Alumnus Poised for & Career

Grade 5 Teacher Inspires Confidence & Creativity After-School Programs Enrich Students

Thank You to Our Generous 2015-2016 Donors

OF MANY LEARNERS 2015-2016 ANNUAL REPORT

1 2012 ALUMNUS BALANCES ACADEMICS, FROM THE WORK-STUDY, AND ATHLETICS Your support enables Gesu to educate well-rounded students poised for college and career.

Photo by Sabina Louise Pierce achary Thomas ’12 maximized Communications during his senior his Gesu education to excel in year, Zachary assisted with the medical Dear Friends of Gesu School, high school as a well-rounded publisher’s website, wrote two articles student. Gesu School educates for potential publication, and collated the whole child—academically, research on medical technologies. The 2015-2016 school year launched with Pope Francis’ visit to for the World Meeting of Families Congress th socially, physically, and spiritually. This experience spurred him to pursue and our 8 graders’ participation as ballroom dancers in the Festival of Families. These historic events set a tone of joy, Zachary’s success stems from his Gesu journalism and electronic media in college. togetherness, and pride for the year. Our Gesu community collaborated to fund and build a new playground. Our students, roots and his family’s support. many of whom come from families living in poverty, not only raised funds for global missions, but exceeded their goal. They are truly “young men and women for others.” In the summer, Zachary maintains A member of Cristo Rey Philadelphia his busy schedule as a lifeguard at High School’s Class of 2016, its first a Philadelphia country club and a As I reflect upon these moments, I am mindful of Gesu’s identity as a Jesuit and IHM institution. I remain dutiful th graduating class, Zachary was accepted playground. Since grade 7, Zachary has to our mission to provide a quality education to 450 Pre-K – 8 grade students, enabling them to break the cycle to multiple and — participated in competitive swimming of poverty and violence. “Gesu Works!” Albright, Delaware State, Ithaca, La Salle, with the Salvation Army Kroc Aquatics Saint Joseph’s, and Tuskegee. He will team. He credits the “strict schedule” Each day, our committed faculty educates children of all ability levels—our mosaic of many learners. In the spirit of attend The of Scranton, a Jesuit with honing his organizational skills. the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Gesu attests that “every child can learn.” Committed to institution, with multiple scholarships. non-selective admissions, we offer the resources to help students reach their highest potential—whether through He attributes his creativity and maturity remedial support or advanced classes. A disciplined young man, Zachary to Gesu. Ms. Hartzell’s art classes ignited balanced an intense high school schedule. a creative spark, which later translated At the outset of college, Zachary Thomas Aligned with the Jesuit belief in cura personalis, care of the whole person, Gesu unwaveringly nurtures students academically, A typical day included 5:30 a.m. swim into writing. Since grade 8, what little ’12 already exudes professionalism socially, emotionally, and spiritually. Our single-gender education in grades 3-8 allows each child to focus and flourish. practice, school or work, evening spare time he has, Zachary dedicates and intellectual curiosity and boasts an swimming until 7 p.m., and studying. to drafting short stories. His portfolio impressive résumé. His Gesu foundation I hope you enjoy the pages that follow, which highlight our mosaic of learners and why “Gesu Works”: includes material for two books. fueled his confidence and drive. • Meet a determined alumnus whose Gesu education catapulted him to early success With this rigorous routine, Zachary still in academics, athletics, and the professional world. earned second honors and served his Surrounded by books at Gesu, Zachary community—volunteering as a school cultivated a thirst for knowledge that he • Learn about a remarkable teacher whose expertise is matched by her strength and compassion. retreat leader and a swim coach. About carried to Cristo Rey, where he took AP his work ethic, Zachary says, “I know that English, AP history, and honors pre- • Read about our extended day programs, which provide critical enrichment and a safe haven for our students. once I get to college, I’ll know how to calculus. An avid reader, Shakespeare’s “I came into high take on a big schedule. I’ve managed it.” Hamlet is his favorite literary work. school VERY Thank you to our many supporters who make a Gesu education possible through their time, talent, and generosity— PREPARED board members, sponsors, foundations, corporations, individual donors, volunteers, and families. Each of you is an essential Zachary thrived in Cristo Rey’s His family values Gesu’s model and piece in our mosaic. Work-Study Program, working five days teachers. “They kept me on track and & VERY per month in professional settings and communicated with my parents,” indicates CONFIDENT Peace and blessings, earning top ratings from supervisors. Zachary, who attended from grades 1-8. in myself.” His pay helped fund his tuition. “Teachers teach the material thoroughly. —Zachary Thomas ’12 They don’t just throw it at you, but teach During his freshman and sophomore you how to comprehend and learn better. Bryan H. Carter years, Zachary worked at Comcast I came into high school very prepared and President and CEO in Home Security and Supply Chain very confident in myself,” Zachary reflects. Management. He developed spreadsheets I invite you to visit Gesu School to experience our community in action. To schedule a tour, contact the Development Office for national inventory and product Gesu helped Zachary form his strong students for how to move in society. at 215-763-9077 or [email protected]. Stay current on Gesu news. Visit www.gesuschool.org. Click “Join our distribution and tested home security character, which he describes as “authentic As they get older and start dealing email list.” equipment. As a junior, Zachary and loyal,” and develop resiliency. “I with high school and adults, Gesu interned at the law firm Lavin, O’Neil, learned about never giving up,” he states. (Front Cover): At the outset of the 2015-2016 school year, Gesu School’s 450 students were greeted with a new playground prepares them for the real world.” on the roof to ensure they have a modern, safe space to play outdoors. A special thanks to the Cooney, Schreder, Sims, and Cedrone, and DiSipio, where he attended Trumpbour families from Holy Child School at Rosemont; PENTA Building Group Foundation; the Ethel Mae Hocker Foundation; depositions and organized case documents. Zachary’s father, Mr. Thomas, Father and son agree: “Stick through and a generous anonymous donor. We are also deeply grateful to the Gesu parents/guardians and friends who volunteered to praises Gesu’s approach: “The the process. And trust it, because build the new playscape. Photo by Sabina Louise Pierce As an Editorial Intern for Bryn Mawr structured environment prepares this school really works.” 2 3 EXTENDED DAY PROGRAMS PROVIDE GRADE 5 TEACHER ENRICHMENT AND A SAFE HAVEN INSTILLS CONFIDENCE Your generosity delivers crucial academic, social, AND INSPIRES and physical education activities to Gesu’s students. CREATIVITY

To meet the needs of working parents Thanks to your support, quality and provide a safe environment, Gesu School offers extensive, varied after- teachers impact students’ lives. school programming five days per week until 6 p.m., even through the summer. aithful. Caring. Smart. Energetic. These are the Students engage in remedial support, th mosaic of words that Gesu’s 5 grade girls use to academic and cultural enrichment, and describe their teacher, Ms. Tammi Crummy. physical activity. Extended day plays a vital role in the overall well-being of students from Gesu’s surrounding communities. For ten years, her vibrant spirit has touched the lives of her Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 5th grade students. With her unwavering dedication to Gesu’s mission, After-School Program Ms. Crummy’s colleagues nominated her for the Staff create daily activity plans by 2016 Knetzger Outstanding Teacher Award. grade level for 80-100 students, including homework and structured As a Gesu parent, Ms. Crummy volunteered in her sons’ Denise Jackson, Director, has further play, such as computers or cooking. professionalized Gesu’s After-School Program classrooms, prompting a career shift from social work and In addition to seasonal and cultural and earned its PA State Certificate of academic advising. This professional background, combined with activities, such as a Christmas play Compliance. Photo by Sabina Louise Pierce her B.A. in Sociology from Virginia State University and her and African American history, unique own childhood in Gesu’s neighborhood, strengthens her ties with opportunities abound. Students students and families. Ms. Crummy states, “Growing up here and (Right) Youngest Scholars’ five-week in grades 2-4 are developing civic summer intensive targets a topic, such as now teaching here—it means so much to me.” She elaborates, “I engagement through membership the ocean, for in-depth study. definitely use my social work skills in my classroom. It’s important in Gesu’s Boy Scout Troop 1700. at Gesu because of where the school is. With some of the Ms. Crummy empowers each student to be self-assured and reach Tyree, grade 4, has learned “to be a students we have, it helps me have more empathy and understand her potential. Photo by Andrea Kellner leader, not a follower, and to stand Catholic Youth their background. If a student is cranky, you might think he up for yourself.” Students in grades or she is misbehaving. But that student might be hungry.” Organization (CYO) face challenges. And set goals. And aim for them. And 2-5 can participate in year-round reach them.” Her students notice. “She always believes tennis clinics with Down the Line Team Sports Ms. Crummy educates the whole child, teaching academics, in us,” says Faith. Fifth grader, Nateerah shares that her and Beyond Foundation. Field trips Students learn teamwork, life skills, and character formation. As a member of Gesu’s lasting memory of Ms. Crummy “is how loving she was.” include the zoo and aquarium. discipline, and athletic skills via “soft skills” committee, she promotes a school-wide culture JV and varsity basketball for that instills qualities such as grit and positive thinking. She “It’s a safe haven,” says Director, Ms. Crummy’s dedication extends beyond the school boys and girls in grades 5-8, infuses this approach into her classes, particularly math: Denise Jackson, who holds an M.A. day. She teaches bible study at her church and devotes co-ed soccer for grades 5-6, “My first challenge is to change their way of thinking in Education from Saint Joseph’s time after school and in the summers to Gesu’s literacy baseball for grades 6-8 boys, about math for those who don’t like it or get discouraged. I University and a PA Director programs—Youth Education for Tomorrow (YET) and and co-ed track for grades 4-8. show students in a fun way to see how numbers are helpful Credential. “I aim to create out-of- Youngest Scholars. As a single-mother who is earning and why we need them.” For lessons on measurement and school time that is safe, fun, and her graduate degree, she is a role model for the Gesu geometry, students design a floor model of a home. nurtures students—academically, community. She is raising three high-achieving sons— socially, emotionally, and artistically. Literacy Programs Stephon, a Lenfest Scholar at Saint Joseph’s University; I want them to have exposure to Gesu Extra Mile She adapts experiential learning techniques from her M.S. in Marquis, a starting varsity basketball player and mentor at what’s in the world, like the arts, Program (GEM) Gesu’s Youth Education for Education Pre-K – 4 program at Saint Joseph’s University for Cristo Rey; and Xavier, a Gesu 8th grader, who participates and to see that they can rise from Tomorrow (YET) program provides the Gesu classroom. Her creativity resonates with students. in basketball and baseball and plays piano at his church. poverty and escape violence.” Each trimester, GEM enables individualized instruction four days Fifth grader, Faith absorbed American history through theater students in grades 5-8 to explore and rap: “I learned about the constitutional convention and per week for students in grades “She gives of herself,” notes Gesu Art Teacher, new interests, including international 1-3 who are reading at least two how our country came to be. I liked learning it through a th Ms. Linda Hartzell. That is Ms. Crummy’s true essence. affairs, improv, or chess. Says 7 years below grade level. YET builds play.” For Women’s History Month, students created a “live grader, Dhmyni, “My favorite essential literacy skills. Youngest museum” of female thinkers, artists, and athletes. Students activity is newspaper because I Scholars challenges students in grades dressed as important figures—Misty Copeland, Marian The Knetzger Outstanding Teacher Award, endowed by a had a page where I could write my 3-5 who excel academically with in- Anderson—and shared their research via an exhibit. gift from Jay and Kathy Sherrerd in memory of Gesu Board opinion. I learned that a project school and after-school experiences, Member, Edwin Knetzger, is presented annually to that could get done with teamwork.” th such as an advanced reading group. Ms. Crummy empowers her 5 grade girls: “I want students faculty member demonstrating the highest quality to build that confidence in themselves to not be afraid to of teaching ability and commitment. (Left) Boy Scout Troop 1700 is learning good citizenship. 4 5 MEMORABLE MOMENTS MAY The 2016 Gesu Gala, Inspiring the Light Within, draws JUNE 360 attendees and raises more than $371,000, including $72,000 Gesu commemorates the retirement in 2015-2016 VISIT from the “raise the roof” effort during the live auction to help www.gesuschool.org of Sr. Pat McGrenra, IHM, and her resurface Gesu’s rooftop! Thank you! Your support enables us to for photos, videos, service since 1994 as Teacher, Counselor, ensure that each child’s future will shine brightly. We extend a special and Assistant Principal. Read a tribute SEPTEMBER Gesu School welcomes Pope Francis to Philadelphia! and more on these thanks to the 2016 Gala committee and co-chairs, as well as all Gala to Sr. Pat on the Gesu website. highlights. Click sponsors, in particular, Presenting Sponsors: the Bogle & Renninger “Gesu Updates.” Families, and M & S Foundation and Susan Martinelli Shea. Rev. Neil Ver’Schneider, S.J., Gesu View photos and videos from the evening, including Chaplain and Assistant Principal, Gesu Spirit Medalists and student performances at celebrates his 50th Jubilee of www.gesuschool.org/2016galablog. ordination with mass in The Church of the Gesu and a student and faculty performance of prayer, dance, and poetry.

Gesu’s baseball team captures 2nd place in CYO Region 6! Thank you to Jim Buck of the Philadelphia Phillies Dancing with the Students – Gesu Bryan Carter, Gesu School President for securing a field for our The Gesu Gospel Choir sings Bob McAlaine, Vice School performs at the Festival of and CEO, players and to in the Revival at The Church of serves as a press representative Chairman of the Gesu School Board the Gesu. Families, appearing live on CNN and through Catholic Voices USA. Thank you to the Black of Directors, who assisted in coaching. Catholic Parishes of the Archdiocese of 40 Jumbotrons on the Benjamin Franklin Philadelphia and the Martin de Porres Parkway. We thank Susan Martinelli Shea, View media coverage and Foundation for inviting us. Gesu Board Member and President and Founder of Dancing with the Students! videos on www.gesuschool.org. (Left above) The Gesu Spirit Medal honors individuals who have shown extraordinary commitment to Gesu School through their loyal advocacy and actions, and who have MARCH Gesu is honored to APRIL Gesu’s 2016 One Day OCTOBER Gesu hosts The made a significant contribution to Gesu Province Presidents, welcome Hall of Fame Tennis Coach, Challenge exceeds our goal! The Z School’s success as a model inner-city Principals, and Rectors Secondary Nick Bollettieri for a World Tennis Foundation at Gulf Coast Community elementary school. Gesu School President and Pre-Secondary Schools Day student clinic on March 8! We Foundation generously granted $15,000 and CEO, Bryan Carter (left) and Gesu are deeply grateful to Down the Line School Principal, Sr. Ellen Convey, IHM Meeting to discuss mission, to Gesu School. Their sponsorship of and Beyond Foundation for arranging (right) congratulate 2016 Spirit Medalists governance, and excellence for Gesu’s second One Day Challenge fueled this special opportunity and their and Board Members, Peter G. Gould, Ph.D. Jesuit schools in the 21st century. an incredible outpouring of support. ongoing partnership (left center), Consulting Scholar at the Penn to share the joy of In total, and including their $15,000 Cultural Heritage Center of the University Watch NOVEMBER 18th tennis with students in grades 2-5. challenge gift and $13,000 from three of and Adjunct Professor at Gesu holds our media coverage of the event on Gesu Annual Symposium on Transforming generous donors, Gesu raised more than the American University of Rome, and Rev. School’s YouTube Channel: Our deepest Inner-City Education $57,000 in only one day! 2016 Gala Co-Chairs, David Hilton and Anne Hilton (left) with Gesu School Stephen D. Thorne (right center), Pastor of to tackle Tragedies youtube.com/gesuschoolworks. thanks to The Z Foundation at Gulf President and CEO, Bryan Carter; Gesu School Principal, Sr. Ellen Convey, St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church. Photo and Current Events: Helping Students Coast Community Foundation and IHM; and Gala Co-Chairs, Gretchen Cooney and J. Gordon Cooney, Jr., by David DeBalko Understand What They See, Read, and all donors, including Gesu students, Esq., Chairman of the Gesu School Board of Directors. Photo by Read media coverage Hear in the News. families, staff, and alumni. David DeBalko and a summary on Gesu’s website.

DECEMBER For the third consecutive year, the Anti- Defamation League designates Gesu School a “No Place for Hate” school for promoting respect and appreciation for diversity.

JANUARY Gesu’s Junior Board launches a single-gender 07408 group mentoring program for United Way th At Gesu School, we strive to steward your gifts wisely so as to have the greatest impact 7 graders. Young professionals Donor Choice for our 450 students. We invite you to review our audited financial statements and meet students monthly to discuss Number Form 990 on our website at www.gesuschool.org/financials. goal setting and career pursuits. 6 7 Every effort has been made to accurately list all gifts. If your name Board of Directors is not listed, or if you notice an error, contact the Development Office at 215-763-9077. J. Gordon Cooney, Jr., Esq., Chairman Robert M. McAlaine, Vice Chairman TO OUR 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR DONORS! Visionaries Harmelin Media Keith M. Pension, Secretary $25,000 to $49,999 Henkels & McCoy Barbara B. Renninger, Treasurer Pamela & James Hill Bryan H. Carter, President and CEO Your support brings quality education to North Philadelphia. ACE American Insurance David & Anne Hilton Acme Corrugated Box Co., Inc. Howley Family Foundation Winston J. Churchill, Esq. (Chairman Emeritus) Allied Wire & Cable Irish Pub Children’s Anonymous Foundation Inc. John E. Backe The Armstrong Foundation J.P. Mascaro & Sons Edward F. Beckett Arrupe House Jesuit Keith & Kathleen Kasper Aliya F. Browne, D.O., F.A.C.S. Community The Paul E. Kelly Foundation Rev. George W. Bur, S.J. Mr. Scott A. Beaumont Peter & Kathy Linneman Rev. William J. Byron, S.J. Pierre Toussaint Society Customers Bank Bob & Anne McAlaine Joseph J. Cathcart, CPCU Jack & Tammy Dodds Mr. & Mrs. Keith B. McClain ’89 Ellen Churchill $50,000 & Above Peter Gould & Robin Potter Jami McKeon & John Hollway Terence J. Connors, CPA Gray Charitable Trust The McNulty Family James L. Crawford, Jr. Ms. Hettie J. Herzog Meadowbrook Charitable Trust John J. Curry Lenfest Enterprises, LLC Medtronic Foundation Gerard J. Davies Gesu School recognizes our leadership-level donors who have made The H. Chase Lenfest Morse Charitable Foundation Thomas A. Decker, Esq. gifts of $50,000 and above with membership in the Pierre Toussaint Foundation Allan & Pat Murphy John J. DiIulio, Jr., Ph.D., Advisory Board Member M & S Foundation Society. Venerable Pierre Toussaint, the society’s namesake, is John & Lilli Neff Vivienne Lambert Ehret Maguire Enterprises NFI Rosemary Español, CFM a hero from our Catholic heritage. Born into slavery in Haiti in the William & Kathleen McAlaine Kay & Jerry O’Grady Christopher C. Fallon, Esq. th early 19 century, Pierre Toussaint was brought to New York City, Giving Account Keith Pension Peter G. Gould, Ph.D. where he became a successful hairdresser. He used his earnings to Raskob Foundation for Catholic Joanna & Ken Phelan Frances Gray Activities The Philadelphia James F. Higgins ’45 free many slaves and finally himself. Once a free man, he performed A.W. Rutherford many acts of charity, including the establishment of an orphanage Contributionship Insurance Katherine H. Hovde Susan Martinelli Shea Company Leonard M. Klehr, Esq. and a school for black children. When most fled the city during a ThermOmegaTech Philadelphia Insurance Lisa Korn Blank yellow fever epidemic, he stayed to nurse the sick. His dedication to Vertex Companies John Krzeminski the well-being and education of the poor makes Pierre Toussaint a The Z Foundation at Gulf Coast Steve & Mary Ann Phillips Nyree S. Lyons, RN ’95 Community Foundation fitting patron for Gesu and our donors. Ellen & Ron Caplan Keith B. McClain ’89 Mr. & Mrs. Theodor S. Raven Byron A. McCook, Ed.D. Builders Barbara & Scott Renninger Marie T. McCormick, Ph.D. $10,000 to $24,999 St. Martin de Porres Church Allan C. Murphy Gary & Ruthanne Schlarbaum The Honorable Michael A. Nutter Airgas, Inc. Carter & Jenn Sims Kay O’Grady American Land Fund Mr. & Mrs. Mark I. Solomon Stephen S. Phillips, Esq. Management LLC Susan & Richard Tressider Louis R. Pichini, Esq. Artay Inc. UHS of Pennsylvania, Inc. Steven S. Piltch, Ed.D. Archdiocesan Educational Fund Lenfest Enterprises, LLC Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Ashley Julia M. Rafferty, Esq. James & Diane Brecker Chairman’s Circle Sr. Stephen Anne Roderiguez, IHM John E. Backe The Le Vine Family Foundation Craig & Jean Burns Eilise Rouse $5,000 to $9,999 Backe Foundation Maryland Province of the Society Hana & Don Callaghan Susan Martinelli Shea Mr. & Mrs. Bradley J. Cannon 2004 Carita Foundation, Inc. Daryl J. Shore ’94 Bogle Family of Jesus Christina & Joe Cathcart Aberdeen Asset Jennifer L. Sims The Catholic Foundation of Management, Inc. Mark I. Solomon Children’s Scholarship Fund Leslie Miller & Rich Worley Greater Philadelphia Andy Anderson Sr. Mary Ellen Tennity, IHM Mr. & Mrs. John H. Clayton ’39 Anonymous Rev. Stephen D. Thorne Philadelphia Mrs. J. Maxwell Moran The Day & Zimmermann Janet & Dr. Steven Armbrust Sr. Janet Mary Walters, IHM Comcast|NBCUniversal PNC Group, Inc. Jim & Lilibet Barrett Paul M. Welch Tad & Candy Decker Blumenthal Do Good Fund Randi J. Zemsky Gordon & Gretchen Cooney PoGo Family Foundation Delaware Investments Eileen Brazitis Deloitte LLP Ms. Amara Briggs Jonathan & Gloria Detwiler Funston Media Management The Henry A. Quinn Charitable Charlotte & Bob Brown Management Team Gloria & Jack Drosdick Mr. & Mrs. James D. Brown Mr. & Mrs. Roger A. Early Rod & Kerry Henkels Foundation The Bryn Mawr Trust Company Bryan H. Carter, President and CEO EFM Foundation Ms. Connie Buckley Sr. Ellen Convey, IHM, Principal Ethel Mae Hocker Foundation Kathleen & Frank Seidman Chris Fallon Gretchen & Stephen Burke Rev. Neil Ver’Schneider, S.J., Assistant Principal, Chaplain Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Fox James A. & Sharon A. Byrne Sr. Patricia McGrenra, IHM, Assistant Principal, Counselor Brad, Laurie & Danielle Ingerman Wells Fargo Fox & Roach Charities Mr. & Mrs. John F. Clark Robert S. Weinstein, Vice President of Development Tony Genuardi JKG, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Andrew D. Clayton Bob Gagliardi, Finance Director Hagan Foundation Karen & Terry Connors Alana D. Lee, Assistant Dean of Discipline Hamilton Family Foundation

8 9 Mr. & Mrs. J. Brian Carden Ms. Bonnie H. Collins Chubb & Son Commonwealth Foundation THE MAGIS SOCIETY Laura & Jay Coogan Doren Connors Tim & Ellen Foster Richard & Mary Cornelius Planned Giving Sheila Fortune Foundation Ms. Mary Corrigan George Woodward Co. CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Glenmede Devine + Partners Anonymous Mike & Anne Haney Mr. Robert Downing Members of the Magis Society have a lasting impact on children’s lives by including Gesu School in their estate plans. For more information about how Sigrid Berwind Harvest Equities Andy & Jane Farella John C. Bogle Herman Goldner Company Mr. & Mrs. Joseph J. Fenkel you can help secure Gesu’s future through your estate plans, or to notify Tommy J. Bright James F. ’45 & Donna M. Tony & Hope Gay us of inclusion in your will, please contact, Rob Weinstein, Vice President Dorothy Carroll Fasy Higgins Mr. Charles Grant of Development, at 215-763-9077 or [email protected]. Jean Tanney Dee Barbara & Steve Hildenbrand Dr. & Mrs. Bernard J. Grimes Joseph A. Fox Huff Paper Company Kevin Hinds Marian Gaffney Raymond T. Jackson Lynn & Tony Hitschler For Bette and myself, Gesu provided a clear inspiration for giving. The Abby Ann K. Griscom ConocoPhillips Company New York Life Foundation Jesuit Community at John J. Hopkinson James F. Higgins ’45 Georgetown Preparatory Kate Hovde & Ken Kulak spirit of Gesu suffuses every activity of this school—from the classroom Matching Gift Program Mr. & Mrs. James Nolen IV “ Bob & Anne McAlaine Cozen O’Connor Nuzzo Family Foundation School Independence Mission Schools to its athletic endeavors. We knew we were dealing with a special Walter & Rosemary McDonough John & Jennifer Curry The Phyllis Palmer The James & Agnes Kim Ernest E. Jones institution that gave as much to the donor as the donor Russell E. Palmer Foundation JP Morgan Chase Foundation Judy & Rard Davies Charitable Trust gave with his or her gift. Thank you to all at Gesu for being there.” Keith M. Pension Dr. & Mrs. John J. DiIulio, Jr. Lou Pichini Tom & Connie Kirker Kelly Family Foundation Steve Piltch & Sunny Greenberg John P. & Anne Welsh McNulty Jim & Mary King Jeff & Mary Ehret Ms. Molly Pierce —Ralph Saul Mary Ann Restall Falconhead Foundation Mr. James H. Proferes Foundation Susan & Leonard Klehr Former CEO of CIGNA A.W. Rutherford Ellen Farber Barbara & James Richardson Meridian Bank Mary & Justin Klein Ralph & Bette Saul Mr. & Mrs. Daniel K. Fitzpatrick Eilise & Bill Rouse Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Moulton Mackie & Charlotte MacLean 2008 Gesu Spirit Medalist John J.F. Sherrerd Lawrence Flick John Ryan & Mary Gregg and Henry E. Niles Foundation Martin de Porres Foundation Former Gesu School Board Member Agnes B. Walter Mr. & Mrs. Timothy P. Flynn the Ryan Family Fund of Dr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Saporito Mr. Frank Mattei Mr. Daniel J. Flynn The Philadelphia Foundation The Shipley School Mr. David W. Maxey Jim & Kay Gately The Scholler Foundation Mr. & Mrs. William H. Siegl Dorothy & Bob McCabe Dominic & Janet Genuardi Maria & Stephen Schreder St. Thomas of Villanova Ms. Carol McMichael Suburban Wholesale The Musser Foundation Family Foundation Schroder Investment Wipfli LLP Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin J. Eckert Eileen B. Martin Peter H. Wehner & Cindy J. Lighting, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Thomas M. Muth Gesu School Junior Board Management Jeanne & George Wood Carole Edelman Keith & Ann Martin Browning Mr. & Mrs. Edward A. Neumann University John Goldner Ms. Anne C. Sherrerd JoAnn & Howard Wurzak Vivienne Lambert Ehret Byron McCook Deborah Holt Weil Trumpbour III Northwestern Mutual Frances Gray Susan M. Sherrerd Zoological Society of Nancy McAlaine Evale Elisabeth & Michael McCord Jim & Nathalie Wetzel Veritable, LP Foundation Joseph & Kathryn Hartnett Sisters, Servants of the Philadelphia Mr. Thomas A. Falin Jim & Terri McIntosh Mr. & Mrs. Samuel J. Wiley Jolly & Joe Waterman The Ounsworth-Fitzgerald Health & Productivity Immaculate Heart of Mary Mr. John R. Fleming III Bill & Katie McNabb Linda Wingate Craig E. White Foundation Consulting, Inc. Tina & Albert Small Mr. & Mrs. Laurence P. Bernadette Montemayor Joseph S. Zuritsky Mr. & Mrs. Peter J. Owens Chaplain’s Circle Independence Frank & Julie Sowinski Genuardi Constance C. Moore The Arthur and Gail Pasquarella Independence Asset TD Charitable Foundation Principal’s Circle $500 to $999 Mr. & Mrs. John A. Ginter The Moran Family Fund Family Foundation Faculty Circle Advisors LLC Pat & Kristen Traynor Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. David F. The National Black Catholic $1,000 to $2,499 Judy & John Paul Jesuit Community, Saint UGI Ms. Laurie Bachman Girard-diCarlo Congress $250 to $499 Alston-Beech Foundation Cathy Peacock Joseph’s University Vault Communications, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Roger F. Barr Goldman, Sachs & Co. John & Peggy O’Brien Mr. & Mrs. James E. Andrews American Insurance Steve Piltch & Sunny Greenberg Jesuit Community, Scranton The Victory Foundation Dick & Clark Baruch Matching Gifts Program Mr. & Mrs. Joseph D. Olivieri Ms. Brittany Borden – Ken DeRose Richard Powell Netchen & Ed Kaier Carol & Chuck Walsh Ed Beckett Paula Hackett Gerald & MM O’Neill Rick & Jenny Brown Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Seymour S. Karen & Charlie Keller Kevin W. Walsh Foundation Mr. & Mrs. J. Hunter Bennett D. Daniele & George V. Gigi Georges Oxman Richard A. Bulger Ed & Janet Antoian Preston III Kevin & Jennifer Kolmer Ms. Maureen A. Ward & Jean Bogle Hager, Jr. Josephine & John Pennacchia Yong & Matt Cannon Dr. & Mrs. Harry J. Barr Mr. & Mrs. Edward G. Rendell KPMG LLP Mr. Elie-Antoine Atallah Mr. & Mrs. Joseph J. Boyle, Jr. Kenneth & Louise Hagstrom Philadelphia School Partnership Mr. & Mrs. Steve Carter Ann R. Baruch Amanda & James Rice John & Lydia Krzeminski David & Ellen Watson Amy Brenner Mr. & Mrs. Jon Harmelin Clare Probert The Honorable & Mrs. Ronald D. Christine S. & Leif C. Beck Wendy & Paul Rosen The Kulicke Fund The Paul M. Welch Fund of Ms. Linda Bronson & Mr. & Mrs. J. Anthony Hayden Mr. & Mrs. David G. Proctor Castille Kathy & Barry Bernsten Ron & Marcia Rubin Lawrence Saunders Fund The Philadelphia Foundation Mr. Michael Csuy Karren E. Henderson Shaku Rao Mr. & Mrs. Michael Catania Reese & Attiyah Blair Saint Martin de Porres School Legacy Advisors, LLC Mr. & Mrs. H. Ray Welch Ms. Cynthia Brown Mr. & Mrs. Adam J. Hepp Republic Bank Chi Psi Fraternity, Class of 2010 Ms. Christine Bolender & Mr. Daryl J. Shore ’94 Mr. & Mrs. John A. Loftus Welch Family Jim & Lynne Brown Mr. Joseph Herbst Mr. Jamai Robinson ’96 Church Farm School Mr. Charles Capaldi Bill & Stephanie Stabert Susan & Terrance Lohr Wildemore Family Trust Barbara Brown-Ruttenberg Hickrill Foundation Mr. & Mrs. David S. Ryder Mrs. Constance B. Clery The Boeing Company Melissa Stack The Loyola Foundation as Beverly Wilson Mr. & Mrs. William W. Bryan Mr. & Mrs. David M. Hirschbine Frances F. Tenney Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Cloetingh Patti & Dave Boreanaz Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Stanley directed by Rev. William J. Randi Zemsky & Bob Lane Mr. & Mrs. James M. Buck III Holy Child Academy Al & Erin Schmidt Peter Corrado Gary & Debbi Bradford Katie & Scott Storrer Byron, S.J. Rev. George W. Bur, S.J. Holy Child School at Rosemont Babette & Harvey Snyder Rosemary & Jay Crawford Bringing the Outside World Stradley Ronon Stevens & Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Lucey Michael & Julie Cary Intellex Consulting Services, Inc. Marc & Ann Sonnenfeld Mr. & Mrs. Joseph P. Denny President’s Circle Inside Foundation Young, LLP M&T Bank Dr. & Mrs. Jay Clifford Thorne & Jackson Family Mr. & Mrs. Erik Strid Mr. Peter DePaul $2,500 to $4,999 Susan & Stephen D. Brown TAH Fund as directed by Rob Maliff Patricia R. Cooney Jesuit Center at Wernersville Mr. & Mrs. John D. Talbot Dr. & Mrs. Marcelino de Santos Ms. Irma T. Brown Terry & Ann Marie Horner Sean-Tamba & Elizabeth Bank of America/Merrill Lynch Mr. Michael D. Daneker Katelyn Joyce Ms. Joy H. Tartar Drs. Frank & Terese Du Pont Brown Brothers Harriman Joseph & Detta Tate Matthew BB&T Robert & Ann Marie Delaney Nicholas & Dawn Kemp Ms. Natasha J. Taylor David & Patricia Ellman Reggie & Aliya Browne Mr. & Mrs. John R. Thomas Maverick Capital Foundation The Beneficial Foundation Nicole & Nick Dell’Osso La Salle Academy William R. Thomas, Esq. Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Erdely Kathleen Cannon University of Pennsylvania The McInerney Foundation Mrs. J. Mahlon Buck, Jr. Diane Di Bonaventuro & Ms. Madeleine Lavelle Ms. Susan E. Townend Exxon Mobil Foundation Elle Carolan Villanova Faith and Life Mondrian Investment Partners Tim & Briana Buskey Warren Higgins Lehigh Gas Ms. Catherine P. Turcich Mr. Robert Ferguson Mr. & Mrs. Bryan Carter Community (U.S.) Inc. Alpin J. & Alpin W. Cameron Mr. & Mrs. Michael Dougherty Ms. Jody Lewis Mr. & Mrs. Patrick J. Ward Mr. & Mrs. Daniel T. Fitch Ellen & Win Churchill Wells Fargo Jane & Hank Mullany Memorial Fund Drexel Neumann Academy Elizabeth A. Lynch Meg & Andrew Weber Dan Gannon Susan Ciallella Loretta T. Whalen

10 11 John & Julie Hebble Scholars’ Circle Domenic & Sarah Forti Nyree S. Lyons, RN ’95 Al & Rose Pedicino Mr. & Mrs. Robert F. Hecht $100 to $249 Franklin Square Capital Partners Ms. Maryann Mackey Valerie Plummer OSTC/EITC DONORS Mr. Peter Hill Friend of Gesu John W. Madsen Paul & Judy Pronsky Marianne Hooker & Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Adams Friend of the Gesu School Ms. Jussein Mangondato Mrs. Raymond R. Rafferty, Jr. Philip Tramdack Pat & Jim Agger Mr. & Mrs. Francis J. Fullmer Ms. Eileen R. Mahoney Patricia & Erik Rasmussen By providing Gesu School students with scholarship aid, both corporations Mr. Leo M. Janas Dr. & Mrs. Philip D. Alburger Greg & Loretta Gailius Patricia Mallon Kamalakannan Ravi and individuals make a substantial impact on children’s futures while receiving Mr. & Mrs. Anthony P. Jannetta Anonymous Vanessa Gailius Malvern Preparatory School Mr. & Mrs. Robert R. Reeder Samuel J. Augustine tax credits for their contributions through the Pennsylvania Opportunity Mr. & Mrs. John R. Johannes Kathryn Young Galla Joanne Manzo & Krista Reichard Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) program and the Pennsylvania Educational Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Johnson Suzette & Frank Baird Mr. Francis Gartner Bernard Kenyon Dave Renninger Mr. Joseph G. Keefer Ann Bancroft Gerry Johnson Geckle Mr. & Mrs. John W. Marshall III Ms. Sunny Richman & Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program. We thank these generous donors Margaret Keenan Edward L. Baxter, Esq. Theresa Gibson Nancy & Peter Marvin Mr. John A. Ryan ’41 for investing in our students. To learn more about OSTC and EITC, visit Ms. Frances Kilcullen Otis Baxter John Gill Sarah Anne Matthews Ms. Emily C. Riley www.gesuschool.org/corporate_giving, or contact Gesu School’s Director Aaron & Laurie Bayer Adrian R. King, Jr. Ms. Mary Gill Ms. Marguerite P. McAvinue Scott & Kathleen Riley of Major Gifts at 215-763-9077 or [email protected]. Mr. Adrian R. King, Sr. Dr. & Mrs. Guy Bernstein Ms. Martha Gillin Liz McCaffrey, Psy.D. Ms. Tisha L. Riley Lindsay Kirker Fran & Ed Bickel Ms. Mari H. Gower Matt & Donna McCloskey Mr. & Mrs. Philip J. Ringo Rachel Krol & Scott Kirker Joseph S. Blancuzzi III Dr. Marian M. Gray Jim & Mary McCue Mr. & Mrs. Charles A. Roop ACE American Insurance My years as a businessman have Megha Kulshreshtha Ms. Olga Blyweiss Jane & Charles Hadley Rosemary & Walter McDonough Ms. Dorothy Donohue & Acme Corrugated Box Co., Inc. provided me with many life lessons, Ms. Mary Jane Bobrow Airgas, Inc. “ Mr. Adam B. Landau Barbara Hanes, Ed.D. and Family Mr. Kevin Rowley Philip Boyer Allied Wire & Cable responsibility and humility to name Daniel Lau John Martin Hargadon Mr. & Mrs. Norbert J. Dr. Linda Ryan & a few. My wife and I feel compelled Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Lengel Ms. Erica M. Branch ’63 Jim Hartnett McGettigan Dr. Michael Ryan American Land Fund Management LLC Ms. Kathleen Darwin & Cathy & Jack Brennan Joan H. Haydock Ms. Ginny Gethers McGill ’02 Dr. & Mrs. Robert Ryan Artay, Inc. to find ways to ‘give back’ to the Mr. Patrick Liedtka Msgr. Federico A. Britto Mr. & Mrs. Joseph M. Hayes Joseph F. McGinn Mr. & Mrs. Edward S. Rybacki Jim & Lilibet Barrett community. The focus for our Margaret H. Lonzetta Mr. & Mrs. Ronald C. Brown Chuck & Polly Hebble Ms. Anne M. McGoldrick Mr. Jack Schank BB&T charitable endeavors has been Mr. & Mrs. Frederick L. Browne Charlotte & Bob Brown Mr. & Mrs. John Madzin Mr. & Mrs. Michael F. Henry Mr. Sean McGonigle The Schneider Family inner-city schools and financially Mr. & Mrs. Patrick J. Tony & Peggy Bur Mr. & Mrs. Charles Bob & Mauri McKee Roseann & Michael Schoen The Bryn Mawr Trust Company McCormick Dr. & Mrs. Alexander Burnett Heuisler, Esq. Mr. & Mrs. William A. McKenna Michael A. Schwartz, Esq. Craig & Jean Burns disadvantaged students. Through Bill McCusker & Tracye McArdle McBee & Anne Butcher Mr. & Mrs. Brian P. Higgins Scott A. McKeon Iris & Greg Shea Comcast the OSTC program, we have been Bob & Eileen McNeill Doris M. Byrnes Brad & Barbara Hildebrandt Mr. James P. McKinley Ms. Madeline M. Sherry & Customers Bank able to realize our goal of assisting The Day & Zimmerman Group, Inc. Ken & Marianne Morgan Ms. Lois Carita David Hilton III Mr. Gavin McLaughlin Mr. Francis P. Devine those schools and students. James P. Murray Laurence & Cynthia Carolan Lisa & Paul Hoffstein Kelvin Merritt Julian Siggers, Ph.D. Delaware Investments Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Nichols Quentin Caron & Sally Coyle HopDial Barbara Masciangelo Miller Mr. & Mrs. James H. Simon, Jr. Funston Media Management Mr. T. Heyward Carter, Jr. George Woodward We have seen Gesu firsthand Mr. & Mrs. Gerald J. Pappert Dr. Joseph P. Horstmann & Ms. Rosalie M. Minder Ms. Lynne Sitarski and have been impressed by the Mr. & Mrs. Peter J. Pecoraro Richard & Stephanie Cash Dr. Rosemary A. Horstmann Joseph Mingroni Ms. Niema Smart John Goldner Penn Museum Charles J. Becker and Mr. & Mrs. Morton Howard III Carolyn & Derek Moatz Lavinia Smerconish Harmelin Media faculty and students. The students Skip & Jill Persick Brothers, Inc. Elizabeth & David Hucker Paul & Virginia Monaghan Nancy & Kevin Smith-Fagan Henkels & McCoy are provided a safe, distinctive Mr. & Mrs. Leo W. Pierce Mr. Ian M. Comisky Mr. & Mrs. Frederick P. Huff Terry & Pete Morello Tracey & Shanin Specter Herman Goldner Company educational opportunity—a chance Jim Conmy Huff Paper Company PJM Interconnection LLC Ms. Kathryn Hunchar Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Usha Srinivasan to excel and make a mark for Mr. & Mrs. Augustine A. Mr. William Conners Lanny Johnson John P. Moses, Esq. S.R. Wojdak & Associates Independence Repetto Charles P. Connolly III Mrs. Edward L. Jones, Jr. Nancy R. Newman & Stanford & Liesa Steinberg Independence Asset Advisors LLC themselves, a moral compass, and Mr. & Mrs. Bruce F. Robinson Allegra & Mike Cosgrave Mr. & Mrs. Raymond F. Joyce Jonathan Morley David & Nancy Stepanski JKG Florida Business Corp a gateway to opportunity. Gesu Ms. Katherina M. Rosqueta & Cowart Family K12.IT Ms. Michelle E. Harry & Ann Strahlendorf J.P. Mascaro & Sons fits neatly into our concept of Mr. Michael Idinopulos Bryan & Eileen Crowther Ms. Jane Kasserman Nicholson-Randa Lakisha R. Sturgis Lenfest Enterprises, LLC Mr. & Mrs. James P. Cullen M&T Bank helping to educate children Mary Kate Ruffing Dr. & Mrs. F. X. Keeley ’45 SJP Dr. & Mrs. R. Barrett Noone Mr. & Mrs. Donald Sweeney who just need a chance. We St. Andrew Hall Jesuit Novitiate Mr. Stephen Cushmore Mr. & Mrs. Edmund F. Kehan Mr. & Mrs. Michael F. Nowlan John & Donna Sweeney Maguire Enterprises Ms. Kenniaah Samuel-Evans Mr. & Mrs. Paris C. Judy Kelly Mr. & Mrs. Patrick M. Nowlan Mr. David W. Sweet MBI Development Co., Inc. knew right away that our Sara Campbell Davenport, Sr. Colleen Kennedy Mr. & Mrs. James P. O’Connell Darlene R. Taylor Meridian Bank OSTC contribution would Mr. & Mrs. Michael Scully Andy & Deb Davitt Ms. Mary Ketchel Mr. & Mrs. John P. Doug & Sally Taylor Leslie Miller & Rich Worley indelibly impact many. Ms. Winifred Shaw-Hope George & Francine Deal Phil & Margaret Kircher O’Connell, Jr. Mr. Bernard F. Thompson Modular Space Corporation (ModSpace) Mr. & Mrs. Daniel S. Singer Dominic DelPapa & Ms. Margaret Klock Dr. & Mrs. J. David Ogilby Mr. & Mrs. J. Mace Thompson NFI (S2B Partners LLC) Jen Brandeberry The Philadelphia Contributionship Insurance We feel privileged to help fund Jared Smith ’98 Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Kunda Mr. William J. O’Kane Rev. Stephen D. Thorne educational opportunities at SpeakUp! Mr. J. Brian Dillon Mr. & Mrs. Gregory D. Lewicki Lucia F. Okaro Tipping School Pictures Company Amy & Gary Steinberg Mr. Joseph R. Dobson John D. Lium Jacquelyn Osborne Ms. Denise Toliver Philadelphia Insurance Companies Gesu and hope that others Beth & George Steinrock Jenifer & Jane Donahue Carolyn Lyons John & Patty Panseri Mr. & Mrs. David P. PMC Property Group, Inc. will think about the social Irene Stone The Eagers Tomlinson ’46 PNC good that schools like Gesu Mrs. John F. A. Earley, Jr. Kathleen & Frank Seidman Studio of Metropolitan Design MaryAnn & Cary Toner provide for all of us.” Architects Mr. & Mrs. James Eisenhower Edward & Marilyn Trainer Suburban Wholesale Lighting, Inc. Rosemary Español ThermOmegaTech Mr. & Mrs. John R. Suria, Esq. Travelers Community —Bob Cohen Target – Take Charge of Mrs. Tamika Evans & Connections Pat & Kristen Traynor Education Program Mr. Alphonso Evans Drs. Stephen & Elizabeth Treat UGI Energy Services, LLC President Brianna M. Taylor Mr. & Mrs. Walter C. Evans Susan & Bill Untereker UHS of Delaware, Inc. Acme Corrugated Box Co., Inc. Anne & Tom Toscani Lori & Michael Fell Kathleen & Rodger Van Allen Vault Communications, Inc. Molly & Craig Unterseher Dick & Sally Fitzgerald John & Lois Van Deusen Vertex Mrs. Eleanor Ver’Schneider Ellen & John Flynn Vanguard Wells Fargo W.B. Homes, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Jack L. Foltz Dr. Elizabeth F. Voye Michael Wham Jerrold K. Footlick Waldron Mercy Academy Ms. Nancy Wingo Fran & Ernie Forcino Edward B. & Maryann Walsh Theodore C. Forrence Ronald Warren

12 13 Ms. Monique Easterling Jessica Kasper Dan O’Dowd Boreta Singleton Brandon Edwards Spence & Laura Kass Liz Oettinger Nisha & Lorenzo Smalls IN MEMORIAM Molly England Maggie Kelleher Mr. & Mrs. Richard O’Neill Wynetta Smith Kassie & Josh Erb Ms. Suzanne Kelly Ms. Patricia Ori Jane Somers In the last year, Gesu mourned the loss of Mr. & Mrs. Dennis P. Fagan The Kent Family Mr. Christophe Pagnani Bonnie & Jeff Soriano these members of our community. Fairmount Bicycles Ms. Melissa Keppel Ms. Gaye H. Painten Ms. Patricia C. Stailey Camille M. Fallon J. Patrick Killian Mr. Panayiotis Panidis Dionne Gordon-Starks & Joseph M. Corr Bernadette Faragalli Ms. Emily Kind-Rubin Ms. Anita Parker Lee Starks Evelyn S. Day Mr. William J. Farran Ms. Lauren Kitz Ms. Jessica Pasquarella Tami Bogutz Steinberg John Thomas Decker Ms. Lisa Feden BKK Mr. & Mrs. Louis F. Pauzano, Sr. Eleanor Sullivan ’60 & Katie Robinson Patricia Frank Feimster Jeffrey M. Kolansky Ayana Payne Hobart Sullivan Raymond H. Welsh Mr. Jordan P. Feld Ms. Joanne Konczyk Noelle Pennacchia The Sweeney Family Ruth Williams Priscilla Fenlin Mr. & Mrs. F. Kevin Koob Stephanie Pennacchia G.P. Tamesis Marjorie “Marcy” Wolfington Mr. Jim Fenningham Ms. Preeti Korvadi Jayne Perilstein Stephen S. Tang Mr. & Mrs. Richard G. Webster Ms. Erin Brown Mr. Terrence F. Fenningham Lori Lahnemann Ms. Victoria Perko Anissa Taylor Wednesday Philadelphia Zoo Vanessa Brown Erin Ferrell Mr. Finn Lavelle D. Perry Ms. Tina Taylor Docents Maleeca Bryant Daniel C. Fitzgerald Joe Lavelle Ron & Jan Petersen Matt & Doretta Thomas Jeffrey G. Weil Ms. Elizabeth W. Buckley Benjamin Forde Seán & Shannon Lavelle Ricardo Phipps Mr. Casimir M. Toczylowski Courtney & Michael Weinstein Ms. Jeannette S. Burns Ms. Tracy Frager Mr. & Mrs. Adam J. Lawrence The PNC Foundation Kellsey Turner Dr. Melvin & Gail Weinstein Pam & Dan Burns Ms. Theresa Gagliardi Mr. Christopher Leavy Mr. William A. Prince S. Turner Rob & Amy Weinstein Tahira D. Burrell Robert Gagliardi Ms. Alana Lee Margaret S. Protevi Ms. Carolyn Tyndall Gesu mourns the passing of Ms. Katie Mr. & Mrs. Ross Weiss Mr. Ezekiel Callanan Mr. & Mrs. Brian Gallary Ray & Fran Leichner Anthony & Carol Quaid Mr. & Mrs. James M. Peggy West & Charles Honart Ms. Elaina Carter Robin Hale Garland Sireen Lewis Mr. & Mrs. William M. Quigley Van Damme Robinson, a founding Board Member of the David W. Weston, DDS Edward & Mary Ann Case Laurie Gee Ashley Li Ms. Natalie Quinn Vanguard Community Fund Gesu School Board of Directors. Known Joseph A. Ziemianski Cecelia T. Casey Stef & Ethan Mr. & Mrs. R. F. Lima, Jr. Chris A. Quintanilla (YourCause) as the matriarch of the block surrounding Gail & Stephen Ziring Ms. Lindsey Cassidy Mr. & Mrs. Steven K. Gerber Ms. Jennifer Liquido Ms. Marion Tamesis Pagano Ryan Van Kirk Gesu, Ms. Katie coordinated community Ms. Maureen Cassidy Mr. & Mrs. John P. Gibbons Ms. Mary Liva Christina Ramos Ms. Anjali Vyas outreach for families and neighbors for Team Gesu Alex Cathcart Tamika Gillard Ms. Maria C. Lowman Juliette Rayser Melvin R. Wagstaff Ben Cathcart over 25 years. We remember her kindness Gifts up to $99 Mr. & Mrs. T. Gillespie Nate Lowman-Clark Spencer Reich & Ms. Latanya Walker ’04 Ms. Christine Chacko Ms. Renee Glass Ms. Anissa V. Magwood Alexander Reich Mr. & Mrs. Joseph H. Walsh and hold her family in our prayers. Action Plumbing, Inc. Emily C. Chamblin LeShadae Godfrey Susan Maier Christina Renninger Taleka Waters Kellie Alberici Mr. & Mrs. William Chancellor Mr. Greg Goldman Mr. & Mrs. Joseph M. Manko Fr. Robert B. Repenning Aliesa Weatherly ’07 Jan & Pete Albert Mr. Christopher J. Churchill Lisa & John Goldschmidt Mr. Patrick Marks Ms. Shanesha Revell Ms. Laura M. Weatherly Amazon Smile Jeanette & Anthony Civale Betsy Gordon Miguel A. Martinez, Jr. Ms. Amanda Rice Maria Weatherly Constance Anderson Barbara Cobb Ms. Amy Gower Andrew Mattes Mary Rice Mary Webb Diane Angelucci Mr. Kevin Colahan Ms. Barbara F. Grasso Ms. Marthe Mbuy Esther Roberts Ms. Kira Weinstein Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Annarelli Jacqueline Coles Kelly E. Grattan & John F. Lopez Ms. Megan McCrea Ronni Robinson Sarah Eager Weir Anonymous Ms. Kaylee Collins Nancy & Paul Grattan Mr. Myles McDonald Sr. Anne Roderiguez, IHM Asia West Tara Armstrong Latoya Collins-Young Ms. Jane Gravany Frances McElroy Regina Rogers Brent & Janet Wham Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Auer Chiana Conway Michael Gray Jim & Helen McGowan Mr. Thomas Rolland Faheemah Whitehead Mr. & Mrs. Ronald J. Augustyn Ms. Maria Cook Rita Cardona Green Mr. Austin J. McGreal Grace & Abbie Rorke Ms. Shavon Williams Helene Baczkowski Maggie Corcoran Roger C. Grousse Megan & TJ McHugh Mr. Gene Rosario Ms. Barbara Williamson Kyndall Bailey-Chapman Anna Grace Coyne Ms. Joanne R. Guiniven Jeremy & Beth Ford McNamee Maurice l. Rose Charise N. Wilson Mr. Charles E. Baker Emma Coyne The Gunn Family Linda Melendez Christa Rossi Anna May Wreen Denise M. Bala Sadie Coyne Peter Hadjokas Ms. Karen Michael Ms. Nancy M. Rounbehler Mr. & Mrs. John Zaharchuk Sharon A. Barkley Ms. Charlene Cullins Mr. Sam Hageman Leonora Milazzo Rev. Daniel M. Ruff, S.J. Mr. & Mrs. Francesco A. Tracey C. Barnes Jane Cutler Cinde & David Hark Helen T. Milburn Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Ruggieri Zampetti, Jr. Jennifer M. Baxter Mary Cycon Hebble Family, Naples Kathy Miller Mr. & Mrs. Richard M. Ryan Ms. Vanessa Zito Sean J. Bellow, Esq. J. Darden Stacey Hicks Lisa & Kenyatta Miller John & Joan Ryan Andrew Bellwoar Tonetta & Mekhi Dawson Alicia J. Higgins Elizabeth A. Minnich Megan Ryan In-Kind Gifts Frank & Mary Anne Benner Mr. & Mrs. Frank J. De Blase Mr. James M. Higgins Mr. & Mrs. Handsel B. Minyard Ned & Jane Ryan Mr. Brian Berger Mr. & Mrs. Zachary C. Ms. Kimberly Hodges Francesca Molinari Mr. Sam Ryder Anthropologie Ms. Maria Beslin DeCarlo, Sr. The Holdens Elizabeth & Edward Mooney Nancy St. John Barnes & Noble Ms. Kimberly S. Bixby Ms. Marisyl de la Cruz Daniel Horning Sean Moran Mary Alice Sallah Blick Art Supplies Eric Bloesch Ms. Patricia DiSanto Mr. & Mrs. James P. Hughes Deborah Moyer Sha’Laina Sample Elle Carolan Marcus & Heather Bloodworth Ramaine Dixon Mr. John Hunchar Cynthia Munger Elizabeth Scanlon Gordon & Gretchen Cooney Kathi Boczar Lily Donatelli Mr. Khoa Huynh James P. Murphy, Ph.D. Zach Scheinerman Crossfit University City Katie Robinson, a faithful parent, Ms. Margaret Bogart Tim Donofrio Yulonda Irons Justine Murphy Nicholas P. Schiavone Deloitte LLP “ grandparent, advocate, and active Mr. Andrew A. Bogle Kate Doria Ms. Monique Isaac William J. Murphy, Ed.D. Ms. Angela Schwartz Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence volunteer at Gesu School, though now Ms. Theresa Bogue Colleen Dorney Denise Jackson Kristin & Drew Murray Mr. Brian Schwechter Deckelbaum with God, is still working for every parent Rosemarie Bonavitacola Marian Dossou Tameka Jackson National Fulfillment Services Susan Schwedock Mr. Daniel DiBerardinis Michael J. Bonfiglio Peg Dougherty The Jaslows Mr. Logan-Samir Newkirk Ms. Christine Burns Scibetta DJ Antbody and child in the Gesu family. Let us thank Boone Family Sherlonda Dozier Ms. Chantel Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Nuccio Ms. Catera Scott ’02 Lori & Bruce Eckert our God for the gift she is to all of us.” Linda & Ward Bower Ms. Helen G. Drozdowski Ms. Clydie Jones Jim & Maggie O’Brien Eboni Spaulding Scott Flyers Charities John & Winnie Branton Jerry & Bernadette Dugan Emily Kane Sean O’Brien Anne Shannon Jim Hartnett —Fr. Neil Ver’Schneider, S.J. Ms. Mindelle B. Brenner Nancy White Dunkerley Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Kane, Jr. Mary & Jim O’Connor Ms. Mallory Shore Heads & Tails Beauty Boutique Gesu School Chaplain Ms. Hortense M. Brignola Bill & Carol Eager Alan Kaplan & Peggy Stabert Sean & Megan O’Donnell Amy & Bob Silverman The Inn at Grace Winery and Assistant Principal 14 15 Joanne Bening Photography In Honor of The Alberici Family In Memory of John Thomas In Memory of James P. Cullen Clare Kahn Kellie Alberici Anonymous Carter The Kimmel Center Mr. T. Heyward Carter, Jr. La Collina Restaurant In Honor of Kathleen Asta In Memory of Evie Day Loyola Press Terry & Pete Morello Bob & Anne McAlaine In Honor of Ellen & Win John McFadden & Lisa Kabnick Churchill Alloyius McIlwaine In Honor of Arthur & Marian Mr. & Mrs. Daniel S. Singer In Honor of Sean Deal Merle & Peter Mullin George & Francine Deal Auer Babette & Harvey Snyder Foundations have a deep discipline; they go the extra mile to We feel confident that NDA Street Art Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Auer impact on shaping students’ see that the whole child is served. resources are carefully Old Saint Joseph’s Church In Honor of John Churchill In Memory of John Thomas futures. To learn more, contact Teachers are dedicated to touching spent for the greater good Skip & Jill Persick In Memory of John D. Backe Kathy & Barry Bernsten Decker Philadelphia Museum of Art John E. Backe Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Adams Gesu School’s Director of both hearts and minds and believe of the students. We look Philadelphia Phillies Anonymous In Honor of Winston J. Churchill Corporate and Foundation building character is as important forward to following students as Philadelphia Runner In Honor of Jeanne M. Bass Jim & Lynne Brown Pat & Jim Agger Relations at 215-763-9077 or as improving test scores. After they graduate 8th grade, ready to Mr. & Mrs. Edward S. Rybacki Jeanne & George Wood Jayne Perilstein Jan & Pete Albert Luca & Dawn Sena Edward L. Baxter, Esq. [email protected]. visiting Gesu’s summer enrichment assume the rigors of college-prep Verge Yoga program, I was impressed by high schools. Gesu children arrive In Honor of Yasheer Battallio In Honor of Frank Cicalese Sean J. Bellow, Esq. Zurich-American Insurance Co Yulonda Irons Rev. George W. Bur, S.J. Fran & Ed Bickel I am part of the third generation the advanced instruction and daily with challenges that are hard Ms. Margaret Bogart “ to join my family’s foundation. student engagement. There was to imagine; however, Gesu works Pro Bono In Honor of Madeline & Bob In Memory of Brian Collins Rosemarie Bonavitacola Gesu has everything we look for a sense of adventure and fun in with them to ensure they have the Baxter Mr. & Mrs. William W. Bryan Linda & Ward Bower in an effective, successful school. Professional Ron & Jan Petersen each of the classrooms I visited. knowledge, values, and resilience Ms. Bonnie H. Collins The Honorable & Mrs. Ronald D. My grandmother always says to Services Mr. & Mrs. Joseph H. Walsh Castille to become successful citizens.” look first at the leadership of any Our family is proud of our Backe Digital Brand Marketing In Honor of Christine S. Beck Chi Psi Fraternity, Class of 2010 Jazmyn Burton Jerrold K. Footlick In Honor of Sr. Ellen Convey, Susan Ciallella organization. Bryan Carter and long history and ongoing —Nathaniel P. Hamilton, Jr. Mr. William A. Prince Mr. Ian M. Comisky Cozen O’Connor IHM Sr. Ellen lead with wisdom and relationship with Gesu. Hamilton Family Foundation DJ Antbody Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. James P. Cullen Dr. Denise McNulty In Honor of Jean Bogle Bob & Anne McAlaine Mr. Stephen Cushmore Anonymous Here’s My Chance Terry & Pete Morello Judy & Rard Davies The Armstrong Foundation IEI Group Ms. Nancy Wingo Dominic DelPapa & Brad & Barbara Hildebrandt Susan Schwedock Miller Investment Management Jen Brandeberry In Honor of John & Rosalee In Honor of Kelly Grattan Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP In Memory of Claire Boylan Mr. Peter DePaul Lisa & Paul Hoffstein Iris & Greg Shea Nancy & Paul Grattan Anonymous In Memory of Kenny Coolidge DiIulio Leon Phillpotts Anonymous Jerry & Bernadette Dugan Kate Hovde & Ken Kulak Ms. Madeline M. Sherry & Gigi Georges Oxman Ms. Joanne R. Guiniven Jeffry Soriano Mr. & Mrs. James Eisenhower Mr. & Mrs. Frederick P. Huff Mr. Francis P. Devine In Memory of John Joseph Paul & Judy Pronsky Alan Kaplan & Peggy Stabert Amy & Bob Silverman Dr. Stephen Treat In Honor of Gretchen Cooney David & Patricia Ellman In Memory of Mary T. Duffy Hagan David & Nancy Stepanski Ronni Robinson Mr. & Mrs. Walter C. Evans Ms. Jane Kasserman Lavinia Smerconish John W. Madsen Anonymous Chris Fallon J. Patrick Killian Marc & Ann Sonnenfeld Monthly Giving In Memory of Shirley Bright Bernadette Faragalli Adrian R. King, Jr. Tracey & Shanin Specter Otis Baxter In Memory of Joseph M. Corr In Honor of Vivienne Ehret In Memory of Shirley Diane Marian Dossou Ellen & Win Churchill Lori & Michael Fell Mr. Adrian R. King, Sr. S.R. Wojdak & Associates Suzette & Frank Baird Sha’Laina Sample Harmon Daniel C. Fitzgerald Mr. & Mrs. Joseph J. Fenkel Phil & Margaret Kircher Tami Bogutz Steinberg Margaret H. Lonzetta Ms. Erica M. Branch ’63 Ms. Catera Scott ’02 Mr. & Mrs. Francis J. Fullmer In Memory of George Corrigan Erin Ferrell Ms. Margaret Klock John & Donna Sweeney Ms. Mary Corrigan Mr. & Mrs. Adam J. Lawrence Mr. David W. Sweet Jim Hartnett Ellen & John Flynn In Memory of Isabel Elkins In Memory of James Hayes Karren E. Henderson In Memory of Thomas A. Kathryn Young Galla Mr. & Mrs. John A. Loftus Stephen S. Tang Elisabeth & Michael McCord Pam & Dan Burns Katelyn Joyce Buonanno In Memory of Charles Costello, Mr. & Mrs. Steven K. Gerber Mr. & Mrs. Joseph M. Manko Mr. Bernard F. Thompson Mr. & Mrs. James M. Van John W. Madsen Jim & Mary King S.J. Ms. Martha Gillin Mr. & Mrs. John W. Marshall III Mr. Casimir M. Toczylowski In Honor of Robert & Susan Damme The Holdens Bob & Anne McAlaine John & Lois Van Deusen Lindsay Kirker Mr. & Mrs. David F. Fahey Mr. Austin J. McGreal Wednesday Philadelphia Zoo Rachel Krol & Scott Kirker In Honor of Rev. George W. Bur, Girard-diCarlo Ned & Jane Ryan In Honor of Theodore J. Heron Megha Kulshreshtha S.J. In Memory of Cormac Michael Roger C. Grousse Bob & Eileen McNeill Docents Margaret H. Lonzetta Ms. Marguerite P. McAvinue Elizabeth A. Lynch Crow Mr. Sam Hageman Bernadette Montemayor Jeffrey G. Weil In Honor of Frank Fischer Arrupe House Jesuit Ms. Eileen R. Mahoney Nicole & Nick Dell’Osso Mr. & Mrs. Jon Harmelin John P. Moses, Esq. Mr. & Mrs. Ross Weiss Joanne Manzo & Bernard In Honor of Kevin Hinds Mary Kate Ruffing Community Ray & Fran Leichner Mr. & Mrs. J. Anthony Hayden Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Moulton Joseph A. Ziemianski Kenyon The Arthur and Gail Pasquarella Jared Smith ’98 Mr. & Mrs. Michael F. Henry Deborah Moyer Family Foundation Brianna M. Taylor In Memory of Regina Foley Mr. & Mrs. Patrick M. Nowlan In Honor of Nancy De Felice In Memory of Ellen & Jack Sean & Megan O’Donnell Regina Rogers Molly & Craig Unterseher Burns ’34 Fitzgerald In Honor of Marianne Hooker Meg & Andrew Weber Ms. Christine Burns Scibetta Mr. & Mrs. Gerald J. Pappert The Ounsworth-Fitzgerald Richard & Stephanie Cash Michael Wham Keith Pension In Memory of Alesso P. Foundation In Memory of Jack Carboy, S.J. Steve & Mary Ann Phillips Delassandro In Honor of Morgan Huggins Ms. Helen G. Drozdowski Ayana Payne Mr. & Mrs. Leo W. Pierce Anonymous In Memory of Mary Fitzgerald Honorary & Mr. & Mrs. Robert R. Reeder Dr. Elizabeth F. Voye Memorial Gifts In Honor of Laurence Carolan Spencer Reich & In Memory of Rev. James In Honor of The IHM Sisters Kamalakannan Ravi Sr. Anne Roderiguez, IHM Alexander Reich Ashton Devereaux, S.J. In Memory of Darlene & Robert Mr. & Mrs. Edward G. Rendell In Memory of Joseph Abbott Anonymous Gordon The Kent Family In Honor of Bryan Carter Ms. Emily C. Riley Elisabeth & Michael McCord Dionne Gordon-Starks & Lee In Honor of Marie-Louise Malvern Preparatory School Mr. & Mrs. Philip J. Ringo Starks University of Pennsylvania Jackson In Memory of Margaret Adams Ms. Nancy M. Rounbehler In Honor of Elijah A. Diaz Susan & Richard Tressider Ms. Megan McCrea Ms. Nancy Wingo Roseann & Michael Schoen Linda Melendez In Honor of Peter Gould Hickrill Foundation Photo by David DeBalko 16 17 Black Diamonds Union – Temple Barbara Hanes, Ed.D. In Memory of Jasmine In Honor of the Pedicino Family In Honor of Tater Streeter In Memory of Charles & Patricia Frank Feimster Al & Rose Pedicino Andy & Deb Davitt University Mr. & Mrs. Robert F. Hecht Melvina White Craig E. White 2015-2016 Gesu School Boy Scouts of America Rod & Kerry Henkels In Memory of Doloris John In Honor of Jonathan In Memory of Kathleen Sheehan Bryn Mawr Trust David Hilton III John Gill Junior Board Camp Keewaydin Ms. Kathryn Hunchar Pennacchia Tarquinio In Honor of Jeanne Wood Sha’Laina Sample Anonymous John J. Hopkinson Domenic & Sarah Forti Camp Kon-o-Kwee Mr. Khoa Huynh Ms. Catera Scott ’02 Mr. & Mrs. Frank J. 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The Mission: Inspired by the Jesuit and IHM traditions of social justice, faith, hope, and love, Gesu School strives, without Gesu School’s Class of selective admissions, to provide a quality, innovative 2016 expresses their joy education for its neighbor children to break the cycle of at graduation. Students will poverty and violence. attend top high schools, such as St. Joseph’s Prep, Merion Mercy Academy, The Results: Cristo Rey, Academy of the New Church, and In a city where approximately 65 percent of public high Science Leadership school students graduate from high school in four years, Academy. Thank you for 90 percent of Gesu alumni graduate high school on time, preparing our students to and of those graduates, 86 percent go on to college or achieve! post-secondary education.

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