RS’ SCHOOL TE IS S 2020 ANNUAL REPORT R U O Class of 2011-Class of 2020 Independent Secondary Schools: Colleges: Mt. Ida College* Bishop Stang High School Amherst College Pennsylvania State University Public Secondary Schools: Dana Hall School Awakening Leadership Center Roger Williams University Salem State University Bristol County Agricultural High Eagle Rock School Barry University Salve Regina University School Falmouth Academy Bates College Spelman College City on a Hill Charter School* The Hotchkiss School Brandeis University Stonehill College Dartmouth High School Lincoln School Bridgewater State University Suffolk University Fairhaven High School Loomis Chaffee School Bristol Community College UMass Amherst Greater New Bedford Vocational- Marianapolis School Bunker Hill Community College UMass Boston Technical High School Masters Regional Academy* California State University, UMass Dartmouth JobCorps: Chicopee Campus Milton Academy Fullerton University of New Hampshire New Bedford High School** Noble and Greenough School Community College University of Southern California Old Rochester Regional High Phillips Academy Andover Curry College University of Tampa School Providence Country Day School Dean College Wagner College Taunton High School Rosary High School Emmanuel College Wentworth Institute of Technology Westport High School St. Andrew’s School Fashion Institute of Technology St. George’s School Fisher College *This school has now closed. Tabor Academy Framingham State University **Including the Academy of Honors at New Bedford High School Westover School Franciscan University of The Wheeler School Steubenville

2020 GRADUATES

Photo digitally composed by Virginia Sutherland he year 2020 really tested our mettle. A favorite word of Shakespeare’s, mettle refers to the quality and com- position of a person’s character, the strength of their spirit, courage and resilience. It’s a word that beautifully Tcaptures what our school, staff, students and families all share and value. It describes skill sets that underlie and inform our Community Core values and tools, and shape our day-to-day interactions. Above all, mettle defines what has helped us carry on, and even thrive, in this year of years.

On a cold and rainy Friday last March, we learned that schools would be closing and our mettle was put to the test. We dove into a pandemic-driven retooling of our OSS program from stem to stern, and had only one long weekend to craft the foundation of our Distance Learning platform. First and foremost, we ensured that everyone had basics like food and secure housing, internet and technology for classes, and appropriate expectations around school work. Left to right: Alison Coolidge Boreiko, Students needed enough of a challenge to maintain engagement and learning, while recognizing the distractions Sarah Herman, Martha Sullivan and complications of learning remotely during a pandemic.

It was a tricky balance. Figuring it all out felt like choreographing a modern dance, and our steps were careful, thoughtful, and grounded in care for one another. Our performance was strong because all of our stakeholders— staff, students, families and volunteers—demonstrated their courage, strength of spirit and character, their mettle. And they proved their mettle again when, in spite of our exhaustion from the pandemic, it was time to engage fully with the other defining struggle of 2020— our nation’s ongoing battle against racism. This long overdue awakening was especially relevant given the constituency of our student body and the very diverse city that we live in, New Bedford. And we tried, and continue to try, to face it head on, engaging in conversations about the state of our nation and what it could one day be.

We hope that this report gives you a sense of our work this past year. It certainly hasn’t been simple, and we are proud of all we have accomplished. It was a true test of our mettle and, working together, we at OSS—every one of us—more than made the grade.

Sincerely,

Sarah Herman Alison Coolidge Boreiko Martha Sullivan Head of School Co-president Co-president Board of Trustees Board of Trustees

1 SPOTLIG M HT B LU U C I R Racial Justice at OSS R by Ariana Wohl, Academic Dean

U and Humanities Chair C U Social justice has always been at the heart of our work at OSS. Cen- tral to our purpose is teaching and learning for freedom of opportunity I and growth. Over the last year, the urgency of our mission was mag- nified by events that showed how deeply racism is embedded in our society. These events increased L public awareness, intensifying our collective commitment to uproot injustice that shapes our school’s culture, methods, and curriculum. Culture D Caring for and loving our girls—the majority of whom identify as Black, Latinx, and multiracial—is our great- est responsibility and the foundation of the OSS culture. Adults here work Builder: Azyia ‘24; OSS E tirelessly to model what it means to students chose a word with which they identify most in the “SHE” portrait series. R attend to each community mem- Methods Curriculum encourages Sister Sailors to see ber’s humanity, make sure that Sharing power and joy, both funda- The humanities include a deep themselves as changemakers. all students feel truly seen and mental tenets of social justice, un- exploration of identity, critically Girls learn how to lift their voices heard, and celebrate where they derpin our teaching methods. We examining representation in liter- in public speaking, writing, and come from and who they want to do this by embracing and teaching ature and media, and probing the soon podcasting. They log Active become. to our students’ strengths and in- impact of both racism and activ- Civic Engagement (ACE) actions Our Community Core framework terests, harnessing their desire to ism on our nation’s history and driven by their own passions to provides a shared language and create and discuss, question and culture. Students analyze oppres- serve others and advocate for tool box for social and emotional investigate, perform and reflect. sion through the lens of the “4 I’s” justice. skills like Value Identity and Step For example, students design sci- (ideological, institutional, interper- OSS equips students with knowl- Up, Step Back. Students and staff ence experiments on topics they sonal, and internal) and Circles of edge and practice in social anal- maintain a learner’s mindset—es- care about, select diverse authors Oppression/Resistance. ysis, a sense of personal and po- sential to seeing and “unlearning” for independent reading, engage in This, and other explicit study and litical agency, and skills for social biases. We constantly listen to open studio art practice, unearth dialogue in humanities, dovetails action. A transformative place of and learn from our community. We their own family roots, and more. with teaching for racial literacy learning involves constant reflec- practice naming racism and white This year, eighth-graders chose, as and critical consciousness across tion and iteration, requiring us all supremacy when we see it and a group, to read aloud This Book our other content areas. In sci- to be both teachers and learners. acting to dismantle it. OSS staff is Antiracist by Tiffany Jewell, ence, students learn about envi- The work we do with each other, challenge ourselves to know more to question teachers and school ronmental justice and some In- within ourselves, and with com- and do better, so critical given that policy, and some to march against digenous ways of understanding munity partners is more impera- our staff is predominantly White. police brutality. Our fifth-gradersS the natural world. In math, they tive than ever. OSS students are Do we get it right every time? initiated “Feminist Friday” discus- explore how bias can affect the powerful and courageous, and Nope. Do we try really hard? Oh, sions at lunch. Other students and ways people display and interpret they know that the future is theirs. yes. Recently, we have grappled in graduates participate in the local statistical data. In health, the pan- Soon they will assume institution- new ways that have been uncom- NAACP Youth Council and have demic provides a case study for al roles of power. I believe they fortable and growthful. We try, we advocated for immigrant rights. students researching disparities will be ready, and we will all be learn, we keep trying. That is the When students trust in their own across racial and class identities. more free. essence of our culture and com- brilliant power to learn and lead, In art, the Powerful Women Art- To read a more detailed description mitment. they gain autonomy, competence, ists project elevates local women of our racial justice work, please visit and confidence. They learn they of color as artistic role models, www.oursistersschool.org. can change the world. and the “SHE” portrait series

3 MOMEN HE T T F G N I T Creativity and Resilience E E They have been the lifeblood of E M OSS since its founding. Over the past 10 months, their relevance and efficacy have been tested as never before. And never have they been A so urgently present in the day-to- day life of our school community.

“We were flummoxed,” says Head R of School Sarah Herman, recall- ing the Friday in March when the governor issued a stay-at-home order and the Covid-19 pandemic L upended our world. “During our remaining hours in the building

Fearless: Sasha ‘23; OSS we had lunch as a staff, made a students chose a word with which they identify most in spirited music video to appreciate the “SHE” portrait series. E our volunteers, and then everyone went home. We had three days to come up with a plan.” So began S a “constant conversation” about S how to meet the needs of students door Classroom. Students, staff back together,” according to and families while balancing the and volunteers perfected social Ariana Wohl, Academic Dean capacity of the staff. A detailed plan distancing and masking. The thrill and Humanities Chair. “They are “We all took unfurled in phases, shifting with the of being together was palpable valuing their education. They are an informed, unpredictable course of the virus. and a Covid Response Planning adapting. That’s what Sister The challenges of distance learn- Committee kicked into high gear. Sailors do.” carefully ing and ensuring the health of all A critical decision loomed: Would Families remain intimate partners OSS households were huge, and in it be safe to reopen the building in keeping the school community constructed, perpetual flux. But Ms. Herman says for the new school year? After safe—responding to numerous there was “always an eagerness to many hours of research, debate thoughtfully surveys on needs and preferences, figure out how to make it work with and problem-solving, the answer holding their children home even joy and positive results.” was a cautious yes. “We all took planned risk...” with mild cold symptoms, getting an informed, carefully construct- Sarah Herman Through a difficult spring, the tested and sharing details with ed, thoughtfully planned risk,” Ms. community adapted to an evolving the School. Gale Beaton, volunteer Herman says.“Teachers put them- system of remote learning, frequent supervising nurse, stays in close selves on the line, families entrust- one-on-one check-ins, and vigorous touch with families, providing medi- ed us with their children, and we family engagement and support on cal guidance and serving as a offered the OSS@HomePathway multiple levels—physical, emotional go-between with students’ pedia- for students who simply couldn’t and cognitive. Graduation festivities tricians. If or when there are cases join us in the building.” took place in the School parking lot that force a building shutdown, with spectators viewing from their Throughout the fall and winter, the the School is ready. “If we need to cars. Still, the mood was ebullient. School has been prepared to shut go fully remote, that’s not failure,” down and re-open to preserve the Ms. Herman says. “It’s part of The warm weather brought a newly in-person experience, which stu- our plan.” invigorated summer program—a dents continue to prefer. “They’re tent was added and a new green- so overwhelmingly happy to be house was constructed in the Out-

5 EER RET ION UR P N C A S

O s a member of the pioneer fifth-grade class in 2008, Ronni Mak ‘12 returned to OSS in 2020 with a freshly-minted degree from Bates A College. She volunteered as an OSS academic tutor when she was in high school, and this past summer became the first OSS gradu- N ate to return as a teacher. Staff member Margaret McSweeny, Ronni’s former teacher and advisor, comments, “Ronni was—and continues to be—hardworking, inquisitive, collaborative and kind. It brings me such joy to see her as a grown F woman, and to work with her at the School we both love.” Ronni is grateful for the support, connections, and experiences that OSS provides, and credits the School with helping her develop courage, confidence, and empathy. Combined with her natural curiosity and I wide-ranging talents, these qualities propelled Ronni’s academic suc- cess through the Wheeler School (’16) and Bates College (’20). Having earned a degree in biology with minors in math and chemistry, and with her eyes set on graduate school, Ronni is spending this most unusual D year assisting Jocelyn Mitchell in the science classroom. It is a win-win scenario because her time is meaningfully invested as she applies to advanced degree programs in Marine Science and Technology.

“As a student I couldn’t have known all the work that goes into teach- E ing and supporting students through the middle school experience.

Confident: Samya ‘22; OSS Now that I’m teaching science with Ms. Mitchell, I can see how much students chose a word with it takes and how the School has matured.” Ronni is impressed with how which they identify most in OSS has evolved and progressed from her pioneer days. In her work the “SHE” portrait series. N here, Ronni feels she can relate well to the students and hopes to serve as an example of someone who took full advantage of the OSS expe- rience as a student and a graduate. To us, Ronni is already a shining T example of everything that OSS stands for. Abbey Aevazelis Janet Egan Celeste Penney Virginia Sutherland Amelia Albanese ’18 Louise Elefante Volunteers Christina Pennoyer Maggie Swift Lisa Schmid Alvord & Joel Eden Eugenio Our deep thanks to Susan & Daniel Perry Madison Sylvia Alvord Hannah Eugenio Angie Tavares P’11, ’17 our dedicated volunteers and our Jamie Pickup Mariah Andrade ’16 Betty Fabian Eve Pierce Stephen Taylor students’ family members, for the gift Cecelia & Richard Ava Faria ’16 Jocelina Pires P’12 Terri Taylor of your valuable time and efforts. Armstrong Andre Faucher Ann-Melissa Pognon Barbara Trecker Christina Turner Christine Ash Linda & Peter Fenton Board of Trustees Alayna Polk ’15 Talbot Baker, Jr Carole Ferguson Jeff Pontiff Shakilla Uwera Advancement Committee Whitt Barnard Barbara Ferri Dave Prentiss Marion Wainer Advisory Council Laurie & David Barrett Alice Flint William Prescott Jonell Ward P’19 Christina Bascom Stewart Forbes Executive Committee Ute Prevost Jane & Russell Weigel Valerie Bassett Gail Fortes Finance Committee John Quirk Sylvia Westphal Gale & Tom Beaton Kim Francis Governance Committee Diana Raphael Deborah Williams Michelle Beaudoin Jocelyn Frawley Brianna Rapoza Pamela Winterhalter Suzanne Bellanger Jill French Patricia Renzi Marcy Wintrub DeeDee Bentley Pattie Garrahy- Stephen Kiechel Kerry Lynch Debby Robbins Ellen Woods Mary & Peter* Berg Robertson Marion Kimball Ann Maguire Cathy Roberts Victoria Wood Jody Bettencourt Kimberly Goddard Leslie Knowles Lucinda Martin Alayjah Rodrigues ’17 Sarah Wotka Mary Jean Blasdale Edward Goldberg Deborah Kovacs Joseph McDonough Barbara Roessner Carol Bonnar Rayana Grace Barbara Kratovil Margaret McGetrick Amy Sanders Alison Coolidge Boreiko Jennifer Hall Sophia Kupetz Erin McHugh Chris Schlesinger & Tom Boreiko Ann Healy Nancy Kurtz Joan Medeiros Kate Schmitt James Burbank Bunny Hickey Beth Ladd Arianna Mello ’11 Frances & Bruce Deborah Burke Cela Hobbs Lauren Ladino- Anais Montes Severance Constance Castenson Linda Hobbs Saunders Gert Montour Maryellen Shachoy Mary Chatterton Tucker Hood Carol Larsen Sandi Montour Ann Silva Suzanne Church Leslie Howard Edith Lauderdale Faith Morningstar Steve Silverstein & Patrick Clark Felicity Hoyt Margaret and John Kristopher Motta The Black Whale Jane Coolidge Helena DaSilva Hughes Lavender Teresa Mozaz team Abigail Cox Elizabeth Huidekoper Elizabeth Lawrence Jennifer Mulcare-Sullivan Bernadette Souza Laurie Curtis Taileigh Hull ’18 Tatum Leclair Angela Natho Nan Starr Kate Dabney Genevieve Hunt Téa Leoni Joan O’Brien Catherine Stone Joan Dalton Donna Jeffers Rachel Lewis Jennifer Osafo Margot Stone Marcia Damon Hope & David Jeffrey Per Lofberg Nancy Osborn June Strunk Summer Daniels ’19 Darlene & Jerry Jordan Fiona Lonergan Joyce Pace Andrew Sullivan Rabiet Dasher ’11 Isabelle Joseph Jadine Loo-Dixon Jill Pappas Martha Sullivan Candie Desjardins Elizabeth Kellogg Doreen Lopes Ingrid Pawlowski Molly Sullivan 7

Operation Warm Symphony Music Shop Gifts Joyce Pace Angie Tavares P ’11,’17 in Kind Ingrid Pawlowski JoAnn Tschaen Betsy & Richard Perry Jane & Russell Weigel OSS is grateful for the Suzanne & William Deborah Williams many forms of donations that Prescott Judith & Ben Win help support our students. Project Helping Hands Marcy Wintrub & Diana Raphael Duane Barton Megan Rebeiro YMCA SouthCoast- Heliosa Alves Glenda Reyes & Sharing the Harvest Lisa Schmid Alvord Jennifer & Toby Hall Samuel Martinez Community Farm & Joel Alvord Sarah Herman Round the Bend Farm Cynthia & Mel Yoken Kai Armstrong Cathleen & Donald Amanda Sharp YWCA Southeastern MA DeeDee Bentley Hood Solshine Yoga Mary & Peter* Berg Felicity & Austin Hoyt Eva Sommaripa Rachel Berkey, Louisa Gebelein Jones & Jeremiah Jones Thimble Collection COMMUNITY PARTNERS Wendy & Lawrence Frances & William Buttonwood Park ThinkGive Keene Zoological Society Tifereth Israel Synagogue Bidstrup Girls Who Code New Bedford Fishing Elizabeth & Morris Buzzards Bay Coalition UMass Dartmouth Alison Coolidge Boreiko Harbour House Heritage Center Kellogg Carabiner’s Climbing Kaput & Leduc Centers & Tom Boreiko Henry B. Burkland School New Bedford Public Laurie & James Knight and Fitness United Way of Greater Brewer Banner Designs Junior Achievement of Schools Deborah Kovacs & Carney Academy New Bedford Andrew Chin Southern MA New Bedford Symphony Child & Family Services Women’s Fund, Suzanne Church Nicholas Sullivan Lloyd Center for the Orchestra Community Boating Community Foundation Congregational Church Elizabeth Lawrence Environment New Bedford Whaling Center of Southeastern MA of South Dartmouth Lonergan Family Art Museum Community Core Youth Opportunities Jadine Loo-Dixon Education Association New Bedford Whaling Kate & Fred Dabney Dance Clinic-New Unlimited Kelli McSweeny Mass Escape, New National Historical Park Joan Dalton Bedford Dance School YMCA Southcoast– Margaret McSweeny Bedford League of Janet Egan DATMA (Design Art Tech- Sharing the Harvest Ellen Moura Multiplying Good– Middle Schools Farm & Coast Market nology Massachusetts) Community Farm Teresa Mozaz Students in Action Operation Clean Sweep Carole Ferguson Dedee Shattuck Gallery YWCA Southeastern MA Naval Undersea National Art Education Rotch-Jones-Duff House Friends Academy Dennison Community Zeiterion Performing Warfare Center Association & Garden Museum Garden Club of Center Arts Center Nativity Preparatory Round the Bend Farm Buzzards Bay (Newport Division) First Lego League Zephyr Educational School, New Bedford Sensata Technologies, Inc. Beverly Gonsalves Karen Nercessian & Fontbonne Academy Foundation Naval Undersea Warfare Tabor Academy Nathan Fenton GiftsToGive Rayana Grace Center (Newport Div.)

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OSS Class of 2023 Cynthia & Jerry Pyle Michelle & Patrick Saltmarsh St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church Kate & Ben Taylor Kerry Milhench Nicole Celeste Ostander Karen Quigley & Russell Barbara Sanderson Judith & Peter Stanton Stephen Taylor Dora & Trip Millikin Elizabeth Oster Hensel Blanca Santiago Robert J. & Bonnie M. Juliette Terry Jocelyn Mitchell Regina Pakradooni Sara & Christopher Quintal Koreen Santos Stapleton Fund Terry Thoman Donna & Thomas Modica Mileni Palacios John Quirk John Sargent 11 Thomas A. Rodgers Jr. Susan & Keith Watson, Fiscal Year 2020 Operating Income Family Foundation Alfred Watson Family Financial Summary Joan Thompson Foundation We send our deepest gratitude Pamela & Renke Thye Wattles Family Charitable to all of our generous supporters. Joan & Edwin Tiffany Trust Fund Unlike charter schools, OSS is Stacey & Clayton Timas Elizabeth & Robert Wax not eligible for state funding as a Patricia Tocci Anne & Richard Webb single-sex school in Massachu- Larissa Todman Happy & Henley Webb setts. We rely on the support of TownWear by BER Webster Bank Travelers via the Benevity Jane & Russell Weigel our friends and our community, Community Impact Fund Christy & Chris West which is critical to our operations. Mrs. H. A. Trumbull Sylvia & Christoph We continue to focus on investing Tufts Associated Health Westphal in our people and programs, and Foundation Eleanor Whelan ensuring the future security of our Christina Turner Anna Whitcomb beloved school for our students. Andrew Udis Anne & Alexander White Dora & Arthur Ullian Elizabeth & Benjamin Joan Underwood White Operating Expenses Dagmar* & George Unhoch Katherine & Chris White United Way of Greater Nancy & James Whitin New Bedford Ann Williams & Kevin Madhukar Vable Mohan Victoria Vallely, Bartol Deborah Williams Charitable Foundation Marjorie Williams & Anna van Heeckeren & Michael Tushman Edward Baker Nanci & John Winterhalter Neil Van Sloun Marcy Wintrub & Duane John Vasconcellos & Bill Barton Barr Ariana Wohl Matthew Vaz Women’s Foundation of Joneris Velez ’19 Boston Carlene Ventura Margaret Wool & Vincent Liz & Geoff Verney Mor Janice Vicente & Jairson Emma York Correia Abby & John Yozell Gifts Doris & David Voye Mary & Anthony Zane Annick & Eliot Wadsworth Laima & Bertram Zarins Charlotte & Herbert Wagner Virginia & Peter Ziobro Ellen & David Wagner, *deceased Weatherlow Foundation

Marion & Henry Wainer Every effort has been made to ensure Marjorie Waite & Neal accuracy of this report. Please accept Weiss our apologies and let us know of any Capt. & Mrs. Robert Walker errors at 508.994.1255 or email J.H. Walton Family Fund [email protected]. Anna Waring Elizabeth Waring Mallory & John Waterman Ellen & Donald Watson *Includes volunteer services valued at $96,567 **Does not include capital expenses Note: Gifts to capital and sustainability fund not included

12 2019-2020 AmeriCorps Board of Trustees Staff Volunteer Teachers Abbey Aevazelis Sarah Herman, Drea Moore Susan Perry Cecelia Armstrong Head of School Katie Mosca Eve Pierce Talbot Baker Jr. Georgiana Goulding, Emma York Jeff Pontiff “Ayla is highly engaged Alison Coolidge Boreiko, David Prentiss Director of Advancement Teacher Apprentice Co-president Ute Prevost Tara Jewell P’18, Angel Diaz Janet Egan Acting Director of Debby Robbins in all of her classes even Linda Fenton Secondary School & Advisory Council Cathy Roberts Joel Alvord Alice Flint Graduate Support Maryellen Shachoy Christina Bascom Bernadette Souza Kim Francis Carlene LeBlanc, though she is fully Mary Jean Blasdale Margot Stone Rayana Grace Director of Finance Suzanne Church Marion Wainer Elizabeth Huidekoper & Operations Jane Coolidge Helena DaSilva Hughes Sylvia Westphal remote this week...Thank Margaret McSweeny, Barbara Ferri Elizabeth Kellogg Advancement Associate Stewart Forbes Per Lofberg & Volunteer Coordinator Gail Fortes Joe McDonough you for helping her keep Blanca Santiago, Jill French Faith Morningstar Office Administrator & Edward Goldberg Jocelina Pires P’12 Admissions Coordinator Bunny Hickey her love for learning William Prescott Cela Hobbs John Quirk Classroom Teachers Eric Charlesworth Linda Hobbs Catherine Stone Tobey Eugenio Donna Jeffers during her first unique Martha Sullivan, Sabina Kozak Hope & David Jeffrey Co-president Jocelyn Mitchell Nancy Kurtz year at OSS.” Angie Tavares P’11, ’17 Katelyn Rapoza Téa Leoni Christina Turner Megan Schorle Lucinda Martin Russell Weigel Juliette Terry Margaret McGetrick Val Silva P’20, ‘24 Marcy Wintrub Ariana Wohl Joan O’Brien Celeste Penney Founding Chair Emerita Christy Pennoyer Lisa Schmid Alvord

Board of Trustees

Left to right: Seated: Helena DaSilva Hughes, Faith Morningstar, Alison Coolidge Boreiko, Beppie Huidekoper, Bill Prescott, Toby Baker Standing: Marcy Wintrub, Joe McDonough, Cathy Stone, Martha Sullivan, Christina Turner, John Quirk, Angie Tavares, Russ Weigel, Janet Egan, Abbey Aevazelis, Betsy Kellogg, Alice Flint, Kim Francis, Linda Fenton, Rayana Grace, Cece Armstrong Not pictured: Per Lofberg, Jocelina Pires Mission academic environment carefully crafted to support Our mission, as an independent, tuition-free, them as they discover and achieve their greatest non-sectarian middle school, is to educate and potential, while finding true north on their moral inspire economically disadvantaged girls from the compass.

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