The 27th Annual Spring Benefit is Presented by:
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Dear Guests, To all of you near - and far - it is with great pleasure and a whole lot of excitement that I welcome you to Harbor’s 27th annual Spring Benefit "Back to the Future!" Once again, nothing is deterring the Parents’ Association from creating a special night for each of us! This dream team embraced the challenge of hosting another virtual event with even more creativity, passion and outof-the box thinking. "Back to the Future" is planned with two groups in mind… Harbor’s students and tonight’s audience. We hope to raise funds to support Harbor, its mission, our students, and bring our community together. We are sure you’ll be inspired, entertained, and have a lot of fun! I thank you for sharing this evening with us… Enjoy! John Cissel Head of School
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TABLE OF CONTENTS*
Our Mission, Motto, and Diversity Statement 4 About Harbor Country Day School 6 Harbor Country Day School’s 27th Spring Benefit: Back to the Future! 7 Meet Our Emcee 8 Our Spring Benefit Planning Committee 9 10 About Our Parents’ Association About Harbor’s Alumni Association 13 27th Spring Benefit Honoree 14 2022 Fund-A-Grant 15 HCDS Enrolling Now! 16 Camp Harbor - Registration Now Open! 17 18 Auction Preview Photo Collage 19 2021 - 2022 Scroll of Honor 21 2022 Family Partners and Friends 22 Platinum Partner Ad 23 Gold Partner Ads 24 Silver Partner Ads 27 Bronze Partner Ads 30 39 Friends of Harbor Listing Supporters Listing 40 Save the Date for 2023! 41 Presenting Partner 42
*The 27th Annual Benefit journal is interactive and any text that is blue, as well as logos and some images, are hyperlinked to other parts of the journal or to a website.
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MISSION, MOTTO & DIVERSITY STATEMENT OUR MISSION "HARBOR CHERISHES CHILDHOOD, CULTIVATES WONDER AND INSPIRES CONFIDENT LEARNERS AND LEADERS." These are the core, guiding principles at Harbor Country Day School, and the source of both our vision and energy. We measure our performance against a "portrait" of the academic and social development we strive to foster in every Harbor student. Harbor graduates are: •
Fearless learners, and reflective leaders who negotiate effectively
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Prepared to exhibit compassion and tolerance in a global community, owing to a solid moral and ethical foundation
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Culturally experienced and conversant in the humanities and the sciences
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Prepared to achieve their dreams because they view themselves as works continually in progress
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These are the aspirations we have for our students. They parallel the values and aspirations of the school’s founders, and are reflected in the work and passion of our school leaders, faculty, and board of trustees. Our mission guides us in making decisions, and in setting the standards by which the curriculum is evaluated. Moreover, these principles provide the touchstone by which the need for change in the future can be assessed.
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OUR MOTTO "SINE LABORE NIHIL - WITHOUT WORK NOTHING" From its very beginning in 1958, the motto of Harbor Country Day School has been the same, from the Latin poet Horace: "Sine labore nihil," translated as, "Without work nothing." For six decades, our graduates have remembered the school’s motto as one of life’s truths -- that nothing comes without hard work. The students are taught how to work with purpose, and also how to make it fun. Preschoolers may sing songs in Mandarin at the Confucius Institute’s annual Chinese New Year Celebration; science students may travel on the school’s bus to explore and analyze nearby wetlands; and English class may read, discuss, and write about a complex novel that strikes at the heart of a young adolescent’s concerns. Harbor teaches and shows by example that creative, purposeful, enjoyable work is an essential part of a fully-lived life.
OUR DIVERSITY STATEMENT Harbor believes celebrating diversity enriches the lives of everyone, and that embracing the essence of each individual makes us stronger as a school community. We honor different perspectives, cultures, ways of life and the beliefs people bring when they walk through our doors. As a result, our students possess the moral and ethical foundation that prepares them to live with compassion and empathy in a global world.
Drawing by Current Kindergartner Student, Olivia, when she was in PK4 to Commemorate 2021 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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ABOUT HARBOR COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Founded in 1958 by a group of devoted parents, Harbor Country Day School is a nonprofit, independent school for preschool through eighth grade located on Long Island’s north shore, nestled in the quiet Village of Head of the Harbor. It’s a school where children are encouraged to be who they are and where differences are celebrated. Because of this solid foundation of acceptance and love, students at Harbor are confident, selfaware, and happy -- and they love to come to school. Harbor students approach learning with a fearlessness that only comes from knowing that they will be safe and accepted regardless of whether they succeed or fail. They embrace the hard work that comes with a rigorous curriculum like Harbor’s because they are taught from the day they enter the school how to work with purpose, and how to make it fun. Public speaking, community service, athletics, crossdivisional mentoring programs, upper school leadership retreats, socialemotional learning programs -- all of these opportunities, and so many more, help children realize their full potential as individuals and as leaders so that when they leave Harbor, they are fully prepared to master the challenges of secondary school, college, and life beyond. Harbor Country Day School is chartered by the New York State Board of Regents and is accredited by, and a member of, the New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS). It is a non-sectarian, nonprofit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code governed by a self-perpetuation board of trustees. 6
Harbor Country Day School’s 27th Spring Benefit
Friday, March 11, 2022 7:00 pm ------------- Honoring -----------
Mr. Cissel As Mr. Cissel is retiring this June, we are dedicating this spring benefit to him.
7:00pm – Virtual Event Program*
7:45pm – Conclusion of Event Program
10:00pm – Conclusion of the Silent Auction The 27th Annual Spring Benefit is Presented by:
manufacturer of innovative discrete semiconductor solutions since 1974
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MEET OUR EMCEE, HARRY SANTA-OLALLA ABOUT HARRY Harry is a professional auctioneer and experienced fundraising consultant, with a passion and proven ability to help not for profits raise more through their auctions and pledge drives. Born and raised in the UK, Harry began his fundraising career in London. He worked closely with many of Europe’s largest not for profits, utilizing technology and an engaging methodology to help them raise more at gala benefits. Identifying New York as the fundraising capital of the world, he ‘hopped the pond’ full time in 2014, and has not looked back since. Harry now supports many of the largest not for profits stateside, both as a pre-campaign consultant, and on stage during the events themselves. Harry has a methodical approach to fundraising; utilizing data from previous years, as well as analysis of event formats and guest demographic to help clients set and challenge their audience to achieve ambitious fundraising goals. On average, with close to 70% of all audiences having not paid for their individual ticket to attend any given benefit, Harry prides himself on maximizing audience participation in the auction or pledge drive call to action. He has a unique ability to tastefully draw something out of everyone, uniting rooms to a common fundraising goal, coupled with integrity and a sharp wit.
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OUR SPRING BENEFIT PLANNING COMMITTEE
Andrew Baer
Ariya Lapan
Brooke Bergen*
Cynthia Lippe P’21
Garrett Bergen
Caitlin Packard
Jody Burke P’21
Margaret Pai
Barbie Chen
Kerry Phelan
John Ciotta
Ned Puchner
Andrea Dagnelli Cristobal ‘86, P’19
Jennifer Taggart
Devan Finamore*
Jen Tona
Lauren Kolbeck
Symone Vogeney*
Stephanie Labelson
Diana Weissbach
Additional thanks to Harbor’s faculty and administrators for their continued support and generosity.
*Brooke Bergen, Devan Finamore, and Symone Vogeney are the 2021-2022 Parents’ Association Tri-Chairs. 9
ABOUT OUR PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION TRI-CHAIRS Brooke Bergen Devan Finamore Symone Vogeney The Parents’ Association is dedicated to promoting a sense of community, facilitating communication between Harbor and its families, and raising funds for programs and events that enrich and enhance school life. Parents’ Association participation is an amazing opportunity to get to know other families, experience a slice of Harbor students’ school lives, and become involved in the life of Harbor. The group meets on a monthly basis. For more information about the many ways parents can contribute, the Parents’ Association coordinators may be reached at parents association@hcdsny.org. Below is a list of events and programs the Parents’ Association sponsors: ANNUAL SPRING BENEFIT The Parents’ Association’s major fundraising event is the annual Spring Benefit, which is an exciting and elegant evening for parents, alumni, trustees, friends, faculty, and staff. The event includes live and silent auctions, dancing, dinner, and open bar. Live and silent auction items are donated by the Harbor community and many local merchants who support our mission. Other highlights of the evening include Harbor’s Own Budding Artists Collection and the "Fund-A-Grant" auction, which gives attendees an opportunity to donate directly to specific school initiatives at a designated level of support. Previous Fund-A-Grant items have included new student iPads, SMART boards, technology advancement, science lab equipment, physical education and recess equipment, and professional development. 10
BOOK FAIR The Book Fair celebrates the love of reading with our children. Each student may purchase books from the Book Fair during school hours. In addition, in an effort to enrich the classroom and school libraries, we promote the Teacher’s Wish List program, enabling teachers to select desired books for their classroom libraries. Parents have the opportunity to purchase these books for the school, and an acknowledgment of the family’s generosity is affixed to the inside of the book. FAMILY FUN NIGHT Family Fun Night is a great evening of family fun, challenges and healthy competition, with ‘heart-pounding’ activities for all ages to enjoy. All students and their families are invited to come, bring their best game and/or their best cheering voice and enjoy! This event is typically held off the Harbor campus at a sports facility. Food and refreshments are served. GINGERBREAD EXTRAVAGANZA All students are invited to take part in making delicious edible gingerbread houses during Harbor’s annual Gingerbread Extravaganza. Gingerbread materials are bought fresh from a local bakery, with the houses assembled and ready for decorating. This event is a favorite of all students, as they relish this opportunity to explore their inner architects and designers. HARBOR CLOSET The Harbor Closet is a collection of gently used uniforms that have been donated by Harbor families. It is open to all families throughout the year, and families are encouraged to take what they might be able to use and donate what they no longer need.
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HARBOR CULTIVATES WONDER SPEAKER SERIES Through the Harbor Cultivates Wonder Speaker Series, the Parents’ Association sponsors guest speakers, at various times throughout the school year, to cover such topics as media, literacy, safety, nutrition, and parenting. HARBOR SUPER RAFFLE The Super Raffle is an exciting way to support the school and have a chance to win $10,000 in cash or free tuition for the upcoming school year. The proceeds from the Harbor Super Raffle are used to fund tuition assistance and other student programs. The winner of the Super Raffle is drawn at Harbor’s Annual Spring Benefit. TRUNK OR TREAT Trunk or Treat is a cherished, longstanding Harbor tradition. All students and their families are invited to arrive in costume to enjoy a safe and frightfully fun-filled time trick-or-treating on Harbor Country Day’s field. The field is turned into a safe "neighborhood" of decorated and treat-filled car trunks for our little goblins to enjoy. Children also enjoy fun, games, and story-telling in the school gym.
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ABOUT HARBOR’S ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Harbor’s Alumni Relations Office helps to foster and continue lasting relationships between Harbor’s alumni and the school they graduated from and love. The foundation for these relationships is built through communication, organized group events, opportunities to volunteer, and helping to create connections among Harbor’s many alumni. The Harbor Alumni Facebook page is an online community where alumni can reminisce about Nissequogue and Nesconset competitions, Greenkill and Frost Valley trips, the Spring Musical, Trunk or Treat, and other Harbor traditions and experiences that have formed the basis of so many lifelong friendships. We encourage you to visit the page and take time to share your personal stories, reconnect with us at Harbor, network with your fellow alumni, and become an active member of the vibrant Harbor alumni community. You may also keep abreast of happenings at Harbor by following the school’s official Facebook page, Instagram, and LinkedIn feeds. Yet another way you may stay connected to Harbor is through our official school communications, such as The Weekly Update, our This Week in Pictures slideshow, and our semi-annual Harbor Highlights magazines. If you haven’t done so recently, please take a moment to update your contact information with our Alumni Questionnaire so we can be sure that you are receiving these communications. Finally, if you happen to be in the area, why not make plans to stop by Harbor for a visit? We always welcome our alumni with open arms, at any time of the year, and our current students enjoy the opportunity to visit with the alumni who walked the halls of Tulip Knoll before them.
Click on the images to hear messages from our Alumni: (L to R) Oliver Hill ’11, Alexa DeAngelis ’08, and Dessy Bubaris ’08
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27TH SPRING BENEFIT HONOREE JOHN R. CISSEL HARBOR’S 11TH HEAD OF SCHOOL Mr. Cissel believes in the goodness of children and in the relationship between faculty and students to empower children as they develop the habits of mind that create lifelong learners, poised for a fulfilling and productive life. He sets the tone for every school morning with his signature handshakes and personalized greetings for each student, and he leads by example, walking the halls and interacting with faculty, staff and students with warmth, humility and an open heart. John has worked in independent schools his entire career. Always a teacher at his core, he has taught, coached and led as an administrator and head of school in Connecticut and upstate New York before coming to Harbor in 2011. Under his leadership, the financial position of the school has been significantly strengthened with a strong annual fund program and a capital campaign for faculty, tuition assistance and general endowment. Plans for campus expansion that will include a state-of-the-art STEAM center, art and technology facilities, two science labs, new math and history classrooms, and a dining room will be completed during his tenure, with the hope that construction can begin before his departure at the end of June. In addition to these incredible achievements, John’s legacy of kindness and openness will leave a deep imprint on the culture of Harbor. His support and advocacy for his faculty, his calm reassurance for parents, and his belief that children should feel protected and nurtured while they learn and grow are just some of the reasons why Mr. Cissel is so beloved by all. As head of school, John has been a great champion for his faculty, seeing them as the heart and soul of the school. His greatest wish is to see the fulfillment of the school’s endowment so that Harbor can continue to attract and retain the best and brightest talent for generations of students to come. Harbor has been exceptionally fortunate to have had John’s leadership for he embodies fully the school’s mission to cherish childhood, cultivate wonder, and to inspire confident learners and leaders. In his honor, the fund-a-grant this year will be the Faculty Endowment. 14
2022 FUND-A-GRANT THE TULIP KNOLL ENDOWMENT A cornerstone of Harbor Country Day School’s historic $10 million capital campaign is funding the Tulip Knoll Endowment. Comprised of three elements (Faculty, Tuition Assistance and General Endowment) and constituting 65 percent of our campaign goals, a strong endowment will form the solid fiscal foundation that enables us to accomplish these goals, while at the same time ensuring the continued operation of the school. As with all great nonprofit institutions, the role an endowment can play in a healthy future for Harbor cannot be overstated. THE FACULTY ENDOWMENT The Faculty Endowment is one element that Mr. Cissel is particularly passionate about and is, therefore, this year’s Fund-A-Grant. Gifts made to the Faculty Endowment will enable Harbor to attract and retain the most exceptional, inspired teachers—those who embody the school’s mission to "cherish childhood, cultivate wonder and inspire confident learners and leaders." This fund will support faculty salaries and benefits, as well as provide enrichment opportunities that enable faculty members to continually hone their teaching skills and embrace the most innovative and progressive teaching methods and tools. The Faculty Endowment also provides teachers with the resources they need to continue to provide students with an engaging, challenging, 21st century education.
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AUCTION PREVIEW
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2021-2022 Scroll of Honor PRESENTING PARTNER Central Semiconductor Corp. manufacturer of innovative discrete semiconductor solutions since 1974
PLATINUM PARTNERS Richard & Camila Lippe The Lippe Family The Wei Family
GOLD PARTNERS ALINE Wealth Team Ardolino/Realty Connect USA The Ioannou Family The Lapan Family Judith Gibbons The Szulc Family The Kumar-Chimalakonda Family
SILVER PARTNERS The Bubaris Family Plycon Transportation Group The Finamore Family Brett Rosenblatt & Alisa Altman The Gribbin Family Stony Brook Children's Ogden’s Design & Plantings, Inc. Suffolk Imaging The Owen Family TonaLaw Santiago and Andrea Dagnelli Cristobal ‘86 Stony Brook Medicine, Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
EVENT UNDERWRITERS Dr. Rose Antilus & Mr. Gomer Thomas The Phelan Family Owen Brothers Landscape Design & Development The Simmons Point Group - Janney Montgomery Scott LLC The Wei Family
BRONZE PARTNERS Douglas Elliman - Michelle Bender Long Island Health & Racquet Club The Accomplished Traveler DuPont Motoring, LLC Advanced Orthopedics The Lorenz Family eatMOSAIC AVx Productions Magic Gutters, Inc. & The Beler Family The Field Family The Bergen Family The Martinez Family Bobb Howard’s General Store Frederick N. Vogeney & Associates, PC Anna & Bob McCarroll ‘78 Camp Cody Bob Gaffney ‘76 Michael Anthony Group, Inc. Camp Harbor Gallery North Mission Fencing Center Carter Design The Good Steer NexCycle Cedar Knolls, Inc. Corinne & Lee Hammons Nicolock Paving Stones Cerini & Associates, LLP The Hickerson Family The Puchner Family The Ciotta Family Home Care at its Best, Inc. The Rothemich Family Come Study USA The Hopper Family SchoolNova The DeLew Family Angela Kissell Visual Communications Brian & Olga, Parents of Emilia Wellbrock The Doboli Family Long Island Aquarium The Zuckerman Family Adelberg Montalvan Pediatric Dentistry, PC and Orthodontics too! Stony Brook University, Department of Electrical and Computing Engineering Sweet Briar Nature Center Vincent’s New York Wood Fired Pizza & Food Truck
FRIENDS OF HARBOR The Arnold Family The Baer Family Howland Blackiston Broadway Comedy Club Andrew & Rose Finamore
Capellini Trattoria & Pizzeria Erik & Melinda Johnson Smash Studios MAIA Salon Tri Fit Physical Therapy & Millimeter Photography Wellness James & Dawn Petrocelli The West Family Story Book Experience David M Horowitz, MD - Concierge Medicine Goldstein, Rubinton, Goldstein & DiFazio, PC
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It is our esteemed privilege to support the
2022 Spring Benefit BACK TO THE FUTURE!
Congratulations to
Mr. John Cissel 2022 Honoree
Thank you for your many years of dedicated and unwavering leadership at Harbor. Enjoy your retirement!
145 Adams Avenue Hauppauge, NY 11788 USA www.centralsemi.com Manufacturer of Innovative Discrete Semiconductor Solutions Since 1974
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