Andy Frame Photography
Pa l m B e a c h D ay Ac a d e m y
The Brid ge
Winter 2014
September - January
Palm Beach
Day Academy
The Bridge
Dr. Rebecca van der Bogert, Head of School
Mrs. Marisa Schnirman, Head of Upper School
Mrs. Donna Tobey, Head of Lower School
Mr. William Coyle, Director of Finance and Operations
Mrs. Meghan Albanese, Director of Admission Mrs. Dorothea Cvelbar, Associate Director of Admission
Mr. Richard Tummon, Director of Communications
Ms. Kathleen B. Emmett ‘89, Director of Development
Ms. Paula Martin, Associate Director of Development
Mr. Paul Cicio, Athletic Director
January 2014
Board of Trustees - 2012-13
Mr. Scott Johnson ‘79, President
Mrs. Lourdes Fanjul, Vice President
Mrs. Stephanie Carden ‘79, Secretary
Mr. William Matthews ‘67, Treasurer
Mr. Michael Ainslie
Mr. John Cohlan
Mrs. Gita Costa
Mrs. Frances Fisher
Mrs. Jill Glazer
Mr. Kevin Lamb
Mrs. Donna Lloyd-George
Mr. Matt Lorentzen
Mr. James McCann
Mr. Christopher Orthwein ‘85
Mrs. Stacy Palagye
Mrs. Sue Patterson
Mr. Joseph Sambuco
Mr. Matthew Smith
Honorary
Mr. Paul Leone
Mrs. Anne Metzger
Mr. Ambrose Monell ‘69
Ex Officio
Dr. Rebecca van der Bogert, Head of School
Mrs. Sandy Singer, President Parent School Council
Parent School Council - 2013-14
Mrs. Sandy Singer, President
Mrs. Mina Patel, Vice President, Upper Campus
Mrs. Andrea Kosoy, Vice President, Lower Campus
Mrs. Jennifer Wilson, Secretary
Mrs. Sophia Vollmer-Maduro, Program Coordinator
Mrs. Christie Gannon, Primary Representative
Mrs. Amy Middleton, K-3 Representative
Mrs. Lee Zoller, 4-9 Representative
Mrs. Lourdes Fanjul, Board Liaison
Ms. Stephanie Carden ‘79, Board Liaison
Mrs. Sarah Evans, Lower Campus Faculty Rep.
Mrs. Megan Quinty, Upper Campus Faculty Rep.
Mr. Robert Norberg, Past President
Dr. Rebecca van der Bogert, Head of School
Palm Beach Day Academy
Lower Campus
1901 South Flagler Drive
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 832-8815
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Contents
Reflections................................................................................................................. page 2
PBDA Graduates...................................................................................................... pages 2 & 3
Matthews Center for Performing Arts Returns................................................... pages 4 & 5
Athletics..................................................................................................................... page 6
Museum Partnership............................................................................................... page 7
18th Annual Walter H. Butler Golf Classic........................................................... page 8
Friendships................................................................................................................ page 9
September to January.............................................................................................. page 10
Feather Ball 2014...................................................................................................... page 11
Annual Fund............................................................................................................. pages 12 & 13
Chemistry of Adolescents....................................................................................... pages 14 & 15
School Calendar - 2014-15....................................................................................... page 16
Alumni Spotlight - Natalie Taylor ‘97................................................................... page 17
Alumni Notes........................................................................................................... pages 18 & 19
Memorials................................................................................................................. page 20
Photography Credits:
Erika Handley
Tracy Kramm ’80
Richard Tummon
Andy Frame Photography
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Reflections
T
he flurry of gift giving is over and
I’m feeling loved, chocolate-filled,
and assured that all is right with
the world. The celebration of the
New Year is behind us and now comes the
calm. A few treasured days to rest before
school opens and for me, it’s a time to reflect
with wonderment.
What is gift giving all about anyway? Is
it for the giver? Or for the recipient? What
creates meaning behind the gesture? And
of what value is this tradition of giving to
families, communities, and the world at
large?
Growing up we were raised that the real
challenge in gift giving is to find something
that isn’t expensive but of meaning to
the recipient. It was fun. We gave hand
written notes, coupons for work around the
house, drawings, essays we’d worked on,
descriptions of one another, and later in life
even lottery tickets. What it taught me was
that different people I cared for valued very
different things and it was important to get to
know them in order to understand what they
valued.
When I look up the word value in the
dictionary, I find three very different
definitions and this helps me understand the
different reactions I would get from relatives
and friends.
Colleges of the Class of 2008
Taylor Aguirre. . . . . . . . . .University of Alabama
Yvana Ahdab . . . . . . .Johns Hopkins University
Ashley Altus . . . . . . . . . .Baylor University
Ali Bernstein . . . . . . . . Tulane University
Juju Bernstein . . . . .University of Texas, Austin
John Closi . . . . . . . .Western Kentucky
Abbey Coffman . . . . . .University of Virginia
Laura Cole . . . . . . . . . . . Boston College
Andrew de Melo . . . Soka University of America
Davina Dresbach . . . . . . . .Boston College
Kathryn Finsness . . . . . .Denison University
Taylor Garden . . . . . . . . . . .Harvard
Libby Glazer . . . . . . . . .Tulane University
Jason Gordon . . . . . .New York University
Spencer Hinson School of the Museum of Fine Arts
Carrie Holmes . . . . . . . .Mount Holyoke
Douglas Holmes . . . Florida Atlantic University
Henry Jamison . . . . . . .University of Virginia
Liza Johnson . . . . . .University of Pennsylvania
Logan Kanai . . . . . .Florida State University
Zackery Kemp . . . . . . . . . .Flagler College
Zachary Krumholz . . . . . . . .Yale University
Nash Larmoyeux . . . . . . Dartmouth College
Ben Leone . . . . . .U. of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Julia Lloyd George . . . . . .Gerogetown University
Diane Long . . .Marshall University Honors College
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The first definition is “the amount of
money that something is worth; the price or
cost of something.” Indeed some people
value a gift according to its price. The more
expensive, the more meaning it has for
them. These were the relatives who didn’t
appreciate my giving them my favorite
tattered book that I’d read over and over. To
me it was of value and to them it meant I was
cheap.
The second definition is “something that can
be bought for a low or fair price.” These were
the relatives I loved because they shared my
passion for searching for treasures at a thrift
shop.
And then there is the third definition “of
usefulness and importance.” This is the one
that intrigues me. What does it mean to be of
usefulness and importance?
It’s the time of year when I write
recommendations for our students to
secondary schools. This is a particularly
meaningful process for me because I get
to reflect on the qualities that our students
have as they leave us. For every student,
I can speak to their strong preparation
academically, their public speaking ability,
their acceleration in math if they’ve chosen
this path, their study habits, and their
commitment to community service. In
addition, I can speak to their individual
passions such as singing or acting, or sports.
Olivia Loving . . . . .New York University
Jaye Luntz . . . . . .University of Delaware
Dillon Mahoney . . . .University of Pennsylvania
Julia Metzger . . . . . . .Princeton University
Robert Micchelli . . . . . .Clemson University
Mallory Mills-Rupp . . . . . . . .Bard College
Shauna Mitchell . . . . . . .Fairfield University
Maia Monell . . . . . .Wake Forest University
Charlotte Munder . . . . .University of Michigan
Miguel Novoa . . . .Florida Gulf Coast University
Kelly Okun . . . . .College of William and Mary
Nicole Paine . . . . . . .Ringling College of Art
Jane Raese . . . . . . George Mason University
Emma Richter . . . . . . . .Tulane University
William Rodbell . . . . . . . University of Miami
Coco Schoeller . . . . . . . .Brown University
Julia Sharp . . . . . . .College of Charleston
Lilly Sharpe . . . . . .Florida State University
Tim Stoops . . . . . University of Massachusetts
Dan Stoops . . . . . University of Massachusetts
Tanner Torres . . . . . .University of San Diego
Lizzy Turchan . . . . . University of Georgia
Max Turner . . .Savannah College of Art and Design
Brendon Walker . . . . .Long Island University
J Wentley . . . . . . . .College of Charleston
Max Wilde . . . . .University of North Carolina
Robert Worley . . . Scottsdale Community College
Bo Wulsin . . . . . . . . . Boston College
Dash Zahringer . . . . . .University of Alabama
Kendall Zahringer . . . . .University of Alabama
Finally, I get to share something very unique
and special about each student. This process
clarifies for me what students gain from a
Palm Beach Day Academy experience. They
are leaving with a clear sense of who they
are, of how they can make a difference in
the world, and that they are able to take on
challenges.
The week before vacation I was in
conversations with two different parents
returning from visits to New England
Boarding Schools with their daughters.
Each of them commented on the way
the Admission Officers raved about the
students from our school and the way our
students presented themselves with great
poise, compassion for others, and a strong
educational background.
Both parents remarked that their daughters
wouldn’t have been able to go through
the process the way they have without the
preparation they’d received at Palm Beach
Day Academy. Spontaneously, I answered
that it was a joint effort including PBDA,
the parents, and the students themselves.
Perhaps it was the season, but I also shared
that a large part of it was the parents’
understanding of the importance of a great
education and their willingness to provide
their children with such a gift. It truly is a gift
that will be with them the rest of their lives as
they’re faced with taking on new challenges,
having to speak publicly, compete in sports,
or even reach out for help. What a true gift of
value and importance.
As I wrote about one of our students in
her recommendation, “She has been raised
to give of herself and realizes that a strong
academic background is needed to make the
world a better place. With the combination
of her character and motivation to do well
academically, she is going to have a huge
impact on this world.”
Perhaps there isn’t a gift of greater value that
parents could give their children.
Colleges of the Class of 2009
Blake Agresti . . . . . . . . Rollins College
Scott Austin . . . . . . . University of Florida
Cameron Buffett . . . . . . .College of Charleston
Emma Butchard . . . .University of Oklahoma
Nicole Connaughton . . . . College of Charleston
Andrew Cox . . .Savannah College of Art & Design
Natasha DeVita . . . .Florida Gulf Coast University
Mikaela Falk . . . . . . . . . . .Duke Univeristy
ChristianFederico . . . . . . . .Rollins College
Alexander George . . . . . . .Brown University
Olivia Gotwald . . . . . . .College of Charleston
Ian Grandjean . . .California Institute of the Arts
Rachel Gremillion . . .Florida Atlantic University
Emily Griffin . . . . . . . . Syracuse University
Heather Hooker . . . . . . .University of Virginia
Taylor Krauser . . .Fashion Institute of Technology
Tomas Leiva . . .Palm Beach Atlantic University
Morgan Magelinsk . . . . .University of Florida
Hanna Marks . . . . . . . . .Santa Fe College
Devon McCarthy . . . . .University of Oklahoma
Roberto Mendoza . . University of Central Florida
Olivia Meyer . . . . . . . . .College of Charleston
Michael Milbauer . . .University of South Carolina
Patrick Miller . . . . . . . . .Auburn University
David Myers . . . . . . . . . . . .Oberlin College
Olivia Myura . . . . . . . . .Eugene Lang College
Malena Ohl . . Massachusetts Institute of Technology
92% of PBDA Alumni Attend
Competitive Colleges
- According to Barron’s Guide to Competitive Colleges -
P
Barron’s Ranking
alm Beach Day Academy is
well-known to secondary
school admission officers
Most
because our students have
Competitive
distinquished themselves at schools all over
including
the country. Admission offices know that
Ivy League
recommendations and grades that come from
PBDA are honestly earned through sustained
effort. They know that our students are who
Highly
we say they are. Our students succeed and
Competitive
then are accepted to competitive colleges
where they continue to succeed.
But, don’t take our word for it. There is real
data to support that claim. Barron’s Guide
to the Most Competitive Colleges is published
Very
annually. Comparing Barron’s rankings to
Competitive
our graduates’ college attendance record for
the last five years, we find that 92% of our
students go on to attend colleges that are
ranked as “competitive” or higher. Even that
Competitive
strong number is only part of the story. Of
that 92%, 83% attended schools ranked “very
compeitive” or higher, 56% attended schools
Less
ranked “highly competitive,” or higher, and
Competitive
39% attended the “most competitive” colleges.
Over one-third of our students are accepted to
and attend the “most competitive” colleges,
International
that, according to Barron’s, accept students in
Schools
the top 10-20% of their high school class and
accept fewer than a third of all applicants.
While the parents, teachers and
Art Schools
administrators at PBDA are busy preparing
our current students to join this proud
Community
heritage, it is encouraging to know that,
Colleges
together, we must be doing something right.
Requirements
Top 10-20% of Class
A or B+ Average
655 to 800 SAT’s
Top 20-35% of class
B+ to B Average
620 to 654 SAT’s
Percentage
39%
17%
Cumulative
Examples
39%
Harvard,
Yale,
Davidson,
Duke, Amherst,
MIT,
Smith College
56%
Baylor University,
Boston University,
Syracuse,Trinity,
University of
Florida
Top 35-50% of class
B to B- Average
573 to 619 SAT’s
27%
83%
College of
Charleston,
College of
Wooster,
Eckerd College
Top 50-65% of class
B- Average
500 to 572 SAT’s
9%
92%
Florida Atlantic
University,
Barry University
Top 65% of class
C Average
500 and below SAT’s
1%
93%
Delaware State
University, DeVry
University
1%
94%
2%
96%
4%
100%
Colleges of the Class of 2010
Alexandra Okean . . . . . . . .Columbia College
Samantha Rhodes . . . . . .Georgetown University
Rowland Robinson . . .University of Central Florida
Maria Ryan . . . . . .University of Charleston
DelphineSherman . . . . .University of California
Taylor Smith . . . . . . .University of Colorado
Noah Spenser . . . . .University of Central Florida
Liam Spenser . . . University of Central Florida
Andrew Stone . . . . .Valencia Community College
Lauren Sullivan . . . . .Florida State Universtiy
Evan Sullivan . . . . .Florida Atlantic University
Serena Woodward . . . . . . .Villanova Univerisity
Alec Zisson . . . . . . . . . .Brown University
If you have information about
any former students who are
not mentioned here,
please contact Cindy DeSilva at
cdesilva@pbday.org
and help us keep our
alumni files up to date.
Lily Applefield. . . . . . . . . .University of Virginia
Michael Armour. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Trinity College
Aphra Benitz. . . . . .University of British Columbia
Benjamin Bovi. . . . . . . . .University of Delaware
William Butchard. . . . . . . . .Syracuse University
Brendan Castellano. . . . . . . .Fordham University
Robert Castellano. . . . . . . .Fordham University
Sean Castellano. . . . . . . . . .Fordham University
Catherine Closi. . . . . University of Central Florida
Peyton Cole. . . . . . . . . . . .Boston College
Emily Dunkel. . . . . . . . . . .Duke Univeristy
Matthew Fasul. . . . . . . .College of Charletson
Elizabeth Finsness. . . . . . .University of Georgia
Mitchell Freedman. .Stevens Institute of Technology
James Freney. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wake Forest
Jamie Givens. . . . . . . . . .Suffolk University
Alexandra Gordon . . . . . . .Duke Univeristy
Samuel Greenspan. . . . .University of Richmond
Mackenzie Hall. . . .Florida Gulf Coast University
Brandon Johnson. . . .Palm Beach State College
Louisa Johnston . . . . . . . .Occidental College
Megan Kanai. . . . . Florida State University
Sebastian Keitel . . . . Southern Methodist College
Kellie Kenny . . .Florida Gulf Coast University
Griffin Leone. . . . . . . U. of N.C. - Chapel Hill
Olivia Lutz. . . . . . . . . . .Flagler College
Tyler Mesches. . . . . . Palm Beach State College
Nita Miller. . . . . .Rhode Island School of Design
Maria Nadal . . . . . .Carnegie Mellon University
Lena Nowak-Laird . . . . . . Denison College
Spencer Perez . . . .Florida Gulf Coast University
Michelle Poole . . . . . . Florida Stat University
Blake Rizzolo . . . . .Florida Gulf Coast University
Olivia Rodbell. . . . . . . . .Emerson College
Julia Rothschild . . . . . . . . . .Bard College
Hunter Rudolph . . . . . .College of Charleston
Declan Sales . . . . . . . . . Elon University
Margaret Shuttleworth . . . . .New York University
Barrett Smith . . . . . . . . .Cornell University
Corinne Thomas . . . . . . .University of Virginia
Tamara Wiggemans . . . . Florida State University
Gabrielle Wilde . . . . . . .College of Charleston
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The Return of
Matthews Center
for Performing Arts
P
alm Beach Day Academy
families and friends came
together on October 29, 2013 in
a truly celebratory fashion for
the unveiling of the Matthews Center for
Performing Arts and Smith Family Theater.
The long-awaited reveal was kicked-off with
a ribbon cutting by Will and Jean Matthews
together with their children. More than 250
guests poured into the Smith Family Theater
and were immediately energized with a lip
dub video in which every Upper Campus
student and faculty member were featured
multiple times (see sidebar).
Mr. Greco stole the show with his introductory
remarks and historical perspective
commenting that “. . . the crown jewel of
Palm Beach Day Academy is back.” Students
performed on the violin and piano followed
by retrospective songs sung by our Bulldog
Chorus. Dr. Van surprised Great Expectations
Campaign Co-Chair Michael Ainslie with a
plaque dedicating the Theater Entry Hall in
his honor. “For the first time, I’ve rendered
Michael speechless,” stated Dr. Van.
The program concluded with presenting the
Matthews Family with a plaque outlining the
historical perspective of the Matthews Center
for Performing Arts. Jean Flagler Matthews
financed the construction of the original
auditorium in honor of her three sons, George
Matthews, Robert Hanke and Will Matthews.
Now, 54 years later, Will Matthews and his
wife, Jean, have carried on his mother’s legacy
by donating the lead gift for the
project.
Will Matthews thanked the
audience with his usual humility
and expressed his family’s
gratitude for everyone’s support
of the project. “It was overdue,”
Will Matthews said. “Everything
has changed in the past 40 years.
The box is still there, the walls
and the roof are the same, but
what was inside the box has
changed completely. My mother
gave the original and the family
would be very proud.”
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The opening of the Matthews Center for
Performing Arts and Smith Family Theater
is a significant milestone in Palm Beach Day
Academy’s 92-year history. On June 11, 2012,
renovations began to restore the Matthews
Auditorium not only to its previous eminence,
but also to its greater prominence. It is the
first major capital initiative to be completed as
part of the Great Expectations Campaign. The
8,000 sq. ft. Matthews Center for Performing
Arts houses the 300-seat Smith Family Theater
with high-tech audiovisual equipment used
in many world-class theaters. Matt and Tracy
Smith generously funded the Smith Family
Theater.
“Our kids have been part of PBDA since they
were two years old and the school has been an
important part of our family.” said Matt Smith.
“Tracy and I wanted to help create a beautiful
performing
arts space for
generations of
PBDA families to
gather and create
lasting memories
for years to
come.”
Backstage areas
include a green
room, two
dressing rooms,
and costume
PBDA’s Lip Dub First Performance in
Smith Family Theater
G
uests who attended the
opening of the Matthews
Performing Arts Center on
October 29 were treated to
PBDA’s contribution to the school Lip
Dub entries that have become a YouTube
phenomenon. Our Lip Dub was specifically
created for the dedication of the Matthews
Center for Performing Arts and the Smith
http://youtu.be/ME6l28gIAQk
and prop storage. An acoustically balanced
choral and band room was constructed above
the backstage area.
point in Palm Beach Day Academy’s history
and look to the next chapter of the Great
Expectations Campaign with enthusiasm.”
“We have anxiously awaited the renaissance
of the Matthews Center for Performing Arts
which, for decades, served as the centerpiece
of our Upper Campus,” said Dr. Van.
“Together with the Smith Family Theater,
it will enable the expansion of our public
speaking, drama, dance, voice, and music
programs.”
Interested in touring the newly renovated
Matthews Center for Performing Arts and
Smith Family Theater? Please contact
Kathleen Emmett, Director of Development,
at (561) 832-3308 or kemmett@pbday.org.
Other capital improvements as part of
the Great Expectations Campaign include
construction of a Center for Early Childhood
Education and Center for Athletics and Arts
to form a unified Lower Campus on Flagler
Drive for students age two through third
grade. Additionally, funds are being raised
for professional development, financial aid,
academic chairs and endowment. To date,
many of the school’s most dedicated families
and friends have joined them to raise nearly
than $10 million.
Family Theater. The video ended by
showing Mr. Greco entering the backstage
door. A moment later, he appeared in person
on the stage. But, before that effect was
possible, days of preparation and planning
on the part of everybody on the Upper
Campus were necessary.
Since a properly filmed Lip Dub requires
that the performers, who were every
student and faculty member, be filmed
in one continuous take. That took timing
and coordination. Once the music was
chosen, a route through the school was
selected, and the individual performers
were assigned their parts and locations, the
filming could begin. The music, “I Gotta
Feeling” by The Black Eyed Peas, was played
through speakers that were carried behind
the camera. The students who lined the
hallways had the challenging task of being
where they were supposed to be when the
camera reached their stretch of hallway.
Unseen on the final video was a great deal of
movement as entire classes peeled away, as
the camera passed, and quickly headed for
their next location.
The entire project, once the planning was
complete, took two class periods on two
separate days. One day was for practice and
a week later another period was used to film
four takes.
If you missed the Lip Dub on October 29,
you can find it on YouTube where it will
remain indefinitely, forever immortalizing
four minutes of PBDA’s spirited history.
“The generosity of our school community
has been extraordinary,” Michael Ainslie
states. “We celebrate this noteworthy turning
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PBDA ATHLETICS
T
he Palm Beach Day Academy
Athletic Program has three main
goals: to encourage personal
fitness, to teach competitive
team-sport skills, and to develop a strong
value for sportsmanship. With these three
goals at the heart of the program, the faculty
have designed programs appropriate for
every level from Pre-Primary to Ninth Grade.
Our youngest students are involved in a
PE (Physical Education) program designed
to start them on their way to a lifetime of
fitness. According to the Center for Disease
Control, there are currently over 5 million
obese children in America and 15% have
obesity related disorders. The Lower School
PE teachers provide activities that develop
positive attitudes about sports and fitness
by making activities fun and physically
demanding. They aim to link fun with
exertion. In the process, the PE teachers select
activities which build skills in games that can
become lifelong interests and can be enjoyed
for decades. Basketball, flag football, lacrosse,
soccer, and volleyball are introduced in the
Lower School program. Skills needed for
each sport are taught and practiced so our
students can gain the confidence needed to
take advantage of the team and individual
sports available to them in the years to come.
Social skills such as teamwork, cooperation
and sportsmanship are part of every lesson.
Beginning in 5th Grade, the PE program
focuses on team sport opportunities. Fifth
Graders have intramural competitions in
preparaton for interscholastic schedules that
begin in 6th Grade. The girls participate in
volleyball, basketball, soccer and lacrosse.
The boys participate in flag football, soccer,
basketball and lacrosse. In the late spring,
the 5th – 9th Grade students are involved in
an intramural softball program. In the 5th
and 6th Grade program, the focus remains
on fundamentals, individual skills and
sportsmanship. At this level, each child’s
playing time in games is kept reasonably
even with slight variations based on a child’s
interest, cooperation and enthusiasm. Game
commitments per season are usually limited,
but the team members are expected to attend.
Beginning in 7th Grade, there are Junior
Varsity and Varsity teams for each sport. The
JV team coaches work to keep playing time
even so each athlete has a chance to practice
and improve. The JV game schedule usually
includes four to eight games per season.The
Varsity teams are considered the school’s most
competitive. Those teams are members of
the Palm Beach County Independent School
Athletic Association. Game commitments
are more significant at the Varsity level and
playing time is not guaranteed. Winning is
important at this level, but PBDA has always
been recognized for keeping character and
sportsmanship as its most important values.
Varsity Athletics
Fall & Winter 1, 2013
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Girls’ Volleyball – 9-5 3rd Place
Girls’ Basketball – 9-3 2nd Place
Boys’ Flag Football – 8-1-1 1st Place
Boys’ Soccer – 9-3 2nd Place
Museum Partnerships: A Community Effort
T
By Rochelle Wolberg
he Museum Partnership Program
is unique to Palm Beach Day
Academy. It provides our
students the chance to work
closely with local cultural, historical, and art
institutions. Students have the opportunity
to engage with museum specialists and
extend their learning beyond the walls of the
classroom during a yearlong partnership that
enriches a specific element of the curriculum.
The essence of our museum partnerships lies
in the work we all do together as faculty and
community partners. Our museum liaisons
at various grade levels work closely with
museum directors and specialists to create
these opportunities for our students. Our
work has been published in The Journal of
Museum Education and Teachers Matter
Magazine, which is based in New Zealand
and Australia.
This school year has seen the birth of two
new museum partnerships. Second graders
commenced a yearlong collaboration with
Mounts Botanical Garden to highlight
our students’ efforts in conservation and
preservation. Likewise, third graders began
their in-depth partnership with Food for the
Poor, closely examining the concept of the
personal story.
Continued next page
Meanwhile, current partnerships have
yielded very exciting opportunities for our
students. Primary students have drawn
inspiration from their visits to the Ann
Norton Sculpture Gardens as they continue
learning the basic elements of art and art
appreciation. First graders have had two
field experiences at the Morikami Museum
in the first trimester. Students planted
vegetables and tended a special garden on
the grounds of the museum, which has been
set aside for them. They also explored the
Japanese Gardens and are anticipating an
upcoming visit from the education specialist
at the Flagler Museum, their second museum
partner.
Last year’s Kindergarten partnership
with the Norton Museum of Art sparked
conversations about a possible student
exhibit. We were thrilled to announce that
our first week into 2014 opened with an
exciting PBDA student art show displayed
in the Marden Community Gallery. The
exhibit, entitled Start to Finish features works
of art from various students representing
Kindergarten through Ninth Grade until
March 3. The Art Department team led
this endeavor and communicated with the
Associate Curator of Education to see this
opportunity come to fruition for our students.
We are very fortunate to have this level of
support for a program that is unique to Palm
Beach Day.
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18th Annual
Walter H. Butler
Golf Classic
Co-Chairs
Joel Kassewitz
Matthew Smith
Committee Members
Ben Alexander
Matti Anttila
Steve Barber
Paul Bergman
Brooks Bishop
Alex Coleman
Tom Forrest
Tim Gannon
Hunter Hallowell
Patrick Horgan
Roger Janssen
Brian Kosoy
Lauri LaBow
Joe McGivney
Judge Moss
Ryan Munder
Peter Nicoletti
Chris Orthwein
Todd Savage
Steve Smith
Trey Sned
Kellie Stenzel Stigliano
Chris Storkerson
Leslie Wytrzes
Wayne Wytrzes
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unny skies and a gentle breeze set
the stage for the 18th Annual Walter
H. Butler Golf Classic, November 23,
2013, at The Breakers Ocean Course.
The tournament, which was sold out in record
time, was chaired by Matt Smith and Joel
Kassewitz and raised more than $60,000 for
PBDA’s educational programs.
Named in honor of Mr. Walter H. Butler,
who was Headmaster of the school from 1965
to 1988, the golf classic annually helps to
bring the school community together, while
also serving as a fund raiser. Saturday’s event
was preceded Friday evening with the first
ever Ocean-Side Bash, a cocktail party and
silent auction at The Breakers Circle Ballroom,
where golfers and non-golfers alike came
together for an evening of fun prior to the big
day.
Twenty-six foursomes arrived at The
Breakers Ocean Course for a shamble start
at 8:30 am Saturday morning to compete
for the coveted Walter H. Butler Trophy and
additional prizes including Mixed Flight
Division, Men’s Flight Division, Closest
to the Pin, and Longest Drive. Individual
awards were given to student, women and
men players. New to the event this year
were hole-in-one opportunities to win one
million dollars, ten thousand dollars, and an
assortment of merchandise.
The overall grand tournament winner
included the team of Rafe Cochran, Alex
Heard, Boby Collins and Rick Heard.
Men’s Flight Division winner included the
team of Trey Sned, Ray Celedinas, Michael
Katzenberg and Joe Carron with father - son
teams Roger and Patton Janssen and Hunter
and Leverett Hallowell winning the Mixed
Flight Division. Second place recognition
went to Mark Parthemer, Scott Sandstrom,
David Lauver and Paul Pompeo in the
Men’s Flight and Allan Kournikova, Lillian,
Leslie and Wayne Wytrzes in the Mixed
Flight. Closest to the Pin winners were
Patton Janssen, Missy Savage and Bobby
Collins. Longest Drive winners were Allan
Kournikova, Maisie Grace and Trey Sned.
Major Sponsors of this year’s Golf
Classic included Shoes For Crews, Sterling
Organization, Darcie and Joel Kassewitz, The
Breakers, Rochelle and Craig Menin, Austin
and Steve Smith, Allison and Brooks Bishop,
the Hallowell Family, First Republic Bank,
SCS Financial, The Atwood Group – Merrill
Lynch, and Strong Boalt.
Men’s Flight Division Winners
The Ocean-Side Bash on the evening before the tournament
was held in the Circle Dining Room at The Breakers.
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Mixed Flight Division Winners
Friendships
T
Come
Full Circle
hree little girls, Adrienne Carson, Carrie Titcomb and
Tammy Gorfine, arrived at Palm Beach Day School for
their first day of 1st grade in 1984. This was the beginning
of a long lasting friendship.
Adrienne left Palm Beach Day School to attend Rosarian Academy
in the 6th grade. She and
Tammy were reunited at
St. Andrew’s School a few
years later. Adrienne has
five siblings that attended
PBDS, Kendall ’94, Evan ’98,
Brandon ’91, Kathleen ’00
and Elizabeth ’03. Adrienne
attended the University
of Utah and received
her Bachelor’s Degree in
Psychology. She married a
local attorney, Dodger Arp
and they have three children,
Lily, 4th grade, Mary, 1st grade
and Griffin, Primary at Palm
Beach Day Academy.
“Mary is in her second year
at PBDA and loving every
minute,” said Adrienne. “She
enjoys chorus, art and all
sports. PBDA is
a wonderful
place where
my children
are happy
every day. The
education and
enrichment they
receive is second
to none.”
Fanberg,” said Carrie. “She loves art and is being encouraged to reach
her full potential in the art room and classroom. She enjoys riding her
scooter to school every morning!”
When asked to reflect upon her Palm Beach Day experience, Carrie
stated “it was an awesome experience
for my whole family growing up. I
wanted my child to share that. It
makes it even more special that
Lucy will have some of the same
amazing teachers I did. The fact that
my childhood friends’ children are
in class with Lucy just reinforces
the familial aspects of what I have
always loved about PBDS. I am
proud that she is a Pelican, and
Bulldog!”
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Carrie left PBDS
in 8th grade
and moved to
Minnesota with
her family. She had
three siblings that
also attend PBDS, Betsy ’88, Trey ’89, and Chapin ’91. She finished
her education in Minnesota and went on to the University of Pugent
Sound for her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and South University for
her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. She returned to Palm Beach with
her family and married Mark Pateman, a real estate attorney with
Cushman & Wakefield. Carrie and Mark have one child, Lucy, who is
in 1st grade at Palm Beach Day Academy. Carrie is the school nurse
and a coach at Palm Beach Day.
“Lucy loves first grade, especially her teachers Ms. Dyal and Mrs.
Tammy went to high school with
Adrienne in Boca Raton and then
received her Bachelor’s Degree in
Psychology from the University
of Miami. She continued her
education and earned her Master’s
Degree in Social Work from
Barry University. Tammy’s three
siblings, Danny ‘97, Ori ‘01 and
Alexis ‘15 are proud Pelicans.
Tammy married Jarrod
Petrelli, an FBl Agent
from the Boston
area. They were
transferred to St.
Louis, Missouri and
lived there for four
years. Jarrod passed
away unexpectedly
in 2013 and Tammy
moved back to Palm
Beach with her three
daughters, Rachel,
1st grade at Palm
Beach Day Academy,
Ashley and Ariana.
“Rachel is interested in art, music and loves to read. Everyday she
goes to school is a great day” said Tammy. “She told me, ‘I love this
school Mom. Can I keep going here?’ It’s super cute.”
In September of 2013, Adrienne, Carrie and Tammy’s friendship came
full circle when their three little girls, Mary, Lucy and Rachel, entered
1st grade at Palm Beach Day Academy. Now, both mothers and
daughters have regular play dates.
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Friday, April 11, 2014
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6:30 P.M.
alm Beach Day Academy
parents are invited to enjoy
an evening of food, friends
and fundraising as we come
together January 30 for this year’s Feather
Ball Gift Gathering Party. Each year,
Palm Beach Day parents help support the
success of the Feather Ball by donating a
silent or live auction item, or bringing an
underwriting check. Last year more than
300 items were auctioned at the Feather
Ball. This year’s gift gathering party is
generously hosted by PBDA parents Susan
and Lloyd Miller, Marzia and Dale Precoda,
and Amanda and Charles Schumacher.
The highlight of the evening will be the
preview and live auction of the student class
projects. Each year, students at each grade
level work together to complete a beautiful
work of art, home good, or book which is
auctioned off during the party as a kick-off
to the main auction event on April 11. Class
projects have raised more than $50,000 for the
school in the past.
The Feather Ball Dinner & Auction is Palm
Beach Day Academy’s signature fundraising
event and will be held on Friday, April 11,
at The Breakers, Palm Beach. Co-chairs
Christine Beall, Franchesca McGann, Michelle
2014 Feather Ball Co-Chairs Franchesca McCann, Michelle Miller, Austin Smith, & Christine Beall
Miller and Austin Smith are taking the
Feather Ball Under the Sea and invite you
to Get Your Feathers Wet at our underwater
oasis. Live auction items are sure to wow
and include an Infinity car lease donated by
Schumacher Automotive Group and a sevenday stay at a majestic countryside estate in
Wales set on 34 breathtaking acres donated by
the Lloyd George family.
A special thank you to our Feather Ball
Committee Leaders: Katie Alexander, Sarah
Benitz, Amy Bridger, Beth Farris, Monnie
Gilder, Dawn Helton, Margret Horgan,
Andrea Huainigg, Jessica Koch, Jean
Koeppel, Ali Moss, Nicole Munder, Lucinda
Stonestrom, Teresa Tomeu and Lauren Torres
and to the more than 100 parent and faculty
volunteers who make the Feather Ball a
success each year.
Please contact Paula Martin at (561) 655-1188,
extension 125 for sponsorship, underwriting,
auction item donation, volunteer and ticket
information.
9th Grade, Class of 2014, Earns Spot in PBDA’s History
for First Student Production in the Smith Family Theater.
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BDA 9th graders, faculty, and
staff came together on stage
November 7th for the first
student production in the newly
renovated Smith Family Theater in the
Matthews Center for Performing Arts.
Aside from the fine performances of the
9th Graders, the presentation of Thornton
Wilder’s Our Town had special significance
for the Matthews Center. In 1994, a PBDA
production of Our Town, directed by faculty
member Bobby Bayless, was one of the last
non-musicals performed in the Matthews
before it was turned into temporary
classrooms in 2000. The 2013 director, Jan
Cook, was especially proud to have been
part of bringing the theater back full circle
and she dedicated the show to the memory
of those we loved and lost within “our town”
of PBDA... especially Kendall Carson ‘94
and Ryan Sang ‘95, who starred in the 1994
production.
Volunteer faculty and staff members were
cast in supporting roles at the request of the
Ninth Graders.
Atticus Stonestrom, who played the Stage
Manager, recieved the White Jacket Award for
his outstanding performance. Sam Gordon
‘14, who received the jacket at the close
of Oz last year, was on hand to make the
presentation to Atticus.
Mrs. Cook wishes to thank the students and
faculty who participated in this bit of PBDA
history.
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Thank you!!
to the following parents who have made a gift to the
2013-2014 Annual Fund
The generous support of our Annual Fund donors makes the Palm Beach Day experience possible.
The full listing of donors will be featured in the 2013-14 Annual Report to be published in November.
Pre-Primary
Tim & Stephanie Adams
Meghan & Marc Albanese
Aronson Family
Mr. Angel Arroyo & Dr. Irma Morales
Christine & Hunter Beall ‘91
Mrs. Jan-Marie Coniglio Cook ‘95 &
Mr. Christopher Cook, Jr.
Mortimer F. Curran ‘87 &
Charlotte Curran
Mr. & Mrs. Fabio Estrada
Meghan Eison & Ben Farkas
Mr. Luke Greenwood &
Mrs. Diana Odasso
Erika & Matt Handley
Mr. David Hernandez &
Ms. Nicole Garcia
Howard Koeppel & Mark Hsiao
Mr. Karel Komarek &
Ms. Stepanka Selicharova
Brian & Andrea Kosoy
Christina Matthews Macfarland ‘98 &
Benjamin Macfarland
Tracy Markin
Stacy & Keith Palagye
Scott & Katy Thompson
Jesse & Joy VanDyke
Primary
Dr. Omar Abdo & Dr. Lana Al-Karmi
Mr. & Mrs. Matti Anttila
Aronson Family
Adrienne Carson Arp ’92 &
Dodger Arp
Lyanne Azqueta ‘84
Jamie & Chad Bartlett
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Beyer
Marisa & Mark Borghi
Mr. Jason Briggs
Mrs. Jan-Marie Coniglio Cook ‘95 &
Mr. Christopher Cook, Jr.
Mortimer F. Curran ‘87 &
Charlotte Curran
Lily Holt Dillon ‘83 & Patrick Dillon
Courtney & Kevin Ellender
Mr. & Mrs. Nate Fanberg
Meghan Eison & Ben Farkas
Caroline Koons Forrest ‘92 &
Tom Forrest
Tim & Christie Gannon
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Dean & Christine Goodman
Benjamin & Elizabeth Gordon
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Greene
Abe & Giovana Haruvi
Mr. David Hernandez &
Ms. Nicole Garcia
Darcie & Joel Kassewitz
Darla Keen
Mr. Randal Kirk &
Ms. Alana Czypinski
Dana Koch ‘87 & Jessica Koch
Maura Koons ‘97
Mr. & Mrs. Neil Kozokoff
Mr. & Mrs. Austin Manchester
McGann Family
The Myers Family
Mr. & Mrs. Ross Neville
Mr. Christopher D. Orthwein ‘85 &
Mrs. Binkie Orthwein
Ruby Patterson
Joe & Megan Quinty
Ashley & Mike Ramos
Janice & Joseph Remington
Mr. Ivan Roman &
Mrs. Caroline Lloyd Roman
Eiman & Brooke Sharmin
Mr. & Mrs. Jason Sholl
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Skaletsky
Austin & Stephen Smith
Mr. Gerard Stigliano &
Ms. Kellie Stenzel
Kelly & Mike Zingaro
Kindergarten
Mr. & Mrs. Ben Alexander
Jennifer & Antonio Andreon
Mr. & Mrs. Matti Anttila
Michael & Brenna Barron
Richard & Veronica Bauer
Marisa & Mark Borghi
Ryan & Amy Bridger
Jane & Gordon Brown
Eric Christu & Maura Ziska Christu
Greg & Monica Coleman
Mr. & Mrs. Guillaume de Chalambert
Christopher & Sarah Evans
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Georgas
Monnie Gilder
Mr. Carl Gregory
Mr. Dan Herd &
Mrs. Delane Bailey-Herd
Dr. & Mrs. Josef Huainigg
Dr. Daniel Kapp & Dr. Nicole Basile
Brian & Andrea Kosoy
Mr. & Mrs. Carter Leidy III
Gary & Nancy Lumsden
Angie McDonald
Anna & Sean Miller
Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Munder
J.B. Murray ‘81 & Carrie Murray
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Ordway, Jr.
Mehmet & Ilkay Ozgenc
Mr. & Mrs. Louis Pargiolas
Sandor & Karie Petrovics
Joe & Megan Quinty
Dr. & Mrs. Roger Ramos
Jyrki & Saara Salminen
Elizabeth Robinson Savage ‘83 &
Todd Savage
Eiman & Brooke Sharmin
Richard & Tricia Taylor
Victoria Willard
First Grade
Adrienne Carson Arp ’92 &
Dodger Arp
Jamie & Chad Bartlett
Christine & Hunter Beall ‘91
Mr. & Mrs. Brett Bieneman
Lisa Small & Anatole Conde
Mrs. Jan-Marie Coniglio Cook ‘95 &
Mr. Christopher Cook, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Nate Fanberg
Dr. Steve Fuhr & Lorie Gleim
Gerard & Melissa George
Dean & Christine Goodman
Benjamin & Elizabeth Gordon
Dr. Daniel Kapp & Dr. Nicole Basile
Darcie & Joel Kassewitz
Mr. & Mrs. Avery Klann
Brian & Andrea Kosoy
Mr. & Mrs. John Lagae
Matthew & Helene Lorentzen
Dr. & Mrs. Michael Lotfi
McGann Family
Mosie Miller ‘91 & Michelle Miller
Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Miller
Anna & Sean Miller
Mr. A.G. Newmyer, III
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Ordway, Jr.
Mr. Christopher D. Orthwein ‘85 &
Mrs. Binkie Orthwein
Carrie Titcomb Pateman ‘92 &
Mark Pateman
Tammy Gorfine Petrelli ‘92
Mr. Tairon Pinto & Jenny Ma
Mr. & Mrs. Carter Pottash
Adam C. Ryan
Beth Ryan
Austin & Stephen Smith
Don & Danielle Stanchi
Mr. & Mrs. Jay Steinle
Mr. Jamie Tagle &
Mrs. Carolina Dufeu
Teresa & Enrique Tomeu
Mr. Jeffrey Turner &
Dr. Cassandra Onofrey
Victoria Willard
Kelly & Mike Zingaro
Second Grade
Lucy Anthony Webster ‘80
Aronson Family
Mr. & Mrs. Norberto Azqueta, Jr. ‘71
Richard & Veronica Bauer
Christine & Hunter Beall ‘91
Marisa & Mark Borghi
Whitney & Eric Bylin
Jim Caprio & Pilar Liza-Caprio
Dorothea & Joe Cvelbar
Gregory & Amy Deaver
Courtney & Kevin Ellender
Dr. & Mrs. Curtis Emmer
Monnie Gilder
Mr. Louis Busch Hager, Jr.
Erika & Matt Handley
Darcie & Joel Kassewitz
Chic & Jessica Kelty
Kerprich Family
Dana Koch ‘87 & Jessica Koch
Mr. & Mrs. Gruber
Mr. & Mrs. Carter Leidy III
Ms. Millie Dayton Levine ‘87 &
Mr. Eric Levine
Mr. & Mrs. Austin Manchester
Amy & Charles Middleton
Mosie Miller ‘91 & Michelle Miller
The Myers Family
Mr. Christopher D. Orthwein ‘85 &
Mrs. Binkie Orthwein
Stacy & Keith Palagye
Ruby Patterson
Sandor & Karie Petrovics
Dr. & Mrs. Roger Ramos
John & Heather Rogers
Austin & Stephen Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Jared Soper
Glenn E. & Karen A. Straub
Mr. Jamie Tagle & Mrs. Carolina Dufeu
Cynthia Thomas
Geoffrey L. Webster
Jason & Jennifer Wilson
Third Grade
Mr. Daniel Abedi &
Mrs. Sanaz Mokabberi
Lucy Anthony Webster ‘80
Bryan Bencosme
Michael & Lori Bernstein
Mr. & Mrs. Alan Burger
Ms. Erin Callow
Paul & Linda Cicio
Mr. & Mrs. Jay Cochran
Ms. Julie Dansby
Lily Holt Dillon ‘83 & Patrick Dillon
Dr. Steve Fuhr & Lorie Gleim
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Georgas
Suzanne & David Ghirardini
Patti Griffin
Ben & Laetitia Han
Mr. & Mrs. William G. Hancock
Mr. & Mrs. David Hocher
Kelly Family
Maria LaForte
Karyn & Kevin Lamb
Dr. & Mrs. Michael Lotfi
Familia Lugo-Cortes
Mr. A.G. Newmyer, III
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Nicoletti
Beth Ocepek
Mr. Tairon Pinto & Jenny Ma
Jyrki & Saara Salminen
Elizabeth Robinson Savage ‘83 &
Todd Savage
Leslie & Ronald Schram
Mr. & Mrs. Noshad Shamshad
Mr. & Mrs. Jay Steinle
Richard & Tricia Taylor
Rick & Katie Wandoff
Geoffrey L. Webster
Brian Wille & Robin Remick
Dawn Whitfield
Angela Williams
Robert & Renee Wuhrman
Fourth Grade
Dr. Omar Abdo &
Dr. Lana Al-Karmi
Adrienne Carson Arp ’92 &
Dodger Arp
Gina Beck
Michael & Lori Bernstein
Jane & Gordon Brown
Gita & Mark Costa
Dr. & Mrs. Curtis Emmer
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Finch
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Fisher
Richard Halpern
Erika & Matt Handley
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hedley
Peter G. Karlson &
Ms. Danielle E. deBenedictis
Tricia & Rick Keitel
Mr. & Mrs. William Koeppel
Bill & Dana Kretschmar
Ron & Lauri LaBow
Ms. Millie Dayton Levine ‘87 &
Mr. Eric Levine
Donna & Robert Lloyd-George
Matthew & Helene Lorentzen
Steve & Karen Lucchesi
Nicole Latorra McGivney ‘89 &
Joe McGivney
Craig & Rochelle Menin
Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Miller
Beth & Greg Moross
J.B. Murray ‘81 & Carrie Murray
Virginia Oatley ‘92
Mehmet & Ilkay Ozgenc
Mr. & Mrs. Anand Patel
Tara Eden Pearl ‘76
Mr. Paul Pompeo & Mrs. Lisa Bair
Mr. & Mrs. Carter Pottash
Mr. & Mrs. Dale Precoda
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Russo
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Sandstrom
Leslie & Ronald Schram
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Schumacher
Sandy & Barrett Singer
Matthew & Tracy Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Steinbeck
Lori Stoll
Glenn E. & Karen A. Straub
John & Terri Tague
Ted Tarone ‘83 & Jane Tarone
Mr. & Mrs. Brad Torres
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Tucciarone
Jason & Jennifer Wilson
Fifth Grade
Alexandra & Paul Bergman
Larry & Amy Bernstein
Brooks & Allison Bishop
Whitney & Eric Bylin
Dr. & Mrs. G. Alexander Carden
John W. Copeland & Gianna F. Biondi
Tina Hilton Cramer ‘83 & Brad Cramer
Marla Degraeve
Alain Degraeve
Mr. Luis Delclaux & Mrs. Mercedes Squella
Patricia Delgado
Gerard & Melissa George
Francisco & Susana Gil
Mr. Steven Green & Ms. Cynthia Sulzberger
Allison Rogers Haft ‘82 & Stuart Haft
Mr. & Mrs. William G. Hancock
Dawn Helton
Patrick & Margaret Horgan
Laurie S. Hutto
Mr. & Mrs. Don Kino
Brian & Andrea Kosoy
Ron & Lauri LaBow
Elizabeth & William Lalor
John & Sue Levin
Barbara Bolton Litten
Mr. & Mrs. Austin Manchester
Sara & Jim McCann
Mr. & Mrs. Ross Neville
Tabbatha & Michael O’Donnell
Brad & Susan Ochstein
Mr. & Mrs. Louis Pargiolas
Mr. Mark Passler
Mr. & Mrs. Anand Patel
Heinrich Pfeifer
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Reid
Mark Rydberg & Paula Martin
The Silpe Family
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Steinbeck
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Stewart
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Storkerson
Greg & Kirsten Susick
Mr. Jamie Tagle & Mrs. Carolina Dufeu
Mr. & Mrs. John L. Thornton
Sofia Vollmer Maduro ‘78 &
Francisco Maduro
Mr. Alexander Watts & Ms. Val Zajac
Leslie & Wayne Wytrzes
Jill & Serge Zenou
Sixth Grade
Beatrice Bal
Gita & Mark Costa
Dr. Jonathan Cutler
Mr. Luis Delclaux & Mrs. Mercedes Squella
Hope & Gary Dunkel
Ken & Christie Ehrlich
Dr. & Mrs. Curtis Emmer
Mr. Pepe Fanjul, Jr. ‘86 & Mrs. Lourdes Fanjul
Monica & Sam Fernsell
Varick & Alane Foster
Francisco & Susana Gil
Mr. & Mrs. Hunter Hallowell
Thomas & Ariane Ice
Mr. Robert E. Jackson & Dr. Carolyn Agresti
Mr. & Mrs. Roger Janssen
Mr. Scott A. Johnson ‘79 & Mrs. Kristy Johnson
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Justice
Tricia & Rick Keitel
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Kino
Dr. Jeffrey Kotzen & Jo Ann Barone
Donna & Robert Lloyd-George
Lomnitz Family
Matthew & Helene Lorentzen
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Luter
Nicole Latorra McGivney ‘89 & Joe McGivney
Deedy & Don McKenna
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Nicoletti
Dimitrios & Antigoni Panagoulias
Tara Eden Pearl ‘76
Dora Pikounis
Mr. & Mrs. Dale Precoda
Ernesto & Olga Principe
Wilder & Jason Regalbuto
Ms. Julian Reynolds
Robin Rosenberg ‘76 &
Michael McAuliffe
Rory & Kelly Sanchez
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Sandstrom
Mr. & Mrs. Harry Schaefer
Leslie & Ronald Schram
Ms. Sophie Sharp
Matthew & Tracy Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Storkerson
Linda S. Weitzman
Ms. Candy Wiggins
Seventh Grade
Mr. Daniel Abedi &
Mrs. Sanaz Mokabberi
Lucy Anthony Webster ‘80
Mr. Philippe Barr & Mrs. Nora Thubert
Ms. Sulay Bencosme
Paul Butterworth & Julie Harris
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Dabill
Mr. & Mrs. Trevor Daly
Mr. J. de Melo & Mrs. A. Park-de Melo
Dewing Family
Ken & Christie Ehrlich
Mark & Susan Elhilow
Sharron & Thom Frederick
Mariano & Shelley Garcia
Dr. Richard Goldberg &
Mrs. Jacqueline Cassaday-Goldberg
Jim & Nancy Gramentine
Mr. Steven Green &
Ms. Cynthia Sulzberger
Patti Griffin
Patrick & Margaret Horgan
Dr. & Mrs. Josef Huainigg
Laurie S. Hutto
Ms. Jacqueline Jones
Mr. & Mrs. Harry Knopp
Tracy A. Kramm ‘80
Dr. & Mrs. Scott McCranels
Amy & Charles Middleton
Ali Dewing Moss ‘85 & Judge Moss
Mr. & Mrs. Harvey E. Oyer III
Michael & Cindy Pflaumer
Mr. & Mrs. Adrian Prosser
Miguel & Barbara Reyes
Regan Haas Rupp ‘86 & John Rupp
Carl & Patrice Scheffler
Dr. & Mrs. Eric Schnirman
Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Shapiro
Tom & Sheri Smallwood
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Steinbeck
Glenn E. & Karen A. Straub
Mr. Jamie Tagle & Mrs. Carolina Dufeu
John & Terri Tague
Mr. & Mrs. Brad Torres
Vivian R. Treves
Michelle Valle
Sofia Vollmer Maduro ‘78 &
Francisco Maduro
Rick & Katie Wandoff
Geoffrey L. Webster
Mrs. Jane Harpenau Williams ‘80 &
Mr. William S. Williams
Mr. & Mrs. John Zoller
Eighth Grade
Mr. Abdilaziz Altahri &
Mrs. Abeer Alharbi
Kane & Mary Baker
Terri Barber
Steve Barber
Tim & Sarah Benitz
Jill & Jim Brown
Dr. & Mrs. G. Alexander Carden
Jacob & Bonnie Chachkes
Mr. & Mrs. John Cohlan
Hope & Gary Dunkel
Erica & Keith Elliott
Mr. Pepe Fanjul, Jr. ‘86 &
Mrs. Lourdes Fanjul
Monica & Sam Fernsell
Samuel Garton, Jr.
Gerard & Melissa George
Kathleen & Larry Gorfine
Maisie Grace
Eric R. Hanson
Dr. & Mrs. Josef Huainigg
Colleen Jackson Hanson
Mr. Scott A. Johnson ‘79 &
Mrs. Kristy Johnson
Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Justice
Mr. & Mrs. Bennett Kaye
Mr. & Mrs. William Koeppel
Elizabeth & William Lalor
The Levine Family
Mr. & Mrs. Robert F. Linck
Barbara Bolton Litten
Robin & Stephen Malasky
Minnie Pulitzer McCluskey ‘70 &
Kevin McCluskey
Beth & Greg Moross
Brad & Susan Ochstein
Mr. & Mrs. Anand Patel
Robert & Marlene Rizzolo
Regan Haas Rupp ‘86 & John Rupp
Mr. & Mrs. Morris Saffer
The Silverman Family
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Stewart
Christopher Swindle ‘74 &
Linda Swindle
Chris & Alexa Terry
The Toll Family
Holly & Tony Whall
Ms. Candy Wiggins
Jill & Serge Zenou
Ninth Grade
Brooks & Allison Bishop
Alan & Lea Butler
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Farris
Mr. Damon Howell &
Mr. Alex Fedorov
Li Zeng, Wen Quan Li & Heng Zhu
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Reid
Eric & Lucinda Stonestrom
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M
r. Wagener, who has taught
science at PBDA for over 30
years, confesses that one of
his greatest satisfactions is
listening to visiting graduates report to him
that their high school chemistry success was
due to the foundation they received in his 8th
Grade pre-chemistry class. Mr. Wagener is no
longer surprised that the spirited adolescents
that he wrangles each year are actually
learning something after all. He may have
to remind them a hundred times that their
goggles aren’t forehead protectors, and he
may have to answer “Don’t!” to the perrenial
question, “What happens if I mix this?” Yet,
the years have taught him that all the chatter
and good-natured silliness won’t stop them
from learning. They’ll be back in a couple of
years to tell him so.
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This year, the 8th Graders are working from
a new book that was created by their teacher.
Over the years, Mr. Wagener has gathered
lessons and labs that he knows work best.
Last summer, he committed to putting all of
those lessons into a combination textbook
and workbook. Chapter by chapter and
illustration by illustration the book is a
compilation of modified, improved and
newly invented activities and information.
Many of the illustrations are Mr. Wagener
originals and all of book is tailored for
PBDA’s students.
The word science, from the Latin word
scientia, means “knowledge” - knowledge
about the natural world. Science is a
systematic enterprise that builds and
organizes knowledge in the form of testable
explanations and predictions about the
universe.
Perhaps more importantly, “science” refers
to a way of pursuing knowledge, not only
the knowledge itself. Pre-Chemistry, the text
book used in the eighth grade program, is
written as a lab manual that takes students
through the process of science. It is specifically
written in a manner that takes the students,
step by step, through the scientific procedure,
presenting to them a hypothesis, and the steps
to test that hypothesis, from which they collect
all sorts of data that must be analyzed in order
to arrive at their collective conclusion.
Chemistry is the study of matter, its
composition, structure, properties, and
reactions. Because students are thinking
at the molecular level, they immediately
begin to construct a “Particle Model for
Matter.” Scientific modeling is an activity
aimed to make a particular part or feature
of the world easier to understand, define,
quantify, visualize, or simulate. In addition
to this conceptual model (PMM), students
construct operational models to define what
substance they have and how much they
have; mathematical models to quantify,
such as concentration and density; and
graphical models to visualize the subject.
Students learn to use the periodic table of the
elements, a model chemists use for predicting
properties of the elements. Modeling is
an essential and inseparable part of every
scientific activity uniting both the processes
and products of science.
It is widely accepted that children learn
science concepts best by doing science. Doing
science means hands-on experiences with
objects, organisms, and systems. Hands-on
activities are motivating for students, and
they stimulate inquiry and curiosity. PreChemistry students investigate, experiment,
gather data, organize results, and develop
conclusions based on their own actions.
The information gathered in such activities
enhances the development of scientific ways
of thinking.
Collaboration is central to the enterprise
of science. Students work in pairs with each
member contributing to management, data
collection, data analysis, and reporting of
results. Hands-on science, where students
collaborate in planning, action, and
information processing, gives students
opportunities to develop deep understanding
and rich, thoughtful interactions with other
points of view.
Finally, students are faced with the
Now Available at Palm
challenges of converting experiences and
ideas into words. Pre-Chemistry leads to
a ‘minds-on’ comprehension of scientific
concepts. It is not enough for the 8th Graders
to work with materials. They have to think
about what the experience with materials tells
them about the world. It requires selecting
and identifying relevant aspects of a situation.
Each individual students’ observations and
ideas are incorporated into group decisions. It
is during these “chalk talks” that observations
are clarified; discrepant events are explained,
and the process of repetition verifies findings.
Or, at least that’s what Mr. Wagener was
shooting for with his book and over the many
years that he’s been teaching. Like all good
scientists, he knows his hypothesis needs
testing. So far the data he has collected from
graduates seems to be proving that he’s right.
Beach Day Academy
We are proud to announce the innauguration of a full
summer program on both campuses this summer.
For More Information
www.pbday.org/Summer/
Linda Merman on the Lower Campus
lmerman@pbday.org
or
Beth Okun on the Upper Campus
bokun@pbday.org
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Thurs., September 25
Sat., October 4 Fri., October 10
Fri., October 31
Fri., November 7
Sat., November 8
Sat., November 22
Wed., November 26
Mon., December 1
Fri., December 20
First Day of Classes
No School - Rosh Hashanah
Yom Kippur
Noon Dismissal - Professional Development
No School - Parent/Teacher Conferences
Noon Dismissal - Professional Development
SSAT Testing - 8:30 A.M.
Walter H. Butler Golf Classic
Thanksgiving Recess Begins at Noon
Classes Resume
Noon Dismissal for Winter Break
Mon., January 5
Mon., January 19
Fri., February 13
Mon., February 16
Fri., March 13
Mon., March 30
Fri., April 3
Sat., April 25
Wed., May 20
Fri., May 22
Mon., May 25
Thurs., June 4
Fri., June 5
Classes Resume
No School - Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday
Noon Dismissal - Professional Development
No School - Presidents’ Day
Noon Dismissal for Spring Recess
Classes Resume
No School - Good Friday
Walter H. Butler Field Day - 8:30 A.M.
Lower Campus Conference Day
Noon Dismissal - Professional Development
No School - Memorial Day
Bridge Ceremony - Grades Pre-P - 3 - 9:00 A.M.
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Commencement - 10:00 A.M.
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Alumni Spotlight
Natalie Taylor ‘97
harleston Woman
to Tackle Bucket
List by Donating
Kidney.” This was
the title of an article published
on September 5, 2013 in
Charleston, South Carolina’s
local newspaper, The Post and
Carrier. It’s a story about our
own Natalie Taylor ‘97.
Natalie started her bucket list
in high school. Not just dreams,
these are her life goals. On
September 17, she completed a
big one - donating a kidney. “It’s been on my
mind for so long,” said Natalie. “I finally have
the opportunity to do it. It is such an honor
and I’m very excited.”
Natalie’s surgeons used a minimally invasive
laparoscope to remove her kidney. Of course,
her family was skeptical and had several
“what if” questions. She researched the
process and felt very comfortable with what
she found, assuring her family all the while.
Her sister, Emilia Monell ’05, was there to
care for her after the surgery. Natalie will
likely never meet the recipient, but was told
her kidney was working at 100% capacity.
In addition to this selfless act, Natalie has
completed some of her bucket list goals. She
bought a house with a red door (No. 54),
learned to shoot a handgun (No. 53), and rode
a camel in 2004. When she fully recovers from
the surgery, she hopes to learn how to perfect
a cartwheel (No.60), pack a picnic in Central
Park (No. 26), and dive with sharks (No. 63).
Natalie lives in Charleston, S.C. with her
three dogs, all mutt rescues. She is a shop
manager for a local gourmet gift shop,
Charleston Sweet Gourmet, and has started
her own art shop, From the Figg Tree, where
she sells her fly-fishing artwork. She is
involved with her neighborhood association
and a local environmental nonprofit, the
Charleston Waterkeeper.
How many items do you have on your bucket
list and how many have you completed?
The Bucket List is constantly in flow - I have
about 250 items both big and small. They
range from daily reminders to myself like
“live life boldly” to ideas that will be once in
a lifetime events like “ride a hot air balloon.”
I would say I have about one-quarter of my
current list checked off, but will continue to
add and check off throughout my life. That is
the fun part.
Was the kidney
transplant the most
significant?
So far, yes, the
kidney transplant
was the most
significant. There
are items like
“get married to a
wonderful man”
that will hold a
completely different
kind of meaningful
Natalie Taylor
significance in my
life, but the kidney donation has and probably
will be the most notable. It was the one I
thought would be the hardest to check off, but
remarkably it was no harder than buying a
house last year...and with fewer negotiations.
After PBDS where did you attend school?
I left just one year shy of being a “Lifer”
and attended Oldfields Boarding School in
Glencoe, Maryland. I went on to American
University for two great years and transferred
to Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida to
graduate from their Elementary Education
program.
How did you arrive at your career?
I think I am still arriving at my career. My life
is constantly presenting new opportunities
to be involved in my community - socially,
philanthropically, and for business. I believe
my current generation has been charged with
the amazing task of not just settling into a
formal career path through retirement, but
rather to creatively and actively forge our own
way sharing our talents and enthusiasms to
enhance our community and world. I am a
teacher, a marketing director, a volunteer, an
artist, a manager, a team player, an activist, an
assistant, an advocate, and so many more. I
hope to add many more titles to that list before
my journey is done.
How did you get involved with fly-fishing
art?
Fly-fishing is a sport near and dear to my
dad’s side of the family. I grew up with stories
of fly-fishing all over the world. It wasn’t
until I came to Charleston and met friends
who were fly fishermen and women that I
really began to fall in love again with the
heritage and tradition of it all. My mother is
an artist and I have always enjoyed painting.
After seeing the detail and creativity behind
fly tying, I was hooked. It has been a natural
blending of the two cultures and I could not
enjoy it more.
What do you feel has been the highlight of
your career and what influenced the choice?
I can’t say there has been one highlight that
stands out. My work life has been a series of
amazing closed doors and open windows. I
suppose the most important moments have
been those where I have pushed through fear
or self-consciousness to take a leap of faith.
The moments when I took notice and realized
that, even without a safety net, the greatest
things come to those who believe in them. I
have had many amazing jobs in my life and
it has been the ones that have challenged my
definition of what a formal expected career
should look like that have served me in the
most profound and exciting ways. That is
the most valuable lesson I have learned - to
not settle because you are comfortable, but
instead reach out into the world and find
what makes you happy, what you can do that
will feed your life and soul, as well as give
you an opportunity to give back in whatever
way possible. My career is always in flow
but, at the root of it, I work hard everyday to
give back to my business, my team, and my
community. I could not be happier.
While a student at Palm Beach Day School
did you have any special teachers, favorite
sports or favorite classes?
I have so many fond memories at Palm Beach
Day School that it is hard to choose. I was at
PBDS when Kindergarten was in the small
house at the end of the west field. It was such
a cozy, warm environment to go to everyday.
Sometimes I wish I were still required to
wear those lower school girls’ jumpers. They
are adorable and so comfortable! I think the
class that I am most grateful for was the 5th
grade speech classes. Every class at PBDS
set me up with a wonderful foundation, but
that practice of public speaking at such a
young age has been invaluable. Senora Del
Portal was my advisor and she will always
hold a special place in my heart, as will all of
my lower school teachers who taught me as
a student and, in later years, taught me as a
student teacher, as well. It was amazing and
inspiring to work along side Mrs. Cvelbar,
Mrs. Lydon, Mrs. Methe, Mrs. Colpitts and
so many others that played such a huge part
in my own young years! Mrs. O’Donnell
gave me a book in 4th grade that I have
never forgotten. It was called the Fantastic
Flying Journey. I always keep a couple copies
on hand to give to friends with children or
classes of their own. It is out of print now
but, not being a big reader, it was one of
the most exciting books I had read. It left a
lasting mark on me. I could go on and on
about star gazing trips to Gulfstream with
Mr. Sarko and geography with Mr. Krackler.
I still have the Atlas we learned from in that
class and use it often. PBDS was truly my
foundation and will always be very special to
me. Oh and, of course, GO FLAMINGOS!
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Marion “Marty” Holder Straton has
stayed close to her roots, still living in the
area. In 2013, Marty received The Nettie
Finkel Award, a United Way award for
volunteerism. Mayor Gail Coniglio presented
Mary with the award at The Breakers and
gave a $2,000 gift to Opportunity Inc., the
oldest charity for children in Palm Beach
County. Marty’s mother Mrs. Henderson
Mathews was on the Board of Opportunity
Inc. and Rehabilitation Center for Children
and Adults, Palm Beach for 35 years.
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On December 9, Jamie returned to Palm
Beach Day to speak to our students in the
newly renovated Matthews Center for
Performing Arts about his life of giving back.
Jamie lives in Miami with his wife, Lisa, and
their two children.
’85
Martha Sugalski Reich attended Saint
Andrew’s School and Florida Atlantic
University. During college, she interned
‘71
Barry P. Triest continued her education
at Pine Crest Preparatory School in Fort
Lauderdale and Southern Methodist
University in Dallas, Texas. She is now living
in Texas and works for Goodman Networks
as a National Site Acquisition Manager.
’81
Kent Smith was a Palm Beach Day School
Lifer and the Pelican captain for the 50th
Anniversary. After Palm Beach Day School
he attended Palm Beach Academy/Graham
Eckes and went on to Hobart College in
Geneva, New York. Palm Beach Day School
was the first school to introduce Lacrosse in
the state of Florida. Kent was in the youngest
class to play the sport. He went on to win
a National Championship in Lacrosse as a
freshman in college.
Kent and his wife, Liz, have two sons and
live in Vero Beach. Kent and Amy are owners
of Stickhead Lacrosse in Vero Beach and Palm
Beach Gardens.
’84
Jamie Rosenberg attended Phillips Academy
Andover, Vanderbilt University, University of
at a WESH sister station WPBF-TV in West
Palm Beach and later was offered a position
as reporter. She also worked as a consumer
reporter for West Palm Beach station WPTVTV. After three years in the town where she
grew up, she moved to Miami where she
served as a reporter and anchor at WTVJ-TV.
Currently, Martha is the co-anchor for WESH
2 News First in Orlando. She is married
and the proud mother of four sons and two
daughters. She gave birth to triplets in June
2013.
‘85
Autumn Babcock Kircher graduated in 1992
from Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida.
She remained in Winter Park after graduation
and is now Vice President of a local bank. She
married Kevin Kircher and they have two
beautiful children, Kennedy, 12, a sixth grader
at Trinity Preparatory School in Winter Park
and Kamryn, 7, a first grader at The Parke
House Academy also in Winter Park.
’89
Miami School of Law and Harvard Business
School. Before entering law school, Jamie
backpacked around the world for one year.
In 1998, Jamie left his position as a
mergers and acquisitions attorney to start
AdoptAClassroom.org, which is one of
the country’s leading and most innovative
education philanthropies. He is also Founder
and CEO of KLEO Inc., which provides a
suite of cloud-based applications, allowing
users to give money, receive money and shop
for educational products.
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Following Palm Beach
Day School, Hunter
McIntosh attended
Palm Beach Lakes High
School, Sacred Heart
University and Florida
State University.
Hunter is the President
of The Boat Company.
He is inspired by a family
legacy of environmental
education, philanthropy
and conservation that protects our natural
resources for future generations. In 1980, the
McIntosh Foundation incorporated The Boat
Company to provide small boat cruise trips in
Southeast Alaska. Visit their website at www.
theboatcompany.org.
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’92
e
s
ElissaThorstad-Forsyth attended Episcopal
High School in Alexandria, Virginia and
received her Bachelor of Science in electrical
engineering from Boston University. She
received her Juris Doctor degree at New
England School of Law.
Elissa was recently advanced to partner
status at Fox Rothschild LLP. She joined
Fox in 2010 providing strategic guidance
on the protection of
intellectual property.
She provides
representation
to major defense
contractors and
leaders in the global
communications
market, document
management market,
consumer goods
market and network/
software solutions
market.
Outside her legal practice, Elissa serves
as an Attorney in Residence Mentor for the
Florida Atlantic University Adams Center for
Entrepreneurship. She provides one-on-one
mentoring to FAU students, faculty, alumni
and FAU Business Plan competitors regarding
intellectual property and engineering design
matters.
‘95
After Palm Beach Day School, Jordann
Miller Weingartner attended Saint Andrew’s
School and Babson College in Wellesley,
Massachusetts. As a self-described
entrepreneur, two years ago she started I Love
Jewelry Auctions, a Facebook-based website
where she sells costume jewelry, apparel and
accessories. They now have over 220,000 fans.
In July, Jordann and her husband opened
their flagship store located in Downtown at
the Gardens.
Jordann married R.J. Weingartner in 2009
and lives in West Palm Beach with their
two beautiful daughters, Serena, 3 1/2 and
Scarlett, 2 and son Luke Hudson, born this
January.
’97
After college, Michael Dyal attended the
University of Miami Medical School. He
completed three years of an Internal Medicine
Residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital.
Michael has co-invested in PARTNER II trial
because of his interest in treating structural
heart disease.
Michael is married to Andi and they have
two daughters, Ava Elizabeth, 2 and Scarlett
Michelle, 6 months. Michael’s mom is the
“celebrated” Mrs. Martha Dyal.
Joe, along with his family, to include his
brother, Jack ’11 and sister, Grace ‘05 moved
to Hersey, Pennsylvania in 2006. He attended
Hersey High School and went to West Chester
University. Joe is 6’5” and weighs in at 225
fitting the prototype for the Boston Red Sox
team. Congratulations Joe!
‘97
Katherine Newcomer left Palm Beach Day
School and attended Kent School. After
high school she attended the University of
Florida graduating Magna Cum Laude with
a Business degree. She then graduated with
a Juris Doctorate in 2013 Summa Cum Laude
from Northeastern University Shepard Broad
Law Center.
Katherine recently joined Broad and Cassel’s
West Palm Beach office in the Commercial
Litigation Practice Group.
’00
Catherine Rampell graduated from Princeton
University and lives in New York City. She
writes about economics for The New York
Times, where she served as the founding
editor of the Economix blog. Under her
stewardship, the blog was honored with an
award from the Society of American Business
Editors and
Writers. She has
also received the
Weidenbaum
Center
Award for
Evidence-Based
Journalism and
is a Gerald Loeb
Award finalist.
She is planning
an August 2014
wedding.
‘05
Helin Siris was a Lifer of Palm Beach Day
School. After Palm Beach Day, she attended
The Benjamin School and Boston College. She
moved to New York City and has opened her
own business, Clothing Currency. Clothing
Currency is a consignment and discount
clothing company where the items are sold
on eBay.
’07
On June 8, 2013, Joe Gunkel was selected by
the Boston Red Sox with the 533rd overall
pick in the 2013 Major League Baseball draft.
He landed in the 18th round, was the fourth
hurler from the Pennsylvania State Athletic
Association to be drafted. Joe was named
the most outstanding player at the Division
II College World Series spinning 18 scoreless
innings en route to two victories in Cary,
N.C., including the championship against
Delta State.
’08
Corinne “Coco” Schoeller attended Miss
Porters School in Farmington, Connecticut
and then Brown University in Providence,
Rhode Island. At Brown, Coco was selected
to represent the United States at the 2013
World Rowing Under 23 Championships.
The competition was held in Linz-
She has volunteer experiences at the Ann
Norton Sculpture Garden, Cancer Sensibility
Foundation, Relay for Life, Key Club, Race for
the Cure, Feeding South Florida and United
Way.
’12
Morgan Magelinski is attending the
University of Florida following Saint
Andrew’s School. Morgan became involved
in community service after her time at
Palm Beach Day Academy. While at Saint
Andrew’s School, she volunteered at
Thanksgiving creating baskets for needy
families, donated blood, and traveled to
volunteer at a small school in Costa Rica.
Morgan was on the Headmasters list
numerous times and was awarded the highest
grade in all of English 10. She participated in
the French club, photography club, book club
and dance team. She was also manager and
player on the varsity bowling team.
At the University of Florida, Morgan is
majoring in marketing on the pre-veterinary
track. She was part of the dorm area council,
joined the marketing club and became a
member of Sigma Kappa sorority.
Morgan attributes her involvement in so
many activities to Palm Beach Day Academy.
She said it instilled a great foundation and
shaped her into the person she is today - a
well-rounded person who excels in her
studies and is actively involved with family,
friends, school and community.
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Ottensheim, Austria.
Coco earned her spot on the women’s eight
based on her performance during the U23
National Selection Camp held in Princeton,
New Jersey. Twenty-six of the most elite
collegiate rowers in the country battled it out
for a spot on the U23 National Team.
On July 28, over 800 rowers from 62
countries entered the World Rowing
Championship finals in Linz-Ottensheim,
Austria. With temperatures reaching 100
degrees, Coco and her eight-woman team
won GOLD for the United States. What a
win…way to go Coco!
‘10
Kellie Kenny left Palm Beach Day Academy
in 2007 to attend Rosarian Academy for two
years before going to Cardinal Newman
High School. She is now at Florida Gulf
Coast University. Kellie was a member of the
National Honor Society from 2010 to 2013.
She was also on Academic Honor Role from
2011 to 2013. She received the P.R.O.M.I.S.E.
Award for outstanding achievement in
mathematics, a Pathfinder Nominee for
Music/Vocals, and served as President of the
Drama Club.
Her interests lie in drama and musical
theater, communications, painting and art.
‘85
Courtney Lanston Dillard earned a Bachelor
of Arts degree from Vanderbilt University, a
Master of Arts degree from The University of
North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a Doctoral
degree from the University of Texas. She is
a professor of rhetoric and media studies at
Willamette University in Salem, Oregon.
In July, Courtney and Matthew Webber were
married at the First Methodist Church in
Portland, Oregon.
‘95
Marley Goodman and Brett Ashley Overman
were married November 16, 2013 at the
Mar-a-Lago Club. Marley attended Cardinal
Newman High School and Rollins College.
After college, she went on to compete for the
United States Equestrian Team in Europe
and North America. She is now a real estate
broker with Illustrated Properties. Brett
is President and CEO of National Disaster
Solutions.
‘97
Turner Benoit and C.J. Connor exchanged
vows on Saturday, June 1, 2013. Those in
attendance were his mother, Ellen “Nellie”
Benoit ’70, his brother, Whitmore ’99 and
close friends. Daniel A. Hanley performed
the ceremony.
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Memorials
Susanne K. Hitchcock ‘59
May 13, 1942 – October 14, 2013
Charles “Chip” Macdonald Triest ‘70
September 3, 1952 – July 8, 2013
Crittenden Gay Butler ‘74
September 14, 1958 – September 28, 2013
Suzanne lived in Palm Beach during her
childhood and attended The Shipley School
in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania and Palm Beach
Day School. She later attended the Madeira
School in McLean, Virginia and finished her
formal education at Sarah Lawrence College
in Bronxville, New York.
Besides her husband John, she is survived
by four brothers, A. Atwater Kent III ’62,
Christopher B. Kent ’67, Peter A. Kent
’68, Hewlett Kent ’77 and sister, Allison K
Bourke ’80.
Chip lived in New Haven, Connecticut. He
was a graduate of Yale University and held a
long successful career in radio broadcasting,
advertising and sales in the New England
area. With a passion for music, writing and
humor he was a friend to many. Loving
father of Matthew and Mallory Triest, he is
also survived by his sisters Terry Guylay,
Patricia Smith and Barry Triest ‘71. His
parents, Carl and Patricia Triest, predeceased
him.
Crittenden Gay Butler, son of former Palm
Beach Day School Headmaster, Walter
H. Butler, Jr., passed away in his home in
Bonsall, California after a long struggle with
advanced prostate cancer. He was 55 years
old.
Critt was the third of four children of the
late Walter H. and Fay Taylor Butler. Raised
in Palm Beach, Florida, he attended the Palm
Beach Day School followed by Cardinal
Newman High School. He then attended
the United States Naval Academy and
graduated in 1981, spending all four years at
the Academy with his fellow 20th Company
graduates.
Critt’s duty stations included USS San
Bernardino LST 1189, USS Ramsey FFG-2,
Commander U. S. Naval Forces Southern
Command, USS Marvin Shields FF-1066, USS
Halsey CG-23 and Fleet Combat Training
Center where he earned his Master’s in
Education from Chapman University.
Critt is survived by his wife of 27 years,
Margaret (Gigi) Ann Nivison and his
children Marios, Brittany and Devin. He
is also survived by his brothers, Buck ‘69
of Charlotte, North Carolina, Taylor ‘72 of
Tampa, Florida and his sister, Lizann Closi
‘79 of West Palm Beach, Florida.
John S. Wilbur, Jr. ‘59
July 20, 1941 – July 26, 2013
John was an attorney, former federal
prosecutor and Vietnam veteran. He is
survived by his wife of 33 years, Beverly; a
stepson, Jay Butler ’75 of West Palm Beach;
two stepdaughters, Blair and her husband
Tim Givens, their children Jamie ’10 and
Taylor, and Jill Butler ‘84 of West Palm Beach.
Also survived by three sisters, Atheline
Wilbur of Boston, Massachusetts, Andrea
DeChiara ‘56 and husband Sergio of Milan,
Italy and Marin Wilbur of Cleveland, Ohio.
Robert Charles (Charlie) Boomhower ‘68
April 21, 1952 – October 12, 2013
Charlie was the son of the late Robert
Rosser Boomhower and Cynthia Church
Boomhower. He attended Palm Beach
Private School, Saint Andrew’s School and
The Winchendon School in Winchendon,
Massachusetts. He earned a Bachelor’s
degree in English from Windham College in
Putney, Vermont.
Charlie is survived by his sister, Sandra B.
VanderLans and her husband Christopher, of
Temecula, California. He is also survived by
his nephew, John R. VanderLans and his wife,
Tawnie, his niece, Kate V. Roberts and her
husband Eric of Cameron, California.
Palm Beach Day Academy
is a coeducational independent day school
located in Palm Beach and West Palm Beach,
Florida. An enrollment of over 500 students
in Pre-Kindergarten 2 year olds to Ninth
Grade is drawn from Palm Beach and West
Palm Beach and the outlying communities as
far south as Manalapan, west as Wellington
and north as Jupiter.
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Elizabeth Close Redfield Atterbury ‘71
July 19, 1955 – August 14, 2013
Elizabeth passed away on August 14, 2013
after an extended illness. She is survived
by her husband, William W. Atterbury III
’65, two children Story A. Cowles ’97 of
West Palm Beach and Katherine “Kallie”
C. Atterbury ‘ 11 of Palm Beach; two
stepdaughters, Emily B. Atterbury ’93 of
New Orleans, Louisiana and Elizabeth S.
Atterbury ‘97 of Portland, Maine. Seven
sisters and step-sisters, Marjorie R. Moore
’69 of West Palm Beach, Anne B. Green of
Greenwich, Connecticut, Nicole R. Fanjul
’68 of Palm Beach, Katrina R. Morgan ’74
of Biltmore Forest, North Carolina, Eva
R. Gourley of Charlotte, North Carolina,
Beatrice E. Benjamin ’68 of Woodacre,
California and Alexandra R. Benjamin of
Taos, New Mexico; three brothers and stepbrothers, William E. Benjamin III ’66 of West
Palm Beach, Christopher M. Benjamin ’70 of
Austin, Texas and Randall Redfield of Denver,
Colorado; and step-parents, Mr. and Mrs.
William E. Benjamin, II and Jane Redfield.
Deborah Sue Morse Simsic ‘71
August 17, 1956 – July 2, 2013
Deborah was a long time resident of the Palm
Beaches. She attended the Progressive School,
Palm Beach Day School and graduated
from Graham Eckes School. She was an
accomplished equestrian and owner of Exotic
Pets and More in Palm Beach Gardens. She
is survived by her sisters, Helen Morse of
Belmont, Massachusetts and Carolyn Morse
Self ’74 of Murphy, North Carolina.
Palm Beach Day Academy is incorporated as
a non-sectarian, not-for-profit school. It has
been a member of the National Association
of Independent Schools since 1957 and is
evaluated and accredited by the Florida
Council of Independent Schools and the
Florida Kindergarten Council.
Harry Loy Anderson, Jr.
July 13, 1943 – December 8, 2013
Harry Loy was a Founder of The Academy
of the Palm Beaches and served on the Board
of Trustees for more than a decade. He is
survived by his wife, Inger, his children:
Mea Stone and her husband, Roman, Bebe
McCranels and her husband, Scott, Harry
Loy Anderson III ‘92, Paul Kent Anderson
‘99, Bettina Anderson ‘02 and Kristina
McPherson ‘02 and her husband, Brad; three
grandchildren, Christian Miles, Camilla
McCranels and Hampton McPherson; his
sisters, Andrea Hersey, Therese de la Valdene
and Denise Hanley ’66; many nieces and
nephews to include Drew Hanley ’90 and
Blake Hanley ’99.
Nondiscrimination Policy
Palm Beach Day Academy admits students of
any race, color, religious affiliation, national
and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges,
programs, and activities made available to
students at the school.
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Looking back over your years at Palm
Beach Day School what do you think were
the most valuable aspects of the school?
As I mentioned before, I think the speech
program was one of the most incredible
classes I ever had in my educational career. It
served me far beyond what I ever imagined.
But there were many other profound
moments at PBDS. The community outreach
that was so strongly promoted throughout the
years from the Bradley’s breakfast for Hope
Rural students to our work with Opportunity
Inc., a school and day care for inner city
children. There was always an occasion to
participate or donate. Even the rummage
sale was a community event! These and so
many other PBDS programs helped to foster
my own desire to give back. It was not just
giving to those less fortunate, however. It
was participating as a productive member of
the community. We had guest speakers often,
which was a wonderful way to hear others’
perspectives and journeys. Palm Beach can
be a very small and sheltered environment,
but PBDS walked a fine line between enabling
that beautiful and safe family atmosphere we
all loved, while still exposing us to the great
big world and all the potential out there. I
think that right there, beyond the textbook
education, is what a school is meant to do - to
create curious, well adjusted, excited, and
inspired members of society.
that remain a strong and constant support in
my life even today.
Can you share accomplishments both in
school and in life?
What recommendations do you have for our
current students?
I am proud of the amount I have
accomplished in life so far. There are not
specific goals that stick out necessarily, but
I work hard every day to have fun and be a
productive asset to my community. I think
that in and of itself has been my greatest
on-going accomplishment - the growth into
someone that is courageous enough not to
be satisfied with just being and the creativity
and perseverance to continue to learn, grow,
and live boldly. Keeping tabs on my bucket
list helps keep me on track. Obviously,
donating my kidney this September was a
huge accomplishment. More than that, it was
the aftermath of that donation that has so
enhanced my life through the people I have
met and the amazing journey it has opened
up for me. Another accomplishment that has
been an amazing experience is following my
passion for art to build my own collection of
my own works and opening an online shop
on Etsy.com called From the Figg Tree. It was
a scary thing to put myself out there in that
way. It has been more than rewarding and
has given a fun outlet for my creative side.
PBDS helped to lay the foundation for this
life I now lead. It fostered creativity, inspired
curiosity, and helped me to build friendships
Go boldly into your life and live it with all the
love and courage that you can muster! You
are students of Palm Beach Day Academy.
The legacy of those that walked those
same halls before you is rich with success,
creativity, inspiration, wealth, and love.
Know that you are in the company of great
men and women whose young years were
formed in the very same classrooms you now
spend your days. Don’t be afraid of change.
Don’t be afraid of failure. Change and failure
are sometimes inevitable, but the lessons
they teach are invaluable. Life is meant to
be lived…really lived. Push the boundaries,
think outside of the
box, inspire your
own self, and find
your own path.
Above all, share
the love you have,
love those in it,
and love this one
rad, crazy, exciting
journey that is
your life! You are
pretty special. Let
the world see you
shine!
THE PET SHOW
BOOK SIGNING
Saturday, February 22, 2014, 9:30 a.m.
Upper Campus East Field
Entry Fee: $20.00 day of event
1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes will be awarded by
alumni judges for each of the following categories:
Most beautiful long hair dog, cat, pet most beautiful short hair dog, cat, pet, cutest,
most unusual, most exotic, best costume and best trick.
To enter your pet, please contact Cindy DeSilva 655-1188,
ext. 129 or cdesilva@pbday.org
Calling all Alumni!
W
e are forming an Alumni Committee
to develop activities and events
to bring fellow Bulldogs together.
If you are interested in serving on this
committee, please contact Cindy DeSilva at
(561) 655-1188, ext. 129 or cdesilva@pbday.
org.
Help us stay in better touch. Please update
your contact information by visiting our
website at www.pbday.org/alumni, or send
your information to Cindy at the above
address..
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Hosted by
Paul and Joanie Van der Grift
Mrs. Barbara Bayless Close ‘67 and
Mrs. Hilary Beech Mendoza ’71 are
completing their long awaited book,
Tradition and Change in Paradise, the
Story of Palm Beach Day Academy.
Check www.pbday.org for details
Walter H. Butler Field Day
April 26, 2014, 8:30 a.m.
Join us as we kick off the 83rd Annual Walter H. Butler Field Day.
March with your team in Palm Beach Day’s longest standing
tradition. Join in the Alumni Tug of War - Flamingos vs. Pelicans
- immediately following the opening ceremonies. Watch for your
invitation and order your alumni t-shirt for the march.
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241 Seaview Avenue
Palm Beach, FL 33480
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