Our Athletics Ranney School Has Approximately 40 Varsity and Middle School Athletic Teams, Representing 15 Different Sports Across Three Seasons
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our 2015-16: BOARD OF TRUSTEES » Brian Torpey, M.D., Chair Our Mission » Josephine Esquivel, Vice Chair » Christopher Fitzmaurice, Vice Chair/Treasurer is to nurture intellectual curiosity and confidence to inspire students to » Patricia Kurdyla, Secretary LEAD HONORABLY, THINK CREATIVELY, and CONTRIBUTE MEANINGFULLY to society. » Daniel Goldberg, M.D., Trustee Emeritus » Jamie Price, Trustee Emeritus » Robert Chandler » Scott Fischer » Joseph Guiliano » Michael Jones, M.D. » William Maher » Michael Oster » Irene Paulus ‘96 » Ann Ross, M.D. » Scott Woska, M.D. LEADERSHIP TEAM » Dr. John W. Griffith,Head of School » Chuck Zalewski, Chief Financial Officer » Patricia Marshall, Assistant Head of School for Academics » Jennifer Collins, Chief Advancement Officer » Katie Gibson, Head of Upper School » Matt Hall, Head of Middle School » Dr. Andrea Danial, Head of Lower School » Bobby Malone, Director of Athletics StUDENT COUNCIL » Jerome Cohen, President » Cameron Cranley, Vice President » Michelle Krameisen, Secretary » Jonathan Kelly, Treasurer » Valerie Schwake, Advisor 2016-17 Leaders: Jillian Ross, Gabriella Snyder, Alec Goldberger & Anisha Gupta PARENTS' ASSOCIATION » Joy Brandt & Trish Gioggia, Co-Presidents » Allana Egol, Secretary » Barbara Brand, Treasurer » Kathy Dodge, Advisor 2016-17 Co-Presidents: Cathy Abboud & Liz Tolchin Just one year ago, our school laid out plans for achieving a three-year strategic vision in which families, faculty, alumni, and all of Ranney’s constituents collaborate to distinguish and value every child, foster individual talents, sustain powerful connections between children and adults, and graduate resilient, globally-minded citizens. We are proud to share the impact of our new strategic plan in year one. This publication tells our story through the voices and accomplishments of our students, teachers, parents, and friends. Our students are learning to think both critically and creatively through hands-on projects and a student-centered environment. In our Innovation Labs and Robotics Labs, for example, they are integrating various disciplines to create and problem solve. Our expert faculty, who also serve as advisors, mentors, and coaches throughout the year, are encouraging our students to pursue all of their ambitions. Both in and out of the classroom, students are exploring a myriad of leadership, athletic, visual and performing arts opportunities, while also contributing to the community through service projects and research. Thanks to these meaningful student-teacher relationships and our nurturing learning community, which also encompasses our parents, grandparents, and alumni, Ranney students are developing confidence, resilience, and an understanding of giving back to society in meaningful ways. As our 2016 graduates begin the next stage of their lives at some of the top colleges and universities in America and abroad, we can confidently say that they are prepared not only for the academic rigor that awaits them but also for the social and global issues they will face. Welcome As we look to the upcoming year, I look forward to seeing Ranney School this story continue. Established 1960 Sincerely, Our Strategic Goals » Provide an environment in which every child feels valued, DR. JOHN W. GRIFFITH Head of School nurtured, and engaged. » Deliver an academic environment that meets the highest standards of learning, and to foster a rich student-life experience. » Unite Ranney School with a shared vision and a commitment to collaboration and partnership. » Reignite a sense of community and collaboration within Ranney while also strengthening connections with the external community to contribute and serve. » Sustain Ranney School through financial responsibility and advancement of development efforts. Our UPPER SCHOOL students gained admittance to 6 Ivy Leagues and to 14 of the top 25 NATIONALLY RANKED universities by U.S. News & World Report’s Carnegie Our classifications. Students We have four very different children at Ranney, each with their own unique Ranney has many fun activities, and are known and valued through a personalities, interests, talents and I’m glad I can take part in them. These student-centered approach to education challenges.... and they have thrived at activities help me be creative and this school, each in their own individual express myself in different ways. way. I am truly grateful for the education and learning environment GRACE NIVERA Class of 2023, Lower School Orchestra, they have experienced at Ranney. state-level Math Olympiad qualifier, LIISA PEPE 3-time High Honors Awardee at the Parent of Andrew, Class of 2023, Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth Desmond, Class of 2025, Kyra, Class of 2027, and Deegan, Class of 2029 Ranney has provided me an environment where I Our CLASS OF 2016 have the confidence to perform on stage, to compete, earned more than and to create. My teachers have encouraged me to share my thoughts and ideas. At Ranney, I have enjoyed $2.4 million finding my passions and creating my own journey. in SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS JOHN LEVENTHAL Class of 2021, Robotics Team, Boat-Building Team, over four years, as well as three Chorus, Actor, 1st Place Forensics Winner Division I athletic recruitments. In 2015-16, Our LOWER SCHOOL had Our Lower School students… 5 teams » Hosted a regional Math League competition place in the top 10 and 8 students qualify for states » Participated in all three ensembles of the Central Jersey Music at a Vex IQ Educators Association Honors Band, Chorus, and Orchestra Festivals ROBOTICS COMPETITION. » Created product package designs as part of graphic arts class Two teams went to Nationals! » Harvested their own vegetables from the community garden » Performed in concerts, Coffee Houses, and “The Wizard of Oz” musical. Our MIDDLE SCHOOL Our Middle School students… students garnered » Earned Jr. Tri-M® Music Honor Society Chapter of the Year 12 medals recognition for the second year in a row » Built a 14-foot canoe from scratch on the National Spanish LANGUAGE EXAM and » Participated in state and national robotics competitions four top-10 state rankings » Earned the #1 seed heading into the Shore Athletic League Baseball finals on the French exam. » Raised more than $56,000 for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital through a Math-a-Thon » Performed in concerts, Coffee Houses, and “The Little Mermaid” musical. Our Upper School students… » Made their way to the VEX Robotics World Championship for the fourth year in a row » Earned 3 medals in the National Scholastic Art and Writing Award competition » Garnered two 1st-place state rankings on the National French Language Exam » Competed at the state championship Debate League » Helped to launch a peer-mentoring program across all divisions » Performed in concerts, Coffee Houses, “The Plough and The Stars” dramatic production, and the musical “Carousel” My Capstone research experience » Qualified for Shore Conference and/or regional tournaments in varsity was similar to what I will experience in baseball, basketball, fencing, golf, sailing, soccer, tennis, and track college, and the guidance experience » Launched “V-Day” on campus through the student Diversity Club over these past four years was the best I could have asked for. With the help » Held numerous community service drives and events. of Ranney’s advisors and teachers, I was able to narrow down my college search well before senior year began. More highlights at www.ranneyschool.org/schoolnews. MOLLIE TOBIN Class of 2016, Capstone: The Future of Native American Youth, Attending Cornell Class of 2016 By providing an environment in which every child feels valued, nurtured, and engaged, our students graduate as resilient, globally-minded citizens prepared to reach their full potential. Class of 2023 Class of 2020 Mr. Doyle, our Performing Arts Chair, constantly encourages his actors to be original, nuanced, and interesting in their roles and to create a newness with each character. Each of Our FACULTY ARE EXPERTS my roles at Ranney has helped me to want to continue to develop my acting. In theatre, it’s in their field. More than the roles that actors play and the plays that directors select that allow everyone involved to shape their toolbox for any part, and it is this versatility that has helped me to gain more depth and become more intense in my own craft. 65% of our 90+ full-time teachers have KARL BRAND ADVANCED DEGREES. Class of 2016, Recipient of the 2016 Count Basie Award, Leading Role in a Drama, for his role in the Ranney production of "The Plough and The Stars." Karl is attending New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. Our Faculty… » Create meaningful relationships with students in and out of the classroom by also serving as advisors, mentors, and coaches » Thrive through small class sizes and an independent school environment that affords them the autonomy and flexibility to meet the individual needs of their students » Provide opportunities for critical-thinking and reflection Our TEACHERS » Integrate best practices and cutting-edge BUILD CAREERS training across disciplines at our school: » Bring rigorous academic and experiential learning to the classroom 40% » Cultivate analytical and creative problem-solving have been at Ranney for 10 OR MORE YEARS » Encourage lifelong learning through continued professional development. Each student brings something different to the table, and it’s impor- tant for everyone to be able to share their opinions and hear the opinions of those around them. By creating