2015-2016 Annual Report

Thank you for helping create incredible moments at Gifft Hill School!

CULTIVATING STRONG MINDS & CARIN

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ACADEMIC RIGOR

ACADEMIC RIGOR

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

COMMUNITY

COMPASSIONATE

COMMUNITY

COMPASSIONATE

Incredible moments happen every day at Gifft Hill School —on both campuses, in every classroom and across our islands.

Whether you are here experiencing these incredible moments with us or you are supporting us from afar, your contributions make incredible moments possible for every student, every teacher, every classroom and every program at GHS.

Incredible moments at Gifft Hill School are created through academic rigor, experiential learning and a compassionate community and made possible by the generous support of people who value education and love St. John.

Thank you for supporting GIFFT HILL SCHOOL.

Our mission

is to educate,

challenge,

support and

empower

students to ignite

their passion

for learning in

preparation for

college, careers,

and their roles as

stewards of our

island and global

community.

Dear GHS Family,

Thanks to each and every one of you, the 2015-2016 school year was “The Best Year Ever”! We entered the year ready to focus on incredible moments, and there were simply too many to share in one letter. We celebrated our highest enrollment in the school’s history. GHS was selected as a featured non-profit on the 21st season of Visionaries, an award-winning documentary series on PBS which highlights organizations around the world making positive impacts in their communities. The show is scheduled to air late fall or early winter across the country and we will be sure to let you know how you can tune in.

We take great pride in offering equal access to education to the children of our wonderful islands. The diversity of families gives our students an opportunity experienced by few others as we are truly academically excellent, developmentally responsive, and socially equitable. The classrooms are full of young people eager to learn as much as possible every day. Beginning with our youngest, the Early Learning Center was bursting at the seams. Every moment is incredible when you look into the eyes of a three-year-old and witness him or her meet a new friend, discover a new color, recognize early literacy, and experience the joy of the GHS community.Our primary team, grades kindergarten through 2nd, dug deeply into experiential learning through daily center work, collaborative field trips and performing in a “Prime Time Nursery Rhyme” musical, which will become an annual tradition for GHS. The intermediate team, grades 3rd through 5th, continued to expand their engagement in our gardens, taking on the studies of sustainable processes to help both our budget and the Earth, and learning as much as possible about our Caribbean history. Let us not forget their artistic talents which shine through the performing arts opportunities our 4th and 5th graders have with “Broadway Comes to St. John” and Dancing Classrooms. At the Upper Campus, our students really engage as an interdependent community. Students share academic time with their own class and across grade levels. They find their voices to create forums for community action as evidenced by identifying meaningful projects for “Gifft Hill Gives Back” day and with Namasagali Primary School, our Ugandan sister school. The kids shine academically as they earn their placements in National Honor Society, Student Council, World Food Prize, and other academic challenges.

At Gifft Hill School, in addition to achieving 100% college acceptance, we help our students find their place in the world by honoring their diverse talents and interests. I hope you will visit to take witness of the incredible moments which happen every day. We thank you for your partnership; no incredible moment is too small! We are grateful that our students experience academic excellence through experiential learning and compassionate community in our enriched environment. We are grateful for you.

Sincerely,

Dr. Laurie Bottiger PhD Head of School

Thank you for making so many

Incredible Moments possible at Gifft Hill School!

2015-2016 Administration

Dr. Laurie Bottiger, PhD., Head of School

Beth Knight, Lower Campus Principal

Beth Jones, Director of Advancement

Liz Kinsella, Curriculum Director

2015-2016 Board of Trustees

Miles Stair, President

Ruth Doan, Vice President

Dana Robes, Treasurer

Jan Courlas, Secretary

Gregory Edward

Michael Elefante

Carol Furneaux

Andrew Rutnik

Rob Snyder

Fred Trayser

Ron Vargo

The faculty, staff and families of Gifft Hill School want to express their sincere gratitude to the GHS Board of Trustees for their tireless work on behalf of our school and its students. Their unwavering commitment to education and community is a wonderful example to us all.

Gifft Hill School’s 2015-2016 Honor Roll of Supporters

Royal Palm Circle($20,000 +)

Barry & Joni ButzowRuth A. DoanRichard EmmettJames & Carol FurneauxIowa State UniversityKids First! Inc.Paul M. Angell Family FoundationDana & Martha RobesRPP Advisors, LLCMiles & Susan StairElizabeth Steele & Scott HammondThe Giving Tree FoundationWestin St. John Resort and Villas

Poinciana Circle($10,000 to $19,999)

Robert & Pam Bittner BittnerCabbadetus FoundationJim & Carol HenryTony Ingrao & Randy KemperBrett & Cathy JeffersonDavid & Rhonda McCayRudy & Irene PattonRollin M. Gerstacker FoundationJon L. Stryker & Slobodan RandjelovicThe Harith FoundationThe Koonce Foundation, Inc.Fred & Aimee TrayserRonald & Kathy Vargo

Tamarind Circle ($5,000 to $9,999)

Barefoot Design Group, Inc.Richard & Kathleen CampbellCatherine Jefferson FoundationGeorge & Janet CourlasCruz Bay Realty Inc.David & Leeanne DigiacomoMichael Elefante & Louise SawyerGlen & Jo Ann HallJessica HaverstickHoliday Homes of St. John, Inc.Innovative TelephoneRichard & Eleanor LeslieDarron & Hope MearesPaul Myerson & Giselle WagnerJerry & Tish O’ConnellMalcolm & Susie PrestonR & I Patton GoldsmithingSeaDream Yacht ClubAndrew & Joy StillmanTeucrium Trading LLCThe Reny’s Charitable FoundationTropico Management, LPZulu Nyala Group

Lignum Vitae Circle($1,000 to $4,999)

Ralph & Cindy AntolinoMargaret & Joel BlackLaurie BottigerHenry & Pat BrownMary & Richard BurksCalypso ChartersCaneel Bay ResortCommunity Foundation of the Virgin IslandsConcordia Campgrounds, Inc.Mary Sue CoxAlfredo & Veronica del OlmoDiscover Fund Management, LLLPMary Ann DunlapEl GatoLee EngEstate LindholmJanet M. FooteGallows Point ResortRobert & Brittany GonzalesScott & Carol GregoryHugh & Shana GriffithsPhil & Kate Harrison

Tim & Sally HerbertRandy & Barbara HerveyLivy HitchcockIsland Abodes, LLC Island Institute Beth & Arthur Jones Ron & Joanne Keele Bob & Ann Klenke Maine Community Foundation Mathayom Private Chefs, LLC/ St. John CateringSamuel & Katharine McCullough Brice McLaughlin Lisa Menna Molly Murrill Kate Norfleet Byron & Eileen Oliver Catherine Perry Prior Family Foundation Fernando & Ruby Ramos Christine Ransley & Steve TilasRosemary Richards Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas Andrew & Janet Rutnik Donald & Deborah Schnell Jon & Nancy Schutt

SDB Limited/Sandcastle Hotel & Soggy Dol Sea Glass Vacations Chuck Seibert Phillip & Jane Sheridan Helen Simon Steve & Janet Simonsen St. John Hardware St. Regis Bahia Beach Puerto Rico James & Kathleen Swan Syracuse University Susan Taylor The Buccaneer Resort USVI Sotheby’s International Realty Virgin Fire Restaurant W Retreat and Spa--Vieques Island W South Beach

incredible moments

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Why We Give

Miles and Susan Stair

Elana Dandeneau, E.A.R.T.H. Program Facilitator, Faculty member since 2011

“Being a faculty member at Gifft Hill School has allowed me the privilege of a unique community. Last year, I completed my Master of Science in Sustainable Food Systems. That experience further instilled the importance of our mindful, diverse and collaborative relationships to the success of our students and school. It also made me recognize how rare an environment like the one at Gifft Hill School is.

Every day I travel back and forth between both our campuses, working with students within our Farm to School Program. No matter the campus or classroom, I witness investigation, wonderment, perseverance and humility. I am incredibly proud to be a small part of that because these are the qualities I hope future St Johnian community members to have.”

“Our lives together started on St. John, when we met here in 1972, over 40 years ago. We have been so blessed to live and work here and watch our lovely island evolve into the special spot it is today.

Miles and I have always felt that the greatest gift a child can receive is a good education. From those early days in the 1970’s, when Pine Peace School first began, we admired the efforts of parents, teachers, students and the community striving to provide a high standard of learning.

Today, Gifft Hill School is truly one of a kind! On a small little island, the students are exposed to so many experiences…theater, the EARTH program, so many sports offerings and a strong curriculum make it such a balanced program. It has been a true pleasure to see the children of St. John grow, learn, and evolve and move on in their life with a solid grounding in the desire to give back to the community.

St. John has been so wonderful to us and while support can be given in many ways, we love having the chance to give the greatest gift…education.”

Frangipani Circle($100 to $999)

340 Real Estate Company LLC Abul & Ann Abbas ABC Construction Corp. David & Helska Alban Alfredo’s Landscaping John & Stacey Alvarado Angel Electric, Inc. Anonymous Arawak Expeditions, Inc. Asolare John Baldwin Karen Baranowski Andrew & Lori Barlas Andrew W. Barlas Barbara & Michael Barry Aaron Batten Janet Bausch Beach Gurl Design Gerald & Linda Bechstein Bella Vera Thomas & Teresa Bertolino Big Blue Excursions Sarah Bigelow Buzz & Beth Billik Bistro on the Waterfront Thomas Boehm Bohemian Lover Bougainvillea Leasing Ltd. BP Sports, Inc. William Brown Canines, Cats & Critters Cape Air Caravan Auto Services Caravan Gallery Carl and Esther Gerstacker Fund Kristen Carmichael-Bowers Karye Carney

Catered to Vacation Homes Shaun & Ashley CatesMarilyn Caufield Dana Ceuca & Jeff CornellLindsay Chabot Gail E. Chester Greg & Joan Chouiniere Lani Clark Richard ClarkPatrick Coffey & Eric WoltkampSharon Coldren & Philip StrengerEnsor Colon Marilyn J. Comb Connections St. John Mark Coolidge Copeland Boat ChartersCornerstone Insurance Services, Inc. Courtesy Car/Jeep Rental Inc. Ben Cox Thomas & Nancy Coxe Crandall on St. John, Inc. Pierre & Connie Crosby Cruz Bay Watersports Vela Culbert Curreri & Co., RealtorsDa Livio Ristorante Frank Darabont John & Barbara Dawson De’ Coal Pot A. T. & Georgia Decker Destiny Car Rental Kelly Digrazia Elizabeth G. Donohoe Sherri Draper & Will FerryPeter Drench & Anne FergusonDRINK St. John Chris & Shawna Dudek Alexander & Lori Dudkin Dudley, Topper and Feuerzeig, LLP Laura & Topher Dunlap

Michael & Robin Dunlap Hal & Shirley EisEscape Massage and BodyworkLisa EtreExtra Virgin BistroFabric MillLuciah FarrellScott FarrellFish Tails Bar & GrillFish Trap RestaurantJohn & Claire FosterRachael FoxFreebird CreationsFrenchman’s Reef Marriott ResortFresh ProduceGallows Gifts & GourmetCrystal GeorgeAlisa & Eric GessnerMaia GintherGlazer’s Premier Distributors LLCRasah Cox GonzalesRobert & Jayme GottschallElizabeth GowanCharles & Kimberly GrahamLena GreenstoneMarie GriesmannJill Hale & Jason SiskaHall & Griffith, PCCid HamlingThomas HannaBJ HarrisMarv Hart & Bari BryantDebbie B. HayesHealth Care Connection PCHigh Tide Bar & Seafood GrillKathy HilliardHodge & Francois, Attorneys at LawHotel Cruz BayHowland Family FoundationMelissa Hunt

IBM Corporation--Matching Grants ProgramImran Stephen PhotographyIndigo GrillInn at Tamarind CourtInter Island Boat ServicesIsland BabyIsland Explorer ChartersIsland Muse BoutiqueIsland RootsIsland Stylin’ Hair SalonJake’s Restaurant and BarJereli Real Estate LLCJoe’s Rum HutBrian & Edie JohnsonJolly DogHannah JonesMike JonesRichard & Lucy JonesAdam KeeleyKindred SpiritJean E. & Colin KinsellaKinsella MarineBeth KnightDavid & Priscilla KnightMichael KrienikL & L Jeep RentalLa TapaTom & Anna LawsonRudolph & Vicki LicandroLindsay Vann PhotographyPhil & Susan LoydLuleeAndrew LusczM/V Cinnamon BayMagic Tree HennaMahogany Run Golf CourseMakeup on St. JohnTed ManleyMoses Massaquoi

Faculty highlight

At Gifft Hill School we believe:

The purpose of education is to foster

the skills, talents and creativity of the

individual.

Education includes the development of

critical reasoning, character and the

ability to invent and adapt in response

to the surrounding environment, in

addition to academic and testing success.

Every motivated student deserves

the opportunity to pursue a rigorous and meaningful

education.

Frangipani Circle(continued)

Robert & Victoria McMahanMerchants Commercial BankMermaid Swim VIAllen Miller & Andrea SullivanGreg MillerDave MinnerMongoose Merchants’ AssociationStephanie MooreMonica MorrisDavid & Pamela MoserMumbo JumboMargaret Murphy & Ernest ThybergGary & Jan NelsonNest & Co.Joe Nogueira & Christine PetittoPhilip Norment & Maureen ShielsNorth Shore DeliBarbara O’BrienVeronica O’Brien PowellOcean 362Ocean GrillOcean RunnerAbigail S. O’ConnellRic & Alyse OrtizWilliam & Suzanne OsbornPassiflora DesignsKerrin PatrieAudrey PennPorticoValerie PrakasElizabeth & Bern PutnamRed Hook Family Practice, PCJohn & Kathleen RenyColette RethageRhumb Lines Inc.Vezio & Kathy RicciardiStephen & Martha Richardson

Ridge to Reef FarmAmy RobertsTed RobinsonGuenevere RodriguezRonni Ford Yoga and MassageRobert & Eleanor RosenfeldGreg and Monica Rutnik Sophie Rutnik & Brummell GermaineSadie Sea Jim & Victoria Sansing Michael & Jessica Schnell Scoops & Brew Scotiabank Shipwreck Landing Restaurant Alan & Magda Smith Shira Sofer Doug & Ann Soper Lindsey Soper & Steve YergerJoan Sparling Marjorie Sprauve St. Jan Botanica St. John Blues Blowout St. John Brewers St. John Physical Therapy St. John Projects St. John Provisions St. Thomas Flyboarding St. Thomas-St. John Agriculture and Food Fai rStarfish Gourmet & Wines c/o Laverde’s, Inc Carl & Shaun Stevenson STJ Creative Photography Students of GHSEunice Summer Sunshine Daydream Boat Charters Sunshine’s Jeep Rental Sushi St. John Robin Swank & Lawrence Boxerman

Janet Sweeney Abe & Wendy Tarapani Ted’s Supper Club The Dog House Pub The Longboard Restaurant The SeaSide Shop The Terrace Restaurant Marjorie Thompson Tracy ThompsonKaren & Randy ThurmanTopa Insurance Services, Inc.Trayser Construction, Inc.Tree Limin’ ExtremeDevin & Tiffany TrujilloUBSVanish Advance SkincareMary VargoVI SNUBA Excursions, LLCLittle Olive Food TruckVirgin Islands EcotoursVista MareJames WalgenwittLauren B. WalkerBrenda WallaceTom Walters & Carey MercurioJon WardGina WellnerHarvey & Glenda WerbelOliver WesselhoftRichard & Kathleen WhitesideMary WillenWendy Wintersteen & Robert WaggonerWoody’s Seafood SaloonDenise WrightJohn & Erica YobCharles & Anne YoungJoe & Linda Zisman

Hibiscus Circle($1 to $99)

Jason & Beth AlgarAmazon Services LLCAqua BistroAndrew ArnoldJulian W. AtwaterBarefoot BuddhaMichael BowmanLaurel Brannick & Marc BigriggBrandi & Michael ChildsTed & Andrea ChouiniereRobert B. and Sally F. CockayneNathan & Maya CraigCruz SalonElana DandeneauDAWGS of St. John, Inc.John & Linda DicksonJillian DrayRodney & Catherine EllisJen EndicottMeaghan EnrightMichelle FagePeter FarmerLily Margo FrancisAnjali GlennKathlyn GuidiSarah Haynes & Jay BrinIsland FancyJust BeachKeenan KahaliouoniLarry & Sara KempRonald & Pat LeeLimeburner Construction Corp.Bob & Caren LindenLove City Mini MarketLove City SoapKeara MahoneyJenn Manes

Ernest & Donna MatthiasKatie MayeuxJeff Miller & Jude WoodcockCaryl Ayn MitchellLeone MorrisMerle MortonLawrence & Linda MoskowitzChristie O’NeilIbro & Karen OvcinaPampered PauseErik PetersenVeronica PozasQueen of TartsMegan & Chris RamseyWilliam & Margaret RichardsonRock FitnessRum Island PubJohn & Margaret RussellShuga ShackSkinny Legs RestaurantSlim Man’s ParkingSt. John Beach BumSt. John ScoopsSteve St. OngeStephen & Bonnie StearnsWilliam & Anne StevensMarch StormThe Fruit BowlJoseph & Margaret TokolyTriple B Food VanAnne TuttleLaura UrquhartKaren VahlingWilliam & Faith WelshGlenn & Nancy WengerJames WillenJan WilliamsonJack & Lydia Zakim

GIFFT HILL SCHOOL FEATURED ON PBS VISIONARIES PROGRAMGHS is honored to have been selected as a featured non-profit on the 21st season of Visionaries, an award-winning documentary series which highlights organizations around the world which are making positive impacts in their communities. Hosted by Sam Waterston (pictured at right with GHS Head of School, Dr. Laurie Bottiger), the show will air on more than 200 PBS stations across the country in late summer or early fall. Producer Bill Mosher told our Lower Campus students what we at GHS already know: “You guys have the coolest school in the whole world,” he said. “Visionaries has done 200 films in 50 countries across the world, and this is one of the most extraordinary places I’ve ever been. What a gem you have here.”

Sean D’Abbraccio, GHS 4th and 5th grade science and math teacher, was named PBS LearningMedia Digital Innovator for the

Virgin Islands for tech savvy teaching.

Three GHS students who won the GHS Upcycling Competition later displayed their upcycling

projects at UVI on at the annual STEM fair, under the guidance of Mr. Sean D’Abbraccio. The winning students were Lincoln Sinclair, Kaden D’Abbraccio

and Eleto Skahill (shown above left to right)

incredible moments Gifft Hill School’s vibrant arts

programming engages students in various mediums each year

including textiles, mosaics, painting and jewelry.

Thank you to our donors who contributed to the front entry project at the Upper Campus. The beautiful walkway, new landscaping, and

outdoor classroom space have enriched our environment.

Save these Dates!

GHS Gives BackNovember 4, 2016

Community CafeNovember 10, 2016

Open House eventsNovember 8, 2016 January 13, 2017

February 10, 2017

Farm to Table dinnerJanuary 20, 2017

Broadway Comes to St. John

January 27, 2017 January 28, 2017

State of the School eventFebruary 1, 2017

31st Annual Auction GalaMarch 11, 2017

Graduation for the Class of 2017

June 16, 2017

Gifft Hill School2015-2016

Prize Day RecipientsEARTH

Kaden D’Abbraccio, Liliana Farrell, Stephanie Kemp

CITIZENSHIPElla Crew, Lunique Henley

Liliana Martinez, Lyric Vacharat

FINE ARTSMaya Dudkin

Roshan Kalantarian, Emily Wild

PERFORMING ARTSMalena del Olmo, Emily Murrill

Alex Raymond

SPIRIT OF GHSLily Francis, Seala Matthias

James Walgenwitt

ATHLETIC MERITEvan Jones, Onyx ReidDamian Smith-Wallace

ACADEMIC MERITGenesis Dawson, Sky D’Abbraccio

Tierney Murrill, Amelia Ray

WORLD FOOD PRIZEMaeven Parsil

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. AWARD

Vela Culbert

MONACO MOUSETRAPKaitlyn Cummings

CONGRESSIONAL RECOGNITION:

“An Artistic Discovery”Aysha Clendinen, Liana Clendinen

Mirisa Clendinen, Vela CulbertDeShawna Davis, Emily Wild

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY AWARDS

Leadership: Patrick HendersonService: Jack Jones

Character: Marina Scheer incredible moments

GHS Awarded EPA Environmental Champion AwardGHS is proud to announce that we were awarded the EPA Environmental Champion award for the Virgin Islands. GHS environmental programming and efforts improved air and soil quality, added green space and native trees, reduced waste and increased reliance on renewable energy.

GHS’s own Tierney Murrill was the first ever GHS student to receive the scholarship to St.

John School of the Arts awarded by the Broadway professionals.

They were inspired by her love of and natural talent for

dancing and hope she will continue to pursue formal

training to further develop her passion and skill.

Congratulations to Vela Culbert who was honored at the Hebrew Congregation of St. Thomas. Each year, the Hebrew Congregation grants awards to one student from each of the high schools on St. John and St. Thomas who embodies the values of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Well done, Vela!

Broadway Comes to St. John

incredible momentsChange a life when you sponsor a

student or scholarship at GHS!At Gifft Hill School, we believe that quality education

should be available to every child and we offer the following opportunities to change a life:

World of Opportunity SponsorshipSponsorships which cover the full cost of a GHS education for one year -

$16,000

Open Doors SponsorshipSponsorships which provide for full tuition support for one year -

Tuition fees range from $11,240 to $13,990

Merit and Honorary ScholarshipsNaming an honorary or merit scholarship requires a minimum 5-year

commitment of at least $2,500 a year or an Endowed Scholarship Fund of $50,000 or more.

Scholarship Fund ContributionMaking a gift of any size to the Scholarship Fund assists GHS by allowing us to

continue to offer Tuition Assistance to over 70% of our students.

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change

the world.”

Nelson Mandela

Sponsors and Scholarship Fund DonorsJohn & Stacey AlvaradoRalph & Cindy AntolinoAndrew & Lori BarlasAaron BattonGerald & Linda BechsteinSarah BigelowMargaret & Joel BlackHenry & Pat BrownMary & Richard BurksJoni & Barry ButzowRichard & Kathleen CampbellJanet & George CourlasBen CoxDavid & Leeanne DiGiacomoRuth DoanHal & Shirley EisLuciah FarrellJanet FooteJim & Carol FurneauxMarie GriesmannJill Hale & Jason SiskaGlen & Jo Ann HallThomas HannaMarv Hart & Bari BryantJim & Carol HenryRandy & Barbara HerveyKathy HilliardHoliday Homes of St. John, Inc.

Tony Ingrao & Randy KemperBrett & Cathy JeffersonBeth & Arthur JonesHannah JonesRon & Joanne KeeleAdam KeeleyKids First! Inc.Beth KnightLittle Olive Food TruckAndrew LusczDavid & Rhonda McCayMolly MurrillPaul Myerson & Giselle WagnerGary & Jan NelsonKate NorfleetVeronica O’Brien PowellAbigail S. O’ConnellJerry & Tish O’ConnellByron & Eileen OliverRic & Alyse OrtizKerrin PatrieRudy & Irene PattonPaul M. Angell FoundationAudrey PennMalcolm & Susan PrestonPrior Family FoundationR & I Patton goldsmithingFernando & Ruby Ramos

Rosemary RichardsWilliam & Margaret RichardsonDana & Martha RobesAndrew & Janet RutnikSophie RutnikDonald & Deborah SchnellMichael & Jessica SchnellChuck SeibertPhilip & Jane SheridanHelen SimonDoug & Ann SoperLindsey Soper & Scott YergerMiles & Susan StairElizabeth Steele & Scott HammondCarl & Shaun StevensonAndrew & Joy StillmanJames & Kathleen SwanThe Giving Tree FoundationThe Harith FoundationThe Koonce FoundationFred & Aimee TrayserTropico Management, LPRonald & Kathy VargoGina WellnerOliver WesselhoftWestin St. John Resort & Villas

Sharon Coldrenin honor of the Brooker family

Jan and George Courlasin honor of Andy Rutnik’s 70th birthday

Jan and George Courlasin memory of Dr. Sharon Dinneen Courlas

Mary Ann Dunlapin honor of Topher and Laura Dunlap

Cid Hamlingin memory of her father

Samuel & Katharine McCulloughin honor of Emily and Tierney Murrill

Stephanie Moorein honor of Dr. Laurie Bottiger

Dana & Martha Robesin honor of Andy Rutnik’s 70th bday

Jan Williamsonin memory of Harriet Sullivan

Charles & Anne Youngin honor of Evan and Adelaide Jones

Joe & Linda Zismanin honor of Barbie Barry

Honorary and Memorial Gifts

Gifft Hill School’s chapter of the National Honor Society is thriving!Each year, new members are inducted in a special ceremony in front of their peers and family members.

Each quarter, students, staff, and special guests gather for an assembly during which we celebrate the achievements of our Students of the Quarter

and those who earned a spot on the Honor Roll and High Honor Roll.

Students in grades 3-12 participate in the annual Science Fairs.

Kaitlyn Cummings Travels to MonacoThe Monaco Mouse Trap Car Grand Prix is a contest that invites science students to demonstrate their abilities by applying the laws of physics in designing and building a mouse trap car. The mouse trap car gets its energy from the conversion of the potential energy of the spring to the kinetic energy of the moving car. The contest is conducted under the patronage of His Serene

Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco. This year’s contest involved the design of a car that can traverse ten meters in the shortest time. A panel of international judges evaluated mouse trap cars from Europe and the USVI. The panel has selected the top 15 students to come to Monaco to race their cars. One of the selected

participants was our own Kaitlyn Cummings. Congratulations to Kaitlyn on a job well done! Kaitlyn designed a car using a mouse trap for propulsion that went 10 meters in 3.6 seconds. She

placed 4th overall in this world-wide competition! Kaitlyn not only was able to go to Monaco to race her car but she got to sit on the starting line at the Formula 1 races in Monaco.

At an independent school like GHS, the academic rigor of the program is a cornerstone of the experience. What makes Gifft Hill School unique are the innovative ways in which we create an academically rigorous program which is supported by experiential learning and a compassionate community. Our faculty’s Professional Learning Communities ensure students achieve mastery of content through vertical and horizontal articulation of the curriculum from preschool to high school graduation. We ensure that each of our students is challenged and supported to their ultimate success by:

• offering small class sizes and low student-to-teacher ratios

• individualizing college and career preparation for each student

• setting high expectations supported by tailored instruction

• focusing on critical reasoning and the ability to invent and adapt

academic rigor

Kaitlyn with Monaco Founder, Marco Casiraghi

The Finalists in Monaco

Kaityln and Science teacher, Mr. Jim Willen

Congratulations to Shekinah Abraham for participating in

the Territory Spelling Bee!

Alex Raymond National Merit Scholar

Alex Raymond attends World Food Prize Alex Raymond ‘16 represented the US Virgin Islands and Gifft Hill School at the World Food Prize event in Ames, Iowa where he presented his research on malnutrition in Laos.

Congratulations to Dax Chouiniere for his win at the

District Primary Spelling Bee!

Namasagali School Uganda

STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) is an important part of the GHS curriculum.

experiential learning

Experiential learning at GHS augments classroom instruction by bringing concepts to life and making school exciting and fun. From growing, harvesting, tasting and composting in EARTH, to using the National Park as a living laboratory for research and exploration, to writing and performing an original play or our own “Awesome Authors” stories, experiential learning is an integral part of daily life at GHS.

Our educational partners enhance our program by providing amazing opportunities for our students: St. John School of the Arts serves as an extension to our Arts department; Caneel Bay hosts our students in various departments throughout the hotel to experience the hospitality industry up close and personally; World Ocean School/Roseway, in collaboration with Kimball Union Academy, get our students on the high seas. Dancing Classrooms Virgin Islands, New England Youth Theatre, and Broadway Comes to St. John create world-class performing arts instruction.

Don’t you wish you could be a GHS student?

The RosewayOur 8th grade class had an amazing week aboard The Roseway. Their trip took them to Vieques, Culebrita, and Culebra, where they snorkeled in a turtle sanctuary, had lessons in teamwork, seamanship, active watch, and literature of the sea —and even climbed the rigging!

Dancing Classrooms

Lower Campus Reading Buddies share

stories together

Giving back is taught to

our students from the

start.

compassionate community

Part of what makes GHS so special is our commitment to compassionate community. At GHS, we believe that when children (or adults) are unconditionally valued and supported, anything they dare to dream is possible. A compassionate community is achieved by:

• Instilling the importance of respect, integrity and cooperation.

• Valuing all members of our community as crucial to our shared success.

• Ensuring a welcoming and supportive family atmosphere.

• Giving back and paying forward to our island and global community

GHS students are proud to give back to their community!One of the favorite events at GHS each year is our school-wide community service day, Gifft Hill School Gives Back. Students and faculty from preschool through 12th grade participate in service projects across the island, including fundraisers for local non-profits like the Animal Care Center and St. John Cancer Fund, trail clean-ups, landscaping, maintenance and painting projects, visiting with the elderly, feeding the homeless, and more.

Flag Football Play

Cross Country

JV Soccer

Girls Volleyball

Elementary Soccer 5th grade

Elementary Soccer 3rd and 4th grades

Thank You, Boyson, Inc.

for helping GHS “bridge the gap”

by providing transportation

for our students to participate in games and

field trips. Volleyball

incredible teamwork

Athletics are an important part of the GHS experience, encouraging teamwork, dedication, grit, integrity and collaboration.

Participation in sports—intramural or competitive —helps students learn to build a healthy, balanced life to become their best selves.

This year, GHS Barracudas fielded teams on elementary, JV and Varsity levels in addition to our archery club.

Thank you to all who support our ‘Cudas, especially the coaches: Barbie Barry Lawrence “Milk” Charles Devin Combs Carrie Conrad Jane Conrad Sean D’Abbraccio Chris Dunlap Laura Dunlap Arthur Jones Mike Jones Brittany MacNealy Matt Mattius Jason McKibben Steve McKibben Mary Vargo

Elementary Basketball teamCheerleading

Archery

Varsity Boys Basketball

Flag Football Team

athletics

Varsity Soccer

30th Annual Gifft Hill School AuctionSaturday, March 5, 2016 • Westin St. John Resort & Villas

Thank you! Our event was a huge success, and we could not have done it without you!Super thanks to our corporate sponsors for their generous contributions: Westin St. John Resort and its phenomenal staff for hosting the event; Holiday Homes for their Pearl Sponsorship; USVI Sothebys’ International Realty for their Champagne Sponsorship; and R&I PATTON goldsmithing for contributing the fabulous Tahitian South Sea pearl necklace and earrings for the special raffle. Without the generous

support from our corporate sponsors, the success of this event would not be possible!

Special thanks to Gifft Hill School’s Board of Trustees GHS Faculty and Administration; GHS Faculty members and Parents; Alfredo’s Landscaping for the donation of the beautiful orchids and Crystal & Sean D’Abbraccio, Laura Dunlap, and GHS students for creating the gorgeous mosaic tile pots for the centerpieces; Darron and Hope Meares of Bowtie Benefit Auctions, our fabulous auctioneer team; Karye Carney and Glazer’s Premier Distributors for the wine and champagne

donations, Steve and Janet Simonsen for creating event’s video and visual presentations; Kate Norfleet of Kate N Design for graphic design; Lee Stauciausakias of St. John Printing and Design,

Peter Fortunato for administering the auction website and serving as proxy bidder; Michael and Barbie Barry, the staff of Virgin Fire Grill, and Ian Samuel aka DJ Top Notch for the after-party; Imran

Stephen for photographing the event; Longboard Restaurant for the specialty cocktail bar; Rosemary Richards and her art students for their beautiful work; Lori Barlas for her bottomless generosity; Priscilla

Rivera Hintz de Knight for curating the art auction; Morgan Barlas and Jay Bowers for setting up our database and computer network; Chef Lori Dudkin and her students for the passed appetizers and plated salads; Dave Minner and the EARTH service learners for building and filling the garden trays; Jill Hale for coordinating the volunteers; Kristen Carmichael-Bowers and her students for the live music.

Auction DonorsABC Construction, Angel Electric, Aqua Bistro, Arawak Expeditions, Asolare, Bajo el Sol Gallery, Bamboo Studio, Barefoot Buddha, Beach Gurl Design, Bella Vera, Best of Both Worlds, Big Blue Excursions, Big Planet, Bohemian Lover, Bolongo Bay Beach Resort, Michael Bowman, William Brown, Buccaneer Hotel, Joni & Barry Butzow, Caneel Bay Resort, Canines Cats and Critters, Cape Air, Caravan Auto, Caravan Gallery/Glen & Radha Speer, Kristen Carmichael-Bowers, Karye Carney/Sold on St. John, Ashley Cates, Cause to Wonder Magician Lisa Menna, Lindsey Chabot, Dick Clark, Patrick Coffey & Eric Woltkamp, Concordia Eco-Resort, Copeland Boat Charters, Jan and Jug Courlas, Courtesy Car Rental, Cruz Bay Salon, Cruz Bay Watersports, Crystal & Sean D’Abbraccio, Da Livio - Livio Leoni and Neidys Valdes, De’ Coal Pot, Destiny Car Rental, Doghouse Pub, DR!NK, Alexander Dudkin, Mary Ann Dunlap & Bob Allen, El Gato, Rich Emmett & Dunkin Donuts Brand, Jen Endicott, Estate Lindholm, Extra Virgin Bistro, Fabric Mill, Fish Tails Bar & Grill, Fish Trap Restaurant, Lily Margo Francis, Lori Francis, Freebird, Frenchman’s Reef Marriott, Fresh Produce, Fruit Bowl, Jim & Carol Furneaux, Gallows Gift & Gourmet/Java Mon, Gallows Point Resort, Gecko Gazebo, GHS Art Department, GHS Culinary Arts Program, GHS EARTH Program, GHS National Honor Society, Casey Giakas/St. John Pottery Inc., Rasah Cox Gonzales, Rob & Jayme Gottschall, Elizabeth Gowan, Scott & Carol Gregory, Carol & Jim Henry, High Tide, Holiday Homes, Hotel Cruz Bay, Indigo Grill, Imran Stephen Photography, Inn at Tamarind Court, Inter-Island Boat Services Inc., Island Abodes LLC, Island Explorer, Island Fancy, Island Muse Boutique, Island Roots Charters/Jason Siska, Island Stylin’ Hair Salon, Jake’s Restaurant & Bar, Brett and Cathy Jefferson, Joe’s Rum Hut, Jolly Dog, Just Beach, Kara Kaloplastos, Ron and Jo Anne Keele, Kindred Spirit, Kinsella Marine, L & L Jeep Rental, La Tapa, Richard and Eleanor Leslie, Lindsay Vann Photography, Little Olive Food Truck, Love City Live, Love City Mini Market, Love City Soaps, Lulee, Jennifer Lynn, Mahogany Run Golf Course, Makeup on St. John, Jenn Manes, Katie Mayeux, Mermaid Swim

VI, Caryl Ayn Mitchell, Mongoose Merchants’ Association, David, Pam & Sabina Moser, Mumbo Jumbo, M/Y Cinnamon Bay, Nest & Co., Joe Nogueira & Tina Petitto, North Shore Deli, Ocean 362, Ocean Grill, Out of the Blue Villa, Pampered Chef/Rhonda McCay, Passiflora Designs, Aaron Payne, Portico, ProSolar America, Queen of Tarts, R&I Patton goldsmithing, Fernando Ramos, Rhumb Lines Restaurant, Ronni Ford Yoga & Massage, Rosemary Richards, Ridge to Reef Farm, Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas, Dana & Martha Robes, Rock Fitness, Guenevere Rodriguez, Carolyn Roust/Magic Tree Henna, Rum Island Pub, Sophie Rutnik, Sadie Sea, Sail the BVI/Flying Viking Charters, Sam & Jack’s Deli, Ian Samuel/DJ Top Notch, Donald & Debbie Schnell, Scoops & Brew STT, Scott & Sheree York/Calypso Charters, SeaDream Yachting, Sea Glass Vacations, SeaSide Shop at the Westin, Shipwreck Landing Restaurant, Shuga Shack, Skinny Legs Restaurant, Slim Man’s Parking, Corey Soper, St. John Beach Bum, St. John Blues Blowout, St. John Brewers, St. John Catering/Mathayom Private Chefs, St. John Hardware, St. John Physical Therapy, St. John Provisioning, St. John Scoops, St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort- Puerto Rico, St. Thomas Flyboarding, Starfish Gourmet & Wines, STJ Creative Photography, Sugar Bird, Sun Dog Café, Sunshine Day Dream Charters, Sunshine’s Jeep Rentals, Sushi St. John, Janet Sweeney, Susan Taylor, Ted’s Supper Club, Kim Templeton/Pampered Pause, The Italians, The Terrace Restaurant, Randy Thurman, Aimee Trayser, Tree Limin’ Extreme, Triple B, Devin Trujillo, Vanish Advance Skincare, VI SNUBA Excursions LLC, Virgin Fire Grill, Vista Mare, W Retreat & Spa- Vieques Island, W South Beach-Florida, Waterfront Bistro, Gina Wellner, Westin St. John, Westin Spa, Winspire, Inc., Woody’s Seafood Saloon, Zulu Nyala, and all of our Wall of Wine donors.

Featured Artists and Student ArtistsAndrew Barlas, Ensor Colon, Lisa Etre, Lena Greenstone, David Knight, Jr., Anandini Morris, Catherine Perry, Steve Simonsen, Eunice Summer, Doreen Walsh Student: Maia Ginther

Our Generous Program Advertisers340 Real Estate, Andrew Rutnik, Angel Electric, Barefoot Architects, Bougainvillea Leasing, Cornerstone Insurance Services, Connections, Catered To, Crandall on St. John, Cruz Bay Realty, Dudley, Topper and Feuerzeig, Estate Lindholm, First Bank, Health Care Connection, High Tide, Holiday Homes, Island Baby, Merchants Bank, Palm Vista, R&I PATTON goldsmithing, Red Hook Family Medical Group, Sandcastle Hotel/Soggy Dollar Bar, Scotia Bank, St. John Hardware, St. John Insurance, St. John Projects, St. John Properties, The Lumberyard, Trayser Construction, USVI Sotheby’s International Realty

Auction Planning, Preparation & SolicitationsAdvancement Director: Beth Jones, Auction Co-Chairs: Lori Barlas & Molly Murrill, Art Committee Chairperson: Priscilla Rivera Hintz de Knight, Crystal & Sean D’Abbraccio, Elana Dandeneau, Leeanne & David DiGiacomo, Kelly Digrazia, Jillian Dray, Laura & Topher Dunlap, Rachael Fox, Lori Francis, Jill Hale, Megan Ramsey, Rebecca Reinbold, Rosemary Richards, Jennifer Sinclair, Tracy Thompson, Brenda Wallace, Gina Wellner, Mary Willen

Volunteers Jackie Allen, Lori Barlas, Morgan Barlas, Jay Bowers, Pat Brown, Mary Burks, Kristen Carmichael-Bowers, Zach Cicha, Lani Clark, Tammy & Frank Cummings, Crystal & Sean D’Abbraccio, Elana Dandeneau, Kelly Digrazia, Jillian Dray, Lori Dudkin, Laura & Topher Dunlap, Mandy & Buca Forrester, Rachael Fox, Sierra Fulton, Alisa Gessner, Jillian Grossman, Jill Hale, Maggie Horrigan, Beth Jones, Mike Jones, Adam Keeley, Liz Kinsella, Susan Loyd, Merle Morton, Pam Moser, Molly Murrill, Hayden Nunn, Karen Ovcina, Veronica Pozas, John Pratt, Susie Preston, Colleen Quigley, Rosemary Richards, Ian Samuel, Jennifer Sinclair, Shira Sofer, Tracy Thompson, Elizabeth Tursi, Brenda Wallace, Maggi Ward, Kelly Wheatley, Jim Willen, Mary Willen, and Brian Woods

Student VolunteersGabe Brooker, Mirisa Clendinen, Vela Culbert, Kaitlyn Cummings, De’Shawna Davis, Chenijah Dawson, Genesis Dawson, Tomas del Olmo, Nadia Dudkin, Monique Edward, Liliana Farrell, Maia Ginther, Wallace Graham, Patrick Hendrickson, Jeminee Jacobs, Evan Jones, Stephanie Kemp, Larisma Maduro, Liliana Martinez, Ty Massaquoi, Seala Matthias, Thomas Nguyen, John Ovcina, Maeven Parsil, Grace Patrie, Luke Patrie, Trystien Pierre, Alex Raymond, Yalfri Santana, Marina Scheer, Zohar Sofer-Greer, and Nekhori Sprauve

The panels are installed and functioning at the Upper Campus, so we are realizing savings on electricity each month.

Next, we retrofitted our lighting systems for maximum efficiency and created an educational program for our students and the greater community to lead by example in creating a sustainable school, island and world.

The next phase will include retrofitting the cooling systems.

sustainability The EARTH Team traveled to Madison, Wisconsin for the 8th Annual National Farm To Cafeteria Conference! Chef Lori Dudkin, Elana Dandeneau, and Mary Vargo presented with an

exhibit entitled “Farm to School on a Small Island.”

The 5th graders worked with Mr. Sean to learn about our energy consumption at the Lower

Campus and kept detailed records on peak usage times and which appliances require the most

electricity. They then presented their information to the school via videos as well as presentations at

monthly assemblies.

2015-16 ENERGY

INITIATIVE

• This project will provide long term

support for our school’s financial sustainability

• We will proudly serve as an example of renewable energy systems in our community—and the greater Caribbean

• The cumulative annual savings over 20 years would provide enough funds to cover tuition for 76 students or

pay the salary of one teacher for 23 years.

$1.27 millioncumulative value over

20 years at current utility rates

$1.8 millioncumulative value over

20 years with 3% utility rate increase

34% ROIand payback period

of 2.93 years

$3,769 savedper month or

$45,228 saved per year

82,227 kWof yearly utility savings

Annual greenhouse gas emissions reductions equivalent to 20.3 tons of waste sent

to landfill or 12 cars taken off the road

Carbon sequestration every year equivalent

to 1,450 tree seedlings grown

for 10 years

Sustainability is a core tenet of the GHS mission.We have embarked on an initiative to purchase a solar PV system which, when combined with smart energy

use and education, will zero out our WAPA electric bill and provide significant future savings.

33 kW solar PV system with net metering to supplement existing 12 kW array

Energy efficiency upgrades to use less electricity for lighting and cooling

STEM curriculum integration to boost interest in critical subject areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

Bi-annual educational energy seminars for the Virgin Islands community, hosted by GHS and ProSolar

School-wide energy conservation campaign led by students and supported by faculty, to increase awareness and action at school and at home

Upper Campus roof with additional 126 solar panel

modules installed in April 2015.

What it

means for GHS

Our Farm to Table program is a celebrated example of experiential learning at Gifft Hill School. Students work with Chef Lori and Dr. Dave Minner to plant, grow, harvest, and prepare food from our gardens for enthusiastic Farm to Table and Community Cafe dinner guests at events on- and off-campus. Thank you to Erica and John Yob for hosting last April’s event.

Gifft Hill School’s Giving Priorities

• ANNUAL FUND• SPONSORSHIPS and SCHOLARSHIP FUND• ENDOWMENT FUNDS• PLANNED GIFTS• RESTRICTED GIFTS FOR PROGRAMS OR PROJECTS• CAPITAL GIFTS

• AUCTION and SPECIAL EVENTS

Ways To GiveCash Gifts:Please make checks payable to Gifft Hill School and send to:Gifft Hill SchoolAttn: Advancement OfficePO Box 1657, St. John, VI 00831

Credit Card Donations:To make a credit card donation, please visit the online donation form: https://secure.netsolhost.com/giffthillschool.org/support_donate.html or call the Advancement Office at 340-776-1735

Securities:To make a gift of stock, please use the following DTC instructions:First Clearing, LLC DTC #0141For credit to Gifft Hill School – Account No. 2306-5840As gift from “Donor’s name.”Please notify the Advancement Office at Gifft Hill School in advance of the transfer by contacting Beth Jones at (340) 776-1735 or bethjones@giffthillschool.org. This notice is often our only way of determining the identity of a donor.

Planned Giving: THE 1978 SOCIETYWe invite you to join The 1978 Society of GHS by making a Planned Gift to Gifft Hill School in coordination with your financial advisor.

The Coral Bay School, Inc. d/b/a Gifft Hill School (EIN 66-0567902) is a tax-exempt organization recognized under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

“The greatest use of a LIFE is to spend it on something that will outlast it.”

-William James

Congratulations to the Class of 2016!We said our farewell to “the perfect dozen”---12 graduates--with a wonderful ceremony on Trayser Field on June 10th, 2016. As is our tradition, each graduate was presented to the audience by a personal speech given by one of our faculty members, making the event special for each student.

The members of the Class of 2016 were accepted to 24 colleges and universities and earned $1,426,564.00 in scholarships!

List of graduates, Left to Right: Liana Clendinen, Kaitlyn Cummings, Monique Edward, Maia Ginther, Wallace Graham, Jeminee Jacobs, Stephanie Kemp, Thomas Nguyen, Zoriah Noel, Alex Raymond, Yalfri Santana, Marina Scheer

Go forward boldly in the direction of your dreams, live the life you have imagined.

Henry David Thoreau

moving forwardMr. Sean and Ms. Laura honored their 5th grade students in an emotional Moving Up Ceremony to commemorate the completion of their tenure at

the Lower Campus as they prepare to move to the “big school” in 6th grade.

The 1st grade class was the first to reach 100% student participation in the Annual Fund at the Lower Campus,

and the 8th grade class was the first to reach 100% participation at the Upper Campus.

KidsFirst! Donates Financial Assets to Support GHS Early Learning Program and Helps Launch Villa Support InitiativeFor the past eight years, KidsFirst! has partnered with GHS to provide financial support for students attending the GHS Early Learning Center and summer camp. KidsFirst! has recently closed its doors on St. John, but donated over $150,000 to support the ELC, and many of the participants of KidsFirst!’s Villa Rental Program have transferred their monthly support from Kids First! to GHS through their rental account.

Thank you to Bruce Claflin and KidsFirst! for ensuring that our youngest students have access to early childhood education. Your commitment has been tremendously impactful.

If you are interested in providing a portion of your villa or business revenues on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis, please contact the Advancement Office at 340-776-1735 or advancement@giffthillschool.org. Your support can change the life of a GHS student!

In-Kind Contributors to GHSAlfredo’s Landscaping

Arawak ExpeditionsThomas & Teresa Bertolino

Boyson, Inc.Patrick Coffey & Eric

WoltkampSean & Crystal D’Abbraccio

Lee EngPeter Fortunato

Glazer’s Premier Distributors LLC

Anjali GlennCharles & Kimberly Graham

Livy HitchcockBrett & Cathy Jefferson

Bob KlenkeSusan Loyd

Mathayom Private Chefs, LLC/St. John Catering

Kate N DesignWilliam & Suzanne Osborn

Dana & Martha RobesTed Robinson

Jon & Nancy Schutt/Three Palms Villa

Marjorie SprauveSt. John Hardware

Your contributions to GHS support

Every studentEvery teacher

&Every programincredible support

Alums, we want to hear from

You!

Please contact the Advancement Office to let us know where you are and what

wonderful things you are doing with your lives.

Please like the GHS Alumni Facebook page at

https://www.facebook.com/GifftHillSchoolAlumni

for news about your friends and upcoming Alumni events.

Gifft Hill School is pleased to announce the establishment of our endowment made possible by the donation of the Ruby Rutnik Scholarship Fund.Thank you to the Rutnik family for entrusting GHS with this fund established in memory of Ruby. Endowment funds act as a savings account for the school and help ensure the future financial health of the institution.

If you would like to contribute to Gifft Hill School’s endowment, please contact the Advancement Office.

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INCOME:Capital Gifts - 3%Restricted Gifts - 4%Grants - 4%Donated Good and Services - 6%

Events - 7%

Annual Fund - 16%

Sponsorships and Scholarship Fund - 24%

Tuition and Fees - 36%

EXPENSES:Program and Faculty - 73%

General & Administrative -16%

Fundraising/Marketing/Restricted - 11%

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Malena del OlmoTomas del OlmoAzyliah DenisSaina DeshwalShreya DeshwalMaya DiGiacomoMaya DudkinNadia DudkinMonique EdwardZuri FabianLiliana FarrellSymeon FaustDariel FelicianoCassandra FergusonJeremy FowlerLily FrancisAngel FrazerOliver FultonRiley FultonGiuliana GermainJameer Germain Joshua GermainNoah GessnerSoleil GessnerMaia GintherAlexandra GlabachGabrielle GlabachNina GonzalezCruz GottschallGianna GottschallWallace GrahamKyla GroetzingerVictor Guerrero-DelermePatrick HendricksonLunique HenleyAnanda VivianHernandez HigginsChaysen HollenPierce HollenJeminee JacobsSharianys Jimenez-DelermeNicholas JohnsonAdelaide JonesEvan JonesJack JonesLloyd JosephRoshan KalantarianCaila KelleyStephanie Kemp

Cleo KinsellaEmmaGrace KnickerbockerNaima KriggerIndy LacklandMaria LeoniNadia LeoniKobe LiburdLennon LiburdLionel LiburdAmy LiranzoAlessandra LongViviana LongAysia LouisAkhil LukeLarisma MaduroIsabel MagroLiliana MartinezTy MassaquoiSeala MatthiasSierra MatthiasKingAsa MccoyMalik MeyilElijah MinerSafa MonsantoArjuna MorrisTyreke MortonSabina MoserEmily MurrillTierney MurrillThomas NguyenRaynesha NoelZoriah NoelHaven NovakIsaias ObandoNissi ObandoOlivia O’ConnellJohn OvcinaCharlie PalminteriMichael PalminteriMaeven ParsilGrace PatrieLuke PatrieBrooklyn PayneKallen PayneConstance PeterArmani PickeringTrystien PierrePeyton PollockRashida Powell

Greyson RamseyLondon RamseyAmelia RayAlex RaymondOnyx ReidHunter IsaiahReinbold Remington-FarrellJustin RichardsMolly RichardsonJack RooneyPhoenix RoseAliaune SamuelNoah SamuelLeandris SantanaYalfri SantanaMarina ScheerGisella SchnellBryce-Jaden SharpeHunter SimpsonLincoln SinclairEleto SkahillSeta SkahillDamien Smith-WallaceDayen Smith-WebsterMotali Sofer-GreerZohar Sofer-GreerJo’syan SprauveNekhori SprauveAbigail StevensonJacob StevensonKitori ThomasMekala ThompsonAden TrujilloLyric VacharatMia VernonJames WalgenwittKade WallaceLandis WallaceMya WeingartenEmily WildSiena WilkieZoe WilliamsonNathan WillisAlexander YobCassidy Yob

Student Annual Fund Donors100%

of

Trustees,

100%

of

Faculty

and

99%

of

Gifft Hill

Students

Donated

to the

Annual

Fund!

Great efforts have been taken to ensure the accuracy of this report. If there is an error, please accept our apologies and contact the Advancement Office at (340) 776-1735 or bethjones@giffthillschool.org so future reports and permanent records reflect all gifts correctly. This report includes unaudited financial information.

Gifft Hill School does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

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