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Annual Report 2005-2006 Link Community School Board of Trustees, 2005-2006

Chairperson Vice Chairpersons Sister Arlene Antczak, O.P. Christopher Garavente Prioress, Sisters of Saint Dominic, President, Special Friends Foundation, Millington, NJ Caldwell, NJ Edward E. Sheridan Retired, Merrill Lynch, Short Hills, NJ

Joseph S. Aboyoun, Esq. Devero McDougal, CPA ‘83 Michael J. Seergy Partner, Aboyoun and Heller, LLC, Principal, McDougal and Associates, Private Investor, Fairfield, NJ West Orange, NJ and Mendham, NJ President, Link Alumni Association Robert H. Bertoni Robert F. Siebold Retired, Merrill Lynch/Private Investor, Marnie G. McKoy Dealer Principal, Town Motors, Ridgewood, NJ Principal, Link Community School, Englewood, NJ Newark, NJ Eugene Crocker Arthur R. Stern VP, Finance Information Manager, Sister Donna Marie O’Brien, O.P. CEO, Cogswell Realty Group, LLC, JPMorgan Chase, Jersey City, NJ Principal, St. John the Apostle Newark, NJ/New York, NY Elementary School, Clark, NJ Alan De Rose Gerald L. Vernotica, Ed.D. Executive Director, Proprietary Trading, Lynne Pagano Superintendent, Washington Twp. Board of CIBC World Markets, New York, NY Community Volunteer, Short Hills, NJ Education, Washington Twp, NJ

David Ferry Antoinette Petrocelli Michael Virzi Partner, Empirical Research Partners, Retired Educator, Morristown, NJ Director of Facilities, The , New York, NY Martinsville, NJ Edward Reitz Andrew D. Lacey Private Investor, Ridgewood, NJ Marguerite M. Walter Deputy Chairman, Lazard Asset Management, Community Volunteer, New York, NY Janice S. Robinson, Esq. Montclair, NJ

General Counsel; Exec. Dir.-President’s Office

Wendy Lacey for Diversity & Community and Asst. Professor Community Volunteer, Montclair, NJ in Higher Education, Teachers College, Trustees Emeritus Columbia University, New York, NY Sister Ann Dominic, O.P. Fondrea Lewis Pastoral Associate for Social Concerns, Representative, Link Parent Association, Lauren Robinson-Brown, ‘77 St. Michael’s Parish, Newark, NJ Director of Communications, Union, NJ Princeton University, Princeton, NJ Mollie Marcoux Samaan Robert L. Podvey, Esq. First Vice President, New Business and Adam C. Rohdie Partner, Podvey Meanor, et. al, Strategic Planning, Chelsea Piers Sports & Headmaster, Greenwich Country Day School, Newark, NJ Entertainment Complex, New York, NY Greenwich, CT Guided By Our Mission…

Link Community School seeks to provide an outstanding independent middle school education for Newark adolescents of all academic abilities from economically disadvantaged families. Link endeavors to create a powerful learning community built on a collective commitment to excellence and enduring core values. By building a strong academic foundation and instilling life long values, Link aims to develop students who will be successful in higher education and responsible and resourceful citizens who give back to others.

Working Toward Our Vision…

Educational Excellence: To provide students of all ability levels an exceptional education on par with the best middle school education offered anywhere in the country. A Link education will provide students the academic foundation and character development necessary to be successful learners and members of their future communities.

High School Placement: To place students in top high schools in the region and country and to insure that they have the skills to succeed in those programs.

Inspiring Other Schools: To be recognized as a model urban middle school for our student success and innovative educational practices. Link aims to inspire and support the development of other highly effective schools that provide similar success for thousands of under-served students.

Connecting With Our History…

Link, a non-denominational middle school, was founded in 1969 by the Sisters of St. Dominic of Caldwell, NJ in response to the 1967 Newark riots that left much of the Central Ward in poverty. The Sisters desired that Link be a force for restoration in the devastated city by providing educational excellence for its youth. Today the need for high caliber education in Newark’s poorest neighborhoods is as great as ever.

and Living Our Core Values...

A message from the Chair, Sister Arlene Antczak, O.P.

For 37 years, Link Community School has remained deeply committed to the pursuit of its mission and the fulfillment of its vision. Link has created a powerful and highly effective learning community for the children of economically disadvantaged families in Newark and the surrounding urban areas. We know the school, begun as Project Link in 1969, works. Year after year, the school has yielded measurable results and the 2005-2006 school year is no exception, as you will note from this annual report. The success of the school is made possible through the efforts of a devoted board of trustees, a committed faculty and staff, and generous donors and partners.

To continue to build upon past successes, the Strategic Planning Council, a team of staff members and trustees led by Principal Marnie McKoy, developed a new Strategic Plan for Link spanning 2006 through 2011. This new plan, to be implemented in the 2006-2007 school year, outlines the steps needed not only to maintain what we have established but also to meet the challenges and opportunities the school will face in the future.

We are extremely grateful to all those who sustain Link's mission and vision, providing a nurturing yet demanding educational environment where urban students will thrive and achieve academic excellence. With your support, Link will be able to continue to report the success of our school—and our students—for many years to come.

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A message from the Principal, Marnie G. McKoy

“All hail LCS!” This is the title and opening line of Link’s new school song, penned and musically arranged by Link students from the classes of 2005 and 2006—a collaboration that reflects the spirit of Link Community School. It is a song full of pride and celebration, much like this Annual Report. This report reflects the continuation of a work that began in 1969 and has continued successfully because of the collaboration among students, parents, staff, trustees and donors.

We are proud of the progress we have made this year and are excited to share this report with you. You will read about the additions to our program: a theater arts course, a health course and a seventh grade study hall. Also noteworthy are the students’ stellar standardized test results, which have improved four grade levels. We were fortunate to continue pre-existing programs and to introduce new ones.

As our new school song states, “We’ll never forget that [you] were a part of Link Community.” Because of your support, Link’s mark on the lives of our students is indelible. Although they leave our school, the academic and moral lessons that they learned at Link last a lifetime. Your continued support energizes us and enables us to change lives each day. As you read this report, we invite you to celebrate with us, for this year’s results are reflective of a collaborative effort. We will serve the underserved until there is no longer a need to do so. Until then, “All Hail LCS!”

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Year in Review, 2005-2006

Impressive student results Oratory Prep, Westover School, Immaculate Conception High School, Marist High School, St. Vincent Academy, St. Standardized Test Scores: As measured by a pre-test and a Benedict’s Prep, St. Patrick High School, St. Mary of the post-test, the cumulative scores of the graduating class of Assumption High School, St. Anthony High School, and 2006 increased by 4.0 grade levels overall in reading, Marylawn of the Oranges Academy. language, math and social studies on the national McGraw- Hill CTB standardized test, far surpassing the expected level High School Graduation: In a survey of our 2002 graduates, of 1.8. The students’ growth in the core subjects was just as we were able to reach 50 of the 60 alumni or 83% of the class remarkable: 4.0 in reading, 4.7 in language, 3.9 in math, and and have learned that 100% graduated high school. The high 3.0 in social studies. The scores for the seventh grade in 2006 school graduation rate of Link alumni far exceeds the were equally outstanding and increased by 2.3 grade levels graduation rate for the City of Newark (69%) and the high overall versus an expected level of 0.8. school graduation rate for statewide (86%). Additionally, 92% of Link’s Class of ‘02 enrolled in college or

High School Acceptances: 100% of the graduating class of a trade school or enlisted in the armed services.

2006 was accepted to at least one quality private or magnet high school of the students’ choice. Additionally, 97% of the class was accepted to at least 2 or more schools. Significant academic program enhancements

◊ High School Awards: Link’s graduating class included five Initiated Differentiated Instruction in order to address the Wight Foundation scholars and one NJ SEEDS scholar. different learning styles and needs of all students.

◊ High School Scholarships: The graduating class earned Expanded instructional time for art, music, theater arts $1,003,530 in scholarships and financial aid or grants to and computer classes to provide teachers with more time some of the best high schools in the country, including to teach concepts, students more time to apply concepts in Phillips Exeter Academy, , Groton School, greater depth and to allow for a more consistent and Berkshire School, The Pingry School, , regular approach to lessons and projects. Seton Hall Prep, , ,

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◊ Piloted a new health initiative called “Healthy Mind, ◊ Ensured services for students needing academic assistance Healthy Body” which included a new health curriculum, by arranging for a Title I tutor for students who qualified an enhanced physical education curriculum and social under that federally funded program and five volunteer work services three times each week. tutors for other students who needed assistance in math and language arts. ◊ Introduced a theater arts course which provided students with an understanding of play production, playwriting ◊ Strengthened high school placement preparation by and acting techniques. offering a class two times per week in the first and second quarters and adding a SSAT preparation component. ◊ Increased the use of technology in education by providing teachers with additional tools, including SmartBoards in ◊ Provided electives which enrich the knowledge of three classrooms and mini computer labs in two students, including African dance, History of Hip-Hop, classrooms. gospel choir, yearbook, public speaking, forensics (debate), and computer repair. ◊ Created uniform standards across curriculum regarding grades, homework and quality of writing to be Notable institutional advancements implemented and evaluated in the 2006-2007 school year. ◊ Recruited and retained an excellent staff for the 2005-2006 ◊ Provided study hall for seventh graders twice each week school year, including the hiring of teachers with to begin their homework, work on projects and obtain advanced degrees and an average of twelve years of individual help from teachers as needed. teaching experience.

◊ Moved to a quarter system for the academic year resulting ◊ Provided the financial resources for an outstanding in the issuance of Progress Reports three times per year academic program, an excellent staff and on-going instead of two to afford more assessment of students and maintenance of the physical plant by raising the $1.8 more opportunities to celebrate and give million needed to run the school through the enormous recommendations for improvement. generosity of trustees and other individual supporters, foundations, corporations, churches, and civic groups.

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◊ Developed a new 5-year strategic plan with measurable ◊ Completed our second year of the Summer Boys objectives to address strategic challenges and guide future Academy, a four week long academy serving seventeen institutional growth through 2011. Principal Marnie G. boys who were rising 6th graders from schools in Newark, McKoy, as chairperson, convened a committee East Orange, Orange and Irvington by combining rigorous representing all stakeholders—board, administrators, staff, academic curriculum with sports and outdoor education. parents, and alumni to form Link’s third strategic plan. Approved in May 2006, the plan will be implemented in ◊ Cultivated and facilitated a stronger parent involvement in September 2006. the school by assisting parents in formalizing the PTG organization and communication structure, publishing a ◊ Installed the Student Information System (SIS), a bi-monthly newsletter for parents and offering workshops customized electronic system allowing teachers to record for parents on financing private education, financial grading information, maintain classroom management literacy, choosing boarding schools as an option for high records, create lesson plans, note students’ learning styles school, discussing sex with their children, and nutrition for and track parent/teacher contacts. children.

◊ Continued professional development for teachers with a ◊ Continued to strengthen our contact with alumni and their focus on student assessment, incorporating differentiated involvement in the school by hiring an Alumni and Parent instruction practices in the classroom and integrating the Relations Associate who continued with visits to high Core Performance Standards and technology into teaching. schools with Link alumni and coordinated a homecoming All staff visited high schools that Link alumni attend and event/reunion for the class of 1995, Career Day and the shadowed alumni for the day. This allowed staff to Annual Family BBQ which involved both the school celebrate the ways Link prepares students socially and community and the alumni. academically, while providing an opportunity to reflect on areas needing improvement. ◊ Completed several refurbishment projects, including renovating the Music Lab and stage in the auditorium/ ◊ Passed a mid-point accreditation review by the Middle cafeteria/gym. States Association of Colleges and Schools.

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Showcasing Student Talents

Our students have routinely performed African Dance, plays and skits, and music pieces for in-school programs and events such as morning assemblies, the Kwanzaa celebration, Grandparents’ Day, and Link Graduation. In addition, several opportunities arose this year for students to exhibit their talents at other venues.

Link’s African Dance ensemble performed and the choir sang at our annual gala, A Taste of Newark in November at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. They also presented their dance repertoire at the Verona Women’s Service League, The Pingry School, and Rutgers Preparatory School. Link’s student choir was featured in a CBS/UNICEF Special which aired in December 2005 on local TV Channel 2.

In June 2006, we were proud to host two art shows, one for each grade, at Link. The shows included work that the students completed over the course of the school year under art teacher Keva Berutti’s tutelage. The type of art exhibited was varied--oil paintings interpreting original works of art, masks made of plaster, split face design in multi media, watercolors, and collages in mixed media. The eighth graders’ art was displayed at our post Graduation reception. Parents, students, trustees and other guests strolled through an art gallery created in the gym with exhibition panels donated by Shanahan’s Stationery and Office Equipment, Inc. The seventh graders’ art was displayed in similar fashion during the year-end 7th Grade Awards Assembly.

Giving Back to the Community

Our students are grateful for the generosity of others that enables them to attend Link and learn very early the value we place on giving back to others. While we instituted a service project for eighth grade graduation, our students have shown openness and commitment to helping others beyond what is required of them. During the 2005-2006 school year, our seventh and eighth graders proudly participated in several service projects including:

◊ “Share A Story” at the Community Hills Early Learning Center—read stories to preschoolers ◊ Hurricane Katrina Relief—collected food to send to Louisiana ◊ New Community Elderly Home— visited and entertained seniors ◊ Hillside Community Food Bank—packed food boxes and bags and stocked shelves ◊ Neighborhood Clean Up with the Newark Police Department—picked up litter

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Broadening Our Students’ Horizons—Partnerships

Link appreciates the many focusing on responsibility, Newark, which focused on boys and girls participated in partnerships with learning and play. For two nutrition and fitness. During this bi-weekly program. individuals, corporations and weeks, nine Link students, on a half day program, students foundations that expose full scholarship, learned to Football Clinic students to a world beyond tend to and train rescued A day clinic at the NY Giants the traditional classroom. border collies while bonding Stadium in the Meadowlands These programs provide with them. They also enjoyed hosted by Athletes in Action, opportunities for personal nature hikes, swimming and Inc. Twenty five boys from development and academic other camp activities. Link progressed through enrichment for our students. eight stations learning many of the skills and techniques Camp Agawam learned how to calculate their for playing football from A summer-long traditional BMI (body mass index), eat members of the NY Giants as camp experience in Maine, nutritiously, read food labels, well as the Rutgers Scarlet giving boys the opportunity prepare healthy snacks, and Knights football teams. to participate in land and perform a few simple water sports, creative arts, exercises to help stay fit. Friday Boys’ Group and field trips. Due to the Career Day A weekly program where generosity of an anonymous A day at Link during which Fencing Program twelve boys met with male donor and Camp Agawam, all students learn about An opportunity to learn the mentors over lunch to discuss three students from Link various careers from art and skill of fencing on issues facing the students. attended last summer, seventeen community Volunteer mentors included including one Link alumnus volunteers including Link Mr. Ed Reitz, Mr. Gene who returned for his third alumni. The professions Crocker, Mr. Jim Mirenda summer. represented by this year’s and Mr. Cedric Ashley. speakers included firefighting, culinary arts, Ice Hockey education, law, music, A program to learn the rules fashion design, politics, and and techniques of playing ice banking. At the close of the hockey, courtesy of Ms. Ellen program, students Saturday mornings with Mahar and Ms. Kathy Hugin participated in a brief Olympic Fencer and Coach . workshop on how to make Mr. Peter Westbrook and his Camp Border Collie for Kids introductions, a skill staff. In addition to teaching An interactive experience for necessary for any career. how to fence, the program inner city youth at Glen explores the history of Highland Farm in upstate Eat Smart + Get Fit = Be fencing and emotional NY where students learn Healthy preparedness in sports and its about dogs and nature in a A program, sponsored by the relevance in life. Thanks to structured environment Junior League of Montclair- donor, Mr. Ed Reitz, fifteen

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of NJ Goals Ahead, a non- culture and experience life sciences. On Community profit organization using systems developed by Partnership Day, Novartis promoting ice hockey the school to sustain the employees visited Link to education among youth. environment. Prior to speak on various topics in Once a week for six weeks, science and pharmacology, as 16 students participated in well as to share some clinics on skills as well as scientific demonstrations sportsmanship, leadership with students. Thirty-four and teamwork. Linkers were invited to Novartis’ Hanover campus Junior Golf Program for “Take Your Children To familiar with. The year ended A program made possible by Work” day where students with a trip to Van der PlaySmart, Inc, Chelsea shadowed professionals Moolen, a Wall Street trading Piers and Athletes in Action, departure, students prepared through their work day and firm, and the New York Stock Inc. designed to build for the trip in a four session learned more about careers in Exchange. personal character through seminar program. Ten science. golf and mentorship. Fifteen students and two chaperones Thursday Girls’ Group boys participated for one day attended The Island School in Playwright’s Theater of NJ A weekly program where per week for five weeks with the summer of 2005, funded Young Writer’s Program twelve girls met with mentor professional and college by The Raskob Foundation. A quarter-long residency Ms. Gloria McDonald over program staffed by the NJ lunch to discuss issues facing Lacrosse Program Young Writer’s Program the students. In the spring the A program introducing boys where 8th grade students girls were invited to to the basic skills of the game discovered their voice Prudential Financial, Inc. for and elements of through playwriting. At the lunch and a program on sportsmanship. Clinics for close of the quarter, etiquette presented by Ms. fifteen students were hosted professional actors performed Kim Osterhoudt, of by the Athletic Departments the student scripts in an all- Prudential. at and school assembly. Morristown-Beard School. Stock Club athletes. The program ended Novartis Programs A year long after school with a trip to a NJ golf course Two annual programs program for students to learn to use the skills they learned exposing students to the about all aspects of the stock during the program. market. Under the guidance of volunteer mentors, Mr. The Island School Rob Failla and Mr. Norm An intensive, week-long Sanyour, ten students expedition to The Island studied the concept of the School in Eleuthera, The stock market and practiced Bahamas to explore marine “buying and selling” stocks life, discover a different of companies they were

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Celebrating Our Students’ Success—High School Admissions

As a result of their hard work over the course of two years, every student in the Link Class of 2006 received at least one acceptance to an outstanding day or boarding independent school, a private high school, or a magnet school. In fact, 97% received at least two such acceptances. Graduating students also received over $1 million in scholarships enabling them to attend these prestigious schools.

# of Link Students School accepted in 2006

Arts High School 4 Benedictine Academy 8 Berkshire School 1 Bloomfield Tech 1 Groton School 1 Immaculate Conception High School 36 Lacordaire Academy 1 Marist High School 17 Marylawn of the Oranges Academy 9 Newark Academy 1 Oratory Prep 1 Phillips Exeter Academy 1 The Pingry School 2 Purnell School 1 St. Anthony High School 6 St. Benedict’s Prep 11 St. Mary of the Assumption High School 2 St. Patrick High School 8 St. Vincent Academy 26 Science High School 8 Seton Hall Prep 4 University High School 4 Westover School 1

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Thank you to our friends whose generous support helped Link to fulfill its mission and vision during the 2005-2006 school year.

$50,000 and over______Apple Food Services New Jersey/ $7,500 to $9,999______Mr. and Mrs. Robert Waldele Charles Hayden Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Ed Doherty Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Bertoni Washington Mutual Bank Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Mr. and Mrs. Rick Bertoni William R. Booker Yancey Bros. Co. Garavente Carlton Hill Family Foundation Inc/ Mr. and Mrs. Richard Haydon Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation Mr. and Mrs. James M. O'Brien Robert Justich Joanne D. Corzine Foundation Mr. and Mrs. David J. Ferry New Jersey Natural Gas Company $2,500 to $4,999______Victoria Foundation, Inc. Merrill Lynch Charity, Inc. Bank of America Playsmart, Inc. Tamara Ogorzaly and John S. Scurci Mr. and Mrs. Steven A. Becton Quadrangle Group Foundation Inc/ Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey L. Pagano Mr. and Mrs. John D. Carifa $25,000 to $49,999______Mr. and Mrs. Michael Weinstock PSE&G Company Foundation Mr. and Mrs. David Black City of Newark Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Siebold/ St. Helen's Parish Outreach Community Foundation of NJ/ Conti Enterprises, Inc./ Town Motors The Roessner Family Foundation Urban Alternate Education Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Conti Toyota Motor North America, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Walter, III Endowment Fund Hayward Industries/ Turner Family Foundation/ Daniell Family Foundation Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Davis Mr. and Mrs. William Turner Experian Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hugin $5,000 to $7,499______Mr. and Mrs. William J. Garavente Hyde and Watson Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Adelson Geis Auto Mall MCJ Foundation $10,000 - $14,999______Advance Realty Foundation Michael Goldstein Raskob Foundation for Catholic Mr. and Mrs. Joseph S. Aboyoun/ African American Fund of New Gourmet Dining Service and Activities, Inc. Aboyoun & Heller Jersey Caterers/ Ben Aiello Robert R. Waitts Foundation, Inc./ Mr. and Mrs. David C. Abrams Bressler Amery & Ross HSBC Securities (USA), Inc. Mrs. Margaret C. Waitts BearingPoint Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Ciemniecki ICAP Services North America, LLC Schumann Fund for New Jersey CIBC World Markets Corporation Citigroup iStar Financial, Inc. The Prudential Foundation Fund Cogswell Realty Group, LLC/ Mr. and Mrs. Peter Cordrey Jonathan L. Mann Charitable Trust Turrell Fund Arthur S. Stern Mr. and Mrs. Kevin B. Dunleavey Mr. and Mrs. Karl H. J. Koehler, III Mr. and Mrs. Robert Coughlin Mr. and Mrs. Norman Eig Mr. and Mrs. Mark Landau E. J. Grassmann Trust Fairfield Greenwich Advisors, LLC Marino Education Emergency $20,000 - $24,999______Gregory Packaging, Inc./ Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Gillespie/ Needs Funds Danellie Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Dan Gregory Westmount Investments Sandra L. Mathews and Independence Community Mr. and Mrs. Steve Kenny Global Auto Mall Boris V. Vuchic Foundation Lehman Brothers Goldman Sachs McCarter & English, L.P. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew D. Lacey Novartis Pharmaceutical Corp. Hilton Hotels Corporation Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn McKoy Mr. and Mrs. Edward E. Sheridan Mr. and Mrs. James Polley Kensico Capital Management Corp McMaster-Carr Supply Company Ron Temple Sisters of St. Dominic William H. Kinsella, III Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Millar Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Reitz/ The Horizon Foundation for New Mariner Investment Group/ Joseph Moglia Vanguard Dealer Services Jersey William J. Michaelcheck Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Monaghan Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Seergy/ The Majestic Group, LLC/ New York Mercantile Exchange Monterey Fund, Inc./ Vanguard Dealer Services Mr. and Mrs. Anthony B. Charitable Foundation Michael Anderson Cimmarusti/ Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pangia Richard J. Mullarkey Mr. and Mrs. Bryce Gray Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Petrocelli John M. Patten $15,000—$19,999______Toyota Motor Sales, NY The Charles E. And Joy C. Pettinos Pine Belt Automotive, Inc. Alliance Bernstein Foundation Regional Office Foundation Mr. and Mrs. George Piper Fund/ The New York Toyota and Scion of Runnemede Prudential Financial Community Community Trust Union Foundation Resources

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Jessica Rutledge Patricia A. Gleason Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Stephenson Mr. and Mrs. Raymond T. Garea Schiffenhaus Packaging Corp. Loretta B. Glucksman Sterling Commodities Corp. Garrity, Graham, Favetta & Sills Cummis, et al. Mr. and Mrs. Altair M. Gobo Mr. and Mrs. James P. Tammaro Flinn, PC The Pingry School David Greenberg The Bank of New York Gina Garrubbo Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Toohey Cecelia Gregory The Healey Family Foundation Steve J. Gramolini Michael Tublin Mr. and Mrs. David Gubb The Sherlund Family Foundation Greater Community Bank UBS Courtney Haslett Toyota Financial Services, Eastern Mr. and Mrs. Douglas C. Heidt Vincent Viola Mr. and Mrs. Steve Harms Region HoHoKus Dental Associates Wellfleet Foundation Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Weston Hicks TradeWeb, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Denis Hurley Williams Trading, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Christopher U.S. Silica Company Mr. and Mrs. Peter Iannone Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Wright/ Iannaccone US Financial Services, LLC James Mirenda Consulting, Inc. Elmwood Motors J. Moore & Co. Mechanical Mr. and Mrs. Roger M. Vasey Judith S. Harmon Family Contractors White Rose Food/Stephen R. Bokser Foundation/David T. Harmon J.C. Kellogg Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Chris Whitney Kajam Realty L.L.C. $1,000 to $2,499______Mr. and Mrs. Reid Jordan Kiwanis Club of the Chathams Mr. and Mrs. Felix A. Addeo JP Morgan Chase Foundation Jeff Kronthal Anheuser-Busch, Inc. Junior League of Montclair-Newark $500 to $999______Mr. and Mrs. John LaVecchia Automobile Protection Corporation Michael Kardon Abundant Life Family Worship Mr. and Mrs. John P. Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Fred Barney Mr. and Mrs. Richard Landsberger Church Mr. and Mrs. Anthony R. Lupo Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Bicknese Mr. and Mrs. Bob Mazzuoccola ADCO Electrical Corporation Mr. and Mrs. William B. Machrone Bohnert Foundation/ Mr. and Mrs. Devero McDougal,'89/ Mr. and Mrs. John J. Apruzzese Mr. and Mrs. Michael Maguire Mr. and Mrs. Robert Manzo MacDougal Associates Mr. and Mrs. Mark Baker Maneri & Maroules, LLC Tom Brady Mr. and Ms. David McNulty Mr. and Mrs. Randy Barker Mr. and Mrs. George Kelly Martin Mr. and Mrs. Scott Burney Dr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Mele Dmitri Y. Batsev and Mr. and Mrs. Michael McBride Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Cahn John R. Monninger Dina Nekrassova Matthew McCaffrey Mr. and Mrs. Michael Charlton Mr. and Mrs. Daniel T. Napoli Mr. and Mrs. Scott A. Belair Michael McDonnell Brian Cho Paul L. Newman Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Belfatto, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Nick Cole, Schotz, Meisel, Forman & Nissan World of Denville Mr. and Mrs. Michael Boyce NJ Goals Ahead Leonard, P.A. Mr. and Mrs. Brad Ohlmuller Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Boyle, Jr. North American Salt Company John Coonan Mr. and Mrs. Kevin O'Shea Bray, Chiocca & Miller, LLC Brian O'Neill Coviello Bros., Inc. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Brian's Harley-Davidson Oxford Enterprises Inc. Eugene E. Crocker Mr. and Mrs. Mark C. Perlberg Bruno, DiBello, & Co., LLC Mr. and Mrs. Gianni Picco David Michael Motor Car Corp. Pierro Family Charitable Mr. and Mrs. Gary R. Buesser Mr. and Mrs. William R. Price Mr. and Mrs. Alan De Rose Foundation Trust Butler Chrysler Jeep Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Quinn Del-Sano Contracting Corp. Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Podvey Caldwell College Mr. and Mrs. Lewis A. Raibley, III Mr. and Mrs. Joseph DiChiacchio Podvey, Meanor et al Camp Che-Na-Wah/Baco Bazaar Mr. and Mrs. Arthur F. Ramsdell, Jr. Donors Capital Fund/Daniels Fund Pzena Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Philip Cappio/ Mr. and Mrs. Don E. Ray Dover Dodge Richard D. Quinn, IV Cappio Landscaping, Inc. Cheryl Reese EcolSciences, Inc. Janice Robinson, J.D. Chrysler Plymouth of Paramus Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Gregory R. Sawers Edward and Freyda Burns Family Lauren Robinson-Brown,'77 Classic Recycling New York Corp. Lawrence R. Schiller Foundation Frederick Roemer Lee Cohen and Dr. Cindy Green Searles Valley Minerals Emar Group Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Adam C. Rohdie Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Coleman Mr. and Mrs. Stephen B. Shunk Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Failla Roth & Toscano, LLC William Coulter Darrin S. Sokol Joshua Farbman Thomas A. Russo Mr. and Mrs. Douglas J. Demartin Nicholas C. Sordoni Mr. and Mrs. James Forese S. Forest Company, Inc. Dodge of Paramus, Inc. St. Mary's Abbey - Delbarton School Fullerton Ford Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Simcox Foster & Mazzie, LLC St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Garavente Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn F. Smith Steven Gallo Teachers College, Columbia George A. MacPherson Fund St. Elizabeth R.C. Church Joseph B. Garavente University

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Judith Tilton Donald G. Kilpatrick and Mr. and Mrs. John Spinello Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Cassata Anthony Volpe Karen S. Lavine St. Catherine of Siena Church Mr. and Mrs. Ron Castaldo Voynow, Bayard & Company Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Lacey Mr. and Mrs. Daniel M. Stolz Mr. and Mrs. Florentino Chanco Westville Foundation, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Lenihan Dr. and Mrs. Chester Stone Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey C. Chanin William H. Connolly & Co. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew T. Levine Brenda L. Swann-Douglas Dr. A.W. Christopher, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John Willian Mr. and Mrs. Ted Levine The Catholic Church of the Church of Christ the King Mr. and Mrs. Raymond L. M. Wong Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Lieb Holy Trinity Jacquelin A. Cianci Light of the World Family Worship The Cooney Agency Mr. and Mrs. Gerard K. Clark Church The Gazelle Group, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Claude $200 to $499______Louracin, Inc. Netty Tsai CMF Business Supplies, Inc. 21st Century Finishing, Inc. John Lyness Mr. and Mrs. Christopher G. Turner Confidential Communications American Express Foundation Patricia C. Maskiell The Prudential Matching International/ Mr. and Mrs. Paul Apostol Mr. and Mrs. John McGrath Gift Fund† Mr. and Mrs. Gerald A. Farley Mr. and Mrs. David Armstrong Quinzell R. McKenzie, '81 Union Catholic Regional H.S. Ignace L. Conic Axia Consulting Group, LLC Mr. and Mrs. James J. McManus Unique Networks, Inc. Mary N. Cooper Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Battaglino Efrem Meretab and Robin Renn Untracht Early & Associates, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Walter Crum Gertrude Behrle Mironov, Sloan & Parziale, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Van Engel Dariel Y. Curren Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Blake Adrien Moncur, '93 Mr. and Mrs. Gerald J. Vernotica Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Cvetovich Mr. and Mrs. David Bushnell Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Morlitz Mr. and Mrs. James M. Verrilli Mr. and Mrs. John P. Daglian Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. Carter Morristown-Beard School Charles E. Walton Mr. and Mrs. Warren H. Davis Mr. and Ms. Sandy Cerami Newark Now Inc. West Essex Lions Club Sarah Deehan Mr. and Ms. Kevon L. Chisolm, '83 Northwestern Mutual Foundation† Bobelia White Mr. and Mrs. Vincent E. De Felice Church of St. Thomas the Apostle Oak Knoll John A. Wickens Dennis A. Durkin, PC Church of the Annunciation Sr. Donna Marie O'Brien, O. P. Malin Wong Andrea Diamond Mr. and Mrs. Russell E. Cicero O'Brien Imports, Inc./ Beth Yingling Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel DiTeresi Colgate-Palmolive Company O'Brien Nissan Telly Zachariades Mr. and Mrs. Christopher E. Dolan Colonial Auto Group Mr. and Mrs. Frank O'Connor Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dombrowski Judith Crowhurst Anne Oh Sister Ann Dominic, O.P. Mr. and Mrs. Brian W. Curran Dr. and Mrs. James B. Pollaci Up to $199______Lisa A. Donoghue D T Murphy & Co. Ruth H. Port Lisa Abell Bernard Dreskin Henry S. D'Auria Mr. and Mrs. Michael Quinn Mr. and Mrs. J. Michael Adams Mr. and Mrs. John R. Dufford Marie De Franco Steven S. Radin Mr. and Mrs. Mark Adelman Mr. and Mrs. David Dwyer Monica de los Rios Mr. and Mrs. David P. Rahill American Express PAC Match† Barbara W. Edwards Jack C. Demetree Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Richardson Sr. Arlene Antczak, O.P. Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Elko Mr. and Mrs. John Donovan Mr. and Mrs. Victor M. Richel Aris Corporation of America Ngozi Emenyeonu Mr. and Mrs. Bowers W. Espy Rene Rodriguez Rev. Thomas G. Arminio Scott E. Fahey Fairleigh Dickinson University Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Rohdie Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Behling Mr. and Mrs. Peter Falco Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence T. Fette Peter W. Ryan Karen M. Belge Desmond Fenty Dr. and Mrs. Garry Frisoli Dr. Joseph D. Salamone Peggy R. Bendel Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fierro Mr. and Mrs. John J. Gibbons Saracino & Saracino, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Aleksandar Beric Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fischer Dr. and Mrs. Hamilton Goulart Eugene Schatz Mr. and Mrs. Ron Berutti Mr. and Mrs. Lee Fisher Mr. and Mrs. Frank Graziano Schumacher Cheverolet, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Blanchard Susan J. Flynn-Hollander and John Griff and Mary Ellen Phelan Msgr. Francis R. Seymour Christopher Bodkin Richard E. Hollander Mr. and Mrs. John J. Halpin Mr. and Mrs. Neil H. Sherman Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Brito Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fodor, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Christopher T. Harms Ronnie Silver Mr. and Mrs. Paul M. Brown Josephine O. Frank J. Squared Press, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sloan Mr. and Mrs. H. Bruce Bruen Renee M. Fredericks John J. Giblin Association Bob Smithwick Rev. Msgr. James A. Burke Robin A. Frierson Kimberly A. Soricelli Mr. and Mrs. Russell L. Caminske Mary Fahy and Royal C. Gardner

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Mr. and Mrs. Emery P. Gerencser McCarthy Living Trust Scholastic Uniforms, NJ LLC A Taste of Soul Jennifer Gilkie Edward McColly Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Schulman Mr. and Mrs. Joseph S. Aboyoun Jacy L. Goode Mary Susan McConville Mr. and Ms. Leonard H. Selesner Aboyoun & Heller Sister Mary Agnes Gore, O.P. Mr. and Mrs. Bryan McDonald Anthonia O. Shoyoye Aljira Design Grace Consulting International Mr. and Mrs. Ronald G. McGann Greg Silver Mr. and Mrs. Paul Apostol Reverend Gerard Graziano Dr. Gregory V. McQuater Va' Nechia Y. Simmons Barbara Babcock Victoria Guarraci and Christopher A. Mead Jai Singh Belamari Tea Room Melissa Mount Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mele Chaunci Singleton, '92 Bentley's @ Hilton Gateway Newark Khristine Hall Merck Partnership for Giving† Sisters of St. Dominic, St. John the Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Bertoni Jacqueline Harrison Lynn Marie Mertz Apostle Convent Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell R. Bloomberg David B. Harvie and Mark F. Nebus Mr. and Mrs. Peter T. Milano Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Skinner ,Jr. DANIEL Restaurant Mr. and Mrs. Don Haskin Concetta Monasterio Mr. and Ms. Lennox Small Career Works, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Haynes Alyce Muhammad, '05 Mr. and Mrs. Mark C. Smith Children's Specialized Hospital Mr. and Mrs. William Hearst Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Nagourney St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church Ciao Bella Gelato Jodi F. Heinz Mr. and Mrs. Jim Naugle Jon Stamell Classic Caterers Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Henschel Carrie Nepo Stashluk Mechanical Contractors, Colorado Mountain Express Mr. and Mrs. Merrill S. Hess Keely Neubauer Inc. Jean Conlon Allen Hester Rev. Msgr. John Nickas Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Steinbaum Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Cvetovich Edward G. Hofmann, III Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. O'Hara, Jr. Diane C. Stern DePasquale/The Spa Mr. and Mrs. Harris C. Hoke Olayinka Okeyemi Mr. and Mrs. Lester Sternin Mr. and Mrs. Steve Harms Leigh A. Howe Mr. and Mrs. David Paradiso Stevens Gould Partners, LLC Sister Ann Dominic, O.P. Ruth W. Hsu Mr. and Mrs. Richard Parker Mr. snd Mrs. Stephen C. Stolarik Julie Duffy Mr. and Mrs. Christopher A. Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Parker Summit Dog & Cat Hospital Mr. and Mrs. Kevin B. Dunleavey Johnson Mr. and Ms. Aldo Pimentel Patrice A. Tanaka Mr. and Mrs. Tom Eaton Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Jones James B. Pollaci III Target Alex Ellis Mr. and Mrs. Michael Jordan Charlene W. Powell The Executive Coaching Group, Inc. Ngozi Emenyeonu Mary J. Kastenholz Darryl T. Powell, '95 Mark Thompson Experian Mr. and Mrs. James J. Kellerk Hilke S. Puzo Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Toole Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Failla Mr. and Mrs. Henry Klingeman Mr. and Mrs. Todd Rechler Andrea L. Turpin Mr. and Mrs. David J. Ferry Dr. Ellen Koffler Raymond A. Reddin Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Turton Food for Life Supreme Mr. and Mrs. Rodney T. Koza Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Reeves J. R. Tutino Jr. Sergio Frisoli Maria Kreyer Danielle Reid Hannah Uhl Future Tech Kids Eugene S. Krishnan Rev. Msgr. William J. Reilly Janeen Uzzell Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Mr. and Mrs. Hung Y. Kuan Barbara Reimers Nancy Wackstein Garavente Jim Lee Deborah Reynolds Beverly M. Warner George Street Playhouse Theresa Leone Howard C. Rice Jennifer A. Wasmer Mr. and Mrs. Michael T. Gilfillan Arthur Levine Dariann Rose Mark D. Waterhouse Gourmet Deli Mr. and Mrs. Nat Lewis Jim A. Rosengarten and Mr. and Mrs. John T. Weisel Mr. and Mrs. J. Clarke Gray Jerry Liu Eda Kauffman Aminah Wilson, '05 Hilton Short Hills Audrey Lombardi Rutgers Preparatory School Carolyn Wise Hooper Holmes Stephanie Machrone Rutgers, The State University of William J. Witte, C.P.A Carolyn Hunt Malek Chevrolet, Inc. New Jersey--Newark Malikata Young, '89 Jerome Hunter Charles Mangano Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ryan Zolnier Class Rings, LLP Tara Hunter Candy S. Marchan Coker Nancy J. Saja Lisa Iulo Maria Martino Jennifer L. Santiago Jaspers Soul Food Restaurant Susan Matos Mr. and Mrs. Dennis J. Santomauro Gifts-in Kind______Jersey Eagle Sales Company Mr. and Mrs. Michael Matzelle Saturn of Ramsey 1-800-Flowers John's Place Mr. and Mrs. James A. McCarthy Jr. Saturn of Route 23 27 Mix Mr. and Mrs. Reid Jordan

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Junior League of Montclair- Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Reitz Newark Sage Dining Services, Inc. Robert Justich Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Petrocelli Ways to Give to Link Francis Kane NJPAC Cafe Mr. and Mrs. Nigel Key Mr. and Mrs. James M. O'Brien Link appreciates the support of all donors at all levels of giving and offers a Mr. and Mrs. Andrew D. Lacey Mr. and Mrs. Steve O'Connell variety of gift options that provide donors with maximum convenience and Le Rendez/Vous Bistro Sarno & Son flexibility. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew T. Levine Shanahan's Stationery & Lux Digital, LLC Office Equipment Cash: Writing a check or making a gift via credit card is a simple and direct Mr. and Mrs. William B. Machrone Mr. and Mrs. Edward E. Sheridan way to contribute. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Maguire Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Simcox Market Basket Mr. and Mrs. John Spinello Securities: A gift of appreciated securities may provide tax benefits, including Gloria McDonald Sports Travel Plus an income tax deduction and a reduction in capital gains tax liability. Peter Marsh State Theater Mr. and Mrs. David D. McGraw Paul W. Stephenson Corporate Matching Gifts: A company or foundation that matches gifts to Metedeconk National Golf Course Arthur S. Stern non-profit organizations can often double or triple your contribution. Morning Glory Michelle Tarpey Corporate matching forms can usually be obtained from your company’s Richard J. Mullarkey The Artist Framer Philanthropy or Matching Gift Program office and sent to Link for completion. Nelund-Minton The Priory Restaurant at St. Joseph Frederick J. Neri, Jr. Plaza Bequests: A bequest is a gift you make by naming Link Community School in New Jersey Performing Arts Theater Square Grill your will and can be made when drawing up your will or by adding a codicil Center Tiffany & Co later on. Such a gift can be made for a specific amount, a portion of the estate, New York Mets TigerDirect.com or a remainder share. Bequests may provide tax benefits to the estate. Newark Bears, Inc. Tinga Taqueria NFL Properties, Inc. Trapeze School New York Gifts-in-Kind: Link is grateful for donations of goods and services that can NJ Nets Vanguard Dealer Services, L.L.C. benefit the school. Periodically, the staff identifies items for a “wish list", Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey L. Pagano WBGO which can be found in our quarterly newsletter, Link to You. Mr. and Mrs. David Paradiso Woodrow's Cafe & Caterers George Piper Gift of Time: Volunteers may have time, a talent, or a professional skill that could benefit Link and would be greatly appreciated by the school community. †matching gift Tutors are especially needed.

Sponsor a Student: An individual, group, company, church or organization can sponsor the Link education of an individual student. Sponsorship may be for one or two years, and can be made through a flexible installment payment

We have made every effort to accurately list all option or as an annual gift. who made gifts to Link Community School for the For more information or to make a gift, please contact: 2005-2006 fiscal year. This would include gifts Maria Pilar Paradiso made from July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. Vice Principal, Director of Institutional Advancement Link Community School If misspellings, omissions or other errors have 120 Livingston Street, Newark, NJ 07103 been made, please accept our sincerest apology and bring the error to the attention of Phone: 973-642-5343 Fax: 973-642-1978 E-mail: [email protected] Link’s Office of Institutional Advancement at (973) 642-5343 or [email protected] Gifts to Link qualify as charitable deductions as outlined in the Internal Revenue Code. A copy of Link’s letter of determination of paragraph 501(c)(3) status is available upon request.

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Supporting Our Program—Special Events

Premier Sponsors A Taste of Newark 2005 Carol and Chris Garavente Conti Enterprises ~Honoring Ed Reitz~ MCJ Foundation, Inc. Tuesday, November 1, 2005 NJ Performing Arts Center Benefactor Sponsors Newark, New Jersey Sharon and Ed Reitz/ Vanguard Dealer Services Kate and Mike Seergy/ Benefit Committee Vanguard Dealer Services

Co-Chairs Partner Sponsors Wendy and Andrew Lacey Guardian Sponsors Advance Realty Foundation Lynne and Jeffrey Pagano Robin and Joe Aboyoun Janis and Robert Bertoni Amy and David Abrams Foundation Bressler, Amery & Ross Members Citigroup Joe Aboyoun Cogswell Realty Group Lucinda Byrd Fairfield Greenwich Advisors, LLC Patricia Devine Harms Stacey and William Feinstein/ Kerry Failla Lynda and Robert Nitabach/ Barbara Gray Global Auto Mall Tyretta Meadows Goldman Sachs Gloria McDonald Hilton Hotels Corporation Stephanie Pangia Kensico Capital Management Lori Perkins Corporation Sharon and Ed Reitz Lynne and Jeffrey Pagano Stephen Richardson Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar/ Antoinette and Anthony Petrocelli Doherty Enterprises Toyota and Scion of Runnemede BearingPoint Martha and Anthony Cimmarusti/ Melissa and Bryce Gray Gregory Packaging, Inc. Helen and Richard Haydon Wendy and Andrew Lacey Lehman Brothers Merrill Lynch PSE&G Company Sally and Bob Siebold Toyota, New York Region

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Donor Sponsors The Bank of New York Carol and Robert Bicknese Chrysler Plymouth of Paramus, Inc./ Dodge of Paramus, Inc. Del-Sano Contracting Corporation EcolSciences, Inc. Eig Family Foundation Elmwood Ford, Inc.

Patron Sponsors Restaurants A Taste of Soul Michael Anderson Bank of America Anheuser-Busch, Inc. Marta and David Black Belamari Tea Room Daniell Family Foundation, Inc. Bentley’s Hilton Gateway Newark Geis Auto Mall Ciao Bella Gelato Carol and Robert Gillespie Classic Caterers Gourmet Dining Service and Caterers Food for Life Supreme iStar Financial, Inc. Gourmet Deli The John D. and Eleanor Carifa Foundation Jasper’s Soul Food Restaurant Mariner Investment Group, Inc. John’s Place Restaurant McCarter & English NJPAC Café Penny and George Piper The Priory Restaurant The Pingry School Prono Cena Ristorante Debbie and Bob Podvey/ Sage Dining Services, Inc. Podvey Meanor et. al. Theater Square Grill Prudential Financial Community Resources Tinga Taqueria Sills, Cummis, Epstein & Gross, P.C. 27 Mix Woodrow’s Café and Caterers UBS Investment Bank Jennifer and James Forese Loretta B. Glucksman Christine and David Gubb Emily and Bob Mazzuoccola Marnie and Vaughn McKoy Robin and Daniel Napoli Pzena Family Foundation Roth & Toscano, LLC S. Forest Company, Inc. Toyota Financial Services, Eastern Region Margo and Frank Walter

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5th Annual Link Community Reception Sponsors Merrill Lynch/ John Lawlor School Golf Outing Paul and Andrea Stephenson

Monday, July 25, 2005 Lunch Sponsors Metedeconk National Golf Course Bill Booker Jackson, New Jersey Chris Garavente

Breakfast Sponsor Roger Vasey

Benefit Committee Tee Sponsors Bob Bertoni Co-Chairs Tom Brady Rich Mullarkey Paul Garavente Sterling Commodities White Rose Food/Steve Bokser

Art Stern Cogswell Realty Group Hole-in-One Car courtesy of Precision Cars of Atlantic City Committee Bob Bertoni Signs courtesy of Lux Digital LLC, Retired, Merrill Lynch Millington, NJ

Chris Garavente Special Friends Foundation

Andrew Lacey Lazard Asset Management

Mike Seergy Private Investor

Ed Sheridan Retired, Merrill Lynch

Paul Stephenson TradeWeb, LLC

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School Profile, 2005-2006

Location made a personal commitment and depending on family income, Link is located in the heart of the Central Ward of Newark, NJ. provided an average tuition of $1,950.

Grades and Enrollment Student/Faculty Ratio: 7:1 Grades: 7th and 8th Total: 117 Female: 52%, Male: 48% Black: 95%, Hispanic: 5% Academic Programs Core courses: English, history, mathematics, science Seventy per cent of Link families were classified as low income Co-curricular courses: Spanish, fine art, computers, theater arts, according to Essex County, NJ section 8 guidelines. Sixty eight high school prep, music, physical education, health and per cent live in single parent households, and eight per cent electives. reside with grandparents and/or guardians. Summer Semester Admission Link conducts a month-long mandatory program consisting of Link’s admission process is unique because the school aims to core and co-curricular classes, enrichment activities, leadership serve students with a broad range of academic abilities with a building and field trips for 7th graders and new 8th graders as portion performing below, a portion at, and a portion above well as remedial instruction for rising 8th graders. grade level at the time of admission. Link primarily recruits in the Newark public schools with the goal of providing the Outdoor Education opportunity to attend private school to those who otherwise Link is committed to exposing students to outdoor exploration, would not have that option. Selection is based on an application team building and personal challenges through partnerships and interview process that is designed to determine each child’s with Project U.S.E. and the Princeton Blairstown Center. desire and ability to succeed at Link. Facilities Tuition Link uses one building consisting of 12 classrooms including The actual per pupil cost for the school year 2005-2006 was computer, music, and science labs and a combination $15,847. Because families cannot meet the costs incurred by Link gymnasium/auditorium/cafeteria. Two classrooms have to educate its students, Link is grateful for the generous support computer mini-labs consisting of a cluster of three to four of many donors. Eighty-five percent of Link’s operating budget computers and three classrooms have SmartBoards. Also, two depends on these outside contributions to the school. Families mobile computer labs consisting of iBook laptops and airports to support a wireless network connection are available.

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The Link Team, 2005-2006

Administration Marnie G. McKoy Principal Mary Ball Cappio Director of Finance and Facility Keisha Cleveland Vice Principal, Dean of Students Maria Pilar Paradiso, J.D. Vice Principal, Director of Institutional Advancement

Student Services Arlene Baiardi, R.N. Nurse Angela Gonzalez, M.A. Director of Studies Aunjuli Hicks, M.S.W., R.E.A.T. Social Worker Adrien Moncur, ‘93 Director of High School Placement Erin Wittig Title I Tutor

Main Office Sister Mary Agnes Gore, O.P. Office Manager Carolyn Wise Office Assistant

Institutional Advancement Cathy Cvetovich Development Assistant Ngozi Emenyeonu Associate Director of Development Sharon Machrone Development Associate Darryl T. Powell,‘95 Alumni and Parent Relations Associate

Faculty Joseph Bertelloni History (Jesuit Volunteer Corps.) Keva Berutti Art Rosana Chanco Science Deon Freeman Physical Education Sergio Frisoli History Errol LaGuerre Science Pryce Mandel, J.D. Computers/ Director of Technology Danielle Martin English Lorraine McDonald Math Sharon Nicholson Math Steven Orozco Health/Athletic Director (Princeton Project ‘55 Fellow) Antoinette Perry Music/Theater Arts/Spanish Char-Lotte Searcy-Lee English Greg Silver History/Director of Admission

Cafeteria Ladiah Thompson Marlene Wilson

Maintenance Luis Pacheco

Respect Responsibility Honesty Caring Doing One’s Best Following Directions Financial Summary, 2005-2006 from the Link Community School Audited Financial Statements

Statement of Activities for the year ended June 30, 2006 Statement of Financial Position, June 30, 2006 Temporarily Revenues, Gains, and Other Support Unrestricted Restricted Total Foundation grants $ 620,462 $ 37,500 $ 657,962 Assets Contributions 1,083,182 77,500 1,160,682 Parent Subsidy 248,014 - 248,014 Cash and cash equivalents $ 585,391 Food service program 44,247 - 44,247 Accounts receivable 35,779 Investment income 54, 793 3,095 57,888 Investments 1,376,191 Net unrealized gain (loss) on investments (597) - (597) Prepaid expenses 36,327 Miscellaneous fees and other 10,960 -____ 10,960 2,061,061 118,095 2,179,156 Property, plant and equipment 656,217 Net assets released from restriction 610 (610) _____-___ Less accumulated depreciation 369,405 Net property, plant and equipment 286,812 Total Revenues, Gains, and Other Support $ 2,061,671 $ 117,485 $ 2,179,156 Total Assets $ 2,320,500

Expenses Instruction $ 959,343 - $ 959,343 Liabilities and Net Assets Administrative 65,106 - 65,106 Operation of plant 81,207 - 81,207 Liabilities Maintenance of plant 89,641 - 89,641 Accounts payable $ 13,007 Fixed charges 273,628 - 273,628 Unearned income 98,660 Food service program 44,641 - 44,641 Total Liabilities 111,667 Student activities 39,925 - 39,925 Fundraising and development* 300,590 - 300,590 Net Assets Total Expenses $ 1,854,081 - $1,854,081 Unrestricted 2,070,208 Temporarily restricted 138,625 Change in Net Assets $ 207,590 $ 117,485 $ 325,075 Total Net Assets 2,208,833

Net assets at beginning of year 1,862,618 21,140 1,883,758 Net Assets at End of Year $ 2,070,208 $ 138,625 $ 2,208,833 Total Liabilities and Net Assets $2,320,500

*This figure includes expenditures associated with raising funds for Link, with providing opportunities for personal development and academic enrichment for our students, and with sustaining our alumni outreach.

A complete copy of Link Community School Financial Statements and Additional Information, Years Ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, prepared by independent auditors, Kennedy and Haig, PA, Certified Public Accountants, Livingston, New Jersey, is available from the Link Office of Institutional Advancement upon request. COMMUNITY SCHOOL Newark is our home Education is our work The World is our future

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