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ANNUAL GIVING REPORT PHOTO SAFARI: ICELAND CONTRIBUTING NEW IDEAS WITH PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES fall-winter 2016-2017
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SCHOOL LEADERSHIP Gerald Boarman, Ed.D., Head of School Michael Reidy, Ed.D., Associate Head of School Tim Simpson, Assistant Head, Director of Admission and Financial Aid Margaret Andreadis, Lower School Principal Jamie Dickie, Exec. Director of Technology Tracy Harris, Chief Financial Officer Darlene Haught, Exec. Director of Extended Programs and Emerging Technologies Kathleen Lloyd, Director of Girls Athletics Marilyn Moreno, Middle School Principal Andres Parra ’99, Director of Boys Athletics Robert Pollicino, Upper School Principal Joanne Szadkowski, Exec. Director of Institutional Advancement Lisa Vardi, Director of Cross Divisional Curriculum BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFFICERS Andrew Blair ’86, P’11, ’12, ’17, ’20, Chair Adam Greenberg, P’14, ’16, ’19, Vice Chair Lesley Lavalleye, P’06, ’08, ’10, Secretary George Mavrikes, P’14, ’17, Treasurer MEMBERS Gerald Boarman, Ed.D., ex-officio, Head of School Hillary Baltimore, P’17, ’20 Patrick Caulfield, P’14, ’20 Patricia Cohen, P’12, ’14 David Fink, P ’10, ’14, ’19 Dr. Gary Friedlander ’79, P’11, ’14, ’19 Jonathan Halle ’88, P’15, ’17 Kathryn Hanley, P’03, ’05 Claudia Helmig ’88, P’17, ’20, ’22 Richard Kay, P’12, ’14, ’18 Tammy McKnight, P’15, ’18 Alan Meltzer, P’98 Chris Nordeen, P’12, ’13 Shannon Priddy, P’14, ’16, ’21 Berry Trimble, P’10, ’13, ’17 David Trone, P’12, ’14 Cyndi Bullis Vasco ’83, P’20, ’21 Dell Warren, P’10, ’13 Mark Weinberger, P’14, ’16, ’18 Paula Widerlite, P’11, ’14 Kerry Wisnosky, P’17, ’19, ’24 Natasha Nazareth-Phelps, General Counsel MAGAZINE EDITORIAL TEAM Sherri A. Watkins, Publications Manager Susan King, Communications Coordinator Susie Zimmermann, Director of Team Bullis raised $1,400 and sent 19 members to The National Capital Walk to End Alzheimer’s in October, the nation’s Communications largest event to raise money and awareness for Alzheimer’s research. ON THE COVER: Members of the 2nd grade, excited to welcome primary school students, grades K-1st. For more, visit www.bullis.org/grow
FEATURES 1 4 | Contributing New Ideas: The Work of Bullis’ Professional Learning Communities 1 8 | Photo Safari: Iceland 12 | Founders Day: The Start of a New Tradition 15 | In Memoriam: Bullis Staff
PERSPECTIVES 2 | Head of School 40 | Advancement
DEPARTMENTS 3 | Newsbites 11 | Arts 13 | Athletics
ALUMNI 18 | News & Events 24 | Alumni Spotlight 29 | Mystery Alumni Photos 30 | Class Notes
ANNUAL GIVING 39 | 2015-2016 Annual Report PERSPECTIVES: HEAD OF SCHOOL | Dr. Gerald L. Boarman
NEW BEGINNINGS AND TRANSITIONS
As we turn the calendar to a new year, we look ahead to the promise our 2017-2018 school year plans so we can enjoy it from the first day of what’s to come and the resolutions we make. The change we of school next fall. aspire to make in ourselves (and who doesn’t think there’s something we can each improve?) is indicative of the hopefulness of growth and We also recently proudly announced the addition of kindergarten st the promise of better things to come. and 1 grade, news that was met with great enthusiasm by current families and local alumni. Our tiniest new Bulldogs will start next Here at Bullis we are anticipating some changes in 2017 with fall and we are already talking with interested families and receiving great enthusiasm. Construction on the new Discovery Center is applications for each of the new classes. As one of the very few Aon schedule and each day brings the building closer and closer to schools in the area that have grades K-12 all on one campus, we are completion. You can read an update on it on page 3, and keep an pleased to offer a seamless experience for students and their parents. eye on daily progress via our website (www.bullis.org/discovery). Alleviating the stress of changing schools from elementary to middle Converting dreams and plans to steel beam and concrete is school or middle to upper school, and offering a complete program exhilarating, but it’s also important to plan for an efficient and within our caring community is indeed a benefit that we think will be smooth transition. As such, our own Transition Team of staff is hard in great demand. at work already setting a course for absorbing this new facility into May your own transition to 2017 be one that is positive and fulfilling.
2 BULLIS | Fall-Winter 2016-2017 NEWS BITES
Members of the DISCOVERY CENTER: new Lower School Community CONSTRUCTION UPDATE Service Club raised funds and gathered materials in support of Comfort Cases, a local organization which provides essential Comfort and comfort items for children in Cases foster care.
The warm and dry fall weather has allowed construction on the new Gerald L. Boarman Discovery Center to progress on schedule. After months of preparatory and underground work that was largely invisible to passers-by, the building seems to have sprung up in the last six months. By the start of 2017 it will be completely For the 21st year, the Bullis “wrapped,” or sealed from the outside, with much of the exterior brickwork also community banded together nearing completion. to make a happy Thanksgiving
That’s what you can see as you drive or walk by (or check out the live cam at www. 21 Years for needy Montgomery County bullis.org/discovery). Here’s what you can’t see: residents—assembling and donating 106 baskets of food, - Interior walls are complete along with baking 185 apple pies. - Electrical wiring has been roughed in - One set of stairs is complete and the others are nearing completion, and To read more about these stories and other - Drywall is going up. news, check out our Newsroom at bullis.org!
In addition, the bio-retention ponds are being installed now to collect rainwater and manage run-off from the roof. This will filter out pollutants before the water goes back into the soil and will also prevent erosion and flooding in the area. Save the Date The building is on schedule for completion by this summer. You can follow the continuing progress at www.bullis.org/discovery, where you’ll find video and still Friday, March 17, 2017 images showing various spaces in the building under construction—and on their way to the reality depicted in renderings and plans. Check the page for regular updates.
The Creating a Legacy of Leadership campaign is raising funds for the Discovery Center as well as for the new turf field that opened this fall to soccer and field hockey games and football practices. The field will be put to good use in the spring, as well, with a full schedule of lacrosse games.
These significant campus projects are made possible through the generous support of many members of our extended Bullis community—parents, alumni, www.Bullis.org/Gala grandparents, staff, friends and many more. Contributions are welcome and are crucial to the completion of the Discovery Center: www.bullis.org/discovery. [email protected]
BULLIS | www.bullis.org 3 Contributing New Ideas: The Work of Bullis’ Professional Learning Communities “PLCs are member-centered groups bringing new ideas, concepts and activities to the classroom and the community.” –Nate Gordon
Supporting the professional initiative is producing tangible results. Recognizing the valuable work being done, development of staff is as school administrators allotted more time essential to school growth as in this year’s calendar for PLCs to meet, meeting the many needs of including late-delay mornings and a full professional development day. Some PLC students. groups also meet independently to further ongoing projects. Bullis has long provided opportunities for staff—both instructional and operational— “At first we thought the PLCs would change to further skills and knowledge through often, but many are still going strong,” workshops, conferences and guest speakers says Lower School Technology and Math and in meetings to exchange ideas and Coordinator Nate Gordon, who oversees expertise. The continued improvement the program. “They are furthering our that is a constant Bullis priority brings understanding of certain topics, and some far-reaching benefits to classrooms as well of their suggestions have already been as offices, helping to maintain our forward implemented.” edge in education and as a community. Notable contributions from Bullis PLCs In August 2013, Head of School Dr. Gerald include the new bottle filling stations— Boarman asked staff members to create filtered water fountains—installed in several several Professional Learning Communities locations on campus beginning last year. The (PLCs) for colleagues to come together suggestion came from the Sustainable Bullis to explore and discuss topics of mutual PLC headed by Middle School Technology interest. Several groups in a wide range of Coordinator Rita Gerharz and Upper subjects were created, including: Young School English Teacher Brad Kosegarten, Adult Book Club; Sustainable Bullis; which focused on new ways for Bullis to be Technology Helping Hands; Writing; environmentally responsible. The Young Young Women Leaders; Reading Initiative; Women Leaders PLC, in seeking strong Community Service@Bullis; When 24/7 Is female guest speakers, inspired a new Bullis Not Enough; Quiet; Building Grit; Twice- tradition of a convocation speaker to address Exceptional (2E) Learners; Digital Portfolios; the students on the first day of school; the Diversity and Equity; Cross-Curricular first speaker, in 2014, was alumna Nicole Connections; and new this year, Productivity Cutts ’88, followed by Josh Basile ’03 in Hacks. From top, Convocation speakers inspired by the 2015 and Moise Fokou ’04 this year. The Young Women Leaders PLC include Nicole Cutts Twice-Exceptional (2E) PLC, led by Learning Now in its fourth year, the Bullis PLC ’88, Josh Basile ‘03 in 2015 and Moise Fokou ’04 .
BULLIS | www.bullis.org 5 “Ideas from PLCs are great additions to your toolbox— in the classroom and on the field.” – Rachel Moore
adult novels which group members read Roshan now uses videos to show her Upper and discuss. “We’re interested in books that School math students best ways to approach different kinds of readers might enjoy,” classroom tasks. Lower School Teacher Ms. Vellenga says. Their discussions are Elizabeth Jacobi utilized the iPads already extending into the classroom: Ms. Okulski in use in Lower School classes to clearly filmed a PLC book discussion to show her demonstrate some mathematical processes 8th grade English students how to talk about to her students. books and that readers can express thoughts and feelings—with no wrong answers. “We discovered new uses for technology to In seeking ways to introduce students to enhance learning processes,” Ms. Roshan more books, the group hopes to open up says. “We saw how students were processing communication and broaden thinking skills information and we were better able to in the classroom. intervene before stumbles could occur. Our smaller class sizes also help us to best use “PLCs provide teachers with opportunities these tools,” she adds. to explore new means and methods,” says Stacey Roshan, Upper School math teacher Productivity Hacks, new this year and also and technology coordinator. “Setting aside organized by Roshan, focuses on helping that time to exchange ideas and brainstorm faculty become more productive to positively approaches is very valuable.” Ms. Roshan influence teaching and help students The Sustainable Bullis PLC encouraged the adopt similar good habits. “We hope to installation of water bottle filling stations across helped develop a former PLC, Best Practices, learn ways to maintain balance as teachers campus . which explored teaching and technology practices for classroom use. Attention to and also personally in a world filled with Support Services Coordinator Jason Eist, technological distractions,” Ms. Roshan looked at ways to approach teaching children differences in Upper, Middle and Lower School learning inspired some individual explains. “Then we can model for students with exceptional learning needs, resulting in how to manage distractions like emails, an expanded workspace and additional staff shifts in teaching methods. For example, in the Academic Center. The Writing PLC, led by Upper School English Teacher Esty Foster, enjoyed lively discussions of capable writing, whether books, letters, emails or documents. Its members—a mix of faculty, administrative and office staff—focused on the importance of clear communication on and off campus.
“Some PLC topics are more applicable school-wide,” says Mr. Gordon, “while others focus on making staff more productive. Both can influence teaching and student learning. If the school as a whole runs more smoothly, the classroom is positively affected too.”
Current PLCs are working toward more contributions. The Young Adult Book Club, headed by Middle School English Teacher Liberty Okulski and Upper School Spanish Students and mathematics resource teacher Bruce Kelley, far right, make use of expanded Teacher Hilary Vellenga, chooses young Academic Center facilities.
6 BULLIS | Fall-Winter 2016-2017 “Ideas from PLCs are great additions to your toolbox— in the classroom and on the field.” – Rachel Moore
From left, Productivity Hacks PLC faculty members Lisa Vardi, Rebecca Turett abd Stacey Roshan brainstorm strategies for their students.
alerts and voice mail.” To achieve that, the group plans to examine productivity studies, strategies and techniques. “Using hacks and methods to handle all the information coming at us daily is another way of living our Bullis motto of balance,” she points out. “It’s vital that we as teachers have productive habits. Students notice that.”
The Young Women Leaders PLC, From left, Cross-Curricular Connections PLC members Ben Mostellar, Kristen Kowalew, Richard Green and Jeff Bellistri during a recent meeting. instrumental in bringing a female convocation speaker to Bullis, meets to brainstorm opportunities to give female students greater leadership roles in the Athletic Trainer Rachel Moore notes how improvements that can then be shared. classroom and on campus, from increasing this PLC, like others, can heighten staff These are not task forces that examine attendance at girls’ sports games to awareness of a particular topic. “We can and recommend,” he says. “Rather, they promoting equal participation in academic incorporate ideas from the PLC in the are member-centered groups bringing projects. The PLC focuses on leadership school community. It’s a great addition to new ideas, concepts and activities to the issues facing girls and also how boys can your toolbox in the classroom and on the classroom and the community.” perceive that. “We hope to develop more field. PLCs in general are another avenue to leadership roles for girls,” says Humanities improvement.” The substantive work being done by staff and Global Studies Director Dr. Sara in various PLC groups represents, for each Romeyn, a member of the group, “and find “Sometimes PLCs are defined as a way to member, a serious commitment of time and ways to partner with divisions, teachers and organize teachers,” Nate Gordon comments. energy with satisfying results. The School grades to support and collaborate on ways “But that gets away from a grassroots idea. is responding to suggestions made by its to help girls develop resilience, grit and We want Bullis staff to be able to participate PLC groups—and the entire community is independence.” in open forums looking for solutions and reaping the benefits.
BULLIS | www.bullis.org 7 Photo Safari: Iceland
In June, seven Upper School students traveled to Iceland for a landscape photography workshop. Since Iceland is so far north and the summer solstice was right around the corner, the group experienced 24 hours of daylight throughout the week. They shot golden sunsets at midnight followed by pink sunrises at 2:30 a.m. with hours of colorful twilight in between. Students photographed black sand beaches covered in smooth pebbles, icebergs freshly broken off the largest polar ice cap in Europe, powerful waterfalls, glaciers covered in volcanic ash and fields upon fields of blooming lupines. They even hiked on a glacier with ice axes and crampons. Between shoots, students learned basic and advanced techniques for editing photos in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. From RAW image processing to blending multiple exposures and removing unwanted objects from photos, everyone came away with new digital darkroom skills. The trip was led by Video Communications Associate Mark Riffee and Upper School music teacher Stefi Daphne Daniels ’17 Gogerty.
8 BULLIS | Fall-Winter 2016-2017 Lizzie Teel ’19
Catherine Cheng ’19
BULLIS | www.bullis.org 9 Lizzie Teel ’19
Monique Muse ’16
Catherine Cheng ’19
Daphne Daniels ’17
Katura Britt ’17 Perrin Benaugh ’18
10 BULLIS | Fall-Winter 2016-2017 THE ARTS Fall Musical Added to Theater Calendar When students, staff and parents returned Twelve students auditioned in June for auditions and applications, a job and to school, they discovered a fall musical seven parts. For large winter musicals, such vacationing, this was one of my busiest scheduled on the calendar only ten days as “Anything Goes” and “Legally Blonde” summers. Still, I was excited to start later. Das Barbecü is a musical comedy from previous years, nearly everyone who rehearsals. I wouldn’t have been as happy if in which (as Variety described) “Wagner’s auditions is cast. But the small shows I hadn’t done it.” ‘Ring’ cycle is put to mock country-western created “healthy competition” as Ms. tunes, dressed like a rhinestone cowboy and Franklin describes, “making the more The show also provided Sydney Smith ’18 set deep in the heart of Texas.” serious students push themselves to really her first opportunity to assistant direct work for it.” a show. “The small cast meant that I got While the show may not be universally to work with almost every scene and we familiar, “musical theater geeks really love Most who were not cast joined tech crew, bonded over the tough work load.” it,” says Ms. Marcia Franklin, Bullis theater which pleases the teachers. “Every actor in a teacher and director of the show. Charles theater program must know and appreciate “It was great to start the year with people Johnson, who has taught theater at Bullis all aspects, not just being on stage,” Ms. I love doing something I love,” says Will. since 2009, explains why they chose it: “If Franklin says. “It’s important to understand “All the fun we had improved our work on we only do shows that everyone knows, how scenery, staging and lighting moves stage.” around you.” then we’re contributing to the For Sarah, the individual attention each death of our own art form.” Scripts were distributed in June, and cast member gets from the directors is a The show—with its small the cast assembled three times in July major advantage of a small show. “Through cast and low-scale technical for rehearsals. Daily rehearsals began in everyone’s endless encouragement, it was requirements—is more August, and students had to juggle theater impossible not to succeed. Everyone knew easily produced early in along with other summer activities. For and cared about each other, and we trusted the school year. Its senior Sarah DeLeonibus, this proved each other immensely.” relative obscurity especially challenging. “Between college also demanded that the cast do its own research to learn about parts. “We like to cultivate a culture of students wanting to learn, try new things and create their own unique performances,” says Mr. Johnson.
Will Evans ’18, who played three different characters in the show, agrees. “This really pushed me and I could not fall back on easy habits,” he says. “I had to create my work from scratch.” Performers opening Das Barbecü, back row, from left: Joe Martin ’20, Noelle Morgan ’18, Henry Feigen ’17, Siena McKnight ’18, Will Evans ’18; front row, Sarah DeLeonibus ’17 and Olivia Kazanjian ’20. Far left, Joe Martin ’20.
BULLIS | www.bullis.org 11 Founders Day: The Start of a New Tradition
old School seal that morning as we began a TRIVIA new annual tradition at Bullis. Founders Day celebrates Bullis co-founders Commander William F. Bullis and his wife, Lois Hoover How well Bullis, along with the long history of our School and the values and traditions that do YOU know bond us together. Bullis history? While still in their late 20s, the Bullises opened Bullis School in 1930 during the Here are some of the questions students Great Depression. The fortitude and vision were asked: they had then was truly remarkable, and 1. Why are the School’s colors blue worth honoring today. Their school has and gold? grown from a preparatory program for the service academies with only 13 students to a a) Because the United States Naval coeducational school serving 840 students Academy colors are blue and gold in grades 2-12. b) Because Mrs. Bullis’ favorite colors were blue and gold The assembly featured remarks from Edward Bullis ’86, alumnus, current parent c) Because the United States Army colors and grandson of Commander and Lois are blue and gold As students and staff entered Howard Bullis and son of alumnus, former teacher Auditorium in The Blair Family Center for 2. What was the first building built and headmaster Larry Bullis ’54. A highlight on the Potomac campus? the Arts on October 24, music from the of the special assembly was the fun and 1930s filled the room. On a screen above friendly competition of a trivia game as a) North Hall the stage, a slideshow depicted the history students from each division answered b) South Hall of Bullis in photos from across the decades. questions that tested everyone’s knowledge c) Founders Hall
Everyone proudly wore a button featuring an of our history (won by the Middle School). Answers: 1. A and 2. B 2. and A 1. Answers:
Top left, senior co-presidents Jonas Hosmer ’17 and Thabi Cooper ’17 join Edward Bullis ’86 onstage. Above, students and staff enjoyed a festive atmosphere and delicious birthday cake in celebration of Founders Day.
12 BULLIS | Fall-Winter 2016-2017 ATHLETICS
NEW IN THE GYM: VOLLEYBALL AND CONDITIONING TRIVIA Bullis Athletics added two new member of the USA Volleyball program and a Middle School regimen that will benefit the sports offerings to its program team. program attracted more than athletes, whether in-season or this fall. Girls volleyball and 50 girls to the sport. The JV during the off-season. a strength and conditioning “My first objective was to team’s 8-1 fall record indicates program met with great raise the girls’ volleyball its progression and hard work. “The thing I most enjoy is enthusiasm and participation. knowledge, since most had “I look forward to increasing developing students’ skills and Both additions have a strong never played before,” she says. the popularity of the sport here encouraging a strong work future ahead. “Along with teaching them the and expect us to continue to be ethic,” says Coach Kallay. “I like fundamentals, I also wanted competitive and battle against to build a strong foundation that Volleyball them to become comfortable the top teams in the ISL,” says every student athlete can benefit playing while learning to Coach Weaver. from, regardless of the sport.” Volleyball Coach Cheryl enjoy the game rather than As the program grows, he hopes Weaver came to Bullis with worry about wins and losses.” Junior Hayley Sanders agrees. to also add parents and staff to an impressive resume as Assistant Coach Leslie “We adapted really well to the support their fitness interests as three-time All-American Tamara was also key to sport and had an amazing well. at Long Beach State the development of the season. I can’t wait to play next University, two-time Big program. year at the varsity level!” Football and baseball Head West Conference Player Coach Pat Cilento praises Coach of the Year An ISL-competitive JV Strength & Conditioning Kallay’s dedication to Bullis’ and a team, a developmental student-athletes. “He’s helped Al Kallay started at Bullis in them to perform at peak levels, the spring of 2016 after the and helped them understand completion of the new fitness more about nutrition, proper center in the Athletic Center. training techniques, rehab and He works with each coach— speed. Al is a very valuable asset Middle School, JV and Varsity— to the Bullis community.” to design a specific training
Above, Leilani Moten ’17 prepares to spike the ball in the homecoming match vs. National Cathedral School. At right, Al Kallay trains student athletes in the fitness center.
BULLIS | www.bullis.org 13 NINE SENIORS CELEBRATED FOR COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC PLANS
In a special ceremony this fall, six seniors were recognized for their accomplishments and decisions to accept offers in the NCAA—from left, Robert Pollicino, Upper School principal; Ana Elhom '17, tennis, Cornell University; Tori Crawford '17, basketball, University of Pennsylvania; Chyree Walker '17, basketball, University of Delaware; Michael Chiaramonte '17, lacrosse, Boston University; Chris Lane '16, golf, University of Maryland; Alex Trippi '17, lacrosse, University of North Carolina; and Head of School Dr. Gerald Boarman.
20 STUDENT ATHLETES NAMED TO ALL-IAC/ALL-ISL TEAMS Congratulations to our student-athletes who have been named to the Fall 2016 All-IAC and All-ISL teams in their respective sports.
Football Cross Country 2nd Team Girls Soccer Scott Albertini ’19 Evan Thompson ’17 Lola Akiwowo ’17 Tony Patrinos ’19 Dalton Lewis ’18 Leyah Hall-Robinson ’19 Kyle Fairbanks ’18 Football Sean Weinberger ’17 Field Hockey 1st Team Avery Prince ’17 Devin Darrington ’17 Boys Soccer Ramsey Nulsen ’17 Bryson Shaw ’19 Petr Janda ’17 Damani Neal ’17 Devan Jones ’17 Tennis Aiden Brown ’17 Matteo Spilimbergo ’18 Ana Elhom ’17 Derrick Tangelo ’17 Ebony Sampson ’19
14 BULLIS | Fall-Winter 2016-2017 In Memoriam Dr. Constance Giles
Research before she passed away in August 2016.
Her intense dedication to her students was remarkable, and she worked to improve whatever she touched, whether writing a letter or overseeing curriculum initiatives. Known for calm grace, elegance and dry humor, Dr. Giles was “charming, intelligent and accomplished,” remembers Head of School Dr. Gerald Boarman. “She made an indelible mark on the heart of bronze plaque was placed at the thank Bullis for the love and our school.” entrance to “this peaceful place support shown him, Ian and As a Bullis learning specialist in memory of Connie, who was their family. For years to come, and administrator for 12 years, At the request of her family, a memorial service was held at such a peaceful person,” as Dr. students and others on campus Dr. Constance Giles was a highly Boarman told the many who will remember Dr. Giles as they respected presence on the Bullis Bullis on August 20, attended by her large family—she was attended the ceremony. Tony enjoy this beautiful hillside place campus. “C. Giles,” as many Giles also took a moment to of learning and gathering. co-workers affectionately called one of ten siblings—and her, was part of the very fabric of many members of the Bullis the School, a friend to staff and community. Her sister Kathryn parents alike and a Bullis parent Smith composed and read a herself; son Ian Giles graduated poem in remembrance, and as a Lifer in 2014. family members, friends and co-workers shared memories. Raised in Alabama, she earned Bullis Nurse Suzanne Douglass a Ph.D. in education from considered Dr. Giles a close the University of Florida and friend. “Connie was my assigned married Navy officer Anthony mentor when I began here, Giles, who retired a Captain though she didn’t know that. It in 2004. He often recalled his became our shared joke,” she first sight of Connie, when she recalls. “A real friendship grew. caught his attention by driving She was my sounding board and quickly by in a bright red confidante. Every conversation convertible. with her was fun and uplifting.”
Dr. Giles came to Bullis in 2004 On a crisp sunny November as a learning specialist, later day, the community gathered serving as Executive Director of again to dedicate the new Top right, Dr. Giles posed with Humanities and Global Studies Capstone amphitheater to Dr. Giles. A Curriculum and Institutional students in April 2015. Above, Head of School Dr. Gerald Boarman and Tony Giles unveil the amphitheater plaque. BULLIS | www.bullis.org 15 In Memoriam Carlos Acha
together up a mountain. I will miss them both,” she says, “but I know I will see them again.”
Mr. Acha is survived by a warm and loving family, including his wife Alicia, sons Alexis and Jonathan, and granddaughters Camila, 6, and newborn Juliana Charlotte, or “Charlie,” named for her grandfather.
Originally from La Paz, Bolivia, outdoors,” says his son Alex Carlos Acha came to the United Acha. “What Bullis saw in the States in 1982, later joining the dining hall every day—my dad Bullis kitchen staff alongside smiling and laughing—he was his brother-in-law, Gualberto like that at home, too.” Mendez, a current Bullis employee. Mr. Acha worked for Nicknamed “Chaleco” by his a total of 15 years at Bullis before family, he was much loved by he passed away in June 2016. his Bullis family too. “Carlos’ warm smile and gentle ways Dedicated to his work, “Carlos will be greatly missed here,” loved going to Bullis every day, remarks Advancement Database loved seeing the students and Manager Wendy Matuszky. loved his work,” remembers Kitchen staff member Rudith Alicia Acha, his wife of 25 years. Cruz will always treasure her Carlos’ smiling presence in the close friendship with Mr. Acha. kitchen and dining room will “Such a smart man, very funny not be forgotten: he added a and happy—even when he was happy note daily for students sick, he worked when he could. and staff alike. A lifelong soccer He wanted to do his best for fan—he played soccer as a Bullis.” Ms. Cruz recalls a vivid young man in Bolivia—he also dream she had last spring where Top left, Carlos’ Roll Call portrait and a photo of him taken in Bolivia. loved gardening, grilling meals “I saw Carlos and (fellow Bullis Above, Carlos dances with his wife Alicia as they celebrate renewal of their for his family “and just being employee) Connie Giles walking wedding vows.
16 BULLIS | Fall-Winter 2016-2017 In Memoriam
NEWS AND NOTES
The class of 2006 erupts in celebration prior to their graduation ceremony. The class recently reconnected for their 10 year reunion (see page 23).
BULLIS | www.bullis.org 17 ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT NEWS & EVENTS CLASS NOTES BRAIN TEASER
CELEBRATING MULTIPLE GENERATIONS AT BULLIS
We are thrilled to have a robust group of alumni who have returned to Bullis as parents, continuing their legacies at the School. Alumni ranging from the graduating classes of 1979 to 1997 represent more than 40 students currently at Bullis who symbolize the next generation. During the second week of school, alumni parents and their children gathered at the Dr. Connie Giles Amphitheater to capture the moment. First row, from left: Kevin Vasco ’84, Lucia Vasco ’20, Nicole (Bernard) Chaffin ’83, Hayden Chaffin ’24, Charlotte Helmig ’20, Billy Helmig ’22, Nina (Cochrane) Price ’87, Evan Price ’24, Jackson Eberstein ’27, Nikki (Herson) Eberstein ’97, Matthew Halle ’26, Jon Halle ’88, Ben Halle ’17, Shannon (Estrin) Rosoff ’92, Taylor Rosoff ’25, Logan Steren ’23 and Xander Arnold ’24; second row: Ed Bullis ’86, Joey Bullis ’17, Claudia (Landres) Helmig ’88, Camille Helmig ’17, Grace Timmons ’19, Julia Vasco ’21, Caroline Rowe ’23, Kevin Rowe ’97, Dillon Malkani ’23, Maison Metro ’23, Ella Rosoff ’23 and Jack Steren ’20; third row: Sarah Blair ’17, Caroline Blair ’18, Juliana Signora ’20, Jacob Friedlander ’17, Audrey (Greenhouse) Friedlander ’86, Joey Friedlander ’20, Michael Friedlander ’19, Gary Friedlander ’79, Marc Steren ’89, Ian Steren ’20, Jack Coan ’22, Julie (Ayres) Coan ’83 and Drake Arnold ’26; back row: Kayla Graver ’20, Stephanie (Bunting) Graver ’92, Michael Rassael ’82, Alexander Rassael ’20, Jack Geifman ’20, Nicki (Harris) Geifman ’89, Sydney Geifman ’17, Lane Blair ’20, Andrew Blair ’86, Bill Timmons ’86, Ted Leasure ’84 and Patrick Leasure ’17.
Not pictured: Adam Arnold ’95, David Blair ’87, Jennifer (Blair) Signora ’89, Sam Coan ’18, Jon Friedlander ’82, Kristen (Gillam) Schultz ’85, Skylar Schultz ’17, Marisa (Marr) Leasure ’84, Arvin Malkani ’92, Dillon Malkani ’23, Brad Mendelson ’84, Kyle Mendelson ’17, Julia BMendelsonullis ’20, Matt Metro ’92, David Schwartzberg ’88,P Zoe Schwartzbergride ’18, Melissa (Sherman) Hausfeld ’97 and Julia Hausfeld B ’27. ullis Pride Bullis Pride 18 BULLIS | Fall-Winter 2016-2017 CELEBRATING MULTIPLE GENERATIONS AT BULLIS
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HOMECOMING AND HALL OF FAME
Nearly 140 alumni and their families packed the Dining Hall on October 14 for our annual Alumni Tailgate prior to the Homecoming football game. Camaraderie and exuberant reunions among old friends, classmates, coaches and teachers set the tone for a fun evening. With great food catered by Uncle Julio’s Rio Grande Café and Bulldog spirit high, the evening proved to be our most successful alumni tailgate yet! The event’s special highlight was the Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony honoring Moise Fokou ’04 (football) and Jordan Burke ’05 (lacrosse and ice hockey). A large group of friends and family were present to warmly support Moise and Jordan as they received this distinctive Bullis honor. During his senior year, Moise was named to the All-IAC football team and was voted the conference’s Most Valuable Player. Additionally, The Washington Post selected him to the 2nd Team All-Met for football. Jordan was named to the All-Met ice hockey team during his junior and senior years. On the lacrosse team, Jordan was selected to the 2nd team All-Met by The Washington Post. To read more about our inductees, please visit www.bullis.org/halloffame
At right, Girls Athletic Director Kathleen Lloyd, Hall of Fame inductee Jordan Burke ’05 with his daughter Delaney, Hall of Fame inductee Moise Fokou ’04, Boys Athletic Director Andres Parra ’99 and Head of School Gerald Boarman celebrate at the Hall of Fame ceremony.
20 BULLIS | Fall-Winter 2016-2017 Clockwise from top, Head of School Dr. Gerald Boarman with former Chairman of the Board Jerome Friedlander and his sons, Gary Friedlander ’79 (left) and Jonathan Friedlander ’82; Richard Ploss ’63 (left) and Richard Hayman ’63 reconnect; Anastasia Theoharis ’08 and her father John Theoharis ’70; Ross Koenig ’02 (center) and his wife Camie (Crawford) Koenig ’00 (bottom) with their son Harvey, Morgan (Kelly) Burke ’04 (left) with her daughter Delaney and Shaun Aschenbach ’05 with his son Jack; Ross Koenig ’02 and John Simpson ’98 catch up with former Athletic Director Mike DelGrande at the alumni tailgate. BULLIS | www.bullis.org 21 ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT NEWS & EVENTS CLASS NOTES BRAIN TEASER REUNIONS CLASS OF 1996 CELEBRATES 20 YEARS
Twenty years after their picked up right where we Bullis graduation, nearly 40 left off in 1996.” members of the class of ’96 gathered at a bash hosted Highlights of the evening by Kendall Mackintosh ’96 included watching a video to reminisce and recon- recording of the “Mr. nect. Ryan Hayden traveled Bulldog” competition and from Los Angeles to attend, hearing Staci Burns laugh saying it was important to in person again, which Ryan him “because I spent a good described as “infectious— portion of my childhood and a reminder of how with these friends. We were much fun we had back then, a diverse group growing and how much fun we had up, but I don’t think there that night.” Thank you to was a closer group of 63 Kendall for organizing and anywhere. It was as if we hosting such a special night.
Top photo, from left: Clayton Lyles, Jamie (Mendelsohn) Appell, Darnell Evans ’97, Kendall Mackintosh and Greg Grinder; bottom left: Kendall Mackintosh, Aaron Moatz and Andreas Vellios; bottom right: Melissa (Menditch) Phillips, Abigail (Tannebaum) Sharon, Jane (Simpson) Gray and Jessica (Myles) Eyal.
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“We had so much fun at the reunion,” exclaimed Svetlin Tintchev ’06. Over Thanksgiving weekend, alumni from the class of 2006 celebrated their 10 year reunion at Town Hall in Washington, D.C. Although many people are still in touch regularly, everyone said how nice it was to really catch up with old friends and classmates. A very special thank you to Paul Potemra ’06 who spearheaded the plans for the evening.
Above photo, clockwise from upper left: Keith Cohen, Zack Harwood, Svetlin Tintchev, Allison Scheurer, Jennifer Nobil, Brooke Hollingsworth and Clarissa Moorhead. Right photo, back row: Jennifer Nobil, Brooke Hollingsworth, Rachael Yashar-Brown; front row: Clarissa Moorhead and Allison Scheurer.
ALUMNI RETURN FOR ANNUAL SOCCER GAME
Alumni from around the east coast reunited for the annual boys alumni soccer game on a sunny August morning. Back row, from left: Micah Cooks ’99, Mike Jelencovich ’95, Andres Parra ’99, Christian Parra, Scott Bettigole ’14, Neal Rosenthal ’98, Chris Mejia ’06, Jeff Rubin ’06, Geoff Gibson ’12, Kamar Saint-Louis ’11, Carl Tugberk ’98, Neill Ouska ’06, Tom Cowles ’00 and Marc Steren ’89 . Front row: Emmanuel Akinkoye, Sebastian Parra, Daniel Akinkoye ’11, Ali Mesbahi ’93, Jeff Bettigole ’08, Evan Alexander ’93, Matt Davis ’93, Chris Lathem ’07, Justin Johnson ’06 and Tod Fishburne ’87.
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CHRISTINE NOLAN ESSIG ’03 EXPLORING THE MANY PARALLELS BETWEEN ART AND SCIENCE Perhaps it’s not surprising the intersection of the arts and and an actress in theater on Broadway. Her unwavering to those who know Christine sciences.” performances, Christine was tenacity and focus helped her Nolan ’03 that she pursued exposed to different facets of dream come true when she a career in performing arts; Christine has performed in performing arts. She says Bullis landed an ensemble part in New the 2003 edition of Roll Call’s many productions, but insists truly prepared her to pursue York City Center’s production “In 20 Years” column even that playing Kim in Bye Bye them. Among the first graduates of Fanny, which she described th predicted that she would be on Birdie in 8 grade on the Bullis to attend a music conservatory, as an “intense opportunity to PBroadway. Not only is she an Dining Hall stage is among she credits her teachers as perform on stage with actors I accomplished theater actress— her favorites. “I remember “incredible—encouraging, greatly admired.” Over the next having performed on Broadway such great energy—everyone constructive and particularly seven years, Christine honed and other prestigious venues— had fun,” she recalls. During helpful in navigating the her craft, performing in revue but she also works at NASA Christine’s six years at Bullis college audition and application concerts at Carnegie Hall and in public relations, educating she grew as an artist while the process.” The Kennedy Center and shows people about the mission of the fine arts department evolved in regional theaters nationwide. James Webb Space Telescope. as well, with the construction Christine attended the This blend is ideal for Christine, of The Blair Family Center for prestigious Boston Conservatory A professional and personal a self-described “avid space the Arts in her senior year. As at Berklee, graduating in 2007 highlight was landing a role enthusiast, passionate about a singer in the Counterpoints with a bachelor of fine arts in the first national tour of the the innovation which occurs at group, a member of band degree and dreams to perform musical Hair, which opened
24 BULLIS | Fall-Winter 2016-2017 “THE ARTS ARE A WONDERFUL TOOL THAT NASA USES MORE at The Kennedy Center and Her tenacity paid off when she THAN PEOPLE REALIZE, IN BOTH ended with a run on Broadway. was invited to speak at NASA’s “Working with some of the Goddard Space Flight Center A FUNCTIONAL SENSE AND TO show’s original writers on about that very topic. “I believe COMMUNICATE NASA STORIES the research process was the arts and sciences work in really special for me,” she tandem,” she says. “The arts TO THE PUBLIC.” recalls. Reflecting on her time are a wonderful tool that NASA performing in Hair, she fondly uses more than people realize, —CHRISTINE ESSIG remembers the wonderful spirit in both a functional sense and to and camaraderie among her communicate NASA stories to cast mates—who later joined the public.” together to perform “Let the Sun Shine In” at New York City’s 9/11 During her Urinetown run, Memorial. Christine began a job at NASA in public relations, educating When the Hair tour concluded, people about the James Webb Christine returned to the Space Telescope, which is Washington, D.C. area and currently being assembled and married husband Richard will be launched in 2018 from Essig in July 2015. Since that French Guiana. “The telescope time, she has immersed herself will allow us to see the first stars in the D.C. theater scene; in and galaxies that formed billions early 2016, she landed the lead of years ago and will tell us more role of Penelope Pennywise about exoplanets and perhaps in Constellation Theatre’s even find building blocks of life production of Urinetown, which elsewhere in the universe.” ran from August to October 2016. The Washington Post says “I wanted to use my creativity Christine “stands out as one to help solve problems,” states of the few apparent song-and- Christine. “Working at NASA dance-bred creatures in view, and performing on stage gives bringing belting force and a me an irresistible blend of ripple of wit to the… role of creative and data-driven worlds. Penelope Pennywise.” The confidence I gained through my experiences in life and While Christine has not officially particularly at Bullis has been closed the door on performing, incredibly influential over the she sought a career with more years and really allowed me stability in the field of science, to achieve my dreams. I am a particular passion of hers. proud of the School and the Opposite page, left: Christine at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Knowing that NASA has a music further development of the Center; at right, recent head shot and drama club, Christine arts department since I have Top left: Christine’s senior portrait in the 2003 edition of Roll Call submitted her resume, offering graduated. I know Bullis will Top right: Portraying Penelope Pennywise in Constellation to help develop their program continue inspiring students Theatre’s production of Urinetown in 2016. of connecting the parallels to pursue their dreams too,” Above: Singing at the Finishing the Foundation groundbreaking between science and the arts. Christine says. ceremony for The Blair Family Center for the Arts in fall 2000, with Rajiv Weliwitigoda ’03 (left) and Timur Tugberk ’03.
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ANNE (FORD) BERKELEY ’99 EXPERIENCES ABROAD FOSTER NEW CAREER PATH Dr. Anne effective natural healing. “In medical school as well as clinical Vital Woman Program which (Ford) China and South Korea, I training at Southwest College seeks to increase energy and Berkeley ’99 witnessed the healing power of Naturopathic Medicine in a Vital Pregnancy Program to appreciated of acupuncture and herbs. Arizona. Anne is now a licensed enhance fertility. growing In Thailand with Burmese and board-certified naturopathic up in the refugees, I experienced the use physician. Reflecting on life since Washington, of botanical medicine and in graduation from Bullis, Anne D.C. area, India I saw how nutrition and In October 2016, Anne opened is mindful of important lessons particularly lifestyle can be used to heal the her practice in Washington, learned in the classroom which because of body,” she says. This inspired D.C., with a focus on providing continue to serve her. “Along her exposure her to shift careers and combine individualized healthcare for with a strong educational to many different cultures. similar practices with modern men, women, and children. foundation, hard work and “I always knew I wanted to medicine to help people in the She draws on her international dedication, Bullis taught me travel and work overseas,” she United States. experience to “blend ancient that anything is possible.” says, “but I never could have wisdom with modern science,” To learn more, visit www. imagined how influential those When Anne returned to she says. Her practice addresses medicinetothrive.com. early experiences of family the U.S. in 2009, extensive the underlying museum visits downtown and research led her to focus on conditions that may even just walking along Embassy naturopathic medicine, which prevent a patient from Row would be in my life, focuses on holistic, proactive achieving optimal eventually leading to my career prevention and comprehensive health. She currently as a naturopathic physician.” diagnosis and treatment. offers programs for After two years of fulfilling health and wellness: a Initially, Anne had her heart set pre-medical requirements, on international business. Upon she completed four years of graduation from Pennsylvania State University in 2003 with majors in international business and marketing, Anne moved to London, where she earned a master’s degree in international relations from Hult International Business School. After graduate school, she traveled extensively and found jobs along the way to support herself, including teaching English to children in Thailand, South Korea and India. Often located in remote, underprivileged areas, she was impressed with the many holistic practices that provided Top left: Anne’s senior portrait from the 1999 edition of Roll Call. Above, left: Anne alongside a young monk in Chiang Mai, Thailand. At right: Anne feeds a giraffe in Nairobi, Kenya.
26 BULLIS | Fall-Winter 2016-2017 BENJAMIN DONOGHUE ’02 At left, Ben celebrates the lacrosse team’s 2016 IAC championship with Michael Chiaramonte ’17, Paul Davis ’04 and his daughter Molly and Ben’s brother, Nick Donoghue ’05; Ben’s senior portrait from the 2002 edition of Roll Bullis Continues to Guide Call; From left, Ben was joined by his brother Nick ’05, former Athletic Director Mike DelGrande, his mother, former art teacher Deb Donoghue and Bullis teacher and boys varsity lacrosse coach Jeff Bellistri at Anne Arundel County’s Long After Graduation Chamber of Commerce Annual Community Safety Awards ceremony. Of all the lessons Ben Donoghue realize his dream of working motivated police officer who is and I wanted him to know that ’02 learned during his nine in public service as a police willing to take on tough calls. what I do now really reflects years at Bullis, self-discipline officer. “I realized that I thrive This very quality brought Ben the principles he taught me. and commitment are the two as part of a team and under an incredible achievement: Additionally, Coach Bellistri has that continue to serve him best. high expectations,” he said. “I in September when he was been a great friend to my family “I’m so proud to have attended enjoyed the intellectual part of recognized as Anne Arundel and a great mentor; always Bullis and have had these traits law, but I did not want to work County’s Northern District giving advice and listening. instilled from a young age,” Ben as a lawyer.” After graduating Police Officer of the Year at the Having them celebrate a pivotal says. “Whether on the lacrosse law school in May 2013, Ben County’s Chamber of Commerce time in my professional career or football fields or in the passed the Bar exam and began Annual Community Safety was special,” he explains. classroom, and now as a police exploring options to join the Awards ceremony. officer, I continue to apply these police force. He endured nearly Bullis has remained an integral precepts with everything I do.” one year of physical training Receiving this honor so early part of Ben’s life. Most recently, at the Police Academy and in his career was humbling Ben has served as an assistant Following graduation, Ben found then joined the Anne Arundel for Ben. “Sharing it with my coach for the varsity boys continued success as a student- County, Maryland police family, including my mother, lacrosse team. Reflecting on his athlete on the men’s lacrosse department. [ former Bullis art teacher] Deb Bullis experience, he says, “I team at Brown University, from Donoghue, my brother, Nick have always been proud of the which he graduated in 2006. While Ben routinely rides alone ’05 and Bullis coaches Mike School’s roots in service and I’m He entered law school at the during shifts, he describes the DelGrande and Jeff Bellistri, confident that Bullis’ influence University of Maryland in 2010, profession as having “very much was even more gratifying,” Ben has guided me to a career where and during those three years of a team feeling. You depend on says. “Coach DelGrande did so I can serve the public and law school, he began strength each other to make it through much for me, teaching me about give back. For that, I am truly training with a former Navy each day as a unit.” The self- discipline and commitment to grateful.” SEAL in Baltimore, who became discipline that began at Bullis a team through adversity. He a mentor and helped Ben to now helps Ben to be a proactive, always had high expectations
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Can you identify the people in these photos? Email your answers by February 15 to: Jennifer (Hayman) Okun ’99 at [email protected] The first person to answer correctly will win a prize from
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Answers to Mystery Photos from Spring/Summer 2016 Magazine Marc Pasternak ’86 correctly identified from left, Beatriz Garcia ’86, Marlo Davis ’86, Vicki Friedlander ’86 and Audrey Greenhouse ’86.
Former English teacher and varsity boys soccer coach Mr. Doug London recognized from left, Lee Whetstone ’78, Graham Davis ’78, Sean Tuomey ’78, (himself- Doug London), Marc Snyder ’78 and Peter Ferrigno.
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2009. He loves sailing, fishing, programs for children that focus ’60 traveling and giving back to his on service work, educational ’98 THOMAS CURTIS is enjoying community through pro bono work and giving back to On June 14, CARL TUGBERK, his retirement after 38 years service activities. Prior to his their communities. For more his wife, Jen and their Spanish at Sirchie, a crime scene retirement, Andrew worked information, please visit www. water dog, Barnaby, welcomed investigation and forensic in consulting businesses sowhatelse.org. Hayden Sylvia Tugberk science solutions company. on process improvements to the world. Hayden was As vice president, Tom was in and information technology born happy and healthy at 9 charge of sales, new products implementations. He and his ’97 pounds 7 ounces. Carl joined wife have three adult children. and training in forensic science ANDREW V. MARUSAK IV, TTR Sotheby’s International classes worldwide. Prior to his wife Theresa, and their Realty as an associate broker joining Sirchie, Tom was a Naval daughter Madison, 4, are thrilled at the beginning of the year, aviator from 1967 to 1971. He ’86 to welcome Andrew V. Marusak in addition to continuing his currently resides in Raleigh, ANNE SHANNON V to the family. He was born career as a securities attorney North Carolina. THOMPSON founded Savory on August 21 and shares his at the Municipal Securities Gal Chutneys in 2015, which name with four generations Rulemaking Board. makes and sells small-batch of Marusaks, including proud ’64 chutneys in and around grandfather, Bullis alumnus TOM SILLIMAN continues to Washington, D.C. In June, and beloved teacher, Andrew V. ’00 love his work as an engineer and she was asked to host one of Marusak III ’66. KATE CLUTE is in her fourth is CEO of Electronics Research, the featured tasting stations year of teaching at the American DARNELL “SPORTY” EVANS Inc. which supplies products at the Restaurant Association Embassy School in New Delhi, is really excited to return to for the radio and television of Metropolitan Washington’s India. This year she is teaching Bullis this year as head JV coach industries, based in Chandler, Awards Gala (RAMMYS) as well 2nd grade to students from of Bullis’ boys basketball team. Indiana. Tom is also a trained as several other food events in several countries including the This will be his 13th season tower climber and rescuer and the D.C. area. Follow Anne and United States, England, South coaching basketball, after nine designs broadcast antennas, feed Savory Gal Chutneys on Twitter Korea, Norway and the United years at Our Lady of Good lines and filters for television @chutneysrock and Instagram Kingdom. Kate says the best Counsel High School and three and radio. His unique set of @savorygalchutneys. part of her job is spending the years at Bishop Ireton High skills, including no fear of day with kids. AES is a one-to- School. Additionally, Darnell just heights and his skill as a design one iPad school and kids have finished his third year coaching engineer, have been featured on their own blogs, know how to ’96 varsity football defensive backs 20/20, the Discovery Channel code and have designed their In 2010, DAVID SILBERT at Quince Orchard High School. and Ripley’s Believe it or Not, own video games. “I’m learning co-founded So What Else, an Darnell has two children, among many other programs. so much about integrating organization that strengthens daughter Kendall, 6, and son Currently, Tom is working on technology into the classroom communities through innovative Xavier, 3. the final details of a contract to youth programming and in authentic ways,” Kate says. “I build an FM auxiliary antenna service-learning enrichment This fall, MATTHEW feel very lucky to teach in India for The Empire State Building in under-served communities ROSENBLATT began an because of the diverse student for all 19 FM stations operating in the Washington, D.C. area. exciting opportunity, joining The population.” from the building. The organization began after Friedson Group (a Long & Foster JD DRISCOLL has had an David and his co-founder Real Estate Inc. team) in the exciting year. Earlier this year, he traveled to the lower 9th ward Washington, D.C. metro area. returned from his fifth overseas of New Orleans in 2009 and Anyone interested in buying or ’68 deployment with the United felt the emotional impact of selling a property in this area ANDREW FARTHING is States Marine Corps, where he taking part in philanthropic can contact Matt directly at enjoying his retirement on was the commanding officer of activism. They found themselves [email protected]. the Cayman Islands, where India Company, 3D Battalion, 8th asking “So what else can we do Matt and his wife Randi have he was granted residency in Marines. Upon his return, JD to help?” So What Else hosts two daughters, Jenna and Alexis. and his wife Martha welcomed their first child, daughter Ivy
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Vivien Driscoll. In May, JD was of Cardiology and John works ERIN (FERRELL) HARPER and his wife Whitney! The promoted to major and in July, for NASA. has lived in Charlotte, North Davises welcomed their son his family relocated to Buffalo, Carolina for 11 years since Buckley William Davis on May New York where he is currently Five years after moving from graduating from Wake Forest 19, joining big sister Molly, 2. TANNER serving as the inspector New York City, University in 2005. Erin Paul is still in touch with many CERAND instructor for Charlie Company, reports that he is “still received her master’s degree Bullis alumni and owns CrossFit 1st Battalion, 25th Marines. JD loving” Austin, Texas. A few in educational leadership Harbor East with Brandon returned to Bullis in June for the years ago, Tanner accepted a from Wingate University in Chasen ’04 and Moise Fokou alumni crab feast and notes it position to build out the research North Carolina and currently ’04 and in September Paul was incredible to see how much team at Vista Equity Partners, is in her first year as Head of and Scott Foulger ’04 acquired the School has grown and yet a private equity firm focused Lower School at Providence American Window and Building still has the same old feeling. on investing in software and Day School, an independent Cleaning, a commercial window technology-enabled businesses. K-12 school in Charlotte. Erin washing company which LINDSEY (GOODMAN) While work keeps Tanner busy, enjoys spending time with her services Maryland, Virginia and SIMPSON works as an he recently traveled to Iceland friends and family, including D.C. th aesthetician at Bespoke to celebrate his 35 birthday. her husband Ryan and their son LAURA STEYER Aesthetics in Washington, Tanner loves connecting with Zane, 2. obtained D.C., consulting one-on-one old friends, so drop him a line if her master’s in social work with clients to understand you’re ever in Austin. FRANK GRAVINO and Patricia from Catholic University in their unique skincare needs Ryan were married October 8 2013 and worked for the city and concerns and providing in Minneapolis. Bullis alumni of Alexandria, Virginia and in customized solutions to improve ’01 Nicolas Kvasnovsky ’01, Matthew private practice for over a year. their skin, overall energy and She returned to Bullis last year MONIQUE CURRIE’S Rosenfeld ’01, Jonathan well-being. Lindsey and her as an Admission associate and Washington Mystics jersey is Phillips ’01, Adam Wolk ’01 husband JOHN SIMPSON ’98 assistant girls lacrosse coach. hanging in the WNBA exhibit at and Andrew Tillman ’01 were have two sons, Miles, 6 and Laura says she is so happy to be the National Museum of African also in attendance to celebrate Oliver, 3. back at her alma mater, working American History and Culture the happy couple. Frank and Patricia live in San Diego where with students on the field as BRIAN in Washington, D.C. Monique Earlier this year he is a sales account manager well as with prospective Bullis LUMPKIN played seven seasons with the joined RE/MAX at a software company and families. Reality Services serving Mystics from 2007-2014, and recently started her first season she is in regulatory affairs at a the Maryland, Virginia and biotechnology company. On October 8, a team of family Washington, D.C. areas and was with the San Antonio Stars. and friends led by CLAUDIA recently recognized as #40 out Currently in the off-season, (BAHAR) LAY ’04 and Martin of the Top 100 producing agents Monique is playing basketball Bahar ’02 came together for the with over 4,000 agents in the in South Korea for Woori Bank ’04 8th consecutive year to remember DC market place. Brian is also Wibee. Congratulations to MORGAN Maddie Bahar ’01 by walking very excited to announce the (KELLY) BURKE who completed in The Leukemia & Lymphoma NICOLAS KVASNOVSKY left launch of Lumpkin Residential her third marathon in Chicago, Society’s (LLS) Light The Night Arhaus furniture in September in 2017. achieving a personal best time Walk at Rockville Town Square. after several years to pursue of 3:56:06 and raising money Maddie’s Team was formed in a new opportunity as the Best wishes to CARISSA for the Muscular Dystrophy 2009 after Maddie lost a nine- senior account manager for MAGUIRE who married John Association. Morgan and her month battle with plasma cell Standard Business Furniture, FitzGerald Gaine in Kenmare, husband Jordan Burke ’05 and leukemia at the age of 25. Since an independent full-service Ireland on June 22. Both Carissa their daughter Delaney, 2, live then, Maddie’s siblings have furniture dealership based in and John are originally from in Boston where she is the chief led the team to raise more than Maryland. He says he is “so Bethesda and part of large Irish marketing officer at Green $165,000 for the mission of LLS excited for this new venture!” families, so having the wedding Piñata Toy Share, a toy rental in memory of their sister. The Nick also had a great time in Ireland was particularly subscription startup company. Bahar family would like to thank catching up with many of his special. The couple resides in all of the members of the Bullis Bullis friends at the wedding of It’s a boy for PAUL DAVIS Washington, D.C. where Carissa community that have supported Frank Gravino ’01 in October. works for the American College their efforts. To learn more,
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’00 Carissa Maguire and her husband John Gaine on their wedding day in Kenmare, Ireland ’01 The WNBA Washington Mystics jersey worn by Monique Currie is on display at the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Photo courtesy of the NMAAHC, Gift of Sheila C. Johnson. ’01 Frank Gravino and his wife Patricia at their wedding in October ’01 Erin (Ferrell) Harper proudly smiles with her husband Ryan and their son Zane, 2, in a recent family photo. ’04 Morgan (Kelly) Burke celebrates her completion of the Chicago marathon, along with her husband Jordan Burke ’05 and their daughter Delaney. ’04 Paul Davis is all smiles at the birth of his son Buckley. ’04 Claudia (Bahar) Lay, along with her husband Travis Lay ’04 (back row), her parents Laurel and Hadi Bahar (center) and family and friends, walked in The Lukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night Walk in memory of Claudia and Martin Bahar’s ’02 sister, Maddie Bahar ’01. ’04
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please email claudia.bahar@ for the third consecutive year. and criminal justice. At UMD gmail.com. Yext helps business with ’10 he was a College Park Public the location cloud, enabling Best wishes to NATHAN Leadership Scholar, combining companies of all sizes to FISHER who is spending the leadership and community ’05 manage location data across year traveling cross country to service, and a peer advisor in the their websites, mobile apps and College of Behavioral and Social CORY WATKINSON lives in the midwest and west coast. internal systems. Prior to this, Sciences. He also interned at New York City, where he is an David worked in enterprise sales KAQUAN LITTLE graduated the Department of Homeland account representative at Evoke at Adobe for three years. from Morehouse College Security Office of Infrastructure Advertising. He still enjoys in Atlanta with a degree in Protection. playing ice hockey, just as he marketing in 2015 and for the did at Bullis and in college, and past two years has worked as NICHOLAS FISHER is a senior he now plays in an adult league ’07 a marketing communications at High Point University and will in Manhattan. Cory graduated DOUGLASS SILVERSTEIN specialist for AARP, Inc. in graduate in spring 2017 with a from the University of Delaware married Shana Silverstein at Washington, D.C. degree in physical education and with a double major in business the San Ysidro Ranch in Santa a minor in coaching. and finance and a minor in Barbara, California on October marketing. 9. In attendance were several Bullis alumni, including Casey ’11 Fashouer ’07 and Brian Lee ’07 ALEX FRIEDLANDER had a ’13 ’06 who served as Doug’s co-best successful first year as Bullis’ Congratulations to BROOKE men, and Jaime Bernstein- head JV football coach. Alex was GUTSCHICK who was one of ANDREW FISHER and his wife Ansaldi ’07, Sammy Moskowitz also an assistant coach for the six seniors to win the Linnaean Lauren have expanded their ’06 and Doug’s sister Katie varsity football team, as well as Award at Gettysburg College family with the joyful arrival of Silverstein ’12 who all had a blast an assistant coach for the Middle for contributions to the school their first child, son Colton Ford dancing the night away! School football and basketball community. Brooke is president Fisher, on September 8. Colton teams. of the senior class at Gettysburg is also welcomed by his proud and will graduate in spring 2017. uncles Nathan Fisher ’10 and ’09 In October, Brooke and Amy Nicholas Fisher ’12. Lauren and ’12 Yang ’13 hosted a panel for Bullis Andrew live in New Market, This fall, JONATHAN RICE juniors who visited Gettysburg Maryland where Lauren is a began a two-year master’s KYLOR BELLISTRI graduated as part of their Experiential teacher in Montgomery County degree program in professional from Brown University Education trip. and Andrew is operations communication at the University in May with a major in manager for the Silver Spring of San Francisco. Jon also works business, entrepreneurship NICHOLAS FIELDS was named urban district in Montgomery at the university as a senior and organizations. At Brown, co-captain of the Johns Hopkins County. admission officer in the Office Kylor was a standout lacrosse University men’s lacrosse of Undergraduate Admission player, earning All-American team. Nick is a senior majoring Best wishes to KEITH COHEN and travels all over the country honors, being named a Scholar in economics and minoring and Sarah Montaner who were for recruitment. Follow Jon on All-American and breaking in entrepreneurship and married on September 24 in Twitter @JonFRice. the record for the most goals management. Vail, Colorado, and joined by in a single season at Brown. family, friends and more than 30 Following her graduation from DAVID FIREMAN is a senior Following graduation, Kylor Bullis alumni for the celebration. the University of Rhode Island at the University of Michigan played attack with Major League in 2015, JULIA WATKINSON where for the past two years he Lacrosse’s Boston Cannons. This fall, DAVID VAN spent a year in Israel as a has worked in the Burn Trauma VOORHEES relocated from MASA Teaching Fellow where We’re thrilled to welcome and Regenerative Medicine lab, Washington, D.C. to New th she taught English to 5 and SAMUEL THOMAS back to run through the Department York City where he began a th 6 grade Israeli students. Julia Bullis as a campus security of Plastic Surgery at the new position as the director of returned in July and moved to officer. Sam graduated from University’s hospital. The focus enterprise sales at Yext, which New York City where she began the University of Maryland in of David’s research in the lab is Fortune Magazine recently working at CESD Talent Agency. May, where he received his translational medical research, named one of the country’s best bachelor’s degree in criminology which benefits patients clinically. small and medium workplaces
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’06 More than 30 alumni celebrated at the wedding of Keith Cohen over the summer ’06 Colton Ford Fisher, son of Andrew Fisher and his wife Lauren ’07 Douglass Silverstein (back row, far left) and his wife Shana, surrounded by friends and family including Brian Lee ’07, Casey Fashouer ’07, Sammy Moskowitz ’06, Katie Silverstein ’12 and Jaime Bernstein-Ansaldi ’07 at their wedding in Santa Barbara ’13 Brooke Gutschick (far right) and Amy Yang ’13 (second from left) with two classmates from Gettysburg College, speaking to a group of Bullis juniors during a college visit this fall. Alumni from the ’00s and ’10s gather for their annual Thanksgiving morning hockey game.
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David feels honored to have ranking fourth in the league made significant contributions in saves and being named to the projects, receiving Defensive Player of the Week in IN MEMORIAM publication credit in various late September. Capt. William Henry Hamilton Jr. (Ret.) ’45 medical and scientific journals. Col. Joseph T. Griffin Jr. ’46 (Ret.) He will graduate in spring 2017 with a degree in biomedical ’16 William W. Bonneville ’50 engineering. ANDREW GOLDBERG is Carton B. Kraft ’54 SEAN WATKINSON starred currently a freshman at the Dr. John O. Bennett ’57 University of Rochester where in “All Shook Up,” featuring Charles E. Laskey ’60 the songs of Elvis Presley, at he is studying business finance and is involved with debate Florida State University’s School Bullis staff of Theatre this fall. At Florida club and a financial investment Carlos Acha State, Sean has also appeared in club. In early October, Andrew “Legally Blonde” among other met with Dr. Sara Romeyn and Dr. Constance V. Giles, mother of Ian Giles ’13 productions. a group of Bullis students who took a tour to learn more about the School.
’14 Congratulations to CAMERON CAITLIN MCMAHON BROWN who was named transferred from Jacksonville the first true freshman at University to the University of Pennsylvania State University Delaware where she joined the to post double figures in tackles Blue Hens womens lacrosse since 2010. Cam plays outside THE SOURCE FOR ALL THINGS BULLIS team. During her freshman linebacker for the Nittany Lions. year at Jacksonville, Caitlin was named to the A-Sun VARIOUS YEARS All-Freshman Team while In early October, Kylor Bellistri Jacksonville won the league ’12, Mitchell Goldberg ’13, championship title. Caitlin is Nicholas Fields ’13, Alex majoring in health behavior Robinson ’14 and Paul Steel ’16 science with a minor in strength all took part in HEADstrong’s and conditioning and intends to Nicholas Colleluori Classic become an athletic trainer. Baltimore at Johns Hopkins University, a special collegiate men’s lacrosse event honoring ’15 the life and legacy of Nick
SARAH HOLLIDAY is a “HEAD” Colleluori, a college sophomore at the University lacrosse player who passed of Maryland and has had away from non-Hodgkin’s www.bullisstore.org a successful season as the Lymphoma. The alumni were Open Monday thru Friday goalkeeper for the Terps’ joined by Bullis Varsity Boys women’s field hockey team, Lacrosse Coach Jeff Bellistri. 45am-4 00pm
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’16 Andrew Goldberg ’16 (center) catches up with Will Evans ’18 (right) and Tomas Yang ’18 (left) over lunch at the University of Rochester. SHARE YOUR NEWS Kylor Bellistri ’12, Drew Petkevich ’15 and Mitchell Goldberg ’13 catch up with boys lacrosse coach Jeff Bellistri at HEADstrong’s Nicholas Colleluori Celebrating a career transition? Classic Baltimore at Johns Hopkins University in October. Exotic travels in the works? Newly married? Relocating? Expanding your family? YOUR CLASSMATES AND FRIENDS WANT UPCOMING EVENTS TO HEAR FROM YOU! JANUARY 5 | Young Alumni Open House | To include your news in the next Bullis Magazine 12:00-2:00 p.m. (classes of 2012-2016) Class Notes, send information to Assistant 12:00-1:00 p.m. Lunch in the Commons Director of Alumni and Events Jennifer Hayman 1:00 p.m. Group Photo in the Commons Okun ’99 at: [email protected]. 2:00 p.m. Tour Discovery Center Construction Site High resolution photos (JPEG format) are welcome. MAY 12 | Alumni Jerry May Golf Tournament | 12:00 p.m. Deadline is May 1, 2017 for the spring-summer magazine. JUNE 5 | Graduation | 7:30 p.m. JUNE 9 | Alumni Crab Feast | 5:00-8:00 p.m.
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INDUCTEES: 40 Andy Marusak ’66 (basketball, football)
76 Marc Steren ’89
Combined as (basketball) Kira Orr ’93 YEARS (basketball) Bullis Andres Parra ’99 Students Combined as 4 (soccer) Bullis Staff Laura Steyer ’04 Athletic Members Hall of Fame