25th Anniversary SPECIAL EDITION Annual Report 2018-2019 Table of Contents Photo by Sabina Louise Pierce Photo by Sabina Louise Features Departments

4 25TH ANNIVERSARY RETROSPECTIVE 2 FROM THE PRESIDENT From the Take a photographic journey through milestones in Dear Friends of Gesu School, Gesu’s rich history. 10 TEACHER FEATURE th In 2018-2019, Gesu School celebrated our 25 Anniversary PRESIDENT Sean O’Brien, award-winning 4th Grade Boys Teacher, is as an independent Catholic school. We reflect on our 6 A CELEBRATION OF OUR SUPPORTERS a staunch advocate for his students at this critical age and legacy and our future as a Jesuit and IHM institution, where we Gesu recognizes our many supporters who are “men and a force for good in and out of the classroom. educate the whole child and provide resources so that women for others” for our students. every child can learn. 12 ALUMNI ACCOLADES cornerstone of our North Philadelphia community since 1873. 16 MEMORABLE MOMENTS The Gesu parish had been a th Meet four Gesu graduates and learn their success stories. At its peak, the Church of the Gesu welcomed 20,000 parishioners. Facing financial hardship and urban Highlights from our 25 Anniversary celebrations and deterioration in the 1980s, the struggling parish closed in 1993. our academic year capture the story of our legacy and our future. 14 STUDENT GALLERY At this time, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia gave approval for the Jesuits and IHM Sisters to keep Gesu School open, no longer as a parish-supported institution, but as an independent Catholic school, the first 35 25TH ANNIVERSARY COMMENCEMENT 20 HEARD IN THE HALLS of its kind in Philadelphia. Gesu blazed the trail for the mission schools that followed 20 years later and became a national model for inner-city education. SPEECH Read this inspiring address on soft skills and success by Gesu continues evolving to meet our community’s needs. We recently adapted our mission Adrian ’19, now at Germantown Friends School. 22 OUR 2018-2019 DONORS statement to reaffirm our commitment to holistic education and civic engagement, while remaining Thank you to our generous donors. steadfast to our Jesuit and IHM roots. We are pleased to share this new iteration: Inspired by the Jesuit and IHM traditions of social justice, faith, creative hope, and love, Gesu School helps students to transcend all forms of poverty by providing a comprehensive, innovative education. We empower our students to develop their strengths, overcome challenges, and become positive, engaged members of the community and the world.

Today, Gesu serves 450 Pre-K–8th graders. We nurture the whole person through academics for remedial to advanced learners, a soft skills curriculum, Catholic values, and support services, such as a counseling department and social worker. With this holistic approach, our students Photo Left: thrive. A 2nd grader dives into reading in Gesu’s Vivienne Ehret Thank you to our supporters, who make a Gesu education possible through your time, Library. All students enjoy a weekly library period. prayer, talent, and generosity. You are an essential part of our legacy and our future—the next 25 years and beyond! Front Cover Photos: Peace and blessings, Founding President Rev. George W. Bur, S.J. connects with Gesu students. A 1st grader begins the day with prayer, followed by a school-wide rap on character development. Photo by Sabina Louise Pierce Bryan H. Carter th President and CEO Individualized learning in a 6 grade English Language Arts class. Photo by Sabina Louise Pierce P.S. I welcome you to visit Gesu online or in person to experience our community in action. Contact the Lead Counselor Jonathan Jackson ’99 shares a special Development Office at 215-763-9077 or [email protected]. Stay current on Gesu news. Visit moment at his daughter’s Gesu Pre-K graduation. gesuschool.org. Click “Join our email list” or “Tour our school.”

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6 1. In 1993, Rev. George W. Bur, to bring together funders, 8. In 2015, Dancing with the S.J. (center) and Sr. Ellen stakeholders, policymakers, Students Gesu School 5 Convey, IHM (left) lead Gesu and educators to tackle performs at the World in our new president and the tough issues in urban Meeting of Families, principal model, blazing a trail education. From our first during Pope Francis’s for educational success and moderator, the late Tim visit to Philadelphia. financial solvency.Winston Russert, to panelists like 7 J. Churchill (right) takes the Stedman Graham, Joe Klein, 9. The Gesu community builds helm as Gesu’s Founding and Paul Tough, the annual a new, state-of-the-art Board Chair, leading an event brings together top playscape in 2015. Donors, ecumenical board and thought leaders to stimulate trustees, parents/guardians, building a sustainable model productive conversation Gesu staff, and even children of philanthropy. These leaders and empower educators from Rosemont School of transitioned Gesu from a and the community for the Holy Child contributed— parish to an independent our work in the field. from raising $75,000 to school and solidified our constructing the new playscape 8 nationwide legacy as a 5. To more comprehensively together. Resurfacing model for urban education. support students with was finalized in 2016. learning differences, Gesu 2. Gesu creates single-gender develops resource rooms in 10. In 2016, Gesu dedicates our 9 classrooms in 1994 to keep 1999, offering individualized library to long-term volunteer male students engaged in the instruction and space where librarian and supporter, classroom and to provide a every child can learn. Vivienne Ehret. The library platform for girls to express expands to include a new their voices at an early age. 6. Chris Beck serves as media center, supported Single-gender classrooms now Gesu President and CEO by Fox & Roach Charities. encompass 3rd–8th grade. from 2003 - 2011 and leads Gesu’s Building for 11. Gesu launches the Graduate 3. Ms. Shirley Bright ’61, 3rd Tomorrow Campaign, which Support Program in 2016 with 10 Grade Teacher and Director added the 4th and 5th floors, funding by Peter G. Gould, of the Akybra Theater elevator, and gym in 2007. Ph.D., and Robin Potter, to Program and the award- ensure that students continue 12 winning Gesu Forensics Team, 7. Bryan Carter leads as Gesu their educational advancement, shares a legacy of pride in President and CEO from fulfill their potential, and 11 the black community with 2011 to present, stabilizing maintain productive roles generations of Gesu students. the school’s financial health, in society as alumni. strengthening relationships 4. Gesu’s Annual Symposium with families and corporate 12. In 2018, Gesu’s new on Transforming Inner-City and community partners, and Mission and Ministry Education launches in 1997 envisioning future growth. Department initiates our first Catholic Student Union.

4 5 lebration of O Annual Fund A Ce ur

Gesu’s annual fund supports our day-to-day critical operating needs, through fall and holiday Supporters appeals and our One Day Challenge, our annual day of giving. These initiatives play a vital role in helping Gesu raise funds to achieve our mission and our yearly fundraising goal. Highlights from Our Partnerships MONTHLY GIVING DONORS in 2018-2019 AND MENTORS ONE DAY CHALLENGE Gesu School’s legacy of giving has transformed Monthly giving provides Gesu with steady, sustainable resources thousands of lives. Contributions to Gesu School— throughout the fiscal year. We thank those donors who The Ziegler family created a Gesu legacy of from corporations, foundations, and individuals contribute through Gesu’s monthly donation program, especially giving by launching our One Day Challenge and like YOU—have provided innovative, life-changing our Junior Board members. For the cost of one coffee, cocktail, continually supporting this essential fundraising or dinner per month, these donors redirect funds to impacting effort for five years. We recognize their dedicated education to thousands of students. Thanks to all of children’s lives. our partners, students in North Philadelphia look generosity to our annual fund, which provides support for Gesu’s most pressing needs—from The Gesu Junior Board also manages a mentoring program. forward to bright futures! th th maintaining our building to paying teacher salaries. Young professionals meet monthly with 6 –8 grade students Over the past five years, the One Day Challenge to help them navigate the academic and social challenges and has raised $292,604. successes of their early teenage years.

Corporate Partners

Thank you to corporate partner Deloitte in Philadelphia for visiting Gesu School throughout spring 2019 to teach our 3rd graders coding and animation. Students were immersed in creating their own characters with the Scratch program.

“One of the great things about supporting Gesu School is that there are so many different ways to get involved. Everyone is different in terms of what they’re able to offer, whether it be time Our Gesu School community is grateful to Wells Fargo or resources. Gesu allows for both. The monthly donor program is an easy way to support the for supporting Gesu scholarships through Pennsylvania’s school’s mission financially throughout the year, and it can be done at any amount. Separately, Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit program. Special thanks to Susan Johnson from Wells Fargo Community Relations for I’ve really enjoyed the mentoring program, which allows me to spend time with the middle visiting Gesu School and participating in our Career Day school students and offer insights as they prepare for their transition to high school and beyond.” for 5th-8th grade students. —Dave Hilton III, Vice President, Gesu Junior Board

6 7 Sponsor a Child

Gesu’s Sponsor a Child program supported 219 students in 2018-2019. A sponsorship covers roughly three-quarters of the annual cost of one Gesu student’s education. Sponsors can choose to get to know students through our four annual sponsorship events or remain anonymous. Gesu updates each sponsor on the student’s growth throughout the year.

“We believe that a structured and caring education is essential to the development of children. Gesu provides the finest education we have seen in this regard. Their commitment to helping children from challenging backgrounds unlock their potential is truly life changing. As so often happens in life, we began giving to Sponsor a Child in 2011 in the belief that it would assist the children, but we have benefited much more by our interactions with the children.” —Kathy and Peter Linneman

8 9 Understanding the Motivators “Sean is a dedicated educator with To make learning relevant and fun, Mr. O’Brien a quiet demeanor and a strong engages 4th grade boys in technology and commitment to the students at Gesu, sports RD-WINN . Lessons regularly infuse new technologies, such as as well as in his community. His kind- AWA ING Chromebooks and the First in Math program. The gaming format and friendly competition draw students in, while hearted nature makes him a role model strengthening key computation skills. for our students and a mentor for

A positive learning environment and sports theme permeate graduates.” TH the classroom. Sports posters adorn the walls with maxims —Dana Gilbert 4 GRADE TEACHER like “Winners Are Workers” to enhance soft skills, such as Learning Support Teacher grit. When the class consistently exhibits positive behavior, they earn time to play basketball together. A special tradition is a March Madness game watch.

Serves Gesu for 15 Years Mr. O’Brien explains, “I encourage students to challenge themselves by having a good attitude towards learning. Having a positive attitude will THANKS TO YOUR SUPPORT, help them overcome adversity.” TOP-NOTCH TEACHERS TRANSFORM STUDENTS’ LIVES. A Role Model at Gesu and Beyond

A natural mentor with an innate Mr. O’Brien volunteers on committees to broaden students’ ability to inspire, Sean O’Brien is cultural awareness and engage them in service. As liaison for the 2019 Knetzger Teaching Prize the Philadelphia Orchestra’s School Partnership Program winner. Nominated by colleagues for his at Gesu, he manages field trips and artists’ weekly visits. As dedication to Gesu’s mission, Mr. O’Brien chair for Catholic Schools Week, he organizes the faculty- also sets a culture of high expectations. student basketball game, a food drive, and fundraising for missions, such as Catholic Relief Services. His methods work. Fourth grade shifts from a focus on learning to read, to reading He mentors alumni and youth outside of Gesu. Fourth Grade Boys Teacher Sean O’Brien (right to learn content. Mr. O’Brien excels at Javier ’14, a sophomore at Temple University, still visits his center) receives the 2019 Knetzger Outstanding moving students through this transition. former teacher. He recalls, “Mr. O’Brien exemplifies Teacher Award from President and CEO Bryan Carter Colleagues describe him as a “no frills many characteristics that make him exceptional. (left), Principal Sr. Ellen Convey, IHM (right), and teacher” who “is firm and consistent in his One that shines is his empathy. Now I can Ginny Unger (left center). The award was established relationship with students, always calling acknowledge his impressive skill of balancing in memory of Ms. Unger’s father, Gesu Trustee them to a higher standard, while raising time and work with genuine laughs and honesty. Edwin Knetzger. their reading and math scores and bringing Mr. O’Brien introduced that skill to me and them to grade level.” continues to introduce quality life skills to the young men he teaches.” After graduating from Penn State with a B.S. in History, Mr. O’Brien arrived at Mr. O’Brien cares for the whole person, including Gesu in 2004 as a volunteer with the academic progress and personal growth. Colleague Response-Ability Teacher Service Dana Gilbert, Learning Support Teacher, recognizes that he Program. “pushes his students to be their absolute best.” She notes Mr. O’Brien’s frequent attendance at alumni sports games and routine pep talks to Gesu students.

“The best part of being in A leader in his Fishtown community, he has coached and led 4th grade and having Mr. youth programs for 20 years. To recognize his contributions, Mr. O’Brien received the 2018 Joseph M. Minarik Memorial O’Brien was everything— Community Education Award. from math to writing, to ELA Selfless and quietly generous, Mr. O’Brien is a true “man for (English Language Arts), others.” you name it!” The Knetzger Outstanding Teacher Award, endowed by Javier ’14 (left), now a sophomore at Temple —Elijah a gift from Jay and Kathy Sherrerd in memory of Gesu University, returns to Gesu to visit his 4th Grade Mr. O’Brien and 4th graders share their most important reason why “Gesu Works.” 5th Grader Trustee Edwin Knetzger, is presented annually to that faculty Teacher, Sean O’Brien (right). member demonstrating the highest quality of teaching ability and commitment.

10 11 Verishia Coaxum ’07 Law Student at Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law ‘22

Villanova Law School Black Law Student Association and Alumni Accolades Barristers Association of Philadelphia • Former Victim Advocate and Community Relations Coordinator for North Central Victim Services • Temple University ’15, B.A. English with Concentration in Creative Writing, Criminal Justice Minor • Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholar Alumna • Chi Alpha Epsilon National Honor Society • Former Secretary of Temple University College of Liberal Arts Alumni Association Keith McClain ’89 • Project Assistant and Community Researcher, Temple Global Head of Compensation, New York Life University • Philadelphia Mennonite High School (The City School) ’11 Gesu Sponsor a Child supporter and former Trustee • Secretary to the Compensation Committee of the New York Life Board of Directors “Gesu created my foundation for success. I was encouraged to be • Rutgers University ’02, M.A. Human Resources Management • creative, taught how to network, and learned to take advantage University of Maryland ’97, B.A. Industrial and Organizational Psychology of my resources. I was introduced to the culture of Philadelphia • St. Joseph’s Preparatory School ’93 through plays, museum visits, and other class trips. Gesu developed my confidence and helped me discover my voice.” “Gesu has played a huge role in my life. It was a safe refuge from the streets of North Philly in the 1980s. It was a place where people believed in and invested in me, and where I learned to believe in and invest in myself. It was the place where I developed the principles and values that I still use to navigate my life and career. I am honored to be a part of the Gesu family and to contribute in any way that I can.”

Dr. Melissa (Powell) Dyer ’03 Assistant Professor, Department of Biology, Virginia State University

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine ‘16, Ph.D. Neuroscience • Published in scientific journals for traumatic brain injury research, including Journal of Neurotrauma and Neuroscience • Awards and conference recognition for research, including $100,000+ grant supplement; 3rd place award for articulate demonstration of knowledge, National Capital Area Traumatic Brain Injury Symposium; travel award for “My experience at Gesu was promising research abstract submission, National Neurotrauma Society more than learning in the Symposium • Faculty judge for undergraduate and graduate research classroom. Gesu gave me the symposia • Hampton University ‘11, B.S. Biology, Concentration in opportunity to learn amongst Cellular and Molecular Biology, Magna Cum Laude • Zeta Phi Beta children who looked and grew Sorority, Inc. • Elected Graduate Student Representative, Central up just like me. This institution Virginia Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience • Springside School instilled within me life’s most (Springside Chestnut Hill Academy) ‘07 powerful lesson—we all have Michael Neal ’03 the power to choose who we “‘God has sure been good to me…’ Twenty years later, I still hum Senior Accountant, Drexel University want to be in this life, and with the tunes I learned in the Gesu choir, as Mr. Ratliff became one with Former Accountant, The Philadelphia Orchestra effort, perseverance, and faith, the piano, driving harmony among elementary school students. Association our potential is limitless. I The exemplary didactic skills and unwavering compassion from will forever be grateful to the Gesu teachers were instrumental in shaping my education. It was Saint Joseph’s University ’11, B.S. Finance and Accounting • many teachers and coaches at Gesu that I developed my love of science, refined my grammar John Cabot University ’11, B.S. International Finance, Rome, who helped a young, insecure and sentence structure, and explored the fundamentals of faith. I Italy • PricewaterhouseCoopers National Student Leader boy believe that he could be am eternally grateful for the valuable lessons and memorable • Habitat for Humanity Service Leader • Delta Sigma Pi something greater.” experiences from Gesu School that shaped the ambitious educator Business Fraternity • St. Joseph’s Preparatory School ‘07 that I am today.”

12 13 PERSONIFICATION POEM Student Gallery By Amir, Grade 7 Backe Advanced Writing Program

The trees swish The wind sighs VILLANELLE The sun smiles The sky cries By Talan, Grade 6 The plants sway with glee Backe Advanced Writing Program Everything grows in the forest The ground hums in song Standing graceful and bold The birds chirp happily as beautiful as can be The rain showers the forest floor Rhonda is there to comfort me in the cold. Plants decompose Trees grow old and snap She is smart, wise, can’t tell she’s getting old Leaves become crunchy as chips Loves her family and me Fires start sweeping Standing graceful and bold. The whole forest turns into Diagnosed with cancer. Everyone is worried, makes me want to fold one giant supernova But I know God has got her; she will be set free Things calm down Rhonda is there to comfort me in the cold. Things regrow "Lavender Peaks," Acrylic Painting by Faith, Grade 8 The forest moves on I go to visit, and she starts to cry; her faith is an open road It doesn’t hold grudges She tells me she’s coming home as fast as the rolling sea So why do we? Standing graceful and bold. She comes home. I can’t wait to see her, all of my stories untold She smiles, kisses, and hugs me tightly Amir’s ambition is to Rhonda is there to comfort me in the cold. become an electrical engineer. She passes away. I’m in a living disaster; she lived a life of gold I’m confused, in shock, thinking how could this be? “Celebration,” Burlap Art by Makayla, Grade 8 Standing graceful and bold Rhonda is there to comfort me in the cold.

Talan hopes to attend Duke University, play basketball, and be an author. Above: First graders learn engineering fundamentals by building spaghetti and marshmallow towers.

Left: “Warrior,” Cardboard by Nafis, Grade 5

Visit Gesu School’s YouTube Channel to enjoy musical selections and other student presentations. Left & Above: Students in Pre-K and 1st grade reflect youtube.com/ on developing independence, one of the soft skills gesuschoolworks Gesu weaves into our curriculum through our MAGIS initiative: Motivation, Awareness, Grit, Independence, "Sailing," Acrylic Painting by Robert, Grade 6 Social competence.

14 15 25TH ANNIVERSARY MASS

n October 27, a celebratory Mass was held in the MEMORABLE MOMENTS Church of the Gesu to commemorate Gesu School’s O25th Anniversary as an independent Catholic school and our positive impact on the community since 1873. This special occasion recognized the vital role that the church has played in Gesu's history as a former parish school and its ongoing importance to the school today.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL PICNIC The Church of the Gesu remains Gesu School’s spiritual Launches 25th Anniversary Celebrations home, hosting monthly Masses, our annual Christmas concert, and graduation. he 2018-2019 academic year marked Gesu School’s We thank Gesu School’s co-founders, the IHM Sisters and 25th Anniversary as an independent Catholic school the Jesuits, for participating in the Mass. andT a national model of inner-city education. Concelebrants gather in prayer and celebration at Gesu School’s The first week of school culminated in a back-to-school 25th Anniversary Mass in the Church of the Gesu. (Left to right): picnic to jumpstart celebrations for the year. A highlight Rev. Daniel R. J. Joyce, S.J.; Rev. Raymond J. Donaldson, S.J.; included a proclamation issued by Councilman Kenyatta Rev. Charles Frederico, S.J.; and Rev. George W. Bur, S.J. Johnson and Councilman Darrell Clarke, presented by Pennsylvania State Representative Donna Bullock, Gesu School Trustee and parent. The citation honors Gesu’s leadership team for their dedicated service to Gesu School and children in Philadelphia. Pennsylvania State Representative Donna Bullock (right) presents the proclamation to (from left to right): President and CEO Bryan th Read media coverage of 25 Anniversary events at Carter, Vice President of Development Robert Weinstein, and gesuschool.org. Click “News & Events.” Principal Sr. Ellen Convey, IHM.

(Above) Sixth Grade Girls Teacher Michelle Randa shares a reading at Gesu School’s 25th Anniversary Mass.

(Upper Right) At the 25th Anniversary Mass, the Gesu Gospel Choir inspires the community with their joyful voices. (Right) At Gesu School’s 25th Anniversary Mass, IHM Sisters, including founding Gesu faculty members Sr. Linda Filipponi, IHM (left) and Sr. Fran Small, IHM (center), present an offering Students, families, teachers, and staff enjoyed a picnic lunch, face painting, bounce houses, and time to build community. with Librarian Sr. Mary Bur, IHM (right). Pierce Mass Photos by Sabina Louise

25th Anniversary GRADUATION CEREMONY

(Right) The Gesu School Class of 2019 processes into the Church of the Gesu to celebrate the 25th Members of the Class of 2019 with Gesu School President and The Gesu School Class of 2019 celebrates the 25th Anniversary graduation ceremony. CEO Bryan Carter (left) and PA State Rep. Donna Bullock, Gesu Anniversary commencement.

Graduation Photos by David DeBalko Graduation School Trustee and commencement speaker (right).

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Raises Record Funds

hank you to all who supported the 25th Anniversary Gesu Gala at the Hilton Philadelphia The gala drew 500 CityT Avenue on May 6. Gesu School Founding Board Chair Winston J. Churchill (2nd U.S. Senator Bob Casey, former Gesu School Daryl J. Shore ’94, Gesu Trustee and Honorary Gala Co-Chair; Rev. George W. attendees and raised more than $500,000! from left) receives the 2019 Spirit Medal from (left to right): 5th Grade Math Teacher and Basketball Bur, S.J., Founding President of Gesu School and Honorary Gala Co-Chair; Sr. Your generosity enables Gesu School to deliver Bryan Carter, President and CEO; Sr. Ellen Convey, IHM, Coach through Jesuit Volunteer Corps, Ellen Convey, IHM, Principal; Susan Martinelli Shea, Gala Co-Chair and Gesu innovative, holistic education and ensure that North Principal; Rev. George W. Bur, S.J., Founding President of speaks at the 25th Anniversary Gesu Gala Trustee; Winston J. Churchill, 2019 Spirit Medalist and Founding Chair, Gesu Philadelphia’s children achieve bright futures. Gesu School and Honorary Gala Co-Chair. Photo by David about the transformative experience he had Board of Trustees, and Ellen Churchill, Gesu Trustee; Bryan Carter, President DeBalko teaching at Gesu in the early 1980s and its and CEO; Candy Decker & Tad Decker, Gesu Trustee and Gala Co-Chairs. The gala celebrated Gesu’s 25th year as an independent impact on his life. Photo by David DeBalko Photo by David DeBalko Catholic school and a national model of inner-city education. Congratulations to Gesu Spirit Medalist Winston J. Churchill, Founding Board Chair. His leadership catapulted Gesu to success. The Gesu Spirit Medal honors individuals who have shown extraordinary commitment to Gesu School through their loyal advocacy and actions, and who have made a significant contribution to Gesu School’s success as a model inner-city elementary school.

Special thanks to all gala sponsors and 2019 Presenting Sponsors: James & Agnes Kim & Family, M & S Foundation, and an anonymous supporter. Thank you to the 2019 Gala committee, co-chairs Tad & Candy Decker and Susan Martinelli Dancing with the Students Gesu School performs tango, Daryl J. Shore ’94, Gesu Trustee and Gesu’s talented young artists present pieces ranging from acrylic painting Shea, and Honorary co-chairs Rev. George W. Bur, S.J. swing, and meringue at the 25th Anniversary Gesu Gala. Photo Honorary Gala Co-Chair, speaks at the 25th to plaster art and oil pastel. Thanks to Art Teacher Linda Hartzell for her and Daryl J. Shore ’94. by David DeBalko Anniversary Gala on how Gesu School leadership of the art auction. provided a foundation for his personal View videos and more photos at gesuschool. development, educational success through org/2019galarecap. graduate school, and in his business career in New York City. Photo by David DeBalko

The Gesu Gospel Choir inspires the audience, performing “Wake Up Everybody” and a special tribute to the Spirit Medalist. Photo by David DeBalko

Photos left by David DeBalko

18 19 NEWS FROM GESU’S ASS GESU CL OF 2019 Heard in the Halls GRADUATE SUPPORT PROGRAM HIGH SCHOOLS

Launched in 2016, the Graduate Support Program aims to ensure that Gesu Archbishop John Carroll High School Archbishop Ryan High School Gesu’s newly formed Mission students and alumni continue their educational advancement, fulfill their and Ministry Department is potential, and maintain productive roles in society. The GSP supports all Archbishop Wood High School led by Rev. Ray Donaldson, alumni after they have moved on to high school, college, or the workforce. The Baldwin School S.J. and Laura Weatherly. Initiatives included establishing Bishop McDevitt High School HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2018-2019 Gesu’s first Catholic Student Boys’ Latin of Philadelphia Charter Union, meeting with Catholic The City School parents, and fostering spiritual Weekly Lunch-and-Learn Sessions development, such as praying touch points Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School the Examen weekly. high schools with the high school admissions process Eastern High School 12 187 th th visit Gesu for Gesu 7 and 8 graders The Episcopal Academy Franklin Learning Center Gesu students earned 1st In-Person Outreach to Alumni Classes 2015-2018 Germantown Friends School place at the Philadelphia high schools Girard College In January 2018, Gesu launched a middle-school partnership with Holy Reads Reading Olympics, alumni receive support Child School at Rosemont. Students engage in collaborative learning a city-wide competition for 25+receive visits 100 The Haverford School projects around a shared read. This year’s book was Linda Sue Park’s A Long 6th–8th graders! The team Liguori Academy Walk to the Water, about the “lost boys” of the Sudan. Events included book read 15 books and, despite Little Flower Catholic High School discussion groups, a play performed by Holy Child, and social activities to having the fewest students, Annual High School Fair at Gesu build friendships and enhance learning. successfully answered the high schools middle-school Maritime Charter High School most questions. “I could not 30+ (including 6 boarding 200+ family members from Mercy Career & Technical High School be prouder of our students schools) participate Gesu's neighborhood attend and how they handled Philadelphia Electrical and themselves under pressure. Technology Charter High School On May 29, Gesu School President They stuck together, remained th th and CEO Bryan Carter joined Parent Academy Courses Prepare 6 and 7 Grade Guardians Roman Catholic High School positive, and persevered the panel of a national town hall through tough competition,” SS John Neumann-Maria Goretti education series with Roland Martin, HS 101: High School Admissions Timeline: Ready, Set, Go! notes Rufino deSantos, th6 High School The 74, and education advocates to HS 201: How to Understand High School Admissions Requirements Grade Boys Teacher. Williamstown High School, NJ discuss “Is School Choice the Black HS 301: Understanding the Cost of High School Choice?” CNN Commentator and Journalist Roland Martin visited Gesu to continue the national discussion. ARE YOU A GESU GRADUATE? $465,488 Earned in Scholarships and For more information on the Graduate Support Program, including Gesu Financial Aid reunions, college admissions resources, and career networking, contact Director Jose Gonzalez at 215-763-3660 or [email protected]. Gesu’s Great Debaters Forensics Team delivered outstanding speeches at three competitions this spring. Congratulations to all the students th Gesu’s track team ran at the and to 8 graders who placed in original oratory at the Holy Ghost Prep Tournament: nd th At the Penn Relays. Congratulations Alphonso, 2 place and Makayla, 4 place. 2019 African American History Oratorical Contest at Young Scholars to the boys 4 x 100 team nd th th Charter School, Alphonso placed 2 for his essay, “What’s Free?” and of 5 and 6 graders for rd making it to the finals! All Mikayla 3 for her essay, “My Legacy.” Gesu was proud to serve as an MLK Day of Service site. 150 volunteers three of Gesu’s girls relay from Gesu, St. Joseph’s Preparatory School, and the community teams won medals in the collaborated for a day of service and reflection. Volunteers created Father Judge Relays. The placemats for Meals on Wheels and packed hygiene kits for Project runners won two 2nd place Music Teacher and Choir Director Gesu is proud to have three CYO HOME, Calcutta House, and Jenna’s Blessing Bags for the Homeless, in medals and a 3rd place medal. H.L. Ratliff was honored at The Mann Region 58 basketball league memory of Temple University student Jenna Burleigh. The day included a We’re proud of all the Gesu Center for the Performing Arts Voices champions! Congratulations to the universal prayer, screening of the film The Hate U Give, and creation of an runners and thank Coach of Hope: A Black History Month girls JV team, girls varsity team, and art installation with students’ vision of a world without gun violence. Tonetta Dawson for her Celebration for his excellence in music, boys varsity team! We are so proud of The Dream Booth is one of 100 exhibited across Philadelphia. Thanks to expertise and commitment. dedication to community-building, and these students for their teamwork and Gesu’s Girl Scout and Boy Scout troops for their leadership. youth empowerment through the arts. dedication. Thank you to Coach Deal, Coach Joe, and Coach Liva for their leadership and support all season.

20 21 Visionaries Katznelson Associates, LP * $25,000 to $49,999 The Paul E. Kelly Foundation Board of Trustees John E. Backe Susan & Leonard Klehr Your support brings Joan & David Kligerman John J. Curry, Chair Chris Fallon Katherine H. Hovde, Vice Chair k quality education to Mr. Frank Fischer Jr. Koch Foundation Inc. n yo Steven S. Piltch, Ed.D., Vice Chair a u Lincoln Investment Group h Gray Charitable Trust T TO OUR Holdings, Inc. Keith M. Pension, Secretary North Philadelphia. Hamilton Family Charitable Maguire Enterprises Gerard J. Davies, Treasurer Trust Bryan H. Carter, President and CEO 2018-2019 FISCAL YEAR Mr. & Mrs. James Kim Maguire Enterprises, II L.P. Every effort has been made to accurately Marin Community Foundation list all gifts. If your name is not listed, Peter & Kathy Linneman Winston J. Churchill, Esq. (Chairman Emeritus) M & S Foundation Bob & Anne McAlaine or if you notice an error, contact the M&T Bank Mr. & Mrs. Peter McCausland Edward F. Beckett Donors! Development Office at 215-763-9077. William & Kathleen McAlaine Jami McKeon & John Hollway Honorary Donna Bullock Giving Account Meadowbrook Charitable Rev. George W. Bur, S.J. Primecap Management Trust Joseph J. Cathcart, CPCU Company Montgomery Avenue II, LLC. Ellen Churchill The Henry A. Quinn Charitable The Mitchell & Hilarie Morgan Sherri Darden Foundation Family Foundation Thomas A. Decker, Esq. Greg Rigdon & Molly Murphy Allan & Pat Murphy John J. DiIulio, Jr., Ph.D., Advisory Trustee RMN S&A Hartwell, LLC NFI Rosemary Español, CFM Pierre Toussaint Society A.W. Rutherford Sal & Teeda Nuzzo Tamika Evans ’92 Susan Martinelli Shea Charles M. O’Donnell, Esq. Christopher C. Fallon, Esq. $50,000 & Above Toby Strogatz & Stephen Klein Kay & Jerry O’Grady Peter G. Gould, Ph.D. The Z Foundation Psalm 103 Foundation Frances Gray Rodden & Rodden LLP James F. Higgins ’45 Anonymous Builders John Ryan & Mary Gregg and David Hilton II Gesu School recognizes our leadership-level the Ryan Family Fund of The donors who have made gifts of $50,000 and above ACE American Insurance $10,000 to $24,999 Rev. Daniel R.J. Joyce, S.J. Philadelphia Foundation Karen Lucey with membership in the Pierre Toussaint Society. Allied Wire & Cable Inc. Anonymous (2) Susan M. Sherrerd Nyree S. Lyons, MSN, RN, MS, CMSRN ’95 Venerable Pierre Toussaint, the society’s namesake, is Acme Corrugated Box Co., Tina & Albert Small, Jr. Robert M. McAlaine a hero from our Catholic heritage. Born into slavery Bogle Family Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Solomon th Byron A. McCook, Ed.D. in Haiti in the early 19 century, Pierre Toussaint Sponsorship for Excellence, American Land Fund TD Charitable Foundation Marie T. McCormick, Ph.D. was brought to New York City, where he became a In Loving Memory of William H. Brill Management LLC UPMC Diversified Services Allan C. Murphy successful hairdresser. He used his earnings to free AmerisourceBergen Steven Wall & Julie Uebler Kay O’Grady Artay Inc. WSFS Bank many slaves and finally himself. Once a free man, The Bryn Mawr Trust Company Louis R. Pichini, Esq. Craig & Jean Burns Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Ashley Zeke Charity, LLC Greg Rigdon he performed many acts of charity, including the BB&T establishment of an orphanage and a school for Sr. Stephen Anne Roderiguez, IHM Comcast|NBCUniversal Scott A. Beaumont Chair’s Circle Eilise Rouse black children. When most fled the city during a John & Jennifer Curry Mr. & Mrs. Arjun Bedi $5,000 to $9,999 Angela Schwartz yellow fever epidemic, he stayed to nurse the sick. Jim & Diane Brecker Susan Martinelli Shea His dedication to the well-being and education of David R. Clare & Margaret C. Clare Kathleen Cannon Anonymous (2) Andy Anderson Daryl J. Shore ’94 the poor makes Pierre Toussaint a fitting patron for Joseph & Christina Cathcart Foundation Backe Foundation Mark Solomon Gesu and our donors. Ellen & Win Churchill Toby Strogatz Jonathan & Gloria Detwiler Mr. & Mrs. Burton R. Cohen Mr. & Mrs. David C. Bernstein Mr. & Mrs. Bart Blatstein Sr. Mary Ellen Tennity, IHM Ethel Mae Hocker Foundation Commonwealth Foundation Rev. Stephen D. Thorne Gordon & Gretchen Cooney Blumenthal Do Good Fund Festlen, LLC Cozen O’Connor Donna & Jon Boscia, Boscia Fidelity Charitable CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Family Foundation *Current at the time of publication Mr. Charles S. Brown Jr. Peter Gould & Robin Potter Hilda & Preston Davis Foundation Mary & James D. Brown JKG, Inc. Jack & Tammy Dodds Jim & Lynne Brown Brown Brothers Harriman H. Chase Lenfest Gloria & John Drosdick Roger & Kathy Early Mrs. J. Mahlon Buck, Jr. PNC Rosemary Español Ms. Connie Buckley Management Team Barbara & Scott Renninger Ellen Farber Tim & Briana Buskey Families Behind the Badge Mr. & Mrs. J. Brian Carden Bryan H. Carter, President and CEO Kathleen & Frank Seidman Children’s Foundation Castlecomb Projects LP Sr. Ellen Convey, IHM, Principal Mark & Paula Solomon Fulton Bank Mrs. Constance B. Clery Alana D. Lee, Vice Principal Jim & Kay Gately Patricia R. Cooney Rev. Raymond J. Donaldson, S.J., Chaplain ThermOmega Tech Tony Genuardi Lucy & Mike Danziger Carolynn Thompson, Director of Finance van Ameringen Foundation Harmelin Media Judy & Rard Davies Robert S. Weinstein, Vice President of Development Deloitte LLP Tammi Crummy, Dean of Students Wells Fargo Ms. Hettie J. Herzog David & Anne Hilton Falconhead Foundation Jose Gonzalez, Director of Graduate Support Howley Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Joseph J. Fenkel Mark Smith, Director of Facilities Jackie & Aram Jerrehian Lawrence F. Flick, IV Jessie Simpson Trust Dan & Sheila Flynn Jewish Federation of Greater The Flynn Family: Jennifer, Philadelphia 22 23 President’s Circle Jan & Pete Albert $2,500 to $4,999 Archdiocesan Educational Jim & Lilibet Barrett Fund Arrupe House Jesuit The Magis Society Christine & Leif Beck The Beneficial Foundation Community PLANNED GIVING Boyds Samuel J. Augustine Alpin J. & Alpin W. Cameron Dr. & Mrs. Harry J. Barr Memorial Fund Dr. & Mrs. Guy Bernstein Jeff & Mary Ehret Mr. Michael Blank Members of the Magis Society impact children’s lives by including Gesu School in their estate plans. For more Bosco & Leslie Ehret Ms. Joanne E. Boylan information about how you can help secure Gesu’s future through your estate plans, or to notify us of inclusion in Farber Family Foundation The Brind Foundation your will, please contact Rob Weinstein, Vice President of Development, Nyree S. Lyons, MSN, RN, MS, Mr. & Mrs. Scot A. Fisher Barbara Brown-Ruttenberg at 215-763-9077 or [email protected]. CMSRN ’95 Mr. & Mrs. Donald F. Gayhardt Mr. & Mrs. James M. Buck III Rev. George W. Bur, S.J. Clinical Nurse IV, Hospital of the University Katie & Jack Ginter Frances Gray James Cantelupe of Pennsylvania Dr. & Mrs. Thomas D. Griffin Mr. & Mrs. Roger A. Carolin Anonymous John B. Neff Ms. Mary A. Parenti “A planned gift to Gesu School enables Gesu Trustee and parent • Presenter at TRENDS Herman Goldner Company Sigrid Berwind Russell E. Palmer Barbara & Steve Hildenbrand & Mr. Richard W. Castor donors to have a lasting impact by Acute & Critical Care Nursing Conference 2019, Andrew & Michele Clayton John C. Bogle Keith M. Pension Ernest E. Jones allowing Gesu to continue to shape Southeastern PA Chapter of American Association Ms. Bonnie H. Collins Dorothy Carroll Fasy Steve Piltch & Sunny of Critical-Care Nurses • Grand Canyon University Thomas H. Kirker children’s lives for generations to come. Steve Kochie Dorothy Connors Jean Tanney Dee Greenberg ’18, MSN in Nursing, Concentration in Leadership Richard & Mary Cornelius Mr. Frank Fischer Jr. Mary Ann Restall Members of the Magis Society have and Healthcare Management • Philadelphia Kevin & Jennifer Kolmer Mary & Tony Creamer Joseph A. Fox A.W. Rutherford made Gesu a priority in their legacy College of Osteopathic Medicine ’10, M.S. Forensic Susanna Lachs & Dean Adler Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Lengel Winnie & JB Doherty Marian Gaffney Ralph & Bette Saul planning, and for that, we are deeply Medicine • Temple University ’03, B.S. Nursing • Dolfinger-McMahon John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls High School ’99 Karen & Kevin Lucey Abby Ann K. Griscom John J. Sherrerd grateful.” Martin de Porres Foundation Foundation James F. Higgins ‘45 Agnes B. Walter Dougherty Family Foundation —Rob Weinstein Mr. & Mrs. Howard L. Meyers, Bob & Anne McAlaine Vivienne Lambert Ehret Vice President of Development Esq. Walter & Rosemary Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Moulton Englesbe Living Trust Gesu School Andy & Jane Farella McDonough Philip, & Charlotte Mr. & Mrs. Keith B. McClain ‘89 Henry E. Niles Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Daniel K. Fitzpatrick Mr. & Mrs. Timothy P. Flynn The McInerney Foundation Matt O’Reilly The Garbose Family Tim & Ellen Foster Bill & Katie McNabb Pete & Kathy Owens Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Fox Brian & Diane Murphy PA Partners for Education, LLC Susan & Gary Gevurtz Fox & Roach Charities National Philanthropic Trust Philadelphia Insurance Mr. Charles Grant Mr. & Mrs. Edmund F. Garno, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. James Nolen IV Companies Dr. & Mrs. Thomas D. Griffin Mr. & Mrs. Henry Nassau Stanford & Liesa Steinberg Marc & Bernadette Armstrong Ms. Dana Filetti Dominic & Janet Genuardi Northwestern Mutual Steve Piltch & Ms. Geraldine Harris Mr. Jeffrey Orleans Linda & Murray Stempel Mr. & Mrs. James R. Barnes Fordham University Glenmede Foundation Sunny Greenberg Joseph & Kathryn Hartnett and Ms. Elizabeth Mayger Ms. Josephine Wang James M. Becker Mr. & Ms. Robert Gilbert John Goldner Lou Pichini Prudential Fox & Roach, Andrea & Brad Heffler Keith M. Pension & Mr. Sam Switzenbaum Ed Beckett Ms. Martha Gillin Mr. & Mrs. Henry Gonzalez Ms. Molly Pierce Realtors & The Trident James P. Heidere, DDS Jayne Perilstein Mr. & Mrs. John R. Thomas Pamela & David Berkman Claire & Clay Hardon Michael & Joyce Hagan Stuart Piltch Group Dr. Geraldine A. Henwood Steve & Mary Ann Phillips Ms. Stephanie Stahl Mr. & Mrs. Steven H. Berkowitz Kenneth & Louise Hagstrom James F. ‘45 James Proferes Jane & Edward Rudolph Mr. & Mrs. Adam J. Hepp Phillips 66 Company & Mr. James Trichon Reese & Attiyah Blair Mr. & Mrs. Walter Hart & Donna M. Higgins Ted & Eileen Raven Saporito Family Foundation Pamela & James Hill Mr. Stephen J. Porth Bill Untereker Joseph S. Blancuzzi III John & Julie Hebble Matthew & Annique Hogan Mr. & Mrs. Craig Reed Mr. & Mrs. William H. Siegl Holy Child School at Jon & Jill Powell Mr. & Mrs. Eugene L. Barbara & Jim Bodenheimer Mr. Steven Heller Kate Hovde & Ken Kulak Marta Rozans Suburban Wholesale Lighting, Rosemont Mr. & Mrs. Seymour S. Preston III Ver’Schneider Jean Bogle John Charles Hershey Claire M. Hubbard Foundation Ryan Advisory Services Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey A. James Proferes Villanova Faith & Life Bonita A. Borum, Alumnus - In Mr. & Mrs. John Heywood ImpactAssets Gary & Ruthanne Schlarbaum Michael & Mary Swanick Honickman Mr. & Mrs. David Pudlin Community loving memory of Phyllis J. Dave Hilton III Independence Asset Advisors The Scholler Foundation Mr. Daniel M. Tabas TAH Fund as directed by The Robinson Family David Wachs & Family Borum Mr. & Mrs. David M. Hirschbine LLC Maria & Stephen Schreder Ms. Evelyn Rome Tabas Terry & Ann Marie Horner Charitable Fund Peter H. Wehner Mr. & Mrs. Joseph J. Boyle Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Gary Itzenson Jesuit Community, Scranton Anne C. Sherrerd John & Judith Temple Mr. & Mrs. Tayo Ibikunle Rothman Orthopaedics & Cindy J. Browning Cathy & Jack Brennan Margaret Keenan J.P. Mascaro & Sons Carter & Jenn Sims Pat & Kristen Traynor Independence Wendy & Paul Rosen Noele & Alan Wein Amy Brenner Lehigh Gas Ed & Netchen Kaier Sisters, Servants of the Mr. & Mrs. Edward A. Randi & Jon Joseph Mr. & Mrs. Marvin J. Rounick Mr. & Mrs. Bennett Weinstock Mr. & Mrs. John A. Brittain Susan & Jim Lonergan Keith & Kathleen Kasper Immaculate Heart of Mary Trumpbour III Mr. & Ms. Marc Kaplin Eilise & Bill Rouse Ann Houston Wiedie Ms. Irma T. Brown Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. MacCrory Karen & Charles Keller Babette & Harvey Snyder The Union League of Mr. & Mrs. Bennett Keiser Saint Joseph’s University & Keith Hartt Susan & Stephen D. Brown Eileen B. Martin Matthew Killion Skip & Deirdre Snyder Philadelphia Heather King Saint Martin de Porres School Loretta Whalen Lynne & Jerald Brownstein Math-U-See Inc. DBA Demme John & Minnie Kirwin Mr. & Mrs. J. A. Sosnowski Vault Communications, Inc. Mr. & Ms. John Kirby Howard & Lynn Shecter Craig & Sandy White Louis N. Cattafesta Jr. Learning Laurence & Nelya Kligerman Frank & Julianne Sowinski Veritable, LP Patrick Liedtka Sam & Kate Sidewater Mr. Ryan Williams Mr. & Mrs. Bryan Carter Mr. David W. Maxey The Kulicke Fund Susan & Richard Tressider Jolly & Joe Waterman & Kathleen Darwin Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Alan L. Zeiger Michael & Julie Cary Dorothy & Bob McCabe Gerry Lenfest Legacy Fund Carol & Chuck Walsh Faith & Sol Weiss Christian R. & Mary F. Lindback Mr. & Ms. Steven J. Sidewater CaVA Architects, LLP Mr. Stewart McCallum The LeVine Family Foundation Pat & Anne Ward Westtown Friends School Foundation Mr. & Mrs. James H. Simon, Jr. Charlie Cherry Elisabeth & Michael McCord Ashley Q. Li Ellen & Dave Watson The William Penn Foundation Chaplain’s Circle Mr. & Mrs. Len Lundy Mr. & Mrs. Daniel S. Singer Mr. & Mrs. Warren Cohen Rosemary & Walter Katherine & Robert Loftus Welch Family WSFS Wealth Investments $500 to $999 Ms. Jo-Ann M. Maguire Mr. David A. Sislen Robert & Ann Marie Delaney McDonough & Family Susan & Terrance Lohr Sarah & John Wildemore Maryland Province of the Jerry & Donna Slipakoff Anonymous Nicole & Nick Dell’Osso Mr. & Mrs. William A. McKenna The Loyola Foundation as JoAnn & Howard Wurzak Principal’s Circle Society of Jesus Smukler-Lasch Family Trust Ms. Ellen G. Anderson Caroline Durr Merion Mercy Academy directed by Rev. William J. Mrs. W. E. Zabel $1,000 to $2,499 Donna & Matt McCloskey Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Smukler Nate & Allyson Andrisani Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Esposito Mr. & Mrs. Charles Murray Byron, S.J. Randi Zemsky & Bob Lane Aberdeen Asset Management, Ms. Carol McMichael St. Joseph’s Preparatory Sr. Joan Ames The Fahey Family Neiman Marcus Rob Maliff Joseph S. Zuritsky Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Handsel B. Minyard School Amoroso’s Mr. Thomas A. Falin Neumann University Maverick Capital Foundation 24 25 Orbis Investment Mr. & Ms. Samuel H. Israel Management Limited Mr. Leo M. Janas Parkway Corporation Johnson, Mirmiran & Skip & Jill Persick Thompson, Inc. Mr. Gerald B. Rorer Drs. Angela & Gregory Lawton Renee’ Rosenbluth Kathleen Leonard Mr. E. John Rosenwald Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Edward Liva OSTC/EITC Donors Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Rubin Matt Macdonald Mr. & Mrs. David S. Ryder Jeffrey E. Mack Meredith & Sam Ryder Mr. & Mrs. Daniel T. Mc Daid The Schoenberg Family Byron A. McCook, Ed.D Charitable Fund Pat & Marie McCormick Tameka Jackson ’95 Valerie & Will Schwartz Mr. Edward McDaid Principal, New Vision AIM Charter High ACE Group David & Joan Kligerman Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan D. Scott Mj Gen (ret) & Mrs. James By providing Gesu School students School II, Bronx, NY with scholarship aid, both corporations Acme Corrugated Box Co., Inc. Laurence & Nelya Kligerman The Michael & Patricia Scully McIntosh Family Foundation Inc. Ms. Rebecca Small and individuals make a substantial Allied Wire & Cable H. Chase Lenfest Author and certified Life and Leadership Coach • American Land Fund Tom & Disty Lengel Patricia & Kurt Sommer & Mr. William B. McNamara Morgan State University, Ed.D. Urban Educational impact on children’s futures while Ms. Ellen Stein Mr. Mitchell J. Milias Management LLC Lincoln Investment Group Leadership (ABD) • George Washington receiving tax credits for their Amy & Gary Steinberg Ms. Rosalie M. Minder University ’07, M.A. Educational Technology AmerisourceBergen Holdings, Inc. contributions through the Pennsylvania Beth & George Steinrock MobileCause Inc Leadership • Elizabethtown College ’03, B.S. Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit Artay, Inc. M&T Bank Ms. Catherine P. Turcich The Moran Family Fund Information Systems • John W. Hallahan Catholic (OSTC) program and the Pennsylvania Samuel J. Augustine Maguire Enterprises II, L.P. Natasha Taylor Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Mountain Girls High School ’99 Educational Improvement Tax Credit John E. Backe Math-U-See Inc DBA Demme Mr. & Mrs. Herbert T. Jane & Hank Mullany (EITC) program. We thank these BB&T Learning Vederman Ms. Kim Murphy generous donors for investing in Brown Brothers Harriman McCloskey Financial Group Ms. & Mr. Kelly Vresilovic William J. Murphy, Ed.D. W.B. Homes, Inc. James P. Murray our students. To learn about OSTC Bryn Mawr Trust Montgomery Avenue II, LLC. Eric & Jamie Becker Molly & Murdoch Dagit Craig & Jean Burns NFI Ms. Bernadette Wheeler & Anne L. Galie Frank & Mary Anne Benner J. Darden and EITC, visit gesuschool.org Xavier High School Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Nichols Business Leaders Organized for Paul & Megan Nolen Mary Keenan Besser Ms. Karen Daroff and click “Join Our Mission” and Zoological Society of Gerald & MM O’Neill Fran & Ed Bickel Marcelino & Emma de Santos Catholic Schools Paul & Meg O’Grady “Corporate Partnership.” Or, contact Philadelphia Gigi Georges Oxman Patti & Dave Boreanaz Mr. & Mrs. John P. Devine Rob Weinstein, Vice President of Castlecomb Projects LP Phil & Emily Okala The Peters Family John J. McCormack Mr. Joseph P. Dobson Development, at 215-763-9077 or Christina & Joe Cathcart Matt O’Reilly Faculty Circle PJM Interconnection LLC Mary Ann Brady Joanne Dollarton [email protected]. Central Pennsylvania Scholarship Cynthia Owens $250 to $499 Ms. Susanna Randall Mr. Samuel Brodovsky Don & Nancy Donaghy Fund PA Partners for Education, LLC Mr. & Mrs. John W. Raniseski Ms. Charlotte Brown Jenifer & Phil Donahue Anonymous (2) Mr. & Mrs. Augustine A. Mr. & Mrs. Frederick L. Browne Estate of Maria Victoria Bob & Mindy Cohen Pat & Kristen Traynor Mr. & Mrs. Peter Abrams Repetto Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Bryan Therese Donohoe Comcast Corporation Philadelphia Insurance Martie Bernicker Ms. Tisha L. Riley Mr. Otis Bullock Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP Gordon & Gretchen Cooney Companies Dr. Naomi Booker Erin Rodgers-Schmidt & Representative Donna Trust The Process John & Jennifer Curry PNC Philip Boyer & Albert Schmidt Bullock Jerry & Bernadette Dugan Rosemary Español, CFM Barbara & Scott Renninger Karen Dougherty Buchholz Mr. & Mrs. Charles A. Roop Tony & Peggy Bur Ms. Penelope Dunham Mr. & Mrs. Brett A. Cagliuso “To be able to direct some Chris Fallon Greg Rigdon & Molly Murphy Ellyn & Stephen Saft Sr. Mary Bur, IHM Mr. A.J. Ernst Yong & Matt Cannon Festlen, LLC Leslie Miller & Rich Worley Evan Sameroff & Samantha Mr. & Mrs. Michael J.C. Bur Tamika M. Evans of our PA state tax dollars Ms. Sara Cerato Fulton Bank Rodden & Rodden LLP Udolf McBee & Anne Butcher John Everett to an independent Catholic Drs. Maryalice Cheney John Goldner Marta Rozans Angela Schwartz Pat & Joan Carney Dick & Sally Fitzgerald & Scott Goldman school like Gesu is an easy Mr. Stanley Stocker Wendy Carpenter-Israel Courtney Flynn Henry & Donna Gonzalez Ryan Advisory Services Mr. & Mrs. John Churchill decision every year. It’s a total William R. Thomas Nathaniel Carter Mr. & Mrs. Jack L. Foltz Harmelin Media Kathleen & Frank Seidman Mary Jo Colozzi feel-good exercise helping The Townends The Honorable & Mrs. Ronald Theodore C. Forrence Henkels Foundation Mark & Paula Solomon Mr. & Mrs. John Connolly Edward & Marilyn Trainer D. Castille Mr. Charles C. Freyer to fund such a noble mission Herman Goldner Company Robert & Andrea Solomon Ms. Susan Coyle Dowling Mr. & Mrs. Howard Treatman Laura & Ed Caterson Denise M. Fullmer fueled by love and staffed Kate Hovde & Ken Kulak Toby Strogatz & Stephen Klein Michael Cuzzolina United Way of Bergen County Rose Clemens Ed & Sharon Gaffney Mr. Michael D. Daneker with dedicated and selfless Huff Paper Company Suburban Wholesale Lighting, Dr. Melvin & Gail Weinstein Mrs. Constance B. Clery Mr. & Mrs. Kevin J. Gallagher Mr. & Mrs. Joseph P. Denny professionals spreading that Independence Asset Advisors Inc. Jeanne & George Wood Mr. & Mrs. Isaac H. Clothier IV Mr. Francis Gartner Ms. Anne Docimo LLC Michael & Mary Swanick Ms. Angela Zager Ms. Hope Cohen Laurie & Keith Gee love in the way of educational Drs. Frank & Terese Du Pont Jackie and Aram Jerrehian ThermOmegaTech Ms. Janet Zeller Marcia L. Coleman Mr. & Mrs. Laurence P. and social support to children Karen & Phil Earley Gail & Stephen Ziring Mr. Joseph Collins Genuardi who might not otherwise have Jewish Federation of Greater Susan & Richard Tressider Mr. Sagun Pendse Mr. Michael Colozzi Mr. & Mrs. John P. Gibbons Philadelphia UPMC Diversified Services & Ms. Page Fahrig-Pendse benefit of such opportunity.” Scholars’ Circle Jim Conmy Mr. Mark Gleason JKG Florida Business Wells Fargo Ritson & Julie Ferguson $100 to $249 Connelly Foundation Glenn Family —Adam J. Hepp Sr. Corporation WSFS Bank K12.IT Sr. Ellen Convey, IHM Mr. & Mrs. Anthony J. President J.P. Mascaro & Sons Zeke Charity, LLC Dan Gannon Anonymous (5) Maria Cook Godzieba, PhD Suburban Wholesale Gerry Johnson Geckle Mr. Christopher F. Armstrong Katznelson Associates, LP Joseph S. Zuritsky Kevin Corbett Mr. George M. Gowen, Jr. Lighting Ms. Mary T. Gill Mr. Samuel Aronson Matthew Killion Cowart Family Amy Gower GlaxoSmithKline Matching Mr. Eric D. Ashton Enrico Crispo Trevor Gray Gifts Program Suzette & Frank Baird Mr. & Mrs. Peter Cronk Ms. Charlene M. Guyer Chuck Hebble Mr. & Mrs. Richard H. John M. Cullen John Martin Hargadon Mr. Joseph Herbst Bancroft Jr. Linda Ver'Schneider Cup Cinde & David Hark Dr. & Mrs. Gerald Isenberg Dia Becker & Thomas Cup Ms. Randie Harmelin 26 27 Ms. Margaret Pearson Ellie Sullivan Ms. Tara Hank Ms. Caroline Lynch The Pennacchia Family Donald & Ann Sweeney David Hardy Mr. & Mrs. James R. Lynch ‘56 Philadelphia Section National Rev. Stephen D. Thorne Elisha Hardy The Madsen Family Council of Negro Women M. Tisdale Ms. Anne Hasselbeck Karen Makara Inc. Ms. Denise Toliver Joan H. Haydock Ms. Shawna Malit Ms. & Mr. Annette Pickett Mr. & Mrs. David P. Tomlinson Kori Heavner Mr. & Mrs. Leo E. Maring Thomas C. Post ‘46 Julia Heller Ms. Barbara Mayer Mr. & Mrs. Donald F. Price Marianne Hooker Carol H. Henn Shawn McClow Mr. Thomas J. Prior & Philip Tramdack HopDial Phone Systems Ms. Molly McCormick Chris A. Quintanilla Kellsey Turner John Hill Mr. Myles McDonald Mrs. Raymond R. Rafferty, Jr. Ms. Bernadette L. Tyler Dr. Joseph P. Horstmann & Sean McGonigle Sha’Laina Sample ’99 Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Rebar Mr. Robert Uphaus Jeremy Miles ’04 Dr. Rosemary A. Horstmann Ms. Jessica McGrath Retail Business Services Rev. Neil Ver’Schneider, S.J. Ms. Rachel Horton Sr. Patricia McGrenra, IHM Owner/Private Practitioner, Count It All Joy Latanya Richardson Kelley Ver’Schneider Quality Control Analytical Science and Ishita Mark McKenna Speech and Language Therapy Ms. Tonya Richardson Melvin R. Wagstaff Technology Associate, Adaptimmune Jonathan Jackson Mr. James P. McKinley Speech Language Pathologist, Ms. Ellen Rinaldi In loving memory of Chestnut Hill College ’12, B.S. Environmental Ashley M. Johnson Mr. Ian McLaughlin Kutest Kids Early Intervention Mr. Sam Rodgers Swannetta Wagstaff Science • Vice President of Finance/Public Ms. Jacqueline Johnson JM Caroline Rogers Mr. & Mrs. John M. Wallowicz Relations for Chestnut Hill College Activities Team Dr. Naomi Johnson Booker Mr. Michael Melusky Volunteer at New Covenant Church of Philadelphia: Ms. Dorothy Donohue Edward B. & Maryann Walsh • SEPCHE Honors Conference, Dean’s List, Sigma- Natalie Jones Ms. Christine Metzler Pre-school and Sunday school teacher with Christian & Mr. Kevin Rowley Ronald Warren Zeta National Science and Mathematics Honor Ms. Patricia Juliano Mr. David Miller Education Ministry and leader/curriculum planner Karen & Oscar Rueda Lauren Wattie Society, Alpha-Lambda-Delta Honor Society Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Kane, Jr. Miss Jessica Miller for Vacation Bible School • Loyola University of Dr. & Mrs. Robert Ryan Ms. Laura M. Weatherly • La Salle College High School ‘08 Spence & Laura Kass Ms. Angela J. Mills Maryland ’10, M.S. Speech/Language Pathology, Jeffrey & Cecelia Ryan Ms. Penny Weiner Mr. James Kelly Joseph Mingroni Jesuit Honor Society • University of Delaware Sabailey Enterprises, LLC Rob & Amy Weinstein Kevin Ms. Mimi Mira ’07, B.S. Early Childhood Education and Special Mark & Margaret Scheitrum Mr. Wayne B. Weisman Ms. Frances Kilcullen Molly Education • Westtown School ‘03 Taylor Schuck David W. Weston, DDS Mr. Charles E. Baker Eva Connor Nancy Komada, Ph.D. Kelly Monaghan George & Lisa Schwartz Sally & Kent Weymouth Zalea P (King) Barnes Mr. Arthur Cook Mr. & Mrs. Dennis J. Konczyk Elizabeth & Edward Mooney Mr. & Ms. Michael T. Scott Mr. & Mrs. Samuel J. Wiley Mr. & Mrs. Richard C. Baron Mr. LaVelle Cook Mr. & Mrs. F. Kevin Koob Ms. Elizabeth Moro & Mr. Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Seltzer Elliott G. Williams Ms. Sarah Kulik Vince Moro Matthew Harrison Jack Maine Ms. Briana Barone Susan & Adam Ms. Winifred Shaw-Hope Williams Carpentry Ms. Catherine Begley Corson-Finnerty Kyren Mr. George T. Munyan Ms. Hannah Henderson Patricia Mallon Rev. Edmund K. Sherrill II Charise N. Wilson Mr. D. Landry Jennifer J. Murphy Ed Heron Connie Malone Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Bellwoar Judith C. Crum Mr. Daryl J. Shore ‘94 Jovan Bennett Tammi Crummy Dan & Mary Lau Sr. Suzanne Neisser, RSM Mr. & Mrs. Charles Heuisler, Ms. Marguerite P. McAvinue Mr. & Mrs. John F. Sigmund Team Gesu Erin C. Laverty Lisa Ngo Esq. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Greg Bernt Sr. Patricia Dailey, IHM Lynne Sitarski Gifts $25 to $99 Ms. Natina Berry Mr. Farouk Dako Ray & Fran Leichner Susanna Novoa Mr. & Mrs. Brian P. Higgins McCandless Valerie Smith Mary Kate Leonard Donna & Seymour Nowicki Mr. & Mrs. Morton Howard III Liz McCaffrey, Psy.D. Anonymous (10) Alex Billak Holly Dennis Mark & Ana Smith Barbara J. Blecka Eric Derk Ms. Carolyn Leonard Craig O'Brien Michele & Denny Howard Jim & Mary McCue Marc & Ann Sonnenfeld Abdoul Rahim AbdoulKarim Mr. & Mrs. R. F. Lima Jr. Jim & Maggie O’Brien Mr. & Mrs. Frank Husted Frances McElroy Michael Able Ms. Carolyn Brown Mr. Rory D. Dineen Mr. Mark Stanek Ms. Geneva Brown Ms. Christine DiPaolo Ms. Angela Lin TJ O'Brien IBM Grants Program Ms. Ginny Gethers McGill ‘02 Daniel Stanek Ms. Jillian Acri Mr. David Lipner Mr. Sean O’Brien Mr. Bruce Ikeda Joseph F. McGinn Ms. Patricia L. Allen Kim & Charlie Bullock Mr. Joe Dipre & Elizabeth Sauter Ms. Colleen Bullock Ramaine Dixon Ms. Nora Lloyd Ms. Tierney O’Brien Patti Durr & Steve Jacobs Ms. Mary Kate McGrath-May Sarah Stirzel Cuzzolina Ms. Michelle Arlene Margaret H. Lonzetta Mr. Thomas O’Donnell Mr. & Mrs. Jack Johannes Mr. Joseph B. McHugh Tara Armstrong Mr. Richard E. Burke Alex Domenick & Brian Cuzzolina Ms. Joan Burnes Rev. Ray Donaldson, S.J. Chrissy Loughery Ms. Theresa O’Donnell Lanny & Kathy Johnson Tashon McKeithan Ms. Mary Luvisi Jessica Kasper & Henry Miller Ms. Jeannette S. Burns Ms. Nicole Donovan Dr. & Mrs. F. X. Keeley ‘45 SJP Cheryl McNallan Susan Burton Dr. Tom & Mimi Drake John & Kathleen Keenan Kathleen Meriwether, Esq. Ms. Julie Busta Helen Drozdowski Kathleen Keenan Kelvin Merritt Lauren Byerly Angela Dunn Ms. Clare Daly Kelly ’45 Mr. & Mrs. Warren J. Miller Mr. Tyler Byrne Erin & Mr. Thomas Kelly Barbara Masciangelo Miller Jillian C. Ms. Laura Eufrasio Ms. Susan Y. Kim Bernadette Montemayor Mr. Jason Cabrera Camille M. Fallon Mr. Edward Kiva Rachel Most Ms. Allison Callahan Ms. Lisa Feden Mary & Justin Klein Julie & Daniel Mozes Ms. Ch Cannita Ms. Sabrina Fitzig Denise & Charlie Klotzbucher Gerry & Brenda Mullane Christopher Todd Carozza Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Flynn Ms. Andrea Krakower Mural Arts Philadelphia Anne Carter Mr. Andrew Frazier Mr. & Mrs. Joseph J. P. Kueny Bill Murphy Cecelia T. Casey Mr. Anthony Fritz Mr. & Mrs. Kevin T. Kunda Pam & Pete Nagy Ms. Eliz Casilla Ms. Cara Frye Jeannine Lajeunesse Mr. Luis Nelson Michelle Catledge Liz & James Fulcher Seán & Shannon Lavelle Joy Newell Emily C. Chamblin Barbara Gallagher Gigi Louise Lawrence Ms. Michelle E. Jonathan Jackson ’99 Charles Mark Garrity Ms. Alana Lee Nicholson-Randa Lead Counselor, Gesu School M/M Raymond Chevallier Dana Gilbert Jamar Stokes ’96 Mary Liva Mr. Daniel Nilan Christopher J. Churchill Dominique Goss Parent of two Gesu students • Certification in Senior Accountant, National Board of Medical Dennis & Kay Dr. & Mrs. R. Barrett Noone Class of 1982 Mr. Brendan Grady Mental Health First Aid for Adults and Children • Examiners Mr. & Mrs. Gates Lloyd Mr. & Mrs. Michael F. Nowlan Mr. Ryan Cobb Ms. Desiree Grant Facilitator for SpeakUp! • Rosemont College ’15, Mr. Kyle Lorenz Mary & Jim O’Connor Mr. Curtis R. Cockenberg Jr. Ms. Barbara F. Grasso Formerly with AmeriGas and Deloitte • Rosemont M.A. in Counseling Psychology, Concentration in Nyree S. Lyons, MSN, MS, RN, Mr. & Mrs. Jerry O’Dell Lynette Cohen Mr. Harris Grigoriades College ’14, Master’s Business Administration • Trauma • Penn State University ’07, B.A. Labor CMSRN, ‘95 Dr. & Mrs. J. David Ogilby Melanie Colozzi Martin Haitz King’s College ’04, B.A. Accounting • St. Joseph’s Industrial Relations • West Catholic Preparatory Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Lyons II J. Pascale On behalf of Ms.Colozzi & her Patricia Ham Preparatory School ‘00 High School ’03 passion for her students! Jeffrey & Adrianne Hamilton 28 29 Hon. & Mrs. Thomas N. O’Neill, Ms. Andrea Warner Deborah J. Autuori Christine Geib Jr. Maurica Washington Merilee Rae Baptiste Vinay Ghai Pathfinder Placement Aliesa Weatherly ‘07 James Barnes Glenn Family Foundations Mr. & Mrs. Stephen A. Paul Maria Weatherly Christine Beale Michael Granger Mr. & Mrs. Louis F. Pauzano Sr. Mr. Max Weiss Sarah Beatty Frances Gray Ms. Brittany Peace Mr. Taylor Whitcomb Christine & Leif Beck Mr. Harris Grigoriades Lisa Roche-Berlage Cheryl Haley Foundations have a deep impact on building students’ Dr. & Mrs. Al Pedicino Mr. Brian Wilson Don & Carol Pellegrino Alexander Jude Wolfe, ORDM Sue Betters Clayton Hardon futures. To learn more, contact Gesu School’s Director of Marcia Penn-Cummings Ms. Karen Wright Sanders Melissa Bilczewski Ms. Randie Harmelin Corporate and Foundation Relations at 215-763-9077 or Ms. Laura Pergine Kristen Bowler Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hart [email protected]. Ms. Vi Pham In-Kind Gifts Terri-Lynn Brant Beth Heacock Jessica Leigh Powers Wilbur Briones Konrad Hernblad Anonymous Shanna Lewis, M.A., CAADC, Ms. Granthia L. Preston Ms. Charlotte Brown John Charles Hershy AMC NETWORKS LPC ’99 Mr. William A. Prince James D. Brown Allison Hertzler Lori & Bruce Eckert Sheila Prince James Buck John Heywood Outpatient Therapist, Universal Health Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Hogan Anonymous Margaret S. Protevi Olivia K. Buck S.E. Hopkins Services, Inc. Archdiocesan Educational Fund Randi & Jon Joseph Ms. Jeannette S. Burns Kate Hovde & Ken Kulak PRUM 2018 Immaculata University ’12, M.A. Counseling Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Lucey McBee & Anne Butcher Zaheer Thomas Husain Backe Foundation The Pulizzi Family Psychology, Certification: Addiction Studies and Old Saint Joseph’s Church Donald Butler Christine Jamison Beneficial Savings Bank Donna Quiery Therapeutic Practice, Graduate Student Merit Philip & Koree Ritter James Cantelupe Sridhara Kavuri Christian R. & Mary F. Lindback Foundation Marisa Quiery Scholarship • Licensed Professional Counselor Joan Roebuck-Carter Christopher Kearns Hilda & Preston Davis Foundation Julia M. Rafferty, Esq. Certification PA • Certified Trainer on Recovery Pro Bono Professional Bryan Carter Yilma Kedeme Dolfinger-McMahon Foundation Hayward Ratliff Management Planning • Certified Advanced Services Christina & Joe Cathcart Edmond Kerollis Families Behind the Badge Children’s Foundation Eileen Reilly Alcohol and Drug Counselor • Kutztown Elaine Cave Jennifer Klenk Ms. Emily Reineberg Backe University ’07, B.S. Clinical/Counseling Psychology Fox & Roach Charities Ryan Chaney Diane Koch Ms. Amanda Rice Cozen O’Connor • International Christian High School ’03 Gray Charitable Trust Cynthia Cheney Catherine Krauss Ms. Julia Ripple John Curry Hamilton Family Charitable Trust Karen Chesky Kathy Wilson Kring Ms. Barbara Rodgers IEI Group Jessica Clancy Kevin Lawlor Henry E. Niles Foundation Regina Rogers Dr. Denise McNulty Mr. Walter Rogers Mr. & Mrs. Isaac H. Clothier IV Mr. and Mrs. Gates Lloyd Ethel Mae Hocker Foundation Miller Investment Matthew Mundy Ms. Julia Ripple Thomas Rolland Marcia L. Coleman Laura & Jim Loeper Koch Foundation Inc. Management Mural Arts Philadelphia Carmen G. Rive Rich R. Rodney Comegys Stephen & Corinne Logan Maverick Capital Foundation Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP Catherine Nance Ms. Barbara Rodgers Ms. Keiana Ross Maureen Corcoran Craig & Deb Ludwick The McCausland Foundation Dr. Stephen Treat James Nelson Mr. Walter Rogers Ms. Nancy M. Rounbehler Kevin Daley Paul Manion Psalm 103 Foundation Mr. Daniel Nilan Eilise & Bill Rouse Megan Ryan Kristi D’Antonio Carol Matasic Monthly Giving Michael & Jennifer Nolan Mr. Gerald B. Rorer The Scholler Foundation Ms. Ann Sayre Karen Derstine Bob & Anne McAlaine Cassidy Ocilka Mr. E. John Rosenwald Jr. St. Thomas of Villanova Parish Ms. Nina Scharrett Dia Becker Rosemary DiGiandomenico Liz McCaffrey, Psy.D. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry O’Dell Michele Ruczhak TD Bank John & Michelle Schuck Mary Keenan Besser Breandan Doherty Pat & Marie McCormick Kay & Jerry O’Grady Margaret Rux van Ameringen Foundation Bryan Schwartz Yong & Matt Cannon Dr. Tom & Mimi Drake Alex McKee Hon. & Mrs. Thomas N. O’Neill, Jr. Ms. Karen Wright Sanders Carol & Jerry Schwartz Mr. & Mrs. Donald F. Gayhardt Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP Bill & Katie McNabb Orbis Investment Sara Sandstrom Chris & Monica Schwartz Joseph & Kathryn Hartnett Ms. Laura Eufrasio Frank & Margie McPherson Management Limited Edward Saracino Mr. Bryan Schwartz Julia Heller Chris Fallon Sarah Mears Peter Padilla Kyra Scalea Ms. Christine Burns Scibetta Dave Hilton III James Feliccia Mr. Mitchell J. Milias Seo Hyun Michael Pan Susan Schuyler Eboni Spaulding Scott Drs. Angela & Gregory Lawton Carrie Fite Janet Monaghan Shal Pandey Angela Schwartz Mr. Richard Serrano The Pulizzi Family Ford, Whit & Amy Martin Moran J. Pascale Mark Sereni Andrea Miller Sheridan Mr. & Mrs. Charles A. Roop Janine Galen William T. Moren Mr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Paul Mr. Richard Serrano Mary T. Shields Angela Schwartz James Gately Jane & Hank Mullany Darrell Payton James & Carla Seward The SJU Hawk Patricia & Kurt Sommer Ms. Margaret Pearson Susan Martinelli Shea Sofia Smith Mr. Stanley Stocker Ms. Laura Pergine Joan Shirley Mr. Daniel Smith Mr. Jonathan Tamarin John Piljer Mr. Daryl J. Shore ‘94 Ms. Patricia C. Stailey Steve Piltch Melanie Simas “Fox & Roach Charities has Ms. Jennifer Stewart Honorary & & Sunny Greenberg Jennifer Slack Linda & Gregg Stirzel been honored to support Memorial Gifts Martha Posey Mr. Daniel Smith Mr. & Mrs. James J. Stokes exceptional education and Thomas C. Post Tanya Bailey-Smith Mr. Daryl C. Sullivan In Honor of Chris Beck services at Gesu School for Peter G. Gould Marc & Ann Sonnenfeld Ms. Laura Sullivan Mr. William A. Prince & Robin M. Potter Frederick Spackman more than a decade. We enjoy Mr. Jonathan Tamarin Robert Potter William Standen watching the students grow Ms. Vicki Thompson In Honor of Harry & Joan Mr. & Mrs. Seymour S. Preston III James Stetler Damon Thornton Bellwoar each year and wish them Shelly Preston Mr. and Mrs. James J. Stokes Ms. Courtney Tomlinson Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bellwoar success in all they do.” Primecap Management Patricia D. & James J. Stokes III Mr. Aliki Torrence In Memory of John C. Bogle Company Lynn Swavely —Kassie Erb Drs. Stephen & Elizabeth Treat Anonymous (69) Carol Adams Reagan Philip Taddeo PresidenT Debra Turner Dawn Ahr Matt Harrison ’10 Derek Reinhold The Robinson Charitable Fund Fox & Roach/Trident Elizabeth E. R. Vandusen Judith Althouse Diana Rhoads Jennifer Thompson & Duncan W. Vandusen Senior Deputy Director of Iowa Charities Abed Ammar Ms. Tonya Richardson Christopher Tidmore Dan V. Operations, Pete for America Ms. Ellen G. Anderson Stacy Rigney James Tinneny Joseph H. & Dolores M. Walsh Jacqueline Archibald University of Pittsburgh ’18 • St. Ms. Ellen Rinaldi David Tooley Daria Ward Jennifer Astheimer Joseph’s Preparatory School ’14 30 31 Gesu School Shelly & Scot Fisher David & Helen Pudlin JoAnn & Howard Wurzak Frank & Mary Anne Benner * Penny & Bob Fox Tom Rebar Bonnie Young & Ed McDaid Junior Board Charles Freyer Paul & Wendy Rosen Helene & Alan Zeiger In Honor of Peggy McFadden Martin In Memoriam Lynne & Bill Garbose Renee Rosenbluth Randi Zemsky & Bob Lane For more information about the Junior Board or to get Ed & Patsy Garno Judy & Marvin Rounick Frank & Mary Anne Benner In Memory of Brian H. Collins involved, contact the Gesu School Development Office Susan & Gary Gevurtz Harvey & Elizabeth Rubin In Memory of Alfred W. at 215-763-9077 or [email protected]. Nancy & Robert Gilbert Jane & Ed Rudolph Ms. Bonnie H. Collins Joseph H. & Dolores M. Walsh Martinelli Henry & Donna Gonzalez Ellyn & Stephen Saft Howard Meyers Angela Schwartz, President th In the last year, Gesu mourned Jessica Greenfield Saks 5 Avenue In Memory of Ken Coolidge David Hilton III, Vice President and Alan Whitehead Evan Sameroff In Memory of Christine the loss of these members Kellsey Turner, Secretary Rose Clemens Brad & Andrea Heffler & Samantha Udolf Martinelli of our community. Steven Heller Valerie Schwartz In Memory of Cormac Michael Ellen & Win Churchill Dia Becker, Gesu Liaison Dr. Geraldine & Thomas Jonathan & Grace Scott Crowe Imani Briscoe ’09 Henwood Sara Cerato Ray & Fran Leichner In Honor of Robert McAlaine John Backe, Gesu Trustee Courtney Flynn Marjorie & Jeff Honickman Lynn & Howard Shecter Dick & Sally Fitzgerald and Founder of Backe Advanced Writing Program Mark Garrity Gerald & Drucie Isenberg Kate & Sam Sidewater In Memory of John Thomas Dominique Goss Decker In Honor of the Mullahy Family Jeanne Bass Dr. Gary & Leslie Itzenson Steve Sidewater Ms. Rosalie M. Minder Amy Gower Randi & Jon Joseph & Judy Munroe Fran & Ed Bickel Gloria Carter Jim Hartnett Esther and Marc Kaplin Marjorie & Howard Silverman In Memory of Ryan O’Connor Mr. Frank Fischer Jr. Mary Liva In Honor of Thomas A. Decker Joy & Bennett Keiser Gail & Daniel Singer Ms. Nancy M. Rounbehler Mary & Jim O’Connor Tom Leonard James & Agnes Kim Donna and Jerry Slipakoff Andrew A. Mone, Jr. Desmond Shannon ’02 and Family Tina & Albert Small Jr. In Memory of James Devereux, In Honor of Leslie M. Protevi John B. Neff Daniel Stanek Margaret S. Protevi John Kirby & Susan Cullman Babette & Harvey Snyder S.J. and Isabel Devereux Elkins John R. Trumbore Sarah Stirzel Cuzzolina, Gesu Liaison Susan & Leonard Klehr Arthur & Miriam Spector Elisabeth McCord Lauren Wattie In Memory of Mark Richman’s Andrea Krakower Ellen Stein Beloved Mother Warren ‘Pete’ Musser, former Gesu Trustee Susanna Lachs Dr. Stanford & Liesa Steinberg In Honor of Dr. & Mrs. John J. *Current at the time of publication Ellen & Win Churchill and Dean Adler Amy & Gary Steinberg DiIulio Judy & Len Lundy Linda & Butch Stempel Gigi Georges Oxman In Honor of William Siegl Jeffrey & Cynthia Mack Toby Strogatz & Stephen Klein In Memory of Frank Fischer Mr. Samuel Brodovsky Handsel & Karen Minyard John & Judith Temple Loretta Whalen Mitchell & Hilarie Morgan Susan & Steve Townend In Honor of Mark Solomon’s th Mr. Robert Uphaus In Honor of Winston J. Julie & Daniel Mozes Stephanie Stahl In Honor of Nysir Griffin 80 Birthday Beth Van Cleve Churchill Charles & Karyn Murray & James Trichon Rosemary & Walter Keith M. Pension Elizabeth E. R. VanDusen & Peter & Jody Abrams Henry & Cathy Nassau Alex & Herb Vederman McDonough and Family In Honor of Theresa Stolarczyk Duncan W. VanDusen Pete and Jan Albert Family Neiman Marcus Marty Wachs & David Wachs Angela Dunn Jane Wagner Foundation Megan & Sean O’Hara Josephine Wang In Honor of Joseph H. Head Araceli Wakil Amoroso Baking Company Jeffrey Orleans & Sam Switzenbaum Charles Hebble Jr. In Memory of Ralph Saul Robert Wherry Sam Aronson & Elizabeth Mayger Noele & Alan Wein In Memory of Polly Hebble Mary T. Shields Paul White Scott Bailey Mary Parenti & Rich Castor Penny Weiner Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Ann Houston Wiedie Iris & Steve Berkowitz Jayne & Ron Perilstein Bennett & Judie Weinstock In Honor of Stephen Schreder Bancroft Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John P. Devine & Keith Hartt David & Irina Bernstein The Powell Family Foundation Wayne Weisman Ms. Granthia L. Preston Alan Willcox Dr. Guy & Nancy Bernstein PREP58 Faith & Sol Weiss In Memory of John J.F. Mr.& Mrs. Randall Younker Barry & Kathy Bernsten In Memory of Priscilla Ruth Sherrerd Michael & Lisa Blank Wishard Hobbs Anne Sherrerd In Honor of Jean Bogle Jil & Bart Blatstein Ms. Christine Metzler John Bogle family Irma Blumenthal In Memory of Jodi Steigerwald Molly Jim Bodenheimer In Honor of the IHM Sisters The Madsen Family John C. “Jack” Bogle & Ronnie Pumpian Rev. George W. Bur, S.J. In Honor of Fr. George W. Bur, In Memory of Veaunita S.J. Boyds Philadelphia In Memory of Ray Jackson Our Gesu School community extends Ira Brind & Stacey Spector Catherine Stocker Jessica Kasper Charles Cherry Mr. Stanley Stocker our deepest sympathy to the Bogle family, Jim & Lynne Brown and Villanova Faith and Life In Memory of Regina Foley The Hershey Company particularly recent Board Chair Barbara Bogle Community In Memory of Dulcy Elizabeth Renninger, and Eve and Jean, on the loss of Burns Brown Brothers Harriman Tamarin Jack Bogle. We hold their family in our prayers. Ms. Christine Burns Scibetta Barbara Brown-Ruttenberg In Honor of Steve Kaplan Mr. Jonathan Tamarin Lynne & Jerald Brownstein Ms. Winifred Shaw-Hope Mr. Bogle was a longtime, dedicated friend In Honor of William J. Byron, Karen Bucholtz In Memory of Claire and supporter of Gesu School. His life touched S.J. In Honor of Charles & Karen Brett & Mary Cagliuso Ver’Schneider Hayes so many. His contributions to our nation as Ms. Angela Lin Roger & Helena Carolin Keller Mr. Richard E. Burke Ms. Ann Sayre a legendary financier and ethical leader are In Honor of Bryan Carter John & Dunham Churchill Cherokee Gibson ’04 Patti Durr and Steve Jacobs unparalleled. Kim & Charlie Bullock Ms. Hope Cohen Debt Specialist, Social Security Administration In Honor of Bryant King Mr. and Mrs. Eugene L. Warren & Sylvie Cohen Heather King Ver’Schneider In Memory of Edward John Connolly Saint Joseph's University ’14, M.S. Criminal Justice Churchill Mike & Lucy Danziger • National Criminal Justice Honors Society, In Honor of Patricia Knebels In Memory of William Jayne Perilstein Karen Daroff Alpha Phi Sigma-Theta Kappa and Alpha Epsilon Anonymous Ver’Schneider Ellyn & Stephen Saft Do Gooders Lambda Honors Society-Omega • Saint Joseph's Linda Ver'Schneider Cup & Tina & Albert Small, Jr. Elliott Greenleaf, PC University ‘12, B.S. Criminal Justice • Little Flower In Honor of Betty McFadden Thomas Cup Mary & Joe Fenkel Catholic High School for Girls ’08 Martin

32 33 Mark & Paula Solomon Performing Arts Scholarship Merion Mercy Academy th Ruth W. & A. Morris Williams, Mindfulness Through 25 Anniversary Commencement Speech Jr. Scholarship (2) Movement Old Saint Joseph’s Parish BY ADRIAN, GESU ’19 Partnerships The Philadelphia Orchestra Philadelphia Police Alliance for Catholic Education Department – D.A.R.E. We are here tonight closing one chapter in our lives and at Saint Joseph’s University The Rock School for Dance preparing to enter a new setting—a new setting that is unlike Anti-Defamation League Education Art Goes to School Gesu, which for most of us has been our home for ten years. St. Joseph’s Preparatory Barnes Foundation This new environment is high school. It will allow us to fulfill School Lenwood Greenwood ’00 Barnes & Noble – Devon, PA our dreams—dreams such as becoming an athlete, lawyer, Saint Joseph’s University Black Diamonds Union - doctor, singer, actor or actress, politician, scientist, and so Dispute Analyst and System Administrator, Schools That Can Temple University Comcast SpeakUp! much more. Even though it may seem overwhelming and Boy Scouts of America Stephen Klein Wellness Center even a little stressful, the knowledge we have gained from Former Business Analyst with Philly311 • West Bryn Mawr Trust / Philadelphia Freedom Gesu will strengthen our efforts. Chester University of PA ’08, B.S. Marketing • ICDL Boston College Valley YMCA computer certification • Attaining certification Camp Dogwood Temple University Learning to be “men and women for others” has as Salesforce Administrator • Volunteer teacher Camp Keewaydin YMCA, Columbia North taught us to be concerned with our growth, both of Microsoft Office Suite for youth and seniors Camp Kon-o-Kwee • Comcast Cares Day volunteer • Holy Ghost individually and spiritually. We have learned to respect Children’s Scholarship Fund we must also be mindful of Preparatory School ’04 • Holy Ghost Hall of Fame Philadelphia Jesuit Youth and more than just ourselves; others and our environment. Inductee 2014 Council for Relationships Special Needs Fund Cradles to Crayons Sister Donna Anthony, OSF MAGIS is a set of qualities that sets the standard Cristo Rey Philadelphia High Arrupe House Jesuits Gesu 8th grader Adrian delivers his commencement speech, an for our success. MOTIVATION is the incentive that School Doris Dundon inspiring reflection on the Gesu MAGIS, the soft skills woven into faith in In Memory of Mrs. Swannetta Anonymous Scholarship (6) Dancing with the Students Marie and Frank Golimowski makes the impossible seem possible. It encourages our curriculum and that prepare students to succeed. Photo by V. Wagstaff Janet McAlaine Annear Down the Line and Beyond Gloria and Dave Hirschbine our ability to succeed, causing us to believe, “Yes, I can!” David DeBalko Ms. Melba Wagstaff Memorial Scholarship Foundation John and Cindy Paté Through AWARENESS, we have learned to monitor not Melvin R. Wagstaff Arrupe House Jesuit Girard College Joseph Paté only ourselves but our environment as well. With GRIT, we Community Scholarship (2) Girl Scouts of Southeast Thomas & Sallie Paté have learned never to give up, to keep working toward Sponsorship for Excellence, Matching Gifts Pennsylvania Sharon Runkowski our goals, putting our best foot forward. If we are to The following companies In Loving Memory of Holy Child School at Eugene Ver’Schneider 2018-2019 never back down from William H. Brill accomplish our dreams, we must matched gifts made by Rosemont Gerald and Kelly a challenge. their employees. Does your George W. Bur, S.J. Jesuit Schools Network Ver’Schneider FINANCIALS & NUMBERS employer match gifts? Find Scholarship Jumpstart Philadelphia, John M. Ver’Schneider out at doublethedonation. Winston J. Churchill Temple University Our parents and caregivers sent us to Gesu to become Villanova Faith and Life INDEPENDENT MAGIS has com/gesu. Scholarship Kimmel Center young men and women. Community taught us to be brave and push through the Sr. Ellen Convey, IHM Mann Center for the At Gesu School, we strive to steward your gifts Bank of America obstacles blocking our path to success, and not Scholarship wisely so as to have the greatest impact for ExelonFoundation to be swayed by someone else’s opinion. Patricia & Gordon Cooney our 450 students. We invite you to review our Through Exxon Mobil Foundation Scholarship SOCIAL COMPETENCE, understand GlaxoSmithKline Matching audited financial statements on our website. we have learned to Gloria & Jonathan Detwiler the needs of others and respect the gift of each Gifts Program Scholarship The Glenmede Trust person. One service project taught us to be compassionate Louisa C. Dubin Scholarship MAGIS are qualities Company, N.A. Farber Family Scholarship (2) instead of judgmental toward others. we will carry throughout our lifetimes. Hershey Trust Company Helen Gillard Gould Johnson, Mirmiran and $3,446,000 Scholarship Total Financial Aid Gesu School has been a great experience because Thompson, Inc. Peter G. Gould Family Northwestern Mutual Scholarship to 450 Students in 2018-2019 the faculty, staff, and administration have invested Foundation Dorrance H. Hamilton themselves in our lives. Without the Gesu faculty, staff, Philips 66 Company Scholarship (4) administration, and the foresight of our parents, we would not PJM Interconnection LLC The James & Agnes Kim $12,500 be in this space tonight. Gesu will always be the place Wells Fargo Total Cost to Educate Foundation Scholarship (8) we call home. Thank you. Gerry & Marguerite Lenfest One Gesu Student Symposium Sponsors Scholarship (3) Faith ’19 Adrian is a freshman at Germantown Friends School. 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The Mission gacy, Our Inspired by the Jesuit and ur Le Futur IHM traditions of social O We invite you to see our enduring legacy and e justice, faith, creative hope, how a Gesu education shapes children’s futures and love, Gesu School helps by visiting our school or taking an online tour students to transcend all at gesuschool.org. Whether through your time, forms of poverty by providing talent, or financial support, thank YOU for a comprehensive, innovative making an impact on 450 students’ lives! education. We empower our students to develop their strengths, overcome challenges, and become positive, engaged members of the community and the world. The Results

In a city where approximately 69 percent of public high school students graduate from high school in four years, 90 percent of Gesu alumni graduate high school on time, and of those graduates, 86 percent go on to college or Savaria Photo by Edward post-secondary education.