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THE DWIGHT SCHOOL FOUNDATION BENEFIT CELEBRATES MILESTONE 140TH BIRTHDAY OF DWIGHT SCHOOL #1 Private School in City for the Lowest Faculty:Student Ratio (1:4) Ignites the “Spark of Genius” in Every Child

Rosanna Scotto, Co-host of “Good Day New York,” to Emcee STOMP’s Keith Middleton to Perform Original Song with Students

WHY The Dwight School Foundation is celebrating Dwight School’s premier status as one of ’s oldest and finest independent schools and its rich 140-year history of firsts as a pioneer in education. Through this benefit, the Foundation is also laying the groundwork for Dwight’s next 140 years of innovation.

Located on ’s , Dwight School is dedicated to igniting the “spark of genius” in every child. Through personalized learning, Dwight’s world-class faculty tap into each student’s individual passions and talents. Dwight is ranked the #1 private school in New York City for the lowest faculty:student ratio (1:4) by The New York Observer.

WHO Always putting students first, the benefit will feature a special student performance of an original Dwight School song written by Dwight students with Keith “Wildchild” Middleton of STOMP fame. They recorded the song earlier this week with Grammy Award-winning record producer and songwriter Mikkel Eriksen (Ne-Yo, Beyoncé, and Rihanna are just three of his collaborators) at Roc the Mic Studios. (www.dwight.edu).

WHEN Friday, April 12, 7:30 pm cocktails and signature tastings by Anthony Scotto, Jr., of Fresco by Scotto; Todd English; and Julian Medina of Toloache Media check-in: 7:15 pm for step and repeat photos • RSVP is MANDATORY Media check-in: 9 pm for STOMP’s Keith Middleton and student performance

WHERE Cipriani Wall Street, 55 Wall Street, New York City

RSVP Laurie Silbersweig, [email protected], 917-922-5257

The Dwight School Foundation is a separate 501(c)(3) not-for-profit entity that was established in 1969 to provide financial aid to Dwight students and professional development grants to Dwight faculty.