Fiscal Year 2013-2014

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Annual Report

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Contents:

VOICES: Head of School

VOICES: Middle School

Admission and Enrollment

Graduation 2014

VOICES: Lower School

Catherine Cook Facts at a Glance

VOICES: Early Childhood

Community

Annual Giving

Annual Gala

REACH Campaign

Operating Statement

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New in 2013-2014: Innovation and Design Thinking

VOICES: Head of School ANNUAL REPORT | 2013-2014

CATHERINE COOK SCHOOL 3

Dear Friends,

Now in my tenth year of service to the school, I continue to look to our future with incredible

optimism. Once again, we are experiencing record enrollment. Our primary institutional

commitment is to ensure that the academic program we offer is of the highest quality

for our students. As a path to achieve this commitment, we go to great lengths to hire the

most qualified employees, maintain a rich array of employee benefits, support professional

development opportunities, and adopt best practice, current-century curricula. These are the

parts of our program that philanthropy makes possible for our students.

Thanks to the generosity of many of our parents, we are in a virtually

new physical space. The additional space has been well received by our

students and our faculty. We now have the room to create and properly

display special projects.

In addition, we are continuing to explore current century learning concepts

of design thinking, making, and innovation. The AV Studio and the IDEA

Lab are new and exciting program components that are causing a positive

buzz in the region. We are very excited about the new learning opportunities

this expansion has provided for our students. It makes me very proud and

grateful to the many families who have been generous with their time and

their financial support of REACH: Campaign for the Catherine Cook School.

Armed with talented teachers and administrators, supportive parents, and a

hard-working Board of Trustees, I am eager to embrace the future, appreciate

the successes, and work diligently on any challenges that lie ahead. What more important work is

there than building a firm foundation for the future of our children? I sincerely hope as you read

this Annual Report that you, too, will see evidence of a vibrant learning community willing to do

the important work necessary to make Catherine Cook what school should be.

Warmly,

Dr. Michael B. Roberts

Head of School

For the past five years, the American School Foundation of Guadalajara (ASFG) has sent students to Catherine Cook each winter. The visiting students are housed with selected families and are treated to many of the sights, sounds, and tastes Chicago has to offer. This year, after these successful hosting experiences, the Catherine Cook Middle School selected six students to attend classes and cultural events at ASFG in Guadalajara, Mexico for one week in May.

Accompanied by Music teacher Mr. Wellman, our students traveled to Guadalajara and were greeted by their host families. Throughout the week they participated in many activities including outdoor sports, classes (some taught almost entirely in Spanish), meals with their host families, and sightseeing in the historic city center.

On Monday morning Mr. Wellman and the Catherine Cook students met at ASFG. Students delighted in the sprawling campus, soccer fields, and green areas. Students shadowed their hosts as they went from class to


Middle School students learned about global citizenship, good will, and educational immersion in a brand new environment.

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8TH GRADERS PARTICIPATE IN

GUADALAJARAEXCHANGE

class, separated from each other except during passing periods. Mr. Wellman gained a unique perspective as a teacher observing the high school theater department, choral classes, and middle school concert band in action.

ASFG saved the most special experience for last, as the Catherine Cook students and 30 ASFG students went to a kindergarten in the neighboring town of Tlaquepaque to deliver gifts and snacks to the underserved school children. According to Mr. Wellman, “The Catherine Cook community should be extremely proud in sending the six ambassadors of goodwill, scholarship, and culture to Guadalajara. This study abroad opportunity has certainly been a “game-changer” in our relationship with ASFG … and certainly in the lives of our students.”


“This study abroad opportunity has certainly been a “game-changer” in our relationship with ASFG.”

— Alan Wellman

ANNUAL REPORT | 2013-2014


ADMISSION AND ENROLLMENT

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Catherine Cook began the 2013-2014 school year with a population of 523 students, the largest enrollment in the school’s history. We have also seen the highest retention in re-enrollment since the school’s inception. Of the students eligible to re-enroll, we have retained 89%.

Our population comes from 35 different zip codes. Seventy five percent of our community lives in the seven zip codes surrounding the school. We increased our Senior Kindergarten by adding an additional section, opening the school in 2013 with four Senior Kindergarten classrooms. Our Lower and Middle Schools have seen the largest growth in the last five years, increasing by 29% and 39%, respectively. Comparing our opening enrollment in 2003 of 292 students to our opening enrollment in 2013 of 523 students, the school has grown 79% in the last 10 years.

CATHERINE COOK ENROLLMENT OVER THE PAST FIVE YEARS:

LOWER SCHOOL: Opening 2008 – 167 students Opening 2013 – 215 students

Increased growth of 29%

MIDDLE SCHOOL: Opening 2008 – 97 students Opening 2013 – 135 students

Increased growth of 39%



Catherine Cook has grown 79% in the last 10 years.

VOICES: Graduation 2013Admission and Enrollment

On June 6, 2014, Catherine Cook proudly celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2014. Teachers, families, and friends gathered to recognize the academic achievements of our 8th Grade class. The day began with a Pinning Ceremony, where Alumni welcomed the graduates to the Catherine Cook Alumni Association. The Graduation Ceremony included remarks from Susan Seyfarth Lovejoy, CCS Board Chair and Michael B. Roberts, Ed.D., Head of School. Allie Laurenson was the student speaker and Jarrett Payton, former NFL player and son of Walter Payton, delivered the commencement address. Mr. Payton spoke with warmth and fondness about enjoying the moments that define us. He told a moving story of generosity, reminding us all to cherish the time we have with family, teachers, and community. In addition to honoring the graduates, Cory Stutts, Head of Middle

School, conducted the Bridging Ceremony, an annual tradition welcoming the 4th Grade students to Middle School. We congratulate members of the Class of 2014 for all they have accomplished during their years at Catherine Cook and wish them the best as they matriculate to the following outstanding high schools.

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SKYE BALFOUR Chicago Academy for the Arts

ISABELLE BERTOLINI Lincoln Park High School International Baccalaureate Diploma Program

OLEK BRETTNER Lincoln Park High School International Baccalaureate Diploma Program

FELIX CAMPBELL Beacon Academy

AUGUSTUS DROEGEMUELLER William H. Jones College Prep

MEREDITH DROEGER Walter Payton College Prep

STEPHEN EGRESITS William H. Jones College Prep

DAVID ERWIN Albert Lane Technical High School

ALESSIA GIRARDIN Regina Dominican High School

MCKENNA LAHTI Latin School of Chicago

ALLISON LAURENSON St. Ignatius College Prep

SOPHIA MANRIQUE Lincoln Park High School International Baccalaureate Diploma Program

JACK MCDONOUGH Latin School of Chicago

JACK MCHUGH Walter Payton College Prep

MARGARET MCKEAN St. Ignatius College Prep

MATTHEW MCKEE Latin School of Chicago

AUDREY MCMAHON William H. Jones College Prep

JONATHAN MELLIN Loyola Academy

ALLEGRA MENDONSA William H. Jones College Prep

OLIVIA MONNIER Latin School of Chicago

LAURA MOORE Albert Lane Technical High School

ALANNA MORGAN St. Ignatius College Prep

RYAN MYERS St. Ignatius College Prep

JACKSON PALMERSHEIM Loyola Academy

JASON PRATT St. Ignatius College Prep

ALEXIS RIES Lincoln Park High School Double Honors Program

CHLOE RUBINOWICZ William H. Jones College Prep

DANIEL SEMCHIN The British School

BLAKE STAMATO St. Ignatius College Prep

LEAH STEVENSON Whitney Young Magnet High School

SARA WEISS Loyola Academy

JULIET WELSH St. Ignatius College Prep

OLIVIA WELSH St. Ignatius College Prep

GRADUATION 2014

At the 2014 Middle School Awards Ceremony, we recognized those students who performed exceptionally well in school, as well as those who showed an appreciation for the differences, strengths, viewpoints, and interests that make up our Catherine Cook community. We are incredibly proud of our 2014 Middle School students; they have once again proven this year that Catherine Cook is what school should be.

MIDDLE SCHOOL AWARDS

ALANNA MORGAN Spirit Award Presented to a Middle School student who has contributed to the overall spirit of the school and has displayed enthusiasm for turning his or her potential into reality.

JASON PRATT Head of School Award Presented to a Middle School student in each class who has made significant gains in both academic and personal success and has made a positive contribution to the school.

ALLIE LAURENSON Annemarie Beall Award Presented to an 8th Grade student who demonstrates intellectual curiosity and a respect for excellence; respect, caring, fairness; trustworthiness, responsibility, citizenship; gentle humor and wit; and a desire to make the world a better place.

AUDREY McMAHON Catherine Cook Award Presented to a graduating student who has epitomized the determination, ambition, and personal success of Catherine Cook Anagnost for whom the school was named.


Graduation 2014ANNUAL REPORT | 2013-2014

Each spring, students in 4th Grade participate in the Ancient Egypt Unit, a comprehensive project that challenges their research, creative, and presentation skills. Teachers introduce this Unit in late winter as it has many cumulative goals and opportunities to share with their classmates before the final presentation.

Each grade in Lower School features a project in the spring that showcases our students’ progress and learning capacity for larger, more intensive projects. For example, 2nd Grade classes engage in projects about American Indians and 3rd Grade classes delve into Chicago, its history, and its neighborhoods. The spring project is complex and requires

“They’re always surprised at how much they know.”

— 4th Grade teacher Sarah Lyon

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DISCOVERING ANCIENT EGYPT

IN 4TH GRADE

more of our students’ time, effort, and inventiveness every year, preparing them for the challenges they will face in Middle School and beyond.

The 4th Grade Ancient Egypt Unit relies on successful research (on safe Internet sites and in books), note taking skills, time management, public speaking practice, and follow-through. Students choose a topic in which they will develop expertise, conduct research, and organize what they’ve learned into categories. All research is done at school; the only parent help students can receive is with the creation of their 3D visual, a recreated object of antiquity, diorama, or other small artifact to accompany their presentation at the conclusion of the Unit.

In addition to the 3D visual, students write a 5-6 paragraph essay about their Egyptian topic. The most successful projects show a consistent process from start to finish with clear organization of thoughts and excellent time management. Sunni Kitson, who has been teaching this Unit for five years, stated, “They always find out things I didn’t know. At the end of the Unit, they know more than we do!”

The final component of the Unit is an afternoon of “tours” in which the students are visited by fellow students from every grade at Catherine Cook, faculty, staff, and parent friends. Dressing up in costume is optional but always an innovative touch to the experience. Students have practiced their speeches and are excited for a chance to share what they have learned. If they do not know the answer to an audience question, they know which of their classmates can help to answer it.

The Ancient Egypt Unit is a dynamic, visually stimulating experience meant to reflect our students’ growth as they conclude their final year in Lower School. The skills they learn about research, time management, and process directly contribute to their achievement in the History Fair and other increasingly demanding projects they will encounter in Middle School. We build on our students’ enormous capacity for learning every year at Catherine Cook, ensuring that they will be well-prepared and excited to encounter what life outside of school has in store.

VOICES: Lower SchoolANNUAL REPORT | 2013-2014


The Ancient Egypt unit is a dynamic, visually stimulating task meant to test our students’ growth as they conclude their final year in Lower School.

CATHERINE COOK FACTS AT A GLANCE

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78%

of our teachers hold advanced degrees

134

After School Adventures offered

94 %of graduating students got into one of their top

three high school choices

6:1

Student:Teacher ratio

Facts at a GlanceANNUAL REPORT | 2013-2014


89%

acceptance rate into selective enrollment

high schools

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Middle School students qualified for and competed in the Illinois State Fair Expo

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students (record enrollment)

23,960

books borrowed from the Library

$1 million

New record set for fundraising with the 2013-2014 Annual Giving Campaign and Gala

Beginning in the fall, students in Senior Kindergarten participated in an Identity Unit, learning how to see themselves and how they are seen by others. This Unit launched conversations that continued through the year. “The Identity Unit is a really appropriate way for young children to explore their differences and similarities at a time when they’re beginning to develop their identities as learners,” said Head of Early Childhood Education, Dr. Jean Robbins.

This year’s Identity Unit has inspired teachers in Preschool and Junior Kindergarten to begin incorporating identity work into their classrooms. Preschool classes begin with the concept of “me,” Junior Kindergarten students discuss the concept of “family,” and Senior Kindergarten students build off both concepts for more sophisticated learning about themselves and who they are in the world.

What shapes our identities? Aspects like values, culture, race, and family come into play as students learn the differences between personal and discerned identity. They are given a chart of typical personal aspects such as “boy,” “athlete” or

Children in Senior Kindergarten are learning how to make connections to the world beyond home and school, and beginning to learn the complex concept of culture.

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VOICES: Early Childhood

IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT

IN SENIOR KINDERGARTEN

“Italian” that they will add on as the year progresses, creating a cumulative array of ways to identify themselves and others. Senior Kindergarten teacher Rachel Hill explains that this format allows them to “broaden their understanding of who people are, as even adults get a very narrow view of culture in daily life that can sometimes lead to stereotypes.” Children learn that people are “a much deeper river than they realized.”

The idea that it is okay to be different was reinforced throughout the Unit. Senior Kindergarteners and their 2nd Grade Book Buddies used iPads and Book Creator to make books celebrating how they are alike and how they differ. They interviewed members of the faculty

and compared what they knew about them to what the individuals had to say about themselves, presenting their videos at a morning assembly.

Learning about differences in perception and building confidence in how we view ourselves is a large part of personal identity development. Senior Kindergarten teachers Rachel Hill and Amanda Burns presented this curriculum for the 2014-2015 school year at the NAEYC (National Association for the Education of

Young Children) conference. Sharing the Identity Unit with teachers from around the country gave the teachers great feedback and encouragement. Attendees commented that this curriculum integrates content knowledge, social emotional learning, and cultural competence skills overall.

VOICES: Early ChildhoodANNUAL REPORT | 2013-2014


Teachers in Preschool and Junior Kindergarten were inspired to begin incorporating identity work in their classrooms.

“Students are encouraged to assume the role of producer, rather than consumer, of digital media and electronics.”

— Director of Innovation JD Pirtle

Already recognized as an educational technology leader in Chicago and beyond, in 2014 Catherine Cook built a state-of-the-art IDEA Lab and AV Studio to promote learning and discovery for students in Preschool through 8th Grade. Funding for these new spaces came directly from the 15th and 16th Annual Gala Paddle Raises, generating more than $250,000 total.

IDEA LABIDEA (Innovation, Design, Engineering and Arts) is a school-wide, cross divisional program that promotes design and computational thinking and doing through current century skills such as programming and electronics. Catherine Cook integrates these exciting capabilities with our talented and creative teaching staff. Conceived of and led by Director of Innovation JD Pirtle, the IDEA Lab features a variety of innovative equipment including 3D printers, a laser cutter/engraver, a 25 million-pixel interactive digital display wall, robotics, sewing equipment, and traditional shop tools.

“Students are encouraged to assume the role of producer, rather than consumer, of digital media and electronics,” said Mr. Pirtle. “In this evolving role, students and educators explore the ever-expanding world of computational devices that surround us and are integrated into many aspects of daily life.”

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INNOVATION AND DESIGN THINKING

INNOVATION AND DESIGN THINKINGANNUAL REPORT | 2013-2014


AV Studio Students will also be able to explore their creativity in recording technology, art, and music in the AV Studio, led by Director of Education Technology Brian Puerling. From Preschool through 8th Grade, students have access to developmentally appropriate resources such as professional cameras, audio/video mixing equipment and a green screen, with separate recording and editing spaces.

“The AV Studio provides a space where our students can use a wide variety of resources for their projects,” said Mr. Puerling. Meeting with teachers to discuss their schedule and curriculum, Mr. Puerling determines when use of the Studio can be best integrated with projects already planned for the school year. Typically students have the choice to work individually or collaboratively so that the work showcases their growing skills and capabilities, as well as their familiarity and mastery of advanced tools.

The new spaces, equipment, and curricula made possible by the IDEA Lab and AV Studio will be a tremendous influence on our students’ education, providing them with access to resources unmatched by Catherine Cook’s peer schools. As we explore the possibilities and set new challenges for ourselves with these resources, we are truly beginning to learn that anything we can imagine is possible.

Susan Lovejoy, Chair

Linda Myers, Vice Chair

Keith Morgan, Secretary

David Laurenson, Treasurer

Ellen Best

Julie Campbell

Penny Fine

Tom Fuller

John Garvey, Sr.

Ashley Joyce

Maryann Price

Diana Sands

Jonathan Silverstein

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The Board of Trustees is a self-selecting group of volunteers given the trust to establish the essential nature of the school and fiduciary responsibilities to ensure that the school has the necessary resources to fulfill its mission.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2013-2014

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Ambassador Program Koli Donohue Claudia Martin Renee Salomon

Back to School Celebration Meg Frey Daisie Siska

Community Cares Katie Brourman

Dads’ Club Sandip Patel Tom Schuller

Faculty & Staff Appreciation Luncheon Jenny Kernan Julianne Walsh Allegra Weiner

Harvest and Halloween Celebration Emily Bennett Kim Edison Gail Wilson

Moms’ Club Kim Kirincic Marty Padilla

Parent Education Coordinator Stephanie Free Amparo Guerrero

Room Parent Coordinators Cathy Barber Jen Wolf

School’s Out Picnic Jean Longo Ricarda Osipow Sandy Schwarz

Staff Appreciation Breakfast Jessica Dunne Lisa Hillstrom Fikirte Wagaw

Teacher Lunch Room Relief Jody Contreras Christe Lyons Stephanie Sherman

Volunteer Coordinator Michelle Drake Hampton Horton Sandee Lee

PARENT ASSOCIATION 2013-2014

Our parents play a vital role in creating a vibrant Catherine Cook Community.

ANNUAL REPORT |


Community

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

President Julie Fuller

Secretary Sarah Simone

Vice President Shawna Norsman

Treasurer Kendell Anderson

Catherine Cook is truly fortunate to retain a committed, enthusiastic, and creative parent body. Our parents and guardians play a vital role in generating a vibrant school community, offering their time and talents as committee volunteers throughout the year. Many thanks to the countless volunteers that have made this year truly spectacular.

ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN

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CABINET

Co-Chairs Rita Powers and Stephanie Tipton

New Parent Captains Sam Nandi and Suzanne Strusiner

Early Childhood Captains Josh Lerner, Mary Kay Mann, and Daisie Siska

Lower School Captains Ryan Harris, Jenni Pencyla, Michelle Uddin, and Mack Wilson

Middle School Captains Harriett Kelley, Maryann Price, and Lisa Wilkins

8th Grade Captain Julie Campbell

Faculty and Staff Captains Patrick Gall, Ali Hecimovich, Rachel Pujol, and Josh Sutter

The 2013-2014 Annual Giving Campaign was led by our fifth Annual Giving Cabinet. Its members served as ambassadors of the Campaign for their constituencies, sharing the importance of every family’s yearly participation to support the annual operating budget. Contributions to the Campaign have shown remarkable growth over the last five years. Many thanks to all who gave a gift of any size.

The following Annual Giving Campaign Societies recognize donors who contributed gifts to the Catherine Cook 2013-2014 Annual Giving Campaign between September 1, 2013 and August 31, 2014.

ANAGNOST SOCIETY GIFTS OF $20,000 AND ABOVEDiana and Michael Sands*

BENEFACTOR SOCIETY GIFTS OF $15,000-$19,999Linda and Dennis Myers*

FOUNDER SOCIETY GIFTS OF $10,000-$14,999Mark Ditsch and Maha Halabi Ditsch*Joseph and Natalie Sacchetti*Cecil Booth and Danny Sharp*Lisa Snow Turrinelli and Franco Turrinelli*

TRUSTEE SOCIETY GIFTS OF $5,000-$9,999AnonymousEmily and Ryan Bennett*Paul Collier and Kristen Werries Collier*Michelle and Kelley Drake*Carrie and Chip Dunn*Jodi and Richard Flohr*Tom and Julie Fuller*John and Sarah GarveyJoshua and Irene Goldstein*Michael Goode*Ryan and Casey Harris*Megan and Michael Hodes*Michael and Ashley Joyce*Pam and Chris KallosJordan Kass and Stacia Garriott Kass*Pat and Jenny Kernan*Sara and Sucha Kukatla*Shelly Kulwin and Lisa Coconato

Suzie Desai and Roger Liew*Evelyn and Bob McCullen*Dr. Kimberly and Mr. Michael McMahon*Keith Morgan and Maureen Fannon*Marta Delgado and Sam Nandi*Kevin and Rita Powers*Patrick and Maryann Price*Matt and Casey Ray*Brian Reshefsky and Jessica Dunne*Mary Lee Corrigan and Joseph Rogul*Stephanie and Richard Sherman*Sarah and Michael Simone*Chrissy and Cory Stephens*Daniel and Nyro Stranahan*John and Steph Tipton*Donna, Jules & Louisa Welch*Jeffrey and Carie Zappone*Ellen Best and Gregory Zrazik*

HEAD OF SCHOOL SOCIETY GIFTS OF $2,500-$4,999AnonymousMatt and Kathryn A’HearnFlavio Arana and Matthew Kippenhan*Troy and Liz BarnettPaul and Elisabeth Beerkens*Adam Bennett and Kathleen Sullivan*Heather Haukness and David BentremArpita Ray and Saikat Bhattacharjee*Kevin Brown and Harriett Kelley*Shane and Julie Campbell*John and Julie Crosson*David and Karen Dahlquist*Alex and Yuko DarcyKathy Hoff and Andrew Degenholtz*Philip and Kimberly Edison*Adam and Melissa Filkin*Kristen and Fred Flather*Melissa Copley and Francis Freeman*Steve and Rebecca Gerstung*Matthew and Denise GibsonUmrai and Meghan Gill*

Dennis and Kelly HoweBrian Kavanaugh and Julie Koca*David and Susan Kelly*Sandra Lee and David Kim*Shawn and Anna Kinder*Larisa and Sven KinsKira Elert and Ross Kwasteniet*Melissa and Dave LaurensonMichael and Kathy Leech*Joshua and Kelly Lerner*Christina Kuo and Roger LichtenbaumThe Lindahl Family*Scott and Christe LyonsMary Kay and Roddy Mann*John Marchese and Kim Rubel*Barb and Ed McHughKatie and Glenn McMillan*Andrew and Antoniette Mechavich*Mark and Christine Melendes*Mizerk-Thorrens Family*Scott A. Moehrke and Renee M. Hardt*Dan and Marty Murphy*John Jameson Neis and Emily Jo NeisMitch and Neringa Northcutt*Romas and Jenni Pencyla*Pamela PiferLaura and Sam PollackJoseph Pratt*Brad and Kelly Rainko*Stephen Randle and Hampton Horton*Megan Poetzel and Derek Rank*Mark Rashkow*Mollie and David Rattner*Clisson and Patricia Rexford*Allegra Weiner and Jeffrey Rheeling*Wendy and David Roseth*Renee and John Salomon*Alex Sasieta and Kristine SuzukiBonnie and Jordy SchulgasserSandy and Don Schwarz* Jennifer and Matthew Scott*Barnali Som Silvani and Paul Silvani*

ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN SOCIETIES


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* indicates families that have given at or above the “Gap” level for their child(ren).^ indicates a Catherine Cook VIP (grandparent, relative or special friend).

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Marciano Siniscalchi and Giulia ComarJohn Sirek and Colleen Loughlin*Michael and Daisie Siska*Dave and Susan Smith*Suzanne and Scott Strusiner*Chris and Sara TalsmaZia and Michelle UddinNikhil and Shaila VermaDora Moore and Jeff Ward*The Williams FamilyDavid and Keely Wise

PACESETTER CLUB GIFTS OF $1,250-$2,499Virginia Devlin and Kurt Baldassari*Kimberly and Robert BarryPaul and Katie Brourman Mark Bruker and Alicia LisowskiJudy and Tom ComfortChristopher and Laura Dausen*Theresa DavisJames and Jill DueAndrew Edwards and Lisa WeinsteinJulie and Simon Ferrari*Rachel and Bill FielyIan and Stacy Fleming*Steven and Lisa Forbes*Meg and Karl Frey*Mark Gertzof and Deanna Beise*Erin and Jonathan Grodnick*Caroline and Dan GrossmanDebrai Haile and Fikirte WagawLeslie, Marc & Cecily Hauser*Karen JacobsonCharles and Margo JamesDiana and Chris KantnerThe Keune FamilyRyan and Michelle Kilkenney*Michelle Baer and Jeff KleinJaneen Hayward and Mark Koenig*Rachael and Aaron Leckow*Eric and Ilana LevinGeorge and Amalia Maglares*Todd and Danett Mazur*Tim and Liz McKee*John and Colleen Mueller*Katie and Patrick Murphy*Frank and Mandi Nardella*Craig and Beth Pearlman*

Sarah and Alex Pearsall Stacy Shafer Peterson and Kevin Peterson*Dalibor and Nicole Rajic*Jeffrey Ralson and Rebecca Rokos*Karen and Bob RanquistJean RobbinsJustin Rolls and Michelle Hsu*Nydia Muniz and Juan Santiago*Judith and Matthew Scholes*Joy Schwartz*Paul and Jessica Seet*Matt and Julie Simon*Arti Raj and Scott Simpson*Charles and Peggy Stevenson*Adam and Mikala StewartCory Stutts and Kim FranceAaron Tantleff and Jill Sheiman*James and Dina Taylor*Kristin Kaeding and Tom ValentineKellie and Dennis WelshAlex and Benya Young

COUGARS CLUB GIFTS OF $500-$1,249Anonymous (5)Kendell and Greg AndersonBill and Shizuka BaarsmaTod and Cathy BarberJeff and Heather BeckerKim and Mark BuckleyMarina and Kent CatoMerri and David Chandler

Sarah and James ChittaroThe Crosson FamilyMr. and Mrs. Cornelius P. Darcy^David and Margaret DouglasMark DroegemuellerKevin Fox and Farah JuneidiDavid E. Gilbreth and Carol L. BalluffMichael and Melissa GrahamKris HainesLeila and Joe Hanson^Michael and Nancy HermanÔliver and Tia HildHumberto Iniguez and Kathryn ThomasKenneth and Maria KaufmanAnsul and Rizwan KhanJohn and Sunni Kitson Jonathan and Christine LevyMark and Jean LongoSusan Seyfarth LovejoyClaudia and Bryon MartinRob and Cyndy McClungJane and Thomas McDonoughWilliam and Jennifer MierischSteve Miller and Elizabeth InglehartAlexandre and Suzanne MonnierJohn and Annie MoroneyKerri L. NeisShawna and Brent NorsmanRicarda OsipowSandip and Seema PatelAmy and Dennis Pessis^Justin Pike and Stephanie Fawcett

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Kimberly Keith and JD PirtleSteve and Judy PomerantzBrian PuerlingMichael B. RobertsMatt and Megan SchrecengostTom and Darcy SchullerMichal and Mark SolovyDaniel and Jennifer SongElizabeth and Matt SpenkoRobert and Laura TengesGilbert and Jill ValentinePeter and Lisa WilkinsBart and Patty WilsonÂrthur and Jennifer WolfThe Yu Family

GREEN & WHITE CLUB GIFTS OF $1-$499Anonymous (8)Brandon and Stacy AckleyOluwakemi AdeoduAllie AminCaitlin AndersonAbby AndrickChristine ArnoldyCarol and William Baarsma^Ruth BarberKarla Beard-LeroyJames Behrendt and Michael JanikJames and Mary Brennan^Carly BresslerAmanda BurnsSue ChrzastowskiNaomi Friedman and Richard Coconato^Kelly Keenan and Denton DarnutzerBarbara DawnZainab Jalloh and Amadou B. DialloNaima Abdullah and Tavarian DinkinsMichele Dodd Donath and Matt DonathJeff EdmondsJolene FairchildDaniel FierroColin and Barbra FisherSara FolgerKevin Freed and Anne RussellLaura FriedmanPatrick and Elisa GallSkylar GarlandDebbie Gniady

Lauren GoldbergAthene S. GoldsteinÂsmeret Hagos Haile^Keith HanlonHilary HansonDebra HarrisAlison Hecimovich and Crystal BellMargaret HermanekKate HerronRachel and Henry HillSharon HofmannMallory and Matt IamsMarc and Gwen JacobsSandra and Nick KaneMr. and Mrs. Michael KilgallonLara KossiakoffMichael KruseColleen KurczKim and Tara LahtiBeth LambertAndy LeloDr. and Mrs. Alan Lerner^Susan and Doug Levin^Dr. and Mrs. L.H. Li^Gigi LubinSarah LyonLindsay MaddenJessica and Joel WintermantleBruno and Gina MancariAshley MarentetteMiguel A. Martinez-GonzalezCatherine H. MellonJerry and Ann Mendel^Roberto Menjivar and Amparo GuerreroDavid and Kathleen MitchellKevin and Cara MurphyJulie NaggsCraig and Barbara Nelson^Mark and Shelli NelsonAl NeveKristyn NordeenCynthia OliverGigi OlmsteadCynthia OlveraMr. and Mrs. Charles Pierce^Hallie Eve PinsofEdmund PryceRachel PujolBob and Vera Riley^

Natalie and Timothy RipleySharon J. RobertsÂshley RobinsonJoe, Theresa, Sofia and Ava RomanoJudy and Larry Schwartz^Malcolm and Mindy ScottCezar M. SimeonDaniel and Charla SimonDeanna and Charles Snow^Heather SommersBlaire and Tedd StromJosh SutterMaria TejeiroPhoebe S. Telser^Jennifer TomsheckCassandra VilladongaCourtney and Rich WarehimeRachel and Benjamin WeberAlan M. WellmanMack and Gail WilsonThe Wojcik FamilyBrandy WortingerReggie Yamat

CORPORATIONSThe Baird FoundationBarclays CapitalBoeingBP FoundationGoris Financial Group, Inc.Kirkland & Ellis FoundationLeo BurnettMcCormick FoundationNorthwestern Mutual Foundation Matching Gifts ProgramPepsico FoundationPerkins Investment ManagementPiper Jaffray Employee Giving ProgramPrudential - Match PlanRobson Family FoundationUBS Matching Gift ProgramWells Fargo Educational Matching Gift Program

We have made every effort to include all donors who have made pledges. If we have omitted your name in error, please accept our sincerest apologies and contact us so that we can include you in the next posting.


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ANNUAL GALA 2014

A Night in Old Havana was held on March 8, 2014 at Union Station in Chicago. Every event sponsor, donor, volunteer, and participant contributed to a successful event that raised important funds for Catherine Cook. We appreciate the many community members who made the 16th Annual Gala possible.

GALA CO-CHAIRSEmily Bennett, Evie McCullen, and Casey Ray

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP CHAIRAshley Joyce

HOSPITALITY CHAIRKim Edison

JEWELRY RAFFLE CHAIRKatie Brourman

LIVE AUCTION CO-CHAIRSMarta Delgado and Megan Hodes

MUSIC CHAIRKristen Flather

PARENT PARTIES CO-CHAIRSRebecca Gerstung and Tia Hild

SILENT AUCTION CO-CHAIRSKatie McMillan and Daisie Siska

STELLAR CELLAR CO-CHAIRSKoli Donohue and Jessica Dunne

TEACHER TIME CO-CHAIRSChristy Levy and Mikala Stewart

TUITION RAFFLE CO-CHAIRSSarah Chittaro and Judith Scholes

VOLUNTEER CO-CHAIRSMargo James and Renee Salomon

GALA VOLUNTEERSCathy Barber, Ruth Barber, Kimberly Barry, Elisabeth Beerkens, Ellen Best, Paul Brourman, Jim Chittaro, Lesli and Dave Dahlberg, Michelle Drake, Kira Elert, Michelle Elliott, Kristin Feurer, Stacy Fleming, Jodi and Richard Flohr, Stephanie Free, Meg Frey, Julie Fuller, Shima Ghanemi, Gwen Gola, Irene and Josh Goldstein,

Casey Harris, Kelly Howe, Charlie James, Harriett Kelley, Eric Keune, Larisa Kins, Kim Kirincic, Julie Levenstein, Claudia and Bryon Martin, Roberto Martinez, Jake Massick, Sarah Morgenstern, Angela Murphy, Shawna Norsman, Marty Padilla, Sarah Pearsall, Judy Pomerantz, Mark Rashkow and Umbrella One, Matt Ray, Renee Salomon, Judith and Matt Scholes, Charla Simon, Julie Simon, Sarah Simone, Mike Siska, Michal and Mike Solovy, Adam Stewart, Susan Touhy, Heather and John Vardis, Julianne Walsh, Allegra Weiner, Lisa Wilkins, Gail Wilson, and Carie Zappone

SPONSORSTROPICANA ($15,000)Kirkland & Ellis Ryan and Emily Bennett Paul Collier and Kristen Werries Collier Chris and Pam Kallos Brian Kavanaugh and Julie Koca Ryan and Michelle Kilkenney Ross Kwasteniet and Kira Elert Scott Moehrke and Renee Hardt Linda and Dennis Myers Adam and Mikala Stewart Donna, Jules and Louisa WelchVictory Park Capital

LA FLORIDITA ($10,000)Conway MacKenzie, Inc. Fahrenheit IT Solutions

SANS SOUCI ($7,500)Giordano’s Pizza

CASABLANCA ($5,000)AnonymousCardinal Capital ManagementMAJ HoldingsO’Rourke & MoodyS&R Media Corporation

RIO CRISTAL ($2,500)A.T. Kearney Inc.Eire Direct Greenberg Traurig, LLPJameson Sotheby’s International RealtyKellie Rice Psy.D, Ltd.Legacy Professionals LLPLinden Group Health ServicesEvie and Bob McCullenNagle Hartray ArchitectureNewcastle LimitedThe Northern Trust CompanyWilliam Blair & Company, LLC

COLONIAL ($1,500)Marta Delgado and Sam NandiJohn and Steph Tipton

RIVIERA ($750)Flavio Arana and Matthew KippenhanTroy and Liz BarnettKimberly and Robert BarryHeather Haukness and David BentremAnthony Bigornia and Lisa Young

Zoe and David BonnetteHarriett Kelley and Kevin BrownAbby and Steven ClancyAndrew Edwards and Lisa WeinsteinFred and Kristen FlatherJoshua and Irene GoldsteinJulie Beyers and Nermin HajdarevicJordan Kass and Stacia Garriott KassCher and Sean KeckLarisa and Sven KinsCatherine Gilmore-Lawless and William LawlessSusan Seyfarth LovejoyClaudia and Bryon Martin

Christine and Mark MelendesDon Mizerk and Andrew ThorrensPatrick and Maryann PriceStephen Randle and Hampton HortonMegan Poetzel and Derek RankMollie and David RattnerMary Lee Corrigan and Joseph RogulDiana and Michael SandsStephanie and Richard ShermanMatt and Julie SimonJohn Sirek and Colleen Loughlin

Suzanne and Scott StrusinerBhavan Suri and Bhavana DevulapallyAaron Tantleff and Jill SheimanLisa Snow Turrinelli and Franco Turrinelli

AUCTION DONORSA Fairytale BalletKemi AdeoduAdobo GrillMatt and Kathryn A’HearnKelley and Sanjeev AhujaAlbert’s ChauffeuringMegan and Josh AlingAll About Dance

Alliance Francaise de ChicagoAllie AminCaitlin AndersonKendell and Greg AndersonAbigail AndrickAnimal Sense Canine Training & BehaviorAnonymousApartment 9Apartment FindersArch ApothecaryChristine Arnoldy



ANNUAL GALA DONORS

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Christin and Marilyn of Art+Science SalonArts and SpiritsThe AtelierAudrey Woulard PhotographyAwaken YogaB Sharp Piano LessonsVirginia Devlin and Kurt BaldassariTod and Cathy BarberTroy and Liz BarnettBASH Sports AcademyKarla Beard-LeroyBECLOTHESMINDEDJim BehrendtBenefit CosmeticsRyan and Emily BennettJennifer Berg-WallishKirk and Belva Joan BeyersAnthony Bigornia and Lisa YoungBitter End Yacht Club International, LLCZoe and David BonnettePaul and Katie BrourmanBubbles AcademyBuilding BlocksAmanda BurnsCamp AnokojigCare of TreesCarrara Children’s Shoes Ltd.Carvetti’s of Lake GenevaCatering<>ChocolateCCS Dads’ ClubCCS Parent AssociationChef Christopher TongChef Roland Liccioni

Chicago Bears Youth Football CampsChicago Blue DolphinsChicago Canine RescueChicago Children’s MuseumChicago Children’s TheaterChicago City Soccer ClubChicago Comb CompanyChicago CubsChicago Cut Steak HouseChicago Kids CompanyChicago Symphony OrchestraCJ’s On the BayClassic Kids PhotographyClub LuckyCouture and ClosetsJohn and Julie CrossonBEN DAHLSTROMThe Dailey MethodDarcy DemmelBarb DawnThe Denim LoungeDePaul University AthleticsLisa DickinsonDinotto RistoranteKoli and Michael DonohueDRAFTFCB ChicagoMichelle and Kelley DrakeCarrie and Chip DunnEast Bank ClubPhilip and Kimberly EdisonMichelle and Justin ElliottEmerald City Theatre CompanyEquinox Fitness Club

Erehwon Mountain OutfitterErmenegildo ZegnaExclusive ResortsJolene S. FairchildAdam and Melissa FilkinFirefly SalonThe Fireplace InnFish Bar, a DMK RestaurantBarbra FisherFred and Kristen FlatherForward Fitness ChicagoFour Seasons Resort MauiKevin FoxFrankie’s On The ParkDavid and Stephanie FreeMeg and Karl FreyLaura FriedmanTom and Julie FullerPatrick GallGallatin River Guides and Montana Fishing OutfittersJazlynn GarciaSteve and Rebecca GerstungGibson’s RestaurantUmrai and Meghan GillGirl & The GoatGlow Skin Care StudioLauren GoldbergGoldfish Swim SchoolGolftecMichael GoodeGymboree Play and Music, ChicagoKeith HanlonHilary HansonRyan and Casey HarrisLeslie and Marc HauserHavas WW ChicagoAlison HecimovichHelios Center for MovementKate HerronHidden Cove ResortHi-Five Sports Camp-ChicagoOliver and Tia HildMegan and Michael HodesSharon HoffmanHOLLY HUNTHook It Up Installation LLCHot Chocolate ChicagoHouse of BluesHoward Orloff ImportsIK GymnasticsInterContinental ChicagoStephanie IzardJames Royal PalmJoe Jemsek & Meredith A. JemsekJessica Lagrange InteriorsJim Karas Personal Training

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Michael and Ashley JoyceJuice RXJulia’sJulius Meinl CaféSandra KaneJordan Kass and Stacia Garriott KassKatrin SchnablKatten Muchin Rosenman (Scott Lyons and Charles Harris)Brian Kavanaugh and Julie KocaCher and Sean KeckAnn M. KeillorPat and Jenny KernanKid City ChicagoKids Science LabsKidsnipsKiehl’s Lincoln ParkKingsbury St. CafeKingston MinesLarisa and Sven KinsDorothy and Donald KirincicKimberly Kirincic Sunni KitsonKiva Spa & SalonJaneen Hayward and Mark KoenigKrista K BoutiqueLiz KruseMichael KruseL2OLa Madia RestaurantLakeShore Academy of Artistic Gymnastics, Inc.Lakeshore BeverageBeth LambertWendy Keller and Michael Lapchick

LaptopSchools.comLaveerLee Cherney GroupLee’s VIPsAndy LeloLess is More Professional Organizing ServicesLifeline TheatreLil’ KickersLimoLinkSusan Tiritilli and Mark LindLittle Beans CafeLittle Linguists AcademyLogan Movie TheaterLone Mountain RanchLongman and EagleThe Lookingglass Theater CompanyLucky StrikeSarah LyonMad Science of ChicagoLindsay MaddenMalnati Organization, Inc.Mary Kay and Roddy MannMarcello’s A Father and Son RestaurantJohn Marchese and Kim RubelAshley MarentetteMarianne Strokirk SalonMario TricociMarmotBrandon MarshalClaudia and Bryon MartinMiguel MartinezRoberto MartinezMaryann Price - Independent Consultant, Rodan + FieldsRob and Cyndy McClungEvie and Bob McCullenCatherine MellonThe Menomonee ClubElizabeth MetzgerMiddle School Faculty and StaffSteve Miller and Elizabeth InglehartDavid and Kathleen MitchellRenee Hardt and Scott MoehrkeSarah and Mike MorgansternAnnie and John MoroneyMulberry & MeCara MurphyMuseum of Science and IndustryMusical MagicNeiman Marcus Michigan AvenueAl NeveNicole Jacob ChicagoNoWordz PhotographyNurturing Wisdom TutoringOld Town GardensOld Town School of Folk MusicGigi Olmstead

Cynthia OlveraCynthia RowleyOrganic LifeOrso’s Restaurantp.45Paper SourceParamount RoomPark Hyatt ChicagoParson’s Chicken and FishSandip and Seema PatelWilliam and Marian PavlecicSarah and Alex PearsallRomas and Jenni PencylaThe Peninsula ChicagoPickles PlayroomJustin PikeHallie PinsofPistil & VinePizzaCapriPollack PhotographyPatrick and Maryann PriceProvidence Capital NetworkBrian and Emily PuerlingPump It UpPurple Monkey PlayroomRA SushiRadisson Blu Aqua Hotel, ChicagoMatt and Casey RayBrian Reshefsky and Jessica DunneAllegra Weiner and Jeffrey RheelingGrant and Kellie RiceNatalie RipleyThe Ritz-Carlton Chicago A Four Seasons HotelDr. Michael RobertsAshley RobinsonMary Lee Corrigan and Joseph RogulRosie SciannaRick and Jennifer SalinRenee and John SalomonNora & Aracely at Salon BuzzScenario HomeMalcolm Scottseeyellowstone.comShaw’s Crab HouseJohn G. Shedd AquariumSheraton New York Times Square HotelStephanie and Richard ShermanShred 415Barnali Som Silvani and Paul SilvaniSarah and Michael SimoneJohn Sirek and Colleen LoughlinDaisie and Michael SiskaSixteen at Trump TowerSkydeck ChicagoSmith & Wollensky SteakhouseSmitten BoutiqueSnippets



Annual Gala

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Don and Michelle SofferSojournSolace Spa at Big Sky ResortHeather SommersMarea Spentzos-InghramSteve & Kate’s CampDaniel and Nyro StranahanStrong NailsStudio Delcorpo-Bespoke Fitnessstudio m InteriorsSummer House - Santa MonicaSundaJosh SutterSuzuki-Orff School of MusicTable Fifty-TwoAaron Tantleff and Jill SheimanMaria TejeiroTelegraphThomas Masters Gallery

Tiffany & Co.Timber Ridge Ski AreaJohn and Steph TiptonToastJennifer TomsheckToys Et CeteraTrattoria D.O.C.Trattoria GianniTrenchermanTres Bien NailsTruThe Trunk ClubTrustwaveTwin Anchors Restaurant

UnderthingsUrban OasisVail CascadeGilbert and Jill ValentineKristin Kaeding and Tom ValentineVENeffect Anti-Aging Skin CareVera BradleyNikhil and Shaila VermaVosges Haut-ChocolatWalt Disney World Co.Dora Moore and Jeff WardWaveland BowlRachel WeberWindy City FieldhouseWine Sergi InsuranceWinesellers, Ltd.David and Keely WisePam and Richard WojcikBrandy Wortinger

Alex and Benya YoungYourWineStylist, LLCZanies Comedy Nite ClubZen Yoga GarageEllen Best and Gregory Zrazik

UNDERWRITE FACULTY/STAFFMatt and Kathryn A’HearnFlavio Arana and Matthew KippenhanTroy and Liz BarnettKimberly and Robert BarryHeather Haukness and David BentremZoe and David BonnetteMark Bruker and Alicia Lisowski

Abby and Steven ClancyDavid and Karen DahlquistAndrew Edwards and Lisa WeinsteinRichard Farmer and Susan Boonstra FarmerChris and Kristen FeurerFred and Kristen FlatherRichard and Jodi FlohrMeg and Karl FreyTom and Julie FullerSteve and Rebecca GerstungMark GertzofMatthew and Denise GibsonUmrai and Meghan GillJoshua and Irene GoldsteinMegan and Michael HodesCharles and Margo JamesJordan Kass and Stacia Garriott KassCher and Sean KeckLarisa and Sven KinsCatherine Gilmore-Lawless and William LawlessSuzie Desai and Roger LiewSusan Seyfarth LovejoyJohn Marchese and Kim RubelClaudia and Bryon MartinEvie and Bob McCullenKathryn and Glenn McMillanChristine and Mark MelendesDon Mizerk and Andrew ThorrensJohn and Colleen MuellerMarta Delgado and Sam NandiRicarda OsipowSandip and Seema PatelKimberly Keith and JD PirtleLaura and Sam PollackKevin and Rita PowersPatrick and Maryann PriceBrad and Kelly RainkoNicole and Dali RajicStephen Randle and Hampton HortonMegan Poetzel and Derek RankMollie and David RattnerMary Lee Corrigan and Joseph RogulDiana and Michael SandsBonnie and Jordy SchulgasserSandy and Don SchwarzStephanie and Richard ShermanRajee Aryal and Swadesh ShresthaMatt and Julie SimonArti Raj and Scott SimpsonJohn Sirek and Colleen LoughlinSuzanne and Scott StrusinerBhavan Suri and Bhavana DevulapallyAaron Tantleff and Jill SheimanJohn and Steph TiptonDavid and Keely WiseJeffrey and Carie ZapponeEllen Best and Gregory Zrazik

“PADDLE RAISE” DONORS $7,500 Evie and Bob McCullenMatt and Julie SimonJohn and Steph Tipton

$5,000 Umrai and Meghan GillMichael and Ashley JoycePat and Jenny Kernan

$4,500Zoe and David Bonnette

$4,000Katherine Sandstrom and Christopher McKean

$3,000 Adam and Melissa FilkinSteve and Rebecca GerstungLarisa and Sven KinsSuzie Desai and Roger LiewClaudia and Bryon MartinKathryn and Glenn McMillanMarta Delgado and Sam NandiBrian Reshefsky and Jessica DunneJoseph and Natalie SacchettiSarah and Michael Simone

$2,500Anthony Bigornia and Lisa YoungPaul Collier and Kristen Werries CollierPhilip and Kimberly EdisonSandy and Don Schwarz

$2,000Diana and Michael Sands

$1,700Kelley and Sanjeev Ahuja

$1,500Jennifer and John BarryRyan and Emily BennettMeg and Karl FreyTom and Julie FullerJulie Beyers and Nermin HajdarevicCher and Sean KeckRyan and Michelle KilkenneyMary Kay and Roddy MannChristine and Mark MelendesKevin and Rita PowersNicole and Dali RajicAllegra Weiner and Jeffrey RheelingGrant and Kellie RiceStephanie and Richard Sherman

Daisie and Michael SiskaLisa Snow Turrinelli and Franco TurrinelliThe Williams FamilyDavid and Keely Wise

$1,100Sandip and Seema PatelKimberly Keith and JD PirtleBrad and Kelly Rainko

$1,000Megan and Josh AlingFlavio Arana and Matthew KippenhanVirginia Devlin and Kurt BaldassariAbby and Steven ClancyMichelle and Justin ElliottChris and Kristen FeurerOliver and Tia HildBrian Kavanaugh and Julie KocaKira Elert and Ross KwastenietCatherine Gilmore-Lawless and William LawlessScott and Christe LyonsMelody and Marc McManusJohn Marchese and Kim RubelDon Mizerk and Andrew ThorrensAnnie and John MoroneyFrank and Mandi NardellaSarah and Alex PearsallPatrick and Maryann PriceJean RobbinsMary Lee Corrigan and Joseph RogulMichelle and Justin RollsRenee and John SalomonCecil Booth and Danny SharpLydia and Joel SplanBhavan Suri and Bhavana DevulapallyChris and Sara TalsmaEllen Best and Gregory Zrazik

$600Kathy Hoff and Andrew DegenholtzJoshua and Irene GoldsteinJordan Kass and Stacia Garriott KassAnsul and Rizwan Khan

$525Roe Conn

$500Matt and Kathryn A’HearnPaul and Elisabeth BeerkensLesli and Dave DahlbergJames and Jill DueRachel and Bill FielyRichard and Jodi FlohrCory Stutts and Kim France

Debrai Haile and Fikirte WagawRyan and Casey HarrisPam and Chris KallosKimberly KirincicBridget and Josh LohriusRenee Hardt and Scott MoehrkeDan and Marty MurphyStacy Shafer Peterson and Kevin PetersonLaura and Sam PollackBarnali Som Silvani and Paul SilvaniAdam and Mikala StewartCherry and Craig StublerAlex and Benya Young

$350Tom and Darcy Schuller

$250Abigail Andrick Heather Haukness and David BentremAlexa Auerbach and Brian BerkowitzAndrew Edwards and Lisa WeinsteinFred and Kristen FlatherThe Keune FamilyNicole Guisto and William MericleWilliam and Jennifer MierischLindsay and Jack PhilbinPamela PiferBrian and Emily PuerlingSusan Meade and Gregg RzepczynskiArti Raj and Scott SimpsonBlaire and Tedd StromWilliam and Heidi SwissAaron Tantleff and Jill Sheiman

$100 and belowTroy and Liz BarnettMark Bruker and Alicia LisowskiLisa and Craig DickinsonDavid and Margaret DouglasIan and Stacy FlemingLisa ForbesKevin Freed and Anne RussellStephen Inghram and Marea Spentzos-InghramCharles and Margo JamesMelanie Banas and Eric KapustkaHarriett Kelley and Kevin BrownMr. and Mrs. Michael KilgallonRachael and Aaron LeckowJonathan and Christine LevyGigi and David OlmsteadRicarda OsipowRick and Jennifer SalinHeather and John Vardis



Annual Gala

Construction for the New Wing phase of Catherine Cook expansion was finished in summer 2014. The New Wing is intuitively designed, technologically advanced, and focused on expanding and enhancing our educational facilities to properly support the world-class education we deliver.

In 2009, Catherine Cook embarked on an ambitious capital campaign, raising funds in the school’s community to build and outfit the New Wing, a 25,000 square foot structure joined to the existing school. Thanks to the generous support of the school’s families, $6.6 million of the $10.35 million goal had been raised by the end of fiscal year 2014 for the New Wing expansion. Fundraising for the campaign continues into the 2014-2015 school year.

GENERAL CHAIRSColleen and Ron Bess Sarah and John Garvey Linda and Dennis Myers

OPERATING CHAIRSLisa Coconato and Shelly KulwinCecil Booth and Danny SharpStephanie and Richard Sherman

The Catherine Cook community has already begun to utilize the full extent of the New Wing’s capabilities, ensuring unlimited potential for current and future students.

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REACH: Campaign for The Catherine Cook School

REACH: CAMPAIGN FOR

THE CATHERINE COOK SCHOOL

STEERING COMMITTEEMichelle & Kelley DrakeJulie & Tom FullerAshley Duchossois Joyce & Michael JoyceSusan Seyfarth LovejoyValerie Vlahos & Stephen MadryMaureen Fannon & Keith MorganAllegra Weiner & Jeffrey Rheeling Lisa Snow & Franco TurrinelliCarie & Jeffrey ZapponeEllen Best & Gregory Zrazik DIVISIONAL CHAIRSElizabeth & Troy BarnettLisa Young & Anthony BigorniaJody & J-P ContrerasLesli & David DahlbergKoli & Michael DonohueKristen & Christopher FeurerMichael GoodeCasey & Ryan HarrisSara & Sucha Kukatla Melissa & David LaurensonKim Rubel & John MarcheseBarb & Ed McHughKathleen & David MitchellShawna & Brent NorsmanBeth & Craig PearlmanSarah & Alex PearsallMollie & David RattnerJoy SchwartzLisa & Peter WilkinsGail & Mack Wilson

GIFTS AND PLEDGESAS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2014The Catherine Cook School wishes to thank the following families for their generous donations to the REACH Campaign:

$250,000 - $499,999Michael C. GoodeLinda and Dennis MyersDiana and Michael SandsCecil Booth and Danny Sharp $150,000 - $249,999Ron Bess and Colleen Gowl Bess

Michael and Ashley Duchossois JoyceThe Sherman FamilyJohn and Stephanie Tipton $100,000 - $149,999Margie and Chuck BarancikThe Fuller FamilySteve and Rebecca GerstungDennis and Kelly Howe Pam and Chris KallosValerie Vlahos and Stephen MadryEvie and Bob McCullenMarta Delgado and Sam NandiMatt and Casey RayAllegra Weiner and Jeffrey RheelingBhavana Devulapally and Bhavanmit SuriLisa Snow Turrinelli and Franco TurrinelliThe Zappone Family $50,000 - $99,999AnonymousMegan and Josh AlingLiz and Troy BarnettEmily and Ryan BennettAnthony Bigornia and Lisa YoungKristen, Paul, Tate, Holden and Vaughn CollierTheresa Davis and Kelsey DoeThe Donohue FamilyMichelle and Kelley Drake

John and Sarah GarveyJoshua and Irene GoldsteinRyan and Casey HarrisPat and Jenny KernanRyan and Michelle KilkenneySara and Sucha KukatlaLisa Coconato and Shelly KulwinRoss Kwasteniet and Kira ElertMelissa and Dave LaurensonSuzie Desai and Roger LiewBarb and Ed McHughChris McKean and Kathy SandstromMaureen Fannon and Keith MorganWayne and Shelley NormanCraig and Beth PearlmanRomas and Jenni PencylaLaura and Sam PollackKevin and Rita PowersPat and Maryann PriceBrad and Kelly Rainko Arti Raj and Scott SimpsonThe Sacchetti FamilyDaniel Stranahan Greg Zrazik and Ellen Best

$25,000 - $49,999Anonymous (3)Matt and Kathryn A’HearnKendell and Greg Anderson




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Flavio Arana and Matthew Kippenhan Robert and Kimberly BarryPaul and Elisabeth BeerkensHeather Haukness and David Bentrem Zoe and David BonnetteJ-P and Jody ContrerasDavid and Karen DahlquistMark Ditsch and Maha Halabi DitschCarrie and Chip DunnShari and Jim ErwinIan and Stacy FlemingJodi and Richard FlohrMeg and Karl FreyMatthew and Denise GibsonThe Michael and Pamela Gordon Family FoundationMarc D. Hauser and Leslie Scolnick HauserStacia Garriott Kass and Jordan Kass

Brian Kavanaugh and Julie Koca Sven and Larisa KinsBilly Lawless and Catherine Gilmore-LawlessSusan and Paul LovejoyScott and Christine LyonsMary Kay and Roddy MannTodd and Danett MazurGlenn and Kathryn McMillanRenee Hardt and Scott Moehrke John and Annie MoroneyFrank and Mandi Nardella Mitch and Neringa NorthcuttSeema and Sandip PatelSarah and Alex Pearsall

Jeff Ralson and Rebecca RokosMollie and David RattnerMary Lee Corrigan and Joseph RogulIlana and David RosenzweigRenee and John SalomonDon and Sandy SchwarzKate Glickman and Jason StellSuzanne and Scott StrusinerChris and Sara Talsma Nikhil and Shaila VermaAleksandar Videnovic and Nancy GracinBenya and Alex Young

$10,000 - $24,999Anonymous (8)Sanjeev and Kelley AhujaVirginia Devlin and Kurt Baldassari Adam Bennett and Kathleen SullivanYuko and Alex DarcyMegan and Max DeZaraThe Edison FamilyDeanna Beise and Mark GertzofCaroline and Dan GrossmanDebrai Haile and Fikirte Wagaw Kathy Hoff and Andrew DegenholtzHumberto Iniguez and Kathryn ThomasKenneth and Maria KaufmanSean and Cher KeckDavid and Susan KellyMichelle Baer and Jeff KleinDan and Marty MurphyIn Memory of Christine PrattJessica Dunne and Brian ReshefskyDr. Kellie and Mr. Grant RiceJennifer and Rick SalinAlex and Kristine SasietaJoy SchwartzBarnali Som Silvani and Paul SilvaniDaniel and Charla SimonMichal and Mark SolovyAaron Tantleff and Jill SheimanThe Wanger FamilyDonna, Jules, and Louisa WelchThe Williams Family Mack and Gail WilsonArthur and Jennifer Wolf $9,999 and BelowAnonymous (6)

Bill and Shizuka BaarsmaTod and Cathy BarberIra Barry and Deb KeeganHarriett Kelley and Kevin L. BrownShane and Julie CampbellDonald and Svetlana ChaeJanet and Fred Davis Michelle and Justin ElliottFred and Kristen FlatherMelissa Copley and Francis FreemanJolanta and Paul Hardej Michael and Renee HolmesMargo and Charlie JamesSue and Glen KitsonSuzanne and Sean Lavin Kathy and Michael LeechJosh and Kelly LernerEric and Ilana LevinJonathan and Christine LevySarah and Paul McHughThe McKee Family The Mendonsa FamilyDavid and Kathleen MitchellKimberlie and Jason PearlmanStacy Shafer Peterson and Kevin PetersonKimberly Keith and JD PirtleMichael J. O’Rourke and Susan J. Touhy Jack and Lindsay Philbin Hallie Eve Pinsof Karen and Bob RanquistMichael B. RobertsGregg Rzepczynski and Susan L. MeadeThe Schrecengost FamilyBonnie and Jordan SchulgasserB. SilberbergMarciano Siniscalchi and Giulia ComarJohn Sirek and Colleen LoughlinAdam and Mikala StewartMaureen SullivanTyler and Courtney VanLonkhuyzenDora Moore and Jeff WardThe Wojcik FamilyThe Wozniak FamilyAndrew and Shannon Yeager We have made every effort to include all donors who have made pledges. If we have omitted your name in error, please accept our sincerest apologies and contact us so that we can include you in the next posting.





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SEPTEMBER 2013 - AUGUST 2014

REVENUES

Instructional Services ..............................................................$9,842,292

Fundraising .............................................................................$1,074,873

Co-Curricular Programs .............................................................$105,283

Investments ..................................................................................$ 15,856

Total Revenues .....................................................................$11,038,304

EXPENSES

Instructional Services ..............................................................$6,242,081

Administration ........................................................................$2,025,399

Building Operations .................................................................$1,239,169

Amortization and Depreciation ...................................................$532,798

Debt Service ...............................................................................$635,085

Total Expenses .....................................................................$10,674,532

NET REVENUE* .........................................................................$363,772

*Unaudited end-of-year operating statement

CURRENT NAIS CCS 2014

Tuition as a % of total revenue 81 87

Fundraising as a % of total revenue 7.5 9.1

Tuition Assistance as a % of total revenue 12.1 7

Salaries/benefits as a % of total expense 68.3 60

Technology expenditures as a % of total expense 1.5 9.7

Professional development as a % of total expense 0.7 1.1


OPERATING STATEMENT

Operating Statement

VOICES: CATHERINE COOKADMINISTRATIVE TEAM 2013-2014Michael B. Roberts, Ed.D., Head of School Mark Droegemueller, Director of Finance and Operations Jill Due, Director of Admission William Mierisch, Director of Information Technology Pamela Pifer, Ed.D., Head of Lower School Justin Pike, Facilities Manager JD Pirtle, Director of Innovation Brian Puerling, Director of Education Technology Jean Robbins, Ph.D., Head of Early Childhood Education Stacy Shafer Peterson, Director of Advancement Blaire Strom, Director of Co-Curricular Programs Corrine Stutts, Head of Middle School

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