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Mission Statement

Forman School is an independent coeducational, college preparatory school for boarding and day students with identified learning differences. Forman develops the whole student, based on each individual’s learning profile, so that all graduates become educated, confident self-advocates throughout life.

Above: Our mascots cheer on the Girls’ Varsity Soccer team under the lights at William Branstrom Field, Forman’s new turf field. On the cover: Drawing by Llewelyn Davis ’27, titled “Bugeater,” that won Best of Show from Forman School at the Kent Art Association Student Show.

F ORMAN S CH O O L B OARD OF TR U ST E E S

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FORMAN LETTER

President of the Board Michael L. Cook P’15 Vice Presidents Anne Q. Buckley P’13, P’20 Barbara Chace ’87 Treasurer John D. Finnerty, Ph.D., P’11 At-Large Daniella Cavenagh, Ph.D., P’25

Amy Clemons, Head of School

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Robert Finlay ’87

Professional Development at Forman

Annette Jenner-Matthews, Ph.D., ’87

Elizabeth Garber Daniels ’93 Dennis Manning P’00 Brian Martin P’24

Abe Prontnicki

COL L EAG U E P R OF I L E

Mary Rosewater

Dr. Stephanie Weaver

David H. White ’71

Cameron Sherrill P’22

Trustees Emeriti Cecelia J. Johnson P’91

Diane F. Kessenich P’86, Chairman Emerita

2025 Commencement

Kenneth R. Latham ’48

The Forman community celebrates our recent graduates.

Frederick M. Lione Jr., P’91 John A. Meyers P’84 Peter L. Phillips ’65, Chairman Emeritus Scott M. Sutherland ’69, P’93

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Frederick “Fritz” Gohl Jr. ’65 Scott Hattox ’94 Dontae Thomas ’20 Stephania Bendek ’22

Head of School Amy Clemons Associate Head of School Allie Maxwell Director of Development Operations Ben Nadeau

Director of Parent and Alumni Engagement Heather Ford

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Krystin Downes P’18, P’24

Editors Kerry Conroy Director of Marketing and Communications Kaitlyn Dupré Associate Director of Marketing and Communications

The Forman School Report on Annual Giving See page 39

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Head of School Letter Campus News Around the Green Lions’ Pride Around the Globe

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HEAD OF SCHOOL LETTER

Growing in Community

Ari Bloomstein ’25 and Head of School Amy Clemons

The Forman School community is one full of warmth, connection, and a deep sense of care for one another. From Registration Day to Commencement and in the countless small moments in between, I am continually filled with gratitude to be part of this extraordinary community. Since joining Forman, I have witnessed firsthand the dedication and purpose that drive us. The hard-working individuals who show up as educators, advisors, houseparents, and coaches are the true fabric of our school. They are invested in everything they do to build trusting relationships and champion student success every day. Their actions embody our core values of Truth, Respect, and Kindness, and inspire students to live out those values in return. I am constantly moved by their unwavering commitment to our students and the future of Forman. In my first year as Head of School, I prioritized being present with our students, getting to know them, and showing my support through their successes and challenges. It was an absolute joy to spend time as a houseparent in Baillie House, welcome each student for pizza and ice cream at the Head of School House, cheer on Lions during their games and matches, work alongside students during community service projects, and see their talents shine in our theater performances. In those everyday interactions, I am reminded of the magic of our school and what initially drew me to Forman.

It was especially meaningful to listen to our seniors, as they neared graduation last spring, reflect on how they grew into their best selves during their time here. They were proud of how far they had come and were ready to take on their next chapters. Hearing them express appreciation for the adults at Forman who helped them build self-confidence and self-advocacy skills, and the desire to develop those same types of relationships in college, demonstrates a true testament to the lasting impact of our colleagues and the life-changing transformations that occur throughout a student’s Forman experience. Empowering every learner has always been at the heart of our foundation, and that commitment continues to shape our work. Last winter, we opened the doors to the Cognition and Learning Building and Quinn Assessment Center, a milestone that reflects more than just a beautiful new facility. It represents the bright future of our school. With this new space, we are expanding our Cognition and Learning team, with Kristin Simmers as our Director of Cognition and Learning and Jenai Fitzpatrick as our Chief Cognition and Learning Officer. Through their work and that of many others, we are extending our impact beyond our campus. We are forming partnerships with universities, researchers, and thought leaders to ensure we remain at the forefront of education for students who learn differently. At the same time, we are strengthening our professional development and advancing research-informed educational practices to support every student’s growth. Even as we grow, we remain grounded in nearly a century of innovation for neurodivergent learners. As we approach our centennial in 2030, we are committed to carrying forward that mission. Guided by a refreshed strategic plan, I am proud to lead with purpose and honor our legacy as we look ahead with a clear and inspiring vision. I am fortunate to call the Forman School community home, and it is an honor to support our incredible families and students and to work alongside such a passionate and dedicated team of colleagues.

Amy Clemons Head of School

Empowering every learner has always been at the heart of our foundation, and that commitment continues to shape our work.”

Head of School Amy Clemons serves the Class of 2025 at the annual Senior Dinner.

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Professional Development at Forman Nurturing the Future At Forman, professional development is essential to ensure student success in and out of the classroom. To educate and empower students who learn differently, colleagues must remain knowledgeable about their specific subject matter and skilled in applying the latest researchinformed teaching techniques. This is why professional development is identified as a strategic priority. Through collaborative sessions, partnerships with educational leaders, webinars, and more, Forman ensures teachers have the training and expertise to deliver cutting-edge interventions and support the development of discipline-based knowledge and skills for students.

Mason Bishop ’27 and Chief Cognition and Learning Officer Jenai Fitzpatrick

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Mind, Brain, and Education Science at Forman

One highlight from the 2024-2025 school year was training with Glenn Whitman, Executive Director of the Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning (CTTL). Glenn, coauthor of Neuroteach: Brain Science and the Future of Education, led colleagues through workshops exploring research-informed strategies that help students learn best. His sessions introduced the Placemat tool, a userfriendly framework for applying Mind, Brain, and Education (MBE) Science in everyday teaching. MBE is a transdisciplinary field that draws on research from Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Psychology, and Education to improve teaching and learning. Colleagues also collaborated to create a Word Wall—a set of intentional terms that extend beyond Forman’s core values of Truth, Respect, and Kindness. These words, organized into categories of growth and development, collaboration and connection, and learning and exploration, guide teaching and student learning. From self-determination and neuroplasticity to belonging and awe to wonder and reflection, the Word Wall reflects a shared commitment. “Glenn’s expertise in the science of teaching and learning aligned with our commitment to focus professional

development on executive functions and the need to build self-determination in our students, both in the classroom and all areas of student life,” says Head of School Amy Clemons. “His best practices were parallel to the direction of our Cognition and Learning programming and reinforced our commitment to being better in June than we were in August.” Kristin Simmers, Director of Cognition and Learning, joined Forman in July and brings prior experience as a faculty member at CTTL. She views the MBE research as a natural fit for Foman. “Forman supports students holistically throughout their whole day, 24/7,” Kristin says. “Understanding the interconnectedness of how all these elements can improve how a student shows up in your classroom and what supports might be best for them is incredibly valuable. A big part of MBE is helping teachers understand how the brain learns best, so that they can empower their students with a better understanding of how they learn.” “The professional development provided by Glenn Whitman gave me an easy-to-follow framework to improve my course planning and day-to-day lesson plans,” notes Brittany Bloom-Price, Cognition and Learning Teacher. “Glenn provided us with easy and practical strategies to implement in our classrooms, helping our students become the best versions of themselves.” Executive Function Coaching

Head of School Amy Clemons and Executive Director of the Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning Glenn Whitman

Another major initiative was executive function coaching training with Jodi Sleeper-Triplett, Founder and CEO of JST Coaching & Training and a world-renowned expert in ADHD/executive function coaching. Jodi led training over 24 hours with ten colleagues across multiple departments,

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including Cognition and Learning, English, and Student Life. This training encouraged colleagues to have a coaching mindset when working with students in various settings beyond the classroom, shifting from providing answers to asking questions that enable students to develop their own solutions. “Instead of giving students solutions, I now focus on guiding them to uncover their own strategies,” says Nicole Ostaszewski, Director of Student Life. “When I’ve helped students design accountability structures, the impact has been noticeable. Not only do they feel more empowered, they follow through more consistently because the plan comes from them rather than being imposed.” “Whether in the classroom, dorm, or on the playing field, integrating coaching skills has allowed me to engage with students in a way that builds confidence, promotes independence, and unlocks potential that other approaches simply do not,” adds Jenai Fitzpatrick, Chief Cognition and Learning Officer. Jane Benson, an Executive Function Coach who retired last year, helped bring Jodi to Forman and highlights how transformative the shift can be. “It’s so different from what you’re taught as educators,” Jane says. “You move from being the person who is supposed to have all the answers to asking really powerful questions and together designing how to move forward from managing assignments to how to tackle a messy room.” Forman’s long-term vision is for every colleague to be trained and equipped with executive function coaching strategies, ensuring consistency in all aspects of a student’s life at the school. In the 2025-2026 school year alone, 19 more colleagues are set to undergo Jodi’s training. “If you get those skills in the water here, that is a game changer,” Jane adds. Jon Davis, Director of Studies, sees benefits extending across campus life. “Having common language to use when posing questions to students, being consistent in how we hold them accountable, and using these practices, whether in or outside the classroom, is immensely beneficial,” he says. Culture of Continuous Learning

Beyond workshops with Glenn Whitman and Jodi Sleeper-Triplett, Forman supports colleagues in attending conferences, webinars, and online courses through sites

like Coursera. Teachers also participate in reflective practices, such as setting classroom goals and creating door signs that highlight the research-informed practices they are committed to. “To be our best selves, we need to be lifelong learners,” says Allie Maxwell, Associate Head of School. “What worked for students five years ago may not work five years from now. It’s all about building, understanding, and utilizing our strengths, and then putting that into practice.” “We want teachers to stay current with best practices for educating students who learn differently,” Jon adds. “We also want to support teachers in subject-specific professional development, which could look like a Math teacher learning new strategies to help make abstract concepts more accessible, or an Arts teacher learning new skills that could further expand our diverse offerings in the Arts.” Kristin emphasizes the importance of professional development as a continuous process. “For professional development to work, it has to be sustained and iterative,” she says. “Ideally, you continue to support teachers in utilizing all the things you presented in the previous year.” Looking Ahead

Professional development at Forman is designed to help colleagues be the best educators for students who learn differently. As we look to the future, Forman plans to expand executive function coaching training, train internal facilitators, and continue weaving MBE research into teaching and learning. Additionally, the school seeks to add a Structured Literacy Coach to further support literacy instruction and share expertise with external educators. “The priority is to continue to support colleagues internally,” Kristin says. “The next goal is to extend Forman’s reach externally so that others can see the exceptional work happening here, not just to raise the profile of Forman, but also to become a resource for the community, independent schools, and anyone working with neurodiverse learners. This means all the great effort and resources we’re putting into our students doesn’t just stop on this campus; it can benefit beyond.” By investing in our teachers, we ensure every Forman student has access to educators who are prepared, passionate, and ready to help them thrive.

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Dedicated to Student Success Dr. Stephanie Weaver, Associate Director of Studies and Winterim Coordinator Dr. Stephanie Weaver is the Associate Director of Studies and Winterim Coordinator. She has been a member of the Forman community since 2022. Inspired by her brother, who is on the Autism spectrum, Stephanie pursued a career in education to make a meaningful impact. “I always wanted to do something that would eventually help other kids like him,” she shares. Stephanie earned a Ph.D. in English Literature from St. John’s University and started teaching soon after. “I didn’t know if I wanted to [teach] secondary or elementary

school or college,” she recalls. “I wound up dipping my toes in all of them.” While serving as an English professor at the Savannah College of Art and Design, she noticed a theme in her first and second-year students. Many expressed that they enjoyed her courses but felt underprepared at the start. “The questions that permeated through my mind were what support are we providing, and what are we doing to build our students collectively for what it looks like in college and what it looks like to be successful in

Associate Director of Studies and Winterim Coordinator Dr. Stephanie Weaver

The mission of Forman is close to my heart, and especially preparing [students] for life after.”

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courses they’re taking, regardless of their major,” she says. “I really wanted to know what the disconnects were, and what were things I could do to ensure students understood the proper research skills, how to write a paper, how to write an email.” At Forman, she found excitement in helping students recognize their potential. “The mission of Forman is close to my heart, and especially preparing [students] for life after.” Stephanie’s dedication to student success is reflected in the many roles she holds on campus. In addition to her work in the Academic Office, she is an administrator on duty, a curriculum committee member, and the selfstudy coordinator for Forman’s NEASC reaccreditation. She is also an advisor, runs the peer tutoring program, organizes Study Hall and tutors, teaches in the English Department, metors the Debate Club, has acted in school plays, and has coached recreational Golf. “The purpose is really for our students. It’s not about anything other than making sure we’re providing the best possible education to open doors to the future for students,” she says. “I get up every day, and I’m excited to come to work and be able to work with our students and our families.” One of the courses Stephanie teaches at Forman is Children’s Literature. In this course, students explore diverse genres, from fairy tales to fantasy, and analyze storytelling techniques that engage young minds. Stephanie modified this course from one she had proposed when teaching college, and in 2023, she co-edited the book Teaching Equity through Children’s Literature in Undergraduate Classrooms. “Most of my work and research are around equity and using literature to teach equity,” she says. “But also using literature that students love in order to teach the things they need to know.” In her Children’s Literature course, students read classics like The Giving Tree and modern-day texts like Goodnight iPad, a take on Goodnight Moon. She also incorporates books like Harry Potter when teaching

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Associate Director of Studies and Winterim Coordinator Dr. Stephanie Weaver (pictured second from the right) on the 2024 New Zealand: Not All Who Wander Are Lost—A Fantasy and Film Experience Winterim.

fantasy literature—a genre she studied further this past summer during a fellowship at the University of Oxford, focusing on authors from Tolkien to C.S. Lewis. She is now working on a book about teaching strategies for fantasy literature in high school and college. Outside of the classroom, Stephanie enjoys traveling, hiking, cooking, and bringing her dog, Bennet, along on her adventures. “And of course, I read and write on the side,” she adds. “I will read anything, (but) fiction is where I feel most at home.” Looking ahead, Stephanie is excited about Forman’s future. “The work (Head of School) Amy Clemons is doing is so fantastic, and seeing where we want to be and continuing to be a school that is at the forefront of research and what John and Julie really wanted to do in collaborating with people like Orton and Einstein,” she says. “Our history is so rich with developing programs to best meet the needs of our students. We’re continuing to hold that legacy.”

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Forman Opens Doors to New Academic Building Utilizing Geothermal Energy

On January 17, the Forman community gathered for a RibbonCutting Ceremony at the Cognition and Learning Building and Quinn Assessment Center. Located next to the Henderson Administrative Building and enclosing the academic quad, this new facility is an exciting addition for Forman’s students, colleagues, and the greater community. It proudly represents our long-standing commitment to educating and empowering students who learn differently.

Head of School Amy Clemons, 2024-2025 All-School Officers, Oscar Medoff ’25, Julian Graziano ’25, and Trey Carbone ’25, and President of the Board of Trustees Michael L. Cook P’15 cut the ribbon for the Cognition and Learning Building and Quinn Assessment Center.

The project also marks a significant step in Forman’s dedication to sustainability. The building is carbonneutral and powered by 12 groundsource heat pumps, also known as geothermal wells, installed 450 feet underground. The wells provide heating and cooling year-round without the use of a furnace or boiler. Sustainability is identified as a priority in Forman’s Strategic Plan,

which seeks to explore and expand renewable energy opportunities to ensure our campus is efficient in its energy consumption and supportive of a healthy environment. “Forman is growing and using stateof-the-art methodology and equipment, not only in its teaching but also in the school environment and by having energy-efficient, modern buildings,” says David White ’71, Chair of the Buildings and Grounds Committee on Forman’s Board of Trustees. David is also the Chairman of R.H. White Construction. Geothermal systems have many benefits, including high efficiency, low environmental impact, long lifespan, and consistent performance regardless of weather. “This is a really outstanding building that takes [full advantage] of geothermal and solar energy, using the earth’s resources to create a better learning environment,” says David. The Cognition and Learning Building also has solar panels on its eastward-facing roofs and LED lighting throughout, which offset a portion of its electrical consumption. The LED lights are dimmable and feature adjustable color output to help reduce discomfort and distraction caused by bright or harsh white lighting.

Stacy Quinn ’69, P’08 generously funded the South Wing of the Cognition and Learning Building, now named the Quinn Assessment Center. The Center provides comprehensive clinical evaluations that offer valuable insights into the cognitive profiles of children, adolescents, and adults. If you would like to schedule an appointment or learn more about the Quinn Assessment Center, please reach out to quinnassessmentcenter@formanschool.org.

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This is a really outstanding building that takes [full advantage] of geothermal and solar energy, using the earth’s resources to create a better learning environment.” Trustee David White ’71

How It Works The geothermal system operates on a closed-loop system, taking advantage of the earth’s year-round steady temperature, typically around 50–60°F (10–16°C), by moving heat to or from the ground through pipes installed in vertical wells. When heating the building, the system circulates an antifreeze solution through the pipes in the wells. As the fluid moves through the ground loop, it absorbs heat from the earth. This warmed fluid travels back into the building, where a geothermal heat pump extracts the heat and uses it to warm air, which is distributed throughout the building using a traditional ductwork system. To provide air conditioning, warm air from the building is transferred to the fluid inside the geothermal system. That heat is then pushed into the cooler earth through the underground wells. The fluid cooled by the earth circulates back to the heat pump to continue the cycle. The heat pump uses the cooled fluid to chill air, which is then used to cool the building. David White ’71, Chair of the Buildings and Grounds Committee on Forman’s Board of Trustees, stands in the sprinkler room, which houses the geothermal well system.

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Back row: Former History and Social Sciences Teacher Carter Brochu, Gabe Hadad-Larrieu ’25, and Julian Graziano ’25. Middle row: Olivia De Sanctis ’26, Qeiva Grant ’25, Carrington Hawes ’25, Levi Lovejoy ’26, Artemas Kasdin ’25, Jessica Sit ’26, Simon Strazza ’25, and Dr. Alex Shepack. Front row: Alice Lever ’25, Chair of the Thinking and Writing Department Lily Chen, Mattie Vandenboom, and Science Teacher and Director of the Outdoor Leadership Program and Rainforest Project Wendy Welshans P’24.

The Rainforest Project Celebrates 30 Years In 2025, Forman School’s Rainforest Project marked its 30th expedition to the Costa Rican rainforest. Launched in 1992, the program has transformed into one of Forman’s signature offerings, having a monumental impact on Forman students and on a global scale. Over the past three decades, the program’s teams have contributed meaningful scientific data to universities and museums, particularly regarding endangered species. The trip is part of a year-long Tropical Ecology Seminar class and takes place each winter during Forman’s Winterim

program. The project was paused during the COVID-19 pandemic. At the helm of the extraordinary program is Science Teacher Wendy Welshans P’24, who joined Forman in 1991 and launched the Rainforest Project just one year later. Today, she continues to lead students on an annual scientific research expedition to Costa Rica. Beyond the rainforest, Wendy also serves as Director of the Outdoor Leadership Program, oversees the school’s Boatbuilding program, coaches the Whitewater Kayaking team, organizes weekend

It’s never too late to advocate and work for change. Even doing the little things can help impact our environment in a really positive way.” Julian Graziano ’25

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backpacking adventures, and shares her expertise as a Registered Maine Guide and Wilderness First Responder. In all capacities, Wendy’s leadership and enthusiasm inspire students to embrace new challenges, discover their potential, and make a difference. Throughout its history, the Rainforest Project has achieved numerous milestones. Two patents have been acquired through student-led research: one for a method of reinforcing fiber with spider silk and another for sustainable farming techniques. The patent for new farming techniques became a viable alternative to cattle farming, as students would teach local families the new techniques, such as how to use the new silk extractors and how to keep accurate data on the weather and time of extraction. Forman’s work in Costa Rica was featured on BBC’s Animal Impossible, which aired on Animal Planet and is now available on Amazon Prime and Apple TV. Collaborations with major universities, including the University of Florida, Cornell University, and Johns Hopkins University, have further strengthened the project’s credibility in the scientific world. Wendy notes, “The innovation of collecting the data has become almost as equal to the data collected.” Wendy hopes students in this program come away with confidence in knowing that they can make a difference in the world and have a conservation mindset now. She says, “Whatever field they go into, from culinary or engineering, I hope they always have an interwoven conservation thought process of how am I going to impact the rest of the world or the planet by doing this?”

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2025 HIGHLIGHTS In 2025, the Rainforest Project’s three teams— Birds, Reptiles and Amphibians, and Wild Cats— made several noteworthy discoveries: n

Re-discovery of the dark-footed tree frog, first discovered by our team in 1970 and reidentified in 2020.

Recapturing of numerous previously banded birds, which provided valuable data on their lifespan and survival.

Tracking five of the six wildcat species in Costa Rica.

Collaboration with Dr. Alex Shepack, a Rainforest Project alumnus and researcher, and master bird bander Mattie Vandenboom.

Submission of research findings to the University of Florida and Cornell University.

“Participating in the Forman School Rainforest Project has taught me that climate change is impacting our environment more than we realize,” Julian Graziano ’25, a member of the Reptiles and Amphibians team, says. “However, it’s never too late to advocate and work for change. Even doing the little things can help impact our environment in a really positive way.” Wendy is fully committed to the program’s continued success. When asked if she is proud, she humbly said, “I put the game in play, but the game wouldn’t come together without the players.” Beyond the data collected last year, the student team gained valuable experiences on the expedition.

“I learned about big cats I didn’t even know existed, like the Oncilla, Margay, and Jaguarundi,” shares Artemas Kasdin ’25, a member of the Wild Cats team. Meanwhile, Julian expresses his gratitude for what he gained: “I learned how well I was capable of working when I enveloped myself in my work. I’ve never had the opportunity to really apply a lot of learning to an important job, and to devote myself entirely Scan to learn to something more about like I did for this the Rainforest project.” Project!

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Behind the Scenes In the Visual and Performing Arts Center’s Jake Cloobeck ’16 Theater, creativity takes center stage. Through musicals and plays, Forman students showcase their talents and their voices. Behind the curtain, a dedicated group of educators works tirelessly to bring each production to life. Arts Teacher Tammy Grella, former Cognition and Learning Teacher Kelly Munn P’15, P’16, and Chair of the Thinking and Writing Department Lily Chen formed an extraordinary team. Together, they collaborated on ten musicals, with Tammy and Lily’s partnership spanning 35 shows and musicals. Tammy directs the musicals, while Lily takes the lead on directing the plays. Outside of their directing roles, they each wear many hats: Tammy manages technical production, Kelly brought movement through choreography, and Lily is the force behind the intricate costumes. T.J. Thompson, Director of Instrumental Music at Taft School, is also often a collaborator, having partnered with Tammy on 17 of Forman’s musicals. In the 2024-2025 school year, the Forman Ensemble Players presented the play Almost, Maine and the musical Beetlejuice JR.

Student Poem Earns Recognition

Ella Scott ’26

Ella Scott ’26 was recognized as a Top 20 Finalist in the ninth annual Storm King School Poetry Contest & Festival. The contest received 193 submissions from 22 schools across the Northeast. Ella describes her poem, titled “Cracked,” as “silently begging someone you love to see you and your struggle and be there for you.” However, she says the poem’s interpretation can be up to the reader. “Cracked” by Ella Scott ’26 You cracked me open Then taped me back up Like a broken photograph. The crack’s still there Can’t you see? The tape is falling off Put it back Why won’t you put it back? Though she only started writing poetry last year, Ella says she decided to enter the contest. Her reaction to the results: “I was so surprised. I entered this contest on a whim, so to have my work be admired by other poets was a really nice feeling.” “Ella has always brought her creative flair to photography, yearbook design, and even analytical writing. But until recently, I didn’t know she is also a creative writer,” says English Teacher Dr. Alex MacConochie. “Ella’s poem is both evocative and precise. Like the best poems, the poem recognized by Storm King opens up worlds of meaning through a few carefully crafted phrases. I hope she’ll keep sharing her voice with the world!”

Chair of the Thinking and Writing Department Lily Chen, Arts Teacher Tammy Grella, Taft School Director of Instrumental Music T.J. Thompson, and former Cognition and Learning Teacher Kelly Munn P’15, P’16

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Art Awards CT Scholastic Art Awards

3 1 “Girl in grass,” a photograph by Mairin Cantin 4 ’26, won a Silver Key. 2 “Thunderhead,” a drawing by Llewelyn Davis ’27, won a Silver Key. 3 “The Ram” (pictured), a painting by Carrington Hawes ’25, won a Silver Key, and her portfolio, “In The Warren,” received an Honorable Mention. 4 “Abyss,” a photograph by Olivia De Sanctis ’26, earned an Honorable Mention.

Kent Art Association Student Show “Bugeater,” a drawing by Llewelyn Davis ’27, won Best of Show from Forman School. Forman School brought a total of 21 pieces of artwork to be showcased.

ASAP! Show

“Horses,” a photograph by William Bergreen ’25 (pictured left), and “Croix,” a photograph by Luke Dieter ’28 (pictured right), were featured at ASAP!’s annual Celebration of Young Photographers event.

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Head of School Amy Clemons, former Executive Function Coach Jane Benson, and President of the Board of Trustees Michael L. Cook P’15

Honoring a Legacy of Dedication The 2025 Frederick M. Lione Distinguished Service Award was presented to Jane Benson, an Executive Function Coach who retired last year and a remarkable member of the Forman community. Jane’s connection to Forman spanned decades. She graduated from the school in 1976, served on the Board of Trustees from 1999 to 2005, and returned to campus in 2009 as a member of the faculty. Over the years, she brought her talents to a range of roles, showcasing her dedication and impacting many students along the way. She was also selected as the school’s Commencement Speaker in both 1994 and 2001, inspiring graduates with her insight and passion.

“Ms. Benson gives 110% every day, bringing her joy and enthusiasm to her work in every way imaginable,” read one of the nominations submitted in her honor. “She works tirelessly to bring students the resources and support they need for success. She is the embodiment of the creative thinking that makes Forman Forman.” This award is given annually to honor the legacy of Frederick M. Lione Jr. P’91, a longtime Forman Trustee who passed away in 2022. It is presented to a member of the Forman faculty, administration, staff, or a Forman Trustee for outstanding, dedicated service to the school over a period of years.

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2025 COMMENCEMENT

Forman School proudly celebrated the achievements of 59 graduates during its 2025 Commencement on Saturday, May 31. The special ceremony took place under the iconic Graduation Tree, a long-standing tradition. 2

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2 Scott Johnson P’25, L Johnson ’25, and Kim Johnson P’25 3 David Fromm P’25, Osten Fromm ’25, and Eli Fromm P’25 4

Mark Schiffenhaus ’25

5 Ben Cavenagh ’25 and Head of School Amy Clemons 6

Jade Harrison ’25

7 Mimi Hadad-Larrieu, Gabe HadadLarrieu ’25, Monica Larrieu P’25, and Faris Hadad-Zervos P’25 8 Evan Johnson ’25, James Washington ’25, and Ean Johnson ’25

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The Athletic Award: Alice Lever ’25 (16) & Trey Carbone ’25 (4) The English Award: Alice Lever ’25 (16) The Mark B. Perkins Mathematics Award: Cole Gorny ’25 (9) The History and Social Sciences Award: Max Lorber ’25 (17) The Petrek-Halloran Science Award: Griffin Pelletier ’25 (20)

The Arts Award: Visual: Carrington Hawes ’25 (12) Music: William Bergreen ’25 (2) Theater: Qeiva Grant ’25 (10) The World Languages Award: L Johnson ’25 (13) The Promethean Program Award: Henry Wiltamuth ’25 (24) The E.D. Hale Award: Margaux Earnest ’25 (8)

The Peirce Merit Scholarship Award: 9th: Maddie Cook ’28 (6) 10th: Jessica Berg ’27 (1) 11th: Bella Mendelson ’26 (18) The Seniors’ Choice Award: Ava Kendrick ’26 (15) The Jay W. Gilmore ’61 Award: Elliot Clark ’25 (5)

The Avis Halsey Award: Gabby Delaney ’26 (7) & Rebecca Birnbaum ’26 (3) The Anne R. Talcott Book Award: Fenan Sloan Arondeau ’26 (21) The Head of School Award: Dorothy Tilton ’25 (23) The John Rogers Reinicke ’86 Award: Patience Souza ’25 (22) The Richard G. Peirce Award: Julian Graziano ’25 (11)

The Adam K. Man Award: Griffin Pelletier ’25 (20) The Julie Ripley Forman Award: Jeannette Orio ’25 (19) The John N. Forman Award: Ben Kaiser ’25 (14)

The John N. Forman Award for Excellence in Education: David Gerne, Education and Technology Specialist, & Mike Kowalchick, former Associate Head of School

Class of 2025 College Acceptances Allegheny College American University Appalachian State University Arizona State University Barnard College Beacon College Bennington College Binghamton University Brock University Bryant University Centenary University Champlain College Chapman University Christopher Newport University Clarkson University Clemson University Coastal Carolina University College of Charleston College of the Holy Cross Colorado State University Connecticut College Cornell University Curry College Dean College DePaul University Dickinson College Dominican University Drake University Drexel University East Carolina University Eastern Connecticut State University Elms College Elon University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Emerson College Emmanuel College Endicott College Fairfield University Ferris State University Flagler College Fordham University Franklin and Marshall College High Point University Hobart and William Smith Colleges Hofstra University Howard University Immaculata University Indiana University Iona University Ithaca College James Madison University

Keene State College Lafayette College Landmark College Loyola University Chicago Lynn University Marist University Marymount Manhattan College Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Massachusetts Maritime Academy McDaniel College Merrimack College Michigan State University Michigan Technological University Mitchell College Montana State University Muhlenberg College New England Institute of Technology New Jersey Institute of Technology New York University Northeastern University Oberlin College Oregon State University Pace University Parsons School of Design Paul Smith’s College Pennsylvania College of Technology Pennsylvania State University Pepperdine University Plymouth State University Pratt Institute Providence College Quinnipiac University Ramapo College of New Jersey Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rochester Institute of Technology Roger Williams University Rollins College Rutgers University Sacred Heart University Saint Joseph’s College of Maine Saint Joseph’s University Saint Michael’s College Salve Regina University San Diego State University Sarah Lawrence College Savannah College of Art and Design Seton Hall University Skidmore College South Dakota State University Southern Connecticut State University Southern Methodist University

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Clara Allen ’28 and Reid Peckham ’28 enjoy a Head’s Day hike.

2 Dylan Geller ’25 and Jake Mann ’26 pose on the Green before Prom. 3 Reese Hamilton ’28 and Fenan Sloan Arondeau ’26 share a smile before Prom. 4 Atlas Geirsson ’26, Fallon Faustini ’26, and Cate Gavin ’25 help build a greenhouse out of plastic bottles on Earth Day. 5 Beecher House proudly displays its flag during Campus Olympics. 6 Julian Graziano ’25 takes the stage in Beetlejuice JR., the winter musical. 7 Dorothy Tilton ’25, Gabby Ames ’26, and Eunice Duan ’25 enjoy cotton candy at the Strawberry Festival.

8 Ben Kaiser ’25 and Finn Healy ’26 survey a campus stream for amphibians and reptiles. 9 Levi Lovejoy ’26, Addy Holmes ’25, and Gianna Lovallo ’25 celebrate Field Day. 10 Michael Zavatsky ’28 rides the mechanical bull at the Strawberry Festival. 11 The Class of 2025 celebrates Decision Day. 12 Arts Teacher Tammy Grella and Health, Wellness, and Leadership Teacher Annie Crawford show their spirit during Spirit Week. 13 Amanda Gerdes ’25 and Eunice Duan ’25 bake cookies in the Lion’s Den Bistro. 14 Students race in a sledding relay during Winter Dorm Olympics. 15 Dorothy Tilton ’25, Ella Scott ’26, and Amanda Gerdes ’25 promote the Community Service Club at the Club Fair.

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Farrin Paglia ’25 set a new single-season scoring record and broke the all-time leading goal-scoring record at Forman during her time on the Girls’ Varsity Soccer team.

2024-2025 Athletic Highlights Fall All-HVAL (Housatonic Valley Athletic League) Honors Chelsea Altamirano ’25, Girls’ Varsity Volleyball Isabella Altamirano ’26, Girls’ Varsity Soccer Wilson Brewster ’25, Boys’ Varsity Soccer Maddie Cook ’28, Girls’ Varsity Soccer Olivia De Sanctis ’26, Varsity Cross Country William Dodwell ’26, Boys’ Varsity Soccer Logan Horn ’26, Varsity Cross Country Alice Lever ’25, Girls’ Varsity Volleyball Farrin Paglia ’25, Girls’ Varsity Soccer Daisy Stewart ’25, Girls’ Varsity Soccer All-WWNEPSSA (Women’s Western New England Prep School Soccer Association) Honors Farrin Paglia ’25 Daisy Stewart ’25 Maddie Cook ’28 NEPSGSA (New England Prep School Girls’ Soccer Association) Junior All-Star Game Isabella Altamirano ’26

New England All-Star Alice Lever ’25, Girls’ Varsity Volleyball Connecticut Soccer Small Prep All-State Wilson Brewster ’25 All-NEPSAC (New England Preparatory School Athletic Council) Honorable Mention for the 8-Player Division Rudy Kelly ’25, Varsity Football

Winter All-HVAL (Housatonic Valley Athletic League) Trey Carbone ’25, Boys’ Varsity Basketball Jade Harrison ’25, Girls’ Varsity Basketball Alice Lever ’25, Girls’ Varsity Basketball Ava Levine ’25, Girls’ Varsity Basketball Claire Roney ’27, Varsity Wrestling NEPSGBA (New England Prep Schools Girls’ Basketball Association) All-Star Alice Lever ’25 Ava Levine ’25

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Alice Lever ’25 won the HVAL Girls’ Tennis Singles Championship.

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Spring All-NEPSAC (New England Preparatory School Athletic Council) Trey Carbone ’25, Boys’ Varsity Lacrosse, Honorable Mention Dylan Geller ’25, Boys’ Varsity Tennis Alice Lever ’25, Girls’ Varsity Tennis, Honorable Mention Daisy Stewart ’25, Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse All-HVAL (Housatonic Valley Athletic League) Jack Adams ’27, Varsity Baseball Peyton Bouley ’25, Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse Trey Carbone ’25, Boys’ Varsity Lacrosse Leo Carbonell ’26, Varsity Baseball Eunice Duan ’25, Varsity Golf Fallon Faustini ’26, Girls’ Varsity Lacrosse Osten Fromm ’25, Varsity Golf Finn Gallagher ’27, Boys’ Varsity Tennis Dylan Geller ’25, Boys’ Varsity Tennis Rudy Kelly ’25, Boys’ Varsity Lacrosse Alice Lever ’25, Girls’ Varsity Tennis Andrew Parker ’25, Varsity Baseball

Eunice Duan ’25 was crowned the HVAL Girls’ Individual Champion during the Varsity Golf HVAL Tournament.

Gus Thorpe ’25 (pictured left) and his rowing partner with the Litchfield Hills Rowing Club placed 19th in the nation in the U19 pair event at the USRowing Youth National Championships in Sarasota, FL.

USA Academic All-American Trey Carbone ’25, Boys’ Varsity Lacrosse Rudy Kelly ’25, Boys’ Varsity Lacrosse

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Reflection on Tanzania: Innovative Solutions to Sustainability & Climate Change by Jessica Berg ’27

Going on this journey has been one of the coolest and most enlightening experiences of my life. I’ve learned from this trip that the best way to form perspective is to submerge yourself in foreign cultures with an open mind. Seeing animals in the wild was a dream come true and the most fun I had along the trip, but visiting tribes, villages, and spending time with locals were the most meaningful moments I will take away from my time in Tanzania. I’ve been able to learn so much about the direct dependence that wildlife has with the climate. For example, I visited Tanzania during what is supposed to be the rain season, but it was very apparent that there was no rain because of temperatures rising rapidly and drying out the land. While on safaris, I saw how this unnatural change impacted animal migration patterns, air quality, and plant growth. Furthermore, communities that depend on seasons for agriculture are being affected in their own ways. With seasons constantly changing due to climate change, farming becomes difficult and unpredictable, which in turn affects the economy that is built on agriculture. After seeing the effects of climate change on innocent communities, it saddened me that so much of the world doesn’t understand why sustainability should be seen as a priority. Tanzania’s efforts to provide their wildlife with protection from the threats of negative human impact are effective because of the joint support for conservation that is shown from the

government and many of the locals. This is largely what I believe is missing from climate change and sustainability efforts in the United States. While in Zanzibar, we learned that the three pillars that combine to create an environment are society, economy, and policy. I hope that when I return to my community in the United States, I can bring back this idea that conservation efforts can be successful in any community when built on a foundation supported socially, economically, and politically. If I were to explain a major lesson that I’ve learned throughout this journey to a friend, it would be the relevance of individual efforts. Many Americans don’t attempt to contribute to a cause that they know is important because there is an idea that smaller efforts and sustainable practices won’t help in the grand scheme of things, because the problem is so much larger than imaginable. While I’m guilty of having these thoughts as well, this trip has really put into perspective how damaging that mindset can be, and that it is important to stay educated and aware of the impacts of climate change even if the individual solutions feel helpless. Overall, this experience has strengthened my belief that there is no better education than a primary source. Tanzania is so much more than a vacation spot for tourists, it is a country so rich in culture and filled with indigenous tribes, villages, wildlife, and ecosystems all being affected by climate change in some way or another.

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Going on this journey has been one of the coolest and most enlightening experiences of my life.” Jessica Berg ’27

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Winterim 1 Shell Hayes ’27 and Jackson Schenck

’28 dissect an earthworm during the Dissection Connection Winterim. 2 The Knit and Crochet Your Face Off

Winterim present a handmade blanket to Head of School Amy Clemons. 3 Collin Sokol ’27 and Henry Faber ’28 work

on their projects in the Coding Bootcamp Winterim. 4 The College Tours of the Northeast

Winterim visit Sacred Heart University. 5 Maddie Cook ’28 and her handmade

stained glass made during the Stained and Fused Glass Winterim.

6 Henry Ganse ’26 works on his

bladesmithing project during the Forged in Forman Winterim. 7 Science Department Chair Dr. Brenden

Ostaszewski and Elliot Clark ’25 practice boxing during the Forman Pinnacle Fitness Winterim.

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Winterim 1 Jonah Johnson ’27, Anders Palmgren ’27, Finn

Gallagher ’27, Grey Bruno ’27, and Wesley Ganchou ’27 explore Knocknarea on the Ireland: The Enchanted Emerald Isle Winterim. 2 The Architecture and Automobiles:

Germany’s Engineering History Through Time Winterim group poses in front of the Porsche facilities in Stuttgart. 3

Clara Allen ’28 on the Azores: Dairy, Dives, & Discovery Winterim.

4 Sophia Hawkesworth ’25 and Chelsea Altamirano

’25 in Rome on the Visions of Italy Winterim. 5 The Tanzania: Innovative Solutions to

Sustainability & Climate Change Winterim group. 6 Ari Bloomstein ’25, Lila Sweetland ’25,

Ava Kendrick ’26, Seven Danziger ’25, and Mathematics Teacher Tyler Christie on the Legends and Landscapes in Chile and Easter Island Winterim.

7 Tyler Tegnelia ’26 holds his catch on the Match

the Hatch: Tennessee Fly Fishing Winterim.

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Frederick “Fritz” Gohl Jr. ’65

Staying Connected Fritz Gohl Jr. ’65 (pictured right) and fellow Lions at the 2023 Alumni Weekend.

sophomore year, and then we were roommates our junior “Fritz” Gohl Jr. ’65 graduated from Forman, where year. We communicate and get together when we can he arrived as a sophomore. Fritz wishes his family had today.” In addition to Bill, Fritz keeps in touch with many discovered Forman even earlier, when it offered lower grades. of their New England classmates. “I think if I would have started a little bit earlier, I would After graduating, Fritz attended colleges in Colorado have had a better knowledge of what was going on with and Wisconsin before joining his family’s manufacturing myself,” he says. business. He worked in all facets of the business, including “I always went to summer school, probably starting in the assembly, welding, painting, and shipping, all in the shop, third or fourth grade, to get caught up because reading was as well as engineering, purchasing, and inside sales, before always hard, and spelling—you just forget spelling,” he adds. spending time in an outside sales district. “I understood the Fritz found a supportive environment at Forman and company from the ground up,” he says. teachers who went the extra mile. At 35, Fritz decided to go out on “Three teachers who I felt were his own, purchasing small businesses, most helpful were Mrs. Sharp, Mrs. making them profitable, and selling Gladwin, and Mrs. Slocum,” he them. He and his wife, Janice, retired recalls. “Mrs. Slocum taught Spanish, after selling their last two ventures: an and she used to take us during the antique print shop and distributing winter to Mohawk to go skiing.” Vienna hot dog products and other Fritz was a member of the Baseball, related products to hot dog stands, Ice Hockey, Soccer, and Track teams. bars, and restaurants. Today, they live One special memory was meeting Bill on the same property in Illinois where Mallory ’65 on the soccer field. “I had Fritz grew up and enjoy spending time never played soccer before, and I was at their lake house in Canada. trying to figure it out. Then, I met a Fritz is actively involved in his local very good friend. He and I have been community and will retire as a trustee Fritz Gohl Jr. ’65, Joel Balgley ’66, and Tim Keeshen ’85 on a walk-through of the friends for 60 years. Bill Mallory,” he in Barrington Township this year. He construction site of the Cognition and Learning Building and Quinn Assessment Center. says. “He and I became friends our previously served as a trustee in the

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village of Barrington Hills and was a member of the Board of Governors at the Brookfield Zoo. He remains committed to staying connected to Forman and has contributed to the school in various ways, including becoming a member of the Copper Beech Society. “The school gave me a lot for three years, so why not give something back?” he says. “That was the same reason I ran for political office in my village and township. Giving something back to my community, living here all these years.” Fritz returned to Forman in May to attend Alumni Weekend to celebrate his 60th class reunion.

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Scott Hattox ’94 presents a print of his artwork to Artemas Kasdin ’25.

Scott Hattox ’94

Quick Fire Questions What is one skill or lesson that you learned at Forman that you still use today? Listening is an art Who was your most influential teacher or mentor at Forman? Mrs. Sharp What advice would you give to current students? Pay attention and have patience. What was your favorite spot on campus and why? Dingley Dell, which was an eating place for snacks in the basement of Beecher. We would go in and buy pop. Also, the athletic fields—I loved sports and competing.

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artist who loves comics, anime, and science fiction. Last October, he returned to Forman to share his journey and artistic talent with students. During his visit, he live-painted over two days, completing a piece featuring a scene of the Graduation Tree with the Speeder Bike and Scout Trooper from Return of the Jedi. Scott, originally from San Diego, joined Forman as a junior after being diagnosed with dyslexia. He was tested for learning differences when he was 18 and recalls scoring low in comprehension and math, but, to no surprise, excelled in creativity. At Forman, he saw a dramatic improvement in his academic performance. “I went from having a 1.6 GPA to graduating with a 3.4,” he says. “Everything I learned at Forman is still applicable today. When I got there, I didn’t know about verbs or pronouns, and I didn’t know how that worked in reading

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Scott Hattox ’94 speaks to Forman students.

With a busy schedule that involves frequent travel to Comic-Con events around the world, he prioritizes maintaining balance through health and wellness. Early in his art career, Scott traveled weekly to Los Angeles for two years to work alongside a master artist. Though challenging, he embraced the opportunity. “In business, if someone opens a door, you have to jump through that door,” he adds. “You have to keep up with people and the relationships you build.” Scott continues to value learning from others, noting its importance. “I always tell people to work with people who are better than you because it’s just going to make you want to be better, drive you, and strive you to be the best you can be,” he shares. Inspired by his own mentors and looking for a way to offer something similar to students at Forman, Scott reached out to History and Social Sciences Teacher Scott Brady ’84, who worked there while he was a student. After some discussion, he was invited back to campus last fall. “It was so nice to be on campus and be in that culture again and see how far Forman has come,” Scott says. “They want everything for the students to have at their fingertips … It was the same while I was there. And it’s amazing to see the growth.” As Scott live-painted in the lobby of the Visual and Performing Arts Center, students gathered to watch his process, ask him questions, and learn more about his art. While sharing his career path, he noted that he attended college but struggled, ultimately not completing his degree; instead, he shifted gears into the workforce, gaining experience through various jobs. “My biggest takeaway I wanted to share with students is that you don’t have to take the typical course,” he says. “If you have the drive and discipline, you can really do anything.” Scott generously brought prints for students to keep and donated his completed painting to Forman. He is also an ambassador for the art materials company Holbein Paint, and following his visit, the company’s president sent a large package of supplies to Forman’s art students.

and public speaking. My math skills were extremely low. But at Forman, I excelled at math. I even got an A in my geometry class, which was a big surprise.” Beyond the classroom, Scott thrived in athletics. He was a member of the school’s state championship Soccer team and was later inducted into Forman’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 2017. He also played basketball and was a captain of the Baseball team. Reflecting on his time at Forman, Scott cherishes the friendships he formed, adding that he is still connected to many of his classmates. “When you graduate with kids who have a lot of the same challenges, you create this incredibly strong bond,” he says. Scott’s career path took many turns before he found success in art. A pivotal moment came seven years ago at a San Diego Comic-Con, where his career took off. He says, “I found artwork late, but when I found that is what I was supposed to be doing, I excelled at it really fast.” He primarily works with gouache, a blend of acrylic, watercolor, and oil, and focuses on Star Wars-themed pieces. “My goal is to get my work published by Lucasfilm,” he says. “To be a fully licensed Star Wars artist is where I want to get to. Then, I’ll set another after that.” Today, Scott lives in Palm Springs with his wife, Kelley, a therapist, and their toy poodle, Sophia. Discipline and structure keep him grounded and focused on achieving his goals. His daily routine begins at 5:00 a.m. and Scott Hattox ’94 with his wife, Kelley, includes fitness, yoga, and meditation. and their dog, Sophia.

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Dontae Thomas ’20

Pass it Forward Quick Fire Questions What is one skill or lesson that you learned at Forman that you still use today? The biggest lesson I learned that I can apply is that I do have a learning difference and see things differently than other people, and I apply that to my daily life. How I see things is different than how my wife sees things. That never changes, and it won’t go away, but I’ve learned to harness it. Not that I’m different, I’m not special, but how I view something and how I look at something is different than how the majority of people look at it. Even people with learning differences who are similar to me don’t look at it the same way I look at it. And that’s something that, without Forman, I would never have been able to harness or figure out. I just thought that this is how you do it, or everyone does it this way. And that’s not true. Who was your most influential teacher or mentor at Forman? Scott Brady. He was someone you could talk to. He was a coach of mine, and I don’t think he ever taught any classes to me, but as a student on campus, he is the one I respected the most because he caught me doing things I shouldn’t be doing. He knew where I was going to be, and it kind of helped me be more accountable and aware of my surroundings. What advice would you give to current students? Look at the people you’re sitting around right now; those are the people you’re going to remember. Those are going to be your friends for the rest of your life. Those people are going to understand you. Keep in touch with those people because they will always have your back. What was your favorite spot on campus and why? The Green. That’s where I would see everybody. You walk across there, and you get a sense of the school. It wasn’t as big as it is now, but I lived in Giles, and you could sit out in front, watch people walking by, and say ‘hi’ to everybody. That’s kind of the epicenter for the whole campus.

Dontae Thomas ’20 plays in Forman’s 2025 annual Alumni Basketball Game.

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with Forman School through John Strawson, Boys’ Varsity Basketball Coach and now Director of Athletics. The two played together in a recreational young men’s basketball league when Dontae was a senior at Torrington High School. Recognizing Dontae’s potential, John encouraged him to explore Forman for a postgraduate year. Dontae arrived at Forman in the fall of 2019, excited about continuing his basketball career. The experience pushed Dontae out of his comfort zone, and he was grateful for the support he received along the way. “At first, it was a little rocky start. I was just focused on basketball, basketball, basketball,” Dontae says. “I stuck through it, and it was probably the best experience ever. It really is something that I look back at every day and think, wow, this was amazing.” “I liked how they were teaching,” he adds. “I wish, honestly, I had gone there for all of high school. It was really cool.”

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Dontae Thomas ’20 on Forman’s Boys’ Varsity Basketball team.

John recalls how Dontae embraced Forman. “Dontae always talked about our community and how it was different from Torrington High School,” he says. “He loved how invested everyone was in the students’ lives and often referred to our team as his family. Dontae is all about ‘family comes first,’ and he saw that same spirit at Forman.” Dontae joined the Cross Country team in the fall and was ready to hit the court for the Basketball season. That winter, the Boys’ Varsity Basketball team won the 2020 Housatonic Valley Athletic League Championship.

“Everything we said we were going to do happened,” Dontae says. “When we won the championship, it was like the buildup all season came full circle.” “The best skill Dontae has is his mental toughness,” John shares. “There are many players who excel at the fundamentals like dribbling, passing, and shooting, but what sets Dontae apart is his ability to take over and control a game while involving others. He was always prepared to put the team on his back or get everyone else involved. He worked harder than anyone in practice and games—something that can’t be taught, only respected.” The COVID-19 pandemic, unfortunately, interrupted Dontae’s time at Forman, and he finished his year with a virtual graduation. Today, Dontae tries to play basketball every day and enjoys returning to Forman to play in the annual Alumni Basketball Game. “Going back gives me the feeling that I’m still there,” he says. He also serves as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Community Residences, Inc. (CRI) in Winsted, CT, a nonprofit organization that supports individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries, medical needs, Quick Fire Questions and behavioral needs. What is one skill or lesson “[This job] has made that you learned at Forman me see things that I really that you still use today? have not seen before, the Perseverance amount of dedication that Who was your most you need, and just things influential teacher or mentor for everyday life,” he says. at Forman? John Strawson “It has really opened my What advice would you views on true society and give to current students? how people act, how you Pass it on. When you learn should act, and how you something and know that you’re around other people should just do things out who have trouble absorbing of the common love of the information, sit there and your soul.” help them. Dontae is committed to What was your favorite spot giving back, a promise he on campus and why? The made to himself when he gym. Walking into that gym, was given the opportunity it’s like every single thing that I did on the court comes to attend Forman. “When back. I love going to that I first went to Forman, gym. There’s not one bad my oath was to pass it memory in that gym. forward,” he says.

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Mootts bags, designed by Stephania Bendek ’22 and her mom, Kathya Bendek P’22.

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Stephania Bendek ’22 holds a Mootts bag.

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University, where she studies fashion design and creates distinctive collections that reflect her creativity. Driven by a passion for sustainability, Stephania integrates natural and recycled materials into her designs. Her dream of a career in fashion sparked at a young age when she drew a dress form for an assignment in kindergarten about what she wanted to be when she grew up. That dream stayed with her through her time at Forman and when she began to pursue college fashion programs. With invaluable support she received from Forman’s College Counseling Office and former Promethean Program Director Luke Warren, she is on her way to making that longtime dream a reality. “I didn’t have an understanding of what a fashion portfolio really looked like,” she says. “Mr. Warren helped me put together my portfolio in less than a year, and (Associate Director of College Counseling) Ms.

(Jennifier) Garton [Strawson] helped me apply to every college I wanted to. She went above and beyond.” Before arriving at Forman as a ninth-grader, Stephania had attended 13 schools in search of the right support for her learning difference. “I had holes in my education from moving around trying to find somewhere that would accept me for having dyslexia,” she says. “It was making my dyslexia worse, and my confidence was so shaken up.” Forman helped renew her confidence. “I received so much support from my teachers, the Mans (former Head of School Adam K. Man and Beth Man P’15), (Associate Head of School) Ms. (Allie) Maxwell, and everyone in the Forman community.” Her perspective on having dyslexia also shifted; she now sees it as a gift. “I feel very proud to be dyslexic,” she notes.

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at Marist feature repurposed materials, including avocado pits for buttons, plastic produce bags that she mixes with denim, and even a jacket made of vegan leather crafted from clay and muslin scraps. The jacket is fully pliable and was inspired by a clay corset she made at Forman. “There is something about coming back to the earth that I think is so beautiful, and I would never have thought of that until I took ceramics at Forman,” she says. This fall, Stephania brings her talents to Carolina Herrera, a world-renowned fashion designer, as a Fabrics Intern, a milestone on her path toward achieving her long-term goals. “After graduating with my Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Fashion Design and my Merchandising minor, I want to work my way up to having my own private label,” she says. “By the time I’m at least 34, I want to be the Creative Director of LOEWE. That is my dream.” She also adds, “I never want to lose the fun.”

Original Stephania Bendek ’22 design made of jeanetx, comprised of discarded denim scraps and reused plastic mesh from produce bags.

Stephania fondly remembers the unique teaching styles at Forman that made learning engaging. One moment that stuck with her was from History and Social Sciences Teacher Scott Brady ’84. “He would walk around the room while teaching,” she says. “One day, I asked him why, and he said, ‘Because it keeps your eyes moving so you stay focused on the lesson.’” Outside the classroom, Stephania was involved in theater and played volleyball and tennis. Starring in Mamma Mia! was a highlight of her Forman experience, as was her senior Winterim trip to Hawaii. “That trip is one of my favorite memories of my life. It’s one of those things I will never forget,” she says. In 2023, Stephania and her mom, Kathya Bendek P’22, launched Mootts, a handbag brand inspired by the Nahuatl word for “roots.” Together, they design the bags, which are all handcrafted by four women in El Salvador using recycled plastic filaments. “The bag represents love and community,” Stephania says. Sustainability is at the heart of everything Stephania creates. In addition to Mootts’ signature bags, her collections

Quick Fire Questions What is one skill or lesson that you learned at Forman that you still use today? Advocating for myself. I have a good GPA, but I needed support initially, and asking and advocating for tutors was really important. Also, not being afraid to communicate with professors and having confidence in your work. Who was your most influential teacher or mentor at Forman? So many! Mr. and Mrs. Man, Ms. Maxwell, Ms. Garton [Strawson], and Mr. Brady— just to name a few! What advice would you give to current students? Embrace your time. I feel like everyone says that, but genuinely take advantage of every opportunity you have. Take the class that you don’t think you’ll take. Take ceramics. Enjoy it. Be positive. Put yourself out there. What was your favorite spot on campus and why? VPAC—I love the theater. The ceramics room became my comfort place during my senior year. All the different parts have so many different memories for me.

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Back row: Tim Downes ’23, Luke Withstandley ’21, Jeremy Loss ’22, Dylan Antoine ’21, Gabriella Germano ’21, Will Dupont ’24, Will Marchini ’23, and Ben Ruddy ’24. Front row: Jorie Welshans ’24, Mariée Voss ’24, Hannah Levy ’21, and Molly Brooks ’23.

Summer Program Counselors Share Their Stories Twelve alumni served as counselors for the 2025 Forman Summer Program. From leading afternoon activities to mentoring students, they played a meaningful role in all aspects of daily life. By sharing their personal experiences, goals, and challenges, the counselors offered guidance and inspiration throughout the program.

Scan the QR code to visit our website and read Q&As with the counselors as they reflect on what drew them to the role, their experience returning to campus, and their plans for the future.

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Krystin Downes P’18, P’24

Why I Give Krystin Downes P’18, P’24 has seen the transformative impact of a Forman education firsthand—twice.

Krystin’s daughter, Alex Becker ’18, transferred to Forman as a junior. She was getting by at her previous school but lacked the proper support for her learning difference and was not reaching the potential Krystin knew she had. With the support she received at Forman, Alex quickly gained a renewed sense of confidence. Following in his sister’s footsteps, Krystin’s son, Tim ’24, attended Forman all four years and is now thriving at Eckerd College. “I absolutely believe in Forman’s mission. It is lifechanging,” Krystin says. “And I love that most of the faculty have [a learning difference], so you have teachers who [understand how the students learn].” At Forman, Krystin says Alex and Tim learned more than academics—they developed self-advocacy and the ability to believe in themselves.

“As a child feels better, they feel empowered and they feel capable,” she says. “If you empower someone to use their beautiful brain, their creativity, and their passion, first of all, you know they love what they do. They’re going to be great at it, and they’re going to be able to go out and change the world.” That belief is at the heart of why Krystin has committed to a multi-year personal and foundational gift to the Cognition and Learning Building initiative. Through her contribution, she hopes Forman’s reach extends beyond its students and teachers. “My hope is that every person with ADHD learns to see it as a superpower,” she says. “It can be so frustrating if it’s not guided and if you don’t understand how you learn.” Krystin learned the value and power of education from her mother. “She would go into the local jail to teach reading to them,” she shares. “She was really dedicated to teaching and felt like everyone deserved a good education.” Her mother was also philanthropic and generously supported the Stern Center in Vermont, which established a separate branch in her name, the Cynthia K. Hoehl Institute for Excellence, where educators receive professional learning. As part of Krystin’s gift to Forman, she is naming the East Patio of the Cognition and Learning Building in her mother’s memory.

Alex Becker ’18, Tim Downes ’24, and Krystin Downes P’18, P’24

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The Forman School

Report on Annual Giving 2024- 2025

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DEAR FORM A N F R I EN DS,

This report details gifts to Forman School during the 2024-2025 school year. If you have participated in the past, we deeply appreciate your gift. The 15-person Board of Trustees now asks you to participate in this year’s Annual Fund and Capital Campaigns. The school’s needs for our students and faculty have increased for the current year. Expenses such as food service, fuel, and insurance have increased at higher rates than current tuition revenue. Here is a short summary of what your gifts will provide, why they are essential, and how to participate. Annual Fund – The Annual Fund supports financial aid for students in need and other extracurricular activities, such as athletics (e.g., football, basketball, baseball, soccer, skiing, wrestling, golf, cross country), theater, music, boatbuilding, dance, robotics, equestrian, and culinary arts. Seventy-five Forman students (37% of the student body) currently receive financial aid. Tuition revenue, in contrast, is devoted to the needs of instruction and maintaining Forman’s unique curriculum. Capital Campaign – The Capital Campaign is devoted to expanding and improving Forman’s physical plant and educational resources. For example, Forman’s Trustees have contributed roughly $6 million to the Capital Campaign for the construction of the new Cognition and Learning and Diagnostic Center, which opened this past January, as well as the new William Branstrom Field, which opened this fall. A late alumni trustee had previously donated $3 million for Forman’s capital projects, such as the Cognition and Learning and Diagnostic Center. Stacy Quinn, a member of the class of 1969 and a past parent, generously funded what is now known as the Quinn Assessment Center, previously called the Diagnostic Center. Other capital needs include an updated gymnasium, faculty research on neurodiversity education pedagogy, and recruiting distinguished special education faculty. How to Give – An unrestricted gift is always welcome, but you can restrict the use of your gift. You can contribute cash, make a pledge payable over time, or

Gifts for 2024-2025 Unrestricted Annual Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $824,518.19 Restricted Annual Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $99,556 Unrestricted Endowment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 Restricted Endowment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $268,800 Ongoing Capital Projects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $327,690 Turf Field. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125,625 Cognition & Learning Building. . . . . . . . . . $1,324,451 Total New Gifts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,016,330

donate appreciated securities. Forman will also accept anything else of value. Of course, any gift you make to Forman will be tax-deductible. Participation is Our Goal – We are not telling you how much to give or asking for a specific amount. As Trustees, we attained 100% participation among ourselves. Faculty and staff also contributed to the 100% level. In the past year, current parents contributed at a rate of 44%. Alumni participated at the rate of 4%, and past parents at the rate of 7%. If we improve participation by every member of our community, Forman will be able to enhance not only our students’ experience, but will also become more self-sufficient. We ask you to partner with Forman so that your children and other children can benefit from Forman’s special educational mission. In the end, your gift can help Forman remain the nation’s preeminent school for students with learning differences. We are not measured by what we have, but by what we give to worthy entities like Forman. We also set an example for our students by showing them the value of life-long giving and helping others. Sincerely,

Michael L. Cook P’15 President, Board of Trustees

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William Branstrom Field The turf field was made possible through the leadership and generosity of William and Robin Branstrom, together with Stuart and Trustee Cameron Sherrill P’22, in recognition of CeCe Sherrill ’22, and many other members of the Forman community.

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Gift Clubs Benefactor’s Society ($50,000+) Anonymous (5) American Endowment Foundation Balgley Family Charitable Foundation Joel F. Balgley ’66 Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund Cindy and Eric Benzon Benzon Foundation Inc. Barbara Chace ’87 Roberta T. and Michael L. Cook Elizabeth Garber Daniels ’93 Krystin Downes Dr. John D. Finnerty and Louise Hoppe Finnerty Gratitude In Action Morgan Stanley GIFT The New York Community Trust – Mary P. Oenslager Foundation Stacy A. Quinn ’69 Stuart and Cameron Sherrill

Leadership Society ($25,000+) Mr. Herb Allen and Ms. Monica de la Torre Apple Pickers Foundation James J. Bissell ’88 Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Eric and Blythe Ebbert Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Robert G. Finlay ’87 Foundation For The Carolinas Penelope Spear Kaczyk and Gene Kaczyk Ram Sundaram and Preethi Krishna Mark C. Lemons Foundation Mark C. Lemons ’86 Kathy and Dennis Manning Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. Mr. and Mrs. George Pedersen John Warburg Mr. Kent Warren and Mrs. Jenny Warren

Founder’s Society ($15,000+) Anonymous Community Foundation of Louisville, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Farrer Hoehl Family Foundation The Pedersen Foundation

Head of School’s Society ($10,000+) Joseph P. and Colleen M. Brandon Family Foundation Joe and Colleen Brandon

John and Deb Brennan Ms. Jennifer A. Brewster Community Foundation of New Jersey Jon and Lori Gavin Mr. and Mrs. Brad Gray Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Horn Hunt Street Fund Michael Kasdin Mr. Dylan M. Kirby Mr. and Mrs. Slater B. Kirby Kenneth R. Latham ’48 Brendan and Brigid Rogers Ms. Cynthia Silver Mr. and Ms. Matthew L. Silver Tiger Baron Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Brett Tollman

Boardwalk Society ($5,000+) Anonymous (2) The Alden-Wright Foundation, Inc. Ayco Charitable Foundation Jason ’87 and Tammi Blevins Mr. and Mrs. James E. Cain Davis W. Ebbert ’16 Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Gallagher Mr. and Mrs. Greg Ganse Mr. and Mrs. Hajim Claire and Clay Hardon Mary W. Harriman Foundation Mr. Alex Kobak and Ms. Eleanor Macdonald Mr. Ronald Kornreich and Ms. Kathryn von Matthiesen Mr. David Lewing and Ms. Kristin Sather Dan and Helen Lindsay Mark and Leslie Lopez Gregory M. Loss and Eileen Mulrenin Brian, Terri and Jessica Martin Ms. Jessica R. Martin ’24 The Edward E. & Marie L. Matthews Foundation Gregory Matthews The Minneapolis Foundation Mr. Jay Mortimer ’69 and Mrs. Prue Mortimer Wilder Regalbuto Family Charitable Trust Jason Regalbuto ’91 and Wilder Regalbuto Cynthia Smith and Amy Freitag Tom and Janet Sorell Jonathan and Roberta Specter Mr. James Sperber and Ms. Corey Hajim Barnard S. Straus Jr. ’80 Straus Family Foundation The Hajim Family Foundation UBS Financial Services, Inc. The White Companies Charitable Trust Whittier Trust Company Steve and Alison Wright

Ripley Society ($2,500+) Anonymous (3) Mr. and Mrs. John Ames AnnMarie and Stuart Berger The Conyers Family DAFgiving360 Mr. and Ms. Chris Gruwell Mr. Justin A. Heinke ’19 Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Kirschner Tara and Jim McCann Sharon Hansen Morris ’70 Noto Family Foundation Mr. Edward O’Connor Sr. and Mrs. Christi O’Connor PAC Group LLC Mr. and Mrs. Karl Palmgren Carlos and Jen Rodrigues Rene V. and Beatriz G. Sanchez Mr. and Mrs. Chip Schenck Mr. Robert Sit and Dr. Constance St. Germain Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program

Green and Gold Society ($1,000+) Anonymous (7) Mr. Karl Adamaitis Shalom Austin Jewish Foundation The Benevity Community Impact Fund Ms. Natasha Bergreen The Blackbaud Giving Fund BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund The Bokom Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Greg Bouley Ms. Elvy Bryan Tom and Anne Buckley Sheila Ball Burkert and Randall S. Burkert Amy Clemons Michael N. Cohen ’54 Comerica Charitable Trust Laird Davis Glenn DiCostanzo Mr. Jeffrey M. Duban Alice Goldsmith Elgart ’77 Estate of David Kaufman Mr. Frederick Faber and Dr. Yardy Tse Sally L. Fliess ’65 Lisa and Lawrence Gamblin Mr. Michael Gantcher and Mrs. Christina Gantcher Joan Waxgiser Goodstein ’54 Mr. James A. Gray ’90 Mr. Faris Hadad-Zervos and Ms. Monica Larrieu Ellen and Mike Harde Angie and Brad Harrison Jewish Communal Fund Mr. and Mrs. Allen Kaiser Mr. David F. Kaufman ’59 Mrs. Ann Walker Kelly

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Scott and Caryn Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kerrigan Ms. Deborah Kessler William J. King Jr. ’81 Mike and Megan Kowalchick Litchfield Hills Road Race, Inc. Sean P. Maguire ’89 and Victoria Maguire Ted Marks ’60 Duncan L. Marshall ’67 Dara Bassock Marvel ’88 Ronda Montgomery National Financial Services LLC Mr. Chadwick B. Nelson ’93 Michael and Anne Pelletier Curt F. Pfannenstiehl ’89 Mr. and Mrs. Peter L. Phillips ’65 Mr. and Mrs. Chris Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. Richard Russo Dr. Babak Sabi and Dr. Elisabeth Grinspoon Spiro Philip G. Samponaro Sit Investment Associates Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Smith Amy Owen Stettner ’91 Dace Brown Stubbs Scott M. Sutherland ’69 Talley Bryan Foundation Anthony R. Ulehla ’85 Mr. Jimmy Vargas and Dr. Michele Slone Webster U. Walker Jr. Foundation Inc. Mrs. Joy Walker Lane Mr. Paul Weir and Mrs. Julie Weir Ken and Debbie Whaley

Lion’s Pride Society ($500+) Anonymous Apple Inc. # Jason ’01 and Marissa Balmer Bank of America Charitable Foundation Peter and Jane Barrett Mr. Geoffrey Berg and Mrs. Carla Berg Mr. and Mrs. Tristan P. Bourne ’85 Bright Funds The Brufsky/Ben-Dov Family Mr. Patrick M. Charles ’13 Luciana Costa Grant Cox and Elizabeth Sager W. Andrew Cox ’21 Jacqueline and Andrew Cox Kenneth I. Deane ’93 Mr. Trent Gillies and Mrs. Lisa Tarallo Gillies Givingtrax Foundation Mark and Charlene Halloran The Hartford John and Donna Herdje Lawrence G. Ingolia ’86 Jennifer and Ira Kaplan Michael S. Kernan ’90 Dr. and Mrs. William R. Kimball

Nicole D. Kossowsky ’96 Peter B. T. Kwan ’86 Mr. and Mrs. Grant MacDonald Mr. and Mrs. Mike Martinovich Mr. Michael McGinty and Ms. Allison Baker Suzanne and Matthew McNeill Laura P. Midgley Morosani Foundation George W. Morosani ’59 Lydia Petty Lauren and Joel Rublin The David & Eleanore Rukin Philanthropic Foundation Mr. Robert Sannicandro Mr. Matthew Sokol and Mrs. Alison Sokol Rob P. Tarantino ’91 Mr. Jason Thorpe and Ms. Heather Knape Mr. Henry W. White ’22 Mr. Nils Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Zehr Jr. Robert B. Zimmerli Jr. ’70

1930 Society ($250+) Anonymous (5) Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Adams Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Carbonell Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cook Ella A. Cox ’14 Lawrence S. Culleton ’65 Dr. Michael Curi MD and Dr. Jessica Magda MD Jon and Meredith Davis Judith B. and Stuart S. Deane Mr. and Ms. David Dodwell Mr. and Mrs. Adam Geller John and Mary Goodwin Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kabot Safa Kalache Dawn Kelly Nicholas Kraus ’89 Debbie and Scott Lansberry Mrs. Nancy S. Lione Catherine Montifiore Robert Mullaney and Pam Gannon Ben and Kailyn Nadeau Dr. and Mrs. Antonio Napoleone National Philanthropic Trust William S. Newlin Jr. ’48 Pfizer Foundation Mr. Rorary Prisock and Ms. Celeste Prisock Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Puchner Mr. and Mrs. Jason M. Puckett Raytheon Hilary L. Taylor ’81 Mrs. Sanda D. Ursone Mr. Clark G. Van Der Beken ’04 Peter and Kendall Voss Erin and Paul Withstandley Mr. and Mrs. Zack Zampaglione

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Donors Alumni Anonymous (6) William S. Newlin Jr. ’48 Kenneth R. Latham ’48 Joan Waxgiser Goodstein ’54 Michael N. Cohen ’54 David F. Kaufman ’59 George W. Morosani ’59 Ted Marks ’60 Brenton D. Curtis ’61 Jeff T. Whipple ’65 Peter E. Hayes ’65 Lawrence S. Culleton ’65 Peter L. Phillips ’65 Sally L. Fliess ’65 Joel F. Balgley ’66 Donald A. McLean Jr. ’66 Duncan L. Marshall ’67 Mr. Jay Mortimer ’69 Scott M. Sutherland ’69 Stacy A. Quinn ’69 Sharon Hansen Morris ’70 Robert B. Zimmerli Jr. ’70 David H. White ’71 Penelope Spear Kaczyk ’72 Leslie Harris Wagner ’72 Malcolm C. Davidson ’77 Alice Goldsmith Elgart ’77 Scott J. Bedrick ’77 James M. Dunn III ’80 Barnard S. Straus Jr. ’80 Lloyd B. Cox III ’81 Hilary L. Taylor ’81 William J. King Jr. ’81 Matthew L. Silver ’83 Scott A. Brady ’84 Anthony R. Ulehla ’85 Tristan P. Bourne ’85 Tim Wills ’85 Peter B. T. Kwan ’86 David T. Buchanan III ’86 Mark C. Lemons ’86 Lawrence G. Ingolia ’86 Wilhelm L. Ostern ’86 Annette Jenner-Matthews Ph. D. ’87 Holly Jones Weisenburger ’87 Jason Blevins ’87 Barbara Chace ’87 Robert G. Finlay ’87 James J. Bissell ’88 Dara Bassock Marvel ’88 Karl Adamaitis ’89 Nicholas Kraus ’89 Jennifer A. Brewster ’89 Sean P. Maguire ’89 Curt F. Pfannenstiehl ’89 W. David Thorn Jr. ’89 Kevin P. Murray ’90

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James A. Gray ’90 Michael S. Kernan ’90 Aaron L. Scolnick ’91 Jason Regalbuto ’91 Amy Owen Stettner ’91 Rob P. Tarantino ’91 Stephen Bacharach ’91 Sara Jackson Mayhew ’92 Chadwick B. Nelson ’93 Sarah Gray ’93 Elizabeth Garber Daniels ’93 Kenneth I. Deane ’93 Scott D. Hattox ’94 Elizabeth Oneglia Gioia ’94 Tonino N. Mavuli ’96 Nicole D. Kossowsky ’96 Alexander C. Daubert ’01 Jason H. Balmer ’01 Clark G. Van Der Beken ’04 Cyril Thornton ’05 Corey J. Gelbstein ’10 Dylan M. Kirby ’12 Patrick M. Charles ’13 Ella A. Cox ’14 Davis W. Ebbert ’16 Justin A. Heinke ’19 W. Andrew Cox ’21 Henry W. White ’22 Grayden Oppenheimer ’22 Mason J. Lockowitz ’23 Jessica R. Martin ’24

Current Parents Anonymous (2) Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Adams Mr. Herb Allen and Ms. Monica de la Torre Mr. and Mrs. John Ames Joni Arvai Matthew and Amanda Bender Mr. Geoffrey Berg and Mrs. Carla Berg Ms. Natasha Bergreen Mr. and Ms. David Bishop Mr. and Mrs. Greg Bouley Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Carbonell Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cook Ms. Luciana Costa Ms. Cynthia Crain Drs. Pierfilippo and Virginia De Sanctis Mr. Timothy Delaney and Ms. Amanda Poole Mr. Glenn DiCostanzo and Mrs. Tania DiCostanzo Mr. and Ms. David Dodwell Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Earnest Mr. Frederick Faber and Dr. Yardy Tse Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Farrer Mr. and Ms. Christopher Gallagher Mr. and Mrs. Greg Ganse Mr. Michael Gantcher and Mrs. Christina Gantcher Jon and Lori Gavin

Mr. and Mrs. Adam Geller Mr. Trent Gillies and Mrs. Lisa Tarallo Gillies Sarah ’93 and Brad Gray Lee Grinberg Mr. and Ms. Chris Gruwell Mr. Faris Hadad-Zervos and Ms. Monica Larrieu Mr. and Mrs. N. Peter Haddad Mr. and Mrs. Garret Harlow Brent Harrington Angie and Brad Harrison Mr. Cyrus Harrison and Ms. Jennifer Kohl Mr. and Ms. Lee Hawes Mr. Kenneth Horenstein and Ms. Lauren Krasnow Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Horn Mr. and Mrs. Allen Kaiser Dr. Safa Kalache Mr. Michael Kasdin and Mrs. Jennifer Kasdin Scott and Caryn Kelly Michael Kerrigan Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Kirschner Mr. Alexander Kobak and Ms. Eleanor Macdonald Mr. Ronald Kornreich and Ms. Kathryn von Matthiesen Mr. David Lewing and Ms. Kristin Sather Mr. Geir Magnusson Mr. and Mrs. Mike Martinovich Sara Jackson Mayhew ’92 Mr. Joe McCool and Mrs. Lisa McCool Dr. and Mrs. Antonio Napoleone Mr. Edward O’Connor Sr. and Mrs. Christi O’Connor Ms. Heidi Palker Mr. Karl Palmgren and Mrs. Andree Palmgren Michael and Anne Pelletier Dr. John Potts and Mrs. Susan Potts Mr. Rorary Prisock and Ms. Celeste Prisock Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Puchner Mr. and Mrs. Chris Reynolds Brendan and Brigid Rogers Ms. Sarah Rudzavice Mr. and Mrs. Richard Russo Dr. Babak Sabi and Dr. Elisabeth Grinspoon Spiro Mr. and Mrs. Chip Schenck Mr. and Mrs. Matthew L. Silver ’83 Mr. Robert Sit and Dr. Constance St. Germain Cynthia Smith and Amy Freitag Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Smith Mr. Matthew Sokol and Mrs. Alison Sokol Mr. James Sperber and Ms. Corey Hajim Mr. Jason Thorpe and Ms. Heather Knape Mr. and Mrs. Brett Tollman Mr. Jimmy Vargas and Dr. Michele Slone Mr. and Mrs. Mark Vito Mr. Kent Warren and Mrs. Jenny Warren Mr. Paul Weir and Mrs. Julie Weir

James Yosua Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Zehr Jr.

Parents of Alumni Anonymous (2) Alsobrook Family Mr. and Mrs. John Ames Peter and Rosanne Aresty Mr. James Bates Cindy and Eric Benzon AnnMarie and Stuart Berger David and Betsy Biddle Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Boyer Mr. and Mrs. Martin L. Bozak Joe and Colleen Brandon The Brufsky/Ben-Dov Family Tom and Anne Buckley Sheila Ball Burkert and Randall S. Burkert Mr. and Mrs. James E. Cain The Conyers Family Roberta T. and Michael L. Cook Grant Cox and Elizabeth Sager Jacqueline and Andrew Cox Richard and Martha Dale DG and Frederica Davidson Judith B. and Stuart S. Deane Mrs. Susan DeAngelis Ms. Tammy A. Diehl Ms. Tricia Digirolamo Krystin Downes Mr. Jeffrey M. Duban Ms. Jennifer Duncan Eric and Blythe Ebbert Maryann and Nicholas Fiebach Dr. John D. Finnerty and Louise Hoppe Finnerty Sharon and Martin Freilich Stephen and Elizabeth Funk Lisa and Lawrence Gamblin Jon and Lori Gavin Steven and Terri Gelbstein John and Mary Goodwin Mary Virginia Gray Mark and Charlene Halloran Mr. Peter Hanson and Ms. Joan Halpert Ellen and Mike Harde Claire and Clay Hardon Kevin and Amy Henges John and Donna Herdje Mr. Peter Houldin Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kabot Jennifer and Ira Kaplan Dr. and Mrs. William R. Kimball Mr. and Mrs. Slater B. Kirby Eric Korenman and Marianna Poutasse Ram Sundaram and Preethi Krishna Kenneth Kubie and Olivia Lovelace Debbie and Scott Lansberry Dan and Helen Lindsay Mrs. Nancy S. Lione

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Mark and Leslie Lopez Gregory M. Loss and Eileen Mulrenin Anne and Andrew Lovejoy Mr. and Mrs. Grant MacDonald Don Madura Dorothy Maguire Sean P. Maguire ’89 and Victoria Maguire Kathy and Dennis Manning Brian, Terri and Jessica Martin Gregory Matthews Tara and Jim McCann Mr. Michael McGinty and Ms. Allison Baker Suzanne and Matthew McNeill Robert Mullaney and Pam Gannon Kelly Munn Mr. Michael Petrokansky and Mrs. Dannia Ramirez Mr. and Mrs. Jason M. Puckett Stacy A. Quinn ’69 Tom and Kirsten Ragatz Jason Regalbuto ’91 and Wilder Regalbuto Atty. Gerald and Mrs. Susan Reis Carlos and Jen Rodrigues Lauren and Joel Rublin Tim and Faith Rushford Rene V. and Beatriz G. Sanchez Meg and Dave Sawyer Mr. and Mrs. Peter Senst Stuart and Cameron Sherrill Matthew ’83 and Cynthia Silver Crissy and Miller Smyth Max and Mary Snyder

2024-2025 Parent Association Executive Committee Annual Fund Participation Chair Ruthie Napoleone P’25 Day Parent Chairs Matthew and Alison Sokol P’27 12th Grade/Postgraduate Antonio and Ruthie Napoleone P’25 Jonathan and Lori Gavin P’22, P’25 11th Grade Tab and Ashley Bryan P’26 Thomas and Starr Horn P’26 10th Grade Kyle Adams and Jennifer Burland Adams P’27 Matthew and Alison Sokol P’27 9th Grade David and Kathleen Dodwell P’26, P’28

Tom and Janet Sorell Jonathan and Roberta Specter Scott M. Sutherland ’69 Nan and Andrew Trahair Kathleen and Gary Vitiello Peter and Kendall Voss Mr. John Warburg Ms. Wendy Welshans Ken and Debbie Whaley Ms. Briona Williams Mr. Nils Wilson Erin and Paul Withstandley Steve and Alison Wright

Grandparents Peter and Jane Barrett Ms. Elvy Bryan Mr. and Mrs. Mike Cobb Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Cooper Bertrand and Rosemary Duval-Arnould Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hajim Mrs. Barbara Keil Ms. Deborah Kessler Dr. and Mrs. John F. Lovejoy Jr. Dorothy Maguire Wendy McGaffey Laura P. Midgley Ronda Montgomery Mrs. Katherine Nichols Mr. and Mrs. George Pedersen Lydia Petty Dace Brown Stubbs Stuart and Patricia Taylor Mrs. Sanda D. Ursone

Friends Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Adams Sally Amstutz Joan and Bob Beicke John and Deb Brennan William Bucklin Dr. Michael Curi Laird Davis Trudy C. Durant Elizabeth Farr Mr. Matt Heffner Mrs. Ann Walker Kelly Dawn Kelly Catherine Montifiore Mrs. Prue Mortimer Mr. Abraham Prontnicki Philip G. Samponaro Mr. Robert Sannicandro James R. Strub Esq. Mrs. Joy Walker Lane Elizabeth Wempe

Colleagues Anonymous (9) Vincent Morrone Neat Ajro Benjamin Albee Ms. Robin Attey Eric Bailey Matthew Bender Amanda Bender Ms. Brittany Bloom Missi Boyer Martin L. Bozak Scott A. Brady ’84 Pat Breakell Mr. Carter Brochu Devin Burkhart Mrs. Felicity Byrne Jerrod Cattey Tyler Christie Amy Clemons Kerry Conroy Ms. Megan Cooper Ms. Annie K. Crawford Brooke Crossman Jon Davis Meredith Davis Mrs. Susan DeAngelis Erika Della Calce Ms. Tammy A. Diehl Ms. Jennifer Duncan Ms. Kaitlyn Dupre Susan Dziedzic Mrs. Jevaire Elezi Mr. Matthew Fabiaschi Pete Fabiaschi Jenai Fitzpatrick Hudson Fletcher Heather Ford Riley Gaudet Mrs. Mara Gieseking Diantha Giltz Ms. Erin Gleason Tammy Grella Charlene Halloran Mr. Tyler Harrington Rick Hubbard Ms. Tiffany A. Hussey Frances Jones Jennifer Kaplan Ms. Erin E. Kenney Debbie Klug Mike Kowalchick Ashli Langill Jeoffrey Langill Diane Lavoie Chloe Lee Donald Levinsky Craig Lombardi Sean P. Maguire ’89 Mrs. Victoria E. Maguire

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Mr. Peter F. Maltby Ms. Allie Maxwell Ms. Hayley McGovern Ms. Megan Melbourne Dr. Kelli Caldwell Miller Ms. Catherine Mullen Kelly Munn Ben Nadeau Ms. Juliana C. Newman Ms. Coleen M. O’Connor Deborah Ragali Sara E. Reilly Hannah Richards Gianna Russillo Dr. Maryellen Ruth Ron Serbek Mrs. Jennifer Strawson John Strawson Becky Stull Ms. Amanda Thiel Arthur Thompson Mr. Travis Tompkins Carly Tutolo Mr. Timothy Vaichus Stephanie Weaver Ms. Wendy Welshans Ms. Briona Williams Ms. Lisa Wojcik Ryan Yursha Mr. Zack Zampaglione

Former Colleagues Anonymous William Bucklin Diane Carling William J. Coyle Carly J. Elliott Rachel M. Engelke Dr. Laurel Fais Francey Fenton Chris Ford Elizabeth Funk Julie Lombardi Duncan L. Marshall ’67 Allison Morrow Hannah Oxholm Susan Reis Tyler Stevens Ticia and Harry Tubman

Corporations & Foundations American Endowment Foundation American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Anonymous Apple Inc. Apple Pickers Foundation Ayco Charitable Foundation

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Balgley Family Charitable Foundation Bank of America Charitable Foundation Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund Benzon Foundation Inc. BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund Bright Funds Cobb Education Consulting LLC Comerica Charitable Trust Community Foundation of Louisville, Inc. Community Foundation of New Jersey Community Foundation of Tampa Bay DAFgiving360 Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Foundation For The Carolinas Givingtrax Foundation Gratitude In Action Harborview Apartments LLC HK Holbein, Inc. Hoehl Family Foundation Hunt Street Fund Jewish Communal Fund Joseph P. and Colleen M. Brandon Family Foundation Litchfield Hills Road Race, Inc. Mark C. Lemons Foundation Mary W. Harriman Foundation Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. Microsoft Corporation Morgan Stanley GIFT Morosani Foundation National Financial Services LLC National Philanthropic Trust Noto Family Foundation PAC Group LLC Pfizer Foundation Raytheon Richard Schultz Photography Salesforce.com, Inc. Schwab Charitable Shalom Austin Jewish Foundation Sit Investment Associates Foundation Straus Family Foundation Talley Bryan Foundation The Alden-Wright Foundation, Inc. The Benevity Community Impact Fund The Blackbaud Giving Fund The Bokom Foundation The David & Eleanore Rukin Philanthropic Foundation The Edward E. & Marie L. Matthews Foundation The Hajim Family Foundation The Hartford The Minneapolis Foundation The New York Community Trust - Mary P. Oenslager Foundation The Pedersen Foundation The White Companies Charitable Trust Tiger Baron Foundation Trudy C. Durant and Associates LLC UBS Financial Services, Inc.

UK Online Giving Foundation Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program Webster U. Walker Jr. Foundation Inc. Whittier Trust Company Wilder Regalbuto Family Charitable Trust

Ongoing Capital Projects American Endowment Foundation Anonymous Balgley Family Charitable Foundation Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund Barbara Chace ’87 Benzon Foundation Inc. Cindy and Eric Benzon Clark G. Van Der Beken ’04 Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Eric and Blythe Ebbert Gratitude In Action Gregory M. Loss and Eileen Mulrenin Gregory Matthews Hoehl Family Foundation James R. Strub Esq. Joel F. Balgley ’66 Jonathan and Roberta Specter Krystin Downes Lloyd B. Cox III ’81 Louise Hoppe and John D. Finnerty Morgan Stanley GIFT Mr. Kent Warren and Mrs. Jenny Warren Patrick M. Charles ’13 Robert G. Finlay ’87 Roberta T. and Michael L. Cook Sara E. Reilly Schwab Charitable

Stacy A. Quinn ’69 Stuart and Cameron Sherrill The Edward E. & Marie L. Matthews Foundation The New York Community Trust – Mary P. Oenslager Foundation The Pedersen Foundation UBS Financial Services, Inc.

Memorial Gifts In Memory of Sean M. Fitzgerald ’95 Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Beicke In Memory of Noreen Kausyla P’11, Former Colleague Barbara Chace ’87 In Memory of Frederick M. Lione Jr. P’91, Former Trustee Mrs. Nancy S. Lione In Memory of Tish Samponaro, Former Trustee Mr. Philip G. Samponaro In Memory of Matthew L. Silver ’83, P’27 Sally Amstutz Mr. Matt Heffner Trudy C. Durant Trudy C. Durant and Associates LLC Catherine Montifiore Dawn Kelly Ms. Cynthia Silver In Memory of Marc P. Stahl ’53 Michael N. Cohen

Edward Kausyla P’11, William Kausyla ‘11, Lindsay Baker, and Trustee Barbara Chace ’87 at the dedication of the bench given by Trustee Barbara Chace ’87 in memory of Noreen Kausyla P’11, a former Assistant to the Head of School.

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Named Funds Forman appreciates the generosity of the donors who made possible each named endowed fund listed here. A named endowed fund is a gift established in perpetuity. Every year, the income from the endowment is used to support a specific purpose agreed upon by the donor and the school. These funds ensure the long-term financial stability of Forman and represent lasting tributes to alumni, parents, friends, and colleagues. Additional gifts to these funds are welcomed by the school at any time.

Michelle M. Barlow ’10 Memorial Fund John and Deb Brennan Hunt Street Fund Stephen Benzon Alumni Fund Cindy and Eric Benzon Benzon Foundation Inc. John Rogers Reinicke ’86 Scholarship Fund Wilhelm L. Ostern ’86 Extra Mile Fund Mr. Herb Allen and Ms. Monica de la Torre Jason ’01 and Marissa Balmer DAFgiving360 Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Mr. and Mrs. Adam Geller Brent Harrington Mr. and Mrs. Grant MacDonald Dr. and Mrs. Antonio Napoleone Chadwick B. Nelson ’93 Tom and Kirsten Ragatz Rene V. and Beatriz G. Sanchez Mr. and Mrs. Chip Schenck Cyril Thornton ’05 Webster U. Walker Jr. Fund Mrs. Ann Walker Kelly Webster U. Walker Jr. Foundation Inc. Mrs. Joy Walker Lane Anne R. Talcott Scholarship Fund Elizabeth Wempe

The Copper Beech Society The Copper Beech Bequest Society was formed to give recognition to those who have made provisions in their will to benefit Forman School. Devoted friends of the school have made a commitment to future generations of Forman students through their generous bequests. Anonymous (4) James S. Adams ’74 George K. Allison ’61* Mr. Robert P. Balgley* John W. Beers ’48 Robert K. Bell Jr. ’53 Walter M. Brodie ’41* Martha Pease Bronson* Tom and Anne Buckley C. Howard Butler ’61* David Cheever III ’58* Dr. and Mrs. Allan M. Chytrowski Michael N. Cohen ’54 Edward I. Collins ’61* Julie Koehler Coopersmith ’67* Brenton D. Curtis ’61 Kenneth I. Deane ’93 William David Dobbins ’39* and Mrs. Agatha M. Dobbins* Thomas M. duPont ’63* Mrs. Julie D. Egenberg Roy Ellison ’70* Michael G. Ewing ’65* Mrs. Marta Florin Mrs. Nancy B. Fort* Frederick H. Gohl Jr. ’65 Joan Waxgiser Goodstein ’54* Mark and Charlene Halloran Peter E. Hayes ’65

Mrs. Dorothy L. Hilliard* David F. Kaufman* Charles King Jr. ’37* Mr. Kenneth R. Latham ’48 Mr. Cornelius R. Love III* William W. Mallory Jr. ’65 Ann Pemberton Mallory ’67 Ted Marks ’60 Duncan L. Marshall ’67 Charles R. Miller Jr. ’57* Duryea Morton ’43* David C. Mueller ’71 Wilhelm L. Ostern ’86 Cynthia Clark Parsons ’44* Allen H. Pease ’43* Peter L. Phillips ’65 Mildred E. Phillips, M.D. Virginia Risley deCourcy* Monroe B. Scharff ’42* Mrs. Sonia P. Seherr-Thoss* Christopher P. Smith ’64 Philo Smith ’45* Robert B. Stewart Sr. ’63* Sally Dunham Taylor ’66 Hilary L. Taylor ’81 David D. Walter ’69* E. William Weyeneth ’65 Eric J. Williams III ’62 Gilbert A. Yule*

* Names marked with an asterisk represent those who are deceased.

CLASS NOTES

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N O T E S

1 Jennifer Houser Goedde ’89, former Director of the Annual Fund Sean Maguire ’89 P’22, P’23, and Curt Pfannenstiehl ’89 catch up in Beverly Farms, MA. 2 James Menoutes ’87, Scott Moynihan ’87, and Jeff Nielsen ’87 3 Robert Goodwin ’20 graduated from The Citadel in 2024. 4

Shannon Hallenbeck ’07 and Iain Magown ’07

5 Emily Johnson ’11 works as a high school

art teacher and has had her art featured in

multiple gallery shows. 6 Patrick Scholz ’95 works as a Procurement Forester in Maine. 7 Lauren Russell ’22 visited Mimi Katz ’22 while she studied abroad in Rome, Italy, last fall. 8 Frederick Jardine Jr. ’77, who currently lives in Monroe Township, NJ, enjoys a hike. 9 Lloyd “LB” Cox ’81 and Roger Grier ’81 catch up in Stowe, VT. 10 Lorenzo Lauria ’20 earned Albertus

Magnus College Men’s Soccer Team’s Great

Northeast Athletic Conference Player of the Week last fall. 11 Larissa Moon ’97 with her children at LEGOLAND® Florida. 12 Scott Moynihan ’87, the late former Head of School Peter Henry, and James Menoutes ’87 13 Garrett Grier ’19, recognized as Rookie of the Year at Long & Foster, and Baird Atwood ’19 keep their friendship strong. 14 Holly Jones Weisenburger ’87 and Susan Corn Goldberg ’87 catch up in Boston. 15 Holly Jones Weisenburger ’87 and Paul Dowd ’87 with their families. 16 Parker Beard ’07 is on a mission to visit every NHL arena where the New York Rangers play— he’s collected 18 of 32 pucks so far!

17 Ben Wildstein ’22 returned to campus over the summer for an internship with Chief Cognition and Learning Officer Jenai Fitzpatrick.

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Class Agents If you are interested in becoming a class agent, reach out to Heather Ford, Director of Parent and Alumni Engagement, at alumni@formanschool.org. 1950 S. Sherman Clark Jr. 1951 75th Reunion 1954 Michael N. Cohen 1956 70th Reunion 1960 Edward T. Marks senecaFLX@gmail.com 1961 65th Reunion 1963 Alfred C. Body Jr. skibumal43@gmail.com 1964 Eric D. Murray rickydmu@gmail.com 1965 Sara L. Fliess sally@amsystemsllc.net Jeffrey T. Whipple jtwhip55@gmail.com 1966 60th Reunion Bartow S. Curtis Jr. bart_curtis65@yahoo.com Debora Gould Petersen 1967 Duncan L. Marshall Jr. dlmarshall@optonline.net 1968 Nancy Walton Marikar rakiram@aol.com 1969 Davis A. Dewey Scott M. Sutherland jms208@aol.com 1970 Susan Spadone Holmes 1971 55th Reunion Craig J. Hanson craigjhanson007@gmail.com Andrew Krens Jr. drew_krens@yahoo.com 1972 Peter J. Jackowitz peter.j.jackowitz@gmail.com

1973 Joan G. Bielizna joanrealtor@snet.net 1974 Paula Nichols-Dille 1976 50th Reunion Golden Lions Peter G.M. Roberts pgmroberts@hotmail.com

W. David Thorn Jr. dthorn30@yahoo.com 1990 Jennifer Winkler Balzi jenrwink@gmail.com Karine Opdyke Lawrence karinelawrence@yahoo.com

Kendra R. Van Pelt sassyk105@gmail.com

1991 35th Reunion Amy Owen Stettner aostett@hotmail.com

1977 Frederick A Jardine Jr

Rob P. Tarantino robptarantino@gmail.com

1981 45th Reunion Hilary L. Taylor 336merlin@gmail.com

Jenny Virgopia jennyvirgopia@aol.com

1982 Matthew L. LaFlamme matt_laflamme@msn.com 1983 Andrew Y. Covert andrewycovert@gmail.com 1984 Peter M. Ahlfeld pahlfeld@vermontacademy.com Scott A. Brady scott.brady@formanschool.org Christopher D. Gaynor cdgaynor@gmail.com Nancy Robinson Swift nancysunnyswift@yahoo.com 1985 William L. Freeman freeman.will@gmail.com 1986 40th Reunion Lisa Richardson Palmer larfal@aol.com 1987 Holly Jones Weisenburger holly@theweisenburgers.com 1988 Neesha Nicks Allen 1989 Sean P. Maguire maguire.seanp@gmail.com Curt F. Pfannenstiehl curtpfann@gmail.com

1992 Brian A. Eisenberg brianadam11@comcast.net 1993 Kenneth I. Deane kenneth.deane@gmail.com Kimberly B. Ertag Gilah E. Gersten gilahg@gmail.com Amy E. Love alove0410@comcast.net

1997 Abbie Graham Durkin abbiedurkin@gmail.com 1998 Susan A. Schonfeld suzy195954@aol.com 1999 Elizabeth Hanway Johnson ehjohnson100@gmail.com Jessica Davis Raitz jessica.raitz@gmail.com 2000 Jesse J. E. Resnick jesse.res@gmail.com 2001 25th Reunion Matthew A. Bonzagni mattbonzagni232@charter.net Leith T. Sharp leithal29@gmail.com 2002 Mark M. Roscio gradywhaler@gmail.com 2003 Chelsea E. Kinsella squidmail@aol.com Elizabeth A. Monroe

1994 Meredith McClean Fontaine mmfontaine12@gmail.com

Kevin T. Smallwood smallwkt@gmail.com

Christopher D. Kellogg christopher.kellogg@icloud.com

2004 Kathryn John Blume john.katie@gmail.com

Brooke Labriola Shepard brooke@monogrammary.com

Laura J. Goodkind ljgoodkind@msn.com

1995 Christina E. Bodine-Aysseh ChristinaBodine@msn.com

James J. Hamilton jhamilton8492@yahoo.com

Allison Herron Gsell allison_herron@hotmail.com

2005 Pearse P. Matthews pearse.matthews@gmail.com

Elizabeth G. Thomas lizgthomas@yahoo.com 1996 30th Reunion Marikay Geib marikaygeib212@msn.com Lauren Cuticelli Patton lauren@cuticelli.com Tyler Renn tylerrenn@rennwealth.com

Cyril P. Thornton thorntcp@gmail.com 2006 20th Reunion Luke R. Bornheimer lukebornheimer@gmail.com Ian C. Hayward Charles A. Phillips

2007 Parker W. S. Beard pwsb87@sbcglobal.net

2014 Natalie R. Canterbury nataliecanterbury386@yahoo.com

2019 Jackson G. Beers jacksonbeers99@gmail.com

Shannon W. Hallenbeck shannon.hallenbeck@gmail.com

Grant A. Oslan grant.oslan@comcast.net

Garret N. Grier garret.grier@gmail.com

Audrey Stout Micca micca.audrey@gmail.com

Logan C. Rice Logan.Rice96@Yahoo.com

Kenneth P. Reid

Jacob H. Sussman jacob.sussman33@gmail.com

2008 Hannah Dodd Morton hmorton1008@gmail.com 2009 Justin W. DeCausey Candice R. Earlington wacky_candy@hotmail.com Kelly Solk ksolk90@gmail.com 2010 Cameron S. Billik csbillik@gmail.com Gretchen G. Conyers gretchc23@gmail.com Dayne J. Price dayneprice@gmail.com 2011 15th Reunion Rachel C. Hafer hafer@asu.edu Nicholas V. Manzella nv.manzella@gmail.com Michael D. Satalic 2012 James C. Clancy Lauren A. Morrow lauren.morrow1993@gmail.com Shelby L. Pierce shelby.pierce93@gmail.com Daniel S. Southerland 2013 David R. Buckley davidb21@gmail.com Francis R. Fiore fffiore27@gmail.com

Coleman C. Walker Cole.walker1995@gmail.com 2015 Sarah E. Auch sarahauch@aol.com Emily C. Cross emilycross9@gmail.com David N. Shaw davidshaw1213@gmail.com Dominic L. Weir domweir@gmail.com 2016 10th Reunion Davis W. Ebbert davisebbert@outlook.com Allison C. Herdje aherdje@gmail.com Lacey O. McCaw lmccaw03@gmail.com 2017 Parker D. Broadnax parkerbroadnax@gmail.com Mee Mee B. Filan filanmeemee@gmail.com Emma M. Forrester Forresterem@clarkson.edu 2018 Annabelle Ford-Rippolone afordripp@gmail.com Sophia H. Gadsden sophiahgadsden@gmail.com

Caitlin C. Lorenz CaitlinCathrynLorenz@gmail.com Odessa M. Slauson Odessa1221@gmail.com 2020 Olivia S. Minor osquiersminor@gmail.com Benjamin C. Reilly reillyb@umich.edu Celia L. Tucker Cltucker09@gmail.com 2021 5th Reunion Leanna T. Caracappa Leanna.caracappa@gmail.com Helen G. Cirimele grace.cirimele@gmail.com

Life Beyond Forman Starts Here

Florence L. Colantino colantino425@flagler.edu 2022 Stephania N. Bendek stephaniab1111@icloud.com Henry W. White Hankwhite1515@gmail.com 2023 Gia Catalan giacatalan@icloud.com

Alumni Social, Boston November 6 Reception, New York City November 13

Julian Schnitt julianschnittmedia@gmail.com 2024 AJ Jimeno angelujimeno@gmail.com Addie Brayton braytonfamily5@gmail.com

Samantha J. Novick samchop1031@me.com

2025 Oscar Medoff oscar.medoff@gmail.com

Brendan A. Wilson Brendan.Wilson.A@gmail.com

Elyse Potts pottsellie572@gmail.com

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Mark A. Malburg

E V E N T S

1 Students, colleagues, and alumni hit the court for Forman’s annual Alumni Basketball Game. 2 Former Director of the Annual Fund Sean Maguire ’89, P’22, P’23 and Dara Cerritelli Varano ’88, owner of BlackEyed Sally’s Southern Kitchen & Bar, at an Alumni Social hosted at her restaurant in Hartford, CT. 3 Alumni and members of the Forman community catch up at Stephanie’s on

Newbury in Boston, MA. 4 Jason Knight ’93, Host Wilder Regalbuto P’20, former Associate Head of School Mike Kowalchick, and Sally Dunham Taylor ’66 at a reception in

Palm Beach, FL. 5 Sydney Fisch ’16, Claire Sannini ’16, and Zach Bitan ’13 at a reception at Grey Lady in New York City. 6 Dara Tauss ’09 and Bea Pace ’08 at a reception at Grey Lady in New York City. 7 Head of School Amy Clemons with Jason and Jenifer Geller P’25 at a reception in Palm Beach, FL. 8 Kim Haslinger P’21 and Sonja Jasienowski P’21 at a reception at Grey Lady in New York City. 9 Testing Operations Manager and College Counseling Coordinator Victoria Maguire P’22, P’23 and Tim Baker P’22 at a

reception at Grey Lady in New York City. 10 Trustee Dr. John Finnerty P’11 and Host Jason Regalbuto ’91, P’20 at a reception in Palm Beach, FL.

11 Former Director of the Annual Fund Sean Maguire ’89, P’22, P’23, John Cheney ’18, Luke Wilson ’17, Host Walker Regalbuto ’20, and Will Finnerty ’11 at a reception in Palm Beach, FL.

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Alumni Weekend 2025 Alumni returned to campus May 2–4 for a fun weekend of connection, celebration, and school spirit.

Save the Date for Alumni Weekend 2026 MAY 1–3, 2026 Celebrating graduation years ending in 1s and 6s.

1 Alumni Weekend 2025 attendees on the Green under the Graduation Tree. 2 Students and alumni at the annual Alumni Lacrosse Game. 3 Tim O’Sullivan ’90, Meredith McClean Fontaine ’94, former Director of the Annual Fund Sean Maguire ’89, P’22, P’23, Jason Knight ’93, and Todd Fontaine 4 Lawrence Ingolia ’86, Chris Birk ’85, Commander Rick Buell ’85, Tristan Bourne ’85, Tim Keeshen ’85, Craig Stewart ’85, Travis Roper ’85, and Will Freeman ’85 5 Tim O’Sullivan ’90 and Jessica Horvath Stewart ’91, P’25, P’28

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Colleague News Retirements 1

Jane Benson retired as an Executive Function Coach after 16 years. Jane plans to continue serving Forman as a consultant.

Marty Bozak P’07, P’10 retired as Director of Operations after 34 years.

Susan DeAngelis P’08, P’12 retired as Admission Assistant after 19 years.

Ron Serbek Jr. retired as a Buildings & Grounds staff member after 17 years.

Brittany Bloom-Price, Cognition and Learning Teacher and Dean of Academics of the Summer Program, married Eric Price at Saint Clements Castle in Portland, CT, on August 9.

Erika Della Calce, Chair of the History and Social Sciences Department, welcomed daughter, Corinna Joy, on April 9.

Matthew Fabiaschi, Director of Campus Security, welcomed daughter, Aria Rose, on April 5.

Jennifer Strawson, Associate Director of College Counseling, and John Strawson, Athletic Director and Director of the Summer Program, welcomed daughter, Savannah Anne, on June 13.

Marty Bozak P’07, P’10 rings the Victory Bell for the last time to mark the beginning of the 2025 Commencement, a tradition he upheld each year.

In Memoriam The Forman School community mourns the loss of the following alumni and former colleagues. To send obituaries of classmates who have passed, please email alumni@formanschool.org.

Missi Boyer P’16, P’18,

who served Forman from 1997 to 2025 as a Cognition and Learning Teacher, Director of Town Funding, and, previously, Science Department Chair.

Joan Goodstein ’54 Peter Henry,

who served Forman as Head of School from 1987 to 1995.

Charles Horvath P’91, GP’25, GP’28, who served Forman as a teacher from 1987 to 1997.

John Jefferson ’75 William Judson ’81 Noreen Kausyla P’11,

who served Forman as Assistant to the Head of School from 1979 to 2022.

Patrick Kelmelis,

who served Forman as a Buildings & Grounds staff member from 2001 to 2008.

Jay Mortimer ’69,

who served Forman as a Trustee from 1987 to 1996.

Edgar Sheppard ’39 Matthew Silver ’83, P’27 Marc Stahl ’53 T. Sean Sullivan ’80 Major James L. Thompson ’44

The Forman Summer Program is a four-week, coed boarding and day camp that takes place on the Forman School campus. This program is open to any students entering grades 7-11 who want to benefit from our individualized approach to learning and provides students insight into our innovative teaching techniques. During the Forman Summer Program, students learn independence, self-advocacy, and academic strategies that they can apply in the classroom and beyond.

July 6–31, 2026 COED • BOARDING & DAY • GRADES 7–11 For more information, please visit formanschool.org/summer or email admission@formanschool.org.

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