anniversary Alumni Festival June 5, 2022

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* all event dates will be subject to change this year as they are dependent on circumstances surrounding COVID-19.

THE WINDWARD FUND KICKS OFF SEPTEMBER 9

Your support provides the School with the flexibility to meet the needs of each student in an ever-changing environment, every day. The Windward Fund provides sustainable resources for Program Enhancements, Research & Development, and Financial Aid. Because funds are used in the same academic year in which they are received, our students, faculty, and staff rely on The Windward Fund to provide a positive impact on our campus and our community. All gifts or pledges should be made by Winter Break; however pledges can be fulfilled through May 1, 2022.

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Windward Magazine Summer 2021

Articles inside

New and Departing Trustees

2021-22 Trustees

Gold Coast All-League Standings

Jaden Anselmo '23

Performing Arts Podcast

Zack Weitman '22 Spotlight

Senior History Projects

VMA Artwork & Website

8th Grade Capstone

2021 Matriculation List

CREATE Studio Showcase

2021 Graduation

Senior Chalk Day

50 Years of Alumni

Women in Storytelling

MAFL Showcase