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2008 - 2009 PROFESSIONAL CHILDREN`S SCHOOL
PROFESSIONAL CHILDREN’S SCHOOL 2008 - 2009 ANNUAL GIVING REPORT F A C U LT Y TRUSTEES PA R E N T S ALUMNI G RA N D PA R E NTS We don’t accomplish anything in this world alone... and whatever happens is the result of the whole tapestry of one’s life and all the weavings of individual threads form one to another that creates something. Sandra Day O’Connor FRIENDS DONORS S TA F F FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD PCS has flourished without sacrificing any of its educational standards or programs despite a challenging year. The reason for this is support. This support starts at the top with James Dawson, who provides the leadership that makes support a priority: support of the high quality curriculum, support for the teachers, and most important support for the students and their achievements. He leads by example and his support sets the pace for the rest of us. Our dedicated administrators, faculty and staff equally support the students with a strong academic program, up-to date technology, and especially support for the diversity and extraordinary talents of our students. For this we thank each and every member of the administration, faculty and staff. Special thanks to Bill Hirt, college advisor, for our enviable college placement record, a sure sign that all are doing the job right. We are also fortunate to have a supportive Board of Trustees. These are dedicated people, almost evenly divided between parents (current and past) and friends who value the importance of a first-rate education. They support PCS with both invested time and resources, and we are grateful to them. We have two Board members stepping down this year, both of whom have contributed greatly to the School. Michael Blum joined the Board in 1987, served as Chair of the Finance Committee, Treasurer, and lastly as Vice-President during his twenty-two year association. Paul McLoughlin served for three years as a Parent Trustee, and ends his term as Chair of the Building Committee. Both have been stalwart supporters of the school, and we will miss their counsel. We are delighted to have Mimi Klein, parent of alumna Ally Klein (PCS ’08), and Martine Reardon, Executive Vice President of Macy’s Corporate Marketing, joining our ranks as new Trustees this year. This summer we completed the renovation of the Art Room and the lighting system for the Peter Glenville Theatre. The Art Room has turned out to be a spectacular make-over, and I encourage you all to visit it when you are at the school. These two areas comprise the last steps in the overall renovation of PCS that started six years ago with the Building for the Future Campaign which funded the addition. The physical plant is now updated, and we thank all those whose support brought these improvements to PCS. Our development team, including Pat Wallendjack and Amanda Bastian, along with the Head, and Business Manager, Victoria Mancuso, have been working with the Board, parents, staff and friends to maximize our financial assistance program, which has become so necessary in these challenging times. We are proud of the fact that we are one of only a few independent schools in the New York area that achieved their annual fund goal this year. We thank all of you so much for your support. Your gifts have allowed PCS to continue to grow and prosper. Harold S. Spitzer Chair, PCS Board of Trustees 2 0 0 8 – 2 0 0 9 B OA R D O F T R U S T E E S Head of School Board of Trustees James Dawson Harold S. Spitzer Chairman Michael A. Blum Vice Chairman Diane Kenney Secretary Life Trustees Charlotte M. Ford Ernest H. Frank Peter P. Nitze Treasurer Donald B. Brant, Jr. Alexis Buryk Carol M. Canter L. David Clark Daniel Cohen Anthony Roth Costanzo* James Dawson Kimberley Fiterman-Duepner Sandriel Frank* Randy Glatt Stephanie J. Hull Mary Anne Hunting Mimi Klein Barbara Zinn Krieger Denise Jackson Sutherland* Judith D. Mandrakos Paul McLoughlin Martine Reardon Marilyn Yanowitch *Alumni 1 FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL Artists have always known and celebrated the majesty of the human hand, be it in the form of the clasp that comes from a simple handshake to the outstretched finger of creation and of heavenly power so vividly captured by Michelangelo in his work at the Sistine Chapel. For the artist, and for each of us, the outstretched hand, the simple clasp, the bonding grasp are each symbolic of the power of reaching out, of touching others, of extending a lifeline, of holding and caressing in sympathy, in triumph, in love and in fear. Perhaps more than any other symbol that comes from the human body, the hand embodies our commitment and connection to each other and our willingness to be so connected, to touch others, to help those in need, to fully grasp our humanity. Ironically, at this very special place called Professional Children’s School, the hand is truly symbolic of the extraordinary talent of the young people entrusted to us. In music, in drama, in competitive athletics, in art, in sculpture, on horseback, on parallel bars, with a bow and with a brush, the hands of our young people capture their realized dreams, their reaching out in a literal sense to grasp their chosen field of passion and talent, their connection to the creativity and beauty which flows from them in all that they do. Thus, what better symbol could we imagine than the outstretched and active hand to capture the majesty of what our students have to offer and the validation that comes from what each of you who supports us does to make their potential real? This powerful symbol, this more than useful tool, this mark of humanity brilliantly reminding us of what we can do and what we, in fact, truly do, is used throughout this year’s Annual Report to salute the exhilaration that comes from your generous support as well as our students’ affirming achievements. There is nothing more glorious than the hand of support and encouragement mixed with the agile, competent hand of a young dreamer pursuing a passion. Thank you, each and every one of you noted herein, for your helping hand, for your generosity and for your belief in what we do and in the young people that we cherish and who fill our halls. From the largest gift to the smallest, from the unwavering support of our Board of Trustees to the ongoing generosity of our parents, our alumni, friends, and foundation sponsors who have long supported our dreamers, from the small gift made by one of our working students to the incredible efforts of our volunteers at our special events, from the sense of profound gratitude for the leadership of our incredible Development Office so competently staffed by Patricia Wallendjack and Amanda Bastian to the small gestures of silent ongoing support, each of you is the embodiment of that very special, outstretched hand, that noble aspiration which is borne of helping, that actualization of the extended finger which ensures creation and sustains possibilities. You are the very hands that cradle our dreams and sustain our dreamers. Your outstretched hands are deeply appreciated and humbly clasped in friendship, filled with the joy of reaching out and with the reality that such support sustains this unique institution filled with extraordinary talent and unlimited possibilities. James Dawson Head of School 2 THE ANNUAL FUND What is the Annual Fund? The Annual Fund is the cornerstone of the school’s fund raising efforts. It is made up of gifts from parents, alumni, friends, faculty and staff. Annual Fund dollars are given and spent in the current year to pay for ongoing operating expenses. We strive to keep tuition as affordable as possible while continuing to provide an excellent academic program, and Annual Fund dollars help to bridge the gap between tuition income and operating costs. Typically the Annual Fund pays for such items as enhanced technology, building maintenance and upgrades, faculty professional development, financial aid for deserving students and much more. Why should I give? Without gifts to the Annual Fund, PCS would not remain the exceptional school that it is today. We hope that all families, friends and alumni will give as generously as they are able. It is vitally important that everyone participates at some level. Every gift matters, no matter what the amount! Your gift will be used wisely in support of our mission. How do I give? You can contribute • By check . . . You can mail a check to the Development Office. • By credit card . . . PCS accepts donations via MasterCard, Visa, and American Express. • With a gift of stock . . . Please contact the Development Office for instructions on how to make gifts of stock and securities to PCS. Special Events The Autumn Musicale and the Spring Benefit raise funds for the PCS Tuition Assistance Fund. The dollars raised through these events are spent in the current year to support deserving students who might not otherwise be able to afford a PCS education. When should I give? The Annual Fund year began on July 1, 2009 and ends on June 30, 2010. To be counted as part of the PCS Annual Fund this year, all gifts must be received or postmarked no later than June 30, 2010. The earlier in the year that you make your gift, the better able we are to assess our income and expenses and plan for the coming year. However, gifts to PCS are accepted – and especially appreciated – at any time during the fiscal year. Who can I contact about the Annual Fund? Please feel free to contact the Development Office. You can reach Patricia Wallendjack, Director of Development, by writing to [email protected], or calling 212.582.3116, ext. 115. To make a gift using a credit card, please call Associate Director of Development Amanda Bastian at 212.582.3116, ext 118. Your gift to PCS is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Thank you for your support! You can make your contribution • Through the mail. • Online via the secure giving section of our web site: www.pcs-nyc.org/giving. • Over the phone using a credit card, or a call to transfer securities. • In person at the Development Office, 132 W. 60th Street, Room 404. 3 THE ANNUAL FUND: JULY 1, 2008 - JUNE 30, 2009 TUITION AID $71,607 ANNUAL FUND UNRESTRICTED 568,130 BENEFIT EVENTS 150,402 ANNUAL FUND RESTRICTED 37,930 TOTAL ANNUAL FUND $828,069 BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE 137,390 TOTAL GIVING TO PCS $965,459 GIVING TO THE ANNUAL FUND BY CONSTITUENCIES* TRUSTEES $199,121 PARENTS $468,202 ALUMNI $32,635 ALUMNI PARENTS $107,752 FACULTY AND STAFF PAST AND PRESENT $17,120 GRANDPARENTS AND FRIENDS FOUNDATIONS AND CORPORATIONS $162,641 $44,000 *For reporting purposes, individuals in multiple constituencies have been counted more than once. 4 TOTAL GIVING TO THE ANNUAL FUND BY ALL CONSTITUENCIES, RESTRICTED AND UNRESTRICTED STAR CIRCLE ($20,000 and above) Anonymous The Edward E. Ford Foundation Mrs. Dolly Fiterman Ernest and Kay Frank Paul and Sonia Jones Peter and Susan Nitze Raiff Foundation Robert and Harley Raiff Terra Lynn Walters Swift in memory of Aubrey Earl Swift The Estate of Ziporah Winer Murray and Teri Kessler Paul and Jodi McLoughlin Friedrike Merck David Miller and Maribeth Nicotera Miller Paul and Francine Mozer The New York Times Company Foundation Peixotto Trust Barbara L. Portman Brittany Portman ’10 John and Lisa Price Denise Jackson Sutherland ’69 Michael and Marilyn Yanowitch Michael Rettig and Sylvia Kodsi Mr. Jeffrey Rosen and Dr. Daphne Hsu Steven Harris Architects Elise Ingalls Swanton ’72 and Norman Swanton Topsy Taylor Marcia Weiss Mariza and Michael Wellesley-Wesley Cheol-Hyeon Yeo and Eun-Mi Sim David and Kristie Zahn DIAMOND CIRCLE ($10,000 - $19,999) GOLD CIRCLE ($1,000 - $2,499) Donald and Susan Brant Karen B. Cohen Foundation Jane Kaczmarek Diane and William J. Kenney Muriel and Edward Klein Judith D. Mandrakos The PCS Parent Association Nelson and Claudia Peltz Mark and Rochelle Rosenberg Robert S. and Donna R. Shafir Harold Steven Spitzer Barbara Zinn Krieger and Paul Krieger Anonymous Nikki Feirt Atkins and Erwin Atkins Jesse H. Ausubel Bob Avian and Peter Pileski Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Barry Edward A. Benjamin ’54 Toni Wheelis Benjamin ’55 Kelly Cass Boal ’84 Peter Boal ’84 Rana Buckner ’89 Joseph and Sky Cardile Mrs. Emy Cohenca in honor of Judith Mandrakos Scott Craft and Anabel Adams James Dawson and Shaun Mattivi Dr. Leon Demar and Dr. Christina Hift Robert and Dolores Ericksen G. W. Cadbury Charitable Trust Susan Rosenberg Goldstein Mr. and Mrs. John H. F. Haskell Jr. Mr. John Hunting John Wiley & Sons Marc and Debi Kallins Mr. Kyung Hoi Kim and Ms. Mi Young Yoon Jin and Mija Lee Victoria and John Mancuso Thomas and Joellen Melone Steven Miron and Hui-Chiung Chen Charlotte Mundy John Murrin and Wendy Murdock Heidi Nitze Jorge Pedreira Dr. Edward Prokop and Mrs. Marianne Prokop Kenneth and Susan Raznick Gary and Barbara Brandt Peter Buffington Caplan Family Foundation, Inc. Frank and Rita Castagna Citigroup Foundation Mr. Peter Davoren and Ms. Stacey Farley Jacqueline de Sibour DeLaCour Family Foundation William and Eileen Dieck Ed and Peggy Dingilian Jacqueline Dufour-Blaser and Gonzague Dufour Peter and Deborah Fass Paul and Robin Foley Samuel and Aimee Gold Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Goldstein Lyn Patterson Hempt ’75 and Gerald Hempt Sherrie Hinkle Caroline Holder and Dirk DeLaCour Mr. and Mrs. Edward S. Hyman Jr. Andrew Kaufman Dr. Daejin Kim and Dr. Sung Eun Cho Dr. Jonathan Korn and Mrs. Susan Korn Carol M. Lane Mr. and Mrs. Bob Miller Paul and Karen Ogden Gloria Richmond ’40 Elizabeth Schiff Mrs. Judith Staudenmaier Klein in memory of former PCS Trustee, David Charles Klein Dr. Tom Tam John Tucker and Carl Mulert Grahame Weinbren and Catherine Caplan PLATINUM CIRCLE ($2,500 - $9,999) Anonymous Bloomingdale’s Michael and Susan Blum Alexis and William M. Buryk Carol and Stephen Canter Bennett Carroccio and Brenda Lugo-Carroccio Mr. and Mrs. L. David Clark Daniel Cohen and Leah Keith Greg Duepner and Kimberley Fiterman-Duepner Fred and Terasa Filsoof Sandriel Frank ’90 Michael and Susan Geering Mr. and Mrs. Patrick A. Gerschel in honor of Carol and Stephen Canter Mitchell and Randy Glatt Mary Anne Hunting and Tom Remien PATRONS ($500 - $999) 5 TOTAL GIVING TO THE ANNUAL FUND BY ALL CONSTITUENCIES, RESTRICTED AND UNRESTRICTED continued SUPPORTERS ($151 - $499) Anonymous Anne Ausubel Mrs. Robin Kiam Aviv Wendy Wisan Baker ’53 and Sydney Baker Bank of America Robert and Diane Barker Janice Bayer Ms. Stephana Bottom and Mr. Duncan Webb Odessa and William Bourne Robert and Lisa Brenner in memory of Dani Brenner ’96 Jonathon Brezin and Linda Keen Jean Barber Bucek Maria Cabigas and Suzanne Vandersanden Mr. and Mrs. Richard N. Cohen Louise Coyne Mrs. Peggy Danziger Tony and France-Yanne Dunoyer Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Eisner Patti S. Eylar ’76 Jami Fields ’73 Charlotte M. Ford Peter Gates Edes P. Gilbert Mr. and Mrs. Terry Gilheany in honor of Carol and Steven Canter Mr. and Mrs. Harry Goldstein Dahlia Gonzalez in honor of the faculty and staff of PCS Senator Roy M. Goodman Amara T. Hastings ’92 Arie and Elaine Hochberg Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Hoover D. Lucian Iliesiu and Elizabeth Evans-Iliesiu Jewish Communal Fund Mya Jones and Brian Salke Neil and Suzanne Kahanovitz Marion S. Kaplan in honor of John Tucker and Carl Mulert Carol Kleban Joan Marie Land ’92 Mr. Seok Hyung Lee and Mrs. In Soo Ha Richard and Deborah Libes Susan J. Longhito in honor of Leah Keith and Dan Cohen Ms. Jill Lord Ms. Karin H. Ludlow Margaret Lundin Isabel Magowan ’06 6 Susann Malin and Joel Solomon Nancy Malone ’54 Richard and Stacy Marquit Peter and Bernadette Masiello Jee Ouen Moon ’09 Louis and Jill Naviasky Jane Pedreida Mr. and Mrs. Arthur S. Pier III John Poppe ’11 Mark and Melinda Poppe Dolores Quinton Agatha Relota ’99 Steve Salzman and Julia Roshkow Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sanders Ms. Christine Saunders William Seltzer and Jane Berger Coco Gram Shean ’66 and Edward Shean Ms. Zahava Estrach Spitzer Jeffrey and Susan Stone Steven and Ellen Twitchell Mr. Matthew J. Vossler Patricia Wallendjack and Jeffrey Gamblée David Watson and Cynthia Shoss Irene Strom White ’64 and Steven White Cheryl Yeager ’76 and David Marshall DONORS (UP TO $150) Anonymous Richard and Judy Abraham Clark and Tara Abrams Justin Abrams ’09 Brooke Adams ’66 and Tony Shalhoub Kate Ahlborn ’03 Debra Alago Gregory and Karen Arenson Warren Ashworth and Susan Kander Mr. and Mrs. Harold N. Asiel Anne Burton Avery ’61 and Edgar E. Avery Amy Barker ’07 Irwin Baron Amanda Bastian and Tim Mulé Anthony Battelle ’75 and Carrie Battelle Barbara Bemelmans ’54 Mrs. Ann Bennett David R. Bixler ’71 The Boeing Company Gift Matching Program Andrew Bolotowsky ’67 and Mary Bolotowsky William L. B. Brant ’06 Marvelous Brooks Claude Brooks ’87 Dr. Susan Thorne Bryant ’46 and Dr. N. Dale Bryant Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Butman Dr. Ernestine Byer-Tyre Thomas and Frances Carlin Ms. Su-Mei Chan Julia Cherlow ’00 BG and Mrs. Kenneth D. Chrosniak Mary Gram Clarke ’68 and John Clarke Alex Cohen ’07 Mr. and Mrs. William S. Connolly Anthony Roth Costanzo ’00 Mary Ellen Cravens ’01 Anna Erskine Crouse Buddy and Gail Crutchfield Ivan Cury ’55 and Barbara Harris Mr. and Mrs. Ralph N. Davies Nilah Peaches Davis ’85 Mrs. Janet G. Demuth Dale C. Dennard-Sims ’65 Ms. Mary Jane Denzer Gary Dorr and Gloria Victor-Dorr William and Phyllis Draper Lucy Drummond ’08 Matthew Duepner ’15 Mr. and Mrs. Theodore E. Dumbauld Dorothy Dundas Melissa Elstein ’84 Corydon Erickson ’63 Ko Sai Fan and Hoi Ying Chan in honor of Hiu Sing Fan ’14 Mrs. Doris Fenvessy Jim and Kristine Filhour Mark and Colleen Finks Cathleen E. Fischbach ’92 Elisabeth and Joseph M. Fitzgerald Phillip and Mary Foote Fritz Foy ’76 and Laurie Foy Nancy Foy ’68 and Joe D’Angerio Stephanie B. Fredricks ’93 Patricia Curley Gannon ’58 and Paul Gannon Mr. and Mrs. Michael M. George Paulina Gerzon ’13 Mr. and Mrs. Lee Goldman Leonard and Margot Gordon Stuart Greenspon and Camilla Trinchieri Denyse Gross ’68 and Kenneth Morrison Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Guggenheimer III Leslie Gunder ’84 Henry Hacker and Andrea Praeger Christina L. Hall ’98 Melanie Harris ’91 Sidney and Rita Harris John Helgenberg and Diane Heyde Christopher W. Hill ’95 William Hirt Joan Hollander Shari Honig ’88 Julie Hopkins ’78 Kristina Schuesler Houghton ’86 and James Houghton Irwin Union Bank Mrs. Marian Itzen Mr. Monty Itzen Micki Barnett Jacobs ’85 and Ron Jacobs Lynn Mizzy Jonas ’68 and Philip Jonas Molly Kallins ’10 Miriam Lasker Kaough ’73 and George Kaough Ginger Karren Dinara Kasumova ’15 Mr. and Mrs. Jay A. Katz Denise Katzman Josef Katzman ’08 Mr. Fred Kneip Richard and Gail Kramisen in honor of Jae Kramisen ’03 Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Kurth Dan and Vicki Le Page Zoë Le Page ’08 Joo H. Lee ’01 Gilbert Levine Dr. Helen B. Levine Howard Levy and Sandra Hochman Mr. Peter B. Levy Mrs. Carol Link Kate Luckinbill ’03 Marcy Mann and Clayton Squire Grace Z. McLoughlin ’08 Rocio Mendoza-Silva Rosemary Rice Merrell ’46 and John Merrell MMC Matching Gifts Program Mrs. Nancy C. Murray Leland Murrin ’13 Wayne and Brigitte Nelson Ann Devaney ’88 and Jay Nierenberg Carol Petersen Oakes ’48 and Kingsland Oakes Jerry O’Connell ’91 Kevin O’Hara and Renee Dutton-O’Hara James Ostrowski and Meryle Gens-Ostrowski Ms. Joye Palmer in honor of Jennifer Yahney Lanz ’78 Mary Paranicas ’75 Dr. Mark W. Pasmantier Julia E. Paterson Erika Petersen and Eric Rosenthal Lurie Horns Pfeffer ’68 Brittany Pollack ’07 Dennis and Diane Pollack in honor of Brittany Pollack ’07 Capt. Rene E. Poucel ’37 Mr. and Mrs. Ronald R. Pressman William St. Clair Pugh James and Anne Pugliese Dr. and Mrs. Leslie R. Pyenson Patricia Ranson Richard and Elaine Resnick Maria Buck Retartha ’73 and Anthony Retartha Sarah Bard Rogers ’78 and Randy Rogers Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Rose Lee and Judy Rosenberg Robert Rudié ’36 and Kathryn Mishell Jim Russell and Eve Weiss Vincent Sagona and Laurie LeFever Barry Salwen ’72 Noah Samuels ’94 R. Mark Savage Jean Scales Lynn Scelfo in memory of Herta Kleinert Mr. Henry Schoebel Daniel Schreter and Sena Baron Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Schultz Janet Arons Schultze ’74 Steven Schwadron ’87 Philip Schwadron ’87 Shellie Sclan and Marshall Berman John and Linda Scopaz Mr. and Mrs. David D. Sicher Stuart Siegel and Addie Havemeyer Doree Sitterly ’73 Kelly Skalicky William and Abigail Sohmer Todd Stein ’83 Jeffrey Stone and Gail Weiss Kathie Talbot ’76 and Joe Lauer Charles C. Tatum II ’56 Ed and Hana Tong Mrs. Jean Troubh Keith and Maureen Turkel Vanessa Valore ’88 and Brett Kemmerer Rima Vargas-Vetter ’64 and Paul Ukena David and Susan Viniar in honor of Kelsey Fithian ’02 The Viniar Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Wachenheim III Shiya Wang ’09 Tanya Rivero Gingerich Warren ’89 and Christopher Warren Marc Winters ’72 and Lorrie Winters John Zeeman and Joan Javits Zeeman 7 UNRESTRICTED GIFTS TO THE ANNUAL FUND TRUSTEES Michael Blum Donald Brant Alexis Buryk Carol Canter L. David Clark Daniel Cohen Anthony Roth Costanzo ’00 James Dawson Kimberley Fiterman-Duepner Charlotte M. Ford Ernest Frank Sandriel Frank ’90 Randy Glatt Stephanie J. Hull Mary Anne Hunting Diane Kenney Muriel Klein Barbara Zinn Krieger Judith D. Mandrakos Paul McLoughlin Peter Nitze Harold Steven Spitzer Denise Jackson Sutherland ’69 Marilyn Yanowitch PARENTS Anonymous Clark and Tara Abrams Daniel Cohen and Leah Keith Scott Craft and Anabel Adams Ed and Peggy Dingilian Gary Dorr and Gloria Victor-Dorr Greg Duepner and Kimberley Fiterman-Duepner Jacqueline Dufour-Blaser and Gonzague Dufour Ko Sai Fan and Hoi Ying Chan in honor of Hiu Sing Fan ’14 Fred and Terasa Filsoof Paul and Robin Foley Michael and Susan Geering Dahlia Gonzalez in honor of the faculty and staff of PCS John Helgenberg and Diane Heyde D. Lucian Iliesiu and Elizabeth Evans-Iliesiu Mya Jones and Brian Salke Paul and Sonia Jones Marc and Debi Kallins Andrew Kaufman Mr. Kyung Hoi Kim and Ms. Mi Young Yoon Jin and Mija Lee Thomas and Joellen Melone 8 Rocio Mendoza-Silva David Miller and Maribeth Nicotera Miller Steven Miron and Hui-Chiung Chen Kevin O’Hara and Renee Dutton-O’Hara James Ostrowski and Meryle Gens-Ostrowski Nelson and Claudia Peltz Mark and Melinda Poppe Barbara L. Portman John and Lisa Price Robert and Harley Raiff Michael Rettig and Sylvia Kodsi Mr. Jeffrey Rosen and Dr. Daphne Hsu Mark and Rochelle Rosenberg Jim Russell and Eve Weiss Elizabeth Schiff Daniel Schreter and Sena Baron Stuart Siegel and Addie Havemeyer Terra Lynn Walters Swift in memory of Aubrey Earl Swift Keith and Maureen Turkel Steven and Ellen Twitchell Mariza and Michael Wellesley-Wesley Cheol-Hyeon Yeo and Eun-Mi Sim David and Kristie Zahn ALUMNI AND STUDENTS Brooke Adams ’66 Kate Ahlborn ’03 Anne Burton Avery ’61 Wendy Wisan Baker ’53 Amy Barker ’07 Barbara Bemelmans ’54 Edward Benjamin ’54 Toni Wheelis Benjamin ’55 David R. Bixler ’71 Kelly Cass Boal ’84 Peter Boal ’84 Andrew Bolotowsky ’67 William L. B. Brant ’06 Dr. Susan Thorne Bryant ’46 Mary Gram Clarke ’68 Alexander H. Cohen ’07 Anthony Roth Costanzo ’00 Mary Ellen Cravens ’01 Ivan Cury ’55 Melissa Elstein ’84 Patti S. Eylar ’76 Jami Fields ’73 Cathleen E. Fischbach ’92 Sandriel Frank ’90 Paulina Gerzon ’13 Denyse R. Gross ’68 Melanie C. Harris ’91 Amara Balthrop-Lewis Hastings ’92 Lyn Patterson Hempt ’75 Christopher W. Hill ’95 Shari Honig ’88 Lynn Mizzy Jonas ’68 Mimi Lasker Kaough ’73 Josef Katzman ’08 Joan Marie Ruane Land ’92 Zoë Le Page ’08 Issy Magowan ’06 Nancy Malone ’54 Rosemary Rice Merrell ’46 Jee Ouen Moon ’09 Jerry O’Connell ’91 Carol Petersen Oakes ’48 Mary Paranicas ’75 Brittany Pollack ’07 John Poppe ’11 Brittany Portman ’10 Agatha K. Relota ’99 Maria Buck Retartha ’73 Gloria “Toni Hart” Richmond ’40 Sarah Bard Rogers ’78 Robert Rudié ’36 Barry Salwen ’72 Coco Gram Shean ’66 Denise Jackson Sutherland ’69 Elise Ingalls Swanton ’72 Rima Vargas-Vetter ’64 Tanya Rivero Gingerich Warren ’89 Irene Strom Freudendorf White ’64 PARENTS Of ALUMNI Anonymous Richard and Judy Abraham Gregory and Karen Arenson Warren Ashworth and Susan Kander Robert and Diane Barker Donald and Susan Brant Jean Barber Bucek Daniel Cohen and Leah Keith Buddy and Gail Crutchfield William and Eileen Dieck Peter and Deborah Fass Mark and Colleen Finks Ernest and Kay Frank Mr. and Mrs. Michael M. George Mitchell and Randy Glatt Henry Hacker and Andrea Praeger Sidney and Rita Harris Joan Hollander Neil and Suzanne Kahanovitz Ginger Karren Denise Katzman Edward and Muriel Klein Richard and Gail Kramisen in honor of Jae Kramisen ’03 Carol M. Lane Dan and Vicki Le Page Howard Levy and Sandra Hochman Richard and Stacy Marquit Paul and Jodi McLoughlin Thomas and Joellen Melone Friedrike Merck Peter and Susan Nitze Mr. and Mrs. Arthur S. Pier III Dennis and Diane Pollack in honor of Brittany Pollack ’07 James and Anne Pugliese Richard and Elaine Resnick Steve Salzman and Julia Roshkow William Seltzer and Jane Berger Kelly Skalicky William and Abigail Sohmer Jeffrey and Susan Stone David and Susan Viniar in honor of Kelsey Fithian ’02 David Watson and Cynthia Shoss Grahame Weinbren and Catherine Caplan Michael and Marilyn Yanowitch GRANDPARENTS AND FRIENDS Mr. and Mrs. Harold N. Asiel Nikki Feirt Atkins and Erwin Atkins Jesse H. Ausubel Mrs. Robin Kiam Aviv Irwin Baron Janice Bayer Ms. Stephana Bottom and Mr. Duncan Webb Marvelous Brooks Peter Buffington Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Butman Thomas and Frances Carlin Mr. and Mrs. Richard N. Cohen Mrs. Emy Cohenca Mr. and Mrs. William S. Connolly Scott Craft and Anabel Adams Anna Erskine Crouse Mrs. Peggy Danziger Mr. and Mrs. Ralph N. Davies Mr. Peter Davoren and Ms. Stacey Farley Jacqueline de Sibour Mrs. Janet G. Demuth Ms. Mary Jane Denzer William and Phyllis Draper Mr. and Mrs. Theodore E. Dumbauld Phillip and Mary Foote Peter Gates Edes P. Gilbert Mr. and Mrs. Lee Goldman Mr. and Mrs. Harry Goldstein Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Goldstein Senator Roy M. Goodman Leonard and Margot Gordon Stuart Greenspon and Camilla Trinchieri Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Guggenheimer III Mr. and Mrs. Edward S. Hyman Jr. Mrs. Marian Itzen Mr. Monty Itzen Marion S. Kaplan in honor of John Tucker and Carl Mulert Mr. and Mrs. Jay A. Katz Mr. Fred Kneip Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Kurth Dr. Helen B. Levine Mr. Peter B. Levy Mrs. Carol Link Susan J. Longhito in honor of Leah Keith and Dan Cohen Ms. Karin H. Ludlow Peter and Bernadette Masiello Mr. and Mrs. Bob Miller Mrs. Nancy C. Murray Paul and Karen Ogden Dr. Mark W. Pasmantier Mr. and Mrs. Ronald R. Pressman Dr. Edward Prokop and Mrs. Marianne Prokop William St. Clair Pugh Dolores Quinton Patricia Ranson Kenneth and Susan Raznick Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Rose Lee and Judy Rosenberg Lynn Scelfo in memory of Herta Kleinert Mr. Henry Schoebel Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Schultz John and Linda Scopaz Mr. and Mrs. David D. Sicher Mrs. Judith Staudenmaier Klein in memory of former PCS Trustee, David Charles Klein Jeffrey Stone and Gail Weiss Mrs. Jean Troubh Mr. Matthew J. Vossler Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Wachenheim III The Estate of Ziporah Winer John Zeeman and Joan Javits Zeeman 9 RESTRICTED GIFTS TO THE ANNUAL FUND Anonymous Justin Abrams ’09 Debra Alago Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Barry Amanda Bastian and Tim Mulé Anthony Battelle ’75 and Carrie Battelle Mrs. Ann Bennett Robert and Lisa Brenner in memory of Dani Brenner ’96 Claude Brooks ’87 Rana Buckner ’89 Maria Cabigas and Suzanne Vandersanden Julia Cherlow ’00 Ivan Cury ’55 and Barbara Harris Nilah Peaches Davis ’85 James Dawson and Shaun Mattivi Dale C. Dennard-Sims ’65 Greg Duepner and Kimberley Fiterman-Duepner Matthew Duepner ’15 The Edward E. Ford Foundation Corydon Erickson ’63 Jim and Kristine Filhour Mrs. Dolly Fiterman Fritz W. Foy ’76 and Laurie Foy Nancy Foy ’68 and Joe D’Angerio Stephanie B. Fredricks ’93 Mitchell and Randy Glatt Leslie Huff Gunder ’84 Christina L. Hall ’98 Christopher W. Hill ’95 Sherrie Hinkle Caroline Holder and Dirk DeLaCour Julie Hopkins ’78 Kristina Schuesler Houghton ’86 and James Houghton Micki Barnett Jacobs ’85 and Ron Jacobs Mya Jones and Brian Salke Molly Kallins ’10 Karen B. Cohen Foundation Dinara Kasumova ’15 Murray and Teri Kessler Carol Kleban Joo H. Lee ’01 Kate Luckinbill ’03 Nancy Malone ’54 Victoria and John Mancuso Judith D. Mandrakos Grace Z. McLoughlin ’08 Paul and Jodi McLoughlin Leland Murrin ’13 Ann Devaney ’88 and Jay Nierenberg Peter and Susan Nitze The PCS Parent Association Jorge Pedreira 10 Lurie Horns Pfeffer ’68 Gloria Richmond ’40 Mark and Rochelle Rosenberg Vincent Sagona and Laurie LeFever Noah Samuels ’94 Jean Scales Janet Arons Schultze ’74 Philip Schwadron ’87 Steven Schwadron ’87 Robert S. and Donna R. Shafir Doree Sitterly ’73 Harold Steven Spitzer Todd Stein ’83 Kathie Talbot ’76 and Joe Lauer Charles C. Tatum II ’56 Vanessa Valore ’88 and Brett Kemmerer Patricia Wallendjack and Jeffrey Gamblée Shiya Wang ’09 Marc Winters ’72 and Lorrie Winters FOUNDATIONS, CORPORATIONS,TRUSTS AND MATCHING GIFTS Anonymous Bank of America Caplan Family Foundation, Inc Citigroup Foundation DeLaCour Family Foundation G. W. Cadbury Charitable Trust Irwin Union Bank Jewish Communal Fund John Wiley & Sons MMC Matching Gifts Program The New York Times Company Foundation Raiff Foundation The Viniar Family Foundation in honor of Kelsey Fithian ’02 GIFTS IN KIND We would like to thank all of our gift-in-kind donors for their generous and thoughtful attention to the needs of Professional Children’s School. This year donations of materials, equipment, and services included supplying wine, flowers, decorations and chocolate favors for special events, hosting evenings to support the Annual Fund, and providing costumes for Drama Department performances, as well as photographs for this annual report. Ashley Aga and Tina Del Rosario Amanda Bastian Donald and Susan Brant Carol and Stephen Canter Dan Cohen and Leah Keith Scott Craft and Anabel Adams Mr. and Mrs. Terry Craft Warren Craft Peggy Dingilian Nathaniel Dorr Greg Duepner and Kimberley Fiterman-Duepner James Dutton ’53 Robin Foley Jeffrey Gamblée Thomas Garner and Tamar Gingold-Garner Caroline Jones Mya Jones The Juilliard School Dr. Veda Kaplinsky Andy Kaufman Murry and Reed Kessler Mija Lee Victoria Mancuso Judith Mandrakos Margaritaville Shoes Francine Mozer Dania Nauholnyk Peter and Susan Nitze Mike Ramos Mathias Rios David Schreter and Sena Baron Sherry-Lehman Wine & Spirits Southern Wines & Spirits of New York Ellen and Steven Twitchell Mariza Wellesley Michael and Marilyn Yanowitch Barbara Zinn Krieger and Paul Krieger SENIOR GIFT CLASS OF 2009 The Class of 2009 gift provided storage units for the newly renovated art room on the third floor. Bennett Carroccio and Brenda Lugo-Carroccio Daniel Cohen and Leah Keith Dr. Leon Demar and Dr. Christina Hift Arie and Elaine Hochberg Tony and France-Yanne Dunoyer Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Hoover D. Lucian Iliesiu and Elizabeth Evans-Iliesiu Dr. Daejin Kim and Dr. Sung Eun Cho Mr. Kyung Hoi Kim and Ms. Mi Young Yoon Wayne and Brigitte Nelson Mr. Jeffrey Rosen and Dr. Daphne Hsu ADDITIONAL SUPPORT BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE THIS FISCAL YEAR Michael and Susan Blum Donald and Susan Brant Daniel Cohen and Leah Keith Scott Craft and Anabel Adams Peter and Deborah Fass Mark and Nina Magowan Mr. Fred Stein REMEMBERING PROFESSIONAL CHILDREN’S SCHOOL FOREVER For many alumni, PCS played a significant role in their growth and development. If you would like to ensure that future students have the same opportunity, please consider making a bequest to PCS. At the same time you are expressing your care for this special school and its future, a bequest gives you the opportunity to reduce estate taxes. Bequests set a leadership standard for others to follow and support the growth of the endowment to fund faculty salaries, financial aid, and educational programs. If your estate plans include PCS, please let us know so that we may thank you. You can take pleasure in the knowledge that your contribution will make a real difference. MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADUATION The PCS community celebrated the achievements of our Middle School students, with special recognition for the sixteen members of the Class of 2013, in a ceremony held on Friday, June 5th at PCS’ Peter Glenville Theatre. Closing Exercises were followed by enchanting performances by graduating eighth graders. We wish the entire class the best and welcome them to the ninth grade! 11 PRESENTING THE PCS CLASS OF 2009 12 2009 GRADUATES Justin Abrams Dasha Bukhartseva Jessica Ashley Carroccio Alexa Carter Adam Cohen Jonathan Demar Stang Disayanon Pauline Mathilde Julie Dunoyer Thibaut Eiferman Brittney Feit Piotr Filochowski Anna Garner Jodi Gold Lizzie Heney Ieong Cheng Ho David Hochberg Mary Charles Hoover Chun-Wen Huang Cecilia Evans Iliesiu Amy Jin Caroline Jones Chaelee Kim Fabiola Kim Tae Hun Kim Anna Marie Kudla Yang Liu Zeyi Liu Maria Malik Jee Ouen Moon Lars Peter Nelson Daniel F.H. Ojeda Alec Parower Michael H. Rosen Elena Rosen-Checa Connor “Mac” Smith Reilly Stith Danielle Toth Elizabeth Wallace Shiya Wang Weixiong Wang Michal Wozniak Anna Zahn 93rd Annual Commencement June 11, 2009 was graduation day for the 42 members of the Class of 2009. One additional member was added to the class with an honorary diploma – Associate Head of School Carol Kleban was recognized for her 30 years of service to PCS. As always, students had the opportunity to share personal reflections or performances with the audience, and 21 members of the class chose to do so. 13 2009 COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES American University Barnard College Boston College Boston University (2) Bryn Mawr College (2) Bucknell University Carnegie Mellon University (2) Catholic University of America City University of New York (6) Clark University College of the Holy Cross Colorado College (2) University of Colorado University of Connecticut (2) Dominican University of California Drexel University (2) Emerson College Emory University (2) Eugene Lang College (4) Fordham University (9) George Washington University (2) Goucher College Hampshire College Harvard University Haverford College Hofstra University Indiana University Johns Hopkins University The Juilliard School (6) Long Island University Manhattan School of Music (3) Mannes, The New School for Music (3) University of Maryland Marymount Manhattan College (4) University of Massachusetts (2) McGill University University of Michigan Middlebury College Mount Holyoke College (2) New York University (9) University of North Carolina (2) University of North Carolina School of the Arts North Carolina State University Northeastern University Northwestern University Oberlin Conservatory of Music Pace University (4) Peabody Conservatory (3) Pennsylvania State University Rutgers University (2) Saint John’s University University of San Francisco Scripps College Smith College (2) University of Southern California (3) State University of New York- Purchase State University of New York-Stony Brook (2) Syracuse University University of Tennessee Trinity College Tufts University Tulane University Vanderbilt University University of Vermont Washington University (St. Louis) Whittier College University of Wisconsin Yale School of Music Yale University *as of May 20, 2009 “The Time We Remember” One special highlight of the commencement ceremony was the premiere of the musical piece, “The Time We Remember,” written by Weixiong Wang for this occasion and performed by himself and his friends Chun-Wen Huang, Fabiola Kim, Ieong Cheng (“Kitty”) Ho, Justin Abrams and Tae Hun Kim. Weixiong has gifted his copyrights to PCS. 14 EVENTS OVERVIEW Some of the most talented students in the world attend Professional Children’s School. Athletes, musicians, dancers, actors, models, singers, and others pursuing passions such as robotics and computer technology, are members of the PCS family. Each year many of our students generously perform in fund raising events that are unlike those at any other school– the Autumn Musicale, featuring classical musicians; Opening Nights, intimate gathering of salon-style music, refreshments and conversation; and the amazing Spring Benefit, with its reception, dinner and full stage show to honor an individual who has provided extraordinary service to the arts. Thanks to all of our students for sharing their time and talents with us! Autumn Musicale On a chilly December 3, 2008 evening, fourteen current students and one alumnus gathered in Juilliard’s Paul Hall to continue a tradition begun more than 35 year ago – a classical music concert providing a special opportunity to hear tomorrow’s stars performing today. Proceeds from this event benefit the Tuition Assistance Fund. Spring Benefit “If you want your children to keep their feet on the ground, put some responsibility on their shoulders.” Abigail Van Buren This year’s Spring Benefit on April 27th at the Hudson Millennium Theater was co-chaired by Kimberley Fiterman-Duepner and Marilyn Yanowitch. The proceeds from the event support the PCS Tuition Assistance Fund for students with financial need. Honored with the Richard Rodgers Award for Service to the Arts was the incomparable star of television, stage and film, Jane Kaczmarek. She currently stars in the TNT series Raising the Bar as Judge Trudy Kessler. Ms. Kaczmarek brought her three children with her to Manhattan to share the evening, along with several members of her family. She captivated all in attendance with her warmth and her approachability and also did a bit of impromptu dancing on stage with members of the Benefit cast. Opening Nights Many thanks to hosts Peter and Susan Nitze (February 2nd), Judith Mandrakos (April 1st) and Barbara and Paul Krieger (May 20th) for opening their beautiful homes for three intimate and elegant evenings of music to benefit the PCS Annual Fund. Special thanks also to our student musicians who made these events extraordinary. Opening Nights Justin Abrams Kitty Ho Chun-Wen Huang Amy Jin Performers Kathryn “Kat” Lee Pei-Wen Liao Fabiola Kim Tae Hun Kim Christine Price Weixiong Wang Seok-Min Yeo 15 AUTUMN MUSICALE DONORS Anonymous Nikki Feirt Atkins and Erwin Atkins Anne Ausubel Janice Bayer Bloomingdale’s Michael and Susan Blum Ms. Stephana Bottom and Mr. Duncan Webb Odessa and William Bourne Gary and Barbara Brandt Donald and Susan Brant Peter Buffington Alexis and William M. Buryk Carol and Stephen Canter Bennett Carroccio and Brenda Lugo-Carroccio Frank and Rita Castagna BG and Mrs. Kenneth D. Chrosniak Mr. and Mrs. L. David Clark Daniel Cohen and Leah Keith Mrs. Emy Cohenca Louise Coyne William and Eileen Dieck Dorothy Dundas Mrs. Dolly Fiterman Elisabeth and Joseph M. Fitzgerald Ernest and Kay Frank Mitchell and Randy Glatt Susan Rosenberg Goldstein Arie and Elaine Hochberg Mr. John Hunting Mary Anne Hunting and Tom Remien Paul and Sonia Jones Diane and William J. Kenney Dr. Daejin Kim and Dr. Sung Eun Cho Mr. Kyung Hoi Kim and Ms. Mi Young Yoon Dr. Jonathan Korn and Mrs. Susan Korn Mr. Seok Hyung Lee and Mrs. In Soo Ha Richard and Deborah Libes Susan J. Longhito in honor of Leah Keith and Dan Cohen Ms. Jill Lord Margaret Lundin Nancy Malone Judith D. Mandrakos Paul and Jodi McLoughlin Mr. and Mrs. Bob Miller Charlotte Mundy Louis and Jill Naviasky Ms. Joye Palmer in honor of Jennifer Yahney Lanz ’78 Jane Pedreida Jorge Pedreira Nelson and Claudia Peltz Erika Petersen and Eric Rosenthal Capt. Rene E. Poucel John and Lisa Price Dolores Quinton Gloria Richmond ’40 Mark and Rochelle Rosenberg Ms. Christine Saunders Harold Steven Spitzer Ms. Zahava Estrach Spitzer Steven Harris Architects Denise Jackson Sutherland ’69 Terra Lynn Walters Swift John Tucker and Carl Mulert Michael and Marilyn Yanowitch Autumn Musicale Performers Justin Abrams Dasha Bukhartseva Hiu Sing Fan Kitty Ho Chun Wen Huang Amy Jin Caroline Jones Fabiola Kim Tae Hun Kim Wonki Li Pei Wen Liao Maria Malik Christine Pedreira Christine Price Weixiong Wang 16 SPRING BENEFIT DONORS PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP ($10,000) Jane Kaczmarek Terra Lynn Walters Swift GOLD SPONSORSHIP ($5,000) Carol and Stephen Canter Ernest and Kay Frank Mary Anne Hunting and Tom Remien Paul and Sonia Jones Paul and Francine Mozer Peter and Susan Nitze Harold Steven Spitzer Barbara Zinn Krieger and Paul Krieger SILVER SPONSORSHIP ($1,500-4,999) Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Gerschel in honor of Carol and Stephen Canter BENEFACTOR SPONSORSHIP ($1,000) Bob Avian and Peter Pileski Michael Blum and Susan Mindell Blum Daniel Cohen and Leah Keith Greg Duepner and Kimberley Fiterman-Duepner Susan Rosenberg Goldstein Peixotto Trust Topsy Taylor Marcia Weiss BACKER LEVEL SPONSORSHIP (up to $500) Anonymous (2) Jesse H. Ausubel Donald and Susan Brant Jonathon Brezin and Linda Keen Joseph Cardile and Sky Underwood Cardile Ms. Su Mei Chan Mr. and Mrs. L. David Clark Mrs. Emy Cohenca in honor of Judith Mandrakos Louise Coyne Scott Craft and Anabel Adams James Dawson and Shaun Mattivi Dr. Leon Demar and Dr. Christina Hift Lucy Drummond ’08 Jacqueline Dufour Blaser and Gonzague Dufour Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Eisner Robert and Dolores Ericksen Mrs. Doris Fenvessy Jami Fields ’73 Fred and Terasa Filsoof Mrs. Dolly Fiterman Phillip and Mary Foote Curley Gannon ’58 Patricia and Paul Gannon Edes P. Gilbert Mr. and Mrs. Terry Gilheany in honor of Carol and Stephen Canter Randy and Mitchell Glatt Samuel and Aimee Gold Mr. and Mrs. John H.F. Haskell Jr. Mr. John Hunting Marc and Debi Kallins Diane and William J. Kenney Murray and Teri Kessler Mr. Kyung Hoi Kim and Ms. Mi Young Yoon Dr. Jonathan Korn and Mrs. Susan Korn Jin and Mija Lee Gilbert Levine Susann Malin and Joel Solomon Nancy Malone ’54 Judith Mandrakos Thomas and Joellen Melone Mr. and Mrs. Bob Miller Steven Miron and Hui Chiung Chen Charlotte Mundy John Murrin and Wendy Murdock Heidi Nitze Julia E. Paterson Barbara L. Portman John and Lisa Price Dr. and Mrs. Leslie R. Pyenson Michael Rettig and Sylvia Kodsi Gloria Richmond ’40 Stephanie Richmond Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sanders Steven Harris Architects Denise Jackson Sutherland ’69 Dr. Tom Tam Michael and Marilyn Yanowitch Cheryl Yeager ’76 and David Marshall 17 NAMED AND RESTRICTED FUNDS AT PROFESSIONAL CHILDREN’S SCHOOL The Bob Avian Scholarship (established 1997) Sir Cameron Macintosh established this endowed scholarship fund to honor his friend and colleague, producer/choreographer Bob Avian. The scholarship is awarded to a PCS student with an interest in the field of dance and is based on academic and artistic merit. The Dani Brenner Dare to Dream Award The Dani Brenner Award, supported principally through the generosity of the Brenner family, is given annually in memory of PCS student Dani Brenner (1978-1995) to a member of the junior class for excellence in creative and expository writing. The Edward E. Ford Foundation Young Dreamers Fund (established in 2008) The Edward E. Ford Foundation Endowed Scholarship Fund (established 1973, additional grant in 1990) These endowed funds provide tuition assistance for outstanding students in good standing with financial need. Faculty Salary Endowment (established with an Edward E. Ford Foundation grant in 1981) This endowed fund supplements faculty salaries, helping to keep them competitive with other independent schools. It allows the school to keep tuition at a reasonable rate while continuing to maintain an excellent professional staff. Faculty Enrichment Fund (established with an Edward E. Ford Foundation grant in 1987) This fund provides grants for faculty members to attend special workshops, seminars, and embark on special projects of their own design in order to further professional and personal growth. Faculty-Staff Travel Grant Fund (established in 2001) Two grants annually are awarded to members of the full-time faculty and/or staff who have been continuously employed at PCS for a minimum of four years. 18 Grants can be used for any purpose involving travel within the United States and/or international destinations. The grant program is designed to support travel to fulfill a personal or professional goal, and recipients are selected at the discretion of the Head of School. The Gladys Brooks Foundation Endowment Grant for the Library (established in 1997) This endowed fund supports the technological components of the PCS Library, allowing students access to the wide range of modern research resources. The Jackson Family Fund for Student Support (established in 2006) This fund was created by PCS alumna and Trustee Denise Jackson Sutherland, in memory of her parents Audrey Keppel Jackson (PCS ’39) and John Henry Jackson (PCS ’35). The fund supports student needs not covered by tuition assistance. Income from the fund provides for the purchase of books, transportation to and from school, eyeglasses, class trips, and other expenses beyond the reach of students with financial need. The Readers Digest-Dewitt Wallace Endowed Scholarships (established in 1992) This fund provides tuition assistance for students with financial need. The Robert J. Mariano Memorial Fund (established in 2003) Robert Mariano (PCS ’61) was the director of the first “All of Us” musical in 1960, with fellow students Marvin Hamlisch, Leslie Uggams, Christopher and Glen Walken and Lorin Hollander. The show evolved over the years into the annual Spring Benefit. In 2003, his many classmates and friends established this memorial fund to help support the building and operation of the Peter Glenville Theatre at PCS. We are grateful to the many alumni, friends, parents, faculty and staff who have made gifts to support our community over the years. Additional gifts to any of these funds are especially welcomed as we work together to advance the mission of PCS. Spring Benefit Performers Justin Abrams Gabriella Benedetti Dasha Bukhartseva Warren Craft Jonathan Demar Edward C. Duepner Matthew Duepner Christian Ericksen Hiu Sing Fan Chelsea Ann File Rachel Filsoof Raum-Aron Gens-Ostrowski Jodi Gold Kara Gonchar Michael Jones Kathryn “Kat” Lee Brittany Portman Jonathan Miron Layne Montgomery Daniel Ojeda Caroline Pires Brittany Portman Christine Price Jonathan Russell LeRaisha Sampson Audrey Twitchell Clare Yeo Seok-Min Yeo Luiko Yoshimoto 19 PCS FACULTY AND STAFF 2008 - 2009 William Acevedo Building Manager Caroline Holder Art Teacher Vincent A. Napolitano History Teacher Debra Alago Cafeteria Manager Shari Honig ESL Teacher Dania Nauholnyk Lawro Head of Middle School Jackie Archis Math Teacher Roccio Izurieta Custodian Thomas Orefice English Teacher Ben Baskerville Custodian Judith Kaplan Learning Specialist Erika Petersen History Teacher Amanda Bastian Associate Director of Development Carol Kleban Associate Head of School Guthrie Porter Math Teacher Bernardo Belloso Custodian Roberta Kosse Music Teacher Jennifer Raznick Spanish Teacher Ernestine Byer-Tyre Biology and Chemistry Teacher Jeffrey Laguzza MS English and Social Studies Teacher James Reilly English Teacher Maria Cabigas Spanish Teacher Kevin Casey Physical Education Teacher Valérie Léger French Teacher Kevin Rodd Science Teacher Victoria Mancuso Business Manager Maureen Rogers Middle School Assistant and Attendance Officer Marcy Mann Academic Dean Vincent Sagona Drama Teacher James Dawson Head of School Raquel Martinez Bookkeeper R. Mark Savage History Teacher Fior Diaz Custodian Joseph Mayes Cafeteria Staff Sarah Ferguson Math Teacher Orlee Medalion Librarian Jean Scales Business Office and Admissions Assistant Dalila Hannouche French Teacher Peggy M. Meertins Administrative Assistant to the Associate Head of School Paul Chalmers Math Teacher and Technology Coordinator Sherrie Hinkle Director of Admissions William Hirt History Teacher and College Advisor 20 Genny Miliano Cafeteria Staff Tamikah Millin Receptionist Shellie Sclan English Teacher Briane Sorice MS Science Teacher John Tucker Assitant to Head, Board, & Public Relations Coordinator Patricia Wallendjack Director of Development ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS Professional Children’s School is committed to using the world’s resources wisely – now and into the future. We are making use of electronic communications for invitations, newsletters and reports and would like to make this our primary means of communication with our alumni and friends. If you would prefer to receive information from PCS via the internet rather than via the US Postal Service, please send your email address to [email protected] or call 212.582.3116, ext. 118. We thank you for your participation in our mission. This Annual Report lists all gifts received between July 1, 2008 and June 30, 2009. In compiling our lists of contributors, we have tried to be as accurate as possible. If your name has been omitted or listed incorrectly, please let us know and accept our very sincere apologies. Development Staff Patricia A. Wallendjack, Director of Development Amanda Bastian, Associate Director of Development Graphic Design Susan Fender Photography Jeffrey B. Gamblée Warren Craft Amanda Bastian The PCS Annual Report is printed on recycled paper. 21 Professional Children’s School 132 West 60th Street New York, NY 10023 212.582.3116 www.pcs-nyc.org
