COMMUNITY, CONNECTION, AND COMMITMENT
ORCHARD CREATES CONNECTIONS THAT LAST A LIFETIME: The journey of our students includes close relationships with teachers, authentic relationships with peers, and lasting relationships with the entire community. Orchard has history, and we are all part of an amazing story that continues to be told today. ORCHARD FOSTERS A DEEP AND ABIDING SENSE OF COMMITMENT: The choice to attend an independent school is an investment with a priceless return — a curious, confident, caring child who will make a positive impact in the world. The ability to keep our classes small and our tuition competitive and to maintain our campus (the big things!) does not exist without the commitment and generosity of donors. Collectively, it is our responsibility to support this generation of students and the next, and to never lose the determination to inspire a true lifelong love of learning. The halls of Orchard are filled with laughter and joy. They are filled with a sense of curiosity and well-being. They are filled with hope, purpose, and passion. Thank you for being part of this rich and abiding legacy, an education as essential today as it was more than 100 years ago.
While much has changed in the world since nine mothers boldly and successfully chose a new path for educating children in Indianapolis 102 years ago, the same spirit that animated their vision of Progressive education lives on today at The Orchard School. From the humble beginnings with 22 students and one teacher to today’s 43-acre wooded campus with nearly 500 students, the
daily purpose of our work at Orchard is true to the vision of our founders. They envisioned a school that provided “conditions which strengthen and vivify the physical being, enlist the finest use of the mental endowment, and preserve the sincerity and joy of the emotional life” (Marietta Johnson, from “A Path Well Chosen: History of The Orchard School”). As I have the privilege and opportunity to engage with current students and families, as well as the many alumni for whom Orchard holds a place of deep love and meaning in their lives, three themes continue to consistently emerge from those conversations. ORCHARD NURTURES A DEEP SENSE OF COMMUNITY: Orchard’s treasure is its community of students, teachers, current and past families, staff, and alumni. This is evidenced by the countless hours given by parent volunteers, teachers, and staff committed to ensuring every child is seen, known, and loved.
Warmest regards,
Ed Hollinger Interim Head of School
How could anyone at Orchard ever forget anyone else at Orchard? “ THE ORCHARD SCHOOL’S MISSION IS TO DEVELOP AND EDUCATE THE WHOLE CHILD. Kurt Vonnegut, Orchard alum and beloved author
HANDS-ON EDUCATION
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION We foster active citizenship and stewardship rooted in justice, integrity, character, ethics, and courageous compassion.
SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL LEARNING Responsive teaching is only possible when each student is known for their passions, interests, strengths, and challenges.
OUTDOOR EDUCATION Nature is a profound
The best pathway to deep understanding, skills, and knowledge is through active, vigorous, hands-on learning that
teacher; therefore, lessons intentionally designed to invite students to interact with the natural world have tremendous potential.
taps into students’ instinctive curiosity.
1922-23
2023-24
9 mothers • 22 students • 1 mission
514 students • 113 faculty/staff • 5,500+ alumni
1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030
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WHERE ARE THEY NOW? CLASS OF 2020
Jonah Ardayfio Joined the workforce Hanna Barr Butler University Julian Bell DePauw University Myles Berry Savannah College of Art and Design Katy Bethanis Syracuse University Charles Boldt Columbia University Aidan Brown Butler University Anna Brown Kenyon College Sebien Cain California State University Northridge Michael Campbell Indiana University Daniel Cardwell Purdue University in Indianapolis
Atticus Caress University of Michigan Braden Carlock Indiana University Kiehl Christopher Butler University Katie Cotterill University of Michigan Peyton Cummings University of Cincinnati Claire Curran Bryn Mawr College Giada Eberflus Marquette University Ava Esteb Saint Louis University Ethan Evans Butler University Lucas Ferrugia Purdue University Alia Garron Sarah Lawrence College
Pablo Gudino-Martinez Ohio State University
Zoe Koeberlein Indiana University Kate Koschnick Washington University St. Louis Lukas Kraft Purdue University Ian Kuchinski Purdue University Neiman Kumler University of Illinois Chicago Emma Laborsky Swarthmore College John McLaughlin Indiana University Crew Morgan Wabash College Lila Nanagas Villanova University Elise Pierle University of Wisconsin—Madison Catherine Pless Ivy Tech Community College
Kaitlyn Polston Denison University Rishab Prakash Parsons Paris Katie Pritchard Purdue University Muiz Rana Purdue University
Katy Jane Hague Miami University Ben Haneline Purdue University
Paola Henriquez Indiana University in Indianapolis Evangeline Herron Joined the workforce Von Holden Joined the workforce Ben Holmes Butler University Jack Holtrup Indiana University Zane Kampmeier Bellarmine University Will Kerker Wabash College Josie Killian Saint Louis University Josie Kirk Indiana University
Rachel Rodecap Butler University Sam Sherman Indiana University Mariana Spalding-Price Indiana University Josie Studley Indiana University Tailor Taylor University of Southern Mississippi Cameron Todd
University of Notre Dame Isabella Wilburn University of South Carolina
Grant Goodburn Indiana University
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CLASS OF 2024 HIGH SCHOOL CHOICES
BREBEUF JESUIT PREPARATORY SCHOOL Roman B Lily C Caitlin E Luca F Hannah G
CATHEDRAL HIGH SCHOOL Teighler A August B Harper C Karrington H Isabel L
PARK TUDOR SCHOOL Max B Olivia B Adeline C
Ethan L Emma P Gail R Amelie S
CULVER ACADEMIES Faith R
Lucie K Ruby K Madeline K Hannah K Peyton L Lucas M Quinn M Jonathan N Liam O J.J. R Solomon R
PIKE HIGH SCHOOL Elizabeth D
FISHERS HIGH SCHOOL Yusuf A
SEATTLE Lylah R
HERRON HIGH SCHOOL Thessaly A
UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL Luca C Nola C Rhys E
NORTH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Donovan B
Olivia S Kylee T
Emma C Finnian C Dominyk H Esme P
Hayden G Marcus H Rhys L Garrett M Luke R Caroline S Dexter T
Rory Van V Charlotte W Jocelyn Y
CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL Jonah M Elliotte T
THE PARK SCHOOL OF BALTIMORE Noah B
TRAVELING DURING A GAP YEAR Connor G
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FINANCIAL REPORT — SCHOOL OPERATIONS FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024
Income Net tuition revenue
Expenses Salaries and benefits
$9,240,000 $2,300,000 $490,000 $480,000 $360,000 $180,000 $13,050,000
$8,900,000 $1,540,000 $810,000 $690,000 $530,000 $430,000 $12,900,000
Endowment operating support
Buildings and grounds maintenance
Net extension programs Event and other income
Other
Food services
Legal/accounting/professional services Academic support/extension programs
Annual giving Facility rental Total revenue
Total expenses
Facility rental 1%
Academic support/ extension programs 3%
Annual giving 3%
Legal/accounting/ professional services 4%
Event and other income 4%
Net extension programs 4%
Food services 5%
Other 7%
Endowment operating support 17%
Buildings and grounds 12%
Net tuition revenue 71%
Salaries and benefits 69%
The Orchard School has 43 acres of campus and 155,000 square feet of facilities.
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Recent Investments in People and Places
$2 MILLION TEACHER SALARIES
THE ORCHARD SCHOOL
In 2023, The Orchard School committed to a goal of increasing teacher salaries into the 90th percentile of schools accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States over the next three years.
CAMPUS ROADMAP We conducted stakeholders surveys, focus groups, and planning meetings in 2024 to to begin the development of a vision to update and design our spaces in order to maximize our potential. This work will continue with our next head of school.
$1.9 MILLION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS We improved the parking lot, HVAC efficiency, perimeter fencing, security cameras and personnel, and secure entry through The Center.
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2023-2024 FUNDRAISING REPORT FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2024
Fundraising is essential to supporting The Orchard School’s programs and community as an independent school. Different types of funds and many donors help cover the cost of developing and educating the whole child at The Orchard School, easing the financial burden on current parents as well as providing transformational gifts to support new programs or sustain existing ones. We are immensely grateful for the generosity of all donors, whose support empowers children to thrive under the guidance of exceptional teachers, to experience the true joy of learning, and to develop into curious, confident, and caring citizens!
Financial Report vs. Fundraising Report The Owl Fund total includes annual giving, giving through a scholarship granting organization and merchandise/ event income. Endowed & Restricted Use Funds and Grants are reflected on the Financial Report in Endowment Operating Support. Net tuition revenue includes gifts from scholarship granting organizations. Grants 10% The Owl Fund $449,279 Endowed & Restricted Use Funds $147,975 Grants $70,000 Total Giving $667,254
THE OWL FUND
The Owl Fund is the annual giving program of The Orchard School that provides necessary resources for Orchard’s faculty and staff to carry out our mission. The collective generosity of individual and corporate donors, as well as unrestricted grants, ensures Orchard can continue to provide the exceptional educational experience it has for over a century. Contributions received support key elements, including but not limited to program and curriculum, flexible tuition assistance, athletics, and buildings and grounds maintenance and operations. Every gift to The Owl Fund provides budgetary resilience and agility as it relates to funding the areas of greatest need and responding to financial demands throughout the fiscal year as they arise. The Owl Fund includes gifts made through a scholarship granting organization (SGO); Orchard’s preferred SGO is the Sagamore Institute, scholarshipsforeducationchoice.com.
Endowed & Restricted Use Funds 22%
The Owl Fund 68%
ENDOWED FUNDS AT ORCHARD
GRANTS Grants are short-term gifts from organizations for a specific purpose. In the past year, The Orchard School received $10,000 from the J.E. Fehsenfeld Family Foundation for teacher support, $10,000 from the Nicholas H. Noyes, Jr., Memorial Foundation in support of a parent education event with Lisa Damour, Ph.D., and a $30,000, three-year pledge from The National Bank of Indianapolis as the lead sponsor of The Dignity Center Presents speaker series over the next three years. We were also pleased to receive a $50,000 grant from the Efroymson Family Fund to refresh and renew our library collection. ENDOWED AND RESTRICTED USE FUNDS Endowed funds are gifts that provide continuity and growth; the principal balance grows over time and interest income is allocated annually according to board-approved policy or to a specific purpose (restricted) based on donor intent.
Access for Students
The following funds provide need-based assistance to offer more families an education at The Orchard School: • Abby Smith Legacy Scholarship Fund • Ann N. Dean Alumni Financial Assistance Fund • Allen Whitehill Clowes Scholarship Fund • Betsy T. Dustman Financial Assistance Fund • Dennis Hollings Scholarship Fund • Emily Gilroy Scholarship Fund • Genetos Family Scholarship Fund • Gordon H. Thompson Financial Assistance Fund • Investing in Access for Students Fund • Lucy (Holliday) ’40 and William Wick Financial Assistance Fund • Orchard Families Care Fund • Shirley Luhn Steele Memorial Fund
Teacher Support
The following funds provide tools, resources, and support to attract and retain talented teachers:
• Great Teacher Project Fund • Missy Cummins Professional Development Fund • Orchard Teachers Make a Difference Fund • Supporting and Recruiting the Best Faculty Fund
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Academic and Program Support
• Anti-Bias Education Fund To support a visiting scholar in anti-bias education
• Early Childhood Learning Support Fund To support the salary of a support services teacher in Preschool and Kindergarten • Eli Lilly Science/Math/Tech Ed Fund To enrich The Orchard School’s teaching of science, math, and technology
• Leslie Family Fund for Diversity To support and promote diversity at Orchard
• Lorenz Fund for Outdoor Education To ensure Orchard’s ongoing commitment to a teacher with deep respect for nature, support for programs, and preservation of the natural environment • Moli R. Hall ’07 Legacy Fund To provide additional funding to bring in artists, musicians, and theatre producers to increase the benefit of learning from field experts and to provide need-based scholarships for outside programming to enhance a student’s interest in the arts • Quest Fellowship Program Fund To encourage the integration of fine arts into the daily lives of Orchard students • Stokely Verbal & Journalistic Skills Programs Fund To support programs designed to enhance journalistic and verbal skills of Orchard students 10
IMPACT OF THE OWL FUND
Unrestricted giving impacts all areas of The Orchard School by supporting the annual budget as needed. In May, to kick-off Green & Gold Giving Week, we asked: What Do You Love About Orchard?
TEACHERS
THE ARTS
OUTDOOR EDUCATION
ATHLETICS
GREATEST NEED
FLEXIBLE TUITION
The amount raised during Green & Gold Giving Week totaled $48,381.99 .
Approximately half of the money raised went into the “Teachers” bucket and purchased: • Thought Stretchers , a professional development program for all teachers ($20,000) • Newsela , an online resource for all teachers and Middle School students that features current events, science, English/language arts, and social studies articles ($5000) • Membership in the Association for Experiential Education ($355).
$13,553.84 was allocated to 2024-2025 operating budgets for Arts, Athletics, Outdoor Education and Greatest Need.
$9,473.15 was added to the Flexible Tuition budget.
In 2023-2024 scholarship-granting organization giving added $88,279.08 to the Flexible Tuition budget. 30% of students at The Orchard School pay a flexible tuition rate based on need.
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WAYS TO GIVE
MAKE ORCHARD A PHILANTHROPIC PRIORITY
ONLINE orchard.org/support or scan the QR code
Every gift is a demonstration of your belief in and commitment to The Orchard School’s mission, ensuring we are working together to continuously improve, grow, and embrace the opportunities before us, as did our nine founding mothers. Please make Orchard a priority in your giving by making a gift or pledge today. Connect with the Development Team to explore ways you can make a positive impact on our path forward. CONNECT WITH US! Director of Development, The Owl Fund (317) 713-5705 • sedwards@orchard.org AMANDA GOEDDE Director of Development, Major Gifts and Grants (317) 713-5703 • agoedde@orchard.org VANESSA BERTONI-McELROY Development and Alumni Relations Coordinator (317) 713-5966 • vbertoni-mcelroy@orchard.org CASEY MARTIN Development Stewardship and Database Coordinator (317) 713-5733 • cmartin@orchard.org ROCHELLE REEVES Chief Advancement Officer (317) 713-5720 • rreeves@orchard.org SARAH EDWARDS
MAIL TO Development The Orchard School 615 W. 64th St. Indianapolis, IN 46260
SCHOLARSHIP GRANTING ORGANIZATION (SG0) Give via Orchard’s preferred SGO partner, Sagamore Institute, at scholarshipsforeducationchoice.com
MATCHING GIFTS Check with your employer to learn about matching gifts
GIFTS OF STOCK/ACH PAYMENTS Email development@orchard.org for instructions
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CELEBRATING LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY AT TRADERS POINT CREAMERY In September, Orchard hosted the 1922 Society at Traders Point Creamery for a fantastic evening filled with great company and even better views. The 1922 Society recognizes donors who support our mission with cumulative gifts of $1,922 or more to The Owl Fund during the fiscal year. Guests mingled while overlooking the beautiful farm, enjoyed tasty hors d’oeuvres, and got an insider’s look at cheese making with a special tutorial from one of the creamery’s artisans. It was the perfect setting for the evening, especially considering the creamery is owned by Orchard alumna Jane Elder ’69! Learn more about the 1922 Society or other ways to support Orchard by connecting with Director of Development Sarah Edwards at (317) 713-5705 or sedwards@orchard.org.
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1922 SOCIETY
The 1922 Society celebrates leadership donors who are committed to providing opportunities essential to advancing The Orchard School’s mission with cumulative gifts of $1,922 or more to The Owl Fund during the fiscal year. This list honors those who belonged to the 1922 society from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024.
Anonymous (3) Lesley Akosa and Anthony Akosa Daniel C. Appel ’69 and Katherine B. Appel Juan Benitez and Jennifer Dominguez Jonathan L. Birge ’53 and Judy K. Birge Bruce Ford Brown Charitable Trust Butler Family Foundation Jordan L. Chirico and Kyla S. Chirico Julie Ciaccia and Donato Ciaccia Adam C. Crockett ’89 and Ambre E. Crockett Reyna Dodds and James Dodds Sarah G. Edwards and David M. Edwards ’92 Efroymson Family Fund of the CICF Daniel J. Elsener and Elizabeth Elsener Gwen A. Fountain and James Fountain Kristin G. Fruehwald and Michael R. Fruehwald Philip C. Genetos and Dorothea A. Genetos Nicholas L. Georgakopoulos Evan Gilbert and Michelle Gilbert Gregory W. Goelzer Jr. and Suzy Goelzer 16
Edna H. Gray Trevor Gray and Jeannie Gray Sherri Helvie, Ph.D, and Sean Carroll Scott R. Hirschman and Elizabeth H. Hirschman Barbara James and Patrick C. James Andrew J. Korty and Tina L. Korty Katharine M. Kruse and Richard D. Kruse Sue Lerchen Ruth C. Linsmith ’54 and Douglas F. Linsmith Lorenz Family Charitable Trust Kevin J. Martin and Patricia A. Martin Vanessa C. Bertoni-McElroy and Eric McElroy Philip McGeath Sallie Jo T. Mitzell and Channing F. Mitzell Gregory S. Morris ’91 and Sara F. Morris Brent Mosby and Whitney Mosby Mothershead Foundation Jonathan S. Nalli and Cathleen B. Nalli Colleen T. O’Brien and Jamie P. Merisotis John A. Ottlinger ’49 Pine Tree Family Foundation Elizabeth Powers ’99 and Dave Powers Michael J. Roch and Missy E. Roch
Melissa Stokely and Andrew Stokely Ashlee J. Thompson and Bradley C. Thompson Deborah Thornburgh and John R. Thornburgh
Jan S. Turner ’62 and Glenn Turner Tiffany Turner and Stephen Young Virlee Weaver Jeffrey Weiser ’87 and Jennifer Weiser Zink Family Foundation
The Gordon H. Thompson Society was established in 1995 to honor Gordon Thompson, who was a beloved head of school for 45 years. The society is a way to thank and honor The Orchard School’s benefactors who have included the school in their estate or life- income plans. Kate and Dan Appel ’69 Jane Adams Appel ’33 and John Carey Appel ’29 Evelyn Fortune Bartlett Laura M. Bill and Michael H. Bill Preston Breunig ’56 Alison Brown ’65 Elizabeth L. Brown Michael L. Coppes and Teresa L. Jump GORDON H. THOMPSON SOCIETY
Cathleen L. Rooney and Rick E. Moyer Ruth Lilly Philanthropic Foundation JoAnne Rutigliano and Nick Rutigliano Mary Schaff ’73 Wilda D. Smith and Albert R. Smith Brandon H. Sorge and Devon J. Hensel
Robertine Buchanan Daniels Susan E. Woods Danko ’76
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Betsy and Jack Dustman Mrs. Russell Dustman Alice O’Neal Dye ’40 Nicholas J. Eble ’88 Harrison Eiteljorg Sheryl French Elliott ’72 John C. Ertel Family Clark Feltner Gwen A. Fountain Glenn E. and Mary Frances Gierhart Family Maude Glore Eleanor Appel Golden ’37 and Benjamin Hitz ’36 Ms. Nancy Goodrich ’35 Robert D. Gruen Mr. and Mrs. John H. Holliday Dennis T. Hollings ’79
Perry H. O’Neal ’43 John A. Ottlinger ’49 Anne Ewing Scheele John K. and Susan Schneider
Robert M. Seastrom Margaret Sharples Jane B. Siegel Diane Meyer Simon Irving Moxley Springer ’29 Mr. Alfred J. and Mrs. Jeanette ’33 Stokely Gordon H. Thompson Merritt L. and Kathryn H. Thompson Mary Vance Trent ’28 Betty VanDerbilt ’29 Jeanette Wainwright Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Wainwright ’45 Jeffrey S. Whitesell ’79 William A. and Lucy Holliday ’40 Wick Ms. Karon Williams ’75
Mary Lou and Needham S. Hurst Charlotte Colby Danly Jackson ’48 Faye and Victor R. Jose ’36 Florence Gipe Krahn ’29 Patsy and Willis Kunz Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Larson Diana and Archie Leslie Eli Lilly Frederick G. and Mary Jane Lorenz Mrs. Ophelia Miller
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The Orchard School recognizes all of the parents, grandparents, past parents and grandparents, alumni, faculty, staff, friends, and organizations who gave between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024.
A-Z
Rajan Balasundaram and Badmavady S. Rajan Terry Balven and Carolyn M. Balven ’62 Matt Barbee Jami Barker Jim Barkley and Cindy Barkley Craig Batson Erin K. Beck and William Beck Alexandra Belden Juan Benitez and Jennifer Dominguez Joshua Bernhardt Valerie J. Bertoglio and James Bertoglio Vanessa C. Bertoni-McElroy and Eric McElroy Torrey M. Bievenour ’92 and Lori E. Bievenour Virginia M. Bievenour and Donald M. Bievenour Thomas M. Billings Jr. ’56 Alison Birge and James S. Birge ’87 Jonathan L. Birge ’53 and Judy K. Birge Peggy Boldt and Michael H. Boldt Donna J. Bonifield Anthony Borel and Dawn K. Batson Kathleen J. Boroski and Craig J. Boroski Albert D. Bowen III and Julie A. Bowen Shani Boyle and Richard Boyle Rebecca L. Bradley and Scott E. Bradley Margaret L. Branch Laurie Breen
Anonymous (12) Jonathan Abels ’58 and Linda Abels Christa K. Adkins and Chris D. Adkins Sarika Agarwal and Nicholas Alford Jessica Aiyasami and Aiyasami Salem Sreenivasan Lesley Akosa and Anthony Akosa Nicholas Alderson Charles Allen Terri C. Anderson and Allan S. Anderson Manuel J. Angleró and Muriel M. Campbell Emily Ansty and Beau Ansty Mary A. Antley Daniel C. Appel ’69 and Katherine B. Appel Linda Appel and John S. Appel ’58 Caitlin Arnold and Christopher D. Arnold Jeffrey D. Arnold and Christine Arnold Caroline Asava and Dennis Asava Kylea Asher and David Smith Michael M. Ashley Thomas W. Askey and Katie L. Askey Leonardo Avila and Wendy Perez Carrera Scott Badger Jody Baker Rebecca A. Baker ’95 and Zachary J. Baker ’94
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Michelle A. Brenegan Ellen Brethauer Mary Bricker-Jenkins and Linda Butler Vivian Britt Victoria Broadie Angela Brothers and Nicholas Brothers Alison Brown ’65 Bartholomew Brown and Abby R. Brown Bruce Ford Brown Charitable Trust Deborah U. Brown and Michael D. Brown Mandi Browning and Michael G. Browning II Ryan Burke James O. Burnett and Andrea A. Burnett Jamie L. Burnett ’98 and Jason Peterson Jocelyn L. Bush, M.D. and Marc Anthony Sénat Shawn Bush and Abbie Bush Bridgette Buntin Butler Family Foundation Stuart R. Buttrick and Hilary G. Buttrick Mary Caito and Frederick Caito Jennifer Caldwell Melissa Campbell and Gordon Campbell Colleen Cannon Catia Canteiro and Sergio Henriques Kasee Carlstedt and Matthew M. Carlstedt ’94 Kate Carlstedt Henderson and Kory Henderson Chris R. Carlyle and David A. Carlyle Hannah Carter Jordan L. Chirico and Kyla S. Chirico Lauren D. Christopher and Eric R. Christopher
Judy Colip and Gary Colip Emma Copsey Charles M. Corbin and Mary Kummings Corey J. Cordell ’03 Dixie Covert and James Covert Mary Crager Norma A. Creighton and James Creighton Jr. Adam C. Crockett ’89 and Ambre E. Crockett Crystal Crowdus ’74 Hector Cruz and Jessica Sanjurjo Anja J. Cullumber ’92 and Scott T. Cullumber Jennifer Curran and Christopher Curran Lisa Dandridge Stacy Dandridge Susan E. Danko ’76 and Randall R. Danko Courtney Day ’99 and Zachary Day Gregory K. Dedinsky Megan Deeb and Clayton Deeb David L. DeHaven and Melissa DeHaven Jane Dehaven Connie Dillon and Mike Dillon Thomas W. Dinwiddie and Nancy O. Dinwiddie Reyna Dodds and James Dodds Sally E. Doehrman John J. Donohue ’82 Mark Draper and Marcia Draper Carol E. Drew Nancy Duck ’54 and Berkley W. Duck III ’53 Michael Eckerle and Margaret E. McCall Scott Edson and Raven Merlau Alyce C. Edwards and L.G. Edwards II Caitlin E. Edwards ’24 Elyse L. Edwards ’23 Sarah G. Edwards and David M. Edwards ’92
Julie Ciaccia and Donato Ciaccia Kathleen M. Cliff and David Cliff Cameron P. Clodfelter ’95 Terry Cole Jon T. Colip ’92 and Lindsay Colip
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Maximillian Eiteljorg ’05 and Lauren E. Eiteljorg ’05 Daniel J. Elsener and Elizabeth Elsener Gail P. Emerich Elkis Espinosa and Evodio Merida Keith R. Faller and Sarah Faller J.E. Fehsenfeld Family Foundation Katie E. Feldman and Alexander L. Feldman ’99 Kerry Ferguson Marcia L. Fidler and Glenn Fidler Jane Finch Maria Fischer and William C. Fischer IV Shontel J. Fischer and Scott A. Fischer Anita M. Floyd Gwen A. Fountain and James Fountain Carrie Franzo and Thomas Franzo Benjamin L. Freeze and Sam L. Freeze Tamara French Kristin G. Fruehwald and Michael R. Fruehwald Ethan M. Frye and Suzanne F. Frye Kendall Fullenkamp Tracey Gallion and Richard McCoy Carol Gartland Maureen Gartland Linda A. Gelhausen and David L. Gelhausen Alexander P. Genetos ’96 and Amanda Whiffing Helene V. Genetos ’01 Philip C. Genetos and Dorothea A. Genetos Nicholas L. Georgakopoulos Gabrelle German Minakshi Ghuman Evan Gilbert and Michelle Gilbert Jason H. Gilbert, Ph.D., and Janelle M. Gilbert Madeline Gill and Trent Gill Sue A. Gilroy
Melissa A. Gindling and Peter Gindling Heather Girton and Bradley Girton Adrianne E. Glidewell Smith ’94 and Tyler Smith Samara Glover Amanda Goedde and Brian Goedde Gregory W. Goelzer Jr. and Suzy Goelzer Mercedes Goldberg-Cruz and Nelson Cruz Marnie Golden Sam Gonzalez and Samantha Faulkner Gonzalez Tia J. Goodloe Gibson and Donvago C. Gibson
Janet F. Gould and James D. Gould Jr. Susan H. Gould ’63 and John E. Gould Richard Graffis and Susan Graffis Edna H. Gray Trevor Gray and Jeannie Gray Barry E. Green and Jeanne Green Christopher A. Green Ana Grillo Sharon Grinnell Jon C. Gubera and Caroline S. Hunt Sue Gustin and Joe Gustin Myra Haase and Taylor C. Kumler ’83 Anne E. Halleck and James P. Halleck Patti Halloran and Patrick Kippenbrock Hudson Halpern Joshua Halpern and Kim Steenberg Todd Hancock and Lisa Hancock
Mary P. Hanson ’62 Marva L. Hardnett Molly Haseley Ashley E. Hash ’99 and Josh Hash Marcus R. Hatcher and Rhianon Hatcher Margaret Haviland, Ph.D., ’75 and Thomas Haviland Andrew Hawickhorst and Emily Hawickhorst 21
Richard Hawickhorst Sherry Heller Kathryn Helms and Kent Helms Sherri Helvie, Ph.D., and Sean Carroll Reggie Henderson and Ayana K. Rowley Henderson ’95 Hensel Sorge Family Foundation Jenna Hernandez and Jose Hernandez Erin Hiday David Hilderbrand Scott R. Hirschman and Elizabeth H. Hirschman Soren Hjorth and Anita H. Lerche
Samia Kamran and Darius Kamran Heather Karazim and Andrew Karazim Nicole Keller and Thomas J. Bush Ryan Kennedy and Teisha Smith-Harrison Nicole Keough Larry Killen and Roseanne Killen Richard Kiovsky and Carolyn Kiovsky Andre D. Kirtz and Jennifer Kirtz Angela Kissinger Terri L. Klotz Howard N. Knight Jr. and Sarah C. McCollum-Knight Aaron Kopel and Kristen Kopel Allison Kordys Andrew J. Korty and Tina L. Korty Jordan Kraner and Amy Kraner Brett Krichiver and Tami Krichiver Katharine M. Kruse and Richard D. Kruse Anne K. Kunz ’05 Carey S. Kunz ’07 Kamman E. Kunz ’09 A.V. Kurup and Omana Kurup G.B. Landrigan ’77 Donald Lange and Irene Lange Katherine R. Lange ’94 and Michael Lange Sally Lanham Beth Larner Cindy Larsen Patricia M. Lautenbach and Jeffrey R. Lautenbach William V. Lawson and Stephanie Goodrid Lawson James I. Layne and Emily Layne Jennifer M. Lee and Robert P. Kinsman Sue Lerchen Richard Leventhal and Barbara Leventhal Gary Lewis and Denise Lewis
David L. Hobson ’63 and Sharon L. Hobson Wanda L. Holder and Cornelius W. Holder Henry Holt III ’58 Thomas Honaker and Sarah M. Honaker Allison Housefield and Jack Babcock Hayley M. Howald Sally J. Hruban and Thomas E. Hruban Anne M. Hudson Colleen Hungerford and David Hungerford Valerie Hunt and Cliff Hunt Matthew R. Huntley ’97 and Emily Huntley Catherine Hurst and Philip Meyer Needham R. Hurst and Lisa Hurst Karen R. Hutchinson Melissa Jackson Daniel C. Jacobs and Leslie A. Jacobs Brian P. James ’95 and Meghan James Barbara James and Patrick C. James Caleb Jansen Peter Jensen and Judith Jensen Amanda Johnson Dana Johnson Janet Juster and Andrew Juster
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Jason H. Lile Ruth C. Linsmith ’54 and Douglas F. Linsmith Andrew J. Litke and Valarie L. Litke Veronica G. Locker Chris Long Lorenz Family Charitable Trust Rev. Dr. Thomas G. Loser ’58 Andrea Luellen and Rodrigo Gonzalez Nancy Lutz Karen Lyles and Clarence Lyles III Amanda G. MacAllister ’01 and Aymen Kaboub Molly Madden Terren B. Magid and Julie M. Magid Darren Mann Manasa Mantravadi and Avinash Mantravadi Marshood Family Fund Casey Martin David Martin Jamiah Martin Liv Martin Kevin J. Martin and Patricia A. Martin Taleesha Martin Matt Mays and Laura Mays Sarah McBee Margaret E. McCall and Michael Eckerle Helen McCarthy Sean McCarthy and Amanda McCarthy Stacey E. McClure and Jonathon S. McClure Mary M. McDonald and Billy McDonald Philip McGeath Cheryl McGraw and Keith McGraw Nicole McHugh and Anthony McHugh Erika McQuinn and Jeffrey McQuinn
Kevin Mihelic and Sarah Mihelic Mark D. Miles and Helen M. Miles Jeff Milkey and Kathleen Milkey Crystal H. Miller and Eric J. Miller Evan T. Miller and Cayaurima A. Miller Lester C. Miller ’65 Thomas C. Mills and Lisa A. Mills Sallie Jo T. Mitzell and Channing F. Mitzell Robert S. Morris and Meghan G. Morris Gregory S. Morris ’91 and Sara F. Morris Brent Mosby and Whitney Mosby Brian Mosby Douglas Moses and Kathryn Moses Mothershead Foundation Denise Mullenhour and Anthony Mullenhour Jamie Munro and Jonathan Munro Nakasone Family Foundation Sarah N. Nakasone Catherine Nalli and Salvatore Nalli Hadley G. Nalli ’28 Jonathan S. Nalli and Cathleen B. Nalli Audrey E. Neucks and Joshua S. Neucks ’91 Nicole Neucks and Wade S. Neucks ’01 Richard Newcomb and Anna Newcomb Deb Niemeyer Jackie Niemeyer Youyou (Elaine) Niu Colleen T. O’Brien and Jamie P. Merisotis Allison O’Malley Shiv O’Neill and Alexander O’Neill Elizabeth Odle and Stephen Odle Shawn Odle and Pendana Odle The Orchard School Parents’ Association
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Robert Osgood and Elisabeth Hinshaw-Osgood John C. Otteson and Elizabeth Otteson John A. Ottlinger ’49 Wendelin M. Padek and Steven W. Padek Kristi Palmer Jessica Patterson and Leonard Patterson II Susan H. Peery Randy Pete II and Sarah Knight Michael Petrocelli Elizabeth Philpott and Daniel Philpott Pine Tree Family Foundation Iracela Power Elizabeth Powers ’99 and Dave Powers Marcel A. Pratt Jr. and Tanya W. Pratt Shannon Presto and Eugene Presto Rachel Puryear Mariam M. Rahmani Amanda J. Randall and Amy F. Hutchinson Dawn Ratcliff and Gail Ratcliff Regan A. Reams ’05 Janelle Reese and Matt Reese Rochelle Reeves Jamila Richmond Cynny Robinson and Robert D. Robinson ’45 Jameka Robinson and Tariq Robinson Kristina Robinson and Adam Robinson Michael J. Roch and Missy E. Roch Michael Rodman and Kaaren Rodman
Pamela Rouse Sue Rudavsky Susan Rusk Ryan Russel and Emelie Russel
Ruth Lilly Philanthropic Foundation JoAnne Rutigliano and Nick Rutigliano Tajuana Ryder Amit Sagar Yaniel Sanchez Lena P. Sanders and Alex Sanders Jr. John Satterfield Mary Schaff ’73 Majella Scheer and Chris Scheer Peter H. Schwartz and Shari Rudavsky Amber Scott and Mike Scott Rita Scott Madeline J. Sersic ’14 Margaret Sharples Jennifer R. Shin and John Shin Marna Shopoff and Greg VanDuesen Jackie Smith Luke A. Smith and Caroline K. Smith Wilda D. Smith and Albert R. Smith Katherine Smutzer and Michael Hoy Brandon H. Sorge and Devon J. Hensel Mark Sparrow and Stephanie Sparrow Justin C. Spaulding ’15 Steven A. Spaulding and Jennifer C. Hendrian Kelly Springer and David Springer Rick Sprowl and Edna Sprowl Beth St. Clair and Keenan Blanchford Kate Stamatkin and Christopher Stamatkin Jr. Kimberly K. Starlin and Joe Starlin
Nakiisa Rogers Priscilla Rogers
Cathleen L. Rooney and Rick E. Moyer John D. Ross Jr. and Amanda T. Ross Simone Roundtree and Aundrae Hancock
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Karen Starling William A. Staruszkiewicz and Debbie C. Staruszkiewicz L. Robert Stohler Melissa Stokely and Andrew Stokely James A. Strain and Cheryl Strain Stephen Sturman ’69 and Paula Sturman Stacey D. Summitt-Mann and Darren J. Mann Samuel B. Sutphin II ’68 and Kerry Dinneen Cindy Sutton and Steve Sutton Tracy D. Swearingen and James E. Swearingen Ashlee J. Thompson and Bradley C. Thompson Steven F. Thompson ’63 and Donna Thompson Deborah Thornburgh and John R. Thornburgh
Mariam Watson and Christopher Watson ’95 Leanne Waugh ’90 and Clint Waugh Matt Weaver Scott M. Weaver and Laura Weaver Virlee Weaver Margaret Weeks Adam Weinstein and Lisa Weinstein Jeffrey Weiser ’87 and Jennifer Weiser Kia Wells Valerie Whalin Dwight Wharton and Kimberly Wharton Anne E. Whisler and Michael G. Whisler Philip A. Whistler and Shandon A. Whistler Kristen White Alentia Whitmyer Charla Willian and Daniel Hirst Ryan Willman David Winebrenner and Charlene Winebrenner Julianne Wingate and David Wingate Anna Winzeler Turner Woodard ’63 and Diann Woodard Cameron D. Woodworth Nurain Yusuf Michelle Zanskas and Jaime Luna William Zink Zink Family Foundation
Carolyn Thurston Phyllis A. Tobias Heather L. Tosh and Michael R. Tosh Vicki M. Townsend Chandler Troy and Nicole Troy
Jan S. Turner ’62 and Glenn Turner Tiffany Turner and Stephen Young Craig W. Underwood and Meredie Underwood Debbie Underwood and Rick Underwood Kay VanDuesen Megan Van Valer and William Van Valer ’90 Laura M. Viaches and Daniel N. Viaches Carey E. Vincent ’01 and Larry Vincent Jody E. Vorenberg Janet Wakefield and Bill Wakefield Katharine Wakefield and Joshua Wakefield Susan J. Walker ’81 and Steven K. Walker John Walsh Marian Walsh Michael Walsh ’60 and Christine Walsh Kimberly Wasson
Constance Zubek and Gregory Zubek Sallie E. Zubek ’96 and Eric Jancovech
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MATCHING GIFTS COMPANIES
KP Restaurant LLC Kroger
KSM Business Services, Inc. Lyfe Aesthetics & MedSpa Mallow Run Winery Morris Inn Nicholas H. Noyes, Jr., Memorial Foundation, Inc. Nothing Bundt Cakes Perfect North Slopes Petite G Jewelers PRP Wine International Ro’s Carnival Sweets & Treats Salesforce Scott’s Mobile Blasting Shady Lane Cellars Strength Factory The Cabin Counseling and Resource Center The Center for the Performing Arts The Garland Company The National Bank of Indianpolis The Quarter The Vogue Theatre Total Wine and More Trane University High School Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
Barings Eli Lilly and Company, Inc. Lumina Foundation Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation Salesforce
CORPORATE SPONSORS AND SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS
Ahimsa Brebeuf Preparatory School
Brookfield Zoo Conner Prairie Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant Fidelity Charitable FLIK Independent School Dining GGP Holdings GLO Aesthetics Gregory & Appel Insurance, Inc. Holliday Park Foundation Howald Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing Indiana State Fairgrounds Indianapolis Indians Indianapolis Zoo Indy Chess Jovie Nannies + Sitters
Juler’s Row Just Pop In Kirles Jewelers
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GIFTS IN HONOR OF
In Honor of Hannah Kraner Mark Draper and Marcia Draper In Honor of Henry Lange Donald Lange and Irene Lange In Honor of Kate Lange ’94 Janet F. Gould and James D. Gould Jr. In Honor of Lucy Lange Donald Lange and Irene Lange In Honor of Olivia Lange Donald Lange and Irene Lange In Honor of Vicky Prusinski Jackie Smith In Honor of Kristina Robinson Melissa Campbell and Gordon Campbell In Honor of Solomon Rudavsky Sue Rudavsky In Honor of Cindy Sutton Shani Boyle and Richard Boyle In Honor of Steve Sutton Shani Boyle and Richard Boyle In Honor of Gayla Williams Melissa Campbell and Gordon Campbell
In Honor of All Orchard Teachers Deborah Thornburgh and John R. Thornburgh In Honor of The Founders of The Orchard School Ruth C. Linsmith ’54 and Douglas F. Linsmith In Honor of Tess Bievenour Virginia M. Bievenour and Donald M. Bievenour In Honor of Penny Cole Terry Cole
In Honor of Caitlin Edwards Sue Gustin and Joe Gustin In Honor of Marcus Hatcher
Caroline Asava and Dennis Asava In Honor of Everett Hungerford Valerie Whalin In Honor of Jackson Hungerford Valerie Whalin In Honor of Vivienne Hungerford Valerie Whalin In Honor of Stella Kiovsky Richard Kiovsky and Carolyn Kiovsky In Honor of Alex Kraner Mark Draper and Marcia Draper
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GIFTS IN MEMORY OF
In Memory of Robert Peach Linda Appel and John S. Appel ’58
In Memory of Betsy Dustman Gwen A. Fountain and James Fountain
In Memory of Kathleen Rayburn Linda Appel and John S. Appel ’58 Jim Barkley and Cindy Barkley Mary Caito and Fredrick Caito Marcia L. Fidler and Glenn Fidler James Fountain and Gwen A. Fountain Sally J. Hruban and Thomas E. Hruban Janet Juster and Andrew Juster Gary Lewis and Denise Lewis Vicki M. Townsend John Walsh Marian Walsh Michael Walsh ’60 and Christine Walsh In Memory of Marianne Tobias Anonymous Ruth C. Linsmith ’54 and Douglas F. Linsmith
In Memory of John Eble Linda Appel and John S. Appel ’58
In Memory of Judy Hall Sally J. Hruban and Thomas E. Hruban Marcia L. Fidler and Glenn Fidler
In Memory of Pat Kenemore Mary Caito and Frederick Caito
In Memory of Colin Kippenbrock Mary Caito and Frederick Caito
In Memory of Ellen Miller Linda Appel and John S. Appel ’58 Jody Baker Judy Colip and Gary Colip Marcia L. Fidler and Glenn Fidler Sally J. Hruban and Thomas E. Hruban Terri L. Klotz Douglas F. Linsmith and Ruth C. Linsmith ’54 Margaret Sharples Steven F. Thompson ’63 and Donna Thompson Vicki M. Townsend
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WE’RE BEYOND GRATEFUL TO THE 2024-25 BOARDS OF GOVERNORS, TRUSTEES, PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION AND ALUMNI HERITAGE ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
These individuals play a vital role in supporting The Orchard School’s mission and activities, fostering parent involvement, and coordinating alumni events. The trustees focus on school policies, strategic planning, and ensuring the school’s long-term success, while the governors work to preserve Orchard’s mission, manage the endowment, and support the school through philanthropy. Their dedication and hard work have a lasting impact on our community. The Orchard School Parents’ Association supports The Orchard School’s mission, programs, and activities and provides a network for parental involvement and communication. The Alumni Heritage Association supports The Orchard School’s mission, coordinates and facilitates activities for alumni and friends, and serves as a resource and support for the students, faculty, and administration.
Will Lawson Chair Adrianne Glidewell Smith ’94 Vice Chair Eric Christopher Treasurer Caroline Asava Secretary Lesley Akosa Shani Boyle Colleen Cannon Amy Kraner Stacey Summitt-Mann Sallie Jo Mitzell Shawn Odle Julie Wingate Lisa Hancock Parents’ Association President Max Eiteljorg ’05 Alumni Heritage Association President
Philip Genetos President Kevin Martin
Vice President Barbara James Treasurer Suzie Fehsenfeld Secretary Mary Caito William “Bo” Elder Jr. ’65 Dan Elsener
Scott Hirschman Tricia Lautenbach Sue Lerchen Mark Miles Deb Thornburgh
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THE ORCHARD SCHOOL PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION
ALUMNI HERITAGE ASSOCIATION
Max Eiteljorg ’05 President Susan Danko ’76 Vice President Lauren Eiteljorg ’05 Secretary
Maggie Eckerle Treasurer-elect Mercedes Goldberg-Cruz Early Childhood/Elementary School Representative Samantha Faulkner Gonzalez Early Childhood/Elementary School Representative Lindsay Colip Middle School Representative Kasey Wakefield Middle School Representative
Lisa Hancock President Denise Mullenhour President-elect Katie Askey Vice President (Parent Liaison) Amy Kraner
Past President Suzanne Frye Secretary Emily Huntley Communications
Susie Gould ’63 Treasurer
Coordinator Missy Roch Treasurer
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