Saddle River Day School the Bulletin FALL 2017 and Annual Report

Kimberly Jones Moussavian ’87 Combatting Violence Against Women Page 6 Inspired to Lucy McAuliffe ’08 Uniting Cultures Through Language Lead Lives of Page 12 Consequence Donna McDermott ’91 Exploring Patriotism through Historical Fiction Page 15

Cortney Wall Crawford ’03 Creating a Philanthropic Impact through Art Page 16 Contents • Fall 2017

2017-2018 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Executive Committee Mr. Ted Tafaro – President Mr. Rosario Ruffino –Vice President/Treasurer Mr. Kurt Kaboth – Secretary 8 13 26 Mr. Steven Kluger - ad hoc on Executive Committee Ms. Eileen Lambert – Head of School

Trustees Mr. Scott Braen Mr. Rick Cook Mr. Frank Coyne Mr. Wes Powell Mr. Jeffrey Rosenberg Ms. Lorrie Savas Mr. Dale Smith

Emeriti Mr. Stu Steckler Dr. William Cassidy III 32 36 38 Ms. Jackie Finestone ’80 Dr. Mary Clark Romney ’67 Mr. Lawrence Salameno EMPHASIS ON ACADEMICS 2 Inspiring Success, One Student at a Time – Founders Head of School, Eileen Lambert Mr. (deceased) & Mrs. John C. and Diane Alford 18 SRDS BOARD OF TRUSTEES OUR MISSION SNAPSHOTS OF EXCELLENCE 16 Cortney Wall Crawford ’03: Creating a Philanthropic The Trustees of Saddle River Day School provide 4 Class of 2017 – College Acceptances Impact through Art commitment and leadership for the advancement of We inspire each child to achieve personal and the School’s mission, the advancement of the School’s academic excellence and to become a caring and 5 Snapshots of Academic Excellence 17 Athan Katsantonis ’16: Pursues His Passion at Syracuse vision and growth, and the protection of the School’s ethical contributor to society. 6 Alumna Kimberly Jones Moussavian ‘87: Combatting Violence rich legacy. Against Women EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING In partnership with the Head of School, the Board of OUR CORE VALUES 8 Our Tribute to the Class of 2017 18 Janus Mission Project – Trustees oversee all legal obligations are met and work Students Create Teen-Focused Ad Campaign to build a strong endowment and support the growth Everyone Counts: PORTRAIT OF A GRADUATE 20 Solomon Frey ’17 Takes Honors at Prestigious of annual fundraising and capital campaigns. The All talents and contributions are prized. Board plays a vital role in guiding Saddle River Day 10 Lifers, Legacies and the Last of Four Berklee High School Jazz Festival Showcase School forward and ensuring that the institution is run Love of Learning: 11 Richard Oliver ’12: From SRDS Lifer to Applied Physics 22 A Young Girl’s Mission to Her Homeland with the utmost professionalism, and is at the forefront The school engenders a life-long love of learning. of educational and technological development. 12 Lucy McAuliffe ’08: Uniting Cultures Through Language Intellectual Risk Taking: 13 Zach Frey ’11: From Stage Visions to Algorithms ON CAMPUS The Board is comprised of parents and alumni with Inspired by a nurturing intimate environment 14 Carr Sisters ’14: Reflections on Junior Year 24 Over 25 Years Later the Kuhlman Legacy Lives On a deep affection, affiliation and commitment to 26 Design Thinking Playground Project the school. They are highly skilled in their outside that endures physical and emotional security. 15 Donna McDermott ’91: Exploring Patriotism through professions and each member brings unique Historical Fiction 28 TEDxYouth Conference knowledge, skills and perspectives to the committee 30 SRDS Welcomes Jalaj Desai & Dr. Jennifer Davids and each sub committee. 32 Grandparents & Special Friends Day 2017 CREDITS: 34 Theater – 33 Variations & You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown Editor-In-Chief: Gretchen Lee 36 The Visual Arts Continue to Thrive Design: Farrell Marketing & Design 38 Rebel Athletics Photographers: Keri Eisenberg, Gretchen Lee, Seth 42 Homecoming & Alumni Events Marx, Dave Dougan, Barrie Fisher, Darren Ornitz, Grant Gibson, Peter Chollick, Samantha Cohen, Chris Carroll FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY 44 Thank you for Supporting SRDS Seth Marx Director of Institutional Advancement 34 45 SRDS Annual Fund Report 551-579-6705 [email protected] BULLETIN & ANNUAL REPORT / FALL 2017 1 Welcome to SRDS

Inspiring

Success, Many of our students are gifted academicians, born We promise them that they will be ready for and accepted with genes that make going to school a natural strength into challenging colleges and universities, and that they for them. We challenge them to use their gifts to their will thrive there. But as importantly, or more importantly, One Student fullest potential and they take great pride in their we are preparing them for life after their formal academic academic achievements. Others are gifted artists, athletes, education. We are preparing them for an ever changing at a Time thespians, or social leaders and they find success in their work environment that will require them to draw on all areas of natural strength. those talents. There are no jobs where people don’t have to do math, write, solve problems creatively and present But many of the greatest successes for our students come their solutions to a critical audience. We are preparing from their areas of challenge. For a child who is not a our students for a life where there are no grades, but there natural athlete, setting up the spike in a volleyball game is success. And that success will come to those who hone is exhilarating; for the child who is not a natural writer, their natural talents, and work very hard against their revising, editing and revising yet again to get that ‘A’ is natural challenges. thrilling. Every child finds success at Saddle River Day School, We are preparing our students not just for college, but and because we believe so fervently in the uniqueness of for life after college. Yes, we are first and foremost an each individual child, success for each student is equally academic institution and we need to make sure that our unique. students find academic success. We teach them to think, not just memorize information, and we teach them to ast year a very shy young man told me that he needed to think across disciplines with complex problems and l make an announcement at assembly, but wasn’t sure he situations that require them to draw on all parts of their could, and did I think I could do it for him? Well no, I said, brains combining mathematical reasoning, language “EVERY CHILD FINDS SUCCESS but told him that I’d sit next to him and that he’d be just fine. skills, social skills, art, technology, history and science. Eileen F. Lambert, Head of School AT SADDLE RIVER DAY His turn came to speak; I tapped his hand lightly and said, “go get ‘em.” His announcement lasted maybe twenty five seconds, SCHOOL, AND BECAUSE WE but he delivered it flawlessly, plunked down in his seat again, BELIEVE SO FERVENTLY IN and I said, “Now, breathe; you were great.” THE UNIQUENESS OF EACH INDIVIDUAL CHILD, SUCCESS This boy is two years ahead of his classmates in math, but that day success was all about standing up in front of the assembly FOR EACH STUDENT IS and making an announcement. EQUALLY UNIQUE.” That is what success looks like at Saddle River Day School. It’s – EILEEN LAMBERT, HEAD OF SCHOOL a kaleidoscope of small and large challenges faced daily by everyone, and just like the turn of that tube with mirrors and sparkly bits, success is unique to each student here.

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Congratulations!

Henry Gordon Chenkai (Caspar) Ling Olivia Tafaro Trevor Hansen David Stack Maggie Kuntz College Acceptances for the Class of 2017 National Merit Commended Scholar AP Scholar Albany College of Pharmacy Columbia University Univ. of Hartford (2) Rutgers University (5) About 1.5 million juniors entered the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program by Granted to students who receive an average score of 3 or higher and have taken Albright College Connecticut College Hartwick College Sacred Heart University taking the 2015 PSAT. Of those, 50,000 (3.3%) were recognized as Commended three or more AP exams. American University (2) Univ. of Connecticut High Point University Salve Regina University Scholars. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation recognized Henry Gordon as a Anthony Aniello Hanfeng (Ryan) Cai Rebecca Chachkes Aurora University Univ. of Delaware (3) Hofstra University (3) Santa Clara University Commended Scholar. Caitlin Chan Anum Dar Katherine Katriel Henry Gordon Siqi (Max) Liu Daniel Orlich Walter Stack Belmont University Univ. of Denver Hunter College of the CUNY School of Visual Arts David Stack Tristan Wanatick Bentley University Dickinson College Univ. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign The University of Scranton (3) National AP Scholar Binghamton University Drew University (3) Ithaca College (3) Skidmore College Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 4 on all AP Exams SRDS Scholar Boston College Drexel University Jewish Theological Seminary of America St. John’s University taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. The SRDS Scholar is a student who has demonstrated academic and personal Boston University (9) Eckerd College Johnson & Wales University St. Thomas Aquinas College Chenkai (Caspar) Ling Zichuan (Owen) Liu excellence and has made caring and meaningful contributions to the school Brandeis University Elmira College Keuka College Stockton University community. California Polytechnic State University, Emerson College Northwestern University Stony Brook University AP Scholar with Distinction Award Henry Gordon San Luis Obispo Fairfield University Pace University, New York City Susquehanna University Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams Univ. of California, Berkeley Fairleigh Dickinson University Pennsylvania State University (3) Syracuse University (2) taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. Head’s Honor Roll Univ. of California, Irvine Florida Gulf Coast University (2) Univ. of Pittsburgh (2) The University of Tampa Henry Gordon Chenkai (Caspar) Ling Zichuan (Owen) Liu Lawrence Raia Students must maintain a yearlong overall average of A- or higher. Univ. of California, Los Angeles Florida State University Providence College Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts Matthew Rosen Olivia Tafaro Sikai (Kevin) Yang Jack Hansen Trevor Hansen Henry Gordon Zichuan (Owen) Liu Olivia Tafaro Univ. of California, Santa Cruz Univ. of Florida Queens College of the CUNY Union College AP Scholar with Honor Case Western University Fordham University (5) Quinnipiac University (4) Ursinus College Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams 2017 Departmental Academic Awards of Excellence Centenary University (2) The George Washington Univ. (4) Ramapo College of New Jersey (3) Villanova University taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams. Recognizes the strongest seniors in each of the following departments: Clark University Georgia Institute of Technology Univ. of Richmond Virginia Tech Jiujun (George) Gan Vivian Holland English: Rebecca Chachkes History/Social Sciences: Henry Gordon Univ. of Colorado Boulder Gettysburg College Roger Williams University (5) Washington University in St. Louis Jiaxin (Laura) Liu Science: Chenkai (Caspar) Ling Mathematics: George Gan Colorado College (2) Guilford College Rowan University William Paterson University of New Jersey World Language: Olivia Tafaro Performing Arts: Solomon Frey Visual Arts: Sikai (Kevin) Yang

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Alumna of the Year Kimberly Jones Kimberly worked at her alma mater Trinity College and created the first Office Moussavian ’87 of Multicultural Affairs as the newly appointed Dean of Multicultural Affairs. Combatting Violence Against Women

“THERE ARE THREE TYPES OF PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD: THOSE WHO MAKE THINGS HAPPEN, THOSE WHO WATCH THINGS HAPPEN AND THOSE WHO WONDER WHAT HAPPENED.” Alumni Council President Jonathan Kuhlman ’84 and Kimberly as she Kimberly stands with the Board of Trustees for The Center for Hope and receives her Alumna of the Year recognition. Safety. – QUOTE FROM 1987 RETROSPECT YEARBOOK NEXT TO KIMBERLY JONES SENIOR PORTRAIT HAFEZ AND KIMBERLY pursing her advanced degree, she went to work at her alma mater Trinity College and created the first Office WERE BLESSED LAST of Multicultural Affairs as the newly appointed Dean of YEAR WITH TWINS, ELLA Multicultural Affairs. She also volunteered as a YWCA imberly Jones Moussavian has always been a person Upon graduation she became the alumni representative AND ENRIQUE (NAMED Rape Crisis Hotline Counselor. In 2000, she returned to for the Class of 1987, a role she maintains to this day. She New Jersey and married Mr. Hafez Moussavian in 2004. k who made things happen. Based upon her AFTER HER FATHER); personal life journey, her natural instinct has always been continues to have close relationships with many of her Hafez and Kimberly were blessed last year with twins, Ella to reach out to those less fortunate, whether the needs SRCDS classmates as well. HER “TWO GREATEST and Enrique (named after her father); her “two greatest were physical or emotional. She continues to prioritize ACHIEVEMENTS IN LIFE.” achievements in life.” helping those who are truly in need to this day. Kimberly went on to Trinity College in Hartford, CT where she graduated in three years with a double major Currently she works for a major mobility company in Kimberly came to Saddle River in Spanish and Education. She had known from early on After earning her JD, Kimberly practiced public interest Human Resources and Employee Relations but she still Country Day School in the that practicing law was what she wanted to do, so after law with Legal Services of New Jersey in Essex County makes it a priority to find time to support the cause seventh grade. Her older brother graduating, she continued her secondary education at where she represented low-income clients in New so dear to her heart. Kimberly continues her public Elwyn was already in attendance Temple University School of Law. During her time at Jersey by giving free legal assistance for their civil legal service as a member of the Teaneck Planning Board and her father was a member Temple she received several awards including the Temple problems. The goal of the firm is to secure substantive and was asked to serve on the Board of Trustees of the of the Board of Trustees. She University Albert M. Cohen Memorial Award, Barristers and procedural justice for those living in poverty. She also Center for Hope and Safety. Kimberly understands the found SRCDS to be the perfect Association of Philadelphia, Inc. Merit Scholarship Award continued her public service outside of work by serving as devastating effects that domestic violence can have and environment for her — a and Senior Articles Editor Temple University Dean’s a New Jersey Juvenile Conference Committee Member for is happy to lend herself to such a worthy organization. place she could excel academically and still have the Honors. She also remained active in various capacities the township for Teaneck. The work the organization does is invaluable to women opportunity to be involved in clubs and extra curricular such as the Temple University Student Bar Association, and children throughout Bergen County and has allowed activities. In Upper School, she was a member of the Blue Latin American Law Students Association, served as the During the course of her work with LSNJ and having some her to continue her deep commitment to helping others. Key Club, Spanish Club, Cooking Club, yearbook and the Social & Cultural Chair, was a member of the Temple personal experience in this area, she became increasingly Kimberly currently serves on the Saddle River Day annual publication Mimesis. She also played volleyball, University Faculty-Student Admissions Review Committee interested in doing something more to combat violence School’s Alumni Council in the role of treasurer. We are basketball and softball in addition to serving in numerous and the Temple University Faculty Selection Student against women. She continued her studies in a Masters/ honored to recognize Kimberly Jones Moussavian as our leadership roles on campus. She was the vice president Interview Committee. PhD program at the Rutgers University School of Criminal Distinguished Alumna of the Year. of her class and was very involved in student government. Justice where she was a Graduate Scholars Fellow. While

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GRADUATING SENIOR AND “LIFER” LAWRENCE RAIA WAS CHOSEN BY HIS CLASSMATES TO DELIVER THE COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS FOR THE CLASS OF 2017. HERE ARE EXCERPTS FROM HIS SPEECH:

“… So, apparently our senior class has a sense of humor because they picked a stand up comedian as their class speaker. The faculty and a large group of the parents are now in deep panic, because of what is about to happen. By the way, I don’t think we ever did a senior prank. But here we are… in giant blue ponchos. On the plus side, you are all witnessing the one and only time the entire senior class is both on time and in dress code. This is a first for us. In all sincerity, we are excited to be here… nervous, proud, and above all — grateful.

First, we want to thank our parents because they are the reasons we are here at all. They have sacrificed for us in ways we couldn’t have imagined. They drove us to school and even came back with all the gym clothes and science projects we forgot at home. They cheered our performances, guided our missteps and righted Senior Awards Recipients the ship when we ran it into the ground. We can never repay the debt, but every one of us is grateful. We also want to thank our THE FOLLOWING AWARDS WERE GIVEN TO MEMBERS OF THE SENIOR CLASS DURING THE SENIOR teachers for they are the foundation of any school and the faculty AWARDS CEREMONY ON TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2017. at SRDS have given us a base to last the ages. From our first days in Kindergarten where we learned to share up to our high school 2017 Departmental Academic Awards of Excellence days where we learned to excel in our favorite subjects it has been English: Rebecca Chachkes History/Social Sciences: Henry Gordon our teachers who held the torches and lit the way. They recognized Our tribute talents we didn’t know we had and wouldn’t let us rest until we Science: Chenkai (Caspar) Ling Mathematics: George Gan World Language: Olivia Tafaro Performing Arts: Solomon Frey achieved what they knew we could. It’s one thing for parents to Visual Arts: Sikai (Kevin) Yang believe in their children; they sort of have to. But when a teacher to the class of believes in you with the vigor that ours do, it’s a gift… one we don’t take lightly. National Merit Commended Scholar Outstanding Improvement Award Henry Gordon James Azarian & Andrew Brinkley Finally, let’s be the people we presented in our college applications… the very best version of ourselves. Our academic Jeremy L. Glick Freedom Award SRDS Humanitarian foundation was laid here and now it’s our job to build upon it. We Olivia Tafaro Caitlin Chan took math, and that’s good because there are problems in the world to solve. We took English because there are stories to tell. 2017 Upper School Citizenship Cup Head of School Award We took science because there are new things to discover. We took Trevor Hansen Anthony Aniello & David Stack Latin (SO much Latin!) because there are heroes to emulate. We took history and learned about some guys in powdered wigs who changed the world. And we took astronomy because there are stars Performing Arts Award Visual Arts Award still to touch… We should stand on each other’s shoulders as we Solomon Frey Sikai (Kevin) Yang gain inspiration from what we’ve accomplished together and what lies ahead… Let’s go out and do great things. Let’s leave the world Female & Male Athletes of the Year Awards a little different and a lot better for having been in it. As someone Maggie Kuntz & Trevor Hansen much smarter than me once said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful and committed citizens can change the world. It’s the only thing that ever has.” I am grateful to have walked these halls and to have called this place home.”

8 BULLETIN & ANNUAL REPORT / FALL 2017 BULLETIN & ANNUAL REPORT / FALL 2017 9 portrait of a GRADUATE “BROWN AS AN INSTITUTION IS NOT DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN ONLY ONE THING. WHEN I WAS AT SRDS, MY DAYS WERE FILLED Lifers, Legacies WITH A VARIETY OF INTERESTS, AND and the THIS HELPED ME TRULY ENJOY MY TIME Last of Four AT BROWN. ” – RICHARD OLIVER ’12 The Last of Four, Solomon Frey Solomon Frey started his time at SRDS as a middle school in water, and I already knew how to student. He is the youngest of four siblings to graduate swim from my time at SRDS. As it turned from SRDS: Tali ’08, Zach ’11 and Shay ’12. All talented out, my experience at Brown would be artists, athletes and students, the Frey family combined both meaningful and deeply enriching. for a total of 26 years in middle and upper school, played Classes were harder than ever before, but on 47 sports teams, took 15 AP classes, and performed I challenged myself to grow throughout in 30 shows. Solomon did his part to contribute to the my time there, and each year I took on more activities and family history of involvement, particularly in the arts as an branched further out in my studies. By my senior year, I Legacy & the Last of Four, James Azarian accomplished jazz pianist and vocalist. He is continuing was drawing comics weekly for the student newspaper, the James Azarian began as a student at SRDS in 2007. He is his education at Boston University. Brown Daily Herald, singing in a Jewish-themed a cappella the last of four siblings to graduate from SRDS: Nash ’06, group known as the Alef Beats, organizing a series of Amanda ’08, and John ’14. His father John is an alum of student-led discussions for Brown’s Physics Department SRCDS, Class of 1978. John and his wife Donna Azarian Lifer Lawrence Raia Undergraduate Group, and writing an exposition to have been active members of the SRDS community for Lawrence Raia entered Kindergarten a sonata for my music theory class, all in addition to many years including Donna serving as the Parents Guild in 2005. His teachers describe him as finishing my senior thesis on the electromagnetic fields President from 2007-2009. John has also served as the a “thoughtful and outgoing student.” near a rotating black hole. President of the Alumni Council and was honored as the Lawrence is a natural leader and Alum of the Year. We are thankful to the Azarian family contributed much to the life of the My time at Brown definitely had stressful moments, but in for their years of dedication, service and support to Saddle student body during his time at SRDS by staying active in Richard Oliver ’12: my memory, they never defined my experience. I feel now River Day School. James began his first year this fall at organizations such as Rebel Ambassadors, peer leaders that Brown was the right choice, and despite my many Monmouth University. and TEDx. It was no surprise when the Class of 2017 chose From SRDS Lifer to concerns along the way, I graduated magna cum laude him to be their representative and speak at graduation. with honors in physics. While the journey ahead is still An avid reader, Lawrence also devoted his time to an Applied Physics at uncertain, I know physics is in my future. I am beginning Lifer Daniel Fischer outside cause he founded called graduate school in applied physics at Columbia where I Daniel Fischer entered Kindergarten in Raiareads, a program for inner Columbia University hope to begin research in quantum optics, a field which 2005 with Ms. Cindy Woolford as his city students that encouraged By Richard Oliver ’12 I believe will play a major role in future technological teacher. Dan was an actively involved them to read. His older sister advancements in communication and information science. student in the life of the school. He Sophia, also a lifer, graduated began at Brown with a feeling of uncertainty. I knew played soccer all through Middle School from SRDS in 2015 and is i where I was headed – my compass pointed straight Brown as an institution is not designed for students who and Upper School and currently studying at Wesleyan towards physics — but I wasn’t sure if Brown was the are interested in only one thing. When I was at SRDS, my managed the boys varsity University. The Raia family has right ship to take me there. After graduating from SRDS days were filled with a variety of interests, and this helped basketball team his senior been longtime members and in 2012, I took a gap year. For six months, I worked as a me truly enjoy my time at Brown. If I could go back to year. Dan also has a younger supporters of the Saddle River tutor in a few subjects at SRDS, accompanied the choir, undergrad, I would keep exploring the subjects I didn’t brother at SRDS in the lower Day community. Lawrence’s father Larry Raia served and helped build the set for the musical. I then traveled get around to studying. Along with a full schedule comes school named Ryan who will as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees from 2013 to Germany for three months, where I stayed with a family a set of organizational skills required to manage and graduate in 2027. Dan began to 2016 and his mother Illana Raia has been an active and volunteered at Heraeus, a precious metals company. balance all these activities, and the same skills that helped his first year at Florida Gulf supporter of the school and its endeavors over the years. When I returned from Germany, I was afraid that picking me through Saddle River Day continued to serve me Coast University this fall. We will be forever grateful to the Raia family for their up where I left off academically in a place that was so new through my four years at Brown. Above all, SRDS imbued years of service. Lawrence is continuing his education at and so much larger than SRDS would be overwhelming. me with the will and courage to challenge myself to grow, Northwestern University. Yet, almost as soon as classes began I felt like a fish back qualities that will be invaluable wherever I am.

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Lucy McAuliffe ’08 Zach Frey ’11 Uniting Cultures through From Stage Visions Language By Lucy McAuliffe ’08 to Algorithms

By Zach Frey ’11 have two very distinct memories of the offices in North i Hall. The first is the summer before starting my freshman year at SRDS, sitting in Mr. Rork’s office and choosing my fter graduating from Tufts University in 2015 with classes for the school year. As a language, I chose Spanish. a a degree in Quantitative Economics, I was very fortunate to be accepted into a leadership program at The second is four years later, during the 2007-2008 State Street Corporation. There I was challenged to lead school year, sitting in the college counselor’s office and big projects, working with upper management as well as discussing schools I would apply to. After four years of other aspects of the business to solve complex problems. loving my Spanish classes, my main criteria in choosing a As my time there went on, my passion and interest in college was some place where I could study abroad easily markets and trading grew. Having just taken my second in a Spanish-speaking country. “I FOUNDED AND RUN AN CFA exam and having limited liabilities, it was a really ENGLISH LANGUAGE good risk-reward moment for me to try and learn from an After graduating from SRDS in 2008, I SCHOOL CALLED ACADEMIA entrepreneurial experience. So I went off to run my own headed north to Smith College. At Smith, money — to build a portfolio, create investment strategies, I participated in the varsity equestrian MANHATTAN WHERE I and learn from investing in trading real risk capital. This team (serving as team captain my TEACH ABOUT 120 experience led me to a deeper study of markets, market psychology, decision theory, and so much more. sophomore, junior, and senior years), STUDENTS OF ALL LEVELS and as “House President” (the leader of my dorm community) for my junior and senior years. AND AGES.” Recognizing industry and global I graduated magna cum laude with a double major in trends, I decided it would be a wise and – LUCY MCAULIFFE ’08 American Studies and Environmental Science & Policy, imperative decision to get some coding Over the past year I worked as a Portfolio Manager and and worked closely with an engineering professor all experience and skill. So on top of my Market Strategist for Boom Capital, a financial investments four years on an engineering education project called I returned to Smith for the summer of 2011 to continue trading responsibilities, I enrolled in a and trading firm with one discretionary trading fund that “Through My Window.” work on “Through My Window.” After graduating in 20-week specialization program through invests in equities, options, fixed income, currencies, May 2012, I spent the summer at home taking an online Duke University to learn Java programming. The course commodities, and futures. I recently accepted a position My junior year obligations were interrupted by my choice TESOL course, and in August 2012, moved to Spain. was tremendous and for my final project, I built from working for Morgan Stanley in the Institutional Equities to study aboard in Córdoba, Spain the second semester of scratch a system about movie recommendations based Division as an Equity Derivatives Sales Trader. my junior year. I arrived in late January and despite my Now five years later, I live in a small town called Villanueva upon data. Combining what I learned about markets with surprise that southern Spain could be so cold I instantaneously de Córdoba, where I am considered a true resident of what I learned in programming, I was able to expand Saddle River Day had a huge impact on me. The smaller fell in love with the culture, lifestyle, and language. the town. I founded and run an English language school into algorithmic trading. Since then, I have written and size provided a unique ability to allow every student called Academia Manhattan where I teach about 120 tested strategies on Quantopian, a website and out- the attention he or she needed to be prepared for the I studied at the University of Córdoba and lived with a students of all levels and ages. Every summer, college sourcing hedge fund that provides historical data and an “big” moments. In addition, I experienced first hand host family that included two sisters in their early 30’s. students from the United States intern with me and application program interface to write trade algorithms. If how Saddle River Day’s active, encouraging community They took me on all sorts of adventures and scolded at me experience their own taste of Spanish culture and I succeed in writing a great algorithm I will be very happy, allowed me to partake in various activities, groups, and when I came home “too early” from being out with friends. teaching English. To date, three of my former interns have but regardless I think I can take what I’ve learned, both opportunities. They say that success happens when also moved back to Spain to live after college. my technical markets, trading, and algorithmic investing “opportunity meets preparation.” My days as an SRDS While living in Córdoba, I met Antonio, a rugby player knowledge as well as my entrepreneurial and business student certainly provided both the opportunities and who was studying engineering and working in his family’s Thinking back to those two simple decisions in the halls owner’s mindset, and add value to a more established the preparation I needed to pursue my passions. I am Spanish ham business. I was a vegetarian at the time, which of SRDS makes me so grateful for the way things have firm. I think I’m really fortunate that I have a passion for incredibly grateful to all of the people there who taught provided an interesting start to our relationship. Once we worked out. And for anyone who wants to take a break for a very pertinent and applicable subject matter in markets, me so much and never wavered in their faith and support started dating and I tried real jamón ibérico for the first a bit and come see Spain — I have a guest room ready and economics, and trading. of my goals. time, my vegetarianism didn’t really stand much of a chance. waiting. !Os espero!

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Part 4 of a 4-part series documenting their undergraduate years at Syracuse University and Ithaca College Junior Year Reflections from the Carr sisters Successful Author & TV Writer ErinRose and Annalise ’14 Donna Update from ErinRose Carr at Syracuse University McDermott ’91

would describe my Junior year as unique. During my shouldn’t surprise those Exploring Patriotism i first semester, I stayed on campus and continued to take of you who know me. through Historical my major classes, participate in my usual organizations, While taking a full course and work my normal jobs. I felt the desire to break out load and working, I am Fiction By Donna McDermott-Thorland ’91 of my routine and stretch beyond my comfort zone so serving as the President I made the decision to go abroad to Limerick, Ireland. of Delta Phi Epsilon I had the opportunity to travel to various countries and Sorority and serving as came to Saddle River Day School a reader, but SRDS develop relationships with all sorts of people. I returned Captain of the Women’s i gave me the tools to realize my ambition of becoming to the U.S. and spent the summer working as a Referees Ultimate Frisbee Team. I am beginning to imagine my a writer. I was already in love with fiction when I arrived in and Registration Intern at the National Sports Center post-graduate life. I am frequenting job boards, looking the eighth grade, devouring all things Nancy Drew, Agatha in Blaine, Minnesota preparing for the Schwan’s USA into graduate programs that pique my interest, and not Christie, and Wonder Woman, but English classes with Cup, the largest international youth soccer event held in ruling out more traveling before I actually have to settle Mrs. Hubler, Ms. Philipp, and Dr. Pinker introduced me to the United States every year. I worked 200 hours in the into some sort of a routine. My goal is to be able to test the classics and taught me about voice, structure, theme, span of twelve days, communicated with the majority of the waters and see what intrigues me, to continue to work and story. Hours spent in the SRDS library the referees I was responsible for managing using only in new settings different than those I have experienced introduced me to some of my favorite authors, Google translator, hand motions, or very broken Spanish, before, to gain new experiences and to try different including Dorothy Dunnett, whose sprawling and slept less than four hours a night. I was stressed, things while I still can. I don’t want to have a concrete historical novels inspired me to write my own. exhausted, and sunburnt beyond belief, but I could not plan that locks me into one path. Senior year is about have had a more incredible experience. solidifying what you have learned over the past few years After graduation I Donna is the author of four novels published by and experiencing a variety of opportunities. I never want discovered that SRDS had Penguin Random House: The Turncoat, The Rebel As I begin my senior year, I recognize once again that to look back and say, “I should have tried that when I had given me the foundation Pirate, Mistress Firebrand, and The Dutch Girl I have bitten off a bit more than I can chew, which the chance.” to follow my intellectual and four novels from Pocket Star. She has written curiosity wherever it led: to numerous television episodes and short stories, major in Classics and Art directed several award winning short films, and is Update from Annalise Carr at Ithaca College History at Yale, to spend a decade as a public a member of the Writers Guild of America West. historian focused on Early America at the continued working toward my ethical citizen.” I was happy to be the person a student Peabody Essex Museum, to earn my MFA in i degree in occupational therapy could turn to if they needed help or guidance. I believe film production at the USC School of Cinematic Arts. during my junior year. I had the those experiences played a role in helping me identify a primary sources and coming to understand the Revolution opportunity to do an internship profession that will allow me to help other people face the When I sat down to write my first historical novel, a as part of a struggle for the rights of man that dated back to with a company called Back Home challenges of their daily lives. Revolutionary War spy thriller set in Philadelphia and the Magna Carta and beyond. Safely, a company that consults and New Jersey, I realized that my fascination with that conflict installs home modifications. This I also feel that SRDS taught me how to balance my went all the way back to history classes at SRDS, to reading As a Disney Fellow, beginning my journey as a TV writer experience gave me the confidence schedule. I continued in my role as a peer mentor to and trying to master five-act structure, I found myself in my ability to describe the benefits freshmen on campus and I have been serving as the reaching back to my SRDS education, to the plays of Donna and her husband Terence and Plautus and Shakespeare. Since then and use to our clients and to learn financial manager for Challah Against Hunger for two Charles Thorland at the about OT related adaptations and communications. But years. In my free time I still play Ultimate Frisbee on the Hamilton Hall’s Salem I’ve written for shows as diverse as the iconic TRON: the best part of the internship was to experience first- club team at Ithaca. It is hard to image I am in my senior Resistance Ball. UPRISING, the gloriously gothic SALEM, and the family hand what it feels like to make an impact on people’s lives year of college already but I know I will be ready for the friendly GOOD WITCH. When I look at my work I see who need these types of services. Thinking back to my challenges and new experiences that life will bring my way, a little of SRDS in everything I do, and I know that will days at SRDS I really enjoyed being a peer mentor. The thanks to the foundation that Saddle River Day School continue to be true going forward, no matter where life school emphasized the importance of being a “caring and gave me. takes me.

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Cortney Wall Athan Katsantonis ’16 Crawford ’03 Pursues His Passion at Syracuse Creating a Philanthropic Impact through Art

ortney (Wall) Crawford attended Saddle River Day School from 5th grade through her senior year. She c (Above) Painting by Cortney of CC graduated from SRDS in 2003. During the summer before Sabathia that she presented to him she started college, Cortney was preparing to appear in in Yankee Stadium.

her first group exhibition as the youngest artist in the (Left) Cortney’s artwork entitled Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) of Kansas “The Same Game.” City, Missouri. The show was titled “Shades of Greatness” and the objective was to illustrate the experience of the By Athan Katsantonis ’16 black athletes playing in the Negro Leagues during a time as each player would step up to bat in the final season of when our country was segregated. The artwork Cortney the old house that Ruth built. Following her education at was creating was both controversial and Parsons, she began forming partnerships with athletes and culturally sensitive. She was presenting two charitable organizations where she could continue to serve hen Athan Katsantonis transferred to SRDS Athan works with two former chairs, one labeled “BLACK” featuring communities with her art and benefit causes with the sales as a junior in 2014, he knew there would be more teammates from SRDS, w Dylan Musial ’17 and Miles her painting of Jackie Robinson on the of her paintings. opportunities for him to pursue his passions. He just Lewis ’17 who both currently seat the other labeled “WHITE” featured didn’t realize how significant that decision would be in play basketball at Drew a painting of Ty Cobb. The artwork, titled Highlights of her career include presenting her artwork helping him begin to accomplish those goals. University. “The Same Game” was a homerun, and set the tone for the to CC Sabathia on the field of Yankee Stadium. She was young artist’s career that would continue to impact people interviewed on MLB Network’s ‘Hot Stove’ on Martin In his own words, Athan says, and communities around the country by her work. “The Luther King Jr. Day in 2015 with Harold Reynolds to discuss “Transferring to Saddle River Day School Same Game” was selected as a part of a traveling exhibition a series of paintings titled “The Legacy Series” created was the greatest decision of my life! I reaching universities, museums and ballparks around the for the 2012 MLB All Star Game. She also painted live in consider the great people I met there — post-game preparation, reviewing and logging game U.S. The incredible experience working with the NLBM Madison Square Garden as the official artist for World my teachers, staff and friends — to be footage, amongst other things. In the off-season, I am taught Cortney the power art possesses and its ability Tennis Day in 2015, painting Roger Federer, Monica Seles, family. Academically, I was challenged to up at the crack of dawn assisting the coaches with player to impact people when aligned with important causes. Gabriela Sabatini and Grigor Dimitrov. But Cortney says take advanced courses and become a better student and development workouts. All this is in addition to my Creating art for a greater purpose became her passion and she is most proud of her four twelve foot murals in the each one of my teachers took the time to invest in me studies, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything! set the tone for her career as a woman in sports. John Theurer Cancer Center of Hackensack University personally to ensure that I would be successful. I also had Medical Center. Through this display, she has established the opportunity to play varsity basketball on a successful From this experience and watching the Syracuse coaching Cortney graduated from the Parsons School of Design partnerships with numerous non-profit foundations that team. But I began to realize that my dreams for basketball staff, I have become passionate about coaching. This past in NYC with a Bachelors of Fine Arts. While attending enable her to help benefit people in need through the sales were not to play but to coach. So when I enrolled at summer I began to work toward my dream of someday Parsons, she was hired to paint the starting line-up for the of her artwork. Syracuse, I contacted the athletics office to inquire about coaching on a collegiate level by using the knowledge New York Yankees for the scoreboards department. The becoming a student manager for the men’s basketball I gained to do workout sessions with high school and twelve paintings were then displayed on the big screen TV On September 25th of this year, Cortney made her team. After a grueling interview process — including an collegiate level players and hold my own training clinics. second appearance on the MLB Network where she was interview with Hall of Fame Coach Jim Boeheim — I was Cortney greets players interviewed with her latest work and gifted a painting to the accepted for a position. I have had many coaches over the years that have been as the official artist of set. She is currently partnered with Bernie Williams and role models and inspired me, including those at SRDS. World Tennis Day at Madison Square Garden Jorge Posada of the New York Yankees and is working on a The role of being a team manager at Syracuse is no I don’t know where my dream will take me but I already in 2015. series of original paintings and has designed T-shirts that easy task. During the season, I have the opportunity to know that my time at SRDS made the difference in who will be sold to raise money to help rebuild Puerto Rico. To assist the coaching staff in creating and running player I am today because they cared about me as a person and see more of her work or purchase T-shirts in support of this development workouts in addition to a whole range gave me opportunities to become a confident leader. For cause, visit www.cortneywall.com. of responsibilities including things like pre-game/ that I shall always be grateful.”

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“I CAN’T STRESS ENOUGH HOW IMPRESSED I AM WITH THE ABILITY OF THE SRDS STUDENTS. Students Create THEIR UNDERSTANDING BOTH OF GIFT OF LIFE’S MISSION AND THE AGE GROUP WE ARE TRYING Teen-focused TO REACH ARE ACCURATE AND APPROPRIATE.” Ad Campaign – JAY FEINBERG ’86 Students present their Janus Mission project to Jay Feinberg ‘86, Cross-discipline learning CEO Gift of Life via Skype. for Gift of Life CEO and The students’ first goal was to learn the science behind bone marrow transplantation. So, the GAII class teamed They created a powerful tagline for the mission: Start Alum Jay Feinberg ’86 up with the biology teacher to learn about blood cancer your future by saving someone else’s. Using this theme, the and transplantation in depth. Students were divided into team then created a logo, print advertisements, an online teams to research topics such as the causes of cancer and animation, a commercial, a website design, social media how matches are found between donors and recipients, filters and a GoFundMe page. Each item was designed and then presented their reports to the entire class. They to appeal to the teen audience with lighthearted fonts also learned techniques of writing advertising copy from and a storytelling approach. The GAII students felt that the English teacher. Then they went to work as graphic Generation Z is so media savvy that their eye bypasses hen Gift of Life CEO and SRDS alum Jay Feinberg ’86 visited artists to turn their ideas into designs. traditional advertising displays, so using stories of real w the school in October 2016 to explain the organization’s teens would be more relatable and gain their attention. mission to students, one teacher saw an opportunity. Keri Eisenberg, “At this age they want to do everything they can to help At the culmination of the project in May 2017, the team who teaches art and graphic design in grades 4 through 12, others,” said Keri. “With a project like this our students set up a videoconference meeting with Jay and presented approached the school’s Head about doing a project with Gift of Life. had to learn time management, how to communicate with their work. “It’s a compelling campaign with relevant, a client, problem solving, collaboration with others, and accessible and motivational messages,” said Jay. SRDS practices collaborative, interdisciplinary, project-based being creative — it’s difficult to overestimate how valuable learning, designed to give students the best chance of success in this experience is for them.” “I can’t stress enough how impressed I am with the ability their post-secondary education and careers. The opportunity to of the SRDS students. Their understanding both of Gift work directly with a non-profit organization founded by one of their The Janus Mission of Life’s mission and the age group we are trying to reach alumni was a perfect fit. A phone call with Jay was arranged, and the Back in the arts studio, the GAII students developed a are accurate and appropriate. I plan to present their project took shape: Keri’s Graphic Arts II students would conduct an theme for Gift of Life’s recruiting effort: The Janus Mission. suggestions to our marketing team to see how we can analysis of Gift of Life’s Senior Swabbers pre-registration program for By selecting Janus, the Roman god of passages and incorporate these ideas into our campaigns.” FRESH 2016 teens and develop a fresh new publicity campaign that would appeal gateways, they symbolized the transition young adults go Students hooked up with an internationally known leading brand to teens 14 to 17. Those 17 and under may pre-register to receive a through as they turn 18 and become legal adults. “They have such a fresh approach and their ideas can name in the personal care products sector, Fresh, Inc. to produce cheek swab kit from Gift of Life on their 18th birthday to sign up. be so brilliant,” said Keri. “This project was so successful and market a fragrance for a teen line, AdoleScents. because of the students’ energy and ideas. I was just the facilitator.” MARIE CLAIRE 2015 “WITH A PROJECT LIKE THIS OUR STUDENTS Eighth grade students SRDS is passionately committed to preparing students not researched and designed HAD TO LEARN TIME MANAGEMENT, HOW TO wearable technology. In the only for college, but for life beyond formal education. The Graphic Arts Studio, they COMMUNICATE WITH A CLIENT, PROBLEM SOLVING, school challenges each student as an individual, knowing designed mock magazine that every person acquires skills and maturity at a different covers that were modeled COLLABORATION WITH OTHERS, AND BEING after the magazine Marie pace. At each step of growth the mind needs to encounter Claire to market their CREATIVE — IT’S DIFFICULT TO OVERESTIMATE ideas, demands and expectations to continue a trajectory wearable tech inventions. HOW VALUABLE THIS EXPERIENCE IS FOR THEM.” to intellectual excellence. SRDS expects our students to achieve, and they do, in an atmosphere of personal care, At Saddle River Day School our innovative approach to education – KERI EISENBERG strong student teacher bonds, and intellectual challenge. mirrors real life, encouraging students to solve problems by Posters were created as part of a publicity campaign to appeal to teens employing their knowledge from all disciplines rather than under 17 to pre-register and receive a cheek-swab kit from Gift of Life on segmenting according to subject. their 18th birthday. Article reproduced from Gift of Life website.

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The Jazz Ensemble also performed at the Berklee 50th Annual High School Jazz Festival and was recognized for excellence.

songs that were sent to him from the Berklee judges. He Berklee High School Jazz Festival in Boston, MA on worked with the amazing and talented Debra Byrd, voice Saturday, February 10, 2018. Singers performed songs coach extraordinaire from American Idol and performed from a specified song list with a quartet for a panel of these two songs at the finals on February 11, 2017 at the judges in front of a live audience. Hynes Convention Center in Boston, MA. Materials were reviewed and adjudicated by an accomplished panel Solomon Frey ’17 won Third Place in Jazz Vocals and was Solomon Frey ’17 of judges representing years of experience as singers, honored with the Judges Choice Award. Congratulations teachers, vocal coaches, producers, and more. to Solomon for being honored for his talent in this Takes Honors at Prestigious prestigious competition! Solomon Frey is currently in his The second round (by invitation only) included an freshman year at Boston University. Berklee High School Jazz Festival Showcase in-person vocal competition for 10 finalists held at the

Rebel Tones Ensemble Attend Prestigious Berklee Jazz Festival 2017 he Jazz Singers Showcase was added to the 50th “SRDS HAS GIVEN ME THE The Berklee College of Music hosted its 50th All ensembles were adjudicated by a panel of The SRDS Rebel Tones, directed by Choral t annual prestigious Berklee High School Jazz Festival Annual High School Jazz Festival at the Hynes Berklee’s top faculty and received a written Director Bogna McGarrigle had an opportunity beginning in 2016. Open to high school students in OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP MY Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts. critique of their performance. Top-ranked to attend and participate in the day’s events. grades 9-12, this exciting new category is offered to PASSION FOR PERFORMING. I AM Berklee’s annual event is the largest of its ensembles were awarded partial scholarships The students were inspired by listening to showcase talented solo vocalists performing jazz standards GRATEFUL TO MY TEACHERS FOR kind in the United States. to Berklee’s Five Week Summer Performance other groups from across the nation perform with a rhythm section, combo, or big band. This unique Program. The day’s events also included and are excited to return this year again. opportunity allows singers to perform music from the THE GUIDANCE AND EXCELLENT Big bands, combos, and vocal jazz ensembles performances by Berklee faculty, tours of Great American Songbook — some of the most influential INSTRUCTION THEY HAVE OFFERED performed and competed throughout the day. Berklee’s campus, open jam sessions, and American popular songs/jazz standards from the early much more. 20th century. It includes songs from the 1920s to the THROUGH THE YEARS.” 1955s recorded and performed by a wide range of singers. – SOLOMON FREY ’17 The Songbook represents standards by composers such as George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Jerome Kern, Jimmy van Heusen, Johnny Mercer, Irving Berlin, Harold Arlen, recorded during the summer of 2016 with professional Hoagy Carmichael, Duke Ellington, Dorothy Fields, Harry jazz musicians including bass player Tim Ferguson and Warren, and Richard Rodgers. drummer Steve Johns.

Solomon Frey ’17 was selected to participate after a The Jazz Singers Showcase involved two rounds. For this panel of judges reviewed the six songs that he video- competition, Solomon was required to prepare two

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“SOPHIA WAS THE MOTIVATING FORCE BEHIND A Young Girl’s THE WHOLE TRIP, INCLUDING CARLA AND I Mission to PROVIDING MEDICAL CARE IN ARMENIA” – SOPHIA’S FATHER, GREG

Her Homeland I was thinking to myself how these village students who By Sophia Simonian ‘19 attended that school probably rarely have guests, especially from out of the country. It truly touched me to be treated as if I was a part of their community and to be regarded with he following are excerpts from a story written by Sophia such high respect just for visiting their school. t Simonian, ‘19 for Bergen County Magazine (Spring 2017 issue). Her father, Dr. Greg Simonian, is the executive vice The third day of our medical mission would not be like the chairman of the Heart and Vascular Hospital at Hackensack- first two. At 8:30 a.m., our group of doctors got on a bus Sophia lights a candle in her favorite monastery in Armenia called Geghard. Meridian Health and the assistant dean of Admissions of the and we took a three-hour drive through the most scenic Seton Hall Hackensack-Meridian Health School of Medicine. roads to get to the town of Lori. When all the doctors went Her mother, Carla Simonian, is the faculty director of OB/GYN Located in Artashavan, Armenia, Sophia is sitting on a stone fixture of the first to work, my sister, one of the nurses on our team, Monique, Armenian. Everyone would keep piling in the room where at Hackensack-Meridian Health. This is the account of her letter of her name ‘S’ in Armenian. and I went to visit a small orphanage. We went inside what I was working, so it was very difficult to keep track of incredible trip to Armenia to help those in need from her homeland. seemed like an abandoned building, but we soon found a everyone’s names and information. It was a lot of work for “I DID SOMETHING FOR MY ARMENIAN HOMELAND, room of children who were waking up from their afternoon just one person, but in the end, I knew that it was going Imagine traveling halfway around the world to spend a nap. The first thing I noticed about these four and five year to be worthwhile. That day, I saw 45 patients, one after week at home. Stepping off the plane I breathed in my AND IT MADE ME FEEL PROUD. I DID SOMETHING olds were the numerous amounts of bed bug bites they had another. Our medical team walked across the road from country’s air. The land surrounding me seemed so familiar THAT MY HEART TOLD ME TO DO AND I HAD all over their tiny bodies. It was devastating to see how poor the village clinic and went to visit a patient’s home. They to my father and me, yet so foreign to my mother and my FULFILLED A QUEST.” the sleeping conditions were for these young children and indulged us with homemade desserts and coffee. There was sister, Olivia, who have never visited the country before. It I was so glad to take on the privilege of dressing them since never a single home we visited where our group was not felt so good to hear people speaking my native language, – SOPHIA SIMONIAN ’19 they slept in nothing but their undergarments. treated with an endless amount of admiration and honor. because it gave me a chance to reconnect with the words I Soon after this, our trip came to an end. My family and I rarely have time to rehearse. So far, I had only made it to Afterwards, we walked back over to the clinic and then concluded our weeklong mission of improving lives and the airport and already I felt as if this was where my 15-year- I worked with my parents and other volunteer physicians headed to the bus to go finally have lunch. To my surprise, benefitting the health of as many as we could. old soul was longing to be. Armenia is my motherland. It from 9:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. that day. My father and I cared I found out that we were going to eat at the “smart center” was a privilege to step onto its soil and onto the grounds of for 46 patients in need of vascular attention in 104-degree of the village. I felt as if I were in some building back at “Sophia was the motivating force behind the whole trip, the country that fought so hard to keep a culture alive while temperature on the second floor of the small clinic. home because of how modern it was. Here, we ate lunch including Carla and I providing medical care in Armenia,” it was on the brink of extinction. We looked at their varicose veins, checked their pulses, at around 4 p.m., which included fresh mulberries picked said Sophia’s father, Greg. “She essentially told us, quite examined wounds, changed dressings and listened to many from one of our patient’s yard. I loved how much respect passionately, that we were going to be doing this.” The day after we arrived in Yerevan was the first day my of the complaints they had about various ailments. What we were being given in each town we traveled to. It made family and I started our medical mission with the help would continue to shock me throughout this week was the me feel whole and complete in that everywhere I ventured, I did something for my Armenian homeland, and it made of COAF (The Children of Armenia Fund) and AAHPO fact that our team of doctors would work so hard that our I was being thanked and rewarded for a job well done. me feel proud. I did something that my heart told me to (Armenian American Health Professional Organization) — lunch breaks were always around 4 p.m. This showed me do and I had fulfilled a quest. I also became even more our reason for being in the country. While we started early the ongoing dedication everyone had during all hours of My second day in Lori, the fifth day of my mission, would thankful to the Hovnanian School that I attended for 12 in the morning, my energy was through the roof. Our first the day until our trip came to a close. be the busiest day of the week. We headed for Vahagni years from early learning through eighth grade for making stop was at a polyclinic, Les Enfants de Jesus, in the town of Village and had one oncologist, two OB/GYNs, including me fluent in our language, instilling a spirit to help others Miasnikian. I remember my first impressions of the clinic The second day of our mission was similar to the first. We my mother, and a couple of nurses in the group that day. and teaching me the true nature of the word community. were that it was much cleaner and well built than I thought were back in the town of Miasnikian at the polyclinic. At I helped Monique for about five hours straight. I took As an American-Armenian, I left feeling worthy and it was going to be. Later, I found out that COAF had around 1 p.m., Olivia, COAF volunteer Bianca and I left the blood and urine samples of patients, measured their height accomplished for supporting that strong-standing country. I renovated this clinic a year or so before. I looked at dozens clinic to visit a school called Hatsig. I was so flattered to find and weight and checked blood sugars and hemoglobin look forward to a return trip. The smiles on every villager’s upon dozens of before and after pictures and I was amazed out that the students there were going to throw a puppet A1c levels. There were no computers or online systems face were brighter than imagined — an image that will stay to see what this organization has done to benefit the lives of show for us. The teachers had arranged chairs inside a to document the patients’ names and health information with me for the rest of my life and one that I would not hundreds of Armenians. cramped classroom and they sat us in the front row seats. so I wrote them all by hand in English and again in trade for the world.

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A Tribute to Students By Robert J. Kuhlman

The day had long ended, and the campus was still, I contemplated quiet and a pressureless thrill. No students with problems; no noise or infraction; Quiet ad nauseam! Alas, no distractions.

But reality soon struck me; the stillness was no friend. In the progress of the day, I had reached a dead end. The voices, the laughter, and, yes, problems too, Are the school’s colors; they make up its hue.

In my reflections I pictured that very special weight, That you students add to make our school great. So each early morning when the buses appear, The Kuhlman family at the Brick House Reunion where the legacy of Robert Kuhlman was honored. I thank God for the privilege of having you near. Over 25 Years Later “THE LEGACY THAT ROBERT KUHLMAN LEFT WAS the Kuhlman SO MUCH MORE THAN THE PHYSICAL EXPANSIONS OR ACADEMIC IMPROVEMENTS. HE CREATED Legacy Lives On THE ETHICAL AND ACADEMIC FRAMEWORK THAT SUPPORTS SRDS TODAY.”

ersonal legacy is the unique footprint we He immediately made an want to leave for our time on earth. Everyone p impact on the life of the The physical plant also experienced continual improvement leaves behind a legacy, but only few people leave school, taking on various including the addition of the North Hall gymnasium, behind a legacy worth talking about. In its most roles as his leadership and three tennis courts, the addition of the Connell science literal sense, a personal legacy is the story of some administrative skills were wing in Alford Hall, eight additional acres and the purchase ones life, the things they did, places they went, goals evident right from the start. of a house for the head’s residence. The Minton wing was they accomplished, their failures and more. Those He began teaching history a also added to the North Hall library, as was the auxiliary gym. year later and continued in who strive to create a positive legacy are driven by that position for the next six years, eventually becoming Mr. Kuhlman passed away suddenly on February 15, 1991. Headmaster Robert Kuhlman and his wife Judith on the lawn of the Headmaster’s residence (1986). an urgent desire to find larger meaning in the story the History Department Chair in 1964. From 1966-1973, Bob and Judy’s two sons, Jeffrey ‘81 and Jonathan ’84 are of their lives and in the process create pathways that Mr. Kuhlman served as the Middle School Division Head both graduates of Saddle River Day and Judy continued guide future generations. and then the Upper School Division Head and was to work at SRDS until 2010. Jonathan’s wife, Gretchen has a belief that through dedication and hard work, each eventually promoted to Assistant Headmaster in 1972. He worked at the school for nearly 20 years. Their daughter student would reach their own potential. Mr. Kuhlman Robert J. Kuhlman began his tenure at the Saddle River became the acting Head of School in 1975 and officially Amanda Jones graduated in 2011 and son, Garrett — a influenced the direction of countless students, and Country Day School in 1962 as a 5th Grade teacher. His took the helm as Head of School in 1976. He served in lifer — is a senior this year. Jonathan currently serves as more than 25 years after his passing, he still represents wife Judy recalls the sequence of events, “Doug Ogilvie that capacity until his death in 1991. the Alumni Council President. the embodiment of what we celebrate today at Saddle was the Headmaster at SRCDS and Margaret Clark was River Day School. He will be remembered as a beloved teaching science. Bob was working toward his masters and Mr. Kuhlman accomplished much during his days as the The legacy that Robert Kuhlman left was so much more Headmaster, teacher, mentor and friend. His optimistic driving a food delivery truck at the time. Margaret was one Head of School. He helped to establish a strong college- than the physical expansions or academic improvements. belief in each child has left an indelible mark on so many. of his stops and she was helping to establish the school and preparatory foundation with the addition of numerous AP He created the ethical and academic framework that This is the legacy of Robert Kuhlman. knew they needed a 5th grade teacher. She encouraged him courses and a school-wide emphasis on writing. In addition, supports SRDS today. He encouraged students to find to apply and he was hired on the spot though he was not a fine arts program was established that included a theater their individual paths to success. His compassion and actively looking for a teaching position at the time.” component and a permanent stage for feature productions. nurturing personal connection to the students fostered

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Preparing the Students of Today for the Careers of Tomorrow through Design Thinking @ SRDS

t Saddle River Day School a concept called “design Next, they researched various playground designs, what feedback. He came to SRDS and presented his 3D CAD a thinking” is integrated throughout many facets of features would be appropriate for that age range and designs to the students to show them another view of the the curriculum. Unlike analytical thinking, design thinking prioritized various elements of the play space. They divided playground based on elements that Playworld currently encourages students to build up ideas, with few limits on progressive and creative methodology. Both experts agree into two groups to design drawings to scale with ideas for manufactures. He commended them for their creative breadth through a brainstorming process. This process that regardless of the industry, tomorrow’s organizations the playground, plan the space and compare designs. Next, design, attention to detail and understanding of what encourages input and participation from a wide variety of will need to apply tools from the world of design and think students combined the best ideas from both teams and children need on a playground to encourage physical sources in the ideation phases as students ‘think outside like designers if they are to keep ahead. “The most valuable designed a 2D scaled plan. Then they divided into three fitness, imaginative play and safety. Lastly, a group of the box’ to come up with real solutions in problem solving companies in the world places design at the center of teams: seventh graders presented the design and video to the through seven stages: define, research, ideate, prototype, choose, everything they do,” Brown wrote in an article published in lower school students (their ‘clients’) and teachers. Their implement, and learn. Within these seven steps, problems the Harvard Business Review last year. Team A - videotaped the process for the project and presentation included details of the process, photos and can be framed, the right questions can be asked, more ideas conducted interviews. videos. The final step was a community build that took can be created, and the best answers can be chosen through So, when Saddle River Day School realized it needed a place on Saturday, September 16th when many families and collaborative efforts. new playground for their Lower School students, they Team B - created the concept, storyboard, script and casting students turned out to help erect the playground. Thanks immediately looked to find a solution — internally. for the 2 minute grant proposal video. to their efforts and the generous support of the Parents David Kelley is the founder of the Stanford d.school—the Through the design thinking process, seventh graders at Guild, the new playground is now in place for the Lower Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford University SRDS worked all year to design a new playground to replace Team C - converted the 2D model to a 3D using various School students to enjoy. and founder/chairman of IDEO, the renowned global the dated playground at SRDS for PreK-2nd graders. First, materials in the schools IDEAS (maker space) lab by 3D design company. He asserts that design thinking is not just students observed the students playing on the structure, printing, cardboard and various art materials. Through the implementation of innovative educational the way of the future, but is essential to business success. took photos and measurements. Then, they interviewed all concepts such as design thinking, Saddle River Day School Kelley and IDEO CEO/President Tim Brown, author of the students in PreK-2nd grade and their teachers. They took The next step was to submit their plan to Scott Fenton continues to prepare students for the expectations of book Change by Design, are considered pioneers in this notes, photos and videos to document their work. of Playworld, a major playground producer, to get his college and beyond.

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Students Present Thought-Provoking Talks in x Second Annual TEDxYouth Event Youth att Rosen, ’17 co-founder idea-generation to event-logistics, has been the work of TED m and organizer of TEDx @ students. Not only does TEDxYouth@SRDS give students SRDS reflects on the 2017 event. He the opportunity to share their unique ideas, it also gives is currently a freshman at Colorado them the unique chance to play a role in production, in College. helping September thesis-statements blossom into April full-blown talks, and in being a central part of the creative We are all too used to hearing from process that goes into planning this sort of event. In an act of deeply impressive vulnerability, Sam Cohen ‘19 experts, to scribbling down what graced our stage with a beautiful talk about her own we are told is the truth rather than actively questioning it. “GIVING THE TALK OF YOUR LIFE IS HARD, AND IT “I COULDN’T SPEAK IN FRONT OF MORE THAN A internal struggles. “When I started to write this talk, I We are too used to accepting the facts we are told, about didn’t know if I should talk about myself… what would everything from the global state of affairs to how we ought IS ESPECIALLY HARD TO DO IT IN HIGH SCHOOL. FEW PEOPLE… I KNEW I NEEDED TO BE FORCED people think?... then I realized, that’s why I am giving to behave. It is important for students to actively question, STUDENTS WHO SPEAK AT TEDxYOUTH@SRDS OUT OF MY COMFORT ZONE.” this talk.” Her talk may have helped her embrace her to have a role in the conversation about issues integral to ARE PART OF A GLOBAL COMMUNITY OF SPEAKERS, own struggles, but it also impacted the audience. In the our community, and to make their voices heard. It is in – OLIVIA TAFARO ’17 days that followed the event, several people approached this vein that we began TEDxYouth@SRDS two years ago. ALONG WITH PEOPLE LIKE BILL GATES AND THE here to thank her for sharing her journey. It is these DALAI LAMA.” transformative experiences, both for the speakers and for TED is a non-profit organization devoted to spreading the audience, that make TEDxYouth@SRDS what it is. ideas. These ideas come in the form of short, powerful – MATT ROSEN ’17 talks given by some of the greatest thinkers, artists, TEDx is also a venue that allows for controversy, the sort scientists, and philanthropists whose ideas are worth One need only take a look at some of the questions of controversy that forces us to question the way we see the spreading. TEDx is an international community built posed by speakers in our past two events to see the varied world and the very basis of our opinions. “Today, we can around those same principles, allowing local organizers to interests and ideas of our student body. Our speakers have erase the idea that feminism is man-hating, that women create their own TED-like events. In this way, TEDxYouth@ discussed everything from why do we idolize superheroes? are merely defined by their bodies… we are all strong, SRDS provides a forum by which students (and some to how can we reform our education system? Despite we are all independent, and we are damn proud to be other community members like teachers and alumni) can the wide array of topics, the ultimate goal of our student women,” said Lily Vellekamp ’19, in a truly impassioned share their “ideas worth spreading.” speakers has remained constant: the strong desire to talk that made the case for modern gender equality. Lily’s provoke a conversation, to implement the changes talk sparked discussion the days and weeks that followed Two years ago, I attended TEDxMidAtlantic, along with they think the world needs, to plead for reform, and to the event. She got people to talk about serious issues and, several other SRDS students and teachers. We volunteered question the status quo. Through their talks, our speakers in that respect, she achieved her mission — TEDx at the event, engaging with speakers, attendees, and have changed how the audience sees important issues. “I joined TED because I knew I needed change,” says provided her with a venue to start an important conversation. organizers. We learned about the time and energy that TEDx, though, is an experience that changes the speakers Olivia Tafaro ’17, who spoke at our inaugural TEDx it takes to create something on this scale, and we wanted as much as it changes the audience. event and curated the event this year. “I couldn’t speak The beauty of TEDxYouth@SRDS is that it allows for a to take the concept of a forum for ideas worth spreading in front of more than a few people… I knew I needed to venue in which students can provoke conversation, take back to our own community here at SRDS. Giving the talk of your life is hard, and it is especially be forced out of my comfort zone,” adds Olivia. Other leadership initiative, share their ideas, question other hard to do it in high school. Students who speak at speakers share this sentiment. Ava Desiderio ’19, who gave ideas, and deeply impact their community at SRDS and In bringing TEDx to SRDS, with the goal of empowering TEDxYouth@SRDS are part of a global community of a rousing and passionate talk about her life as an activist, in the world at large. Next year, at the third TEDxYouth@ students to share their brilliant ideas and their passions, speakers, along with people like Bill Gates and the Dalai overcame much of her shyness during the process, truly SRDS, join us: share that idea you’ve been thinking about it seemed clear that this needed to be a student-run Lama. The process these speakers go through to take the embracing the role of the vocal activist. When we asked it, teach us about your passion, stir up some controversy, endeavor. While we are deeply indebted to our faculty talk from idea-conception to full-blown talk requires the her to cut some facts from her talk so as not to overwhelm and start a conversation. And, don’t let the conversation mentors who have helped us in an inconceivable utmost commitment and fortitude. the audience, she looked at us and said: “no, they’re stop at the doors of the PAC — our community at SRDS is number of ways to plan the past two TEDxYouth@SRDS important and people need to know.” That is the sort of part of a much larger human community, and that larger events, everything from production to speaking, from transformation TED has on our speakers. community deserves to hear what our students have to say.

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e are thrilled to have you join SRDS. Tell us a bit w about the journey that brought you to SRDS. I spent sixteen years at the Solomon Schechter School of Westchester, first working as a middle school Humanities teacher, and then moving into administration as Curriculum Specialist and Eighth Grade Dean. After many years in the same place, I felt it was time to make a change to a new school that would allow me to continue my professional growth. As a small independent school focused on fostering intellectual curiosity and inspired learning, SRDS has proven to be a good fit.

Was there anything in particular that attracted you to Can you share about some of your outside interests? becoming an educator? I love to cook — soup is my specialty, but I like to experiment As a child, I admired teachers who made academic with all kinds of dishes. I also love to read, listen to music, and subjects come alive and also those who valued me as an talk to my family. Whenever I can, I try to go into New York City independent thinker. I also remember the tumultuous and to see a show, go to a museum, or eat in a unique restaurant. sometimes painful years of middle school and wanted to make a difference in the social and emotional lives of children. What courses are you teaching at SRDS? I am teaching eighth grade American history, which is one of my favorite subjects to teach. I believe that learning “I BELIEVE THAT LEARNING HISTORY history is crucial to understanding our world today and IS CRUCIAL TO UNDERSTANDING OUR helps prepare students to become global citizens.

WORLD TODAY AND HELPS PREPARE Anything else you’d like to tell us about yourself? STUDENTS TO BECOME GLOBAL CITIZENS.” I have lived in Westchester County, New York for eighteen Getting to Know our New Heads of the Middle and Upper Schools years, but lived in Jersey City before that. My three sons – DR. JENNIFER DAVIDS, B.A., UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA; were all born in New Jersey and I am happy to return to M.A., PH.D., EMORY UNIVERSITY Dr. Jennifer Davids & Mr. Jalaj Desai the land of their birth!

r. Desai, we are thrilled to have you join SRDS Can you share some of your outside interests? “AS A TEACHER AND A SCHOOL m as the Head of the Upper School. Tell us a bit I enjoy traveling and meeting new people and spending about the journey that brought you to SRDS: time with my family. My wife, Anoli, and I celebrated ADMINISTRATOR, I HAVE COMMITTED I was born and raised in India. I moved to the United our fifteenth wedding anniversary this year. Both of my MY CAREER TO CHALLENGING MY States in 2000. I think my interest in teaching began at daughters, Maanya (6) and Mehr (3) now attend SRDS in STUDENTS TO LEAVE THEIR COMFORT an early age. My mother was a math and science teacher the Lower School. I look forward every day to seeing my girls in India. I always visited her school and found her to on campus and hearing about their days on our drive home. ZONES AND STRIVE TO REACH THEIR be a talented teacher that connected with the students POTENTIALS.” since she was “cool.” I earned my degree in Chemical What courses are you teaching at SRDS? Engineering at the Nirma Institute of Technology in India In addition to my responsibilities as the Head of the – MR. JALAJ DESAI and went on to continue my education in the United States. Upper School, I teach Precalculus. I am also a coach for the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and work for standardized testing. It’s about giving students the While I was a graduate student at Montclair State with the Summer Academy at Harvard clubs. opportunities and education necessary to be leaders both University pursuing a master’s degree in Computer inside and outside in the business world. We can’t predict Science and Educational Leadership, I worked as a math Is there anything else you would like to share with us? the future but we can give students the encouragement instructor in the gifted and talented program at MSU on tennis. For the last four years I have been the head of the As a teacher and a school administrator, I have committed and tools they need to excel in the modern world. As the weekends. I realized then that I truly enjoyed teaching. I Math department at Rutgers Preparatory School. I was my career to challenging my students to leave their Head of Upper School at SRDS, I will work closely with began my formal teaching career at Dwight-Englewood also the Director of the Business and Entrepreneurship comfort zones and strive to reach their potentials. I teachers and administrators to provide students with these where I taught Upper School math classes, advised a Program, a highly successful Friday evening class that had strongly believe that 21st century high school education opportunities in a safe environment to seek excellence Financial and Consulting Club, and coached soccer and 120 students in attendance weekly. is not just about learning from textbooks and preparing and become caring and ethical contributors to society.

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srds celebrates Grandparents &’17 Special Friends Day

he SRDS campus was filled with grandparents & special friends t on Friday, October 6th on a perfect fall morning. Over 200 guests had the opportunity to see first-hand what makes SRDS such a special place for their grandchildren and friends. Guests were greeted by SRDS Rebel Ambassadors at check in and enjoyed a wonderful breakfast prepared by our own Chef Mark. After brief welcoming remarks from Head of School Eileen Lambert, students escorted their loved ones into classes where they engaged in special projects or had the opportunity to observe a typical classroom at SRDS. It was a delightful morning, enjoyed by all!

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pper School students performed the play 33 eteran Broadway performer Eric Sciotto returned u Variations in the Alford Hall Performing Arts v to the SRDS Performing Arts Center to direct the Center. The play simultaneously examines the creative winter musical You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown. The show process behind Beethoven’s Diabelli Variations and the is a 1967 musical comedy with music and lyrics by Clark journey of a musicologist, Katherine Brandt, to discover Gesner, based on the characters created by cartoonist the meaning behind why Beethoven was compelled to Charles M. Schulz in his comic strip Peanuts. The KJ Herwig in the role of Snoopy. write thirty-three distinct variations on a simple theme musical has been a popular choice for amateur theatre Jacob Krawitz plays Beethoven in 33 Variations. by a minor music publisher. The progression of her productions because of its small cast and simple staging. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and her relationship Principal roles were performed by Jacob Krawitz ’18 as “NOTHING IS MORE THRILLING TO ME THAN with her daughter are also themes of the story, as is The action takes place both in Beethoven’s time and Charlie Brown, Alana Malanga ’19 at Lucy and KJ Herwig SEEING A PERSON PUSH PAST A BOUNDARY, Beethoven’s growing deafness. the present, switching back and forth between the two. ’18 as Snoopy and included a supporting cast of eleven GROW IN WAYS THEY DIDN’T KNOW However, at certain key points, characters from both time additional actors for three shows that ran last March. In periods appear on stage to deliver lines simultaneously, addition, some twenty students worked behind the scenes POSSIBLE AND DISCOVER MORE ABOUT emphasizing the parallels between the exploits of both sets as the stage crew to ensure all went smoothly during THEMSELVES IN THE PROCESS.” of characters. rehearsals and performances. – ERIC SCIOTTO, DIRECTOR The show was directed by SRDS newcomer John Giresi, Sciotto is passionate about the benefits a theatre program who is the director of musical theatre productions at brings to students. “Working with the students of SRDS to the opportunity to break through and connect with their the Fair Lawn High School. The show received five make plays and musicals come alive has been an exciting audience. Working with students, watching them rise to nominations at the 2017 Montclair State University experience. Nothing is more thrilling to me than seeing the occasion and understand the importance of their Theater Night “Foxy” Awards in the following categories: a person push past a boundary, grow in ways they didn’t work is what fuels my heart and my spirit. It is why, after Outstanding Achievement in New Media/Special Effects, know possible and discover more about themselves 12 Broadway shows and 20 years of performing, I keep Outstanding Achievement in Live or Original Music, in the process. Theatre touches people. It may be the coming back for more.” Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor in a story itself or something a character is going through, a Drama (Solomon Frey), Outstanding Performance by poignant moment in a song, a memory of a person from Eric is back for his fourth year at SRDS and production a Supporting Actor in a Drama (Solomon Frey) and another time or a moment that is so relevant to what the has already begun for the fall drama “The Foreigner,” a Outstanding Work of Innovation and Invention. Kat audience member is going through at that very time in hilarious and timely comedy by American playwright Larry Solomon Frey and Kat Katriel in 33 Variations. Katriel won in her category for Outstanding Performance their lives. There is no prediction about what may cause Shue. The show runs for two performances on December by a Supporting Actress in a Drama. that connection but the gift of theatre is to allow an artist 8th and 9th.

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The Visual Arts Continue to Thrive

istinguished for having one of the premier visual “TEACHER KERI EISENBERG CONTINUES TO d arts programs in the state, 2016-17 was yet another banner year at SRDS. The visual arts provide a CHALLENGE HER STUDENTS TO NOT ONLY means to gain personal satisfaction through individual DEVELOP THEIR ABILITIES BUT TO LEARN accomplishment in the creation of images and forms. The program is solidly based on a respect and understanding ‘REAL WORLD’ SKILLS AS THEY LEARN HOW of where students are creatively, what they require TO NAVIGATE IN A HIGHLY TECHNOLOGICAL from their work, and the means to move them from one developmental stage to another as they become AND VISUAL WORLD.” more expressive, inventive, and perceptive. Through expressive/creative experiences, students become familiar with such facets of artistic thinking such as the ability to class. The program still maintains national recognition formulate problems and create multiple solutions, the for its innovation and cutting edge technology. Teacher ability to pursue a project over time, the willingness to Keri Eisenberg continues to challenge her students to not solve problems inventively, the ability to take risks, and only develop their abilities but to learn ‘real world’ skills finally to reflect critically on one’s own work. Students as they learn how to navigate in a highly technological develop a way of thinking that functions beyond the studio and visual world. Students are exposed to graphic design into other areas of the curriculum. The school makes a beginning as early as grade 4 and may continue all the way deliberate effort to allow students to utilize these ‘real into the upper school by taking advanced graphic design world’ skills through meaningful integrated project-based and animation courses. learning such as the Janus Mission project, a concept SRDS students developed for the Gift of Life national bone Each year, the Annual Art Show is the culmination of marrow registry to educate younger students about how to an entire year’s work for SRDS in grades PreK-12. From become future potential donors. PreK and Kindergarten expressions of primary color to advanced techniques that utilize digital enhancement, The graphic arts program also continues to expand since our tradition of celebrating student achievement was on its inception in 2011 with the addition of an animation display for the community to enjoy.

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Michelle Sidor ’19 Back to Back: NAMED NJIC PLAYER OF THE YEAR Rebel Basketball There was no sophomore slump for Michelle Sidor. Wins Big Again After finishing atop the state’s scoring leaderboard in 2015-16, the Saddle River Day guard finished second in that category this year, Senior Kevin Gibbs finishes a lay up to help the boys win one more game in averaging 27.8 points per game. She scored at least 20 points in all in 2017 their 16-0 undefeated season. but three of Saddle River Day’s 31 games.

Best Season Ever: Nine times, she went over 30 points and twice she cracked the ichelle Sidor posted 28 points to lead the Boys Basketball Goes Undefeated 40-point plateau, maxing out at a ridiculous 45 points in the m third-seeded Rebels, ranked No. 14 in the state-tournament opener against Newark Academy. She finished NJ.com Top 20, past top-seeded and No. 13 Lodi to Win Division Title her sophomore year with 1,627 points scored in total, breaking the Immaculate, 51-39, in the Bergen County Tournament 1000-point mark mid-way through the season. Simply put, Sidor was final. The varsity boys basketball program experienced great unstoppable again last season. success during the 2016-17 campaign, culminating in an But the high-scoring sophomore wasn’t satisfied with the NJIC Patriot League Championship with a perfect 16-0 Sidor is also ranked #17 nationally in her age category by Prospects Rebels taking back-to-back titles at Ramapo College. record. The achievement marks the first in program Nation.com and has been invited to attend numerous national events “It means everything,” Sidor told reporters after the game. Coach Danny Brown gives directions to the Lady Rebels during a time history, under the direction of Head Coach Anthony like the Keil Moore and Nike Nationals Day showcases with other top “But I want two more. I want to be the first (Saddle River out in the Bergen County Championship game. Gallo, who was named NJIC Coach of the Year. In his second players from across the country. Day) team to ever go four in a row and I’m just so happy season as head coach, Gallo got the most out of Saddle right now because we brought it today.” said. “After looking at the tape and talking to the kids, we River Day to finish with a 20-5 overall record and earn The 5-foot-7 Sidor burst on the North Jersey basketball scene in decided it was our best shot at really matching up man- them an NJIC #2 rank. The team also qualified for the 2015-16 with as remarkable a first year as any player in recent Making the victory even sweeter, the final game drew a to-man and shutting down some outside shooters, instead Bergen County Jamboree for the first time since 2013-14. memory, averaging 30.4 points (including 32 three-pointers), 4.6 sharp contrast with the Dec. 22 matchup between the two of jumping in and out from the zone. Man, they did an rebounds, 6.8 assists and 6.7 steals. “I’m not at all surprised by teams, where Lodi Immaculate won 53-45. In that game, unbelievable job. They nailed it!” Key to the success of the program were seniors Kevin what she’s done,” said SRDS Coach Danny Brown, who has been it was Lodi Immaculate who jumped out ahead behind a Gibbs who was a force in the paint, averaging 10 points working with Sidor since she was a fourth grader. “She’s a special 15-4 third-quarter run. The tactical switch was particularly effective over the per game and 10.5 rebounds per game, power forward player with amazing composure, court vision, incredible basketball first three quarters, as Saddle River Day limited Lodi Miles Lewis who averaged 12 points per game and 6 IQ and a work ethic that is rare.” But this time around, Saddle River Day found its rhythm Immaculate to just 19 points. But it was the second quarter rebounds per game and point guard Dylan Musial who early behind 14 first-half points from Sidor — the state’s where Saddle River Day really took advantage. The Rebels averaged 9 points and 5 assists per game. In addition, Division I college programs have already found her on their radar, but defending scoring champ — and a defensive switch that turned quickly turned an 8-7 edge into a 20-8 lead and the tenacious defensive efforts of junior guard Garrett Sidor works hard to stay grounded. She is humble enough not to tick paid dividends. pushed the gap to 24-12 by the time halftime rolled Kuhlman and well-rounded play of new sophomore off a list of schools and understands that there’s a fine line between around and never looked back until the final buzzer. Solid forward Nick Eiler rounded out the solid effort. Musial confident and cocky that she refuses to cross. . “I’m a modest player. “I don’t think anyone has ever seen us play a solid man-to- performances by Jenna Jordan and newcomer Jaayden and Lewis will continue to play in college at Drew I just play with confidence and want to be the best I can be,” Sidor man like that,” Saddle River Day head coach Danny Brown Lafontant aided in the victory. University. said with a smile.

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Girls Lacrosse Wins and defeated Kittatinny (18-4), Glen Rock (22-12) and In other exciting Rebel Athletics News… emerged as the State Sectional Champs with the win over Section 1, Group 1 Mountain Lakes (10-9). State Championship Boys Lacrosse Comes to SRDS with The team also reached a milestone last season by Since it’s inception in 2014, the meteoric rise of the advancing to the Bergen County finals with a win in the Top Notch Bergen County Coach SRDS girl’s lacrosse program has been building toward a semi-finals over rival Northern Highlands (11-10) but lost James Mulvey championship win. The #1 seeded Rebels got that win last in the final to the nationally ranked Ridgewood team. spring as they defeated lacrosse power house Mountain Following the highly successful rise of the girls lacrosse Lakes (10-9). The Rebels were led all season by the explosive scoring program four years ago, SRDS launched a boys program trio of Michaela McMahon ’18 (verbal commit, UPenn), in the spring of 2017. Coach James Mulvey brought with The #1 seed for the NJSIAA North I Group state Alexa Tsahalis ’18 (verbal commit, Villanova) and Jackie him an extensive background as an experienced lacrosse tournament, the Rebels received a bye for Round #1 Wolak ’19 (verbal commit, Notre Dame). coach in Bergen County. He was a member of three NCAA DIII Championship teams during his collegiate play and has served in various advisory and/or coaching roles in schools and clubs throughout the years, leading teams to championship play, including Northern Highlands Regional High School. He is a founding/board member of the Highlands Lacrosse Association North Jersey Junior Lacrosse League and has been a part of the program for the past 20 years.

During the Rebels inaugural season, they successfully scrimmaged local lower level teams to gain experience and confidence. “I am thrilled to have this opportunity to be part of making history at Saddle River Day School,” said Coach Mulvey. “We are looking for young men who will be committed, hard working and disciplined as we build this (Above) Team picture of the inaugural boys lacrosse team. program from the ground up.” (Below) Coach Mulvey looks on during a training session.

Veteran Coach PJ Petrow: Creating Boys Tennis Maintains a Strong a Soccer Culture is His Goal “We have built Presence in Bergen County something really PJ Petrow and assistant coach Hank Saxon combine their special at SRDS The boys Varsity tennis team compiled a 13-3 record decades of teaching and coaching experience to prepare through our athletic during their 2017 campaign, led by seniors Jared Deibe SRDS students for success in college and life. Petrow has program and this is a and Stephen Morsch. Jared was recognized as the Most over 20 years of coaching experience at both the club and very exciting next step Valuable Player for his efforts. During his Saddle River high school levels, where he has won multiple state and in our journey. We Day career, Jared won two Bergen County Championships tournament championships. PJ currently serves as one of have students in other (9th Grade at Number 2 Doubles/11th Grade at Number the directors for the highly competitive club program NJ sports who are already 3 Singles) and finished as runner up twice (10th Grade at Crush FC, an elite all-girls soccer club in Bergen County. competing at a Division Number 3 Singles/12th Grade at Number 2 Singles). He I level in schools like is now starting for Roger Williams University as a first-year “I am grateful for this opportunity to join the coaching staff Stanford and USC, as well as Juniors who already have player. at a prestigious school like Saddle River Day. I am really commitments to UPenn and Villanova. These student- enjoying working with these committed players to begin to athletes understand the value of hard work in their athletic grow the program.” and academic endeavors and they represent our school Jared Deibe ’17 won two Bergen County on and off the courts and fields with pride and excellent Championships during his time at SRDS. Athletic Director Danny Brown echoes these sentiments. sportsmanship. I couldn’t be more proud of our kids!”

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Homecoming Dear Friends, Homecoming is always a great opportunity to reconnect with classmates, faculty and friends. This year’s Homecoming weekend was a particularly special one for my family as the school honored the legacy of my father, Robert J. Kuhlman. My dad began his career teaching at Saddle River Day School in 1962, and served as Headmaster from 1976 until his passing in 1991. His dedication to every student’s education on a personal level is a guiding SRDS principle to this day.

Our Alumni Reunion at the Brick House was an evening filled with recollections of days spent in the halls of SRDS and the relationships that were forged during those times, many of which still exist today. A memorial toast was given in honor of my father as those in attendance raised a glass and shared memories of how he impacted so many lives. Kimberly Moussavian ’87 was honored as the Alumna of the Year and three new athletes were inducted into the SRDS Athletic Hall of Fame: Allison Zage ’10, Amanda Jones ’11 and Jill Rosker ’11. Saturday afternoon the Homecoming festivities took place on Brick House campus before a record crowd. Many alumni returned to visit the campus and admire all that SRDS has to offer today’s students, spend time with old friends and make new ones. I personally had the opportunity to see my son Garrett play his last Homecoming soccer match, as he will be graduating this spring.

As a current SRDS parent, I can say that the school is as strong and vibrant as it’s ever been. The academic curriculum and teaching methods are state-of-the-art, the faculty is exceptional, and the arts and athletic programs are outstanding. The culture that we know and love has been preserved, and we continue to be a highly competitive and well-respected independent school. I encourage you to follow SRDS news on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to stay involved in the life of our alma mater.

Sincerely,

Jonathan Kuhlman ’84 President, SRDS Alumni Council

42 BULLETIN & ANNUAL REPORT / FALL 2017 BULLETIN & ANNUAL REPORT / FALL 2017 43 Financial SUSTAINABILITY Your generosity inspires their success… “I AM SO VERY APPRECIATIVE OF HOW SADDLE RIVER DAY Every year graduates leave SRDS inspired, empowered and confident in their ability to change the world. Our SCHOOL EDUCATED AND ENCOURAGED ME. THIS SCHOOL students and their opportunities rely on the success of CHANGED MY ACADEMIC TRAJECTORY AND I WANTED MY the Annual Fund, which directly impacts and elevates CHILDREN TO HAVE THE SAME OPPORTUNITY TO MEET the educational experience at Saddle River Day School. THANK YOU THEIR POTENTIAL. I REALIZE THAT I NEED TO CONTRIBUTE Please support the Annual Fund so we can continue to TO THE ANNUAL FUND FOR THAT TO HAPPEN.” for supporting srds make the curricular and technological advancements that have become hallmarks of an SRDS education. – PENELOPE MAKRIS-BULLEN ’84 Dear Friends,

n behalf of the SRDS Board of Trustees, I am pleased to share this year’s 2016-2017 Annual Fund Donors o Bulletin and Annual Report. As you know, Saddle River Day School is a community where faculty, staff and administrative leaders unite with the shared goal This year’s report reflects gifts made between 7/1/2016 and 6/30/2017. The Office of Mr. and Mrs. Rosario Ruffino Mr. and Mrs. Peter Toronto of inspiring and supporting our children in their pursuit of academic and personal Development has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this report. If we have made an Mr. and Mrs. David Waxenberg Mr. David Yang and achievement and excellence. These goals are greatly enhanced when parents actively error or omission, please notify us at 201-327-4050, x1124 so that we can amend our records. Ms. Yanling Chen participate. You make a significant difference in shaping the progress and culture of Headmaster’s Society ($2,500 + ) our wonderful school, and I hope the pages of this magazine inspire you to continue Founders’ Society ($25,000 + ) President’s Society ($5,000 + ) your support. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Coyne Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Acello Anonymous Leaders’ Society ($1,000 + ) F & P DeRosa Memorial Fund Mr. and Mrs. Charles Callan Mr. and Mrs. Brad Cerepak Mr. Howard Abner My wife Cyndi and I have witnessed the exceptional results of SRDS for over eight Mr. and Mrs. Edward Tafaro Mr. and Mrs. Roberto Fata ’87 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Chan Mr. Dana Alford ’67 years. Our daughter Olivia graduated with the Class of 2017 and just began her Dr. Bruce D. Forrest and Mr. Robert S. Cohen Anonymous freshman year of college. Our son James ’19 is an actively engaged junior. Looking Trustees’ Society ($10,000 + ) Dr. Eva B. Schadeck Mr. and Mrs. John Haller Mr. and Mrs. Ronald H. Carr back at how those years at SRDS shaped Olivia and prepared her for the rigors of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Braen Mr. Veera Indana and Mr. and Mrs. Mark Herman Mr. and Mrs. Michael Caulfield college life makes me incredibly proud to be part of the SRDS community. As many Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cook Mrs. Sujatha Desari Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hotz Mr. and Mrs. David Clarendon “YOU MAKE A SIGNIFICANT of you know Cyndi has volunteered for many years as a member of our Parents Guild. The DeGaetano Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Howard Kaplan Dr. Jeffrey R. Kuhlman ’81 and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Connors We are grateful for the opportunities the school has afforded our children, and all Mr. and Mrs. Eric Epstein Mr. and Mrs. Hassan Jeffries-El Mrs. Amy F. Kuhlman ’81 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Costello DIFFERENCE IN SHAPING THE the students at SRDS. Most importantly, though, we know that parent involvement is Mr. and Mrs. Adam Grossman Mr. Robert Konetchy and Mr. and Mrs. Marc Mallow Mr. Jay A. Feinberg ’86 critically important to the success of our school. PROGRESS AND CULTURE OF Mr. Wes Powell and Ms. Deborah Buchanan Mr. and Mrs. John Mele Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth D. Fischer OUR WONDERFUL SCHOOL, Ms. Sarah Felitti-Powell Ms. Eileen Lambert Mr. and Mrs. Keith W. Miller Drs. Roger and Fayne Frey With your help, Saddle River Day School will continue to focus on implementing a AND I HOPE THE PAGES OF range of strategies that raise the academic achievements of all our students. There Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence C. Raia Ms. Penelope Makris-Bullen ’84 Mr. and Mrs. Gadi Piran Ms. Patricia Huang Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Steckler Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Regular Dr. and Mrs. Kal Post Mr. and Mrs. Alex S. Kim THIS MAGAZINE INSPIRE YOU is no question that an SRDS education provides our children with an invaluable foundation that prepares them for a rigorous college experience and beyond. While Mr. and Mrs. Soomin Suh Dr. Mary C. Romney ’67 Mr. and Mrs. Stephen R. Savas Mr. and Mrs. Steven Kluger TO CONTINUE YOUR SUPPORT.” it is our mission to provide a dynamic and challenging curriculum, the lasting core (Mary C. Clark ’67) Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smigel Mrs. Judith Kuhlman – TED TAFARO values of leadership, ethical responsibility, and the life-long pursuit of learning will remain the anchors to this foundation. “THE SRDS COMMUNITY IS LIKE FAMILY Once again, thank you for your support and loyalty. I look forward to seeing you on campus. TO US AND HAS HELPED RAISE OUR TWO GIRLS. WE SUPPORT THE ANNUAL Ted Tafaro President, Board of Trustees FUND BECAUSE IT PROVIDES MANY OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAKE OUR SCHOOL SO UNIQUE. WE GIVE MONEY TO ENSURE FUTURE GENERATIONS HAVE THE SAME WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE.”

– KEITH AND LISA MILLER

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“GIVING TO THE ANNUAL FUND IS THE MOST IMPORTANT Who will you inspire next? CONTRIBUTION WE CAN MAKE TO CREATING AND Saddle River Day School prepares students for a lifetime MAINTAINING THE CARING AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT of success. From the innovative teaching and integrated THAT IS VITAL TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF OUR CHILD. technology, to our inspiring arts and athletic programs, the exceptional education at SRDS helps students WE UNDERSTAND THAT TUITION ALONE WOULD NOT BE become motivated, confident scholars who challenge ADEQUATE TO MEET THE FINANCIAL NEEDS OF THE SCHOOL. themselves to achieve at the highest levels in all they do. WE GIVE TO THE ANNUAL FUND TO ENSURE SRDS WILL BE And your support of the Annual Fund makes it all THERE TO GIVE OUR CHILD HIS BEST CHANCE FOR SUCCESS.” possible. – WES POWELL AND SARAH FELITTI-POWELL

Mrs. Bian Lin Mrs. Diane M. Alford Mr. and Mrs. John Muscarelle Mr. and Mrs. Ruevan Alon Ms. Tiombe Carter Ms. Suzanna Frosch and Ms. Elizabeth Cole Ms. Yvonne McCort Mr. and Mrs. Sung Moon Mr. James J. Best ’88 and Ms. Sukyeong Nam and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Alrutz Ms. Millie Castano Mr. Blake Tovin Miss Elizabeth Kalajian Ms. Mary Beth McDonough Mr. and Mrs. Sumit Mukherjee Mrs. Lyzbeth C. Best ’88 Mr. Bo Sang Lee Ms. Deirdre Angrick Mr. and Mrs. Gil Chachkes Mr. Anthony Gallo Mr. and Mrs. Brett Kelly Ms. Bogna McGarrigle Mr. and Mrs. Brendan O’Shea Mr. James Bolger ’89 Mr. and Mrs. Todd Orlich Anonymous Mr. Steven N. Chillrud and Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Garofalo Mr. and Mrs. William Keogh Mr. and Mrs. Daniel McMahon Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Piacentile Mr. and Mrs. Michael Cyran Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pandich Ms. Meaghan Arias Ms. M. Lucy Charles Mr. Will Gautier Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Klasman Dr. and Mrs. Frank Milliken Mr. David Pichkadze and Mr. Robert Finkel Drs. Alexander and Lauren Post Dr. and Mrs. Emmanuel Bapana Mr. and Mrs. Tony Christofi Mrs. Alexandra Giannotti Mr. and Mrs. Karl Koether Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Monahan Ms. Liya Tsveniashvili Dr. and Mrs. David Gamburg Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Rosenstein Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Barber Drs. Christopher Chung and Mr. and Mrs. Dugald Gillies Mr. Jonathan R. Kuhlman ’84 and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Morsch Mr. and Mrs. Chris Richardson Mr. and Mrs. Bryan M. Garabo Mr. and Mrs. David H. Rubin Ms. Juliana Bello Laura Kim Mrs. Christen L. Governale ’85 Ms. Gretchen Lee Kuhlman Mr. and Mrs. Frederick K. Moss Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Sherman Mrs. Anastasia Giordano Mr. and Mrs. Edward Satkowski Mrs. Emma Best Ms. Heather Cosgriff Ms. Lauren A. Gross ’77 Ms. Michelle Lanks Mrs. Kimberly E. Moussavian ’87 Drs. Greg and Carla Simonian Mr. and Mrs. Leo Glynn Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Schmetterer Ms. Amanda Bieglecki Mr. and Mrs. Christopher T. Mr. Jiangtao Gu and Ms. Yi Cai Ms. Christine Lebovits Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Musial Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sivori Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Goldberg Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Siegel Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Binder Cosgrove Ms. Rebekah Hancox Dr. and Mrs. Marc R. Leffler Mr. and Mrs. Justin Nadler Mr. and Mrs. Dale T. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Gordon Ms. Alexandra Singer Ms. Virginia Bluth Ms. Joan Cotellessa ’82 Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Hanna Mr. Daniel Lipper Ms. Laura Nietzer Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sneyers Mr. and Mrs. Martin Hoffman Mr. and Mrs. Eric Stolte Ms. Barbara Abney Bolger Ms. Dana Danziger Mr. and Mrs. James Hansen Ms. Erica Londono Ms. Jennifer O’Connor SRDS Class of 2017 Mr. Baolin Jia and Ms. Man Yang Mr. and Mrs. John Walsh Mr. and Mrs. George O. Bonsu Ms. Jean DeSimone Mr. and Mrs. Rich Hess Mr. Eric Lundblade Mr. Paul Parsekian and Mr. and Mrs. Bradford S. Stone ’77 Mr. Kurt Kaboth and Dr. and Mrs. Cory A. Wanatick Mr. and Mrs. Mark Brinkley Mr. Leo Donnelly Mr. and Mrs. Philip Hibbert Mr. Andrew Lustigman and Ms. Katherine A. Philipp Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Strauss Ms. Katherine Cunningham Mr. and Mrs. John Webster Ms. Jennifer Bring ’77 Mr. Fred D’Onofrio Drs. Jeffrey and Jill Hindin Mrs. Jill Kallet-Lustigman ’86 Mr. Niles Patel Dr. and Mrs. Amit Trivedi Ms. Mary K. Kenzie ’82 Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Zage Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Brown Ms. Keri Eisenberg Mrs. Kathryn Hoffman Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Mr. Jonathan Phillips, ’75 Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Weinberger Mr. Dwight A. Kern ’91 Ms. Elizabeth R. Zust ’72 Mr. Donald Bruckman ’70 Mr. and Mrs. Bert Elliot Mr. Richard Holland and Mallaney Dr. Lee J. Phillips ’77 Mr. Pan Xiang Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Kossowsky Mr. and Mrs. Corrado Buzzerio Ms. Rebecca Fantry Ms. Jacqueline Tamis-Holland Mr. and Mrs. James Mazarin Mr. and Mrs. Brian Ranaghan Mr. and Mrs. Yi Lin Yuan Mr. and Mrs. John Mansfield Friends ( < $500) Ms. Annalise Carr ’14 Ms. Dorothy E. Fayerweather ’68 Mr. and Mrs. Jason Hollis Ms. Lynn McCormack Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Reilly Mr. Seth H. Marx Ms. Irene Adams Ms. Erin Rose Carr ’14 Ms. Karen Ferretti Ms. Lisa Horst Ms. Wendy Rhoads Patrons’ Club ($500.00 + ) Mr. and Mrs. Charles McCrickard Jr. Ms. Annika Ahlstrom Mr. Christopher Carroll Mrs. Amy Fisher ’86 Mrs. Nancy Hostler ’91 Mr. and Mrs. David Richman Mr. Brandon M. Alford ’70 Mr. and Mrs. Doug McLane Ms. Ethel Alexander Mr. Mark Carter Dr. and Mrs. Steven Fishman Mr. David Kahn and Ms. Cynthia Ridings

INSPIRING SUCCESS FOR 60 YEARS

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Save the date for Gala 2018!

The Annual Gala sponsored by the SRDS Parents Guild is an event you won’t want to miss! Mark your calendar today and plan to join us for this evening of festivities.

Ms. Chantal Rivers Mrs. Christina M. Signore ’85 Ms. Stephanie Stiefel Ms. Donna Vellekamp Alpine Country Club Mr. and Mrs. Ed Robertiello Ms. Billie Singer ’05 Mr. Erick Storckman Ms. Michele L. Werlin ’94 April 14, 2018 Ms. Kristin Rozzi Ms. Taylor Sivori ’12 Mr. and Mrs. Denis Sweeny Mr. Neil Westerduin and Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Salk Mr. and Mrs. Halfred Smith Mr. and Mrs. Nick Tsahalis Ms. Catherine Marotta Ms. Lili Rachel Samson Ms. Suad Smolinsky Mr. Damien Tyre Mrs. Claire Wright Mr. William S. Sands Jr. ’74 Dr. and Mrs. Richard M. Sommer Mr. Daniel Van Kampen and Mr. and Mrs. Shahin Mr. and Mrs. Albert Scotti Dr. and Mrs. Rand Stack Ms. Ruth O’Hara Zamanian-Rad Mrs. Regina Scotti Ms. Carla Staffaroni Mr. Enrico Van Sickell Ms. Marie Zefi Mr. Scott H. Sheldon ’75 Ms. Alice Steinke Mr. and Mrs. Ryan VanBuren Ms. Jeanine Zimmerman Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sherman Dr. and Mrs. Paul Stepansky Mr. and Mrs. Robert Vanden Mrs. Mindy Sherwin, ’77 Ms. Dana Stern Assem

Our Annual Fund Campaign is the primary fundraising Inspire Success. effort at SRDS. It enables us to attract and retain the best faculty, keeps us at the forefront of technology, offers Make your gift to the state-of-the-art dramatic arts programming and provides a gateway to exceptional learning experiences. Tuition Annual fund today! alone does not cover the cost of an SRDS education and we need everyone’s help to cover the nearly $2,000 gap per student. Your gift to the Annual Fund has a direct impact on the quality of education afforded to your child(ren) by empowering SRDS to fund innovative investments in their education. To make your donation, please visit www.saddleriverday.org/giving or call the Development Office at (201) 327- 4050, ext.1124.

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