FALL 2018 ST. PATRICK’S PRESS

INSIDE Wolfhound Watch 2017–2018 THIS Class of 2018 The Campaign for Commencement St. Patrick’s at Sixty & Sportsmanship Annual ISSUE Award Report

ST. PATRICK’S PRESS / Fall 2018 / 1 The Campaign for St. Patrick’s at Sixty Active, Growing, Changing

The Campaign for St. Patrick’s at Sixty is a $4-million In honor of our sixtieth anniversary, the Campaign for effort that will: St. Patrick’s at Sixty will raise $4 million to further goals of the current Strategic Plan. These projects will • Create a full-size middle school campus at 4590 strengthen the current educational experience of all of MacArthur Boulevard, NW our students as well as build a range of capacities that • Redevelop Nursery School & Kindergarten Playgrounds will allow the Day School to move forward with agility, and install Sports Deck on the Whitehaven Campus substance, and grace in a rapidly changing world. • Create two new Design & Collaboration Labs for students and teachers on the Whitehaven Campus

CAMPAIGN CO-CHAIRS Allison and Kai Reynolds (Tia ’17, Hudson ’21, Ava ’23, Georgia ’23)

Mae and Ande Grennan (Anderson W’15, John ex. ’20, Emeline ex. ’21, Thompson ’24, William ’27)

Please contact Assistant Head of School for Development Suzanne Burrows at 202.342.7005 or [email protected] for more information. Naming opportunities are available. FALL 2018 ST. PATRICK’S PRESS

From the Head of School: Twenty-Five Years On ...... 2

School News ...... 4 Continuing to Enhance Whitehaven Campus Writing & Learning Center Advances Writing, Research, and Study Skills Laugh & Learn: Engaging the Minds of St. Patrick’s Faculty and Staff Accreditation Process Moves to Action Plan Green & White Night 2018 2019 Auction Theme Announced: Come Soar With Us Wolfhound Watch and Sportsmanship Award Welcome, New Trustees

Faculty Spotlight ...... 20 Welcome, New Faculty and Staff O’Neil-Carew Award: Fenner Gibson Love of Teaching Award in Honor of Mark Humphreys: Laura Philips Jeff Keffer Service Award: Mary Beth James ON THE COVER: MacArthur Campus students engage with Congratulations, Grade 8 Class of 2018 ...... 26 high-quality literature both Commencement Remarks by Manar Morales in the humanities classroom Grade 8 “This I Believe” Remarks and through literature circles, Congratulations, Class of 2018 small reading groups that meet weekly with a faculty or Alumni Corner ...... 45 staff mentor who joins them Alumni Notes in reading and discussion. College-Bound Graduates Pictured from left to right: Giles Kevill, John Zegger, Annual Report ...... 49 Isa Rodriguez, Elice Lebedev, and Wesley Solomon, all ’20.

Head of School Head of Lower School Director of Auxiliary Programs Kim Mazzarella, Peter A. Barrett Jenifer D. Congdon Dr. Rhia Hamilton Faculty Representative Leonard Moore Rector Head of Nursery School 2018–2019 Board of Trustees Kay Reynolds, Chair The Rev. Dr. Kurt Gerhard Paul Lorenzo-Giguere Matthew Alion David Roberts, Treasurer Mashea Ashton Jim Schufreider Assistant Head of School/ Assistant Head of Upper School/ Nancy Balboa, Co-Vice Chair Nancy White Head of Upper School Director of Secondary School Peter A. Barrett, Head of School Tammy Wincup Daniel P. Spector Placement Mia Bass, Secretary The Rev. Amy C. Yount ’77 Suzanne Clark-Lebedev Editor Assistant Head of School for Michael DeSantis Karolina Jewett, Finance and Operations MacArthur Campus Director/ Tiane Doman Communication Associate Rochelle Hargraves Director of Studies The Rev. Dr. Kurt Gerhard, Rector Ann Adams Mae Grennan Photography Assistant Head of School for Gretchen Hartley, Co-Vice Chair Jen Harris Studio, Bill Petros, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Day School Chaplain Patrick Kean, Junior Warden/ St. Patrick’s Faculty and Staff Erica Thompson Jenifer Gamber Day School Rebecca Kim Assistant Head of School for Director of Admission and Gardiner Lapham Development Financial Aid Katherine Lucas, Suzanne Burrows Lindsay Dietel Spector Parents Association President

St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School, 4700 Whitehaven Parkway, NW, Washington, D.C. 20007 202.342.2805 www.stpatsdc.org FROM PETER A. BARRETT, HEAD OF SCHOOL Twenty-Five Years On, St. Patrick’s Certainly Looks Different, but Does It Feel Different?

few months into my 25th This Fall Edition of the St. Patrick’s Press opened, with fully redeveloped Nursery year at St. Patrick’s, I offers a look at all three of those key School and Kindergarten playgrounds reflect with gratitude on players in the building and sustaining next to come. the community that has of our community. Interested in a built and sustained such glimpse of what’s on the minds of our So it is certainly true that St. Patrick’s Aan amazing setting for teaching and St. Patrick’s students? Spend some time looks different than it did a quarter learning across the more than 60 years with the remarks made by members of of a century ago. And to the extent that the Day School has been educating the Class of 2018 at their Graduation that the expansion of grade levels, young people. Of course, it is those Dinner in June. We also report on enrollment, faculty and staff, campuses, young people themselves, 470 this year, year-end honors for three remarkable and facilities—our reach, if you will— for whom this community exists and representatives of our talented faculty provides a rather larger scale for our who, in turn, breathe their life, energy, and staff, recipients of the Love of work, one could observe that it feels and spirit into it. Similarly animating Teaching Award, the O’Neil-Carew different than it did then. However, I the community are the talented and Fellowship for Excellence in Teaching, wonder if any such difference in feel dedicated faculty and staff, now 112 and the Jeff Keffer Service Award. As actually holds up. strong, who have chosen to spend their for our parents, Commencement days with our students, to challenge and speaker and outgoing Trustee Manar Throughout my more than 40 years engage them and, in doing so, to make Morales—mother of Jacob ’15, as an educator, I have recognized, and clear to those students that they are, in Joseph ’18, and James ’21—has filled relied upon, the power of language in the language we prefer here, “known, so many of the roles identified above. how we describe the nature of our work, loved, and respected.” Please read her charge to last year’s in how we strive for precision and depth graduates in this edition. of understanding in that work, and In part because we enroll children in how we knit together a community as young as three years old and in These are the essential ingredients around it and in support of it. Indeed, part because St. Patrick’s is just that in creating the St. Patrick’s School to in offering the concept of Exceptional kind of place, Day School parents are which I was called 25 years ago, and Literacy as the “larger purpose, standard, never far away, and their commitment they have remained so across the last and destination” for our work 20 years and generosity of spirit also energize quarter-century. Back then, St. Patrick’s ago, I wrote, “The spoken and written this community—in support of enrolled students in Nursery School word enables human beings to interact their children, in support of the to Grade 6 on a single campus. Now, with, understand, and influence the important work that we do here, and we have a fully articulated middle world around them, hence the primacy in support of the many activities school program, comprising Grades of an exceptional literacy for our and initiatives designed to promote 6, 7, and 8, on a separate campus, in a students. The ability to comprehend our collective health and well-being wonderful building designed specifically and to organize the spoken and written as an institution. They are Trustees, for that program. Yet a third campus word, and the struggle to accomplish Parents Association officers, Room provides an athletic field and stadium that sometimes difficult task, prepare Parents, and Back-to-School Night complex that is the envy of our peers. an individual to understand and attendees. They are Family Fun Day, On the Whitehaven Campus itself, the communicate effectively with others, Book Fair, Grandparents & Special Gymnasium & Performance Center has to seek new knowledge, and to fulfill a Friends Visiting Day, Gifts for Good, replaced a much smaller facility tucked greater sense of personal responsibility.” and Auction volunteers. They help into the main Day School building, its their children make trail mix, soup, and characteristic curved corner and double- I believe that how we talk about the sandwiches for those who are homeless heighted ceiling memorialized in the work that we do really matters. The in our city and then deliver the food to Upper School Art Studio. It is difficult language on which we rely not only those individuals on the street. They get to remember that we didn’t always have describes that work but shapes that their children to school, generally on a stunning Elementary School Library work, as long as the language is sincere, time, cheer on their teams, and delight atop a three-story addition on the west is genuine. And I believe that the in their performances. end of that building. And just this fall, an exciting new Design Corridor has continued on page 12

2 / ST. PATRICK’S PRESS / Fall 2018 Kindergarten students—from left to right, Soliana Tesfalem, Clara Frost, Zoe Jones, Jonathan Young, and Alexa Reishman— captured during recess on the Across-the- Street Playground.

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Campaign for COMMITTEE St. Patrick’s at Sixty Honorary Chairs Enhances Whitehaven Campus Judy Heisley Bishop & Leland Bishop April McClain-Delaney & John Delaney t. Patrick’s is indeed full of activity, as students who have attentively Chairs watched all of the construction on the Whitehaven Campus this fall can Mae & Ande Grennan attest. In honor of our 60th Anniversary, the Campaign has supported Alison & Kai Reynolds the current Strategic Plan through four key projects. The new MacArthur Campus, designed for a full-sized, innovative middle school program, MacArthur Campus Chairs Sopened in September 2017. Adjacent Design & Collaboration Labs for students and Yardly & Burton Gray faculty on the Whitehaven Campus became available this fall, and the redeveloped Katherine & Brian Lucas Nursery School and Kindergarten playgrounds, hampered by permitting delays and Jill & Burton White an incredibly wet late summer and early fall, will be opening soon. Work begins on the new Sports Deck, adjacent to the Gymnasium & Performance Center, during Upper School Chairs spring break, with projected completion in advance of the 2019–2020 school year. Michael DeSantis & Having raised 90% of the $4-million goal, the Campaign seeks to push past that goal Patrick Baugh set three years ago, given the reality of rising construction costs. We are incredibly Meg Haney & Chris Ferguson grateful to the more than 100 members of the St. Patrick’s community who have generously supported the important capital facilities improvement goals of the Lower School Chairs Campaign thus far and invite those who have not yet participated to invest in St. Mia & Tim Bass Patrick’s. Chris Mario & Jim Schufreider These upgraded facilities will enhance the educational experience for all of our Nursery School Chairs students and strengthen the position of the Day School well into the future. We Bridget & Greg Nikodem are deeply gratified to see the results in action at the MacArthur Campus. It is a Allison & Jamie Riepe bright, contemporary space designed specifically for young adolescent learners that can fully accommodate the current student body in Grades 6, 7, and 8 and support Parents of Alumni Chairs modest growth over time. Students appreciate the open floor plan and modern Nancy & George Balboa furnishings as they mature academically and socially. Teachers are similarly enjoying Brooke Stroud Carnot ’81 & Stephane the instructional opportunities provided by the new building to enrich an already Carnot innovative program with integrated studies and collaborative, project-based learning. After successfully delivering on the first project of the Campaign for St. Patrick’s at Annual Fund Chairs Sixty, we are thrilled to reignite the community’s excitement as students and teachers Matt Alion & Matt Blocher are now putting the Whitehaven Campus projects to good use for highly engaged teaching and learning. Let’s explore in greater detail how the facilities improvements substantively enhance the program from the viewpoint of our faculty.

We invite you to join us in the Campaign by making a gift today. For more information or to discuss this capital fundraising initiative, visit stpatsdc.org/community/giving/campaign or contact Assistant Head of School for Development Suzanne Burrows at 202.342.7005 or [email protected].

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“The endgame is to emphasize the collaborative nature of learning for our students and build their capacity for flexible thinking and the ability to experiment and revise approaches to solve problems.” —Elizabeth Markowitz, Art Teacher and Design Thinking Specialist & Design Lab Coordinator

DESIGN & COLLABORATION LABS materials to manipulate, build, and create. Teachers more fluidly Design thinking and creative problem-solving are evident in follow student interests and build upon their understanding to abundance across the St. Patrick’s educational program. You move to the next concept or related theme. may be familiar with the Leprechaun and Gingerbread Baby Traps designed collaboratively by Lower School students in The designated spaces refocus community energy and shift homeroom units to solve storybook problems. Day School students to a frame of mind conducive to creative work. families built marble runs and designed Jamestown monuments Crossing the threshold of the Design & Collaboration Lab in our temporary design lab on Parents Visiting Day last year. allows the student to focus on appropriate risk-taking and The Tinker Space, available both before and after school in testing and iterating approaches that result in successful Grades 3 to 5, has offered students an opportunity to expand problem-solving. Students collaborate according to skill and share their construction, engineering, and design skills for sets or preferences towards a common goal. As a team, one a number of years. student may design the component circuit board while another constructs the overall assembly to complete a project or solve With the opening of the MacArthur Campus last year, Grade a problem. Elizabeth observes, “Teachers are excited to see 6 joined Grades 7 and 8 at 4590 MacArthur Boulevard, NW, students shine in different ways as they work thoughtfully to form our middle school program. As Grade 4 homerooms with partners and grow ideas together, turning them into moved upstairs to the vacated Grade 6 classrooms on the physical designs. Students build skills in planning, labeling, and Whitehaven Campus, we opened up precious physical space. constructing.” Students are empowered to innovate and gain The former Grade 4 classrooms were thus reconfigured this confidence in their abilities and are given the opportunity to summer as inspiring Design & Collaboration Labs. appreciate the gifts and talents others bring to the table.

The new Design & Collaboration Labs, one for students and one The Design & Collaboration Labs are configured to grow with for teachers, support the development of a culture of creativity, the program and expand to embrace robotics, circuitry, and collaboration, and innovation. Art teacher Elizabeth Markowitz, programming. A nearby space, the Design Shop, accommodates the Design Thinking Specialist & Design Lab Coordinator, is woodworking, power tools, sewing machines, and other taking the lead in this work. The labs expand valuable learning resources for student innovation. Science teacher Will Cook, opportunities for students and teachers and remove hurdles to who has partnered with Elizabeth in the past in the Tinker engaging in even more such projects. A wide-open, intentional Space, is excited by the possibilities for students to engage in space for design challenges fits the way elementary-age children “mixed-age, unconventional, combinatory thinking.” Students typically address these types of projects. To create, they spread out learn empathy as they recognize that their peers have strengths their materials and array themselves across a table or on the floor. that they may or may not share. Understanding and valuing Additional storage space allows for a broad range of materials to what each student brings to the group strengthens the bond be at the ready, giving all students easy access to the appropriate between and among students.

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Will sees terrific potential for the Faculty Design & Collaboration and a break from classroom activities. They return from recess Lab to facilitate professional sharing between faculty meetings, refreshed and ready to take on the next academic challenge. which may include demonstrations showcasing the potential of design curriculum work in the new space. Elizabeth describes the “The new design maximizes the use of space on the Nursery lab as “a hub for sharing of best practices, joy in our common School and Kindergarten playgrounds and connects the two mission, and modeling of lifelong learning. With consistent areas through the big-block play zone, allowing students to touchpoints and opportunities for connection, collaboration use both recreation areas more naturally,” said Head of Lower around curriculum design creates positive outcomes for faculty School Jenifer Congdon. Jen mentioned that beloved equipment and student engagement.” This imaginative work will improve features are maintained in the new design, such as the monkey the teaching and learning in classrooms as well as the collegial bars, which serve as a rite of passage for Kindergartners. Places esprit de corps among the faculty. that invite imagination through a connection to the natural world and offer students quiet play possibilities are featured in the maze and treehouse structures on the Nursery School OUTDOOR SPACES AT WHITEHAVEN Playground and the log meeting area on the Kindergarten Outdoor play and recreation are important to childhood Playground. Active areas with embankment slides, swings, a development, physically, cognitively, and socially and climbing wall, and a broad, flat space for games complete emotionally. St. Patrick’s students spend a significant portion the recreation opportunities. Head of Nursery School Paul of their program day outdoors. Every day, Nursery School and Lorenzo-Giguere is excited that the topography is “tamed Kindergarten students have recess at three different times, and to allow ball play and trike riding.” Paul believes, “The new Grades 1 to 5 classes have two opportunities for outdoor play. playground is a quintessential environment and leading example The gross-motor skills developed in active play are closely knit in the area’s early childhood development institutions of how to the development of fine-motor skills in our youngest students. young children can and will learn through play.” They learn to enjoy time with their peers, build relationships, and negotiate tricky social situations on the playground, in The Sports Deck, coming late next summer, will be built addition to enjoying the physical benefits of fresh air, exercise, on a platform above the parking pad on the west end of the

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IN GENEROUS SUPPORT OF ST. PATRICK’S Kara and Tom Arundel, St. Patrick’s parents for almost a decade, have been involved with the community nearly from their first day of school! From serving as Room Parents to Chairing the Annual Fund, Kara and Tom have always been part of the vitality of St. Patrick’s. Tom, the Director of Digital Program Management at Marriott, and Kara, a special education reporter and author of a recently published book, Raising America’s Zoo, are passionate supporters of the Day School.

Their two sons, Nathan ’19 and Jack ’22, began their St. Patrick’s experience upstairs in the Nursery School, and Nathan now spends his days at the MacArthur Campus Architectural renderings of the Nursery School Playground. The while Jack continues to learn and grow on the Whitehaven redevelopment of this facility to provide a variety of inviting, Campus. engaging, and creative play spaces is nearing completion. The new and revitalized spaces will dramatically expand the outdoor The Arundels believe deeply in the mission and vision play and learning for all students, thanks to the Campaign for of St. Patrick’s because the Day School has been—and St. Patrick’s at Sixty. continues to be—such a nurturing community for their sons to develop academically, socially, and spiritually. Kara and Tom are proud of their Wolfhounds and their progress Gymnasium & Performance Center. The Sports Deck will through the years, which will culminate for Nathan this provide a flat, hard, all-weather outside surface currently year as he graduates well-prepared for his high school lacking on the Whitehaven Campus. Accessible from either experience. Jack is eager to follow in his brother’s the inside of the Gymnasium or from a separate exterior footsteps to the MacArthur Campus and the greater entrance, it will provide flexible use during general recess or opportunities for creativity and collaboration that program physical education classes for students Kindergarten and older. provides for our older students. “There was a real sense that we needed a hard play surface for basketball and four-square games, and St. Patrick’s responded “We made a meaningful commitment to the Campaign to that need,” said Assistant Head of School/Head of Upper because we value the significant role St. Patrick’s has School Dan Spector. While the space most directly benefits played in the lives of our boys. The full-size middle Grades 2 to 5 by expanding their recess options, Dan also school on the MacArthur Campus encourages Nathan to anticipates that Grades 6, 7, and 8 will utilize the deck outside of feel more mature and independent. The contemporary the school day, for example for basketball practice on a nice day. sophistication of the space really influences the classes. And Jack can’t wait to play basketball and four square on These projects extend and deepen the excellence of the the new Sports Deck next fall!” programs we offer our young people while equipping the Day School to move forward with strength, agility, substance, and The Arundels point to their confidence in the thoughtful grace in a rapidly changing world. The Campaign ensures this leadership of Head of School Peter A. Barrett and Board generation, and future generations, of families that St. Patrick’s Chair Kai Reynolds as determinative in their decision to will function at the best-practice level in every aspect of our invest in the Campaign and St. Patrick’s. “Strong, mission- shared life in academic classes, at play, and in preparation for driven leadership at the school and careful strategic high school. We invite you to make a gift to the Campaign and planning support the attentive work teachers engage in invest in St. Patrick’s. Thank you! every day with our students. Improving the facilities will allow the teachers to be even more effective and make St. Patrick’s an even stronger school for all of the students.”

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Director of the Writing & Learning Center Leah Corradi works with Nick DeSantis-Baugh ’21 as he evaluates a website for his research paper on the Egyptian god, Ptah.

The Writing & Learning Center Advances Writing, Research, and Study Skills

ith the opening of the MacArthur Campus thrive in the present and are prepared for the rigors of high in September 2017, St. Patrick’s achieved school. one of the pillars of the most recent Strategic Plan. Our middle school moved We also believe that giving them this control takes time. to a single campus, housing Grades 6 to 8 Each and every school day at the MacArthur Campus, “underW one roof.” This move had not only logistical benefits, but teachers implement strategies to help students self-advocate, programmatic benefits as well. One of the most evident of this plan ahead, prioritize, reflect, and ultimately navigate, was the creation of our new Writing & Learning Center. independently and successfully, middle school.

We believe that middle schoolers thrive when they are in How do we help our students over time? Led by Director of control of their own learning. the Writing & Learning Center Leah Corradi, and supported by the middle school learning specialists, the program includes The Writing & Learning Center is housed on the garden level study skills classes for students in Grades 6 to 8, individualized of the MacArthur Campus. Comprised of five offices, each instruction for students who have executive-functioning and with humanities teachers and learning specialists as occupants, organizational needs, the development and implementation and a common space called a faculty cluster, the center is of individualized learning plans for students with learning the hub of two of the most important parts of our middle differences, the planning and supporting of academic extension school curriculum—teaching students how to clearly express for students in need of greater academic challenge, and their thoughts in writing and teaching students the essential support and guidance for all students through writing work, executive-functioning skills needed for school and life success. either at student request or by teacher direction. All of these The goal of the Writing & Learning Center is captured in the programmatic elements exist over the three-year middle school belief that middle school students do best when they can be in span, with incremental shifts toward students taking complete control of their own learning and, by understanding how to ownership of their work by the end of their time at St. Patrick’s. best learn and how to best express themselves, middle schoolers

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Librarian Jamila Felton presents to Grade 6 students on an AABC, a strategy students are taught to use to help them vet resources when conducting research.

This work is vital to a middle schooler’s education, and we seek to partner with families in order to support one another in this work. THE WRITING & LEARNING CENTER Through regular, clear communication, the Writing & 2018–2019 PARENT COFFEES Learning Center ensures that parents remain partners in this work, even as it supports students in their development of FALL greater academic and personal independence. One example of the combined partnership and push for independence is Starting School Right evident in the homework policy on the MacArthur Campus. The Writing & Learning Center Early in the year, parents receive an email about the homework policy for middle school, which explains that in Grade 6, Screens: How Much Is Too Much? parents receive regular notifications about students missing Dr. Edward Spector homework but that by Grade 8, students are the primary recipients of this information, with parents receiving a Supporting Children through secondary notification. Beyond the pragmatic elements of Anxiety and Stress the school day, the Writing & Learning Center also offers Dr. Bonnie Zucker parent programs to help parents navigate the middle school transition to greater student independence. Last year, the WINTER/SPRING Writing & Learning Center hosted six coffees for parents with topics ranging from “Starting School Right: Supporting your JANUARY 16 Middle School Learner” to “Parenting in the Digital Age with Your Middle School Reader Dr. Adam Pletter.” This year, the center will sponsor another The Writing & Learning Center six coffees, again supporting parents as they help their children navigate these essential developmental years. FEBRUARY 14 Your Middle Schooler’s Brain The creation of the MacArthur Campus has already had The Writing & Learning Center an impact that stretches beyond the increased space and movement under one roof. What has always been an APRIL 4 extraordinary middle school finally has the ability to expand its The Secret Power of Growth Mindsets program in ways that are best for middle school learners. With Mary Cay Ricci the Writing & Learning Center as just one example, it is clear that our students will be even better prepared for what lies ahead when they leave us for the high schools of their choice.

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Laugh & Learn: Continuing to Engage the Minds of St. Patrick’s Faculty and Staff

Did you know that St. Patrick’s has an accomplished bookmaker on staff? How about a professional singer and regular swing dancer? There are also experts on flower arrangement, furniture refinishing, and hand-lettering. Yes, our faculty and staff are obviously talented in the context of what they do each day at school, but they are also a diversely talented group well beyond our school’s walls. Last year, art teacher and Design Thinking Specialist & Design Lab Coordinator Elizabeth Markowitz led an effort for faculty and staff to share their expertise with one another, and she offers some insight into that work below.

he mission of St. Patrick’s states that we strive “to have passions and hobbies that we enjoy, but we rarely share create a diverse and inclusive learning community them with our colleagues. A number of us have also shared our of students, faculty and staff, and parents.” While expertise beyond the walls of St. Patrick’s. This past summer, our primary focus is, and will always be, engaging librarian Jamila Felton was awarded a residency in paper arts and challenging our students, we are also lifelong through the Pyramid Atlantic Art Center. Art teacher Stephanie Tlearners and, in an effort to engage the minds of faculty and Sack recently received a certificate in yoga instruction after a year staff while also fostering a sense of joy among colleagues, we of coursework and training. Music teacher Betsy Sebring not only began a program called Laugh & Learn at St. Patrick’s After sings professionally, but is a regular participant in her local swing Hours. As a learning community that includes adults, we dance community. Each of these teachers, accomplished in arenas began this program as a way for faculty and staff to learn from beyond her school responsibilities, brought her passions back to each other as we share the variety of skills we have developed school and, by sharing them in the Laugh & Learn courses, she and pursued as personal interests and hobbies. In its first helped colleagues further explore opportunities that can later be year, 14 faculty and staff members led at least one hour-long shared with our students. after-school class, teaching a skill, sharing an experience, or providing an opportunity for colleagues to explore a new idea Another wonderful element of the Laugh & Learn series was the together. Since its inception in January 2018, more than 40% of recognition that our skills have been enhanced thanks to the the St. Patrick’s faculty and staff have participated in more than generosity of the Parents Association Summer Study and Travel 20 different classes. Grants and through school-funded professional development opportunities. Office manager Louise Hayes led a flower- One of the most exciting elements of the Laugh & Learns was arranging class after receiving a Parents Association grant. Art seeing just how varied the expertise of our faculty and staff is. teacher Stephanie Sack offered glass-fusing lessons, while I From flower arrangement to calligraphy to dance, many of us invited faculty and staff to learn about furniture refinishing, each

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Right: Academic Technology Coordinator Jonathan Fichter and Whitehaven Campus Office Manager Louise Hayes take part in a flower-arranging class.

Below: Art teacher Stephanie Sack; Assistant Head of School for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Erica Thompson; and Communication Associate Karolina Jewett work with accomplished bookmaker and librarian Jamila Felton on making hand-made books.

offering the result of skills from courses supported by St. Patrick’s. learning from peers—enthusiasm, a sense of accomplishment, In each of these examples, we also bring these skills back to the vulnerability, risk-taking, and perseverance when challenged. school to enhance the day-to-day experience of our community. Any time teachers are learners, they are reminded of the student experience and can apply these feelings to the experiences they By learning together with our colleagues, we build connections create for their students in the classroom. In their reflection, through our shared experiences. In this environment, we see Kindergarten teacher Karen Clement and former Kindergarten different sides of each other and appreciate qualities that we colleague and now-Grade 2 teacher Victoria Gangotena spoke are not able to see daily. When asked to reflect on the Laugh about the “joy” of returning to the role of a student and having & Learn experience, Grade 3 teacher Shannon Thomas, a the opportunity to learn and explore materials that are new frequent participant, said, “I really enjoyed the variety of to them. Through the Laugh & Learn program, we live our options and, probably due to the variety, there is a diverse mission of being lifelong learners and draw that reality back into group of participants. Often there are attendees that I don’t the classroom. have the chance to see most days, so it was nice to share that experience with others.” Similarly, Kindergarten teacher Karen We are thrilled to continue this program, kicking off the 2018– Clement talked about the positive interactions with colleagues 2019 school year with exciting new classes such as hand-lettering as they share their “hidden” skills. By building stronger, joyful with Grade 4 teacher Davina Chu, drum circles with music connections with each other, our readiness to collaborate in our teacher Anne Tyler, pumpkin-carving with Associate Director work for our students is strengthened. of Admission & Financial Aid Faye Turini, and nail art with Grade 3 teacher Rachel Levin. It has been exhilarating to have the Perhaps most exciting is that, beyond the specific skills that enthusiasm for learning and risk-taking grow in the St. Patrick’s teachers learn, which they can apply in their classrooms, teachers community—drawing in new participants as we offer fresh course experience the joy of seeing a valued colleague’s expertise content. St. Patrick’s truly is a community of engaged learners and the gratitude of learning new talents and ideas from one and dynamic and generous individuals. another. They engage with the range of emotions involved in

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Reaccreditation Work Moves to Action Plan Phase

rom time to time, we have reported to the These committee reports comprised the larger self-study community on the process of seeking reaccreditation document, on which the Visiting Team relied in preparation for from the Association of Independent Maryland their three-day visit in April 2018. Team members observed in and DC Schools (AIMS), an important step in our classrooms and spoke with a range of constituents, including ongoing efforts to make St. Patrick’s the strongest students, parents, Trustees, teaching faculty, and other school Fprogram that it can be. With a rigorous institutional self-study personnel. The Visiting Team, in turn, produced a report and scrutiny by a Visiting Team of AIMS educators now behind that offers commendations along with recommendations us, Day School faculty and staff are engaged in writing the for continued improvement in each section. Most of those required Action Plan in advance of full reaccreditation. recommendations were consistent with what we, as a school, had identified as areas of growth. The AIMS accreditation process occurs every 10 years for member-schools. It begins with a rigorous self-study taken The next phase of the accreditation process is now underway. on by the school, followed by a written report by a Visiting Once again relying on the committee format used for the self- Team of administrators and faculty and staff from other AIMS study, we are creating an Action Plan outlining our intentions schools. For St. Patrick’s, the work began in earnest among with respect to each of the recommendations, identifying administrators during the summer of 2016 and then deepened members of the community responsible for overseeing each in October 2016 with the formation of a Steering Committee response, and establishing a timeline for the response. We will comprised of faculty and staff, administrators, and a Trustee submit our completed Action Plan to AIMS this winter. to oversee the self-study process. All members of the faculty and staff were then placed on committees to examine different While the accreditation process, in full, can be tremendously areas of the school, including admission and financial time-consuming, stretching across two or three academic years, aid, teaching and learning, school climate, and facilities it represents perhaps the most important way for St. Patrick’s, or management, among others. Each committee produced a any school, to take a close look at itself on a regular basis and report that responded to a range of questions about its area of then to have educators from peer schools examine the results focus and detailed strengths and areas for growth. of such a self-study against observed practice. Time-consuming though the process might be, we welcome it here at St. Patrick’s.

TWENTY FIVE YEARS ON, continued from page 2

wager, the way it felt when it opened to they benefit from the high standards five children in the Church basement in of a varied, challenging academic 1956. program; and as we commit ourselves to promoting each student’s moral and Of course, our steady adherence to spiritual growth. the powerful idea of the infinite value of every individual, of every child and Honored to have been a partner with every member of all of the communities our students, their parents, and our of which St. Patrick’s is a part, has faculty and staff across the last 25 consistency of the language that we have provided the starting point for our years, I look forward to our continued used over time and our determination understandings of ourselves, of our work. Together, we have built a school to live into the aspirations of that children, and of the work that we do whose quality is unsurpassed in the language—even in the midst of massive with them. And our language then Washington, D.C. area and whose changes in every facet of our lives, builds on that idea of infinite value as community shares a determination not the least in the ways we educate we encourage our children to extend to sustain and even enhance that children—makes the St. Patrick’s of their fascination with the world, to gain excellence. I remain ever-grateful for the today feel much the same to me as it did confidence about their roles in the world, privilege of doing this work with you. when I first walked through the doors and to understand the world more fully as Head of School in 1994 or, I would through others; as we recognize that

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Green & White Night 2018 September 21 at the MacArthur Campus

Matt Blocher and Matt Alion, Annual Fund Chairs, with Peter A. Barrett and Margot and Cliff Johnson, Annual Fund Vice Chairs, after kicking off the 2018–2019 Annual Fund.

Tiane Doman shares a laugh with Renee Perrier Combs.

JB and Kate Meek chat with Katherine Nichols.

Ned and Betsy Mandel reminisce with Mae Grennan and Peter A. Barrett after Ned’s remarks commemorating Peter’s 25 years of continued leadership at St. Patrick’s.

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WOLFHOUNDS GRAND PRIX WOLFHOUND WATCH This Amazing Race Was a Resounding Success!

he St. Patrick’s community gathered for the 44th The Nave was transformed into the South of France, and Auction and Dinner to Benefit the Financial Porsche race cars greeted the guests outside in the driveway. Aid Program in March. The 2018 theme was The Auction raised $550,000 to support the Financial Aid “Wolfhounds Grand Prix,” inspired by the renowned Program, making it possible for the Day School to live out its Formula One Grand Prix of Monaco. This amazing commitment to socioeconomic diversity. Out of this number, Trace was a resounding success—achieving our financial $326,000 was raised directly through Fund-A-Scholar, with 250 goals, raising funds for Fund-A-Scholar, and engaging broad donors taking part by raising their paddles. community support and participation. As Head of School Peter A. Barrett said in his letter to the We were able to succeed with the imagination, energy, and community, “We race in support of a program that is essential commitment of more than 100 dedicated parent volunteers, our to building the Day School community. Our Annual Auction Auction Pit Crew. Leading the pace were tireless Auction Co- to Benefit the Financial Aid Program is a critical part of our Chairs Maren Harrison (Ryan ’19, Mac ’21, Lyle ’25) and Kim mission to equip all of our students, including those from Hayman (Joslin ’23, Lillian ’25), who maneuvered the twists families who would otherwise be unable to participate in and turns of this particular track with consummate skill and this special community, with the character, knowledge, and enthusiasm. creativity necessary to complete successfully the course on which they set themselves.”

2019 AUCTION THEME ANNOUNCED The sky is the limit! The theme for the 45th annual Auction to Benefit the Financial Aid Program is “Come Soar With Us.” Co-Chairs Liz Levin (Julia ’22) and Mary Pat Weiss (John ’27 and Thomas ’27), along with their fabulous committee of parent volunteers, are ready fly into the bright blue yonder and make it a night to remember!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 2, 2019. Boarding will begin at 6 pm, and the ascent promises to be fast and full of fun!

We hope everyone will attend this fantastic community-building event in support of the Financial Aid Program, which currently supports 1 out of every 4 children in our student body, 108 children in all. With support from current and past families, St. Patrick’s has been able to create a stronger, more supportive community by building a more socioeconomically diverse student body. Please visit www.stpatsdc.org/Auction for more information.

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WOLFHOUNDS EARN CAC SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD!

The Capital Athletic Conference Sportsmanship Award is the most coveted and highest honor awarded to one of the seven members of the league. The athletic directors of the CAC vote in a confidential ballot at the May meeting for the one school that demonstrates the best examples of sportsmanship within the league. For the third time in four years St. Patrick’s is the recipient of the sportsmanship banner. (The Wolfhounds will share the award this year with Green Acres who finished with the same number of votes). Congratulations to the Wolfhound athletes and coaches on a great year!

Maci Cumberbatch ’21 pushes forward, beating two Congressional defenders as she heads fearlessly to the goal.

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BOYS GRADE 6 JV & VARSITY BOYS JUNIOR SOCCER CROSS COUNTRY VARSITY BELOW ARE RESULTS Coach Coach LACROSSE from the 2018 spring Joffre Arce Faye Turini and Coach lacrosse, spring track & Manuel Benites Seamus Brophy and field, fall soccer, and fall Regular-Season Record Ian Bellvue cross country seasons. 6–3, First Place Season Highlight St. Patrick’s competes Boys Varsity captured Regular-Season Record in the Capital Athletic CAC Tournament third place at the CAC Meet 6–2 Conference (CAC), a Third Place group of like-configured Season Highlight independent schools in the Season Highlight BOYS VARSITY 8–2 win over Woods metropolitan area. Capturing the third- LACROSSE Academy place banner in the CAC Coach tournament by defeating Seamus Brophy, BOYS VARSITY Immanuel Christian during Mike Marshall, and GIRLS JUNIOR SOCCER penalty kicks Ed Nordberg VARSITY Coach LACROSSE Odingas Anyabuike Regular-Season Record Coach GIRLS GRADE 6 7–3, Second Place Katie Solter and Regular-Season Record SOCCER Caroline Mullaney 5–2–1, First place Coach CAC Tournament Miesha Johnson Second Place Regular-Season Record CAC Tournament 2–3–1 First Place Regular-Season Record Season Highlight 7–3, Second Place Participating in the first Season Highlight Season Highlight annual CAC championship 8–6 win over Woods Win over Langley in the CAC Tournament lacrosse game Academy CAC championship game, Second Place following a penalty-kick shootout Season Highlight GIRLS VARSITY JV & VARSITY Participating in the LACROSSE TRACK AND FIELD CAC All-Stars CAC championship game Coach Coach John Zegger, Henry Moe, Katie Solter and Shelby Smallbone and and Rutger Zuscin Taylor Heasley Sam Mason BOYS GRADE 5 SOCCER Regular-Season Record Season Highlight GIRLS VARSITY Coach 7–1–1, First Place Participating in the SOCCER Diego Federico CAC Meet Coach CAC Tournament Figadelfo Mendieta-Jara Regular-Season Record First Place 0–5 Regular-Season Record Season Highlight 6–3, Second Place Season Highlight Winning the first annual 2–1 loss to Landon, after a CAC championship CAC Tournament hard-fought game lacrosse game Second Place

Season Highlight GIRLS GRADE 5 Participating in the CAC SOCCER Opposite page, top: Wolfhound runners Will Spector ’19 and Reid championship game Coach Wincup ’20 get ready for the start of the Norwood Invitational. Sam Mason Middle left: Wyatt Herman ’21 controls the ball on his way to the CAC All-Stars goal against Congressional. Middle right: Heaven Samuel ’20 Laila Kostorowski, Ava Regular-Season Record is all alone on her way to scoring a goal for St. Patrick’s against Cumberbatch, 4–0–1 Woods Academy. Lower right: Tre Moore ’19 attacks the goal in and Whitney Shaw the Capital Athletic Conference championship game against Season Highlight Immanuel Christian. Lower left: Sofia Grunwaldt ’20 sprints to Having an undefeated season the finish line at the CAC track meet.

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Board Welcomes New Trustees, Honors Departing

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Front row, left to right: Head of School Peter A. Barrett, The Rev. Dr. Kurt Gerhard, Kai Reynolds. Second row, left to right: Gardiner Lapham, Gretchen Hartley, Nancy Balboa, Kim Mazzarella, Tammy Wincup. Third row, left to right: Leonard Moore, Mashea Ashton, Patrick Kean, Suzanne Clark-Lebedev, Mia Bass. Fourth row, left to right: Michael DeSantis, Nancy White, Rebecca Kim, Mae Grennan, Matthew Alion, Katherine Lucas, Jim Schufreider, Tiana Doman. Not pictured: David Roberts

Among the many volunteers who make the St. Patrick’s Washington, D.C. area, Matt worked in the publishing business community so vibrant, we are especially grateful to those and, in 1991, started DBM Inc., a direct marketing firm and who serve on the Day School’s governing board, the Board creative boutique. Over the course of 25 years, DBM, Inc. has of Trustees. These dedicated individuals, whose important remained an industry leader and a valued partner to all of their responsibilities include developing and executing the school’s long-term clients. strategic vision and acting as fiduciary stewards, serve (in most cases) three-year terms and work to protect the St. Matt has two children enrolled at St. Patrick’s. Nate ’24 and Patrick’s legacy for current and future students. Norah ’26 started in Nursery. Since 2013, Matt has been of service to the community in many capacities. He has Here, we thank four members of the Board—including volunteered at Family Fun Day and been an active member on Doug Anderson, Manar Morales, Garrett Lowe, and Rob various committees relating to the Auction to Benefit Financial Khuzami—as they conclude their terms and welcome new Aid and the Annual Fund. He is currently the Co-Chair of the Trustees as they begin their service. Each of the departing 2018-2019 Annual Fund and is serving his second year on the Trustees was honored at the final meeting in May. Advancement Committee.

MATTHEW ALION is a native Washingtonian. He was Matt believes in the philosophy of St. Patrick’s and has educated in Catholic schools, having attended St. Camillus witnessed the impact it has had on his children. He shares St. School through Grade 8 and graduated from Our Lady of Good Patrick’s commitment to a strong sense of community and is Counsel High School. He then went on to earn his business invested in its future. degree at Old Dominion University. Upon his return to the

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A native Washingtonian, TIANE DOMAN currently meeting prospective families at admission receptions and Black resides in Brookland with her husband Kyle, daughter Kai Student Fund events. Leonard and his wife, Roz, reside in ’23, and infant son Kyle II. In addition to her term as Parents Hyattsville, MD, with their three children: Nina (St. Patrick’s ’16, Association President from 2016 to 2018, Tiane has had the Episcopal ’20), Tre ’19, and Allie ’22. pleasure of serving in a variety of volunteer roles within the St. Patrick’s community. Prior to her role as President, Tiane JIM SCHUFREIDER has worked on Capitol Hill and in served as the Vice President for Equity. She has been a Room the Executive branch of the U.S. Government for more than 30 Parent and considers it an honor to partner with the dedicated years. He currently serves as the Director of Congressional and teachers who work tirelessly to meet the needs of each student Legislative Affairs at the National Institute of Standards and every day. Tiane has volunteered at Family Fun Day, Fall Book Technology, an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce, Fair, and a variety of Admission Office events, and she has in Gaithersburg. served on the Auction Committee since 2013. He began his career in Washington on the staff of Senator Tiane has a strong interest in educational equity. She taught Alan J. Dixon (D-IL), as a legislative assistant and then worked for three years in the District of Columbia Public Schools, with Representative Mel Reynolds (D-IL-2) as legislative where she served as a special education coordinator and director. He later served with former Senator Dixon as liaison taught Grades 5 and 6 students. In addition to deepening her to the House of Representatives on the 1995 Defense Base commitment to some of our nation’s most vulnerable students, Realignment and Closure Commission. this experience sparked her interest in equity and diversity issues within the workplace. Outside of work, Jim has served as a member of the Holy Trinity Parish Council for five years, sings in the choir at Holy Tiane left the classroom, and D.C., for law school in 2005. Trinity, including as a cantor, and spent 10 years as President She spent three years working with a variety of nonprofit of the Board at 1661 Crescent Place, NW. He also established a organizations and government agencies committed to fighting scholarship foundation in his parents’ name at his high school. for educational equity and tackling workplace fairness issues. Following law school, Tiane accepted a clerkship with the Hon. As a St. Patrick’s parent, Jim led the volunteers for Frederic R. McDaniel. Upon the completion of her clerkship, Grandparents & Special Friends Visiting Day in 2016 and has she accepted a position as an Honor Attorney with the Office of chaperoned his daughter’s field trips. He served as the “cookie Federal Operations at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity dad” for St. Patrick’s Girl Scout Troop 42004 last school year. Commission here in the District. A native of Skokie, Illinois, Jim graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee in 1983 with degrees in history and Tiane has a B.A. in elementary education and law and society and political science and received a master’s degree in student an M.A. in special education from American University. She has personnel administration from Columbia University’s a J.D. from the City University of New York School of Law. Teachers College in 1985. Jim, his partner Christopher Mario, and Millie ’23 live in northwest DC. LEONARD MOORE, a native Washingtonian, is president and owner of Rock Creek Valuation, a residential real estate TAMMY MANK WINCUP’s career has always been at appraisal and consulting firm, serving Washington D.C., the intersection of technology, workforce development, and Maryland, and Virginia. Prior to launching Rock Creek in education. She currently serves as a senior advisor at The RISE 2016, Leonard spent 15 years as a minority partner in two local Fund, a $2-billion global social-impact fund led by private appraisal firms. Before his time as an appraiser, he worked equity firm TPG in collaboration with a group of renowned in retail banking for First Union and Wachovia, specializing stakeholders, including U2 lead singer Bono. Prior to joining in personal and commercial banking, consumer lending, and The RISE Fund, Tammy served for eight years as Chief individual retirement planning. In both his banking and Operating Officer at EVERFI, the leading education technology appraiser roles, he participated in a variety of community-based company focused on using digital learning to teach and assess panels with local and national nonprofits—including Home real-world skills. Tammy has also served in leadership positions Free USA, Operation Hope, and the National Urban League— at the U.S. Department of State, Diamond Technology Partners, to educate local community members about real estate and and PricewaterhouseCoopers. financial services. Outside of work, Tammy is a Pahara-Aspen Institute Education Leonard has also served as a volunteer football coach at Gonzaga Fellow and also a Trustee at E.L. Haynes Public Charter School in High School, from which he graduated in 1991, and Catholic Washington, D.C. Tammy earned her masters of public policy in University. During his 13 years as a St. Patrick’s parent, he has international economic policy from the University of Maryland enjoyed participating in a variety of activities, including serving and her undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia. as an Admissions Office volunteer, being a Buddy Family, and Tammy is the parent of Grant ’18, Reid, ’20, and Avery ’22 Wincup.

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We Welcome the Faculty & Staff Class of 2018

JULIANNE REILLY, a native of the area, joins us as the in the District with her husband and her West Highland Terrier new school counselor providing support to students, parents, and has two grown children. and faculty and staff. Julianne earned her bachelor of music and master of social work degrees from the Catholic University LISA SAMPLE joins the Day School as a Kindergarten of America. Among her professional activities is her work as a (K2) co-head teacher. Most recently, Lisa taught Kindergarten Certified Positive Discipline Parent and Classroom Educator and Grade 2 at Buckingham, Browne & Nichols School in with the Positive Discipline Association. Prior to joining Cambridge, MA. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the St. Patrick’s, Julianne spent three years at St. Louis School in University of Richmond with a double major in psychology and Alexandria as a counselor and special education coordinator Latin American & Iberian Studies. She graduated from Lesley and another six years as a teacher at the school. Julianne is University with her masters in elementary education. She lives a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in both the in the District. District and Virginia. She lives in the District with her husband and daughter. Associate Director of Admission and Financial Aid FAYE TURINI joins St. Patrick’s from Washington International KAROLINA JEWETT began this summer as the new School (WIS), where she served as the Assistant Director of communication associate. Most recently, Karolina was at Admission and Financial Aid. Prior to her admission work, Edelman as a senior account executive working on the Hilton Faye was a Grade 1 and pre-Kindergarten teacher. She also Hotel account. Karolina’s experience also includes time as developed and taught after-school STEM classes to elementary- a publicity coordinator for Dan Klores Communications age students. She has a master’s degree in educational in New York City with clients in industries including travel psychology from the University of Virginia and a bachelor’s and hospitality, philanthropy, education, technology, and degree in economics and anthropology from Emory University. cybersecurity. Karolina holds a bachelor’s degree in U.S. history She has also completed coursework in art and inquiry through with a double minor in art history and German from Hobart MOMA and is an active member of Harvard’s Graduate School and William Smith Colleges. She lives in the District. of Education’s Project Zero. Faye also coaches the cross country team and is involved with the nonprofit organization Girls on JENIFER GAMBER began as the new Day School chaplain the Run. in July after completing a year of field education at the National Cathedral School and graduating with a master of divinity EMILY CARNEY, who joined the Day School in September, degree from the Virginia Theological Seminary in May. She was will be sharing the role of Whitehaven Campus school nurse ordained as a deacon at the National Cathedral in November. with Claire Cliche. For the past five years, Emily has been Jenifer is the author of My Faith My Life: A Teen’s Guide to a registered pediatric nurse at Children’s National Medical the Episcopal Church, a standard text used to prepare teens for Center and continues her work there. Emily received her confirmation in the Episcopal Church. Her other publications bachelor of science in nursing at Johns Hopkins University, include Call on Me: A Prayer Book for Young People and Your Faith along with an earlier bachelor’s degree in English from and Your Life: An Invitation to the Episcopal Church. Jenifer earned Davidson College. She lives in Silver Spring with her husband a bachelor’s degree in economics from Oberlin College. She lives and their three children.

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NEW FACULTY AND STAFF. Front row, left to right: Emily Carney, Lisa Sample, Karolina Jewett, Morgan Telesford ‘09. Second row, left to right: Robin Walker, Kiah Simms ‘08, Jenifer Gamber, Julianne Reilly, Faye Turini.

It is with great delight that we welcome back MORGAN the K3 classroom. Before St. Patrick’s, Robin taught at several TELESFORD ’09, who returns to the St. Patrick’s D.C. independent schools, working with students ranging from community as the new MacArthur Campus office manager preschool to Grade 6. In 2013, she received a master’s degree and receptionist. After graduating from St. Patrick’s in 2009, in special education from American University. Robin and her Morgan continued her studies at Madeira. She recently earned husband have two children. her bachelor’s degree in sport management from Syracuse University with a focus in marketing and communications. KIAH SIMMS ’08 has joined the Day School full time You may also find her leading the Grade 6 Photography and working in the Infant-Toddler Center (ITC) this year. Kiah Videography Club, working with Grade 7 students in their attended Ithaca College, where she received a bachelor’s degree literature circle discussions, or guiding Grade 8 students in the in culture and communications, and is currently enrolled at Yearbook Club alongside Mrs. Klingenberg. Trinity Washington University, where she has been pursuing her masters in administration. Kiah has held various positions Long a regular and welcome presence in the St. Patrick’s within the St. Patrick’s community. She has worked in the community, ROBIN WALKER joined the Day School Nursery School, assisted with After-School Clubs, and been an initially as a maternity-leave substitute in Kindergarten. This Extended Day teacher. Kiah is a great addition to the ITC team year, she joined the Kindergarten team as a co-head teacher in and excited to be back on campus!

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FACULTY AWARDS

Following are excerpts from Head of School Peter A. Barrett’s remarks at the Chapel Honoring Faculty and Staff in May, during which he announced Fenner Gibson W’03 as the recipient of the O’Neil-Carew Fellow Award, Laura Philips as the recipient of the Love of Teaching Award in Honor of Mark Humphreys, and Mary Beth James as the recipient of the Jeff Keffer Service Award.

ABOUT THE AWARD The O’Neil-Carew Fellowship for Excellence in Teaching offers St. Patrick’s faculty members an O’Neil-Carew Fellowship for opportunity to seek funding for projects they would like to undertake to make Excellence in Teaching a significant contribution to the quality of teaching in general and their own— FENNER GIBSON W’03, GRADE 6 HUMANITIES TEACHER and colleagues’—teaching here at St. Patrick’s. The 2018-2019 O’Neil-Carew Fellow began teaching at St. Patrick’s three years ago, although his association with the Day School dates back to his time as a student here. The 2018–2019 school year is the 21st In his application for the fellowship, this humanities-social studies teacher observes year in which the fellowship has been that the “crucial ingredient to any social studies course lies plainly in its name: its social available, and this year’s recipient is dimension.” He continues, “When we study history, we are studying people: When we the 14th to be named an O’Neil-Carew study geography in an historical context, we examine how a location’s physical features, Fellow, an award established by the terrain, and climate affect the social development of those who live there; when we study Board of Trustees in honor of two religion, we investigate how belief systems shape values, ideals, aesthetics, and the many longtime St. Patrick’s educators who shades of human perspective; when we study government and politics, we consider how contributed so much to the life of this human beings organize themselves and society to operate effectively, efficiently, and justly. place and deeply valued professional All historical inquiry, thus, is in the name of humankind.” Eager, then, not to study history development as a means of enriching only from an armchair or in a museum, he sought to travel to various sites in Greece to that life. begin to experience firsthand that classical world.

Recipients have demonstrated in their While this year’s O’Neil-Carew Fellow continues to refine his plan for a final product teaching and their participation in the of the fellowship experience, his focus now is on creating a series of virtual video overall professional life of St. Patrick’s a tours through the sites in Athens, Corinth, Olympia, and Delphi. His hope is that commitment to grow professionally as the videos will support “student understanding of the intricacies of the Greek world, they improve the curriculum they shape with a particular focus on the polis, from architecture and engineering to warfare and for students. religious practices.” continued on page 25

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ABOUT THE AWARD

Ten years ago, a group of parents initiated a conversation with us about ways to honor then-Grade 3 teacher Mark Humphreys’ contributions to St. Patrick’s. The outcome was that a named fund was created to recognize Mark and thank him for his service to the Day School. This fund, the Love of Teaching Award in Honor of Mark Humphreys, provides a new recipient each year with a stipend to augment his/her individual class’s instructional program or personal professional development opportunities during that year.

Each year, we invite nominations of potential honorees for the Love of Teaching Award from members of the faculty and staff for consideration by the Division Heads, who in turn make a Love of Teaching Award recommendation to the Head of School. in Honor of Mark Humphreys Here are the qualities we set forth for nominees for the Love of Teaching LAURA PHILIPS, GRADE 5 SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER Award:

“I can’t think of a teacher more universally loved,” said one colleague. “She is the ƒƒ a dedication and determination to master orchestra conductor for her students, drawing them in, helping them hear one help each child develop to his/her another, noticing the details of their work, and appreciating them for it. She is a master fullest potential; of classroom management, and her students know that she respects each of them as ƒƒ a clear sense of teaching as a craft at much as she commands their respect. She draws the larger world into her classroom in which the nominee always strives to age-appropriate ways, allowing all of her students to feel safe as she presses into often get better; complicated issues of our day.” ƒƒ a determination and willingness to find what works for each student; “Having two very different children who both had the good fortune to have [her] as ƒƒ an understanding of the importance their teacher,” said another colleague, “I can attest to how committed she is to meeting of collaboration with colleagues; and, each child as an individual. She works tirelessly to give the support that is needed to ƒƒ the conviction that the best students every child. Her commitment is demonstrated in the way she teaches and talks to her s/he has ever taught are those who students and in how she carefully partners with other teachers and the parents of her are currently in his/her class. students. Everyone is treated with respect and, when she speaks to you, or your child, you get the sense that she is personally invested in what you are saying. She truly We ask faculty and staff who are connects.” nominating someone for the Love of Teaching Award to write a brief This year, in what I am confident is a first, I will share what a student had to say about statement as to how that particular this teacher when he viewed her in the context of this award. “As soon as you walk into individual displays those qualities. [her] classroom,” said the student, “you are surrounded by maps, and you can tell [she] loves geography and archaeology almost as much as teaching. When she teaches, she always has a huge smile on her face and is so excited about what she’s talking about you can’t help but be happy with her.” continued on page 25

ST. PATRICK’S PRESS / Fall 2018 / 23 ABOUT THE AWARD There are many factors that make schools—especially great schools like St. Patrick’s—seem like complex organizations and, in many ways, they are. But they are also rather simple organizations, thriving on face-to-face interaction and shoulder-to-shoulder collaboration, with the efforts of individuals—students, faculty and staff, parents—directly influencing the health and vitality of the whole.

Today, we remember—and honor—a man who appreciated those many complexities at the same time that he recognized and acted upon the otherwise simple understandings that shape this place. Jeff Keffer was an individual who clearly understood that each of us must work to make human institutions, relationships, and situations better than they were when we arrived. He had a keen sense of the roles each one of us can, and should, play in this effort, as faculty and staff, students, and parents. Rather than expecting those roles to constrain us, though, Jeff seemed to think that a clear, textured The Jeff Keffer understanding of our various roles actually frees us to be Service Award our best selves. As a nursery, elementary, and middle school, we recognize MARY BETH JAMES, GRADE 3 LEARNING that the parents of the young people we teach will be close SPECIALIST AND HAITI PARTNERSHIP behind . . . nearby . . . here, and we benefit in so many ways PROGRAM CO-CHAIR from their presence. How fortunate we were to have Jeff Keffer be one of those parents, an individual for whom This morning, we announce the seventh recipient of the service to the ever-widening communities of which he was Jeff Keffer Service Award, which includes a $5,000 stipend a part—and to this St. Patrick’s community that he loved so supported by the Jeffrey M. Keffer Endowment. much—was essential!

Regardless of the topic, this year’s recipient of the Jeff Keffer Jeff and Elizabeth Keffer arrived at St. Patrick’s in the fall Service Award often speaks in terms not of the destination but of of 1998, now 20 years ago, when they enrolled their oldest the journey. “One thing that I treasure about Haiti,” she wrote child, May, in the Nursery School. Daughter Abby and son after a visit, “is that I am forced to be aware of every step I take. Griffin would follow and, in time, all three would graduate There is not anything in Haiti that is uniformly made, including from St. Patrick’s. Along the way, Jeff was a constant, vital stairs, walkways, or streets.” Building on the theme of the journey, presence. First and foremost in this place a superb father to she wrote elsewhere, “In order to get my mind ready for traveling his three children, Jeff was also a gifted, selfless volunteer, to Haiti, I often choose a book to read during my journey that before, during, and well beyond his years as a Trustee. will allow me to reflect on life and bridge the transition between life here and what awaits me in Haiti. The book I chose for [a Beginning six years ago, we have endeavored to remember recent] trip was Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the First Two here, and honor here, a man, a father, a husband, a Halves of Life by Richard Rohr. There are many themes that volunteer, and a friend who revealed his sense of resonated with me . . . one of which was, ‘We are here to give St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School through a depth of back fully and freely what was given to us.’” involvement, commitment, energy, and achievement—a life of service to this institution—that will be difficult to equal. How is that for a set of themes to help us to illustrate the nature We remember, and honor, this man by acknowledging and power of what the Jeff Keffer Service Award represents; a member of the St. Patrick’s faculty and staff for his recognizing that we are all on a journey, preparing for that or her commitment to the Day School, demonstrated journey while remaining open to the almost infinite variety understanding of the community that comprises St. Patrick’s, of present moments that comprise it, and recognizing that the and service to the health and vitality of the institution. very nature or purpose of that journey is to give back fully what Specifically, we honor, in Jeff Keffer’s name, a member of was given to us? The Keffer Award invites us to recognize the the faculty and staff who has demonstrated, over time, importance of that last point. What is essential here is that the that understanding of and commitment to this place, that purpose of that journey is to give back fully and freely what was dedication to the quality of the experience of the young given to us. people who animate this place, and that yearning for excellence that shaped Jeff’s life in service to St. Patrick’s. continued on page 25

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FENNER GIBSON that I am currently in the process of MARY BETH JAMES continued from page 22 compiling into longer segments for use continued from page 24 in the classroom. It is my hope that I am pleased to honor an intimate, first-person look inside All great teachers this individual, a 2003 each one of the sites I visited will help recognize the St. Patrick’s graduate, bring students that much closer to importance of the who now shapes the experiencing these places for themselves. journey, and every hearts and minds of one of you here this students who sit where Even more importantly, and urgently, morning is sitting not he once sat and is a full partner with I seek to inform my curriculum by far from such a teacher. Indeed, that teachers who once taught him. The emphasizing the glory of Greece that is why they chose to become teachers. recipient of the 2018–2019 O’Neil- endures, enabling students to recognize Those great teachers also choose to Carew Fellowship for Excellence in that Greek history and culture are also share that journey with others, especially Teaching is Grade 6 humanities-social part of our history and culture, a history young people, and to promote those studies teacher Fenner Gibson. that transcends a group of people bound individuals’ sense of the journey, along by a place and time and influences with the growth and development and An excerpt from Fenner Gibson, including nearly all facets of American life. determination that it asks of each and his experience on his journey to Greece: every one of us. A trip to downtown D.C. reveals The study of ancient Greece and Rome numerous buildings designed with This year’s recipient has lived that is a watershed element of the Grade some reference to the Doric, Ionic, or understanding during her more than 30 6 curriculum, where students explore Corinthian architectural styles. The next years as a teacher at St. Patrick’s. But the histories and mythologies of both time you watch the opening ceremony at she has also lived that understanding civilizations and piece together their the Olympics, the torch, on its way to its by becoming a leader in St. Patrick’s indelible imprints upon the world today. final destination, will have traveled all vibrant relationship with the people of To deepen my understanding of ancient the way from the original site Olympia. St. Etienne. One colleague observed, Greece and enrich my ability to share When a dessert is “tantalizing,” a person “With every trip, every interaction, and this knowledge with my students, I is “narcissistic,” or a trip to “Europe” even every bump in the road, [she] wanted to experience Greece for myself. sounds lovely, Greek mythology is always has in mind the reason why. In particular, I wanted to investigate pulling in royalties! My trip to Greece Why we do this work, why we travel to the rise of the Greek city-state, the this past summer inspired me in the Haiti, why we keep St. Etienne at the influence of Greek belief systems on its recognition that one doesn’t necessarily heart of our school.” people, the impact of geography on the have to travel to Greece to experience its Hellenic world, and the various cultural legacy firsthand. It does live and breathe Said yet another colleague, “The people achievements—artistic, linguistic, all around us and requires only the [of St. Etienne] respect her and welcome architectural, and militaristic, among wherewithal to become alert to its extent. her each trip. In the community, she is a others—that continue to inform and I suppose, it is, after all, all Greek to me! teacher, a mentor, a friend, and a family define American society. member”. . . all true of her here at St. LAURA PHILIPS Patrick’s, as well. Captivated by Greece’s compelling continued from page 23 history before the trip, and that much This morning, we honor Jeff Keffer by more upon returning home, my These writers, honoring an individual who has had, leading and persistent question was, colleagues and a and who continues to have, a powerful How can I bring this “glory that was” student, are capturing impact on our work with our friends to life for students? How can I help the characteristics in Haiti. With a powerful sense of them feel the same sense of wonder that recommend community that links her essential work that washed over me as I stared up at her for this award— here at St. Patrick’s with the life and the steep slopes of the Acropolis of passion, patience, a calm demeanor, a vitality of another community far distant Athens? When I marveled at the scale fundamental kindness—described as from this place, she is an individual who of the fortress of Mycenae? How can daily gifts to her students. It is with deep has endeavored to engage all of us in I help students realize that these are appreciation and immense pride that we that work. This morning, we bestow the not isolated curiosities condemned to honor such an individual this morning Jeff Keffer Service Award on Grade 3 historical footnotes? In the short term, as the recipient of the Love of Teaching learning specialist and Haiti Partnership my vision is that a series of hand- Award for the 2018–2019 school year. Program Co-Chair Mary Beth James, and-homemade videos will suffice. That individual is Grade 5 teacher Laura with gratitude, respect, and love. In each location, I took a number of Philips. photos and documentary-style videos

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Clockwise from top: • Soon-to-be graduates take their places for the ceremony. • Commencement speaker and former Trustee Manar Morales. • Head of School Peter A. Barrett and Board Chair Kai Reynolds pose with each graduate for a formal photograph.

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CLASS OF 2018 GRADUATION

St. Patrick’s was honored to welcome Manar has also been a remarkable the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance, an Manar Morales, introduced by her son volunteer at St. Patrick’s during the organization dedicated to creating inclusive Joseph ‘18, as the 2018 Graduation years her sons—Jacob ‘15, Joseph ‘18, and innovative work practices. speaker. Manar is a national thought and James ‘21—have been students leader on women’s leadership, diversity, here. Included in Manar’s St. Patrick’s But, most importantly, my mother to me and flexibility in the workplace and service are a two-year term as Parents is the perfect example of a mother. She is currently serves as President and CEO Association President and two terms loving, caring, supportive, and extremely of the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance, on the Board of Trustees, the latter positive. There is no better word to describe a think-tank dedicated to helping concluding in June 2018. Below are my mother than the word “kindness.” organizations foster inclusive cultures Joseph’s introductory remarks. According to the Merriam-Webster that advance diversity and flexibility. dictionary, the word “kindness” means the Manar began her career as The person who I am “quality of being friendly, generous, and an employment litigator, litigated about to introduce is a considerate,” and that is exactly what my in federal court, and served as an very special woman in mom is. She shows kindness to everyone, adjunct faculty member of Georgetown my life, my mom. She no matter what race, sexuality, gender, or University. has been a role model in religion. She is just simply kind. When my life for a very long someone is struggling to do something, she Manar serves on a number of boards time. is the person who will help them. If she sees and commissions. She is a Washington someone who is sad or feeling upset, she is Advisory Council member for My mom started out as a the person to cheer them up. Even when she Commonsense Media, a member of the employment litigator, representing clients in is having a bad day, she still manages to do President’s Council of Cornell Women, all aspects of labor relations and employment simple acts of kindness. and liaison to the ABA Commission on law. She later went on to work as an Women in the Profession. adjunct professor at Georgetown University. I am proud to call you my mother. Please And she later founded her own company, welcome my mother, Manar Morales.

Pillars to Support You as Inclusive Leaders

hat an honor to be introduced by you, I believe there are three key beliefs for being an inclusive leader: Joseph! Being a mom to you and your brothers is my greatest privilege. One of my favorite parenthood sayings is, “Long days, THE FIRST PILLAR: Belief in Yourself short years.” Standing here and seeing all I grew up in New York, and I remember in the tenth grade Wof you so poised and ready to take your next steps makes the being approached by an English teacher to try out for the debate years seem very, very short! team. She explained that I had a gift for framing arguments. In my mind, I came up with three arguments as to why that was an As King Triton told Arielle, in your spectacular performance of awful idea. The Little Mermaid, it seems you have grown up in a blink of an eye. I know as parents we are supposed to be the teachers and As a student, I hated speaking in public, and the thought of role models, but in truth you have all taught us so much about having to be judged on my ability to do so was terrifying. Second, life and what is most important. the school already had two boys who were quite good at debate, and I had no interest in challenging them. And, finally, I didn’t Head of School Peter A. Barrett called me and asked that—in think I was great at framing arguments. So I thought that’s nice, recognition of the work I do on diversity and inclusion, and but I am not going to do it. in light of your year-long study of civil rights and the focus in chapel on All Are Welcome—I share with you what it means to I remember sitting at dinner and being adamant that it was a carry those lessons you have learned about the importance of terrible idea for me to try out. My father looked at me, slightly inclusion and civil responsibility beyond your curriculum and exasperated by my arguments, and said the choice is yours, BUT into your lives to be inclusive leaders. your abilities, skills, and talents are a gift from God and what

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you choose to do with them is your gift to God. Needless to say, I You have experienced that first-hand, whether it was through tried out for the debate team and went on to place at the state sorting clothes for THEARC, participating in Hoops for Haiti, or championship. engaging in the walkout after Parkland. Look how you were not just seeing a problem, or people in need, but you were acting on Remember to be proud of who you are and what you bring to the it, improving it, and changing it. You were being a thermostat! table. Never take for granted your talents and strengths. Know It’s not just in the big things that we make a difference—it’s in that you were created on purpose for a purpose. When you the little things. It’s in our daily interactions with each other. show up authentically and unapologetically as who you are, and Never underestimate the power of small acts of kindness. It is confident in that person, you give others permission to do the those simple everyday interactions that do not take a lot of time same. Real inclusion starts with people feeling like they can be but make a huge impact. Think about who has been a thermostat who they are and be accepted and valued as they are. in your life. More importantly, think about how you can be a thermostat for someone else.

THE SECOND PILLAR: Belief in Others I share these three beliefs not because I don’t think you have Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie delivers a powerful Ted Talk them. In fact, I think one of the greatest gifts that St. Patrick’s on the danger of the single story. Listening to that talk changed has given you is that it has firmly planted within you those seeds the way I saw others and made me reflect on how people saw me. of believing in yourself, believing in others, and believing in being thermostats. Those beliefs make up the Light of St. Patrick’s Growing up a daughter of Egyptian immigrants, I was always that is in all of you. As you leave here today, onto much bigger referred to as Egyptian—always accepted by my friends, but stages of life, where not everyone is a Wolfhound, it is your always seen as different. I remember looking forward at a young responsibility to nurture those seeds and let your light shine. age to going to visit family in Egypt and feeling like I would be part of the culture. But in Egypt, hanging out with kids my age, I May you always believe in yourself, believe in others, and was referred to as the American. believe in your ability to be a thermostat. God bless you and congratulations! Adichie cautions us in her Ted Talk: “The single story creates stereotypes, and the problem with stereotypes is not that they are untrue, but that they are incomplete. They make one story become the only story.”

We can be quick to characterize someone as the athlete, or the musician, or the artist, choosing to identify them with a single aspect of their identity. It is easy for us to make assumptions about people and what they will be like or who they are— especially people who are not like us. Be open and curious. Surround yourself with people who have different interests than you, who don’t think like you or look like you. Experience other cultures. Share in their experiences, find opportunities to connect and learn and grow. Resist the urge to define yourself or others by a single story. It is through those interactions that we learn the power of empathy, the ability to see everyone, feel with them, and connect with them. At the heart of inclusion is empathy.

THE THIRD PILLAR: Belief in Your Ability to be a Thermostat and NOT a Thermometer This is a leadership lesson that I learned from a mentor. The thermometer just tells you the temperature. The thermostat does not just tell you the temperature; it actually changes it to create an environment in which everyone feels comfortable. We all have the ability to be a thermostat—to enter a room and raise the level of consciousness or lower the level of discord. So often we can feel that our actions alone cannot make a difference or that we don’t have a platform or a title or are not student council president or class representative and that the responsibility lies with others. I urge all of you to believe in the power of your voice and abilities. Lead where you stand, regardless of whether you were elected or asked to.

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GRADE 8 TRIBUTES This, I Believe

Graduating “lifers,” students who have attended St. Patrick’s since Nursery School. Front row, left to right: Daniel Samuel, Mickayla Jones, Grant Wincup, Francesca Cavaceppi-Dove, Mac Gibby, Nora Lowe, DC Noche. Second row, left to right: Louisa Kean, Kate Fischer, Peter Barrett, Trey Nordberg. Third row, left to right: Joseph Morales, Charlotte Shaw, Laura Groh, Stella Tongour. Fourth row, left to right: Sarah White, Lily Bass, Nick Fuisz, Sebi Samadi, Nico King.

n a Grade 8 Graduation Dinner tradition, each graduate offers individual Iremarks. In recent years, those remarks have taken the form of “Then and Now.” This year, we asked Grade 8 students to commit to a value or values that they believe in. What follows are edited versions of those reflections, all filled with life and love. It is our effort to share with you the esteem in which we hold each member of this special class and each student’s infinite value to the St. Patrick’s community.

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SALLY ANDERSON hike up to the summit was fall. I was struggling with know that these will push me very steep and full of rocks. the math section, but I was to be the best that I can be. The Hike That Changed We were basically vertically working hard and I believed My Life rock climbing all the way I could succeed. On the day I believe in the power of to the top. Being scared of of the test, I made careless LILY BASS risk-taking. Last summer, I heights, I was nervous at errors which affected my was picked out of a group of first, but I was ready to take score and, although I had Happiness Heals other girls at my sleepaway that risk and conquer my put in a lot of time and effort, The fact that joy can be camp to attend a five-day fear. I did not do as well as I had found in dark times is a hiking trip to Mt. Katahdin, When we reached the hoped. realization that took me the highest mountain in top, we were all extremely However, this setback too long to come to. One Maine. I had no idea what to proud, and felt a huge sense motivated me to do better totally normal day last year, expect, or how much this trip of accomplishment. It was on the next test. On the day I received news that my dad would affect my life. I had the best feeling ever to be of the test, I felt confident, was sent to the emergency never been on a trip where able to look down and see and I improved my scores! room. As I entered the noisy you must carry everything all of the park below us. This These scores helped me get E.R., I didn’t know what you bring on your back, let was by far the best risk I into my first choice school to expect, but there he was, alone for five days. I was have ever taken. Yes, there and reaffirmed my belief lying in his hospital bed, very inexperienced but was were some really tough and that failure can be the best smiling. Seeing him there, I ready to hike and explore. painful moments, and yes, teacher. began to cry. We were going to spend there were definitely some That test was a really After countless the first few days hiking all scary ones, but they paid off clear example of how failure conversations with doctors, around Baxter State Park, when we reached the top of leads to success. But don’t my mom told me that and then we would hike Mt. Mt. Katahdin. get me wrong, I’ve had many my dad had to stay in Katahdin on the fourth day. less obvious examples, such the hospital for a couple When we started hiking that as on the playing field and of weeks. It all felt too first day, we felt exhausted. PETER BARRETT in the classroom. I’ve made unreal, so I began to cry We were carrying about 40 errors that I had thought again. My dad looked pounds all on our backs. I The First Step to Success were the right decision in the surprised and told me to stop was starting to question this Is a Mistake moment. crying because what was risk I had taken. Throughout my life, my Sometimes it’s the near happening “really” wasn’t As that day went on, and mom and dad have taught misses than can be especially a big deal, which confused we started again the next me many important values, motivating, like almost me, because of course it day, I started to feel a lot such as work hard and be hitting a hole in one, and was a big deal! My dad was more comfortable. I actually kind to all. However, on my the critical mistakes that sick, and I felt left out in the started enjoying the nature own, I have come to believe can push you to do better. blue, not knowing what was around me. My friends and that mistakes are a good But I believe that all of my happening. I wondered how I would sing and talk about teacher. I believe that you mistakes, big and small, he could still be smiling, how funny topics to help pass the have to fail to succeed and that made me a better athlete, he could still be trying to time. mistakes are an important part student, son, and brother. make others laugh. The big day finally came of learning. I know that I will make My dad, surgery- around, and we started This belief became very mistakes in high school, bound and hospitalized, hiking up Mt. Katahdin. The clear during the SSAT in the college, and beyond but I always managed to keep a

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positive attitude. There is severe food allergies. One FRANCESCA her purse. Coincidentally, it really only one way to get of those allergies is an CAVACEPPI-DOVE was the same person who through something like this, airborne peanut allergy. I had spoken to me earlier something I did not know had a reaction at my friend’s No Act of Kindness Is about my camp. She stood then, but it was right in front house and I had to use my Too Small up and looked at me directly of me the entire time: I can’t epipen. It really was a scary I believe that no act of in the face. I panicked and spend life worrying about experience, and both my kindness is too small. When asked her if she was okay. everything and thinking parents rushed home as fast I was about 10 years old, I felt guilty afterwards for about every single possible as they could to take me I was in Richmond for making the bathroom full of negative outcome. I can to the hospital. With my a summer camp, and I water. She thanked me for think of them at some point, dad in the driver’s seat and stayed with my great-aunt asking if she was okay and but one always has to take a my mom next to me, I felt and my grandmother in left the bathroom smiling. second to breathe, to laugh, comforted by her presence, a predominately elderly That moment taught and to smile. Even if life is being able to lean on her community. After camp me two things: First, that I looking utterly dark, you head, even though my throat one day, my aunt and my should not play with water have to look on the bright was tightened and I could grandmother took me to the and soap in the bathroom side, and even if you can’t barely breathe. pool as a reward for getting and, second, that no act see a bright side, try to look That experience really through the day. of kindness is too small. at the dimly lit side at least. defined their love for me, as I I had been swimming That act of kindness had a So, I believe in happiness, looked up at my mother and for a long time so, after a significant impact on me and laughter. I believe that barely breathed, “Am I going while, I went upstairs to use because of how simple it happiness can heal. to die?” With tears rolling the bathroom, and I tried was and how grateful her down her face, she held my to go quickly to get back to reaction was. From that head and said, “No, you are the pool. In the bathroom, moment on, I’ve made it a WILL BURKS not going to die, you are I distracted myself and point to continue such small going to be just fine.” realized that I was soaking acts of kindness, simple A Family to Love This moment truly wet and instead of just using things others might not I believe that love is found defined their love for me and the bathroom, I had swished notice but I always will. in tough situations. I have helped me learn that their water and soap all around always known that my love has always been there. the floor. Afterwards, I didn’t parents love me, whether it’s But it is the tougher situation want to make a scene, so I KATE CHAMBERLIN when they say, “I love you,” that brought us closer. Since ran down the stairs to get or when they’ve given me a that day, I have always been back to the pool so I would No Day But Today big hug after I hurt myself. able to understand the depth not get yelled at by anybody. I remember when I first Everyone has had those of my parents’ love. This Before I had gotten to the realized how much I loved moments. experience was able to bring pool, I heard a thud in the musicals. I had the one I had a vivid experience me closer to them and is bathroom. At first I thought musical I loved (Hamilton) in the second grade when why I believe that tough I had broken something or on shuffle and ran out of I truly knew of my parents’ situations are able to bring maybe just a soap bottle had skips. Rather than switch love and that they would us closer together. fallen. I went back upstairs my music, I decided to do anything for me. Ever to see what it was. When stick it out and promptly since I was born, I’ve been I walked in, I saw an older discovered that I loved the burdened with several lady on the floor clutching song, “Tango: Maureen”

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from Rent. And I know this my share, thanks. I have to opportunities in the world. out what it was. But looking doesn’t sound like it has be someone to myself, if to No matter what decisions I back, I realize that there is anything to do with my no one else. Because if I’m make and what situations I no such thing as a wrong beliefs, but it does. I promise. not anybody to me, what end up in, if I keep an open decision and that my attitude Though I had values before does that make me to others? mind I can make the most of and actions following my getting into theatre, they Musicals have taught anything. decisions matter more than were naive at best. I believed me how to live, which is When it came time to the actual decisions I make. that there were happily- ridiculously cheesy, but it’s decide where I would spend ever-afters for everyone. I true. I’ve become who and the next four years of my believed that there was no what I am because of theatre. life, I gained two new beliefs, NICK FUISZ such thing as bad people. But There is only now. There is both related to my original worst of all, I believed that only here. There is no day belief. The first is that I I Can’t Tell Jokes you were supposed to just but today. This I believe. cannot go through life on I was told I couldn’t tell pass through life, rather than my own. Throughout my life, jokes. I thought it was a live it. Needless to say, I’ve I have always done things on normal thing that some changed. KATE FISCHER my own and just struggled people just weren’t funny, I believe that I must live through them. I didn’t ask but for me, I really could life like it means something. I No Such Thing as a for help with homework, not tell jokes. I had to go can’t speak for anyone else, Bad Decision instead just trying to figure to speech therapy for help. but I can’t just watch my life I believe that there is no such things out on my own. And For seven years, I spent pass and wave at it as it goes: thing as a bad decision. This when it came to making every Tuesday afternoon I have to live each moment is something that I am decisions, I believed that I in Tenleytown in a room like it’s my last. constantly reminding myself had to make them on my working on pronunciation When I was little, I of. I have always had a hard own. What I realized is that and other things you would desperately wanted to be a time making decisions, even there are lots of amazing do at “speech therapy.” I princess. It would switch: I small decisions, like what people in my life who can hated going there. I would wanted to be Cinderella, or to wear to school, or what help me in any situation and resist going in many ways: Ariel, or Snow White, but to eat for dinner. So when it can make difficult things I would complain or make typically, I wanted to be came to deciding where to go a lot easier. I don’t have to my body go limp. I was Sleeping Beauty. Now I can to high school, I struggled. do things on my own, and the worst. I would cry, my barely stomach the thought In addition to not liking sometimes I can rely on mom would sometimes cry, of being Sleeping Beauty, decision-making, I have also others to help me when I and sometimes I resisted so who is now my official Least never enjoyed change. Yes, need it, and I shouldn’t be much that my dad would Favorite Princess. Does I am excited to go to high embarrassed to ask for help. have to come and take me. I anyone know how many school, but having been at The second new belief that didn’t understand what my lines she has? I do. She has St. Patrick’s for 11 years, it I gained is that there are no parents were trying to do for eighteen, in her own movie. feels so comfortable and right and wrong decisions me by sending me to speech I can’t do that with my life. I familiar. But deep down, I in life, but just a variety of therapy. However, today, I can’t see my own movie play do believe change is a good paths to reach my goals. believe in being grateful and out and pretend it’s not mine. thing. If I stay in the same When deciding where to showing appreciation not just I refuse to be the girl that sits place, doing the same things, go to school, I believed that to my parents, who always by and watches everyone else for my whole life, I will miss there was only one right want the best for me, but also do the living for me: I’ll do out on so many amazing decision, and I had to figure to people who are positive

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influences in my life. MAC GIBBY mistake. It is not all about weeks, I believed that they When I was younger, going fast and being the first would help me with anything I didn’t understand the Slow and Steady Wins one, but also taking your time I didn’t know how to do. purpose of going to speech the Race and making sure you fully Almost a week of no therapy because I thought When I was younger, I understand to be able do to showering, huge spiders and I just had trouble telling always wanted to be first. I your best. slugs in our tent, drinking jokes. Why was this such a wanted to get things done watered-down leftovers, and big issue? As I got older and in the quickest time. I would jumping off cliffs was only came to the end of speech try to be the first in my class LAURA GROH preparing us for our hike therapy, I started to realize to finish an assignment or up Mt. Washington. On why I went. I started to try to be the first one to Controlling Fear the second-to-last day of appreciate and understand complete a soccer drill. In I believe that fear is just an our trip, we got into the van why my parents sent me every activity, drill, or job, excuse for not living your and drove to the base of the every Tuesday. Going there I always wanted to be the life to the fullest. When I mountain. As we climbed helped me in school. I was first one because I am a very was nine years old, I went higher and higher, the able to do more with writing competitive person. to a four-week sleepaway weather got worse and worse. and be successful when I But when I would swiftly camp. Before I left for the There were more hail, rain, was assigned LA work. I rush through activities, tests, camp, I was afraid. Afraid snow, and high winds. If was more pleased with my and quizzes, I would make that I would fail, afraid there was ever a time for me work and, in Grade 6, for silly mistakes. I would get that I wouldn’t be able to to be afraid, it was now! the first time ever, I was in mad at myself. Mad because make friends or successfully But the journey, new the accelerated LA class. My I knew the answers; mad complete the hiking trails. I friends, and the view from mom was so proud of me, because I knew if I would didn’t want to go, and I was the top of the mountain but I was like, “Nick Young have gone over the problem letting these fears control me. melted my stress and social media meme,” (If and taken my time, I would Now I can’t believe that my worries away. Fear can laughing: yes! yes! seven have been capable of doing fear of failure almost made drive you away, but it also years of speech therapy is the skill. But I went too fast me miss out on an awesome brings new opportunities finally paying off) (If not and did not take my time. experience! and experiences. What I laughing: dang, I still can’t I was in Grade 7 when The first two weeks realized at the end of my tell jokes).” I finally realized that going were amazing. But it was trip was that it was worth all The annoying and over an answer or taking during the third week that I of the struggle and pushing unpleasant trips to speech my time to go around the had to face my fears. It was through fear. Now I believe therapy paid off in the long cones in a soccer drill would time to go camping, and I if you let fear control you, run, and now I believe that help me not to make silly was very nervous. This was then you will never achieve I should be grateful and mistakes. my first time camping, and anything. Having this appreciative for what people This helped me develop everyone else had done belief has led me to be more do for me, especially my the values of patience and it before. What if I did confident in myself and to parents. I may still have self-control. Perhaps my something wrong? But then try new things. some work to do on my story reminds you of the I realized I couldn’t live jokes, but this I believe. tortoise and the hare. Slow my life on “what ifs,” so I and steady wins the race, not worked through my fears. the person who goes super Even though I had known fast and makes a careless my camp-mates for only two

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MARGARET faster than I ever would “What do you want to be think anyone is scared to GUILARTE-SILVA have expected. On the when you grow up?” At live a good life, but many are first day of school at St. first, you answer fireman or scared of trying. This might A Step Forward Patrick’s, everyone was princess, astronaut, or police sound cliched or childish, We graduate in two days. really welcoming and officer. And I always seemed but I truly believe you will It’ll be a change in our lives, helped me adjust easily. to be the odd one out: I never know if you could transitioning from middle Their friendliness has stuck wanted to be a garbage man. have a more exciting life school to high school. Each with me throughout my Everyone would look at me unless you try. and every one of us will be four years and has made a dumbfounded and shocked. The value of sincerity going to a new school, a difference in my experience I was aware of the bad smell, has two layers, in my new beginning. We move here. but the reason why I wanted opinion, one being sincere forward in our lives, leaving Those gestures of to be a garbage man was with others, being honest behind St. Patrick’s and kindness and the helping because it seemed like it and forthcoming about facing the future. Change hands greatly improved my would be so exhilarating to actions that you make, and will come. Of course, we can transition between schools. be able to ride on the back of the second being sincere plan every second of every The change wasn’t that bad. I the truck. I didn’t care about with yourself. Putting hour of every day but, try as made friends really quickly. the fact that my chosen judgments aside, sometimes we may, something different My reluctance towards profession was “odd” or you must forget about will happen, no matter how switching schools changed “different.” responsibility. It is important large or small the change during those first days and At a young age, it has to know it is okay to bend can be. As the saying weeks at St. Patrick’s. It always been important to me the rules and step out of your goes, “Change is inevitable, made me accept and realize to bend the rules, stepping comfort zone. It is important growth is optional.” I believe that change is a good type of outside of my comfort zone to know that it is okay to be in embracing change. Life inevitability. Now, I embrace and living a life being honest the garbage man. I believe in continues to move forward, changes and think that when and sincere with myself. living a better, more honest, whether you’re ready or facing them with a positive This mindset has gotten me and sincere life. not. I believe that change is mindset, they could be far in life, which is why I still ultimately inevitable and it enjoyable. believe in it today. will help us grow as people. Now that I’m older, my HELENA HUNTER I began school at St. ideas of what I want to be Patrick’s in Grade 5. Before LIAM HAMILTON when I become an adult You Only Have that, I attended a public have changed. But, to this One Chance school not far from my It’s Okay to Be the day, I still believe in being This February, I read a home. I loved going to Garbage Man sincere with yourself. I believe speech by Steve Jobs, who school there—my friends, “Insincerity is always sincerity even in error is said, “If you live each day as teachers, classmates. When weakness; sincerity even in strength. In other words, I if it was your last, someday I found out I would have error is strength.” George am saying how important you’ll most certainly be to switch schools, I was Henry Lewes. it is for you to live your life right.” I believe this is a devastated. Everything was Ever since I was young, as you want to live it. I am great way to live your life. going to change for me. I have always made sure aware that no one wants to I have learned that death I was worried about to have an answer for the have a boring life or a boring is inevitable. It is the only making new friends. fairly common question job. But I do believe many thing every living being on However, I made friends children ask each other: people are scared. I don’t this Earth shares in common.

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You will die, so why be do and just do whatever we I was three. Whenever she than you think. You may not scared of it? Instead, make want and be happy. got a small book from school realize it, but your parents your life as great as it can be to read for homework, my and family members will in the short time you have parents would teach her how always want what is best for alive. MICKAYLA JONES to read, not knowing that I you and can be a place of Since I read this speech, I was listening close by. After assurance in your life. practice what Steve Jobs did The BFG and Others her lesson was finished, When I was younger, I every day. I think “Would I I believe in books. I believe I would sneak into her thought that defying my be content with my life so far in the stories they tell, the backpack and read her book parents was what I should if I was going to die today?” universes they create, and by myself. When I finished do because they are old and If the answer is “no” for too the solace they bring; how the book, I was filled with their ideas are outdated. That many days, I think about books can bring millions joy, and I wanted to share is true for some things. But what I need to do to make of people from across the what I had learned with my when my parents constantly it a “yes.” This speech also world together to enjoy or friends. told me to not play with showed me that you have argue over the contents they When I learned how scissors, and being the nothing to lose, everything hold. The pages are so light, to read, I found an escape, rebellious nursery student is temporary, so do what you but the content that they another world, even another that I was, I sneakily cut want. I’m not saying to rob hold can weigh a thousand universe, where I could be a my own hair. After being a bank. I am saying don’t tons. Another thing about witch and drink butterbeer. unhappy with the blonde let your fears and people’s books is that there are so Or maybe watch a little girl bob I cut, I promptly asked opinions make decisions many to choose from! You become friends with giants. my mom if she could fix it. for you. I believe that if you want a historical fiction When the world seems My beliefs finally go with your gut and express novel that encopasses a messed up, like it is right changed this year. I was yourself freely, you will have theme of new beginnings? now, or maybe life just isn’t talking to my parents about no regrets when you die. Read A Tale of Two Cities going your way, you need the musical and what I As of right now, I have by Charles Dickens. Or three things: Your favorite wanted to audition for, no regrets in life. I think maybe a short tragedy about beverage (I prefer coffee), mainly aiming for some of this is a pretty basic concept what it means to be a true some good lighting, and a the roles with fewer solos that everyone has heard at friend? Read Of Mice and good book. This I believe. and lines. But it was my some point. However, this Men by John Steinbeck. To parents who pushed me to concept is not understood. top it all off, you probably try out for Ariel and put Most people probably think need something to inspire LOUISA KEAN myself out there. I decided it’s just an overused phrase you to do good and take a to take their persistent but, really, it is the key to stand for what is right. Then Parental Guidance advice and to trust them. I living a good life. You have I suggest The Hate U Give Suggested ended up getting the role to process that you only get by Angie Thomas. Not only I believe in listening to and and gaining confidence for one life to do everything you are all of these books superb trusting those you love. In high school productions and want, so you have to fit it all and inspiring, but they all life, many people will let public speaking! As I think in. You can’t die with regrets, changed my point of view in you down, and it is hard about some of the successful you can’t ever look back. We one way or another. to figure out who you can attributes and events from all need to stop wasting time My parents began trust. However, those who my past, I realize that it thinking about what other teaching my older sister to will always tell you what was my parents who have people will think of what we read when she was five and you need to know are closer inspired my actions. Even

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with the application process, can do it. If someone says NORA LOWE myself and disappointed my parents helped me make you cannot do something, that I did not have a present decisions that I am very do not listen. It is only in Kindergarten Anxiety to give my mom. I felt so happy about today. the last couple of years I believe in kindness, hope, anxious that when my dad I know that I am still a that I have started seeing loyalty, equality, and assured me that I could just child and just beginning my the results of believing in happiness, and many more make another one, I told life as a teenager; however, myself. Before, I would values, but sometimes love him that it wouldn’t be the I have realized what my be doing things such as seems most important. I think same and that it wouldn’t parents have been waiting playing sports, or doing that love is powerful and have the same meaning. My for me to realize my whole homework, and I remember believing that no matter parents said that they loved life—to listen to them. If it thinking that I could not what, you are loved. it anyway. Thanks to them, I wasn’t for listening to my do it. I remember a specific About eight years calmed down and everything parents and trusting what time when I started to ago, when my mom was else that day went as planned. they said, I wouldn’t have have self-confidence. I was pregnant with my little My anxiety has believed in myself. From 12 years old, playing in a brother, Kemper, I was in continued to bother me these experiences, I’ve championship soccer game Kindergarten. I was thrilled throughout the years, but learned to not take after the and telling myself that I can with the idea of having a thanks to my dad and mom, disobedient little mermaid, and should do everything sibling and being a big sister, I know that no matter how Ariel, and make sure to listen to my fullest ability, and I so I decided to make my big the mess is, they will and trust in my parents. began playing much better mom a present. I cut out a still love me just as much as than before. paper heart and attached a they did before. I know that I started thinking to piece of rainbow string to it I don’t need to be anxious NICO KING myself that I should start so it was like a key chain. I about loving them making believing in myself and I also made a little green paper everything perfect, or about Self-Confidence Is Key would do better. This made box for it, but the heart kept them knowing how much It is extremely important to me feel much happier, and falling out so I added a lot of I love them. Because no have self-confidence. This everything was easier. tape on the sides. I carried it matter what, they will love I believe. If one does not Something else that has in the car to Sibley Hospital me anyway, and that’s more have self-confidence, it is helped my self-confidence to give to my mom and important than anything else. much harder to do things. is starting to socialize much watched as someone wheeled This I believe. It helps you achieve your more with people and talk her around the corner of the goals, and it can bring to them, as I previously had hallway in a wheelchair with you up when you are some issues with talking Kemper wrapped in a blue MADISON MAGRUDER feeling down. When I was to people. This has been a Winnie-the-Pooh blanket. not confident in myself, huge boost for my morale. I was so excited! I gave Don’t Forget to Have Fun I believed that I would Overall, my time at St. mom the present but, when It was a bright spring day in struggle with anything that Patrick’s has turned me into she opened it, we discovered Bethesda where there were was challenging. Now, I a completely different, more the heart had fallen out so many things to do but not tell myself that I can do it. confident, and better person. again. I was so upset and enough time to do them. I I put my mind to it and get cried my eyes out, probably had given up on washing the to work, knowing I everyone on that floor of dishes and still had lacrosse the hospital had a headache practice, not to mention for days. I was so mad at going to my sister’s soccer

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tournament. On top of all JOSEPH ATTIA I would mess up and they people I do not know. One that, we had to go to dinner MORALES would laugh. This happened struggle I have with meeting with my grandma. There until a high school student new people is talking to was so much to do that I Life Isn’t Fair stood up for me: He went them. I feel like I never forgot to enjoy my day and I believe that life isn’t fair, but up to the group of bullies answer questions right, and have a little fun while doing I believe in fighting to make and said something that I I’m afraid that my fear of it. I believe having fun is the lives of people a little bit don’t remember, but those talking and saying the wrong the key. better. This belief started kids never asked me to read thing makes me seem like Driving slowly down when I was just five years something again! I did not want anything to the street, my mom and old playing with my toys. Today, eight years later, do with them. However, I’m I started to sing the song My grandfather entered the reflecting on what happened, looking forward to high “Pursuit of Happiness” and living room and, out of the I finally understand what school and using the values started to dance. After that, blue, he asked me what I my grandfather was telling of courage, empathy, and I could not get that song wanted to be when I grew me. For example, that high patience. out of my head for the rest up. Like any other five-year- schooler saw how life wasn’t I learned these values of the day. When I was in old, I said I wanted to be being fair to me and he tried from my parents. These the car, I forgot about all of a superhero and save the to make it better. values express who I am. the things that I had to do, world from evil villains. In I no longer believe Courage is very important and I just had fun. I was not response he said, “Well, let in saving the world from to me when surrounded by worrying about what I had me tell you something about villains, but I believe in new people. I must have the to do and how little time I what lies ahead of you. Life helping others. I know that courage to go up to someone had to do it, but I lived in isn’t fair. But that doesn’t life isn’t fair and that it has its and introduce myself or the moment. I believe every mean you don’t try.” highs and lows. It will never have the courage to keep a one should live every day to At first, I didn’t really be what you really want. conversation going when the fullest. care because, first, I was just someone starts one with Later that day, when five and, second, I was too me. It is important to have I was back at my house, I caught up in the thought DC NOCHE empathy because I need to thought about my day and about me saving the world. be able to understand what how much fun I had, and we But the quote stuck with I Believe in people are going through had also gotten everything me throughout my life Overcoming Fear and let the potential friends done. I have a simple motto: (somehow). Then, during the I have made many close know that they can trust Even though it can be hard, summer of 2010, I realized friends during my 13 years me. Lastly, I will need a lot always try to have fun what my grandfather meant. at St. Patrick’s, but making of patience when trying because life goes by so fast That summer, I was made friends outside of school to make friends. I will and you don’t want to miss fun of and people made has always been a struggle need to be patient when something because you’re jokes about me, which for me. Outside of school, I learning about new people having a bad day. Make the was something I could not am constantly surrounded and making the friendship most out of every situation control. You see, I struggle by new people that I could develop. I will not walk into or you will miss a very good with reading. befriend but do not bother school and have a new group chance to have fun. This I A couple of older kids to because something is of friends that I will know believe. would walk up to me and ask holding me back. I have everything about. It will take me to read a pretty confusing always felt like an outsider a lot of time to create new sentence for a six-year-old. when I am in a group of memories.

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I believe that I have was very steep, and we were CHARLIE PATEL extremely to me. improved, but there is still running out of water, so we I have had a pretty more to do. I believe that stopped at a stream to fill My Grandfather’s Lesson easy life compared to my practice makes perfect and up our water bottles. The I believe in the importance of grandfather’s, but no matter the more friends I make the water was filled with dirt and hard work and perseverance, how easy life is, there are easier it will get. I believe muck but we had to drink which I learned from my always difficulties to face. It that I will never forget the it. Things didn’t go our way, grandfather. His name was has been these difficulties memories and friends I made but we persevered. While Suryakant Patel, and he and my grandfather that here. I believe that I will make climbing back up from the was born in rural Uganda taught me the important it through high school and stream our counselor fell with not very much money. values of hard work and have fun. This I believe. and we heard a CRACK! He My grandpa had very little perseverance. said he was fine but we all schooling but still was one of knew otherwise. the first people in his family TREY NORDBERG Things didn’t go our way, to go to college. He studied SANDER RODMAN but we preserved. We kept in India and became a doctor. We Persevered walking until we came to a He then moved to Scotland Divorce Still Supports I believe in persevering even fork in the path. We didn’t before moving to America, I believe that love can endure when things don’t always know which way to go so we where he had very few even the most challenging of turn out the way you want made an “educated” guess. friends or family. But despite situations. I experienced my them to. I came to this We guessed wrong. Things the odds stacked against him, parents’ enduring love for realization when I was at didn’t go our way, but we he succeeded by working me when they got divorced. camp last summer. There persevered. This spiraled very hard and persevering. I know this doesn’t make was an opportunity to go into another string of bad My life has not been much sense, but let me on a hiking trip through decisions and wrong turns, nearly as hard as my explain. I didn’t know how the mountains next to Lake and we ended up hiking 15 grandpa’s, but I have run special their divorce was Superior. It was a three- extra miles, all while our into some difficulties. My until I heard divorce stories day trip that spanned 17 counselor had a broken foot. whole life I have struggled about other people—how miles. We started our trip The whole hike ended up with an illness that makes ugly and aggressive divorce by hiking up a mountain being around 36 miles. Not me very sick for weeks at a could be. Fighting in which had amazing views, exactly what I had signed up time and could even put me court over custody of kids. but then when we went down for. Things didn’t go our way, in the hospital. It forced me Hearing two different stories the mountain the whole but we persevered. to miss a lot of school, and I about the other. But for me trip went downhill, pun This experience taught me struggled to keep my grades it wasn’t about that at all. It intended. While climbing to persevere no matter the up. But it taught me to work was all about what was best down the mountain, we got situation you’re put in. It very hard to achieve the for my brother and me and to a swamp area that was also taught me that life isn’t good grades needed to get how we could still be a happy wet, muddy, and filled with always fair and that you have into high school. family. For me, that was the bugs. We trekked through to make the best out of a bad When I was young, I true sign of love. this for about two hours, and situation. This I believe. also struggled with dyslexia, Their divorce showed then we went back up to the which made it harder to me that their love for my mountain. The mountain learn to read. But it taught brother and me was their me to persevere because number one priority. They learning to read was took what could have been

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the worst event of my life but trust me, this speech is how to manage my time and I wrote. It was because that and created a future of more than that. I believe in take more responsibility for was the only way that I was wonderful moments instead: the value of learning to be my assignments. Taking speaking my mind. I was two Christmases, my first responsible and independent care of Bentley was my first always kind to others when I Parent-Teacher Conference, at a young age. I learned this BIG responsibility that I had was little, and most of them and now my family members because of Bentley, my dog. on my own. I was able to usually did the talking for coming together to celebrate When I was 11, I saw transfer the skills I learned me. my graduation. the movie Max. It’s about from taking care of Bentley Even though sometimes This is something no a boy and his friendship to school life. I enjoyed not speaking and other parents could give with his dog, same old I believe that learning observing, there were still so me. Parents who put their cliche. After watching this to be independent and many things I wanted to do children first selflessly movie, I begged my parents responsible is important and so many things I wanted without a second thought. for a dog because I really to your path of young to say. But if I ever acted on Parents who I know will wanted one, and 11-year- adulthood, because in it, it would either result in a love me until the end of old me did not realize how many things in life, you will stutter or unkind behaviour. time. Without my parents much of a responsibility it have to clean up messes by So I stuck to saying more in my life, I wouldn’t be this would actually be. When yourself and it won’t always in writing. This discovery, far in life. I would not have I finally convinced my be just a dog’s mess. however, did not stop me joined a community like parents to get me a dog over from expressing my ideas. St. Patrick’s without them. Christmas break, we had one Sharing and writing poems Never would I have gotten agreement: I would have to DANIEL SAMUEL became a pastime. I was such good grades or have take care of him. How hard always anxious for teachers been able to go to a great could this be? I found out Use Your Words to see the profound detail I school like Bullis with such quick when I came home I personally believe in put in my writing and maybe good friends. All I have now after school to a huge mess speaking my mind through even give me a high five for wouldn’t be possible without on my mom’s favorite carpet. writing, despite what others a job well done. them and this speech is my Then and just then did I think. I have often been To this day, my belief way of saying thank you. realize what kind of ride I told that my writing is too in more-is-better has not They gave me the happy was on with Bentley. wordy or that it shares more been hindered by what ending that most kids only Every single day, I than needed. At St. Patrick’s, anyone else may have said. dream of. And for these would have to clean up after my writing assignments Whenever I write anything, reasons, I believe that love Bentley, feed Bentley, wash always seemed to linger over I always remember that truly can endure even Bentley, and do everything the word maximum. My time stops for no one, and the most challenging of else to keep him happy. I teachers would tell me to that making the most of it situations. was greatly rewarded by “get straight to the point” or brings a lack of regrets and Bentley’s companionship, “organize your thoughts!” I a plethora of success. My but I also learned how never seemed to be able to speech is exactly one word SEBI SAMADI to be independent and control how much I wrote, over the limit and I am proud responsible. These are and all the ideas I had just of every piece of it. This I Responsibility Pays Off qualities that I would apply flowed out onto the paper. believe. Now, I know what you are to many things in life. For But in Grade 5, I was thinking, a speech about example, during my time at finally able to realize why getting a dog is pretty boring, St. Patrick’s, I had to learn I couldn’t help how much

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CHARLOTTE SHAW played them. Yes, as silly as that people should work irrigation techniques to it may sound, video games hard to better the lives of easily grow the plants while The Importance of a Sibling gave me the best friend I others, while still being being conservative with Chances are that if you know will ever have. Through hopeful towards different their money. This taught me me, you know my sister. these, we found that we had issues. I feel like lately, more about how you can Sure, maybe not all that the same opinion on just people have started to have help others every day. personally, but you know about everything, such as a negative viewpoint on Probably the most what color she dyed her hair, how to create the perfect cat the world because of recent memorable part about the what country she’s going to eye, along with a similar, events. During a small part trip for me was meeting a in the near future, and how admittedly stupid, sense of Grade 8, I somewhat had man named Ephesian. He is lucky she is, the easy stuff of humor. the same viewpoint. I saw the epitome of charity! He that you find out when you No matter where we how the world was extremely not only grew up without catch up with an old friend. were, may it be at the house unforgiving. All the violence parents but, for some part of And when I catch people up equivalent of Hell itself, or and political unrest started his younger years, he didn’t on her latest activities, that the better alternative, a nice to upset me. I wanted to have a home. But even with somehow seems relevant home with a cool mother help but didn’t exactly know all the odds against him, to the conversation—the who is surprisingly tolerant how to. And then I travelled he made it his mission to question of just how we are of our around-the-clock to the beautiful country of help others not go through siblings, but also friends, reactions to some fictional Haiti in the Caribbean, and what he had to go through. comes up. Personally, I drama, we had each other it changed my viewpoint Negativity is something believe that the bond between and our gaming console, and about the world’s problems. you can’t escape, but it is siblings has the potential to that was all we needed. Soon Haiti is one of the something you can change. become the strongest and most enough, our conversations poorest countries in the If you see a problem that reliable one somebody could could turn from video games world. After years of political you want to fix, go for it. ever have, but that you just to basically anything, from unrest, natural disasters, and You have to make the most have to find common ground school to the latest Twitter a bad economy, you would out of what’s presented to to start building that bond. catfight, and we ended up think that the people of this you and use what you have It’s unheard of to many, inseparable. No matter what country would be sad, angry, to help others. This is what I who either say they hate color she dyes her hair, or maybe a little depressed believe. their sibling or their sibling what country she’s going and, while some of this may hates them, or even that the to and, of course, whatever be true, they don’t sit and feeling is mutual and, trust video game we may currently wallow in their unfortunate MAYA TAYBRON me, we were like that once be dying over, I know that I circumstances. They too, and that really does have Isabelle Shaw, the sister transform these emotions Just Know I Love You make me wonder how my I can always rely on. and set out to improve When I was seven years friendship with my sister lives for themselves, old, my grandmother died. all began. I have an idea their families, and their I felt horrible because I that it started with an old SIMEON SWABY community. For example, didn’t think she knew that I Xbox 360 controller and a there was a loving couple loved her. Honestly, I never stack of late-2013 console All It Takes Is Optimism who planted and grew an expressed love to those I games with plots I could and Hard Work abundance of crops in their cared about. This year, three probably recite in my sleep I personally believe in backyard for the community. of my friends were in bad car from how many times we’ve optimism and charity. I feel They used different accidents. My friend Adriana

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nearly died. I never told her how much you loved them. were imaginary. I discovered that my that I loved her. I used to Mom, Dad: I love you. Every St. Patrick’s Day, imagination was a truly believe that everyone knew I Even though we argue, you my mom brings us and magical and wonderful loved them and I didn’t have always look for the best in several other families to the thing that I could turn to to express it. Now, I believe me. Friends and family: I park where a leprechaun at anytime. Now, as I look in grasping every chance love you and thank you for has mysteriously left small back on the earlier days that I have to tell someone staying by me through thick tokens, like candy or small of my childhood, I have that I love them. I believe and thin. Margaret, DC, toys. Also, I can assure you learned an arguably more that you need to make sure Nora, Mickayla: You are all that my letters from the important lesson. I learned that the people you love know so funny and are definitely tooth fairy were far more that imagination is a tool, you love them. going to have a great time at elaborate than any other and powerful one, too. It’s When I was younger, I school next year. Just know I kids’. I can thank my mom a way to process the world thought that people would love you. for inspiring me to expand around you. The true beauty be with me forever, so there my imagination and think of it is that no matter your was no need to express love. outside the box. background, whatever race, I took my grandmother’s STELLA TONGOUR My brothers and I gender, or nationality you love for granted. And now learned to develop our are, whether you’re the she’s gone. I didn’t want Imagination imaginations quickly. My wealthiest of the wealthy to do the same thing with I believe that imagination is brother Alec and I created or the poorest of the poor, Adriana that I did to my one of the most important an entire universe called imagination is accessible to grandmother. On the day I tools a human can have. “The Ongediver’s.” This was everybody. Imagination is heard she could die, I sent The value that I hold for no small universe. It was something that all humans a message to her. It said: “I imagination is so deep- jam-packed with genuine have the freedom to use, know we don’t ever really rooted in me that it’s hard history, dozens of different making it a vital aspect talk, but I know you’re a to pinpoint exactly how and characters that we would of the human condition. fighter. I want you to keep when it started, but I am play between the two of us, a I believe that there is fighting now. I love you. confident it has something few different countries. We authentic imagination in Please fight like the soldier to do with my mother. She even had set up political everybody; we all have the we know you are.” This taught me that I should systems and several different capability of using it as tool, was probably the first time I never take my imagination sports. We also had a and we should not take that expressed love to someone, for granted. Each year, system of currency called tool for granted. other than my close family. she would find a way to “poplecks.” This started Now, I believe and physically exemplify the when I was probably four choose to express my love to theme of my birthday. or five, and technically LUCY WEIL people I love. I don’t want to She became a princess, we have never officially make the same mistake that a mermaid, a pirate, or stopped playing. It’s safe Everybody Makes Mistakes I made with my grandma. I anything else she could to say we haven’t played in I have always been told to believe in expressing your think up. No, she didn’t a few years, but our little tell the truth, don’t get in love to people because they simply “dress up” like she universe has probably been trouble, and never steal, all aren’t always going to be on was wearing a costume. She the most significant outlet throughout my childhood, this earth. And when they transformed in a way that of imagination in my life so in school or by my parents. aren’t here, you’ll feel guilty was so authentic and pure, far. I would reply, saying “Yes” for not letting them know even when the characters When I was younger, or “I understand.” But I

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skipped over it, never really directions and advice twice energy to strive to become learns these same lessons, understanding. I believe that without blindly say “yes.” I a doctor. It meant that I had but what sets us apart from everyone makes mistakes, believe that lessons you learn to continue on her dream, one another is how we and it is self-reflection that throughout your childhood and that her dream did not learned these from lessons helps everyone to truly learn are lifelong, mistakes are a have to go away once she and what we do with these from them. part of life, and you can’t did. Becoming a doctor also lessons. When I was young, I learn from them without meant that I could help went to a bookstore with my stopping to think about why people not share my fate. mom and my sister. Once they are mistakes. Today I I can help those parents JANE WHITE my mom was done with her take pride in my mistakes, whose kids might need them, work, she came looking for knowing that I can learn but they could not help A Strong Head Start us. While she was checking from them by looking back because they were in the Throughout life in and out out, we found a wall of and reflecting on what I hospital. of school, I’ve experienced cards and bookmarks. I had done to become a better My mom also taught bullying and exclusion. thought that they might be person throughout my life. me to always be positive. In my early years at St. giving them out for free, so Working as a doctor is Patrick’s, I was called fat, I took a bookmark. After taxing mentally. I remember and the words stuck with we were halfway home, I WILLIAM WESTON when she had to go to the me, leading me to be self- showed her the bookmark hospital in the middle of the conscious, although slowly, that I had gotten, and she Not Everything Happens night for her shift she would I’ve been able to become realized I had stolen it and for a Reason always leave and come home comfortable and confident turned the car around. My I don’t believe everything smiling, because she knew in myself. My family teaches mom took me back to happens for a reason. I do she had helped someone me to treat others better the store, found someone believe that every negative that day and every day. She than they’ve treated me. And working at the desk, and situation can be turned into would turn the bad situation they’ve inspired me to believe explained to him that I a positive situation. When I at the hospital into ways in resilience, commitment, and had taken the bookmark. was 12 years old, my mother to help people and make responsibility,and for that I’m She made me return it to died. I felt like an empty their family hopeful. This grateful. him and apologize for my juice box once filled with is why I believe everything A few weeks ago, I came mistake. I was scared and hope. My mother, Katy, can be turned into a positive home extremely upset and nervous but mostly confused had been fighting a terrible situation. was comforted by my mom. about what I had done, not disease that affects the Before I had believed I always go to her when I’m understanding that stealing immune system. She had that everything happens experiencing something was a bad thing. I just hadn’t been a cancer survivor and for a reason. I thought difficult. Well, that day she stopped to think about it. fought against seizures, but that when something bad called me resilient and told Now that I am older, I this disease finally got her. happened it was supposed me she was proud of me. know that everybody makes I had always wanted to happen and that you And I know coming from mistakes. At the time, I to be a doctor just like could just ignore it, but now a parent it shouldn’t mean might not have understood her because she was the I realize that is not true. I much because it’s their what I was doing but, after first one in the family to believe that everyone has job to love you. But being some self-reflection, I use become one, so I wanted lessons that they learn through recognized by the woman this important moment to the legacy to continue. After good and bad events in their who inspires me every day make sure I always listen to she passed, I felt a surge of life. I think that everyone has encouraged me to be

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resilient throughout my life. SARAH WHITE understood the meaning, the want to show my friends My sisters, although card never became a reality that I was crying. So as soon I would never let them The World Is My Oyster for me until now. Throughout as I got home, I ran to my hear this, have taught me I believe that the world my time at St. Patrick’s, I mom’s arms and cried. My about the value of staying is everyone’s for the did not face many situations parents may not remember committed to whatever you taking. When people openly or confidently. this day because it is just believe in. As I see them present themselves as Knowing that I was going to another day in the life of apply to high school and more confident and leave St. Patrick’s, I did not a six-year-old, but I do. It college and watch them take advantage of life’s want to look back on the 10 showed me that throughout work hard to achieve their opportunities, people are years I have spent here and my life my parents will be dreams, it makes me strive more successful. I’m not regret not taking advantage there for me through good to achieve mine. They show saying that everyone will of the opportunities that were times and bad times. me that with hard work and succeed, but if you open up in front of me. When I was in And even after all of dedication, you can achieve to the world you will end up Grade 7, I decided to run for that, sometimes they don’t success. having more options. Student Council after wanting receive the appreciation they My dad tells me to be Three years ago, I to for three years—and I won! deserve. For example, after I accountable for my actions. received a letter from my Seeing this good outcome came home crying that day, For example, just three days mom at sleepaway camp that helped me face situations and after they had comforted ago I lost my Invisalign, but changed how I looked at the more confidently. I am now me, I probably still got mad instead of just apologizing world and my opportunities. more scared of not trying at them because they put me profusely, I took action. When I opened the letter, something and regretting it to bed earlier than I would And I’ve found that my dad there was a quote on the than trying and failing. have liked. Or the fact that teaches me every day that it’s front written in big blue and I believe that the world after my dad wakes me up okay to be wrong and mess green letters that said, “The is full of possibilities, but it for school in the morning up if you learn from it and world is your oyster.” As I is up to the person to take and then I fall back asleep hold yourself accountable. read the letter, the meaning advantage of them and be for 15 minutes and then my With the help of my of the quote became more successful. I believe that the mom comes in to yell at me family, I have come to the clear to me. She wrote, “This world can be anyone’s oyster. because I am going to be realization that no one has card says, ‘The world is your They just have to be willing late—after that I am mad at the right to put another oyster,’ which means if you to put themselves out there. her even though she is just person down. From them open yourself to it (like an trying to get me to school. I’ve learned that you must oyster), then the world is My parents have loved be strong and bounce yours for the taking. I want GRANT WINCUP me since day one, March back after facing pain and you to know that this is 11, 2004. They supported hardship, be responsible true for you.” Reading this Why My Parents Love Me me through everything and own up to your actions card made me feel inspired I believe in appreciation. from sports to school to to create forgiveness, and because my mom told me How did I come to believe life. This is why I believe be dedicated in the fight that the world is mine and I this? Well, my parents had that parenting is the most towards love. I know my can succeed if I open up to it. to comfort me when I had underappreciated job in family hasn’t taught me Until this year, I did not a bad day in Grade 1 and I the world. I would like my everything, but I’m thankful think much of this card or came home crying, because parents to know that even if for the strong head start. the future and where I will fit my teacher yelled at me and I am mad or angry I still love in the world. Even though I I was very upset but did not them, even if it’s not showing.

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Front row, from left to right: Louisa Kean, Daniel Samuel, Mickayla Jones, Grant Wincup, Francesca Cavaceppi-Dove, Mac Gibby, Nora Lowe, Trey Nordberg, Jane White. Second row, left to right: Kate Fischer, Helena Hunter, Simeon Swaby, Peter Barrett, DC Noche, William Weston, Stella Tongour. Third row, left to right: Sally Anderson, Will Burks, Lucy Weil, Charlotte Shaw, Laura Groh, Margaret Guilarte-Silva, Madison Magruder, Nico King. Fourth row, left to right: Charlie Patel, Lily Bass, Sarah White, Joseph Morales, Sander Rodman, Kate Chamberlin, Nick Fuisz, Sebi Samadi, Liam Hamilton, Maya Taybron.

CONGRATULATIONS, Grade 8 Class of 2018

SALLY ANDERSON KATE FISCHER MICKAYLA JONES TREY NORDBERG MAYA TAYBRON Berkshire Potomac St. Andrew’s (DE) Georgetown Day Episcopal

PETER BARRETT NICK FUISZ LOUISA KEAN CHARLIE PATEL STELLA TONGOUR Westminster Maret National Cathedral Landon Georgetown Day

LILY BASS MAC GIBBY NICO KING SANDER RODMAN LUCY WEIL Bullis Landon Landon Bullis Phillips Exeter

WILLIAM BURKS LAURA GROH NORA LOWE SEBI SAMADI WILLIAM WESTON Bullis Holy Child Holy Child Maret Field

FRANCESCA MARGARET MADISON DANIEL SAMUEL SARAH WHITE CAVACEPPI-DOVE GUILARTE-SILVA MAGRUDER Landon Sidwell Friends Georgetown Maret Holy Child Visitation CHARLOTTE SHAW JANE WHITE LIAM HAMILTON JOSEPH MORALES St. Andrew’s Potomac KATE CHAMBERLIN Burke Georgetown Prep Madeira SIMEON SWABY GRANT WINCUP HELENA HUNTER DC NOCHE Field St. Albans Potomac Bullis

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Alumni Notes

1983 live in Manhattan with their Scott Milam ’83 moved back two sons, Jacob (3) and Eli (1). to the D.C. area in 2007 to work with public school 1996 systems and to be closer to Taylor Kettler ’96 is happily family. He started Afton living in McLean, VA, with Partners in 2011 to assist his wife Annie, two-and- school districts, charters, a-half-year-old daughter and their stakeholders Charlotte, and five-month- implement lasting, impactful old son Theo. Taylor works Left: Scott Milam ’83 change. He currently lives in for the family company. Above: Taylor Kettler ’96, Arlington, VA, with his wife hiking with his family Amanda, son Beckett (11), and daughter Emmeline (8). 1999 Louise Bowden Taylor ’99 lives in Lexington, KY, with 1991 her husband Brent. They Amanda Rucci Lessard ’91 welcomed their son, Henry, Chris Langhammer ex. ’93 is living in New Hampshire into the world in March and his wife, Dr. Liz Inkellis with her husband and two 2018 and are getting used to daughters, ages five and the new normal as first- almost two, where she works time parents, but Henry as an elementary special has completely stolen their education teacher. hearts! Clark, the family’s black labrador, is also 1993 getting used to the new Chris Langhammer ex. ’93 normal of not being an only completed the Hand child but is looking forward Fellowship at the to the day Henry can throw Department of Orthopedic a tennis ball. Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital in July and Ryan Hackney ’99 is a was married August 25, in chef at the popular burger Wiscasset, ME, to Dr. Liz restaurant Lucky Buns in Inkellis. The two will live in Adams Morgan. Baltimore, MD, where they will practice orthopedics at Nicholas Phelps ’99 was the University of Maryland married in Telluride, CO, Medical Center. on June 30, 2018. Nick’s business “From The Farmer” 1995 has entered its eighth year Andrea Katkish Mathis ’95, and is thriving, recently her husband Brian, and their expanding to New York City. Alex Williams ’00 with his bride, Nell Frabotta, and, (right) his son Taylor welcomed their brother, Tommy Williams W’11 second child, Claire, on 2000 February 19, 2018. Jennifer Nobil Gillece ’00 and her husband Patrick Indie Liey Dawson, daughter of Annie Snodgrass Dennett ’95 Gillece got married on June Andrew Dawson W’01, M’03 started working at Flipboard 23, 2018 in Easton, Maryland. as VP of business operations in July. Flipboard is an app Alex Williams ’00 got that provides personalized married on September 1, and curated news and stories. 2018 to Nell Frabotta, a St. She and her husband Zach Albans/NCS classmate. At

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the wedding were Alex’s St. Heather Gustafson ex. W’02 Patrick’s ’00 classmates Paul is a broadcast reporter for Jasinowski, Chris Wilson, FOX in Orlando, FL. George Hamberger and—of course—Alex’s brother Lacey Gutierrez W’02 Tommy Williams W’11. graduated from Vanderbilt Law School in 2016 and 2001 is now doing privacy Andrew Dawson W’01, M’03 consulting in New York. and his wife Alexandra are thrilled to welcome their 2003 daughter Indie Liev Dawson Greg Jenkins ex. W’03 to their family! Andrew also moved from St. Patrick’s recently started an exciting to St. Albans in 2001. To new job at Brandwatch. pursue ice hockey at the Christina Jenkins W’01 and Greg Jenkins ex. W’03 with their highest level, he left St. family in Africa Jenkins, Christina W’01 Albans in 2007 for Phillips graduated summa cum laude Exeter, from which he from Hobart and William graduated in 2010. He was Smith Colleges with a degree a two-sport athlete at Exeter, in creative writing, then in lacrosse and hockey, and went on to receive her MFA was recruited for the NCAA from The New School and, championship lacrosse following that, her master’s program at Tufts, where he degree in media management, played the same two varsity also from The New School. sports. He has an NCAA She works at Stella Rising, championship ring for an ad agency, and lives in lacrosse and also went into Manhattan. the record books as one of the university’s top goalies of all time. Greg played 2002 professional ice hockey in Lindsay Brewster the French league for the Bhattacharyya W’02 2014–2015 season, living in married her husband Amarto Paris, and then moved to on July 7, 2018. The happy London, where in 2016 he couple lives in Chicago. received his graduate degree Lindsay Brewster Bhattacharyya W’02 with her husband, Amarto in international relations

Congratulations to College-Bound Graduates from

ALLIE ARCHER TIMMY BITSBERGER ROBERTA FISHER WILLIAM KETO College of Charleston U.S. Military Academy Senior at Tabor Academy Princeton University PARKER BATH KATE BRADY BRYCE GARTRELL YARBY LAWS Loyola Marymount Clemson University University of Massachusetts, McDaniel College University WILL CANELLAKIS Amherst NIALL MCDONALD BRYCE BAYLOR Connecticut College EVIE HOFFMAN New York University Dickinson College SOPHIE DANISH Fusion Academy HALSEY MCHENRY LAUREN BELCHER Davidson College HELEN HORAN University of Virginia Barnard College LILY DELANEY Dartmouth College LIAM MERVA PERRIN BENAGH Georgetown University JUSTIN HURLEY Rice University Colgate University BENJAMIN DUKE University of California, ELIZABETH MONAHAN KRISTEN BITSBERGER Northeastern University Berkeley Senior at Maret School Hamilton College TAYTE DUPREE NORA KELLIHER FRANCES NEILL Wake Forest University University of St Andrews University of California, Davis

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from the London School of nonprofit think tank in loyalty program at Marriott Cathedral School and St. Economics. His dissertation Washington, D.C. for a International Headquarters. Albans School. Natasha was awarded LSE’s highest little over two years. In the Turkmani ex. W’08 was also honor, the Windsor Prize. development department Kyle Gutierrez W’06 just in their class but graduated a He now lives in West at AEI, she manages their started his second year year early. Hollywood, CA and works young donor program of of law school at George at ICM Partners. more than 400 members Washington University Anna Cadwell W’08, M’10 across the country. She and interned at the is a 2019 recipient of the Conor Patrick W’03 will recently moved to Arlington, Federal Communications Fulbright U.S. English be attending the University VA, with her fiancé, Chris, Commission this past Teaching Assistants Grant. of St. Andrew’s in Scotland, and is excited for the fall summer. He will be a In the fall of 2016, Anna where he will be pursuing a season in D.C. She still summer associate at Wiley studied abroad in Nepal with graduate degree in history. sees fellow alumna Kira Rein LLP next summer. the School for International Reinke W’06 frequently and Training. With a specific 2004 hopes to run into other St. 2007 interest in animal welfare Austin Patrick W’04, M’06 Patrick’s classmates around Mollie Mandel W’07 and ecological anthropology, is a Marine Corps pilot, the DMV area. graduated from Southern she conducted a month- living in San Diego, CA, Methodist University in long independent study on after graduating from the Bria Baylor W’06, M’08 2017 and now works for the relationship between Naval Academy. He will be has always been creative Refinery29 in New York City. humans and canines in deployed for a six-month and had a love for writing. Dharamsala, India. In Nepal, tour in Okinawa, Japan. She has decided to use those Dan Younger W’07, M’09 passions to jumpstart her life graduated from the 2005 as an entrepreneur, self- University of Virginia in Ned Mandel W’05, M’07 proclaimed as The Creative 2017. He has since moved has worked in Chicago Communicator. For the to New York City and is for William Blair & Co. past two years, Bria has working at a consulting firm since graduating from been helping small brands, on Wall Street. Trinity College in 2015. He businesses, and individuals recently moved to Hanover, with copywriting/editing, 2008 NH, to begin the MBA campaign development, and Adam Bradley W’08, M’10 program at Tuck School of digital marketing strategies. and Charlotte Jeppsen W’08 Business at Dartmouth. She has worked with graduated from Princeton brands across the U.S. and in the Class of 2018. Adam 2006 Canada as a remote agency and Charlotte were in the Marissa Baly W’06 has through her website. Bria same Kindergarten class at been at the American also works as a digital and St. Patrick’s together before Adam Bradley W’08, M’10 Enterprise Institute, a social coordinator for the attending the National and Charlotte Jeppsen W’08 the Grade 6 Class of 2012 and Grade 8 Class of 2014

FRANCESCA ORR JACK RITZENTHALER JULIUS TERRELL CLARE WALKER Hobart and William Smith University of Oregon St. John’s University Tufts University Colleges JOHN PAUL MERLE THORPE KATIE WEST DREW PARKER RODOCANACHI Sewanee: Northeastern University Kenyon College Tulane University The University of the South CHARLOTTE WHITE KATE PURDUM JONATHAN RUFINO RACHEL VAN VOORHIS Colby College Barnard College University of Chicago University of Chicago MARY ROSE YOCKEL COLIN RAY JOHN SPALLER ISABELLE VERDERY Brown University Tufts University Trinity College New York University HARRY REID PARKER SWENSRUD University of Miami University of Denver MAGGIE REYES RYAN TEEL PLEASE SEE PHOTO OF OUR Gap Year, University of Rose-Hulman COLLEGE-BOUND GRADUATES Chicago Class of 2023 Institute of Technology ON THE BACK COVER!

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Drew Hurley W’10 has been 2013 certified as an EMT and Piper Phillips W’13 had her was elected field supervisor professional lighting design of Syracuse University debut through the Capital Ambulance, a student- Fringe Festival this summer, operated organization that designing the world premiere responds to on-campus of “Shopworn,” a dramatic medical emergencies. Drew is work featured for Fringe. studying sport management. 2015 Robert Sutherland W’10 Charlotte Nordberg W’15 continues his education at M’17 and her St. Patrick’s the University of Southern classmates, Libby Bishop ’17, California, where he is Katie Graham ’17, Madison Robert Sutherland W’10, surfing with his father majoring in biomedical Magruder ’18, Laura Groh engineering with a minor in ’18, and Nora Lowe ’18, have entrepreneurship. Prior to all had a wonderful start to starting his junior year, he the year at Connelly School spent this summer studying of the Holy Child. engineering in Italy. He has also been selected to James Rodocanachi W’15 participate as a scholar in the M’17 is playing JV football 2018 Forbes 30 Under 30 and varsity ice hockey at Conference and as a student Bullis. He enjoyed seeing member at the national many of his St. Patrick’s meeting of the Biomedical friends this past summer. Engineering Society. Robert enjoys surfing in Santa 2016 Monica along with his father, Anna Brown ex. W’16 Left: Sophie Danish W’12, M’14 with Eboni Freeman W’11, M’13 Scott. and her mother Ann have Right: Anna Brown ex W’16 had a busy year. Anna 2011 graduated from St. Hilda’s was the youngest player Becky Orloff W’11, M’13 & St. Hugh’s, and the family on the team and traveled recently transferred from moved from New York City and played throughout Bucknell University to the to Cambridge, MA. They Central Europe. Now he is University of Virginia, Class enjoyed the summer at their back at Gettysburg College of 2021. beach house in Nonquitt, as a senior, majoring in MA, along with their new environmental science and Jay Younger W’11, M’13 mini Australian Shepherd working on his capstone After graduating from puppy, Rosebud. Anna is project studying the effect of Potomac in June 2018, Jay now a day-school freshman plastics in the oceans. is excited to be attending the at Concord Academy and University of Chicago in the loving it! They would both Charlie Shorb W’09, M’11 is Class of 2022. He intends love to see their old friends a senior at Colorado College, to major in economics from D.C., if you’re ever Julia Carter W’10, M’12 with where he is majoring in and minor in computer visiting the area! Haley McGloon ex. W’10 computer science with a science. This past summer, minor in history. Jay interned in laboratory 2018 operations at Children’s Trey Nordberg ’18 is she is eager to teach, learn, 2010 National Medical Center. loving the atmosphere, and give back to a region Julia Carter W’10, M’12 curriculum, and teachers at that has taught her so much. is currently spending the 2012 Georgetown Day. semester abroad in Aix Sophie Danish W’12, M’14 2009 En Provence, France. She Sophie is a member of the Will Gibson W’09 spent two attends Denison University Class of 2022 at Davidson months this summer playing in Ohio. Julia recently met College, where she is joining pro-am baseball in Hungary up with Haley McGloon ex. her friend from St. Patrick’s, for the Budapest Reds. He W’10 in Marseille. Eboni Freeman W’11, M’13.

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KAI REYNOLDS, Parent of Tia ’17, Hudson ’21, Ava ’23, Georgia ’23

s I begin my third year A record number of attendees were students and faculty beginning this as Board Chair, I am duly impressed with the bright and fall. Work on the final piece of capital delighted with all that spacious rooms with an appropriately improvements funded by Campaign we accomplished as a sophisticated design to accommodate dollars, the Sports Deck adjacent to the school community this collaborative, project-based learning Gymnasium & Performance Center, Apast year. Your consistent generosity and utilize enhanced technology. will begin in the spring. The expansive, to the Day School benefits all our It was a pleasure to welcome not all-weather, flat play surface should be students and faculty and staff and only parents, but alumni, parents of ready for student use in advance of the allows St. Patrick’s to make substantial alumni, grandparents, and friends to next school year. The extraordinary strides as we continue to enhance our see this terrific new campus. Proud of leadership of school families has superb facilities and program. Having accomplishing this Strategic Plan goal enabled us to raise 90% of the original made such significant headway on to bring the middle school program campaign goal of $4 million, and we our current Strategic Plan in the last “under one roof,” the Board seek to exceed that goal, given rising three years, the Board of Trustees will is pleased by the way students and construction costs. embark on a new planning process families are embracing the expanded this fall. As community leaders, we space—and program. The 2018–2019 academic year is look forward to articulating thoughtful significant as it marks the 25th year goals that will continue to advance our I am happy to update you on our of Peter Barrett’s leadership as Head mission and poise the Day School for progress on the strategic facilities of School. St. Patrick’s continues to be success well into the future. improvements and financial goals so fortunate to have a lifelong learner of the Campaign. The Whitehaven at the helm who embodies our active, We were thrilled to host Green & Campus is abuzz with construction. growing, changing school ethos. We White Night at the new MacArthur As I write to you, the Nursery School are grateful for Peter’s caring and Campus at 4590 MacArthur and Kindergarten playgrounds are well thoughtful guidance and his astute Boulevard, NW, which is home to into an exciting process of complete judgement, which provide a fine our relocated and expanded middle redevelopment, and we anticipate a example to students and their families. school program for Grades 6, 7, and roll-out of fully remodeled outdoor As Board Chair, I have worked 8. Fittingly, we launched the public facilities later this fall. Meanwhile, the particularly closely with Peter and phase of the Campaign for St. new Design Corridor, located near know that the Day School continues Patrick’s at Sixty that evening, as the the Grade 3 classrooms and Lunch to benefit enormously from his contemporary and bright build-out Room on the Whitehaven Campus, honorable leadership. Stay tuned for of the MacArthur Campus itself was is now complete. We created side-by- opportunities to celebrate this interim only possible because of the early and side Design & Collaboration Labs, milestone with Peter! generous gifts of committed supporters. which will be put to creative use by

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NANCY BALBOA, Parent of George ’17, Nicholas ’21, Charlotte ’23

MAE GRENNAN, Parent of Anderson W’15, John ex. ’20, Emeline ex. ’21, Thompson ’24, William ’27

hen Auction The culture of philanthropy at St. to the Financial Aid Endowment, Co-Chairs Maren Patrick’s is strong, as evidenced by thereby increasing the long-term Harrison and Kim the dedication of the community sustainability of the Financial Aid Hayman selected to all aspects of the development Program. The Auction and the Annual the theme for the program. Annual Fund Co-Chairs Fund together represent 8% of the W44th Auction to Benefit the Financial Catherine and Dave Bohigian led the operating budget, a significant impact Aid Program, they probably didn’t Day School’s philanthropic priority on teaching and learning at the Day realize how “Wolfhounds Grand with a characteristic mix of focused School. Prix” would perfectly exemplify the energy and good humor. Their deep racecourse atmosphere of the past commitment, and that of their team of In addition to operating budget school year! Layering the excitement volunteers, motivated more than 600 support, 54 donors gave $1,245,355 and events associated with the donors to make gifts totaling more to the Campaign for St. Patrick’s at Campaign for St. Patrick’s at Sixty than $1 million. We are thrilled that Sixty this year, bringing the current on top of the normally busy school almost 90% of our current parents total raised for the exciting Campaign calendar made for a speedy lap around made Annual Fund gifts, while 100% capital projects to $3,555,025 from 169 the track at St. Patrick’s. As leaders of our Board of Trustees, Parents generous supporters. These forward- of our advancement initiatives, we Association Executive Committee, and thinking individuals know that, in our were inspired by the enthusiasm and faculty and staff were proud donors to rapidly changing world, it is important generosity in support of all of the the cause of excellence in education. to provide the very best in educational important development goals that Thanks to the leadership of Maren and facilities and programs so that benefit our students and promote the Kim and their hard-working pit crew, exceptional teaching and learning can mission of the Day School. We remain the Wolfhounds Grand Prix surpassed thrive at St. Patrick’s. Thank you for incredibly grateful for your gifts to the its goal and raised $550,000 in the confidence in our leadership as we Annual Fund, the Auction, and the support of the Financial Aid Program prepare the Day School to continue to Campaign. Thank you! to promote socioeconomic diversity at be the special place it has always been the Day School. This success enabled for our current and future students. the Board to designate a contribution We couldn’t do it without you!

The culture of philanthropy at St. Patrick’s is strong, as evidenced by the dedication of the community to all aspects of the development program.”

ST. PATRICK’S PRESS / Fall 2018 / 51 DAY SCHOOL FINANCIAL 80.1% SNAPSHOT TUITION 2017–2018 These graphs show St. Patrick’s REVENUES revenue and expenses over the past fiscal year, July 1, 2017— June 30, 2018. Contributions to annual giving, which includes the Annual Fund and the Auction to Benefit the Financial Aid Program, are particularly important, as they comprise 8.4% 5.8% 4.0% 1.5% 0.3% almost 8.4% of revenue. CONTRIBUTIONS OTHER AUXILIARY ENDOWMENT INTEREST INCOME PROGRAMS INCOME

2017–2018 SUMMARY OF GIVING

GIFTS FOR CURRENT OPERATIONS 2017–2018 Annual Fund* $1,059,313 2018 Auction to Benefit Financial Aid $549,119

DESIGNATED GIFTS Professional Development $13,480 Restricted Gifts $106,445 (Technology, Financial Aid, Special Events, Academic Program, Grade 6 and Grade 8 Gifts) Endowment $26,918 Campaign for St. Patrick’s at Sixty $1,245,355 (Gifts and Pledges)

PARENTS ASSOCIATION $18,672

TOTAL RECEIVED DURING 2017–2018 $3,019,302

*Gross receipts

52 / ST. PATRICK’S PRESS / Fall 2018 54.8% COMPENSATION 2017–2018 EXPENSES

12.4% 9.0% 7.1% 3.7% 3.5% FINANCIAL AID ADMINISTRATION MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONAL AUXILIARY & SECURITY RESOURCES PROGRAMS 3.2% 2.5% 2.2% 1.2% 0.2% STUDENT PLANT DEBT LEASE ENDOWMENT SERVICES RESERVE SERVICE COSTS TRANSFER

ST. PATRICK’S PRESS / Fall 2018 / 53 Gifts to the Annual Fund

Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our students by giving to the Annual Fund, St. Patrick’s top philanthropic priority. Your gifts directly support the operating budget, sustaining and enriching every aspect of the Day School experience. Your generosity enables St. Patrick’s to provide the very best for the children entrusted to our care, and we are deeply grateful.

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LEADERSHIP GIFTS

ELEMENTARY TARGET ASSOCIATES HEADMASTER’S ASSOCIATES ($4,925+) ($33,677+) The amount of the “gap”—the difference Pamela Marple and David Johnston The equivalent of an Elementary between tuition and actual expenses per Michelle and David Joubran A School tuition student Elizabeth Baker Keffer A Elena Hardy Allbritton ’83 and Melanie Aitken A Rebecca and Jeffrey Kim Robert Allbritton ’81 A Mrs. Margaret Arundel A Suzanne Clark-Lebedev and Terry Collins A Kara and Thomas Arundel A Greg Lebedev A Katherine and Brian Lucas A Amy and Bret Baier Ann and Christopher Lidy Nancy and George Balboa A Julia Pulzone Marshall and NURSERY HEADMASTER’S Kit and Matt Ballenger A Michael Marshall ASSOCIATES Katherine Brittain Bradley and Shannon Powell McCarter and ($18,441+) David Bradley A Robert McCarter A The equivalent of a Nursery School Elizabeth and Rep Burks A Kathryn and JB Meek A tuition Laurie and Robert Chamberlin A Mr. and Mrs. Richard Michaux Celeste and Andrew Brown Katarina and Thomas Charuhas Ellen and Patrick Pinschmidt Katherine Epes and Peter A. Barrett A Hee Un Baeg and Min Koo Choi A Denise and Stuart Prince A Yardly and Burton Gray A Beth and Michael Clifton Laura and Jason Puryear Mae and Ande Grennan A Virginia Grace and Eli Cohen A Lizanne and Joseph Reger Julie and Rob Khuzami A Vanessa and John Darvish Alison and Kai Reynolds A Chris Mario and Jim Schufreider A Kimberly and Benjamin Dean Allison and Jamie Riepe A Michael DeSantis and Patrick Baugh A Elizabeth and David Roberts A WHITEHAVEN ASSOCIATES Jennifer Duffie Natasha and Robert Schooling A ($14,775+) Jeremy Duffie Christine and David Siegel Triple the Target level—the difference Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Duffie Julie and Robert Silva A between tuition and actual expenses for Courtney and Richard Dyer A Sarah Efird and John Stephens three students Nancy and Ronald Fletcher A Susan Davies and John Van Voorhis A Haise and Kevin Borgmann A Heather Hanks and Paul Foster A Oya Celasun and Jan Walliser* A April McClain-Delaney and Mei and Stephen Greer Tracey and William Weil A John Delaney A Carol and Jeff Groh A Elise and Derek Whang Franca and Andrew Gutierrez A Maren and Chuck Harrison A Jill Wiley White and Burton White A Jan and Charles McNamara A Betsy Wright Hawkings and Jennifer and Dudley Winthrop A David Hawkings A Merel and Kenny Young A FACULTY ASSOCIATES Mrs. Helen Hobbs A Mr. and Mrs. Frank Zarb A ($9,850+) Dabney and Robert Jewell Sarah Chasson and Frank Zarb A Double the Target level—the difference between tuition and actual expenses for two students Mia and Tim Bass Catherine and David Bohigian A Kelly and Joshua Bonnie Samantha and Michael Chappell A Kindy French A Gardiner and Nicholas Lapham A Carissa and Andrew Marino Margret Nedelkoff and James Neuhauser EVERGREEN CIRCLE Bridget and Gregory Nikodem A Sara and Peter O’Keefe A The Evergreen Circle is a special philanthropic society recognizing the many loyal Ann Rakestraw and Steven Farina A donors who support St. Patrick’s consistently over time. This society is not about Kelley and Kevin Rogge A how much you give; it’s about the simple act of giving, year after year. Jennifer and Michael Wood A Members of this society have made a gift to the Annual Fund for the past five or more consecutive fiscal years and are denoted with a shamrock A( ) in the Annual Fund donor lists.

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MACARTHUR CLUB Ginger and Chris Oliver A Adena and Michael Friedman ($3,250+) Megan and Andrew Parker Jenny and William Gaynor Mary Beth and Craig Albright Elizabeth Tanzi and Peter Pinto Blair and Gene Giannini A Matt Alion and Matt Blocher A Maryann Surrick and Scott Popma A Lisa and Todd Gibby A Melissa and Doug Anderson A Whitney and John Rosenthal Arianna Ugliano and Alessandro Gullo Julie Babinard and Roberto Benelli A Bani Bajaj and Timothy Schneidau Roxanna and Alidad Hakimi Leanne and Brandon Bortner Katherine Turner and Ted Schroeder Gretchen and Charles Hartley Mona and Mark Elliot Allison and Brent Shaw A Sandy Chamblee and Al Head Carolyn Harris and Clark Ervin A Mrs. Carole Shebby A Alice and William Janes Conner and Brad Herman A Elena and Bob Tompkins Georgina Baker and Mark Jaskowiak A Karen and Joe Kelliher Lalie and Michael Tongour A Cara Grayer-Johnson and Jerry Johnson Alexandra and Clifford Kupchan A Theresa Osborne and Francis Vella Eliza and Patrick Kean Harold Lester and Donald McMinn Nancy and Joe White A Elaine and John Kennedy Katie and Carter Mitchell A Lindsay and Walker White Laurie Lipper-Kirk and Lawrence Kirk Michele and Douglas Rettew A Linda Slatar Winters and Brian Winters Susan and Stephen Kostorowski A Mary Pat and Todd Weiss Anne Davis and Charles Wollenhaupt A Amy Rosenbaum and Joshua Lahey Becky and Josh Wilsusen A Kelly and Paul Zegger A Mrs. Burks Lapham A Tammy and Todd Wincup A Katherine Silverthorne and Mrs. Phoebe Jane Winthrop A FOXHALL CLUB David Lashway A Huberta von Voss-Wittig and ($1,000+) Kathi and Thomas Loughlin Peter Wittig Sophie and Dana Ackerly A Stephanie and Garrett Lowe ’77 A Ann Adams and Hendrik Koppen A May Wall and Walter Lynch 1956 CLUB Mashea and Kendrick Ashton Annie and Michael Magruder A ($1,956+) Mr. James Barnes and Mary and Patrick Maiberger The 1956 Club honors the year of Ms. Sarah Jane Hughes Betsy and Ned Mandel A our founding Judy Barr A Mrs. Tamzin McMinn Diana and Joseph Allen Adelaide Shafer Barrett ex. ’85 and Justine and James McVaney A Grace and Morton Bender John Barrett A Anna Maria and James Mula A Judy Heisley Bishop and Leland Bishop A Hope and David Bass A Katie and Patrick O’Connor Mr. and Mrs. Larry Bortner Maria Pardo and Moises Benamor Mr. and Mrs. Paul Oosterhuis Susan and Taylor Burke A Ida Bergstrom and Dan Elbert A Amy and Neil Patel Susan and Christian Charnaux Diomedes Berroa and Simon Gray Clare and Joel Rayburn Hillary and Andrew Chassin A Jill and James Bruno Katharine and Thomas Reishman A Cindy and Peter Choi Annie and Eric Burnquist A Heather and Stephen Ricks A Michelle Gallinger and James Donohoe Suzanne and Bob Burrows Sarah Godfrey and Christian Rodriguez Brian Dowhower A Jennifer Frost and James Carter Mary Margaret Scharf A Allison and Ross Dunlap A Annie Scheurer Casertano ’97 and Allison Scheurer ex. ’99 A Elizabeth and Montgomery Engel Tyler Casertano A Bailey and John Scheurer A Mr. and Mrs. Russell Faucett A Lucia and Robert Cassidy Susan Silverstein Scott and David Scott Alexandra Migoya and Paul Freedman A Hilary Pell Dove and Deborah and Thomas Silverstein A Jennifer and Jonathan Fuisz Ranieri Moore Cavaceppi ’78 Elizabeth and Douglas Smith Stephanie Goldfine and David Gildea Kathleen Koltes Crawford ex. ’88 and Lindsay Dietel Spector ex. ’84 and Ece Yelda Guven and Edward Crawford A Dan Spector A Maurizio Guadagni A Mrs. Natalie Culley A Nilo Hoorazar and Ahmet Tekmen Kim and Nick Hayman ’90 Mrs. Gretchen Dean Laura and Joseph Terry Brinkley Tappan and Edward Holzwanger Marie Sylla-Dixon and Hank Dixon Kerry and Alexander Troup A Mr. and Mrs. C. Hull A Mr. and Mrs. Guy Dove A Kirstie and James Tucker A Hannah and Adam Isles Jamie Lilly and Michael Dutton A Dan Turrentine Margot and Cliff Johnson Laura and Selim Elekdag A Chris Weston A Paige and John Kevill A Mr. and Mrs. Charles Farver Ramsey and Brien White Liz and Jesse Levin Elizabeth and Reed Fawell Margot Wilson A Michelle and Victor Maddux Mr. and Mrs. Hyman Field A Wendy Donoho-Zuscin and Tod Zuscin A Anne Andrews and Michael Mazzuchi A April Jones and Ari Firoozabadi Manar and David Morales A Nicole and Jeffrey Fischer A Dixie and John Noonan Bryce Fort ’90

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2017–2018 PARENT DONORS

BOARD OF We are deeply grateful to our current PK—93% parents for their generous gifts to the Elena Hardy Allbritton ’83 and TRUSTEES Annual Fund this year and for their Robert Allbritton ’81 A many investments in our community. Diana and Joseph Allen We are grateful for the exemplary We extend special thanks to 2017-2018 Ally and Michael Banks leadership of the Board of Trustees, Annual Fund Chairs Catherine and Leanne and Brandon Bortner who once again led the way with their Dave Bohigian for their wonderful Jessica and Todd Boulanger A unanimous support of the Annual Fund. dedication and leadership. Katarina and Thomas Charuhas Cindy and Peter Choi 100% NURSERY—92% Kathleen Koltes Crawford ex. ’88 and Douglas Anderson A Diana and Joseph Allen Ted Crawford A Mashea Ashton Celeste and Andrew Brown Liz and Octavio Delasobera Nancy Balboa A Annie and Eric Burnquist A Mona and Mark Elliot Peter A. Barrett A Jennifer Frost and James Carter Shawna and Richard Evans Mia Bass Lucia and Chuck Cassidy Claire and Jake Farver A Suzanne Clark-Lebedev A Lucy De La Cruz and Molly Silfen and Jonathan Fichter A Michael DeSantis A Mauricio Claver-Carone Nina English Frost ’92 and Simon Frost Tiane Doman A Vanessa and John Darvish Amanda Koenig-Fuisz and John Fuisz A The Rev. Dr. Kurt Gerhard A Sara and Michael Dickson Jennifer and Jonathan Fuisz Mae Grennan A Courtney and Matthew Gugino Mae and Anderson Grennan A Gretchen Hartley A Julie and Reed Landry Arianna Ugliano and Alessandro Gullo Patrick Kean Clarence Long Kate and Patrick Hanniford Robert Khuzami A Paola Bracchi and Nuno Martins Anita and Ken Hockenberry A Rebecca Kim Mirna and Jacob Mumm Tashia Senn-Jones and Anthony Jones Gardiner Lapham A Andrea Orr and James Phillips A Kellyn and Jay Kenny ex. ’84 Rachel Levin A Ellen and Patrick Pinschmidt Mary and Patrick Maiberger Garrett Lowe ’77 A Mary Margaret and Scott Plumridge Kim and Reese Matthews A Kim Mazzarella A Katherine Turner and Ted Schroeder Bridget and Gregory Nikodem A Manar Morales A LaMeka and Dorjan Short Megan and Andrew Parker Kai Reynolds A Shannon and William Thomas A Margaret and Dexter Pearson David Roberts A Talhia Tuck and Brent Diller Laura and Matthew Philips A Nancy White A Danielle and K Vaziri Ellen and Patrick Pinschmidt Kristen and Tyler Wilkins Mary Margaret and Scott Plumridge Jennifer and Michael Wood A Lizanne and Joe Reger

We truly believe that St. Patrick’s is one of the great communities, built on a timeless foundation of respect, responsibility, honesty, and kindness. We view our work with the Annual Fund as a chance to deepen meaningful relationships while working for a cause—and an institution—that touches the lives of our children

and so many others.” — Catherine & Dave Bohigian, 2017-2018 Annual Fund Chairs

ST. PATRICK’S PRESS / Fall 2018 / 57 Katharine and Thomas Reishman A GRADE 1—92% GRADE 2—94% Allison and Jamie Riepe A Elena Hardy Allbritton ’83 and Matt Alion and Matt Blocher A Rauzia Ally and Gregory Rubbo Robert Allbritton ’81 A Melissa and Douglas Anderson A Samantha and Justin Schneck Mashea and Kendrick Ashton Amy and Bret Baier Yodit Belew and Brook Selassie Marilouise and Barron Avery Blair and Matt Bockner Alyx and Greg Voytilla Mia and Tim Bass Leanne and Brandon Bortner Mary Pat and Todd Weiss Jennifer Frost and James Carter Katie and Wesley Britt Linda Slatar Winters and Brian Winters Hillary and Andrew Chassin A Celeste and Andrew Brown Cindy and Peter Choi Catherine Sheehan Bruno ex. ’81 KINDERGARTEN—93% Elaine and Gerardo del Cerro Annie and Eric Burnquist A Matt Alion and Matt Blocher A Liz and Octavio Delasobera Hilary Pell Dove and Diana and Joseph Allen Sara and Michael Dickson Ranieri Moore Cavaceppi ’78 Melissa and Douglas Anderson A Marie Sylla-Dixon and Hank Dixon Susan and Christian Charnaux Diomedes Berroa and Simon Gray Allison and Ross Dunlap A Katarina and Thomas Charuhas Allison and Timothy Bragan A Mona and Mark Elliot Beth and Michael Clifton Celeste and Andrew Brown Elizabeth and Reed Fawell Virginia Grace and Eli Cohen A Farah and Jesus Bueno Liz and David Field Kathleen Koltes Crawford ex. ’88 and Lucia and Chuck Cassidy Stephanie Goldfine and David Gildea Ted Crawford A Susan and Christian Charnaux Cindy and Mushtaq Gunja A Jennifer Duffie Beth and Michael Clifton Karon and Kevin Harden Jeremy Duffie Michelle Gallinger and Maren and Chuck Harrison A Courtney and Richard Dyer A James Donohoe ’87 Kimberly and Nicholas Hayman ’90 Zeynep Ersel Goker and Onur Goker A Sonia and Jonathan Dwyer Minnie and Robert Ivery A Mae and Ande Grennan A Laura and Selim Elekdag A Dabney and Rob Jewell Arianna Ugliano and Alessandro Gullo Molly Silfen and Jonathan Fichter A Margot and Cliff Johnson Brinkley Tappan and Ed Holzwanger April Jones and Ari Firoozabadi Terri Johnson Charlotte and Cameron Hudson A Samantha and Kenyatta Fletcher A Linda Kaltani and Renis Kapshtica Michelle and David Joubran A Zeynep Ersel Goker and Onur Goker A Emily and Tony Lawrence Rebecca and Jeff Kim Yardly and Burton Gray A Don McMinn and Harv Lester Gardiner and Nicholas Lapham A Conner and Brad Herman A Kirsty and Michael Lonergan Stephanie and Garrett Lowe ’77 A Brinkley Tappan and Ed Holzwanger Bridget and Brian Mack Mary and Patrick Maiberger Johanna and Barclay Howe Michelle and Victor Maddux Carissa and Andrew Marino Dabney and Rob Jewell Katie and Carter Mitchell A Shannon Powell McCarter and Denise Johnson Bridget and Gregory Nikodem A Robert McCarter A Kimberly and Ryan Lepine Dixie and John Noonan Kristin and Gregory Muhlner Erica Terpstra and Theron Lusk Clare and Joel Rayburn Charisse and Quincy Noche A Monica and Herberth Martinez Katharine and Thomas Reishman A Alicia and Tim O’Brien Mirna and Jacob Mumm Elizabeth and David Roberts A Katie and Patrick O’Connor Margret Nedelkoff and Jim Neuhauser Bani Bajaj and Timothy Schneidau Andrea Orr and James Phillips A Katie and Patrick O’Connor Natasha and Robert Schooling A Maryann Surrick and Scott Popma A Elizabeth and Matt Owens A Christine and David Siegel Clara Cabezas and Ramsey Price A Adrienne Reich Ashley and Stephen Spencer Denise and Stuart Prince A Sarah Godfrey and Christian Rodriguez Andrea Garcia Walker and Heather and Steve Ricks A Whitney and John Rosenthal Alex Walker ex. ’93 Allison and Jamie Riepe A Maya and Edward Samuel Elise and Derek Whang Whitney and John Rosenthal Bani Bajaj and Timothy Schneidau Ramsey and Brien White Annie and Michael Sabel Lori Picco and Drew Walker Anne Davis and Chase Wollenhaupt A Mary Margaret Scharf A Lisa Vora and Jason Wampler Jennifer and Michael Wood A Nadia and Brian Smith Elise and Derek Whang Jen and Greg Young A Nilo Hoorazar and Ahmet Tekmen Morey Yost ex. ’90 and Holton Yost Sarah Chasson and Frank Zarb A Lisa Vora and Jason Wampler Becky and Josh Wilsusen A Jen and Dudley Winthrop A Gwendolyn Cutting Wishard and William Wishard Tiffany Prather and Marcus Wyler A

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GRADE 3—88% GRADE 4—85% Kelly and Joshua Bonnie Clare Anderson A Mary Beth and Craig Albright Jill and James Bruno Nancy and George Balboa A Elena Hardy Allbritton ’83 and Hilary Pell Dove and Maria Pardo and Moises Benamor Robert Allbritton ’81 A Ranieri Moore Cavaceppi ’78 Julie Babinard and Roberto Benelli A Melissa and Douglas Anderson A Eva and Jorma Cavaleri Ida Bergstrom and Dan Elbert A Kara and Tom Arundel A Laurie and Rob Chamberlin A Katie and Wesley Britt Amy and Bret Baier Samantha and Michael Chappell A Susan and Taylor Burke A Kit and Matt Ballenger A Virginia Grace and Eli Cohen A Samantha and Michael Chappell A Blair and Matt Bockner Anne and George Colclough A Hillary and Andrew Chassin A Annie and Eric Burnquist A Terry Manago and Dave Cumberbatch A Renee Esfandiary Crupi ex. ’85 and Hee Un Baeg and Min Koo Choi A April McClain-Delaney and Eric Crupi Kimberly and Benjamin Dean John Delaney A Tiane and Kyle Doman A Jamie Lilly and Michael Dutton A Michael DeSantis and Patrick Baugh A Brian Dowhower A Courtney and Richard Dyer A Elizabeth and Montgomery Engel Allison and Ross Dunlap A Sybil and Jonathan Freedman Ann Rakestraw and Steven Farina A Laura and Selim Elekdag A Julia Smith and Brian Frickert A Alexandra Migoya and Paul Freedman A Elizabeth and Montgomery Engel Mei and Stephen Greer Jenny and Willie Gaynor Claire and Jake Farver A Ece Yelda Guven and Maren and Chuck Harrison A Heather Hanks and Paul Foster A Maurizio Guadagni A Gretchen and Charles Hartley Jenny and Willie Gaynor Cindy and Mushtaq Gunja A Conner and Brad Herman A Mariana Montiel and Alfred Grunwaldt Tania Shand and Cedric Hendricks Charlotte and Cameron Hudson A Franca and Andrew Gutierrez A Kimberly and Ryan Jackson A Ann and Michael Magruder A Karon and Kevin Harden Cara Grayer-Johnson and Jerry Johnson Devon and Jesse McCollum A Kimberly and Nicholas Hayman ’90 Julie and Rob Khuzami A Manar and David Morales A Conner and Brad Herman A Susan and Steve Kostorowski A Anna Maria and James Mula A Lauren and Dale Lamb Alexandra and Clifford Kupchan A Sara and Peter O’Keefe A Kirsty and Michael Lonergan Amy Rosenbaum and Joshua Lahey Ginger and Chris Oliver A Becki and Mitch Marchand A Liz and Jesse Levin Elisabeth Leamy and Kris Persinger A Chris Mario and Jim Schufreider A Ann Yerger and Chris Lidy Liz Tanzi and Peter Pinto Kim and Reese Matthews A Nancy and Paul Margie A Denise and Stuart Prince A Jan and Charlie McNamara A Shannon Powell McCarter and Alison and Kai Reynolds A Bridget and Duer Meehan Robert McCarter A Ami Richardson Katie and Carter Mitchell A Roz and Leonard Moore A Elizabeth and David Roberts A Jennifer Mondie Jill and Jon Olmstead Raquel and Darren Skinner A Bridget and Gregory Nikodem A DeLone Pittman Joneis and Sterling Thomas Karen and Renee Perrier Combs Maryann Surrick and Scott Popma A Kerry and Al Troup A Laura and Jake Puryear Maya and Edward Samuel Theresa Osborne and Francis Vella Katharine and Thomas Reishman A Vee and Linwood Solomon Hilary and John Wharton A Alison and Kai Reynolds A The Rev. Katie Solter and Tom Solter Jill Wiley White and Burton White A Allison and Jamie Riepe A Lindsay Dietel Spector ex. ’84 and Karla Monroe Yelverton and Christine and Pere Roberts A Dan Spector A Kyle Yelverton Kelley and Kevin Rogge A Elena and Bob Tompkins Merel and Kenneth Young A Natasha and Robert Schooling A Oya Celasun and Jan Walliser* A Kelly and Paul Zegger A Julie and Rob Silva A Becky and Josh Wilsusen A Chris Singer Tammy and Todd Wincup A GRADE 6—84% Laura and Joe Terry Jen and Dudley Winthrop A Kit and Matt Ballenger A Joneis and Sterling Thomas Huberta von Voss-Wittig and Peter Wittig Ally and Michael Banks Dan Turrentine Tiffany Prather and Marcus Wyler A Haise and Kevin Borgmann Anne Davis and Chase Wollenhaupt A Kimberly and Candler Young Doaa Taha and Salah Brahimi A Jennifer and Michael Wood A Susan and Taylor Burke A Jen and Greg Young A GRADE 5—95% Elizabeth and Rep Burks A Nancy and George Balboa A Renee Esfandiary Crupi ex. ’85 and Julie Babinard and Roberto Benelli A Eric Crupi Ida Bergstrom and Dan Elbert A Brian Dowhower A Catherine and David Bohigian A Carolyn Harris and Clark Ervin A

ST. PATRICK’S PRESS / Fall 2018 / 59 Heather Hanks and Paul Foster A Rocio Inclan-Rodriguez and Yardly and Burton Gray A Mae and Ande Grennan A Roberto Rodriguez Roxanna and Alidad Hakimi Mariana Montiel and Alfred Grunwaldt Annie and Michael Sabel Maren and Chuck Harrison A Maryann and Christopher Heim A Natasha and Robert Schooling A Sassy and Chris Jacobs ’86 Hannah and Adam Isles Julie and Rob Silva A Pamela Marple and David Johnston Kimberly and Ryan Jackson A Chris Singer Ann and Bill Kaye A Margot and Cliff Johnson Elizabeth and Douglas Smith Karen and Joseph Kelliher Michelle and David Joubran A Carla and Nick Snyder Elaine and John Kennedy Paige and John Kevill A Vee and Linwood Solomon Susan and Steve Kostorowski A Suzanne Clark-Lebedev and Kirstie and Jamie Tucker A Justine and Jim McVaney A Greg Lebedev A Oya Celasun and Jan Walliser* A Kate and JB Meek A Kirsty and Michael Lonergan Tammy and Todd Wincup A Marty Moe Katherine and Brian Lucas A Kelly and Paul Zegger A Roz and Leonard Moore A Katherine and David Lugar Clara Cabezas and Ramsey Price A Julie Pulzone Marshall and GRADE 7—91% Michele and Chip Rettew A Michael Marshall Melanie Aitken A Allison and Brent Shaw A Trissy and Jim McHenry A Kara and Tom Arundel A Raquel and Darren Skinner A Sonia Morera and Josep Julia A Judy Heisley Bishop and Leland Bishop A Lindsay Dietel Spector ex. ’84 and Shannon McClennahan Mozes and Terry Manago and Dave Cumberbatch A Dan Spector A Waldemar Mozes A Lynette Ecraela-Duckenfield and Sarah Efird and John Stephens Kristin and Gregory Muhlner Tom Duckenfield ex. ’76 Elena and Bob Tompkins Amy and Neil Patel Ann Rakestraw and Steven Farina A Anne and Jonathan Wise A Carmen and Dennis Perkins A Heather Hanks and Paul Foster A Jennifer and Michael Wood A Ami Richardson Julia Smith and Brian Frickert A Wendy Donoho-Zuscin and Tod Zuscin A

GRADE 8—74% Clare Anderson A Adelaide Shafer Barrett ex. ’85 and John Barrett A Hope and David Bass A Elizabeth and Rep Burks A The 2017–2018 Annual Fund raised Hilary Pell Dove and Ranieri Moore Cavaceppi ’78 $1.06 million from 600+ donors. Laurie and Rob Chamberlin A Nicole and Jeff Fischer A Amanda Koenig-Fuisz and John Fuisz A Lisa and Todd Gibby A 100% of St. Patrick’s faculty & staff, Carol and Jeff Groh A Eliza and Patrick Kean 100% of Day School Trustees, and Stephanie and Garrett Lowe ’77 A Ann and Michael Magruder A 88% of current parents contributed. Manar and David Morales A Charisse and Quincy Noche A Amy and Neil Patel Richard Rodman A It all adds up: 60% of total revenue came Eno Inyang-Swaby and Peter Swaby Paula and David Taybron from leadership gifts and 40% came Lalie and Michael Tongour A Tracey and William Weil A from all other generous gifts. Chris Weston A Jill Wiley White and Burton White A Lindsay and Walker White Tammy and Todd Wincup A

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FACULTY AND STAFF DONORS

St. Patrick’s faculty and staff once again Victoria Gangotena Stephanie Sack A demonstrated extraordinary leadership Sharon and Bruce Gellin A Akane Shirata A with 100% participation in this year’s The Rev. Dr. Kurt Gerhard A Kate and John Sieber Annual Fund. We are grateful for their Fenner Gibson W’03 Julia Smith and Brian Frickert A ongoing support of the Day School and Cindy and Mushtaq Gunja A Nadia and Brian Smith our students. We especially thank this Rhia Hamilton and Alain Jean A The Rev. Katie Solter and Tom Solter year’s Faculty and Staff Chairs Jonathan Rochelle and Dirck Hargraves Lindsay Dietel Spector ex. ’84 and Fichter and Victoria Gangotena. Samuel Hart Dan Spector A Louise Hayes and Tom Tait A Melinda and Paul Thaler A Ann Adams and Hendrik Koppen A Kara Healy Shannon and William Thomas A Cathy and Steve Albo A Taylor Heasley Erica and Ronald Thompson A Elizabeth and Mark Allen A Maryann and Christopher Heim A Anne and John Tyler A Tess and Edwin Joffre Arce Gualana Lydia and Erik Helgesen Sara and Hector Urrutia A Sabrina and Matt Bailly Chloe Hensold Alyx and Gregory Voytilla Judy Barr A Anita and Ken Hockenberry A Danielle Wade A Adelaide Shafer Barrett ex. ’85 and Ariana and Imad Hussain Shelby and Travis Weaver John Barrett A Minnie and Robert Ivery A Hilary and John Wharton A Katherine Epes and Peter Barrett A Mary Beth and Chuck James A Lisa and Rich White Manuel Benites Mittie Johnson Tina White A Carmelina Benitez A Thérèse Khan A Kristen and Tyler Wilkins Angie Blake-Moore and Dylan Moore A Betsy Kipperman Anne and David Yockel A Chris Bolger and Chris O’Shea A Holli and Cooper Kitching A The Rev. Amy C. Yount ’77 and Allison and Tim Bragan A Kankunda and Ron Klingenberg A Nathan Price A Katie and Séamus Brophy A Nora and Ian Kloo Julie and Kirk Brungard A Lauren and Dale Lamb Suzanne and Bob Burrows Kyujin Lee A GRANDPARENTS Clara Cabezas and Ramsey Price A Rachel Levin and Michael Buckler A Kate and John Campbell Susana and Paul Lorenzo-Giguere We extend deep appreciation for the Carlos Cardoza A Bridget and Brian Mack A wonderful support from St. Patrick’s Atanasio Castro and Teresa Castro A Elizabeth and Neil Markowitz A grandparents, whose gifts have a Davina Chu A Lauren and Jeben Marshall A tremendous impact on the educational Lacey Clark A Samuel Mason lives of their grandchildren. We Karen Clement A Crystal and Mike Matthews A especially thank this year’s Grandparent Claire and Ryan Cliche Megan and Steve Maturo Chairs Joan and Skip Garten. Charles Coates A Kim and Julio Mazzarella A Beth and Brian Cole A Trissy and Jim McHenry A Mr. and Mrs. Denis Abrams Jen and Bill Congdon A Karen Melchar and Benno Schmidt A Mr. and Mrs. Tyrone Alion Cara Ritacco and Will Cook A Lisa and Dino Merotto A Mrs. Margaret Arundel A Leah and Jesse Corradi Andrea Miller A Mrs. Martha Ballenger A Ellen and Eric Cremer A Gael Miller A Mr. James Barnes and Beth Crowley and John McKinnon Florence Mithika and John Makwalu A Ms. Sarah Jane Hughes Tia and Quentin Crutchfield Melissa and William Moye Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Bass Judy Pichler and Eric d’Aubermont Caroline and Tim Mullaney Ms. Sylvia Bergstrom Camila Dinges Jennifer Nachbar and Nicolas Seckel Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bockner Tinia and Howard Duckett A Charisse and Quincy Noche A Mr. and Mrs. Larry Bortner Katie Eichenberger Edcely and Gonzalo Nuñez A Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bragan Alexandria Elkins Ebele Okonkwo A Mr. and Mrs. John Chapoton Marlena Elmore Elizabeth and Matt Owens A Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Clifton Leslie Byers and David Evans A Melissa and Shyrone Palms Mr. and Mrs. Roger Cline A Kristin and John Faig Madeline and Doug Peck Mr. Terry Collins A Jamila and Melvin Felton Pascale Pereira A Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Coughlin Molly Silfen and Jonathan Fichter A Laura and Zac Petersen A Mr. and Mrs. John Culley A Samantha and Kenyatta Fletcher A Laura and Matthew Philips A Mrs. Natalie Culley A April Flory Ashley and Erik Reeves Mrs. Gretchen Dean Marisa Fowler Mr. and Mrs. Dan L. Dickson III A

ST. PATRICK’S PRESS / Fall 2018 / 61 Ms. Veatrus Dixon Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kotanchik Mr. and Mrs. K. Derrick Powell Dr. and Mrs. John Donlou Mrs. Burks Lapham A Ms. Cynthia Price A Mr. and Mrs. Robert Donoho Mr. Frederick Lester Ms. Irene Reynolds Mrs. Jean Donohoe Mr. Jorge Lopez-Balboa Mr. and Mrs. Jay Ricks A Mr. and Mrs. James Doty Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Love Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shafer A Mr. and Mrs. Guy Dove A The Honorable Richard Lugar and Mrs. Carole Shebby A Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Duffie Mrs. Charlene Lugar Mr. M. Silfen and Dr. Sheryl Silfen Mr. and Mrs. Charles Farver Mr. Craig Lussi and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Silva Mr. and Mrs. Russell Faucett A Mrs. Barbara Freedman Ms. Sheila Solomon Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Ferrentino A Mr. and Mrs. Donald Maiberger Mrs. Patricia Spector A Mr. and Mrs. Hyman Field A Mrs. Rosalie Maloney Ms. Courtney Spencer Mr. and Mrs. Anthon Fuisz Mrs. Tamzin McMinn Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stifel Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gainer A Mrs. Gerry McVaney A Mr. and Mrs. Thornton Strang Mr. and Mrs. Charles Garten A Mr. and Mrs. John Meenan Mr. and Mrs. Albert Sturtevant Mrs. Priscilla Hailey Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Meyer Ms. Ellen Terpstra A Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Haney Mr. and Mrs. Richard Michaux Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas Mr. Patrick Hanniford Mr. and Mrs. Jim Moody Mrs. Virginia Turner Mrs. Helen Hobbs A Mr. and Mrs. John Moody Dr. and Mrs. Rich Waugh Mrs. Nancy Holzwanger Ms. Christina Mooney Mr. and Mrs. Michael Weston A Mr. and Mrs. Barclay Howe Dr. and Mrs. Frederick Muenchinger Mrs. Phoebe Jane Winthrop A Mr. and Mrs. C. Hull A Mr. and Mrs. Paul Neuhauser Dr. and Mrs. John Yerger Mr. Richard Jacobs and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Nordberg A Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Young A Ms. Patricia Lasher Mr. and Mrs. Paul Oosterhuis Mr. and Mrs. Frank Zarb A Mrs. Nathalie Kaye Mr. and Mrs. Terry Peel *Deceased Mr. and Mrs. James Koltes A Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Popescu

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PARENTS OF ALUMNI

We are profoundly grateful for the Katherine Brittain Bradley and Yardly and Burton Gray A ongoing support of our parents of alumni David Bradley A Mae and Anderson Grennan A and highly value these long-standing Doaa Taha and Salah Brahimi A Carol and Jeff Groh A relationships. We are particularly Katie and Séamus Brophy A Mariana Montiel and Alfred Grunwaldt grateful for the leadership of this year’s Catherine Sheehan Bruno ’81 Ece Yelda Guven and Parent of Alumni Chairs Betsy Wright Jill and James Bruno Maurizio Guadagni A Hawkings and David Hawkings. Anna Bennett and John Buckley Elisabeth and David Hawkings A Sandy Chamblee and Al Head Louise Hayes and Tom Tait A Sophie and Dana Ackerly A Kimberly and Erik Chapman Bettina and Craig Helsing Ann Adams and Hendrik Koppen A Kathleen and Robert Chartener A Mary Rodriguez and Alan Hernandez Herminia and Mario Aguilar Lacey Clark A Jennifer and Franklin Hooker A Cathy and Steve Albo A Anne and George Colclough A Mary Beth and Chuck James A Elizabeth and Mark Allen A Beth and Brian Cole A Alice and William Janes Maureen and Nabil Asterbadi Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Coughlin Georgina Baker and Mark Jaskowiak A Nancy and George Balboa A April McClain-Delaney and Susan and John Jenkins A Ally and Michael Banks John Delaney A Mr. and Mrs. Charlie W. Johnson III A Kathryn and William Barnard Mr. and Mrs. Guy Dove A Pamela Marple and David Johnston A Judy Barr A Alexandra Ashbrook ’78 and Pamela and Harry Jones Adelaide Shafer Barrett ex. ’85 and James B. Ehrenhaft A Marley Joyce John Barrett A Sarah Taber and David Ensign A Cristina Aragona and Gregg Jubin Hope and David Bass A Ann Rakestraw and Steven Farina A Ann and William Kaye A Mrs. Jane H. Battle Nicole and Jeffrey Fischer A Eliza and Patrick Kean Christopher Beard A Nancy and Ronald Fletcher A Tip Letsche and James Kearney A Grace and Morton Bender A Kindy French A Elizabeth Baker Keffer A Sarah Jessup and James Bennet Adena and Michael Friedman Karen and Joe Kelliher Judy Heisley Bishop and Leland Bishop A Courtney and John Froemming Paige and John Kevill A Angie Blake-Moore and Dylan Moore A Anne and Paul Gambal A Julie and Robert Khuzami A Catherine and David Bohigian A Elizabeth and Paul Geffert Laurie Lipper-Kirk and Lawrence Kirk Haise and Kevin Borgmann A Blair and Gene Giannini A Mr. and Mrs. James Koltes A Jessica and Todd Boulanger A Lisa and Todd Gibby A Jean and John Lange

ST. PATRICK’S PRESS / Fall 2018 / 63 Betty and Frank Langhammer A Mary Clare and Sandy Sterrett A Michelle Gallinger and Gardiner and Nicholas Lapham A Jacqueline and Daniel Tate A James Donohoe ’87 Katherine Silverthorne and Paula and David Taybron Christopher Dowd ’79 David Lashway A Ellen and Steven Teplitz A Lynnette Ecraela-Duckenfield and Alison Barr and Michael Lazerwitz Melinda and Paul Thaler A Thomas Duckenfield ex. ’76 David Leahy Erica and Ronald Thompson A Alexandra Ashbrook ’78 and Jamie Lilly and Michael Dutton A Agnes Timbol James B. Ehrenhaft A Kathi and Thomas Loughlin Lalie and Michael Tongour A Justin Fishkin ’91 Adrienne George and Ken Ludwig Kerry and Alexander Troup A Bryce Fort ’90 May Wall and Walter Lynch Anne and John Tyler A Nina Frost ’92 and Simon Frost Nancy Mathis and Shawn Maher Laura and Peter Unger A Fenner Gibson W’03 Betsy and Ned Mandel A Sherry Rusher and Ian Urbina Erin Hatch ’00 Becki and Mitch Marchand A Barbara and Peter Van Allen A Kim and Nick Hayman ’90 Nancy and Robert Margie A Nancy Van Duyne Helen Horan W’12 Melissa Meyers and Josephine Martin Susan Davies and John Van Voorhis A Sarah Horan W’08, M’10 A Mary Lou Soller and Mark Maves Theresa Osborne and Francis Vella Sassy and Christopher Jacobs ’86 Anne Andrews and Michael Mazzuchi A Cammi and Todd Wagner May Keffer W’07 Anna Bjerde and Garrett McDonald A Dr. George E. Watson III and Kellyn Kenny and Jay Kenny ex. ’84 Trissy and Jim McHenry A Mrs. Louisa C. Watson Stephanie and Garrett Lowe ’77 A Kathleen Ragan and William McInturff Monique and Michael Watson Hilary Pell Dove and Lisa and Dino Merotto A Tracey and William Weil A Ranieri Moore Cavaceppi ’78 Marty Moe Hilary and John Wharton A Jonathan Nobil ’96 and Ashley Martens Roz and Leonard Moore A Jacqueline and Clarence White Jocelyn Redman ’92 Manar and David Morales A Jill Wiley White and Burton White A Annie Scheurer Casertano ’97 and Shannon McClennahan Mozes and Lisa and Rich White Tyler Casertano A Waldemar Mozes A Lindsay and Walker White Allison Scheurer ex. ’99 A Elaine and Joseph Murphy Caroline Willis David Shepard ’90 A Janet Nash Margot Wilson A Susan Sidamon-Eristoff W’08 Jane and Donald O’Kieffe Susan and Paul Wojcik Frank Snodgrass ex. ’90 Marnie and Howard Owens Anne and David Yockel A Lindsay Dietel Spector ex. ’84 and Amy and Neil Patel Amy Yount ’77 and Nathan Price A Dan Spector A Paula Patrick Mrs. Jean Yount Katie Van Duyne W’09, M’11 Georgianna and Dennis Paul Miren Beitia and Carlos Zarabozo A Andrea Garcia Walker and Carmen and Dennis Perkins A Sarah Chasson and Frank Zarb A W. Alexander Walker ex. ’93 Mary Margaret and Scott Plumridge Louisa Wall Whitesides W’01 and Denise and Stuart Prince A Boyce Whitesides Michele and Douglas Rettew A ALUMNI Wendy Cutting Wishard ’79 and Alison and Kai Reynolds A William Wishard Elizabeth and David Roberts A The support of our alumni for the present Morey Barnes Yost ex. ’90 and Richard Rodman A generation of St. Patrick’s students is truly Holton Yost Antoinette and Stephen Rodocanachi A meaningful. We extend special thanks to The Rev. Amy C. Yount ’77 and Stuart Ross Alumni Chair Fenner Gibson W’03. Nathan Price A Jenny-Ellen and Reed Russell Mary Margaret Scharf A Elena Hardy Allbritton ’83 and Bailey and John Scheurer A Robert Allbritton ’81 A Ann Schneider Ansley Tillman Allison ’89 and Susan Silverstein Scott and David Scott Simon Allison Yodit Belew and Brook Selassie Abigail Barnard W’02 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shafer A William Barnard W’03, M’05 Allison and Brent Shaw A Adelaide Shafer Barrett ex. ’85 and Liz and Robert Shorb A John Barrett A Nancy and Simon Sidamon-Eristoff Catherine Sheehan Bruno ’81 Deborah and Thomas Silverstein A Kathleen Koltes Crawford ex. ’88 and Elizabeth and Henry Smyth Edward Crawford A The Rev. Katie Solter and Tom Solter Renee Esfandiary Crupi ’85 and Eric Crupi

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SPECIAL FRIENDS FOUNDATIONS AND CORPORATIONS

We greatly appreciate the ongoing Foundations and corporations listed here contributed to the Annual Fund or made support of other generous friends of designated gifts, and we appreciate their generous support . St. Patrick’s. AWA Family Foundation James Riepe Family Foundation Amelia and Paul Carew A Ayco Charitable Foundation Leonard and Elaine Silverstein Family Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Evans Jr. A Burton Gray Jr. Family Fund of The Foundation Cheryl and Timothy Geiger A Community Foundation for the The Alisann and Terry Collins Meredith Levine and National Capital Region Foundation Nathaniel Grossman A Business Software Alliance The Dorothy G. Bender Foundation, Inc. Carolyn Peirce CapitalSource Charitable Foundation The Fletcher Family Foundation Marna Regehr A Charles and Karen Farver Charitable The Mario Family Foundation Ola Simms Foundation The Maxon Foundation Robin Walker Consolidated Facility Services, LLC The New York Community Trust— Nancy and Joe White A Farragut Medical Lion & Hare Fund Green Hill Foundation The Norman Foundation H Rubenstein Family Charitable The Zarb Family Fund Foundation Touma Foundation, Inc. Helen Jordan Hobbs Fund of the Comm Found of the Chattahoochee Valley

MATCHING GIFTS

One of the best ways to maximize your gift is to donate through a matching gift program.

Bank of America Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Computer Associates Company Consumer Technology Association Morgan Stanley Democracy Fund, Inc. SunTrust Banks, Inc. Exelon Corporation The Carlyle Group Fannie Mae

ST. PATRICK’S PRESS / Fall 2018 / 65 Campaign Giving as of June 30, 2018

We are incredibly grateful to all of the supporters of the Campaign. In honor of St. Patrick’s 6oth Anniversary, the Campaign furthers the goals of our current Strategic Plan with three exciting initiatives that strengthen the current educational experience of each and every one of our students, equipping the Day School to move forward with strength, agility, substance, and grace in a rapidly changing world.

For more details, please visit www.stpatsdc.org/community/campaign or contact Assistant Head of School for Development Suzanne Burrows at 202-342-7005 or [email protected].

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Matt Alion and Matt Blocher Ann Rakestraw and Steven Farina Bridget and Gregory Nikodem Mrs. Barbara Allbritton Claire and Jake Farver Carolyn and Ed Nordberg Elena Hardy Allbritton ’83 and Carolyn Casey and Scott Fassbach Sara and Peter O’Keefe Robert Allbritton ’81 Meg Haney and Chris Ferguson Parents Association Diana and Joseph Allen Mr. and Mrs. Hyman Field Ellen and Patrick Pinschmidt Melissa and Doug Anderson Courtney and John Froemming Laura and Jason Puryear Mrs. Margaret Arundel The Rev. Dr. Kurt Gerhard Katharine and Thomas Reishman Kara and Thomas Arundel Kimberly and Thomas Gibson Ms. Irene Reynolds Mashea and Kendrick Ashton Victoria Clarke and James Graham Alison and Kai Reynolds Maureen and Nabil Asterbadi Yardly and Burton Gray Allison and Jamie Riepe Nancy and George Balboa Mei and Stephen Greer Elizabeth and David Roberts Kit and Matt Ballenger Mae and Anderson Grennan Antoinette and Stephen Rodocanachi Katherine Epes and Peter A. Barrett Laura and Robert Griffen Kelley and Kevin Rogge Mia and Tim Bass Arianna Ugliano and Alessandro Gullo Whitney and John Rosenthal Judy Heisley Bishop and Leland Bishop Mary and Robert Haft Rauzia Ally and Gregory Rubbo Catherine and David Bohigian Mr. Patrick Hanniford Katherine Turner and Chris Bolger and Chris O’Shea Maren and Chuck Harrison Theodore Schroeder Haise and Kevin Borgmann Gretchen and Charles Hartley Robert Schwartz Leanne and Brandon Bortner Kim and Nick Hayman ’90 Yodit Belew and Brook Selassie Katherine Brittain Bradley and Johanna and Barclay Howe Rachel and Paul Sheridan David Bradley Julie and Robert Khuzami Julie and Robert Silva Celeste and Andrew Brown Rebecca and Jeffrey Kim Elizabeth and Douglas Smith Susan and Taylor Burke Julie and Reed Landry Lee Satterfield and Patrick Steel Elizabeth and Rep Burks Gardiner and Nicholas Lapham Laura and Joseph Terry Suzanne and Bob Burrows Suzanne Clark-Lebedev and Laura and Peter Unger Brooke Stroud Carnot ’81 and Greg Lebedev Susan Davies and John Van Voorhis Stephane Carnot Harold Lester and Donald McMinn Elise and Derek Whang Sandy Chamblee-Head and Al Head Rachel Levin and Michael Buckler Alice and J. Bruce Whelihan, Susan and Christian Charnaux Stephanie and Garrett Lowe ’77 Ruth S. Willoughby Foundation Katarina and Thomas Charuhas Sharon and James Lowe Jill Wiley White and E. Burton White Hillary and Andrew Chassin Mrs. Margaret Lowe Nancy and Joe White Beth and Michael Clifton Katherine and Brian Lucas Gail and William Wilkins Mr. Terry Collins Carolyn Ince Mansfield ’80 and Tammy and Todd Wincup Kathleen Koltes Crawford ex. ’88 and Anthony Mansfield Jennifer and Michael Wood Ted Crawford Becki and Mitch Marchand Dr. and Mrs. John Yerger Kimberly and Benjamin Dean Chris Mario and Jim Schufreider Kimberly and Candler Young April McClain-Delaney and Shannon Powell McCarter and Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Young John Delaney Robert McCarter Jennifer and Gregory Young Michael DeSantis and Patrick Baugh Mrs. Tamzin McMinn Merel and Kenny Young Tiane and Kyle Doman Kathryn and JB Meek Kelly and Paul Zegger Alexandra Ashbrook ’78 and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Michaux James B. Ehrenhaft Manar and David Morales Elizabeth and Montgomery Engel Margret Nedelkoff and James Neuhauser

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We extend our deep gratitude to those families who contributed to a variety of special funds over the past school year.

FUND-A-SCHOLAR

As part of the St. Patrick’s Auction to Julie and Robert Khuzami Paige and John Kevill Benefit the Financial Aid Program, Rebecca and Jeffrey Kim Harold Lester and Donald McMinn Fund-A-Scholar donors contribute Michelle and Victor Maddux Katherine and David Lugar directly to St. Patrick’s Financial Aid Carissa and Andrew Marino Ann and Michael Magruder Program. Through this program, St. Chris Mario and Jim Schufreider Mary and Patrick Maiberger Patrick’s has been able to build a more Shannon Powell McCarter and Kathryn and JB Meek socioeconomically diverse student body, Robert McCarter Katie and Carter Mitchell which benefits all members of the larger Sara and Peter O’Keefe Carolyn and Ed Nordberg St. Patrick’s community. Elizabeth Tanzi and Peter Pinto Katie and Patrick O’Connor Denise and Stuart Prince Jill and Jon Olmstead $10,000+ Jill Wiley White and Burton White Carmen and Dennis Perkins Mia and Timothy Bass Jennifer and Dudley Winthrop Ellen and Patrick Pinschmidt April McClain-Delaney and John Delaney Merel and Kenny Young Maryann Surrick and Scott Popma Meg Haney and Chris Ferguson Laura and Jason Puryear Margret Nedelkoff and James Neuhauser $1,000+ Alison and Kai Reynolds The Honorable Michael Wood and Diana and Joseph Allen Elizabeth and David Roberts Mrs. Judith Wood Nancy and George Balboa Debra Lehman-Smith and David Smith Jennifer and Michael Wood Kit and Matt Ballenger Page and Howard Smith Diomedes Berroa and Simon Gray T.D. Bank $5,000+ Judy Heisley Bishop and Leland Bishop Laura and Joseph Terry Katherine Epes and Peter A. Barrett Dr. Montague Blundon III and Kirstie and James Tucker Katherine Brittain Bradley and Mrs. Nita D. Blundon Robyn and André Wells David Bradley Leanne and Brandon Bortner Becky and Joshua Wilsusen Laurie and Robert Chamberlin Susan and Taylor Burke Tammy and Todd Wincup Teresa and Peter Clare Suzanne and Bob Burrows Elaine and Gerardo del Cerro Lucia and Robert Cassidy UP TO $1,000 Ann Rakestraw and Steven Farina Susan and Christian Charnaux Ann Adams and Hendrik Koppen Claire and Jake Farver Hillary and Andrew Chassin Carolyn and Seth Ahlborn Mae and Anderson Grennan Beth and Michael Clifton Cathy and Steve Albo Katelin and Frank Haney Virginia Grace and Eli Cohen Matt Alion and Matt Blocher Mr. and Mrs. Charles Harrison Kathleen Koltes Crawford ex. ’88 and Elizabeth and Mark Allen Kim and Nick Hayman ’90 Ted Crawford Melissa and Doug Anderson Jane and Esko Korhonen Kimberly and Benjamin Dean Lee and Bryce Arrowood Liz and Jesse Levin Courtney and Richard Dyer Kara and Thomas Arundel Allison and Jamie Riepe Carolyn Harris and Clark Ervin Marilouise and Barron Avery Mary Pat and Todd Weiss Shawna and Richard Evans Ally and Michael Banks Elise and Derek Whang Stefanie and Russell Firestone Judy Barr Stephanie Goldfine and David Gildea Chris Bolger and Chris O’Shea $2,500+ Victoria Clarke and James Graham Katie and Wesley Britt Catherine and David Bohigian Yardly and Burton Gray Catherine Sheehan Bruno ex. ’81 Celeste and Andrew Brown Roxanna and Alidad Hakimi Jill and James Bruno Michael DeSantis and Patrick Baugh Laura and John Herzog Farah and Manuel Bueno Maren and Chuck Harrison Michelle and David Joubran Elizabeth and Rep Burks Conner and Brad Herman Kellyn Kenny and Jay Kenny ex. ’84 Clara Cabezas and Ramsey Price

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Susie and Tucker Carlson Rochelle and Dirck Hargraves Emily and Tony Lawrence Ms. Nadine Cid Gretchen and Charles Hartley Suzanne Clark-Lebedev and Greg Lebedev Beth and Brian Cole Betsy Wright Hawkings and Kimberly and Ryan Lepine Jen and Bill Congdon David Hawkings Ann and Christopher Lidy Terry Manago and Dave Cumberbatch Louise Hayes and Tom Tait Katherine Nichols and Albert Liesegang Talhia Tuck and Brenton Diller Jackie and Keith Hennessey Stephanie and Garrett Lowe ’77 Tiane and Kyle Doman Chloe Hensold Katherine and Brian Lucas Sonia and Jonathan Dwyer Johanna and Barclay Howe Kelly and John Lugar Ida Bergstrom and Dan Elbert Charlotte and Cameron Hudson Susan and Edward Maguire Elizabeth and Montgomery Engel Caroline and Justin Hunter Carolyn Ince Mansfield ’80 and Anne and Hyman Field Sassy and Christopher Jacobs Anthony Mansfield Nicole and Jeffrey Fischer Mary Beth and Chuck James Becki and Mitch Marchand Samantha and Kenyatta Fletcher Dabney and Robert Jewell Julia Pulzone Marshall and Amanda Koenig-Fuisz and John Fuisz Cara Grayer-Johnson and Jerry Johnson Michael Marshall Victoria Gangotena Eliza and Patrick Kean Monica and Herberth Martinez The Rev. Dr. Kurt Gerhard Elizabeth Baker Keffer Kim and Maurice Matthews Kimberly and Thomas Gibson Karen and Joe Kelliher Megan and Steve Maturo Fenner Gibson W’03 Damishia and Michael King Charlene McKenzie Mei and Stephen Greer Laurie Lipper-Kirk and Lawrence Kirk Jan and Charles McNamara Carol and Jeff Groh Susan and Stephen Kostorowski Mr. Kevin P. McShane and Escarlet Silva and Miguel Guilarte Katherine and Roger Kranenburg Mrs. Kelly Sweeney McShane Arianna Ugliano and Alessandro Gullo Alexandra and Clifford Kupchan Ms. Mary Middleton Elizabeth and Nicholas Hadley Lauren and Dale Lamb Sheila and Kirk Miller Kate and Patrick Hanniford Gardiner and Nicholas Lapham Mr. and Mrs. George Mitchell Manar and David Morales Mirna and Jacob Mumm Virginia and Edward Murphy Andrea and Richard Nespola The Wolfhounds Grand Prix Bridget and Gregory Nikodem Dixie and John Noonan 2018 Auction to Benefit the Mary Richardson and William O’Neill Elizabeth and Matt Owens Financial Aid Program raised: Megan and David Parker Amy and Neil Patel Ms. Carol Patterson Karen and Renee Perrier Combs $550,000, nearly 20% of the financial Elisabeth Leamy and Kris Persinger Laura and Zac Petersen aid budget which benefits 23% of current Andrea Orr and James Phillips DeLone and Craig Pittman students Mary Margaret and Scott Plumridge Marianne and Keith Powell Mary Tinsley and Alan Raul Julie and Andy Ray $326,000 from 250 generous donors in Clare and Joel Rayburn Adrienne Reich the Fund-A-Scholar Paddle Raise Michele and Douglas Rettew Antoinette and Stephen Rodocanachi Sarah Godfrey and Christian Rodriguez Deborah Lehr and John F.W. Rogers We’re all in this together: Whitney and John Rosenthal Samantha and Justin Schneck 100+ volunteers and 416 attendees Natasha and Robert Schooling Katherine Turner and Ted Schroeder Ilyse Schuman

ST. PATRICK’S PRESS / Fall 2018 / 69 Allison and Brent Shaw Mr. Merle L. Thorpe III Mrs. Carole Shebby Cheryl and William Timmons Audrey and Christopher Shebby Elena and Bob Tompkins LaMeka and Dorjan Short Lalie and Michael Tongour Nancy and Simon Sidamon-Eristoff Dan Turrentine Christine and David Siegel Anne and John Tyler Julie and Robert Silva Susan Davies and John Van Voorhis Carla and Nicholas Snyder Oya Celasun and Jan Walliser* As Auction Co-Chairs, Vanetrice and Linwood Solomon Lisa Vora and Jason Wampler The Rev. Katie Solter and Tom Solter Nancy and Joe White we were inspired Lindsay Dietel Spector ex. ’84 and Anne and Jonathan Wise Dan Spector Anne and David Yockel by the active giving Mrs. Patricia Spector Morey Barnes Yost ex. ’90 and Sarah Efird and John Stephens Holton Yost community that is St. Erin Sweeney Kimberly and Candler Young Melodie and Gordon Thomas Jennifer and Gregory Young Patrick’s. Donations Joneis and Sterling Thomas Kelly and Paul Zegger Erica and Ronald Thompson Wendy Donoho-Zuscin and began as soon as the Mrs. Jill D. Thorpe Tod Zuscin website went live in December and AUCTION CORPORATE SPONSORS continued beyond WOLFHOUND SPONSOR GREEN & WHITE SPONSOR ($7,500+) ($1,250+) Auction night through Redwood Investments, LLC The Avery Hotel B Riley FBR the end of the fiscal SHAMROCK SPONSOR Ballard Mensua Architecture ($5,000+) DBM Inc. year. Wolfhounds Grand JCR Companies DCA Live Russell Firestone TTR Sotheby’s Excella Prix was an amazing International Realty Farragut Medical and Travel Care Ferdinand & Isabelle Academia race! The extraordinary GOLD SPONSOR de Espanol ($2,500+) Fierce Government Relations commitment and Capital One Mahan Rykiel Associates, Inc. NFP McDonald Cleaning Services, Inc generosity of our TD Bank (MCS) Realco Group community make a The Reishman Group United Bank difference in the lives of all the children of our community. Thank you for starting your engines and going full speed ahead. It was a great ride!”

—Maren Harrison and Kim Hayman 2018 Auction Co-Chairs

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Annalisa Fedelino and Thanos Arvanitis Mary Margaret Scharf ENDOWED FUNDS Brooke Stroud Carnot ’81 and Rachel and Paul Sheridan Stephane Carnot Page and Howard Smith Yardly and Burton Gray Jamie Lilly and Michael Dutton Kirstie and James Tucker Courtney and John Froemming Ann Rakestraw and Steven Farina Susan Davies and John Van Voorhis Elizabeth Baker Keffer Jocelyn Brown Hall and Richard Hall Robyn and André Wells Anne and Richard Poulson Pamela Marple and David Johnston Jennifer and Michael Wood Kirstie and James Tucker Carolyn Ince Mansfield ’80 and Anthony Mansfield Anna Bjerde and Garrett McDonald Denise and Stuart Prince

OTHER DESIGNATED GIFTS

Grade 6 Class of 2018 Mae and Anderson Grennan The McCance Foundation Grade 8 Class of 2018 Mary and Robert Haft Shannon and William Thomas Judy Barr Louise Hayes and Tom Tait Erica and Ronald Thompson Mia and Timothy Bass Debra and Jack Hensold Anne and John Tyler Teresa and Atanasio Castro Clarence Long Danielle Wade Clark-Winchcole Foundation Bridget and Gregory Nikodem Julie White and Todd Watkins Alexandria Elkins Katherine and William Nix Lisa and Rich White Kristin and John Faig Parents Association Marcy Ference Allison and Jamie Riepe

HONORARY GIVING Gifts in Honor AND MOORE SOCIETY Mr. James Barnes and Melissa Meyers and Josephine Martin Ms. Sarah Jane Hughes In honor of Martha Estroff In honor of Morey Barnes Yost ex. ’90 and Marty Moe Holton Yost In memory of Mrs. Doris Tanner Moore Elizabeth and David Field Carmen and Dennis Perkins In honor of Harrison Field and William In honor of Dennis Perkins W’14, M’16, Field Julian Perkins, and Sasha Perkins W’16 Society Kindy French Karen and Renee Perrier Combs In honor of Brian Roth ’86 In honor of Mercedes Jackson The Moore Society is the Day School’s Mr. Richard Jacobs and Ms. Patricia Lasher Mr. and Mrs. K. Derrick Powell legacy giving society recognizing those In honor of Charlie Ballenger and In honor of Holton Yost individuals who have provided for St. Joshua Ballenger Ami Richardson Patrick’s through their estate plans. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kotanchik In honor of Ms. Mary Brown In honor of Nicholas Terry Mrs. Carole Shebby Carolyn and Seth Ahlborn Julie and Reed Landry In honor of Charlotte Shebby and Adelaide Shafer Barrett ex. ’85 and In honor of Brooks Landry Christopher Shebby John Barrett Kimberly and Ryan Lepine Ashley and Stephen Spencer Katherine Epes and Peter A. Barrett In honor of Pascale Pereira In honor of Kayla Spencer Blair and Eugene Giannini Meredith Levine and Nathaniel Grossman Oya Celasun and Jan Walliser* Yardly and Burton Gray In honor of the Development Staff In memory of Gretel Walliser Chris O’Shea Nancy Mathis and Shawn Maher Dr. and Mrs. Rich Waugh In honor of Aidan Maher In honor of Louise Tucker

ST. PATRICK’S PRESS / Fall 2018 / 71 ENDOWMENTS Endowments Total value as of June 30, 2018: $12,548,231

BOARD-DESIGNATED ENDOWMENT

A TIME TO GROW: THOMAS DIX BOWERS THE O’NEIL/CAREW FELLOWSHIP THE CAMPAIGN FOR ST. PATRICK’S FINANCIAL AID FUND FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING Market Value: $7,961,909 Market Value: $195,629 Market Value: $135,033 Established in 2000 to provide financial Named in honor of former faculty member Named in honor of Faculty Emeriti stability and resources to support St. and first Day School Board Chair, the Maralen O’Neil and Amelia Carew in Patrick’s growth. Rev. Thomas Dix Bowers, to provide aid 1997 to support a project undertaken by a for auxiliary programs such as tutoring, faculty member to enhance his/her own ISABELLE S. SCHUESSLER FUND transportation, and summer camp. teaching. FOR FACULTY SCHOLARSHIPS Market Value: $383,511 THE MARTA TAYLOR RIORDAN GENERAL FINANCIAL AID Named in honor of former director ENDOWMENT ENDOWMENT Isabelle S. Schuessler to provide for Market Value: $163,859 Market Value: $1,127,754 faculty education, enrichment, and faculty Established in 1997 by Board Chair Marta Begun in 2007 by the Board of Trustees to study scholarships. Taylor Riordan, mother of Allyson ’96, to provide financial aid to students. provide financial aid for the students of the Day School.

DONOR-DESIGNATED ENDOWMENT

THE LOUGHLIN FUND THE FINANCIAL AID ENDOWMENT: to a member of the Day School faculty Market Value: $30,000 INCREASING POSSIBILITIES and staff who has demonstrated the same Established by Kathi and Thomas Market Value: $702,611 understanding of and commitment to St. Loughlin, former Trustees and parents of Established in 2006 to ensure that Patrick’s that shaped Jeff’s life in service to Hannah ’09 and Nora ’06. The income deserving students are given the the Day School. of the fund is to provide financial aid to opportunity to attend St. Patrick’s. students. THE MARY AND DANIEL THE SHAMROCK FUND LOUGHRAN FOUNDATION THE HARVEY C. AND SARAH M. ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP MOORE ENDOWMENT Market Value: $95,650 Market Value: $65,000 Market Value: $415,669 Established in 2007 to support faculty, Established in 2015 through the Established in 1993, the income of the administrators, and staff in pursuing generosity of the Mary and Daniel fund provides financial aid to students. significant professional development Loughran Foundation to provide The Moores’ relationship with St. during the summer and throughout scholarship support to a student with Patrick’s began in the 1950’s when they the school year through workshops, financial need and either demonstrated joined the Parish. A former school teacher coursework, institutes, and on-site academic achievement or promise, athletic and anthropology professor at American professional development. achievement or promise, or student body University, Dr. Moore shared his talents leadership. with the Day School Board and Vestry THE JEFFREY M. KEFFER for 19 years. Harvey and Sarah devoted ENDOWMENT REINVESTED FUNDS themselves to educational institutions and Market Value: $150,032 Market Value: $1,121,534 shaped the lives of thousands of children Established in 2011, the income of the Earnings reinvested to support the future throughout Washington, D.C. fund provides a gift to recipients of the Jeff value of the endowment fund. Keffer Service Award, presented annually

72 / ST. PATRICK’S PRESS / Fall 2018 VOLUNTEERS Volunteers

The collective volunteer efforts of St. Patrick’s community members and friends are essential to making each school year a success and to creating a strong, cohesive community. We recognize the meaningful service of our many volunteers at functions throughout the year but endeavor to compile a full listing here. We sincerely apologize if your name has inadvertently been left out; please be sure to let us know.

2017–2018 Karon Harden David Morales AUCTION TO BENEFIT BOARD OF TRUSTEES Vice President for Volunteers Marianne Powell THE FINANCIAL AID Douglas Anderson Joneis Thomas Kevin Rogge PROGRAM Mashea Ashton Vice President for Equity Brook Selassie Maren Harrison, Co-Chair Nancy Balboa, Co-Vice Chair Elaine del Cerro Jay Sommerkamp Kim Hayman, Co-Chair Peter A. Barrett Vice President for Horizons Harry Teter Matt Alion Head of School Greater Washington Brien White Diana Allen Mia Bass, Secretary Shannon Powell McCarter Kara Arundel Suzanne Clark-Lebedev Vice President for PA Sales ADMISSION OFFICE Nancy Balboa Michael DeSantis Julie Khuzami Hillary Chassin Mia Bass Tiane Doman Vice President for Lynnette Ecraela-Duckenfield Leanne Bortner Parents Association President Faculty & Staff Recognition Elizabeth Engel Wesley Britt The Rev. Dr. Kurt Gerhard Kimberly Matthews Margot Johnson Celeste and Andrew Brown Rector Recording Secretary Terri Johnson Susan and Taylor Burke Mae Grennan Julie Pulzone Marshall Emily Lawrence Lucia Cassidy Gretchen Hartley Treasurer Kimberly Matthews Sam Chappell Co-Vice Chair Whitney Rosenthal Karen Perrier Combs Hillary Chassin Patrick Kean Assistant Treasurer Shannon Powell McCarter Kathleen Koltes Junior Warden Paula Taybron Ami Richardson Crawford ex. ’88 for the Day School Vice President for Christine Siegel Renee Esfandiary Crupi ex. ’85 Robert Khuzami Community Service Paula Taybron Tiane Doman Rebecca Kim Merel Young Joneis Thomas Jennifer Duffie Gardiner Lapham Vice President-at-Large Talhia Tuck Courtney and Rich Dyer Rachel Levin Lisa Vora Elizabeth Engel Faculty Representative PARENTS COUNCIL Jill Wiley White Claire Farver Garrett Lowe ’77 REPRESENTATIVE Linda Slatar Winters Stefanie Firestone Junior Warden Raquel Skinner Jenny Fuisz for the Day School ANNUAL FUND Amanda Koenig-Fuisz Kim Mazzarella BOARD OF TRUSTEES LEADERSHIP COUNCIL Mae Grennan Faculty Representative STANDING COMMITTEES Catherine and David Bohigian Carol Groh Manar Morales Listed below are non-Trustee Chairs Meg Haney Kai Reynolds, Chair members of Board committees Matt Alion and Matt Blocher Katelin and Frank Haney David Roberts, Treasurer Matt Alion Vice Chairs Carolyn Harris Nancy White George Balboa Diana and Michael Allen Zachary Hooper David Bohigian John Barrett Johanna Howe 2017–2018 PARENTS Dan Bourque Susan and Christian Charnaux Charlotte Hudson ASSOCIATION Salah Brahimi Margot Johnson Margot Johnson EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Maren Harrison John Noonan Terri Johnson Tiane Doman, President Kim Hayman Peter O’Keefe Zakiya Johnson ex. ’93 Elizabeth Engel Julie Khuzami Scott Popma Michelle Joubran Vice President for Room Jane Korhonen Jamie Tucker Paige Kevill Parents Carolyn Ince Mansfield ’80 Becky and Josh Wilsusen Elisabeth Leamy Tod Zuscin Kimberly Lepine

ST. PATRICK’S PRESS / Fall 2018 / 73 Liz Levin Lucia Cassidy Kevin Harden Kit Ballenger Kirsty Lonergan Susan Charnaux Maryann Heim Mia Bass Katherine Lucas Hillary Chassin Laura Herzog Yodit Belew Becki Marchand Beth Clifton Kimberly Jackson Manuel Benites Chris Mario Betsy Cline Gwen Jones Blair Bockner Shannon Powell McCarter Virgina Grace Cohen Ann Kaye Allison Bragan April McClain-Delaney Laura Elekdag Karen Kelliher Katie and Wesley Britt Karen Melchar Jennifer Fuisz Kirsty Lonergan Celeste Brown Katie Mitchell Courtney Gugino Katherine Lucas Julie Brungard Andrea Nespola Maren Harrison Nicole Madyun Jim Bruno Bridget and Greg Nikodem Zachary Hooper Mary Maiberger Catherine Sheehan Sara O’Keefe Karen Kelliher Becki Marchand Bruno ex. ’81 Ginger Oliver Sandy Kupchan Monica Martinez Farah Bueno Kris Persinger Tony Lawrence Kim Matthews Kate Campbell Mary Margaret Plumridge Monica Martinez Trissy McHenry Andy Chassin Denise Prince Kim Matthews Shannon Powell McCarter Sarah Chasson Laura Puryear Shannon Powell McCarter Justine McVaney Alison Chot Katharine Reishman Justine McVaney Jennifer Mondie Beth Clifton Allison Riepe Mirna Mumm Sonia Morera Kathleen Koltes Kelley Rogge Dixie Noonan Mirna Mumm Crawford ex. ’88 Whitney Rosenthal Sara O’Keefe Dixie Noonan Vanessa Darvish Natasha Schooling DeLone Pittman Sara O’Keefe Lucy De La Cruz Julie Silva Tania Shand Karen Perrier Combs Benjamin Dean Vee Solomon Vee Solomon Lori Picco Octavio Delasobera Ashley Spencer David Sturtevant Mary Margaret Plumridge Sara Dickson Samantha Schneck Arianna Ugliano Laura Puryear Tiane Doman Maryann Surrick Lisa Vora Katharine Reishman Allison Dunlap Elena and Bob Tompkins Jill Wiley White Christine Roberts Michael Dutton Arianna Ugliano Becky Wilsusen Kelley Rogge Sonia Dwyer Lisa Vora Jen Winthrop Sonia Roman Courtney Dyer Andrea Garcia Walker and Ann Yerger Whitney Rosenthal Lynnette Ecraela-Duckenfield Alex Walker ex. ’93 Merel Young Annie Sabel Alexandria Elkins André Wells Hilary Shaw Mona Elliot Hilary Wharton FACULTY & STAFF LaMeka Short Elizabeth Engel Jill Wiley White APPRECIATION Julie Silva Renee Esfandiary Crupi ex. ’85 Linda Slatar Winters and Diana Allen Liz Smith Shawna Evans Brian Winters Marilouise Avery Vee Solomon Christine Faucett Anne Yockel Kit Ballenger Elena Tompkins Elizabeth Fawell Jen Young Paola Bracchi Tammy Wincup Amanda and Jonathan Fetterolf Kim Young Katie Britt Jen Winthrop Liz Field Merel and Kenny Young Oya Celasun Anne Wise Paul Freedman Mary Pat Weiss Susan Charnaux Huberta von Voss-Wittig Jonathan Fuisz Huberta von Voss-Wittig and Katarina Charuhas Jennifer Wood Sarah Godfrey Peter Wittig Nadine Cid Jen Young Stephanie Goldfine and Jennifer Wood Renee Esfandiary Crupi ex. ’85 Merel Young David Gildea Vanessa Darvish Cara Grayer Johnson BOOK FAIR Elaine del Cerro FAMILY FUN DAY Mariana Montiel and Kate Meek, Co-Chair Sara Dickson Lucia Cassidy, Co-Chair Alfred Grunwaldt Heather Ricks, Co-Chair Marie Sylla-Dixon Hillary Chassin, Co-Chair Cindy Gunja Kessya Aguilar-Zuniga Tiane Doman Emily Lawrence, Co-Chair Ece Yelda Guven Diana Allen Mona Elliot Mafia Ali Heather Hanks Kit Ballenger Elizabeth Engel Diana Allen Chloe Hensold Blair Bockner Claire Farver Kara Arundel Johanna Howe Haise Borgmann Roxanna Hakimi Mashea Ashton Charlotte Hudson Leanne Bortner Katelin Haney Marilouise Avery Ariana Hussain

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Minnie Ivery Lena Johnson Margot and Cliff Johnson Karen Kelliher Elaine Kennedy Julie Khuzami Damishia King Susan and Steve Kostorowski Lauren Lamb Julie Landry Tony Lawrence Clarence Long Kelly Lugar Nicole Madyun Carissa Marino Kimberly Matthews Trissy McHenry Charlie McNamara Siti Turner GRANDPARENTS AND Arianna Ugliano Bridget and Duer Meehan Huberta von Voss-Wittig SPECIAL FRIENDS Lisa Vora Mirna Mumm Lisa Vora VISITING DAY Ann Yerger Dixie Noonan Danielle Wade Terry Manago, Chair Alicia O’Brien Alex Walker ex. ’93 Adele Bonnie GRATE PATROL Ginger Oliver Derek Whang Susan Charnaux The Arundel Family Jill Olmstead Ramsey White Kathleen Koltes The Balboa Family Andrea Orr Linda Slatar Winters Crawford ex. ’88 The Ballenger Family Maria Pardo Jen Winthrop Renee Esfandiary Crupi ex. ’85 Judy Barr Megan Parker Jen Young Sonia Dwyer The Borgmann Family Margaret Pearson Laura Elekdag The Burks Family Elisabeth Leamy and GIFTS FOR GOOD Liz Field The Burnquist Family Kris Persinger Kit Ballenger, Chair Sybil Freedman The Crupi Family Jane Petit Judy Barr Willie Gaynor The Davis-Wollenhaupt Lori Picco Peter A. Barrett Stephanie Goldfine Family DeLone Pittman Samantha Chappell Tasha Hutchins The del Cerro Family Tiffany Prather Beth Crowley Rebecca Kim The Doman Family Laura Puryear Jenny Gaynor Katherine Kranenburg The Farver Family Allison Riepe Meg Haney Kimberly Lepine The Fletcher Family Christine Roberts Mary Beth James Jesse Levin The Gunja Family Sonia Roman Karen Kelliher Kelly Lugar The Hayman Family Tim Schneidau Katherine Kranenburg Karina Lynch The Hoorazar-Tekmen Family Jim Schufreider Gardiner Lapham Shannon Powell McCarter The Manago-Cumberbatch Tashia Senn-Jones Elisabeth Leamy Don McMinn Family Tania Shand Katherine Lucas Charlie McNamara Sam Mason Christine and David Siegel Mariana Montiel Bridget Meehan Trissy McHenry Brian Smith Sara O’Keefe Manar Morales The McNamara Family Liz Smith Ginger Oliver Margret Nedelkoff The Mitchell Family Carla Snyder Ann Rakestraw Bridget Nikodem The Mozes Family Vee Solomon Alison Reynolds Kanitra Phillips The Muhlner Family The Rev. Katie Solter Audrey Shebby Clare Rayburn The Richardson-George Lindsay Dietel Spector ex. ’84 The Rev. Katie Solter Ami Richardson Family Marie Sylla-Dixon Sarah Efird Stephens Christine Roberts The Riepe Family Brinkley Tappan Kirstie Tucker Mary Margaret Scharf The Roberts Family Erica Thompson Jill Wiley White Jim Schufreider The Rouse Family Talhia Tuck and Brent Diller Karla Monroe Yelverton Maryann Surrick The Rev. Katie Solter Kirstie Tucker Anne Yockel Marie Sylla-Dixon Katherine Turner The Rev. Amy C. Yount ’77 Laura Terry

ST. PATRICK’S PRESS / Fall 2018 / 75 HOOPS FOR HAITI Elizabeth Owens RECITATION CONTEST Denise Prince Co-Coordinators Madeline Peck JUDGES Laura Puryear Chris Bolger Laura Petersen Vicki Hart Clare Rayburn Will Cook Laura Philips Luke O’Brien ’87 Katharine Reishman Leah Corradi Ashley Reeves Mary Rose Yockel ’14 Liz Roberts Victoria Gangotena Stephanie Sack Amy Rosenbaum Mary Beth James Julia Smith ROOM PARENTS Maya Samuel The Rev. Katie Solter & GRADE-LEVEL Vee Solomon Parent Committee Dan Spector COORDINATORS Paula Taybron Meg Haney Lindsay Dietel Spector ex. ’84 Diana Allen Elena Tompkins Carolyn Harris Will Spector Bani Bajaj Becky Wilsusen Michelle Joubran Alex Steinwald W’05 Nancy Balboa Linda Slatar Winters Sarah Efird Ray Stephens Kit Ballenger Simeon Swaby Adelaide Shafer Barrett ex. ’85 SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHS Ann Adams Erica Thompson Leanne Bortner Whitney Rosenthal, Chair Sabrina Bailly Anne Tyler Jessica Boulanger Diana Allen Judy Barr Shelby Weaver Mafia Cartwright Laura Elekdag Allison Bragan Anne Yockel Samantha Chappell Shawna Evans Kate Campbell Susan Charnaux Jennifer Fuisz Davina Chu HORIZONS GREATER Neil Chatterjee Karon Harden Karen Clement WASHINGTON Beth Clifton Shannon Powell McCarter Beth Cole Elaine del Cerro, Co-Chair Virginia Grace Cohen Christine Roberts Quintus Cunningham Christine Faucett, Co-Chair Renee Esfandiary Talhia Tuck Jimmy Edgerton Rauzia Ally and Greg Rubbo Crupi ex. ’85 Lisa Vora Alexandria Elkins Kit and Matt Ballenger Lynnette Ecraela-Duckenfield Linda Slatar Winters Katherine Epes Maisie and Austin Branson Amanda Fetterolf Jen Young Callie Ervin Sarah Chasson and Frank Zarb Liz Field Marcy Ference Manal and Eric Corwin Stefanie Firestone Jonathan Fichter Fernando Dau and Brian Fisher Nicole Fischer April Flory Margaret and David Johnson Jennifer Fuisz Henry Frickert Karen and Joe Kelliher Sarah Godfrey The Rev. Dr. Kurt Gerhard Paige and John Kevill Simon Gray Fenner Gibson W’03 Jane and Esko Korhonen Courtney Gugino Paul Giguere Carolyn Ince Mansfield ’80 Heather Hanks Alain Hamilton and Tony Mansfield Karon Harden Taylor Heasley Kelly and Kevin McShane Margot Johnson Chris Heim Mary and Joe Morgan Ann Kaye Chloe Hensold Ginger and Stuart Pape Paige Kevill Anita Hockenberry Ann Rakestraw and Damishia King Ariana Hussain Steven Farina Katherine Kranenburg Thérèse Khan Kimberly Lepine The 2017–2018 Annual Betsy Kipperman LIBRARY Kelly Lugar Report was produced by the Kankunda Klingenberg Beth Clifton Terry Manago Development Office. We Laila Kostorowski Charlie McNamara Monica Martinez have made every effort to list Tim Mannel The Mondie Family April McClain-Delaney the names of all 2017–2018 Sam Mason Whitney Rosenthal Jennifer Mondie donors and volunteers. If your Charlotte Maturo Arianna Ugliano Mariana Montiel name has been inadvertently Megan Maturo Jen Winthrop Anna Maria Mula omitted or misspelled, please Dylan McGuire Margret Nedelkoff accept our apologies and Trissy McHenry PUBLISHING CENTER Dixie Noonan inform Megan Maturo, Karen Melchar Jen Winthrop, Co-Chair Katie O’Connor Director of the Annual Annie Miller Jen Young, Co-Chair Andrea Orr Fund, at 202.342.7010 or Caroline Mullaney Mary Margaret Plumridge [email protected].

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PARENTS VISITING DAY Nursery School Friday, February 15 Kindergarten—Grade 5 Friday, February 22

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AUCTION AND DINNER TO BENEFIT FINANCIAL AID Saturday, March 2, 6:00 pm

OUR MISSION St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School strives to create a diverse and inclusive learning community of students, faculty and staff, and parents who recognize the infinite value of every individual as a child of God. We are committed to developing character, advancing human understanding, and promoting academic excellence to shape engaged citizens who live with integrity, empathy, and purpose.