2015–2016 Annual Report

Head of School

Alan Sparrow

Associate Head of School

Jennifer Blake

Beginning School Principal

Carol Blackwell

Lower School Principal

Jij de Jesus

Lower School Assistant Principal

Linda Tatomer

Middle School Principal

Tyler Fonarow

Middle School Academic Dean

Annie Barton

Upper School Principal

Lee Thomsen

Upper School Assistant Principal

Dave Samson

2015-2016 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Richard Badenhausen, Chair, Board of Trustees

Philip McCarthey, Vice Chair, Board of Trustees

Brian Barker

John Bird

Alex Bocock, Chair, Nominating and Governance Committee

Carol Clawson, Chair, Legal Committee

Pastor France Davis

Luz Escamilla

Sam Goldstein, Historian

The Rt. Rev. Scott B. Hayashi, Episcopal Diocese of Utah

Joshua Kanter, Chair, Investment Committee

Jill Lang

Kurt Larsen

Vivian Lee

Sarah Lehman

Akemi Louchheim, Chair, Education Committee

John McNamara, Chair, Steiner Campus Construction Committee

Wood Moyle ’90

Jennifer Price-Wallin, Chair, Development Committee

Saba Siddiqui, Chair, Finance Committee

Bob Steiner, Former Board Chair

Theresa Sueoka, Lincoln Street Home and School Rep

Adria Swindle, McCarthey Home and School Rep

Anna Topham, Chair, Annual Fund

Chris Von Maack, Chair, Alumni Committee

Michael Weinholtz

Ex-Officio

Alan Sparrow, Head of School

Trustee Emeriti

Peter Billings, Jr. ’63

Ian Cumming

Christopher “Kit” Sumner ’64

EDITOR

Kelly

MANAGING

Stephanie

Mason

FEATURE

Kirsten

FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL

Dear Families, Alumni, Grandparents, and Friends,

What a year! The school’s learning culture is rich and vibrant, our enrollment is up, and we are in a strong financial position. We’ve concluded the second year of our fiveyear Strategic Plan. We’ve measured growth in professional development and implemented new strategies into the classroom. We reached out to you through Fine Print, the online magazine of Rowland Hall, to detail our adoption of formative assessment and growth mindset and explain how

and why we encourage students to strive, take risks, and learn through experience—even failure—to create better, long-lasting learning. Most impressive has been the mindset of a faculty engrossed in a culture of learning. Faculty members are taking what they have learned in their professional development opportunities and implementing these ideas in the classroom, benefitting all of our students.

Financially, we continue to be on a strong footing. With increased enrollment and improved operational efficiencies, we remain debt free.

We are one of five schools in our peer school group of 50 who are in this position. Additionally, thanks to the generosity of our donors, our endowment has almost doubled in the last five years. A robust endowment allows us to increase our financial aid offerings and welcome more students to join our diverse community.

The learning culture at Rowland Hall expands across divisions and includes faculty, staff, and administration. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, 77 educators and 332 professional days have been dedicated to professional growth since the summer of 2014. Enthusiasm for building a professional learning community has never been higher, and it all leads back to the classroom.

I am extremely proud of our signature programs, and I want to share a few highlights from last year with you. Rowmark Ski Academy gathered more national titles than any other ski academy in the country. As part of Project 11, juniors dedicated 1,000 hours of time toward building a long-lasting

cultural exchange on the Navajo Reservation in southern Utah. The college counseling office guided 73 seniors and their parents through the highly competitive, complex college admission process. I know of no Utah public school or neighboring independent school that gives more attention and resources to student-centered college counseling than Rowland Hall. Our nationally recognized debate team continued to excel in competitions around the country. Last year, 46 debaters participated in 22 tournaments and won nine championships. Three teams qualified for Nationals, including the most successful policy duo in Rowland Hall history—Emily Gordon and Jaden Lessnick. Later in this issue of the annual report, you will read more about the character, community, and leadership skills developed in each member of our debate team.

We have an exciting year ahead of us. I am thrilled to welcome Jennifer Price-Wallin as the new chair of the Board of Trustees. Jennifer has served on the Board of Trustees since 2006 in many leadership positions. Her experiences in both business and philanthropy have proved a successful formula for leadership and inspiring excellence in those around her. I would like to thank Richard Badenhausen for his three years of service as board chair and his dedication to enhancing the student-learning experience inside and outside our classrooms.

On the Capital Campaign front, I am pleased to announce we are beginning the planning phase of a campaign to raise money for a new Middle School and gymnasium on the Richard R. Steiner Campus. Based on the feasibility study conducted last year, it became clear that our community was most interested in building academic facilities in conjunction with athletic facilities. We have worked with the architects to adjust the Master Plan to make this a feasible next phase. I hope you enjoy reading about all that we as a community have accomplished. Thank you for your generous support and commitment to making Rowland Hall extraordinary.

Sincerely,

Alan Sparrow Head of School

FROM THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

I feel privileged to have been invited by Rowland Hall’s faculty and staff to participate in a year-long professional development opportunity called Critical Friends Group. After receiving training during a week-long, intensive facilitated workshop last summer, participants met monthly during the school year to talk about teaching and learning issues. Throughout those conversations, I was struck by teachers’ commitment to their craft, their deep devotion to their students, and their love for the school. After all, these conversations took place at the end of busy weekdays when other matters— personal and professional—were pressing. And yet these employees gathered to share their expertise and try to make Rowland Hall an even better place. I left each of those meetings

inspired and thankful that my family is part of such a special community. One meeting, in particular, stood out. The group watched digitally recorded five-minute excerpts from four classes, one from each division: Natalie Kaplan’s 4PreK class on problem solving, Jeanne Zeigler’s third-grade exercise on scientific collaboration, Mary Lawlor’s sixth-grade class in which she modeled how to understand characterization, and Kate Taylor’s tenth-grade Shakespeare class. The point of the exercise was to see how different teachers negotiated varied learning challenges and then solicit insights from colleagues. But what stood out more for me was both the bravery of faculty willing to offer themselves up for evaluation by peers and the manner in which the class sessions cohered, even though they spanned the course of 11 grades.

It’s rare that you get to see the trajectory of learning at Rowland Hall—with my own children I watched that slowly develop over the course of a dozen years but frankly, by the time my kids were in the Upper School, what had happened in the three previous divisions seemed fairly hazy. These four classroom excerpts captured the entire magical tapestry of what we offer at Rowland Hall and, most amazingly, how it all connected. No matter the level, students and teachers in all four classrooms were working on the same skills and challenges, whether it be trying to understand shapes through trial and error or enjoying Shakespeare’s fondness for off-color humor in Othello. In each setting, students were learning how to think critically, how to listen to others, how to reflect on a point or make an argument, how to self-regulate, and how to engage the world intellectually. And doing so in an environment where they were guided by talented, nurturing, engaged teachers. If someone asks you what your kids are doing at Rowland Hall, this is what you tell them, no matter the grade: they are practicing habits of mind, body, and spirit on the way to becoming independent learners who move through the world with sensitivity and passion. What could be more important?

Richard Badenhausen Board of Trustees Chair

2015 - 2016 FINANCE REPORT

Dear School Friends,

As in past years, the Finance Committee this year focused on maintaining a sound financial position, strengthening controls and processes, and ensuring Rowland Hall uses tuition dollars wisely in realizing the five-year Strategic Plan. We had an excellent year. Enrollment grew and helped to drive strong finances. The Business Office took steps to centralize and coordinate key processes thereby adding further rigor and oversight and providing efficiencies for the school as a whole.

We continued to focus on the Strategic Plan, and prioritized funding an exceptional college-preparatory education where all members of the community embrace a culture of learning while maintaining the financial strength of the institution. Current operations are paramount, but we’re also actively planning for the future. As the Capital Campaign enters its next phase—the creation of a new Middle School and gymnasium on the Steiner Campus—we’re prepared to take on the long-term task of creating facilities to carry Rowland Hall into the next century. We continue to enhance our financial strength and flexibility through endowment growth. Through our actions, the Finance Committee remains focused on demonstrating to students, parents, alumni, and the greater community the value of a Rowland Hall education.

Saba Siddiqui Finance Committee Chair

STATEMENT OF ACTIVITES

79.6% TUITION

12.8% AUXILIARY

4.7% DONATIONS

94.8%

OPERATING REVENUE 5.2% NON-OPERATING INCOME $23,146 AVERAGE COST PER STUDENT $18,419 AVERAGE TUITION PER STUDENT

REVENUE EXPENSES

$21,780,443 $21,780,840

2015 - 2016 ACADEMIC YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2016

INSTRUCTIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING & GROUNDS DEVELOPMENT MARKETING LIBRARY AUXILIARY TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIPS TRANSFERS MISCELLANEOUS

THE STRATEGIC PLAN

Where Are We Now?

One great idea builds on another; this is the mindset of a faculty engrossed in a culture of learning. When Director of Curriculum and Instruction Wendell Thomas had the idea to create a video library for teachers to watch other teachers in their craft, a group of peers built on the idea by suggesting viewing parties. Viewing parties allow teachers to sit side-by-side to observe, discuss, and learn from a colleague’s practices.

Now entering the third year of Rowland Hall’s five-year Strategic Plan, observable results abound in professional development, idea generation, and growth mindset. The 2014 Strategic Plan, Our Extraordinary Future, set out the following three ambitious goals for teaching, learning, and funding to best serve Rowland Hall students:

Goal 1: Enhance the student learning experience

We will build on Rowland Hall’s exceptional program by fostering a culture that enables educators to explore and incorporate the most salient research into their teaching practices and student learning. We will continue to evolve to offer the best possible education and opportunities for our students.

Goal 2: Provide the Intermountain West’s most outstanding math and science program

While remaining committed to educating the whole child and offering an incomparable learning experience in the humanities, arts, and athletics, we will develop new opportunities for students in mathematics and science.

Goal 3: Develop the enrollment and business model for our future

As Rowland Hall’s business model continues to focus on funding a top quality college preparatory education, it will also remain dedicated to the longer-term tasks of creating 21st-century facilities, growing the school’s endowment, and generating strong enrollment.

Strategic Plan: The Process

Rowland Hall, like all independent schools, takes the opportunity every few years to engage in deep conversations about its mission, vision, and direction. Toward the end of each of these yearlong strategic planning processes, stakeholders from each school constituency—faculty, administrators, trustees, parents, students, and alumni—unite around goals for the future of the school. In the spring of 2014, Rowland Hall shared its vision for navigating the most pressing issues the school will face in the next few years.

Strategic Plan: The Progress

Rowland Hall is a community of learners. Goal 1 focuses on enhancing the school’s learning culture and encourages and supports educators and students to be the best they can be. During the first 18 months of Strategic Plan implementation, key concepts of our learning culture quickly became part of our vernacular. Walk through the halls of the school, and you will likely hear faculty talking about ProGro (professional growth), the growth mindset of their students, and how formative assessment is improving student learning.

Traditionally, the term “professional development” has garnered mixed reviews from teachers. In many schools, professional development translates to an outside expert coming to lecture faculty and staff for a day, without the opportunity to practice the relevant knowledge. But when professional development is done well, it offers teachers the opportunity to learn, collaborate, and discuss strategies to make the learning meaningful. Research has shown that teaching quality is the most important factor in raising student engagement and achievement.

“It is well established that teachers are the most potent force for enhancing student learning,” Mr. Thomas said. “Historically, professional development for teachers has been ineffective. We now know that encouraging collaboration and supporting teachers throughout the implantation phase of improvement efforts is essential. Rowland Hall is focused on providing the resources and ongoing support teachers need to turn great ideas into effective practices.”

Last spring, faculty and administration embraced the idea of growth mindset when they participated in a professional book group aimed at discussing Stanford researcher Carol Dweck’s book Mindset. Ms. Dweck categorizes two types of learning mindsets: a fixed mindset, and a growth mindset. She defines a “fixed mindset” as a learner who believes that talent, skill, and intelligence are fixed traits: “I’m no good at math” or “I can’t write.” Ms. Dweck’s research has found that such learners tend to limit their own learning, absorb material at a slower pace, and shy away from challenges. Learners with a “growth mindset” believe that ability is dynamic and can be improved through dedication and hard work. These students tend to possess a love of learning, are resilient, and persevere in spite of

challenges. Ms. Dweck observed that students with a “growth mindset” eagerly accept challenges and achieve greater progress toward learning goals.

One way to encourage students’ adoption of a growth mindset is through the use of formative assessment. This initiative shifts the focus from results to process. By definition, formative assessment is the act of informally assessing student learning along the way and making adjustments to activities based on student understanding of the material. Past Upper School Principal Lee Thomsen explained that effective use of formative assessment “places responsibility on both student and teacher for a more accurate reflection of the results of those assessments and to adapt subsequent practices.”

Teachers at Rowland Hall have embraced this idea and are using various types of formative assessment in their classes. This summer, teachers worked with Jan Chappuis, a national expert on best uses of formative assessment. Leading up to her visit, Rowland Hall offered monthly professional growth sessions, with at least one formative assessment option.

Rowland Hall commits to the faculty’s ongoing professional growth by continuing the conversations and encouraging teachers to be advocates for their growth and learning. In the past 24 months, opportunities for faculty and staff have doubled with the addition of one ProGro meeting per month and longer in-service sessions planned and run by our own in-house experts. These cross-divisional conversations have been rich and deep and the enthusiasm palpable. Providing support, resources, and time to help teachers accomplish these goals is critical to the success of the first goal of the Strategic Plan.

Goal 1 and Goal 2 of the plan are very much connected. By enhancing the student-learning experience and giving teachers time to understand the latest research, we make strides toward providing the most outstanding math and science programs. In the past 24 months, teachers and administrators have worked together to:

• better align the science curriculum in the Middle School;

• explore Next Generation Science Standards in the Lower School and Middle School;

• support six Lower School teachers’ attendance at the National Science Teachers Association conference;

• add more science courses in the Upper School;

• explore approaches to early childhood education in mathematics with Doug Clements; and

• send a group of Lower School teachers and a sixth grade teacher to the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meeting to determine the best math program for grades one through six.

In addition to the Upper School’s math and science departments’ adoption of formative assessment as a tool to enhance student learning, a task force of teachers and administrators has been charged with addressing the implementation of Goal 2 of Rowland

Hall’s Strategic Plan: to provide the most outstanding math and science program in the Intermountain West. Last spring, the task force worked together to create a set of recommendations to pass along to the Strategic Plan Implementation Committee and school leadership. They plan to meet four to five times over the next six months, and will begin by considering measurable goals.

The committee includes: Katie Williams, Beginning School; Jodi Spiro and Sara Dacklin, Lower School; Molly Lewis, Middle School; Adella Croft and Alisa Poppen, Upper School; as well as administrators Jij de Jesus, Lower School principal; Tyler Fonarow, Middle School principal; Christian Waters, director of technology integration; and Wendell Thomas, director of curriculum and instruction.

The Board of Trustees, in conjunction with Chief Financial Officer Gwen Fonarow, has begun discussions about Goal 3: develop the enrollment and business model for our future. They plan to provide the community with deliverables in the coming year.

Strategic Plan: The Future

The Strategic Planning and Implementation Committee continues to collaborate with faculty about the best way to implement the Strategic Plan. The committee meets once a month to discuss and evaluate the initiatives that bring us closer to our goals. While there is more work to be done, we are thrilled with the progress and look forward to continuing to implement the goals that strengthen our position as the first and finest independent school in the Intermountain West.

For more details about the measurable goals and action taken on the Strategic Plan, please visit rowlandhall.org/strategicplanprogress.

TRANSITIONS

SALUTE TO DEPARTING TRUSTEES

Every year the Board of Trustees and school community thanks and bids farewell to several dedicated volunteers who have worked hard for many years on behalf of the school. This year we would like to give special thanks to five trustees who have been exceptional in their service.

Alex Bocock served nine years on the Board of Trustees. During his service, he chaired the Nominating and Governance Committee, the Development Committee, and the Major Gifts Committee. Mr. Bocock was crucial to the school’s development efforts and helped raise the necessary funds to complete Phase 1 of the Steiner Campus.

Sam Goldstein steps down after completing his third term on the board. Combined with his previous service on the board during the ’90s, Mr. Goldstein served as a trustee for a total of 16 years. He has served as chair of the Education Committee, the board historian, and chair of the Diversity Committee, and he was a frequent speaker at Home and School meetings, where he shared his expertise on educational psychology.

Jill Lang was fundamental to the school’s development efforts during her two terms as a board member. She was the Annual Fund chair for two years, during which she worked tirelessly to reach the Annual Fund goal and increase parent participation. During her service, Ms. Lang organized a golf tournament to raise much-appreciated funds for the school.

Kurt Larsen served on the board for six years. During this time, he served as chair of the Leadership Gifts Committee. Mr. Larsen has always been a great supporter of Rowland Hall, and he has been especially generous in his contributions to the auction. In addition, he has hosted the Rowmark Gala in support of the Rowmark Scholarship Fund for the past two years.

John McNamara steps down from the board after two terms of service. Mr. McNamara chaired the Steiner Campus Construction Committee for four years. He oversaw the construction of the first phase of building on the Steiner Campus. Under his leadership, the project came in on time and under budget.

Thank you, again, to our outgoing trustees for their hard work and dedication. All our students and faculty benefited from your strong efforts.

WELCOME NEW TRUSTEES

Alex Gardner was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, and attended Rowland Hall from preschool through graduation. Mr. Gardner has been serving on the Rowland Hall Alumni Committee since 2014.

After graduating from the University of Puget Sound in 2011, Mr. Gardner moved back to Utah. In 2014, he began working for the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah, where he has managed relationships with alumni and donors in Salt Lake City, Seattle, Los Angeles, Orange County, and Atlanta. Prior to joining the David Eccles School of Business, Alex worked for three years at Beta Theta Pi Fraternity’s International Headquarters in a variety of roles pertaining to student leadership development, change management, and campus recruiting. Alex is currently on the University of Puget Sound’s Alumni Admissions Committee, where he interviews and evaluates prospective students. In addition, he serves as a chapter advisor for Beta Theta Pi at the University of Utah and the University of Puget Sound.

Alex loves to be outside skiing, trail running, biking, and more. He is also an avid Utah Utes football and basketball fan.

Katie Barrett Lieberman is a Salt Lake City native who works as a psychotherapist in private practice. She graduated with honors in psychology from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1999. After working with youth in residential treatment in Seattle and Washington, Ms. Lieberman earned her master’s degree in social work (MSW) from the University of Denver in 2002. She then completed post-master’s training at the Family Therapy Training Center in Denver, Colorado, receiving her clinical license (LCSW) in 2004.

Ms. Lieberman has worked as a clinician with children and families in various outpatient settings in Denver, Seattle, Pittsburgh, and Salt Lake City. She specializes in several practice areas, including high-risk youth, trauma, grief and loss, family therapy, chronic illness, and substance abuse treatment. Ms. Lieberman received extensive post-graduate training certification in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to treat anxiety, depression, attachment issues and trauma. Ms. Lieberman facilitates a variety of therapy groups and regularly teaches parenting classes throughout the community, including Rowland Hall parent forums.

Ms. Lieberman and her husband Ben are proud parents of three daughters: Emery (second grade at a Spanish immersion school), Ashlyn (fourth grade at Rowland Hall), and Vivian (kindergarten at Rowland Hall). In her spare time, she loves to travel, ski, and hike in the Wasatch Mountains.

John C. Miller ’96

John C. Miller is a partner and assistant general manager at Mark Miller Toyota. Since 1999, he has worked in nearly every position the company offers, gaining experience and understanding of those who work for his company. Mr. Miller is also active in the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce, is a member of the Board of Directors of the New Car Dealers of Utah, is the digital chairman of the Utah Toyota Dealers Association, and is the state representative for the Denver Region Toyota Dealer Council.

While cultivating a career as an auto dealer, his real passion has always been serving his community. He currently sits on the boards of the Salt Lake Police Foundation and the Utah Debate Commission. Mr. Miller served as chairman of the board for the Kostopulos Dream Foundation and is the incoming chairman for Ballet West.

Mr. Miller lives in Salt Lake City with his spouse, Andrea, and their two sons, Owen (3PreK) and Declan (kindergarten). Mr. and Mrs. Miller have been Annual Fund class liaisons for Rowland Hall for three years. In his spare time, John enjoys playing golf and running marathons.

Martin (“Marty”) Olsen

Marty Olsen has been a partner at Olsen and Olsen Law since 1995, specializing in family law and private guardian ad litem work. He received his undergraduate degree in finance from the University of Utah in 1988 and his Juris Doctor from the University of Utah Law School in 1991. Following graduation from law school, Mr. Olsen clerked for Leonard H. Russon at the Utah Court of Appeals for two years. After that, he went to work for the Utah State Office of Guardian Ad Litem, representing abused and neglected children in permanency proceedings and children in high-conflict divorce cases. During his professional career, Mr. Olsen has been active in the American Bar Association (ABA) and Utah State Bar, holding various leadership positions within each organization. He also served as chair of the ABA’s National Steering Committee on the Unmet Legal Needs of Children from August 2004 to July 2006, during which time he traversed the country as he presented the committee’s work for America’s Children Still at Risk.

Mr. Olsen has received local and national accolades for his work with children and the law, including Utah State Bar Young Lawyer of the Year and ABA’s National Child Advocate of the Year Award. He was named in Utah Business magazine as one of Utah’s top 25 lawyers in family law, which he has practiced for the past 10 years.

Mr. Olsen volunteered at Primary Children’s Hospital Life Unit for 18 years, served as a wish granter with the Make-a-Wish Foundation, was a mentor with the Village Project, and volunteered with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. Mr. Olsen lives in Salt Lake City with his spouse, Christopher Cocke, and their two sons, Davis (second grade) and Henry (third grade).

WELCOME NEW TRUSTEES EMERITI

This spring, Rowland Hall’s Board of Trustees voted to invite two former trustees to become Trustees Emeriti. They were both recognized with this honor at the 2016 Hallmarker Dinner. They join current Trustees Emeriti Peter Billings Jr. ’63, Ian Cumming, and Christopher “Kit” Sumner ’64.

Bob Marquardt was board chair from 2007-2010 and is the second-longest serving trustee in school history, totaling 18 years. His insightfulness, willingness to ask tough questions, and commitment to academic excellence were instrumental in making Rowland Hall a top-tier independent school. Mr. Marquardt was chair of the Development Committee during the planning and building phase of the McCarthey Campus. It is safe to say that there would be no McCarthey Campus without him. Mr. Marquardt’s respect and appreciation for Rowland Hall’s faculty and staff culminated in his gift to establish an endowment for faculty professional development. The Marquardt Award is presented each year to faculty members who apply to participate in an in-depth professional development opportunity. These opportunities support our faculty’s growth as educators, enhancing the student learning experience.

Kevin Steiner served two separate six-year terms on the Board of Trustees. Mr. Steiner was the finance chair during his first term, coinciding with a crucial period in the school’s growth as it transitioned from a small institution to the leading independent school in the Intermountain West. His financial expertise was essential to implementing the financial controls necessary for a financially stable organization of Rowland Hall’s size. During his tenure, Mr. Steiner transformed our business office from a minor operation to a professional office led by a CFO. The Middle School was built on time and on budget, thanks to Mr. Steiner’s determination and financial acumen.

From 1998-2001, Mr. Steiner was the board chair during the campaign to build the McCarthey Campus. Under his watch, the campus was built within our budget, and he was instrumental in raising money for the Capital Campaign. Mr. Steiner has always been a generous supporter of the school, and his family’s generous gift made possible the purchase of the Richard R. Steiner Campus.

WELCOME NEW ADMINISTRATION

Welcome: Ingrid Gustavson, Upper School Principal Rowland Hall is happy to introduce Ingrid Gustavson as the new Upper School principal. Ingrid comes to Rowland Hall from the Darrow School in Lebanon, New York, where she served as director of studies and oversaw all aspects of the academic program.

Prior to her position at Darrow, Ms. Gustavson helped to found Sage Hill School in California, and worked at the Webb Schools and Idyllwild Arts Academy in California. Ms. Gustavson earned a Master of Arts from Williams College and is a graduate of Bowdoin College, where she majored in French and art history and played on the school’s volleyball team.

Ms. Gustavson’s former head of school described her as a “transformative educator.” The Rowland Hall search committee was enthusiastic in its decision to offer her the position. Her extensive background and varied interests—arts, sports, history, languages, travel, and community service— offer an immediate connection with students and parents alike. A number of upcoming school events will offer opportunities to meet Ms. Gustavson, her husband, Kurt Dowdle, and their two sons, Kai (sixth grade) and Luc (fourth grade).

“It is a pleasure to finally be here,” Ms. Gustavson said. “I am enjoying meeting everyone as I become immersed in this wonderful community of supportive learners.”

CLASS of 2016

CLASS OF 2016

Of the 73 graduates in the class of 2016, 30 attended Rowland Hall for 12 or more years, earning the nickname “lifers.” Whether “lifers” or relative newcomers, these graduates are poised to enter 46 different universities across the United States and abroad, pursuing studies in engineering, dance, and business, among other fields. Nine of the 73 were honored by the National Merit program, and two of those were selected as National Merit Scholars. Over half of our graduates received merit-based aid to attend college.

Two of our seniors had unprecedented success in debate, earning the highest number of bids in the country to the Tournament of Champions, finishing second at the National Debate Coaches Association National Championship, and winning the College Prep Round Robin. One was recently honored with the Julia Burke Award for her achievements as a policy debater. Another senior excelled at chess and won the Utah State High School Chess Championship twice during his Upper School career.

The talents of our gifted visual and performing artists were showcased at school and throughout the community. Four seniors led our jazz band to a first place finish at the 2015 Peaks Jazz Festival and one received a superior ranking for her performance on piano at the Utah Federation of Music Clubs Festival eight years in a row. Students dedicated to training in the arts participated in summer intensives and special programs at Ballet West and the University of Utah Youth Theatre Conservatory. One visual artist’s work is currently exhibiting throughout the state with the Utah Arts and Museums travel show.

Our seniors excelled as athletes, leading their teams to 21 Region titles and eight State titles, and placed in the top five in the Deseret News All-Sports Awards for 2A Schools each year of their Upper School careers. Individually, they earned five State titles and received multiple honors as All-Region and All-State athletes. One was named the 2A State Female Swimmer of the Year, and one of our Rowmark skiers earned a national championship in the U19 Downhill race. Outside of school, they competed and earned top finishes in equestrian events, figure skating, and rowing. Several of our seniors will play sports such as soccer, volleyball, golf, and baseball at the collegiate level.

These graduates consistently displayed a passion for serving others, with many of them far exceeding the school’s requirements for community engagement. They volunteered at Cottonwood Canyons Foundation, Red Butte Gardens, Sunnyvale Neighborhood Center, University Neighborhood Partners Hartland Partnership Center, local churches and temples, hospitals, and animal shelters. Many of them served as coaches to our Middle School softball, basketball, or volleyball teams. Our seniors are devoted to causes such as LGBTQ rights, increased access to medical care, and preventing violence in the wake of the Sandy Hook tragedy. One spent countless hours as an advocate with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and another used her fluency in Arabic to help empower female refugees by teaching them English skills to improve their employment outlook. Another senior received a Youth Activist Scholarship from the American Civil Liberties Union for her efforts lobbying on behalf of sexual assault victims and for improved sexual education programs in schools.

The class of 2016 spent time exploring career interests through internships, conferences, and related volunteer work. They wrote for organizations such as Alliance for a Better Utah, studied in laboratories of professors at the University of Utah, and assisted with marketing campaigns for local companies. One interned with the National

Endowment for the Humanities—the only high school student in a group of college students—and created briefs for Congress concerning the program budget. Another participated in a National Student Leadership Conference on Sports Management, and yet another attended the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting for five consecutive years, all in pursuit of educational and personal development. These seniors were a well-traveled group. One visited Botswana, where she worked with locals on animal conservation initiatives. Other students visited New Zealand or China as part of student exchange programs, and one spent a summer studying the classics in Rome. These graduates are fluent in a number of languages, having studied French, Chinese, Latin, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, and Dutch, as part of the Rowland Hall curriculum or on their own time.

We are extremely proud of the class of 2016 for all of their talents and achievements, only some of which are listed here. We look forward to all the future holds for these bright and motivated young graduates.

Jaden Lessnick ’16, Emory ’20

Policy Debater, Soccer Player—“Debate taught me commitment. When my family moved, I decided to board here because of my dedication to debate. Debate has taught me to be an adaptive thinker, consider new perspectives, and think on my feet. Constantly responding to new scenarios within time constraints will help me deal with the contingencies of college and medicine.”

Joseph Wang ’18

PF Debater, Entrepreneur Club—“I transferred to Rowland Hall for debate because I know what it can do for my presentation and critical-thinking skills. I hope to be an engineer or neuroscientist and debate has helped me expand my thinking. Plus, it’s fun!”

Emily Fowler ’18

PF Debater, Musical Actress, Volleyball Player—“I hope to be a mechanical engineer or architect and debate will add to my skillset. Debate has made me a better public speaker and communicator, as well as a better class and team member.”

Sydney Young ’19

Policy Debater, Competitive

Sailor—“Debate is a game that requires strategy and critical-thinking skills. In sailing, the course you travel is more important than how fast you sail. Therefore, critical thinking becomes very important, and debate has helped me improve this skill.”

Atticus Hickman ’19

Policy Debater, Violinist—“Debate lets me express myself and be a part of a team. In debate, it’s cool to be smart and it has taught me how to talk about almost any issue.”

Rustin Armknecht ’16, Lafayette College ’20

PF Debater, Student Leader—“Debate helped me develop a voice. I'm more con dent in expressing my opinions and I know how to respectfully disagree with others and argue my thoughts.”

Jordan Abdalla ’17

PF Debater, Soccer Player, Investor Club

President—“Debate teaches you how to approach and understand arguments and information in a more complex and nuanced way. The ability to articulate your ideas is of paramount importance within the business world. I enjoy engaging in a metaphorical chess match with different people.”

Emily Gordon ’16, Harvard ’20

Policy Debater, Competitive Equestrian, Artist—“I love being around people dedicated to an activity that is so intellectually stimulating and rigorous. When I become a doctor, my debate experience will help me form connections with colleagues, conduct research, and maintain a strong work ethic.”

Bella Goh ’18

PF Debater, Swimmer, Peer Coach—“Debate has improved my con dence in public speaking, as well as uency in writing. It has taught me the important skills of addressing complicated topics respectfully and effectively, and thinking on the spot. It has provided the skill-set I needed to become a leader and an example to my swimming teammates.”

Kenzo Okazaki ’17

Lincoln-Douglas Debater, Swimmer—“Debating one-on-one means more pressure, but I've learned to handle nerves and to perform in tough situations.”

Anna Greenberg ’17

PF Debater, Tennis Captain—“Debate taught me valuable public-speaking skills and has given me con dence. Debate immerses you in a competitive environment and exposes you to controversial topics. As a young adult, I think it's incredibly important to know about current events. Debate ampli es the skills needed to succeed in school and the real world.”

Madison Barker ’17

Policy Debater, Musician—“Over the past ve years debate has allowed me to nd my second family. Debate is an incredible academic pursuit but also has given me a social network, rich relationships, and the emotional intelligence to build lasting friendships."

David Bernstein ’17

Policy Debater, Musician—“Debate taught me to think creatively and on my feet. Although debate and music may seem different, the ability to improvise in debate while making an argument and improvisation while playing an instrument are extremely connected.”

UNDEBATABLE SUCCESS

The crossroads of debate is a place where students come from all walks of life and leave in every direction, stopping to gain a set of skills to allow them to discover and master the next step.

“Debate is a sandbox,” said Rowland Hall Debate Coach Michael Shackelford. “It’s playful, it’s about curiosity, it’s where you start to interact and learn to appreciate other perspectives and mindsets.”

Rowland Hall’s debate team ranks as one of the top in the nation, and the debate program has expanded its reach across curriculum and divisions. The Upper School offers debate classes as electives, so interested students mix across grade levels to make lifelong friends at school and across the nation at tournaments.

Rowland Hall and its debate program enjoy a symbiotic relationship: the school’s curriculum equips students with debate-ready skills, and debate fits with the school’s mission to inspire students to lead ethical and productive lives. “The school culture, approach to learning, diversity, and teaching style just fits,” Mr. Shackelford said. Debate fosters collaboration, political literacy, analytical thinking, and empathy. Students research platforms, then construct and deliver original, impassioned arguments.

“IT’S PLAYFUL, IT’S ABOUT CURIOSITY, IT’S WHERE YOU START TO INTERACT AND LEARN TO APPRECIATE OTHER PERSPECTIVES AND MINDSETS.”

- DEBATE COACH MIKE SHACKELFORD

Debate is a flexible extracurricular in which students are partnered based on a mutual commitment level. Choosing whether to attend a tournament only affects the individual and his or her debate partner— the two-person pod. “No one gets cut from the team, so it’s all about individual goals,” Mr. Shackelford said. “You get out what you put in.”

Debate is more than a potentially standout line on a college application. It teaches students how to make a compelling argument, a critical skill for any career. On a deeper level, debate empowers students to organize thoughts and clearly communicate a message.

“Debate doesn’t just capture a certain set of students and deposit them somewhere when they’re done,” Mr. Shackelford explained. “It’s a vehicle, a process, a stepping stone, to accomplish whatever it is you want to accomplish.”

1987

Rowland Hall becomes an official member of the National Forensic League, now named the National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA). Nine students are on the team.

1988

Students qualify to the National Speech and Debate Tournament for the first time (coaches: Carl Sturges and Frank Langheinrich).

1989

Deseret News reports Rowland Hall ties for first place in the Abe Lincoln Invitational Debate Tournament, competing against much larger schools under a special 1A classification. Captains of the team were Matt Rogers, Liz Abaunza, Sutton Snook, Sarah Culp, and Jenni Langheinrich. Libero Della-Piana won trophies in three different events.

1995

Rowland Hall wins its first District Debate Sweeps Award, given to the top school in the Great Salt Lake District.

1997

Student sets record for most career NSDA points in the Great Salt Lake District (Neeta Bidwai, coached by Frank Langheinrich).

2001

Rowland Hall qualifies to the Tournament of Champions (TOC) for the first time (Elisabeth Page, coached by Ryan Hoglund).

2004

Students make it to elimination rounds for the first time at the National Speech and Debate Tournament (Claire Anderson and Karla Penman).

ROWLAND HALL DEBATE HISTORY

2007

At the TOC, two students make it to the elimination rounds for the first time (Chase Burton and Cyrus Akrami).

2010

Students make it to the final round at the National Speech and Debate Tournament, finish as runners-up (Andrew Arsht and Mario Feola, coached by Mike Shackelford).

2011

Rowland Hall recognized as a National Debate School of Excellence by the NSDA.

Middle School debate program created.

2012

Alum wins College National Championship (Andrew Arsht, Georgetown).

2014

Middle School team wins State Championship.

2015

Rowland Hall qualifies three teams to the TOC (Caitlin Walrath and Camila Reed-Guevara; Claire Wang and Emily Gordon; and Jaden Lessnick and Elliot Kovnick). Two finish in the sweet 16.

Students win the 3A Policy State Championship and the inaugural Utah Tournament of Excellence.

2016

Rowland Hall gathers the most TOC bids in the country, finishes second at the National Debate Coaches Association National Championships, and wins a variety of elite local and national tournaments during the regular season.

Seven students qualify to the National Speech and Debate Tournament.

Rowland Hall continues its streak of five straight District Debate Sweeps Awards.

There are 50 students on the Upper School team and another 12 in Middle School.

Director of Ethical Education Ryan Hoglund has been a key player in building Rowland Hall’s debate program. He began coaching the team in 1999 and paved the way for the program we have today. In 2015, Mr. Hoglund was inducted into the Utah Debate Coaches Hall of Fame. High school debate was not always the organized, cohesive, and collegial organization that it is today in Utah, but through Mr. Hoglund’s efforts it is now a thriving community. Mr. Hoglund is currently on the Utah Middle School Debate Committee, which organizes topics, conferences, and the state tournament in Utah. He’s still giving back!

WHO IS MIKEE?

Academically driven Rowland Hall students gravitate toward debate in part due to the opportunity to learn from accomplishedyet-easygoing Debate Coach Mike Shackelford. He has a natural, playful rapport with his debaters. Jaden Lessnick ’16, one of the most successful debaters in school history, went home after one tournament especially excited about his success. But Jaden’s excitement was not over a trophy or an award; he had been granted the privilege of calling his coach by his distinctively chummy nickname. Beginning debaters refer to their coach in formal parlance, Mr. Shackelford. After a certain measure of success, students earn the right to call their award-winning coach “Mikee.” “I still remember how excited and proud Jaden was when he was finally allowed to call you ‘Mikee,’” Jaden’s mother later wrote in a year-end thank you note to Mr. Shackelford.

Mr. Shackelford coaches the Middle School and Upper School debate teams and teaches political science in the history department. He came to Rowland Hall in 2007 after receiving a Bachelor of Science in political science from Weber State University and a Master of Arts in rhetoric from Pepperdine University. He also taught or coached at Jordan High School, Pepperdine University, Weber State, University of California-Berkeley, the Cal National Speech and Debate Institutes, and the Michigan Debate Institute.

Mr. Shackelford has traveled all over the United States attending collegiate and high school debate tournaments and serves in a variety of community leadership positions, including representative for the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA), chair of the Great Salt Lake District of the National Speech and Debate Association

(NSDA), and executive board member of the National Debate Coaches Association (NDCA).

This year, Mr. Shackelford won National District Chair of the Year for his leadership in the NSDA, and in 2014 he received the Policy Debate Coach of the Year award in recognition of having the top policy debate program in the state of Utah. Mr. Shackelford has consistently raised the bar of excellence by coaching students who win national awards almost every weekend they travel. No Utah team has ever had teams in national elimination rounds as often as Rowland Hall; an accomplishment that contributes to our reputation as one of the best policy debate programs in the United States.

In the most recent season, the debate team earned 13 bids to the Tournament of Champions (TOC), with one partnership gaining nine bids by themselves (the most in the country). That team was consistently ranked in the top five in the national coaches’ poll and reached the elite eight at the TOC, out of 72 teams that reached the most prestigious tournament in the country. At another national championship—the NDCA’s—one of Mr. Shackelford’s teams finished in second place.

People often compare teams to family but debate seems particularly close-knit. Mr. Shackelford and his wife, Carol, have a four-year-old son named Lucas. The weekend following Lucas’ birth, Mr. Shackelford attended the local Alta Silver and Black Invitational Tournament with his team, but his wife wasn’t upset at his absence. According to Mr. Shackelford, “she understands,” particularly since Ms. Shackelford served as the head debate coach at Bingham High School through 2014. In-town weekend tournaments are a family affair for the Shackelford family, with Lucas patiently by his dad’s side through the long hours, offering pre-round high-fives to the team. The Shackelfords expanded their team in August with the birth of their second son, Ethan.

MIDDLE SCHOOL DEBATE

Public Speaking begins with games and learning tips to reduce apprehension about speaking formally in public. Students practice a variety of skills and build a foundation for effective argumentation and advocacy. This class is required for sixth graders.

Intro to Debate is for students who want to explore debate in a non-competitive environment. They may choose to participate in the debate team during the third trimester or later in high school. This is an elective for seventh and eighth graders.

Competitive Debate emphasizes participation in formal debates and requires attending at least one of about five team tournaments each season. In addition to practicing constructive, rebuttal, and cross-examination speeches, students develop a variety of tactical skills including evidence comparison, cost-benefit analysis, note-taking, and audience adaptation. Students must take Intro to Debate before they can take Competitive Debate, which is an elective for seventh and eighth graders.

WHAT DO KIDS REALLY GET FROM DEBATE?

Certainly, debate helps kids get into elite colleges and teaches them how to argue convincingly, but what else motivates teenagers to willingly stay after school until 5 pm or give up entire weekends to travel to debate tournaments?

Debaters will tell you they make lifelong friends with debaters at tournaments around the country and connect across grade levels at their own institution, an exciting opportunity in high school. Some debaters claim that the skills they build make academics a breeze and life itself becomes a fascinating prism of ideas just waiting to be tackled.

Debate sends kids off into the world with an admirable set of life skills. Debate teaches tolerance, inclusion, and respect for an opposing position. “It’s impossible to be exposed to so many ideas and stay dogmatic,” Rowland Hall Debate Coach Mike Shackelford said. In debate, students research and examine both sides of a controversy to ultimately internalize the meta-lesson that “ethical living begins with understanding and empathy for other points of view,” according to Mr. Shackelford.

Rowland Hall’s mission involves developing students’ character, leadership skills, and sense of community, and this is reflected in the accolades received by our debaters and coaches, past and present. This year Emily Gordon �16 won two character awards.

In May at the Tournament of Champions Emily received the Julia Burke award, an honor given to the debater most respected by the community for his or her combination of competitive excellence and outstanding character. The Glenbrook schools in metro Chicago also recognized Emily with the Patrick O’Neill Memorial Award at their national tournament in November.

Distinctive to Rowland Hall is the benefit of a coach who motivates with positive feedback and humor. So when Coach Shackelford won National District Chair of the Year, a coveted leadership award given by the Great Salt Lake debate district, it came as no surprise to those closest to him—his team.

2015-2016 DEBATE HIGHLIGHTS

In the last five years, Rowland Hall Debate has produced nine State Champions, 23 National Qualifiers, 14 Academic All-Americans, and two National Finalists, and sent dozens of students to college on scholarships.

In November the Winged Lion Debaters got off to a perfect start by bringing home a championship at the Young Lawyers tournament. The competition, hosted at East High School, was sponsored by the Utah State Bar Association, with 20 of the top schools in the state participating.

In November the team traveled to California to compete at the Notre Dame Invitational (one of the top tournaments in the West). Rowland Hall debaters won the tournament in the Varsity division, took second in the Novice division, and had students place third in a separate World Schools competition.

In February the Rowland Hall debate team won the elite College Prep Debate tournament in Oakland, California. Only the top 16 teams in the country were invited to compete. Rowland Hall seniors Jaden Lessnick and Emily Gordon won the tournament and were recognized as the first and second speakers.

In May at the Tournament of Champions, Emily Gordon won the Julia Burke Award—an honor given to the debater most respected by the community for his/her combination of competitive excellence and outstanding character.

In June at the 2016 National Speech and Debate Tournament held in Salt Lake City:

• Emily Gordon received a prestigious speaker award. Tens of thousands of high school students debate, and only 500 qualify to nationals. Within that impressive group, Emily won second-best overall speaker.

• Rowland Hall qualified more debaters to nationals than any other program in the state.

• Both Rowland Hall policy teams—David Bernstein and Will Matheson, and Emily Gordon and Maddie Barker—advanced to the elimination rounds. Gordon/Barker went the furthest; eliminated in round nine of 14 (a double-elimination tournament).

• The National Speech and Debate Association deemed Mr. Shackelford the National District Chair of the Year for his leadership.

• Eight Rowland Hall Middle School students competed at Middle School Nationals.

The 2015-2016 results in a nutshell

Forty-six debaters participated in 22 tournaments and won nine championships. Three teams qualified to Nationals, including the most successful policy duo in Rowland Hall history—Emily Gordon and Jaden Lessnick. Rowland Hall team members participated in 698 total debates and delivered four speeches per round. Each speech lasts about five minutes, and debaters speak approximately 250 words per minute. That means Rowland Hall debaters spoke 3.5 million words in competition this year.

The 3.5 million words produced arguments for and against countless controversies including: government surveillance, carbon taxes, gun control, Russian sanctions, and standardized testing.

FORTY-SIX DEBATERS PARTICIPATED IN 22 TOURNAMENTS AND WON NINE CHAMPIONSHIPS.

Every member of the team won at least one round:

Trophies

Ethan Kovnick, Quinn Hennessy, Kiyan Banuri, Mishka Banuri, Andy Toth, Robin Zeng, Atticus Hickman, Sydney Young, William Stone, Emily Fowler, Allie Zehner, Joseph Wang, Abed Alsolaiman, Lena Chan, Matt Orford, Jordan Abdalla, Sam Lemons, Rustin Armknecht, Angela Foley, Sophia Nielsen, Callie Frey.

Championships

Leo Doctorman, James Steiner, Skylar Diamandis, Madeline Brague, Anna Greenberg, Walker Nasser, Kenzo Okazaki, Madison Barker, David Bernstein, Will Matheson, Jaden Lessnick, Emily Gordon.

Qualified to Nationals

Jaden Lessnick, Emily Gordon, Jordan Abdalla, Matt Orford, Maddie Barker, Will Matheson, David Bernstein.

Tournament of Champions

Sam Lemons, Madison Barker, Kenzo Okazaki, Jaden Lessnick, Emily Gordon (most bids in the country).

DEBATE OFFERINGS AT ROWLAND HALL

Intro to Debate is a one-trimester beginners’ course offered in the fall for students who are new to the high school or have never debated. This class is mainly for students to explore debate.

Public Debate is a core class for students interested in being on the debate team and learning about a variety of accessible and educational topics. This class is for students who want to succeed in debate while also pursuing other extracurricular activities. Students are eligible to compete at all local tournaments and one to two national trips.

Policy Debate is the most advanced class offered to debaters and is for students who have prioritized debate above other activities. The class includes topic lectures, research sessions, and practice debates and is held after school every day. Students are eligible for all local tournament opportunities and a variety of national trips.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN POLICY DEBATE AND PUBLIC FORUM DEBATE

Public Forum (PF) is often compared to the familiar example of a presidential debate. Debaters must make persuasive and logical arguments in a manner that is accessible to a wide variety of audiences. Students present cases, engage in rebuttal and refutation, and participate in crossfires—opportunities to question the opposing team. PF students debate in front of judges who may lack formal debate training, so the ability to persuade the average citizen is a central component to success. Additionally, PF focuses on debating resolutions concerning ever-evolving current events, a format that exposes students to a variety of topics during a singular competitive season.

Policy (CX) is a more intricate and detailed form of debate. CX focuses on a controversy surrounding government policy and teams propose specific plans. Because the topic remains the same for the entire academic year, students rely on the depth of their research and their use of advanced argumentation theory. CX debate is also known for technical jargon and rapid rate of delivery, with advanced debaters speaking at rates up to 350 words per minute. Both PF and CX are conducted by teams of two people alternating speeches for their side, either affirming or negating their topic.

Source: National Speech and Debate Association

ADVANCEMENT

Dear Donors and Friends,

The 2015-2016 school year was record breaking for fundraising at Rowland Hall. The generosity of our community and willingness to prioritize Rowland Hall in your giving was unprecedented.

This year, our Hallmarker Society giving levels were increased for the first time in over 20 years. Our community generously responded to the change, helping us break the all-time Annual Fund record. Your support has been overwhelming. Thank you.

It was also a big year on the Capital Campaign front. Last fall, we conducted a feasibility study seeking advice and input on the next phase of the Richard R. Steiner Campus. We listened to your ideas and feedback, and our Board of Trustees decided to shift the focus from athletics alone to athletics and academics. The next phase of the Steiner Campus focuses on both a new Middle School and a gym. In this section of the annual report, you will read more about the project that will take us one step closer to bringing our vision to life.

As an alumna, I am thrilled to be a part of the school during this exciting time. I started at Rowland Hall as a two-year-old on the Avenues Campus, the same year the school moved the older students to Lincoln Street. It is an exciting and rewarding experience to be a part of the campaign that will finally reunite the school on one campus.

Thanks to you, Rowland Hall is thriving under a strong vision of the future.

Robyn Payne ’02 Director of Institutional Advancement

RECORD BREAKING ANNUAL FUND

This was a banner year for the Annual Fund, breaking previous school records to reach an all-time high of $1, 016,841. This figure reflects the strength and community support for a Rowland Hall education. More than the generous dollar amount, the 77 percent Annual Fund parent participation boosts our sense of pride in a unified parent base. Your strong endorsement of our mission and exceptional educational programs is truly inspiring.

Collectively, your contributions support faculty and staff professional development, specialty programs, the arts, athletics, financial aid, and Rowmark Ski Academy, just to name a few. Our sincere appreciation goes out to each and every Rowland Hall donor— parents, grandparents, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends.

Thank you for your unwavering support. We could not be the school we are today without you.

A Heartfelt Thank You to Annual Fund Chairs Anna and Reed Topham

A tremendous thank you goes to Anna and Reed Topham for their thoughtful strategic leadership as Annual Fund chairs for the past two years. They have served as dedicated champions of the Annual Fund and have played an invaluable role in the school’s financial success.

Lindsay Young

Announcing New Director of Annual Giving and Major Gifts

Lindsay Young has joined the advancement team at Rowland Hall as director of annual giving and major gifts after serving as development director for the University of Utah’s Honors College. Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Lindsay served as director of alumni giving at McDonogh School, an independent PreK-12 institution where she is also a third-generation alumna. She comes to Rowland Hall with a passion for independent schools and a deep understanding of the difference that small classrooms, vibrant spaces, personalized learning, and joyful teachers make on blossoming minds.

Faculty and Staff

Once again the faculty and staff have reached 100 percent participation in the Annual Fund. We know our faculty and staff are dedicated to our students’ successes. Their participation in the Annual Fund is further proof of their total commitment to the school and our students’ education.

Board of Trustees

Our Board of Trustees is an incredibly hardworking group of individuals focused on sustaining and building Rowland Hall to be the best school it can be. Each member contributes countless hours of personal time and expertise, and collectively they achieve 100 percent participation in the Annual Fund, setting a generous example for the Rowland Hall community.

Theresa Sueoka to Chair the 2016-2017 Annual Fund

We are delighted that Theresa Sueoka will be serving as the 20162017 Annual Fund chair. Theresa and her husband, Greg, have been a valuable part of the Rowland Hall community for the past 14 years. They have two children: Maxwell, who graduated from Rowland Hall in 2016, and Josef, a sophomore. Ms. Sueoka was named to the Board of Trustees in 2014 and has served as the Lincoln Street Home and School representative. She has served on many auction committees, and she continues to help with new family outreach and the Parent Admission Network. With all of Ms. Sueoka’s past experience and her kind and generous nature, we have no doubt that 2016-2017 will be another successful year for the Annual Fund.

ANNUAL FUND 2015-2016 CLASS LIAISONS

Chairs | Anna and Reed Topham

2PreK | John and Andrea Miller

3PreK | Hillary and Josh Mettle

4PreK | Mikelle and Robert Mansfield

Kindergarten | Adria and Geoff Swindle

First Grade | Christina Billings

Second Grade | Mitzi Conover

Third Grade | Bryan Cunningham

Fourth Grade | Sinead Urwin

Fifth Grade | Joe and Melanie Borgenicht

Sixth Grade | Jennifer Gully

Seventh Grade | Alexandra Altman

Eighth Grade | Rebecca England and Jordan Kimball

Ninth Grade | Theresa Sueoka

Tenth Grade | Leilani Fowler

Eleventh Grade | Deanna Byck

Twelfth Grade | Liza and Eric Gilbert

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

A New Middle School at the Heart of the Richard R. Steiner Campus

Rowland Hall completed the first phase of the Steiner Campus in March 2014 (see timeline for a complete history of the project). In the fall of 2015, we conducted a feasibility study and solicited community feedback on the next step of the project.

The original Master Plan indicated the athletic complex for Phase 2 of the construction, but the feasibility study clarified that our community was more interested in the imminent construction of academic facilities in conjunction with the athletic facilities. We then worked with our architects, EHDD, to prioritize a new Middle School building and a gymnasium. The final phase will include construction of the Upper School, a performing arts center, and an additional gym.

Building a Middle School makes the most sense. The current Middle School on the Lincoln Street Campus is the Rowland Hall division with the greatest need for expansion. Moving the Middle School to the Steiner Campus will create opportunities for collaboration between classes and across grade levels. Teachers have expressed their excitement about the potential for school unity among Beginning School, Lower School, and Middle School students.

April 2011

Campaign divided into phases:

1A: athletic fields

1B: sports complex

2: Middle School and Upper School

June 2011

Capital Campaign for Phase 1A begins

May 29, 2013

Groundbreaking event for athletic fields

March 24, 2014

Athletic fields ribbon cutting

September 2015

Feasibility study begins

May 2016

Based on feasibility study results, board reorganizes remaining campaign phases:

2: Middle School and gym

3: Upper School, performing arts center, and gym

2003

Board votes unanimously to pursue purchase of land

2007

EHDD architects selected

Building footprint and initial costing established

Land rezoned by Salt Lake City Council

May 2010

US Congress removes federal reversionary interest

November 2010

Board unanimously votes to pursue Capital Campaign

December 2010

Land purchased from Mt. Olivet Cemetery Association

January 2011

Reinvestigation of cost with EHDD by Construction Committee

April 2011

Campaign goal and theme established

June 2016

Capital Campaign planning for Phase 2 begins

The Middle School

At the heart of the Steiner Campus is the new home for the Middle School, a magnificent learning facility that will surround a central atrium. Common areas will provide generous space for team-based study, group meetings, and exhibits of student art and classroom projects. This building will also house the dining hall, a maker space, emotional and academic support centers, and administrative areas. A visual arts wing will serve the needs of the performing arts until the performing arts center is built during the third, and final, phase of the project.

As adolescent students need lots of space for collaboration and hands-on study, each new Middle School classroom will be larger than existing Middle School classrooms by 130 square feet, on average. Classrooms will be clustered by grade level to allow for team-based teaching, while math and science classrooms will be equipped with sliding walls that open for cross-curricular learning. Large windows in each new learning space will maximize natural light and provide views of Salt Lake City’s breathtaking landscapes. To take full advantage of the school’s surroundings, architects have planned outdoor classrooms and gardens for applied learning, study, and reflection.

Athletics

Phase 2 of construction includes a gymnasium as part of the Athletic Complex on the Steiner Campus. The gym will seat up to 150 spectators. The facility will boast a weight and cardio room, athletic office spaces, and locker rooms, and will

eventually be home to the Rowmark Ski Academy. Skylights will provide an even source of daylight to the gym, so lights can be turned off during most daytime hours. An additional gym will be built during the third phase, and include a regulationsize volleyball and basketball court, with retractable seating for up to 800 people.

A Sustainable Future

Rowland Hall is dedicated to creating an environmentally responsible culture within our school and the larger community. We have a long history of promoting sustainability, and this integrated philosophy continues to grow through the Steiner Campus project. The ultimate goal for the campus is to be net-zero energy, or energy neutral, meaning the building will produce as much energy as it consumes over the course of a year.

Energy efficiency will be implemented throughout the design, construction, and operation of the new campus. Our architects are using exemplary building designs to minimize energy use, and they will install renewable energy systems in order to fully meet these reduced energy needs. The Middle School and gym will be built utilizing healthy, sustainable materials, high-efficiency windows, and natural daylight to lower our energy use.

If you have questions about the project, or would like to get involved, please contact Director of Institutional Advancement Robyn Payne at robynpayne@rowlandhall.org or Development Committee Chair Chris Von Maack at vonmaack@mgpclaw.com.

GIFTS TO THE RICHARD R. STEINER CAMPUS BUILDING FUND

All gifts to the Building Fund were given or pledged between July 1, 2015, and June 30, 2016.

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Wayne and Kathy Adams

Diane Anderson

Amy and Barry Baker

Lenox and Fran Baker

Brian and Karey Barker

Conor Bentley ’01 and Mary Anne Wetzel ’01

Glenda and Jim Bradley

Robert and Susan Card

The David J. and Nancy L. McNally Foundation

Madeleine Dugan

Peter and Kirsten Ehrich

Jordan Kimball and Rebecca England

John Foley and Dorene Sambado

Cary Jones and Kris Hopfenbeck

Dani Howe

The Jeffrey and Janet Quay Charitable Foundation

Jeff and Sharon Jonas

Kanter Family Foundation

Doug and Erica Keil

Jill and David Lang

Sarah and Paul Lehman

Steve and Michelle Lessnick

Judy Maack

Vivian and Kim McGuire

John McNamara

Rhonda and Bill Nicoloff

Kelly and Jeanene Patterson

Ryan and Nora Peterson

Steve and Courtenay Porges

The John and Marcia Price Family Foundation

Steve Price and Tiffanie Provost

Jennifer Price-Wallin and Tony Wallin

Marc and Michelle Rasich

William and Nancy Shott

Allan and Thalia Papanikolas Smart ’63

Luke and Tristan Smart

Anna and Reed Topham

Wayne and Linda Tyler

Sarah Uram

ROWLAND HALL’S ENDOWMENT

The Rowland Hall endowment has almost doubled in the last five years. The endowment supports two crucially important school goals: increasing student body diversity through financial aid and scholarships, and enhancing faculty development through salaries and training.

A student body that is racially, ethnically, religiously, and socioeconomically diverse greatly enhances our school culture. To increase diversity of the student body, we must continue to increase the availability of scholarships and need-based financial assistance.

In addition to a diverse student body, an innovative and talented faculty drives the school’s educational and extracurricular program. Rowland Hall takes great pride in its ability to attract and retain exceptional educators and we are committed to fairly compensating our faculty. This endowment also ensures that our teachers stay abreast of new information, new concepts, and new technologies, and are exposed to the best minds in education.

If you are interested in contributing to the endowment, please contact Robyn Payne at robynpayne@rowlandhall.org for more details.

THANK YOU ENDOWMENT FUND DONORS

All gifts to the Endowment Fund were given or pledged between July 1, 2015, and June 30, 2016.

Ray Brim

Corporation of the Episcopal Church in Utah

Suzy Day

David Deisley

Bill ’63 and Barbara Gibbons

Mike ’60 and Jenifer Gibbons

John and Vicky Gibbons Hoagland ’67

The John and Marcia Price Family Foundation

Steve Price and Tiffanie Provost

Jennifer Price-Wallin and Tony Wallin

ROWLAND HALL TRUSTEE WINS NATIONAL AWARD FOR EXCEPTIONAL LEADERSHIP

Rowland Hall’s longest-serving trustee, Philip G. McCarthey, won the Seymour Preston Award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) in February 2016. The award honors a trustee who has provided valuable, influential leadership to an educational institution.

Mr. McCarthey has served on the Board of Trustees at Rowland Hall since 1995, and he has been an outstanding board member in every way. He has served on numerous committees and in leadership positions, such as chair of the Major Gifts Committee, and for the past eight years he has been vice chair of the Board of Trustees. From the moment Mr. McCarthey joined the board, he has been thoughtful and wise in his comments and suggestions, and he has shaped the direction of Rowland Hall through his dedication and collaborative efforts. He is a philanthropic leader in the community. In recognition of his dedication and generosity, the McCarthey Campus is named in his honor. Mr. McCarthey and his wife, Sandy, are parents of Molly and Mairin who both attended Rowland Hall.

Mr. McCarthey received the award in New York City during the annual Independent Schools Conference held by CASE and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). Head of School Alan Sparrow and members of the

school’s advancement team joined Mr. McCarthey to celebrate this honor, which the longtime trustee graciously accepted in front of an audience of hundreds.

In his acceptance speech, Mr. McCarthey discussed what he called “the three Ps”: passion, purpose, and passing the baton.

Passion, he said, is “that great excitement when you go places and do things. I still feel that every day when I have the opportunity to visit our Rowland Hall campus.”

Purpose, he explained, keeps the school focused on its mission. And he called passing the baton—or handing over responsibilities and obligations to the next generation—the “most important.”

“I’ve loved every moment of being part of that. Thank you so very much for the Seymour Preston Award.”

Mr. McCarthey closed with a poignant observation: “Nobody really cares how much you know until they know how much you care. Thank you all for caring so much.”

We thank Mr. McCarthey for his 20 years of service and dedication to Rowland Hall.

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Professional development is not just for teachers anymore. The learning culture at Rowland Hall has expanded across divisions and professions to include faculty, staff, and administration. Enthusiasm for building a professional learning community has never been so high, and it all leads back to the classroom.

In-house professional learning, “teachers teaching teachers,” reminds us that every classroom teacher is an expert. Off-campus workshops are opportunities for teachers to step up and share what they learn with their peers.

Twenty-first century professional development includes cross-divisional administrative leadership training, business office conferences, and staff diversity workshops. Colleagues train, model, and observe together to create a shared interest in nourishing each student to achieve his or her best.

Thank you for supporting professional development at Rowland Hall.

ENTHUSIASM FOR BUILDING A PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY HAS NEVER BEEN SO HIGH, AND IT ALL LEADS BACK TO THE CLASSROOM.

IN-HOUSE PROFESSIONAL LEARNING TOTALS FOR 2015-2016 (PEER TO PEER):

44 Workshops and 30 Unconferences

Organized by 65 different people OVER THE PAST 1.5 YEARS:

77 faculty and staff have participated in off-campus conferences and workshops

332 days have been dedicated to professional growth

2015-2016 MARQUARDT AWARD FOR FACULTY DEVELOPMENT

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2015-2016 Marquardt Award for Faculty Development: Upper School Science Teacher and Department Chair Alisa Poppen, and Middle School and Upper School Science Teacher and Consultant Anni Schneider.

The Marquardt Award was established in 2011 through a generous gift from Bob Marquardt, father of three Rowland Hall alumni and a trustee emeritus. This gift to our endowment annually funds an extraordinary professional development opportunity a faculty member proposes that will benefit the school as a whole.

This year’s Marquardt Award allowed Ms. Poppen and Ms. Schneider to travel to Lawrence, Kansas, and attend the Instructional Coaching Group’s workshop, “The Impact Coaching Cycle.” For more than a decade, Kansas Coaching Project director Jim Knight and his research colleagues at the University of Kansas have been working to identify best practices for instructional coaching. The result is the Impact Cycle, a simple and powerful way that coaches can work with teachers to improve instructional practices and, most importantly, improve student learning. During this two-day training led by Dr. Knight, Ms. Poppen and Ms. Schneider worked with educators from around the country and learned how to implement the Impact Cycle.

These two experienced science teachers join Director of Curriculum and Instruction Wendell Thomas and Middle School Academic Dean Annie Barton as graduates of the program. Ms. Poppen and Ms. Schneider have the potential to become high-impact coaches, strengthening our commitment to continuous, collaborative improvement and sharpening our Strategic Plan focus on building “the most outstanding math and science programs” in the region.

JULIE ASHTON BARRETT TEACHING AND LEARNING FELLOWSHIP

In 2015, a group of former and current Board leaders established, through their generous donations, the Julie Ashton Barrett Teaching and Learning Fellow Endowment to honor the former associate head of school for her dedication and contributions to Rowland Hall. The fellowship is intended to underwrite an annual visit by a master teacher, and this year we were honored to host educator and author Jan Chappuis to share her expertise in formative assessment with nearly all of our faculty.

Ms. Chappuis is one of the most highly regarded experts on formative assessment, a theme that our Strategic Plan Implementation Committee has chosen as a focus for the coming year(s). Formative assessment, by definition, is the act of informally assessing student learning along the way and making adjustments to activities based on student understanding of the material. According to experts, when done well, formative assessment is one of the highest impact strategies that teachers can employ to promote student learning. Ms. Chappuis’ workshops allowed faculty to develop a clear understanding

of how to implement research-based, high-impact formative assessment practices in the classroom. The workshops focused on themes such as how assessment practices contribute to creating self-directed learners and understanding the importance of a feedback loop in instruction. During her 32-year Rowland Hall career, Julie Barrett championed professional development for our teachers and raised millions to enhance our students’ learning experience.

If you would like to donate to the Julie Ashton Barrett Teaching and Learning Fellowship, please contact Robyn Payne at 801.924.2961 or visit www.rowlandhall.org/endowment.

ROWMARK GALA 2015

Last December, Rowmark Ski Academy and Rowland Hall community members came together to celebrate and raise funds to support the Olle Larsson Scholarship Fund at the second annual Lift Rowmark Higher Gala and Invitational. Guests had the opportunity to ski on Deer Valley’s NASTAR (an acronym for NAtional STAndard Race) course. Racers received tips from Rowmark coaches, members of the US Ski Team, and Rowmark alumni. After a day on the slopes, guests gathered at Prime Steak House and Piano Bar in Park City to enjoy an elegant meal while bidding on one-of-akind silent auction items. The evening was a tremendous success, with laughter and merriment lasting well into the evening. Through funds raised from the gala and gifts made to the Rowmark Scholarship Fund via the Annual Fund, the community raised $123,815 to help studentathletes pay their Rowmark tuition. A huge thank you to the Rowmark Gala Committee—Lynn Bleil, Liza Glick, Melody Fontaine, Akemi Louchheim, Diana and Fred Parke, Todd Brickson, Sarah Getzelman, Stephanie Orfanakis, and Larissa Trout—who helped to make the event such a success. We also extend a heartfelt thanks to Kurt Larsen for generously hosting the dinner.

THANK YOU TO DONORS TO THE ROWMARK SCHOLARSHIP FUND

All gifts to the Rowmark Scholarship Fund were given or pledged between July 1, 2015, and June 30, 2016.

Robert and Alexandra Altman

Allison Amon

Mark Baer and Chris Sparrer Baer

Rob and Laura Beasley

Bob and Merritt Bennett

Rick and Lynn Bleil

Alex Bocock and Amy Sullivan

Cindy Brody

Clifford Coury and Stanna Frampton

Dan and Roxana Dan

Bill and Jeanne Davison

Barry and Carrie Dennis

DST Systems

James and Kris Dumas

Renee Durlester

Gus and Carol Epina

Cynthia Eppolito

Tyler and Gwen Fonarow

Scott and Melody Fontaine

Brian and Sarah Getzelman

Todd and Liza Glick

Maureen Hammond

Chris and Megan Hanrahan

Alan Hayes

Jeff and Kari Hensien

Kelly and Tucker Hermans

Jack and Victoria Hodgkins

Josh and Catherine Kanter

Bill Mulligan and Kim Kernan

Laura Kinney

Dieter and Peggy Knecht

Karen Korfanta

Curt and Amy Lanzel

Jeffrey and Anne Livingston

David and Naja Lockwood

Akemi and David Louchheim

Derek and Janet Mannelin

Timothy and Claire Martin

Mike and Cathy McCabe

Bill Mulligan and Kim Kernan

Jonathan and Paula Naatz

Jamie and Jen Neill

Scott and Kathleen Nichols

Mike and Karen Noble

Rob and Dori Nolan

Mike and Stephanie Orfanakis

Melissa and James Orford

Fred Parke

PepsiCo

Andrew and Tiffany Percy

Podium

Christine and Kevin Schwartz

Nick and Marcy Stearns

Thomas Eckfeldt and Kim Stephens

John Carron and Traci Telander

Virginia Thommen

Anna and Reed Topham

Jennie VanWagner ’07

Mary Whistler

Ned White and Jennifer Blake

Gray Whitney

Andrew Hoffman and Emma Worsley

Francis and Angelina Yubero

Brian and Martha Zipp Charitable Foundation

IN-KIND DONORS TO THE 2015 ROWMARK GALA AND INVITATIONAL

Andy Phillips and the

2015 University of Utah Football Team

Andrew and Tiffany Percy

Andrew Hoffman and Emma Worsley

Athletic Republic

Cliff Coury and Stanna Frampton

Cole Sport

Deer Valley Summer Concert Series

Jamie and Jen Neill

Julie Shipman

Jupiter Bowl and Amy Baker

Kami Kahler

Kate Holland Jewelry

Keely Summer Ski Camp for Girls

Mark and Chris Baer

Melody Fontaine

Mister Hotshine Car Wash & Lube Centers

Montage Deer Valley

Nate Wade Subaru

Neills, Hoffmans, Michaels, and Percys

Ramp Skis

Rick and Lynn Bleil

Snowbasin

Sports Den

Summit Powder Mountain

The Boot Room

The Sundance Institute

Tracie and Darren Michael

United States Ski Association

Utah Jazz

Utah Olympic Park

ENTREPRENEUR’S CIRCLE HEADMASTERS

The following individuals have pledged a future gift of $50,000 or more to the school via the Entrepreneur’s Circle.

Anonymous

Eric ’89 and Cynthia Baughman

Stead and Kendall Burwell ’96

Ben ’92 and Erica Dahl

Ken Jacquin

Blake Kirby

Michael Levinthal

Mary McIntyre

David and Nancy McNally

Dave Stockham ’91

Tom Stockham

Tim and Jane Sullivan

Geoff ’94 and Adria Swindle ’95

Dan Urmann ’94

Many individuals within the Rowland Hall community, whether they are associated with the school as alumni, current parents, grandparents, or friends, have made their mark as successful entrepreneurs. To celebrate and share in these individuals’ knowledge and accomplishments, Rowland Hall has created an organization of business professionals and companies, the Rowland Hall Entrepreneur’s Circle. One of our parents, Mike Levinthal, shared this idea with us after he participated in a similar effort with Stanford University.

ITS THREEFOLD MISSION

Networking: The Entrepreneur’s Circle provides an avenue for entrepreneurial-minded people to connect with each other to discuss business ventures, brainstorm ideas, and deepen their ties within the entrepreneurial business community.

Opportunities: Circle members are committed to providing current students and alumni, as appropriate, opportunities for professional development, internships, idea sharing, and jobs. Lee Thomsen, former Upper School principal, worked with numerous Circle members as the school launched “Beyond the Classroom” to expand students’ understanding of professional job opportunities.

Giving Back: Entrepreneurs typically recognize that along the path of their success, a number of people played a role and offered help. Circle members believe in giving back to Rowland Hall, the school and community that offered them so much. In order to join the Circle, individuals/families must pledge a future gift to the school of a minimum of $50,000. All gifts will support the school’s endowment. Their gift is dependent upon the success of their entrepreneurial venture.

The story behind the Patricia C. Brim Memorial Scholarship Fund

This is a love story. A young bride entered the Cathedral Church of St. Mark on her wedding day. It was Monday, December 7, 1942; one year after the United States entered World War II. The young woman awaited the arrival of her fiancé who secretly went AWOL from his post in Casper, Wyoming, where he was in training to be a cadet in the Army Air Corps. The night before the wedding, he boarded a train bound for Salt Lake City, risking a formal reprimand because he was in love and wanted to marry his sweetheart. The young woman was Patricia Condon, a University of Utah student and 1941 graduate of Rowland Hall School for girls. The cadet-in-training was Raymond “Ray” Brim. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, Ray left the University of Utah his sophomore year to enlist in the military. The couple exchanged vows that Monday, surrounded by Pat’s younger Rowland Hall schoolmates and one of her beloved teachers—the Rowland Hall group made the short walk down the hill from the school to serve as witnesses. Today, Ray still says it’s the best decision he made in his life.

Ray and Pat shared 65 wonderful years together. When Pat passed away in 2007, the hole left in Ray’s heart was enormous. Ray longed to find a way not only to honor her memory, but to ensure a little piece of Pat lived on. Pat was an accomplished classical pianist. She had a passion for literature, art, and music, and a long career as an English teacher. From the time she enrolled at Rowland Hall as a sophomore in 1938, Pat became a lifelong champion and steward of the school. She credited her love for the liberal arts to her Rowland Hall education, and said of all the places she studied and taught, Rowland Hall was her favorite. To honor her memory and help future students receive the kind of education Pat appreciated at Rowland Hall, Ray established the Patricia C. Brim Memorial Fund. The fund provides a scholarship awarded annually to three Upper School female students with a record of academic excellence and an interest in literature and writing. Since 2008, the Patricia C. Brim Scholarship has been awarded to eight students. These young women have been the beneficiaries of Pat’s love for Rowland Hall and Ray’s love for Pat.

DONORS

Rowland Hall wishes to thank all of the following donors who generously contributed to the school’s 2015-2016 Annual Fund.

This annual report lists gifts made from July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2016. While we make every effort to be accurate, mistakes occur. If you have made a gift to Rowland Hall during the fiscal year and your name has been omitted, misspelled, or incorrectly listed, please accept our sincere apologies and advise us of the error by calling Robyn Payne in the Advancement Office at 801.924.2961. Out of respect and for purposes of consistency, all grandparents’ names are listed formally.

DONOR THANKS

Annual Fund Donors 2015-2016

HEADMASTER’S COUNCIL ($10,000 +)

Anonymous (3)

The Abrams Family

Amy and Barry Baker

John Ballard and Karen Miller

Bob and Merritt Bennett

Rick and Lynn Bleil

Kevin Bott

David and Susan Carlebach

Michael and Beth Chardack

Jonathan and Kirsten Coon

DST Systems Foundation for Better Education

Peter and Kitty Northrop Friedman ’91

Louise Gaylord

Goldman Sachs

Roxane Googin and Kent Winterholler

Phil and Gloria Horsley

Heather Horsley

Alastair and Polly Hunt

Kanter Family Foundation

Jill and David Lang

Kurt Larsen

Sarah and Paul Lehman

David and Naja Lockwood

Derek and Janet Mannelin

Mary W. Harriman Foundation

Peter and Nicole Mouskondis

Wood ’90 and Marianne Woolsey Moyle

Jennifer Price-Wallin and Tony Wallin

R. Harold Burton Foundation

Steiner Foundation, Inc.

The Sunderman Hauck Family Fund

Chris ’97 and Alexandra Lee Von Maack ’99

Michael and Donna Weinholtz

Brian and Martha Zipp Charitable Foundation

HALLMARKER GOLD ($5,500-$9,999)

Richard and Tanya Andrew

Richard Badenhausen and Katherine Venti

Nate and Jacee Ballard

Bamberger Allen Health and Educational Foundation

Rob and Laura Beasley

John Bird and Rin Harris

Peter and Kirsten Ehrich

Chip and Gayle Everest

Tami and Jane Marquardt

Phil and Sandy McCarthey

John McNamara

Clyde Nelson

Scott and Kathleen Nichols

Timothy and Lisa O’Brien

Ryan and Nora Peterson

Zach and Janelle Smith

HALLMARKER SILVER ($3,000-$5,499)

Ken Abdalla and Kitty Stoneburner

Gregory and Tara Adondakis

David and Rocio Andrews

Ken and Kelly Applegate

Roger and Susan Arsht

Bryan and Tina Bagley

Brian and Karey Barker

Jay and Julie Bartlett

Elaine Burke

Jeff and Sarah Campsen

Gerald and Janet Carlisle

Barry and Carrie Dennis

Roger and Karen Edgley

David and Elisa Jenny

Bobby Kwun and Patty Yun

Jerry Lanchbury and Margaret Hall

Akemi and David Louchheim

Will and Carter Lowrance

Jim Macintyre and Liz Joy

John and Andrea Miller

The Mark and Kathie Miller Foundation

Eric and Sarah Moles

Bill Mulligan and Kim Kernan

Joe and Stephanie Nash

Kenneth and Kelle Okazaki

Tonya and Bartley Pickron

Steve Price and Tiffanie Provost

Christine and Kevin Schwartz

Saba Siddiqui and Faizi Siddiqi

Paul Stotts

Anna and Reed Topham

Jerry and Sinead Urwin

David Vitek and Jessica Arbogast

Wells Fargo Matching Gifts Program

Willard L. Eccles Charitable Foundation

Anne and Don Wood

The Jacquelyn & Gregory Zehner Foundation

HALLMARKER BRONZE

($1,500-$2,999)

Anonymous (2)

Steve Achelis

Jack and Darcy Amiel

Brad Anderson and Maija Holsti

David and Sandra Askew

Mark Baer and Chris Sparrer Baer

Linette Baneth

Kevin Baneth

Brent and Anne Baranko

Barclays Capital

Tom and Helen Barkes

Timothy Beals and Marcella Woizcik

Joe and Gainor Bennett

Dale Berry

Roberta Bocock

Robert and Susan Card

Tom and Ashley Carlin

John Carron and Traci Telander

Blake and Vicki Christian

Erik Christiansen and Christina Jepson

Holly Clark

Carol Clawson and Steve Hull

James and Gerrie Clayton

Tom and Mitzi Conover

Jacob Copinga and Frances Reagan Copinga

Toby Cox and Liz O’Brien

David and Karen Dee

Robert and Kelli Dotson

Brian Fukushima and Tammy Park

Spencer and Ann Galt

Dee and Colin Gardner

Bill ’63 and Barbara Gibbons

Tiffany and Rob Glasgow

Jennifer Gully

Helen P. Stott Charitable Trust

Nicholas Hodson and Mary-Lou Smulders

Paul House and Melissa Hardy

Drew and Liza Howell

The Janes Family

Brad Jensen and Sarah Barnes

Cosette Joesten

Ronald and Holly Jorgensen

Jordan and Krystal Kendell

Robin and Jane Kim

Jordan Kimball and Rebecca England

Steve and Michelle Lessnick

Steven and Brenda Lowe

Michael and Kathleen Margolies

Bob and Suzanne Marquardt

Rachel Sweet Sweet-Martin ’88 and Scott Martin

Mark Martinez and Amrapali Shah

Mark and Gina Miller

Lisa Brown Miranda

Rick Miranda

David and Gaynelle Mize

Nakasone Family Foundation

Chris Nolan and Angela Keen

Mark and Karen Oliver

Melissa and James Orford

Ted Paisley and Tricia Petzold

Allison and Mark Paradise

Sally Patrick

Sarah Patrick ’94

Pfizer Foundation Matching Gift Program

The John and Marcia Price Family Foundation

Robin and Raj Puri

Chris and Jenny Ramos

Noel Rankin

Bill and Julia Reagan

Dewey and Kari Jo Reagan

James and Christine Riter

Michael and Robin Rollins

John and Ellie Olwell Roser ’60

Ira Rubinfeld and Willamarie Huelskamp

Ruth Eleanor Bamberger & John Ernest

Bamberger Memorial Foundation

Karl and Natalie Sanders

Mahendra and Purnima Shah

Robert and Sara Anne Williams Spalding ’87

Alan and Nancy Sparrow

Leslie and Hal Stone

Alan and Paige Stotts

Theresa and Greg Sueoka

Adria Muir Swindle ’95 and Geoff Swindle ’94

The David J. and Nancy L.

McNally Foundation

Sarah Uram

Jason and Allison Varner

Michael Varner and Kathleen Digre

Shari and C. J. Veverka

Saul and Ericka Weissman

Fred and Corrine Welt

Hongsuk Yang and Soohyun Park

CONTRIBUTORS 2015-2016

Anonymous (50)

Bjorn Ablad

Nadim and Maggie AbuHaidar

Jazmin Adamson

Adobe Systems Incorporated

Neeraj and Archana Agarwal

Vikki Allred

Jose Almenara and Liliana Unten

Robert and Alexandra Altman

American Express Foundation

Del Anderson ’97 and Stephanie Robson

Tara Anderson

Kait Andrews

Jack Arnott

Bryan and Michelle Ashby

Holly Ausbeck

Amber Ayers

Coral Azarian

Richard and Margot Badenhausen

Leta Baker

Abe and Lisa Bakhsheshy

Robert Ball and Sandra Nugent

Geoff Ballantyne and Mary Jo Sweeney

Nick Banyard

Julie Barbero

Julie and Bill Barrett

Bill Barron

Annie Barton ’04

Trip and Melanie Bates

Robert and Char Bauer

Eric ’89 and Cyndi Baughman

Trey and Erin Bean

Andrea Beckman

Conor Bentley ’01 and

Mary Anne Wetzel ’01

Jason Bergreen and Abby Bacon

Paul and Ann Bernstein

David ’98 and Christina Lau Billings ’98

Brian Birchler

Adrian and Johanna Birkett

Cheryl Birt

Joe Biskupiak and Diana Brixner

Black Diamond Futbol Club

Kris and Phuong Bodeen

Amy Boettger and Cindy Krueger

Doug and Donna Booher

Larry Bown and Savittrey Nalamlieng

Stan Freck and Tina Braun

Todd and Monika Brickson

Christa Brigdon

Julie Brown

David Brown ’87 and Christian Fritze

Lawrence and Isabelle Buhler

Zenon Bulka

Steve and Cindy Burian

Matt and Valerie Burnett

Ken and Ann Burnett

Mark and Sarah Button

Dann and Deanna Byck

Patricia Callahan

Martin Caravati and Wanda Updike

Jim Carlisle and Kris Kokeny

Lauren Carpenter

Shannon and Jonathan Casson

Keith and Yuri Chan

Nitin and Jane Chandramouli

Dale and Margaret Chapman

Hiram Choddosh and Priya Junnar

Paul and Pat Christensen

Kent Christensen and Andrea

Brown-Christensen

Pat Christensen

Tyson and Becky Cichos

Chris and Katherine Cigarran

Mary Ciminelli and Cliff Read

Frank and Sarah Cipriano

Heather and Carlo Ciriello

Emily Clawson

Andrea Clayton

Catherine Cleveland

Dave and Susan Cole

Lynda Coleman

Mark and Liz Connell

Kelly Cook

Bruce and Julie Cooper

Jeff Corey and Brittany Nelson

Thomas and Mary Jane Cork

Corporation of the Episcopal Church in Utah

John and Marilyn Cottingham

Clifford Coury and Stanna Frampton

Scott Cowdrey

Adella Croft

Chuck Culp ’64

Joseph and Zoe Cunniff

Randy and Stacey Curry

Troy Cutrubus

Sara Dacklin

Kib Dacklin

Dan and Roxana Dan

Stephen and Patricia Dark

Paul and Debbie Dau

Mark Davenport

John and Alesa Davis

Alan and Vanessa Davis

Pastor France and Willene Davis

Wes Davis and Leigh Travis

Jij de Jesus and Claire Shepley

Ric and Janice DelMar

John and Sarah DeMark

Roma Deshazo and Kevin Cummisford

Ben and Alexandra Doctorman

James and Nicholl Doolin

Curt and Susan Dowd

Jim and Susan Downs

Jim Dreyfous

Alexa DuBois

Andre DuBois

Dan Duggleby and Amy Geroso

James and Kris Dumas

Eric and Katrina Durham

Robert Dustman

Bruce Edgar and Cornelia Ulrich

Michael and Lindsay Egan

Jean Elkington

Brian Elkington

David and Lexi Eller

Jim Eng and Faye Mitsunaga

Dan and Anna Ernst

Luz and Juan Carlos Escamilla

Gary and Paula Evershed

Jason Hone and Jeanne Falk

Barry and Cindy Feinman

Wendy Fenton

Peter and Bonnie Feola

Hugh and Kate Ferguson

Ira and Lili Field

Michel and Rebecca Filion

Erich and Celeste Flynn

Patrick and Ann Flynn

Tyler and Gwen Fonarow

Scott and Melody Fontaine

John Forier

Tracy and Leilani Fowler

Bob Frey and Sally Ormsby

David and Carol Frymire

Jake Fuhrman ’09

Dave and Jackie Fuhrman

Alex Fuller and Anson Fogel

Jordan Gaddis

Mickey and Sharee Gallivan

Monique Garcia

Alex Gardner ’07

Patrick ’93 and Hilary Amoss Gibbons ’96

Eric and Liza Gilbert

Griffin Gilbert ’10

Jeremy and Coreen Gililland

Gladys and Roland Harriman

Foundation

Todd and Liza Glick

Patrick and Mardee Godfrey

James Goh and Jo-Ann Yuen

Sam and Sherrie Goldstein

Steve Goorman and Christa Zaro

Sofia Gorder

Bill and Virginia Gowski

Catherine Graham

Bert Granberg and Felicia Olivera

Michael and Jennifer Granger

Myles and Carolyn Greenberg

Kipp Greene and Jeanne Zeigler

Nick ’95 and Mika Greenwood

Chris Kunej and Ivana Grill-Kunej

Diane Guido

Finn and Kathy Gundersen

Ellen Guthrie

Cory and Kimberly Hacking

Jim Hall

Tamra Hall

Charles and Fiona Halloran

Linda Hampton

Bree Hann and David Baird

Kelly Hannah ’90

Garth Hare and Tara Bowman-Hare

Mark Harris and Kris Doing-Harris

Stephen and Wesley Hartsell

Sydney Hartsell ’08

James Harvey and Christine Greenwood

Pete and Jen Hathaway

Chris and Tasha Hatton

Robert Hausser

The Rt. Rev. Scott Hayashi and Amy O’Donnell

Rachel Hayes

James and Melissa Henn

Jeff and Kari Hensien

Kirsten Hepburn

Laura Hermance ’90

Josh and Carolyn Hickman

Chris Hill and Jacqui Wittmeyer

Scott and Deborah Hinton

Louis Hogge and Debbie Roque

Ryan Hoglund and Libby Mitchell ’92

Troy and Ashley Holbrook

Phillip and Naomi Holm

Robin and Cynthia Hori

Stanley Holmes and Rebecca Horn

Ellen Hotung and Steve Boyd

Tim and Susan Houden

Mark and Catherine Howard

Dani Howe

Bryan and Karen Howell

Elizabeth Huelskamp

Dan Hulverson

Bob and Peggy Hunt

Gavin and Jennifer Hunter

Maria Hutchings

James Hyde and Angelina Beitia

Jeremy and Anne Innis

Bret Jackson

Ken Jacquin

Bill and Jane Janke

Jess and Monica Jensen

Alan and Liesl Jeppson

Mark Johnston and Gabrielle Kardon

Geoff and Kami Kahler

Toby Schmidt and Natalie Kaplan

Ragu and Shalini Kasturi

Landon Kawabata and Jennifer Nakao ’93

Anthony Kaye and Elizabeth Wright

Doug and Erica Keil

Bobby and Kathy Kennedy

Dave Kerwynn

Sharon Kessinger

Davar Khoshnevisan and Irina Gushin

Laura Kiechle ’05

John and Gina Kiechle

Lisa Kimball

Mandy Kirkham King

Louise Kingston

Kari Kirkham

David and Stephanie Klein

Mike and Diane Koetter

Nate ’00 and Anna Kogan

Jaime Kovnick

Abhijit and Sayali Kulkarni

Jen Beck Lair ’89 and John Lair

Rebecca Landau

Scott Langone

Brent Larsen

Charlotte Larsen

Carly Larson

Mary Lawlor and Dawn Houghton

R. Jeffrey and Gretchen Lee

Josh Leger

Dick Lemons and Diana Banks

Sarah Lenhart

Bill Patterson and Carolyn Leone

Samuel and Geraldine Lethier

Jan Lewis

Ben and Katie Lieberman

Yuan Lin and Hongwei Xu

Gary Lindemann

Peter and Jessica Lindgren

Dave and Rebecca Livermore

Larry Livsey

Brian Mickey and Amy Locke

Mark and Natalie Loewen

Joel Long

Thomas and Mari Lowe

Bo Lu and Wendy Chen

Brian Lunde and Sue Mark-Lunde

John and Michelle MacFarlane

Ben and Oumou Magassi

Lorena Magdaleno

Robert and Mikelle Mansfield

Joleen Mantas

Joel and Mary Jo Marker

Scott and Veronique Markewitz

Timothy and Claire Martin

Marva Match

Kyle and Evelyn Matsumura

Rob Mayer and Carol Blackwell

Koshlan Mayer-Blackwell ’01

Kevin and Robin Mayetani

Parker ’96 and Lauren McBrier

Stuart and Peggy McCandless

Tim and Erika McCarthy

Sara McCaskey

John McIntosh ’99

Mary McIntyre

Madison and Tyler McQueen

Michael Measom and Rebecca Lucille

Rob and Susanna Mellor

Jon Melman and Aimee Nussbaum

Nancy Merrill

Josh and Hillary Mettle

Travis Mickelson and Margot Miller

Microsoft Giving Campaign

Rod Miles and Connie Dooley

Brian and Lori Miller

Jeff ’98 and Tatiana Kireiev Miller ’02

Tracy Mills and Elizabeth Hruby-Mills

Dan and Joy Mitchell

Jason Moore

Brian Morgan

John and Jennifer Muhlestein

Mary Muir

Billy and Larkyn Mungovan

Patrick Murphy

Ken and Janet Nelson

Allen and Kate Nevins

Jeff and Marsha Newman

Keith Nielsen ’94

Chad and Kristina Obermark

Alan Okawa and Allison Oki

Brad Olch

Channing Olch

Tamara Ollerton

Serge and Maura Olszanskyj

Oracle Matching Gifts Program

Mike and Stephanie Orfanakis

Brandon and Beth Ott

Cheryl Palmer

Erika Palsson

Steven and Cindy Panish

Kody Partridge

Kelly and Jeanene Patterson

John and Leslie Patterson

Rainy Paul ’12

Jorgi Paul ’08

Kip and Terri Paul

Jim and Lee Payne

Robyn Payne ’02

Tere Pelaez

Jeffrey and Linda Peters

Erich and Nancy Petersen

Derek and Shannon Peterson

Jason Pickavance

Richard Picot and Molly O’Gorman-Picot

Nicole Pinnell

Josh Pollatsek and Alexx Koskella

Alisa Poppen

Colin and Kat Potter

Jen Powers

Ed and Nooshin Prasthofer

Prescott Muir Architects

Troy Price

Pierre and Laura Snow Prosper

Skip Puckett

Brian and Tacy Conard Quinn ’96

Carl Rabke

Andre Ramjoue

Marc and Michelle Rasich

John and Lee Rech

Santosh and Deepika Reddy

Linda Reeder

Bart and Georgia Reuling

Betsy Revenaugh

Victor and Susan Koles Rickman

Wallace Ring

Melanie Robbins

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Mike Roberts

Julie Roberts-Morris

Elizabeth Rodriguez

Matt Rogers ’90

Trell Rohovit and Jenny Wilson

Heather and Shane Rose

Camilla Rosenberger

Michelle Royer

Stuart Ruckman and Libby Ellis

Jonathan and Tina Ruga

Gina Russo

Thomas Rust and Gloria Gonzales

Pete and Pat Sadoski

Mohamed Salama and Nahla Heikal

Salt Lake Acting Company

Dave and Kate Samson

Ricardo Sanchez and Rosa Ramos Salvador

SanDisk Corporation Matching Gift Program

John Sarbo and Kathryn Czarnecki

Scott Schaefer

Rob Scher and Christine Malone

Doug and Deborah Schillinger

Peter and Margie Schloesser

Anni Schneider

Katie Schwab

Patrick and Jennifer Seagrave

Tori Searl ’06

Mike and Carol Shackelford

Shaun Shakib and Sabine Koepf-Shakib

Bill Shann

Yvette Shen and Dongbin Xiu

Fuad and Samar Shihab

Kurt Shirkey

Dave Sidlow

Hilary Silberman

Lynn and Debbie Skidmore

Sam Sleiman

Luke and Tristan Smart

Gordon and Emily Smith

John Smith

Hubbert and Vicki Smith

Ken Smith and Cathleen Zick

Ben ’89 and Lindsey Oswald Smith ’92

Jeannine Smith

Smith’s Community Rewards

Jon Snyder and Cindy Hall

Florian Solzbacher and Xiao Xin Chen

Troy and Julie Somerville

Susan Sparrow ’04

Allison Spehar

Garrett and Sara Stern

Derek Steward

Kerry Steward

Lynelle Stoddard

Pam Stone

Jeff Streba and Molly Lewis

Fred and Linda Strohacker

Robert Summerfield and Isabel Moreira

John and Erika Summers

Wes and Nola Sundquist

Emily Sutherland and Jane Hoffman

Sankar and Mary Swaminathan

Ted and Sandra Sweetland

Kristin Takahashi

Tyler and Shawni Tanner

Mike and Leslie Tate

Bill and Linda Tatomer

Lans and Chelsea Taylor

Kate Taylor

Michael Teter

The Benevity Community Impact Fund

The DDK Foundation

The Thomas & William Gilbane Foundation

Chaleh and CJ Thirkill

Gary and Kirsten Thomas

Mark and Christine Thomas

Mark and Valdirene Thomas

Wendell and Terry Thomas

Joan Thompson

Lee Thomsen and Julie Checkoway

Tom Thorne

Justin and Perla Thulin

Time Warner Inc.

Levi Todd

Robert and Tami Tokita

Eric Tokita ’16

Kendra Tomsic and Kathy Howa

Richard and Angela Tooze

Larry and Ellen Toscano

Steve and Lisa Towner

Larissa Trout and John Maxwell

Jim and Missy Tschabrun

Bob and Lynette Tucker

Katie Turnbull

Wayne and Linda Tyler

Andy and Katie Tyser

Carolyn Uhle

Alex and Sally Uhle

Cookie Underwood

Maureen O’Hara Ure and the late Lincoln Ure

Christopher and Renee Utgaard

Pieter and Leidy van Ispelen

Todd and Kristin VanOrman

Gita Varner ’05

David and Barbara Viskochil

Drew vonLintel and Jessie Fiat

Matt Wachowiak and Ayako Yamaguchi

Andy and Tara Wakefield

Charles and Ethanne Waldo

Adam and Stephanie Warner

Christian Waters and Kelly Henderson

Thomas Weed and Janet Tulloch

Peter and Karen Weiss

LaVonne Wells Sandberg and B.J. Sandberg

Richard and Teri West

Chuck White

Sarah White

Ned White and Jennifer Blake

Christy Whitman

Matthew and Bireen Whitten

Katie Williams

Rob Wilson and Elizabeth Howard

Phillip and Beckie Winston

Youngwook Won and Minjin Jung

Doug Wortham and Nick Nero

Paul and Charlyne Wozniak

Julie Wrathall

Ed and Marie-Claude Wrenn

Cindy Wright

Tyler and Kellie Yeates

Mike and Brittany Yeates

David and Sarah Yoon

Jason and Mary Rose Young

Sarah Young

Tenzin Youngtok and Xi Feng

Ted Zeitler

Robert Zeng and Lin Bin

IN HONOR OF

Current Rowland Hall students are not listed

Alan and Nancy Sparrow

Alessandra Miranda ’16

Amelia Merrill ’16

Ann Marie Henn

Anna Shott ’16

Benjamin Tyler ’07 and Katharine Tyler ’04

Callie Frey ’16

Carolyn Hickman

Christopher Von Maack ’97

Conor Bentley ’01

Emily Gordon ’16

Julie Barrett

Kody Partridge

Leslie and Michael Tate

Mike Shackelford and Rowland Hall Debate

Virginia Gibbons ’34

IN MEMORY OF

Jane Barrett ’92

Frank Ciminelli

Ann Dick

Bryan Bird Eldredge ’64

Andrew Embiricos ’03

Carol B. Hager

Peter Hayes (9)

Tony Larimer

Robert D. Maack

Sharon Dee Muir

Thomas Palmer

Indira Reddy

Charlie Skinner

Sue Dye Skinner ’55

Hack Woolley

Edmund Tyler Wrenn ’92

GRANDPARENT DONORS

Current Rowland Hall grandchildren are listed

Anonymous (6)

Mr. and Ms. John Abdalla

Ally Abdalla, Jordan Abdalla

Mr. and Mrs. Doug Anderson

Owen Measom

Ms. Ilona Anderson

Eridani van Ispelen, Caelum van Ispelen

Mr. and Mrs. Don Babin

Abby Powers

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bagdasarian

Andy Merrill, Louise Rech, Amelia Merrill

Ms. Joan Ban

Jade Cole

Mr. Robert Barbanell

Calvin Barbanell

Mr. and Mrs. Roland Barbero

Tatum Brown-Barbero, Ellison Brown-Barbero

Mr. and Ms. Lee Barnes

George Jensen

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen L. Barrett

Vivian Lieberman, Ashlyn Lieberman

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Batal

Alex Fort

Mr. and Mrs. Jesse C. Bown

Isabelle Bown, Auden Bown

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Brague

Rachel Brague, Kate Brague, Madeline Brague

Mr. and Mrs. Willard Brown

Gabriella Miranda, Alessandra Miranda

Mr. and Mrs. Pierce Browne

Lily Ferguson

Mr. and Mrs. Steve Burgess

Skylie Ramos, Aspen Ramos

Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Butler

James Hunt, Henry Hunt

Mr. and Ms. Herbert Carlin

Maddie Carlin, Lizzie Carlin, Emma Carlin

Ms. Virginia Chin

William Chin

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Cole

Maddy Lee

Mr. David Copeland and Ms. Susan Koehn

Emma Skinner

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Cross

William Potter, Nicholas Potter

Mr. and Ms. Craig Cummings

Hope Thomas

Mr. Jack D. Smith and Mrs. Abby Dalton

Jack Smith

Mrs. Joan Diamandis

Sasha Diamandis, Skylar Diamandis

Mrs. Madeleine Dugan

Alan Dugan

Ms. Linda Eesley

Hailee Eesley

Ms. Marianne West Elkington

Timothy Elkington DONORS .

Mr. and Mrs. Gus Epina

Charleigh Vitek, Jack Vitek, Michael Vitek

Mrs. Evelyn Falk

Zoe Hone

Mr. John F. Fort III

Alex Fort

Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Fowler

Benjamin Fowler, Emily Fowler

Mr. and Ms. Larry Framme

Jules Framme

Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Frech

Maddy Frech

Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Fuhrman

Olivia Fuhrman

Ms. Elizabeth Gibson

Cooper Davis

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald E. Glasgow

Garrett Glasgow, Sommer Glasgow

Ms. Marie Graham

Julia Graham, Ian Graham

Mr. and Mrs. Don Granberg

Macy Olivera

Ms. Rona Greenstadt

Eli Stern

Mr. and Mrs. David Grissom

Jackson Byck

Ms. Debbie Haley

Timothy Elkington

Mr. and Mrs. Warren Hayward

Rachel Morse

Ms. Patricia Hepburn

Lila Jackson

Mr. and Ms. Ken Hoffman

Eli Hoffman

Ms. Barbara Huppe

Lucy Mulligan

Ms. Karen Hyde

Will Ferbrache

Ms. Jenni Jackson

Jake Gilbert, Ryan Gilbert, Kaela Gilbert

Dr. and Ms. Burton Jaffe

Ben Espinosa

Mr. and Mrs. Steve Jay

Anna Jiricko

Ms. Cindy Bouillon-Jensen

Drew Simons

Ms. Lorraine Jensen

Alyssa Jorgensen

Ms. Cynthia Johnson

Kate Warren, Will Warren

Mr. and Mrs. Steven C. Johnson

Cate Christiansen, Adie Christiansen

Mr. Donald Kardon

Wes Johnston

Mr. Jeff Keil

Owen Keil, Maddie Keil

Mrs. Retta L. Keil

Owen Keil, Maddie Keil

Dr. and Mrs. Sung Wan W. Kim

Chiara Kim

Dr. and Ms. Melvyn Klein

Vivi Klein, Xander Klein, Zachary Klein

Mr. David Copeland and Ms. Susan Koehn

Emma Skinner

Mr. Terry Kogan and Mr. Greg Hatch

David Kogan

Ms. Bea Lehman

Tyler Lehman, Will Lehman, Samantha Lehman

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Lesser

Grant Dacklin

Mr. Lindsay Logue

Sally Logue, Simon Logue

Mr. and Mrs. Hal Louchheim

Arden Louchheim, Carter Louchheim

Mrs. Doris Lunde

Cole Lunde, Ty Lunde

Ms. Judy Maack

Juliet Von Maack, Charlie Von Maack

Ms. Miyoshi Marumoto

Allison Mayetani

Ms. Norma W. Matheson

Will Matheson

Mr. and Ms. Kevin Mayetani

Allison Mayetani

Dr. and Mrs. Michael R. McCormick

Charlie Tate, Marguerite Tate

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mellor

Ian Mellor, Wynn Mellor

Dr. and Mrs. Jon Middleton

Samantha Baneth, Madeleine Baneth

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Miner

Nick Orfanakis, Emilie Orfanakis

Mr. and Mrs. Rolando Miranda

Gabriella Miranda, Alessandra Miranda

Mrs. Keiko O. Mori

Josef Sueoka, Maxwell Sueoka

Dr. Gary Nakao and Ms. Stephanie Mori-Nakao

Carson Kawabata

Mr. Prescott Muir and the late

Mrs. Sharon Muir

Luke Swindle, Ella Swindle, Lilly Swindle

Mr. and Mrs. William F. Nielsen

Sophia Nielsen

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Nugent

Isaac Ball

Mr. James Okland

Ruby Varner, Madsen Varner

Ms. Susan Olszanskyj

Greg Olszanskyj

Mrs. Ann S. Ormsby

Callie Frey

Dr. David Paisley

Heidi Paisley, Samantha Paisley

Mr. Jae Yoon Park and Mrs. Wha Ja Kim

Andrew Yang

Mr. Robert Pickens

Erin Stotts, Hayden Stotts

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Potter

William Potter, Nicholas Potter

Mrs. Savita Puri

Alison Puri, Amber Puri

Mr. and Ms. Toby Rankin

Eli Rankin

Ms. Marcia Richards

Greg Olszanskyj

Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Riven

Emily Gordon

Mr. and Mrs. Leon Royer

Maya Royer

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rust

Enzo Rust, Isabella Rust

Dr. and Mrs. Harold E. Shaw

Charlie Lowrance, Bo Lowrance, Tom Lowrance

Mr. Lee Shuster and Mrs. Linda Smith

David Kogan

Mr. Jack D. Smith and Mrs. Abby Dalton

Jack Smith

Mr. and Mrs. Nick Smith

Lochlin Michie, Daphne Michie

Mrs. Marilyn Snow

Olivia Prosper

Dr. and Mrs. Melvin Steinhart

Ben Amiel

Mr. and Ms. Joe Sueoka

Alison Puri, Josef Sueoka, Amber Puri, Maxwell Sueoka

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Swindle

Luke Swindle, Ella Swindle, Lilly Swindle

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Takei

Arden Louchheim, Carter Louchheim

Mrs. Josephine Tate

Charlie Tate, Marguerite Tate

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Turnbull

Emily Barron

Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Utgaard

Izzy Utgaard

Mr. Howard VanOrman and Mrs. Carol Van Orman

Jordyn VanOrman, Cade VanOrman

Mr. Rej Vitek

Charleigh Vitek, Jack Vitek, Michael Vitek

Mrs. Huong Vu

Asher Bodeen, Finley Bodeen, Giselle Bodeen

Dr. and Mrs. Richard D. Wallin

Lucy Wallin

Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Whitfield

Josie Fonarow, Tessa Fonarow

Ms. Marian Young

Nathan Lake

ALUMNI

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION HAPPENINGS

The dedicated volunteers on the Rowland Hall Alumni Committee and I worked diligently this past year to mastermind a diverse roster of gatherings. Highlights included the following:

• During football season, alumni met at the McCarthey Campus for two Utah Utes tailgates, one of which featured fare from the Urban Press food truck, owned by Tasha Erickson and alumnus Chip Jarman ’99.

• Twenty-five alumni reconnected over good food at Squatters Pub Brewery for the annual Alumni Fall Social October 21, 2015.

• Thirty alumni rang in the 2016 New Year during a celebration on the rooftop of Salt Lake City’s Capitol Theatre.

• Rowland Hall hosted out-of-town reunions in Los Angeles June 26, 2015, New York City October 16, 2015, and San Francisco February 26, 2015. These events allowed dozens of alumni to catch up with former classmates and chat with school administrators.

• We grew the Alumni Scholarship Fund thanks to the 194 alumni who made gifts to the school.

To keep up on all of our activities and events, follow us on social media:

Facebook: Rowland Hall Alumni

Instagram: @rowlandhall_alumni

Twitter: @RowlandHall

• Former Winged Lion athletes showed they’ve still got game by playing in the alumni women’s volleyball game December 22, 2015, and men’s basketball game January 2, 2016.

• The Alumni Association welcomed 73 new members during the class of 2016 Alumni Senior Breakfast June 1, 2016.

I look forward to seeing you at alumni activities. Please contact me if you’d like to host an event or reunion, or to suggest an activity that alumni would love.

Thanks for another wonderful year!

Mary Anne Wetzel Director of Alumni

maryannewetzel@rowlandhall.org 801.924.2968

. ALUMNI

THANK YOU TO THE 2015-2016 ALUMNI EXECUTIVE BOARD

Christopher Von Maack ’97, Chair

Rachel Sweet Martin ’88, Past Chair

Wood Moyle ’90

Patrick Gibbons ’93

Adria Muir Swindle ’95

Christina Lau Billings ’98

Molly McCarthey ’03

David Marquardt ’04

Alex Gardner ’07

We would like to extend a special thanks to Christopher Von Maack ’97, who has served as alumni chair for two years and is stepping away from that role to serve as the development chair for Rowland Hall’s Capital Campaign. We thank Mr. Von Maack for all he has done and continues to do for the school.

We are excited to welcome Alex Gardner ’07 as the new alumni chair for the 20162017 school year. Mr. Gardner brings a love of Rowland Hall and lots of enthusiasm and knowledge, and we look forward to continued growth of the Alumni Association under his leadership.

ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP FUND DONORS 2015-2016

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John Amoss ’98

Jeffrey Armington ’97

Rustin Armknecht ’16

Tony Ashton ’97 and Jaegar Agraz Ashton ’99

Bill ’63 and Judith Atwood

Frank Atwood ’67

Don Mabey and Genevieve Atwood ’64

Claire Ausbeck ’16

Liza Badenhausen ’15

Betsy Parrish Berry ’36

Libby Biittner ’03

Tito Billings ’97 and Mika Robinson

Peter ’63 and Marney Billings

Whitney Olch Bishop ’98

Alfie and Sarah Jones Boe ’98

Nancy Sandack Borgenicht ’60

Skip ’60 and Matty Branch

Libbie Brown ’03

Alyssa Cole ’15

Chris Diehl ’15

John ’01 and Alexandria Drake

John and Heather Ure Dunagan ’91

David Dunn ’97

Valli Gibbons Durham ’69

Keith Elliott ’99

Michael Elliott ’01

Stuart Ruckman and Libby Ellis

Marisa Eng ’14

Atle and Emily Barrett Erlingsson ’97

Christopher ’07 and Kwynn Everest

Robbie ’01 and Lindsay Everest

Rae Roberts Fellows ’66

Adrienne McConnell Finnell ’93

Eric Fish ’03

Patrick ’93 and Hilary Amoss Gibbons ’96

Andy Gilbert ’12

John Gilbert ’12

Matthew Glasgow ’15

Maggie Boothby Gwinn ’41

Jennifer Bone Hannah ’89

Dugg and Ann Marie Hannon

Missy Child Hansen ’85 and Eric Hansen

Brittney Roetzel Hansen ’02 and Aleks Hansen

Mervyn and Bonnie Fink Hecht ’57

John and Vicky Gibbons Hoagland ’67

John and Joan Schwartz Hodge ’59

Andrea Hoffman ’05

John and Anne Carter Hopkin ’50

E.K. and Jodie Ray Hunt ’58

Stephanie Deck Jackel ’56

Roberta Muirhead Jenkins ’54

Molly Jones ’07

Grace Kong ’91

Adria Lam ’14

Mark Langheinrich ’97

Georgia Larsen ’15

Jed Lazar ’98

Whitt Lee ’89

Zach Levinthal ’15

Mary Lombardi ’00

Tommy Lombardi ’97

Jared Long ’04

Mark Long ’97

Jesse ’91 and Whitney Lowe

Judy Maack

Mikaela Martineau Larson ’04

Mairin McCarthey ’06

Molly McCarthey ’03

Miles and Calli Payne McGann ’99

Meredith McManus ’59

Alex ’98 and Tara Tribe Meade ’00

John ’96 and Andrea Miller

Marilee Miller ’97 and Adam Goldstein ’95

Alessandra Miranda ’16

Katy Mohrman ’05

Wood ’90 and Marianne Woolsey Moyle

Luke ’98 and Meridith Muir

Connor Nelson ’14

James Nelson

John Nelson ‘87

NG Foundation, Inc.

Hannah Nichols ’15

Preston Nielson ’01

Kathleen Tundermann Niles ’96

Paul and Jennie Ralph Oppold ’97

Steve and Jenna Gelegotis Pagoaga ’98

Robin ’98 and Sierra Burton Pardey ’98

Sally Patrick

Sarah Patrick ’94

Ava Pecora ’16

Russell and Joni Friedman Pratt ’60

Gini Sweet Pringle ’56

Sally Adams Prinster ’60

R. Anthony Sweet Charitable Fund

Brandon ’02 and Rachel Rasmusson

Ray Quinney & Nebeker P.C.

Willy Ray ’96

Wim ’64 and Lynnae Ray

Rudi Riet ’91

John Roberson ’70

Jendy Roth ’98

David Sandberg ’00

Jonathan Bone ’94 and Clover Sanders ’97

Daniel ’61 and Teresa Schwartz

Quentin Smelzer ’74

Don Smith ’61

Sam and Jane Little Snider ’68

Wendell Sorenson ’07

Kit ’64 and Molly Sumner

Sweet Candy Company

Rachel Sweet Sweet-Martin ’88 and Scott Martin

Ryan and Amy Hoeppner Taylor ’89

Julia Toscano ’06

David Gortner and Heather VanDeventer ’90

Gita Varner ’05

Johanna Varner ’02

Andre and Penny Ray Vernet ’61

Jack Veverka ’14

Nathaniel Vinton ’96

Chris ’97 and Alex Lee Von Maack ’99

David ’71 and Barbara Warner

Sarah Selznick West ’93

David Wetzel ’04

Conor Bentley ’01 and Mary Anne Wetzel ’01

Cynthia Muirhead Worthington ’51

Bill Yaggy ’63 and Amy Leveen

Nathan Zick-Smith ’11

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Hakon Bjercke ’92 has a new job as the director of marketing and communications for the Norwegian Tennis Association. He is also the head commentator on alpine skiing for Eurosport in Norway. Eurosport was recently bought by Discovery Communications, a global company based in the U.S.

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Peter Billings ’63 celebrating his 70th birthday with two of his grandchildren.

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Jon Bone ’94 is pictured here with niece Sophie Hannah, class of 2018. Ten years ago, Jon promised to buy Sophie a Ferrari for her 16th birthday, and he came through! What a great uncle!

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Adrienne Martain Black ’02 and husband Brooks welcomed their first child to the family this year. Daughter Charlie loves exploring the outdoors with mom and dad!

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Nanako Bannai Bolton ’96 took an amazing trip to Swaziland with her church in May. She worked at a care point where more than 250 children traveled by foot each day after school to receive a meal and learn skills to help them support themselves and their families.

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Michael Dew ’97 exploring Yosemite National Park.

Christine McCarty ’70

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Lauren Donnenfeld ’07 went with her boyfriend to see the Atlanta Braves play their final season at Turner Field and celebrated the Braves' victory over the New York Mets.

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Emily Drake Miska ’04 with husband Paul and their first child, Sydney.

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Chris Diehl ’16 spent the summer working in marketing and promoting for Chic Choc Rum, a microdistillery in Quebec. He’s the one inside the “Rum Truck” helping thirsty customers!

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John Drake ’01 married Alexandria Tiana this spring in Spokane, Washington. His 2001 classmates were there to help celebrate. From left: Mike Elliott, Jesse Goldsmith, John Drake, Koshlan Mayer-Blackwell, and Conor Bentley.

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Alex Meade ’98 and Tara Tribe Meade ’00 welcomed their second son, Benjamin, this spring. Their family of four, including older son Samuel, is pictured here celebrating the Fourth of July.

Sarah Hall Ilgenfritz ’04 and husband Elliott welcomed their son, Eli, this June. <<<

Chris Hill ’00 and Darci Motoki ’01 with their new baby girl.

Suzy McDonald ’66 went to Fiji as a marine science volunteer. She cleaned baby giant clams, replanted coral reefs, counted sea cucumbers and butterfly fish, and had a blast.

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Rich Eagar ’03, wife Sarah, and big brother Caleb welcomed baby Derek to their family this spring.

Atle and Emily Barrett Erlingsson ’97 had a baby boy, Finn, in September. Their daughter, Charlotte, looks very excited to be a big sister!

David Hausser ’01, a seasoned world traveler, recently visited the archeological sight of ancient Troy and was seen horsing around.

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Ryan Olson ’02 and wife Alyssa with new daughter Quinn.

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Over 20 alumni of all ages got together to catch up at the New York City Reunion this fall. Pictured here: Sam Parker ’11, Colby Hartman ’11, Anne Elizabeth Kim ’14, Ediva Zanker ’15, McCall Moody ’12, and Kaitlyn Rodriguez ’11.

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Jenna Gelegotis Pagoaga ’98 and husband Steve with son William and baby Oliver. >>>

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Zach Levinthal ’15 and Davis Porges ’17 spent this past summer working in Southern California as demand creation interns at Stance, a lifestyle brand that specializes in cool and creative socks.

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Alex Sanders ’02 and wife Jessica enjoying an outdoor concert with new daughter Ida.

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Becky Webster ’03 and husband Fred with their first child, Gracie Mae, who was born this spring.

IN MEMORIAM

We extend our sincere condolences to the families and friends of those who have lost a loved one this year. If you know of a Rowland Hall community member who should be acknowledged in these pages, please share your news with Mary Anne Wetzel at maryannewetzel@rowlandhall.org.

Kitty Kaplan, mother of David Kaplan ’00, died on July 9, 2016, following a severe brain aneurysm. She passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones.

Lincoln Richard Ure III, longtime friend of the school and father of Heather Ure Dunagan ’91, passed away on June 10, 2016. Father Ure was an Episcopal priest and served as a chaplain at St. Mark’s Hospital for 41 years.

James Z. Davis, Jr., father of JZ Davis ’00, died on February 27, 2016. Judge Davis served more than two decades as a Utah Court of Appeals judge. He had a reputation as a hard worker with a sharp legal mind, and a wry sense of humor.

David Littlefield, father of Carrie Littlefield Syvertsen ’96, Sam Littlefield ’98, and Alex Littlefield ’04, passed away suddenly this February. Mr. Littlefield is remembered by family and friends for his compassion and generosity, and will be missed.

Janet Ossman Minden ’43, passed away peacefully on Easter morning at her home with loving caregivers and son Eric at her side.

Lee Snedaker, father of Sarah Snedaker ’08, died on April 1, 2016, after suffering a traumatic brain injury due to a fall in City Creek Canyon.

Andrew Kenneth Thomason ’89, died on March 24, 2016, after living with cancer for six years. A group of his friends and classmates in April gathered on the Rowland Hall McCarthey Campus for a picnic and celebration of his life.

Ann Dick, former Lower School teacher, passed away on November 1, 2015, after a long bout with Alzheimer’s. Ms. Dick died peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends.

Bryan Bird Eldredge ’64, passed away peacefully at home on January 28, 2016, following a battle with cancer. Ms. Eldredge stayed connected to the school as an alumna, and we will miss her kindness and warm, friendly smile.

Margaret (Peggy) Yeates Richards ’41, died peacefully at her home in Hilton Head, South Carolina, on Wednesday, July 1, 2015.

Stein Eriksen, Utah ski legend and father of Bjorn Eriksen ’99, died at his home in Park City on December 27, 2015, surrounded by family.

Alec Searl, father of Tori Searl ’06, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 9, 2016, surrounded by family, after living with lung cancer for six years.

Shelley Andrews, mother of Chris Andrews ’02 and Megan Andrews ’03, died January 27, 2015 after a long battle with ovarian cancer.

Steve Baughman, father of Eric Baughman ’89 and grandfather of current student Alex Baughman, died on February 22, 2016.

Peter Hayes, beloved biology teacher at Rowland Hall for 18 years, died on September 15, 2015, from Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Mr. Hayes was a dedicated teacher who brought his own brand of fun and learning to the classroom. Many students have fond memories of him performing the “scorpion mating dance” in the classroom, jumping around wildly using desks as props, and taking on the character of an arachnid using narration, choreography, and hilarious facial expressions. Years later, alumni can still recite from memory the “desert dozen”—both scientific and common names—that they learned as part of the signature freshman class trip to Utah’s Coral Pink Sand Dunes, an excursion organized by Mr. Hayes. Students used his patented three-by-five notecard system to study for tests into college, graduate school, medical school, and beyond. Mr. Hayes’ motto was, “Get your work done as best you can so you have more time to HAVE FUN!” We hope you are having fun, wherever you are, Mr. Hayes—with a big smile beaming under your distinctive white handlebar mustache, running rivers and climbing mountains, and inhaling freely the sweet, outdoor air.

Sharon Dee Muir, adored former Rowland Hall Lower School teacher and tutor, mother to Adria Muir Swindle ’95 and Luke Muir ’98, and grandmother to current students Lilly, Ella, and Luke Swindle, died this April after a courageous battle with cancer. Ms. Muir taught for over 20 years and loved to help children discover the joy of reading. She shared this gift with many students whose young lives were forever touched by her passion and dedication. We will miss her talent as an educator, her kindness and friendship, and her unforgettable silver hair.

September 2017 - June 2018

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