St. Michael`s Country Day School

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ST. MICHAEL’S
COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
Leading the way in education and building a visionary future since 1938
ANNUAL REPORT 2013/2014
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Letter from John H. Zurn
the Head of School
Dear St. Michael’s Community Members,
We are blessed at St. Michael’s with an amazing array of support from
trustees, parents, grandparents, and alumni families in our community. As
I look through the pages of this Annual Report, I am so impressed that so
many people give so much time and joyful energy to so many community
activities. From Parent Association participation to lunchroom
volunteers, from alumni giving to trustee leadership, from student service
projects to faculty recognitions, the St. Michael’s family clearly sends our
students a message of warmth, generosity, and community engagement.
I am honored to follow in the footsteps of my predecessor, Whitney Slade.
His legacy is nowhere more visible than in his Commencement remarks
about each and every graduate shared in this Annual Report. Children
are important people in this school community and I am proud to further this legacy of Whitney.
Students in the graduating classes of 2015 and beyond will continue to be celebrated for their unique
character and spirit.
Thanks to your financial generosity, we have been able to fund a variety of projects and critical requests
from our outstanding faculty and staff including renovation of the Mason House Library, entryway,
hallways, and offices; establishment of the Whitney C. Slade Scholarship; continued expansion of
our endowment funds for financial aid; and recognition for faculty who have demonstrated teaching
excellence and a commitment to professional development. Additionally, we have laid the foundations
for future excellence at St. Michael’s through planned giving bequests.
I would especially like to recognize our 14th Neighborhoods
of Newport House Tour Co-Chairs, Clare Craig and Roselle
McConnell, our loyal House Tour sponsor, John Peixinho from
Franklin & Company Design Associates, and the legion of parent/
faculty volunteers who made this event possible. There is an
unmistakable strength of community that draws from a project of
this scope and magnitude.
We teach our children at a very young age that generosity is a
meaningful, lifelong experience. Thank you all for the ways
you model success for our children. Thank you all for your
generosity!
Sincerely,
John H. Zurn
Head of School
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Graduation & Class of 2014
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The St. Michael’s Country Day School class of
2014 was honored June 11 at the school’s 76th
Commencement ceremony. Head of School
Whitney C. Slade welcomed the graduates and
special guests in attendance. Kristin and Chris
Basso, parents of Ryan ’05, Colin ’07, and Kerrin
’14, delivered the opening remarks followed by
the singing of “America, the Beautiful” by all
assembled under the tent. Whitney C. Slade was
the commencement speaker. Following a brief
personal tribute to each graduate by Mr. Slade,
Board President Bethany Di Napoli handed out
the diplomas.
Four of the graduates were honored for their
contributions to the school. The William F.
Whitehouse Cup, awarded annually to the student
who has maintained the highest academic
scholarship for the year, went to Camden Baer
Johnson. The James Green Memorial Cup, for the
Middle School boy who best exemplifies the spirit
and ideals of the school, went to Michael Frederick
Ashby. Hannah Noel Brennan was the recipient of
the Stanley C. Hughes Memorial Medal, awarded
to the Middle School girl who best exemplifies the
spirit and ideals of the school. The Alan F. Flynn,
Jr. Flag, which is awarded to the student who, in
the opinion of the Head of School, has assumed
a position of responsibility and trust within the
school and carried out those responsibilities
while maintaining a commitment to academic
achievement, was presented to Julia Lucille Ludwig.
A new award at Commencement was established
this year honoring Whitney C. Slade and his
dedication to the arts at St. Michael’s. The
Whitney C. Slade Excellence in the Arts Award
was presented to both Camden Baer Johnson and
Hannah Noel Brennan.
Four individuals were also recognized for their
efforts made on behalf of St. Michael’s. Clare Craig
of Newport received the Clarissa Palmer Volunteer
Service Award, which recognizes those who give
selflessly of time and talent to St. Michael’s, moving
the school in a positive direction. Mary LoPresti of
North Kingstown received the Andrew Christensen
Award, presented to the individual who has given
to the school selflessly and wholeheartedly. Karen
Andrade and Tami Holden were awarded the
Canepari Summer Faculty Scholar Fund honoring
excellence in teaching and a commitment to
professional development.
The Eighth Grade graduation speaker this year
was Tina Richards. Middle School history teacher
Tim McMahon delivered the closing remarks, and
the ceremony concluded with the singing of the
school song.
Congratulations to the St. Michael’s Class of 2014
Best of luck to our graduates at their secondary schools!
American School Foundation (Mexico City)
Kimball Union Academy
Moses Brown School
Portsmouth Abbey School
The Prout School
Rocky Hill School
Rogers High School
St. George’s School
Walnut Hill School
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Graduation Profiles
Excerpts From Remarks By
Whitney C. Slade
June 11, 2014
CHRISTOPHER R. ADAM
Chris, your time at SMS has been relatively short, and you have made a
tremendous positive impression. Most obvious is your prowess on the
athletic field, but your sportsmanship is even more impressive. Chris,
you led by example, and you always put team before self. You were a
steady, upbeat influence within your class. You brought this positive
attitude to your kindergarten buddy relationship with Avery. You are
a guy that distills ideas and comes up with some real gems. Chris you
have solidified your academic profile. You have the brain to match the
brawn. Chris you are a scholar, gentleman and maybe someday a Div. 1
hockey player.
MICHAEL FREDERICK ASHBY
James Green Memorial Cup
Michael, you are the gentleman of the group. Often soft spoken, kind,
and sensitive, your demeanor covers a burning desire to compete on
the sports field. You are a talented athlete and a stalwart on many
SMS athletic teams. I have had the pleasure of coaching you for many
seasons. In theatre tech, you were the ‘stealth’ behind the scenes stage
crew - always dependable, always there. You quietly gained confidence
in your academic game this year, putting together honors grades and
receiving honors recognition on the national Spanish exam. Michael,
your dignified presence will be missed around our halls, but your big
heart will carry you far.
KERRIN ELIZABETH MORIARTY BASSO
As the third child in the Basso line following two brothers, many of
us have seen you grow up here at SMS with Mr. T tossing you in the
air. Now you are a mature, young woman. Kerrin, you have a creative
streak that runs through everything you do. Mr. McMahon said you
always create a project with some special artistic twist. Your bridge won
the most weight held contest in physics class. Ms. Keohane said your
monster tower was fantastic. She said you always think through your
artwork. You have a real flair and dedication for computer graphics like
your brothers. Kerrin, what a portfolio you have created while at SMS!
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HANNAH NOEL BRENNAN
Stanley C. Hughes Memorial Medal
Hannah, you are a singer, dancer, actress, and public speaker. Add
ambassador to the list. Mr. McMahon was so impressed by the way you
reached out to the Rocky Hill kids on the Quebec trip. Hannah, you are
queen of the SMS stage. Your versatility, dedication and passion for the
theatre make you a treat to watch. I have sat rapt by your stage presence
and countless roles, including a captivating Portia in last summer’s
Merchant of Venice, Max (the timeless dog) in The Grinch, and a vicious
Guy of Gisborne in Robin Hood. You were no slouch in the classroom.
Mrs. Holden said you were deeply engaged in every book. Hannah, you
have talent and a supreme humanity about you that may lead to the
world stage.
THEODORA M. DELGIUDICE
Tia, it has been quite a year for you! I saw you as a reluctant leader who
stepped up this year to demonstrate your natural leadership skills. Mrs.
Holden called you the “queen of figurative language.” Mr. McMahon
said you have spent time on great causes, such as helping African
women in the City of Joy and your prize-winning essay in the Gandhi
essay contest. You know something about the connection between
peace and conflict. You are a force in the classroom, developing a
confidence that is impressive. You won 2nd place in Rhode Island and
earned a silver medal nationally on the National Spanish exam. Tia, I
know you will continue to grow into all of your talents.
CAMDEN BAER JOHNSON
William F. Whitehouse Cup
Camden, there is not an academic accolade that you do not deserve!
You have a great work ethic. You are the owner of the greatest number
of chairs (10) in Mr. Hileman’s class. Mrs. Hileman sang your praises
as a ‘techie extraordinaire’ who was always at the ready to make the
back stage experience the best. I saw you take a leadership role on the
lacrosse team this spring. You led by example - always hustling and
always encouraging teammates with your great attitude. Cam, you are
a huge success at SMS. I have no doubt that you will be a huge success
wherever you go.
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JULIA LUCILLE LUDWIG
Alan F. Flynn, Jr. Flag
Mr. McMahon said it the best, “Julia is like bottled enthusiasm on the
stage and the sports field, in her art work, and in the Gandhi essay
contest. She is ready to bring the house down.” Julia, there really isn’t
one corner of this campus that your positive influence has not graced.
You brought an enthusiasm and dedication to the classroom that
is unrivaled. For example, Mr. Drayton said you designed a boat in
physics class that held five times the minimum amount required of
at least 50 pennies or 32 grams, and yours held 516 grams. You won
the Coaches award in soccer and, Julia, I am still scared of you as the
wicked, ruthless Sheriff of Nottingham in Robin Hood.
LILLIAN MAE MOLINARI
Lilly, you immediately embraced your new school, and it embraced you
back. I remember your poignant personal story in public speaking class
about what it is like to be the new kid multiple times. It did not faze
you. Lilly, you are a quick learner. Your teachers were impressed with
your ability to advocate for yourself. Your personal monologue that
you read in front of the entire middle school about your crush was the
‘crown jewel’. Mr. McMahon said, “That takes guts.” A tennis player of
some renown, you braved the lacrosse field for the first time this fall.
Lilly, you have reaped many successes, and we are better for your being
with us just one year.
KARLA MARIE NORTON
Karla, we had some great advisee/advisor talks. You have much to be
proud of during your time with us. Mrs. Keohane loved your monster
tower with the great saying, “Look beyond the evil and find the good
within.” Señora Ashby said your teachers next year will be impressed by
how well you write in Spanish. Your writing in English class was also
very strong. You are a caring individual, Karla, always quick with a hug
and quick to speak your mind. I admire your pluck. Karla, I have no
doubt you will be a huge success next year.
TINA RICHARDS
Tina, it has been a privilege to watch you grow and mature into the
fine young woman standing here today. You are poised and passionate.
Your personality is vibrant. Tina, you wrote beautifully about your
personal story and your deep love for living near the water. You are a
caring, empathetic girl. You are a fantastic sister to Eva and best buddy
to Serenity in kindergarten. You bring a smile to everyone’s face. Tina,
you exude confidence that is infectious. You have mastered SMS and
certainly we will miss you, but we cannot help feeling confident that
you will master high school with the same grace and character.
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NIKOLAS E. SCHOOLS
Nik, what a fabulous addition you have been to this class. Your quick
and very dry wit endeared you to your teachers and classmates. It is not
easy to break into a class that has been together for many years. Nik,
you did it with style and diplomacy. I applaud your willingness to play
basketball and improve as you did. I really applaud your willingness to
play lacrosse for the first time. You made the right side of the defense
your own. Mr. Drayton said your boat was the most creative in physics
class and probably a metaphor for your fun loving personality. Nik,
please continue your class act next year in high school.
BRIANNA NICOLE SEGERSON
Brianna, you used to hang outside my door waiting for the next
vocabulary word when you were in Lower School. Today, you are never
at a loss for words. Your impish grin always suggests there is a lot going
on inside that marvelous brain of yours. Mrs. Hileman applauded your
versatility in tech and dubbed you the ultimate wardrobe mistress. Mrs.
Keohane marveled at your meticulous creative approach in studio art.
Your zest for fun has not interfered with being a solid student. You
seemed to have struck the right balance. Brianna, your outlook is that
the world awaits you, and you are going to embrace it with gusto.
GRACE AVA SIWICKI
Grace, you are last but certainly not least. Your ability to grasp
inferences is unrivaled. Your writing is strong and nuanced as evidence
by your recognition in the URI Gandhi essay contest. Mr. McMahon
loved how you were always creative in making your points in history
class. Grace, you were an assassin on the lacrosse field. It was poetry
in motion watching you run away from the opponent and nail another
goal. Your abilities in sailing and horseback riding outside of school
may make it difficult to decide which sport to pursue in the future! We
know your high school is going to be very fortunate to see the full array
of your skills. Grace, we have seen only the tip of your talent iceberg
this year.
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Early Childhood Graduation
Class of 2022
The Cottage Year End Ceremony was held on June 9 in the Hill House. The
preschool, prekindergarten and kindergarten children all took part in this
annual tradition. The ceremony began with a procession of the children. They
then sang “Big Rock Candy Mountain”, “Feelin’ Groovy” and “The Teddy Bear’s
Picnic”. The kindergarten children also sang two songs they learned in French
class. Mrs. Abraham announced the names of the prekindergarten students.
Each kindergartener was called to the microphone where he/she shared a
favorite memory of kindergarten and was then presented with a certificate by
Mr. Slade. The ceremony ended with all the children singing the St. Michael’s
School song. Following the ceremony the children, their families and teachers
gathered at Brenton Point State Park for a picnic. It was a great day and an
exciting milestone on these children’s educational journey.
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Class of 2023
Class of 2024
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Kindergarten Memories June 2014
My favorite part of kindergarten was....
Making pumpkin bread for Grandparents Day. It was fun and delicious. -Avery
Making the snow girl and snow boy pictures with our buddies because it was so fun. -Serenity
When I met my 8th grade buddy. Her name is Hannah and I like her so much. -Melanie
In the winter because we played in the snow with all the boys and girls. -James
When we had the alphabet day celebration. It was so much fun! -Anabelle
My 8th grade buddy. Her name is Brianna. She is the best 8th grade buddy I ever met. -Elizabeth
Miss Boyle because she is the funnest. And I liked decorating the cupcakes on Valentine’s Day. -Bailey
Going to the frog pond because I love frogs and they like me too. -Lily
Making my penguin statue with my 8th grade buddy Kerrin. -Fleur
When we made our wood sculptures with the buddies. I made my sculpture a robot. -Nathaniel
The 100th Day of School party. -Jameson
Miss Boyle because she is so nice to us. -Cate
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CLASS OF 2022
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A Message from the
Chair of the Board
of Trustees
‘Tran-si-tion:’
a change from one state or condition to another…
The 2013 – 2014 year began with planning for transition.
Preparing for a change in school leadership after sixteen years
would be a tremendous challenge. Change does not always
come easily. It is not always embraced, but to not embrace
change is to not embrace opportunity.
After sixteen years, St. Michael’s began the school year meeting candidates from across the country
as part of an exhaustive and inclusive process to select our new Head of School. The process began
last year and successfully concluded in October with the announcement that John Zurn would be St.
Michael’s 14th Head of School. The Search Committee made a profound commitment to this monthslong process. They did so because they care about St. Michael’s - its future, its success, its culture and its
community. They made this commitment on behalf of our students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni and
future constituents of St. Michael’s. It was the most important strategic decision our school would face
for the next several years. I extend my deepest gratitude to the Search Committee for their diligence
and professionalism. I was equally proud of our school community. Faculty, staff and parents welcomed
candidates warmly and demonstrated interest in participating in the process. You made the candidates
want to be part of our school community and for that I thank you!
With the search process complete, the Board turned its attention to other issues that impact our school’s
future - facilities, finances and enrollment. Regarding facilities, we engaged in a major renovation
project in the Mason House this year. The Mason House Improvement Project was undertaken to
improve the condition of the common areas that needed extensive repair and restoration. Thanks
to the generous support of an anonymous donor and Stephen and Harriet DiCicco, we were able to
make significant improvements to the aesthetic appearance of the Mason House and, most notably,
the careful restoration of the original library. We now tour visitors with pride. Furthermore,
the Mason House is a significant architectural treasure as it is one of the few Irving Gill designed
homes on the East Coast. We need to remain committed to preserving its integrity by making
further improvements to ensure the Mason House continues to meet the needs of our school
community while, at the same time, honoring the historic nature of this treasured building.
As part of the budget planning process for the ’14 – ’15 school year, the Board made the decision
to contain tuition increases to 3% which is the lowest increase in four years and well below the
regional average. The Board is having conversations about the long-term affordability of our school
and will be investigating ways to keep tuition affordable for our families. An in-depth analysis of
our enrollment management program was conducted by an outside consulting firm to analyze local
demographics, the school’s marketing materials and website, and our tuition model. We will use
this report to improve how we attract new families to SMS and build enrollment and revenue.
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Furthermore, the Board is very excited to have acquired Newport Montessori this past
spring. Adding valuable resources, educational materials, and early childhood learning
expertise will enhance our quality program and enrich the experience of our youngest
learners. We welcome those families who will be transitioning from Newport Montessori
to St. Michael’s and look forward to having them join our school community.
As the academic year entered its final days, our school community came together at the end of
May for a fantastic celebration in honor of Whitney Slade. It was an evening filled with laughter,
warmth and tears followed eleven days later by our moving Commencement exercises. Whitney
delivered the Commencement address comparing his ‘transition’ to that of the graduating
class. We pay our deepest respect and appreciation to Whitney for his dedication and service
to St. Michael’s for the past sixteen years. We wish him every success and much happiness
at Rumson Country Day School and also hope that he remains a loyal Red Sox fan.
We now look forward to welcoming John Zurn to our St. Michael’s family and introducing
him to the larger Newport community. We continue on our path of transition
remembering to embrace change, as it is necessary for growth and opportunity.
Respectfully,
Bethany Di Napoli
Chair, Board of Trustees
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B OA R D O F T R USTE ES
Bethany Di Napoli - President
George Petrovas - Vice President
Erin Flynn - Treasurer
Alexis R. Markowski ‘89 - Secretary
Gail Alofsin
David G. Bazarsky – Emeritus
H. William Breyer IV
Rose C. Dana – Emerita
John K. Dunn
Griffin H. Flynn ‘94
Jeffrey L. Gordon – Emeritus
David G. Howe
Terry Allen Lanza
Suzi Conklin Nance ‘73
Eric F. Peterson
Cory Plumb
Molly de Ramel
Brian Shanley
Rebecca Smith ‘86
Nicholas R. Supron
David Thalmann
Hope H. van Beuren – Emerita
Paul F. Weber
Dr. Elizabeth G. Wylie ‘54
Pamela Younes
Molly de Ramel
Becky Smith ‘86
Bob Tavares
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CO M M I T T EE
Gail Alofsin, Co-Chair
Griffin H. Flynn ’94, Co-Chair
David G. Howe, Chair
Bethany Di Napoli
Leslie Grosvenor, Dir. of
Institutional Advancement
Cory Plumb
Whitney C. Slade, Head of School
David Thalmann
Pamela Younes
Lauren Abraham
Karen Andrade
Bethany Di Napoli
John K. Dunn
Tamara Farrick
Ken Hileman
Mary LoPresti
Cory Plumb
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COMMIT TEE OF THE
BOA RD OF T R UST EES
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Celebration of Whitney C. Slade
Head of School 1998-2014
May 31, 2014
St. Michael’s Country Day School
educates young minds to become
involved citizens, people of
impeccable character, creative
thinkers and, ultimately,
community members who
will make a difference.
~ Whitney C. Slade
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E VE N T S P O N SORS
Anonymous
Board of Trustees, SMCDS
The Canepari Family
Jeff Gordon
The Gudoian Family
E V E N T P L A N NING
CO M M I T T E E
Bill Daigneault
Bethany Di Napoli
Tamara Farrick
Leslie Grosvenor
Jill Gudoian
Mary LoPresti
Suzi Nance
Cory Plumb
Bob Tavares
Pamela Younes
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The sign of a great school is
that there is an inherent trust
in the bedrock mission. I would
like to thank all those folks
who supported St. Michael’s
through their charitable giving
during my sixteen years.
~ Whitney C. Slade
2013-2014
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The Mason House Improvement Project
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The historic Mason House has been home to St. Michael’s Country Day School since 1943. Built in
1902 for sisters Ellen and Ida Mason, the home was designed by renowned architect, Irving Gill. The
Mason House is one of three Irving Gill designed homes on Aquidneck Island but the only distinct
Mission Revival style home with its stucco exterior, Spanish style roof, arched windows and ornamental
ironwork. The interior of the home, with its original dark woodwork and distinctive Arts and Crafts
fixtures is one of the earliest examples of Irving Gill’s signature architectural voice emerging.
St. Michael’s is now the steward of this architectural treasure and thanks to the generosity of
an anonymous donor and Stephen and Harriet DiCicco, we were able to completely restore
the original library; repair and paint all the walls and trim in the main entrance, hallways
and restrooms; replace the ceiling above the main stairwell; provide new classroom doors
fitted with windows and locking hardware; refinish the main stairwell handrail and balusters;
provide new electrical fixtures and outfit the hallway walls with cork display boards.
In a relatively short amount of time, the Mason House received a makeover that has dramatically
improved its aesthetic appeal and functionality and has lifted the spirits of all who occupy its gentle
embrace. We are grateful to those who contributed to the success of this project and hope all members
of our school community feel proud of our Mason House home.
Bethany Di Napoli,
Chair, Board of Trustees
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“A Day in the Life” of SMS
STUDENT LEADERSHIP BOARD 2013-14
Colby Fisher (Grade 5)
Niara Camillo (Grade 6)
Jack Fisher (Grade 6)
Matt Richards (Grade 6)
Manny Maldonado (Grade 7)
and rotating members of the Class of 2014
Faculty advisors: Mary Ashby and Claire Stieff
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Annual Spring Band Concert
ATHLETICS TEAMS 2013 - 2014
FALLFALL
Girls B Soccer (grades 5-7)
Boys B Soccer (grades 5-6)
Coed A Soccer (boys grades 7-8, girls grade 8)
Afterschool PE (grades 5-8)
WINTER
Girls Basketball (grades 5-8)
Boys B Basketball (grades 5-6)
Boys A Basketball (grades 7-8)
SPRING
Girls Lacrosse (grades 6-8)
Boys B Lacrosse (grades 5-6)
Boys A Lacrosse (grades 7-8)
Basketball Clinic with Bryant University & Head Coach Tim O’Shea
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Grandparents & Special Friends Day
Nurturing Our Young Entrepreneurs
Imagination. Passion. Opportunity.
“Almost every employer, in every occupation, prefers
workers who know how to problem-solve, be creative,
work collaboratively, and communicate well,” says
Steven Paine, Ed.D., Educational Innovation Leader
at BrightBytes.
Daffodil Planting
Our third graders practiced all these skills this spring
when they participated in a design workshop with
Bobbi Jarvis, a freelance product designer and inventor
for Hasbro, Fisher-Price, and Nike. She led the children
through an eight-week design process to create a
toddler’s push or pull toy based on a children’s book. At
the conclusion of the workshop, our students presented
16 innovative prototypes, including stacking, nesting,
noisy, and illuminated toys, to Bobbi, Brian Jarvis and
Steve Linker of Hasbro, and Leslie Keohane.
Bobbi commented, “The kids’ ideas were as strong as
those of high school students but with the charm and
inhibition of a 9 year old. The students were wonderful,
wacky and really great thinkers.” A third grader added,
“The judges gave us great feedback. The process we used
to design our toys is the same process we can use to
create anything else we can imagine.”
~ Lauren Abraham, Head of Lower School
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2013-2014 Parents Association
Executive Board
Mary LoPresti – President
Clare Craig – Vice President
Laura Dukat – Treasurer
Karen Cadwalader – Secretary
Stephan Boneu – Lunch Coordinator
Patricia Carrellas – Lunch Coordinator
Commencing the second year of its two-year term,
the Executive Board welcomed Laura Dukat as the
new treasurer, and she quickly established herself
as the face of fiscal wellness, working tirelessly to
ensure that the PA finances were always in order.
The first several months of the school’s transition
year found Mary LoPresti called upon to serve
as the parent representative to the Head of
School Search Committee, redirecting her focus
toward reviewing candidate files, participating
in interviews in person and via Skype, and
deliberating with the committee as a whole.
As the voice of the parent community, Mary
encouraged our families to participate in the
open forums with the candidates to assess their
qualifications and fit with our community. She
is confident that John Zurn will support the
PA’s continued mission to nurture a vibrant
sense of community within our school and
beyond the walls of Memorial Boulevard.
The fiscal year for the PA began on July 1, 2013,
and the executive board met regularly throughout
the summer. With the primary goal of bringing
together new and returning families, the PA
hosted Welcome Back Day with refreshments,
essential information packets, spirit wear for
sale, and a sampling of the hot lunch menu. On
the second full weekend of September most of
our families took advantage of the glorious late
summer weather to enjoy Family Fall Frenzy, a
complementary event complete with pony rides,
giant inflatables, a dunk tank with a continuous
waiting line, and DJ music. Popcorn, apples, and
ice cream from the ever-popular Brickley’s of
Narragansett kept most of the children returning
for seconds! Once again, spirit wear was
available for sale for new students to stock up.
Let the fundraising begin! In early October
the PA offered the chance to purchase candles,
wrapping paper, and other assorted gift items
prior to the holidays with the Yankee Candle
Fundraiser and netted $1,083. Shortly thereafter,
the Haunted Happenings Halloween Party, whose
dual purpose was to fun-raise and fundraise,
was held on a Saturday evening with games,
music, a photo booth, a very lively DJ, and
our second annual Cake Walk with a horribly
creative cake decorating contest as its co-event.
The $1,092 profit was added to our growing
income. Once again, our parent and student
volunteers joined forces to make all of our firstquarter events ones of which we could be proud!
November’s main event was the annual
Thanksgiving Bake Sale, held on the Tuesday
prior to the holiday. Thanks to delectable parent
creations, we raised $587 and continued this tasty
holiday tradition. Additional programs that ran
concurrently were Box Tops for Education ($377),
Stop & Shop’s Cash 4 Causes ($2,875), Stop & Shop
A+ Program ($524) and Spirit Wear ($568), which
all either met or modestly exceeded their goals.
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(Parents Association Executive Board cont.)
The blustery winter did not chill our spirits but
was instead dedicated to hosting a Valentine’s Day
Bake Sale, raising $410 that we proudly donated to
the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Foundation and
Child and Family Service’s Groovy Girls Program
in memory of a parent volunteer who left us with
a legacy of joy. In early March we continued
the late-winter tradition of hosting the Family
Skating Party at the St. George’s School ice rink,
courtesy of the neighboring school. While we
were delighted with the robust $4,081 we netted,
we were even more gratified by the energy and
enthusiasm displayed by our school community
through our corps of volunteers, families in
attendance, and creative twists on some old
favorites, including the new “Spin to Win” game
that guaranteed everyone to walk away a winner!
The abundant and varied raffle theme baskets
generated tremendous interest, especially the
adventure basket that contained a Go Pro camera!
The Lunch Program, thanks to the daily parent
volunteers who assisted with the cutting and
serving of complementary fruit for all students,
and Aquidneck Pizza, which supplied the meals,
raised $7,040. International Lunch Week, offered
one week each semester, was catered by Your
Kitchen Companion, and raised an additional
$1,165 toward our lunch program goal.
Wrapping up a full year that kept all members of
the executive board working continuously, the
long-awaited Neighborhoods of Newport House
Tour, which had been in the planning phase since
the fall, helped us to truly welcome spring with
an ideal day for walking and viewing the seven
spectacular homes that generously opened their
doors for our visitors. The PA’s major fundraiser
generated $31,596, of which $3,500 was shared
with the Martin Luther King, Jr., Community
Center. The PA and our school community were
privileged to participate in this gesture of support
and would like to openly express our heartfelt
thanks to our co-chairs Roselle McConnell and
Clare Craig for their commitment and energy.
The final full month of the academic year found
our parent volunteers still eager to step forward
to show their gratitude during Faculty and Staff
Appreciation Week, which included a brunch,
gourmet chocolate buffet, an abundance of fresh
spring flowers, a day of chair massages, a catered
luncheon, and Barnes & Noble gift cards.
The PA provided a representative to the Whitney
Slade Sendoff Celebration Committee that planned
the Toasts and Roasts evening of fun under the tent
and in the Hill House to honor our former Head of
School at the end of May. Those in attendance were
treated to music supplied by Art Manchester and
a fabulously talented group of alumni musicians.
Many guests were amazed at the transformation
of the Hill House for this unique occasion!
Additional final expenses for the year included
funding the colorful and splashy Arts Fest
t-shirts worn by our students, faculty, and
administrators ($2,833) and the tasty frozen
treats from Pete’s Ice Cream Truck ($289) as
part of the St. Michael’s Day festivities. The total
paid from the 2012-2013 Teacher Wish List
was $11,057, with newly acquired items that
included a tricycle for The Cottage, Apple TV’s
for several classrooms, and new lacrosse nets for
the physical education program, among others.
The outgoing board is indebted to those
parents who have consistently availed
themselves of the opportunities to share their
time, talent, and treasure with the desire to
make St. Michael’s a truly great school! We
also appreciate the gestures of support to our
community partners such as Child & Family
Service and the MLK Center. It has been our
honor and pleasure to serve in this capacity!
We are delighted to introduce the newly initiated
PA Executive Board for 2014-2015, made up
of President Sheila Powell, Vice President Amy
Gallagher, Treasurer Laura Dukat, Secretary
Catie Benzak, and Lunch Coordinators Patricia
Carrellas and Stephan Boneu! Laura, Pat, and
2013-2014
Stephan have very graciously offered to serve a
bit longer to assist with the transition for the new
board. The board will inherit a healthy ending
balance of $63,726, a portion of which will be
placed in reserve for the lunch program expenses,
Family Fall Frenzy 2014, spirit wear, and the
teacher wish list that will be definitively decided
when all House Tour figures have been finalized.
St. Michael’s Day 2014....
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FINANCIALS 2013 - 14
(Operating Income & Expenses* for the year ending June 30, 2014)
Tuition & Fees 88%
6%
INCOME
Gifts & Grants 6%
6%
Other Programs 6%
88%
Salaries & Benefits 58%
24%
11%%
Administration & Plant 11%
Financial Aid 24%
3%
EXPENSES
Other Services 4%
Student Expenses 3%
58%
*Unaudited Figures
4%
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FINANCIALS 2013 - 14
(Giving for the year ending June 30, 2014)
PARENT PARTICIPATION IN THE ANNUAL FUND BY GRADE
100%
Preschool _________
50%
Prekindergarten ___
56%
Kindergarten ______
69%
Grade 1 ___________
69%
Grade 2 ___________
67%
Grade 3 ___________
81%
Grade 4 ___________
67%
Grade 5 ___________
65%
Grade 6 ___________
70%
Grade 7 ____________
52%
Grade 8 ___________
85%
ANNUAL FUND PARTICIPATION BY GROUP
(as compared to NAIS* medians - in red)
100%
62%
30.5%
19.5%
10.6%
70.5%
Parents
10.3%
Past Parents
SMS
13.6%
Grandparents
9.3%
Alumni/ae
NAIS* median 2012-13
*National Association of Independent School, Facts at a Glance, 2012-13
94.4%
Faculty & Staff
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Annual Report of Donors 2013-14
~ Thank you!
We thank the generous donors listed below who supported our school with gifts to the Annual Fund, a
special project, the endowment, and/or a scholarship fund, between July 1, 2013 and June 30, 2014.
Donors contributed over $329,000 in support of our school, including $194,415 to the unrestricted
Annual Fund, and $25,173 toward the establishment of the new Whitney C. Slade Scholarship.
Thanks to the generosity and vision of an anonymous donor and Stephen and Harriet DiCicco, we were
able to complete a restoration of the Mason House library and the common areas on the first and second
floors. This grand building now more truly reflects the distinguished history of our school.
We surpassed NAIS medians for Annual Fund participation at K-12 independent day schools in 4 out of
5 constituent categories. Notably, alumni/ae annual giving has reached its highest level in recent years.
Our full-time faculty and staff achieved 100% participation for the third year in a row, and grandparents
remain one of our most loyal donor groups.
Our donors enable St. Michael’s Country Day School to maintain the highest standard of excellence in
education. Thank you.
DONOR RECOGNITION SOCIETIES
FOUNDERS CIRCLE
Gifts of $50,000 or more
Anonymous
1938 SOCIETY
Gifts of $20,000 to $49,999
Guillaume & Molly de Ramel
(The de Ramel Foundation)
HEADMASTER’S CIRCLE
Gifts of $10,000 to $19,999
Stephen & Harriet DiCicco
George & Sue Petrovas
Mathieu & Cory Plumb
Lisette Prince de Ramel
Mrs. Charles Richardson
E.J. & Becky Smith ‘86
THE BEECH TREE SOCIETY
Gifts of $5,000 to $9,999
Anonymous
Mr. & Mrs. H. William Breyer IV
The Canepari Family
Chris & Bethany Di Napoli
Ian & Susan McColough
The Migliori Family
The Siwicki Family
Richard & Deborah Young
THE PORTICO
Gifts of $2,500 to $4,999
Ann & Ken Anderson
David & Carol Bazarsky
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher L. Benzak
and Mrs. Virginia Benzak
(Benzak Foundation)
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen R. Frary
Mr. & Mrs. David G. Howe
Mr. & Mrs. Michael H. Lanza
Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Loughborough
(Sella Foundation Trust)
Mr. & Mrs. John D. Picotte, Jr.
(John D. Picotte Family Foundation)
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Ricci
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Vincent
Mr. & Mrs. Jay R. Wilson
Mohamed & Evelyn Younes
2013-2014
MASON HOUSE CIRCLE
Gifts of $1,000 to $2,499
Anonymous (2)
Mr. Allan Ackerman
Karen & David Andrade
Kimberly Hurley Birmingham ‘86
Kirtley Horton Cameron ‘87
Lon & Marianne Chaikin
Mary Cross
Kimberly M. Fleming
Mr. & Mrs. Peter O. Gaige
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey L. Gordon
Mr. & Mrs. R. Perry Harris
Mr. & Mrs. John J. McElroy III
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry McIntyre
(Wilcox Family Foundation)
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Phillips
Bill & Alice Porter
Mr. & Mrs. James M. Powell
Mr. Max Ricci & Ms. Sara Svensson
Curt & Julia Richardson
Nicholas & Linda Supron
Mrs. Jill Townsend
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Tyler
Mr. & Mrs. Paul F. Weber
Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Wheeler
THE BALANCE CLUB
Gifts of $500 to $999
Gail & John Alofsin ‘76
Mr. & Mrs. Rupert Barnes
Mr. & Mrs. Jon M. Barrett
Jefferson G. Burnett ‘71
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Cadwalader
Paul & Shirley Caron
Mr. Francis J. Crane III & Ms. Kimberly Little
(Little Family Foundation)
The Andrew Crocker Family
Mark & Helen DelGiudice
Mr. Patrick Driscoll & Ms. Jemma Craig
Bart Dunbar & Lisa Lewis
Joseph & Jessie Dutra
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Farrick
Jean & Ted Ferry
Julie & Brian Fisher
Jack & Donna Flynn
Erin Flynn
Linda Iribarren
Pierre & Kathy Irving
The Jenkins Family
Martin & Kathleen Kits van Heyningen
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth M.P. Lindh
Stephen & Zulekha Ludwig
Andrew MacKeith & Shawen Williams
Alexis R. Markowski ‘89
Suzi C. Nance ‘73
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Portley
Cheryl Richards
Sean Segerson & Crystal Bettencourt
H. Donnan Sharp
Mrs. William A. Slade Jr.
Mrs. Elizabeth Smith
Pauline Tozer
Mr. & Mrs. Khaled M. Younes
Tony & Lynn Rey
Mr. & Mrs. J. Timothy Richards
Andrew & Isabella Dana Ridall ‘97
Katharine H. Robinson ‘49
Gil Soares & Marianne Menas
Linda & Lat Spinney
Capt. Joe N. Stafford USN, Ret.
& Dr. Syvlia Nagy
Mr. David Thalmann
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth M. Walsh
Mrs. Dudley A. Williams
(Arthur H. Carr Fund)
THE BLUE AND WHITE CLUB
Gifts of $250 to $499
Mr. Anthony J. Abraham
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey C. Adam
Carol Anguilla
Dr. William R. Baker
Chris & Kristin Basso
Ms. Rebecca Berta
Ms. Margaret Boitano
Mr. Stephan Boneu
& Ms. Patricia Carrellas
Mark & Gina Brennan
Jeff Caron
Jason & D’Arcy Carr
Mr. James Daley
& Dr. Joannah Portman-Daley
Jeffrey Day
Michael & Heather de Pinho
Stephen & Julie DeLeo
Mr. Jed Drake & Ms. Susanne Leech
Rhonda Fargnoli
Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Gallagher
Major & Mrs. Christopher J. Hallows
Ken Hileman & Ellyn Eaves-Hileman
Mr. Nathan J.A. Humphrey
& Ms. Anne Stone
Dr. & Mrs. Guy Lancellotti
Michael & Nicola Lanowy
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Lewis
Mr. & Mrs. David J. Little
Frederick & Evelyn Marano
Helen S. Masson
Tim McMahon
Andrew & Kristina Michelson
Patricia Moss
Mr. William Willis
& Mrs. Kathleen Norton
Thomas Palmer & Dominique Alfandre
Frank & Rebecca Postma
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony D. Prigmore
SCHOLAR’S CIRCLE
Gifts up to $249
Dan & Lauren Abraham
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Alexander
Robert N. Alfandre
Samuel F. Alofsin ‘10
Ann Andrade
Ashby Family
Mary S. Ashmead
Mr. & Mrs. William H. Ashton Jr.
Ted Backes & Caryl Frankenberger
Mida Ballard
Cherry F. Bamberg ‘57
The Bartlett Grandparents
Colin Basso ‘07
Ryan Basso ‘05
Craig Bazarsky ‘01
Jason Bazarsky ‘00
Zachary Bazarsky ‘03
William & Louisa Boatwright
Jessica Boyle
Mr. & Mrs. Jay Bradshaw
Mr. & Mrs. Clement Brown
Mr. Robert Burton
& Ms. Kathryn Whittemore
Mr. & Mrs. George Cadwalader
Deborah Cahill
Mr. & Mrs. Fernando Camilo
Abigail Campbell- King
Dr. Arthos A. Canestrari
Mr. Christopher Cannon
Tony & Els Cardi
Tom & Brenda Cardullo
The Carrellas Family
Mr. Anthony Carrellas
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Casey
Barbara Colbert
Carlye Corcoran ‘07
Drs. J. Russell & Celeste Corcoran
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(Scholar’s Circle Cont.)
Mr. & Mrs. John Craig
Captain & Mrs. Thomas L. Curry
Bill & Mary Beth Daigneault
Manny & Mary de Pinho
Don Desrosiers & Will Dewey
James & Angela DiNunzio
James & Rosemarie DiNunzio
Deanie Doucette ‘05
The Drayton Family
Cmdr. & Mrs. Eric Dukat
Daniel & Kerry Martin Dwyer ‘78
Captain & Mrs. Jonathan P. Edwards
JAGC, USN, Ret.
Mr. & Mrs. Peter S. Fagan
Julia Field ‘03
Rita Fleming
Steven & Leslie Foehr
David J. Forrest
Phyllis W. Fragola
Edith B. Gardner
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey D. Gladchun
Dr. Judith Gnys
Mr. & Mrs. Jeremy Goldstein
Joe & Jennifer Gould
Dr. & Mrs. William H. Graff
James & Karen Graham
John & Bernadette Griffin
Mr. & Mrs. John P. Griffin
Michael Hallows & Lynn Perry
Sally Hallows
Serena D. Highley ‘11
Mr. & Mrs. Allen C. Highley
Sarah E. Hileman ‘07
Chris & Tami Holden
Alexander G. Holloway ‘09
Madeline L. Holloway ‘07
Elizabeth Holt
Mrs. Maureen M. Hoyt
Elaine Hunt
Claire Stieff & Peter Hussey
Lauren Hutchinson
Jamie Hyland
Bill Jacklin & Janet Russo-Jacklin
Mr. Edward Jagelski
Christopher Johnson
Conrad & Kathleen Johnson
Noel & Donna Johnson
Platt & Nancy Johnson
William C. Johnson ‘00
Christy Johnston
Mr. Robert Johnstone
& Rev. Mary Johnstone
Mr. Sean D. Joubert
& Ms. Kathryn H. Joubert
The Kagan Family
Mr. Rob Kelley, The Pennfield School
Mattie L. Edwards Kemp
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph R. Keohane
Leslie J. Keohane
Abdul Khan & Khadija Lewis-Kahn ‘90
Rachel E. Kravchuck ‘01
Kristine Langello
Kristi A. Langslet
Benjamin F. Lanowy ‘12
Giles D. Lanowy ‘13
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Lind
Bert & Jane Lippincott
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony LoPresti
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Lyons
Mr. & Mrs. M. Scott Lyons
Hope D. MacKeith ‘10
Lauren & Andy Magruder
Art Manchester
Mr. Daniel McDonough,
Portsmouth Abbey School
Mr. Joseph McLaughlin
& Ms. Joan Andersen
Mr. & Mrs. George Menas
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Michalak
Jane S. Miner ‘68
Mr. & Mrs. Francis Molinari
Tracey M. Moore ‘72
Andrew & Roselyn Morris
Mr. & Mrs. Jon Muccini
Mark Muetterties & Jacqueline Colbert
James Tupper & Family
Nicole Nicoletta
Ellen G. Noble
Christopher & Victoria O’Loughlin
Timothy & Elizabeth O’Shea
Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Page
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas H. Paterson
Kathryn Pond
Jill & Kenneth Porter
Mr. Frank Postma
Mr. & Mrs. David Prigmore
Lisa Pritchard
Rose Rapoza
Mr. & Mrs. Dan Regan
Timothy & Merritt Robinson
Bill Rommel ‘70 & Sandy MacDonald
Bill & Mary Rompf
MaryAnn P. Rompf ‘13
Anthony & Gail Ruggieri
Toby & Michael Ryan
Sally S. Sadler ‘48
Lorie & Stephen Sardelli
John & Linda Schieffelin
Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Schools
Brian Shanley & Susan Walsh
Mr. & Mrs. Alan Silverman
Steven P. Sitrin
Mr. & Mrs. Harris Sitrin
The Slade Family
Randall & Daune Smith
M. Christie Smith
William H.F. Spencer ‘42
Thomas C. Sturtevant ‘43
Tamia Sullivan
Alexander R. Supron ‘13
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Tamburini
Bob & Debby Tavares
The Thran Family
Tim Trautman
Alden S. Tucker ‘80
Dr. & Mrs. Samuel H. Tucker
Mr. Steven Turilli
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Vanderveer
Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Vietri
Mr. Mike Wang & Ms. Susan Lee
Mr. & Mrs. Quentin H. Warren
Marilyn Warren
Brooke Weibel ‘00
Tom Williamson ‘58
Christine Wirges
Capt. & Mrs. Peter C. Wylie JAGC,
USN, Ret. ‘59
RHODE ISLAND AVENUE
ASSOCIATES
Alumni Gifts of Any Amount
John Alofsin ‘76
Mida Ballard ‘63
Cherry F. Bamberg ‘57
Colin Basso ‘07
Ryan Basso ‘05
Craig Bazarsky ‘01
Jason Bazarsky ‘00
Kimberly Birmingham ‘86
Samantha McIntyre Bradshaw ‘82
Kirtley Horton Cameron ‘87
Deanie Doucette ‘05
Kerry Martin Dwyer ‘78
Julia Field ‘03
Serena D. Highley ‘11
2013-2014
William C. Johnson ‘00
Khadija Lewis-Kahn ‘90
Rachel E. Kravchuck ‘01
Alexis R. Markowski ‘89
Jane S. Miner ‘68
Tracey McComb Moore ‘72
Suzi C. Nance ‘73
Isabella Dana Ridall ‘97
Bill Rommel ‘70
Sally Sherman Sadler ‘48
Becky Young Smith ‘86
Mr. William H.F. Spencer ‘42
Mr. Thomas C. Sturtevant ‘43
Ms. Alden S. Tucker ‘80
Ms. Brooke Weibel ‘00
Tom Williamson ‘58
Capt. Peter C. Wylie JAGC, USN, Ret. ‘59
YOUNG ALUMNI/AE
Gifts From Alumni/ae in Classes
2003-2013
Colin Basso ‘07
Ryan Basso ‘05
Elizabeth Doucette ‘05
Julia Field ‘03
OLDEST DONOR
William H.F. Spencer ‘42
YOUNGEST DONOR
Noura K. Younes, Class of 2023
MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES
2013-14
CA, Inc.
Deutsche Bank
Fidelity Foundation
Hess Corporation
IBM
Pfizer Foundation Matching Gift Program
ENDOWMENT GIFTS
George Menas
GIFTS IN KIND
Anonymous
John & Gail Alofsin
Carol Anguilla
Mr. Thomas Bainbridge
Mr. & Mrs. John Craig
Jeffrey Day
Alan & Doris Feinberg
Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Gallagher
Leslie R. Grosvenor
The Gudoian Family
Evan & Kathi Leviss
& Ms. Joan Andersen
Newport Restoration Foundation
Timothy O’Shea & Bryant University
Kay A. Parent
Mattieu & Cory Plumb
Cheryl Richards
Timothy & Merritt Robinson
Bill & Mary Rompf
The Toppa Family
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IN MEMORY OF
BRUCE D. MACINTOSH
Kimberly M. Fleming
IN HONOR OF
BETHANY DI NAPOLI
Stephen & Harriet DiCicco
IN HONOR OF
EMLEN DRAYTON
Edith B. Gardner
IN HONOR OF
BETSY WYLIE
Peter & Clair Wylie
RECURRING GIFTS
TO THE ANNUAL FUND
Lockett Ford Ballard, Jr. ‘60
GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP
FUND GIFTS
Drs. Matthew & Nicole Thran
PLANNED GIVING
AT ST. MICHAEL’S
COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
Our Legacy of Excellence Society honors
those supporters who have designated
a portion of their assets in their will or
through other estate planning to benefit
St. Michael’s Country Day School. We are
very grateful to the following individuals
who have notified us of their intent:
Anonymous (1)
Bethany Di Napoli
Steven Sitrin
Elizabeth G. Wylie ‘54
CURRENT PARENTS
Gifts of Any Amount
Anonymous
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey C. Adam
Ann & Ken Anderson
Carol Anguilla
Ashby Family
Chris & Kristin Basso
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher L. Benzak
(Benzak Foundation)
Ms. Margaret Boitano
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(Current Parents Cont.)
Mr. Stephan Boneu
& Ms. Patricia Carrellas
Mr. & Mrs. Jay Bradshaw
Mr. & Mrs. H. William Breyer IV
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Cadwalader
Jeff Caron
Jason & D’Arcy Carr
Mr. Francis J. Crane III & Ms. Kimberly Little
(Little Family Foundation)
Bill & Mary Beth Daigneault
Mr. James Daley
& Dr. Joannah Portman-Daley
Michael & Heather de Pinho
Mark & Helen DelGiudice
James & Angela DiNunzio
Mr. Jed Drake & Ms. Susanne Leech
Mr. Patrick Driscoll & Ms. Jemma Craig
Bart Dunbar & Lisa Lewis
Joseph & Jessie Dutra
Daniel & Kerry Martin Dwyer ‘78
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Farrick
Kimberly M. Fleming
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey D. Gladchun
Mr. & Mrs. Jeremy Goldstein
Major & Mrs. Christopher J. Hallows
Chris & Tami Holden
Mr. Nathan J.A. Humphrey
& Ms. Anne Stone
Linda Iribarren
The Jenkins Family
Noel & Donna Johnson
Mr. Sean D. Joubert
& Ms. Kathryn H. Joubert
Mr. Abdul Khan & Khadija Lewis-Kahn ‘90
Dr. & Mrs. Guy Lancellotti
Mr. & Mrs. Michael H. Lanza
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Lewis
Mr. & Mrs. M. Scott Lyons
Ian & Susan McColough
& Ms. Joan Andersen
The Migliori Family
Mr. & Mrs. Francis Molinari
Nicole Nicoletta
Mr. William Willis
& Mrs. Kathleen Norton
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Phillips
Mr. & Mrs. John D. Picotte, Jr.
(John D. Picotte Family Foundation)
Mathieu & Cory Plumb
Bill & Alice Porter
Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Portley
Frank & Rebecca Postma
Mr. & Mrs. James M. Powell
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony D. Prigmore
Guillaume & Molly de Ramel
(The de Ramel Foundation)
Mr. & Mrs. Dan Regan
Tony & Lynn Rey
Mr. Max Ricci & Ms. Sara Svensson
Cheryl Richards
Sean Segerson & Crystal Bettencourt
Mr. & Mrs. Alan Silverman
Steven P. Sitrin
The Siwicki Family
E.J. & Becky Smith ‘86
Gil Soares & Marianne Menas
Linda & Lat Spinney
Capt. Joe N. Stafford USN, Ret.
& Dr. Syvlia Nagy
Nicholas & Linda Supron
Mrs. Jill Townsend
Ms. Alden S. Tucker ‘80
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Vincent
Mr. & Mrs. Paul F. Weber
CURRENT AND FORMER
GRANDPARENTS
Gifts of Any Amount
Mr. Anthony J. Abraham
Mr. Allan Ackerman
Ann Andrade
Mary S. Ashmead
Dr. William R. Baker
Mr. & Mrs. Rupert Barnes
The Bartlett Grandparents
Mrs. Virginia Benzak
(Benzak Foundation)
Mr. & Mrs. Clement Brown
Mr. & Mrs. George Cadwalader
Abigail Campbell-King
Dr. Arthos A. Canestrari
Tony & Els Cardi
Paul & Shirley Caron
Mr. Anthony Carrellas
Lon & Marianne Chaikin
Mary Cross
Captain & Mrs. Thomas L. Curry
Manny & Mary de Pinho
James & Rosemarie DiNunzio
Rita Fleming
Phyllis W. Fragola
Edith B. Gardner
Dr. & Mrs. William H. Graff
James & Karen Graham
Sally Hallows
Michael Hallows & Lynn Perry
Mrs. Maureen M. Hoyt
Conrad & Kathleen Johnson
Mr. Robert Johnstone
and Rev. Mary Johnstone
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph R. Keohane
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Lind
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Lyons
Helen S. Masson
Mr. & Mrs. John J. McElroy III
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry McIntyre
(Wilcox Family Foundation)
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Michalak
Ellen G. Noble
Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Page
Kathryn Pond
Jill & Kenneth Porter
Mr. Frank Postma
Mr. & Mrs. David Prigmore
Lisette Prince de Ramel
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Ricci
Mrs. Charles Richardson
H. Donnan Sharp
Mr. & Mrs. Harris Sitrin
Mrs. Elizabeth Smith
Randall & Daune Smith
Tamia Sullivan
Dr. & Mrs. Samuel H. Tucker
Mrs. Dudley A. Williams
(Arthur H. Carr Fund)
Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Wheeler
Mohamed & Evelyn Younes
Richard & Deborah Young
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CANEPARI SUMMER FACULTY
SCHOLARS FUND
An award to two faculty members in recognition of teaching excellence and a demonstrated
commitment to professional development, as selected by their peers, has been made possible
through the generosity of:
Mr. & Mrs. David J. Canepari
2013-14 WINNERS
Karen Andrade
Tami Holden
2012-13 WINNERS
Bernadette Griffin
Leslie Keohane
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Endowment Funds Summary
For the year ending June 30, 2014, the market value of St. Michael’s endowment funds totaled
$2,166,218.00.* The net endowment performance over the last 12 months was +13.3%. The following
endowment funds are established at St. Michael’s Country Day School:
The Alumni Fund
Established by Elise Fargnoli, Class of 2003. This endowment is intended for alumni who wish to support
St. Michael’s Country Day School in perpetuity.
The Elizabeth C. Delude Fund
Established by Elizabeth Delude-Dix, to honor her mother, and the grandmother of her son, Dermot
Delude-Dix ’01, this fund supports and enhances the work of St. Michael’s dedicated faculty and honors
Elizabeth C. Delude’s many years as an educator.
The Bradford L. Dunn ’84 Fund
Established in memory of Bradford L. Dunn ’84, by the Dunn family, this endowment provides funds
for faculty to attend conferences and workshops concentrating on differential learning. This fund also
provides financial assistance to current families whose children are in need of tutoring services.
The Faculty Fund
Established and funded by the Class of 2004, this endowment provides funds in support of faculty,
including salaries and professional development opportunities.
The Financial Aid Fund
Established through an anonymous gift of $100,000, and a second gift of $100,000 received during the
2006-07 school year, this endowment provides funds in support of financial aid.
The Miles Fisk ’01 Memorial Music Fund
Established in memory of Miles Fisk ’01, by the Parents Association, this endowment provides funds in
support of music education at St. Michael’s Country Day School.
The Jeffrey L. Gordon Faculty Enrichment Fund
Established in honor of former Board of Trustees Chair, Jeffrey L. Gordon, this endowment provides
funds to enrich the classroom experience through special activities, including assemblies, guest speakers,
and regional field trips.
The Scholarship Fund
Funded by the graduating classes of 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009, and 2011 this endowment
provides tuition assistance for new and current St. Michael’s Country Day School students.
The Hope H. van Beuren Classroom Maintenance Endowment Fund
Established by Hope H. van Beuren, former parent and current Trustee Emerita, this endowment
provides funds for the maintenance of the van Beuren Middle School.
*Unaudited Figures
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The Legacy of Excellence Society
at St. Michael’s Country Day School
The Legacy of Excellence Society honors those supporters who have designated a portion of their assets
in their will or through their estate planning to benefit St. Michael’s Country Day School. Gifts from
bequests and trusts ensure the future of our remarkable school, support our mission, and help establish
a lasting legacy of excellence at SMS for today’s students and for generations to come. Individuals who
include the school in their estate plans become members of the St. Michael’s Legacy of Excellence Society.
All names are recognized in our Annual Report and by a special luncheon with our Head of School and
Board Chair.
Your bequest can be a specific dollar amount or a certain percentage of the balance remaining in your
estate or trust after paying all debts, costs and other prior legacies. Whichever form you prefer, you can
direct that your bequest be unrestricted for the general support of our mission or for a specific purpose
you designate (be sure to check with us to make sure your gift can be used as intended). Your assets
remain in your control during your lifetime. You can modify your gift to address changing circumstances.
The Legacy of Excellence Society is open to anyone to join and gifts of all sizes are accepted.
Whatever your objectives, we will be happy to work with you in planning a bequest that will be satisfying,
economical and effective in carrying out your wishes. Please contact us so that we can assist you through
every step of the process or if you have already included St. Michael’s in your estate planning. We would
like to add your name to our roster of distinguished legacy supporters.
Please contact Leslie Grosvenor in the Development Office at 401-849-5970
or [email protected] for further information.
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Good-byes
Rebecca
Berta
Becky Berta (aka: BB
or, simply, Berta) is a
Master Multitasker. As
Director of Community
Relations, Becky filled
a variety of roles that
continued to evolve
during her three years as
a member of our Admin
team. Her plate was more than full at SMS.
She was the smiling face at the Front Desk and the
competent voice answering the phone. She was the
afternoon pickup/ESD scribe, deliverer of late arriving
lunches and forgotten home work, photographer,
keeper of the school photo library, author of our
Facebook page posts and school news stories on the
web, advertising coordinator, press release writer,
Blood Drive organizer, coach, and so much more.
Essentially, she was the go-to person for the answers
to a million questions, including the one most often
posed: “Have you seen Whitney? Do you know where
he is?”
Personally, Becky was a valued co-worker, sounding
board, and friend. I had the pleasure of working
with her on many projects and always found her to
be professional, upbeat, and reliable. Becky followed
through just as sure as the sun would rise in the
morning. She was grace under fire.
~ Leslie Grosvenor, Director of Institutional
Advancement
Samantha
Bradshaw
Sam Bradshaw was
our Swiss Army knife.
Sam raised the art of
versatility to new heights
at 180 Rhode Island
Avenue. She was able to
adapt to environments
in both the lower and
middle schools and
bring her resourceful
skill set to each position and curriculum area. She
didn’t stop there, either. In perhaps her most valuable
role, Sam served as our Director of Student Services
for five years where she became a vital guiding
resource for students, teachers, and parents in both
school divisions. It would be a major understatement
to say that Sam was missed in that position when she
returned to the classroom these last two years.
The record will read that Sam Bradshaw’s teaching of
history at St. Michael’s spanned eighteen years, but
Sam’s roots go back much farther to a time before
Mason was Mason, before there was a VBB or a Hill
House, before arts programs and festivals. Sam’s
“Academy” origins trace to a simpler time when
the driveway was a dirt path, 125 students fit in one
building, and a seventh grade girl sat in the classroom
of a young math teacher launching his St. Michael’s
career. As I reflect back from a great distance upon
that time with Sammie McIntyre Bradshaw, I swear it
seems like only yesterday.
~ Bob Tavares, Head of the Middle School/Mathematics
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Sally
Casey
Sally Casey is
a consummate
professional. You
could describe her as
organized, strategic,
and collegial. During
Sally’s six years in our
admission office she
established a warm and
welcoming environment. Sally knew she had sealed
the deal with a prospective parent when the meeting
was concluded with a hug. The hug was a sign that our
school was a good fit for the family. Another hallmark
of Sally’s tenure was the marathon tour. Families often
had to be rescued as the walkabout seemed to go
on forever. Sally took great pride in her role and her
school. Her legacy will be that St. Michael’s became
a more accessible place. She championed our role
as a contributing community member realizing that
the walls surrounding our school needed to become
permeable rather than impermeable.
~ Whitney C. Slade, Head of School
Tim
McMahon
Tim McMahon’s time
came and went in a
heartbeat, it seems.
After spending 4 years
teaching in Munich,
3 in Bangladesh, 2 in
Ottawa, 4 in Alexandria,
Virginia, and 2 in
Bulgaria, Tim can now
tack on 5 years spent at our cozy, little academy to his
resume. You may not know that Tim speaks 5 foreign
languages: Bulgarian, Russian, French, Italian, and
German. As Ken Hileman noted in his humorous
farewell salute to Tim at our luncheon, unfortunately,
he never learned “Rhode Island.” The purveyor of a
dynamic, interactive curriculum replete with field
trips, movies, videos, cutting-edge technology, guest
speakers, debates, and spring festivals, Tim’s riveting
programs always placed the students in the center of
the action. Tim never made himself the focus. He was
the ultimate adventurer, refusing to play it safe in the
traditional classroom sense. Our students consistently
reaped the benefits of his vibrant approach to facing
history. To paraphrase a quote from Sheryl Sandberg,
Chief Operating Officer at Facebook, “If you’re offered
a seat in a Tim McMahon history class, don’t ask what
seat, just sit down.” With a nod to Kevin Arnold of
Wonder Years fame I’d add, “Five years, and the thing
is, after these five years, I look back in wonder” at the
man who made Room 7 on Level II the place where
knowledge was king and every student voice could be
heard. Tim McMahon was our Renaissance man.
~ Bob Tavares, Head of the Middle School/Mathematics
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Lynne
Vietri
Lynne Vietri believes
it’s really all about the
children. Whether
tying a shoe, imparting
a word of wisdom,
settling a dispute about
whose dinosaur it is, or
reminding everyone to
treat each other with
kindness and respect, Lynne always directed her full
attention to the kids at Extended School Day (ESD).
Our youngest students pleaded with their parents to
let them stay with her after school; our graduating 8th
graders and alumni often reminisce about their special
afternoons with Mrs. Vietri.
Lynne took pride in creating a comforting and caring
after school program. Delicious aromas of baking
cinnamon buns and freshly popped popcorn drew
admirers from all corners of the campus. ESD rooms
often overflowed with happy noise from fun and
creative activities. Other times, she provided a quiet
space for a child to relax with a picture book or art
supplies. Lynne always seemed to know what a child
needed most.
For over 25 years in our St. Michael’s community,
Lynne has spread her message of joy, warmth, and
inclusion. Thank you, Mrs. Vietri. You made sure that
every child entrusted to your care at ESD felt special.
~ Gail Ruggieri, former Lower School teacher
Joann
Weiner
Joann Weiner came
to us by way of St.
Andrew’s School in
Barrington where she
taught fifth grade for
five years. We needed
a warm, nurturing and
experienced teacher in
the fourth grade while
Mrs. Hyland took a year off after the birth of her son.
Joann fit the bill.
She came to us with a great knowledge of Responsive
Classroom and ways to differentiate instruction. In
her brief time at St. Michael’s, she made wonderful
connections with her students, colleagues, and
parents. She is a very hard worker who was often
here after school preparing for the next day’s lessons.
Her dedication and willingness to learn and grow are
noteworthy. Joann was only with us for one year, but
she has certainly left her mark at St. Michael’s. We will
miss her and wish her all the best as she moves on to
her next home. Joann will always be a member of our
St. Michael’s family.
~ Lauren Abraham, Head of the Lower School
2013-2014
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Why Give?
You can make an immediate and meaningful difference for our students and the
dedicated faculty who teach them!
You may wonder how your child will benefit when you make a charitable gift to St. Michael’s. Our
school is well known for academic excellence and a warm, nurturing atmosphere. Both are supported
not only by your tuition dollars but also by many charitable contributions from our families and friends.
Our small classes, talented teachers, reading and math resources, cutting edge technology, and many
exceptional offerings in the arts and athletics are all enhanced by contributions from donors like you.
Your gift to the Annual Fund - the school’s most important fundraising priority each year - is
necessary because tuition alone does not cover the cost of educating your child. In fact, tuition covers
approximately 80% of the cost at most private day schools. That’s why independent schools need
endowments, supplementary revenue from activities such as summer camps, and, yes, fundraising. Since
our school is a relatively small community, as compared to a university or hospital, we have many fewer
supporters. Several families make our school their philanthropic priority for just this reason. The Annual
Fund, capital campaigns for special projects, endowment funds in support of the facility, financial aid and
the faculty, gifts of securities, planned giving in the form of bequests etc., gifts of real estate, and gifts in
kind are just some of the ways you can help advance the mission of St. Michael’s.
ANNUAL FUND DAY FOR THE YEAR 2013-14 = MAY 2
The day that the school’s operating expenses were no longer covered by tuition
and Annual Giving took over paying the bills.
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How to Give?
There are numerous ways that you can make a 100% tax-deductible gift in support of
excellence at St. Michael’s Country Day School. Every donation makes a difference and is
greatly appreciated!
Credit Card Visa/MC/Amex/Discover:
Online: www.smcds.org/giving.
By telephone: (401) 849-5970 ext. 365
Check/Cash by mail to the Development Office:
SMCDS
Development Office
180 Rhode Island Avenue
Newport, Rhode Island 02840
We request that you specify the direction for your donation (ie: Annual Fund) on the memo line of your
personal or business check. For further assistance, please contact Leslie Grosvenor, Dir. of Institutional
Advancement, in the Development Office at (401) 849-5970, ext. 365 or by email, [email protected].
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Our Mission
The St. Michael’s Country Day School community respects that every student has unique talents, abilities,
learning styles, and goals. The school embraces the dual purpose of providing a dynamic curriculum and
addressing the needs of the individual within that curriculum and within the community at large.
The program encourages high academic, artistic, athletic, and ethical standards essential for success in a complex
and changing world. St. Michael’s seeks to instill in its students the ability to succeed, the resiliency to face
challenge, and the eagerness to pursue continued learning.
Our Philosophy
St. Michael’s Country Day School:
- Honors a commitment to recognizing and embracing our differences and similarities
- Teaches the value of integrity, responsibility, tolerance, respect, and compassion
- Structures an environment that allows for security, risk-taking, and personal growth
- Educates the whole child by focusing on cognitive, affective, and physical development
- Provides a creative, comprehensive, preparatory curriculum
- Offers avenues of support for the unique and varied learning needs of all students
- Fosters creative talent by exposing students to a variety of individual and collaborative
experiences in the visual and performing arts
- Offers interscholastic team sports which blend individual skills with the concepts of team play,
team goals, and sportsmanship
- Cultivates relevant experiences in technology and information literacy that will enable
students to respond productively to the 21st century
- Endorses global awareness through good citizenship, social responsibility, and community
service
St. Michael’s Country Day School does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, sex,
disability, religion, sexual orientation or age in its programs, activities or in its admissions, hiring and
employment practices.
Contact Us:
Leslie R. Grosvenor
Director of Institutional Advancement
Development Office
(401) 849-5970 ext. 365
[email protected]
SMCDS has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this Annual Report.
We apologize for any omissions or misrepresentations. If we have made an error or omission,
please let us know and we will correct it in this online Annual Report.
Please note that the information was created as of June 30, 2014.
Photography credits: Lauren Abraham, Rebecca Berta, Jessica Boyle, Carter Photography,
Coffee Pond Photography, Murry Edwards, Leslie Grosvenor, Cheryl Richards, Jan Swartz, Christine Wirges
180 Rhode Island Avenue | Newport, Rhode Island 02840 | smcds.org

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