Wyndchimes Summer 2014 #Forever14 Has a Sweet Graduation This Year’S Graduating Class Proclaimed Themselves #Forever14

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WyndChimes Summer 2014 #Forever14 Has a Sweet Graduation This year’s graduating class proclaimed themselves #Forever14. A fitting title for a group of 14 students graduating in 2014. At their Graduation, held on Friday, June 6, they were addressed by David Allain, President of the Board of Trustees. Here is a portion of his words to the class:

Members of the Wyndcroft Class of 2014, let me first suggest that you are a filled candy. It’s not really important what filled candy comes to your mind, but you have been filled—or I could say it another way. You are blessed. First and most importantly you have had lots of loving, supporting family and friends, including all your teachers here at Wyndcroft. You have had amazing opportunities here to learn various academic subjects. More importantly, I hope and believe you have learned skills and attitudes: the idea of Non Sibi, working hard, managing your time, and working and getting along with others. I am sure you can think of a million other lessons you have learned about others and yourself here at Wyndcroft. So you have been filled. You have been blessed. Students Achievements Recognized Each year, Wyndcroft recognizes the achievements of its students at three award The Wyndcroft ceremonies: Awards Day, Honors Day, and Graduation. School Mission At Awards Day each year, one Fifth Grader is given the Statement Jean B. Sawyer Award. This student, in the eyes of the The Wyndcroft School is a faculty, best embodies the traits of this esteemed retired Wyndcroft teacher. This year’s recipient is Eleanor Rice coeducational elementary (pictured at left). day school for children in grades Early Childhood The Wyndcroft School honored its graduating class of 2014 at its annual Honors Day celebration. The eighth through Eight. The mission grade students were recognized for their achievements in of the school is to offer a the classroom, on the playing field, and on stage. Award rigorous academic program recipients included the following: empowering the child to The June McKee Award for Excellence in Art – Madeline Mitchell establish a firm foundation The Carlisle Snively Award for Excellence in English – Herbert Turner for a happy and successful The Writing Prize – Alexandra Walter future with confidence to succeed in an ever-evolving The History Award – Herbert Turner world. The Technology Award – Alexandra Walter

The curriculum is traditional The Angeline V. Oberholtzer Drama and Music Award – Carly Lange and designed to develop Summa Cum Laude in Lingua Latina – Herbert Turner the whole child. It The Edith G. Ebert Award for Excellence in Mathematics – Herbert Turner emphasizes fundamental Le Prix Francais – Herbert Turner skill instruction, character Award for Excellence in Athletics – Cassidy Sheppard & Luke Allain development, and the The Science Award – Herbert Turner pursuit of excellence in English, history, The Daughters of the American Revolution Medal – Zachary Daub mathematics, science, WPTO Award for Scholastic Growth and Effort – Shaariq Khan foreign languages and the The Class of 2014 was further recognized at their Graduation Ceremony. Besides arts. the graduation certificates, two awards were given.

In a small class setting the Highest Academic Rank – Herbert Turner school endeavors to provide The Wyndcroft Cup – Madeline Mitchell (pictured below in middle) a safe, nurturing environment fostering creativity, a love of learning, personal integrity, determination and respect for others.

2 Remembering Maureen Kielty Schmidt Board of Trustees Director of Admission, 1998-2012 David B. Allain, President

The Wyndcroft community was shocked and Jonathan Lange, Vice President saddened to learn of the death of Mrs. Maureen K. Schmidt, our long-time Admission Anna Norton, Treasurer Director, on April 17, 2014. Maureen died at the age of 66, at the Temple Lung Center, Lissa Longacre, Secretary from complications of a lung disease. Roberta Body Maureen served as Admission Director for the Marianne Durnall school from 1998 till her retirement in 2012. In this role, Maureen was the introduction to Jeffery E. Gorrin Wyndcroft for all our families in those years. Keith P. Hallman All agree that Maureen’s warmth, and genuine interest in the student, were huge factors in a family’s decision to choose Wyndcroft for a son or daugh- Deborah Kachmar ter. Her care for families throughout the admission process was legendary. Marianne Lieberman There was no question she could not answer, and she willingly gave her Carolyn Mlynarczyk time, in person or on the phone, to help parents with their decision. Maureen never tried to sell Wyndcroft. Instead she honestly tried to help Edward J. Murray parents decide what was best for their child. Erik Paulson

Students and parents turned to Maureen again in seventh grade as the Carmine Schiavone prospect of choosing a secondary school came on the horizon. Maureen Alice M. Sharp ‘58 had good collegial contacts with all the area independent high schools and she had a gift for knowing which particular schools would be good fits for Bruce Snyder each family. Again, her integrity shone through this process and inspired confidence in both the students and parents at this stressful time. Her sincere wish to find the best match for each student in the process was School Administration impressive and much appreciated by Wyndcroft parents. Gail L. Wolter, Head of School As a colleague, Maureen was much loved by the faculty and staff of Wyndcroft. She was so warm, funny, kind and dependable that everyone Lisa Dunn, Assistant Head of School felt they had a special relationship with her. In her work in strengthening Wyndcroft’s enrollment, and in her happy presence in our daily lives, she Julie Romain, Director of Admission was the wind beneath all our wings. With her passing, the school has lost a Tina Farnsworth, Director of Finance very dear friend.

Susan M. Rutherford, Director of Development Maureen Schmidt will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered at Wyndcroft. Amanda Arkans, Communication Coordinator

This fall, the Admissions Office will be renamed the Maureen K. Schmidt Admissions Office, in honor of our dear friend. We are pleased to make this gesture in remembrance of someone so important to our school.

3 Foreign Language Studies Benefit Students and Alumni One of the cornerstones of a Wyndcroft education is our dedication to the teaching of foreign language at every grade level. Beginning with our youngest learners, Early Childhood (3 years old), students study the French language. In Fifth Grade, upon entering Upper School, students add Latin to their studies as well. The commitment to foreign language learning builds a strong foundation for future success. Studies show that language study helps children develop cognitive skills and enhances problem- solving and critical thinking. In addition:

 Children who have studied a foreign language in elementary school achieve expected gains and have even higher scores on standardized tests in reading, language arts, and mathematics than those who have not.  Children who have studied a foreign language show greater cognitive development in such areas as mental flexibility, creativity, divergent thinking, and higher-order thinking skills.  Studying a foreign language helps students increase their sensitivity to and understanding of the language, values, customs, and traditions of others. This in turn fosters a sense of humanity, friendship, and diversity awareness.  Being proficient in a foreign language provides students with a much greater skill set upon graduation from high school, and therefore greater opportunities both professionally and personally. Being culturally literate as well as linguistically proficient are skills multinational corporations, governmental agencies, and international organizations such as the EU, the UN, and NATO all say are critical to the future.  Becoming highly proficient in a foreign language requires a great deal of time, practice, and exposure to the language. The earlier a student starts, the greater the level of proficiency he/she will ultimately achieve.

Each year, Wyndcroft’s fourth and fifth grade students take part in the national French FLES (Foreign Language in Elementary Schools) Test which tests their language skill on many different levels. Once again this year, Wyndcroft’s students scored among the highest in the country with 18 fourth and fifth grade students in the top 16% nationally. Seventh and eighth grade students take part in Le Gran Concours, The National French Contest with 12 of Wyndcroft’s students finishing in the top 17%.

Le Gran Concours is also taken by high school students around the country. Many Wyndcroft Alumni choose to continue their study of the French language when they move on to secondary school and continue to take this rigorous test. This year at Agnes Irwin, Wyndcroft Alumna Gabrielle D’Arcangelo ‘13, completed Le Gran Concours and ranked #3 overall in the country.

Upper School students in grades six through eight participate in the National Latin Exam. Throughout the country, over 154,000, students took the exam. Out of those, only 447 received a perfect score. One of those was from Wyndcroft, sixth grader, Timothy Launders. Additionally, 15 other Wyndcroft students received honors in the Latin Exam. Timothy is pictured at right.

High school students who studied a foreign language in their elementary and middle school years enhance their college prospects and opens paths for a wider range of college-level study. They also find it easier to develop proficiency in other languages. This is evidenced in Alumni like Abi Rose-Craver ’10 who received National Spanish Exam Honors at The Perkiomen School this year. A number of Wyndcroft Alumni currently attending The Hill School have chosen to study Greek. The following have received recognition on the National Greek Exam this year: Logan Stinson ’10, Tyler Tornetta ’12, Berenger Wegman ’11, Gillian Wenhold ’10, Olivia Zitkus ’13, and Sophia Zitkus ’12.

Many students choose to continue their study of French and Latin into high school. This year, a number of Wyndcroft Alumni who are continuing their study of Latin at The Hill School received recognition from the National Latin Exam. These Alumni are: Kushal Modi ’13, Tyler Tornetta ’12, Hunter Stinson ’12, and Jacob Saenz ‘12.

“Learning to speak another’s language means taking one’s place in the human community. It means reaching out to others across cultural and linguistic boundaries. Language is far more than a system to be explained. It is our most important link to the world around us. Language is culture in motion. It is people interacting with people.” -Sandra Savignon (1983) Quinter Retires Longtime faculty member, Linda Quinter, retired at the end of the 2013-14 school year. Linda served the students of Wyndcroft for 19 years when she initially taught Upper School English and supervised the publication of the yearbook. In 2008, Linda took over the duties as librarian ex- traordinaire and has aided children in the discovery and appreciation of great literature. She has reinforced the teaching and application of study skills as well as strengthening the Literary Lunch program and reading daily to the children in Highland House. Please join us in thanking Linda for her service to our Wyndcroft community as she embarks on this new chapter in life.

Save the Date

The date for the 24th Auction Extravaganza is set. Saturday, May 2, 2015 It’s a new day and location for the biggest social event of the year. Be sure to mark you calendar to attend this important and fun evening. Want to do more than just attend? We are already looking for volunteers to be a part of the Committee. Contact Susan Rutherford, Director of Development at (610) 326-0544 x114 for more information.

Creating a Campus This Summer at Wyndcroft Despite the space constraints of construction on campus, Wyndcroft's summer camp for children in grades K-5 flourished. Under the careful direction of Mr. Ken Dorris, Wyndcroft’s Athletic Director, Highland House was the center for fun-filled days of water play, music, art, drama, science, and technology programs. Next summer promises newly transformed facilities for this popular program.

Construction for The Creating A Campus II expansion is well underway. As you head down Rosedale Drive you can feel the ex- citement in the air as machinery and crew are diligently working to complete the majority of work in time for the start of the school year. The new performing arts area, expanded kitchen, and second floor classrooms, along with newly created locker rooms and gymnasium will provide a sparkle to the facility on the north end of campus.

This spring, the preschool children of Highland House have been mesmerized each day waving to the many drivers and trades- men. A future generation of architects and engineers found inspiration while playing outdoors during the recess breaks. Every student, teacher, and staff member signed their name to a steel beam located within the structure. It has been an education for all of us to watch the project unfold.

Several events will be scheduled within these new spaces in the upcoming year. Plan to join us in celebration of this transfor- mation. We are grateful to the many generous donors listed (in this issue) who made this dream possible for "the luckiest children in the world" of Wyndcroft School. Alumni Spotlight: The Class of 2010 The Wyndcroft School takes great pride in laying the educational foundation for a successful future. This year’s high school graduates, the Class of 2010, are a shining example of where a Wyndcroft education can take students. Here are a few exam- ples of how the Class of 2010 excelled in secondary school and are now prepared for college.

 Mark Ciarelli ‘10 graduated from The Hill School and will attend Boston University in the fall. While at Hill, Mark was a member of the Varsity and JV lacrosse teams and JV water polo, football and squash teams. He was also in the French Honors program for all four years.  Eric Dunn ‘10 graduated from The Hill School and will attend Elon University.  Wyatt Fabian ‘10 graduated from The Hill School and will attend Lafayette University.  Alexandra Lange ‘10 graduated from The Hill School and will attend Lehigh University.  Andrew Lopez ‘10 graduated from Conestoga High School and will be attending High Point University to study International Business.  Meredith Manley ‘10 graduated from The Episcopal Academy and will be attending Amherst next fall.  Samantha Martin ‘10 graduated from Kimberton Waldorf and will attend Penn State University's College of Engineering.  Cosima Neumann ‘10 graduated from American School of Doha in Qatar and will attend the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.  Geoffry Pyke ‘10 graduated from Green Mountain School where he was the President of the Student Body. He received the Gold Congress Award for community service, personal development and physical fitness. He will attend Bates College.  Nicole Pupillo ‘10 graduated from The Perkiomen School and will be attending Eastern University where she has received their Presidential Scholarship and will study Athletic Training. At the Perkiomen graduation ceremony, Nicole was honored with the Norman Rockwell Bate Memorial Award.  Devin Rhoads ‘10 was on Wyndcroft’s campus this spring to attend the graduation of his brother Logan ‘14. Devin graduated from Christopher Dock High School and will be attending University of Maryland—Baltimore County in the fall.  Abigail Rose-Craver ‘10 graduated from The Perkiomen School. At the end of year award ceremonies, Abi was given the Back Stage Award for her participation in the theater program and the Mary Jane Royal Award for excellence in music. She will attend McDaniel College with the intention of studying social work.  Cecelia Sagona ‘10 graduated as the Salutatorian of the Owen J. Roberts Class of 2014. She was co-captain of the varsity girls tennis team and tap soloist in the production of 42nd Street. She will attend St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota where she will study biology with the intention of attending medical school to become an obstetrician.  Margaret Mary Smith ‘10 graduated from The Hill School and will attend the University of Edinburgh in Scotland.  Rachel Sovia ‘10 graduated from The Hill School and will attend Maryland Institute College of Art.  Colin Spencer ‘10 graduated from The Hill School and will attend Purdue University.  Logan Stinson ‘10 graduated from The Hill School and will attend Wake Forest University.  William Tackett ‘10 graduated from The Haverford School and will attend Dartmouth University.  Colin Tucci ’10 graduated from Owen J. Roberts High School and will attend Kutztown University School of Business.  Gillian Wenhold ‘10 graduated from The Hill School and will attend Rhodes College.  Dinah Williams ’10 graduated from Wyoming Seminary Preparatory School and will attend Pennsylvania College of Health and Science to pursue a nursing degree.  Nicholas Woodruff ‘10 graduated from the Hill School and will attend The University of Florida.

6 Turner Receives Bush Scholarship Herbert Turner, one of Wyndcroft’s newest Alumni, member of the Class of 2014, has received the George H. W. Bush Scholarship from Phillips Academy Andover, where he will be attending school in the fall. The Bush Scholarship is given annually to new students who have demonstrated exceptional academic ability coupled with outstanding character and leadership potential. For the 2014-2015 academic school year, only two Bush scholars were selected from over three thousand students in the applicant pool.

Alumni Notes

Alexis Levengood is presently living and working abroad in Scotland. She graduated in 2013 from the University of St. An- drews (Scotland) with a Masters in Marine Mammal Research.

Alexander Boys began his education at Wyndcroft in PreK and graduated in 2005. After graduating from The Hill School, he received a BS in engineering from Lehigh University in 2013, having attained high honors and induction into the Tau Beta Pi honors society. He is currently a PhD student in engineering at Cornell University.

Alex is pictured at right with Gena Levengood, also a 2005 Wyndcroft Alum and 2013 graduate of Lehigh University. Gena spent the Summer 2013 in Armenia. On her way home, she got to realize a childhood dream started in Wyndcroft’s French language classrooms when she made a visit to Paris, France. She is now working with Johnson & Johnson as a Display Project Planner.

Briana McGuire ‘06 has graduated from Wheaton College and will be attending University of Chicago in the fall to begin a Masters in Humanities.

Alexa Tietjen ‘06 has graduated from Boston College with a BA in Philosophy.

Rose Bradley ‘08 was an assistant coach of Wyndcroft’s Girls’ Lacrosse Team this spring.

Colin Corcoran ‘11, Abigail Rose Craver ’10 and Nicole Pupillo ‘10 were recognized for their academic achievements and inducted into the Cum Laude Society at The Perkiomen School. All three are pictured at right.

Kendall Bowden ‘12 performed in The Music Man at Steel River Playhouse in June. She currently attends Boyertown High School.

Ellis Tucci ‘12 was accepted into the School for Ethics and Global Leadership in Washington, D.C., and will spend a semester there in 2015. He is currently attending the Church Farm School and recently soloed and obtained his third class pilot's license.

The Hill School Student Councils will have Wyndcroft leadership in the 2014-2015 school year. Grace Gvodas ‘12 will serve on the 5th Form Honor Council. Manshu Sharma ‘13, Berenger Wegman ‘11, and Olivia Zitkus ’12 will serve in the Student Gov- ernment Association.

7 Gifts to Wyndcroft A Year in Review It is a pleasure to thank the many people who have made a positive impact on Annual Giving Fund the School through their financial generosity and volunteerism. Your gifts Funds for Annual Giving are unrestrict- have helped support the excellence academics that Wyndcroft strives to pro- ed and used to support current educa- vide each student, every day. tional and operational needs of the school. As tuition and fees account for Many generous contributions from supporters made this year’s Annual Giving approximately 90% of the school’s rev- campaign a success. Supporters included current parents, faculty/staff, alum- enue, we look to our Annual Giving ni, alumni parents, grandparents, friends, businesses, foundations, matching Fund to complete our budget. corporations and the Board of Trustees. We are pleased to report that along

Endowment with 100% of the Board of Trustees and faculty/staff, 67% of current parents Endowment helps to protect the long- participated by contributing to the Annual Giving Fund in the 2013-2014 aca- term goals of the school. It provides demic year. The School raised $173,450 for this fund, which supports instruc- income that ensures we can support tional, administrative and operational costs, current and unexpected needs of our faculty and maintain our facilities the school. Many thanks to Michael and Erica Logar for their enthusiastic for generations to come. leadership as chairs of this year’s Annual Giving campaign, and to all the Class Captains for their time communicating the importance of Annual Giving. Keith and Bridget Hallman

Jeffrey and Lissa Longacre rd Christopher and Anna Nortonǂ The 23 Annual Auction Extravaganza, The Wyndcroft Open, held on May 9, was an overwhelming success, generating over $172,000 in sales. Attended Dr. Kate Wunner Professional by over 150 guests, the night included a silent and live auction, dinner and Development Fund entertainment. Over $45,000 was raised specifically for the upgrade of neces- This fund allows our teachers to learn sary computer server technology that will be installed before the next aca- and grow along with the students, demic year. A big thank you goes to the Auction Leadership Team: Halina keeping them up-to-date on the latest Laporta, Erica Logar, Dana Mullaney and William Woodruff, and all the volun- teaching techniques and theories. teers that made this year’s auction a great success. Howard and Roberta Body Sally and Ray Hubbard These two annual fundraisers help cover the difference between tuition and Jeffrey and Lissa Longacre the actual cost of a Wyndcroft education, as well as, strengthening faculty Richard and Jan Mest salaries and benefits, financial aid programs and curriculum development. Thank you all for your participation. Restricted Fund Restricted gifts are directed for specific uses within the school. Levels of Giving

Alice Marshall Sharp ‘58 Every year numerous individuals and organizations support The Wyndcroft School. It is with gratitude that we recognize the generosity of our donors In Memoriamǂ who contributed in the academic year ending June 30, 2014. The following Gifts given in memory of an individual. giving level list includes combined giving from the donor to the Endowment At this time, gifts were received in Fund, the Restricted Fund, the Dr. Kate Wunner Professional Development honor of the following: Fund and to the Annual Giving Fund.

John J. and Elizabeth Dau Maureen K. Schmidt Snively Society Trustee Circle ($15,000 and above) ($10,000 to $14,999) Mr. and Mrs. Norman L. DeLan, Jr.^ Carolyn Grant and Jeffrey and Lissa Longacre Marianne Lieberman Alice Marshall Sharp ‘58 Christopher and Anna Nortonǂ

8 Millennium Circle Paul and Betsy Valoret^ Zack and Amy Lehman ($5,000 to $9,999) Mike Wilchek and Birgit Wiswe and Victor Turcios Laurie Orloski-Wilchek Oscar and Teri Guerrero^ David and Gail Wolter John and Nicole Gvodas Founders Drs. Kate and William Wunner Jonathan and Danielle Lange (Up to $299) Michael and Erica Logar Stan and Alma Abshier Native Trout Charitable Trust Architects Anonymous Erik and Kristin Paulson^ ($500 to $999) Daniel and Amanda Arkans Jill and Shane Abell^ William Baas ‘83 Visionary Circle Salahaldin Ali and Warqaa Majeed Patrick ‘83 and Bridgot Basile ($2,500 to $4,999) Edward Conway David and Mary Anne Beasten Eliza M. Baird ‘60 Joseph and Cheryl Donley Michael Bensch ‘96 Brenda Blythe Trust, John T. Bourger Jim and Amanda Dougherty Elizabeth Billings and Selena Vanderwerf Christine J. Hill Elisabeth and F. Steven Bissell ‘66 Catherine and Teresa Booth-Genthe^ Daniel and Nicole Kelly^ Blazic Family Benjamin and Marianne Durnall Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Miller William and Nancy Boerner Clifford and Kristen Haugen^ Peter and Carolyn Mlynarczyk^ Mr. and Mrs. William Boys Craig and Deborah Kachmar^ Jerry and Dana Mullaney Daniel and Heather Brown William and Jodi Sheppard Matthew and Brooke Musser^ Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Brown Orr Family Foundation, Stacey Orr Paul and Mindy Buckley Artisans Gallant ‘74 and Scott Orr ‘72 Cynthia Brewer Capaci ‘70 Dr. Niraj and Nishtha Patel Mr. and Mrs. John Carles^ ($1,000 to $2,499) Dennis and Nancy Perna Jason and Allison Carr David and Beth Allain Michael and Lisa Prinz Stephen M. Catalano and Julie Body Nicholas Bentley and Amy Lipton Raffetto Family Catalano ‘90^ Howard and Roberta Body L. Holmes Raker ‘60 Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Catalano Joseph G. Brewer V.M.D.ǂ John and Elizabeth Rhoads Michael and Susan Cicchetti Dave and Diane Charlton Fabian and Iahearta Robinson^ Jason Coady and Stephanie Trauner Mr. and Mrs. Walter Daller, Jr. Michael and Julie Romain T. Edmund Daly and Jeffrey and Lisa Farr^ Matthew and Amy Rovi Karen Lieberman-Daly Alex and Lynne Georgopoulos Pankaj and Ruby Sharma Paul and Emilia D’Arcangelo James and Crystal Goeke^ Rajendra and Kalpa Solanki Gabrielle D’Arcangelo ‘13 Jerry and Linda Gosnell^ Jay and Kristin Spencer Tricia Daub Keith and Bridget Hallman Scott and Laurie White^ Mark DeSantis Michael and Halina Laporta^ Connor DiLeo ‘13 David and Jackie Lurio Designers John and Rolande DiLullo Stephen and Stephanie Mitchell ‘62 Ken and Amy Dorris ($300 to $499) Edward Murray and Maria Doug and Lisa Dunn Rick and Berma Bochner ‘61 Tucker Murray Daniel Edleman Tom and Lori Cavanaugh Gary and Sonia Ott Donna and Seth Eilberg Kelly Cook ‘93^ Dipen and Hemali Patel Jim and Susan Eilberg Walter Daub Trien Pham and Ha Nguyen^ Lauren Exley Charles and Collen Dempsey David and Ann Risell Mr. and Mrs. Paul Farnsworth John and Kelly DiLullo Adam and Stephanie Sager Martin and Ida Fauth John and Elizabeth Dollhopf Carmine and Lisa Schiavone^ David and Ginny Fillman Tom and Heidi Eccleston Robert Scott Smith ‘70 Fillman Machining, LLC Sid and Cathy Forrest Bruce and Linda Snyder John and Susan Fudala ‘85 George and Melissa Griffaton Jeffrey and Bernadette Sparling^ Mr. and Mrs. Robert George Rose F. Kuserǂ Joseph Stoebenau and Maria Shields^ Jeffrey Gorrin and Susan Fetterolf Steven and Kim LaGuardia Joseph and Andrea Szlavik Mr. and Mrs. James A. Gundy, III

To make your gift to Wyndcroft, please visit www.wyndcroft.org/give. 9 Wallace Gundy ‘00 Rev. Daniel and Margaret Moser Vanelli Family Margaret Hallman Robert H. Moses George F. VanHorn, III ‘00 Ray and Lois Hanling Cynthia Munoz Andrew and Eliza Vedock Jeffrey and Angi Harrison Geoffrey and Susan Murray William and Kathleen Waid David and Lori Hassinger Geoffrey and Courtney Neese Bryan and Kim Walt Lawrence and Janet Hendrickson Jude Neiman Cory and Lisa Wasson Mr. and Mrs. J. Bennett Hill, Jr. Scott and Cheryl Neiman Annemarie Weissing Victor and Erin Holladay Gerald and Anna Nowotarski David and Jessica Westrom Sally and Ray Hubbard Thomas and Lois O’Brien Mr. and Mrs. John W. Woodruff Mr. and Dr. Douglas E. Jones Brian and Terry O’Neil William and Stephanie Woodruff Dr. and Mrs. Hugh E. Jones Steve and Hennie Oriold Mr. & Mrs. Jon Yinger John and Jennifer Knighton Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Parker, II William and Virginia Yinger Dale and Patricia Kolarz Dhaval Patel and Komal Wahi Sherry Zawada Barbara and Barry Kolvek Philip and Beth Paulus Bo Zinger Joseph and Jennifer Lagor Jack and Maureen Pemrick John and Linda Zitkus Jan Lawrence Lange Nicole Pupillo ‘10 Jason and Tracy Launders Sal and Paula Pupillo Matching Corporate Gifts Fred and Denise Lay Ken and Linda Quinter Barbara S. Lenzi Jolly Ramakrishnan Matching Gifts^ are from corporations Alexis L. Levengood ‘02 Aaron and Stacey Raudabaugh whose employees have supported Gena Levengood ‘05^ Mel and Cheryl Raudabaugh Wyndcroft. Suchi Shanmugam and Karthik Suzanna and Robert Rauscher Linganathan George F. Reitnour ‘71 American International Group Courtney Logar ‘11 Cita Revell Amgen Stephanie Logar ‘12 John and Susan Rutherford Black Rock Annika Lurio ‘07 Whitney A. Sanders II ‘61 The Cedarcrest Foundation Samantha Lurio ‘05 John W. Schott Customized Energy Solutions Carolyn and Lawson Macartney Mehul and Rakhee Shah^ Endo Health Solutions Gordon and Susan MacElhenney Barbara and Paul Shelton GlaxoSmithKline Jim and Kathi Madanci Robert and Emma Singh Merck Mr. and Mrs. Barton L. Marquette Howard and Sandra Smoyer MGK Industries Torin McFarland ‘09 Scott and Nikki Spatz Microsoft Todd and Donna McFarland Cathy Spirko and Steve Brown Morgan Stanley David and Nancy McMillin Mr. and Mrs. Ron Steltz Pfizer Louie and Maria Medina^ John W. Storb III, ‘60 and Elizabeth Biesiot PJM Interconnection Richard and Jan Mest Darryl and Irene LeGrande Taylor ‘61 Reliable Equipment & Service Co. William and Dorothy Miller Carol and Jeffrey Tucker SAP Noelle Mlynarczyk ‘13 Herbert and Annette Turner Susquehanna International Group, LLP Erik and Staci Mortenson Alex Turock Tyco Vanguard Class Captains We wish to extend a special thank you to our Class Captains, a group of parent volunteers who work on behalf of Wyndcroft to increase current family participation in the Annual Giving Fund. Here are the final class participation numbers:

Early Childhood (79%) - Nicole Gvodas Pre-Kindergarten (47%) - Dana Mullaney Kindergarten (54%) - Bernadette Sparling First Grade (81%) - Salahaldin Ali and Linda Gosnell Second Grade (58%) - Catherine Booth-Genthe, Amy and Matt Rovi, Marianne Durnall, and Claudine Nathan-Jean Third Grade (76%) - Sisa Vanelli, Beth Allain, and Betsy Valoret Fourth Grade (70%) - Edward Murray, Maria Tucker Murray, Maria Shields Fifth Grade (69%) - Diane Charlton and Danielle Lange Sixth Grade (69%) - Lisa Schiavone, Halina Laporta and Linda Zitkus Seventh Grade (54%) - Kelly DiLullo, Carolyn Grant and Bill Woodruff Eighth Grade (79%) - Jodi Sheppard and Andrea Szlavik A Campaign of Thanks Wyndcroft’s Capital Campaign has come to a close, raising over $2.2 million for facility expansion. We look forward to the opening of our new wing including a dedicated gymnasium, updated performing arts and kitchen spaces, locker rooms, classrooms and more. A heartfelt thank you goes out to the following for their unwavering support of the Wyndcroft School and the Creating a Campus Campaign. David and Beth Allain Jonathan and Danielle Lange John and Susan Rutherford Allan and Marilyn Altschull Janis Lange Peter and Susan Sagona Anonymous Jason and Tracy Launders Carmine and Lisa Schiavone^ Eliza Marshall Baird ‘60 Jean Lieberman Nancy Seifert Jeffrey and Christine Baker Marianne Lieberman and Carolyn Grant Alice Marshall Sharp ‘58 Nick Bentley and Amy Lipton Michael and Erica Logar Elaine Sheppard Fred and Suzanne Biesecker Jeffrey and Lissa Longacre William and Jodi Sheppard Howard and Roberta Body Doug and Kelley Lopata Adam and Cheri Shubbar Terri and Catherine Booth Genthe^ David and Jacqueline Lurio Paul and Jacquelyn Smith T. Lyons Bradley and Joanne Montowski Barton and Donna Marquette Bruce and Linda Snyder Jason and Allison Carr James McKay Jeffrey and Bernadette Sparling Thomas and Lori Cavanaugh Richard and Jan Mest Joseph Stoebenau and Maria Shields^ Edward Conway Peter and Carolyn Mlynarczyk^ John Storb ‘60 and Susan Storb ‘61 T. Edmund Daly and Karen Mayank and Shruti Modi Allen and Carol Tucci Lieberman-Daly Erik and Staci Mortenson Herbert and Annette Turner Dau Family Foundation Edward Murray and Maria Tucker Murray Paul and Betsy Valoret^ Norman and Katherine DeLan Jerry and Dana Mullaney Bryan and Kim Walt Wayne and Suzanne DiCicco Matthew and Brooke Musser^ Scott and Laurie White^ Joseph and Cheryl Donley Christopher and Anna Norton Dave and Gail Wolter Benjamin and Marianne Durnall Gerald A. and Anna Nowotarski William and Kathleen Wunner Tom and Heidi Eccelston Brian and Terry O’Neil Seth and Donna Eilberg Jason and Carla Painter^ Matching Corporate Gifts Jeffrey and Lisa Farr^ George Passela and Elizabeth McCaslin ‘59 Matching Gifts^ are from corporations Roger R. Feo and Anzhelika V. Zakharova Vipul and Asmita Patel whose employees have supported the Alexander and Lynne Georgopoulos Erik and Kristin Paulson Wyndcroft Capital Campaign. James and Crystal Goeke Pottstown Area Health and Gerald and Linda Gosnell^ Wellness Foundation AIG Oscar and Terri Guerrero^ Michael and Lisa Prinz GlaxoSmithKline John and Mary Kay Gvodas L. Holmes and Mary Lou Raker ‘60 Merck John and Nicole Gvodas Jolly M. Ramakrishnan Microsoft Keith and Bridget Hallman Devin Rhoads ‘10 Pfizer Clifford and Kristen Haugen David and Ann Risell SAP Craig and Deborah Kachmar David and Ann Ritts^ Tyco Daniel and Nicole Kelly Rose Haven Fund Vanguard Richard and Kathryn Kimbel Matthew and Amy Rovi Wells Fargo Pathway to the Future As the final phase of the Creating a Campus project is underway, the installa- tion of the pathway of inscribed bricks has begun in front of the school . Orders from 2011-2014 have either been installed or are on order to be installed by the beginning of the next academic year. If you wish to leave your legacy with an inscribed brick, please email Susan Rutherford at [email protected] or visit the website at www.wyndcroft.org/bricks for an order form. 1395 Wilson Street Pottstown, PA 19464

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Congratulations to the Class of 2014

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