My office at Park is in Hamlin Hall 101 - a room I'm sure many of you frequented for class - and affords me an amazing view of the campus (pictured below). From my desk, I am immersed in the happenings of the school: Senora Fritz's Spanish classroom and Mx. Melin's French classroom are directly above, the Kindergarten friends wave as they pass on their way to the library, and the deer, geese, fox, and birds that call Park home are unbothered in the middle of it all. I feel fortunate to witness first-hand this incredible education, campus, and school community, a feeling that is reinforced each time I talk to you and learn more about why you choose to support Park. Through this issue of The Pioneer magazine, we aim to show you a bit of what life is like today here at Park. Meet some of the wonderful faculty who bring a Park education to life, learn about the great work our students are doing as they develop confidence and important problem solving skills, and see the end result of a Park education through alumni profiles. This is a very exciting time in Park's history, and we have plans, progress, and updates to share as well. My excitement to share The Park School of today is probably greater than it's ever been. The school has experienced wonderful growth across the board over the past three years, and the buzz about Park around the Western New York community continues to increase. Park is the place to be. There are so many people whose support of Park is unwavering. Thank you to the hundreds of donors listed across the following pages for choosing to make Park a priority through your gifts to the school. Your investment has an immediate and positive impact. Park is thriving because our community is supportive, inclusive, and committed to this school. Special thanks to Head of School Lisa Conrad and President Keith Frome for believing in Park and putting in a tremendous amount of hard work each and every day to grow our school. We are fortunate to have this dynamic duo leading the way. In closing, I am pleased to present this year’s Pioneer. I value your feedback and welcome your comments and questions anytime. With appreciation, Kim Ruppel Director of Development kruppel@theparkschool.org PS - I recommend that you begin your reading of this publication at the end, on page 42, by completing the Park-themed crossword puzzle. Then come back here and check your answers! A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR Across 1. Knopp 5. Mary 6. Bungalow 10. Summer Camp 11. Clement 12. Stone House 17. Veritas et Gaudium 18. Teal 21. Lisa Conrad 25. Ann Burns 26. Waterfall 27. Bird 29. Four 30. Immersion Down 2. Pioneer 3. NYSAIS 4. John Dewey 7. Tree 8. Leeland 9. Earth Spirit 13. Montessori 14. Country Fair 15. Grey Gables 16. Lauricella 19. Hailpern 20. Spark 22. Roosevelt 23. Herb Mols 24. Crayfish 28. Kimball PARK Pioneer Head of School President Lisa Conrad Keith Frome, Ed.D Pioneer Editor + Designer Kim Ruppel Contributors The Archer Family, Jason Bird, Molly Gasbarrini Burrets '96, Lisa Conrad, Stephanie Dommer, Jonathan Epstein, Keith Frome, Patty Cohen Gelman '66, Charles Hartney, Jarret Izzo ’03, Dejia Marie James '13, Harry Lipsitz '10, Alexa Trock '27 Printing Zenger Group The Park Pioneer magazine is published annually by the Development Office at The Park School of Buffalo. © Copyright 2024 The Park School of Buffalo All rights reserved. No content from this publication may be reproduced or reprinted in any form without the express written consent of The Park School. On the Cover Paolo '30 and Nishan '30 ready their trumpets for their performance at the Autumn Assembly in November. FOLLOW US To update your address, please send a message to development@theparkschool.org or call 716.839.1242. Crossword Answers /theparkschoolofbuffalo @parkschoolofbuffalo /the-park-school-of-buffalo
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