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 65% of our 90+ depth and become more intense in my own craft. 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.
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»» 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 an inclusive, diverse community, we help our students to realize the ideals of tolerance and acceptance. Mark DiGiovanni History Teacher, Diversity Club Advisor What excites me most as a teacher is being able to answer “yes” when students ask, “Can we 3D print and build a drone from scratch?” or “Can I build a claw machine?” Watching my students progress from initial inspiration to creation, from testing to delivering their final product, is amazing. Chiara Shah Robotics Advisor, Computer Science Teacher Parent of Kiran, Class of 2018, and Kayla, Class of 2022
Our Classrooms Experiences& include an innovative, rigorous curriculum that employs project-based, experiential I love Ranney because it provides a perfect balance of academics, arts, and learning and student-life programs that offer athletics. I have the opportunity to be part of the Varsity Girls’ Tennis team, play a vast opportunity to explore leadership, viola in the orchestra, make global impacts through the Global Citizenship and athletics, the arts, robotics, and more United Nations program, and help the community with the Tri-M® Music Honor Society. All of these activities put together make each day unique and exciting! Anisha Gupta Class of 2018, Diversity Club Co-President, Incoming Student Council Treasurer In 2015-16, we I love doing after-school activities... for Outdoor Adventures Club, we camped taught students to think critically and in my classroom! Patrick, class of 2029 creatively...
I love all my teachers. They make me »» Designed a new Global Citizens research and project-based activity for our feel special and are cool! Upper School Lily, class of 2030 »» Entered into a unique partnership with the United Nations and Monmouth University surrounding worldwide sustainable development goals
I like centers, specials, and outside »» Established our firstI nnovation Lab in the Lower School to enhance design time... We go to swim, gym, garden thinking across STEAM programs; began construction on a second Innovation Lab center, and library! for our Middle & Upper School students Oscar, class of 2029 »» Introduced a new writing rubric that connects all divisions, as well as a new Financial Literacy unit in the Upper School Ranney’s Early Childhood Education Program provides the foundation for the »» Strengthened our Health & Wellness framework across all three divisions Ranney experience. It is here, through »» Formalized our Singapore-based Math in Focus program in the Lower School our design-thinking, Reggio-inspired after two years of teacher training approach, that students learn to think in order to create. »» Provided Early Childhood faculty members a second year of professional development opportunities in the Reggio approach, leading to a transformation in our Pre-Kindergarten curriculum and spaces »» Completed five cycles ofschoo l culture evaluations modeled after Independent School Management criteria.
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»» Gained new recognition for our chorus, orchestra, and growing band programs, with all three ensembles participating in the Central Jersey Music Educators’ Association honors festivals for the first time in Ranney history »» Cultivated our Performing Arts program with the creation of a Green Room »» Hosted the State Fencing tournament on campus for the first time in Ranney One of the most valuable pieces of my athletic history time at Ranney was the ability to be »» Grew peer mentorship to involve cross-divisional programming involved in a variety of extracurriculars. »» Expanded our robotics program across all three divisions through new course Each activity allowed me create new relationships and learn valuable electives and campus-hosted competitions lessons outside of the classroom. »» Supported Student-Led community service efforts. jerome cohen Class of 2016, Student Council President, Attending the University of Pennsylva- Follow Ranney student life at www.facebook.com/ranneyschool nia's Wharton School of Business and www.twitter.com/ranneyschool. Our robust student-life programs Our Arts Ranney’s Performing Arts deliver an academic environment program includes band, chorus, and orchestra, beginning in that meets the highest standards of 3rd grade, as well as annual dramatic & musical productions, learning and foster the importance starting in 4th grade. Our young thespians and musicians have of work/life balance. earned multiple Count Basie nominations and awards, as well as top awards at Forensics and music honors festivals. Our Visual Arts program includes ceramics, painting, sculpture, glass, 3-D design, photography, and more across all divisions. Our students have earned numerous Scholastic Art & Writing Gold and Silver medals, and are featured in our award-winning publications.
From the first time I stepped on the Panther Hall stage, I knew I was home. I have found my passion in life through the support of the theater community here at Ranney. Peri Rohl Class of 2016, Attending Fordham U.
Performing Arts at Ranney has taught me how to play my music with other people and play in the band. It makes me want to play more and more instruments! anthony Sallustio Class of 2022
Through it all, we form unique bonds and special relationships that I hope will last a lifetime. We all have the same goal—to have the audience walk away thinking the show was fantastic! samantha riebesell Class of 2019 Our Athletics Ranney School has approximately 40 varsity and middle school athletic teams, representing 15 different sports across three seasons. In 2015-16, numerous student athletes achieved high level honors, while our varsity teams qualified for and competed in Shore Conference and state tournaments, including: »» Boys’ Basketball Quarterfinals of NJSIAA Non-Public B South Quarterfinals Shore Conference Tournament »» Boys’ Golf Qualified for the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions 2nd Place in Non-Public B South Sectional Tournament »» Sailing Three Regional Regatta Wins 1st Place at NJISA Regatta »» Girls’ Soccer Qualified for Shore Conference Tournament Quarterfinals of NJSIAA Non Public B South »» Boys’ Soccer Qualified for Shore Conference Tournament Semifinals of NJSIAA Non-Public B South »» Girls’ Tennis Finals of NJSIAA Non-Public B South Semifinals of Shore Conference Tournament Shore Conference B Central Divisional Champions »» Boys’ Tennis Semifinals of NJSIAA Non-Public B South Group Tournament Quarterfinals of Shore Conference Tournament
Our Middle School teams achieved the following: »» Boys’ Baseball #1 seed in Shore Athletic League Playoffs Runner Up in Shore Athletic League »» Boys’ Basketball Runner Up in Shore Athletic League Sports at Ranney have helped me to recognize the value of teammates »» Girls’ Basketball and created long-lasting friendships. Champions of Shore Athletic League shane keenan »» Boys’ Soccer Class of 2017, Shore Conference B Central Runner Up in Shore Athletic League All-Division Soccer Team »» Girls’ Soccer Ranney has supported all my soccer Semifinalist in Shore Athletic League endeavors, giving me the opportunity to improve my game along with providing me an amazing education. More athletic highlights at www.ranneyschool.org/athletics. Abigail Boyan Follow us on Twitter @RanneyAthletics. Class of 2018, 2016 Athletic Director Award It’s hard for me to imagine a world where I don’t do some kind of community service. Doing things for others is Our alumni association uniquely and deeply rewarding. continues to grow. Through the Community Service Club at Ranney, I am able to organize projects 30+ like Toys for Tots and Amistad, a tutoring organization, as well as participate in alums returned to campus for our projects my peers are running. 2015-16 College Panel and our biggest Career Day to date! rachel staats Class of 2016, Attending Georgetown U.
Our Nurturing Learning Volunteering allows me to show Community my daughter that volunteerism isn’t something you do only when you’re builds meaningful student-teacher in school, but that it is important to do relationships, social responsibility, throughout your life. and global awareness cathleen cuciniello Parent of Victoria, Class of 2018, Parents’ Association, Board Education Committee, Panther Athletic Committee
Our parents' association led multiple school-wide traditions & community events, such as our annual Fall Festival, Panther Ball, Book Fair, Garden Sale, service drives, and much more. Our Advisory Program Ranney’s Advisory Program is unique in the New Jersey area and responsive to the particular developmental needs of students and their parents. As students move from the homeroom teacher model in our Lower School, to our Middle and Upper School, they maintain a regular point of contact to support academic success and character development. In the Middle School, for example, students Ranney has significantly increased its meet with their advisors daily, developing strong commitment to need-based financial relationships, focusing on character education, and aid, making the Ranney educational addressing academic and social issues on a timely experience accessible while enriching basis. In the Upper School, programming remains its diverse and inclusive community. adaptive to evolving student interests and concerns, ross gale from student leadership and advocacy, to conflict Class of 2007, Alumni Leadership Council resolution and course-load management. and Association Chair Our Leadership & Service Opportunities… »» Unique partnership with Monmouth University and the United Nations »» 50+ clubs throughout the divisions »» 12 Honor Societies (Our Jr. Tri-M® Music Honor Society was recognized as the national chapter of the year for the past two years in a row) »» Parents’ Association »» Student Council / Alumni Leadership Council »» Forensics and debate teams Being a part of Charlotte’s Dance »» Student and Parent Ambassador programs for a Chance was such a rewarding »» Parent, Grandparent, & Alumni Volunteer experience. It raised money and programs, including the Panther Athletic Club awareness for something that » Student-led community service projects severely impacted a member of » our community, while also being »» Peer Mentorship programs a good time for all involved. »» Diversity/Inclusion assemblies and activities. sarah killian More community and leadership news at Class of 2018. Charlotte’s event benefitted pediatric tumor research www.ranneyschool.org/studentlife In 2015-16, we... »» Grew our Panther Volunteer Program, with parents sharing their time and talent through campus activities, Parents’ Association events, and our reinvigorated Parent Athletic Club »» Created new avenues for parent involvement in athletics, admissions, advancement, and education through committees and ambassador groups »» Increased faculty and student participation on leadership committees »» Partnered with the United Nations and Monmouth University as part of an innovative, one-of-its-kind, student-based research and awareness project on global sustainable development »» Provided parent education workshops on topics such as learning styles »» Held multiple events to share and take pride in our diverse community, including a school-wide Multicultural Fair and our second annual “Night Under the Lights” Homecoming game »» Expanded our Board of Trustees to represent all of our constituent groups and opened dialogue through a new open-discussion series »» Strengthened Alumni connections through a new online network and hosted the largest Career Day turnout in Ranney history »» Re-launched the Ranney School public website to enhance our external reach »» Established a community service collaborative that Our generous donors carried out several school-wide service initiatives benefiting local nonprofits. The provided a distinguished collaborative, combined with student-led service efforts, benefited causes such speaker series, aimed at as autism, pediatric brain cancers, Syrian refugee schools, Juvenile Diabetes, the providing Upper School students Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore, the Ronald McDonald House, the Tinton Falls an opportunity to think forward Food Bank, Lunch Break, and the YMCA. through unique, personal, and international perspectives.
I find it so rewarding to be an involved parent. students Ranney has become our second family over the past Our came 11 years…and I love showing new families the sense of together to produce the "biggest concert ever" community we all share. Plus, when my son sees me 130+ donate my time to help his school, he learns a on campus, featuring valuable lesson in paying it forward. choir and orchestra members, as well as a spring Lori Johnson multicultural fair, Long-time volunteer and parent of Chip, Class of 2018 representing 25 nations. Our students and parents contributed to our community garden, Our school community is united in engaging in cross-divisional its commitment to collaboration, projects and growing vegetables to donate to the Plant a Row for partnership, contribution, and service. the Hungry campaign. The campus garden has provided multiple cross-curricular activities for our students across all three divisions. The garden provides hands- on, experiential learning opportunities in a wide array of disciplines, from the natural and social sciences and math to language, visual arts, and nutrition. For example, our Lower and Middle School students raised beds for “dye plants” which will be used by Upper School chemistry and art students this fall to create paint and art work, and Our community garden our Upper School history students are harvesting a Medieval herb garden in connection with their studies. produces 20+ judy salisbury vegetables and herbs each year, Science Teacher, which students plant, harvest, Community Garden Coordinator and study as part of the Our steam curriculum. Campus advances sustainability and provides unique experiential learning opportunities
Our ranney fund has supported a green room space for our performing artists, Our innovation labs baseball dugouts for enable students to work together our athletes, renovation of the to generate ideas and design visual arts Building for solutions through prototyping, our artists and photographers, testing, and building. and the ground-breaking of a new student center (blueprint at right). The new Middle & Upper School Student Center The important thing about the Ranney Fund is that donations can go toward helping the campus itself. We are already working to develop new innovative, collaborative spaces that enhance our children’s learning across all ages. mr. christian and mrs. nina giordano Parents of Mia, Class of 2027, and Mariella, Class of 2030
Our Innovation Labs provide dedicated learning spaces based in design thinking for students to talk about, plan, and create projects that encourage them to think Our facilities... about the world. Young children have a natural quest to find answers to the »» 60 acres puzzling world around them, and these labs allow them to seek answers »» Academic Complexes and a Reggio- independently and collaboratively. 2 inspired Early Childhood Education Center joann petrantis First-grade teacher »» 10 Robotics and science labs »» 2 Libraries & Media Centers »» 2 new Innovation Labs »» 4 Art studio spaces. featuring a 3-D printer, kilns, and a dark room »» 25-meter indoor pool »» 415-person grandstand »» 2 Stages, including a 400-person auditorium and Green Room »» 4 Fields, 5 tennis courts, a lacrosse wall & track »» 2 Gymnasiums and an Athletic Training Room. I view the Ranney Fund as an investment in my children’s future. The years our kids spend at Ranney lay the foundation of who they will be as adults in our local and global community. The programs supported by the Fund are critical to develop skills beyond the traditional curriculum. dr. shamina dhillon Parent of Avi, Class of 2027
Our supporters contributed $713,279 to put to work in our school in 2015-16, including a $72,721 parents' association donation and $641,558 in ranney fund gifts.
28% of our parents gave to the Ranney Fund, as did 92% of our Board members, and 93% of our Faculty and Staff.
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In 2015-16, we... »» Joined the U.S. Green Building Council and earned green certification from the U.S. Legal Council »» Received environmental & security grants from NJ Direct and the Monmouth Ocean Educational Services Commission as the result of our green initiatives and security initiatives, respectively »» reduced energy usage by 10-30% with the installation of high-efficiency water, lighting, and energy systems »» reduced domestic water usage by 85% with the installation of a well in our field irrigation system »» Initiated a bring your own device program in the Upper School »» Watched our campus garden flourish through student engagement, parent volunteerism, and a composting station »» Implemented enhanced security protocols and frameworks »» Garnered philanthropic support to open the doors to our firstinnovation lab and broke ground on a second Innovation Lab while also beginning construction on our new Middle & Upper School student center »» Developed case statements in support of the ranney fund »» More than 200 parents, faculty, and friends attended the annual rspa panther ball in support of need-based financial aid »» parent support helped launch multiple campus upgrades and facility renovations.
Learn more at www.ranneyschool.org/sustainability. As the only Age 3—Grade 12 co-ed, secular, »» Mission-driven education combined with admissions independent day school serving Monmouth & selectivity and high academic Ocean Counties, Ranney School offers a nurturing standards learning community in which children build »» Expert faculty »» A rigorous accreditation academic, interpersonal, and leadership skills process that prepare them for each chapter of their »» A strong sense of community educational journey and beyond. We offer: »» True independence
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»» Student-Centered »» Differentiated »» Collaborative »» Balanced »» Interdisciplinary »» Challenging »» Globally-Minded »» Character-Driven For almost 30 years, Ranney School has been an important part of the Bolante and From the administration to the faculty, Over the past two years, we have been amazed with Paulus families. Both Dan '95 and I received the best education and we are proud it is obvious that there is a team effort each passing week how our daughter’s vocabulary to now have a second generation at the school. We have watched as the school to bring out the best in your child developed, her stories became more elaborate, her has grown into the beautiful campus it is today. I was honored when asked to join so that they can excel beyond their drawings vibrant, and how learning fascinated her... It's the Board of Trustees and hope that I can contribute with my unique standpoint as expectations. Distinguish a joy to see your child excited about school as we pull an alum, connecting the school to its past traditions and history, and as a parent, up to the porch! It's one thing for a child to be exposed Michael Vaiani helping to maintain and enrich the school for our children so that they too can and Value to various subjects but keeping a child interested and Parent of Nicole, Class of 2016. Nicole experience the very best at Ranney. gained early admittance to the Every Child having them understand and reiterate is another. We will never forget where her foundation began! irene bolante paulus University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business and earned a spot Class of 1996, Board of Trustees, Alumni Leadership Council Laura and Edmund Agresta on its Division I Fencing Team. Parent of Isabella, Class of 2025, Sloane, Class of 2027, and Woody, Class of 2029 Parents of Elle, Class of 2029
The unmatched bonds between Ranney students and faculty are a direct result of the school’s commitment to continuous development and education of the whole child. Faculty members teach compassion and tolerance, offer meaningful Sustain We envision Ranney School leadership experiences, promote excellence in academic achievement, and most Powerful One of the most important differences importantly, recognize, cherish, and work to develop each child’s creativity and between humans and other living as a nurturing learning aptitude. I feel lucky to experience first-hand my students’ small and large Connections creatures is that we do not simply adapt community, in which families, personal triumphs...and to watch them make connections between science, between to our surroundings, we modify them. visual arts, language arts and music compositions. The list of human accomplishments is faculty, alumni, and all of Dr. Dorothy Sobieski Children long and impressive, but so is the list of Ranney’s constituents collab- All-Division Orchestra Director and Adults problems to be solved…. The world has Parent of Danielle, Class of 2016, Allison, Class of 2018 (Attending Drexel University), an abundance of multi-dimensional orate to distinguish and value and Adele, Class of 2023 problems. However, we are also every child, foster individual fortunate that it is human nature to talents, sustain powerful Ranney teachers understand that see a problem and seek a solution. In 2015-16, lower School siblings successful learning begins with earning While we cannot necessarily know the connections between children Maria and Michael Guiliano participated a student’s trust, and I am proud to send job that will exist 8 or 10 years from and adults, and graduate in robotics, orchestra, and cooking them to a school where their social- now, our best chance to successfully emotional well-being is a priority. club, while completing year-long address our challenges is to become resilient, globally-minded The educational model, which blends Capstone research projects. middle Foster problem solvers. traditional academic & adaptive citizens. These student and School students Samantha Jackman Sophia Jackman Individual methodologies, aims to secure academic Class of 2016, Valedictory Speech. and Matthew Raccuia were able to excellence for all students, along with parent testimonials share Talents Sophia is attending Harvard University. pursue their instruments of choice a deep-rooted sense of personal pride. how we are already working (violin and cello) in the orchestra while Jennifer Kane Samantha had leading roles on the Parent of Pierce, Class of 2023, to fulfill this vision. Ranney stage, and Matthew earned and Marlena, Class of 2030 state-level honors in the school’s Math League. Upper Schooler Catherine Vucetic earned 1st Place in the New As a student studying finance, economics, and Jersey Chapter National French Through my Capstone, I confirmed my passion for the field of veterinary medicine strategy, I consistently compete with smart, Language Contest (she took 3rd Place and discovered that the research areas I was most interested in were those that accomplished, and ambitious peers on the job in the nation!) while competing on were clinically based. This experience led me to explore more routes of research Graduate market. Ranney gave me confidence in my Ranney’s independent Sailing Team during my undergraduate career. interpersonal, leadership, and networking skills, and playing bass in the orchestra. Also, Resilient, Diane Scavelli allowing me to differentiate myself in class, in junior Olivia Eaddy established a Girls Class of 2011. Diane earned her B.A. from Cornell and is pursuing her Doctor of Globally-Minded internships, and eventually, in full-time work. Who Code Club in the Upper School Veterinary Medicine. Her research, which she discovered a passion for as part of her James Soldati while competing in women’s foil at the senior year Capstone project at Ranney, was recently published in the Journal of Citizens Class of 2013 Valedictorian and Student Lifer. state level on Ranney’s Fencing team. Veterinary Internal Medicine. James attends the Olin Business School of Washington University in St. Louis. The Ranney Fund— our school’s annual charitable giving campaign—directly impacts our school’s ability to deliver an extraordinary educational experience.
Groundbreaking Professional Need-Based Campus Programs Development Financial Aid Enhancements Our From our growing STEAM From the Nueva School's Need-based financial aid Ranney must continually programs to new Innovation Design Thinking Institute in supported 85 students last invest in our beautiful campus Supporters Labs—one opened in Fall California to Creativity 2015 at year. Our ability to offer to be responsive to the changing 2015 and a second will open the Blue School in New York financial aid helps make a needs of our students. make the extraordinary possible. this fall—support of the City, support of the Ranney Ranney education accessible, Renovations to the Visual Arts Ranney Fund is bringing Fund this past year enabled our supports our current families Building and the construction exciting hands-on learning expert faculty to participate first, and furthers our commit- of a new Middle & Upper School opportunities to life across in relevant and pioneering ment to fostering an inclusive, Student Center will provide our campus. professional development. nurturing learning community. students with inviting spaces to gather, collaborate, and engage in active learning.
About our new Margaret Mahon Legacy Society Great independent schools have a strong tradition of philanthropy. While gifts to the Ranney Fund support our operating budget each year, planned or legacy gifts ensure the long-term sustainability and financial health of our school. Making a legacy gift can be as simple as naming Ranney School in your will. The Margaret Mahon Legacy Society recognizes the generosity and vision of donors who have made a commitment of any size to the future of our school. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how your legacy gift can help secure the lifelong benefits of a Ranney education for future generations. $1,000 and over AIG Matching Grants Program Mr. and Mrs. Regis Lippert Leadership Giving Anonymous Mr. Yong Liu and Ms. Xiaoqing Wu Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bacher Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lo Ranney School extends its sincere gratitude to the following generous individuals and Susan Bacher Fund Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Mallach Mr. and Mrs. Ajay Barthwal Mr. Gamel Mohamed and businesses who have made a considerable impact on the life of our school through Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Baugh Ms. Sharena Ali Mr. and Mrs. Marc Behar Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Moore contributions of $1,000 or more to the 2015-2016 Annual Fund and Ranney School Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Berliner Dr. Thomas Nicholas and Dr. Evangelia Nicholas Parents’ Association events. We thank you for your support! Mr. E. Thomas Brennan, Jr. and Mrs. Karen McGinley Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nicholson Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Bruno Dr. and Mrs. Randy Nissinoff Mr. Richard T. Calve and Dr. Beth Hartog Dr. Noel Nivera and Dr. Doantrang Du Dr. and Mrs. David Chalnick Old Bridge Drugs & Surgicals $5,000 and over $2,500 and over Mr. Denis Chan and Mrs. Man-Lan Chan Oppenheimer Funds, Inc. Mr. David Pagoumian Mr. and Mrs. Mark Blumenkrantz Mr. and Mrs. Gary Chropuvka Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Abboud Mr. Alfred Papetti $25,000 and over Dr. and Mrs. C. Timothy Chu Mr. Qing Chu and Ms. Fang Wang Anonymous Mrs. Sheila M. Pardoe Mr. and Mrs. Tristram Collins Mr. Robert Clark Mr. and Mrs. Karl E. Brand Dr. and Mrs. Peter Park Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Boyan CSI International, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Chris Cole Compass Group, North America Mr. and Mrs. James Croke Mr. Daniel Paulus '95 and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Chandler Mr. John Danial and Dr. Andrea Danial Mrs. Irene P. Paulus '96 Mr. Andoni Economou Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Guiliano Mr. Frank DeNicola and Dr. Seth Dinowitz and Mrs. Stacy Szlaga Mr. and Mrs. Richard Piccirillo Mr. and Mrs. Matthew M. Egol Dr. Dharam Mann and Dr. Sunita Mann Ms. Clare DeNicola Mrs. Susan Economou Prudential Group Insurance Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Fabricant Deutsche Bank Americas Ms. LinLin Fang Mr. and Mrs. Ali Rada The Nature Conservancy Fino Family Foundation Mr. Morris Flancbaum and Foundation Mrs. Suzie Rizzuto Ranney School Class of 2020 Mr. and Mrs. Jon Stewart Mr. and Mrs. Christian Giordano Mr. Tim Foley and Mrs. Pamela Smith Mrs. Allison Reddington Mr. and Mrs. William E. Dodge Dr. and Mrs. John Griffith Mr. and Mrs. Christian Zugel Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Glazer Mr. and Mrs. Douglas S. Roberts '79 Mr. and Mrs. K. Scott Fischer Mr. Lance Howard Dr. and Mrs. Christopher Godek Mr. and Mrs. James Rogan Mr. and Mrs. Philip Folz Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Juhase Dr. Michael Greller and Mr. and Mrs. Mark Rohl Goldman Sachs Gives Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Kaffenberger Dr. Goldie Greller Mr. Jack Ross and Dr. Ann Ross Mr. and Mrs. David Katz Macy's Inc. Hartshorn Portraiture Mr. and Mrs. Michael Serrapica $10,000 and over Ms. Hilary J. Kramer '82 Mr. Regan Iglesia and Dr. Peter Staats and Dr. Nancy Staats NorthStar Vets Little Man Parking LLC Ms. Donna Mitchell-Iglesia Mr. and Mrs. Paul Andiorio Stacy Gemma Mr. and Mrs. Michael Oster Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Migliaccio Jewish Federation of Middlesex Ms. Anya Sverdlov and Monmouth Counties Mr. and Mrs. Adam Buchman Pfizer Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nawy Dr. and Mrs. Matthew Tobin Mr. and Mrs. David Palmieri Mr. Eugene Killian and Mrs. Joni Charles Mr. Anthony Cafaro and Matching Gifts Program Mr. and Mrs. Harold Tolchin Mr. and Mrs. Douglas J. Pepe Dr. and Mrs. Justin Kubeck Ranney School Class of 2016 Trump National Golf Club at Colts Neck Ms. Hayley Lehrfeld LakeHouse Music Academy Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pongrac, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. John Wilgucki Mr. and Mrs. Steve Scopellite Dr. and Mrs. Steven Landers Mr. and Mrs. David Epstein Mr. and Mrs. David Price Mr. and Mrs. Charles Zalewski Dr. Daniel Stobie and Mr. Ashish Rao and Dr. Shamina Rao Mr. and Mrs. Jon Leidersdorff Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Fitzmaurice Mr. Charles Dorsett Mr. Joseph Rinaldo and Mr. and Mrs. Brian Gill Mr. and Mrs. David W. W. Stott Ms. Mary Picciotto Mr. and Mrs. Peter Roselle Mr. and Mrs. Sylvan Goldwert Robert L. Stott Foundation, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Rush Mr. and Mrs. Ron Klein Mr. and Mrs. Philip Welch Mr. William Rustico and Mrs. Deborah Hodges Join us... Mr. and Mrs. Adam Kraushaar Wells Fargo Matching Gifts Program Dr. Robert Saunders and Dr. and Mrs. Scott Woska in making the extraordinary possible with your gift to the 2016-17 Mr. and Mrs. William Maher Mrs. Michelle Fino Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Zagha '96 Dr. Alex Silman and Dr. Inna Silman Ranney Fund! We aim for 100% participation among our parents, Mr. and Mrs. David W. Maris '86 Dr. Silman Smile Spa, P.C. Board members, faculty, and staff. Gifts of every size are valued Dr. Jeffrey Myers and Dr. Grace Pak Mr. and Mrs. Kamalpreet Virdi and appreciated. Your gift sends a powerful message that you believe in Ranney's mission and encourages others to participate. Mr. and Mrs. William John Schmelz III Learn more about your gifts at work and ways to give Dr. and Mrs. Brian Torpey at www.ranneyschool.org/support. Mr. and Mrs. Jason Welch Our Class of 2016 Matriculation List
Sarah Awad Athena Dookie Sarah Klein Erica Palmieri Margaret Sagui Lily Thacher Lehigh University American University Sarah Lawrence College New York University Rutgers University- The George Danial Blumenkrantz Kelly Duffe Michelle Krameisen Carla Papetti New Brunswick Washington University University of Miami High Point University Boston College The George Natalie Schlesinger Mollie Tobin Karl Brand Grace Economou Francesca Lionetti Washington University Monmouth University Cornell University New York University University of Michigan Louisiana State University Dean Parker Kimberly Scopellite Madeline Twining Thomas Bruno Stephanie Falletta Leslie Liu Columbia University University of South Carolina Providence College Loyola Marymount University Boston College New York University Rachel Patel Jamie Shamilian Nicole Vaiani Mallory Burlington John Fink IV Natalie Lombardi The George Stevens Institute University of Pennsylvania Fairfield University Trinity College Dublin American University Washington University of Technology Aeslyn Vlahos Sophia Calve James Geraghty Brianna Marchese Danielle Patti Sidharth Sharma New York University New York University Georgetown University Pratt Institute Loyola University Maryland Gettysburg College Jacob Wahba Jacob Card Brandon Gioggia Victoria Martorana Akhil Pawa Ariella Silverstein Muhlenberg College Gettysburg College Northeastern University Saint Joseph's University Bucknell University Lehigh University Christopher Weiland Nelson Chan Holden Glazer Nikita Mikkilineni Tessa Payer Avneet Singh University of Notre Dame Emory University New York University University of Michigan College of William and Mary Stevens Institute Jennifer Wicks of Technology Ashton Clancy Maxwell Godek Joseph Mullally Ryan Pelman University of Richmond University of Miami Johns Hopkins University Northeastern University Lehigh University Megan Singh Sophia Wiener Syracuse University Jerome Cohen Isabelle Heckler Nicole Nadler Christine Raso Boston University University of Pennsylvania The University of Georgia Northeastern University Lafayette College Audra Smires Jonathan Williams Lehigh University Ashleigh Conroy-Zugel Sophia Jackman Corey Natofsky Elizabeth Rennie Northeastern University Northeastern University Harvard University Stevens Institute University of St. Andrews Danielle Sobieski Christine Yost Drexel University Cameron Cranley Jonathan Kelly of Technology Emily Rogan University of St. Andrews Lafayette College Princeton University Vasilios Nicholas University of Timothy Spicer *Yulin “Scott” Zhu South Carolina University of Richmond Kathleen Crilly Maksim Khegay Johns Hopkins University the Class’s 79th member and Gettysburg College Boston College Robert Odell Peri Rohl Rachel Staats international student, will attend Fordham University - Georgetown University The Hotchkiss School for a post- Madalyn Denton Niya Klayman University of Chicago Lincoln Center Campus/ Zachary Sullens graduate year Scripps College Syracuse University Adelani Odunlami Rose Hill Campus University of Pittsburgh University of Southern California
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