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WORD
Volume 21 • Issue 2 • Summer 2014
A Word from a 2014 Graduate
THE EAST HARLEM SCHOOL
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
2013-2014
Debra Beard
Diana D. Brooks
Jeffrey Brown
Rebecca de Kertanguy
Peter Gluck
Stephanie W. Guest
David R. Haas
Ivan M. Hageman
Robert Heine, Chair
Christopher Heinz
Gregory Heyman, Vice-Chair
John Hyland
Rebekah McCabe
Jonathan Patricof
Amber Patton
Robert Potter
Russell Shepard
Ruth Shillingford
Daniel Singer
Eve Stuart
Beatrice Tompkins
Bronson van Wyck, Jr.
Jeffrey Zukerman, Secretary
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
2014 Poetry Slam (3)
EHS Class of 2014 (4-5)
EHS Athletics (6)
EHS Alumni (7)
EHS & the Community (8-9)
EHS & the Arts (10-11)
Summer at EHS (12-13)
EHS Spotlight (14)
Funding Support at EHS (15)
Good morning everyone, thank you for being here today to celebrate the class of 2014!
Welcome families, faculty, trustees, 7th graders, alumni, and welcome fellow graduates!
Thank you for the opportunity to be today’s speaker.
When I first started EHS in sixth grade, I wanted to be a veterinarian when I grew up. I
loved animals and I had a passion for science. I still love animals, and I still love science,
don’t worry Mr. Rohn, but one day this year, I was giving a tour of the school and when
I started describing the tutoring that I do with 4th graders on Saturday mornings, I
realized that my passion had changed. I now want to be a teacher when I grow up. And
after teaching for some years, I want to open a school for children in my community.
Let me tell you about the school I’d like to open. I want it to be a school where students
feel like they can be who they are. A place where kids who are shy can come out of their
shells and gain confidence. I want it to be a place where people cherish each other’s
ideas. A place where students treat each other with kindness and support each other in
all times. I want my students to have the chance to exercise every day, to not be afraid to
try out for sports teams, and to fall in love with fitness! I’ll show them that salad can be
delicious if you make it the right way! I want the academics to be hard, but not too hard
and lots of fun. I want to make sure all my future students are prepared for high school.
Sound familiar? I thought so.
Of course I want to start a school like The East Harlem School. I love this school and wish
that more students had the chance to have the experiences that the 29 of us sitting up
on this stage have had. I wish all students could have the chance to have a passionate
science teacher like Mr. Rohn guiding them through their science fair project. I wish
every kid had a Ms. Roman to keep them in line or a Ms. Ross to tell them stories about
her family mixed in with their Algebra lessons. What would we have done without Ms.
Panzarella’s book recommendations? And every kid deserves a Head of School who
gives them organic lollypops and challenges them to push up contests to show his love. I
could go on and on, remembering all of the teachers from all of the grades. WE ARE SO
LUCKY.
And of course this school wouldn’t be possible without the support of all of the parents.
Over the past three years, my mother has told me hundreds and hundreds of times how
much she loves EHS. I’m sure all of the other parents have, too. Parents, we know you’ve
worked so hard to make our education here at this school possible. On behalf of all of
my fellow graduates I thank you for all the sacrifices you have made for us.
So one day, when I open my school, I will think of these past four years. I will think of
the teachers, of the yard here and the willow tree that has watched us frolic every day
in every weather. I will think of the sports teams and the plays and the art show and
the cookies and brownies and even the broccoli that we shared together. I will try and
honor all of the work and all of the play that we did together as I try to create a place as
beautiful as this one. Maybe you’ll all come back to help me!
Thank you friends and family, happy graduation!
-Saraly Vargas, Class of 2014 Graduation Student Speaker
FACULTY AND STAFF
2013-2014
Ivan M. Hageman
Co-founder, Head of School
Casey Adler
Humanities Teacher
Khadija Ahmed
High School Placement Coordinator,
Alumni Counselor
Donald Albert
Superintendent
Annie Boucher
Science Teacher
Peter Bianco
Physical Education Coordinator
Thea Burstin
4th Grade Teacher
Jonah Chasin
Executive Chef
Katherine Crotty
Humanities Teacher
Gianluca Giarrizzo
Math and Art Teacher
Jay Hayes
Math Teacher
Sofia Huertas
Program Assistant
Y. Christine Kell
Director of Finance & Operations
Courtney Knowlton
THE EAST HARLEM SCHOOL AT EXODUS HOUSE
Small school. BIG impact.
Our mission: The East Harlem School at Exodus House challenges
students to develop a balanced physical, moral, and intellectual strength
that they will use to adapt to change - and for the final purpose of
creating and sharing lives of deep meaning, dynamic actions, and
transcendent joy. We are a middle school ( grade 4-8) that recruits
children from families with low income and the highest values, and we
give preference to those who keep to the traditional belief that creative
flight can only be sustained by grounded discipline.
Our history: Exodus House has been an anchoring and iconic institution
in Harlem since its founding in 1963 by Reverend Dr. Lynn and Mrs. Leola
Hageman as a drug rehabilitation center. Due to a heightened concern
for the welfare and well-being of the community’s many underserved,
at-risk children, Exodus House was converted in 1984 to an after-school
and summer program facility. Then, in the fall of 1993, inspired by the
steadfast commitment of the Hagemans to the East Harlem community,
the couple’s sons, Hans and Ivan, opened an independent year-round
middle school on the original Exodus House site to better address the critical
needs of these children and their families. Today, EHS is chartered by the
New York State Department of Education and accredited by the Middle
States Association of Colleges and Schools. The East Harlem School is a
501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
SAVE THE DATE!
November 11, 2014
Program Director, Humanities Teacher
Sheila P. Nelson
Director of Development
Jessica Panzarella
Humanities Teacher
Michelle Payler
Drama Teacher
The East Harlem School Fall Benefit
Honoring Tor Myhren and Emily Portnoy on
behalf of Grey Advertising
Tickets available online at:
www.eastharlemschool.org/2014benefit
Rosa Perez
Kitchen Assistant
Kevin Rohn
Science Teacher
Chastidy Roman
Spanish Teacher, Admissions Director
Anne Ross
We have launched a new website!
Check it out at:
www.eastharlemschool.org
Dean of Faculty & Staff, Math Teacher
Julie Tkac
Program Associate, Humanities Teacher
Fiorella Velasquez
Development Associate
The East Harlem School admits students of any race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation,
national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded
or made available to students at the School. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
disability, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin in administration
of its educational polices, employment or hiring practices, financial aid or scholarship
programs, athletic or other school-administered programs.
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2014 POETRY SLAM
The 2014 Spring Poetry Slam was another record-breaking success!
Thirty-one students from EHS captivated over 350 guests with their
original poems at B.B. King Blues Club and Grill in Times Square. Our
poets spoke of family sacrifice and love, immigration, the sights and
smells of Harlem, the humble histories of their ancestors, and the
dreams of their futures. Emcee Jordin Ruderman returned this year
to host the evening, and DJ Rob Goodmonson joined us for the first
time. A lively and diverse panel of special guest and celebrity judges
included:
Nefertari Adams: EHS Alumni (Class of ‘00) and Wharton School MBA Candidate (Class of ‘16)
Jane Foley Fried: Head of the Brearley School in New York City
Amber Patton: EHS Trustee and CEO & Creative Director of Amber
Patton Designs
Julio Peterson: Vice President of Real Estate at The Shubert
Foundation
Rives: Multimedia Artist and acclaimed performance poet
Jessica Smalls: EHS Alumna and Celebrity Makeup Artist
Thank you to our poets, supporters, and judges for making the
evening a great success!
EHS BY THE NUMBERS
Annual cost of educating an
EHS student:
$14,629
Percentage of EHS families
that pay reduced tuition:
100%
Photos (Top to Bottom): B.B. King Blues Club & Grill marquee; Panel of judges with
first, second, and third place winners; Emcees Armando and Tolulola; Student Poets;
4th Grader Makayla with her poetry print and friend of the school; 4th Grader
Geraldine reciting her poem
Photo Credit: Michael Priest Photography
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GRADUATION
On Friday, June 13th, families, trustees, friends,
and faculty gathered to celebrate The East
Harlem School’s Class of 2014. Our twenty-nine
graduating 8th graders brought joy and pride to
their community and to themselves. EHS Alumni
Nefertari Adams (Class of ‘02) delivered a poignant
commencement speech, urging our graduates
to pursue passion and greatness. Awards were
presented for outstanding academic achievement
and community involvement. The School’s highest
honor, the Lynn and Leola Hageman Warrior
Award, was awarded to 8th graders Mia and
Armando. We are so proud of the Class of 2014 for
their growth and accomplishments!
EHS BY THE NUMBERS
Number of 2014 EHS graduates:
29
Amount of scholarship aid awarded to students
attending boarding and parochial schools for
2014-2015 year:
Over $445,513
Photos (Top to Bottom): EHS Alumna and graduation speaker Nefertari
Adams; 8th Grader Pablo receiving his diploma from Dean of Faculty and
Staff Anne Ross and Head of School Ivan Hageman; Saraly giving the Student
Commencement Speech; Class of 2014; 8th Graders Jason, Alejandra, and
Hillary; Mia and Armando receiving the Warrior Award
Photo Credit: Michael Priest Photography
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2014 HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENT
2014 was a highly competitive year for boarding, private,
parochial, and specialized high schools. Our 8th graders
had very strong placement results, and we are confident
that they will excel in high school!
Armando Abrajan
Sebastian Adorno
Jason Alvarado
Alejandra Batista
Hillary Cuero
Samantha Figueroa
Noah Graham
Sasha Guzman
Alberto Jimenez
Tolulola Laguda
Carmina Meneses
Johanny Mercedes
Cynthia Minchala
Pablo Mota
Gloria Najera
Jonathan Perez
Abraham Quito
Clyde Ramos
Brandon Reyes
Tatsuya Rivera
Carlito Rodriguez
Leslie Rosario-Olivo
Yisharah Rudolph
Rafael Soto
Soungalo Soumahoro
Mia Stevens
Teagan Thompson
Saraly Vargas
Taylor Williams
Cardinal Hayes High School
Cristo Rey New York
Church Farm School
Beacon School
Cristo Rey New York
Tabor Academy
Cristo Rey New York
Rumsey Hall
St. Raymond’s High School
Young Women’s Leadership School
Cathedral High School
Beacon School
Manhattan Village Academy
All Hallows High School
Mount Saint Ursula HS
Cristo Rey New York
Friends Seminary
Taft School
Essex Street Academy
Bishop Loughlin Memorial HS
LaSalle Academy
Cristo Rey New York
St. Jean Baptiste High School
Essex Street Academy
Essex Street Academy
Westminster School
Philips Academy Andover
Dana Hall School
Essex Street Academy
Photos (Top to Bottom): Class of 2014; Abraham and Cynthia receiving the
Academic Achievement Award; Graduates throwing their caps; 8th Graders
Alejandra, Hillary, and Samantha; Trustee Diana Brooks, EHS Alumna Nerfertari
Adams, Head of School Ivan Hageman, and Trustees Diana Brooks, Stephanie
Guest, and Eve Stuart; 8th Graders cutting the graduation cake
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EHS ATHLETICS
BOYS’ LACROSSE TEAM
The boys’ lacrosse team, sponsored by the Andrew K. Dwyer
Foundation, worked enthusiastically to improve their
fundamental skills and prepare for competition this season.
The boys participated in two demanding clinics hosted at The
Hotchkiss School and Adelphi University, where they learned
new passing, shooting, and dodging techniques from current
and former players. They also had the opportunity to watch The
Hotchkiss School and Garden City High School teams compete
in games. We thank the Andrew K. Dwyer Foundation for its
support and look forward to another strong season next year.
GIRLS’ LACROSSE TEAM
The girls’ lacrosse team, also sponsored by the Andrew K. Dwyer
Foundation, had a great season! Hard work in practice along with
wonderful experiences watching and learning from experienced
players and coaches led to tremendous improvement over the
course of the season. Like the boys’ team, the girls’ took a trip to
Adelphi University in Long Island where they had the opportunity
to work with experienced coaches before watching the state
champion Garden City Boys’ Lacrosse team compete. The team
also traveled to The Hotchkiss School to participate in a clinic with
the varsity team and then watched The Hotchkiss School play. Our
strong returning players were joined by dedicated and talented
new additions. One of our top players was seventh grader Fatima
who scored twelve goals this season. Our final game of the season
was a dominant victory against Harlem Lacrosse League, capping
off a season of successes and growth.
TRACK
Though this year’s track season was shortened due to
weather, our team had many strong showings! Seventh
graders Abtehal and Latoya qualified for and competed
in this year’s Gotham Games, with Imani only milliseconds
from qualifying. The girls ran the 800 meter dash and 100
meter dash respectively, and we are excited for their eighth
grade year. We look forward to seeing what the team can
accomplish next year!
This Page (Top to Bottom): Boys’ lacrosse team during a scrimmage at
Hotchkiss; 2014 girls’ lacrosse team; girls’ track at the Gotham Games;
Boys’ lacrosse team during a scrimmage at the Hotchkiss School
Opposite Page (Top to Bottom): Alumni panelists Claudette, Arlene, and
Ibukun; Parent volunteers and students at the annual family BBQ; EHS Alumni
Panel sharing their high school experiences and offering our students advice
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EHS ALUMNI
ALUMNI ACTIVITIES
On June 10th, six alumni returned to EHS to participate in our
annual Alumni Panel. This occasion gives current EHS students to
the opportunity to hear about the application process, transition,
challenges, and joys of high school as experienced by their
older peers. Our alumni answered probing questions and gave
insightful advice to their student audience. Afterwards, they
joined students, families, faculty and staff for a pot luck dinner in
our beautiful back yard!
BROOKS FELLOWS
The Brooks Fellowship for Community Service, sponsored
by Mr. and Mrs. Michael Brooks, provides stipends for East
Harlem School alumni to work in summer internships at nonprofit and community-based organizations. These internships
are supplemented with weekly check-in meetings at EHS, site
visits, weekly written reflections, summer reading assignments,
organization presentations, self-evaluations, and evaluations by
site supervisors.
We would like to thank our partner sites: Booker T. Washington
Learning Center, Boys’ Club of New York, Carter Burden Center
for the Aging, Family Justice Center, East Harlem Tutorial
Program, Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter, Mother Hale
Learning Center, and CitySquash.
The following alumni were selected to participate in the 2014
Brooks Fellowship program:
EHS ‘09: Mayra Cajamarca
EHS ‘10: Teanna Holmes, Karen Lee
EHS ‘11: Che Maria Baez, Carolina Calero, Alexander Gonzalez, Ruben Perez
EHS ‘12: Claudette Ramos
EHS ‘13: Nasir Bly, Tyler Brown, Gregory Lee, Ibukun Ogunwomoju, Donaldo Reyes
EHS ‘14: Johanny Mercedes, Abraham Quito, Clyde Ramos, Mia
Stevens, Saraly Vargas
WHAT PEOPLE ARE
SAYING ABOUT EHS:
“I certainly am proud to have my child
attending a school where I know her
future gets brighter for every minute
she’s learning how to suceed amongst
oustanding teachers and students.”
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-Parent of current EHS Student
EHS & THE COMMUNITY
A VISIT TO THE UNITED NATIONS
EHS students were invited to a personal visit of the United Nations
headquarters by EHS friend, Ambassador Greta Gunnarsdottir.
Students had the opportunity to tour the UN and ask Ambassador
Gunnarsdottir questions about her career as an Ambassador,
Iceland, foreign policy, and much more.
VISIT FROM CAPTAIN NELSON
In March, the 4th grade was thrilled to have Captain Brendan
Nelson visit and talk about his experience working on tugboats.
His visit was a highlight of our unit about infrastructure. From our
studies and field trips in the fall, the 4th grade learned about the
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and the complexities
of the maritime industry. Captain Nelson described the physical
and logistical details of life on a tugboat and reviewed the various
routes and tasks his boat performs in and around the NY Harbor
and the Atlantic regional coastline. He shared photographs,
demonstated how to use a PFD, and fielded countless questions
from our captivated students!
EHS AT TASTING TABLE
Our trustee, Amber Patton, hosted an etiquette lunch at the Tasting
Table. Our 8th grade students enjoyed learning basic fine dining etiquette
over a delicious four course meal. Students also received a published guide
on professional and business etiquette.
GREEN BEETZ
Green Beetz is a non-profit organization with the mission to increase
children’s knowledge of, engagement with, and access to healthy
food. This past spring, Green Beetz led a series of workshops where
our students participated in hands on activities and games that taught
them more about healthy food choices and exercise. The games
blended math, science, technology, and even pop culture to engage
students. Green Beetz also conducted a session with EHS parents.
SCIENCE FAIR
EHS hosted its first science fair this year. Seventh and 8th grade
students applied their study of the scientific method and presented
their findings to the entire school community. Experiments included
studies on the effect of the concentration of dissolved solid on
flame color when burned, the effect of the pH level of various
liquids on the explosiveness of a chemical reaction with baking
soda, and the effect of the type of basketball warmup on a player’s
shooting percentage.
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NEW YORK SUN WORKS
Thanks to the fundraising efforts of our trustee Amber Patton, EHS
was able to partner with New York Sun Works, a non-profit dedicated
to educating students and teachers about the science of sustainability
through the use of hydroponic farming technology. Over the course
of several weeks, NYSW installed and retrofitted the School’s 7th and
8th grade Science room with hydroponic growing systems and an
integrative pest management and seedling station. The organization
also implemented an interdisciplinary curriculum which included teacher
training workshops for EHS teachers. In the spring, 7th and 8th graders
planted and harvested green leaf lettuce, red butterhead lettuce, bibb
lettuce, arugala, and kale. After harvesting, our chef used the produce
to create delicious salads for school lunch! We can’t wait to do it again
next season!
WHOLE SCHOOL TIME SPEAKER SERIES
This semester, EHS continued its weekly Whole School Time Speaker
Series with a group of dynamic presenters who shared their
professional and personal experiences.
• Marshall Lally – Underwater Photographer
• Thai Jones – American History Professor, Columbia University
• Julio Peterson - VP of Real Estate at The Shubert Organization
• Judge Sterling Johnson, Jr. - Senior US District Judge for the
Eastern district of New York
• Judge Lillian Wan - Brooklyn Family Court Judge
• Ms. Boucher - EHS Teacher presented her research on Alaskan
Glaciers
• National Cathedral Boys Choir
• Jessica Smalls – Celebrity Makeup Artist and EHS Alumna
Opposite Page (Top to Bottom):Ambassador Gunnarsdottir of Iceland with
EHS Students, Head of School Ivan Hageman, and Dean of Faculty & Staff Anne Ross at
the United Nations; 4th Graders with Captain Nelson; 8th Graders with Trustee Amber
Patton at the etiquette lunch; 7th Graders Cherise, Imani, and Jada presenting their
science fair project
This Page (Top to Bottom): 8th Grade students cutting, weighing, and preparing
harvested greens; EHS lunch prepared with student harvested produce
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EHS & THE ARTS
SPRING DRAMA PERFORMANCES
The spring semester of drama featured fantastic talent
and eagerness to perform! The 4th graders impressed the
audience with a full-length musical titled “We Come from
Everywhere,” which focused on the theme of immigration, a
topic they studied in their home classroom.
Not to be outdone, the 5th and 6th grades performed “Annie
Jr.” Each class starred in one major song and dance number
from the musical and shared a portion of the show with the
other classes. The classes combined talents to sing a rousing
version of “Tomorrow” at the end of the show. Students had
a fantastic time rehearsing and performing this much loved
classic, especially after some students took part in the filming
here at EHS for the new major motion picture “Annie”
coming out this December!
Seventh graders mounted their “7th Grade Scene Showcase.”
They performed scenes that explored themes of friendship
and family, and they performed for each other and an
invited audience.
Last, but certainly not least, the 8th graders impressed the
crowd with their original adaptation of “Once on this Island.”
The music and choreography transformed the gym into a
tropical island, where the ultimate story of love was told. The
8th graders approached the challenging material with much
enthusiasm, and recalled their love of the films “The Little
Mermaid” and “Romeo & Juliet”, on which the story of “Once
on this Island” is based. Their brightly colored tie-dye t-shirts
and storytelling skills certainly did the story of Ti Moune
justice.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE
SAYING ABOUT EHS:
“I was searching for the right school for
a long time, and finally, Eureka, I have
found your school. I knew that this was
the school for my child as I walked into
the building. The ambiance alone softly
yelled serenity.”
- Lourdes Lebron, Parent of EHS Student
This Page (Top to Bottom):4th grade students performing “We Come From
Everywhere”; 6th graders warming up in Drama class
Opposite Page (Top to Bottom): Scenes from the 6th grade showcase
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SPRING MUSICAL PERFORMANCES
The East Harlem School Choir had a wonderful spring
semester learning and singing new music together.
They performed “Hall of Fame” by The Script, “Roar”
by Katy Perry, and “Happy” by Pharrell Williams. The
Spring Concert Program featured many soloists who
impressed listeners with their incredible voices and
poise!
The East Harlem School Dance Club also performed
an energized dance number to Beyonce’s “Let’s
Move” for the school.
FROM THE EHS KITCHEN
Chef Jonah’s Zucchini Bread Recipe
INGREDIENTS:
3 eggs3 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking soda
1 cup vegetable oil (canola or corn)
1/4 tsp baking powder2 cups white sugar
1 tsp salt
2 cups grated zucchini
2 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups all purpose flour
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly oil two 8x4” loaf pans.
2. In a large bowl beat eggs, then add oil, sugar, zucchini, and vanilla until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl mix flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gently combine all of the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. When all are mixed, fold in optional nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 40 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
6. Cool slightly before eating.
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SUMMER AT EHS
SUMMER SESSION
2014 SUMMER INTERNS
Eli Cohen, University of Chicago
Ali Cox, Duke University
Brooke Edelman, University of
Pennsylvania
Catherine Feuille, Dartmouth
The Summer Semester is a critical component of The East
Harlem School’s year-round educational program. In
order to provide even more skill-building and enrichment
opportunities, East Harlem School students participated
in a mandatory 5-week session in addition to the regular
10-month school year. Summer session classes were taught
by professional teachers and high school and college interns.
EHS Summer Humanities Curriculum
Suzannah Sitterle, Vanderbilt
This Summer Session, our students engaged in a study of The
Holocaust. Each grade read a different book about the time
period, and the literature study was supplemented with
a morning history seminar that gave students context for
the stories they were encountering in humanities. Teachers
and interns worked to give students an introductory
understanding of the events that occurred leading up to,
during, and after the Holocaust, but the deeper study was
of compassion, tolerance, and how to avoid cruelty on
both a small scale and a large scale. Each week, interns
presented on other conflicts that have occurred or are
currently occurring around the world. The student learned
about Rwanda, Bosnia, Syria, and The Ukraine. On Fridays,
students visited The Museum of Jewish Heritage and the
Anne Frank Center, both located in lower Manhattan. As a
final project, students spent time reflecting on and writing
a response to the following prompt: “I pledge to help meet
the challenge of genocide today by:” It was a somber and
challenging theme for our Summer Session, but one that we
felt was important and ultimately hopeful.
Johanna Suskin, Columbia
Students studied the following books this summer:
College
Stephen Green, Collegiate School
Sara Hassan, Williams College
Blake Heller, Dartmouth College
Paul Irizarry, Middlebury College
Angelica Laburda, Skidmore
College
Chrissy Lushefski, Dartmouth
College
Elizabeth McCurrach, Cornell
University
Nikol Oydanich, Dartmouth
College
Sophie Paci, Yale University
Brigid Prial, Warwick Valley High
School
University
Grammar and Preparatory School
A special thanks
to Anne Robinson
from St. Bernard’s
School who taught
humanities to our
8th graders this
summer!
“Number the Stars” by Lois Lowry – Rising 5th grade
“Surviving Hitler: A Boy in the Nazi Death Camps” by Andrea Warren – Rising 6th grade
“The Diary of Anne Frank” by Anne Frank
– Rising 7th grade
“Maus I” by Art Spiegelman – Rising 8th grade
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EHS Goes To Washington
WASHINGTON, D.C. Trip
This spring, a small group of EHS students traveled
to Washington, D.C. where they met with Senators
and Congressmen, explored the city, and learned about
our national government. We were delighted to be
hosted once again by Tim Reif, the General Counsel to the US
Trade Representative, and a dear friend of The East Harlem
School.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Wednesday, April 9
Arrive Washington D.C.
1:30 Meeting with Under Secretary of State Cathy Novelli and former Vice President of Apple Corp.
4:00 Meeting with Tim Reif, General Counsel to the US Trade Representive
Thursday, April 10
10:20 Meeting with Congressman Xavier Becerra
12:00 Meeting with Congressman Charles B. Rangel
Friday, April 11
9:30 Meeting with Viji Rangasamu, Vice President of
Government Affairs
Depart for New York City
Opposite Page (Top to Bottom): Students on a field trip during summer session;
Students in math class; Student intern Angelica helping 6th grader Alexia and 7th
Grader Hunter with their paintings for the 2014 Benefit
This Page (Top to Bottom): Students at the White House; Students at the Capitol;
Students with Congressman Charles B. Rangel
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EHS thanks Jody
Steinglass and
Empire Edge for
donating their test
prep services to our
8th graders!
EHS SPOTLIGHT
TRUSTEE: Ruth Shillingford
“I was completely inspired by the
students and impressed by how well
organized the night was. [It] warms the
heart just to know that The East Harlem
School exists.”
- Tim Wyant, Executive Director of
City Squash, in a letter to the School
following the 2014 Poetry Slam
Hon. Ruth Shillingford joined The East Harlem School’s Board of Trustees
in the fall. She is an acting Justice of the New York State Supreme Court
in Kings County. Judge Shillingford is a native of Dominica and is a
product of the New York City public school system, having graduated
from the Bronx High School of Science. She is also an honors graduate
of Lincoln University in Pennsylvania and a graduate of the Georgetown
University Law Center. In her current capacity, she handles a range of
felony hearings and trials. Judge Shillingford’s connection with EHS
began when she was the office mate of Hans Hageman, while they both
served as prosecutors. He talked about his parents and their role in the
East Harlem community, as well as the hope that he shared with his
brother, Ivan, to continue in the footsteps of their parents’ tradition of
service by opening a school. Since that time, two of Judge Shillingford’s
family members have graduated from EHS, including her daughter, Iliana
Smith, a 2011 graduate, who currently attends The Taft School. Iliana’s
sister, Olivia, is a graduate as well.
Judge Shillingford believe strongly in the necessity for a school like EHS,
which provides opportunities to enhance the lives of EHS students, their
families and the East Harlem community as a whole.
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: The Quito Family
“This summer, I worked at EHS, and it
was great to come back to the place
that has given me so much guidance.
It reinforced a lot of the work ethic
I gained in past summers, and made
me realize that I would love to teach
after college. I can go back to Kent
School and confidently say that I had
a fulfilling summer and learned more
about the world and myself.”
- Che Baez, EHS Alumna, Brooks Fellow
We are pleased to share the accomplishments of our wonderful Quito
family! All four Quito children are graduates of The East Harlem School,
and we are thrilled to report on their achievements. Our most recent
graduate, Abraham (Class of ‘14), is preparing for his first year at Friends
Seminary in New York City. He has spent much of the summer preparing
for soccer tryouts. We wish him luck and hope to see him dominate
the field as he did at EHS! Abraham’s older sister Raquel (Class of ‘12)
currently attends NEST+M, one of New York City’s top public schools,
and looks forward to college where she hopes to begin the path towards
becoming a pediatrician. Josue (Class of ‘10) graduated from The Beacon
School this past spring and is preparing for his freshman year at Baruch
College, where he has received a full scholarship and a stipend. Finally,
Diana (Class of ‘08) will begin her sophomore year at Fordham University
this fall, where she plans to declare Architecture as her major. The Quitos
are a remarkable family and represent the strong values, character, and
commitment of our families at EHS. We wish them the best of luck for
their bright futures!
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FUNDING SUPPORT AT EHS
NEW PARTNERSHIPS &
RENEWED FUNDING SUPPORT:
Achelis Foundation
In May, EHS received a $25,000 grant to support the School’s
daily operations.
Altman Foundation
The East Harlem School is thrilled to be the recipient of a
two-year $175,000 grant to support the School’s operations.
Credit Suisse Holiday Charity Initiative
This year, EHS was chosen to participate in the Credit Suisse
Holiday Charity Initiative, whereby Credit Suisse employees
select specific charities to personally support. With help from
a matching gift from the Credit Suisse Americas Foundation,
EHS received more than $17,000!
Polo Ralph Lauren Foundation:
EHS was thrilled to receive a $35,000 grant in support of the
2014 Summer Semester. We are grateful for the lasting
relationship with this wonderful foundation.
Opposite Page (Top to Bottom): Judge Ruth Shillingford addressing
the EHS Class of 2013 at Graduation; The Quito family at Abraham’s
graduation.
Photo Credit: Michael Priest Photography
This Page (Top to Bottom): EHS backyard
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Please make your tax-deductible gift to The East
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The East Harlem School at Exodus House is a
501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. New and continued
support from our donors allows us to provide an
innovative and comprehensive education to middle
school students from low-income families in Harlem.
With your assistance, we can continue to provide an
exceptional learning experience to our
ever-growing student body, to offer academic
counseling to our alumni, and to forge ahead with
the School’s growth and expansion.
www.eastharlemschool.org
We have worked to ensure the
accuracy of this newsletter and apologize
for any errors or omissions. If there has
been an inadvertent error or omission,
please accept our sincere apologies and
notify:
Sheila P. Nelson
Director of Development
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